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The COLORED American NATIONAL NEGRO NEWSPAPER VOL. XI, NO. 14. LIFE HIS TEXT-BOOK. PRESIDENT DUDLEY TEACHES SOUND PHILOSOPHY. That Education is Best Which Takes Common Sense as its Basis-A Career That Combines Literary Lore with Business Acumen-Accurate in Measuring Resources. The educators who are laying firm and deep the foundation of racial glory in the Southland are those who see clearly the conditions about them, who think quickly of remedies for existing ills, and act promptly along an intelligently-planned course. They do not fritter away valuable energy by attempting the impossible. They measure their strength and their weaknesses; they consult their environment and its opportunities and decide in accord with the principles laid down in physics—that the greatest amount of power can be adduced from a given dynamo by reducing frictional losses to a minimum, consistent with the purpose in view. Human nature is a peculiar proposition only when under analysis by an unskillful chemist. The student who is able to profit by experience gauges to a nicety the kinetic force of the sentiment with which he must deal; he learns the resisting quality or static force residing within himself and his followers. The resultant of this test, whether the problem be educational, religious or commercial, will set the value of the projector or the project to the community. The law of nature knows no color or creed, and like causes influenced by like conditions will produce identical results. These everyday principles lay at the root of the education of the Negro in the Southland, and the successful treatment of this lever of progress denends upon the caliber of the men and women actively engaged in the work. A distinguished representative of that happily increasing class of instructors who are handling the subject of education and the material advancement of the Negro as an applied science is Prof. James Benson Dudley. The scene of his splendid efforts is the Greensboro Agricultural and Mechanical College at Greensboro, N. C., a school which stands as primarily for the highest and best in methods and results as does its honored president for the studv, character and resourceful elements that go to make a well-rounded Christian gentleman. He teaches not only from text-books and along the paths of a prepared curriculum, but places before his pupils the great Book of Life and assays from that majestic treasure trove the golden truths that point men to the sacredness' of the trust committed to them as "citizens of no mean city;" the duty of man to man; the uselessness of strife that does not ultimately lead to peace; the value of industry, and how to get on WASHINGTON, D.C., JULY 19, 1902. MEN OF THE HOUR. PROF. JAMES President A. and M College, Greensh is Developing a New N PROF. JAMES B. DUDLEY, and M College, Greensboro, N, C. A Practical is Developing a New Negro for a New South. JOYCE ENG. CO. in the world; the beauty of universal brotherhood; and finally, that education is of no avail if it does not bring common sense and keen perception to bear upon the trials that must be met and conquered. The story of Professor Dudley's life furnishes a cheering example for the youth of today. His success is a text-book in itself, and ought to suggest strongly to his pupils that if he could rise to eminence over a rocky road, how much more secure is their future, with environments far more favorable. His vacations during his school life were spent in learning carpenter's trade. His first labors as an educator were in the counties of Onslow, Duplin and Sampson, where, because of his superior advantages and acknowledged ability, he held a kind of monopoly, passing at the close of one school to another and then another. He taught in the public schools of his own County, and was principal of Peabody graded school of Wilmington, N.C., from 1883 to 1896. He became president of the Agricultural and James Benson Dudlev was born a slave in Wilmington, N.C., November 3, 189. He was the son of John Bishon and Annie (Hatch) Dudley. His father, a skilled mechanic, was emancipated and given permission to go to the free states, but declined the offer, preferring to remain with his slave wife and son. The son was first sent to private tutors and then to the public schools of his native city, and later to the Institute for Colored Youth at Philadelphia, Pa., and Shaw University, Raleigh, N.C. --- --- S B. DUDLEY, oro, N. C. A Practical Educator Who egro for a New South. His vacations during his school life were spent in learning carpenter's trade. His first labors as an educator were in the counties of Onslow, Duplin and Sampson, where, because of his superior advantages and acknowledged ability, he held a kind of monopoly, passing at the close of one school to another and then another. He taught in the public schools of his own County, and was principal of Peabody graded school of Wilmington, N.C., from 1883 to 1896. He became president of the Agricultural and Mechanical College for the colored race at Greensboro, N.C., in 1896, and has since held this post, giving utmost satisfaction to all concerned. The degree of A.M. was conferred upon Prof. Dudley in 1898 by Livingston College. He was state organizer for the Chatauqua, and editor of the Wilmington Chronicle, and because of his brilliant editorials and other productions of unquestioned merit, became easily one of the literary leaders of the Continued on fourth page. PRICE, FIVE CENTS THE TRUE REFORMERS. THE TRUE REFORMERS. LEAD THE VAN IN THE NE GRO BUSINESS WORLD. Marvalous Rise of a Useful Order Grand Master W. L, Taylor a Worthy Heir to Mantle of Founder Browne A Magnificent Object Lesson in Industry, Thrift and Economy. Once a noted financier in Wall street told a British banker that if every Negro business concern in this country were bundled together and dropped into the ocean, there would scarcely be a ripple upon the surface of the commercial sea to mark the event. This was twentyodd years ago. He could not from his narrow point of view foresee the leavening effect that the schools, colleges and churches would have upon the race just out of bondage. He could not measure the imitative tendency of the discerning Negro, nor did he imagine how far we would realize the necessity for coping the intelligence, enterprise and thrift of our Caucausian contemporaries and how well we could resist the temptations to adopt their vices. He had never heard of William W. Browne, a colored man whose rare organizing genius found concrete expression in 1881 in the formation of a society that should not only "take care of the sick and bury the dead"—as others had been doing for years—but which would enhance the race's opportunities along material lines. This was the GRAND UNITED ORDER OF TRUE REFORMERS. And its birthplace was Richmond, Va., where its National headquarters are still located, and from which central trunk the branches and blossoms spread out to every section of the United States. At the death of Rev. W. W. Browne, in 1897, the order had firmly entrenched itself in the confidence of the people, and its membership was more than 40,000—an organized army of men and women, resolute and enthusiastic in building up the race by the sensible and practical plan of saving money, investing it judiciously, buying real estate and conducting enterprises that will bring rich financial returns to both the race and to the individual. When Providence ordains the removal of a valuable man from the scene of his activity He never fails to produce an equally strong force to take up the work where the predecessor left off. It frequently happens that a man of certain masterful characteristics is best fitted for the task of laying broad and deep foundations, which when thoroughly settled complete his earthly mission. Another follows him who has within him a peculiar magnetic force and physical energy that combines in one body the rigid pioneer organizer, and the Continued on ninth page. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. 10 Mrs. J. W. Lyons is improving. Mrs. C. C, Johnson is in Saratoga, New York. Mr. Charles E. Hall is visiting relatives in Chicago. Rev. J, Anderson Taylor is enjoying a brief vacation. Mrs. E. E Cooper will visit Indianapolis friends shortly. Miss A. T. Howard has gone to Point Pleasant, N, Y. Prof. John L. Love is visiting friends in Aberlin, Ohio. Am I going with the Amphions July 19th? Well I should say. Prof. T L. Furby now of Baltimore was in town the other day. Mr. Walter B Hayson is at Byrd's Tavern, Albemarle County, Md. American Union Club, No. 3 "excurts" to Glymont, Monday, July 28. Word comes from Halifax, N. C., that Mr. J. H. Hannon is somewhat improved. Miss Mazie B. Dadford, of 1738 New York avenue, is at Newport, R. I., for three months. Miss Mildred Gilmore, of 2113 O street northwest, is summering at Somerset, Va. Mrs. Annie Makell, of Hanover Place, is visiting her sister in Saratoga, New York. Mr Charles A. Reeder, an attache of the White House, goes to Raleigh, N. C., next month Miss Ella D. Barrier is recuperating from her year's school work at her home in Brockport, N. Y. Hon. C. M. Ferguson has reached his home in San Antonio safely, according to a telergam received. Miss Laura Parker, of the cooking department of our schools, has gone to Springfield, Ohio, for the summer. The singing exercises at Shiloh Baptist Church every Sunday evening from 5 to 6 o'clock, are well attended. The second annual cutting of the Pen and Pencil Club takes place Tuesday, July 22, at Lake View Park. Miss Ella Fendrick, of 433 Nichols avenue, Anacostia, will spend some time in the Virginia hills with relatives. By moonlight with the Amphions. My! what a treat! And with my best girl, July 19th, via the steamer River Queen. Mr. Buck Fletcher, of Philadelphia, passed through the city last week from Lloyd, Md., where he went to attend the funeral of his brother. Mrs. Donle Ferrill, for several years index clerk in the Recorder's office, has resigned, and has been succeeded by Miss Moore of Illinois. The remodeled Liberty Baptist Church is to have a large bell. committees are working energetically to secure the necessary funds. An exhibit of the work of our High School is expected to be on hand at the Middle States and Mississippi Valley Exposition at Chicago, August 14th. Miss Pearle A. Dennie, of Ohio, has been assured of her retention in the office of Recorder Dancy, through the intervention of H. C. Smith, of Cleveland. True to their usual mannerism the Amphions will on July 19th, be especially uniformed by Keen in natty out ing suits of blue coats and white flan nel trousers. Every man or woman who believes in race elevation should read and lend financial support to The Colored American. Prof. Jeste Lawson has returned from a pleasant and profitable trip to St. Paul, Minn., where he went as a delegate to the National Afro-American Council. Israel C. M. E. Church gave their annual picnic at Notley Hall, Thursday. Rev. N. Caldwell Cleaves, is making a gratifying success as pastor of this church. Mr. Thomas Bradley, of North Carolina, having served out his six months probation with success, is now a fullfledged compositor in the Government Printing Office. The affairs of the Industrial Building and Loan Association are being brought to a satisfactory issue by Attorneys George H. White and Joseph H. Stewart, receivers. At Arundei-on-the-Bay: Major and Mrs. Charles R. Douglass, Dr. and Mrs. John R. Francis, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Tyson, Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Colbert and Mr. Charles E Hall. Watson's Park is drawing its usual quota of pleasure seekers. New attractions are being added constantly, and Mr. A. D. Watson is always on hand to see that all are accorded a hearty welcome. Mrs. Hattie Blackwell Brown left the city Monday, July 7th, to go west to spend the summer with her parents. In the fall she will meet her husband in New York, after which they will return to Washington for the winter Mr. Charles W. Brown, Junior commander of the Department of Indiana G. A. R., commander of Martin R. Delaney Post, of Indianapolis, accompanied by Mr. W. Henry Fielding, will be on to the Encampment in October. La Toscas opened their dancing class at Excelsior Park Thursday evening, and for the present, the meetings at their hall are discontinued. The full Invincible Orchestra, Prof. Edward Ambler, conductor, furn'shes the music. Editor E. E. Cooper received a telegram Thursday of last week from Spokane Falls, Wash., announcing the dangerous illness of his mother, who is eighty years of age. A later message conveys the welcome news that she has materially improved. In the reorganization of the Government Printing Office, following the adjournment of Congress, the best men on the night bill force were returned on special night work. Among them was Mr. W. F. Lavalette, who has been in the office thirty years or more. The Lake View Club gave a pleasing entertainment at their park on the evening of the 4th. There is a movement on foot to provide free busses from the car-line to the park, as an accommodation to patrons, and to avoid the necessity for two fares to the gate. This would be a popular improvement, and it should be done, even if the rental to organizations should be increased a trifle. The difference would be more than made up in increased attendance. --- H.K.FULTON'S Loan Office 514 9th Street Northwest. (ESTABLISHED 1870.) MONEY LOANED ON Watches, Diamonds, Jewelry, Silverwa Unredeemed Watches, Diamonds and Jewelry For S GOLD and SILVER Bought. 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Preachers who do not inveigh unceasingly against the immoral tendency of the age, are neglecting their plain duty. It is difficult for good morals to thrive in a one room cabin. Save your means, and enlarge your family's abode. Don't fall into the error of believing that white people appreciate Negroes who make a specialty of running down their own race. H C C. Artwood is the champion 'jiner' of his day and generation. He has again joined the A. M. E Church in Philadelphia. Success is not achieved by intermittent labor, but by consolentious, constant effort, backed by good habits and firm character. Our best interests do not lie so much in unity of method as in unity of purpose There are different routes to the same goal. No woman can be an ideal wife who cannobock, sew, trim a hat, and do a turn, when necessary, in the wash tub and at the ironing board. The penitentiaries are recruited from the ranks of smart Negroes who think money should be obtained by o.her methods than working for it, Typewriters are now low enough to be within the reach of business men and correspondents whose penmanship is of the chicken-scratch order. Bar rooms fatten upon the money of Negroes who are too poor to subscribe for a race paper or buy a share of stock in a business enterprise. The higher education will be ab'e to take care of itself if racial prosperity is made secure by a permanent hold upon the industries of the land. Every colored business man should be in Richmond August 25 h, 26th and 27th to gather inspiration from the National Negro Business League. An unwholesome love for finery, with limited opportunities for acquiring the money to get it honorably, is eating into the vitals of our womanhood. A few Negroes in diplomatic posts in Cuba would afford a neat bit of "thunder" for campaign orators to work off this fall in the pivotal states. Wise egroes realize that some part of every dollar spent with a Negro enterprise remains within the race, and adds that much to our permanent wealth? If the American Negro wants to know why it is that he has so much trouble, so many sorrows and so much woe, just tell him that it is because he repudiates his own. Prof. E A Clark goes out of Lincoln Institute with flying colors. He will lose nothing in the long run by sacrificing his presidency rather than surrender his race pride. If separate churches and schools for Negroes are to be insisted upon by the Caucasian, then the Bishops, priests, preachers, teachers and janitors needed for them should be Negroes. A Kentucky woman has gotten out an injunction, which prevents her husband from associating with other women. And yet women think they need suffrage to make their joy complete. It is about time for Editor W. D Johnson to go into another executive session with Senator Tillman, and bring out answers to those ten questions propounded by the former some weeks ago. Newspapers that desire to refer to the founder of Wintersboro, N J, should bear in mind that the name of the gentleman is George H, not "Henry C." White, as some insist upon putting it It is a surprise that some of our prosperous churches permit themselves to get in airrears with persons so essential to their well-being as choirmasters, organists, sextons and those who do their printing. Our Baptist brethren, in filling their papers with vituperation and recrimination are not helping to bring sinners over on the Lord's side. Can't they quietly agree to disagree, and give the people a much-needed rest. If the race's must mix—and human affinity knows no race, creed, color nor condition—let them mix honorably and in accord with the laws of the land. Amalgamation, when illigitimate or one sided should be resisted to the bitter end. The efforts being made by President Dudley, of the A. and M College, Greensboro, N C, to procure scholarships for the needy and deserving young men of his race, who cannot without the pecuniary aid of others acquire an education, is highly commendable and praise worthy. We decline to look upon Col. John C. Leftwich as an interloper in the "Future Great," even if the esteemed Oklahoma Gu'de does intimate that he is trying to run the politics of that territory before the dust of Alabama is off of his shoes Interlopers who hustle are the people who make a community. The National Capital's Shame. The Colored American, of Washington, D. C., informs us that the 90 000 Negroes in the Capital City of the nation, is treated just as badly as they are in Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana, and Texas. They are disfranchised, pitched out of places of amusements driven from the parks, forced to ride in Jim Crow Cars or any other abuse and they have no way of avenging their wrongs. If this race prejudice has grown so bold in the Capital City of the Nation, what else can we expect away down here in "Dixie." God still, lives but the justice of Washington is dead?