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The COVERED Library of Congress AMERICAN NATIONAL NEGRO NEWSPAPER VOL. X1, NO. 12. ANECHO OF TUSKEGEE EAST TENNESSEE NORMAL AND INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL, Principal Ovletrea an Incarnated Ideal of The Tuskegee Spirit - A Temple of Learning Where Auction Blocks Once Stood and Bloody Battles Raged—The "Mansion" House. At the base of Walden's Ridge, near the famous "gap" through which the Cincinnati, New Orleans and Texas Pacific and the Florida Limited railroads pass on their way between the North and the far South, and the Emory—which the Indians knew as "Babahatchie," Talking Water, flows to join the Clinch in its journey to the distant Gulf, a protege and disciple of Booker T. Washington has undertaken to reproduce in the East Tennessee Normal and Industrial Institute, the spirit and methods of Tuskegee. On the walls of the little assembly room in the new hall of domestic science hangs a portrait of its founder, Booker T. Washington, and in Washington Cottage, the institute office, is a bird's eye view of its grounds and buildings (Tuskegee Institute). Everywhere is the influence of the noble-souled Negro—Washington—who has opened to his people a new region of opportunity everywhere is the stimulus of an accomplishment—something done which may be done again. Almost concealed among the low hills which lie along the valley at the foot of the mountain wall, the modest group of the Institute buildings, old and new, has a history that rewards with inspiration and hope the heart of one who turns aside from the highways to travel to read it. For in that old fashioned two-story house, where the first Commencement of the Institute was held, once dwelt the master of a great plantation—and beneath the trees that throw their shadows over its piazzas once stood a slave-block, and in that building, fresh from the hands of contractors, where negro girls study the fine arts of sewing, dress-making, cooking, laundering and house-keeping, resides the Institute's principal and founder. "This was the 'Mansion,' said Mr. Ovletrea, to me, one golden October day, as we approached the boy's dormitory and industrial building,—and youder was the slave-block where human flesh and blood was sold!" I could easily understand his feelings as he spoke, for he represented in himself and his school a Victory—a New Era in the history of the human race, and I could almost pardon his pride in being a negro, for he is the representative of a race in whose behalf a Republic had exercised all its resources of legislation and ultimate force. Had Wendell Phillips been given vision of this school among the mountains of East Tennessee—almost in the heart of the region where some of the most Normal and Industrial Institute, Harriman, Tenn. THE FAMILY OF JOHN W. HARRIS THE FACULTY-1900 and 1901. THE ORIGINAL THE GROUND THE WOMEN'S SCHOOL GIRLS' SEWING DEPARTMENT tremendous battles of the Civil War were fought—had he seen the Negro teacher conducting his class of Negro children and youth in the very parlors where once the slave-master entertained his guests—negro boys sleeping in the chambers where once their dreams of power—negro instructors guiding the labor of free black hands in the fields where bondmen once bent their bodies to unrewarded toil—his splendid oratory would have flashed with the glories of the Kingdom Come. But it is pleasant to know that Beacon Street and Commonwealth Avenue do not forget him and that their gifts of words and wealth are consecrated to ```markdown ``` --- 1910 the uplifting of the race for whose emancipation he opened his golden mouth. The principal, a bright young man of only twenty-nine years, is one of the incarnated ideals of the Tuskegee movement—one of the best types of the new Negro. Graduated in 1893, Continued on second page Rev. Owen L. W. Smith, late United States Minister to Liberia, is en route to this country. Bishop Small has sailed for Africa on business connected with the A. M. E. Zion Church. PRICE, FIVE CENTS. CIVILIZATION'S PERIL. IS THE WHITE MAN RETROGRADING? What is The Future of a Christianity That is Rejected by The Heathen Chinese and The Unspeakable Turk?—Strata of American Manhood—A Gloomy Picture. Tugnegarao, Philippine Islands—(Special)—"There is reason to believe that a people are waning to decay and ruin the moment that their lives becomes fascinating, either in the poet's imagination or the painter's eye."—Hawthorne. As one peruses the columns of the different papers of the great American Republic and compares the existing conditions with those of the nearby past, the thought of retrogression sweeps hurriedly across one's torpid brain, and they hesitate to ask—Is the American white man retrograding? Seemingly a very, very immature question; but one outside of America sees things with somewhat different eyes, and has some foundation for such a thought. We have watched with sorrow and pain the course of the American during the last decade. That he is weaker, in many respects, than his foreparents cannot be doubted. Where are your Lincolns, Websters, Clays, Jeffersons, your Garrisons? What has become of the strong men who once stood before the most cancerous crowds and proclaimed right and justice? Are there such now? We fail to hear from them, even through our much improved journalism. 'Tis true that business has made a wonderful stride, but can we measure man alone in a business capacity? The strata of American manhood has become depressed. Foreign weakling, anarchists, outlaws and slums of every type have been received with open arms by the American, who has only looked into a white face, and felt within his own breast the cry of dear Kipling to "Take up the white man's burden" (the dump of Europe.) The free systems of America have given opportunity for this class of criminals and misfortunates to sow seeds of various kinds and the American white has from necessity devoured some of its fruit. The gradual ingrafting of the spleen of low-browed statesmen (?) has been operated upon the American white until cowardice or hypocracy, shown by the daily increase of "Jim Crow cars," Tillmanism, etc., etc., in all parts of the United States presents manifestly a weakening of the fortitude that once guarded true Americanism. He is no more the strong man he once was, stanindg up boldly for right and justice, but, being influenced by Continued on ninth page. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. The Philadelphia House has been equipped throughout with electric lights and cooling devices for the com- Every man or woman who believes in race elevation should read and land financial support to The Colored American. 10 The "glorious forrth" was duly celebrated. Paul Laurence Dunbar continues ill in Chicago. Congress and Washington have parted company. Pleasure trips on the Alexandria electric road are not popular. The river excursions are having all the business they can carry. The theaters are not annoyed by many colored patrons these days, Ex Postmaster M. B. Morton has returned to his home in Athens, Ga. The new Internes at Freedmen's Hospital entered upon their duties July 1st. The Steamer Jane Moseley made her first Sunday trip last Sunday and carried a good crowd. Rev. O M. Waller will fill his pulpit at St. Luke's P. E. Church each Sunday during July. Mrs. Jennie Douglass has arrived at Atlantic City. and is stopping at 113 North New York avenue. Mr. Edgar Thomas has been visiting A lanta. He has just completed a handsome home in Athens, Ga. Roscee C M. Simmons, the hustling news gatherer, will locate at Charleston, W. Va , and become editor of the Advocate. Mr. J, T. C. Newsome manager of the Eureka Intelligence office, may accept a position as instructor in an Oklahoma College. Attorney L Melendez King is so busy with his profession that he may not be able to return to the presidency of the People's Literary. The majority of the decapitated census clerks have returned to their homes—and with a poor opinion of official life in Washington. The Literary Bureau of the Pen and Pencil Club, will send fraternal greeting to the National Afro-American Press association at St. Paul. Mrs Mary Church Terrell, accompanied by Miss Phyllis Church Terrell, attended the commencement exercise at historic Harvard University. Mr. A. F. Boston will leave the city in a few days for an outing at Point Lookout, Md. It is rumored about that he will soon become a benedict. Mrs. M. L. Clark, mother of Prof. J. B Clark, is spending the summer here. She is accompanied by little Miss Louise, the daughter of Dr. and Mrs T. C Unthank. A junior missionary entertainment was held at the Lin oln Temple, by the Junior Christian Endeavor, Wednesday, June 25, 1909 at 8 p.m. A good program was presented by the young people. Mrs. P. M Graves, of Darville, Va, is in the city, spending the summer with her daughter, Mrs. Henry L. Buley, 1713 T street northwest. Mrs. Graves has been in poor health, but is on the mend. Miss Essie Miller, of Columbia, S.C., who has been visiting Miss Blanche Nalle, of 1429 Pierce Place northwest, returned home last Saturday. Her stay here was made very I asiant by young friends and acquaintances. fort of patrons. Mrs. Carroll has the standard hostelry of the city, and is conducting it on first-class business principles. Miss Carrie McNeal has gone to Pittsburg for permanent residence. She was given a pretty farewell social Wednesday evening of last week by a party of young men at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Holmes, 1221 T street northwest. The Pen and Penoll Club's second annual outing will take place July 22 at Lake View Park. The committees are actively at work on the arrangements. A large but select crowd invariably attends the functions of this popular organization. A charity excursion to Gigmont on the Jane Moseley will be given Saturday evening, July 12, for the benefit of the Home for Aged Colored Women, (1909 R street, northwest), under the auspices of Capital Shoe Co., 733 7.h street northwest. Dr. Samuel M. Pierre has been seriously ill for several days with acute gastritis, resulting from an attack of indigestion, but is now much better, and his attending physician; Dr. U. J. Dantels, expresses the belief that he will be up again in the course of a week. Mrs. Pierre has returned to the city on account of his illness. Congress has appropriated $5,000 for the work of preparing plans, etc, for a new freedmen's Hospital. An appropriation of $150,000 is expected eventually for a new and modern building, adequate to supply the growing needs of the colored people of the city. Dr. W. A. Warfield is making a fine record as surgeon-in-chief, and he is beloved by his entire staff. Church Improv.ments Berean Baptist church, having sold the 18 h street property to John Wesley A.M.E Z on church for $19 500 is looking about for a site upon which to erect a new structure. With the spirit of the pioneer, the members feel no need of discussing the proposition of building amid their flock. They wish to secure the most advantageous lot for the most reasonable amount of money, and create a new sphere of influence upon an area that will answer the requirements of the next generation. Convenient car lines are all a church wan's in this City of Magnificent Distances. The trustees have in mind a site, not far from Garnett school. John Wesley will materially improve the Berean property, and make it a practically new building. The ground and chapel will allow much enlargement, Honor Studen's Congratul'd Tiffa, O., Special—Rev. D D. Eigger, of this city, has received a communication from the famous Negro educator, Booker T. Washington, in which he begged Rev. 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"THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE" Which held its first convention in Boston, Mass., August 23-24, 190 BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, President and Founder. This convention was the first National Convention ed business men ever held in this or any other country of business was represented: the farmer, the ba edator, the doctor, the lawyer, the manufacturer, to the merchant and rulers of municipalities. The address ered and papers read are all in this book besides over of delegates and others, which makes it a valuable s the convention. which held its first convention in Boston, Mass., August 23-24, 1900. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, President and Founder. convention was the first National Convention of colors men ever held in this or any other country. Every business was represented: the farmer, the banker, the the doctor, the lawyer, the manufacturer, the author, ant and rulers of municipalities. The addresses deliv-papers read are all in this book besides over fifty cuts es and others, which makes it a valuable souvenir of ntion. Which held its first convention in Boston, Mass., August 23-24, 1900. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, President and Founder. This convention was the first National Convention of colored business men ever held in this or any other country. Every one of business was represented: the farmer, the banker, the educator, the doctor, the lawyer, the manufacturer, the author, the merchant and rulers of municipalities. The addresses delivered and papers read are all in this book besides over fifty cuts of delegates and others, which makes it a valuable souvenir of the convention. BOUND IN CLOTH ONLY. PRICE, $1.00. Send Express or Postoffice Money J. R. HAMM, PUBLISHER MM, PUBLISHER, 46 HOWARD ST., BOSTON, MASS. J. R. HAMM, PUBLISHER, 46 HOWARD ST., BOSTON, MASS. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON The Greatest Negro's Greatest Book. Booker T. 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If you cannot order the book at once write us anyway and we think nothing for you. But please write immediately as this opportunity may not be your chances are better if you can order 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. SPECIAL TO OUR READERS. If you desire to improve your condition financially, order a copy of Mr. Washington's book from us and instruct us to refer us to this publishing concern for at this time they are prepared to "set up" in business at their own expense a limited number of honest men and women. If you cannot order the book at once write us anyway and we think we can do something for you. But please write immediately as this opportunity may not be open long. Your chances are better if you can order the book. THE COLORED AMERICAN, 459 C St. N. W., Washington, D. C. ```markdown ``` --- ADDRESS, ...The... Nearly 50,000 Copies Sold 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. Washington forged his way to the front by his own efforts. 