The Colored American

The COLORED American A NATIONAL NEGRO NEWSPAPER VOL. XI, NO. 11. THE TRUE REFORMERS. THE TRUE REFORMERS. LEAD THE VAN IN THE NEGRO BUSINESS WORLD. Marvelous Rise of a Useful Order Grand Master W.L, Taylor a Worthy Heir to Mantle of Founder Browne A Magnificent Object Lesson in Industry, Thrift and Economy When a noted financier in Wall street told a British banker that if every Negro business concern in this country were bundled together and dropped into the ocean, there would scarcely be a ripple upon the surface of the commercial sea to mark the event. This was twenty-odd years ago. He could not from his narrow point of view foresee the leavening effect that the schools, colleges and churches would have upon the race just out of bondage. He could not measure the imitative tendency of the discerning Negro, nor did he imagine how far we would realize the necessity for copying the intelligence, enterprise and thrift of our Caucasian contemporaries and how well we could resist the temptation to adopt their vices. He had never heard of William W. Browne, a colored man whose rare organizing genius found concrete expression in 1881 in the formation of a society that should not only "take care of the sick and bury the dead"—as others had been doing for years—but which would enhance the race's opportunities along material lines. This was the GRAND UNITED ORDER OF TRUE REFORMERS. And its birthplace was Richmond, Va., where its national headquarters are still located, and from which central trunk the branches and blossoms spread out to every section of the United States. At the death of Rev. W. W. Browne, in 1897, the order had firmly entrenched itself in the confidence of the people, and its membership was more than 40,000-an organize army of men and women, resolute and enthusiastic in building up the race by the sensible and practical plan of saving money, investing it judiciously, buying real estate and conducting enterprises that will bring rich financial returns to both the race and to the individual. When Providence ordains the removal of a valuable man from the scene of his activity He never fails to produce an equally strong force to take up the work where the predecessor left off. It frequently happens that a man of certain masterful characteristics is best fitted for the task of laying broad and deep foundations, which when thoroughly settled completes his earthly mission. Another follows him who has within him a peculiar magnetic force and physical energy that combines in one body the rigid pioneer organizer, and the winning personality of the promoter. There can be no rivalry in history for such men, because WASHINGTON, D.C., JUNE 28, 1902. the labors of the advocate who enlarges and perfects the plans follows in a natural way the germinal idea originating with the founder. Each is equally essential to the permanency of the organization's principles and prosperity upon his shoulders much of the reliability that attached to the executive head. So signal was his success every venture that when an he the mantle of the deceased for must be selected the united voice the body was for W. L. Taylor. REV. W. L. TAYLOR ELECTED W. G. M. The Order of True Reformers, in its hour of bereavement was unusually fortunate in having in its ranks a man of demonstrated capacity for worth—one who could speak eloquently and convincingly, who could organize compactly and who could execute wisely and promptly. This was Rev. William L. Taylor, known far and wide as one of the most prominent and capable men of the great Southland, and a powerful divine in the Baptist denomination. He began with the True Reformers in 1886, leaving his duties as teacher and preacher at Beaver Dam, Va., to accept a deputyship in the Grand Fountain, a position in which his influence could be more generally felt by reason of a widended sphere for usefulness. For ten years he traveled, lecturing and organizing lodges, covering fully fifteen States, serving with credit to himself and multiplying the resources of the Order. In 1891 he was made vice-president, and carried upon his shoulders much of the responsibility that attached to the executive head. So signal was his success in every venture that when an heir for the mantle of the deceased founder must be selected the united voice of the body was for W. L. Taylor. He assumed the duties of Acting Worthy Grand Master at once, and in September, 1898, he was elected permanent W. G. M. for the four years' term. For many years he was one of Rev. Mr. Browne's most intimate friends, and thus became thoroughly inbued with the aims and purposes of the Order the great financier had given his life to create and sustain. CAREER OF REV. W. L. TAYLOR. Worthy Grand Master Taylor is a native of Caroline county, Virginia. He is still a comparatively young man, having been born in 1854. Educational advantages for the colored race in those days were very meager, yet he was ambitious to find a way to better things for himself, and so he resolved to make a way if he could not find one. He obtained what education he could by attending the short terms of the schools in his county—all the spare moments he had spent in reading and study. PRICE, TEN CENTS. "THE MAN WHO WINS." PROF. LANKFORD AN EXEMPLAR OF THE AGE. An Expert in Architectural Drawing, Steam Fitting, and Electrical Engineering-Superintendent cf Industries at Shaw University-His Instruction Revolutionizing Methods of Labor. "The man who wins is the man who works— The man who toils while the next man shirks; The man who stands in his deep distress With his head held high in the daily press— Yes, he is the man who wins!" So runs an old song. It teaches a lesson, however, that should appeal to every young man who would make his way through the stern processes that hedge about the pathway to the heights. If the boy of the favored race must earn success by bringing to bear the full force of native and acquired talent, how much more necessary it is for the Negro boy, handicapped, as he is, by racial disadvantages, to exercise his gifts to reach even a modicum of the fame that superior ability entitles him to claim! The young man, black or white, who wins is he who early in life takes counsel with his better self, and learns that the world admits to its inner court and rewards only those who can "do things." A young Afro-American who has risen by virtue of a quick grasp of this philosophy is John Anderson Lankford. From an humble beginning he has risen to an exalted position through the intuitive and then the skilled intelligence of a spirit that marked a man the natural leader of men. The son of poor but highly respected parents, he could not depend upon a great family name for advancement, yet he did not pine or whine at the freaks of fortune. He solved his problem by going to work. He made a place for himself, and is now, at the age of twenty-eight, Superintendent of Industries at Shaw University, Raleigh, N. C., and architect for the great True Reformers, and carries gracefully the degree of master of sciences—and it is not a courtesy degree, but an insignia of worth wrung from the soil of persistent application and earnest endeavor. Mr. Lankford was born at Potosi, Mo., in 1874. He mastered the rudiments of an education in the public schools of his birthplace, but reading and studying soon brought an expansion of intellect and ambition that caused him to outgrow his meager environment. He left home to seek the "golden fleece" in the wide, wide world. He had no monied friends, but he had himself and health as capital, and he determined that dividends THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. Second Baptist Lyceum is preparing to give a lawn fete. Mr. George Silence has joined his brother in Duluth, Minn. Chaplain T, G. Steward will pay the United States a visit soon. Dr. E W. Lampton is attending the commencement at Wberforce. Mrs. Louis Cornish and daughter have returned from Philadelphia. Mrs. Walter Timothy, of Philadelphia, is spending a few days here. Hon. John S Durham of Philadelphia, paid Washington a brief visit last week. William H. Payne, a promising young tailor, has located at St. Paul, Minn. Mr. A. U. Craig, of the Armstrong Manual Training School, is an expert electrician. Mrs. Frank L. Cardozo, Jr., and little daughters have gone to Atlantic City for a season. Miss Rosa Scott will succeed Miss Florence Matthews as clerk to Attorney W L Pollard. Galbraith A. M. Church is to hold open air meetings near the norner of 1st and Lstreets northwest. Miss Mattie P. Reynolds is at home again, after spending some time in Atlantic City and Philadelphia. Mrs. G. A. Fannie Mack, instructress in dressmaking, etc., is doing a prosperous business in New York. Prof. Bocker T. Washington spent Sunday and Monday of last week here, had an interesting talk with President and Roosevelt. Dr. C. B. Purvis will put in a good part of the summer in Nova Scotia, Prince Edward's Island and Quebec. He expects to return in September. The Hawaiian Glee Club appeared at Metropolitan A. M. E. church last Sunday evening. They assisted in the Sunday school exercises in the evening. Mrs. Mamie E. Camper, of Baltimore, is visiting her mother Mrs. Mary A. Camper, and brother-in-law, Mr. Louis T. Lomax, of 1622 Madison St., northwest. Mr. w. H. Scott, of Alabama, was appointed to a position in the treasury department Monday, as the result of a civil service examination in which his standing was 98 per cent. Miss Nettie Murray's rendition of "A Song of Triumph" as the offertory at St. Luke's Sunday morning, evoked many complimentary remarks from the large congregation present. Miss Hattie E. Ricks of 313 elm street, Le Droit Park, is making commendable progress as an elocutionist, under the tutelage of Madame Harris and Mrs. Thaddaeus Grymes Johnson. The River Queen's family excursions to Notley Hall on Sundays are growing in popularity these warm days. The best of order is observed, and Captain Woollen knows how to make his guests feel thoroughly at home. Rev. O M. Waller's sermon Sunday on "Education," was a highly profitable deliverance. He believed in a well rounded culture, and instruction adapted to the environment and special characteristics of the individual. Dr. Samuel R. Vick, postmaster at Wilson, N.C., sent several days in this vicinity, going over some plans with the Hon. George H. White Dr. Vick is president of the George H. White Land and Improvement Co. Prof. R. R. Wright, president of the State College of Georgia, located at College, Ga., was in the city last week, and gave us a pleasant call. While here he attended the commencement of the High and Manual Training schools. The report that the late Frederick Douglass was short in his accounts as chairman of the managing committee of the ball given in May by the Coachman's Association, is vigorously denied by the officers of the association. Mrs. Mary Church Terrell expects to attend the meeting of the National Afro American Council and fill a place upon the program, if her lecture engagements can be arranged to admit of her making so long a trip at the time. Rev. Owen M. Waller and family are at their summer home at Sea Isle. N J, and will sojourn there until September 15th. Rev. Mr. Waller will remain personally in charge at St. Luke's and fill his pulpit until August 11th. Mrs B. K Bruce, lady principal at Tuskegee, was in the city a few days ago, the guest of Col. and Mrs. M. M. Holland. She went to Boston, where she witnessed the graduation of her brilliant son, Mr. Roscoe Conkling Bruce. At the High and Manual Training schools' commencement, special mention is due to the efficient faculty for their earnest solicitude for the comfort of the public. The young ladies who assisted, acquitted themselves also with noted ability. Bishop Lavi J. Coppin returned here for a lecture last evening on the tribes and customs of South Africa. The Boer war being concluded, the eloquent prelate was able to speak more freely than was possible when he lectured on the subject early in the spring. Mr. "Phil" Waters corporation clerk in the office of the Secretary of State, Charleston, W. Va., passed through the city Monday of last week, enroute home from Baltimore, whither he had gone to visit his mother. She had been seriously ill, but is now greatly improved. Rev. R. D. Brister, who recently graduated from the collegiate and theological departments of Howard University is to become a benedict. He goes to Indianapolis and Cincinnati for the summer, after which he is to accept the chaplaincy of a normal and industrial school in Alabama. The Armstrong Manual Training School will be dedicated in September, at which time the principal address will be delivered by Prof. Booker P Washington. Dr. W. Bruce Evans is devoting his life to the manual training idea and hopes to make his school the Tuskegee of the District of Columbus. Thursday evening of last week at the residence of Mr. and Mrs Osborne Dorsey, 946 B street southwest. Mr. William Lloyd Smith and Miss Christine Teresa Dorsey were united in marriage. The ceremony was performed by Father Dougherty of St. Augustine R man Catholic church. Miss Cora Dorsey, sister of the bride, was maid of honor and Dr. J. Sumner Leconon was best man. Don't wait to be dunned. Send in your subscription at once. I WILL SET YOU UP IN BUSINESS MY CONDITIONS ARE SO SLIGHT THAT THEY COME WITHIN THE REACH OF ALL. 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THE COLORED AMERICAN unbottles the pent-up vitrol of its wrath upon the much abused head of the Cleveland Gaette, last week. If you call that a calm and dignified summary, Bro. Cooper, we should hate to read your pages when you had decided to display your wrath. —Charleston (W. Va.) Advocate. PUT DOWN ANOTHER "TALLY." Last week the Washington (D. C.) COLORED AMERICAN issued as a supplement a four-colored engraving of Prof. Pooker T. Washington. The engraving is a triumph of mechanical art and skill. and send me your name and am in a position to put you in money in one day than you can the ordinary vocations of life. may be doing or how good the d. 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The Rock Hui Messenger. ```markdown ``` Write to THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. c. 5 BS SIE et TREO AG a em Re re oe ek een” Ry ge SE ee eo) Be 8 a NEW ENGLAND BAPTISTS Hold @ Profitable Conyention in Ghe Quaker City -—The Comings and Goings of Prominent Peo- ple. ai ne a eee ae peld in our city last weemat the Monu- mental Baptist church, was one of the best and most orderly conventions that has been held in Philadelphia tor some time. The President, Rev Dixon, of New York, deserves much com- mendation upon the menner in which he moderated the convention. There were some three hundred delegates and the sessions were very interesting. On Monday afternoon, Mr, John 8. Tower enierta ned some one hundred dele- gates ata luncheon at his home in Germantown. Inthe evening at the Monumental church, the pgstor, Rev. Alexander Gordon, D. D., the members pers and friends gave gave a pablic re- ception to the delegates, at which time many expreesed thanks for the hos- pitality showo them while 'n the city An iaformal reception was given at the Cherry Street Bep'ist church cn last Tuesday evening to the graduates of the high schools and colleges cf the city. The honor graduate was Miss Sadie Faucett, from the Cherry Street church, The reception was given by the Eareka Circle of the church, an organization composed of some of the most refined and culiured young per- sons of the church. Tae President, Miss Clara Saddier, is a young lady of rare iutellectual ability, being @ gradu- ate of both the girls’ high and normal schools, sud now a public school teacher A short mueical program was rendered, including selections by the following: Prayer, by Rev. Ferris, of Boston; plano sao, Miss Mabel Faucett, accompanied by Mr. Edward Lil, violinist; welcome address, Miss Saddler; response, Miss Sadie Faucets; solo, Miss Hopson; piano solo, Prof Hurlong; recitations by Misses Flor- ence Williams and Lela Walker. Scarce- ly has Miss Walker ever recited to a & caler advantage, and when the last line of Cato’s solilcquoy on the ‘*Im- mortality of the Boul” was said, the hots: burst forih with applause and was not silenced until an encore was rendered. Migs W illiama’ ever pleasing rendition of Dunbar’a poems placed in- creased laurels upom her head. Short addresses were madeby Mr. John 8. Trower and D>, Wm. Oreditt, the pas- tor, atler which all present were served With refreshments. It is customary for thischurch to give annual receptions to the graduates in order to encourage educstion amcng our young peoyde. Mr. Campbell Beckett, the superin- tendeuntof Union A. M. E Sanday seiool, has jast completed the classical Course at the University of Pennsy!- vauia. The community is proud of Mr. Beckett and wish for his continued success throughlife. On Friday ev.e- ing his sister, Miss Beckett, entertained at their home on N Eleventhstreer, at &stag,in honor of h-r brother’s very successful career through cclle-e. Me. J seph G@ James, of Lincoln University, is in the city. Misses Ha'tie and Louise William- fon o' the Atlantic C1ry «chools, are at home spsnding their vacation. , Miss Lottie B-own has gone te Spring Lake, N J, whereshe will re. main a'l the surmomer. and Mra. Tanner at their home on Diamond street. Mr. Bass, the father of our fellow citizan. the Hon. Harry Bas*, died at his home last week. Mr, Charles H Brooks spent last Sunday in the City by the Sea. A music:le was given at Dr Boyer’s office on last Thursday by the ‘ Origi- vals.’’ Misses Mae Bell Walker and Mamie Beckett will spend the month of July at Hampton, Va, Mr C. Morgan Dabney has just re- turned from a visit to bis home in Cardinal, Virginia, Rev. De. Isaac, of Nashville, Tenn., preached an excellent sermon at the Cherry Street church on last Sunday morning. —__ EXTENDS ITS LINE, The Southern Railway Extends its Line to Jacksonville —The Gateway to Florida, The ‘ Land of Flowers.” The Southern Railway has recently constructed aroad trom Jesup, @a, to Folkeston, Ga., thus shortening the distance be.ween Savannah, Ga., and Jacksonville, Fia., 27 miles. Begin- ning July 1st, 1902 the Southern Rail- way will operate its superb passenger trsias from the East through Savan- nah, Ga ,to and from Jacksonville, Fia,, its entire train equipment, inc‘ud- ing conductors and oth.r trainmen running through without change, thus establishing Jacksonville its Floride terminus, and furnishing additiona’ facilities for confortable and rapid traneit between the East and Florids and the Republic of Cuba, Dr, Chilcoat to go West. Dr. Julius Jequirity Chilcoat, grad- uate of Howard Medical College, class 1902, has registered and will pra-tice inthe West. During his nine years residence in Washington, he ha; de- ported himseif worthy the emulation of all our young men coming to this great city. He has worked faithful'y and hard and hts saved his means, He has studiously kept aloof from the spectacular and gay side of Washing: ton. knowing as he does that tru; = can ooly be acheived by stren: ‘uous application to all our work. The same good judgment was mark: edly shown in the selection of bis life eartner, for his own high status is largely matched by his excellent com: panion, who is truly a devoted helper. SS Mrs. Gwin’s Bill Dismissed, Justice Hagner has signed an order dismissing the bill in the case of Mar- tha R. Gwin et al., against Augustus Brown, February 13, 1901, Brown filed a suit in e¢jectment for possession of premises 1112 18th street northwest against William Gwin, wko had occu pied the fame for twenty-three years. Gwin afterward died, and his heire were made defendantsin his stead. The heirs, through their attorneys, M. N. Richardson and James A, Cobb, filed a bill seekmg to eryoin prosecu tion of the ¢jectment euit and to quiet title to property in question, the rie being asked under the provision of ar act of Mareh 3 1890 Brown, threogb his attorneys B F L izbton « dL, Melendez Kink, ff led ananswertothebll denying certain a'lrgations and cl-iminz the same henfi s ae if a demurver had been filed. Afier lengthy argument ty counsel or each si le Jastice Hagner held that the rel'ef prayed for by comrdainants could no’ be granted under tho provisions o: the set; and thir petition was accord. ingly refused. 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Harris, Phar. G., have passed the state board of pharmacy at Baltimore and will locate there; James F. Williston, Phar. D. has just returned from North Carolina where he passed the state board and will soon locate at his home; M. O Lee, Phar. D., has gone home and has opened a large drug store at Atlanta, Ga., Other members of this class will soon take an examination before the state board of Virginia, where a large field will be open to them. Howard gra'uates are always among the best and the desire to leave Washington, where advantages are limited and the professions are overcrowded, is becoming stronger and stronger each year. Pharmacists and dentists are in great demand and the future is bright for young men and who take these professions. Pharmacy is an excellent opening for ladies and Dr. W. M. Harris, the only lady graduate in the pharmacy class, is now located in South Washington, helping to conduct the drug store of her husband, Dr. Leroy H. Harris. The graduates of the medical and dental college are doing very well and each year a higher grade of doctors are graduated, so that they can pass the state boards. At the last examination held December 16:19 1901 53 candidates passed. The six highest marks are as follows: 1 t, John Hopkins, 89 per cent; 9 i d, 3 d and 4 h. University of Virginia, 88 per cent, 88 per cent and 87 per cent; 6 h. Jefferson College, Philadelphia, 86 per cent; 6 h. Howard Medical College, 84 per cent. These facts are pleasing to all of the alumni, as the state board of Virginia, is exceptionally hard to pass. Great credit is due Dr. Furman J. Shadd for the high standard attained by this department and dozens of young men who have finished their course, owe their "getting through" directly to his kindly encouragement, and not infrequently to his substantial assistance in securing places for them to work during spare time. Dr. Shadd is one of Washington's most useful and public spirited citizens. The Banner Excursion. Without exception, the 7th annual excursion of the Young Men's Protective League to Notley Hall on Friday of last week was the most largely attended affair of the kind that the oldest inhabitants of this neck o' the wood can recall. The day opened with ideal weather, and everybody seemed to be preparing to go to the wharf of the stately River Queen. Full; 2 500 people were accommodated on the regular trips, and so great was the crowd that three returned trips were necessary to bring them back to the city in safety. Despite the great crush the best of order was preserved, and no one failed to secure his or her share of enjoyment. The committee in charge, headed by W. J. Iverson, chairman, W J. Singleton, vice chairman and Daniel Freeman, secretary and treasurer; deserve unstinted praise for their capable management of the numberless details. Another "outing" may be expected from this popular organization before the end of the season. Festivties in Virginia Hot Springs, Va, Special—Messrs. E. L Baptist, James McDonald and W C. Stovall, after making excursions to the Healing and Warm Springs, organized a party and went "a fishin'" Wednesday morning They reported splendid catches and some five specimens of the finny tribe were brought back. In continue cold here, fire, blankets, and overcoats being very much in demand. Mr E L Baptist has returned from an extended vacation to various points in the state. Mr. R N Smith is building a summer cottage on the mountain side. Mrs. Robert F. Dickerson arrived last week and will spend some time here. Mr snd Mrs. Albert Gay and daughter made a flying trip to their home Sunday night. The waiters at the Hotel Alphin gave a ball in their club room on the 20th. It marked the opening of the summer season at this enterprising hotel. The people at the Alphin never believe in doing things by halves and this occasion was no exception to the rule. Excellent music was furnished by the orchestra. Among those present were Madame Goode, Wright, Tylor, and Hughes, Misses Moore, Long. Wax, and Fagins; Messrs. Wright, Allen, Fank, Fagins, Fernis, Lyer, Harris, Childs, Goode, Baptist. Beard, Jackson and Bragg. Watson's Park Watson's Park is proving to be all that its enterprising proprietor, Mr. A. D. Watson, claimed for it early in the season. It is a beautiful place and is so conveniently located on the Glen Echo car line, that day and evening parties find it just the place to go for recreation and refreshment. Mr. Watson well understands the popular taste and pleases all patrons Mr. Charles S. Washington of Cola-ago, Ill, brother of our popular townman, Mr. Bennie Washington, is visiting in this city. THE GRAND FOUNTAIN. United Order of True Reformers. An order devoted to the interests of its members, both in their home and business relations. We offer you an opportunity for gilt edged business investment, in enterprises owned and controlled by the Order and managed by colored men, who are members of the Order. If you are sound in health and mind, of good moral character, not younger than three (3) years nor older than sixty (60) you are eligible to membership. There are two Fountains, the Subordinate and the Rosebud. SUBORDINATE FOUNTAINS. To join the Subordinate Fountain you must be between 14 and 16 years of age. You pay $4.60 to $6.60 (according to age.) as joining fee. If you live in the country you pay 35 cents per month as dues; if in the city, 50 cents per months. You pay as taxes 80 cents per month. As Sick Benefits you receive from $6 00 to $9 00 per month, in weekly payments. As Death Benefit, your family receives $75 0 if you die within a year. After one year the Death Benefit is $125.00 促定 Fountain you must be between 14 and 16 years of age $6 60 (according to age,) as joining fee. If you live in 5 cents per month as dues; if in the city, 50 cents per taxes 80 cents per month. You receive from $6 00 to $9 00 per month, in weekly pay your family receives $75 0 if you die within a year. In Benefit is $125.00 To join the Subordinate Fountain you must be between 14 and 16 years of age. You pay $4.60 to $6.60 (according to age,) as joining fee. If you live in the country you pay 35 cents per month as dues; if in the city, 50 cents per months. You pay as taxes 80 cents per month. As Sick Benefits you receive from $6.00 to $9.00 per month, in weekly payments. As Death Benefit, your family receives $75 0 if you die within a year. After one year the Death Benefit is $125.00. ROSEBUD FOUNTAINS. To join the Rosebud Fountain you must be between 8 and 14 year of age. You pay $1.00, either cash or by installments. The monthly dues are either 15 or 25 cents as Fountains may decide. The annual tax is 10 cents. You receive as Sick Benefit from $1.50 to $4.00 per month, in weekly payments. As Death Benefit, your family will be paid $24.50 if you die within a year. After one year the Death Benefit is $37. To join the Rosebud Fountain you must be between 8 and 14 year of age. You pay $1.00, either cash or by installments. The monthly dues are either 15 or 25 cents as Fountains may decide. The annual tax is 10 cents. You receive as Sick Benefit from $1.50 to $4 00 per month, in weekly payments. As Death Benefit, your family will be paid $24 50 if you die within a year. After one year the Death Benefit is $37. In the INSURANCE DEPARTMENT, there are Three Classes:—Class B, Class E, and Class M. All dues payable annually or quarterly. In Class B, the age limit is 14 to 60 years, $4.75 to $7.60. The Certificate is valid After one year, its value is $200 to $65. In Class E, the age limit is 14 to 55 years $9.50 to 11.40. The Certificate is valued for one year its value is $500 to $300. In Class M, the age limit is 14 to 50 years $21 to $25. The certificate I valued from D You are entitled to a Life Membership Class B and E upon purchase of the req pays a dividend annually of 20 per cent. The Grand Fountain United Order of T 29.1900, a total of 3782 Death Benefits, with HALF MILLION DOLLARS. The limit is 14 to 60 years. Fee, $2.50 to $4.25. Annual The Certificate is valued first year at from $100 to $33. The issue is $200 to $65. The limit is 14 to 55 years. Fee, $5 to $6.50. Annual due, Certificate is valued first year at from $250 to $175. After $300 to $300. The limit is 14 to 50 years. Fee $11 to $13.50. Annual due Certificate is valued from date of issue at from $1,000 to $700. Also a Life Membership in either of the Fountains or in purchase of the required amount of Bank stock, which willly of 20 per cent. Unn United Order of True Reformers has paid up to July of Death Benefits, with a grand total of $521,264 75, over a sus. THE BANK. In our Savings Bank the Order has a sound diluturing institution that is a credit not only to the Or- cuttle race as well. It began business April 3, 1889. The total stock is $100,000. The business is the same as that of other regularly constituted bank, and is surrounded by san guards. The stock sells for $5.00 a share to other cent, dividends. Both time and demand deposits cent, interest is paid on time deposits. The following order to Auditor of Public Accounts of Virginia at 5, 1900 and shows its flourishing condition;— Prices. LIABILITIES. $8,272 80 and 164,423 83 48,383 22 14,000 00 99,588 00 6,850 00 Taxes 1,388 99 12,379 80 35,820 00 391,120 84 Capital stock paid in ... 88,125 00 Surplus fund ... 80,957 81 Undivided profits ... 6,826 80 Demand certificate of deposit ... 96,786 29 Time certificates of deposit 118,424 74 Total ... 391,120 64 Grocery and Feed Store is located at 501 North Sixth St. Members of the Order and the public generally are saved of food products. The newspaper published by the order from its own of It stands for the voice of the people, representing co- lation of the race and is the Beacon Light, the Headlight, and the General Agent of the Brotherhood. It is $1.00 ooped job office bids for the work of the people, which is style and at low prices. Richmond, in Henrico County, Va., the Order has purchased established thereon an "Old Folk's Home." With un- d broad-minded generosity, the Order does not limit en- tits members alone, nor even to members families, but the aged and decrepid of the whole race, regardless of their nuns. The Order makes itself the trustee for this glorious of the whole people, black and white, North, East, South their contribution the carrying out of this praiseworthy year is set apart as a Grend Rally Day for the Home forwarded to the casnier of the Reformer's Savings Bank, for same and account for it to The Grand Fountain. Order and the public, when visiting Richmond, Va., are Hotel! Reformer, 900 North Sixth St. It is in a pleasant Service is of the best and rates are reasonable. Department manages and controls all property interest o or now owns 13 buildings, 4 farms, 4 dwellings, 1 ho- of of $122,500. In addition to these the Order leases In Class B, the age limit is 14 to 60 years. Fee, $2.50 to $4.25. Annual dues, $4.75 to $7.60. The Certificate is valued first year at from $100 to $33. After one year, its value is $200 to $65. In Class E, the age limit is 14 to 55 years. Fee, $5 to $6.50. Annual dues, $9.50 to 11.40. The Certificate is valued first year at from $250 to $175. After one year its value is $500 to $300. In Class M, the age limit is 14 to 50 years. Fee $11 to $13.50 Annual dues $21 to $25. The certificated valued from date of issue at from $1 000 to $700. You are entitled to a Life Membership in either of the Fountains or in Classe B and E upon purchase of the required amount of Bank stock, which pays a dividend annually of 20 per cent. The Grand Fountain United Order of True Reformers has paid up to July 29 1900, a total of 3782 Death Benefits, with a grand total of $521,264 75, over a HALF MILLION DOLLARS. THE BANK.- In our Savings Bank the Order has a sound and flourishing institution that is a credit not only to the Order butthe race as well. It began business April 3, 1880. The capital stock is $100,000. The business is the same as that of any other regularly constituted bank, and is surrounded by the same safeguards. The stock sells for $5.00 a share to members, and pays 2 per cent, dividends are received and 4 per cent, interest is paid is a copy of the Cashier's report to Audite close of business Sept., 5, 1900 and shows it members, and pays 2 per cent. dividends. Both time and demand deposits are received and 4 per cent. interest is paid on time deposits. The following is a copy of the Cashier's report to Auditor of Public Accounts of Virginia st close of business Sept. 5, 1900 and shows its flourishing condition:— Loans and discounts ..... $8,272 80 Other stock, bonds and mortgages ..... 164,423 83 Due from National Banks ..... 48,383 22 Banking House ..... 14,000 00 Other real estates ..... 99,588 00 Furniture and Fixtures ..... 6,850 00 Current expenses and taxes paid ..... 1,388 99 Specie, nickels and cents ..... 12,379 80 Paper currency ..... 35,820 00 Total ..... 391,120 84 The Reformer's Grocery and Feed Store, Richmond, Va., and members of the Order, 90 per cent. on the cost of food products. The REFORMER is the newspaper public office in Richmond, Va. It stands for the voice operation and combination of the race and the General Messenger and the General Agent per year. A well-equipped job office bids for turned out in first class style and at low price. Six miles from Richmond, in Henrico 634 acres of land, and established thereon are exampled liberality and broad-minded genrance to this home to its members alone, m doors are opened to the aged and decrepid residence or connections. The Order makes charity, and calls upon the whole people, be and West to assist by their contribution ther ideas. April 3rd of each year is set apart as Contributic s can be forwarded to the casse who will send receipt for same and account. Members of the Order and the public, we invited to stop at The Hotel Reformer, 900 and desirable location. Service is of the best. The Real Estate Department manages the Ordeer. The Order now owns 13 buildings with a fee simple value of $122,500. Ir ad buildings. Loans and discounts ..... $8,272 80 Other stock, bonds and mortgages ..... 164,423 88 Due from National Banks ..... 48,383 22 Banking House ..... 14,000 00 Other real estates ..... 99,588 00 Furniture and Fixtures ..... 6,850 00 Current expenses and taxes paid ..... 1,388 99 Specie, nickels and cents ..... 12,399 80 Paper currency ..... 35,820 00 Total ..... 391,120 84 Capital stock paid in ..... 88,125 00 Surplus fund ..... 80,957 81 Undivided profits ..... 6,826 80 Demand certificate of deposit ..... 96,786 29 Time certificates of deposit ..... 118,424 74 Total ..... 