—Preacher:Safeguard, Koscuisko, Miss. "Pocket Book Cure" for Lynching Touch the pocket nerve of the taxpayers in every county, city, town or village in which a lynching occurs, and within a reasonable time the courts would be permitted in every part of the United States to deal with criminals in proper and orderly ways. If every state would pass a law imposing an extremely heavy fine upon any community in which the offence of lynching was committed, and would enact effective measures for the collection of such fines, mob murders would be few and far between.—New York Tribune. The Amphions cars of 20 miles down the river by moonlight July 19th, is Just the thing to relieve ore from the effects of these hot days. PETER GROGAN Credit For All Washington. 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Brown, General Agent, 705 15th street, n. w., Washington, D. C., S H. Hardwick, General Passenger Agent, Wheeling, D. C. Leader of the Geniste A highly pleasing feature of the trips of the Jane Moseley is the splendid music of the Genesta Orchestra, of which Prof. James Richards, of 1263 1st street southeast, is leader. His selections are catty, up to-date, and played with a precision and melody that pleases the dancing fraternity immensely. His varied repertoire includes sacred music and high-grade terpsichorean specialties, as well as the popular melodies of the hour. Prof. Richards is a versatile genius and a pleasant gentleman to meet. The 4th of July at this popular bayside resort, was fittingly observed by a large concourse of visitors from Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington. The Francis, Bowen, Tysons' and Donglass' cottages and grounds were thronged throughout the day and evening with the beauty of the above named cities. Bathing, fishing, crabbing, croquet and dancing were freely indulged in. Major and Mrs. Charles R. Donglass had for their special guests the Soldiers and Sailors Beneficial Association of Washington, of which the Major is president. An old fashioned game of quoits was pitched between Messrs. W. H. A. Wormley and Butler on one side, and Major C R. Douglass on the other, Butcher and Douglass winning the series. Master Charles Lane kept the score. In the evening there was a fine display of fireworks, and hot air balloons were sent up in profusion. The Misses Ridgley, and Bishop, of Annapolis, Md., Willismson of Washington, and Miss Venning of Philadelphia, their guests, accompanied by their gentlemen escorts, also spent the Fourth at Highland Beach. The cottages are now all full, and a number have gone into tenting. Moot Court at Narragansett Narragansett Pier, R. L., Special—Last Monday afternoon a moot court was assembled to try one James J. Jackson for a violation of one of the laws of the Baltimore Club. A strange thing about this case was the strong circumstantial evidence which was given in evidence by each witness for the prosecution. Of course a woman figured in the case as one of the main characters. It was considered too difficult a task to even endeavor to bring the woman in court, so she was impersonated by one Charles Miller, who succeeded in the role very well. Lawyers Matthew Boger and David Cooper, represented the client, and ably defended him. The state was represented by Lawyers John Mitchell and Frank Baxter. After examining Meerss. Miller, Peyton, Briggs and Miss Nancy Tooley, the case was given to the jury, which in a few minutes, returned with a sealed verdict of guilty as indicted. The judge, J. W. Blackwell then pronounced sentence, which was, that the prisoner treat the crowd, and never again, under forfeiture of losing his good standing in the club, be brought before trial for any such offense. Mr. Neal's Appointment Mr. Barney Neal, son of Mr. Harry Neal, the Speaker's messenger, passed through the city last week from Chicago, enroute to Philadelphia, where he takes a position in the League Island Navy Yard. He was appointed by Congressman Burke, of the third district of Penn., the same district from which his father was appointed by Speaker Samuel J. Randall many years ago. Young Mr. Neal was the guest of his father while in the city. Watson's Park. Watson's Park is proving to be all that its enterprising proprietor, Mr. A. D. Watson, claimed for it early in the season. It is a beautiful place and is so conveniently located on the Glen Echo car line, that day and evening parties find it just the place to go for recreation and refreshment. Mr. Watson well understands the popular taste and pleases all patrons. Mr. Daniel Murray, of the Congressional Library, is collecting information on Negro works and as far as possible all books and pamphlets written by colored people. He has now 1,700 titles. Five or six hundred of these represent real books of considerable size. There are of course many more, and his list is gradually growing. The popular Pen and Pencil Club's second annual outing next Tuesday at Lake View Park is attracting wide attention. The members are writers of distinction, have loyal supporters 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 $4.00 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 kick Benefits you receive from $8.00 to $9.00 per month, in weekly payments. As Death Benefit, your family receives $75 0 if you die within a year. After one year the Death Benefit is $125.00. To join the Rosebud Fountain you must be between 3 and 14 year of age. You pay $1.00, either cash or by installments. The monthly dues are either 15 or 35 cent. 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 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. In the INSURANCE DEPARTMENT, there are Three Classes:—Class B, Class E, and Class M. All dues payable annually or quarterly. In Class B, the age limit is 14 to 60 dues, $4.75 to $7.60. The Certificate is w After one year, its value is $200 to $65. In Class E, the age limit is 14 to 55 ye $9 50 to 11.40. The Certificate is valued f one year its value is $500 to $300. In Class M, the age limit is 14 to 50 ye $21 to $85. The certificate I valued from You are entitled to a Life Memberal Class B and E upon purchase of the re pays a dividend annually of 90 per cent. The Grand Fountain United Order of $9, 1900, a total of 3782 Death Benefits, wi HALF MILLION DOLLARS. The limit is 14 to 60 years. Fee, $2.50 to $4.25. Annual The Certificate is valued first year at from $100 to $33 The fee is $200 to $65. The limit is 14 to 55 years. Fee, $5 to $6.50. Annual due, Certificate is valued first year at from $250 to $175. After 300 to $300. The limit is 14 to 50 years. Fee $11 to $13.50. Annual due located from date of issue at from $1,000 to $700. No Life Membership in either of the Fountains or in purchase of the required amount of Bank stock, which is fully of 90 per cent. Unin United Order of True Reformers has paid up to July of Death Benefits, with a grand total of $521,964.75, over a sales. THE BANK.—In our Savings Bank the Order has a sound flourishing institution that is a credit not only to the Or- thetic 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 same safeguards. The stock sells for $5.00 a share to per cent, dividends. Both time and demand deposits cent, interest is paid on time deposits. The following referer's report to Auditor of Public Accounts of Virginia at 5, 1900 and shows its flourishing condition;— AGES, LIABILITIES $8,272 80 and 164,428 88 48,383 22 14,000 00 99,588 00 6,850 00 1,388 99 12,399 80 85,820 00 391,190 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 891,120 64 The 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- tion of the race and is the Beacon Light, the Headlight, and the General Agent of the Brotherhood. It is $1.00 raped job office hides 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- dial broad-minded generosity, the Order does not limit en- tents members alone, nor even to members families, but the aged and decrepated of the whole race, regardless of their s. The Order makes itself the trustee for this glorious the whole people, black and white, North, East, South their contribution the carrying out of this praise worthy year is set apart as a Grend Rally Day for the House forwarded to the cannier of the Reformer's Savings Bank, or same and account for it to The Grand Fountain. Order and the public, when visiting Richmond, Va., are Hotel Reformer, 900 North Sixth St. It is in a pleasant Service is of the best and rates are reasonable. Department manages and controls all property interests o or now owns 18 buildings, 4 farms, 4 dwellings, 1 ho of $122,800. In addition to these the Order lease In Class B, the age limit is 14 to 60 years. Fee, $2.50 to $4.25. Annual dues, $4.75 to $7.60. The Certificate is valued first year at from $100 to $33 After one year, its value is $200 to $65. In Class E, the age limit is 14 to 55 years. Fee, $5 to $6.50. Annual dues, $9 50 to 11.40. The Certificate is valued first year at from $250 to $175. After one year its value is $500 to $300. In Class M, the age limit is 14 to 50 years. Fee $11 to $13 50. Annual dues $21 to $25. The certificate is valued from date of issue at from $1 000 to $700. You are entitled to a Life Membership in either of the Fountains or in Classse B and E upon purchase of the required amount of Bank stock, which pays a dividend annually of 90 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 $521,964.75, over a HALF MILLION DOLLARS. THE BANK.—In our Savings Bank the Order has a sound and flourishing institution that is a credit not only to the Order buthe 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 as forwards. The stock sells for $5.00 a share to members, and pays 20 per cent. dividend are received and 4 per cent. interest is paid is a copy of the Cashier's report to Audit close of business Sept., 5, 1900 and shows it the same safeguards. The stock sells for $0.00 a share to members, and pays $0 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: — Loans and discounts ..... $8,972 90 Other stock, bonds and mortgages ..... 164,428 88 Due from National Banks ..... 49,888 22 Banking House ..... 14,000 00 Other real estates ..... 99,888 00 Furniture and Fixtures ..... 6,850 00 Current expenses and taxes paid ..... 1,388 99 Specie, nickels and cents ..... 12,389 80 Paper currency ..... 85,890 00 Total ..... 391,190 S4 The Reformer's Grocery and Feed Stock Richmond, Va. and members of the Order, 90 per cent, on the cost of food products. THE REFORMER is the newspaper public notice in Richmond, Va. It stands for the weekly 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, 694 acres of land, and established thereon are exampled liberality and broad-minded genrance to this house to its members alone, no doors are opened to the aged and decrepated redd, are or connections. The Order makes charity, and calls upon the whole people, to and West to assist by their contribution the ideas. April 3rd of each year is set apart as Contributive can be forwarded to the case who will send receipt for same and account. Members of the Order and the public are invited to stop at The Hotel Reformer, 900 and desirable location. Service is of the best The Real Estate Department manages the Orderer. The Order now owns 18 buildings with a fee simple value of $123,500. Ir ad buildings. Loans and discounts ..... $8,272 80 Other stock, bonds and mortgages ..... 164,423 88 Due from National Banks ..... 48,888 22 Banking House ..... 14,000 00 Other real estates ..... 89,888 00 Furniture and Fixtures ..... 6,850 00 Current expenses and taxes paid ..... 1,888 89 Specie, nickels and cents ..... 12,399 80 Paper currency ..... 85,820 00 Total ..... 391,120 84 Capital stock paid in ..... 88,125 00 Surplus fund ..... 80,957 81 Undivided profits ..... 6,826 80 Demand certificate of deposit ..... 96,786 29 Time certificates of deposit ..... 118,424 74 Total ..... 891,120 64 THE REFORMER is the newspaper published by the order from its own of face 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 694 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 decrepad 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 Bally Day for the Home Contributic is can be forwarded to the casaner of the Beformer's Savings Bank, who will send receipt for same and account for it to The Grand Equestrian. Members of the Order and the publst, when visiting Richmond, Vs. 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 most reasonable. The Real Estate Department manages and controls all property interests of the Orderer. The Order now owns 18 buildings, 4 farms, 4 dwellings, 1 ho with a fee simple value of $122,500. In addition to these the Order leaves buildings. For any further information, address W P BURBELL, G. W. Secr W M L TAYLOR, W. M. MASTER. W. M. Marian. --- Pablo Picasso 1 RESOURCES ROSEBUD FOUNTAINS. LIABILITIES W P. BURBILL G. W. SECRETARY THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. Press Comment Upon Judge M. W. Gibbs Masterly Autobiography - Race History Revealed A MERITORIOUS WORK—Judge Gibbs' book, "Shadow and Light," is one of the best books that has been placed on the market for years, bar none. For grace and case of diction, bearing the reader right on as glides the canoe on smooth waters, neither halting nor hesitating when they become troubled or boisterous. Unflagging interest attends each page. First, the writer has something to tell that people want to hear. It deals with a period of most vital interest in the history of our country and people. It is told in a courageous and masterful manner, never obtrusive, for although strong, classical without the thought or study of the author. It is more concise and lacome than plain, ordinary language ever is, containing much in little. Running all through the pages are bits of instruction, which, although addressed to the colored race, may be of benefit to all. There are here and there bits of philosophy that not only vie with, but outstrip Hugo's best efforts. Simply as history, truthful, fair and unprejudiced, the work is worth many times its price. Containing all these and many more praiseworthy qualities, the work must meet with a large sale.—I, little Rock Advertiser. As a globe trotter—almost the Ulysses of the Negro race. The book is unpretentious, relating personal experiences in Philadelphia British Columbia, Florida, California, England, Paris, Arabia, Arkansas and Madagascar. Narrated with a fidelity and picturesqueness which makes it interesting from start to finish. Valuable in an educational sense, eminent men with whom the author has been associated, and historical events in which he has taken part. A creditable contribution to current literature.—Pine Bluff Daily Commercial. The book will strongly appeal to all interested in the history and welfare of the race in America.—Washington Post Washington, D. C. We are particularly glad to welcome this most entertaining volume of history, travel and observation, for Judge Gibbs has written it in a delightfully refreshing vein that will attract the attention and hold it to the end. It is an entrancing as any book of travel ever written.—Ark. Democrat. I am a little pessimistic as to Negro authors and books. But the way you treat an old subject is fascinating. I have spoken of it to my congregation. Rev. Dr. L. S. Flagg, Washington, D. C. Judge Gibbs, the leading colored citizen, is an entertaining writer, and a man of varied experience. The volume is embellished with many portraits of distinguished individuals who are subjects of the author's fruitful pen. There is not a dull page in the book. Arkansas Gazette. Those who would be leaders of the race could do nothing better than to read and take inspiration from what can be found in "Shadow and Light." Hon. James Levis, New Orleans, La. A story ostensibly of himself, but that involves a large number of the leading men and events of the nation for many years past. It is history and biography entertwined and reads like a romance. Southwestern Christian Advocate, New Orleans, La. It is an intresting and instructive book from a very talented man who ranks among the foremost of his race. Hot Springs Daily News. Impossible to read it without grasping in clear outline the leading characters and happenings in the Nation's life, secular and religious institutions which for the past century have operated in the name of the race. Especial attention has been paid by Mr. Gibbs to the origin and struggles of Afro-Methodism and to the career of not a few of its founders. Christian Recorder, Philadelphia, Pa. It is an exceedingly entertaining and thrilling narrative of the trials and struggles of the colored people before and since emancipation, and record of heroic deeds of many of the grand men and women who were pioneers in the work of freeing, educating and elevating the race. It should be read by rising and future generations.