The Colored American

The COLORED American Library of Congress A NATIONAL NEGRO NEWSPAPER VOL. X, NO. 7. COMPANY B A WINNER COMPANY B A WINNER COMPETITIVE DRILL OF THE HIGH SCHOOL CADETS. A Brilliant Annual Event in Social and Educational Circles-The Contest a Close One-Roster of the Three Companies. Company B won the laurels. Last Saturday was an ideal day, and 5,000 of Washington's best-looking Afro-Americans, dressed in holiday attire, gathered at the American League baseball park to witness the annual competitive drill of the High School Cadets. Everybody as was anybody seemed to be on hand and the grand stand was filled to overflowing. The livelist enthusiasm prevailed through out, the "rooters" for each of the three companies making the welkin ring with tumultuous cheers, tin-horns, cow-bells, class yells and other noise-producing devices. For the first time the Manual Training School No. 2, was a factor in the contest, lining up Company C for the event. The other companies represented the M Street High School. The competition between the two schools was sharp, and while the M street contingent were very enthusiastic and displayed great vocal power, the friends of Dr. W. Bruce Evans' institution outnumbered them by a big majority. The "rooters" wore bright ribbons, streamers, etc., Company A's colors being blue and gray, Company B, red and blue, and Company C blue and orange. Some thought that Dr. Evans had a slight advantage in that he was himself a soldier and his personal aid would give the boys superior training and confidence. Company C did not win, but put up a game fight, as did the boys in Company A. The display of tools and utensils by the Manual Training School was an interesting feature of the day. The drilling was declared by the judges to be unusually good, and reflected great credit upon the military leadership of Major Arthur Brooks, the instructor. The firing, foot movements and skirmishing caught the people. Company B was the first on the field, followed by Company A, and that by Company C. The judges decided in favor of Company B because no calls were omitted, while the other two companies left out several. Following are the officers who acted as the judges: Mai, Charles H. Ourand, inspector general, District of Columbia Militia; Capt. E. C. Edwards, Company A. Second Battalion, D. C. N. G.; Capt. William S. Hodges, Company D, Fourth Battalion, D. C. N. G. Among the prominent spectators who occupied boxes in the grand stand: Commissioner Macfarland, Commissioner John W. Ross, Col. M. E. Urell, Col. B. R. Ross, Mai. E. H. Neumeyer, Lieut. Pinkey Smith, Capt. Harry Lee, U. S. M. C.; Mr. Sidney Bieber, and Gen. George H. Harries. The entire WASHINGTON, D.C., MAY 24, 1902. school board was also present at the drill. Prominent among our own people in attendance were Dr. and Mrs. J. R. Francis, Judge R. H. Terrell, Dr. A. M. Curtis, Judge E. M. Hewlett, Dr. Lucy E. Moten, principal of the Normal School: Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Murray, Hon. and Mrs. John P. Green, Cyrus Field Adams, Emmett J. Scott, of Tuskegee; Recorder J. C. Dancy, Mrs. Anna J. Cooper, principal of M Street High School; Major and Mrs. C. R. Douglass; Mr. Lewis H. Douglass, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Tyson, Editor and Mrs. k. E. Cooper, Mrs. Ida D. Bailey, William McDonald, of Texas; Dr. W. Bruce Evans, C. M. Ferguson, Mrs. E. D. Williston, besides all of the faculty of the two contesting schools, teachers of the other public schools and numerous newspaper correspondents. The invited guests occupied boxes, to which they were promptly and gracefully escorted by courteous ushers. The battalion gave an artistic exhibition drill under the following officers: Major Robert N. Mattingly; first lieutenant and adjutant, Roscoe C. Wormley; sergeant major, Roscoe Brown; bugle sergeant, Clifton Lomax. Then amid wild huzzas Commissioner Macfarland presented the teachers' medal and ribbon to the winner, Company B. The floral offerings were tasteful and elaborate, and Hoffman's band played well though not often enough. The street car service was adequate, thanks o the thoughtfulness of the school authorities, supplemented by the co-operation of General Harries. ROSTER OF THE COMPANIES. Following is the roster of the companies: Company B—Captain, Chester H. Jaris; first lieutenant, William E. Lewis; second lieutenant, Eugene Clarke; first sergeant, Hugh Francis; second sergeant, Harry Tignor; third sergeant, Thomas Johnson; fourth sergeant, Richard Crier; fifth sergeant, Bernard Key. Corporals—James Thomas, Samuel Compton, John Smith, and William Clarke. Privates—Clarence Brent, Samuel Bullock, Raymond Carter, Albert Dyson, Lawrence Forrest, John Francis, Frank Gaines, David Gaskins, West Hamilton, Isaiah Harton, Raymond Hewlett, John Hughes, Andrew Jack- [Continued on ninth page] PRICE, FIVE CENTS. ZION AND THE COUNTRY ZION AND THE COUNTRY BISHOP CLINTONS MASTERLY SURVEY OF THE FIELD. Necessity For Church Extension and Circulation of Original Literature President Roosevelt Praised-Review of Past and Counsel for Furture. The seventy-fifth annual session of the Philadelphia and Baltimore A. M. E. Zion Conference convened at Harrisburg, Pa., on Wednesday, 21st, at 10 A. M., Bishop George W. Clinton, D. D., presiding. Besides the presiding Bishop, Revs. J. W. Hood, D. D., LL. D., and J. B. Small, D. D., were present, and several of the general officers and visitors from other conferences. The principal feature of Thursday afternoon's session was the masterful Episcopal address of Bishop George W. Clinton. The Bishop began by expressing gratitude to God for sparing the brethern to meet in the 75th annual session. He paid a graceful and deserved tribute to the brave soldiers who had died during conference year.: Rev. B. H. Freeman, George Bosley and W. A. M. Cypress. The Bishop then gave an epitomized statement concerning the condition of the various churches of the conference, most of which he had personally visited. He stated that he had found every pastor at his post, and had received uniform kind treatment and courteous attention from all of them, and that in a majority of the charges the work was in a very encouraging condition. Referring to the Washington churches he paid deserved tributes to the pastors there, making special mention of the very excellent work accomplished by Revs: R. S. Rives, D. D., of Union Wesley on Twenty-third St. N. W., who had repaired his church at a cost of more than $6,000, and B. J. Bolding, who had served his second year at John Wesley on Conn. Ave., in a manner creditable alike to pastor and people. The Bishop urged that an effort be made by the general church to relieve Galbraith church on Sixth Street. Under this head the first subject to which I wish to call attention is our Church Extension Work. Our last General Conference authorized the Connectional Council to so arrange our Church Extension plan that it could be put in successful operation at the earliest possible date. The Council meetings at Indianapolis and Atlantic City perfected the plan which now appears in our Discipline. In harmony with an arrangement agreed upon at Atlantic City, and acquiesced in by the Board of Bishops Continued on 1 welch Page 10 Little COLORED AMERICANS. In case of doubt use common sense. Our flag is "staying put" at a terrible cost. The builders of homes build for p terity. The man who pays his pay is wel- come everywhere. The real friend is always "there" when he is needed. Tammany's reform chairman did not last long in New York. Good teachers are made better ones by cordial sympathy and support. A girl who cannot manage a home in all its details, is unfit for wifehood It will be remembered that the sun doesn't always shine on both sides of the street. The Negro must be taught first to think. Right-thinking will inspire right action. If abuse were money, the real leaders of thought and work would be millionaires. Personal ability is put to a severe strain when it is forced to condone moral lapses. Our "Mau-on-the-Corner" seems to have an unusual faculty for raising disturbances. Joshua did not reach the Promised Land through the influence of a brass band campaign. Kentucky's thirst for office declines to be slaked by so mild a treatment as the "water cure." In our opinion Washington can get along without a revolution in the schools this year. It is just as well that Baltimore was not drawn upon for any second-hand pulpit talent this year. Later information tells us that the educated classes of Negroes are registering freely in Alabama. He that can win the unqualified ap proval of his "better-half" is as great as he who hath taken a city. Brilliant preachers build fine churches, but the conscientious, hard-working plodders have them to pay for. 'Fossilitis' is a disease that is doing great harm just now to our newspapers, churches, schools and literaries. It is a wise public man who knows the value of a cartoon, even when he is the victim of the silent railery. If the Dallas Express will be kind enough to "cut the cards," the Cleveland Gazette will proceed to "deal." And the Washington Post is unkind enough to hint that Tillman is tron bled with a "fullness at the mouth." We hope Editor A. N. Johnson is feeling better now than he did when the Thompson nightmare overcame him. When the smoke of battle clears THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. away, Mr. E. H. Deas may consent to make Washington his permanent residence. Races rise upon the morals of the women. Negro men must protect the purity of their mothers, daughters and sisters. Perhaps we ought to take a census of the colored people who had the honor of being presented to Prince Henry. Lawyer E. H. Morris must be doing a 'land offe" practice in Chicago to be able to decline a nomination to Congress. With the close of the literaries, the commencement and decoration day season offers a temporary relief for our surcharged orators. The passing of McLaurinism, which stood for a new regime of "lily whiteism" in the South, inspires no regret in the black man's breast. The President's refusal to allow Tilman to be his guest at dinner has given the fiery South Carolinian a bad case of political indigestion. "Captains of thought," as applied to Bethel Literary's devotees, is a new term, the coinage of which has been accredited to our associate editor. When a Negro disdainfully says he doesn't read the papers of his race he confesses himself a back number in the stern activities of modern life. Anybody foolish enough to believe that a southern state can be carried for the republicans by a policy of surrender would attempt to fight the Boers with putty balls. Those who remain away from the multitude of picnics, barbecues, excursions and like frolics, will have meat in the larder and coal in the bin next winter. Bishop Lee is not as strenuous as some of his associate prelates, but he knows much that is contained in books and more that cannot be found in printed form. The character of a person's following will in the long run, count for more than numbers. just as an intelligent minority inevitably converts an unski ful majority. We are glad to note that editor John Mitchell's name again adorns a Baptist church register. No amount of petty meanness can keep a newspaper man away from salvation. Our capitalists do themselves and the race a mutual benefit when they invest their money in a live business enterprise that gives employment to competent young men and women. Now that Edward E Lee, the leader of New York's colored Tammanyites has been deposed by John J. Bell, perhaps the country may be convinced that the "reform" leaven is working. According to the Census of 1900, Atlanta's total population is about the same as the Negro population of Washington. Look at Atlanta's business emporiums, hotels, banks, theaters, factories and shipping places! Where are ours? It is hoped that in view of the visit of the Thompson party to Alabama, the thoughtful Negroes saw to it that their fences and outhouses were neatly whitewashed and their yards were cleared of weeds and rubbish. The troubles in Hayti and San Do- Bright BOYS AND GIRLS Wanted Big Pay for Little Work. THE COLORED AMERICAN has boys and girls throughout the well as by subscription for the wide awake young agents in ever the demand warrants it. OVERD AMERICAN has had so many applications girls throughout the country to sell it by the easy subscription for the year, we have decided to take young agents in every town in the country, and warrants it. THE COLORED AMERICAN has had so many appplication from boys and girls throughout the country to sell it by the week, as well as by subscription for the year, we have decided to establish wide awake young agents in every town in the country, wherever the demand warrants it. We want an Active worker Hundreds of smart boys and girls hours' spare time each week, wh tage and easily earn their pocket s of smart boys and girls in every locality have are time each week, which they could use to go easily earn their pocket money. Hundreds of smart boys and girls in every locality have several hours' spare time each week, which they could use to good advantage and easily earn their pocket money. Read Our Plans. We want just such ones to work selling THE COLORED AMERICA old, reliable, original and best able news, illustrations, and aut just such ones to work for us a little while even THE COLORED AMERICAN at 5 cents each—sure, original and best race paper published—furious, illustrations, and authoritative opinion on race We want just such ones to work for us a little while every week selling THE COLORED AMERICAN at 5 cents each—selling the old, reliable, original and best race paper published—full of reliable news, illustrations, and authoritative opinion on race topics, No Possible Risk. Our young Agents take no poss papers every week, and they sell each. Every one wants THE C given an opportunity to examine Agents take no possible risk. We send a bvery week, and they sell them like hot cakes at every one wants THE COLORED AMERICAN as opportunity to examine and read a copy of it. Our young Agents take no possible risk. We send a bundle of papers every week, and they sell them like hot cakes at 5 cents each. Every one wants THE COLORED AMERICAN as soon as given an opportunity to examine and read a copy of it. The Colored American Free. If the local pastor or any respondent of a smart boy or girl to sell the week in his town, we will put an each week, to be delivered free so long as the agent sells The Colore name of a smart girl or boy at coupon and send it at once: I hereby agree to act from date as agreed to sell the same to as many customers the week, and that I will report not later received, and remit 3 cents for each or return all unsold copies Name...... Address...... Town...... Sta...... How many first week... Appointed by...... The Colore 459 Washin real pastor or any responsible party will send us to a best boy or girl to sell THE COLORED AMERICAN this town, we will put an extra copy in the agent's k, to be delivered free to the party appointing us the agent sells THE COLORED AMERICAN. See a smart girl or boy at once. Have them fill and send it at once: We agree to act from date as agent for The Colored Ameri- cans the same to as many customer as can be secured, at 5 cents a copy and that I will report not later than the Monday after each par- cel, and remit 3 cents for each copy I sell or deliver to subscrib- ers all unsold copies Name..... Address..... Town..... State..... How many first week..... pointed by..... The Colored Ameri- cans 459 C Street, Nor- washington, D.C. If the local pastor or any responsible party will send us the name of a smart boy or girl to sell THE COLORED AMERICAN every week in his town, we will put an extra copy in the agent's bundle each week, to be delivered free to the party appointing the agent so long as the agent sells THE COLORED AMERICAN. Send us the name of a smart girl or boy at once. Have them fill out this coupon and send it at once: I hereby agree to act from date as agent for The Colored American and to sell the same to as many customer as can be secured, at 5 cents a copy every week, and that I will report not later than the Monday after each package is received, and remit $ cents for each copy I sell or deliver to subscribers, and return all unsold copies The Colored American, 459 C Street, Northwest. Washington, D.C. ```markdown ``` 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 Standst: At Cosmopolitan Hetal 458 Louisiana Avenue and 6th and K street mingo ought to bring the names of Minister Powell and Consul Livingston into international prominence—but the press seldom mentions them save as "the American minister, etc.," and even that in homeopathic doses. --- --- and so many appplication from country to sell it by the week, as ar, we have decided to establish town in the country, wherever in every locality have several in they could use to good advan- money. or us a little while every week at 5 cents each-selling the paper published-full of reli-itative opinion on race topics. e risk. We send a bundle of them like hot cakes at 5 cents ORED AMERICAN as soon as and read a copy of it. For The Colored American and can be secured, at 5 cents a copy every on the Monday after each package is I sell or deliver to subscribers, and American, C Street, Northwest. ton, D. C. B. B. SLADE, CO. Merchant Tailors, Spring and summer suits to order a Specialty. Cleaning, altering and repairing. Goods called for and delivered. Telephone Main 1480 3. 1202 E STREET, NORTHWEST. Branch at 6th and Missouri Ave. J, S. Rawlings, Mgr. --- M. B. DR. HAMILTON S. SMITH. NEGRO MASONRY. Includes Some of The Finest Craftsmen in The World—Impressive Exercises. The Atlantic Monthly stated a great ruth when it said: "The problem of the twentieth century is the problem of the color line." In this country, especially, it enters all questions—social, political and spiritual, and it is, therefore, no wonder that it has felt the pulse of Masonry, that knows no Cornelius C. Hines DR. JOHN P. TURNER creed or race, and sands above all human institutions in advocating the brotherhood of man and the fatherhood of God. This question was too much for that eminent authority in this time-honored institution, Albert Pike, who eased his conscience by uttering these memorable words: "Prince Hall Lodge was as regular a lodge as any lodge created by competent authority, and had a perfect right to establish other lodges, and make itself a mother. That's the way the Berlin Lodges, Three Globes and Royal York became Grand Lodges I am not inclined to middle in this matter. I took my obligations to white men, not to Negroes. When I have to accept Negroes as brothers or leave Masonry, I shall leave it." 