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 Political Ho ros cop Continued from Sixth Page. ites rob manly men of any solid argument based upon national issues that might appeal to our race; third, the social ostracising that would be visited upon a colored man by his own people if he claimed to be a Democrat. These are three very cold "frosts" to Democratic diversion. Take all of the men of talent and of promising careers who ten or fifteen years ago espoused the idea of political independence for the Negro and who foresaw the danger that comes of having an entire race lined up in a single party. Where are they? C. H. J. Taylor, the most aggressive of all, worked himself to death in an unequal struggle. Robert G. Still is gone; Peter H. Clark, George T. Downing, Henry F. Downing, Herbert A. Clark, Henry W. Foote, John E. W. Thompson, George E. Taylor, James T. V. Hill, W. Allison Sweeney, James C. Matthews, E. G. Walker, E. A. Randolph, H. C. C. Astwood, and many others of equal note have been forced out of politics. Some here named, and others who need not be named, have either been discredited or driven back into the Republican fold to subsist upon such loaves and fishes or husks as they might be able to secure. The few left in the ranks—say A. E. Manning, James A. Ross, Henry Clay Smith, J. W. A. Shaul, E. F. Horn, L. L. Burke, W. F. Armstead, W. T. Scott and Julius F. Taylor are inactive as partisans. They are floundering around the edges of the political pool, contenting themselves with throwing a handful of cold water here and there upon some well-fed Republican who may have personally displeased them. So there it is. With no patronage for the Negro—except locally, perhaps—no issues that closely concern our race and position, antipathy in nearly every quarter, the likelihood of Democratic inroads upon the Negro vote is very visionary indeed. There will be some sporadic revolts against individual Republican candidates, and a regular biennial crop of "independents"—some of whom would "warm up" to a man of the Cleveland stripe—but there will be few Negro Democrats. Selah! * * * Northern white Democrats regret very much the handicap placed upon them by their southern brethren as regards the Negro. Liberal Democrats in the debatable States have little in common with the ultra-wing that would court defeat rather than conciliate Negroes. They believe that a vote is a vote, and to them a black vote is a positive and welcome accession. They want to win, and every ballot helps. Perhaps the most distinguished pioneer in the diversion of the Negro vote in the North is Thomas Toggart, of Indiana, who admits that his meteoric political career has been the result of Negro loyalty and devotion. Mr. Toggart will, in all probability, be the next chairman of the Democratic national committee. If so, he may again call effectively upon his Negro cohorts, who, though not leaving their party, invariably vote with the magnetic Taggart whenever there is a chance. "Governor" or "Senator" Thomas Taggart will be a fact, rather than a fancy. Along with liberal northern Democrats who are above color prejudice you can place Mayor Carter H. Harrison, Tom L. Johnson, John R. McLean, Richard Croker, Josiah Quincy, and W. H. O'Brien. Will they try another sortie against the Negro's political solidarity? Will they make a "local" effort to do away with the objections to Democracy enumerated above? Of course President Roosevelt will be renominated. He is making an admirable chief executive and we see no fault in him. His frank and manly way of putting things meets the approval of all who deal with him, and his treatment of no man is gauged by race, nationality or color. He is found yet more tactful than many imagined he would be. He will make no serious mistake for he plants himself upon the impregnable ground of truth and patriotism before an utterance escapes him. His generous praise for those who labor with him for national glory THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. is praiseworthy. His fervent tribute at Harvard to the services and sacrifices of General Wood, Governor Taft, and Secretary Root showed his nature to be free from a grain of selfishness. Mr. Roosevelt now has assured all of New England, New York, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Virginia and Georgia, with practically a solid West behind him. What he hasn't clinched, as yet, will be found in the Roosevelt camp at the close of his great overland tour across almost one-third of the continent. We predict the renomination of Mr. Roosevelt by acclamation. The serial story, "Firing Negroes at the Census Office" will be continued in our next. Hon. Henry A. Rucker, collector of internal revenues at Atanta, Ga., has again been rated No.1 by the Treasury experts. * * * After the Cumberand County (Pennsylvania) Republican Convention had instructed the conferreres to support Congressman Olmstead for renomination, Samuel Jordan, the colored Republican leader in the county, in a ringing speech pleaded for the nomination of a colored man. He told the convention that if the Republicans did not value the colored man's vote, they, the Negroes, would hunt another cover. He said they do not ask recognition, but demand it. The two Negro supervisors of census in Mississippi were appointed after a special appeal had been carried by influential forces to President McKinley. At the request of the chief executive and over the continued protest of Director Merriam (who wanted no Negro supervisors), Messrs. Banks and Mollison were appointed. Congressman White's district was gerrymandered by Merriam to escape the danger of naming a Negro supervisor recommended by Mr. White. --- Mr. John Edward Bruce, well-known as "Bruce Grit," the race's versatile correspondent, has been given a responsible position in the correspondence division of the surveyor's office, New York, by Gen. J. S. Clarkson. Upon being sworn in the General had introduced Mr. Bruce to Senator Dolliver and Director Roberts, of the U. S. Mint, he said of him, after speaking of his large abilities, that he would make him a major general if he could. His conduct was indeed handsome. General Clarkson thinks the world of Bruce, and it is certain that he will have a pleasant service under him. The Republicans of Illinois have nominated two colored men for important offices, viz: John R. Marshall, for county commissioner of Cook county, and Edward H. Morris for the legislature from the first district. Mr. Morris is an able lawyer and Grand Master of our national order of Odd Fellows. He was nominated in his absence, as he is now in Europe. Joseph R. Pollard is being favorably talked of as a candidate for Congress from the Richmond district of Virginia at the coming election. Mr. Pollard was a delegate to the last national convention. He is a lawyer of ability and if nominated will make an aggressive fight. WHAT EVERY FAMILY SHOULD KNOW. Athens, Tenn., June 28, 1902. Editor Colored American: I have read a great number of Negro papers, but the Colored American is the best Negro journal that I have ever seen. It is just what every Negro family should have in their home. 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The Southern Railway has recently constructed a road from Jesup, Ga., to Folkesten, Ga., thus shortening the distance between Savannah, Ga., and Jacksonville, Fla., 27 miles. Beginning July 1st, 1902, the Southern Railway will operate its superb passenger trains from the East through Savannah, Ga., to and from Jacksonville, Fla., its entire train equipment, including conductors and other trainmen running through without change, thus establishing Jacksonville its Florida terminus, and furnishing additional facilities for comfortable and rapid transit between the East and Florida and the Republic of Cuba. Changes in The Schools. As The Colored American goes to press, a warm contest is being waged for places in the public schools of this city, made vacant by resignation or otherwise. The selection of Prof. J. H. N. Waring as principal of the High and Training School at Baltimore leaves a vacant supervisorship here. For this honor, Messrs. John C. Nall, Dr. W. Bruce Evans and F. L. Cardozo, Jr., are said to be active candidates. They are all well known and have made records that admit of no doubt as to their capabilities. Mr. Nall is principal of the largest ward school in the District, and has been in the educational work for twenty-nine years. Mr. Cardozo has served with marked efficiency in the ward schools, and has given great satisfaction as director of the colored night schools and superintendent of the summer vacation schools. Dr. Evans has broken all records as principal of the manual training school, and ranks with the leading educators of the country, besides being a useful man of affairs in the public life of the community. He is an officer in the District National Guard and has charge also of the summer normal at Hampton. The contest is a pretty one and may be brought to a close this week. --- Miss Anita Turner has been appointed as assistant director of physical culture, to succeed Miss Harrietta George, resigned. Miss Lula Love has been promoted to a salary of $800 per annum. New appointments are Miss Mabel Pinn, Miss N. W. Payne and Miss Hattle S. Brown. It is not likely that any change will be made in the office of assistant superintendent in charge of colored schools, although complaint is made in some quarters against Prof. W. S. Montgomery. Some small antagonism has sprung up against Mrs. A. J. Cooper, but she will have no diffuity in retaining her place as principal of the M Street High School. When the supervisorship is filled by promotion of some principle 1, there will be a scramble for the position made vacant. Should Dr. Evans be moved up, they say Mr. A. U. Craig would like to succeed him. If either Messrs. Nalle or Cardoz prove a winner, the principalship of Stevens or Lincoln schools will be sliven for by a field of aspirants. For places all down the line there is unprecedented rivalry, and the normal graduates have their lightning rods as near the storm-center as they can get them. Wanting Negro Servants North Professor Councill has been receiving a great many letters from Nebraska, Illinois and other states asking for Negro servants. This week, he has a very urgent letter from a lady in Potsdam, New York, asking him to try to get up a colony of various kinds of servants for that section. The writer asks that a "black mammy" be selected for her. These letters are very significant, and indicate clearly that, where prejudice does not interfere, there is a wide field for competent Negro servants; and they will not only continue to be the preference of the South, but the North, East and West will gladly welcome the honest, faithful, loyal and competent Negro everywhere. Violinist Douglass' Success. Mr Joseph H. Douglass has returned from a highly successful tour of New England. He went out for a two J.H.G. Prof. Joseph H. Douglass. week's jaunt, but so great was the demand for dates that he remained in the section two months. Upon his next tour he will be accompanied by Mr. Ford Dabney, an accomplished pianist. A Ben: factress Injur, d Mrs. Julia Henson, is an aged colored woman, who is reputed to be worth between $60,000 and $70,000, she was painfully burned last week at her home, 603 F street northwest, in an attempt to lift a tea kettle from a gas stove. According to Mrs. Henson's statement, the sleeve of her wrapper came in contact with the flames, and before she could put them out, they had badly scorched her arm. Mrs. Henson is about ninety five years old and says she can remember when the British burned the Capitol. From 1863 up to two years ago she resided at 1219 F street, between 12th and 13th street, where the Topham trunk factory now stands. It is said she bought that property in 1863 for $4,200, and sold it two years ago for $55,000. She is well known for her generosity and is greatly respected by all benevolent associations. About two years ago, she gave $10,000 to the Sacred Heart Church of Mt. Pleasant. Mrs. Mattle Marshall, a teacher in the public school's of Chicago, is in the city the guest of Miss Alice Smith of the Smith Cafe. Mrs. Marshall is en route to Atlantic City, where she will spend the summer. 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. quate Fountain you must be between 14 and 16 years of $6 60 (according to age.) as joining fee. If you live in 6 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 with 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 3 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. 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. Fee is $200 to $65. The limit is 14 to 55 years. Fee, $5 to $6.50. Annual dues, Certificate is valued first year at from $250 to $175. After $300 to $300. The limit is 14 to 50 years. Fee $11 to $13.50. Annual dues recruit i valued from date of issue at from $1,000 to $700. To a Life Membership in either of the Fountains or in the purchase of the required amount of Bank stock, which is fully of 20 per cent. From United Order of True Reformers has paid up to July 22 Death Benefits, with a grand total of $521,264.75, over a year. THE BANK.—In our Savings Bank the Order has a sound flourishing institution that is a credit not only to the Or- dutte 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 name safeguards. The stock sells for $5.00 a share to 50 per cent. dividends. Both time and demand deposits cent, interest is paid on time deposits. The following referent report to Auditor of Public Accounts of Virginia at 5, 1900 and shows its flourishing condition;— PACES. $8,272 80 and 164,423 83 Banks ... 48,383 22 14,000 00 99,588 00 6,850 00 Taxes 1,388 99 12,399 80 35,820 00 391,120 84 Capital stock paid in ... 88,125 00 Surplus fund ... 80,957 81 Undivided profits ... 6,826 80 Demand certificate of deposit ... 96,786 29 Time certificates of deposit 118,424 74 Total ... 391,126 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- lection 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- tate members alone, nor even to members families, but the aged and decrepid of the whole race, regardless of their s. 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 a 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., and 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 interests 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 dues, $4.75 to $7.60. The Certificate is va After one year, its value is $200 to $65. In Class E, the age limit is 14 to 55 yea $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 yes $21 to $25. The certificate I valued from o You are entitled to a Life Membersh Classe B and E upon purchase of the ree pays a dividend annually of 20 per cent. The Grand Fountam United Order of 29, 1900, a total of 3782 Death Benefits, wi HALF MILLION DOLLARS. In Class B, the age limit is 14 to 60 years. Fee, $2.50 to $4.25. Annual dues, $4.75 to $7.60. The Certificate is valued first year at from $100 to $33. After one year, its value is $200 to $65. In Class E, the age limit is 14 to 55 years. Fee, $5 to $6.50. Annual dues, $9.50 to 11.40. The Certificate is valued first year at from $250 to $175. After one year its value is $500 to $300. In Class M, the age limit is 14 to 50 years. Fee $11 to $13.50 Annual dues $21 to $25. The certificate i valued from date of issue at from $1,000 to $700. You are entitled to a Life Membership in either of the Fountains or in Classe B and E upon purchase of the required amount of Bank stock, which pays a dividend annually of 20 per cent. The Grand Fountain United Order of True Reformers has paid up to July 29, 1900, a total of 3782 Death Benefits, with a grand total of $521,264.75, over a HALE MILLION DOLLARS. THE BANK.—In our Savings Bank the Order has a sound and flourishing institution that is a credit not only to the Order but the race as well. It began business April 3, 1889. The capital stock is $100,000. The business is the same as that of any other regularly constituted bank, and is surrounded by the same safeguards. The stock sells for $5.00 a share to RESOURCES. Loans and discounts ..... $8,272 80 Other stock, bonds and mortgages ..... 164,423 83 Due from National Banks ..... 48,383 22 Banking House ..... 14,000 00 Other real estates ..... 99,588 00 Furniture and Fixtures ..... 6,850 00 Current expenses and taxes paid ..... 1,388 99 Specie, nickels and cents ..... 12,399 80 Paper currency ..... 85,820 00 Total ..... 391,120 84 The Reformer's Grocery and Feed Store Richmond, Va., and members of the Order 20 per cent. on the cost of food products. The Reformer is the newspaper public office in Richmond, Va. It stands for the voicen operation and combination of the race and the General Messenger and the General Agent per year. A well-equipped job office bids are turned out in first class style and at low price. Six miles from Richmond, in Henrico 634 acres of land, and established thereon are exampled liberality and broad-minded gentrance to this home to its members alone, doors are opened to the aged and decrepid residence or connections. The Order makes charity, and calls upon the whole people, both West to assist by their contribution the idea. April 3rd of each year is set apart as a Contributive as can be forwarded to the cash who will send receipt for same and accounted Members of the Order and the public, we invited to stop at The Hotel Reformer, 900 N 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. members, and pays 20 per cent. dividends. Both time and demand deposits are received and 4 per cent. interest is paid on time deposits. The following is a copy of the Cashier's report to Auditor of Public Accounts of Virginia at close of business Sept.. 5. 1900 and shows its flourishing condition;— RESOURCES. Loans and discounts ..... $8,272 80 Other stock, bonds and mortgages ..... 164,423 83 Due from National Banks ..... 48,383 22 Banking House ..... 14,000 00 Other real estates ..... 99,588 00 Furniture and Fixtures ..... 6,850 00 Current expenses and taxes paid ..... 1,388 99 Specie, nickels and cents ..... 12,399 80 Paper currency ..... 35,820 00 Total ..... 391,120 84 LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid in ..... 88,125 00 Surplus fund ..... 80,957 81 Undivided profits ..... 6,826 80 Demand certificate of deposit ..... 96,786 29 Time certificates of deposit ..... 118,424 74 Total ..... 