—Ex-Gov. P. B. S. Pinchback, New Orleans, La. The most captivating in manner and thrilling in intensity. It is an epitome of history and travel that informs and delights.—Colored American, Washington, D. C. For sale by John H. Wills, 506 Eleventh stret. N. W. Price $1.25. ADORNMENT FOR HOME. Catchall, S. C., July 8.—I congratulate you, Mr. Editor, upon the addition of new life to The Colored American. Every family should have their homes adorned with the portrait of the two great men who figured in your supplement,—Booker T. Washington and Rev. W. L. Taylor. I. A. ROЛСН. The New Masonic Temple. Protection is a feature that is amply provided for. The police department has arranged to give ample police services at all times. Mr. Walker has made all the necessary arrangements to insure to those who attend entertainments for pleasure and enjoyment a freedom from ungentlemanly or unladylike behavior on the part of any individual. Mr. Walker's motto is "At no time are roughs needed." THE NEGRO IN CHICAGO. A conference to inquire into the condition of the Negroes of Chicago is being held this week in that city, under the auspices of the Institutional Church and Social Settlement, of which Rev. R. C. Ransom is the head. Discussions upon the domestic and economic life of the Negro, criminology, work of women and the church were presented by leading citizens. The closing address was delivered by Prof. W. E. Burghardt Du Bois on "Occupations of Negroes in Northern Cities." Judge Crumpacker insists that he will continue his battle for the enforcement of the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution, and that the work for equality of citizenship North and South, must go on until finite results are accomplished. AMERICAN IS ALL RIGHT. Lexington, Ky.—I have to hand your paper of 17th inst., accompanied by a most excellent likeness of the Great Booker Washington, and simply write this to express my thanks and appreciation of the same. We have Mr. Washington at the Lexington Opera House June 6th, and are making preparation for a big time for him. Both races are much interested. Will write the matter up and send account to you. Enclosed please find clipping from the most popular daily in Lexington, which was called forth from the pen of Editor Moore, of the Blue Grass Blade, because of an invitation by one Gen. Gentry, an ex-Confederate, to entertain Mr. Washington to a rabbit chase. Glad to see you so loyally and royally wield your pen in defense of Mr. Washington. Surely you have done much for the cause he so manfully advocates. The AMERICAN is all right. With best wishes I am. Yours etc., PRACTICAL PROMOTION OF SUCCESS. Jacksonville, Fla.—Please find enclosed my check for five dollars to cover my subscription. Wishing you continued success, I am, Truly yours, J. E. L. Baltimore, Md.—The current issue of THE COLORED AMERICAN is a great one, which certainly adds to your fame as a leader in Afro-American journalism. In this and the annual of the Florida Sentinel, we truly see the race's brains in journalism. F. F. J. Freedman's Transportation, Land and Improvement Co. This boat has recently been overhauled and thoroughly inspect the United States Government Inspectors, chartered and equipped electric lights and late improvements, and is licensed to carry one and three hundred passengers, has thirty-one state-rooms, three large dining room and saloon lighted by electricity. This company has also purchased Glymont, (Maryland) Exc Grounds of twenty acres with its wharves, cottage and large hotel which is being constantly improved so as to make an ideal river for excursion parties. It has recently been overhauled and thoroughly states Government Inspectors, chartered and on and late improvements, and is licensed to carry passengers, has thirty-one state-rooms, room and saloon lighted by electricity. Company has also purchased Glymont, (Maryland) twenty acres with its wharves, cottage and large constantly improved so as to make an idea parties. This boat has recently been overhauled and thoroughly inspected by the United States Government Inspectors, chartered and equipped with electric lights and late improvements, and is licensed to carry one thousand three hundred passengers, has thirty-one state-rooms, three decks, large dining room and saloon lighted by electricity. This company has also purchased Glymont, (Maryland) Excursion Grounds of twenty acres with its wharves, cottage and large hotel, all of which is being constantly improved so as to make an ideal river resort for excursion parties. Excursions Chartered for Glymont, Rock Point, Norfolk, Newport News and Hampton, Virginia. A limited amount of the stock is now on the market for sale to the public at TEN DOLLARS per share. Buy quickly if you want a first-class investment. Honest Management, Open Accounts, and Prompt Returns. Books are always open to stockh 609 F Street Northwest, (Capital Sav DIRECT F. M. SIMMS, U. S. Navy Department. WM. L. POLLARD, Law, Real Est. & Loans. F. D. LEE, U. S. Pension Office. LOUIS JEFFERSON, Gen'l Contr'r & Capitali WM. L. POLLARD, Attorney at Law LOUIS JEFFERSON, Ninth Street Wharf (Ninth Excursion to To the Great Negro Industrial and and Tuesday, July 28 h and 29 h. ton Saturday night the 26 h at 11:30. Monday night at 11:30. are always open to stockholders at the office of Northwest, (Capital Savings Bank Building). DIRECTORS: M. S. Navy Department. JAMES L. NEILL, U. S. ED. Law, Real Est. & Loans JOSEPH MORRISON, U. Pension Office. H. W. WHITE, U. S. TON, Gen'l Contr'r & Capitalist. C. B. BRAXTON, Contr L. POLLARD, Attorney at Law and Secretary for the Co- LOUIS JEFFERSON, General Manager. Ninth Street Wharf (Ninth and Water Streets S sion to Lynchbu E. Negro Industrial and Agricultural Confere- cation, July 28 h and 29 h. 1902 Special train lo- cation night the 26 h at 11:30 Returning, leav- e night at 11:30. Books are always open to stockholders at the office of the Secretary 609 F Street Northwest, (Capital Savings Bank Building). DIRECTORS: F. M. SIMMS, U. S. Navy Department. JAMES L. NEILL, U. S. Pension Office. WM. L. POLLARD, Law, Real Est. & Loans. JOSEPH MORRISON, U. S. Land Office. F. D. LEE, U. S. Pension Office. H. W. WHITE, U. S. Pension Office. LOUIS JEFFERSON, Gen'l Contr'r & Capitalist. C. B. BRAXTON, Contractor & Builder. Wm. L. POLLARD, Attorney at Law and Secretary for the Company. LOUIS JEFFERSON, General Manager. Ninth Street Wharf (Ninth and Water Streets S.W.) Excursion to Lynchburg, Va. To the Great Negro Industrial and Agricultural Conference, Monday and Tuesday, July 28 h and 29 h. 1902 Special train leaves Washington Saturday night the 26 h at 11:30 Returning, leaves Lynchburg, Monday night at 11:30. FARE, ROUND TRIP, See bills and ci cu'ars. GEORGE WILLIAMS JR, MANAGER, Lynchburg, Va. See bills and ci cu'ars. GEORGE WILLIAMS JR, MANAGER, Lynchburg, Va. City Brevities. City Brevities. Don't miss the next issue of The Colored American. It is found at all newsstands. Saturday is the day; July 19th, the date; 6 o'clock, the hour; 25 cents, the price; the River Queen, the boat. The refreshments on the 2nd grand Masonic excursion Friday, August 1st, will be served by the ladies of the Social Chapter. Only two trips to Glymont: last chance ladies. The best poultry and produce can be found at stalls 83 and 84 Western market and 409 410 and 411 Center market. These are the up-to-date places of L. Jefferson, the hustling young colored man, who succeeded his father, Mr. S Jefferson, in the poultry and produce business. The honorary members of the Amphion Glee Club are taking a more active interest than ever in the work of the organization and their influence will be felt in the attendance upon the moonlight outing of the Amphions this evening. The trip covers twenty miles down the Potomac and return. Mrs. Daniel Castor, of 938 E street southwest, entertained last Wednesday night in honor of Mr. and Mrs. --- --- ruled and thoroughly inspected by votors, chartered and equipped with land is licensed to carry one thous- irty-one state-rooms, three decks, by electricity. Al Glymont, (Maryland) Excursion leaves, cottage and large hotel, all of so as to make an ideal river resort folders at the office of the Secretary Sings Bank Building). ORS: JAMES L. NEILL, U. S. Pension Office. JOSEPH MORRISON, U. S. Land Office. H. W. WHITE, U. S. Pension Office. T. C. B. BRAXTON, Contractor & Builder. and Secretary for the Company. General Manager. and Water Streets S.W.) Lynchburg, Va. Agricultural Conference, Monday 2002 Special train leaves Washing- Returning, leaves Lynchburg, $27 MANAGER, Lynchburg, Va. CLAIRVOYANT to grave. Give names in full of those you have or will marry; causes happy marriage to those you desire; unites those separated (never fails) If you are in doubt as to the outcome of any undertaking in business, social or domestic life; sickness, divorces, separations, law-suits, lost or absent friends interest you; if you desire to have your domestic troubles removed, your lost love returned, consult or write me. You will be advised the best way to succeed. Patrons attended to in all parts of the world. Letters of inquiry answered on receipt of two 2 cent stamps. MRS. C. CARY 1406 WEST YORK ST., PHILADELPHIA PA. George W Brooks and Mr. George Woodward of Bryn Mawr, Pa. A number of friends were present who enjoyed the repast and entertainment. The guests left for home last Saturday. In the reorganization of the Government Printing Office, following the adjournment of Congress, the best men on the night bill force were returned on special night work. Among them was Mr W F Lavalette, who has been in the office thirty years or more. ```markdown ``` 18 --- $27 Life from cradle to grave. Give names in full of those you have or will marry; causes happy marriage to those you desire; unites those separated (never fails) If you are in doubt as to the outcome of any undertaking in business, social or domestic life; sickness, divorces, separations, law suits, lost or absent friends interests THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. The True Hair Grower and Hair Straightener IS FOUND AT LAST. Acts Quicker. Smells Sweeter, and Easier Applied than Any Other Preparation. IT WILL TAKE THE PLACE OF ALL OTHER HAIR TONICS. JUST READ THIS. Now, here is the glorious opportunity we offer you. Remember, GLOSSINE sells at 50c. for an extra large box Now you must send to us only $2.00 and the very moment we receive the money we will at once send to you 12 extra large boxes of GLOSSINE which will sell at retail for 50c. each or $6.00. 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And for and in consideration of you allowing me to keep the money that I receive for same, I agree to act as your Agent in the future. But if all that you have told me is not true, you are to return the $2.00 that I hereby send to you. If from sickness or any other good reason, I cannot act as your Agent in the future, I will endeavor to find some one who will take the Agency in my place. To all these agreements I hereby bind myself for the privileges as specified above. If you send only $1.00, 6 boxes, worth $3.00, will be sent to you. Cures Dandruff, Tetter, Itch, and all Scalp Diseases at once and forever. Straightens curly troublesome Hair in from 7 to 30 days, without the use of hot irons or any other mediums. When the Hair has become straight which it surely will if you use GLOSSINE, it will stay straight forever. It will stop the Hair from falling out in 2 to 4 days. It will restore Gray Hair to its natural color in 30 to 60 days. It will grow Hair on the baldest head in from 10 to 40 days. It will improve the hair at once. You do not have to wait. Just as soon as it is applied the Hair will become soft, lustrous, pliant, and wavy, so that you can dress it in any style you wish. It has never failed to straighten and beautify the most obstinate, curly, refractory, troublesome Hair, and will be sure to give you supreme satisfaction. It is good for all kinds of Hair for white or colored, for ladies and gentlemen, children or grown-up people, babies, and boys and girls. Good for the Hair, the Mustache and the Eye-Brows. It is made from roots and erbs and leaves, and is HERE IS A TRUE AND GENEOUS OFFER JUST READ THIS. Now you must send to us only the which will sell at retail for 50c agree to use it on your own Hair have commenced to use it) you done for you, they will eagerly receive for same, to compensate with us and do us all the good you actually $6.00 worth of gown have seen your Hair, they will GLOSSINE. PLEASE DON'T of GLOSSINE and seen its gown and acme of all Hair Tonics by Spec To Continental C Enclosed please find the s HAIR TONIC, worth 50c sell all that I do not use at no ation of you allowing me to keep me is not true, you are to retu the future, I will endeavor to privileges as specified above. BEFORE AFTER JUST READ THIS. Now, here is the gloss. Now you must send to us only $2.00 and the very which will sell at retail for 50c. each or $6.00. We agree to use it on your own Hair: 2d. Just as so have commenced to use it) you must talk it up to done for you, they will eagerly buy it. 3d. You receive for same, to compensate you for your kind with us and do us all the good you can, by showing you actually $6.00 worth of goods for only $2.00. have seen your Hair, they will buy thousands of GLOSSINE. 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 G Special Tr To Continental Chemical Co. Enclosed please find the sum of $2.00, for w HAIR TONIC, worth 50c. each, or $6.00 in a sell all that I do not use at no less than 50c. per pation 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 Name Street State Nearest Express 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 publican example of the possibility of Afro-American journalism, of which his paper is one of the leading spirits.—R. C. M. Simmons in Charleston (W. Va.) Advocate. --- --- 14 GLOSSINE WHAT GLOSSINE WILL DO. FERR-Not a Bluff to get your money, but a chance. Now, here is the glorious opportunity we have: $2.00 and the very moment we receive the c. each or $6.00. We exact of you only the air: 2d. Just as soon as you see the impulse you must talk it up to your friends, showing you 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 who NOT WAIT A MINUTE, but fill out the Co. good effects you will certainly become our by the best people of the country, who are. 4.00—This Coupon is with the Special Trial-Order Chemical Co., 1700 Lucas St. A sum of $2.00, for which please send me one 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 am to 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, we Name Street (if any) 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. A GRAND RACE ADVOCATE 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. 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 b various opportunity we offer you. Remember a moment we receive the money we will at once. We exact of you only the following easy con- tions as you see the improvement in your own your friends, showing your own Hair to pre- pare 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, whi- te E, but fill out the Coupon and mail to us and certainly become our Agent. Remember tha the country, who are sending us hundreds of Coupon is worth $4.00 to the Real-Order Agents 1700 Lucas Ave., St. Louis which please send me at once twelve (12) of the full. In return for this favor, I hereby bind my package. I also agree not to cut the price un- I receive for same, I agree to act as your Agent hereby send to you. If from sickness or any will take the Agency in my place. To all the only $1.00, 6 boxes, worth $3.00, will be sent P. O House No. (if any) Office --- we offer you to secure a beautiful head of hair, we offer you. Remember, GLOSSINE sells the money we will at once send to you 12 days after the following easy conditions, which are a 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 are colored, what GLOSSINE has done for you, know it will give you a beautiful head of hair from you sell a box, white or colored will be upon and mail to us at once, and after your Agent. Remember that GLOSSINE is sending us hundreds of testimonials daily. North $4.00 to You—$4.00 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 considerate agree to act as your Agent in the future. If from sickness or any other good reason in my place. To all these agreements north $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 NOTWITHSTANDING. 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 us 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 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. Is' Contract. Is, Mo.: your regular extra large boxes of GLOSSINE myself to use GLOSSINE on my own Hair, and to order any consideration. And for and in consider ment in the future. But if all that you have told other good reason, I cannot act as your Agent in these agreements I hereby bind myself for the t to you. BEFORE AFTER --- 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 to all of the money that you we ask is that you act fair you. REMEMBER, we send of Hair, and, when the people be a walking advertisement for we have received the $6.00 worth now recognized as the standard y. O. ract. large boxes of GLOSSINE ON my own Hair, and to ion. And for and in consider But if all that you have told I cannot act as your Agent in hereby bind myself for the he publishes the news and edits one of the best papers that comes out of the Capital City.-Kentucky Reporter. 