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The COLORED American NATIONAL NEGRO NEWSPAPER VOL. IX, NO. 17. CONVINCING EVIDENCE FACTS SHOWING OUR MATERIAL PROGRESS. Dr. E, W. Lampton Pictures The Depths from Whence We Came, and Finds a Hopef Parallel in History of The Israelites-Glowing Record of The A. M, E. Church. In discussing this question or one of similar import, this fact must be taken into consideration: Not the heights to which we hope to ascend, but the depths from whence we came. The question considered from that standpoint will show that the Negro race in America has made greater progress since, t. them, came the dawn of a semblance of freedom, than has any other race of people known to the historic age. In the year 1620 a Dutch ship landed at Jamestown, Va., with a cargo of human beings; black men stolen from their homes in Africa. These people were not brought to this country for the purpose of teaching them Christian civilization, not for the purpose of standing shoulder to shoulder with others who had been driven from their homes by the cruelties and hardships of kingly rule. They were brought here to be sold into slavery more degrading, more oppressive, more debasing than any the world has ever known. Other ship loads were brought in and the mercantile traffic of human souls continued until long after the infant republic was born and its projectors had proclaimed to the world that "all men were created free and equal and endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights, among which are life, liberty, and the pursuit of har-ness." It is not necessary in the discussion of this subject to attempt to give even an epitome of the history of American slavery. Its degrading influences are but too well known and of too recent date to be ever effaced from our minds. Reference is here made to the debasing influence of slavery to show the depths from whence we came. After two hundred and fifty years of slavery and oppression during which period we saw the innocent babe snatched from its mother's arms and hurled into eternity, simply because the mother dared to manifest a human love for her offspring; we saw the husband and the wife torn assunder by the merciless hand of the Slave-trader, we saw all semblance of home and family, of human love and sympathy obliterated by the horrible conditions by which we were surrounded; after two hundred and fifty years, during high there were tears shed so bitter that each drop seemed like so much lifeblood drawn from the heart; after two hundred and fifty years of misery, pain and despair, mutual prayers to Heav- WASHINGTON, D.C., AUGUST 9, 1902. M. B. PROF. J. M'HENRY JONES, A. M. side of The West Virginia Colored Institute. Author, Orator Educator Affire and First Fraternal Delegate to England. He is Put Forward candidate for Grand Master of the G, U. O, of O, F. side of The West Virginia Colored Institute. Author, Orator Educator, Successful Man of Affairs and First Fraternal Delegate to England. He is Put Forward by His Fri asa candidate for Grand Master of the G, U. O, of O, F. en; the angel of deliverance came and proclaimed "freedom." What was our condition then? We had nominal freedom without any of the necessary conditions to enjoy it. We did not possess one foot of land in all this broad expanse. Even the scant clothing we wore belonged to those ho whad but recently owned our bodies. Like the "Man of Sorrows" we had not place to lay our heads. Such were the depths from which we came. But despite of seemingly helpless and hopeless circumstances we did not sit on the banks and weep, but went bravely and manfully to work, often making our "bricks without straw," with the results as you see them today. What are these results? Hear the answers. According to the census of 1890 the illiteracy among our people has been reduced 45 per cent. during the past two decades; we had written and published nearly five hundred books; we had more than three hundred newspapers, three of which were issued daily; there were practicing before the various courts of the several states and the --- e. Author, Orator Educator, Successful Man of England. He is Put Forward by His Fri rasa G, U. O, of O, F. District of Columbia more than two thousand lawyers, and there were in actual practice an equal number of physicians; we had accumulated over twelve millions of dollars worth of school property; there were one hundred and fifty thousand farms and homes, valued at about seven hundred and fifty million dollars; and personal property valued at one hundred and sixty-five million dollars, making a total of nine hundred and sixty-seven million dollars. This wealth, if equally distributed, would give to each colored man, woman and child in the United States seventy-five dollars. But this is not all. During the same period we had raised over ten millions for educational purposes alone and had thirty-two thousand teachers in the schools throughout the country. We are successfully operating several banking institutions, and we are engaged in other lines of business and trade which includes one silk mill and one cotton factory. In all these various pursuits, we are meeting with re Continued on fifth page. PRICE, FIVE CENTS NORMAL AT HAMPTON NORMAL AT HAMPTON DR. W. B. EVANS IN CHARGE OF 455 TEACHERS Renewed Energy in The Cause of Practical Education—Praise for Ma. major Moton and Capt. Washington—Sensible Attitude on Local Supervlsorship. Dr. W. Bruce Evans has returned to town, looking none the worse for wear after his tremendous siege of getting ready for his summer normal work at Hampton Institute, and the strain of carrying its many departments to a successful conclusion, together with the innumerable details of the annual Negro conference. Dr. Evans conducted