391,120 64 The Reformer's Grocery and Feed Store is located at 501 North Sixth St. Richmond, Va., and members of the Order and the public generally are saved 20 per cent. on the cost of food products. THE REFORMER is the newspaper published by the order from its own of flce 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 684 acres of land, and established thereon an "Old Folk's Home." With unexampled liberality and broad-minded generosity, the Order does not limit entrance to this home to its members alone, nor even to members families, but the doors are opened to the aged and decrepid of the whole race, regardless of their residence or connections. The Order makes itself the trustee for this glorious charity, and calls upon the whole people, black and white, North, East, South and West to assist by their contribution the carrying out of this praiseworthy idea. April 3rd of each year is set apart as a Grend Rally Day for the Home Contributic is can be forwarded to the casnier of the Reformer's Savings Bank, who will send receipt for same and account for it to The Grand Foputain. Members of the Order and the public, when visiting Richmond, Va., are invited to stop at The Hotel Reformer, 900 North Sixth St. It is in a pleasant and desirable location. Service is of the best and rates are reasonable. The Real Estate Department manages and controls all property interests on the Ordeer. The Order now owns 13 buildings, 4 farms, 4 dwellings, 1 ho with a fee simple value of $122,500. In addition to these the Order leases buildings. For any further information, address Wm: L TAYIOS, W. M. Master. W, M. Master, ```markdown ``` 1 THE BANK OF THE UNITED STATES ROSEBUD FOUNTAINS. W P BURRELL G. W. Secretary THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. --- THE COLORED AMERICAN has boys and girls throughout the well as by subscription for the wide awake young agents in ever the demand warrants it. Hundreds of smart boys and girls hours' spare time each week, whatage and easily earn their poeke We want just such ones to work selling THE COLORED AMERICA old, reliable, original and best able news, illustrations, jand aut Our young Agents take no poss papers every week, and they sell each. Every one wants The O given an opportunity to examin If the local pastor or any responder of a smart boy or girl to sell the week in his town, we will put at each week, to be delivered free so long as the agent sells The Colore name of a smart girl or boy at coupon and send it at once: I hereby agree to act from date as agreed to sell the same to as many customers the week, and that I will report not later received, and remit 3 cents for each return all unsold copies. Name...... Address...... Town...... Sta...... How many first week... Appointed by...... The Colore 459 Washin THE NATIONAL MEMORIAL HOME. TERMS REASONABLE The annual meeting of the Ladies' Auxiliary, National Memorial Home Association, was held June 29,1902. The following officers were unanimously elected: Miss Ella M. Boston, Superintendent; Mrs. S. M. Fraser, Assistant Superintendent; Mrs. M. G. Lewis, Secretary; Mrs. H. Amelia Douglass, Treasurer. Miss Ella M. Boston left the city today, June 30, for Hampton Institute. Hours 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday 9 a.m. to 12 m. GOING TO NEW HOME, Congregation of John Wesley Church Indulges in Reverent Memories Dr. Bolding's Great Stroke of Ecclesiastical and Business Diplomacy. The best sale of Negro church property in the history of the District of Columbia was effected in disposing of the historic John Wesley A. M. E. Zion Church, Connecticut Avenue, which elegant scheme stands to the shrewd business tact and excellent pastoral diplomacy of Rev. B. J. Balding, D. D., the efficient pastor, now serving his third year. The location of John Wesley is a conspicuous site, mid-block between L and M streets, on Connecticut Avenue, and for many years the enticing envy of real estate speculators and home hunters of wealth. The sale realized $46,500 cash, and $2,000 in portable collateral. The happy congregation, which was almost unanimous in favor of the sale, has purchased the Berean Church property, almost directly in the rear, and fronting on Eighteenth street, embracing 6,744 square feet, and proportioned about the same as the original lot, but perfectly square, with a good sized one-story church building and Sunday-school annex, for $19,500. After canceling the old debt of $16,000, a handsome sum remains for the rebuilding of the Berean edifice, making it one of the handsomest churches in the city, supplied with all modern facilities, steam heating, electric lights, large pipe organ, etc. The front of the building will be of best pressed brick, with bell tower, and ornate masonry. This will be the second Negro church, when completed, standing free of indebtedness in the city, the other being the Zion Baptist. Dr. Balding has not only demonstrated great business ability, capacity to control strong forces, utilize possibilities and opportunities, but to also master delicate circumstances with the skill of an adent. The various agencies and peculiar tact brought to bear upon his people in a meek series of meetings prior to leaving the old building precluded the possibility of any friction or hindrance to his well-conceived, regularly evolved and practical plans. The people, naturally, though well pleased with their new and happy situation, were loth to quit the sacred spot of sixty-five years of religious association and devotion, and turn away forever from the altars around which they had assembled in holy fellowship and communion, where many had been united in the bonds of holy matrimony, and where scores upon scores of their infants and adult friends had been baptized, and where the sacred remains of the beloved dead had received the last sad religious rites, and where thousands had experienced their spiritual birth. Hallowed memories hovered there, sanctified with their tears. The material work of their hands and of their fathers and mothers was to disappear from view. Within those consecrated walls where their souls had so often received inspiration, edification, encouragement, hope and new spiritual life by the eloquent, soul-stirring and faithful preaching of the blessed "Word." These thoughts burned in the minds of the congregation, and these impressions saddened the spirit, while mingled with the happy thought of improved financial advantages—the almost beginning of church life a-new, the inspiration of the occasion and general enthusiasm all wrought powerfully and peculiarly upon the emotions of the people, as they worshipped the last Sabbath, June 29, in the old John Wesley building, and listened to the strikingly appropriate and able sermon of the popular pastor. , one of the most notable meetings in the life of the John Wesley congregation occurred on Monday evening, June 30, when, by a love-feast and other fitting ceremonies, solemn leave was taken of the old John Wesley building. It was a season of most serious reflection, deep impressions, profusion of tears, expressions of joy and hope, and a revelation of the deeper experience in the individual life of the members and those who partici- Low PRICES. pated in their service. This service was attended with unusual spiritual power. fervor and interest, marking a point of important history in the life of the church, and will doubtless remain a memento of peculiar recollection to all who were present-numbering three hundred. A. M. E. Zion Methodism in the city of Washington is assuming a prominence, popularity and prestige not heretofore known, due to the efficiency, strength, intellectual and pulpit force of the present pastors. J. HARRY ANDERSON. MASGNIC. Washington, D. C., June 30, 1902. Chairman Malvin: Sir—While we did patronize the Masonic excursion to Notley Hall, we sincerely hope that the excursion of Friday, August 1, 1902, will be at some point further down the Potomac, and we will assure you a grand success. (Signed.) Masonic Lover. The ladies of the Order of the Eastern Star and courts were out in the hundreds on the excursion, June 24th. The executive committee, of which Dr. John P. Turner is chairman, met June 29th at Irving's Hall and unanimously decided that the second grand Masonic excursion of 1902 should be to Glymont Friday, August 1, on the steamer Jane Mosely. Brother Paul H. Bray, of Pythagoras, is the Joe Cannon of the Masonic committee. The Masonic organization has easily the largest following. Chairman W. H. J. Malone has received many letters of congratulation upon his very efficient management of the Masonic excursion of June 24. Brothers Weatherless, Tompkins and Dickerson did great work in handling the great rush of people at Alexandria, Va., on the Masonic excursion. Buy your tickets now for the Masonic excursion of August 1, 1902, and avoid the rush. Brothers Chas. D. Freeman, Richard Mozee, Benjamin Herbert and Ernest Dickerson had charge of the fireworks on the Masonic excursion, hence the grand success. Brothers George S. Newman, L. H. Wayne, Paul R. Stewart and J. D. Howard brought a crowd from South Washington. Watch them on the excursion of August 1, 1902. Read the next issue for further news as to August 1, 1902. Georgetown sent 672 persons on the Masonic excursion. Brother John George claims 600 of that number for Widows' Sons Lodge. Brother E. E. Cooper, of the Colored American stood by the Masonic excursion. Read his paper for Masonic news. Tickets for Masonic excursion of August 1, 1902, 35 cents. To be purchased from committee only. A MUSIC LOVER'S PRAISE. Editor Colored American: I must congratulate you upon the excellency of your journal; it is like good wine, it improves with age. I take great pleasure always in handing it to my white friends here as a sample of what the Negro is capable. Truly yours, J. Henry Lewis, Washington, D. C. The Negro Business League of Lexington, Ky., has contributed $150 to the support of the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute. Bright BOYS AND GIRLS Wanted tell The Colored American. Big Pay for Little Work. ORED AMERICAN has had so many appplication from girls throughout the country to sell it by the week, as subscription for the year, we have decided to establish like young agents in every town in the country, wherever and warrants it. THE COLORED AMERICAN has had so many appplication from boys and girls throughout the country to sell it by the week, as well as by subscription for the year, we have decided to establish wide awake young agents in every town in the country, wherever the demand warrants it. We want an Active worker of smart boys and girls in every locality have 'several are time each week, which they could use to good advan- easily earn their pocket money. Hundreds of smart boys and girls in every locality have 'several hours' spare time each week, which they could use to good advantage and easily earn their pocket money: Read Our Plans. just such ones to work for us a little] while every week THE COLORED AMERICAN at 5 cents each—selling the able, original and best race paper published—full of reli- illustration, and authoritative opinion on race topics. We want just such ones to work for us a little] while every week selling THE COLORED AMERICAN at 5 cents each—selling the old, reliable, original and best race paper published—full of reliable news, illustrations, and authoritative opinion on race topics. No Possible Risk. ing Agents take no possible risk, We send a bundle of every week, and they sell them like hot cakes at 5 cents every one wants THE COLORED AMERICAN as soon as opportunity to examine and read a copy of it. Our young Agents take no possible risk. We send a bundle of papers every week, and they sell them like hot cakes at 5 cents each. Every one wants THE COLORED AMERICAN as soon as given an opportunity to examine and read a copy of it. The Colored American Free. al pastor or any responsible party will send us the name of boy or girl to sell THE COLORED AMERICAN every this town, we will put an extra copy in the agent's bundle k, to be delivered free to the party appointing the agent as the agent sells THE COLORED AMERICAN. Send us the smart girl or boy at once. Have them fill out this and send it at once: 19 We agree to act from date as agent for The Colored American and the same to as many customer as can be secured, at 5 cents a copy every and that I will report not later than the Monday after each package is , and remit 3 cents for each copy I sell or deliver to subscribers, and all unsold copies. Name..... Address..... Town..... State..... How many first week..... Pointed by..... The Colored American, 459 C Street, Northwest. Washington, D. e. If the local pastor or any responsible party will send us the name of a smart boy or girl to sell THE COLORED AMERICAN every week in his town, we will put an extra copy in the agent's bundle each week, to be delivered free to the party appointing the agent so long as the agent sells THE COLORED AMERICAN. Send us the name of a smart girl or boy at once. Have them fill out this coupon and send it at once: I hereby agree to act from date as agent for The Colored American and to sell the same to as many customer as can be secured, at 5 cents a copy every week, and that I will report not later than the Monday after each package is received, and remit 3 cents for each copy I sell or deliver to subscribers, and return all unsold copies. How many first week...... Appointed by..... The Colored American, 459 C Street, Northwest. On Beautiful gold crowns and all other work. 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PLEASE DO NOT WAIT A MINUTE of GLOSSINE and seen its good effects you will and acme of all Hair Tonics by the best people of $4.00—This One Special Trick To Continental Chemical Co. Enclosed please find the sum of $2.00, for your HAIR TONIC, worth 50c. each, or $6.00 in a sell all that I do not use at no less than 50c. peration of you allowing me to keep the money that me is not true, you are to return the $2.00 that I the future, I will endeavor to find some one who privileges as specified above. If you send Now, here is the glorious opportunity we will receive $2.00 and the very moment we receive the $6.00, each or $6.00. We exact of you only one air: 2d. Just as soon as you see the impulse you must talk it up to your friends, showing by buy it. 3d. You are to sell it for no less than you for your kind efforts in introducing you can, by showing the people, white and goods for only $2.00. Why? Because we will buy thousands of boxes. Every one will NOT WAIT A MINUTE, but fill out the Good effects you will certainly become our by the best people of the country, who are $4.00—This Coupon is with Special Trial-Order Chemical Co., 1700 Lucas. Sum of $2.00, for which please send me each, or $6.00 in all. In return for this less than 50c. per package. I also agree to keep the money that I receive for same, I turn the $2.00 that I hereby send to you. Find some one who will take the Agency. If you send only $1.00, 6 boxes, Name Street (Many) State Nearest Express Office INTERNATIONAL IN SCOPE. THE COLORED AMERICAN, Washington, is the only Negro journal of its kind published. It is not only national, with a touch of the local, but is international in scope. It combines in a well balanced degree, the newspaper, the advocate and the magazine.—The American Star. It was not due to lack of appreciation, that we failed to acknowledge our great indebtedness to that splendid paper, THE COLORED AMERICAN of Washington, D. C., for placing us on its exchange list. street, Norinwe MAGNIFICENT WORK OF ART. THE COLORED 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 public an 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. GLOSSINE THE WONDER QUEEN OF ALL HAIR TONICS FOR DIRECTIONS BEFORE AFTER SEE INSIDE STRAIGHTENS CURLY KINKY KNAPPY HAIR CONTINENTAL CHEMICAL CO ST. LOUIS, MO. your money, but a chance we offer you to secure a lot of serious opportunity we offer you. Remember moment we receive the money we will at once. We exact of you only the following easy conditions as you see the improvement in your own friends, showing your own Hair to prepare to sell it for no less than 50c. per box, and efforts in introducing the great remedy in the people, white and colored, what GLOSSE. Why? Because we know it will give you boxes. Every one whom you sell a box, whichever, but fill out the Coupon and mail to us and certainly become our Agent. Remember to the country, who are sending us hundreds of Coupon is worth $4.00 to Real-Order Agents, 1700 Lucas Ave., St. Louis, which please send me at once twelve (12) off all. In return for this favor, I hereby bind a package. I also agree not to cut the price up. I receive for same, I agree to act as your Agent, send to you. If from sickness or any will take the Agency in my place. To all you only $1.00, 6 boxes, worth $3.00, will be sent. P. O House No. Ms Office. we offer you to secure a beautiful head of hair, offer you. Remember, GLOSSINE sells the money we will at once send to you 12. the following easy conditions, which are movement in your own Hair (which will be your own Hair to prove its merits, and less than 50c. per box, and you are to keep the great remedy in your locality. All colored, what GLOSSINE has done for know it will give you a beautiful head of you sell a box, white or colored will upon and mail to us at once, and after you Agent. Remember that GLOSSINE is sending us hundreds of testimonials daily. North $4.00 to You—$4.00 for 'Agents' Cont Ave., St. Louis, Mo.: At once twelve (12) of your regular extra favor, I hereby bind myself to use GLOSS not to cut the price under any considera- gree to act as your Agent in the future. If from sickness or any other good reason in my place. To all these agreements worth $3.00, will be sent to you. P. O House No. (If any) The Capital City may well be proud of this grand race advocate.