'Better let the thing drift." Apres nous le Deluge." There is little doubt, however, that these prejudicial sentiments enter ained by certain members of the craft would be dispelled if they were privileged to see the great tenets of Masonry exemplified by the colored lodges in the jurisdiction of the District of Columbia. It is generally conceded that this jurisdiction has the finest workmen of the craft in the country, but it excelled itself recently THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. when, at a special communication of Social Lodge, No.1, Brother John P. Turner, Senior Grand Warden of this jurisdiction and Past Master of Eureka Lodge, was invited to act as Master in exemplifying the Third Degree be fore Brother E W. Lampton, Grand Master of the State of Mississippi. A profound impression was made by him because of the eloquent manner in which he portrayed the work, assisted by the stereopticon views of the emblems. Indeed, some of the oldest members of the craft shed tears as the glorious truths were brought to light. The delivery of the symbolism of the Third Degree by Past Master Fred Henry, of Prince Hall Lodge, and charge to the brethren by Past Senior Grand Warden Brother John T. Layton, were also very impressive. At the conclusion of the work Brother 'Hompkins presented to the lodge Grand J.H.C. MR. R. W. TOMPKINS Master Lampton, who in a few well chosen remarks complimented the officers of the lodge and eloquently portrayed the sublime truths of Masonry and its salutary effects toward the betterment of the condition of our people. The banquet afterwards was superb, and the members of the fraternity went away more deeply impressed than ever with the excellent truths inculcated Social Lodge, of which Broth r R W. Tompkins is W. M., is the oldest in the jurisdiction, having had its warrant more than 76 years. Dr. John P. Turner is a Georgian and the Empire State of the South is proud to have a son so brainy, who ranks among the most excellent craftsmen here. Among the distinguished visiting 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. 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. brethren were: The Grand Master of the State of Mississippi, E W. Lampton; Past Grand Master H. S. Smith, Ill. Sov. Grand Commander Thornton A. Jackson, Past Master Judson W. Lyons, Past Department Grand Master W. H. J. Malvin, Past Senior Grand Warden, T. M. Lent of Georgia. and John T. Layton of District of Columbia, Past Masters Charles Steward of Chicago and Fred Henry, Charles and John W. Freeman and George Webster, of District of Columbia; Ill Grand Recorder James O. Bampfield. Dr. Creditt in Arkansas. Rev. W. A. Creditt, pastor of the Cherry Street Baptist church, Philadelphia, preached the baccalaureate sermon last Sunday to the Arkansas Baptist College at Little Rock. The college is one of the best in the South, having over four hundred students. He lectured on May 12 h at the First Baptist church of Little Rock, and again spoke at Hot Springs Dr. Creditt is succeeding splendidly in his church work at home. He received thirty-five new members Sunday a week ago. Three services were held during the day and a large number could not get entrance into the edifice. Don't miss a single issue of The Corr ERES AMERICAN. 11 LOW PRICES. 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MME, DAVIS STAR Born Clairvoyant & Card Reader Tells about business. Removes pelks 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 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 Sayer, General Agent State of Virginia, Norfolk, Va. Lost Friend. I would like to know the whereabouts of Mr. Thomas J Steward an old soldier of the 14th R. I. 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 Sum mer street, Providence, R. I, THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHIN GTON, D. 6. a = iN { 12 ZION AND THE COUNTRY. (Continued from First page.) has now entered actively into the’ work of pushing the cause and claims) of our Church Extension Department among our churcbes and before the general public. it seems a waste of words to say that no department of our church is deserving of heartier support, or is) capable of bringing about more pleas- ing and helpful results. That a mat- ter of so-much importance and so in- dispensable to the furtherance and strengthening of our Zion has been so slightly treated and so long neg- lected is more to our discredit than to our wisdom. Let us sleep on as to past mistakes, and arise and move forward as to future duty. The constant appeals which appear in the Star, the splendid openings which are appearing on every hand, the moving of our people westward, and into cities where we shall lose them unless the general church aid largely in pro- viding for them, are a few of the con- siderations that appeal to us to get down to earnest work along the Church Extension line. The great necessity of developing the benevolent spirit and training our people in the important duty of self- help, a lesson so essential to our high- est and best development as a race, make it doubly necessary that we push on zealously in our Church Ex- tension work. The other fact, that we can not compete with other churches, but must lose ground if we fail to raise substantial sums annually for Chureh Extension, makes it indispen- sable to our very demoninational life and progress to put forth such efforts as we have never done for any depart- ment of our church. The knowledge that this money is for building up, extending, and strengthening our great church will appeal to the people if our pastors will properly set it before them and lead off in contributions, in opening the way and holding up the hands of the splendid and well-equipped man who has cut loose from every other encumbrance that he may give his best service and do his grandest work in advancing this great cause of our Zion. I am sure that Dr. Coffey’s record as a financier in our Zion, his zeal for the establishment and perpetua- tion of this department, and his special fitness for the work, guarantee the co-operation of every one of us. He will be present with us and doubt- less impress you concerning this work as none but himself can impress you. We shall letg him be heard Friday evening, and show him what he may expect of us by way of co-operation and encouragement. Before passing from this point I wish to direct at tention to that clause in our Discip- line which requires a Church Exten- sion anniversary collection which is an additional sum to the five cents which goes to this department from the thirty cents assessment. The suc- cess of this department will depend largely upon the interest that is taken in this collection. Let each of us agree to make an annual contribution to the fund from our own funds. New England has set the pace; the Phila: delphia and Baltimore Conference must keep the pace. THE MIISTERIAL EROTHERHOOD. A matter which is scarcely secon‘ in importance to the general church and of prime importance to the min isters, when we consider their per sonal welfare, is, the one per cent. of our salaries which is to be applied to a fund known as the Ministeria Brotherhood Fund. T only need to call attention to the plan of the Brotherhood, as laid dowt in the Discipline, and remind you © two other facts: First—This is a General Conference eee SS a Se ee | ‘Third—Three-tourths of all that 5 paid in is held as a reserve fund for «hose of us who snail not need to draw upon it al an early uait, We nope. rourtu—tThe fact that the fathers who yet remlain amoug us Rave done sO much to give us this goudiy heri- wage shouid cause each and ali io sing will JOY us We give oue per cehi. vi our salary to smooth the Civsine path of our lives, and cheer tne bearis vi their relics WO ay be ieit bellu. Brethern, Zion expecis the ralia- uelphia and Baltimore Couference to ve heard from in no uncertain sound when her report on the Brotherhouw fund is sent out, cE WOMANS HOME AND FOREIGN Mis- SIONARY SOCIETY. This important branch of our church is neither new nor unknown .o every Zion minister who has read ais Discipiine or attended our annual conferences. Its importance is second .O nO other interest that appeals to vur aid and co-operation. ‘he fat chat this department is now managed solely by our women, except the ap- propriating of the money, and the fact that they contribute so largeiy and labor so zealousiy and successfui- ay in every department of church work, whenever and wherever called don, should cause each pastor to du_ che only three things necessary to be done to make ‘his department such a success as will greatly strengthen our church at home, substantially and permanently plant our standard abroad, and gladden the hearts of our poorly supported missionary brethren everywhere. The three things that meed to be done are: First—Each pastor carry out our law by organizing an auxiliary so- ciety in his church, and observing Woman's Day. Second—Each pastor giving the women of the auxiliary and the Wo- man’s Day effort his hearty support. Third—Each member of the confer- ence make a liberal donation at the woman's collection during annual con- ference. Could you know the real need and importance of Zion going into Africa just now in a substantial way, and were you conversant with the trials and disadvantages under which our brethren labor on the mission fields at home, these facts would speak with voices sufficiently loud and pathetic to arouse you to your full duty and noblest endeavor. THE NECESSITY OF CIRCULATING OUR ; OWN LITERATURE. Published literature has ever been one of the most potential factors in extending and defending the church. The apologies of the church fathers, next to the circulation of the written Scripture, helped to make known and ineuleate the Christian religion. In the more modern times church peri- odicals, Sunday School literature, de- nominational histories, and -produ«- tions from the pens of men capable of writing valuable and timely books, have stood next to preaching in the work of strengthening religious organi- zations. It seems not to be generally known that few, if any, Negro churches have a larger or better as- sortment of church literature than our Zion. Aside from our Discipline, which should be in the hand of every intel- ligent minister, our own hymnat, which compares favorably with other hymnals, and contains twenty-nine hymns by our own men, we have ser- mon books by three bishops, cate- chisms by one bishop, one deceased general officer, and one elder; a primer that excells anything of its kind on the market by Bishop Harris, a Quarterly Conference Record by Dr. ‘lJ. Sulla Cooper. which as a svstem- Coetinsed on thirteenth pace. THE GRAND FOUNTAIN. a United Order ol— —>True Relorm ORGANIZED January 1,18 An order devoted to the interests of its members, both in their ho business relations. We offer you an opportunity for gilt edged business ment, in enterprises owned and controlled by the Order and managed ored men, who are members of the Order. if you are sound in health srd mind, of good moral character, not y chan three (8) years nor older than sixty (60) you are eligible to mem| There are two Fountains, tbe Subordinate and the Rosebud. SUBORDINATE FOUNTAINS. ) oe the Subordinate Forntain you must be between 14 and |¢ , age. You pay $4.60 to $6 60 (according to age,) as joining fee. If you the coun pay 35 cents per month as dues; if in the city, 50 c ‘months. ‘ou pay a8 taxes 80 cents per month. ‘As Sick Benefits you receive from $6.00 to $9 00 per month, in week ments. - As Death Benefit, your family receives $75 0 1f you die within “After one year the Death Benefit is $125.00. To join the Rosebud Fountain you mu 8 and 14 year of age. You pay $1.00, eiti installments. The monthly dues are eithe’ as Fountains may decide. The annual ts You receive as Sick Benefit from $1.50 to $ in weekly payments. As Death Benefit, your family will be roa within ayear. After one year the In the INSURANCE DEPARTMENT, ther Classes:—Clase B, Class E, and Class M. payable annually or quarterly. Tn Class B, the age limit is 14 to 60 | dues, $4.75 to $7.60. The Certificate is vs After one year, its value is $200 to $65. In Clase E, the ee to 55 yes $9.50 to 11.40. The Certiticate is naked fi one yo its value is $500 te $300. ‘n Class M, the age limit is 14 to 50 yea $21 to $25. The certificatei valued from ¢ You are entitled to a Life Membersh Classe B and E upon hase of the rec pays a dividend ae 20 per cent. The Grand Fountain United Order of ‘ 29, 1900, a total of 3782 Death Benefits, wit HALF MILLION DOLLARS. | members, and aT: 2U per cent. Civicends. Soth time and Celiala cep are received and 4 per cent. interest is paid om time desposita. | The follow js a copy of the Cashier’s report to Anditer of Public Accounts of Virgins close of business Sept., 5, 1900 and shows its flourishing condition ;— RESOURCES, LIABILITIES. | Loans and discounts .......... $8,272 80| Capital stock paid ia ........., 88,14) Other stock, bonds and —— re | mortgages wees vee 164,428 88 | Undivided profiteccu.c. 65% | Due from National Banks... 48,383 22} Demand certificate of de- Banking House ....... ........ 14,000 00} pOsit......... 2.0.02. cs--c0-en ee 96,786 | Other real estates .............,.. 99,588 00| Time certificates of deposit 115,4# | Furniture and Fixtures ...... 6,850 00 ——= | Ourrent expenses and taxes I reeeccase seovconees S011 Specie, nickels and cents .... 12,399 80 | Paper currency ................... 85,820 00 | Total cece cesccscseseeeee 301,190 84 The Reformer’s Grocery and Feed Store is located at 501 North Sixth St, Richmond, Va., and members of the Urder and the public generally are ssve 20 per cent. on the cost of food producte, Tz REFORMER is the newspaper published by the order from its own “ fice in Richmond, Va. It stands for the voice of the people, representing & operation and combination of the race and is the Beacon Light, the Headlish|, the General Messenger and the General Agent of the Brotherhood. It is $1.” per year. A well-equipped job office bids for the work of the people, which» tarned out in first class style and at low prices. Six miles from Richmond, in Henrico County, Va., the Order has purebseed 884 acres of land, and established thereon an “Old Folk’s Home.’, With o> exampled liberality and broad-minded generosity, the Order does not limit el trance to this home to ite members alone, nor even to.members families, but doors are opened to the aged and decrepid of the whole race, regardies¢ of thet Tesid..13e or connections. The Order makes iteelf the trustee for this gloriut charity, aud cails upon the whole people, black and white, North, Esst, Soul) and West to assist by their contribution the ont of this praisewory idea. April 8rd of each year is set a) ana Cena alk Day for the Hose Contributic s can be forwarded to sheeonac of the Relormer’s Savings Back, who will send receipt for same and account for it to The Grand Fountain- Members of the Order and the public, when visiting Richmond, Vs. ** invited to stop at The Hotel Feformer, 900 North Sixth St. It is in a pleas! and desirable location. Serj:ce is of the best and rates are reasonable. The Real Estate Department manages and controls all property inter? the Ordeer, The Order now owns 18 buildings, 4 farms, 4 dwellings, 1 >? ee ee eee Ir addition to these she Order les ai further information, addres. W P Bussust,@. W. Secreis!] wm: L TAYLOR, W, M, Master, - e— “e . oF j Rae ie ie a" 4 a Sn =< —— 4 s- BOSEBUD FOUNTAINS. Capital stock paid ia .......... $8,195 —— See i Undivided profite.......... 6,826 0 Demand certificate of de- OM csc sacaecnsas annem 96,008 B Time certificates of deposit 1184% 14 NE ae nrersnese <ovcsncene, BO1,120 OF THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. ter of circulating our literature among our people our most earnest attention. This is especially necessary as to our Discipline, hymnals, histories, catechisms, and connectional periodicals. To assist in this important work Rev. T. H. Tipton has consented to take the agency and devote his time to this important task. Brethren, give him your hearty encouragement by having our hymn books on your pulpits and in your choirs, and by making it pleasant for him when he calls to see you. We must have our hymnals and follow the order of services laid down therein, if we are to train our people along right lines and have harmony and uniformity in our services. Dear Brethren:—Under this head I wish merely to glance at some things which I am sure will be suggestive, and I believe if they are given a fair trial they will prove helpful. I believe it is the desire of every true minister to be successful, therefore, anything that will give a hint likely to promote success should be welcomed. It is because I sincerely desire that each one of you shall be a success that I venture to utter what shall follow: In the first place permit me to say that the pastor's success depends very largely upon his general demeanor. To be more direct and explicit, I wish to remark that a minister of the gospel who wants to command the respect and esteem of his people, exert a wholesome and uplifting influence upon the community in which he lives, and prove a benefactor to his congregation and a fruitful representative of his denomination must ever be a gentleman in speech, in deportment and in dress. To be this does not necessarily mean that he must be a polisher scholar, or even a grammarian. If he be thus equipped he can appear to better advantage of course; if he be thus equipped and descends to the level of levity, coarseness and vulgarism, so much more the pity for his recklessness; so much greater the condemnation he deserves. The pulpit is not place for lightness, vulgar speech, crude and inapt jokes or illustrations. Most assuredly it is not the place for a minister to hurl his innuendoes and personal flings at his members whether considered as individual or in large numbers. The minister who so far forgets himself as to come within the bounds of the hints I have given in the preceding remarks will greatly impair his success, and thus hinder the work of the church and his Divine Master. Next to chaste speech, is prudent conduct. The apostle was so convinced of the importance of prudence in ministerial life he counseled that the minister should abstain from even the appearance of indiscretion. These are critical and crucial times; worldly men and women would be moral paragons and fault finders who are willing to pounce upon the smallest mistake or seeming irregularity in the minister of the Gospel and weak church members who are too ready to emulate the example of one above them or in a more prominent place, especially when the example is leaning the wrong way, should cause us to read, ponder, and heed these words of Paul to Timothy: "Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of believers; in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity. Take heed to thyself and unto the doctrine; continue in them; for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself and them that hear."