391,120 64 THE REFORMER is the newspaper published by the order from its own of fice in Richmond, Va. It stands for the voice of the people, representing cooperation and combination of the race and is the Beacon Light, the Headlight, the General Messenger and the General Agent of the Brotherhood. It is $1.00 per year. A well-equipped job office bids for the work of the people, which is turned out in first class style and at low prices. Six miles from Richmond, in Henrico County, Va., the Order has purchased 634 acres of land, and established thereon an "Old Folk's Home." With unexampled liberality and broad-minded generosity, the Order does not limit entrance to this home to its members alone, nor even to members families, but the doors are opened to the aged and decrepid of the whole race, regardless of their residence or connections. The Order makes itself the trustee for this glorious charity, and calls upon the whole people, black and white, North, East, South and West to assist by their contribution the carrying out of this praiseworthy ideas. April 3rd of each year is set apart as a Grend Rally Day for the Home Contributive as can be forwarded to the casnier of the Reformer's Savings Bank, who will send receipt for same and account for it to The Grand Fountain. Members of the Order and the public, when visiting Richmond, Va., are invited to stop at The Hotel Reformer, 900 North Sixth St. It is in a pleasant and desirable location. Service is of the best end and account are reasonable. The Real Estate Department manages and controls all property interests of the Ordeer. The Order now owns 13 buildings, 4 farms, 4 dwellings, 1 ho with a fee simple value of $122,500 Ir addition to these the Order leases buildings. For any further information, address W P BURRELL, G. W. Secretary W M TAYLOR, W. M. Master. W. M Master, --- Pablo Picasso ```markdown ``` RESOURCES 5 ROSEBUD FOUNTAINS. LIABILITIES W P. BURRELL, G. W. Secretary THE COLORED AMERICAN, WAS1IINGTON, D. OC. ee ee eee ee eee ee ee ee ee ee) ee ee ee. é a oo es o—(_a_ae ZX Gir) Eorror’s Mam Bac p) ‘eS CAS € wy The innovation offered by Tue Cor- cgep AMERICAN @ few weeks ago in pre- oeeng to our many patrons a handsome suminated supplement—the latest and fest photograph of Booker T. Washing- ton, artistically done in four colors—has wt the country “by the ears,” in com- mon parlance. Not only has this un- ysual production attracted widespread rtention, but unstinted praise has come tus because of the bright and original jatures” _ introduced, the unique method of discussing the topics of the day in a breezy, chatty way that at once interests, amuses and instructs. Our several departments, abounding in wit ani wisdom; editorials that carry both <holarship and “ginger;” our newsy jocal paragraphs and mirror of society— all appeal to the most cultured and re- fined tastes. More than that, when the pressure of advertising has been too great for our usual forms, Tae Cororep \wrrican has not hesitated to enlarge to twenty-pages, giving our subscribers their quota of reading matter, without additional charge. To give an idea of the pleasant sur- prise our progressive spirit and jour- nilistic push have given our friends, and to show the wide area covered by our operations, we give below a few sample letters picked up at random from “The Editor's Mail Bag.” [{Telegram.] WANTS THEM IN A HURRY. Greensboro, N. C.—Send one hundred copies last issue CooreD AMERICAN. J. B. DUDLEY, A. and M. College. WENT LIKE HOT CAKES. Memphis, Tenn.—Please send to me ten copies of last week’s issue. Fold so Prof. Washington's picture will not bend, or rather, tear. Can sell that many as soon as received. May order more. W. M. T. PRACTICAL PROMOTION OF SUCCESS. : Jacksonville, Fla—Please find en- closed my check for five dollars to cover my subscription. Wishing you con- tinued success, oe ruly yours, os Tr Tr. Baltimore, Md.—The current issue of Tue CoLoren AMERICAN is a great one,’ which certainly adds to your fame as a leader in Afro-American journalism. In this and the annual of the Florida Senti- rel, we truly see the race’s brains in journalism. F. F. J. KNOWS HOW TO HELP. New York City. Tam in receipt of your letter enclos- ‘ng bill for my subscription to your ‘wuable paper and cheerfully enclose the sum of two dollars for the coming yer. T enjoy reading your paper very much and think I can succeed in getting at least one subscriber. M. S. J. WE SHALL BE WITH YoU. East Orange, N. J.—Please find en- closed check for my Subscription. Hope © see you at our next convention at my ‘ld home in Richmond. Must congrat- “tte you on the high excellence of the Averican in both ma er and appear- ance. Best regards and wishes for your luture attainments. ean Very respectfully yours, ae 4 J. N. V. THE PLEASURE IS OURS. < St. Paul, Minn—I enclose herewith Subscription for one year. It is a small matter compared with the good that I St out of your paper. Taking into con- “eration the enclosed and other mat- ‘ers Lhave sent you respecting the coun- “il. can you tell me if you ever saw more smoke as you go down the pike than we ‘te making for the council? Kindly give “Ss notice. Please send us a list of per- “ons to whom we might send copies of the enclosed matter. Also please send e four portraits of Prof. Washington. See that they are evenly folded and “rapped in a horn so that they will not break, and send half a dozen copies of paper under separate cover. I wish to present them to white friends of mine. Let me congratulate you on your push. FLL. McG. DELIGHTED WITH OUR STORY. New Orleans, La—I was so well pleased after reading your issue of the 18th with your article on the life history of Prof. Booker ‘T. Washington, of Tuskegee Institute, that I wired you for one hundred copies. Our schools and universities are just about having their commencement exercises, and I thought it would be a good idea for each young man to have a copy of this issue as they go forth into the battle of life. I think Professor Washington’s life will be a beautiful story for them, as no man of our race is doing more for the welfare and upbuilding of his people. His life’s good work should be read in our schools, as none is more worthy of em- ulation. I have just received the sad news of the death of my old friend and comrade. Capt. Thos. S. Kelly. Hoping this may find your family and friends, as well as yourself, in the best of health and spirits, I am, Very truly yours, J. L. ee Class Day Orator. The class day oration of Roscoe Con- kiing Bruceat proud Harvard Uai- versity wasanone of the best ever delivered within those bisortic walle. It dealt with the gradeur of truth and applei the practical principles of mor- al standards to the activities of life as we must live it. The Boston Herald gives much space to the address and praises its tone highly. Me, Brace has had an unusually brilliant career in chool, both in Washington and st Harvard, and the race has reason to b proud of the boy who had every op portunity to be spoiled by flattery, ye! chose to make bis way upon his ow: merits He takes charge of the acdem ic department at Tuskegee in Septem ber. Excelsio Pleasue Park. Formerly kn»wn a8 MADRBE’s PaRK.] {fs open for engagements for picnic: and out-dcor eatertainmments by Sun- day Schools. Churches, Societies anc reputable Clubs and in'ividuals. fo: the sea on of 1902. Run under entire- iv new auspices, the Excelsior Basives: Ciub. Off-rs the best facilities to ca line, a8 th- Berwyn line of cars will le paseergers off at the gateofthe Park; ONLY ONE FARE. Ample, c vered Paviliion. Good wacer. E cl see grounds with swings and other im- provements. For farther informatior or engegeme:.ts address, or call a: the res dence of, Walter R. 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Send us tl . name of a smart girl or boy at once. Have them fill eut tt % coupon and send it at once: Se % I hereby agree to act from date as agent for The Colored American and % % tosell oe ae seme scuaeener aa pons isonoend, at5 cents acopy every % % Ree en ia cents foe ouah eDpy 1 sell or Galiver to sabestibarsy and 3 . return all unsold copies: . 4 % IGRI onan ooo sacs nsnsceces sunvansoe covencees'enscoenceccooranes = = Mimi OGE cick c<s0siesavic sexcctsos sesdessas scceatyeresetosese ~ - TOWN .....224. csssesees sonccesses sosesconees cossseees 4% : State......... sssssoces seseseces srsessees sevesssee = %. How many first week...........c-sce sssseseee = - Appointed by... ceseseses cescseses teseseaes senennsns sensneane % ® % os . x © ‘The Colored American, 3 % * 459 C Street, Northwest. 3 = Washington, D.C, : See EERE EEE EEE LL KL KK ELL LEE ELE EEE enemies EE —OUR FAVORITE RESORT.- Nenre Moore AND PRIOLEAU are known to keep the best «f goods Uf xiquors, the purest we get here, unsurpassed bet Our favorite BEER they do suoply, served always freeh Richest wines they have on show, Imp rted and Domestic Exxquisite ciGARS 48 weil that in fixe aroma tl Admirable meaxs sorved. a choice monu, at 1216 Pe nsy Noted for cooxine, it is clsar, to suit all tastes | Dainty vianps and finest DRINKS also, we get from Moore OO Sanne Moore AND PRIOLEAU are known to keep the best «f goods at price: cheaP Uf xiquors, the purest we get here, unsurpassed beth fax ard neaR Onur favorite BEER they do suoply, served always fresh and cool, say I Richest wines they have on show, Imp ried and Domestic when’’er wegO Exquisite cicars #8 weil that in fire aroma they d> excel A dmirable meaxs sorved. a choice menu, at 1216 Pe nsylyania AvenuK Noted for cooxine, it is clsar, to suit all tastes is their ideA Dainty vianps and finest DRINKS also, we get from Moore A¥D PrioteaU gah Saag 2 2 pee Sek ee “fhe Nap'ha Launch “Iva” | Low Prices. is now ready for charter to outing or Se fishing parties. Par tes not to exceed On Beautiful gold crowns and all other eight in nomper. Captain Johnson work: ¥ positively extract teeth Resid-nce 2252 Cleveland Place. Whar! ee Cumberlana Boat House, fcot of F!...12thand © street northwest. ti. | Penn. Ave... Vero Dentists. —_- >+—_—_. The Jane Moseicy has arrived, | Hours$a,m to6p.m- Sunday 9a m to1z my THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. A PROCLAMATION To the Readers of this Great THE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS--GREAT Whereas Storms, Tornados, Droughts country, and whereas money is scarce and our appreciation for the patronage so bound of this great paper, therefore, be it know that, until further notice, we shall send postal card a full size package of OZONO, this great King of all Hair Tonics, which length, lustre, and beauty, thus enabling style or fashion. And whereas we send your Hair Straighteners, to prove its superior mea- but a full size package free. Therefore, may receive the receive the OZONO without great chance will not last forever. Address CLAMATION of this Great Paper, THE COLORED AMERICAN. THESE PRESENTS--GREETING: Meas Storms, Tornados, Droughts, Floods, and divers evils have devastated the land whereas money is scarce and bread is dear, and whereas we desire to show gratification for the patronage so bountifully bestowed upon us by the noble readers at paper, therefore, be it known to all who shall read this Proclamation further notice, we shall send to all who send us their name address on a full size package of OZONO, free of all charges, and not one cent to pay for King of all Hair Tonics, which removes the curl from the hair and gives it texture, and beauty, thus enabling any one to arrange the hair in any desired condition. And whereas we send you this OZONO, King of all Hair Tonics and lighteners, to prove its superior merits, now be it known that we send no sample, a size package free. Therefore, write your name and address plainly, so that you receive the OZONO without delay, and send your letter quickly, as this will not last forever. Address— Boston Chemical Co., MANUFACTURING CHEMSTS, 310 E. BROAD ST., RICHMOND, VA. obtained at Singleton's Pharmacy Cor. 20th and E streets, Northwest, Washington, D. C." ...The... A PROCLAMATION To the Readers of this Great Paper, THE COLORED AMERICAN. KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS--GREETING: Whereas Storms, Tornados, Droughts, Floods, and divers evils have devastated the country, and whereas money is scarce and bread is dear, and whereas we desire to show our appreciation for the patronage so bountifully bestowed upon us by the noble readers of this great paper, therefore, be it known to all who shall read this Proclamation that, until further notice, we shall send to all who send us their name address on a postal card a full size package of OZONO, free of all charges, and not one cent to pay for this great King of all Hair Tonics, which removes the curl from the hair and gives it length, lustre, and beauty, thus enabling any one to arrange the hair in any desired style or fashion. And whereas we send you this OZONO, King of all Hair Tonics and Hair Straighteners, to prove its superior merits, now be it known that we send no sample, but a full size package free. Therefore, write your name and address plainly, so that you may receive the receive the OZONO without delay, and send your letter quickly, as this great chance will not last forever. Address— SEAL MANUFACTURING CHEMSTS, 310 E. BROAD ST., RICHMOND, VA. The Ozono prepa The Ozono preparations can be obtained at Singleton's Pharm The Ozono preparations can be obtained at Singleton's Pharmacy Cor. 20th and E streets. Northwest. Washington. D. C." BOOKER T. WASHINGTON "THE STORY OF MY LIFE AND WORK" Mr. Washington, more than any other writer or lecturer, has solved the "race problem." The historical value of the book, and its uplifting influence give "THE STORY OF MY LIFE AND WORK" a prominent place in modern literature. It is a volume for the family library along with the Life of Franklin, Emerson's Essays and the great autobiographies. There is no greater stimulus for self-help, for Mr. Was.ington forged his way to the front by his own efforts. Mail Postpaid for Only $1.50 contains about 450 pages, handsomely and beautifully illustrated with 58 full mgravings. No student of the race can 113 Adams Street, Chicago, Ill. S. Laing Williams, COMPILER. Sent by Mail Postpaid for Only $1.50 The book contains about 450 pages, handsomely bound in cloth, and beautifully illustrated with 58 full page half-tone engravings. No student of the race can afford to be without this great work. Order it to-day. If you are not satisfied after receiving the book we will promptly refund the money. The manufacturers have satisfied after receiving the book we will the money. The manufacturers have been returned. Don't hesitate, its the wants it. We also send a Large Por great school free with the book. sold about 50,000 on this guarantee and not a copy has been returned. Don't hesitate, its the most helpful and inspiring book of the age. Everybody wants it. We also send a Large Portrait of the grounds and buildings of Mr. Washington's great school free with the book. A WONDERFUL INSTITUTION. The publishers of Mr. Washington's Autobiography conduct one of the most remarkable institutions in existence. They co-operate with thousands of individuals in this and other countries, who market the products of this firm. Each individual is in business for himself or herself, as much so as the parent establishment. The most cordial co-operation exists between the two and success has been multiplied thousands of times as a result of this method. It is a well known fact that the publishing business furnishes employment for the greatest number of competent individuals who earn unlimited incomes. Read Carefully. Do Not Send One Cent, but Write and Learn the Glad Tidings. SPECIAL TO OUR READERS. 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EVENING STAR BLODGE WASHINGTON, D. 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, Sec'y. 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. G. V.ayer. General Agent State of Virginia, Norfolk, Va. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. How to Make a Small Reform Vote Effective-Philosophy of Compact Organization Voiced by Knights of Labor. The Knights of Labor believe in using the right of suffrage to make improvements in our social condition. In theory this is the aim of all associations and parties which deal in politics. But there are so many diverse notions of what is improvement that a large political party is necessarily a bodge-podge, with very few general characteristics; and in each political party are to be found many persons who sympathize with any broad movement, such as the labor movement. In order to please these various elements of its make-up, a party has to do various things outside of the few general policies which are approved by all its elements; and the more powerful in a party any particular element is, the more the party will do for it. It follows then that to get what we want from any party in power, we must render strong that element in the party which is in sympathy with us. Sometimes one party is in power, sometimes another. We can strengthen our friends in both great parties at once, without joining either one of them outright. It is possible to make not only Populists, but Republicans and Democrats pretty fair Knights of Labor as regards their official actions. And we can compel both parties to put up this kind of men for office right along How can this be done? By forming an organization to hold the balance of power, and showing who it is that holds this balance. This may be accomplished by casting our votes so as to elect half the candidates of each party, and defeat the other half. This proposition applies only to states and cities that are more or less close. In such places, wait until the old parties have put up their tickets, and then nominate a new ticket, composed of selections from the regular tickets. Take half of the Republican ticket and half of the Democratic ticket. From each, take first those who are most satisfactory, and then those who are least objectionable. Then the difference between the endorsed candidates and those not endorsed will show the reform strength. Then in the party nominating conventions men, who are likely to win the endorsement of the balancing party will be regarded as strong candidates, and such will be constantly coming forward. There are many advantages about this policy. One is that it will command the respectful attention of the voters in general. Men listen to those who are working with them, and under this plan the reformers would be working with both parties. They could not be laughed to scorn for up holding candidates who stand no show of election; on the contrary it would be pretty plain that their candidates would be the successful ones, and made so by the balancing party. Neither could they be laughed at for advocating ridiculous doctrines, because it would appear that they found countenance for these doctrines in the candidates whom everyone is voting for. And furthermore, after the election, it would appear that the men selected by their fellow-citizens for official positions have been so selected on account of their leaning towards these no longer despised reform theories. The longer the process goes on, from year to year, the more it will both look this way and actually be this way. Then again, the newspapers will have to treat the reform element more respectfully, and make more mention of what it stands for. We see an example of this in the way the Democratic press throughout the country has given utterance to what was formerly regarded as Populistic nonsense, simply because the Populists were supporting Democratic candidates, and the Democratic candidates were Populistic in their tendencies. This last is a good reason for Knights of Labor or Socialists balancing between even Populists and the opposing party in such states as Kansas and Alabama. It will compel the conservative party to do Populistic things. 