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, Texax. The Colored American is a newspaper, a magazine and a staunch ree advocate, TERMS REASONABLE Lottie E. Wilson, Fine Art Studio, 806 M Street Northwest. Pastel and Oil Paintings—Lessons in Free Hand Drawing and Painting—Portrait Work in Miniature and Life Size a Specialty. Studio open all summer. "Crimp = Less" An Electric Hair Straightener-takes the Crimp out without fail. Half an hour once a week with this Straightener keeps the Hair Smooth and Glossy. You can make money if you own one—Colored People wild over it. Price $5.00. We want reliable agents in every town. Cashless Temporary. Write for Descriptive Master. CRIMPLESS" MFG. CO., 1111 Missouri Trust Bldg., St. Louis, Mo. 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. 100,000 00 ToLoan In any amount on furniture, pianos etc., at lowest rates without del 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 Sts, N. W. The Hotel 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 THE Maurice Joyce Engraving Company. EVENING STAR BUILDING WASHINGTON, U. LOW PRICES. On Beautiful gold crowns and all other work. We positively extract teeth without pain. 12th and Penn. Ave... Vero Dentists. Hours 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday 9 a.m. to 12 m. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. EXPERT WITH THE NEEDLE. First Commencement of Mrs. Clark's Dress making School Greeted by Distinguished Audience-The Graduates. The first commencement of Mrs. L. R. Clark's Dresscutting and Dressmaking School, (the Livingston system) was held at the Metropolitan Baptist church, R street between 12th and 13th streets, Monday evening, June 30th. The auditorium was packed with a distinguished and handsome audience. Every one present evinced the deepest interest in the description of the work of this unique branch of instruction. The guests of the evening were welcomed to the school by the principal, Mrs. L. R. Clark. The girls of the school distributed programs and acted as ushers. Promptly at 8 o'clock a procession of girls, each dressed in white and carrying bouquets of flowers, marched into the church. The edifice was tastefully decorated with potted plants, palms and draperies of red, white and blue, and as the procession wended its way through the aisles it formed a pleasing sight. Following immediately after the students came the principal, Mrs. L. R. Clark, Hon. J. C. Dancy. Recorder of Deeds; Mr William L. Pollard, attorney at law, Rev. M. W. Clair, Rev. W. J. Howard, Rev. J. Anderson Taylor, Rev Robert Johnson, Miss M. R. Bowen and Mrs. Rosetta E Lawson. Rev. Robert Johnson opened the exercises by an invocation, after which Miss E. Johnson rendered two piano solos. Mr. Pollard introduced Hon. J. C. Dancy, who delivered an address on industrial education, religious tendencies and economy. He declared that thousands of dollars could be saved by our women if they only knew how to make their garments and headgear. The speaker proved exceptionally entertaining and related numerous articles and stories to illustrate his points. He was accorded a hearty round of applause. Miss Mattie R. Bowen and Mrs. Rosetta E. Lawson made practical talks and was also accorded a hearty approval. Miss Stephens rendered a vocal solo, "The Star Spangle Banner," after which the graduates were presented their diplomas by Rev M. W. Clair A prayer and invocation by Rev. J Anderson Taylor closed the exercises. Mr W L. Pollard made a graceful and witty master of ceremonies. Following is given a list of the graduates: As teachers—Misses Rosa Johnson, Remell H. Moses, Sultana Moore, Mamie W. Waddell, Mamie E. King Estella E. Morris, Hannah V. Smith, Merdames Susie Francis and Carrie, Lorta. Addressmakers—Misses Jennie Colbert Bessie Reeder, Marie E Wright, Lottie Edmonds, Paulroe S Johnson, Lydia Mosley, Josephine Rollns, Rebecca Griffin, Mesdames Alloe Blair, Mary Koonce, Minnie Kyles, Francis Ellis, John Woodhouse, Alice Brinkly. At Hymen's Alter. The wedding of Miss Grace Ella Shimm and Rev. Charles Gilmore Cummings, of Roberts Chapel, Alexandria, took place at the 15th Street Presbyterian church Wednesday of evening of last week, and was followed by a reception at the bride's home, 734 13th street southwest. After a bridal tour, they will be at home on the 23rd, at 714 S Washington street. Alexandria. Miss Shimm was for a number of years a teacher in our public schools. Gammon Theological Seminary Gammon Theological Seminary A First class Institution for the training of men for larger usefulness in the Christian 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 To teachers and candidates for the ministry, Gammon Theological A First-class Institution for the training of the Christian Ministry; offering an advanced Study with Shorter English Courses. Timeto this work. ELEGANT LIBRARY WITH Free Rooms. Free Tuition. Lights at Low No 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 especial mal, College Preparatory and English High School co-advantages in Music and Printing. Athletics for boys and training. Aid given to needy and deserving stud 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. MAHONEY, Allegheny, Pa. 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, IBSLEET CO. WARRANTYED A B C D 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. 11 EDUCATIONAL. Magical Seminary Opening of men for larger usefulness in advanced Three Years' Course of Courses. Four Professors giving entire WITH 12,000 VOLUMES. Station. Board, Fuel and Low Rates. Need be deprived of the advantages binary. For catalogue address the N, D. D., South Atlanta, Georgia. The Hall. Girls' Hall. Model Home. SITY, Atlanta, Ga. especially to advanced education. College, Nor- chool courses, with Industrial Training. Superior for boys. Physical culture for girls. Home life ing students. Term begins the first Wednesday address President HORACE BUMSTEAD, D.D. HOWARD UNIVERSITY Washington, D. C. EN distinct departments, under one hundred competent professors and instructors—Theological Medical, Legal, College, Pedagogical, Separatory, English, Agriculture, Industrial, and Musical. For information address— Rev J. E. RANKIN, D. D., LL. D., President. GEO SAFEK, Secretary. HOWARD UNIVERSITY MEDICAL DEPARTMENT Including Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Colleges. Thirty-fifth session [1902-1903] 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. SHADD A. M., M. D., Sec. 901 R St., N. W., Wash D. C. THE NATIONAL COLORED Teachers Bureau. 459 C St., N. W. Washington, D. C. TEACHERS WANTED. A BACE 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 tc see a sample copy of this magazine same will be sent you on receipt of 8 cents in stamps, cr one year for $1.50. Address, THE COLORED AMERICAN MAGA ZINE, Dept. A, $ Park Square, Boston, Mass. "THE HAYNES' RAZOR STROP" Chicago's Famous His Razor Strops Considerable Fame in THE MIKADO FINE JAPANESE STRO PAEAMC 15-92 THE COLORED AMERICAN, 16 Mr. W. H. Edmonds is at Bay Head, N.J. The Amphions cutting by moonlight, Saturday July 19th. Arthur McKenney has returned to his farm in Virginia. Go to Lake View Park next Tuesday with the Pen and Pencil Club. 6 o'clock is the hour; 25 cents is the price; the River Queen the boat. Mr. R. F Morrison, of the Educational Bureau, is ill with malaria. Miss Lola Johnson, the popular vocalist, will leave for points West shortly. Dr. F. J. Shadd and family will spend the heated term at Hampton, Virginia. Rev. M. J. Naylor, of Lynchburg, Va., was in the city on a flying trip last week on business. Mrs. A. O. Stafford is sto ping with her mother at the Woman's Clinic in 14th street northwest. Lawyer Fountain Peyton has purchased the handsome property at 1622 11th street northwest. Miss Myers, a charming school marm of Columbia, S. C., is visiting Dr Wilder, of Capitol Hill Miss Minnie Gaines is acting as clerk for the Andrews Employment Agency, 1635 11th street northwest. Twenty miles down the river by moonlight with the Amphions Saturday, July 19th at 6 o'clock. The Pen and Pencillites estimate that 900 people will be with them next Tuesday at Lake View Park. H. A. Clarke, a recent graduate of the Howard Law School took a bar examination in Baltimore last week. Mr. James T. Bradford and his charming family of P street north west, are estivating at Sea Isle City. N. J. Miss Ida A. Gibbs left the city Thursday of last week to spend a few weeks of the heated term at Hampton Va. The business meeting of the Second Baptist Lyceum to review the question of officers, etc., may not be held until fall. Mr. Towson S. Grasty, after a very successful year at Howard University, is spending his vacation in Ontario, Canada. Miss Grinnage, of the Post Office department, left Wednesday evening for her home, Pittsburg, Pa, to spend her vacation. The Amphions reserve the right to refuse the sale of tickets to any underirab'e persons This insures them the usual select attendance. President Slaughter expects all his friends—fair and otherwise—to sustain his administration by being on hand ext Tuesday at Lake View Park. Miss Ella Perry of Elm street, has been ill some time with peritonitis. We are glad to learn that she is convalescing under Dr. Francis' surgical skill. By the will of the late Col. Nicholas McKay, Samuel E. Tatum, his colored secretary, receives a bequest of $25 000 The colored coachman, Michell, gets $1,500 Mr. Penrose, who conducts a well ordered business at the corner of 6th street and Missouri avenue, has pur- THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. The Strop that has created a sensation in the "Barber's World" on two continents. The Strop that has been enthusiastically endorsed by some of the world's greatest Tongorial Artists, to be the most practical ever manufactured. The Strop that was so highly commended at the late "Paris Exposition" by some of the most noted barbers in France. The Strop that was invented, and is now being used by a colored man; the Strop that is now in use in shops in the world. The "Colored American" takes this Strop to its patrons, as a Strop worthy of your attention. Do You Know that a Razor and a Sensable Article, and Every Man's Home, No society or business man should be without secured an option on two thousand (2,000) complete. Mr. Haynes' Famous New One German Hollow Grouse The Badger Hair Shaving The Razor alone would cost $2.50 in any cut. The Strop" would cost you $1.50 at any barber's shop. The Shaving Brush" would cost $1.25. The "Colored American" will mail prepaid to a complete shaving outfit on receipt of $3.00 or a pair. This offer only lasts for thirty days, THE COLO The Strop that was invented, and is now being manufactured and sold exclusively by a colored man; the Strop that is now in use in some of the most popular barber shops in the world. The "Colored American" takes great pleasure in introducing this Strop to its patrons, as a Strop worthy of your attention and support. Do You Know that a Razor and a Razor Strop is a Sensable Article, and a Necessity in Every Man's Home, Who Shaves? Every Man's Home, Who Shaves? No society or business man should be without a shaving outfit. We have just secured an option on two thousand (2,000) complete outfits, consisting of one pair of Mr. Haynes' Famous New Idea Razor Strops, One German Hollow Ground Razor and The Badger Hair Shaving Brush. The Razor alone would cost $2.50 in any cutlery store. "The Haynes' Razor Strop" would cost you $1.50 at any barber's supply dealer. A "Badger Hai-Shaving Brush" would cost $125. The "Colored American" will mail prepaid to any part of the United States this complete shaving outfit on receipt of $3.00 or a pair "New Idea Razor Strops" $1.00. This offer only lasts for thirty days, --- RAZOR STROP chased an elegant homestead at 620 8 h street northwest. Misses Contee, Grinnage and Young, Meersrs. Loton, Jackson and Todd were pleasantly entertained by the Misses Gibbs of 14 N street, n w., on Tuesday evening of last week. Mrs. Bessie Hall-Thomas, who has been teaching at Tuskegee Institute during the past year has arrived in the city. She is much improved in health as well as in her ideas of the South. President William L. Taylor, of Richmond Va, was in the city last week and made a most eloquent and convincing speech at the 19th Street Baptist church on Wednesday evening. Col. W. A: Pledger returned from the great meeting of the National Afro-American Council which met at St. Paul, Minn., last week. He left for his home in Atlanta, Ga., last Tuesday evening. Despite the summer heat and the absence of many parishioners from the city, large congregations gather at St. Luke's P. E church every Sunday to hear R v O M. Waller's crisp and instructive sermons. Mr. W. T Menard, of the Government Printing Office, will spend his vacation at Red Bank, N. J., as the $ ^{e}$ SCHUTZER MILITARY GROUP Address all orders to LORED AM guest of Editor T. Thomas Fortune, of The New York Age He will visit Greater New York, Jersey City and other points Among the colored clerks in the General Land Office, of which the Hon. Binger Hermann is Commissioner, are: Mesers. L. M Hershaw, E H. Hunter, John Silence. P J. Mischeaux, Mrs. Lucreia Kelly and Miss Laura Joiner. Miss Bessie Spence, a teacher in the public schools of Westchester, Pa., is visiting her cousin, Mrs. Charles H Wilson, of I311 3 d street northwest. Miss Spence's parents are among the wealthiest families in the thriving city of Westchester. Mrs. Elizabeth Carter, 200914 h street northwest, went to Richmond Monday, for a two weeks' stay, accompanying her son, Dr. D. A Ferguson, who has been attending the sessions of the National Association of Colored Dentis's, of which he is president. A meeting of business men of the District was held Friday at Lincoln Temple to organize a Business Men's League The meeting was held under the auspices of the People's Mercantile Association, of which C. H. Watson is president, and F. G. Mauly secretary. 9 10 MR. H. C. HAYNES Chicago's Famous Negro Manufacturer. His Razor Strops have Gained for him Considerable Fame in America and Europe PITANG V-92 ERICAN, BLACK SKIN REMOVER REGISTERED IN PATENT OFFICE U.S. BEFORE AFTER A.Wonderful Face Bleach. both in a box for $1, or three boxes for $2. Guaranteed to do what we say and to be the "best in the world." One box is all that is required if used as directed. A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH. A PEACH-LIKE complexion obtained if used directed. Will turn the skin of a black or brown person four or five shades lighter, and a mutate person perfectly white. In forty-eight hours a shade ortwo will be noticeable.® It does not turn the skin in spots bu. oleaches out white, the skin in 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 re 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 box. THE NO SMELL, thrown in free. BOX. THE NO-SMELL thrown in a letter. Any person sending us one dollar in a letter o. Post-Office money order, express money order o. registered letter, we will send it through the mail postage prepaid; or if you want it sent C. O. D. it will come by express, 25c. extra. In any case where it fails to do what we claim, we will return the money or send a box free of charge. Packed so that no one will know contents except receiver. CRANE AND CO., 122 West Broad Street RICHMOND, SOLVING THE PROBLEM GREENSBORO A, AND M. A MODEL SCHOOL. Presided Over by a Specialist in Practical Education—Its Buildings peculiarly Adapted to The Work Outlined—Influence Felt Thoughtout The Southland. The solution of the race problem in the South depends upon the intelligent element of both white and black people, and the insistence upon a respect for the law on the part of those inclined to be disorderly. The thirst for education that portends so much good for both races, is being met by ample facilities, THE COURT HOUSE THE HIGH SCHOOL MAIN BUILDING. A. and M. College, Greensboro, N. C. and the leaven of civilization is thus working for the betterment of all concerned. The sunny Southland is dotted everywhere with the church and the schoolhouse, and the thousands of dollars expended for instruction will return in the form of elevated standards, purer morals and racial harmony. Among the schools that are serving a useful purpose along the lines of education, academic, industrial and spiritual, and whose beneficial influence is felt the country over, is the Agricultural and Mechanical College for the colored race, located at the beautiful, healthful and growing city of Greensboro, N. C. It was established in 1891, by the State, as a means whereby the colored youth might be skilled in the arts and sciences of an industrial education. No better acknowledgement of the needs of the colored people and no greater assistance could have been rendered them, than the erection of this institution, whereby they may help themselves Since 1891 there has been a steady increase of buildings and facilities to meet the demands of the students. There are eight buildings on the campus, viz: Main building, dormitory, mechanical building, dairy, barn, two green houses, and the piggery. Main building-This is a spacious brick building devoted to class rooms, offices, library, chemical laboratory, kitchen and dining rooms, together with several bedrooms on the second floor. A large auditorium with a seating capacity of about a thousand, is also in this building, and devotional exercises are held therein every morning. Students have daily access to the well stocked college library and reading room, and can always keep in touch with noted authors in both science and classics. The chemical laboratory is the most well equipped laboratory for colored youths in the State. The facilities offered for a thorough knowledge of the principles of chemistry are the most modern. Great stress is laid upon analyzing soils and fertilizers, as the secret of the success of farmines in a thorough knowledge of their composition. Dormitory. The dormitory consists of thirty-six rooms, nicely fitted out, with modern improvements of sanitary THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. conditions. Hot and cold, plunge or Turkish baths, are provided for the use of the students. Mechanical building.