—J. Timothy 5: 12-16 One other thing I wish to note as a matter of no small consequence is the minister's personal appearance and personal habits. Your salaries do not permit you to dress expensively, and if your income were sufficient you should never dress gaudily. But I am sure you will agree with me when I say that an ambassador of Christ and representative of the Kingdom of God should look neat and well groomed, especially when appearing in public or visiting among his flock. These words certainly seem out of place when addresed to this goodlooking and well-dressed assemblage of Christian ministers; but if you traveled around and would meet some ministers whom I have met at railroad stations, on the streets, and other places where they should have been tidily clad, but were not, you would discern the reason I make these remarks. In this same connection it seems fitting that I remark that the habits of smoking on the streets, in public places; loud talking, and similar conduct should never be indulged in by a minister. It is needless to say it is nothing less than slow but sure paralysis to ministerial influence, and a stumbling stone to ministerial success. Permit me a few more words along another line which I hope you may receive in the same spirit in which they are offered. Brethren, I find there is great necessity in our ministers making efforts to win men and women as individuals. In other words, we should go out after men, or a man, as the case may be, use every righteous means, and put forth our most earnest efforts to secure his or their attendance upon the services, and ask that he or they ally themselves with the work of the church in some open or distinctive way. This is not said to have you go out after any particular class, but I want you to strive to save men and women as individuals. In taking such a course you have the most eminent example in the ministry of our Lord and Master, the Blessed Christ. I know of some denominations that are largely built up through such a plan. The minister leads off and the members follow his example. As ministers we must make our services interesting, and our sermons pointed and forceful. Do not misunderstand me; I do not want you to doctor or dilute the Gospel with a show of wisdom, or by preparing and giving the people essays. You want to prepare to preach, but always prepare a Gospel sermon which is always the power of God unto salvation to all that believe it; and it will always prove effective when preached by a truly called and fully consecrated preacher. If you write your sermons preach them; if you study them out and do not commit them to manuscript, preach them. Do not read the Gospel, but preach the Gospel whether you use a manuscript or go to your pulpit without one. The more you can free yourself from the manuscript the better; but see to it that you give the people wholesome Gospel food, served in such style that it will be well received and heartily relished. Do this and you will have hearers, save souls, and build up your churches. There was never a time when there was greater need of a great religious awakening than now. Let Zion's watchmen awake. One more suggestion and I leave this line of thought. Brethren, keep abreast of the times by reading and allaying yourself with such movements and taking interest in such matters as will enable you to improve yourselves. Let no occasion pass where you have an opportunity to do good or push your church to the front. Do all the good you can, to all the people you can, in all the ways you can, and every time you can. The A. M. E. Zion Church was organized as a separate and distinct race organization to demonstrate the capacity of the Negro, to prove his right and merit to enjoy equal privileges with other Christians, and to demonstrate his ability to develop, operate, and control his own affairs. I think all fair-minded persons will agree that she has had more than ordinary success along the above lines. As to whether she shall continue to push forward in her great mission with equal and increasing success, depends very largely upon her attitude toward and efforts in behalf of education. The times demand that we shall have an educated ministry. Akin to the need of an educated ministry, a ministry in theology is the need of a ministry prepared in our own schools as far as possible. The best place to train a Methodist preacher is in a Methodist school; the best place to Continued in Supplement PHONE MAIN 2559. PHONE MAIN 2559. A. H. COOPER, FINE TAILORING. Suits To Order From $15.00 Up. 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Franklin, of Obio, bas been reinstated at the Census office. The 15th Street Presbyterian church gave a May festival Wednesday even- ing. The production of Ooleridge Taylor’s “Hiawatba” has been postponed until fall. ‘ The Violet and Heliotrope Pleasure Club will give a picnic at Lakeview Park May 28. Mrs, A. P. Albert is the author of a play, for which she has received sev- eral flattering offcrs. Indications point-to the re-election of Mr. Samuel E. Lacy as president of the Second Baptist Lyceum, Mr. A. P. Albert has sold his Eck- ington property. and purchased a val- uable site on O street, near 16th. Miss Eva E. Bell entertained a few frends Thursday evening of last week et her home, 100 L street northwest. The Junk Dealers will give their first excursion of the season Thuraday, June 5, to Notley Heli on the steamer River Queen. Prof. Booker T. Washington passed through the city Friday of last week and spent a pleasant forenoon with several friends. Rev. O. M. Waller, W. V. 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There is more talk that Mr. R. W. Tompkins will be recalled to the office of precentor of St. Luke’s P. E. choir. Asa musical direccor, Mr, Tompkins has no peer in the country. A brilliant reception was given Fri- day evening, May 6 in honor of the nurses’ graduating class of the Freed- men’s Hospital Training School, at the Nurses’ Home, 1636 O street north- | SCREENS. | Sa ee ee Just the scrcen you want for the door; it's 65c Strong and well made. Complete for...... . Hardware John B. Espey, a eal ES ee ES | MAX GREENBERG, PRACTICAL —Watchmaker & Jewsler— 523 TENTH ST.NW. Repairing of Foreign Watches, French Clocks. and Music Boxesa specialty. All work warianted one year- Watches cleaned 75c, main springs 75¢, crystals1oc Clocks catled for and delivered. Whelan’s Market Everything the best at the lowest Prices. A full-supply of Fresh Meats received daily. 3 3 Cor. 3rd and C Sts., S. W. M. J, WHELAN. UNITED STATES STORAGE CO. 418 & 420 ro St,, N. W. Furniture, Stoves, Store Fixtures, ete., bought and sold. Storage 75 cent per month. We buy and sell everything. TRS, D.L.GIBBONS WHOLESALE MANUFACTURING and RETAIL CONFEC TIONER. 523 44 Street Southwest, WASHINGTON; D.C. Wedding Cakes Made and Parties Furnished at Short Notice Ice Cream All Yeer Round HARRY G. LENZ, HUGO LOSSAU Gite & GIS, Successors to ee CHARLES FISCHER, e e mF s ssa ‘a ees SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS. Trusses, Crutches, Syringes, Cutlery Artificial Human Eyes, Elastic Ho- siery, Abdominal Supporters. Rubber Goods of Every Description. 623 SrvENTH St., NoRTWEST, Opposite Patent Office WASHINGTON, . D. C. Competent Lady Attendant. | AND ASTROLOGIST. | Lite from cradl LEM to erave, Give o> Adan names in tall of eeu Ose sau ntEP /yoen those you have or a] Ln jpick! will marry ; causes a Xo? ry futg: happy marriage to dog 7 { S be so Dey those you desire; Esa/ Ji 7 pede f unites those sepa- Eas Need ezagiees rated (never fails) a “ES Gag, 3of If you are in doubt y Py Meese as to the outcome él GYGRe of any undertaking 1) pees in business, social g i Ss Rel ioe or domestic life; td cs} BEA sickness, divorces f 2s f f2/EBRey 4,2 separations, law S47 soi ih f gnits, lost or absen friends intere ou; if you desire to have your domestic troubles removed, your lost love returned, consult or write 1c. You will be advised the best way to succeed fatrons attended to in all parts of the world. Let ~ hn erased answered on receipt of twe acen : r 406 WEST YORK STR MBS, C. CABY *°FuNShecrmia, Par 15 EDUCATIONAL. See b 44 eee: ee eal Pp eet Sree ee nee ois RTL ——s ie |i hate + Ls eee Sere Li RSs eth oh Sees oe Srp Sis { reer periph LT Nest 1 Seth RD Sw oS eee yee ae SO Seed Be at are HOWARD UNIVERSITY, Washington, D. C. eee distinct departments, under one hundred competent professors and instructors—Theo vaicul Medical, Legal, College, lMecagogical, “paratory . Huglish, Agriculture, Industnal, and ssical For information address— Kev | E Kaxk-s. DP PD. LL. D., President, Geo H Sareuxp. Secretary. ee THE NATIONAL COLORED Teachers Bureau. 49 C &, NW. Washington, : D.C, ee TEACHERS WANTED, ee ‘ae COLLEGE TRADES SCHOOL SS | ALLEGHENY, PA. A Practical, Literary and In- dustrial Trade School tor Colored Boys and Girls, Carpentry, Brick- laying, Plastering, Painting and Interior Decorations. Tailoring, Dress-making, Millinery, Voice Culture and Piano Forte. Liter- ary Department from Primary to Normal Course. Job Work So- llicited and Profits given to the Students. Catalogues now ready. Unusual advantages tor Girls and a separate building. Fall terms begins Sept. 9th, 1901. Address JoserH D. MAHONEY, Allegheny, Pa. Prineipal. : ee se Sa aoe, Ee 7 294 8 ie Froeen| Se 5 re ~ Everybody Eats CORBYS “OTHER'S SBEAD. #@\t is easily the best bread in the world. Itis pare and wholesome andis the greatest strengh ning food you can eat, Mothers Bread is sold ia over a thousand grocers in this city. Try it. Cerby's Modern Bakery - & BRACE MAGAZINE. Do you realize that there is published in Boston, Mass., a high grade illustrated magazine, devoted exclusively to the interests of the Negro race, and which is edited, published and controlled by mem- bers of the race? Ifyou would like tc see a sam- ple copy of this magazine same will be sent you om receipt of 8 cents in — or one year for $1. neccere, ES COLORED AMERICAN MAGA Zing. ‘&. § Park Sousre, Bestos, Mess, Colored People Making Money ALL OVER THE UNITED STATES A FEW DAYS AGO WE INSERTED in this paper a short announcement of what could be done with a Few Dollars Invested In Our Stock and it is surprising the amount of business we are getting from it. In order to keep our proposition before you we take this space to BETTER ATTRACT YOUR ATTENTION. OUR INVESTMENT asks you if you ever went into a grocery store in the world where Canned Salmon is not kept, you answer "No Sir" Now Do You Know that this product all comes to supply the whole world from the NORTH PACIFIC COAST. THERE NEVER HAS BEEN A DOLLAR LOST in Salmon Fishery Stock and to give you an idea, One Company Here Organized Seven Years Ago and and sold their stock as we are doing today, and Their Stock Is Today Worth $175.00 Per Share and Every Stockholder Draws a Dividend of $1.00 Per Share Every Month. NOW WE OFFER YOU ONLY A FEW DAYS OUR $1 00 SHARES FULLY PAID AND NON-ASSESSABLE AT 15 CENTS PER SHARE. Cash is our motto, but several poor people know it is a good thing and have Induced Us To Take Weekly Payments. If you want this stock write today as the price will go to 25 Cents in a few days. In Blocks of 3,000 up We Make Some Concession for cash. Recollect this is your first chance to get in With The Millionaires Of Today. Plenty of Seattle Colored People of prominence are stockholders and if you know any of them write to them. Send all orders and inquiries to the best investment on earth. Inter-State Fisheries Co. 302-303 PACIFIC BLOCK, SEATTLE, WASH. --- 16 [33] City Paragraphs. --- Hon. J. Milton Turner, of St. Louis, Mo, is in the city. Mr. Phil Waters, of Charleston, W. Va. will be with us shortly. Rev. William Troy, of Richmo. Va., is in the city on educational nees. Mr. W. Curtis, of Chicago, brother to Dr. A. M. Curtis is visiting in this city. Mrs. Dr. A. M. Curtis and little daughter Gertrude are visiting in Chicago. Hon. John C. Dancy, Recorder of Deeds was in Harrisburg, Pa, this week at the Zion Conference. Mrs. L R. Clarke, instructor in the Livingstone method of dressmaking will hold her graduating exercises in June. The garden party next Thursday evening on the lawn of St. Luke's P. E. church will be one of the notable society events of the season. Col. Wm. M. McDonald, the popular Texan leader, was a guest at the Philadelphia House while in the city. He left for his home last Thursday. Rev. G. W. McGolnes and Lawyer L. W. Pulies, convicted of conspiracy to commit fraud, were denied a new trial, and sentenced to ten months each in jail. Mrs. George F. Grant and children THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. of Boston, Mass., are in the city. Mrs Grant is visiting her brother, Dr. H L. Bailey and Mrs. H. L. Bailey of 1713 T street, northwest. Mrs. Katie G. Scabrooks left the city Saturday, May 17th, on the Royal Blue Train for New York, where she hopes to enjoy a few of her summer days with friends. At a recent meeting of Eureka Lodge, No. 5, F. A. A. M., Brother J. W. Jackson of King Solomon's Lodge, No. 7, Baltimore, id. was unanimously elected an honorary member. Mr. Charles White, a prosperous business man of Richmond, Va., spent a few days in the city this week. While here he was the guest of Mr. George C. Noble, 1208 New York Ave. n. w. The congregation of Walker Memorial church will build a spacious church on their newly-acquired lot on 13th street, between U and V. The Madison street structure was disposed of at an advantageous figure. Lieutentant D. B. Jeffers, retired U. S. A., is in the city the guest of Mrs. Peters, 11th street, n. w. He is a veteran of four wars and although retired he is in most excellent health. He will remain in the city for a few days. Mrs, John F. Phillips, (nee Miss Anna Hutchinson,) who has for the past year, made her home in Boston, came down a short time ago to attend the bedside of her mother, who has since died. Mrs. Phillips is stopping with friends at 79 Defrees street. The employees of the Government Printing Office have organised a base ball club for the season and would be pleased to arrange for games with Howard University, High School or government departments. Address Ed. L. Carter, Government Printing Office. Miss Lena Holmes, the youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs J. H. Holmes and organist of the 19.h Street Baptist choir left the city this week for Manassas, Va. She will have charge of the musical exercises of the Manassas Industrial School and will be out of the city for two weeks. Dr. Ulysses S. Bolen, of Asbury Park, N. J., and of the class of 1902 of Howard University, has taken charge of the University Pharmacy, 7.h and Pomeroy streets. Having spent several years under the supervision of one of the most successful pharmacists of Jersey City., it is almost certain that we will equal the expectations of his many friends. The Coachmen's Ball. The Coachmen's ball at Convention Hall, last Friday evening drew out 3000 legantly attired members of our race and the affair was a blaze of light and color. Everybody was in the happiest mood, the best of order was maintained and the surperb management could not have been improved upon. Professor Hamilton's orchestra played its most "fetching" airs, and he dealt it out in plenteous quantities, to the satisfaction of the promenaders. The association, led by its able president, Mr. Frederick Duglass, is to be congratulated upon the great success of its 20th annual reception. [3] BLACK SKIN REMOVER! REGISTERED IN PATENT OFFICE U.S. BEFORE AFTER both in a box for $1, or three boxes for $2. Guaranteed to do what we say and to be the "best the world." One box is all that is required if u. das directed. A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH. A PEACH-LIKE complexion obtained if used directed. Will turn the skin of a black or brown person four or five shades lighter, and a mulatto person perfectly white. In forty-eight hours a shade or two will be noticeable. It does not turn the skin in spots but bleaches out white, the skin re maining bea- ul without continual use. When remove wrinkles, freckles, dark spots, pimples or bumps or black heads, making the skin very soft and smooth. Small pox pits, tan, liver spots removed without harm to the skin. When you get the color you wish, stop using the preparation. THE HAIR STRAIGHTENER. that goes in every one dollar box is enough to make anyone's hair grow long and straight, and keeps it from falling out. Highly perfumed and makes the hair soft and easy to comb. Many of our customers say one of our dollar boxes worth ten dollars, yet we sell it for one dollar a box. THE NO-SMELL thrown in free. Any person sending us one dollar in a letter o. Post-Office money order, express money order of registered letter, we will send it through the mail postage prepaid; or if you want it sent C. O. D., it will come by express 25c extra. In any case where it fails to do what we claim we will return the money or send a box free of charge. Packed so that no one will know contents except receiver. CRANE AND CO. 122 west Broad Street RIGHMOND, Va. An Unique Trade Dollar. Atunique trade dollar containing a daguariotype picture of a lady wearing a sailor hat. It was given by mistake to a fullman porter going from Jersey City to Philadelphia in 1886 or 1887. After this date a reward of $100 was offered for it. The same can be had by addressing 'N' care. The Colored American, Washington, D. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. The Strop that has created 2 sensation in the 2 ‘*Barber’s World” on two continents. The Strop Sa = that has been enthusiastically endorsed by some ‘ é r of the world’s greatest Tongorial Artists, to be SS the most practical scpwet aa : ~ eR ee ever manufactured. The Strop that was so S on — highly commended at the late “Paris Exposition” pf LULL by some of the most noted barbers in France. a The Strop that was inventel, and is now being manufactured aad sold exclysively by a colored man; the Strop that is now in uie in some of the most popular barber Ke Le FP shops in the world, Tne “Colored American” takes great pleasure in introducing | By ae 3 this Strop to its patrons, as a Strop worthy of your attention and support. | oa | a hg ee — <= ——— | — THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D.C. ides TODOS ee ee ~ ger the guise of Constitutional En- ‘ments, one of the Southern Roads + ve added insult to injury by running “jim Crow Car” system right under ‘ye shadow of the Capitol, as if to defy “.» few whole-hearted and steadfast ‘ends of fair play and equal justice |. the Negro that may be yet found © ye nation’s Congress. ry) my mind these are some of the ‘ones which encourage and help to uviop the spirit of anarchy, and jengthen the cause of moberacy in his country. put despite this ours is a great and j country. It was but yesterday tar an event transpired that demon- grates the greatness and goodness of aor country. 