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Do you realize that there is published in Boston, Mass., a high grade illustrated magazine, devoted exclusively to the interests of the Negro race, and which is edited, published and controlled by members of the race? If you would like to see a sample copy of this magazine same will be sent you on receipt of 8 cents in stamps, or one year for $1.50. Address, THE COLORED AMERICAN MAGA ZINE, Dept. A, 5 Park Square, Boston, Mass. No Color Line in the State of New Jersey! ALL PROGRESSIVE AND INTELLIGENT COLORED PEOPLE ARE GOING NORTH AND BUYING LOTS, SO AS TO MAKE A HOME AND GET RICH. WHY DON'T YOU JOIN THE CROWD! We are Practically Giving Away Beautiful Building Lots Located at BAY VIEW! ABSECON, N. J., Near Atlantic City. FOR A SHORT TIME ONLY, AT $30, $40 & $50 a Lot. Send a $5 Deposit and $2 a Month to the owner, A. JONES, 9 New Street, Atlantic City, N. J. and Secure one of these valuable lots before they are all sold. Spring water on the ground. Clear title to everyone. Lots 25x100 ft. Near Atlantic City and close to R. R. station New Electric Railroad is Now Building and Will Pass the Property. Electric Lights, School House, Stores, Churches Good Roads and prosperous farms. Absecon is incorporated as a City and secured her charter same as Atlantic City Anyone owning a lot can raise hogs, chickens, ducks and other stock and truck to get a good living. Oysters, Clams, Crabs and fishing in abundance. Parties can view these building lots at any time by making appointment. Maps can be seen and further particulars obtained by applying to the owner A. JONES. 9 New Street, Atlantic City, N. J. 16 You cannot afford to miss a single issue of The Colored American. Miss Belle Wyatt, of 1030 14th street northwest, has returned from a pleasant visit to Charlottesville, N. C. Mr. Charles H. Wilson, the enterprising young undertaker, is now associated with Mr. J. H. Dabney. Hon. James Hill, the Mississippi leader, is the guest of Dr. E. W. Lampton at the A. M. E. Church headquarters, 14th and Q streets. Hon. C. M. Fergunseon, Texas' popular political leader, having about conluded the business that called him to Washington, will leave for home in a few days. The Messes Martin, of New York Avenue, northwest, have gone to Baltimore for a few days, rest and recreation. They are the guest of Mrs. M. L. Matthews of W. Hill street. Miss Julia S. Young took in the commencement of the Baltimore High School last Friday night. She was the guest of Miss Berthr L. Holmes of W. Hill street, one of the graduates. Mr. and Mrs. David Atkins of 810 C street northeast, are happy over the advent of a fine daughter. Dr. P. B. Brooks has been attending Mrs. Atkins, who was formerly Miss Marion C, Tinney. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. The executive committee, officers and friends of the Second Baptist Lyceum, are urgently requested to meet at the church Monday evening at 7:30 o'clock to discuss the affairs of the organization. The Afro-American Council will give a picnic at the Excelsior Pleasure Park July 4th. Distinguished visitors will speak during the afternoon and evening. Prof Jesse Lawson has charge of the program. Prof. E. L. Blackshear, the scholarly principal of the Industrial and Collegiate Institute at Prairie View Texas, is spending his vacation here, the gues of his brother, Mr. W, T. Blackshear, at 2238 11th street northwest. Howard University has just conferred a degree on Lawyer D. Augustus Straker of Detroit, Mich. Mr. Straker is an eminent and scholarly lawyer and one of the best known colored men in the United States, The degree was worthily be owed. It is understood that the congregation of John Wesley A. M. E. Zion Church, which sold its Connecticut Avenue property for $46,500, has purchased Bevean Baptist Church on 18.h street, paying $19 500. This will leave the former a healthy balance, after satisfying all obligations. Captain E. L Baker, Jr., who won a medal for valor and distinction in action at Santiago, Cuba, is now located in San Juan Bocboe Batangah, P.I., as Quartermaster Commissary, Engineer's office and Captain of the post at that point. Mr. Baker's many friends in this city and in this country will be glad to know of his success. The new furniture and fixtures for the Southern Hotel will arrive in a day or two, as well as a fine stock of wines and liquors, ordered from a specially selected stock. The dining room and noon luncheon were placed in operation Thursday. An increased trade is already noticeable since Messrs. Satterwhite and Allen assumed charge. The stork visited Prof. and Mrs J. A Lankford last Sunday morning at 6:30 and left a fine bouncing girl. It is the first great grand daughter of senior Bishop H. M. Turner, who has son his congratulations. Ameng the many birth day presents received by. Miss Lankford was a legacy for $1,000 which will draw interest until she is eighteen years old, when it will be given her. Prof. J. A. Lankford who is superintending the construction of the new True Reformers' building in this city, was honored by a degree from Wilberforce University, June 19th. The degree was that of Master of Science. Prof. Lankford is the recipient of a large number of degrees from different universities in the country among which are Shaw University at Raleigh, N.C., and Morris Brown College at Atlanta, Ga. Prof. E. B. Curry a well known educator of Urbana, Ohio, was in the city a few days last week the guest of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Liverpool. Mr. Liverpool is now connected with the General Land Office and Mrs. Liverpool was formerly Mrs Alexander of Urbana, Ohio. BLACK SKIN REMOVER. REGISTERED IN PATENT OFFICE U.S. BEFORE AFTER A.Wonderful Face Bleach. 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Meanders in Vanity Fair, Drawing Free-Hand Sketches of Fancies, Foibles and Forces that Characterize The Human Species. ```markdown ``` 2 "There's a chiel among ye takin' notes." Bearding the lion in his den is a pleasant diversion when things are dull, and one wants to feel his blood tingle. Going to Chase's Theater is like hunting large game in his native jungle—that is, if you are colored. My last "turn" with this fellow Chase was about three years ago, when the agony of the Williams and Walker engagement added many strands of gray to the shock of hair on his narrow head. I ventured in there the other night to see an operatic performance, to see if things were as bad as they used to be. Being allowed to purchase nothing but an upper gallery seat, I asked for the best the guy in the box-office had. He gave me "I"—and said he had nothing nearer front. Ignoring the cold stare that the white folks cast in my direction I climbed up several flights until the roof was reached. An usher sat me in the extreme rear row in the extreme northwest corner of the extreme back section. I was just inside the place—and that was all. A vast expanse of chairs confronted me, with a fringe of white people near the gallery rail. As the overture struck up, I politely inquired of the usher why the holders of all those seats, (none of which I would be allowed to buy) were so late in arriving. I feared they would miss some of the show. He didn't know. I suggested, pleasantly, that after the middle of the first act I would move down into one of the seats that might remain unoccupied. In a frightened tone he exclaimed that they were all reserved and the owner was liable to come at any moment. I told him I didn't mind how many times I might be called upon to move—that my disposition was of the restless kind anyway. Feeling that trouble was brewing, as I told him to drop his stupid subterfuges and tell the truth, he confided the whole secret—that only the back row of the gallery could be used by colored people, and if he permitted me to get into a more desirable seat or even admitted that color was the reason for refusal he would be "fired" by the management, as a confession might be the basis of a suit at law. With the exception of a colored gentleman, (who succeeded in passing for white, and got a chair in the very first tier) I was the only Negro in that vast temple of Thespia. I certainly did look lonesome in that far-away corner by myself. Fully a half a square from the stage my eyes were allowed the proud privilege of feasting upon the Promised Land of Caucasian art. This is the w the Negro is treated in a leading Washington theater. It is well that the intelligent and self-respecting Negroes are boycotting Chase's, and it may not be a sad day when the insults of this class of whites drive the colored people into providing suitable places of amusement for themselves. That the Negro is not wanted at Chase's or scarcely any where else in Washington, was very clearly demonstrated by sundry experiments made by the Man-on-the-Corner. Ministers can do wrong, the same as other people, and when they commit a breach of pulpit ethics or violate the moral code those who know the facts should not hide behind inunendo and whispered insinuations. Just as an honest preacher refuses to skulk behind a coterie of his friends or a church when under fire, so the people who have grievances should be brave enough to file specific charges against an offender and give the Bishop of the diocese something tangible to work upon. The passing of the coon song is at hand. It has demoralized the taste for true music for the past five years and I welcome its going. Do not understand me as discountenancing the typical Negro melody—which,Dr. Dvorak truthfully says is the only real contribution America has made to the realm of music. The song that to-day's civilization demands is a new order of treatment of Negro themes. While retaining the characteristic flavor of the race, an artistic blending of the classics and the folk song, can be made highly effective THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. and elevating in tone. I am pleased that Paul Laurence Dunbar and Will M. Cook are collaborating with this end in view. As a matter of fact, the new music of the race should sound the note of aspiration—not the shame of being left out in the rain and the illicit relationships of the tough classes. The story of our struggles, our wrongs and our hopes—as well as our lighter vein of frolicsome mirth—should be told in song. Music speaks a universal language and appeals to the soul. Ireland won the sympathy of the world by the plaintive strains that asked for freedom in as large a degree as by her statesmanship and oratory. The Negro can stir the American heart when there comes forth some minstrel who can write and sing the songs that typify the new Negro as vividly as Tom Moore portrayed the Irish peasants in their hour of travail. Mr. W. F. Lasalette denies that he is as great a man as the Man-on-the-Corner pictured him a little while ago, but thanks him for his good opinion. Mr. Lavalette's modesty is so rare and refreshing in this dav of vainglorious boasting, that I am glad to have reason to add the laurel to his brow that is awarded to the merit that seeks not empty show. Nevertheless, Public Printer Palmer ought to restore him to his old place as proof reader, that he filled for years with such signal ability. The young man who attempts to take his best girl to all the picnics advertised will find himself a bankrupt in short order. Choose the best and let it go at that. The Census Bureau is compiling a statement of Negro farms and their value in the several States, which is very good as far as it goes. But, a recent hunt for authentic data upon Negro progress suggests the advisability of a more extensive inquiry into the statistics of the race. Who knows how many schools, teachers and pupils the Negro had on a given date—or how much money was being expended for Negro education? How many churches have we and what is the value of the property owned by them? What is our relative standing in the professional, manufacturing, business or labor world? How many papers, magazines or other publications do we conduct? Could not data of this character The matrimonial boom of the month is cordially indorsed. Every well-disposed man ought to have a loving and love-inspiring wife tnd every good woman should be cherished, supported and protected by a manly husband. Let the boom go on—but let prudence have a hand in the deal. That T street wedding should have been a "double-header"—at least that is what some one said. Some one gives it out that Robert T. Douglas is at the head of a combination to break up the Panama hat craze. He doesn't wear one himself and has serious doubts whether there is a colored man in town who can really afford to put up the money for the "real thing." A certain "knocker" tells it around that since every cheap sport from Le Droit Park to Bloodfield has raked up some sort of an imitation that passes in a crowd he—the said "knocker"—has made up his mind to duck the fad and stick to such a hat as may appeal to his personal fancy. As to the financial end of the matter, he told me of three cases where men employed in the departments, who claim to be sensible, had gotten into arrears and a fuss with their kind-hearted landlady—because, forsooth, they felt called upon to pay out a big slice of their monthly wad for a Panama. They said the possession of the said Panama was necessary to "maintain their standing in society," and to keep in the good graces of their fashionable lady love. Well, it's all a matter of taste and money. It is to be hoped that the high-priced toppieces will last long enough to justify the outlay of from $25 to $100—or less—for oftimes the best of hats bought today becomes next summer, only a passing memory of last season's passion in straw. Like other fads, the Panama, I fear, will have its dav and then cease to be. Of course I am not a member of Bob Douglas' anti-Panama crusaders. I am not wearing that species of headgear for the same reason that Booker Washington didn't purchase a summer mansion near Boston. Director Turley's speech of thanks at the Plymouth song service is to be preserved in the permanent archives of the church. Somehow business men seem to have the call just now. It is not because of any letting down on the part of our professional class. In fact, the lawyers, doctors and preachers are getting along so well that their condition has ceased to worry the popular mind and they are apparently in no particular need of sympathy. Our weakness is the world of business, therefore it behooves us to keep hammering away—first upon the colored man to invest his money in a live business that will open an avenue of success for himself and afford profitable employment to others: second, to insist that he keep up with the times in stock, prices and service; then we must prod our people into giving him as large a share as we can of our patronage. An initial step toward a betterment of our commercial outlook would be the formation of a business mens' league, to meet at least once a month and discuss trade conditions, interchanging experiences and suggestions. It may be in bad taste to specify persons, but selecting at random a few leading representatives of various lines of business who should interest themselves in organizing a brisk league there could be mentioned: Dr. L. H. Harris, druggist; Mrs. L. R. Clark, dressmaker and instructress in the art; A. H. Cooper, tailor; Satterwhite and Allen, hotel men; Gaskins and Gaines, restaurateurs; D. B. McCarv, banker; C. L. Marshall, grocer; Whitefield McKinlev, real estate: Lewis H. Douglass, financier; E. E. Cooper, journalist; and a host of other of equal prominence. Why can't some one of these forces start out and take the responsibility of organizing and sending delegates to the Richmond convention in August? The reference to Dr. L. H. Harris reminds me that he has reason to be proud of the smiles that the goddess of fortune has cast in his direction. He is in command of one of the most prosperous drug establishments in the District, is a physician, and also manufacturer of several popular remedies. His place is at the corner of Third and F streets southwest, in the heart of a neighborhood remarkable for its pride of race and generous support of race institutions. It is no wonder that his bank account appeared to be in such a hearty condition. Dr. Harris is still receiving congratulations upon the fact that his estimable wife, who was formerly Miss Willie May Jackson, of Austin, Texas, was on May 6 handed a diploma at Howard University that she had successfully completed the course in pharmacy. She finished third in a large class. Mrs. Harris deserves especial credit for thus ignoring traditions and widening the pathway for her sex in a remunerative profession. It is likewise a beautiful and progressive trait that she is willing to sacrifice many of the attractions of social life to the end that she may be able to assist her husband to make his business a still more potent factor in the commercial activities of the city. One of those fellows who try to be funny says its a pity that Dr. C. Sumner Wormley, our dentist friend, does not aspire to office—in view of the fine "pull" he has. President Roosevelt has the thanks of the intelligent and respectable ne Continued on T HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS THE M'KINLEY HOUSE, 489 Missouri Ave. Near 6 St. First-class accommodations for all. An up-to-date Hotel for colored people. Rooms neatly furnished, linens clean, and prices within reach of all. Meals and Lunches served at all hours. The PORTER : HOUSE ; CAFE 103 6th St., N. W. Wines, liquors and Cigars.