—Situated in the rear of the main building at a distance of about 200 feet, is the commodious work shop. This building contains the carpenter shop, machine shop, woodturning department, tin shop, blacksmith shop, boiler, engine and dynamo rooms, free and instrumental drawing rooms, physical laboratory rooms for photography, office, and mechanical library. The mechanical department is in the charge of Prof. Watson and his competent corps of assistants. Dairy and Barn. To the North of the mechanical building, at a distance of about 100 feet, is the barn and dairy. The dairy, a model of excellence, is well equipped with modern appliances for the production of dairy products. The butter produced here is unexcelled by any in the State, and has repeatedly won prizes throughout the State. A sample entered into the Prize Butter Contest, in Chicago, was scored ninety three points. Students receive thorough training in testing of milk and cream. des mer den Mo ena the U Pre Ne and ever ben W the wo is an an ha Th se making of butter and the management of the dairy. The dairy building contains the office of the head of the Agricultural Department, the agricultural library, boiler and churning rooms. The latest addition is a bottle sterilizer. Next an effort will be made to establish a cheese department. The comments on a sample of delicious cream cheese produced here warrants a liberal investment in this industry. To the rear of the dairy is the barn. This building affords accommodation for six horses, and the dairy herd, composed of about 30 animals. The herd, consisting of Jerseys, Holsteins, Guernseys, and their grades, gives a fair means for the study of live stock. A well stocked medicine chest is found here also, and the students get practical lessons in the use and administration of drugs.. This year the herd was tested for tuberculosis eat- ered itu- vés. in- meet cam- tory, two jeous rooms, kit- with floor. rating so in excises well leading with and most THE MIDDLE SCHOOL by the class in veterinary science, under Prof. P. E. Robinson, and all tuberculous animals disposed of. The Piggery is well stocked with Poland Chinas and Berkshires. Back of these buildings is a plot of land about 15 acres, on which experiments with the MECHANICAL BUILDING A. and M. College, Greersboro, N. C. various crops are carried on by the students. To the South of the main building is the location of the greenhouses. In these houses practical instruction is given in potting of flowers, and the various methods of propagation of plants. Varied collections of plants, not only of this, but of the tropical regions, as well, are also here. A small aquarium is provided wherein students in entomology may study aquatic insects. The prospective additions another year are, a poultry yard and a museum. The Department of Agricultural Industries, is under the direction of Mr. J. W. Landreth, head of the department; J. Rooks, foreman of farm and W. P. Johnson, florist. Industries.-The college has a beautiful farm of 100 acres, which is well stocked with nicely growing crops. The work on this farm is done principally by the students. In connection with the mechanical department is a brick yard, and students find this a ready means by which they can meet their expenses. The workers in the greenhouses have been over stocked with orders for funeral designs, etc. Academic Department. This department is under the supervision of President James B. Dudley and Prof. C. H. Moore. An effort is made to thoroughly enable the student to speak and write the English language correctly. Under the eye and supervision of President Dudley, one of the leading Negro educators of this country, the A. and M. College has steadily increased every way, both in size and in the number of students. President Dudley is an eminent man and a profound thinker. With such a man as a leader we predict the future growth and prosperity of this worthy institution. worthy institution. Campus.—Surrounding these buildings is a most beautiful campus, dotted here and there with different species of trees and shrubs, whose foliage affords a haven of retreat from the mid-day sun. The rolling green sward and the rustic seats ever present their alluring charms, the beds of poppies and pansies, the sweet scented roses and jessamines permeate the atmosphere with their fragrance. WHAT THE A. AND M. IS TO THE PRESENT RACE. Truly this institution is the State's light house, by whose rays the colored youth can look far into the future, see the turmoil and combats of life, and prepare themselves to meet and successfully vanquish them. No other institution in the State offers better facilities for a thorough industrial training; no other institution is so well equipped to carry out the designs for which it was established; no other institution has made such rapid progress since the time of its establishment; no other institution has so many graduates holding responsible positions in their Alma Mater, as well as in other schools. Two of the graduates of this college employed at the Brick Normal and Industrial School, of Enfield, N. C., have THE HIGH SCHOOL more than 350 acres of land in cultivation. Their farm is a model of beauty and business is conducted on a commercial basis. Their success is inevitable. The exhibit of the A. and M. at Continued on third page HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS HOTEL CLYDE 475 MISSOURI AVE, N.W. First-Class Accomodations For Ladies and Gentlemen. Hot and Cold Baths. MRS. ALICE E. HALL, Proprietress. "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. THE SOUTHERN HOTEL, Good board, steam heat and electric bells. Home comforts, moderate prices. 311 Pa. Av., n. w., Washington, D. C. Fine wines, liquors, cigars and Tobacco. SATTERWHITE & CO., PROPS THE M'KINLEY HOUSE, 489 Missouri Ave. Near 6 St. First-class accommodations for all. An up-to-date Hotel for colored people. Rooms neatly furnished, linens clean, and prices within reach of all. Meals and Lunches served at all hours. The PORTER : HOUSE ; CAFE 103 6th St., N. W. Wines, Liquors and Cigars.—A full line of the choicest liquors, the best brands of cigars and the coolest beer in Washington. BROWN & SMITH, Proprietors. --- 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 W. H FISHER DYER AND CLEANER, 709 9th St. n. w Washington 1407 14th St. n w Telephone 1104. WITH THE 'PRESS GANG." What the Keen-Witted Afro American Quill Drivers Say of us and Other Matters. The Colored American is the leading race paper in the United States. It is always full of news. -Southwestern Herald, Victory, Texas. It is remarkable that the coarsest expressions bordering on profanity, to be found in any of our exchanges, are in the church organs.—Baltimore Lancet. "The Man-on the-Corner," in the Colored American, is being discussed all over the city. His pertinent paragraphs, spicy shots and humorous hits have endeared him to literary Washington and his criticisms are caustic and searching—W. T. Menard in New York Age. Director Merriam says he is not responsible for the dismissal of Negro clerks, as the clerks for permanent retention were named ov the Senators and Congressmen. Now, are the Negroes in the North. East and West going to vote for Congressmen, this fall?—St. Luke's Herald. Editor E. E. Cooper, of the Washington (District of Columbia) Colored American, whose cut appears in this issue of the Times-Speaker, is a man that the Speaker delights to do honor. He is one of the race's most trusty leaders, and as a newspaper man and all around hustler, perhaps he stands without a peer among Afro-American journalists. He is a man whose name is bound to live in after years as a land mark in Negro journalism.—Times-Speaker, Denger, Colo. Harry Smith of the Cleveland Gazette has declared a never-ending war on E. E. Cooper, of the Washington Colored American. Smith has made out against Mr. Cooper a case of crookedness. Cooper replies that Smith is disgruntled and that the charges are without foundation. Thus matters stand. Weil, boys, let us call the bet off and begin the attack upon the common enemy. Dallas Express. Mr. Merriam tried his hardest to keep those (the few colored clerks retained by Congressional influence) out, but he couldn't help those who remained. The Census, under Merriam and Merriamism will be remembered for its unfairness to Afro-Americans, and its cringing to Democrats, to whom Merriam is connected by natural affinity and political affiliation. But he could not prevent the race from being represented, for if he could, the permanent Census which goes into effect to-day, would contain no Afro-American and yet Merriam is a Republican and a Northerner.—Roscoe Simmons, in Charleston (W. Va.) Advocate A MUCH-BESIEGED MAN. Speaking further of office seeking, a much-beseiged man is Hon. John C. Dancy. Recorder of Deeds. Mr. Dancy has many positions at his disposal and is kept very busy attending to routine work and dodging office seekers. "Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown" and no doubt Mr. Dancy feels the full force of this aphorism. Patriots from his native State—North Carolina—are flocking to the National Capital, and those from other States approach him with the distress sign of the Masonic fraternity, the True Reformers and the A.M. E. Zion Church, the genial Recorder being a member of all of these organizations. We extend our sympathy to Mr. Dancy and we learn that he is compelled, at the close of his official duties, to take a circuitous route to reach his haven of rest—W. T. Menard in New York Age. EDWARD E. Cooper, manager and founder of the Washington (D. C.) Colored American, and the greatest newspaper hustling success of the age, THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. is being scored by several of the Afro-American quilli drivers. Inasmuch as Ed. has done more than any other living Afro-American for the making and carrying on of successful journalism, it strikes us that those who are opposing and cussing him are not only acting foolishly, but they are advertising the race in general to a disadvantage. The Freeman and Colored American are probably the two most widely read Negro newspapers in America. Ed Cooper is the founder of them both, and his name and fame will live as long as Negro journals continue to be published. Mr. Cooper is a great big-hearted man and has a following equal or larger than that of any living Afro-American pencilpusher.—Times-Speaker. Denver, Colo. THE LIBRARY THE FARM HOUSE BARN AND DAIRY A. and M. College, Greensboro, N. O THE TRUE REFORMERS. Elsewhere in this issue will be found many important facts bearing upon the history, scope and influence of the United Order of True Reformers, of the leaders who have built up this massive race organization, and a fine "cut" and description of the magnificent structure the Order is about to erect in this city. The matter presented this week, while necessarily brief and lacking in many/ statistical details, gives a comprehensive survey along general lines of the work that is being accomplished for the moral and material uplift of the Negro people, and will be read with much interest and profit. The wonderful growth of the Order among masses and classes is the best evidence of its worth, and of the intelligent direction of its chieftains. In addition to the important record revealed in the sketches of individuals, THE COLORED AMERICAN, with pardonable pride, presents to each and every reader a finely executed engraving of the Grand Master of the Order of True Reformers. It is in four colors and its REFORMED BLACKSMITH SHOP. A. aid M. College, Gree sooro, N. C. beauty speaks for itself. It is the second of our series of supplements, and every citizen with a scintilla of race pride, as well as every True Reformer, should procure a copy and give this portrait a prominent place in their homes. Richmond, Va., July 10.—The row between John Mitchell, editor of the Planet, and the First Baptist Church, has broken out afresh. Mitchell was recently expelled from the church, and united with the Fifth Street Baptist Church. The First Church sent a letter demanding that Mitchell be expelled, and, failing to do so, the hand of fellowsnip would be withdrawn from the Fifth Street Church. The Fifth Street Church held a council to-day and declined to accede to the demands of the First Street Church. Mitchell recently criticised in his paper the methods of church government prevailing at the First Church. His expulsion followed. The member- 1 ship of the two churches is over 6,000. Feeling between the two churches runs high. The leading colored men of the city are members of the First Church. Solving The Problem. Solving The Problem. the Paris Exposition has been awarded a diploma and a medal. The South Carolina Exposition has awarded a medal also. Scholarships.Realizing the importance of some means of aiding a great many deserving young men who are unable to sustain themselves in school, President Dudley has devised a plan, and an effort is being put forth to raise a number of scholarships. It is not the intention to defray the entire expenses of these students, but to encourage them. These scholarships are to the amount of twenty-five dollars, and it is the aim to raise them among the colored people. It is true that the colored race should begin to rely more upon themselves for aid. The more they do for themselves the more they can do, and the more THE WORKING STATION worthy they are to receive aid from their white friends. Therefore a direct appeal is made to the colored people to contribute their personal and financial help to this movement, though the school will be glad to receive any aid our white friends see fit to offer. SALOONS 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 Room upstairs. Jas. F. Keenan, Rectifier and Wholesale Liquor Dealer. Elegant Club Whiskey a Specialty Importer of Fine Wines, Brands les, 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 stairs. The best of service guaranteed 1313 E Street N. W. WASHINGTON, D. C. Chris.Xander's QUALITY HOUSE, 909 7th st. NW. Established 86 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 KENTUCKY'S GEM CITY. A Mirron of Lovely Lexington's Social and Business Life Praised by Distinguished Visitors. Lexington, Ky., Special: If we are to believe the words of such distinguished personages as Editor H. T. Jonnson, Prof. Charles Steward, Paul Laurence Dunbar and Professors Booker T. Washington, and W. H. Councill, Lexington is the one place in the United States where the Negro problem is solved. It has been the pleasure and honor of the colored citizens of Lexington, to, at different times entertain each of the above named gentlemen, and they all, either while here, or through the newspapers after they had gone, expressed gratification at the progress shown by the Negroes here, and said, in substance "Here is the Negro problem solved." This being the case, your readers may not feel bored at reading a short account of the condition of the colored citizens in this little city. More than one-third of a population estimated at about 30,000 are members of the Negro race. A large percentage of these Negroes, we are not able to give exact figures, own their own homes and pay taxes. Many of them own several pieces of real estate from which they draw very appreciable incomes. Possibly in no city of its size, South of the Ohio river, is there a better school system than in Lexington. Here is located the Chandler Normal Institute, a school of the A. and M. Association, founded and endowed by Mrs. Phoebe Chandler, of Massachusetts. The Russell High School is another institution worthy of note. These two schools have turned out graduates who have held and are holding many very important positions in this city and in other cities and States as well. Isaac Hathaway, a young man who is fast making a National reputation as an artist-moulder, is a graduate of Chandler, as are many other of our important young men, notably John Jewett, gauger, and John Snowder, mail clerk, and Editor Wade H. Carter, of our popular colored newspaper, The Standard, is an alumnus of Russell School. The lower schools of the city, of which there are three are almost entirely in the hands of graduates of either the Normal or the High School. The spiritual welfare of the people is looked after by 16 ministers, pastoring as many congregations, about half of which have magnificent brick edifices in which the praises of God are declared. Here are located Lodges without number, which financially are in good condition as well as from the point of membership. In the early fall, Lexington becomes the "Mecca" for all Kentucky and parts of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Tennessee. 