1 refer to the establish- nent and inauguration of a full-fledged ini ably officered new Republic cf Cuba, Where black men as well as white men are guaranteed an equal <aniing and equal representation. The inauguration of Tomas Estrada palma as the first president of the Re- public of Cuba is the consummation of be fourth great political event of the world that will ever Stand out tenscendent in history. The establish- nent of this government through the influence and aid of the United States, which purchased Cuban freedom at a great sacrifice of treasure and blood, will ever entitle our country toa foremost place among the nations of the world Although our great country sustain- ej an irreparable loss by the death of President MeKinley and mankind of every race and kind was bereft of a friend and a model man, we are to con- gratulate ourselves upon the fact, a gracious Providence has overruled the «tions of wily politicians in such a manner, that we have in McKinley's successor—President Theodore Roose- vel, a man born for just such an mergeney as that presented by the taking off of our lamented President. \ man of special fitness by education, ly experience in official life possessed of a character that is strikingly simi- ar to Mr. McKinley’s, having the courage of a more progressive and agressive type, and being brought up in an atmosphere where he had not become so much contaminated with certain influences that undoubtedly iffected Mr. McKinley, and firmly re- olved to do the right because it is right as he sees it, regardless-of men; ho can doubt that our present Presi- ent is a man chosen of God for such time as this. With such a man in the White House, and such a Cabinet as he has hosen, the country’s future is saf2, nd the vight thing will be done by new possessions if a Republican ongress is retained in power, despite charges and counter charges sonst the administration on account the reported atrocities in the Phi!p- es. It would be amusing to the minded American, if it were not a ‘ serious matter, when we hear the sympathetic speeches made by ‘tose Democratic members of Congress “to are fierce in the denunciation ‘mes committed against the Fili- Sos: but are either dumb when call- “pon to face the crimes committed “unst Negroes in this country, or ‘ing to frame some flimsy excuse for h crimes, “tus hope that they are sincere, “that they will soon succeed in blot- ‘Ne out the dark crimes’ charged ““nst our soldiers and our Govern- tt for the atrocities committed in “ Philippines so that they can join “is with the fair-minded in this _“ttry to blot. a blacker, deeper, and * long standing crime against the i ens of this country. 7 ‘he race question, considered Side fram #Bic ke eee — oe ee ee ee 222 Do You Know that a Razor and a Razor Strop] 4 “= Viihis a Sensable Article, and a Necessity in © “= E ns Hor 16. ho Shaves? very Man's Home, Who Shaves’ No society or basiness man should be without a shaviag outfit. We have just secured an option on two thousand (2,000) complete outfits, consisting of one pair of s===!Mir. Haynes’ Famous New Idea Razor Strops, One German Hollow Ground Razor and_ 4 “== 'he Badger Hair Shaving Brush. ew 2 Tae Razor alone would cost $2.50 in any cutlery stove. ‘The Hayne?’ Razor Stro>” would cost you $1.59 at aay barber's supply dealer. A “Badger Hair Shaving Brush” would cost $1.25. ““Pae “Colored American” will mail prepiid ‘to any part of the United States this complete shaving outfit on receipt of $3.0) or a pair ‘New Idea Razor Strop3” $1.00- This offer only lasts for thirty days, men and women in the various avoca- tions of life. While this is encourag- ae the folowing things are discourag- ng: The increase of crime among those of the race who come North and go West. I do not know if I would be far wrong if I should say that it is discouraging to see so many members of the race crowding Northern cities. While we can not deny that most of them are caused to leave their South- ern homes owing to conditions that make it impossible for them to live there in peace and with credit to them- selves, it seems to me there are other fields which offer more inviting oppor- tunities than Northern cities. The great unsettled West and parts of the South-west offer far more favorable op- portunities for the development of the race along those lines that will make us substantial citizens. I have a let- ter informing me that seven hunderd men can find employment in Oregon at wages ranging from $1 and upward; also comfortable houses and an oppor- tunity to buy good land at reasonable rates. I know of many places in California where the opportunities for men and women far excel anything in the North for the average wage earner. But I referred to the increase of crime among Negroes in the North. By this, I do not mean that crime committed in the North is any worse than crime com- mitted in the South. I wish to convey the idea that hitherto crime of the grosser type has been more frequent in the South, and that the increase of this crime in the North will tend to strengthen the charges against the race which are heralded abroad in Southern papers as being of @aily oc- currence in the South, and thus weak- en the friends of the Negro of the North and injure the cause of the race among those who wish to see him have fair play. The crime of the man Lane, who murdered the family at Philadelphia, and the other man who murdered a friendly policeman at Lancaster, Pa., are among the most atrocious and inex- cusable in the category of crimes of recent occurrences, We can not do otherwise than con- demn and deplore such crimes with all possible emphasis and pledge our- selves to do all we can to check the growth of these and all other crimes everywhere among our people The fact confronts us that we ean do more to solving the problem than anyone else. I believe that if we can succeed in checking crime on the one hand and continue to develop char- acter, build up good homes, move on- ward in the acquisition of property, the time ic not far distant when every- thing will be far more favorable to us. It is no excuse for us to say that heinous and more numerous crimes along some lines are committed by the white man. Our present condition and position makes it necessary that we be not only as good, but better than the white man if we would come to the front 20 Excelsior Pleasure Park. Formerly known as MADRE’s PaRK.] Is open for engagements for picnics and out-deor entertainments by Sun- day Schools, Churches, Secieties and reputable Ulubs and individuals for the season of 1902. Run under entire- ly new auspices, the Excelsior Business Club. Offers the best facilities to car line, as the Berwyn line of cars will let passengers off at the gate ofthe Park; ONLY ONE FARB. Ample, covered Pavillion. Good water. Enclosed grounds with ewings and other im- provements. For further information or engagements address, or eall at the residence of, Walter R. Franklin, President. 320 Elm Street, N, W., City Will see callers from 4 te7 o’clook p- m ee The Excelsior Business Club invites their friends to the Grand Opening of their Pleasure Park [formerly known as Madre’s Park,] Friday May 30, Good Music. ira ¥ ir . 4 a ee a | a SES ae tae MR. H. C, HAYNES Chicago’s Famous Negro Manufacturer . His Razor Strops have Gained for him Considerable Fame in America and Europe r aA bpiraaaA FY I enclose a deposit of one dollar as an evidence of good faith. Please send me at once by mail, prepaid, 12 boxes of Seven Springs Iron-Alum Mass. These I agree to sell for 50 cents each, or $6.00 in all. When sold I will send to you $5.00, conditionally, that immediately upon receipt of same you will send to me, absolutely free and without charge, the valuable article as specified by me on line below and three shares of stock of the Seven Springs Iron-Alum Mass Company, as by conditions of the above offer. If I cannot sell the medicine I will return it to you. It is also a condition that you send me a list of over one hundred doctors' testimonials on your medicine, giving their full name and address. Name____ House No.____ City____ County____ State____ Seven Springs Iron-Alum Mass Co., 1061-2 east Clay street, Richmond, Va.: (Send Bust Measurement.) This beautiful petticoat is made of extra fine quality black mercerized sateen; 12-inch wide flounce, which is handsomely trimmed with 7 rows of black fancy extra quality ruching; the very latest style of petticoat and one of the most handsome ever originated; made in black only, but can furnish same in slightly altered style in any solid color that you may desire. Would cost from $6 to $8 in any store. Free for selling only 12 boxes of our celebrated remedy. you yourself, or whoever that reads this glorious offer, can own a portion of this great mineral springs property, as well as a portion of this great business, and all you have to do is to follow the easy conditions that we offer. The three shares of stock that we give to you are worth $1 each or $3 for the three shares, and an annual dividend of absolutely no less than 10 per cent. is guaranteed, and will be paid to you annually, but we have every reason to believe that the stock will earn at least 100 per cent. annually—that is, double itself in one year. This stock is good as long as you are our agent, which means that you must agree to sell $6 worth of the medicine every year. Of this money (the second year) you will keep $3 for your trouble in selling same, or the stock will always be good if you sell only $3 a year and send us all of the $3. The valuable presents from which you can pick your choice would cost you from $5 to $7.50 in any store. You ask how can we do all this and get so little. We answer you here. Every firm, no matter how good the medicine they have may be, M. H. Cathright, Wm. T. Martin, Jno. Garland Pollard. It is the purpose and intention of the above corporation to increase its capital stock to $200,000, represented in 200,000 shares of the par value of one dollar each, on which an annual dividend of no less than 10 per cent. is guaranteed to the stockholders, payable annually. It is the purpose of said corporation to manufacture from the mineral waters on the property which said corporation owns (as described below), the now noted and famous medicine, Seven Springs Iron-Alum Mass, which is now largely prescribed by the medical fraternity, and to sell same as they deem proper, either through the medical profession, to the drug trade, or to the public through agents, or at their discretion through any and all means that they deem ```markdown ``` This beautiful Black Figured Dress Skirt. Has flare bottom, full width inverted pleated back, and all seams are felled; has first-class quality black lining; body of skirt is beautifully trimmed with 3 rows of fancy black gimp, thoroughly well made and a perfect fit guaranteed; sells for $5 to $7.50 in stores. Free for selling only 12 boxes of our great remedy. proper. So noted is this medicine, S. S. I. A. M., as a cure for diseases of various kinds and descriptions, that the corporation feels satisfied that the stock will earn at least 100 per cent. annually, and for this reason gives an absolute guarantee of an annual dividend of no less than 10 per cent. The corporation also will, at their have been enabled to extract the medicine from the water. This is done by heat. The water is boiled in huge caldrons, and the medicine sinks to the bottom. The medicine is then dried, reduced to a powder, and put up into tablets of six grains each. A sample of this peculiar medicine was sent to Prof. J. W. Mallet, Professor of Chemistry at the University of Vir- ```markdown ``` ginia, who pronounced it an invaluable remedy, after a careful analysis of same. At the same time we sent out hundreds of samples to noted physicians, who thought so much of it that they are all prescribing it in their practice. We will send the names of these doctors to you when you send in your order, and will also give their address, which proves to you that our great remedy is not a fraud, like most of the medicines that are now being advertised, which promise so much and do so little. Seven Springs Iron-Alum Mass is no prescription of mortal man, but is a prescription formulated by the Supreme Being, and no one can make or imitate it. It is pure and harmless; not like the sickening, bitter, sweetish stuff sold as medicine which tears up the stomach and ruins the digestion. Seven Springs Iron-Alum Mass cures all diseases of the stomach, liver, bladder, kidneys, bowels, and blood. As a spring and summer medicine it beats all sarsaparillas, specifics, roots, teas, herb mixtures, and all so-called blood medicines. It cures headache, backache, stomachache, pains of all kinds, dropsy, rheumatism, coughs, colds, croup, catarrh of all kinds, chills, fever, malaria, jaundice, diarrhoea, dysentery, bloody flux, whites and all the womb diseases of women, such as XII XII Our Famous and Original Clock. Runs eight days with one winding up; strikes every hour and every half hour; made in solid oak; is 22 inches high and 15 inches wide; has patent alarm, which can be set to go off at any hour you may wish to be awakened; sold at from $7.50 to $10 by instalment stores. We give it to you free for selling only 12 boxes of our great remedy. and together with the apparatus, evaporating tanks, furnaces, &c., cost a large sum of money. It has also a first-class reservoir. The land contains the famous seven springs from the mineral waters of which the noted medicine, Seven Springs Iron-Alum Mass is made. There are in addition to these eight other valuable mineral springs on the property. The land consists of mountain, plain and meadow, and is not only the richest soil in Virginia, but is also rich in iron, copper, alum and other minerals, and grows ginseng, timber, fruit and blue grass, and contains a large orchard, all of which are very valuable. Ginseng brings a price o' from $6 to $14 a pound. We are assured by famous mining experts that the land is rich in gypsum, coal and salt, and we contemplate boring for salt (brine) some time in the near future. (The three-million dollar salt mines are only five miles from our property.) Should we strike salt, as is most likely, our stock, would be worth fifty times its face value. With the established business on the great medicine. Seven Springs Iron-Alum ```markdown ``` is also indispensable to weak men, who through youthful indiscretions and indulgences have weakened their physical systems. To such it will bring back the health, happiness and vigor of youth. It is the best family medicine on earth, and is good for the aged as well as the baby, and sells for the small sum of only 50c., which is remarkably cheap, as it takes exactly twenty-eight gallons of the mineral water to make one 50c. package. To any one who will sell only twelve boxes of this great remedy we will give absolutely free their choice of any of these valuable premiums and three shares of stock in this great corporation worth $3. How to get your choice of any of these valuable premiums and three shares of dividend earning stock of the Seven Springs Iron Alum Mass Co. absolutely free. There are thousands of people who would answer this advertisement with the sole intention of getting free the twelve boxes of our valuable medicine, without the intention of selling them at all, or if they did sell them they would put the money in their own pockets, and we would be out of our Mandolin medicine and the money and trouble besides. In order to bar out all such impostors, we have adopted the plan of requiring one dollar to be sent in with order as an evidence of good faith, and no honest person will object This Beautiful Sweet-Toned Spanish Model Guitar; has patent head; is made of hard, well-finished maple; inlaid sound hole and fine quality. Given free for selling only 12 boxes of our great remedy. sell only 12 boxes of our great remedy. CONDITIONS. This Artistic and Graceful Mandolin has cedar and maple ribs, with mosaic bands of fancy wood inlaid between each rib; fancy finger guards, fine strong cherry wood neck and solid walnut fingerboard; ivory position dots, patent brass head, and a good case, and will be given to you free if you will only sell 12 boxes of our great remedy. them the equal of any you can buy for $5, and will give you a pair absolutely free if you will sell only 12 boxes of our great remedy. (Send waist measurement and length from close up in crotch to heel, inclusive.) - ```markdown ``` Ladies' Parasol; novelty pure silk coaching style parasol, made in all the fashionable colors, black, national blue, red and tan; solid color centers with polka-dot border on edge, 4-inch wide hemstitch joining border and body, 7-rib white paragon frame, finished silk puff at top, natural wood stick. Sent free if you sell only 12 boxes of our great remedy. you your choice of any of the valuable articles that you may select. Read the coupon carefully. Write your name and address plainly. Send money by U. S. postal money order, which you can get from your postmaster. This way of sending money is absolutely safe, for if the letter should be lost your postmaster will refund the money. Direct your letter plainly to us and we will not fall to get it. As to our Honesty and business responsibility we refer to the BroadStreet Bank, Richmond, Va.; the Metropolitan Bank, Richmond, Va.; the Southern Express Co., Richmond, Va.; Dun's or Bradstreet's, or to any business house or wholesale druggist in Richmond, Va. You can write to the Sheriff or Treasurer of Washington county, Va., or to the editor of this paper. ss. These I agree to sell for free and without charge, the offer. If I cannot sell the e to sell for charge, the not sell the Every One Can Become an Actual Copartner AND PART OWNER IN THIS GREAT CORPORATION IT DOES NOT COST YOU ONE CENT. AND WE ALSO GIVE YOU ABSOLUTELY FREE We mean exactly what we say and you may become a partner and be a part owner of the great SEVEN SPRINGS IRON-ALUM MASS CO. You can share in the profits of the business and draw your yearly dividends just as we draw them, and you can also have any of the valued articles as shown and described below, and it will not take one cent out of your pocket. All that is asked of you is one day's work, and every person, white or colored, is eligible to this offer. So he who reads may run, and whoever is willing to give us one day's work and sell only 12 boxes of our celebrated Seven Springs Iron-Alum Mass at 50c. a box will be given free three shares of stock of the Seven Springs Iron Alum Mass Co., and in addition to same can have their choice of any of these valuable premiums sent to them without one cent to pay. 