—A full line of the choicest liquors, the best brands of cigars and the coolest beer in Washington. BROWN & SMITH, Proprietors. W. M. DRURY'S RESTAURANT 1100 20th St., corner L. N. W. Washington. D. O. MRS. D. T. GIBBONS WHOLESALE MANUFACTURING and RETAIL CONFECTIONER. 523 41 Street Southwest, WASHINGTON, D. C. Wedding Cakes Made and Parties Furnished at Short Notice Ice Cream All Year Round HOTEL CLYDE, 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. C. Fine wines, liquors, cigars and Tobacco. SATTERWHITE & CO., PROPS. Tuskegee Lunch Room. At I05 6th Street, Northwest. People Say: That you can get a Larger Meal there for 10 or 15 cents, than any other place in Washington, D. C. Joshua N. Anderson & Theo. Curtis, Props "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 The New Commissioner of Pensions Administering His Office Above Political Considerations. A strange fatality seems long since to have fastened itself upon the administration of the Pension Bureau, the cause of which has long excited the wonderment of political scientists. In a Government like ours, where office is so often prostituted for the purpose of political reward, it is remarkable that official hoodooism does not more frequently obtain in public places. Political wind-jammers and administrative "lame ducks" are not calculated to inspire the highest confidence in a great department like the Pension Branch. It is a matter of the highest congratulation to know that for the first time in its history that office is now presided over by a man who comes to the position utterly untrammeled with the embarassment incident to the spoils taker. Hon. E. F. Ware received the appointment solely on the ground of his eminent fitness for the place. So absolutely devoid of political bickering and intrigue was his selection that the Congressional delegation from his own State was said to be as much in the dark as anyone else regarding his appointment, until it was made public. No man ever took the reins of office under more favorable auspices, and if what he has already said and done may be taken as an indication of his future policy, no man will have ever deserved deeper esteem of his fellow-citizens for the administration of affairs of government. In his flag day oration at the Pension Office he impressed himself as an orator, a statesman and a patriot. Of pleasing address, magnificent physique, he readily won the hearts of all as he discoursed in touching eloquence upon the sacred theme of the day in that rugged simplicity of style so characteristic of the great West. His story of "the flag that never touched the ground" was thrilling—dramatic in the deep impression it made upon the vast audience. To a delegation who recently called upon him, Mr. Ware expressed himself as being uncompromisingly in favor of the merit system for the advancement of all bureau employees. This is indeed gratifying, especially to that contingent of the pension force which has obtained little or no preferment through not being in the charmed circle of cliques which have manipulated all the promotions for themselves. We bespeak for Commissioner Ware a splendid administration and presage that in him the old soldier, side by side with whom he fought to save the Union will find a man solicitous for his declining years by a just, fair and impartial execution of the pension laws THE TRUE REFORMERS. Continued from first page. Finally, things shaped themselves so he could attend Richmond Institute, now known as Union University. At this institution he made an enviable reputation for scholarship and deportment and won the good will of all. He left school in 1879 and up to this time there had been nothing eventful in his life save that he had always been of a religious turn of mind. Mr. Taylor early realized that life itself is a school and that studying should by no means end with school life—the school furnishes only the implements for working out life's destinies. As a consequence he devoted himself with characteristic energy to a study of those subjects and questions that were of vital importance not only to himself, but to his race. In 1880 he was licensed to preach and at once took pastoral charge of Pleasant Grove Church, in Caroline county, and afterward served in like capacity the congregation of Mount Zion Church, in Louisa county. In 1883 he took charge of the public school at Beaver Dam, Va., and taught and preached at the same time, and soon became the best-known leader in his vicinity. The story of how he le THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. there for his larger sphere has already been told. As a pulpit orator and later as a platform industrial advocate his delivery has always been characterized by great zeal and earnestness. He never talks for the mere sake of talking, consequently when he is announced for a sermon or an address the people know that he has something of interest to say. He employs no flowery rhetoric, but appeals to the common sense of the masses and the classes by plain, old-fashioned truths and homespun logic, told in spicy epigrams and catchy stories, and gives everybody to understand that he means "nothing but business." He is tireless in the pursuit of an object, and the Order may never know in detail just how much its remarkable growth and financial soundness is due to his watchfulness, painstaking care and shrewdness in dealing with innumerable varieties of humanity. As Worthy Grand Master, Mr. Taylor's administration has been eminently successful, and the Order has grown and expanded and kept pace with modern conditions. There has been a notably large increase in membership and by his recommendation the industrial and mercantile department was established, which is proving effective in inculcating public spirit, business instinct and affording employment to young colored men. He also recommended the establishment of the Brownsville settlement in honor of President Browne. This settlement is growing and is located seven miles from Richmond. No stronger head could have been chosen than Mr. Taylor, and there is no doubt of his being continued indefinitely. The United Order of True Reformers is unquestionably the strongest secular business corporation controlled by Negroes in the world. Is is confessedly the greatest factor that is at work today for the upbuilding of the colored race in the South. It goes hand-inhand with the progress and prosperity of the race and its benign influence will never cease, so long as a hope for better things in this life inspires the breast of man. Its policy of locating stores in the great centers of Negro population has set an example that is inspiring less adventurous capital to come out of hiding. Its magnificent assembly halls, notably that at St. Louis, and the proposed new $60,000 structure in Washington, are arousing the race to the necessity of providing places of our own in which to hold meetings, conventions and entertainments. Its small assessments, dues, etc., and liberal returns indicate what great results can come from an aggregation of pennies and dimes; drawn from many sources. The strength of the True Reform Bank during the dreadful panic of 193, when it loaned money to pay the current expenses of the proud city of Richmond, did much to prove the Negro's ability as a financier. The Order's promptness in paying dividends and death benefits has built up a confidence that is proof against the whisners of any rivals. Since its formation it has paid in death benefits the phenomenal sum of $714,378.25—upwards of a million dollars. To illustrate the breadth and diversity of its operations we may say that in addition to the enterprises already enumerated the True Reformers conduct a large farm near Richmond, on which is located a home for the aged and decrepit. A similar home is being projected in Maryland, for the aid of which friends are rapidly coming in. The Order has a newspaper. The Reformer, with a circulation of 12,000, a hotel, a burial establishment, a real estate department and is constantly opening its nurse to help churches and schools that are in financial straits. The scope and influence of the True Reformers are ever on the increase, because they are founded upon strictly business principles. From chief executive to the humblest member industry and economy are the watchwords. With the continuance of such energetic work as has been done by Worthy Grand Master Taylor and his faithful corps of assistants, it is safe to predict that the membership will not be long in reaching the one hundred thousand mark. This organization is in the foremost rank of those that are solving the race problem in the right groes of the nation because of his request that "rag-time" ditties be eliminated from the programs of the White Lot and Capital concerts, given by the Marine Band. They are out of date, and while in some cases the air is positively disreputable and the logic "catchy," the doggerel that they carry "saddled" upon the negro is invariably misleading. No colored lady or gentleman would wish to have white people understand that the typical Negro of this generation is correctly portrayed in such vulgar songs as "Ain't it a Shame?" and "I'm Goin' to Live Anyhow 'Till I Die." If Bandmaster Santelmann desires to please the multitude of educated and refined colored people who attend his excellent concerts by rendering music in recognition of the Negro in melody let him give us "Old Kentucky Home," "Suwanee River," "Steal Away" and "Swing Low Sweet Charlot." And also to assist him the enterprising Negro composer should take unto himself the task of setting to dignified music some of the happy gems from the pens of Paul Laurence Dunbar, A. E. Formey and D. Webster Davis. Let us, as a race, learn to sing a new song. If you can find anybody around Washington who doesn't say "Howdy" when he meets Mr. Edward Coates, (commonly said "Hop" Coates), you may set it down that he has never enjoyed a breezy sail on the broad Potomac. "Hop" is exceedingly popular and always has a kind word to say to both acquaintances and strangers. He is a reliable business man, and is entrusted by Capt. L. J. Woollen with full charge of the buffet service on board the River Queen. No matter how large the crowd "Hop" never gets excited or loses his head. He and his assistants are quick and courteous, and the stock offered the public is of a superior grade, thus giving satisfaction all around. Among Captain Woollen's clever staff no one is more thoroughly appreciated than the faithful and energetic "Hop" Coates. When he gives his own annual excursion the boat is pacted, and in the throng you are very apt to find GREAT MEETING AT RICHMOND. That the third annual meeting of the National Negro Business League will be a grand success is assured by the deep interest manifested in every section of the country. The rules and regulations governing the body have been widely distributed, and the people understand that at this convention nothing but "business" is desired and that the parliamentary quibbling and technical discussions that have crushed the life out of so many movements of the race must be avoided. All persons engaged in business, whether that business is large or small, are entitled to membership women as well as men. The annual fee is $2.00. Local business organizations are urged to send as many delegates as possible. Where Local Leagues are not already formed, it is desirable that such leagues be formed as soon as possible, and that a strong delegation be sent to Richmond. The citizens there and the Local Negro Business League are enthusiastic over the coming meeting; already they have arranged to entertain most comfortably every one who attends. Persons intending to be present are urged to write Mr. Giles B. Jackson, 812 East Broad street, Richmond, Va., chairman of the local committee of arrangements. Any and all persons who are engaged in business are urged to write President Booker T. Washington, at Tuskegee, or to Emmett J. Scott, corresponding secretary, Tuskegee, Ala., for further information if desired. MAGNIFICENT WORK OF ART. THE COLOKED AMERICAN issued a double edition of that admirable periodical last week, which is very creditable to the management. Besides the enormous amount of news matter and feature work contained in the paper, the likeness of Booker T. Washington was issued as a supplement, which was a magnificent piece of artistic work. Mr. Cooper gave the publican example of the possibility of Afro-American journalism, of which his paper is one of the leading spirits.—R. C. M. Simmons in Charleston (W. Va.) Advocate. 3 WASHINGTON, D.C. HOTEL AND RESTAURANT 451, 453, 455, 457 Penn. Ave. 202, 208 and 210 4 St. Northwest MOORE & PRIOLEAU, Sparta - Bullet and Cafe 1216 Pa. Av. Wash., D.C. Fine wines, liquors and cigars. Hot Free Lunch Every Day. Ladies will receive special attention in Dining Room upstairs. Jas. F. Keenan, Rectifier and Wholesale Liquor Dealer, Elegant Club Whiskey a Specialty Importer of Fine Wines, Brand- ies, Gins, Etc. 462 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW. Karl Xander 1530 and 1532 Seventh St. N. W. Wholesale dealer in imported and Domestic Wines and Liquors. Old Reserve, a pure rye, eight years old. Full quart $1.00: ...C. H. NAUGHTON... LIQUORS AND SEGARS FINE WINFS. Harper & Wilson a specialty. 