—Home News, Alexandria, Va. ANOTHER PROGRESSIVE MOVE. The supplement to THE COLORED AMERICAN in the way of a beautiful engraving of the distinguished Booker T. Washington is another progressive move in Negro journalism.—Arkansas Appreciator. NEVERTHELESS AND NOTWITH-STANDING. The Negro press may criticise Editor Cooper of THE COLORED AMERICAN, but so harmless that it can do no injury—not even to a three-day-old baby. Three boxes are sure to complete the treatment, and in most instances one box alone is sufficient. It is very cheap—50c. for an extra large size box, or $1.00 for three extra large size boxes, guaranteed a full and complete treatment. You will never have to use more than three boxes. After you have used that quantity your Hair will be in a perfect condition, and you will never have to use any Hair Tonic of any kind again. It is the greatest wonder of the century, and will take the place of all other Hair Tonics now on the market. No one, after once using GLOSSINE, will use any other Hair Tonic, because there is nothing to equal it in the whole wide world. Everybody be they white or colored, old or young, who will only use it, cannot fail to have a beautiful head of long, fine Hair. It is a wonder and as sure as sunrise. Who is it that will let a $1.00 bill prevent them from having a beautiful head of Hair? beautiful head of hair, besides putting money in your pocket. GLOSSINE sells at 50c. for an extra large box once send to you 12 extra large boxes of GLOSSINE ditions, which are easily complied with: 1st. You Hair (which will be in a few days only after you have its merits, and, as they will see what it has and you are to keep all of the money that you are your locality. All we ask is that you act fair GLOSSINE has done for you. REMEMBER, we send a beautiful head of Hair, and, when the people site or colored will be a walking advertisement for once, and after you have received the $6.00 worth that GLOSSINE is now recognized as the standard of testimonials daily. To You—$4.00. 's' Contract. His, Mo.: Your regular extra large boxes of GLOSSINE myself to use GLOSSINE on my own Hair, and to consider any consideration. And for and in consider- ment in the future. But if all that you have told my other good reason, I cannot act as your Agent in these agreements I hereby bind myself for the ent to you. (if any) at 50c. for an extra large box extra large boxes of GLOSSINE easily complied with: 1st. You are in a few days only after you as they will see what it has up all of the money that you we ask is that you act fair to you. REMEMBER, we send of Hair, and, when the people be a walking advertisement for you have received the $6.00 worth now recognized as the standard pay. No. rect. large boxes of GLOSSINE GLOSSINE on my own Hair, and to tion. And for and in consider- But if all that you have told I cannot act as your Agent in I hereby bind myself for the WHY. CERTAINLY! The Watchman thankfully accepts the compliments of THE COLORED AMERICAN for the portrait of Booker T. Washington, which no doubt will be highly appreciated by all the AMERICAN's readers. —Travis Watchman, Austin, Texas. he publishes the news and edits one of the best papers, that comes out of the Capital City.—Kentucky Reporter. The Colored American is a newspaper, a magazine and a staunch race advocate, SHADOW AND LIGHT SHADOW AND LIGHT This is the title of a most interesting book of 372 pages written by the Hon. M. W. Gibbs, well known in national politics, and late U. S. Consul to Madagascar. His admirable work, "Shadow and Light," consists of an autobiography with reminiscences of the last and present century. The introduction was written by Prof. Booker T. Washington, in which a high compliment is paid to Judge Gibbs. "It is seldom," says Prof. Washington, 'that one man even he has lived as long as Judge M. W. Gibbs, is able to record his impressions of so many widely separated parts of the earth's surface as Judge Gibbs can, or to recall personal experiences in so many important occurrences." The volume is embellished with many portraits of distinguished individuals who are subjects of the authors's fruitful pen. There is not a single dull page in the book. It is highly commended by the press and is meeting with a wide sale. Price $1,25, by mail $1,40. Agents wanted everywhere to sell this most interesting book. For full terms and particulars. Address John H.Wills, 506 11th St. N.W. John H.Wills, 506 11th St. N.W. Washington, D. C The Hetel Brunswick, 235 PENNSYLVANIA AVE., AND 220 B. ST., N W On European Plan. First Class in Every Particular. J. G. VAN BRACKLE, PROPRIETOR, WASHINGTON, D. C ILLUSTRATIONS CUTS MADE OF ANY THING. BY ANY PROCESS FINE WORK AT LOW PRICES York Maurice Joyce Engraving Company. EVENING STAR BUILDING Kensington A. 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. BRANCH OFFICES. 112 N Fairfax Street, Alexandria Va. 35 Bank Street, corner Plume- Norfolk. Va. Melrose Avenue, near Armstead Ave. [West End] Hampton, Va. corner of 30th and Washington Avenue, Newport News, Va. C. Vayer General Agent State of Virginia, Norfolk Va. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. CUPID IN JUNE·TIME. Notable Weddings That Have Taken Place in Washington's Best Society The June brides of this year seem to have been sweeter and more numerous than in any previous June-time. It makes us happy to see others happy, and the month has been one of enjoyment all around—one of pleasures anticipated and plessures realized June 25, at the residence of the bride, 924 M street northwest, the marriage of Miss Rebekah Baldwin, principal of the Ambush School, and Dr. Charles I. West, assistant surgeon-in-chief at Freedmen's Hospital, was sol muized, the ceremony belug preformed by Rev. George Dougherty of St. Augustine's Catholic Church. Three hundred friends tendered congratulations Miss Janie Page acted as bridesmaid and Dr. Albert Ridgely was "best man." The residence in which the marriage took place, valued at $10 000 was deeded by the groom to the bride in her maiden name, At St. Luke's P. E. Church Tuesday evening of last week Miss Daisy Costin was married to Mr. S. C. Gaskins, Rector O. M. Waller officiating. The bride is a graduate of the High and Normal Schools. Mr. and Miss Gaskins are at home at 1208 Reanoke St. A pretty home wedding, in which Rev. R. D. Brister and Miss Magda daina Jones were the high contracting parties, took place June 25, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Gray, 1629 O street Lorthwest. Rev. D. G. Hill preformed the ceremony. Rev. Brister is both A. B. and B. D. of Howard University. After spending the summer in the West, the couple will go to Alabama, where the groom becomes a chaplain of a large school On the same evening at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Buckner, 1827 Vermont avenue, their daughter, Miss Emma V. Russell was united in marriage with Dr. E. H. Allen. Rev. Robert Johnson assisted by Rev. W. Bishop Johnson, conducted the ceremonies. The bridesmaid was Miss Rosa Minor and P. P. Allen, brother of the groom served as best man. Dr. and Mrs. Allen are cosily situated at 1115 4 h street northwest. Another notable wedding was that of Miss Harrietta George, directress of physical culture and Mr. W. Augustus Stewart, a well known business man. The event took place June 24, at the residence of the bride's parents. The first brides maid was Miss Emma V. George, second brides maid, Miss Alice Lattimore. The ribbon and flower girls were Misses Virgie Shepard Nira George, Fannie Cornish and Nellie George. The ring bearer was Miss Mable Raymond of Altoona, Pa., niece of the bride. Mr. Melvin Lee of Baltimore was best man. Rev. F J Grimke officiated, and a select orchesra furnished the music. Mr. and Mrs Stewart are domiciled in their beautiful gray stone front residence, 1718 17th street northwest. It is elegantly furnished, and ranks with the best names in the District. Negroes who decry all things connected with their own race and exalt everything done or said by the Caucasian, deserve every whit of the cuffs they meekly receive from the hands they love to lick. Gammon Theological Seminary A First class Institution for the training of men for larger usefulness in the Chris jian Ministry; offering an advanced Three Years' Course of Study with Shorter English Courses. Four Professors giving entire timeto this work ELEGANT LIBRARY WITH 12 000 VOLUMES. Free Rooms. Free Tuition. Board, Fuel and Lights at Low Rates. No man of gifts, grace and energy need be deprived of the advantages of this thoroughly equipped Seminary. For catalogue address the President, L. G. ADKINSON, D. D., South Atlanta, Georgia. Knowles Building. Boys' Hall. Stone Hall. Girls' Hall. Model Home. An unsectarian Christian Institution, devoted especially to advanced education. College, Normal, College Preparatory and English High School courses, with Industrial Training. Superior advantages in Music and Printing. Athletics for boys. Physical culture for girls. Home life and training. Aid given to needy and deserving students. Term begins the first Wednesday in October. For catalogue and information, address EDUCATIONAL. To teachers and candidates for the ministry, Gammon Theological A First class Institution for the training of the Chris ian Ministry; offering an advanced Study with Shorter English Courses, timeto this work ELEGANT LIBRARY WITH Free Rooms. Free Tuition. Lights at Low N man of gifts, grace and energy need of this thoroughly equipped Seminary. President, L. G. ADKINSON, D Knowles Building. Boys' Hall. Stone Hall ATLANTA UNIVERSITY An unsectarian Christian Institution, devoted especially mal, College Preparatory and English High School course advantages in Music and Printing. Athletics for boys and training. Aid given to needy and deserving students in October. For catalogue and information, address AVERY COLLEGE TRADES SCHOOL A Practical, Literary and Industrial Trade School for Colored Boys and Girls, Carpentry, Bricklaying, Plastering, Painting and Interior Decorations. Tailoring, Dress-making, Millinery, Voice Culture and Piano Forte. Literary Department from Primary to Normal Course. Job Work Solicited and Profits given to the Students. Catalogues now ready. Unusual advantages for Girls and a separate building. Fall terms begins Sept. 9th, 1901. Address JOSEPH D. MAMONEY, Allegheny Pa. Principal Principal. Whelan's Market Everything the best at the lowest Prices. A full supply of Fresh Meats received daily. Cor. 3rd and C ts., N. W. M. J. WHELAN. HARRY G LENZ. HUGO LOSSAU LENZ & LOSSAU. Successors to CHARLES FISCHER. LE SEELEY & S. WARRANTED SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS. Trusses, Crutches, Syringes, Cutlery Artificial Human Eyes, Elastic Hosiery. Abdominal Supporters Rubber Goods of Every Description. 623 SEVENTH ST. NORTWEST. Opposite Patent Office WASHINGTON, D. C. Competent Lady Attendant. 15 1870 HOWARD UNIVERSITY, Washington, D. C. [EN] distinct departments under one hundred competent professors and instructors—Theological, Medical, Legal, College, Pedagogical, reparatory, English, Agriculture, Industrial, and tusical. For information address— Rev J. E. RANKIN D. D. LI. D., President GRO H SAPPORD Secretary THE NATIONAL COLORED Teachers Bureau 459 C St., N. W. Washington, D. C. TEACHERS WANTED. HOWARD UNIVERSITY MEDICAL DEPARTMENT Including Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical, Colleges. Thirty-fifth session [1902-1902] will begin October 1st, and continue seven [7] months. Tuition fee in Medical and Dental Colleges each $80. Pharmaceutical College, $70. All students must register before Oct 12, 1902 For Catalogue or further information apply to F. J. EHADD. A. M., M. D., Sec. 901 Rt. t., N. W., Wash D. C A RACE MAGAZINE. Do you realize that there is published in Boston, Mass., a high grade illustrated magazine, devoted exclusively to the interests of the Negro race, and which is edited, published and controlled by members of the race? If you would like to see a sample copy of this magazine same will be sent you on receipt of 8 cents in stamps, or one year for $1.50 address, THE COLORED AMERICAN MAGAZINE, Dept. 6, 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. 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. 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 Hon. James Hill was given a fine banquet on the 12th ult. The best results can be obtained at A H. Cooper's our up-to-date colored tailor, 925 18'h street northwest. Rev. J Harvey Anderson, a noted statistician of the A. M. E. Z on Church, was in the city this week. Mr. J. W. Brown, of Charlotte, N. C., was in the city a few days this week circulating among his many friends. Mr. and Mrs. William Taylor, of Philadelphia, are visiting Dr. and Mrs. C. W. Childs of Third street south west. Mr. Shadrick Brown, who has charge of a large hotel at Chesapeake, Md., was in the city the early part of the week. Miss Elinora Stewart, of 1147 First street, n. w., left Wednesday for Atlantic City where she will spend the summer. Mr. Penn, of Corcoran street, who completed the four year course at Harvard in three years, will be an instructor at Tuckkeege. The Amphions are making elaborate preparations for the moonlight excursion Saturday evening, July 19th. The elite will accompany them as usual. In a match race between the River Queen and Jane Moseley one day last THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. week it is said that the River Queen ran away from the Moseley with hand down. Mr James Wright, superintendent of Harmony cem tery, had his grounds in most excellent condition for the 4th of July services, which took place there last Friday. Miss Francis James, of 1022 New Jersey avenue, n. w., who has been confined to her home for several days, is now able to be out, much to the delight of her many friends The trustees of Metropolitan A. M E Church have refused several offer for their possession property, 1444 Q street northwest, at an advanced figure over the purchase price Mr. H O. Reese and son of Newberry, S. C, paused through this city enroute east. They stopped over a few days as the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J J Reese, N street northwest. Mr. Lawrence Bradley left the city. last Monday evening for Narragansett Pier, R. I., taking with him a large force of men for the New Matthewson Hotel, of which Mr. Fred Freeman is head waiter. Col, W. A. Pledger has been in the city all the week making his headquarters at the McKinley House, He left yesterday for St. Paul to attend the annual session of the National Afro-American Council. Young people in all parts of the country who wish to study medicine, dentistry or pharmacy under favorable auspices, should write to Dr. F. J. S badd and secure information that will do them good. A goodly company of Washtigonians, headed by Dr W. S Lofton, witnessed the first mass of Father J Harry Dorsey, at Baltimore June 22 The Doctor presented Farther Dorsey with a handsome purse in the name of the citizens of the District of Columbia. Mr. E H Hunter, who was recently ordained as a minister, preached him roductory sermon in a Washington pulpit Sunday, June 22, at Metropolitan A M. E Church. His theme 'A Call to Samuel!" was well treated, and his effort made an agreeable improv The charity excursion to Gymont under the auspices of the Capital Shoe Company, Saturday, July 19 will be an important social event, and should be patronized by everybody. Tickets are 25 cents and can be procured at the Capital Shoe Store, 733 7th street northwest. Mr. James B. Parker, the hero of the Buffalo tragedy, has returned to the city after a tour of the South and southwestern states. He reports a good time and says that his lecture on the assassination of President McKinley was enthusiastically received everywhere. Proof. J Henry Lewis, director of the Amphion Glee Club, has under consideration a flattering offer to go to At. lanta, Ga., to train and direct a chorus of two hundred voices, for the Congress of the Young People's Christian and Educational League. He may accept, if his other engagements permit. BLACK SKIN REMOVER. REGISTERED IN PATENT OFFICE U.S. BEFORE AFTER A.Wonderful Face Bleach. AND HAIR STRAIGHTENER. both in a box for $1, or three boxes for $2. Guaranteed to do what we say and to be the "best in the world." One box is all that is required if used directed. PEACH-LIKE complexion obtained if used directed. Will turn the skin of a black or brown person four or five shades lighter, and a mulatto person perfectly white. In forty-eight hours a shade ortwo will be noticeable. It does not turn the skin in spots but pleaches out white, the skin to the maining beautiful without continual use. Will remove wrinkles, freckles, dark spots, pimples or bumps or black heads, making the skin very soft and smooth. Small pox pits, tan, liver spots moved without harm to the skin. When you go the color you wish, stop using the preparation. THE HAIR STRAIGHTENER that goes in every one dollar box is enough to make anyone's hair grow long and straight, and keeps it from falling out. Highly perfumed and makes the hair soft and easy to comb. Many of our customers say one of our dollar boxes worth ten dollars, yet we sell it for one dollar a month. THE NO SMELL, thrown in free. box. THE NO-SMELL thrown in free. Any person sending us one dollar in a letter of Post-Office money order, express money order of registered letter, we will send it through the mail postage prepaid; or if you want it sent C. O. D., it will come by express. 