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So no attention will be paid to any order that is not accompanied with the sum of $1 as an evidence of good faith. Cut out the attached coupon and enclose to us the sum of $1, and we will immediately send to you by mail, prepaid, twelve boxes of Seven Springs Iron-Alum Mass. These you sell for 50c. each, or $6 in all. When sold send us $5 only, which will be the amount due us, counting the dollar which you will have already sent, and immediately upon receipt of same we will send 6 12 18 24 30 36 The picture by no means shows its extreme beauty, made large for men, small for ladies, a genuine electro gold-plated hunting case; full 7 jewel New York Standard movement; not a toy clock, but a first - class watch in every way. Given to you free if you sell only 12 boxes of our great remedy. ```markdown ``` All Wool Pants. Your choice of any of the latest colors and stripes. Our Victorian BISHOP ALEXANDER WALTERS A FOUL CONSPIRACY. A Deposed Preacher. Plos to Injure Reputation of Bishop Alexander Walters—The Woman in The Case A sensational report comes from Hackensack, N. J., of the arrest of Bishop Walters, on a charge of assault, with criminal intent. The accuser is Sadie Billings, a domestic in the employ of Carl Webber, at whose house in West Anderson street, the alleged incident is said to have taken place on April 26, in the absence of the family. The high character and national reputation of Bishop Walters attracts to such a case widespread interest, and naturally sets all tongues wagging. The friends of the Bishop, whose names are legion, take no stock in the verity of the charges, and he has the universal sympathy of the public in his embarrassing predicament. The allegations bear all the earmarks of blackmail, the result of a conspiracy on the part of a deposed preacher and the girl to ruin the standing of Bishop Walters in the church. With such meager evidence as a discredited minister and a confiding female consort are setting forth, it would be unjust not to give a useful factor like Bishop Walters the benefit of every doubt. In none of the statements made is there anything that shakes the confidence of THE COLORED AMERICAN in the great Zion prelate's integrity, moral uprightness and gentleness instincts. HOW THE TROUBLE CAME ABOUT. The allegation, said Bishop Walters, is an effort made solely to blacken his character by Rev. James D. Corrothers, former pastor of the Hackensack church and well-known author and poet, whose book, the "Black Cat," was recently published. The charges have been made since the district conference, held at Monmouth, when at the request of George Brown, the delegate from the Hackensack church. Bishop Walters reappointed Mr. Corrothers. That was Monday, May 5. The next day the Bishop says he was informed that Mr. Corrothers was circulating stories about him, associating the name of Sadie Billings. Rev. Mr. Walters came to Hackensack on Wednesday night to investigate them and notified Corrothers that he would be removed to the District of New York, presided over by Bishop Hood, senior bishop of the church. He said he did that because he looked upon Corrothers as a dangerous man, but did not like to put him entirely out of the ministry. Then the Bishop learned that Mr. Corrothers had threatened to make 2 THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. trouble for him if he removed him from Hackensack. "Notwithstanding," said the Bishop, "I intended to do my duty, as I decided it would be better to send Corrothers away because of his conduct with the Billings girl and on the request of such prominent worker in the church is Mr. Porter Dillard, the letter carrier, and others. I so informed Corrothers, and the power of removal is in the Bishop." May 11 the Bishop returned to Hackensack to announce to the trustees the dismissal of Mr. Corrothers. Then the storm broke and the denouncements were made. The Bishop denied the charges, and stated that the story is all patched up by Corrothers to do him injury. He deeply regretted that such a scandal should be inflicted upon the Zion connection. He said that he could prove that he was elsewhere on the dates charged. On April 26 he was enroute to Bethelehem where he had church dedication ceremonies. And his date book and many people would show that he was not in New York on May 1. He is believed by the congregation and the leading people and by the court officials. After his arrest Justice Heath declined to send him to jail., and bond in the sum of $500 was immediately furnished by S. B. Porter, one of the best known and most respected colored men in Hackensack, who owns considerable real estate. The accused was then bound over to await the action of the grand jury. POET CORROTHERS BEHIND THE BARS. Another chapter was added to the story by the arrest of Corrothers and the Billings girl for conspiracy, at the instance of Bishop Walters. The arrest was made at Corrothers' home and was effected with some difficulty, as the officers could not for a time gain admittance. They found both Corrothers and the Billings girl there. As neither could secure the necessary $500 bond they were placed behind the bars at the jail. The summary action was taken because of a current rumor that the couple were upon the eve of departure from the jurisdiction to frustrate Bishop Walters' endeavor for a speedy exoneration. VINDICATION A MERE QUESTION OF TIME. The Bishop was arraigned Wednesday in Special Sessions for trial, but we go to press too early to announce the result. No serious developments need be apprehended. as the character of the accusers is too shady to be given credence and the malicious motive is self-evident. Mr. Webber, the girl's employer, is satisfied that the Bishop had never visited his house when his family was out and when the family was not at home the girl was sent to her home across the river. If the Wednesday trial has not closed the case entirely, we are confident that Bishop Walters' triumphant vindication is only a question of time. The church, the press and the people believe implicitly in his innocence. ABOUT COWS. A Scientific Dissertation Upon a Popular Animal Thatis Addicted to The Habit of Putting Her Foot in it" The cow is mainly a domestic animal and is usually found in barnyards and pastures, though in some places she grows wild in considerable numbers. The different parts of a cow are the head and horns, the feet, the body, the hide and lastly the tail; and cows come in all colors and combinations of the rainbow except indigo and green. Some of the best known makes of cows are the Jerseys, Alderneys, Holsteins and Steers. The Jerseys and Alderneys give lots of milk and are called butter cows, though cows that do not give any milk at all are sometimes butter cows. All the cows used in Texas are Steers, as that breed seems to thrive best in that State. One of the greatest necessities of life, that lacteal fluid called cow juice, or milk, is obtained from cows, and the slang phrase "put his foot in it" came from a habit cows have of giving a brimming pail of milk and then before the milker can stop it the cows lifts her foot and put it right down in the milk. Another favorite trick is for the cow to stand out in the rain just before milking time and then when she goes in the barn and is being milked to suddenly pretend that a fly is bothering her and whisk her tail dripping with rain around the milkmaid's neck and bring the end of it up with a snap in her left eye. The quantity of milk a healthy cow will give varies from a glassful to half a barrel, and in quality from a pale, watery fluid to the rich, delicious buttermilk. The best feed for cows is cowslips and butter beans, though if half a pimpkin is given before meals the butter will have a deep, rich-color; and when pickles are given occasionally the butter keeps sweet for months with no other precaution: and it is said that in cold regions, when the cows are fed on sugar cane or other sweetened foods, they give ice cream; and if a cow is milked but two or three times a week instead of daily she will give condensed milk. The last two statements have not been positively proven, but unquestionably there is something in them. The little young cows are called calves. The female calves which are scary as chickens, being called heifers, the word heifer being a corruption of "half a"; and the male calves instead of being called cowboys, as one would naturally suppose, are called oxen and are often very rude and boisterous. Grown up male cows are called bulls and are chiefly used in Wall street, and for fighting in Spain and in Mexico, though they have been known to fight in other places. The following useful articles are made from cows: Steaks, beef tea, boots and shoes, horsewhips, cheese, roast and canned beef, trunks and oleomargerine. Taken as a whole, cows, especially female cows, are gentle, docile animals who put in all their spare time chewing their cuds, and though women and children are often afraid of them there are two facts, well known to all who are familiar with the cow family, which if remembered will always insure your safety when in their company; first, don't show them anything that is of a bright red color; and second, always keep on the right side of them. The Metropole Club. The Metropole Club. 1688 11th street northwest, shows new evidences of popularity and prosperity. Handsome awnings have been fitted to all the front windows, an ornamental screen door has been put at the entrance and the cement walk is being relaid Massrs Douglass, Brown, Wood and Warner are making a success of this organization by offering strictly first-class accommodations and operating upon clean cut business principles. HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS THE M'KINLEY HOUSE, 489 Missouri Ave. Near 5 St. First-class accommodations for all. An. up-to-date Hotel for colored people. Rooms neatly furnished, linens clean, and prices within reach of all. Meals and Lunches served at all hours. The PORTER : HOUSE : CAFE 103 6th St., N. W. Wines, Liquors and Cigars.—A full line of the choicest liquors, the best brands of cigars and the coolest beer in Washington. BROWN & SMITH, Proprietors. W. M. DRURY'S RESTAURANT 1100 20th St., corner L. N. W. Washington, D. U. FIRE WINES OLD WHIRKEY AND BRANNDIES Liquors of all kinds. Choice Cigars. PHILADELPHIA HOUSE. M. F. CARROLL, Prop. Restaurant and Saloon 348 Pennsylvania Avenue, N. W. Washington, D. C. Meals to Order. Everything First Class. Billiard and Pool Parlors Attached. HOTEL CLY E, 475 MISSOURI AVE, N.W. First-Class Accomodations For Ladies and Gentlemen. Hot and Cold Baths. MRS. ALICE E. HALL, Proprietress. THE SOUTHERN HOTEL, Good board, steam heat and electric bells. Home comforts, moderate prices. 311 Pa. Av., n. w, Washington. D. G. Fine wines, liquors, cigars and Tobacco. JACK M. RYAN, PROP. The Woodson House First-class, newly furnished and decorated, un urpassed cuisine, convenient to all cars, Only all square from Pennsylvania Eepot. HENRY WOODSON, Proprietor. "TALK OF THE TOWN." Gray's special supper served every Sunday from 6 to 10 p. m., at their Cafe under Odd Fellows Hall is attracting large crowds to their establishment. Special supper with hot [home-made] Rolls only 25 cents N. B. Ice cream wholesale and retail. Phone 1597-3 Gray & Bro., PROPRIETORS. U.S.V. U.S.V. ```markdown ``` 17 A NORTH CAROLINA LEADER. Col. James H. Young of the Late Third North Carolina Voiunteers-A Leader and Editor of High Standing Visits the Nation's Capital-An Ardent Admirer of President Roosevelt and Senator Pritchard. Col. James H. Young, of Raleigh, N. C., and a leader of great influence and standing in the republican circles of that state was in the city a few days this week. There was no political significance attached to his visit. He came merely to shake hands with the host of friends at the nation's capital, Col. Young is one of the best known colored men in the Tar Heel State and has been a leader in politics, in education and in secret orders for years. He was elected to the state legislature for a number of times and has gone as a delegate to many of the great national republican conventions. For five years he was editor and proprietor of The Gazette, at that time the most influential colored newspaper in the state. Helays the unique claim to the distinction of having held office under every republican president since Grant, He organized the 8rd North Carolina regiment, and when President McKinley called for volunteers, promptly offered his services and that of his regiment to Governor Russell, by whom Mr. Young was appointed colonel. When the Spanish-American war was ever and his regiment was mustered out, Col. Young was appointed deputy revenue collector under Mr. E. C. Duncan. Mr. Young is a warm personal friend of Senator Pritchard and is one of his most trusted political lieutenants. Mr. Young's trip to Washington had no purpose except that he desired to see the President, who was also a colonel in the Spanish-American war, and whom Col. Young regards as the greatest political leader of his day. Col. Young would not discuss politics, but left for his home in Raleigh well pleased with his visit. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. ZION AND THE COUNTRY. educate an A. M. E. Zion preacher is in an A. M. E. Zion school. The only way to have our schools do the work is to equip them properly, and support them well. Livingstone College, our educational mecca, is succeeding with increasing splendor each year. I am sure if every Zion preacher and member could attend the forthcoming Commencement, we would have no trouble in raising ten thousand dollars at the ensuing Children's Day Rally on the fourth Sunday in June for that great school. I am pleased to sav that Atkinson College at Madisonville, Ky., Greenville College at Greenville, Tenn., and our schools like Lancaster, Clinton, and Lomax-Hannon are in successful operation, and have had large attendance during the present year. Brethren, it is our duty not only to urge our people to give liberally to the cause of education, but we should look out promising young men and women among the families of our church and urge their parents to send them to our own schools even at a sacrifice. The class of men and women, which Livingstone College has turned out, and the work they have done in and for our church and the race, furnish sufficient testimonial and argument to convince anyone of the merits and advantages of having our young people educated there. I have had the privilege of examining a copy of the Children's Day program which our able and very efficient Secretary of Education has recently issued. It is the best program we have ever had, and shows the progress we are making as a church. I am sure we have all been pleased to learn of the valuable property which has been secured by the brethren of the Western New York Conference, located at Auburn, N. Y., to be used as an industrial institution for young people and a. home for aged and infirm persons of our race. Let us pledge Dr. Wheeler, who has been chosen General Manager, our hearty encouragement and substantial support. TWO MEETINGS WHICH DESERVE OUR ATTENTION. I wish to call your attention to two great meetings to be held during the summer that deserve our attention, and at which we should be largely represented. I refer to the first session of Young People's National Religious Congress to be held at Atlanta, Ga.. August 6-11 of the present year, and the fifth annual session of the Afro-American Council to be held at St. Paul, Minnesota, July 9-11th. The Christian Congress is the outgrowth of a meeting held by a number of bishops, ministers, and churches at Washington, more than a year ago. It is to be composed of representatives of every religious denomination with which our people are ostensibly allied. The object of the Congress is to bring together representatives; church workers and workers in other race uplifting agencies, which labor among religious and educational lines throughout the country to consider those matters which are deemed of greatest import, and likely to be most helpful in bettering the condition of our young people. The chief purpose of the Congress is expressed in one sentence, viz.: An organized endeavor to reach to the unreached, and as far as possible bring them in touch with Christian influences, and train them to work for God and their own best interests. Our church has been represented in this organization from its beginning, and we have been assigned twenty-seven places on the program. Some of our leading men and women have been selected, and as many as possibly can are urged to be present. There are assurances at this time that not less than ten thousand prominent and earnest workers of various denominations will be present. Besides the able papers, stirring ad dresses, and magnificent singing to be conducted by a choir consisting of one thousand well-trained voices, and the interchange of views and creation of sentiment designed to aid in gathering the non-church going masses of the race into churches and Sunday Schools, and a united effort to improve them morally and socially, leading men of white denominations have agreed to be present and aid in whatever way they can. The President of the United States has said he would come if he could make it possible. I hope someone will draft a suitable resolution that will define our attitude toward this promising meeting. The Afro-Am. Council, designed to look after the general interests of the race, and bring to bear an organized force against the planned efforts and incessant endeavors to retard the progress of the race, deprive us of our God-given and Constitutional interests of the race, has already done sufficient work to warrant us in doing whatever we can to encourage, and as far as possible support this organization. Our Bishop Walters is at the head of it, and with him are some of the strongest and staunchest leaders of the race. The railroads have made a one-fare rate to each of these meetings. Those who go to the Afro-American Council can have the pleasure of attending the National Educational Association. THE STATE OF THE COUNTRY AND THE RACE QUESTION. I can not conclude this address without advancing a word concerning the state of the country and the race question. Since we last met our entire country has been sadly bereft, and the entire civilized world shocked because of the sudden and murderous assault upon our great and good President, the late William McKinley. When it is remembered that we boast of having the best form of government in the world, "A government of the people, for the people, and by the people." it is something to be marvelled at that during the life of the present generation three of our greatest and best Presidents have been assassinated. Whatever excuse the heated passions and bitter strive engendered by Civil war and the exciting political conditions furnished for the shooting of Presidents Lincoln and Garfield, there was nor can be any excuse for the cold, premeditated, and fiendish outrage upon the lamented and universally beloved President McKinley. How then can we explain this dastardly deed? I know not unless its explanation can be found in that spirit of lawlessness and mob violence which disregards the lives of humbler citizens, many of whom are slain upon slight provocation, and tortured in the most barbarous manner by some of the so-called best people in the presence of thousands of civilized Christian educated people of all ranks and ages without the least effort to feret out or punish those known to be guilty of those high-handed crimes against all law and righteousness, which are the disgrace of our nation, and menace of Christian civilization. Perchance it may be that the spirit of anarchy which is heralded forth in the chamber of our United States Senate by that senatorial misfit from South Carolina, who not only preaches lawlessness, but exhibits within the honored pricincts of the nation's highest legislative body by assaulting his colleague in the presence of his fellow Senators. Who can wonder that anarchy makes its headquarters in America, and that it seeks to destroy the very life of the Government by striking down its