1926 Fourteenth St., Northwest. Gray & Costley WINES, LIQUORS & CIGARS Ladies and Gentlemen's Dining Room on stairs. The best of service guaranteed 1313 E Street N. W. WASHINGTON, D. C. Chris. Xander's QUALITY HOUSE, 909 7th st. NW. Established 36 years ago. The largest wholesale stock in town of the most exquisite, faultless wines and distillates (in all 240 kinds.) at Chris. Xander's 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 4 READY FOR LIFE. One Hundred and Twenty Four Young People Receive Diplomas From Our High And Manual Training Schools. The usual beautiful audience that marks the High School commencement as the social-intellectual event of each year was in attendance at Lafayette Square Theater Tuesday evening of last week. The graduates number 124 young men and women, and included the classes of the M Street High School and the Armstrong Woman's Training School. On the stage were seated Commissioner H. B. F. Macfarland, Gen. George H. Harries, Gen. H. V. Boynton, Mrs. Bettie G. Francis, Mr. J. F. Bundy, Rev. Walter H. Brooks, Mrs. Anna J. Cooper, Dr. W. Bruce Evans, while the fashion boxes in parquet and mezzanine balcony were filled with teachers and prominent citizens. To the inspiring music of the Columbia Orchestra, under the leadership of Prof. Edward Amoler, the graduates filed upon the stage and when they had taken their seats in the several tiers, embowered amid the many floral offerings of friends, the spectacle was pleasurable to behold. The toilettes of the young ladies were unusually handsome and the male graduates wore the conventional evening dress. Rev. F. J. Grimke, of the Fifteenth Street Presbyterian Church pronounced the invocation. Trustee J. F. Bundy, as presiding officer, delivered an excellent address of welcome, setting forth the High School idea and congratulating the newer generation upon its splendid opportunities for acquiring a thorough education. Commissioner Macfarland, being introduced, spoke of the contrasts between the old and new conditions of the Negro, taking the rise from slavery to educated competency of Booker Washington as a type. He paid a high tribute to the work the Negro youth was doing for the advancement of civilization, and emphasized the increasing tendency of the times toward that specialization in training that brings the student in the closest relations with the mission that nature or individual advantage has marked out for him to perform. The boy was once made to conform to the school. The school now is built to conform to the characteristics of the boy. The Commissioner then presented the diplomas to the graduates. The address of the evening was delivered by Rev. Walter H. Brooks, pastor of the Nineteenth Street Baptist Church. Though brief, Dr. Brooks' remarks were full of wise counsel; it was clear in its analysis of the duties of life, and not a superfluous word was uttered to destroy the force and directness of one of the most practical addresses ever heard upon a Washington rostrum. In closing, Dr. Brooks' pleasing reference to the splendid schools this city offered to the Negro—better than the whites of the higher type had at a time within his memory—was dramatic in the extreme, and evoked a hearty demonstration. He was listened to intently throughout. Of the graduating class passing the examination for entrance to the Normal School are Rosa Bell Stokes, Clara Brown, Alfred P. Brent, George L. Sadgwar, Finetta B. Nalle, Blanch E. Langhorn, Marion C. Harris, Lula V. Turley, Edwin B. Henderson, Julia B. Collier, Elizabeth A. Howard, James D. Campbell, Maud E. M. Green, Elfrida Kennedy, Helen Jones, Lillian H. Ford, Rosetta E. Orme, Josephine W. Clark, Viola Hamilton, Julia H. Smith, Sarah A. Davis, Cornelia McB. L. Young, Joseph H. Johnson, Ethel M. Gibbons, Anna S. Carter, Mary E. Wilson, Grace E. Scott, Eunice T. Dorster, Kathleen Ambler, Eugene A. Clark, Margaret M. Bruce, Rosa B. Childs, William E. Lewis, Geraldon S. Wormley, Eleanore C. Minkins, Gerster Smallwood, Fanny Turner, Helen E. Webb, Clotille M. Houston and Mattle L. Brown. "THE MAN WHO WINS." (Continued from First page.) should be drawn from the bank of experience. His first stand was made at Crystal City, a small town on the Mis- THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. sissippi river, where he secured employment under a German mechanic, working for a time for his board and lodging. The thirst for more knowledge prompted him to go to Jefferson City, Mo. He so impressed the generous-hearted principal, Prof. Inman E. Page, that he secured admission to Lincoln Institute, and arranged to take a collegiate course. He acted as assistant janitor and was agent for a laundry and a tailoring establishment. As a student he stood easily at the head of his class, and was a favorite with faculty and fellow-pupils. After six years there, completing a full course in mechanical drawing, blacksmithing, carpentry, engineering and as a machinist, he then went to St. Louis, where he engaged in blacksmithing. Booker Washington heard of his excellent work and industrial disposition, and invited him to join the forces at Tuskegee. He started in at this bee-hive of industry and graduated from three departments there. He helped to put in the steam-fitting plant at Tuskegee and made himself very serviceable in many ways. Wishing to take up photography, he went to Atlanta, where he succeeded in mastering the intricacies of the art. Then came an offer to fill the important position of chief superintendent of the steam-fitting and forging department of the Fulton Bag and Cotton Company, of Atlanta, which he accepted and held until a revolt against the opening up of opportunities to capable colored men led to his retirement. Going to Nashville, Tenn., he found employment as night engineer in the factory of the Nashville Ice Company, the corporation which furnished all the ice for the exposition. Mr. Lankford, by invitation of Dr. W. H. Council, became a member of the faculty of the A. and M. College, of Normal, Ala., and before, many weeks he had put in over fifteen thousand dollars' ($15,000) worth of machinery. He designed, planned and set up the entire steam-fitting, sawmilling, machine shop, and foundry plant of that institution, one of the best equipped industrial plants in the South. He had scarcely finished putting in this large plant, before he was asked by the Hon. W. C. Coleman, secretary and treasurer of the Coleman Cotton Mills, at Concord, N. C., to accept the position as master mechanic for that company, for which he put in one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) worth of machinery, in that mill with great credit to himself and race. Mr. Coleman said in speaking of Mr. Lankford said: "That he is no doubt the best all around negro mechanic in America and probably the best in the world. Dr. Charles F. Meserne, president of Shaw University, Raleigh, N. C., seeing and hearing so much of Mr. Lankford's good work as an industrial man, about the time he had finished putting in the machinery for the Coleman Cotton Mills, asked Mr. Lankford to accept the position as Superintendent of the Industrial Department of Shaw University. He accepted the position and is now superintendent of the industrial department and professor of natural science of that institution. His genius has revolutionized the methods of labor and instructions and all branches of his departments. Some weeks before the closing of his university he was asked by the president and executive board of the True Reformers to take charge of the architectural work of the large sixty thousand dollar ($60,000) stone and brick building to be built in Washington, D. C., during his vacation. We have seen the plans and specifications, and it will no doubt be one of the best buildings of its kind ever built in Washington. In speaking of him as an architect, some may ask what buildings has he designed, and looking over his record I find that among many others he designed the new Palmer Hall, at Normal, Ala., a printing office for Editor C. H. J. Taylor, Atlanta, Ga., the State Baptist printing office at Raleigh, N. C., Lawyer E. A. Johnson's residence, which is now being built; the new steam-heating and electric plant for Shaw University, and a thirty thousand dollar ($30,000) church, which is now being erected in less than one hundred yards of the capitol of North Carolina, and the famous building PHONE MAIN 2559. PHONE MAIN 2559. A FINE LINE OF Imported English Serge in All Shades. These Suits we will make to order at Prices Ranging From $15 to $20. These coats are made skelton with bellows pockets to button Orders by mail will receive our prompt attention. A. H. COOPER, 925 18TH STREET, N. W. which will begin here in a few days. He has also worked out a new process for making blue prints and has discovered a chemical to weld the hardest steel. Mr. Lankford is a very hard student, and is what you might call a practical scientific modest gentleman. While speaking to him about his accomplishments, he said: "If I have accomplished anything worthy of note it has been by constant effort and hard struggle, and above all, I owe it to Prof. B. F. Washington and I. E. Page." In August, 1901, Mr. Lankford led to the altar Miss Charlotte Josephine Upshaw, the cultured and refined grand daughter of Bishop H. M. Turner, to whose wifely devotion and sympathetic support he owes much of the success that has attended his efforts. Mr. Lankford is not a great orator, but he is solving the race problem in the most practical way, by setting an example of individual excellence, moving upward by dint of personal endeavor. His industry and achievements are vivid object lessons for the aspiring Afro-American youth. His Washington address is 1920 Eleventh street northwest. Anyone needing his architectural services can call or write him. He has the grit to win. HAPPENINGS AT HOT SPRINGS HOT SPRINGS. VA.—Special—Afternoon services have been inaugurated at Smith's Chapel. A large congregation was present last Sunday and listened to a powerful sermon by the assistant preacher. Many distinguished friends of the chapel sat in the congregation. In the pulpit were the Rev. Mr. McGill, rector of the Episcopal Church; Revs. Burwell and Franklin. J. A. Lewis, the popular young physician, is kept busy visiting the people who come here sick. Messrs. Berry and Shaper spent last Sunday in Covington, the guests of Mr. R. N. Smith. Mrs. and Miss Acres, of Richmond, and Mrs. Albert Gay and daughter are here for the summer. Miss Rosa Johnson and Mr. Robert F. Dickerson are the Colored American's staunchest friends in Hot Springs. The Excelsior Literary Society has taken on new life under the guidance of the newly elected officers. The social element is resting itself in anticipation of the mid-summer festivities. The Hotel Alphin has an excellent colored chef in Mr. G. E. 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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, 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. Tournament, Ball Games AT- Haystone Park, NEAR SUITLAND, MD. on Silver Hill Road, Prince George County, Md. FRIDAY, JULY 4, Big Prizes. Full Brass Band! Tilting Baseball! ROBERT H. KEY, Manager. ADMISSION, 25 CTS. For particulars, see large bills. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. U.O.T.R. U. ST. FRONT U ST. FRONT. The above magnificent five-story building is now being erected in this city. The cost will exceed $60,000—which including the value of the realty, will make it worth nearly $100,000. It will be five stories in height, of stone and brick, with all modern improvements, such as electric bells and light heated by steam, metallic ceiling, etc., etc. The basement floor has already been secured for an armory. The first floor will contain two store rooms and a bank, with headquarters for Chief Woodson and other officials. The second floor will contain a large assembly hall with a capacity for accommodating 2,000 people. The third, fourth and fifth floors will contain four lodge rooms each, with ante-rooms, reception rooms, dressing rooms, toilets, etc., etc. Reappearance Upon the Potomac of a Palace Steamer Operated by a Colored Company. The palatial river steamer "Jane Moseley" is here at last. She was given a warm reception by a large body of interested friends and prospective patrons as she landed early Wednesday morning at her wharf, just from Baltimore. That evening, manned by Col. "Bob" Key and Major Cox, she made her initial trip to Glymont carrying a merry host. It seems like old times to see gliding over the broad expanse of the Potomac a boat, complete in all appointments, directed and controlled by a Negro corporation. The "Jane Moseley" is a more than worthy successor to the "Lady of the Lake" and "George Leary." Ample accommodations are provided for 1,500 passengers, with three decks, state rooms and a large dining room and salon lighted by electricity. The controlling company is known as the "Freedman Land and Transportation Company," of which Fred M Sims is pre iden , and W. L. Pollan , secretary, with offices at 609 F street northwest. The handsome 20-acre park at Glymont has been purchased is the JANE MOSELEY HERE. ORMERS' BUILDING. N. W., Washington, D. C. This building is now being erected in this which including the value of the realty, it will be five stories in height, of stone joints, such as electric bells and light etc. The basement floor has already floor will contain two store rooms and Woodson and other officials The second with a capacity for accomodating 2,000 persons will contain four lodge rooms each, living rooms, toilets, etc., etc. main port for excursionists, and upon the land, a hotel of 40 rooms has been erected. The capital stock is $20,000, divided into 2,000 shares of $10 each. Shares may still be had, and our moneyed people take no risk in investing in an enterprise that is so sure to be profitable, and at the same time build up an enterprise illustrative of our business capacity. Enough charters have already been signed to cover all obligations that may fall due by the company this season. The other officers are as follows: H. W. White, Vice president; James L Neill, Ass't. Secsetary; Joseph Morrison, Treasurer; Louis Jefferson, General Manager; J. F, Tompkins, Agent; Fredinand D. Lee, General Sup't. Trustees: Joseph Morrison, Fredinand D. Lee, Joseph N. Mayne, Louis Jefferson, James L. Neill, William L. Pollard, Robert T. Douglas, Fred M. Sims, H. W. White. 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 J.A.LANKFORD Architect. ] OUR BOYS HUSTLING. 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. If the boy goes to school he can take the after hours to canvass on his route and can deliver the paper on Saturday morning. We want a few more bright boys. Bring or send in your order at once. "BEGUN, BUT NOT FINISHED." Graduating Class of the Livingston Dressmaking School—Mrs. Clarke's Excellent Work. Mrs. L. R Clarke, who so successfully conducts the Livington Dressmaking school at 1439 W street this city, has returned from a pleasant and profitable ten days' trip through the South in the interest of her institution. While away she visited Greensboro, Charlotte, and Salisbury. N. C., and Columbus and Florence, S. C. On Monday evening at 8 o'clock the commencement exercises of her graduating class will be held at the Metropolitan Baptist church, R street, between 13th and 18th streets. Indications point to a large attendance. The graduating class is made up of Misses Lydia Mockley, J. J. Rollins, Alice Blair. M. Mrs. L. R. Clarke. Lottie Edmonds, Mrs, John R. Francis, Mr. John Woodhouse, Miss Estelle Morris, Mrs. Mary Korne, and Miss Sultana Moore, Washington, D. C.; Mrs, Alice Brinkley Portsmouth, Va., Miss Mattie E. Wright, Lynchburg, Va., Miss Hannah V. Smith, Virginia, Miss Mamie Waddell, Fayetteville, N. C., Misses Pauline S Johnson and Rosa J Johnson, Tower Hill, Va.; Mrs. Minnie Kyles, and Mrs. Orrie Lotta, Asheville, N. C., Mrs. Frances Ellis, Orange, Va., Miss Remell Moses, Marlton, S. C., Miss Rebecca Griffin, Maryland; Miss Mamie King, Markham, Va. The following program will be rendered: Class song; piano solo, Miss E. Johnson; Mr. Pollard, master of ceremonies; Hon. John C. Danoy, address to the class; solo, Miss Emma Stephens; paper, Miss John R. Francis; piano solo, Miss E Johnson; address, Mrs R. E. Lawson; solo, Miss Stephens; address, Miss Mattie R. Bowen; diplo nas presented, Rev. M W. Clair vocal solo, Mme. O'Bryant, of Boston; benediction, Rev W. J. Howard. No person sensible disdaics a farmhand who aspires to be a farm-owner. LEARN THE BEST. Dress Making School. MRS, L. R. Clark, principal of the Livingston School of Dress Making, a No.1439 W Street Northwest Wash ington, has a fine school, and we advise all those who wish to learn this valuable trade to go to her school. She is a fine teacher and a credit to her race. He A terms are reasonable, and all her scholars who have graduated from her school are making a success as dress makers She has the only school of its kind in the city. The improved French drafting machine is the most wonderful achievement of Mathematical skill for cutting ladies' and children's garments. It is not difficult to learn, as it does not require any complicated figuring. Special lessons given in the Art of Ladies' Tailoring, also in blending colors. Young men are taught Ladies' Tailoring at this school. (Less for your own.) class for young men from 2-30 to 5.30 p m Thursday 9.30 to 1 30 a.m Saturdays. For information call at the school. MRS. L R. CLARKE. Principal DRESS MAKING ACADEMY. The de Lam Orton Famous French Perfection Tailor System Mme J. A. Smallwood, Sole Agent 1518 Madison street, northwest, Morning class from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Afternoon class 2 to 5 p.m. daily. Evenings from 7.30 to 10 o'clock. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, dressmakers and ladies who wish to do their own dressmaking. WANTED—To learn the wonderful De Lam Orton French Perfection Tailor System. Seamless Basques without one inch of visible seam, in lining or goods, not even on the shoulder. Successful dressmaking requires as much earnest progressive study as successful work in any of the professions. No detail is too small to be looked after. We teach you to make dresses with or without seam and guarantee perfect fits, and complete your course with a diploma. Pupils can enter at any time. SUMMER RESORT& KEEN COTTAGE. 