'Tis then the great Colored Fair. of the Agricultural and Mechanical Association, is held. This event continues in progress for five days, and during its more than three decades of existence, the stock-holders have never failed to realize a handsome profit at its conclusion. During the Christmas Holidays "The State Teachers' Association," with a membership of nearly 500 convenes here, when a literary feast is had, all the great Negro educators of the State, and quite a few from neighboring States, being present. It is on such occasions as these that eminent race leaders such as those with which we began this article, are invited to our city. They see the amity existing between the two races and go away well satisfied. As example: of the lack of prejudice existing between the races here, we may state that every Negro is given a trial, no matter what his offense. In the memory of Lexington's oldest colored citizens no lynching can be recalled. Again Lexington's premier newspaper, a daily, weekly and Sunday journal, employs a colored reporter and has done so for five years. Among Lexington's most successful business men, the following names of colored men rank: viz: John Clay, grocer; Robert Gray, tinner; John Burton, clothier; W. H. Ballard, druggist; THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. T. T. Wendell, druggist; J. C. Jackson, undertaker and liveryman, and Ross and Williams, undertakers. We have seven physicians, as follows: J. E. Hunter, D. Robinson, J. M. Allen, T. T. Wendell, W. H. Ballard and Drs. Ridley and Brown; two dentists, C. Leo Smith and W. T. Dinwiddie; four lawyers, J. A. Chiles, B. E. Smith, J. W. Schooler and L. A. Leavell. As evidence of the support these professional and business men must get one needs but to look at the comfortable and in some cases palatial residences in which they live, to step into their offices or places of business or accompany them on their business rounds. Among the other distinguished colored citizens of Lexington who own their own homes, are H. A. Tandy, State Grand Master of the U. B. F. Order, Prof. G. P. Russell principal of the Russel School, Revs. J. W. Hill and J. M. Turner, ministers of the A. M. E. Church, Revs. Stanley and Courtenay, of the M. E. Church, and Dr. S. P Young of the Baptist Church. Did space permit, more could be said of the Colored American of this city, of the Orphan and Industrial Home, the many Social Clubs, the Young Men's Debating Society, etc., but these may be written of at another time. For the present we will conclude with an invitation to the staff of The Colored American and all its readers to attend our Fair on the 10th of September. JOHN A. HILL. Life His Text-Book. (Continued from First page ) Negro race. For many years he has been chairman of the committee on foreign correspondence for the Masonic fraternity of North Carolina. The influence and labors of President Dudley are not confined wholly to literary circles. His suave and genial nature enabled him to get a firm hold on the people along business lines, and it was during the years of his clerkship as register of deeds of New Hanover Coun that he gathered about him large numbers of the shoremen and draymen, and rested not till he had organized the People's Perpetual and the Metropolitan Building and Loan Association, thus teaching them the lessons of thrift and economy, and enabling many poor widows and hard working men to secure homes for themselves and their children by the payment of small sums weekly. Notwithstanding the almost panic and crisis which followed the unfortunate occurrences in Wilmington during November of '98 the Metropolitan Association, which is still doing business, remains a testimony to the worth and public spirit of its founder. Though in no sense a politician, Prof. Dudley believes it to be the urgent duty of every good citizen to lend his hand and voice in aid of any movement for the public weal and that the civic health can best be preserved when all can have the right to participate, according to their time and ability in the functions of government. To him political activity means a watch-care over the interests of the state, and not the gaining of selfish ends. This is evidenced by his excellent work in behalf of an equitable division of the educational fund among the colored institutions of North Carolina and the South. He has represented the republican party in various county and state conventions, and in 1896 was a delegate to the national convention at St. Louis, which nominated McKinley for president. "For the people." is Prof. Dudley's motto. Public spirit pervades all of his speeches and personal conduct. He believes that the race should acquire every kind of education that is available and utilize to its fullest each grain of talent or information. He has faith in the possibilities of the New Negro in the New South, and stands for racial harmony and sectional development. Under his capable leadership the Agricultural and Mechaniceal College is constantly growing in size, scope and influence. It is under such intelligent guidance as furnished by Prof. James Benson Dudley that justice shall come into its own throughout the sunny Southland, and that white and black shall be brought together as full-fledged citizens of the grandest republic upon the face of the earth. MASONIC. 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. Buy your tickets now for the Masonic excursion of August 1, 1902, and avoid the rush. 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. 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. EXPOSITION AT CHICAGO The Middle States and Mississippi Valley Exposition is to be held in Chicago from August 14th to September 14th. The managers are displaying considerable activity in the gathering of exhibits. The proceeds are for the benefit of the aged and infirm Colored people. Letters endorsing the project have been received from Governor Richard Yates and Mayor Carter H. Harrison. James Hale Porter is director-general of the Exposition. Scaife, Ark.-I have received your peerless paper THE COLORED AMERICAN, very regularly, and always enjoy its timely contents. Wish every Negro alive AMUSEMENTS. 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 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. Churches. Societies and reputable Clubs and individuals for the season 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 addresses, 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. Jones' Park. Conduit Park, near Rock Spring Club. Take Car at 36th and Prospect Avenue. Meals Served at all Hours. Open all Night. Everything strictly first class. Take F street cars to Georgetown, ask to be put off at Jones'. R. E. Lewis, W. H. Belt, Proprietors Men and Women Boys and Girls Who want to make $200 a month or incr ase their salary to $2,400 a year will please send their name and address to to-day could read, and that they would read it each week. It is so rich and good until I hate to have it alone, though rarely part with a copy—in fact never do unless I know the favored party is going to appreciate the treat and read it, and that any sane human being will do. Really your paper is the Omega of high attainment and perfection in the journalistic way. Enclosed find check for $3. With best wishes for your success, I beg to remain your devoted friend. H. G. B. --- WHO IS TO BLAME. Parents Admonished of The Duty They Owe Their Children—Negitimate Practices. Editor The Colored American:—I read in a few issues of your paper articles which tell in part the cause of our not being regarded as a respectable people by other races—colored women submitting to the illegitimate embrace of men of alien races, principally white. This is very true of us, and should bring upon all self respecting Negroes, such a burden of humiliation that they would so bitterly detest such, their voices would never cease speaking against it—especially our pastors—that the wrong and degrading act might be remedied. But wait! Must we blame the white man wholly for that? Let us quote what we believe, God said, through one of his great instrumentalities, Solomon: "Train up a child in the way you would have him go and he will never depart from it." Then must we not hold the governor and governess of the family responsible? Believing the above quotation is true, we must hold those at the head of the family responsible for all "illegitimacy," for the jail houses, penitentiaries, guard houses, and chain-gangs being thronged with our young people. Yes when we see them loafing on the streets, hanging around the dispensaries and saloons, when we see them with a lack of interest in the affairs of home, a lack of love and respect for their parents - when we see them associating with degraded people, those about who so much is rumored, find out who their parents are, and you will have found out the cause, for they are only following their ancestors—following that which was taught them by their example and not words. Shame. Shame!! Shame!!! We have in our community, fair types of these Mr. Editor; therefore we know where of we speak. When our mothers and fathers will have learned that the highest duties of parents to their children is to exact obedience in all right things, in order that the children may be trained to true manhood and womanhood and act accordingly, there will be more love and unity in the race. But if not, it will be just to the opposite, for no young man or woman made of the right stuff can entertain the highest degree a love for their parents, when they know their birthright is being sold for a private mess of pottage. Read between the lines readers. Yours tor the race. J. A. ROACH. Catchall. S.C. Now a Letter Carrier. Mr. Walter R. Carter, whose home is in Prattsville, Ala., has been appointed as a letter-carrier in the City Post O'. fice here, having passed a flattering Civil service examination. On an eligible list of about 800, he stood twelfth. Mr. Carter was at one time a railway postal clerk, running between Atlanta and New Orleans. For nearly two years, he was a clerk in the Census Office, holding a desk in the agricultural division. In both of these positions, he served with characteristic energy, industry and intelligence, and enjoyed the fullest confidence of his superiors. He is thrifty, and economical, having learned long ago that financial independence can be attained only by steady labor, and rigid self-demial. He has mastered the art of say: THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. ing, even when the compensation is small. As a letter carrier, he will score a success as strongly marked as those of the past. The Precocious Child. The genuinely precocious child is very rare. Parents are seldom justified in attributing to their children powers which are transcendent. The vanity of so doing would be harmless in itself if it did not sow a crop of terrible mistakes in the treatment of the child, which tends to its bodily and mental undoing. The signs of brain fag in a child, says Dr. Grace Peckham Murray, in the August Delineator, are easily read, and the warnings should be heeded at once. Parents should ever be watchful that the growth of the mind should not be made at the expense of the body, and the body at the expense of the mind. The child's mind is bound to be active about something; that is its normal condition. The mischief comes from overtaxing it with matters which are beyond its comprehension, or gorging it with impressions that at best the child can only partially comprehend. Dr. Jordan Returns. Rev, L. G. Jordan, D. D Secretary of the Baptist Foreign Mission Board, passed through the city Tuesday, enroute for Louisville, Ky., where his office is located. He has been on a visit to the Baptist Mission Stations in Demarara, British Guiana, and the West Indies. He reports having baptized a number of persons and the formation of the British Guiana and West Indies Baptist Convention. He thinks the condition of the race in those parts very bad—they want work and are willing to do it well, but it is not to be had. The little to be done is not very helpful, as the pay is so poor. He reports great suffering among the people. Excursion to Lynchburg. Mammoth excursion will be run next Saturday, July 26, to Lynchburg, Va., under the management of Mr. George Williams, Jr., of that city. The train leaves Washington at 11:30 p.m. The fare is $2.75 for the round trip. Returning train leaves Lynchburg Monday night July 28, at 11:30 p.m. Many pleasing attractions are announced at Lynchburg during the stay of the visitors, chief among them the Industrial, Mechanical, Artistic, and Agricultural Conference on Monday, which will be addressed by the most eminent orators of the country. Big Jim Parker in Town Mr James B. Parker, the here of the Buffalo tragedy, is in the city, where he will spend a few weeks resting up from a long tour in the South and West. All letters and correspondence can be sent to him in this city in care of The Colored American. tf. In the Postal Service. Mr. Waverly D. Green, of 219 Trumbull street northwest, has been appointed a clerk in the City Post Office Until a few days ago, Mr. Green was connected with this paper, but severed his connection in order to enter the postal service. Don't get left Saturday; the Amphious are not likely to wait, for if you are late, the trip will not be delayed beyond 6:30. LIFE AT HAMPTON. Washington Teachers Well Represented at Summer Normal-a Great Conference. Hampton, Va., Special—The attendance at the Hampton summer normal school, under the direction of Dr. W. B. Evans, of Washington, D.C. is larger this summer than ever before. The courses of study and lectures prepared seem to furnish the attending teachers with just the proper mental food to quicken them for their arduous duties. Some of the faculty from the Washington public schools are Miss Spears, teaching grammar; Miss Harper, advanced English; Mr Fletcher, American history; Mr Grant, drawing; Miss Giding, principal of Normal School No.1, teaching nature study; Miss Whitney, teaching primary methods. Mr. G W. Davls, a poet and teacher of Negro ideals, gave a recital last Thursday of his own poems, at which time Major Moten and Dr. Evans sang solos, both receiving hearty encores. Mr. Gerry of the Central High School, Mr. Freeman, supervising principal and Mrs. Murray, kindergarten trainer, have lectured to the teachers on subjects pertaining to their work. Each lecture was highly interesting and instructive. Mr. B Washington has been requested to give several model lessons for the benefit of the teachers attending the school this summer. The first lesson has been pronounced a remarkable piece of work. Among the recent visitors are Messrs. R C. Bruce, Thomas Clark, Alphonso Stafford, Miss Ida Gibbs. The annual conference convened this week Educators all over the South were here and presented papers and experiences to show what has been accomplished in the last twelve months for the betterment of the race. B W. The Council's New Officers In National Afro-American Council, which has just concluded its fifth annual cession at St. Paul; Minn. has elected T. Thomas Fortune, of New York, president; Cyrus Field Adams, of Chiuago secretary; F. L. McGhee, of St. Paul, financial secretary; Mrs. Nannie Barrier Williams, of Chicago, corresponding secretary; Miss Martha Webster, assistant secretary; J. W. Thompson, treasurer. Vice Presidents—W. A Pledger, W. H. Steward, George H. White, John C. Dancy, I. B Scott H T. Johnson, E. H. Deas, C. W. Scutchin, Mrs. R. Jerome Jeffrey. National organiser, Bishop G W. Clinton; sergeant at arms J. H. Dillingham; chaplain, Rev. Walter H. Brook; chalfman, Bishop Alexander Walters. The next session will be held in Louisville, Ky. Worki. g for a Good Cause. Rev. S S. Sevier, who is traveling in the interest of the Graham Hospital for Colored People, Greensboro, N.C., spoke at the First Presbyterian church last Sunday afternoon in the interest of his work. In the evening he addressed the congregation of the Presbyterian church at 7th and Florida Avenue. Dr. Sevier is a native of Sierra Leone, Africa, and is an alumnus of both the theological and college departments of Lincoln University. He has also taken course at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia. 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, dress makers and ladies who wish to do their ow 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, Sultland, Md., will be open and ready for business June 1st. A commodious house with large and improved premises, plenty of fresh water with garden and chickens where a number of select couples or people can be accommodated. Everything is strictly first-class. The Route Cars run to the new Pennsylvania ave., bridge and for those who drive, follow the straight road and watch the signs. Private parties will be met at the bridge: conveyances. For those who desire to spend the heated term arrangements will be made for trips morning and evening. For further information apply at 443 1st st., a. w. Summer boarding in the mountains. Magnolia Cottage. (ismont. Virgin.a. Healthy! Cool!!) Shady!!! Excellent opportunity for rest or study. Good bicycling cheap driving. Tels phone and post office within 300 yards. Daily mail Terms $3.50 per week in advance. Mrs Amanda Miller-Coleman. (ismont. Va. First-class country 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. Mitchell, Cloverly P. O. Montgomery Co. Md. Upperville, Virginia. Mrs. Virginia Pinkett, Upperville Va., Farquar County, desires to take a number of first class summer boarders. Uppeville 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 Oronzo preparations with his toilet articles and sundri.s. A furnished room for rent to a gentleman, with all modern improvements. Call at 1316½ 4th St. northwest, at 5:30 o'clock p. m. COTTAGES FOR SALE Four desirable Cottages on Jefferson Street, between Washington and La Fayette Streets. In the very best locality, newly, painted and papered all the 'atest Improvements on easy terms. For further particulars address J. Harry Hughes Cape May, N. J. Rusticating in Maine. Sylvester Russell, of Orange, N. J. and Alphonso Woodson of Washington, D.C. are rusticating at Bar Harbor, (Mt Desert Island,) Maine. Mr. Russell is giving song recitals in the most exclusive hotels. The popular Freeman critic and baritone-tenor singer will retire from the stage for one year, to enter into literature September 1st. The popular Pen and Pencil Club's second annual outing next Tuesday at Lake View Park is attracting widespread attention. The members are writers of distinction, and have a loyal following among Washington's best people. Their entertainments always draw a distinguished audience and next Tuesday promises a eclipse all previous efforts. 