25c. extra. It will come by express, 25c extra. In any case where it fails to do what we claim, we will return the money or send a box free of charge. Packed so that no one will know contents except receiver. CRANE AND CO., 122 west Broad Street RICHMOND, Va. How long will it take the intelligent race leaders to understand that the politicians no longer welcome the Negro as a ward or dependent. He must look to his own resources for his social, political and commercial salvation. The image depicts a large group of people gathered in a public space, possibly a street or a square, with a building in the background. The crowd is diverse, with individuals of various ages and attire. Some people are standing, while others are sitting or lying down. The setting appears to be an urban area, with a mix of architectural styles and materials. The image is monochromatic, with varying shades of gray. 2 AN ECHO OF TUSKEGEE. (Continued from First page ) after a five years' course in both the academic and industrial departments, he pursued the avocation of "schoolmastering"—to use Thomas Carlyles' somewhat contemptuous phrase—until in the summer of 1898, he saw a larger opportunity for helping his own people, and, with the memories of his mother school to guide him, rented a twenty-acre farm in the immediate vicinity of "Oak View"—the Negro district of Harriman—and then began a new experiment in industrial education. Within three years he has not only purchased the farm, but erected the Hall of Domestic Science, and made other improvements upon the original estate. As has been suggested, the Normal and Industrial Institute is a technical school—divided into two departments—academic and industrial. In the mansion parlors is a printing press, and in the office, surrounded by incipient libraries, are the tools of the carpenter's trade. Complete courses of study are laid out in all dominant industries opened to the colored man and woman, and at regular intervals the entire school is turned into the fields. Of course, a visitor to the Institute sees only the crude phases of beginnings, where, perhaps, the founder sees the beauty of his dreams, but it is one of the best features of the administration, that no enterprise is attempted until financed. Its appeals are based upon actual needs—and there is no tearing down of old barns to build greater until money is ready for the new barn. As I sat in Washington Cottage one morning I heard the story of one of the patrons of the school—Mrs. Camelia Crown—an unlearned woman, who for three years had been toiling day and night to keep her daughter in the Institute. Husband dead, she had set herself this high purpose—to give to another that which had been denied herself. And not the least pathetic part of the story was the statement that the girl had worked almost as hard as the mother to earn her way How difficult it has been to inaugurate and carry forward the technical school movement among the Negroes, only its leaders can fully know—for it came as an after-thought and has all the disadvantages of an apparent retrogression. Hoping, by education, to ascend to higher social levels, it appeared to the Negro that industrial- THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. FIRST COMMENCEMENT AT "BIG HOUSE." ism in education meant permanence in the hard conditions of manual labor, and a retreat from positions already gained in their progress. Professionalism appealed very strongly to men and women delivered from the old bond-life of toil, and their children enthusiastically welcomed the college and the university—only to find in the diploma a disappointment. Then came a period of educational reconstruction—and under the wiser leadership of Tuskegee, a new day has already begun. On that mournful 19th of September, when the life of the nation found in its mighty pulsing that its tears might fall upon the bier of the dead President, then gathered in the hall of the Institute at Oak View an audience of Negroes sympathetic with the Nation's sorrow, and, standing there, in the midst of his people, the principal, pointing to the face of Booker T. Washington, bade them remember that one, in the capital of the Nation, the President had clasped hands with the man who, coming up from slavery, had brought his race with him to the conquest of hostile circumstances and the enjoyment of a graceous life, whose motto shall ever be the joint training of the brain that thinks clearly and the hand that toils skillfully. To generate their high qualities and impart self-control to the Negro's impulses, and seriousness to his plutophy of life is the aim of this Institute among the mountains of East Tennessee, and if it be an echo of Tuskegee, it has all the hope and the noble note of inspiration in the original voice that gave it life. G. M. HAMMELL Formerly Literary Editor Western Christian Advocate, Cincinnati, O. Harriman, Tenn., Oct. 9, 1901. PRINTERS'INK. The Philadelphia Courant, Abel P. Caldwell, editor, is a new one. It looks like a "stayer." Editor Dancey is a remarkably busy man, but the Quarterly continues its march of steady improvement under his guiding hand. Rev. D. Samuel Orner and Isaac W. Jenkins are making a success in the field of daily journalism. They are publishing the Advocate at Jacksonville, Forida. --- The centennial number of the A. M. E. Zion Quarterly Review covers the months of July, August and September. Editor J. C. Dancy has provided a rich array of mental pabulum, including special articles by eminent scholars, current issues by the active forces of society and thoughtful editorials by Zion's most illustrious wielder of the tripod. The leading contributions are: "Psychical Phenomena," by Rev. C. O. H. Thomas, D. D.; "Enfranchisement of the Negro a Benefit to the State," by Bishop J. W. Hood; "The Negro Young People's Christian Congress," by Rev. S. N. Vass, D. D.; "Hawaii's Great Queen;" "The World's Leaders and What Made Them So," by J. L. Steele; "The Negro in America," by H. Weinstock; "Citizenship," by Henry P. Slaughter, LL. M.; "Christian Education," by R. E. Arrington; "The Indebtedness of Modern Literature to the Bible," by Rev. B. J. Bolding, D. D., and a poetical gem, "A Song of Love," by Bishop B. T. Tanner. REV. WALTER H. BROOKS HONORED The Church Aid Society of the 19th St. Baptist Church tendered Dr. Walter H. Brooks, their pastor, a grand festival Friday eve, June 20th. The large and handsome edifice was well filled. The literary program consisted of addresses by Hon. John C. Dancy, Recorder of Deeds, Prof. W. S. Woodson, Grand Chief of the True Reformers, Mrs. Mattie R. Bowen, Rev. J. Anderson Taylor, Mrs. Julia Mason Loyton, after which the audience repaired to the lecture-room of the church and were served with refreshments by a committee of handsome ladies. The affair was a grand success and reflects credit upon the members of the church Aid Society, of which Mr. Joseph H. Jackson is president. THREE ELEMENTS-OF CAPITAL New Bern, N. C., June 20, 1902. Editor Coored American: Enclosed please find $2 to be credited on my subscription. Your paper is ably edited, spicy, newsy and entertaining. Let the colored American youth understand from time to time that it can borrow money from the Bank of England to open up any business, by having a brainy head, a pair of willing hands to work, and an honest heart. These are capital. Isaac H. Smith. ALL THE REST FOLLOW THE COLORED AMERICAN leads—all the rest follow.—Tribune Press Pueblo, Colorado. TRULY INDEPENDENT. THE COLORED AMERICAN is independent, fresh and fearless. It rings true upon the questions of the hour.—Baptist Reporter, Helena, Ark. 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 203 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. 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 HOME OF THE MAYOR OF BROOKLYN. WHO IS TO BLAME? The Young Negro or The Old Capt. Leatherwood is Moved to Speech by Major Douglass' Caustic Comment. Editor Colored American: The communication published in your last issue under the head, "Sowing and Reaping," by Major Charles R. Douglas, forces me to speak through your journal along the line delineated under the above named caption. In doing so, it is not for the purpose of endeavoring to thwart the weight of his argument but to the contrary to commend. I think, however, the Major is in error and makes a grave mistake when he orders you to direct your gun upon the young Negro, with a view of building up the breastworks from a business standpoint among our people. His order is a good one, but it is biased, and if obeyed might prove detrimental. The Negro press has been for the past twenty-five years directed upon the white people of our country, because of their disposition to discriminate, intimidate and frustrate us in our pursuit of life, liberty and happiness. The Major commands: Recover; Aim! At what? The young Negro. The command should be at the Negro as a whole and not at the young men and women of our race. In saying this I do not mean to place myself in the breach in their defence; but I do mean to avert, if possible, any effort put forth making the young Negro responsible for the unwholesome condition of our race in the business avenues of the world. The young Negro is just what the old Negro makes him. I think Solomon commands: "Train the child in the way he should go," and, as a stimulus, adds: "When he gets old, he will not depart from it." I believe this, and my belief is based upon experience and a special inquiry into the shortcomings of our people as it relates to the young Negro. I admit that the young Negro is void of many accomplishments that elevate a race, but according to the above quotation the od Negro must or should be held responsible. The question, then, is should the fight be made upon the young Negro, or should it be made upon the Negro as a whole? My experience in business in Washington, however, has convinced me that there is a class of Negroes who rank as molders of society instead of business that should be held responsible for rhe sluggish and discouraging conditions along business lines among our people. The rank to which I refer includes majors, colonels, captains, lieutenants, reverends, lawyers, doctors, teachers, government clerks, messengers, and the rich. All of this rank are money earners and could wield THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. NEW DOMESTIC SCIENCE BUILDING. sufficient force to control the commonality of our people in the interest of business that would reflect inestimable credit to the race. But not true. Every rank feels that it is or should be an important factor in society, therefore contends for such position, neglecting or losing his or her entire interest in the business welfare of our people. This rank constitutes a class that should be bombarded by the Negro press. If the class referred to PETER H. HARRIS Prof. John W. Ovletree, Principal aud Founder. could be made to see their racial duty, and induced to support our business enterprises, there would be very little trouble in controlling the msases in doing the same. I will speak further on the business lines in the next issue. Capt. Thos. L. Leathernoon. ness Ne- kes ids: should hen from is cial our Ne- so is hat the or nes- acie be THE BOOKS IN THE LIBRARY. A GODLESS CHURCH. Editor Colored American: We see through the columns of your newsy paper that one Mr. Burton—a white man—at Frankford, Del., secured a little colored boy from a children's home in New Jersey, whom he took to the Unity M. E. Church with him. But when the congregation saw that this was a colored child they rose up in arms against his presence in that church. The minister, you tell us, tried to sustain the gospel by upholding for the boy; but he (the minister) was advised to get a call to a Negro church if he preached to Negroes. Peace, we are informed, was restored only when Mr. Burton told the congregation that he wouldn't bring the little child back again. "Suffer little children to come unto me," saith the Lord, "and forbid them not," etc. Now, Mr. Editor, when we look carefully and prayerfully at the words, "suffer little children to come unto me," we are bound to conclude that the members of Unity M. E. Church violated none of the divine teachings of Christ. For how in the world could that little innocent colored child "come unto Christ where there is no Christ?" These people were right in rejecting the presence of that little colored child for their actions show that they have rejected God. The Negro is not desirous of getting so far from God as to be found seated in the congregation of the Unity M. E. Church, or any other church of its ilk which has drifted so low down in the scales of American civilization. We pray that Mr. Burton and the pastor of the Unity M. E. Church may be saved, but we very much fear the rest of them are beyond redemption. Fritz Reuter's 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 Koom 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 upstairs. 