1713 Arctic Ave Atlantic City. N. J. This Cottage is about two squares from either railroad. It will accommodate about fifty guests. Rooms are large and airy with a beautiful piazza, it has been thoroughly renovated and put in first-class condition, with all modern conveniences. No pains will be spared to make everything comfortable for our patrons. MR. S. A. KEEN. THE KEYSTONE PARK The Keystone Park, Suitland, Md., will be open and ready for business June 1st. A commodious house with large and improved premises, plenty of fresh water with garden and chickens where a number of select couples or people can be accommodated. Everything is strictly first-class. The Route Cars run to the new Pennsylvania ave. bridge and for those who drive, follow the straight road and watch the signs. Private parties will be met at the bridge conveyances. For those who desire to spend the heated term arrangements will be made for trips morning and evening. Summer boarding in the mountains. Magnolia ottage, Cismont, Virgin.a. Healthy! Cool!! Shady!!! Excellent opportunity for rest or study. Good bicycling cheap driving. Tele- phone and post office within 300 yards. Daily mall Terms $3.50 per week in advance. Mrs. Amanda Miller-Coleman, Cismont, Va. First-class county board for colored people at lowest ra,es. Plenty shade, fruit, milk, fresh vegetables. Good home cooking. Free trans- portation to from ForestGlen cars. For particu- lars and to have some one meet you at cars. Add- ress Mrs. Mary C. Mitchett, Cloverly P. O. Montgomery C. Md. Upperville, Virginia Mrs. Virginia Pinkett, Upperville, Va., Farquar County, desires to take a number of first class summer boarders. Upperville is located in a beautiful part of Virginia and arrangements have been already made to give first class service to a limited number of persons who desire to spend a few weeks in the summer. Rates are reasonable and the Villa is located close to the Blue Ridge Mountains with splendid water, etc. For further information address Mrs. Virginia Pinkett, Upperville, Farquar County, Va. If you have a spare room that you would like to rent to desirable parties, advertise them in The Colored American. WANTED-A gentleman in the department desires room and board in a first class private family. Is willing to pay first rate for a home-like place Address B. care this office. Improve The Hair and Complexion Singleton's Pharmacy 20th and E carries a full line of Ozono preperations with his toilet articles and sundri.s. COTTAGES FOR SALE. Four desirable Cottages on Jefferson Street, between Washington and La Fayette Streets. In the very best locality, newly, painted and papered all the atest improvements on easy terms. For further particulars address J. Harry Hughes Cape May, N. I. 6 SUE. [Written for The Colored American, In de fiel' whilst I'm workin Seems lak I kin heah'er song, Hit's de sweetes' of all music, Cheahs me up de whole day long. Makes mah heaht beat fast an' fastah Brings er broad smile ter mah face, Talkin' ter mahsef'an' steppin' Like I gwine ter run er race. Comes er creepin' on de breezes In de cool time of de mo'n Travels through de rows I'm plowin' Up an' down de wavin' co'n. I don't heah no music pealin' Not a bit sah mo' then you. I'm jes' thinkin' an dere's stealin' Through mah thoughts de voice of Sue. T. H. MALONE. WE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW Is there another run in Grover Cleveland. Are we to have another wide-open dinner season. Have you paid your respects to the Nea Southern Hotel. When will the Pen and Pencil Club have its annual outing. How many colored clerks in the departments are passing for white. Can Washington's mental digestion take on another Negro newspaper. Did the impairment of C. C. Curtis' eyesight come from looking for work. When will H. P. Slaughter become reconciled to the existing order of things. If the trials of selecting wedding presents are to take a lull when June is over. Why not a big dinner to Judge Terrell, Judge Hewlett or Recorder Dancy. When will the Steamer Jane Moseley appear upon the pellucid waters of the Potomac. Who is authorized to call a meeting of the Northern, Eastern and Western Association. If the normal school graduates chuckle with glee every time a teacher manages to secure a husband. Why Negro names are so very scarce in the list of promotions published from time to time in the papers. Why some of our contemporaries become so fretted every time The Colored American "starts something." Why was a jim crow table prepared for colored delegates at the recent diocesan convention of the Episcopal Church. If the two or three new accessions to the Pierce Place Colony secured the personal permission of the dean, Prof. J. Wesley Crom vell. How Ex-Congressman G. W. Murray can explain his support of the lynching Collector Koester on other than commercial grounds. If in case of the election of a democratic president, would Mr. A. E Manning, of Indiana, be a candidate for Recorder of Deeds. Wouldn't it have been a miracle had the doorkeeper at Chase's Theater been convicted of assaulting a colored man, who did not wish to be ejected. Wouldn't Ex Congressman White make a capital mayor of Whitesboro, N. J., if somebody could induce him to become a citizen of that very liberal state. Why the erudite Indianapollo Freeman don't tell us why Indiana Negroes are so far away from the official trough and how they can take their frieze out so complacently. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. If Hanna should be nominated for President would one Harry C. Smith of Cleveland, occupy his time during the campaign in composing a companion-piece to "Be True, Bright Eyes," Mr. McNeill is Grateful. Editor Colored American:—Please allow me space in your valuable paper to thank the citizens of southwest Washington for their recent effort to have me appointed a notary public. The Attorney General has notified me that the present number of notaries is far in excess of the needs of the city, and until this number is reduced by resignation or some other way, no more appointments will be made. I am as grateful to the petitioners as though I had been actually appointed, and wherever I may go or whatever may be my future vocation, the citizens of southwest Washington shall ever enjoy my best wishes and fond recollections, Respectfully yours, O. E. McNEIL. Personal Liberty League Banquet. The Personal Liberty League has issued invitations to their seventh annual reception and Collation, which will be given in honor of Attorney Thomas L. Jones at Gray's Cafe, 1606 M street northwest, Monday evening, June 80, at 8 o'clock, Toasts will be responded to by distinguished gentlemen. The League's functions are always highly enjoyable. The committee on management is made up as follows: H. C. Hawkins, president; C. J, Pickett, chairman of executive committee; L. A. Wiles, secretary; C. C. Curtis, C. Vessells, and C. S. Curtis. The League's headquarters are now located at 1524 L street northwest, The Arrest of Mr. Cornish, The friends of Mr. William A. Cornish were inexpressibly shocked last Thursday evening to learn of his arrest on a charge of robbing the mails. He was employed at the G street substation, and has been in the postal service eleven years. He has always been known as a capable and efficient young man, and his reputation for integrity has been above reproach. He is a member of one of Washington's oldest and best families, and the unexpected episode has caused much discussion. At the preliminary examination, Mr. Cornish plead not guilty, and was released on a bond of $750, for appearance before the grand jury. It is hoped that it will be found that a mistake has been made and that Mr. Cornish will be able to clear himself of this serious charge. Get a Copy. The second annual report of the National Negro Business League is out. It is newsy, interesting and gives a most accura'e account of the last meeting of the League in August of last year in Chicago. These books are selling for the very small sum of thirty-five cents. Every member of the League should order one or more copies. Orders may be sent to Mr. S. Laing Williams, 113 Adams st., Chicago, Ill. Every man or woman who believes in race elevation should read and lend financial support to The Colored American. Gives Instant Vigor Weak Men Can Have It Free by Sending Name and Address—Imparts Strength and Vigor for Life. You Will Be Delighted the First Day. A "FEELS SO GOOD TO BE MY OLD SELF AGAIN." "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, varicose, etc., and enlarged small weak organs to full size and vigor. Simply send your name and address to the Dr. Knapp, Medical Company 1811 Hull Building, Detroit. 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It is not possible for anybody to produce a preparation equal to it. Full directions with every bottle. Only 50 cents. Sold by druggists and dealers or send us 50 "ents for one bottle or $1.40 for three bottle. We pay all express charges. Send postal or express money order. Write your name and address plainly to OZONIZED OX MARROW CO.. FINANCIAL HERE IS A CHANCE. To get the money you want, We have more than we need. We will make loans to every body without delay. If you want money see us to-day. You will not be disap pointed. Loans made on Furniture, Pianos, Organs, Etc., without removal. Loans to salaried employes Without endorsement. 602 F Street N. W Ccr. 6th St., Capital Loan Guarantee Company. Loans of $10 Wagons, etc., at lowest rates and in the day you apply. We are loaning on th. Building and Loan Association plan, which ages the cost of carrying loans much less than you pay elsewhere, and allows you to pay it off in any sized notes you desire, running from one to twelve months. You only pay for the use of the money for the length of time you carry it. If you have a loan with some other company we will pay it off and advance you more money if desired. Rates cheerfully given, and no cost to you unless the loan is made. Loans made any where in the District. Call and get rates. F front room, first floor, Scientific American Building. National Mortgage Loan Co. 625 F St., N. W. The National Safe Deposit Savings and Trust Company Corner 15th St. & New York Ave. Capital: One Million Dollars. Pays interest on deposits. Rents Safes sides Burglar-proof Vaults. Acts as administrator executor, trustee, ac. DO YOU NEED Financial Assistance? If so, come to us. We are always ready to loan you any amount you may need. You can repay it in small monthly payments to suit your convenience. We make loans on Furniture, Pianos, &c., without removal or any publicity in any way. All business is private. Washington Mortgage Loan Co., 610—F Street—610 CAPITAL SAVINGS BANK. 609 F St. N. W., Washington, D.C. Capital $50,000 Hon. Jno. R. Lynch, President. L. C. Bailey, Treasurer. J. A. Johnson, Secretary. D. B. McCary, Cashier. Directors: Jno. R. Lynch, Dr. W. S. Lofton, Whitefield McKinlay, L. C. Bailey, Robt. H. Terrell, W, S, Montgomery, Wyatt Archer, John A. Pierre, HenryE. Baker, Robt. Williams J. T. Bradford. Dr. W. A.Warfield, J. A. Johnson, Dr. A. W. Tancil, Howard H. Williams. Deposits received from 10 cents up-ward. Interest allowed on $5.00 and above. Collections meet with prompt attention. A general exchange and banking business done. Bank open from 9 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. ADAMS HOUSE. 582-584 Broadway, Opposite New Depot. ALBANY, N. Y. EUROPEAN PLAN. T. H. Diggs, Prop. Special attention paid to Private Dinners, Lu cheons, etc. Ladies' Dining Rooms up stairs. Ladies' Entrance to Cafe, 61 James St. Telephone 1840 D. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHIN GTON, D. CG. Little yp JER. az! GOES pul Zi G24, Vijgae Ae reo Ug aa ae ANS eA YER ht = / ES \\ SZ (eI RE ese HGS 4465S Se ee And the Panama canal route wins! Oar “Man on-the-Corner continues to keep things at a white heat. The true race leader teaches the Ne- gro how he may beat help himself. There was a mighty rattling of dry bones at the Census cflie this week. Negro men should go a8 far as white men in protecting the virtue of their women. e wee eee * The June weddings are causing ye preachers to resp a bountiful harvest. Tis well. The opinions you hear ofa man or woman depend golely vpon the a{mos- phere in which you move, po Vie’ — The appointment of Senator McLaur- in to anything under a republican ad- ministration would be a mistake. { Our government should be too mag- nanimous to blacken up a Negro’s rep- utation merely because his place is wanted for another. Washingtonians are sorry for the Negroes in Alabama, New Yorkers are sorry for us, Weshall all besorrier still before any of us are gladder. Advertising is the life of any enter’ prise, and a part of its invested capital A church, as well as a business, must place its attractions before the people. Tue Caton “jim crow” car Jaw is un‘ constitutional It would be a triumph for the Afro-American Couneil to choke the life out of it through the Supreme Court decision. Hon. George H. White is pushing a case to test the constitutionality of the Caton law, which is causing so much trouble on the cars running from here to Alexandria, Our white friends who can spare $5 for collateral will please us greatly by insisting upon occupying the so called “Negro seats, and thus make the ridic- ulous law odious. ae erisisy mee SIT TT: An editor is not respor sible for the personal opinions of his correspondents provided the matter published is not Positively lioelous. Patrons should nct be supersensitive. Editor W. K. Mask, of the Washing- ton Republican, is evidently on very good terms with the Washington cor‘ respondent of the Preacher-Safeguard, of Kosciusko, Miss. The girls who didao’t ‘‘get off” wi hb this June bateh, will have to endure avother summer of looking pretty, hiding ill-tempers and spending their Own coin for organdies, foulards etc. A correspondent writes ustbat ifthe American Negroes bad to make the clothes they wear, about 75 per cent would have to run through the streets just as naked as they were on the day they were born. To illustrate how ‘things have changei’’ Rev. Allen G Jennings, who for fifteen years has been pastor of the Church of Our Father at Tcledo, Ohio, was Cismissed because he objected to dancing and card playing in the parlors of the church, George W. Eilis, who went to Liberia with Minister J. R. A. Crossland, as private secretary, is in luck. Through the inflaence of the Kansas delegation, he has been made secretary of legation. This appears to eliminate Mr, Spurgeon of Kentucky. Are not thicgs coming to a pretty pass when the Negroes of the Danish West Indies, if allowed to vote om the question of annexation, would prefer to live under a monarchy, than to ac‘ cept the ‘liberal ;sovereignty”’ of this “land of the free and home of the brave?” It will be remembered that the Ed- wunds law in the District became a “dead letter?’ the moment the drag- net began to drawin some people of high soolal station, That is what will happen to Caton’s jim crow car law if a few more Mary Custés Leesare placed under arrest for ignorfng it, White people msy recognize merit in Negroes who give evidence of ca’ pacity io lead, but they do not and oan not select our leaders for us. Unless an aspirant measures up to thesitua tion, the race will not be hong in detect: ing it, and he will b3 compelled to flee at onc: to the tall timber, The movement on foot to bring the General Conference of the A. M. E. Church to Washington in 1904, has the argument allits way. This is a super’ ior convention city, a ‘show town,” and people from everywhere, even i! they have no interest in the conference will be attracted by the “sights.” By all means, brethren, come here in 1904 Northern members of Congress who have not been sufficiently strenuous in the advocacy of measures looking to the relief of the Negro, will be brought face to face with their constituents in this fall’s campaign, The Northern Eastern and Western Repablican Asso ciation was organ‘sed to look after the eonduct of these distinguished gentle -« men. Is it not about time for President Green to get his forces together to map out plans? Some surprise was 2ccasioued last week b-ctuve the name of Mr. James Cubert Campbell, ef West Virginia, was found inthe doubtful column as regards his retention inthe permanent census. The surprise is natural that Mr, Campbell’s position should be in question. He has madea most capable, efficient and obliging o'erk and se var- ied and useful have been his services that those who know his value regard him as well nigh indispensable. Not only has he performed his official duties satisfactorily, but his sense of loyelty to his cuperiors led him to assume the brunt of the defense of tae Bureau when cherges of a damaging character were brought against it and thereby bringing upon bis head nolittlecriticiem For Directer Merriam to allow Mr. Campbell to go, in the faee of bis ux usual fidelity. would be the Le ght o! ingratitude. SESURE TO GET fo > 30, IV(FTSiT AND OWIDIOU SteamMerkKTVER QUEEN —=— = K , > FOR CHARTER SEASON» To Notley Hall, Upper Glymont, Lower Cedar Point, Rock Point Other Points On The Potomac. 3 = c i i ee 7s er y i A] re = Rate elt AO Na. ut Lactic atid madigal! G8 G6 ea RIVER QUETK. 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Write to-day, SALVONA SOAP CO, Chesman BIG"g, St Louis, Mo- : "We can_personally assure our readers that the Salvona Soap Co., is thorougly reliableand trusted ‘worthy—Editor ) Sample of Scott’s Mag. ic hair straightenerang Grower, the world’s best hair tonic for growing long, straight and beautiful hair cn any head, Write today for it. Enclose a 2c stamp. Address scQ T REMEDYCO. Louisville, Ky. ———————— W.H FISHER DYER AND CLEANER, 709 9th St.n. w Washington 1407 14th 8t.p w Telephone 115%, UNITED STATES STORAGE CO. 418 & 420 10 St,, N. W. — Stoves, Store Fixtures, etc., bought and sold. Storage 75 cent per month. We buy and sell everything. © eee = \S The... a @ Capital ShoeStore, 2 iS 733 7TH STREET. N. 