head when a chief law maker advocates cheating, ballot box stuffing, and murder of American citizens for no greater crimes than those of being black and contending for the rights given them by their Creator, and guaranteed to them by the Constitution of the United States Think of this, my brethren, and the bills which have been presented before the present Congress for adoption, three of them have been to repeal those articles of the Constitution which give citizenship and guarantee the protection of a class of American citizens who have been, as a class, the most loyal and patriotic of all American AGAINST "JIM CROW" CARS. How Discimination Can be Made a Crime by Amendment to Inter-State Commerce Law. So general is the interest in the amendment drawn by Mr. Daniel Murray, assistant librarian of Congress, and presented at the hearing before the Inter-State Commerce Committee May 9th, 1902, at which hearing addresses were made by Messrs. White, Adams, Lawson, and Rev. Walter Brooks, that we have secured a copy for publication and desire every prominent man in the United States to write to his Congressman urging its incorporation in the pending batch of amendments to the Inter State Commerce law. Cut it out and send it to every Northern Demo- J. eratic Congressman; do not neglect them. They are equal, if not more important, than the Northern Republicans. Many have large colored constituencies, and can be affected. Mr. Murray is eminently qualified for the work, having studied law under Mr. W. H. Meehan, for many years librarian of the Law Library. Mr. Murray was for a number of years detailed for service in the Law Library, and is well grounded in the principles of the law as was shown in his having drawn the present law of assessment and taxation now in force in Washington, D. C. TEXT OF THE AMENDMENT. That the rights, privileges and immunities of passengers traveling on or by any mode of conveyance, engaged in Interstate communication or commerce, whether on land or water, shall not be abridged, or denied the full untramelled enjoyment of all the rights, privileges and immunities or facilities afforded passengers on such conveyances engaged in Interstate commerce or communication, on account of race, color or previous condition of servitude, or other designation whereby the race, color or previous condition of said passenger or passengers are made the subject of rule, regulation or instruction to agents or others acting in behalf of any individual or corporation engaged in conveying passengers, whether by land or water from one State to another. And the rights and privileges of passengers hereunder shall be the same, both inclusive and exclusive. And every officer or agent of any corporation engaged in Interstate commerce or communication shall be entitled to plead this provision in bar and in arrest of any proceedings in any court, taken under color of any law or regulation in conflict herewith. And any person or persons having a ticket or proffering the regular fare, shall be entitled to transportation either by land or water, and shall receive the same treatment, and be afforded identical facilities and accommodations as are furnished or afforded all other passengers of the same class, and without discrimination. And it shall be the duty of the Interstate Commerce Commission, to take cognizance of and institute proceedings de novo against any individual or corporation engaged in conveying passengers from one State to another whether by land or water as common carriers for each and every infraction or violation of all or any of the foregoing provisions, and the party or parties whether as agents or principal found guilty of violation thereof, shall pay a fine of not less than five hundred dollars or not to exceed five thousand dollars, and be im- THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. prisoned for not less than one year, nor more than six; or both in the discretion of the Court. And all rules and regulations now enforced or operative on any Common Carrier engaged in conveying passengers from one State to another whether by land or water in conflict herewith are hereby rescinded and declared null and void. The Courts of the United States shall have full jurisdiction in all cases arising through violations of the provisions of this amendment of the Inter-State Commerce law." POLITICAL RESUME Roosevelt and Fairbanks Again - use ion at New Orleans It is thought that the matter of selecting a naval officer at New Orleans will be taken up soon. There are about twenty-two candidates, but if the wise policy put forward by the conservative element goes through—that is, to meet and agree unanimously upon the strongest contestant—there is little doubt that the position will be saved to the race. We hold the vantage ground now, but a bitter fight means ruin to the Negro's chances, for the whites will take the cue dropped by us, and unite upon a candidate of their own. It is expected that Mr. Rucker will be renominated for his present place and there is still good reason to believe that Col. Pledger and T. Thomas Fortune will be provided for. The long conference the other day between President Roosevelt, Senator Hanna and Postmaster-General Payne indicate a "getting together" of the Republican forces, and a demolition of the talked-of factional line between the Roosevelt administration and the friends of the late Mr. McKinley. The situation will thus develop naturally, and suggests that, in the order of things, Mr. Roosevelt will be his own successor. As Mr. Hanna would not wish to leave the Senate, and the Middle West has an undisputed claim upon the tail of a ticket likely to be headed by a New Yorker, the logical nominee for vice-president is the man who led in popular favor for first place prior to Mr. McKinley's death >Hon. Charles N. Fairbanks, senior senator from the State of Indiana Roosevelt and Fairbanks can beat any combination the Democrats may put up in 1904. What does the press say? A NEW ENCLAND FRAUD. Antics f a Local Agitator Reminds Mr. Johnson of a Mounte bank Who is Damaging the Race's Good Name. Providence, R. I., April 23, 1902. EDITOR COLORED AMERICAN.—I have attempted several times to address you through the columns of your paper, which I call the greatest Afro-American journal of the age, but have never found it convenient to do so. I am hoping you will furnish me space to congratulate you upon the article that appeared in last week's issue under the general department known as "Political Horoscope." The article in question is so full of common sense and truth that I venture to say that it will be the means of doing a great amount of good hereabouts. Besides I think it will greatly enhance the sale of the paper. The article speaks of one Charles Le Fon as a great race organizer, sending out circulars to great men, white as well as colored, writing to this or that politician and telling him of how much influence he has among the colored people of his section and how much money it will take to "deliver the goods." Here in Providence we are troubled with just such a man, as Le Fon, who has conceived the idea that he is the greatest race organizer in the country. He also pretends that he is editor of a paper, which he issues once in three or four months called The New England Torch Light. He has played on the sympathy of the uneducated and credulous and has a very small following of them. He has told them that he owns large tracts of land in Rome, N. J., and in fact he does not own the shirt on his back, if he should pay his just debts. As you say "while it may not be well to attach too much seriousness to what would ordinarily be a joke" yet the matter ought not to be dismissed with a laugh. For instance this great race organizer has given us to understand that he has an organization numbering fifty thousand Negroes in this country and that by paying one cent a week you can own in Rome, N. J., a tract of land of about fifty thousand acres or more. We are in receipt of a printed letter from the Rome Land Company showing the contract made with this great organizer. He was to pay so much money at different times, four in all; the letter states that he has not paid anything. He is telling the people here that he is going to build a large block in this city next fall, and it will be the headquarters for his so-called "American Protective League." While as you say we are not adverse to the organization of the race along all lines, yet we do not favor this one-man idea of robbing the race. We had the pleasure, or the displeasure, of reading a letter from one Rev. Gaines, of Chicago, Ill., treasurer of this great organization. He repudiated this man and his measures and said he would like to have his $50 back that he had put into the so-called organization. There was to have been a great gathering of the league last February, to be held in the city of Providence, lasting two weeks, beginning February 13th, at which time Bishop W. B. Derrick, Principal Booker T. Washington, Bishop Alex. Walters, and seyeral other great men were to grace the occasion with their presence. I understood later that these great men were written to regarding the meeting and they had heard nothing whatever about it, in fact Booker T. Washington said he would have nothing to do with it, even if he had been invited. You told the truth when you said "every white man who believes us to be an aggregation of incapables will chuckle in his sleeves when this remarkable propaganda inaugurated by an active and energetic but misguided negro reaches his knowledge." Just before election time this same editor and organizer approaches our leading Republican politicions demanding $50 for this or that man's services in the Republican wards of the city, and if he is successful in getting the cash he will give the man he has duped $5 and pocket the $45. After three or four weeks he will leave the State, and when we hear of him again he is in Boston, New York, Washington or New Jersey, writing letters to Joseph Manly, of Maine, or to Thomas B. Reed, or to the Providence Journal, telling them of what success he has met with in Rhode Island as a politician. One thing we are more than glad of and that is our esteemed friend Bruce Grit "got from under" as soon as he did. We have in this city the greatest respect for Mr. J. E. Bruce, and for him to come here and tie himself up with such trash is beyond our comprehension. We know of no man among our people we esteem more highly than we do Bruce Grit, both for honesty of purpose and race advancement. He is all right and whenever he comes this way he will be made welcome. Just such men and editors as yourself are the ones whom we love to follow—men who will show up the filth and short-comings of our so-called leaders and organizers. I would to God that we had more Coopers, Mitchells and Bruces, and we would make this so-called white man's government shake from stem to stern. Hoping I have not overtaxed your patience and that I will hear from you is my prayer. Yours sincerely, JAMES E. JOHNSON, No. 73 Summer Street. MERE MENTION Mr J W Lyons, who has been id for some time, continues to improve. The Congressional Litray will be open on Sundays, after July 1st. Mr J F Armstrong, of Alabama, is the latest decapitation at the Census Office. There are but few of us left. Capt. L. J Woollen speaks of the coming summer as the banner season in the history of boating. Charters are being written daily, and unless early bookings are made many organizations will fail to secure open dates. Mr Thomas H Buckingham, proprietor of the Waldorf, a leading hostelry of Baltimore, spent a day or two in the city last week. Mr. W. H Fossett was largely instrumental in tendering Mr. Buckingham the freedom of the city. 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The largest wholesale stock in town of the most exquisite, faultless wines and distillates (in all 240 kinds,) at Chris Xander's modern prices no others can compete quality and purity with any of his goods. His liquors are absolutely free from fusel poison. Nobranch houses Phone 1425 THE-MAN-ON-THE-CORNER Recalls Some Good Speeches, Reads a Lesson on Advertising, and Comments Upon Persons and Things in a Complimentary and Caustic Vein 4 Washington colored people ought to be the wisest in the world. Nowhere are there offered such splendid opportunities to hear good speeches by eminent persons and upon such a wide range of topics. Every evening and on Sunday the flow of knowledge continues, rippling sweetly, even though the key be changed frequently. Here the other night we had with us Major R. R. Moten, disciplinarian at Hampton, who came with first-hand information concerning the little-known a.i.d less-understood Indian and instituted some sociological comparisons that opened up an endless chain of profitable inquiry. There was our own W. Bruce Evans, whose veins, filled with the red blood of industrial fervor, increased the velocity of the tide toward "Right Education." Mrs. Mary Church Terrell always charming, instructive and earnest on any theme, put in an argument a couple of Sundays ago for larger attendance upon our public schools and called a halt upon the carping critics who are eternally snarling at the heels of our faithful and conscientious teachers. If we do not take advntage of our educational opportunities they may be gradually taken away and the Negro will fall snort in the keen competition for preferment. Miss Emma F. G. Merritt did some effective work, also, along this line of thought. Ex-Senator John P. Green, our favorite orator, scholar in politics and patron of young men, preached a powerful lay sermon at Shiloh not long ago on "The Will and the Way," and so deeply impressed Rev. J. Anderson Taylor with his power as a pulpiteer that the eloquent Olioan was invited to deliver a sermon at a religious service in the near future. Mr. Green is a statesman, and has so carefully studied the principles of governments, social tendencies and economic philosophy that he could fill with credit and distinction any official station from President of the United States down, and also speak from a single rostrum fifty-two Sundays in a year upon as many different subjects without repeating an idea. Mr. Green has a nice job, but he ought to be promoted. Our platforms have been honored by others, but these are a few of the good speeches heard recently by "The Man on the Corner," which the Colored American's hired man, in a rampant zeal to do some talking himself, failed to place on record. For all-round, hustling ability, versatility of accomplishments and fertility of resource, genial "Phil" Waters, of Charleston, W. Va., has the entire "unch" of Kanawhan geniuses beaten a block." Whether in religion, politics, business or sport, his stock is always above par by many points. He is the son of a minister, and if pater familias should miss his train and fail to turn up at some quarterly meeting "Phil" could go in and string up a sermon that would startle the community. At conventions he thunders off a speech that makes the other orators look like selling platers. In sport he can "hit his man" with the force of a young Jeffries, wrestle like a Muldoon, row like a Hanlan and swim like a fish. He can outrun Delehanty and break even in a walk with Roosevelt. He writes like a page of Scribner's copybook. He can pitch ball like a Matthewson and "line 'em out" after the fashion of Lajoie. Apropos of his business skill, as charter clerk in the office of West Virginia's Secretary of State, he broke all records May 1 in the issuing of charters. The corporations kept "putting them over," but "Phil" got a tall hustle on himself and fielded them without an error. When the game was called on account of darkness, seventeen charters had "crossed the plate," signed, sealed and delivered—the biggest day's business in the history eof the office. Now "Phil" has broken loose in a fresh place. He plays baseball this week as the delivery end of the Capitol team. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. The State House "ring" will go up against the plain people, the proceeds to be given to the fund for the Martinique sufferers. "Phil's" catcher is Chief Clerk Topping. of the State Treasurer's office. A Charleston authority says they were discovered back behind the building the other morning before 7 o'clock going through all sorts of gymnastics with a baseball. It was later given out that they were working on a code of signals calculated to mystifv and circumnavigate the opposing team in Saturday's game. Altogether, this battery possesses fourteen different species of curves, and expects to turn up with several more by Saturday. It is a matter of some significance that this game is the first instance in Charleston where an Afro-American has thus "doubled up" with the Caucasian in any kind of a sporting contest—all of which speaks volumes for Mr. Water's tact, gentlemanly bearing and personal, popularity. Before the advent of the newspaper there were many reasons why the pulpit should be used as a medium to advertise public events: concerts, excursions, lawn parties, etc. Beyond the usual notices appertaining to the work of the church itself, and perhaps matters of general benefit, like a charity movement or a mass-meeting to correct a crying evil, I do not think the pastor ought to be expected to take up the time that ought to be devoted to divine wroship. A conglomeration of notices do not add to the dignity of the service, and some of the occasions advertised do not conduce to pious actions. The place for advertising is in the papers, and the people ought to be educated into the practice of looking to them for information. A young man of of the District who is laying a firm foundation for a useful and honorable career is C. Sumner Wormley, D. D. S., a graduate of the dental department of Howard University, and who has been for the past year demonstrator of that important branch of education. His work has been exceptionally fine, and his has been the banner year in the history of the institution, graduating the largest class and turning in the largest amount of money as receipts from patrons. In addition to these duties he has carried a heavy private practice at his Florida avenue office. Still, in addition, Dr. Wormley is in frequent demand as a concert attraction. His rich baritone voice, ranging from clear tenor to bass, is much admired by lovers of classic music. His two last notable appearances were May 5, when he rendered his favorite song, "An Arabian Romance" (C. J. Couchois), at Andrew Rankin Chapel, the occasion being the commencement of the trained nurses' class; and on May 12 he scored a triumph in the Madison Street Presbyterian Church, Baltimore, as principal support to the Western song-bird, Mme. E. Azalia Hackley, taking a double upon each of his two numbers. Dr. Wormley is popular in society, and as he is handsome, industrious and single, the Man on the Corner throws out a gentle hint to the fair sex that the time to make hay is while the sun shines. OBSERVATIONS In the game again! The Sparta Club is a sure "go" A literary trust is said to be on foot Tom