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 Booker T. Washington and Tuskegee Open The Eyes of Southerners. The folowing editorial from the New York Times is highly significant testimony that Booker T. Washington is throwing new light upon the race problem, and constantly proving to the South the great possibilities that reside in the Negro. Says the Times: "Southern men have usually insisted, and quite rightly, that the 'Negro problem' was theirs and that their fellow citizens from the North could do little toward understanding it, and still less toward solving it. "Recently Mr. Sidney Ormond, of the editorial staff of The Atlanta Constitution, visited Tuskegee with Governor Jelks of Alabama and other prominent and influential Southern men. He writes in his paper: "From long contact and association, the Southern man has formed a very just and complete estimate of the Negro as he is. Of his possibilities, however, under an exceptional environment, he is not fully aware. The white man is familiar, of course, with the sporadic examples of black men who have, through force of unusua mental ability, transcended the rank and fie of their race; but of the high average of intelligence, industry, and activity which may be attained by the masses he has but a vague conception. The exceptional environment, with its attendant exceptional results, is manifested at Tuskegee. This point—that of an exceptional environment and influence—must be constantly borne in mind when Washington's work at Tuskegee is considered. "This is a significant statement as to 'possibilities,' as to 'the high average of intelligence, industry, and activity which may be attained by the masses.' Really, that is all there is to the matter. It only remains to supply the conditions that are supplied at Tuskegee. Certainly, that is a large task, a slow one, and not without its difficulties; but by the candid testimony of this honorable Southern observer, it is a task that can be accomplished. "The opinion of Governor Jelks, reported by Mr. Ormond, is in the same sense: "This is my first visit to Tuskegee since the school was established. I have always admired Booker Washington and felt that he was doing a great work for the State, but I had no idea that he was coming so near to a solution of the Negro problem. He should have the support of every Southern man." "Still more emphatic is the view expressed by a prominent educator of Georgia. President of the Southern Female College, at LaGrange, Dr. G. A. Nunnally: "I am surprised beyond expression. From the wonderful results I have seen I am more than ever convinced of the importance of an education for all. We Georgians will have to wake up to this fact at once. We need just such a school as this for the Negroes, but we need more such schools for the whites. We cannot afford to lag behind. The results here attained by one man gratify, but frighten me. Every thinking Southern man would feel the same way who had seen what I have seen today. Industrial education is a good thing for the Negro, but it is absolutely necessary for the whites. I am going back to Georgia and preach the necessity of industrial training for both races." "There has been no more important testimony than this to the hopeful conditions as to education which the skill and fiedelity of Mr. Washington have created." AMONG THE CHURCHES Rev. T. W. Henderson is now stationed at Bethel A. M. E. Church, New York City. Rev. W. D. Cook was sent to Atlantic City. Bishop J. W. Hood, is the oldest Negro Bishop in point of service in America. He has been in the Episcopal office 30 years. Only Bishop Payne of the A. M. E. Church served longer continuously than he. And no bishop THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. in America has ever done greater or better service for the church and the Master. Rev. B. J. Boulding, who is serving his third year as pastor of the John Wesley Zion Church, is gaining strength steadily as a candidate for editor of the Star of Zion. His thoughtful work as editor and manager of the Vavick Christian Endeavor is winning many friends. Dr. Boulding was accorded the honor of preaching the educational sermon at the recent Harrisburg conference. Rev. W. H. Snowden, now in his fourth year at Metropolitan Zion Church, Washington, D. C., expects to show up strong in 1904 as a candidate for business manager of the publication department of the connection. Rt. Rev. William B. Derrick, of New York, Bishop of the First Episcopal District of the church, has gone to London, England, accompanied by the Rev. T. A. Smythe, of Harrisburg, Bishop Derrick at the urgent solicitation of Dean Barnabas, has consented to preach at the three hundred and fifty-second anniversary of the Church of the Catacombs, Canterbury Cathedral, for which purpose he especially goes. That Bishop Derrick should have been selected from among the four hundred delegates to the Canterbury meeting, to preach so important a sermon, goes far to indicate a brighter day for the races of darker hue. Metropolitan Pleasure Club. The Metropolitan Pleasure Club, will be glad to entertain their friends at their second grand picnic of the season at Lake View Park, Monday. July 7, 1902 from 12 m. to 19 p.m. Invincible orchestra, Prof Edward Ambler, leader. We hope our many friends will join us in a day of pleasure. Special cars will be chartered for the accommodation of our patrons returning from the picnic. Officers and members: Benjamin F. Brown, president; James A. Lucas, vice president; Joseph T. Bryant, Rec. secretary; William T. Thomas, Fin, secretary; John W. Matthews, treasurer; Charles H. Dogans, sergent at-arms; G. Washington Brooks, Andrew J Payne, J. Garfield Harris, Harry A. Smith, Harry M. Landers, James W. Lee, Admission, 25 cents, Refreshments at moderate prices. Children under twelva years, 15 cents. OUR BOYS HUSTLING Quite a number of bright boys are now handling The Colored American in many of the principal cities of the country. Many of them are doing remarkably well and are making from $2 to $4 a week. Parents who wish their boys to acquire some knowledge of business can do no better service than to have them sell The Colored American each week. It is a good seller and it will take a boy but a short while to work up a good route. 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. Will Visit Washington. Hon. Isaac H. Smith, the well known banker of New Bern, N. C, and former member of the legislature of his state, will visit Washington before long. Mr. Smith has made several trips to this city in the past few years, and so hospitable has been his welcome by our best people on each occasion, that he holds the National Capital in the highest esteem. Good board, steam heat and electric bells. Home comforts, moderate prices. 311 Pa. Av., n. w., Washington, D. G. Fine wines, liquors, cigars and Tobacco. SATTERWHITE & CO., 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 Gray & Bro., PROPRIETORS. S CORBY'S "MOTHER'S BREAD. It is easily the best bread in the world. It is pure and wholesome and is the greatest strength ning food you can eat, Mothers Bread is sold in over a thousand grocers in this city. Try it. Corby's Modern Bakery 100,000,00 To Loan In any amount on furniture, pianos etc., at lowest rates without del y. removal or publicity. You can pay it back in small monthly payments to suit your income. If you have a loan elsewhere and need more money, come to us. We can accommodate you. Call and talk it over before borrowing elsewhere. Private rooms. Business confidential. SURETY LOAN COMPANY, Room 1 Warder Building, 2nd floor 9th and F Sta. N. W. Wateon'sPark. Waton'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 Some Men Pay $10,000 For an expert to manage their advertising. There are others who pay $5.00 for an annual subscription to printers' ink and learn what all advertisers are thinking about. But even these are not the extremes reached. There are men who lose over $100,000 a year by doing neither one. For sample copy send 10c to Printers' Iuk. No. 10 Spruce Street, New York City. Watson's Park. Washington's Great Pleasure Resort, located on Glen Echo Railroad, Md., now open for the season, and it is hoped that every person will pay one visit to the Park this season is there has been many improvements made for your enjoyment. All churches, social clubs and associations are invited to spend their outing this summer at Watson's Park. Special car can be charted Direct for the Park and ordered back when wanted. Cars for every day service. Take Chevy Chase for the Park. Those driving take Conduit to Turners and turn to the right. For further information apply to A. D. WATSON 2025 L. Street N. W. Excelsior Pleasure Park. Park. Formerly known as MADRE'S PARK. Is open for engagements for picnics and out-door entertainments by Sunday Schools. Courses. Societies and reputable Clubs and individuals for the sea on of 1902. Run under entirely new auspices, the Excelsior Business Club. Offers the best facilities to car line, as the Berwyn line of cars will let passengers off at the gate of the Park; ONLY ONE FARE. Ample, covered Pavilion. Good water. Enclosed grounds with swings and other improvements. For further information or engagements address, or call at the residence of. Walter R. Franklin, President. 320 Elm Street, N.W., City Will see callers from 4 to 7 o'clock p.m. Mr. and Mrs. J. Alexander Mackenzie. Mrs. Samuel D Smith, and Mrs. Herbert Webster from Jamaica, B. W. 1., are in the city, the guests of Dr. and Mrs. C. W. Childs, of 513 8rd street southwest. SOME RACE ISSUES. Practical Education, Less Politics and More Christianity The Remedies Suggested by Miss Lane. While we believe more in the practical than ideal, I have chosen in an humble way to set forth a few thoughts concerning things of daily observation which I believe not only concerns a race, but conditions, if continued, will sap the moral life of the nation and eventually bring our "land of the free and home of the brave" to utter ruin and desolation. Why should there be separate schools of education for the Negro race and mixed schools for all other dwellers from all nationalities of the globe in America? Even though the same things or branches be taught in both schools, yet there is a sentiment encouraged and fostered that does not tend to heighten but lessen the respect of the one and the confidence and loyalty of the other. Human beings are greater than human laws, and should be free as to social selections. I earnestly deprecate a custom or conditions that prostitute the virtues of a race and lowers the moral standard of a people. The outcome of this I believe will be the Jim Crow car law in Tennessee, and many aggravated forms of discriminations. The North has closed the doors of industrial hope to the Negro. Why so? Simply because he is a Negro. Bitter hate and disloyalty to man as man lay at the bottom of all this wrong and injustice and cannot end in good for this nation. The only remedy of hope against it all is: Better and more thorough educational training for our youth—a well-rounded education, especially in the mechanical and industrial arts. The head to think, the heart to feel and the hands to work (which will create work and not wait for some one else to do it) is what is needed. We should have less to do with politics till we know more of political science and the principles of good government. The true import of religion should be taught as a matter of science, rather than emotional demonstration. Then we should organize—unite our forces in a common endeavor in every community, for industrial interest and the fostering of a Christian benevolence, and finally, unity as a whole—not as a class—must be secured in all things looking to the advancement of principle; and we venture the assurance that a quarter of a century hence will find the "Race Issues of America" a thing of history, and the Negro race in the happy enjoyment of all constitutional privileges. Yours for the Race. (Miss) NELLIE J. LANE, Athens, Tenn. A ROUSING MASS MEETING. The mass meeting held in Vermont Avenue Baptist Church, Sunday afternoon, 3:30 o'clock, under the auspices of the Baptist Women's Missionary and educational Society of the District of Columbia, auxiliary to the national Baptist convention, was and is an evidence that the women are thoroughly aroused and in earnest about the work. Representatives from every section of the city and from nearly every Baptist church were present. Revs. Geo. W. Lee, Walter H. Brooks, W. Bishop Johnson, J. Anderson Taylor, Geo. Lucas, G. Pryor and W. Troy were also present. The president, Mrs. Rosella E. Lawson, presided. What has been accomplished and what is hoped for in the future was clearly defined by the organizer and Corresponding Secretary, Mrs. Julia Mason Layton. Rev. Water H. Brooks was first on the program. He gave a brief history of Negro Baptists, and it was replete in every way. Rev. Geo. W. Lee talked on "The Scope of Missions," and gave some valuable suggestions as to plan of local work. Rev. W. Bishop Johnson followed with the educational statistics, showing that there are two million Negro Baptists owning and controlling $550,000 worth of school property; that there THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. are 15,000 churches and 17,000 Sunday-schools. This, together with a great deal of valuable information, was much appreciated. Revs. Lucas, Troy and Taylor made short talks. Excellent music was furnished by Vermont Avenue Baptist Church choir. The Organizer, Mrs. J. M. Layton, does not intend to leave a stone unturned until the district Baptists are thoroughly organized. She worked hard and earnesty for the success of last Sunday's meeting, and she feels amply paid by the great number that turned out and the deep interest they evinced in the cause. We Would Like To See---- T. W. Allen "land" handsomely. T. Thomas Fortune provided for. A colored steam laundry in this city. More department clerks saving their money. Stamp Agent John P. Green promoted. John S. Durham a judge in the Philippines. A Negro Business Men's League organized here. The naval office at New Orleans filled speedily. A week-night literary at Lincoln Temple Church. Negroes quit making so much noise in public places. Colored capitalists unite their money in live business. The Second Baptist Lyceum give a summernight's festival. Fewer racial distinctions in the public places of Washington. Less jealousy among Negroes who are associated in business. Stealthy critics of ministers cease playing the role of assassins. A hundred magnanimous champions of liberty like Senator Mason. Normal graduates seek schools outside of the District of Columbia. Washington Negroes stop whining and wake up to their opportunities. People who talk without information get a dose of their own medicine. The $3,000 salary of the District justices restored at the next session of Congress. More correspondents with the backbone and directness of Roscoe Conkling Simmons. Landlads with rooms to rent let the fact be known through The Colored American. Lawyer John W. Patterson given the credit he deserves as a champion of racial manhood. Government clerks who have finished their legal and medical courses locate in the West. Our people brave enough to attend important meetings, whether it rains or not. Get an umbrella. W. L. Houston a member of the subcommittee of management of the Odd-Fellows of America. Laborers in the Government Printing Office who do clerical work be given a clerk's rating and pay. Folks who are sitting down waiting for a Government job, go to work at anything until they can do better. Political vampires cease their futile attacks upon Booker T. Washington, the race's greatest living exponent. A big delegation of Washingtonians at St. Paul, Atlanta and Richmond, in attendance upon the great conventions. Negro traitors, who run down straightforward colored men to white politicians given a long term behind the bars. Influential white residents of the District of Columbia protest against being "subjects" of the United States, rather than citizens. Intelligent dissatisfaction with race conditions in Washington and a systematic effort to secure all the rights of American citizens. Fair play toward our colored young men who are constantly being forced out of the public service on charges of robbery or inefficiency. Somebody have the courage to call to account every weak-kneed. Northern Republican who has shown marked in- difference to legislation designed to help the Negro. Prof. Jesse Laman, corresponding secretary of the National Afro-American Council, included in the list of officers whose transportation is to be paid out of the fund raised by St. Paul's progressive citizens. Landladies who will not sacrifice the comfort of themselves and their reliable roomer to gain a few pennies by loading their houses from cellar to garret with all kinds and conditions of humanity. ENTERTAINED IN NEW YORK. Mr. R. B. Jackson, of Howard Medical Department, made a short trip to New York City and Albany on business last week. He was royally entertained with several functions given in his honor by his many friends in New York City, who were glad to see him home for a short visit. He was gladly received by the young folks of St. Mark's Literary Sunday afternoon and gave them a short address upon the necessity of preparing to meet life's duties with practical knowledge. Dame Rumor has It-- Dame Rumor has It-- That the number of district judges will remain as at present. That Register Lyons will purchase a handsome house in this city. That Census Director Merriam is a constant reader of The Colored American. That Obie Walters, in certain contingencies, may become a citizen of Washington. That the Armstrong Manual Training School will have two cadet companies next year. That ex-Governor G. W. Atkinson will be named on the Court of Claims, as he should be. That the District Odd Fellows are a unit for W. L. Houston for the subcommittee of management. That James Cubert Campbell got under the permanent census wire by making a Garrison finish. That Rev. W. Bishop Johnson will soon become educational secretary of the National Baptists—as he should be. That Prof. W. H. Richards has been offered the principalship of a splendid school for liberal education in the South. That R. W. Thompson has been tendered the presidency of the proposed lyceum at the 10th Street Baptist Church. That President Roosevelt has promised to deliver an address at Galbraith A. M. E. Church, as an especial compliment to Rev. I. L. Carrothers. That in view of the fact that Director Merriam draws $6,000 a year for managing 800 people, Public Printer Palmer, who receives only $5,000 for handling five times as many, is thinking of asking for higher wages. Town Topics. Town Topics. Mrs. J. Ledbetter is sojourning at Alstead, N. H., for the rest of the summer. Mr. J. W. Barlay, of Capitol Hill, was the recipient of a neat appropriation from the Congressional Committe the last week. Miss Miller, an associate teacher and der Prof. H M Brown of Baltimore, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs E L. Thornton of Linden place, northeast Dr J H. Ward, a successful protictioner of Indianapolis, I d, is in New York for the summer, where he will take a special course of surge. V at Bellevue Hospital. Miss Mattie G. Morgan, of 2106 8 h street northwest, has returned from an extensive pleasure trip on which she visited friends in Morristown, N. J., and Brooklyn, N Y. In Brooklyn, she was the guest of her aunt, Dr. V. Morton. 