1 THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. SHREDS AND PATCHES Mme Selika is concerting in New Jersey. The True Reformers have paid in death benefits $714,378.45. There are no Negro baseball players in any of the major leagues. Dr. Booker T. Washington is at South Weymouth, Mass., for the summer. There are thirty colored compositors employed in the Government Printing Office. The oldest colored church organization on Long Island is the Macedonia A. M. E. Church, at Flushing. Mrs. Abbie W. Lyon, wife of Rev. Ernest Lyon, of Baltimore, sang at St. John's Lyceum in Newark, N. J. recently. Kansas City claims to have more Negro property owners than any other city of the same population in the United States. Mr. James A. Garland, formerly a correspondent of THE COLORED AMERICAN, is operating a drug store in Danville, Va. It is reported that Dr. W. D. Chapelle has withdrawn his serious charges recently formulated by him against Bishop C. S. Smith, and apologized for the annoyance caused. Two colored trained nurses graduated last week from Provident Hospital, St. Louis. They were Misses Carrie E. Miller, of Mississippi, and Lambda C. Vanderberg, of Illinois. Rev. James E. Smith, of Boston, has resigned from the ministry of the Baptist Church and will in the future devote his labors to the uplift of humanity through the A. M. E. Church. Negroes are separated from the whites in the street cars of Loussang by wire screens. It will take something stronger than wire screens to keep the whites away from Negroes, if past experiences count for anything. William C. Matthews, the crack colored ball player on the Harvard nine, won the game for his team against Yale in New York a few days ago. Matthews played in right field, and scored the winning run, with two out. Mrs. Florence M. Crews and Mrs. Nora D. Scroggins, both of Kansas City, have been elected on the faculty of the Western University at Quindaro, Kas. Mrs. Crews will teach literature and Latin and Mrs. Scroggins will teach instrumental music. Jacob E. Reed is endorsed by Hon. E. W. Deas for Grand Master of the Odds. Fellows. The B. M. C. meets in New Haven, Conn., on the first Tuesday in October. Mr. Reed is now Grand Treasurer of the Order. J. A. Lomax, of Chillicothe, Ohio, is proprietor of a large rug factory, employing daily eight persons, and holds the distinction of being the only person to manufacture the India Oriental Rug in the country. He began in 1878 with thirty-five cents. Miss Marion Upshur, 14 years of age, was the only colored student in the graduating class, of the public school of Williamsbridge, N. Y. She was a participant in the program, rendering a recitation of more than 100 lines, "The Glorious Constitution," by Daniel Webster. The Beethoven Quartet, has been organized in Indianapolis, Ind., for the purpose of aiding the Flanner Guild, an institution that looks after young girls. The quartet is made up of Mrs. Ellwood C. Knox, Mrs. Kathryn Crossen Harper, Mr. Frank Fowler Brown and Mr. W. D. Collins. Mrs. Lillian Thomas, formerly Miss Lillie Lee, of Columbus, Ohio, who has acquired considerable reputation as an artistic painter, was granted a divorce from her husband. J. F. Thomas, on the ground of gross neglect. A little son was awarded her for care and education. The case was uncontested. Samuel Howard Archer, a colored student in Colgate University, at Hamilton, N. Y., won, last week, the first prize of $50 in a debate, given by the class of 1884. Mr. Archer not long ago won the first Rowland prize in elocation, $40. His home is Petersburg, Va. Mr. Archer graduated last Thursday from Colgate with the degree of A. B. George W. A. Scott graduated with first honors June 24 from Public School 155, of Williamsbridge, N. Y. He stood with two other boys at the head of the class and was awarded first honors. The essay on James Russell Lowell, which he read, created quite a sensation. Booker T. Washington has offered to place him in the Tuskegee College, and another college offer came to him from the University of New York. J. Rupert Jefferson, late principal of the Sumner School at Parkersburg, has been appointed charter clerk in the office of the Secretary of State, of West Virginia. Mr. Jefferson has been in charge of the Parkersburg school for a number of years, giving entire satisfaction to the patrons and board, all of whom are profuse in their expression of regret at the loss of his services. Bishop L. J. Coppin, who returns to South Africa in October, desires to take with him evidences of the advancement of the A. M. E. Church and race in this country. To this end he solicits photographs or other pictures of prominent persons, churches, school houses, etc. owned or controlled by our people. The pictures will be safely guarded and returned when desired to their owners before October, 15th, 1002. He simply desires to have copies made from them. A short written sketch accompanying the picture is requested. All matter should be sent to his address, 738 South Twelfth street, Philadelphia, Pa. EXAMPLE SHOULD BE FOLLOWED. I purchased a copy of COLORED AMERICAN this week with B. T. Washington's picture as supplement. I consider this step an advancement in Negro journalism and one which our better Negro papers would do well to follow. I consider your paper confined to no class or sect but a guer of the people. I congratulate your eminent success in journalism and trust the future holds out to you greater success than now imaginable. Very truly yours. W. T. A. 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Deposits received from 10 cents upward. Interest allowed on $5.00 and above. Collections meet with prompt attention. A general exchange and banking business done. Bank open from 9 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. W. M. DRURY'S RESTAURANT 1104 20th St. corner L. N. W, Washington, D. C, --- THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. U.O.T.R. U ST. FRONT. THE NEW TRUE REFORMED Corner 12th and U Streets, N. W., The above magnificent five-story building city. The cost will exceed $60,000—which, in will make it worth nearly $100,000. It will be and brick, with all modern improvements, su heated by steam, metallic ceiling, etc., etc. The been secured for an a mory. The first floor will a bank, with headquarters for Chief Woodson a floor will contain a large assembly hall with a c people. The third, fourth and fifth floors will with ante rooms, reception rooms, dressing room Corner 12th and U Streets, N, W., Washington, D. C. The above magnificent five-story building is now being erected in this city. The cost will exceed $60,000—which, including the value of the realty, will make it worth nearly $100,000. It will be five stories in height, of stone and brick, with all modern improvements, such as electric bells and light, heated by steam, metallic ceiling, etc., etc. The basement floor has already been secured for an armory. The first floor will contain two store rooms and a bank, with headquarters for Chief Woodson and other officials. The second floor will contain a large assembly hall with a capacity for accommodating 2,000 people. The third, fourth and fifth floors will contain four lodge rooms each, with ante rooms, reception rooms, dressing rooms, toilets, etc., etc. President's Footman Promoted. Among the promotions in the White House force made by Secretary Cortelyou at the beginning of the fiscal year, was an increase in salary for Charles A. Reeder, President Roosevelt's footman, Mr. Reeder was President McKinley's footman. He was formerly an elevator boy in the Ebbitt House, where President McKinley boarded when a member of the House. He knew and liked Mr. Reeder, and gave the latter a position on being elected President. Mr. Reeder is much liked by President Roosevelt's family and his promotion is regarded as a meritorious one. Lincoln Institute's Faculty. The board of regents of Lincoln Institute recently elected the following faculty: B F. Allen, Tuskegee, Ala., president; J. H. Garnett, Jefferson City, vice-president and languages; Anua H. Jones, Kansas City, Englsh; J. S. Moten, Selma, Ala., mathematics; G. W. Hoffman, agriculture; A L. Reynolds, assistant in mathematics; G S Murray, science; Carrie Carney, music; J. H. Bredman, superintendent industrial department; W. R. Menteer, assistant; Mary Grimshaw, woman's department. --- The election of Prof. Allen was a surprise, as it was the general impression that President E A. Clark would be reelected. He objected to white janitors and wanted Negro instructors in the industrial department. He says he only wanted competent teachers, and thought that a competent Negro should be at the head of the industrial department rather than a white man. Prof. Clark will return to Wilberforce, where he held a chair before accepting the work at Lincoln. His place had not been filled in the interim. The King of Barotseland was the only king who came to attend the coronation ceremonies in England. He is as black as a piece of midnight. But he is a king, and a gentleman, and he was dined by King Edward and Secretary for the Colonies Chamberlain (the latter has a Boston wife) and by all sorts of lords and ladies. The condition of this man makes him the equal of the high and mighty of the earth; all things in life are, therefore, within his reach which stand for equality of association, of opportunity and of right.—New York Age. The Amphions! The Amphions The Amphions! July 19th! 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All letters, communications, and business matters should be addressed to THE COLORED AMBRICAN, EDWARD E. COOPER, MANAGER 459 C Street Northwest. WASHINGTON, D. C. Sold by all all News Dealers. SATURDAY, JULY 19. 1908. THE AFRO-AMERICAN COUNCIL The meeting of the Afro-American Council at St. Paul, from all accounts turned out to be a roaring farce. The results at Indianapolis left a bad taste in the mouths of many of the organization's staunchest adherents, and the outcome at Philadelphia was worse. At St. Paul, the local arrangements were superb, thanks to hustling F. L. McGhee, but what the Council did to advance the cause of the race or to promote its own integral unity, can best be expressed by a cipher. Wrangles, gag-law and resolutions seem to be the fruit that most of these loosely constructed bodies bring forth, and the country has well-nigh had a surfeit of it. An annual gathering, representing the expenditure of hundreds of dollars and the sacrifice of valuable time, should have something to show for its efforts besides the surreptitious election of a few officers and a banquet. The Council started out under pleasing skies five years ago, and commanded loyal support from every quarter. But has it done any of the great things it set out to do? With but two struggling subordinate councils in all the land after five years of labor, without a lice of legislation to it credit, without the ability to control as much as a clerkship under the government, and powerless to sway a single precinct in any city ward—it would seem not. For the gentlemen at the head of the Council, The Colored merican has nothing but the highest respect, but we believe that they are wasting their time holding national conventions, and affording opportunities for strife, alienating the sympathies of some of the race's strongest factors. The league idea has had a fair trial. It has failed to "deliver the goods." A central committee at Washington, publishing its progress through the press, would go farther toward uniting the people, influencing Congress and raising funds to carry a suffrage test to the Supreme Court of the United States than any national organization on paper—and the work could not only be more effective-it would be more cheaply done. Bishop Walters, Mr. Fortune, Col. Pledger, Mr. White, Prof. Lawson and the other leaders deserve the thanks of the race for their laudable efforts to build up a powerful instrument for racial protection, but, candid observers must admit that the outlook, for one reason and another, does not seem promising for finite re-ults under the aegis of the Afro-American Council. The Colored American is open to suggestions from those who have intelligently studied the situation. The higher education is needed for many, but primary instruction is imperatively demanded for all NO M'LAUR'N FOR US. We sincerely hope that the rumor that Senator McLaurin has been asked to take a judgship on the Court of Claims is untrue. President Roosevelt owes it to himself and the party to set his foot down hard upon the aspirations of such bold-faced exponents of "commercial democracy" and "lily-whiteism" as John Lowndes McLaurin. He is a political adventurer, and a democrat "for revenue only." He has failed in his missionary labors in South Carolina, and he should be compelled to endure the consequences of the most stupid political blundering that this generation has seen. Besides, competent republicans can be found who deserve recognition, and who would gladly accept a seat on the Court of Claims—for instance, men like Ex Governor Atkinson, of West Virginia. Should President Roosevelt appoint McLaurin, he will score the first mistake of his administration. Educated crime is far more detrimental to racial advancement than the misconduct of the ignorant. YATES TO THE RESCUE Governor Yates is made of the right stuff. The outrages against Negroes at Eldorado were a disgrace to the fair name of Illinois, and the plucky executive felt that it was his duty to step into the breach when the local authorities seemed too weak to control the situation. He promptly called out the state troops and placed them on guard. His crisp letter to Sheriff Baxter, coaracterizing his namby pamby efforts at protection as "reprehensible conduct," shows the intense love of justice that Governor Yates possesses. The atmosphere is clearing up and the Negroes may return to Saline and rebuild their sacked school and church. There will be peace and protection there, however, if it takes the entire Illinois militia to preserve order. Governor Yates should be supported by every Negro newspaper in the country for the manly stand for right. Moral courage is as essential to leadership as physical strength and intellectual equipment. Mr. John F Cook is Washington's most substantial colored citizen. He is honest, upright, dignified and public spirited. There is no office in the District,' of an administrative character that he would not fill with credit and distinction. The attacks of envious persons cannot detract from the esteem in which this entire community hold's Mr. Cook. We presume that Premier Balfour will fill the bill. Next month is the convention season. A well-regulated citizen is happiest when busiest. The Negro journals should turn their guns upon the common enemy. The Negro should play a stiff hand in the coming congressional campaign. The campaign comes on apace, with Harry C. Smith, like Achilles, sulking in his tent. The report that Dorsey Foulitz and Outlaw Tracy have pooled issues is generally discredited. It is not recorded that any colored politician has as yet invaded the sacred precincts of Oyster Bay. We are inclined to the belief that Ex-Collector Koester has been effectually cured of the lynching habit. Collector Micah Jenkins cannot do a more graceful act than tender the chief deputyship to fighting Edmond H. Deas. Had the District justiceship gone as a certain editor desired, we opine that industrialism would have had one less antagonist. The Philippine problem can be hastened to a solution by the employment of Negroes as soldiers and as diplomatic representatives. Some editors cannot make their existence known save by the very doubtful method of barking viciously at the heels of their superiors. We share with our English brethren the joy over the recovery of their be nevolent monarch, King Edward VII. The coronation takes place August 9. Mr. Wu does not profess to be a Christian, but he has given most of them some lessons in nobility of character that they haven't enough Christianity to profit by. We are glad to note that the colored citizens of Washington are catching the commercial fever, and are awakening to their vast business opportunities Keep up the good work. All colored Americans regret the departure of that prince of diplomats, Minister Wu Ting Fang. He saw with his eyes, not with his prejudices, and appraised people at their real worth. Mr. Wu is a friend to humanity, and the country is better for having known him The unconstitutional separate seat law is breeding trouble every day for the electric road between Washington and Alexandria. Whites and blacks are ar esed and fined every week for sitting where they choose. The friends of Miss Mary Custis Lee are "cussing" Catonism, and chuckling over the episodes