Allen will talk anyhow till he dies. Rev. R. S. Rives is coming to the front. The High School drill was a "captains' battle." The coachmen's ball was a gorgeous spectacle. Stealers of literary wares are sure to be caught. There should be no eggs in last year's birds' nests. Wise men have a wholesome respect for printers' ink. The "Man on the Corner" didn't know it was loaded. The man out of office is usually a very strenuous individual. James Cubert Campbell has expanded to national proportions. The occupants of the boxes appeared to be a trifle "chesty" at the drill. The street car company coined money The street car company coined money last Saturday on the ball park line. Dr. E. D. Williston continues to hold the record as a coverer of territory. W. L. Pollard and John H. Wills are the fashion plates of the vernal season. Paul Laurence Dunbar's host of friends wish to see him in Washington soon. Who will be the next to join the Amalgamated Association of Lyceum Presidents? Most geniuses are erratic, but many erratic persons are not geniuses by any means. Robert T. Douglas and Berkeley Waller have joined the army of the mustachless. That new $15 Panama hat of Mr. A Lincoln Brown is a gem of the purest ray serene. Miss Eva Bell is the popular choice for the next pianist of the Second Baptist Lyceum. They say Bethel Literary underwent an heroic operation for "fossilitis" at its annual meeting. The defeat of Company A illustrated that there were two slips between the cup and the lip. It is funny how straightforward and manly one can talk when he is not in a government job. Prof. Simmons, chorister of the Shiloh Baptist Lyceum, has a Sousaesque originality of method. Have you noticed the striking resemblance between W. L. Board and Lawyer Thomas L. Jones? It is quite common now to see a man enjoying a supper with his wife at a fashionable restaurant. If the "rooters" could have been the judges at Saturday's drill, Company C would have won in a walk. The "merry war" between Principal Cooper and Principal Evans was a humorous feature of the drill. Emmett J. Scott divided honors with the "sojer" boys and the beautiful crowd as the star attraction at the High School drill. Our Frank L. Cardozo, jr., demonstrated that he is the president of the Bethel Literary and Historical Association. Mrs. Ida D. Bailey is correct in her stand that ministers should counsel home building as earnestly as church building. The odor of orange blossoms hangs suspiciously about the garments of Messrs. Thomas A. Johnson and Frank G. Manly. Mrs. John F. Cook is doing a grand work in helping the poor and unfortunate. There is no artificial dress parade about her. Judge Anderson said he was gratified beyond measure last Sunday to know that our young colored men were such splendid talkers. Editor W. D. Johnson says Samuel E. Lacy is the living image R. C. O. Benjamin, sometime editor of the Lexington Standard. The gentleman who spoke to Dr. Lucy E. Moten as "Mrs. Robert Pelham" can be forgiven for falling into a very natural case of mistaken identity. If the Negroes had an auditorium of their own, accommodating 3,000 people, the problem of where to hold a commencement would be easy of solution. Somebody should have taken Ben Tillman to the ball park last Saturday and allowed him just one glance at that dazzling array of beauty, culture and fashion. Should B. F. Leighton be appointed to succeed the late Judge Bradley, I nominate Prof. W. H. Richards as Mr. Leighton's successor as dean of Howard University's law department. Isn't it a pity that an employee of an executive department is compelled to conceal his identity, upon pain of losing his job, when he wishes to protest against unjust discrimination. President H. P. Slaughter, of the Pen and Pencil Club, upon being presented with a choice bouquet, remarked that he was glad to get a few of his flowers before he crossed to the beautiful beyond. Gives Instant Vigor. Weak Men Can Hive It Free by Sending Name and Address—Imparts Strength and Vigor for Life. You Will Be Delighted the First Day Day "FEELS SO GOOD TO BE MY OLD SELF AGAIN." How any man may quickly cure himself after years of suffering from sexual weakness, lost vitality, night losses, varicocele, etc., and enlarge small weak organs to full size and vigor. 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Everything looks brighter, offers more than I ever supposed it would, and nothing can be of more service to a weakened man than your priceless receipt." Watson's Park. Washington's Great Pleasure Resort, located on Glen Echo Railroad, Md., now open for the season, and it is hoped that every person will pay one visit to the Park this season is there has been many improvements made for your enjoyment. All churches, social clubs and associations are invited to spend their outing this summer at Watson's Park. Special car can be charted Direct for the Park and ordered back when wanted. Cars for every day service. Take Chevy Chase for the Park. Those driving take Conduit to Turners and turn to the right. For further information apply to A. D. WATSON 2025 L. Street. N. W. REALESTATE. FOR SALE--Fostoria, Va. Frame cottage of 6 rooms and cellar, good well water and stable. Lot 110x180. ft. Price $1.000. Colt's sud- division, 'hesapeake Junction. Lots scld on on pay- ments of $5.00 cash and $5.00 per month. Other suburban property at low price. S. Brooks, 624 F STREET, N. W. 6 MONEY FOR OUR SCHOOLS. President Dudley Urging that Negro Institutions Share in Benefits to be Conferred, The Grosvenor bill, now before Congress, provides an annual appropriation to each state of $10,000 for technical training, this sum to be gradually increased to $20,000. The measure is of especial interest to the colored people of the Southern states, for therein are found nearly all of the schools conducted by our race where technical branches are taught. The bill will probably become a law, but unless the Negro, looks sharp, so to speak, his schoIs may not be a sharer in the benefits to be conferred. For instance, it has been reported that North Carolina's quota is to be equally divived between the North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts at Raleigh and the University at Chapel Hill. If this be true, the Negro A. and M. College at Greensboro, is to receive notbing, which arrangement would be manifestly unfair. Prof. J. B. Dudley, president of the Greensboro A and M. College, very clearly points this out in a well-tempered letter to the Raleigh Post, and he makes a ringing appeal for a fair allowance, not only for his own institution, but for all the Negro schools of the South that come within the purview of the proposed law. He urged, as a safe and practicable remedy, that a provision for a division of funds between the races, similar to that of the second Morrill Act should be inserted in the Grosvenor bill; or that the proposed appropriation to each State be so increased that the Negroes of each Southern State may share in this fund without diminishing the amount proposed for the white schools. This should appeal to the sense of justice of all educators, and be agreed to by Congress. It is interesting to note that Senator Pritchard, in response to this appeal, has introduced an amendment making an annual appropriation of $5000 to each of the Negro A. and M schools of the country. One of the propositions should be approved and the people should keep the matter actively before their representatives at Washington. President Dudley is doing the race a service in agitating fair play, and his sensible methods are calculated to bring favorable results. Give Normal School Fair Play. Editor of The Colored American: Now that the closing time is near at hand for our public schools, I would like to suggest that the graduates, parents and friends of the Miner Normap School be given better opportunities to see and hear, than was given thens last year. I hope our colored superintendent and trustees will see that our people will not be put in a hall so small, dark and poorly ventilated. The parents and friends look forward to this yearly event with a great deal of pleasure. Besides it is an inspiration to our girls and boys. When we had our former trustees and superintendent (one board) the event was one long to be remembered, and every one felt that we were marching onward, while the last year graduation seemed as if we were taking a backward step. We as a people cannot afford to do or say anything that will tend to show the race in any but a favorable light. I hope as a parent and well wisher of the race to see our girls and boys graduate in one THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. of our theaters with music, plenty of light and flowers. And I am sure that the terrible blunder made by superi- pendent and trustees will be overlooked last year. PARENT. The Normal School The graduating class this year of the Normal school numbers thirty-one. It is stated that the exercises will take place at 10 a.m. on the 13th of June at the Miner School building. While the public would prefer a more commodious auditorium, it is at least better than climbing to the top of the D Street High School. Miss Lucy K Moten, principal of the Normal School has had a highly successful year. ANOTHER OBJECT LESSON Messrs. John T, Matthews, J.|H Wilson R H. Ford and Others Control Sale of Valuable Furniture. The exhibition and sale of costly furniture and bric-a-brac belonging to the Tewksbury-Spier collection at 29 West 72nd street. New York City, was held for one week. The desire to secure articles from this noted collection was evidenced by the spirited bidding of the patrons and the size of the attendance, which numbered more than three thousand persons. The entire management was under the personal supervision of Mr. John T. Matthews now of New York City, but who was one of Washington's best known young business men. His father was proprietor of a men's clothing house on Seventh street, between L and M streets, more than twenty years ago. Mr. Matthews was assisted in the sale and handling of this rare collection by Messrs. Robert H. Ford and James H. Wilson, of Washington; James Moran, Charles Newton, P Nichols, Harry Washington, W. D. J. Armstrong, William McManscel, Edward Johnson, James Johnson and others of New York, all of whom were attired in full dress. At noon of each day of the sale an elaborate luncheon was served. I was a notable event, and of special interest to us, in that the entire arrangements were under the control of colored Americans. Our Boys Hustling Quite a number of bright boys are now handling The Colored American in many of the principal cities of the country. Many of them are doing remarkably well and are making from $2 to $4 a week. Parents who wish their boys to acquire some knowledge of business can do no better service than to have them sell The Colored American each week. It is a good seller and it will take a boy but a short while to work up a good route. 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EUROPEAN PLAN. T. H. DIGGS, Prop. Special attention paid to Private Dinners, Lun cheons, etc. Ladies' Dining Rooms up stairs. Ladies' Entrance to Cafe, 62 James St. Telephones 1845 D. HOOSIERLAND POLITICS Not Garnering any Grain From the Field of Patronage—Negro Lawyer's Duplicity and Other Matters. lod'anapolls, 1nG., Opeciai— 5 . smi lip’s mission is a colored mis-ion of St. Paul’s Protestant Episcopal church, which was, upon the petition of about thirty colored persons, organized last May by the Rev. Lewis Brown, rector of St. Paul’s church, to be in charge of Bwhop J. M. Francis, who has charge of this diocese. W. H. Fielding and Rev. Jalius R, Cox, bave been made lay readers. It has a vested chow of twenty, under the leadership of #red Anderson. It hasa Brotherhood of St Andrew, a ladies’ guild and a juvenile chureh club, Three large classes have been confirmed, and the mission now hss about eighty mem: bers. Services are held in memorial chapel of Ss. Paul’s church in New York street each Sunday afteracoa at 4:80, lt seems strange that a Negro should find it necessary to employ a white lawyer to force an attorney of his own race to do the right thing, yet tbis is what Mr. R. W. Thompson was com- pelled to do a few days ago. To secure an accounting trom Lawyer R. B. Bagby for money collected as adminis: trator and agent, Mr,Thompson filed suit against him, and through the en- ergetic and determined fight put up by Attorney James L. Mitchell, judgment for quive a handsome balance was rendered in Mr. Thompson’s favor by Squire Smock, The affair has stirred up corsiderable indignation, a8 such unbusineselike methods, not to say worse, tend to destroy the confidence of the people in the competency and integrity of our professional men, It is now up the plaintiff to collect the amount of his *\judgment.”’ There is quitea feeling that some’ thing ought to be done to increase the importance of the {ndiana Negro in nauoaal politics, Here in the midst of the second term of republican rule at the White House a piv.tal state like Indians can only record a measly con- sulship to her credit, Mr, Farniss is all right, and he is fiiling his office competently; but there are others. In Senators Fairbanks and Beveridge, Representatives Overstreet, Crom packer, Landis Watson, Messrs. Wis- hard, Tracewell, New and other leaders,the Negro has staunch friends’ Ib ia feared that our case has not been placed before them in proper form, and it does appear also, that a few natrow'minded individuals without intluence, have anwisely spent time and energy in ‘*Anocking’’ the colored men at Washing whoare in a porition to renderteffective aid. 1f Indiana Ne- groes are tobe anything, the progres’ | sive factors had better get together and come to an understanding. Other states, like Kentucky, New Jersey, Onio, and Missouri are beating us to a standstill on patronage and power. ! Junius. — President Cardozo Re-elected. The business meeting of Bethel Liter: ary and Historical Association, held ou Priday evening oflast week, wagone of the liveliest occasions in the memory of the founders of the organization. Great interest centered in the election of officers, and while the majority were opposed by a small faction of malcon: tents, the result was eminently satis- factory tothe supporters of the body. Mr FL Cardozo, who has served one THE COLORED AMERICAN » WASHINGTON, D. C. eri a ee eT aa SS cS |year with remarkable efficlency and BE SURE TO GET THE SAFES success, was re elected president by an rom | overwhelming vote. The other officers STEAMER R | V -ero | were filled as foliowe: First vice-presi- Se : ther | dent, G Ww. Jackson; second vice-presi- dent; Mise M. G Lewis, recording sec- retary, Miss Eila M. Boston; corres- 1902 FOR CH A R Phil | ponding secretary, A. U. Craig; treae- n Of/ urer, Miss Mattie R Bowen; chaplain, To Notley Hall, Upper Gly: irch,} Rev. R. 8. Rivee; librarian J, W. Point Other Poix bout | Cromwell Tne association is in a last | flourishing condition, and quitea num- Baa ctor | per of new accessions have been added, e of | notably several representatives of the ‘a7@¢ | Per aud Pencil Club. President Uar- and | dozo’s personal Popularity and broad been | policy has brought much new atrength show | to this time honored insti ution. SASS Hem Sx Mrs Wilson and Ghe President. Those who keep posted upon histort- cal episodes will remember the Bible that was presented to Abraham Lin coin by the colored people of Balti- more on the the occasion of his second inaguration. Lincoln, who was a great admirer of Sojourner Truth showed the book to that famous woman dor ng one of her visits tothe White. A striking picture illustrating the President’s Carefal exbibition of the contents of this Bible was painted by Mrs Lottie Wilson, our favorite M street artist. Oa May 8.h, as a mark of respect, Mrs. Wilson, accompanied by Representa- tive Washington Gardner. went to the White House and presented the paint- ing to President Roosevelt. The President gracefully accepted the gift, paying a high compliment to the sub- ject which insp:red it, and to the skill of the artist m eo faithfully por- traying the incident, Mrs. Wilson also presented to Mre. Roosevelt a beautiful medallion of the Phyllis Wheatly, her own work. On previous occasions Mra Wilson hes shown her broad public spirit. In 1892 she gave te Provident Hoepital, Chicago, a pic- ture of Charles Summer, and in 1894 she presented tothe Tuskegee Inst» tute a fine portrait of Booker T. Wash- ington. In her studio now she has splendid paintings of Bishop H. M. Turner, Ex-Congressman George H. W hite and Mrs, Anna Murray Douglass, and a number of medallions of Rev. F. J. Grimke. Mrs. Wilsen is a credit to Washington’s artistic life. INQUIRY ABOUT THE NEGRO. The House Committee on Labor hae ordered a favorable report on the bill providing for theacommission to in- quire into the industrial condition of the colored people of the United States, As we bave previously stated, the commission is to be appointed by the President, and is to consist of five members, who are to receive $3 500 per annumeach, The commission is to “make a compiehensive investigation of the conditions of the people of the Negro race in the United States, their educational progress, and the best means of promoting harmony between the races im the United States; said commission to investigate and report their views conceining the adjustment of the trouble affecting the harmonious relations of the races,”” The bill offers a remedy for the so- lation of a vexed problem and ought to speedily become a law. Mr. Swann’s Notable Address. 