5 MRS, L. R. Clark, principal of the Livingston School of Dress Making, a No.1439 W Street NorthwestWashington, has a fine school, and we advl all those who wish to learn this valua trade to go to her school. She is a teacher and a credit to her race. He MKS, L. R. Clark, principal of the Livingston School of Dress Making, a No. 1439 W Street NorthwestWashington, has a fine school, and we advise all those who wish to learn this value trade to go to her school. She is a teacher and a credit to her race. He terms are reasonable, and all her schools who have graduated from her school are makin 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. 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 1513 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 RESORTS. 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 plaza, 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 rst. 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 these who desire to spend the heated term arrangements will be made for trips morning and evening. For further information apply at 443 1st st., s w Summer boarding in the mountains. Magnolia ottage, Cismont, Virginia. Healthy! Cool!! Shady!!! Excellent opportunity for rest or study. Good bicycling cheap driving. Tele- phone and post office within 300 yards. Daily mail Terms $3.50 per week in advance. Mrs. Amanda Miller-Coleman, Cismont, Va. First-class county board for colored people atlowest ra,es, Plenty shade, fruit, milk, fresh vegetables. Good home cooking. Free transportation to from ForestGlen cars. For particulars and to have some one meet you at cars. Address Mrs. Mary O. Mitchett, Cleverly P. O. Montgomery Co. 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. Improve The Hair and Complexion. Singleton's Pharmacy 20th and E carries a full line of Ozone preparations with his toilet articles and sundries. A furnished room for rent to a gentleman, with all modern improvements. Call at 1316% 4th St. northwest, at 5:30 o'clock p. m. COTTAGE8 FOR SALE. Four desirable Cottages on Jefferson Street, between Washington and La Fayette Streets. In the very best locality, newly, painted and papered all the latest improvements on easy terms. For further particulars address J. Harry Hughes Cape May, N.I. THE POLITICAL HOROSCOPE In the Washington Post, Nov. 7, 1889, Ex-Gov. W. P. Kellogg, of Louisiana, made the following observations on the result of the presidential election which sent Mr. Harrison into private life and resurrected Grover Cleveland, who is again beaming upon the Democratic party and saying things more or less significant. Said Senator Kellogg: "When the smoke has cleared away, study the returns from places where the colored vote is strong. You will find that the colored vote has become indifferent and has staid away from the polls, or worse yet, has voted the Democratic ticket. I have seen this thing for weeks. Defeat stared the Republican party in the face from the time that President Harrison formulated his idea for southern reformation. He has departed from Republican platforms and Republican theories in attempting to build up a white man's party at the South. The three most suspicious things in the world are a mouse, capital, and the Negro. The Negro is ignorant and unlettered. He doesn't tell what he knows, but he is no fool. He has ways of communication we whites know nothing about. How was it that for years the Negroes of Louisiana carried the State by 80,000 majority? They had no newspapers. I heard from ignorant Negroes 2,000 miles from Washington that President Harrison had discharged his colored employes. The negroes who told me the story neither read nor write. How did they learn? The President has excited their suspicion. No southern State can be carried by the Republican party during this administration because the Negro fears that it will not protect him in his rights. This is the result of the appointment of ex-Confederates and Protection Democrats who will never vote the Republican ticket, to office. When the colored man stops voting the Republican ticket, where is the Republican party? Three-fifths of the white vote of America is Democratic. Without the Negro vote the Republican party is dead. The Negro controls the balance of power in five northern States, and twenty northern congressional districts. Where will the policy of alienation stop?" These things as seen by ex-Gov. Kellogg in 1889 may in no less a degree be applied to the political situation today. The Negro is pleased with President Roosevelt, but has little faith in the disposition of the party managers to do anything to aid him in either a political or business way. They decline to even so much as investigate the outrages against his ballot, from which abuse the party itself is at a disadvantage at every general election. The Negro is growing indifferent in the States where his vote is powerful. Will the political precedent outlined by Governor Kellogg repeat itself, with Grover Cleveland or some one else as an indirect beneficiary? Grover Cleveland has made a "big speech." The dedication of the Tilden Club in New York on the 19th afforded him a signal opportunity to make his attitude upon political issues clear to the nation. He was equal to the emergency, and made a plea for Democratic harmony that has electrified the country and drawn a strict line of demarkation between the Demo-Populists of the William Jennings Bryan school, and the conservatives like Olney, Whitney, Pattison and Gorman, who believe in a return to the old-lien policies for which Tilden, Hendricks, McDonald and Randall stood. A battle is on, and the spectators are wondering what is up. Is Cleveland in the running for a fourth nomination? While the Tilden demonstration was presumably for the purpose of placing David B. Hill's candidacy in the center of the Democratic stage, Cleveland turned out to be the bright and particular star of the occasion and reaped the usufruct thereof. Whether the Democrats admire Grover Cleveland or not, THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. he is the strongest man the party has had since the war—their only seated victor—and he is their strongest man today. The masses want to win—never mind the way. Cleveland is honest, steadfast, and true to what he conceives to be right. He stands for the highest principles of government, and has the confidence of the commercial and independent forces of both parties in a fashion that no other Democrat can boast of, and is preferred by thousands of Republicans to many candidates of their own party who might be named. The third term bugaboo is silenced by the hiatus between his terms and his well-known hostility to imperialism sets at rest every talk about his assuming the role of "American Dictator." Mr. Cleveland is a tariff reformer, and his reappearance in public life may mean another tidal wave of sentiment toward a review and revision of our tariff policy. It is the marvel of economists that America appears to be the only country on the globe that seems to thrive best when taxed the most. The fact is admitted by good reasoners that our prosperity is not due to our over-taxation, but we proper in spite of it, because of our superior industry. Mr. Cleveland recognizes the trend toward a lowering of customs duties on the products of industries that are no longer "infant," and he notes the impatience of the people over a system of tariff levy that fosters unnatural combinations or "trusts" and permits manufacturers to sell goods in a foreign market at a far lower figure than the same articles command upon our own soil. Living expenses go up faster than wages, and the profits of trusts are all out of proportion to the rewards of the men who actually do the work. The result is industrial discontent and disorder. The American people will ever safeguard the principle of protection, and the control of the home market, but they are restless under an exhorbitant tax which makes multimillionaires of the few at the expense of the many. Of the reform here outlined, and which has been exploited by no less a personage than Chairman Babcock, of the Republican Congressional Campaign Committee, Grover Cleveland is a leading exemplar. Who knows but that two years of shrewd agitation of tariff reform and preservation of the gold standard may not convince the Democratic managers that he is the most available Moses to lead them out of their Egypt? If the Negro question is broached, where is there a Democrat who could hold a candle-light to Cleveland in appealing for the suffrages of the colored people? Now here his forcible methods of asserting governmental authority found great favor with our people and there are those who believe that with his added experience and close grasp of changing conditions, with new notions of federal authority, Cleveland would be a power in the White House that would insure to the Negro's good. The Negroes trust him, and should his party have sense enough to give him the nomination. Cleveland would give our beloved Roosevelt the hardest run for his money he ever had in his life. As the Colored American has been saying for two years, keep your weather eye upon this "man of destiny—Grover Cleveland. You cannot sometimes always tell what may happen. Speaking of Democracy and the Negro, the present situation agains suggests the query: Is a division of the Negro vote possible now or ever? It is possible, but difficult, the experienced politician will answer. He will give you reasons. First, the Democrats offer no encouragement to the Negro to ally his fortunes with theirs; second, the assininity of the Tillmans 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. JOHN B. HARRIS How any man may quickly cure himself after years of suffering from sexual weakness, lost vitality, night losses, varicocelle, etc., and enlarge small weak organs to full size and visor. Simply send your name and address to the Dr. Knapp, Medical Company 1811 Hull Building, Detroit. 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Little COLORED AMERICANS. NO TIME FOR TRIFLES We teach the children Danish, Trigonometry and Spanish Fill their heads with old-time notions, And the secrets of the oceans, And the cuneiform inscriptions From the land of the Egyptians; Learn the date of every battle, Know the habits of the cattle, Know the date of every crowning, Read the poetry of Browning, Make them show a preference For each musty branch of science; Tell the acreage of Sweden, And'the serpent's wiles in Eden, And the other things we teach 'em Make a mountain so immense, That we've not a moment left To teach them common sense. —LONDON STANDARD Idleness is a crime. Have a set purpose in life. Make your own opportunities. We are on the American continent to stay. Dollars make independence for people. Take nothing for granted; you have to "show" us. Panama hats and Panama canals are both expensive. Breakfastless husbands create husbandless wives. Wise men are silent under the pelts of popgun critics. The world is hunting for those who can do something. Stop loafing in barber shops and bar rooms, young men. Land-owners are consulted when laws are to be enacted. One of the best fertilizers for the soil of your farm is brains. Men estimate women at the value they place upon their virtue. Let us do all we can to enlighten the poor white man of the South. Nobody can do any great amount of business with a confirmed liar. Don't let any one do more for you than you are willing to do for him. The "back number Negro" fastens the jim crow car upon his brethren. I is quite evident that the northern Negro is growing restless politically. If you want to learn a woman's secrets, ask her dearest female friend. A $10 Panama hat on a ten cent head is one of the anomalies of this season. The politician who promises the least will be called a liar by the fewest people. --- A wise man does not expect others to do for him what he should do for himself. Political meetings need not be held in our churches. Build a hall, if you haven't one. It isn't the widow with the heaviest veil that was the kindest toward "the dear departed." Graduates frequently think more of their dress than their diploma on commencement night. It is a bad policy to borrow money from your friends or give your confidence to an enemy. The dreamer with a head full of half-basked "plans" seldom puts any one of them into operation. Pessimists' are the product of memories which multiply disappointments, and cancel potential joys. Big church debts which call for doubtful policies in order to raise money, are destructive to piety. It is a question whether a Negro is to be pitied or blamed who boasts that he "doesn't read no Negro papers." People whose opinions are worth anything have nothing but words of praise for The Colored American. There is nearly always a hole in the sock of the tippling "good fellow" who asks you to take another on him. When your friend is accused, be as sure of your facts in his favor as the enemy is of the facts alleged against him. A still tongue and an active body will do more towards holding a good job than either fine clothes or political influence A lie that is all a lie will fall of its own weight. It is the grain of truth in a bushel of falsehood that confuses a situation. The woman who is unfit to sit beside a white man at the dining table, the theater or in church, is unfit for association of any other character. Kitchens are frequently recruited from the ranks of previously well supported wives who acquired sporting proclivities from michievous female friends Every time a black man starts an enterprise that has previously been monopolized by a Caucasian, you will find the white man's conduct growing from toleration to almost gracious liberality. If the traffic in offices is broken up by Congress making it a criminal offense to accept a monetary consideration for "influence," we fear several well-known gentlemen hereabouts will be deprived of an honest living. Roscoe Conkling Bruce delivered a masterly class day oration in the greatest institution of learning in America—Harvard University, and a white contemporary gave him a fourline notice. Another Negro accused of criminal assault, got half a column in the same sheet. The Negro press' mission is plain, To Notley Hall, Upper Glymont, Lower Cedar Point, Rock Point Other Points On The Potomac. RIVER BUGE The Swift ommodious Steamer RIVER QUEEN, with Electric Lights and fitted up with all Modern Improvements and licensed by U S. Inspector to carry 1,000 Passengers has just been thoroughly over hauled and refitted for the Excursion season 1902. Can be chartered to run Excursions to Notley Hall, Upper Glymont, Lower Point and Rock Point. 