that are making for a repeal of the odious statute. Mr. George Williams, Jr., a most enterprising and successful business man of Lynchburg, Va., has arranged a great industrial, mechanical and agricultural conference to be held at Lynchburg, Va., Monday and Tues July 28 and 19th. An excursion will be run from this city, and special rates are made for the accommodation of all There will be no "Jim Crow cars" and everything will be strictly first class --- FATHER DORSEY. Delivers an Eloquent Sermon at St. Augustine's - Hospitality of Our Leading Citizens. Father Dorsey, of Baltimore, celebrated Mass at St. Augustine's Church last Sunday morning. The sermon was prescheed by Father Griffin. After the services a reception was held when he was introduced to more than fifteen hundred persons, who extended their greetings and best wishes. In the afternoon, a reception was given in his honor by Col. Richard Wells of the Mexican Legation at his residence, 1633 O Street northwest, from five to seven p, m. A dinner was served to a few special guests before the reception. Among those present were Hon. Judd W. Lyons, Register of the Treasury; Mr. Anatole Martin, Donaldsonville, La.; Mr. Lewis H. Bolden, his secretary, Niagara Falls, N. Y.; Mr. Charles Dorsey of Baltimore; Hon. H S. Cummings of Baltimore; Messrs. W B. Smith, A. B. James, Dr. W. S. Lofton and the host. On Monday, Father Dorsey with his recretary was again honored by Mr. Wells, who took him sight-seeing and gave him a most delightful carriage ride. They visited the Soldiers' Home, the Bureau of Printing and Engraving, the Treasury Department and in fact all the points of interest in the city. Monday evening a reception was tendered him by the Protestant ministers at the People's Congregational church, at which Rev. Nixon is pastor. Among the ministers present were Revs. Walter H. Brooks, O. M. Waller and Sterling N. Brown. Father Dorsey left the city last Wednesday for Baltimore, highly elated at the reception he received at the hands of his many friends in this city. Dr. Taylor Captures Washington. Rev. William L. Taylor, president of the True Reformers' Bank of Richmond, Va., spoke to a large and enthusiastic audience at the 19th Street Baptist Church, Wednesday evening July 9th. He was accompanied by Mr. J C. Robertson, the attorney for the company, Mr. Kyles, his secretary and his wife, Mrs. Taylor. Local representatives of the order turned out in great number, headed by Chief Woodson, Mr. C. L. Marshall, manager of the branch store, Mrs. James and many others. Dr. Taylor made a most eloquent and convincing speech and carried his audience with him. His visit here will do much good, and added strength to the great work now being done here. 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. A pure home life is religion's strongest ally. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. Literary Society Organized-Clubs in Profusion-People who Make Things Merry at The Sea side. Narragansett Pier, R. I., Special. The weather at the Pier is ideal, and the bathing is excellent. During the past week the ocean has maintained an average temperature of 64 degrees. These two facts in themselves easily account for the great number of new arrivals. At last the officers of the literary have been selected and installed. While there is an abundance of material here, there was quite an exciting time connected with electing each officer. The newly elected officers are F. L. Baxter, president; Chester Turley, vice-president; Miss Robinson, secretary; Robert Wells, treasurer; A. Randall, sergeant-at-arms; Mr. Armstead, critic; L. Bradley, general information. From the list of officers there is every reason to believe that there will be here this summer an organization which will favorably compare with any literary of its kind, as there are here many young men from the different schools throughout the country. Mr. Freeman, of the Mathewson, is present at all meetings, and in many other ways supports the literary, and by so doing sets an example to about one hundred men in his employ, which is followed by a large majority of them. Last Sunday being such a beautiful day many excursionists so crowded the streets as to give to the place the appearance of a largely populated town. Mr. Joseph Fisher, one of New Haven's most popular young married men, is booked to be at the Williams Cottage by the 15th inst. At present Messrs. Fenderson and L. Johnson, of New Haven are located there. The Rosebud Club, of Washington, is represented in the persons of Messrs. Chester Turley, Eugene Peebles and Frank Nickens. The last named had the first opportunity of the season in rescuing a drowning man. Very few were in bathing at the time, when a man hollooed to his friend he couldn't swim a stroke further. Nickens being close at hand swam toward the drowning man and attempted to swim with him to shore; in the meanwhile the unfortunate man's friend swam to the opposite arm. In this way the exhausted man was towed to shore. By his bravery and his quiet demeanor Mr. Nickens has made himself the hero of the Pier. Misses M. F. and L. E. Graves, and Mrs. L. Collins, of Boston, and Miss D. S. Yancy, of Cambridge, Mass., are spending a portion of their vacation here. Mr. Eugene Kennerly, of Washington, after a season here last summer, returns and establishes a modern hand laundry which bids fair to rival the steam laundries Quite an exciting time was had on the beach Wednesday afternoon. In a 100-yard race Fred Taylor distanced all others. In the running jump A. Randall clearly demonstrated his superiority over the other entries. George Statesman and A. Randall, after fifteen minutes, decided to call the contest a draw, neither man being able to throw the other. Simon White, the lightweight of the Pier, had a "go" of five rounds with Fred Taylor, in which honors were even at the finish. It is the hope of those athletically inclined to pull off a few interesting events before the season ends. Ed. Blackwell, the hall man at Marble Hall is satisfied, to take on anyone who weighs within ten pounds of his weight, and there are many at his back who believe he is as good as he claims to be. Around these parts, especially on and around the wharves, are often found mary men who at a glance would be mistaken for American Negroes, but on hearing them talk one readily discovers they are Portuguese. At times, some who speak other languages, put themselves in appearance. Such was the case the other day when a young man from Washington met a German who could not speak any English, and furnished him such information as was desired. The young man was Mr. Chester Turley, a graduate of the Normal class of 1902. It is his intention to leave here for Boston and to stop at the large cities on his retairr. His standing in his class was such as to necessitate an early home coming, otherwise his stay in Boston was to have been more lengthy. The clubs here are limited in membership. Very often there will be only five to a club, but three or four of these clubs will form another club having an altogether different name. Marble Hall can boast of having the largest club to be found in any of the hotels. The furnishings and decorations are weird and odd, so much so that the organizers named it "The Jungle." This is the only club here which prohibits married men from becoming members. Mr. James Payne is the president. Those inclined to more submerged things than is generally found in the Jungle take themselves over to the New York where such dignified personages as Caleb Lawson, Joseph Fadle, Lawrence Murray and Edward Lawson may be found. Frank M. Ford, originally of Washington, spent last winter in New York, but is again spending his summer on the Pier. It is his intention to leave here for New York until the G. A. R. encampment and then he intends to visit his old friends in Washington once again. Mr. C. A. Miller, who married the popular daughter of Mrs. Sherwood, proprietress of the Sherwood Cottages, is back again. His wife has been spending some time in Baltimore, but has now joined her husband here. The salubriousness of Hot Springs, Va., so appealed to Mr. Miller that immediately upon the setting in of cool weather here he is going to this healthful resort for the fall season. Mr. David Cooper, the well-known basso-profundo of St. Augustine's Episcopal Church, is again with us. His popularity is not only made through his ability to sing but by his genial manner, which is at all times pleasing. Th death of D. W. Bumery was a sad blow to all of us, who had the privilege of knowing such an honest and upright man. Mr. Forbes, of the Ward Cottage, is back again looking as hale and as hearty as ever. "Bill" Lee, of Howard University, entertained the AMERICAN's representative most highly Thursday night. Misses Ida Campbell and Frances Robinson are spending the summer at the Hopkins Cottage. The True Reformers. winning personality of the promoter. There can be no rivalry in history for such men, because the labors of the advocate who enlarges and perfects the plans follow in a natural way the germinal idea originating with the founder. Each is equally essential to the permanency of the organization's principles and prosperity. REV. W. L. TAYLOR ELECTED W. G. M. The Order of True Reformers, in its hour of bereavement was unusually fortunate in having in its ranks a man of demonstrated capacity for work—one who could speak eloquently and convincingly, who could organize compactly and who could execute wisely and promptly. This was Rev. William L. Taylor, known far and wide as one of the most prominent and capable men of the great Southland, and a powerful divine in the Baptist denomination. He began with the True Reformers in 1886, leaving his duties as teacher and preacher at Beaver Dam, Va., to accept a deputyship in the Grand Fountain, a position in which his influence could be more generally felt by reason of a widened sphere for usefulness. For ten years he traveled, lecturing and organizing lodges, covering fully fifteen States, serving with credit to himself and multiplying the resources of the Order. In 1891 he was made vice-president, and carried upon his shoulders much of the responsibility that attached to the executive head. So signal was his success in every venture that when an heir for the mantle of the deceased founder must be selected the united voice of the body was for W. L. Taylor. He assumed the duties of Acting Worthy Grand Master at once, and in September, 1888, he was elected permanent W. G. M. for the four years' term. For many years he was one of Rev. Mr. Browne's most intimate friends, and thus became thoroughly imbued with the aims and purposes of the Order the great financier had given his life to create and sustain. CAREER OF REV. W. L. TAYLOR. Worthy Grand Master Taylor is a native of Caroline county, Virginia. He is still a comparatively young man, havin been born in 1854. Educational advantages for the colored race in those days were very meager, yet he was ambitious to find a way to better things for himself, and so he resolved to make a way if he could not find one. He obtained what education he could by attending the short terms of the schools in his county—all the spare moments he had were spent in reading and study. Finally, things shaped themselves so he could attend Richmond University. At this institution he made an enviable reputation for scholarship and deportment and won the good will of all. He left school in 1879 and up to this time there had been nothing eventful in his life save that he had always been of a religious turn of mind. Mr. Taylor early realized that life itself is a school and that studying should by no means end with school life—the school furnishes only the implements for working out life's destinies. As a consequence he devoted himself with characteristic energy to a study of those subjects and questions that were of vital importance not only to himself, but to his race. In 1880 he was licensed to preach and at once took pastoral charge of Pleasant Grove Church, in Caroline county, and afterward served in like capacity the congregation of Mount Zion Church, in Louisa county. In 1883 he took charge of the public school at Beaver Dam, Va., and taught and prached at the same time, and soon became the best-known leader in his vicinity. The story of how he left there for his larger sphere has already been told. As a pulpit orator and later as a platform industrial advocate his delivery has always been characterized by great zeal and earnestness. He never talks for the mere sake of talking, consequently when he is announced for a sermon or an address, the people know that he has something of interest to say. He employs no flowery rhetoric, but appeals to the common sense of the masses and the classes by plain, old-fashioned truths and homespun logic, told in spicy epigrams and catchy stories, and gives everybody to understand that he means "nothing but business." He is tireless in the pursuit of an object, and the Order may never know in detail just how much its remarkable growth and financial soundness is due to his watchfulness, painstaking care and shrewdness in dealing with innumerable varieties of humanity. As Worthy Grand Master, Mr. Taylor's administration has been eminently successful, and the Order has grown and expanded and kept pace with modern conditions. There has been a notably large increase in membership and by his recommendation the industrial and mercantile department was established, which is proving effective in inculcating public spirit, business instinct and affording employment to young colored men. He also recommended the establishment of the Brownsville settlement in honor of President Browne. This settlement is growing and is located seven miles from Richmond. No stronger head could have been chosen than Mr. Taylor, and there is no doubt of his being continued indefinitely. INFLUENCE OF THE TRUE REFORMERS. The United Order of True Reformers is unquestionably the strongest secular business corporation controlled by Negroes in the world. It is confessedly the greatest factor that is at work today for the upbuilding of the colored race in the South. It goes hand-in-hand with the progress and prosperity of the race and its benign influence will never cease, so long as a hope for better things in this life inspires the breast of man. Its policy of locating stores in the great centers of Negro population has set an example that is inspiring less adventurous capital to come out of hiding. Its magnificent assembly halls, notably that at St. Louis, and the proposed new $6c,000 structure in Washington, are arousing the race to the necessity of providing places of our own in which to hold meetings, conventions and entertainments. Its small assessments, dues, etc., and liberal returns in- MOTHER AND CHILDREN The tripping feet—the sparkling eye—the graceful movement—belong not alone to the budding maiden. These graces are the right—aye duty of every woman until the hair whitens—and regal dignity replaces them. The mother who guards her strength has so much more to devote to the care and education of her dear ones. She should be a comfort—a cheer—always. Yet how many feel that they have the strength to properly balance the home? The world is listless, weary and morbid. Its blood moves sluggishly and is full of impurities. It needs a kindling, invigorating tonic to set it afire—it needs Pe-ru-na. THE ONE MEDICINE in the world which women may rely upon positively. Pe-ru-na is good for everyone, but particularly for women. The various weaknesses which afflict their delicate organism spring from inflammation or catarrh of the mucous lining, and Pe-ru-na is a specific for catarrh in any organ of the body. Any congestion of a mucous membrane simply means catarrh of the organ affected. This is why Pe-ru-na cures all sorts of troubles where other remedies fail. If there is a catarrhal affection the matter with you anywhere Pe-ru-na will cure you. dicate what great results can come from an aggregation of pennies and dimes, drawn from many sources. The strength of the True Reformer Bank during the dreadful panic of '93, when it loaned money to pay the current expenses of the proud city of Richmond did much to prove the Negro's ability as a financier. The Order's promptness in paying dividends and death benefits has built up a confidence that is proof against the whispers of any rivals. Since its formation it has paid in death benefits the phenomenal sum of $714,378.25—upwards of a million dollars. To illustrate the breadth and diversity of its operations we may say that in addition to the enterprises already enumerated the True Reformers conduct a large farm near Richmond, on which is located a home for the aged and decrepit. A similar home is being projected in Maryland, for the aid of which friends are rapidly coming in. The Order has a newspaper, The Reformer, with a circulation of 12,000; a hotel; a burial establishment; a real estate department, and is constantly opening its purse to help churches and schools that are in financial straits. The scope and influence of the True Reformers are ever on the increase, because they are founded upon strictly business principles. From chief executive to the humblest member, industry and economy are the watchwords. With the continuance of such energetic work as has been done by Worthy Grand Master Taylor and his faithful corps of assistants, it is safe to predict that the membership will not be long in reaching the one hundred thousand mark. This organization is in the foremost rank of those that are solving the race problem in the right way.