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The most recent race riot in the State of Georgia gives rise to a thought upon a new phase of the law and order problem. The Colored American has frequently deplored the trend of Negro migration toward the cities, but found reason for it in the absence of protection in the rural districts, either as to life, liberty or property. In the populous centers the policing, while by no means perfect, is capable of guarding prisoners and preserving a semblance of order. The Negro, of late, has been choosing what he regards as the safest horn of the dilemma by moving to the cities. In the country it is different. Negroes are arrested for the most trivial offenses They are placed in insecure jails, in charge of officials prejudiced against their race. The mob spirit, ever rampant where the law is weak, takes possession of the people, and the Negro is lynched—perhaps burned at the stake. There is no redress. The public conscience is not stirred, and the horrible episode is repeated day by day, without more than a passing rebuke from some far-away newspaper that neither the "cracker" nor the Negro ever sees. What is the logical outcome? The Negro has come to regard the officers of the law—not as his friend, to uphold and protect him in his rights—but as his natural enemy. When brought to book for an offense, he refuses to go to the jail that may prove his tomb. He resists, preferring to die like a man, as his case is hopeless anyway. The result is a conflict, in which blood is shed upon both sides. The papers record another race riot, and the masses are again worked up to the point where every Negro within reach is likely to be a victim of the mob's frenzy. Where will this end? Is the law prepared to confess its inability to cope with the deplorable situation? The civilized elements of all the states in which race riots occur owe it THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. to organized society and the government to so strengthen the legal forces that they can control the disorderly masses, and maintain in the breasts of men who may be taken into custody a belief that they can be guaranteed a fair trial, under proper forms. Other wise these antagonisms will be kept up with a constantly increasing virulence, and the nation may be compelled eventually to face a problem more serious than any that has yet confronted it. The mob spirit feeds upon the impotency of the law. The Negro, by intuition, when knowledge is absent, is beginning to grow desperate over the situation. He seems determined to meet violence with violence. and the future may develop many more of the type of Robert Charles, Will Reynolds and Will Richardson. When accused of a crime, it is half the battle to have your friends chant in chorus "I don't believe it!" A MISLEADING EDITORIAL We are hearing some remarkable things nowadays. Much of it is about the Negro. We are being discussed in many quarters and "cussed" in most of them. One utterance may be referred to with profit. It may set the philosophers to thinking. Brief mention will suffice. The New York Journal, in a long editorial, concludes that the chief trouble with the Negro is that there is no rebellion in him, that he lacks the vital force of dissatisfaction, and when dissatisfied he is never dissatisfied intelligently. Further the Negro is blamed for not restraining his natural impulses—his primitive instincts, of course, tending to savagery. The incorrect impression is given, too, that Mr. Washington is favorable to the development of an American aristocracy, and that he is content that the Negro shall be permanently a race of servants. A more misleading editorial was never punned. Its writer should travel. The slums of New York do not produce the true Negro type, and the view of the race gleaned from the class that a Bohemian newspaper man is apt to meet in cheap restaurants and hotel lobbies, is manifestly incorrect. A race new to freedom, new to independent action, is bound to have its faults and will make mistakes. Yet, when our tax duplicates are searched, when our best homes are inspected, when our schools and colleges are examined, and when our leading men and women are conversed with, is there disclosed a "primitive state" that will not compare favorably with the results achieved by any other people on earth in the same period? Read of L'Ouverture, of Crispus Attucks, of Nat Turner, of Cailloux, of Douglass, of the gallant followers of John Brown—of the intrepid black soldiers that have fought in all our wars, not only for their own freedom, but for that of the white man. Read of the civic triumphs of Langston, Elliot, Bruce, Pinchback, Price, White, Gibbs and Washington—read of these men, backed by faithful, sympathetic women—read of their incessant struggles, reinforced by sword and pen—and then see if the charge that we lack the rebellious spirit can be successfully laid at our door. No intelligent dissatisfaction! When has the Negro failed to discover the moral side of a public question? When has he failed to support loyally and continuously those whose intelligent dissatisfaction has brought out of constitutional, commercial and industrial The Booker T. Washington Lithograph. There has been such a great demand for the lithograph used as a supplement in The Colored American last week that more copies have been printed and will be sent to any person who will send ten cents (stamps accepted). These lithographs are printed in four colors and have all the appearance of an oil painting: They ought to be in every school room, in every public library, every literary society and in the homes of every intelligent colored person. To agents who wish to sell them they will be furnished in numbers of ten copies or more at five cents each. We will send the same lithograph, framed and shipped by express, for $1,50. Send in your order at once to THE COLORED AMERICAN, Washington, D.C. chaos, the proudest government under the sun? Not only have we not accepted inferiority—we are fighting unjust discrimination more strongly and more intelligently than ever before. Our submission to authority, which the New York Journal views with so much alarm, is simply obedience to the laws of the land, and respect for those chosen by the people to administer them. Cannot our Caucasian friends sit at our feet and learn of us in this regard? Negro acumen was never so keen as now. His very quitude in some relations may be portentous. Mont Pellee's volcanic avalanche stands as an example of what smoldering fires may do when nature is ready to act. Bishop Walters has again the sympathy of the country in his hour of trial. ASHLEY M. GOULD FOR JUDGE. A successor to the late Judge Bradley of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, must soon be named. The position is one that calls for legal attainments of the very highest order, and a personal character beyond reproach. To our mind the one man who best fills all the requirements is Mr. Ashley M. Gould, now United States district attorney, in which office he has given evidence of rare ability as a lawyer, and shown the possession of that judicial temperament essential to success on the bench. He is popular with the members of the bar. His selection would give eminent satisfaction to the people. The place for blackmailers is behind the bars. The Colored American was read at the Census office last week. Cuba is now free. We extend the glad hand to our sister republic. The Literary Bureau of the Pen and Pencil Club is mapping out a line of work that promises commendable results. Publicity is a powerful instrument for reform. Crime can sometimes be checked by an exposure of the details. When lynchings occur, a reliable citizen who is in possession of the facts, should give them to the public. Next week we shall pay our respects to the Washington Post, which finds in the Haitian revolution an awful example of the black man's incapacity for self-government and slavishness to voodooism. Let it be remembered that the Negroes who bared their breasts at Lexington, Fort Wagner and San Juan Hill help to make this "world power" that Caucasian orators speak of so boastingly. When black republics have a fall- ing out and resort to revolution, just as white nations do, papers of the Washington Post ilk, use it as proof proxitive that dark races are incapable of self-government. Appointment Clerk J. W. Langley, of the Census office will cover himself with a halo of glory, if he will use his influence to close the present conflict by inducing those in authority to give the colored employees a "square deal." President Simon Sam had to make a hasty exit from Haiti. But historians have not forgotten that such a front-rank nation as France once had a revolution ten times worse than Haiti is now experiencing, and the proud Napoleon was hurled from power. The Thompson party is having a big time in Alabama. The first thing of note heard by the distinguished gentlemen was a brass band from Tuskegee. If the party sees both sides of the Negro people—and incidentally all classes of the white people, Mr. Thompson's enery and money will not have been spent in vain. Complaint reaches us that the appeal for classification made by intelligent laborers in the departments meets with little encouragement, because of the fact that it would open wide the door to clerkships for Negroes who are now barred out. It is said that many persons rated as clerks, messengers and assistant messengers are not up to the standard, and frequently laborers of intellectual accomplishments are called upon to lend a hand, with no hope held out to them of promotion. If any one knows of cases where injustice is done, the evidence should be submitted in writing to the Civil Service Commission for investigation. The Amphions' Annual Meeting The well known Amphion Glee Club of this city held the eleventh annual meeting for the election of officers and the transaction of important matters Wednesday evening. The following persons were elected to serve for one year: Messrs. J. H. Washington, president, William H. Carter, Jr., vice president; J. D. Wilson, secretary; Charles A. Champ, treasurer; Walter Dixon, librarian; Prof. J. Henry Lewis, manager and musical director. Mr. William H. Richards, R. H. Terrell, Prof. J. T. Layton, Mr. Jerome A. Johnson, Major Arthur Brooks, Capt. F. T. Webster, Mr. Walter J. Abrams, Mr. James F. Alston, Captain E. L. Webster, Mr. C F. M. Browne, Mr. Nathan Ruffin, Mr. William Tecumseh Smith, Mr. Richard Green, and Dr. P. B. Brooks were elected to honorary membership. The several annual reports submitted showed the organization to be in a prosperous condition. Col. J. H. Deveaux, the newly appointed collector of customs at Savannah, Ga., is registered at the Southern Hotel. AN ACCOMPLISHED CUBAN Eulogizes Peruna as an Efficacious Catarrh Cure. They Never Will Be Missed They Never Will Be Missed Thousands and thousands of our readers have listened to the tuneful melodies and crisp wit of "The Mikado," which made Gilbert and Sullivan the emperors of comic opera. All will remember "Ko-Ko," the Lord High Executioner, who to effectively perform his arduous duties made up "a little list" of well-known people "who never would be missed." Herewith is given THE COLORED AMERICAN's little list of familiar offenders, whose absence would be a public benefit. We are sure Fool friends. The man with a hobby. The long-winded preacher. The friend with the hard-luck story. The candidate for everything in sight. Choir singers who have seen better days. Negroes who habitually sleep in the daytime. Presiding officers who want to do all the talking. People who stand up in front at competitive drills. The haughty Negro who never reads a race journal. Women who were "never born to work for a living." Editors who air their personal grievances in their columns. Impecunious lobbyists who infest the corridors of the Capitol. The envious Negro who rejoices over the downfall of a brother. The mysterious wise-guy who has a tip from the White House. The "unappreciated" individual who perpetually nurses a grievance. The "point-of-order" fellow who obstructs business at conventions. The empty-headed nuisance who talks vociferously and laughs boisterously. Negro capitalists who refuse to open doors for the employment of Negro talent. Officials who promise the same position to a dozen aspirants to hold them in line. The borrower who never buys a match, a newspaper, a cigar or a plug of tobacco. Preachers who are too busy raising money to think of the spiritual needs of his flock. Lawyers who make a practice of filching estates intrusted to their administration. The intruder who discusses domestic or business affairs upon a purely social occasion. Men who never have time to read a book or paper, but sit up until 2 a. m. playing whist. The debater at the literary who discusses everything but the paper up for examination. Widow landladies who pour into your ears in tearful tones the virtues of the "dear departed." Heads of departments who draw the color line in appointments, assignments and promotions. The fellow who secures the loan of a dime—and forgets to remember the little circumstance. Idiots who insist upon talking to you at an entertainment when you wish to enjoy the program. The fiend who sits close to you and keeps up a perpetual hawking and copious expectoration. Narrow-minded individuals who dislike you because you won't fall out with somebody they dislike. "Good-time" females who lead susceptible women into indiscretions that blight promising lives. The effusive party who shakes hands with you six times a day if he meets you that often on the street. Cadet captains who treat their subordinate officers and privates as if they were so many dogs or serfs. The Caucasian speaker who forgets to THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. Gonzalo De Quesada, Secretary of the Cuban Legation in Washington. Senor Quesda, Secretary of the Cuban Legation in Washington, is an orator born. In an article in The Outlook for July, 1899, by George Kennan, who heard Quesada speak at the Esteban Theatre, Matanzas, Cuba, he said: "I have seen many audiences under the spell of eloquent speech and in the grip of strong emotional excitement, but I have rarely witnessed such a scene as at the close of Quesada's eulogy upon the dead patriot, Marti." In a letter to The Peruna Medicine Company, written from Washington, D.C., Senor Quesada says: "Peruna I can recommend as a very good medicine. It is an excellent strengthening tonic, and it is also an efficacious cure for the almost universal complaint of catarrh." Gonzalo De Ouesada. Peruna does not operate upon the system a local treatment. It operates as a system as the usual remedy does. It is not temic remedy. It gives tone to the consider the Negro's services in the development of our national life. Readers at literaries who load down an otherwise good paper with a lot of big words and technical terms. Loafers in barrooms who hang around and hail newcomers for the purpose of being invited to drink. Gossipers who go to a funeral to pick to pices the reputation of the corpse and the history of all the mourners. Colored laborers who do private work for their chiefs, contrary to law and are afraid to let the truth be kown. The visitor who calls on you frequently when he knows there are still a few "slugs" left in the bottle. Ministerial frauds who dazzle the credulous with glittering generalities—long on gab and short on morals. Stuffed prophets who get furious because some step is taken in the community without their being consulted. Wives who chatter over the fence to their neighbors while their dishes remain unwashed and the floor unswept. The fellow who invites a distinguished leader to dinner and then "bones" him for an endorsement for office. Hired girls who carry away their employers" victuals to feed a lazy, no-account loafer, who masquerades as a man. Women who sit all day in idleness at windows to see who goes into their neighbors' houses and how long the caller stays. Landladies who collect your money and then board you out of what they can spare after buying dry goods and such like. Lickspittles who carry tales to department chiefs concerning the habits or conversation of their associates, to curry favor. Cheap politicians who run around fooling gullible women and confiding men into a belief that they can get them appointed to office. People who buy goods on the installment plan and then regard the collector as their personal enemy, to be avoided as you would a pestilence. The interloper who comes in on your busy day and asks your opinion as to the practicability of the Santos-Dumont airship and the underlying principle of wireless telegraphy. COMPANY B A WINNER. Continued from first page son, Albert Knorl, Ulysses Martin, William Newman, John Parker, Robert Queen, Clarence Rose, Oscar Smith, William Twine, William Tinney, Benamin Boyd, and Benjamin Wade. Company C—Captain, Milton S. Bush; first lieutenant, Joseph R. Cogbill; second lieutenant, Norris A. Dodson; first sergeant, James C. Powell; second sergeant, Chester A. Dodson; third sergeant, William A. Grant; fourth sergeant, John H. Wilson; fiftn sergeant, Jesse J. Gardner. Corporals—Horace Anderson, Harry Brown, Cnester Martin, and George Robinson. Privates—Lorenzo Adams, Willis Bundy, Everett Brown, John Brown, Elbert Corbett, Elmer Chisolm, William Dabney, Talbert Dowling, John Ellis, Roscoe Ewing, Miley Fenwick, John 9 weakened nerve centers, and thus gives tone to the mucous membranes that line the various organs of the body. Catarrh is always located in some mucous membrane. Catarrh is a flabby condition of the blood vessels of these membranes. Peruna gives tone to these vessels and restores them to their natural elasticity. Miss Martha Wittkopp writes from Greenville, Mich., the following: "When I began your treatment I had catarrh of the head, nose, throat, stomach and pelvic organs. I was troubled with hawking and spitting, caught cold very easily, had almost constant headache. My stomach was all out of order, I did not sleep well, and was more tired in the morning than when I retired. I had backache and was very nervous, in fact, the catarrh had permeated my entire system, and I almost despaired of getting well. "I wrote you for advice and you advised Peruna. I began to gain right along, and am now well. My parents praise Peruna very much. As for myself, I can't speak well enough of it. I am well and happy and enjoy my life as I never have before. I cannot remember when I have felt as well as I do now." Congressman J. H. Bankhead, of Alabama, one of the most influential members of the House of Representatives, in a letter written from Washington, D. C., gives his endorsement to the great catarrh remedy, Peruna, in the following words: "Your Peruna is one of the best medicines I ever tried, and no family should be without your remarkable rem- Congressman Bankhead, of Alabama. edy. As a tonic and a catarrh cure I know of nothing better." Address The Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus, O., for a free copy of "Summer Catarrh." This book treats exclusively of diseases peculiar to hot weather, is profusely illustrated and should be in the hands of every person suffering with any form of summer catarrh. Gaines, Lewis Howell, William Jackson, George Lewis, Julius Lee, William Lomax, Eugene Lucas, Thomas Manly, Francis Miller, William Mitchell, Charles Newman, Charles O'Brien, Robert Peters, Samuel Powell, George Roy, Charles Smith, John Spriggs, George Washington, Robert Wilson, Lawrence Wormley and Robert Woodson. Company A—Captain, Roland R. Johnson; first lieutenant, Rutherford Berryman; second lieutenant, G. Luther Sadgwar; first sergeant, Royal Munday; second sergeant, William Fair; third sergeant, French Tyson; fourth sergeant, Aubrey Morton; fifth sergeant, Charles Turner. Corporals—Daniel Edmonds, Benjamin Withers, Edward Morton and Henry Booker. Privates—Robert Ashton, Robert Brown, Jesse Brice, James Bowie, Franklin Childs, Lawrence Goines, Henry Clay, Harry Hurley, George Hollan, Sandy Hunter, Louis Jackson, William Lane, Willis Menard, James Nelson, Robert Ogle, Reynard Pleasant, Robert Quarles, Jesse Smothers, George Shippen, Elzie Sudler, Jesse Tigham, Plato Lee, William Wilkerson and Woolsey Hall. Dessalines. W. Edgar Easton's military drama, "Dessalines," was given an excellent interpretation Monday evening at Grand Army Hall by the Dumas Dramatic Club. Individual hits were made by the entire company, but especial mention should be made of the effective aoting of Miss Grace Storum and Mr. Nathaniel Guy. Mr. Parker N. Bailey was director.