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COOPER, MANAGER 459 C Street Northwest. WASHINGTON, D. C. Sold by all all News Dealers. SATURDAY, JULY 5, 1902. WHY ANY M'SUNDERSTANDING? We do not know of any Negro of note who argues that all Negroes should go to farming, or that their sphere of learning should be confined to industrial education. The best teachers suggest that the education a boy should have is that which is best adapted to his mental capacity, personal adaptability or taste—modified by his local environment and financial condition. To meet these questions fairly is purely a matter of common sense—a matter for every individual or for his sponsors to settle for themselves. Some very able scholars, either through misconception of the true purposes of industrial leaders or with a desire to confuse an otherwise clear situation, affect to believe that great pressure is being brought to bear to keep Negroes of talent out of the professions and callings that require the higher forms of education. They pretend to their audiences that agriculture is unduly dinned into the Negro's ear and that his aspirations are deprecated by urging him to stop, in a mass, at the forge, the field or the artisan's bench. There is no necessity for this species of misrepresentation. No sane man would try to make every member of a race a college graduate ora professional character, any more than he would ask that all become farmersand mechanics. What a person is to be should not be governed by artificial limitations of any kind. With the newspapers teeming daily with the reasoning offered by advocates of a stronger industrial footing for certain elements of our race and at the same time urging the highest competency for those who must lead in the preferred walks of life, there is no excuse for misunderstanding anywhere. The fact that all the sociologists and economists of the race have practically agreed that popular education is wholly a local and personal question, is so plain that the wayfaring man though a fool, cannot or should err in his conclusions. Let us protect our women as earnestly as other races protect theirs. THE COLORED AMEPICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. A LESSON FROM THE JEWS. Negroes who are inclined to be discouraged should find an inspiration for hope in the marvelous progress of the Jew. The Baltimore Lancet says "The Jew had no political privileges in Maryland before 1825. He has all of them today, and is the recognized head of our commercial world. Is there anything in his career which we cannot study with profuse." The Israelite gives us our finest object lesson in the possibilities growing out of thrift and economy. Examine the names upon our great trade and financial emporiums and you will find the bulk of them suggestive of Jewish origin. The Jew has learned that money is taken by the world as a measure of worth. Can we not learn the same? The Negro can only learn the whole truth about the race through Negro newspapers. Color prejudice is a disease. Public men who cannot endure honest criticism have no business posing as leaders. It is better to denounce lynching on decoration day than to follow the example of some famous statesmen—and do it not all. Roosevelt's great patriotic speech has lost him all those votes in the South that he never would have gotten in the first place. At last accounts "Marching Through Georgia" was still being sung with a will, and "Uncle Tom's Cabin" has an abiding place on the American stage The Washington Post chuckles with glee when an outrage is perpetrated against a Negro in the North It does some pots good to call a kettle black. Colored children are frequently led into Godless ways because of the Caucasian churches that make complexion a test of acceptability at their altars. It will be Roosevelt in 1904. The question of a running mate will take care of itself in due time. We haven't changed our mind about Senator Fairbanks. If Miss Stone has recovered from the shock of her recent Bulgarian stunt, she might try her hand at a little odd job of missionary work in southern Illinois. Hon. E. P. McCabe, deputy auditor, stands as leader of the colored con- ingent of the republican party in the territory of Oklahoma. There are fine openings for young colored men in this new and productive country. Editor Fortune is a practical farmer. At his Maple Hall place Red Bank, N. J., he cultivates a garden that supplies all the vegetables needed for the family table, with some sell. His potato patch will yield about 150 bushels. Austin Texas now smiles complacently when northern cities boast of the liberal recognition they give to Negroes. She has just honored a Mr. Talmason, a leading colored citizen, with an appointment as assistant dog catcher at $40 per month, and strange to say, there is nothing of record to in- dicate that this juicy plum was given out upon the recommendation of Dr Bokker T. Washington. Theodore Roosevelt will be renominated by acclamation Rev. Thomas Wellington Henderson has made a fine start as pastor of Bethel A. M. E. church, New York City. If the connection has the good judgment we give it credit for having, the mistake of two years ago will be repaired by electing Dr. Henderson business manager of the publishing house in 1904. The clans are gathering at St, Paul The Afro-American Council work in the great northwest will receive a helpful impetus from this meeting There is no noticeable rivalry for the presidency. White, Fortune, Pledger, McGhee or Lawson are good timber from which a leader can be safely selected. The Washington Mirror with its customary "cussedness" denounces Miss Mary Custis Lee for being satisfied to ride with "niggers," and continues to urge "jim crow" street cars for this city. There will be nothing but failure for the bourbon Mirror as long as such magnanimous managers as Gen. George H. Harries and Mr. George T. Dunlop handle the traction reins in the nation's capital. Booker T. Washington's wonderful poise and never-failing dignity confuse those who have tried for years to anger him and "rattle" him into intemperate utterance. Under the most unjust misinterpretation of his philosophy, malicious aspersions of his integrity and direful predictions as to his future, he has maintained a dignified silence, and gone on with the great mission that Divinity has assigned to him. Few Negroes can remain calm under fire. The majority of this impulsive and sensitive race drift instinctively from argument into personalities when they undertake to discuss an issue. The average Negro is cool only only when no one opposes him. Negroes should remember that their enemies know of this weakness, and get in mos of their work against the race when they are 'wrought up" Keep cool, but work incessantly for the right. There is no truth in the rumor that the firm of Fortune and Peterson has been dissolved. They are still doing business at the old stand, and The New York Age never appeared to better advantage than now. A luminous writer at the literary helm and a trained business man pushing the circulation form a combination that cannot be beaten and there is no likelihood of two such happily-mated men as Tom Fortune and Jerome Peterson getting apart. The marvelous progress of the race is opening the eyes of the southern white people who for half a century have pooh poohed Negro capacity The white factory girl is no match for the colored schoolmarm, and the idling white boy, who trades upon color and family name for prestige is not in it with the Negro farm owner or college professor he Macon News sounds a note of warning to the laugard and urges them to grasp the opportunities that the Negroes so eagerly take advantage of. The Bryant-Morgan Nuptials. Mrs Marie Morgan, the daughter of Mrs. Hermione Morgan, 2702 Dunbarton Avenue, was married Wednesday evening, June 11th 1902, to Rev Joseph G. Bryant of Charlotte Hall, Md., at Mt Zion M. E Church, 29th street northwest. Promptly at 8 o'clock the wedding march was played by Mrs. Mary Barnes, the organist of the church, preceded by the ushers, Messrs. Fisher, Thomas, Magnuder, Crusor, Lee and Alexander. The bride was preaented by Mr. Robert Holmes, Misses Emma L. Brown and Grace Peebles were the bridesmaids, R.v. Benjamin Brown acted as best man. The flower girls were Misses Bessie Cormis and Janie Bryant. Miss Morgan was a Normal graduate of class 1900 of the public schools, and taught school at the St. Mary's Normal and Industrial School, Charlotte Hall, Md., where the groom is the principal, and pastor of the Episcopal Church there. The presents were many and handsome. The ceremony was performed by Rev. William H. Gaines assisted by Rev. M. W. Clair, Mr. and John W. Lee, of 2722 N street, tendered the happy couple a reception. Rev. and Mrs Bryant left Thursday afternoon for Charlotte Hall, Md., where they will open a summer school for teachers who desire advance course in general studies. By invitation of Mrs. R. J Collins, a brilliant houseful of friends assembled on Wednesday evening of last week to witness the marriage of her daughter, Miss Mamie E Collins to Mr Frederick D, Sabbs; the popular tenor of the Amphion Glee Club. At all these June weddings the toilettes were elegant and tasteful, the presents were numerous and many out-of-town friends joined with the "homefolks" to make the occasion red-letter events in the memory of the principals. The Seventh Day Adventists. R v L C. Sheafe, an evangelist, of the Seventh Day Adventists, is holding well-attended meetings every evening in a tent, corner R and 16th streets northwest. He argues his faith in an doquent manner and is a singer of ability. He is associated in the music by his wife, who like himself, is a graduate of Wayland Seminary. Rev. Sheafe began his ministerial career fourteen years ago as a Baptist, but changing his religious views, since 1896 he has done special missionary work in the Middle West and South. He will remain in Washington all the summer. Of the 154 Seventh Day Adventists in this city, fifty four are colored. In the country at large there are 75 000 all told, and the aggressive missionary work of the sect among the Negroes is bearing fruit. Present for Mr. Hershaw. The Shiloh Baptists know how to honor a worthy helper. Tuesday evening of last week the lyceum, which Mr L. M. Hershaw has served for the past year as president, tendered him a complimentary reception. A short literary and musical program was rendered, supplemented by refreshments, after which an elegant silk umbrella was presented Mr Hershaw. He will continue on ther year in the chair. Miss M. E Janifer is spending the summer at Long Branch, N. J. She will spend part of August with relatives in Boston. SHREDS AND PATCHES There are now 61,000 colored Masons in the United States. * * * Mrs. W. E. B. DuBois and children are at Thompson Cottage, Atlantic City. N. J. * * * Governor Aycock, of North Carolina, has offered a reward of $400 each for the citizens who lynched Harrison and James Gillespie at Salisbury, June 11th. --- Mrs. Josie D. Henderson-Heard is at the head of a movement to establish an institution for the protection of young colored women strangers in Philadelphia. Rev. A. L. E. Weeks, founder of the New Bern, N. C., Collegiate Industrial Institute, is on a trip North soliciting funds in aid of his school. His work is highly endorsed by the people of his section. 宗 奉 奉 Mrs. G. W. Clinton, wife of Bishop Clinton, sang at Livingston College at the concert which was given at the close of commencement. Mrs. Clinton has an exquisite sweet soprano voice, and is a singer of wide repute. The Negro Medical Association, which takes in Newport News, Hampton, Norfolk and Portsmouth, Va., held a meeting last week at Hampton. They hope soon to form a Negro State Medical Association. Oscar W. Baker, 23 years of age, graduated last week from the law department of the University of Michigan. He lost a leg by accident when he was seven years of age, but worked his way through school, under the patronage of Lieut.-Governor Robinson. He rides a wheel with the aid of a crutch. He is to enter a prominent law firm at Bay City, Mich. At the 90th annual commencement of the Princeton Theological Seminary, the fellowship in Hebrew, $600, was awarded to Albert B. Dodd, of Greenwood, Mo. Among those who received the degree of bachelor of divinity was George S. Stark, of Baltimore, the only colored man in the senior class, and the only one of his race to receive this degree from the seminary. One of the worst disappointed persons over the enforced postponement of King Edward's coronation was Louis Butler, a colored barber of Washington, who shaved the now monarch when he visited this country in the 50's as the Prince of Wales. The old man journeyed to London at considerable expense, hoping to see the final triumph of his erstwhile patron. The pastor and deacons of the Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, of Norwich, Conn., have extended invitations to friends in various sections to be present at the reopening and re-dedicating of their new remodeled church adifice on Sunday, July 13th, to continue throughout the week. Revs. R. D. Wynn, Peter C. Wright, George C. Sauer and Charles Satchel Morris will assist. Rev. J. Francis Robinson, S. T. D. is pastor of the church. promising young Negro artist of Atlanta, Ga., is John Henry Adams. At the age of twenty-four he has attracted more than local attention by his paintings, particularly "The Accused Woman" of Biblical memory. This painting is reproduced as a half tone in the Atlanta Constitution, followed by a column and a half sketch of the young artist. He has established a department for the study of fine art at Morris Brown College. According to critics, Gerirude Imogene Palmer, the violiniste, is a gifted young lady. She has appeared often in public as a performer, always with pronounced success. Judging by the THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. LINOTYPE enthusiasm she creates her tone seems to be a part of her—magnetic, indescribably sweet—casting a spell over her auditors, swaying them in a strange manner. Her repertoire consists of the best in violin literature, including from Dancla to Bach. Everything she touches comes out clearly from her fingers. She conducts a studio at 680 Austin avenue, Chicago, Ill. Civilization's Peril. Civilization's Peril. Continued from first page inferior minds, he has allowed himself to be placed in a whirlpool of corruption, from which he has emerged with weakened backbone and stimulated brain, even questioning the negro's title as an American. One of our fair American educators in New York writes concerning a photo of a certain school: "There are no American children in the school—one group is composed of Italians; one of pickaninnies (Negroes), etc., etc., will some one please publish for the benefit of such educators, some data relative to the American people, so this dear woman may learn that a part of the population of the U. S. is black—these blacks and their descendants are pure Americans by birth, by ancestry and by unflinching loyalty; and that "Afro" is only prefixed as a reminiscence and "colored," a word generally and in yellow journalism after names of persons of the dark race, who do acts that tend to lower our morals, to reflect upon us as a people. Through such men as the Ben Tillman type are to be censured for their narrowness, yet they are to be congratulated for their depth and boldness; such not being afraid to defend the convictions of their own hearts. These pictures show the wonderful Mergenthaler typesetting machines, used by the Hayworth Publishing House, 512 8th St., N. W., Washington, D. C. Each machine, with one operator, doing the work of twelve men. They are the most wonderful machines of the age. That boldness of purpose; that unflinching determination to cling to the right; that lionlike stare; planted upon one who would dare assail the foundation of our just republic, by attacking its sacred laws, jeopardizing the safety of every household; that unceasing plea for the maintenance of the balance of justice, the unimpaired and ever vigilant eye, upon the strong arm of which our great republic stands, has weakened, yes, is unquestionably retrograding, and Theodore Roosevelt and a few of his followers, aided by a few true Christian women, of true American blood, stand alone today in the Great Republic of America, the "cradle of liberty," pleading in behalf of all that has preserved our nation—justice and honor. 619 We ask these few:—Is there a change? Where is true Christianity? Why is the white man's Christianity refused by the heathen (?) Chinese; by the rabid Turks and other Eastern peoples? Oh, Christianity, that would lend hands to an insane mob, burning at stake some poor temple, the abode of one of God's souls; or the stripping from that soul the framework in which God incased it because it is black! Oh, Christianity, that would deprive one human being of one or all the blessings and advantages materialized in this world of uncertainty! Oh, Christianity, that would throw a human being to the swine because he is besmeared with swill! Whence didst thou come; whither does thou go? Is this the Christianity of a proud nation? Is this the Christianity of Christ? Then every man had better build within his own house a temple of his own—churches have failed in their mission—the blood of the Hugenots has disappeared from the rocks of the catecombs; Christ slumbers and God has turned his affairs over to the brains of corrupt mankind. If the American white man is not retrograding, where are those Christlike Christians who fear not even death? Why are they unheard? Why are they silent, while about them ring