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We will not pay for matter, however, unless it is ordered by us. All matter intended for publication must reach this office by Wednesday of each week to insure insertion in the current issue. Agents are wanted everywheres. Send or instructions. ADVERTISING RATES. Reading notices 50 cents per line. Display advertisements, $2 per square inch per insertion. Discounts made on large contracts. Entered at the Post-office as second-class matter. A letters, communications, and business matters should be addressed to WASHINGTON, D. C. Sold by all all News Dealers. SATURDAY, JUNE 28 1902 A COLORED PRIEST ORDAINED. The ordination of Father J.arry Dorsey by His Eminence Cardinal Gibbons, at Baltimore last Saturday, was an event of unusual importance, and suggests some reflections. Though the third regro to be thus consecrated to the work of the Roman Catholic Church, this ceremony has attracted more general notice than the others by reason of changed racial conditions. Since the holy orders were conferred upon Fathers Uncles and Tolton the Catholic Church, which once held its entire membership under a species of solidarity that knew no color or condition, has gradually drifted into the popular tide toward racial separation. For years, the idea of making Negro priests found meager acceptance in the main body of this liberal church, and many Negroes them elves appeared to prefer white father confessors. But, in the past decade, there has come a growing recognition of the fact that human passions and race prejudices that find expression in politics, in society and in business, hostile to the Negro, cannot be lost sight of in the church. With the increase of friction between whites and blacks and the intensified competition for individual advantage, the wisest of the Catholic leaders have come to believe that the best interests of their religion lay in the creation of Negro priests to administer the rites of the sect to strictly Negro parishes and congregations. Father Dorsey's ordination is thus particularly significant as the most striking example of this tendency that the present decade affords, and it may be regarded as the initiation of a policy that will become permanently engrafted into the church through out the world. We cannot say, with our limited knowledge of the situation, that the law givers of Catholicism are not right. The sermon delivered by the Very Rev. J. R Slattery on the occasion of Father Dorsey's first mass was the most remarkable deliverance of the kind that has come to our notice. As Superior of St. Joseph's Society for THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. O. Colored Missions in Baltimore, his opportunities for studying the religious aspect of the race problem have been of the widest character. His view that native priests are better adapted to serve, sympathize with, and minister unto their own people is worthy of respectful consideration, if not ready acceptance. If the uprising against the friars in the Philippines is to be quieted, as well as the adjustment of the doctrinal controversies between dissimilar races in any foreign land, it is logical to think that satisfactory results can be more speedily achieved through the mediation of a sincere and competent priesthood of natives. It may as well be admitted that the only hope for any material extension of Catholicism in our own Southland rests in a rational development of Negro priests for Negro parishes. The same is true of the future of the Protestant Episcopal Church, and the thoughtful forces have begun an intelligent agitation toward the ordination of Negro Episcopal Bishops for work among the race. When Father S'attery points to the marvelous growth of the Methodist and Baptist organizations, officered and controlled throughout by Negroes of capacity, and refers to the undoubted success that has been wrought by the policy of placing colored professors at the head of colored colleges and race teachers in race schools, he sets forth an argument for a Negro priesthood that neither the Catholic Church nor our selv s can dismiss with ease. We are not enamored of any system of separation. for we are all Americans, of one citizenship, one God and very largely of one blood-deny the latte as much as some Caucasians may. But, it is useless to sacrifice for an impossible association the leverage of culture and opportunity that is afforded us when we are assisted to make an honorable place for ourselves in the church, and the school, and in business and professional avenues. The atholic Church, after years of resistance, has been compelled to accept a disagreeable condition, and is adopting—as we must inevitably—the surest and most dignified method to preserve its authority. integrity and permanence. The high toned Southern white man has more respect for an enterprising Negro than for the shiftless poor of his own race. THE TRUE REFORMERS. Elsewhere in this issue will be found many important facts bearing upon the history, scope and influence of the United Order of True Reformers, something concerning the personality of the leaders who have built up this massive race organization, and a fine 'cut' and description of the magnificent structure th Order is about to erect in this city. The matter presented this week, while necessarily bri f and lacking in many statistical details, gives a comprehensive survey, along general lines of the work that is being accomplished for the moral and material up lift of the Negro people, and will be read with much interest and profit. The wonderful growth of the Ord r among masse and classes is the best evidence of its worth, and o' the intelligent direction of its chefsians. In addition to the important record revealed in the sketches of individuals The Colored American, with pardonable prde, presents to each and every read r a finely ex cuted engaving of Rev. W. L. Taylor, D. D. LL D, Worthy Grand Master of the Oder of True Reformers. It is in four colors and its beau y speaks for itself. It is the second four series of supplements, and every citizen with a scintilla of race pride, as well as every True Reformer. should procure a copy and give this portrait a prominent place in their homes. Character will go far toward mini mizing the evil influences that color provokes. MAY BE NO INVESTIGATION. No one is surprised that the democrats object to the creation of a commission to investigate the status of a race that is kept in the rear by their open violation of law, or by the enactment of laws that will not stand the test of investigation. We fear that with aggressive democratic opposition and republican indifference that nothing but defeat is in store for all bills that appear helpful to the Negro. The American people seem to forget that an inquiry into matters that affect our fundamental principles of government are not properly partisan, racial or sectional questions. They should be met in a broad spirit, and with the determination that the letter of all laws must be enforced. It existing laws are too weak to protect any class of citizens the fortifications should then be made stronger without quibbling or delay. We are not surprised at the antagonism of the democratic hosts. But, we are unspeakably chagrined over the cowardice of the republican leaders and the republican majority in Congress when such measures are broached. The many graduates of the city schools can find advantageous openings among their own people in the South. KING EDWARD VII. The Amer can Ne ro, in common with his fellow citizens of a fairer complexion, extends condolence to Great Britain over the sad condition of her beloved sovereign, King Edward VII. To be thus stricken upon the eve of his coronation, with the gaze of the whole world turned up in him and his empire, adds gravity to what would at any time be a seious calamity. Our hopes are for the early recovery of the earth's most generous monarch. The Catholic Church never fails to take high ground upon race problems whatever compromises she finds it best to adopt. The Colored American takes pleasure in presenting to President Roosevelt as the very best timber for Director of the Permanent Census, Mr John W. Iangley, of Kentucky—a friend to character and competency under a skin of any hue. What has the 57th Congress accomplished for the good of humanity? All of the legislation likely to produce happier conditions for any people—the Negro, Cuban, Filipino, or anyb dy else—seem destined to "go over" What have the voters to say about it? The Bishops of all the churches, regardless of color, are deploring the reluctance of young men to enter the ministry. The ambitious young man seems to feel that la ger opportunities are offered in law, medicine, business or politics If the church is to keep pace with modern development on general lines, it must be reinforced by the newer forces of ecclesiasticism, or lose in power and influence. The young Negro is needed in the pulpit, and his religious z al should be encouraged. Men of the Hour. J. ROSCOE C. BRUCE, Class Day Orator at Harvard University. BENJAMIN H. HON CHARLES H BROOKS, Odd Fellows' Fraternal Delegate to England. M. HON. C. L MAXWELL, United States Consul to Santo Domingo [Illustration of a man with a long, curly hair and a mustache, wearing a suit and a bow tie.] HON JAMES HILL, Mississippi Famous Political Leader. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. HOT SHOT FROM BRUCE GRIT. Our Versatile Correspondent Fires a Broadside into Cheap Imitators of their Masters and Riddles Unmercifully The Nincompoops who Seek Illicit Alliances that Degrade Racial Manhood. your trust John E. Barker 35 363 I was sitting in a corner of the dining room of a well-known hostelry uptown one evening recently quietly chewing my cud and trying to find out what I had eaten for dinner, the menu being in French or some other tongue out of my line, when a pair of colored brethren came in and seated themselves at a table. One of them was a native of New York "from down home." The other pleaded guilty of being a Westerner and was inclined to be a little "warmish" both in his manner of speech and dress. He was togged from head to foot in stylishly cut garments, and the latest innovations in footgear and headgear, the latter being, of course, an expensive $3.50 or $5 Panama hat. In his shirt front there was a diamond, or what seemed to be one, and on the middle finger of his left hand he wore a plain gold ring your trust John B. with a stone that twinkled like the proverbial evening star. The New Yorker called him Bill. He called the New Yorker Harry and both of them called for "Hunter" simultaneously. The New Yorker arose and stood up, and in a commanding tone directed the obsequious servitor, a Nubian gentleman from Alabama, to bring the check to him. In the course of events the liquid Hunter materialized and both gentlemen hid him under their vests in a quiet unostentatious way, after which another round was ordered by the New Yorker and disposed of in the same manner. Then they became reminiscent. I continued to read, chew my cud and think a little, and presently Harry asked Bill how long he expected to remain in New York before Bill could answer he added. I want to know because I want to arrange to have you meet some of the old boys so that we can have one more great time together. Then Bill said he'd be around probably three weeks. You know, said he, my madame is in Eu- rope and I took advantage of her absence to come East and have a little quiet time and shake hands with old friends. I am to meet her on her arrival here and accompany her back to Chicago." Then I stopped chewing my cud, laid down my paper and commenced to look at a black man who could send his madame to Europe, and I began to wonder who this big individual was; what bank he was a director in, or what railroad he was vice-president of. The proprietor of the hotel coming into the room at this juncture, I nodded to him and enquired who this important Bill was. Oh, don't you know him, he asked with an air of surprise in his voice. I confessed that I did not have the honor. "Why," said he, "that is the butler of one of the wealthiest families in—near Chicago. His family have T. B. RICE gone to Europe and he is now on his vacation. Let me introduce you. I declined with thanks. Not that I am above knowing people of such distinction, but my ideal had been destroyed in this particular case, and I was disappointed. I thought I had gazed on a Negro man of affairs, a rare bird among us, who knew how to do things up brown, only to discover that I had been listening for one consecutive hour to the big talk of a decidedly small specimen of the green horn, of which there are many in New York, as elsewhere, who look, act, dress and talk like the rich people, upon whose wants they chance attendance and whose manners they ape like so many monkeys. Bill and Harry had another Hunter and then they tackled a sociological problem—intermarriage. Bill told some salacious jokes upon himself, wherein certainly wealthy white girls of Chicago and elsewhere figured conspicuously, and of numerous hair- breathd escapes he had had from marrying one or another of these gay damsels, of how he had to leave one town in the West in self-defense, in order to escape the importunities of the prettiest girl in the town, whose father thought the world and all of him, who was as rich as cream and did not know "no man" by his color. He acknowledged that he had been a fool in not taking advantage of that opportunity, as by this time he would have been independently rich, as the old man died six years ago and left the bulk of his millions to his pretty daughter, who finally married a street car conductor, and is now suing for divorce. Then Harry told him something that made him flop his ears till they almost flopped together. It was, that there are few colored coachmen in New York who haven't got a white wife. "It's a common thing here," said Harry, "that ain't nothin'" and then Harry reluctantly permitted Bill to order another Hunter, which they drank in silence, and the precious pair went out to hunt some fresh air to cool their tired brains. Poor silly fools these, and yet New York is almost overrun with well-dressed Negroes, who either will not work or who do work like slaves to accumulate money enough to marry some Irish servant girl. These same Negro men would not work with the same zeal and ardor to support a woman of their own race; on the contrary they would make her do the hustling, if she was fool enough, and I am told that there are lots of female fools of the race right here in this town who dress their men from head to foot and supply them with money weekly and monthly, with which to play crap, poker and the races. There is small hope for a better manhood and womanhood among us where such conditions obtain. The life dream of some of these negro men is to take up with a white woman. Such bliss seems to be reserved for the fools, who put a premium on rope meat, and who have only contempt for their mother's and sister's sex. I am disgusted with the class of negroes here and elsewhere who are daily discovering to the public their utter worthlessness and their contemptibly corrupt manner of living. There are two classes of Negro men whom every respectable Negro woman should shun—the workers who marry ignorant Irish servant girls, and the workers who do not marry any girl, but work them for their hard-earned dollars. The fellow last described is a social scab, and every decent black woman should shun him as she would a leper. Neither of them are of any value to the race, and if they could be cleared out by having a dozen funerals a day for the next four years the corners of the principal streets where Negroes congregate would soon be free of the noisy bums, imitation sports, and lovers, who are disgracing a race which cannot or does not throw off the incubus by which that disgrace is wrought. There are some exemplary manly and self-respecting young Negro men here, but they are in the minority. Most of these fast blacks come from the South, and they have come to regard liberty and liscence as synonymous terms. Sooner or later white public sentiment all over the country will be directed against the Negro in masses if the Negroes do not themselves crush out this dangerously desperate element which is becoming more and more bold and defiant in the operation of what it considers to be its rights. These youngsters are lacking in good judgment, common sense and tact, and they are woefully ignorant of history. Uprisings in parts of the North against Negroes—a thing which surprises a good many of us who are familiar with the attitude of that section toward the Negroes as a class in other days, are not happy augeries for the future of the Negro. I do not counsel submission to the white race, nor the surrender of a single inch of the vantage ground which we have acquired at the sacrifice of the blood of our sires, but I do counsel the exercise of tact, good sense, good judgment and modesty. the fops and upstarts of the race who are so thoroughly American that they cannot be Negroes and dignify the 9 How many women feel equal to a dive below the watery deep? How many of them have the nerve for it? Very few. Almost every woman suffers from a weakened condition of the mucous membrane that lines her body and this saps her vitality and energy. She is filled with nervous terrors and does not find life worth living. She is told she has dyspepsia or "female weakness" when in reality nothing ails her but catarrh or inflammation of the delicate lining of her organs. She needs Pe-ru-na and nothing else. It is the only medicine necessary to restore her What's the use of dragging through life half alive when Pe-ru-na will bring back all its pleasure? This medicine is a tonic for the whole body, and there is no doubt at all but that you need it, for it is the one real cure for all troubles. name are the disturbing elements and are helping tremendously to change the current of white public sentiment as to the wisdom of giving the Negro freedom and citizenship. We can arrest the coming of the tide of opposition to us by squelching these sapheaded black fools, who tell all they know in public places, and forget to remember that white men are just as human as themselves. All things lawful are not expedient. A man is alwas master of the unspoken word. BRUCE GRIT. New York, June 18, 1902. Rev. S. G. Lamkins "Surprised." Mrs. Lizzie Conrad, Mrs. A. Middleton, Miss Sultana Moore, Miss Eugenia Hubbard and others, led a surprise and held a beautiful birthday reception Monday evening at the residence of Rev. S. Geriah Lamkins, pastor of the 10th street Baptist Church. The divine was presented with a fine revolving chair, Miss Smith making a complimentary speech, Mrs. Thomas L. Jones rendered instrumental music. Mr. J. A. Williamson, with characteristic enterprise, has issued a hard some pamphlet program, covering the engagements of the steamer Jane Moseley. It also contains the advertising cards of a large number of reputable business firms, the whole presented in an unusually neat form typographically.