these enterprises without a flaw, and he is loud in his praise of the accomplished ladies and gentlemen who gave him such steadfast and loyal support. He says no manager could have been surrounded by a finer aggregation of cultured and refined industry than that which labored at Hampton with him this summer. The resources of the school were taxed to their utmost, there being present 455 teachers from every section of the country. He is enthusiastic over the flattering results achieved, and gives unlimited credit to Major R. R. Moten and Captain Allen Washington for the splendid executive and managerial skill displayed by them throughout the entire term. Questioned as to the candidacy for the local supervisorship, Dr. Evans stated that he was not a candidate in the sense of seeking the position, and had not filed any application. The salary was somewhat in excess of the principalship he now holds at the Armstrong Manual Training School, and human nature would impel him to accept if a tender of the place was made. His heart is in educational life, and whether called to the supervisorship or continued where he is, he will throw into his duties all the energy and zeal that his physicial and mental powers permit. Dr. Evans' stand is a manly one, and we think he is correct in leaving the matter to the discretion of the Board of Education. The colored citizens of Alabama will meet Thursday, August 14th, for the purpose of forming a State Suffrage Association and to raise funds for the purpose of making and prosecuting a case in the courts of Alabama, and elsewhere if necessary, to test the constitutionality of the suffrage provisions of the new constitution. Already, two cases are pending before the city court of Montgomery, and a favorable decision in these cases will operate in the interest of all the colored people in the State—these being test cases. The call is headed by Bishop J. W. Alstork. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. 10 Mrs. George H. White is still quite ill. Prof. Nathaniel Guy was in the city last week. Mr. and Mrs. James Ricks are at Pomfret Center, Conn. Mrs. Rosa Spague is spending some time at Montclair, N. J. Alphonso Arnett spent a portion of his vacation in Baltimore. Mr. David Messer's condition remains practically unchanged. A school for the development of colored printers is being projected. Our far-sighted colored people continue to acquire good property here. Miss Martena Bruce has gone to Nassau, West Indies, to visit a sister. Mrs. John P. Green and daughter are at their home in Cleveland, Ohio. Silas S. Blount, formerly of the Recorder's office, is operating a grocery. The building of low-priced flats for colored tenants is happily on the increase. Miss Bessie E. Willis is now in New York City, taking a special course in hair dressing. Miss Ella M. Boston showed decidep proficiency in basketry at the Hampton summer school. Lieut, Walter Pinchback has resumed his duties in the office of the Recorder of Deeds. Property in Anacostia and Hillsdale is selling cheap, and colored investors are growing in number. Mr. Louis E. Chase and Miss Caroline C. Yates were married Wednesday evening of last week. Editor E. E. Cooper was in Rich mond, Va., last week looking after the meeting of the Business League. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Bankett, 1414 Pierce Place northwest, Friday, August 1, a twelve-pound boy. Prof, Charles M. Thomas, instructor in biology in the M street High Shool, has been visiting friends in Baltimore. Miss Rebecca Guy, who is spending the summer at Arundel on-the Bay, came up to the city to spend a Sunday. Mrs. Katie Trotter, of Louisville, Ky., is in the city pleasure seeking. She is the guest of Dr. Seaton's family, 1013 Tstreet. Miss Lillie Hill, a popular young teacher of the Indianapolis schools, will be the guest of Mrs. J. C. Roper, of Jersey City. In the District of Columbia real estate is frequently transferred with the strict stipulation that the property shall never be acquired by Negro. Mr, W. H. Wright of the Government Printing Office, has been confined to his bed for the past two months suffering from rhusumatism. Miss Mamie I. Brown, a teacher in the public schools of Indianapolis, Ind., spent a few days in the city, en route from Hampton Institute. Next season the American League ball club will hold forth at the old park on 7th street, above Florida avenue—a more accessible location. The National Baptist Convention opens September 17th at Birmingham, Ala. A rate of $21 has been made for the round trip from Washington. Randall Haskins has filed a petition in the Orphans' Court asking that let: ters of administration be granted on the estate of Dr. Henry W. Haskins. Mr. J. William Cole has resigned his position at the Pension office after many years of efficient resvice. It is understood that he intends to practice law. Mrs. Daniel Castor, of 938 E street southwest, left the city Tuesday of last week for Bryn Mawr, Penn., to join her cousins for a trip to Atlantic City. It is expected that Mr John H. Hannon will be able to resume his duties in the Recorder's office in September. His health is reported to be greatly improved. While here, Mr. Roscoe Conkling Bruce secured the services of several very able instructors to assist him in the Academic department of Tuskegee Institute. Mme. Georgia Finnie Mack, the nair culturist, is located for the season at Atlantic City. She is conducting a large establishment there at 1407 Wabash avenue. Miss Anna V. Tompkins, of Kene-saw Avenue, Mount Pleasant, has been seriously ill, but is rapidly recovering under the skillful treatment of Dr. Parsons. Mr. W. T. Menard returned Tuesday from a highly enjoyable visit to Red Bank, N. J., and New York City, where he was entertained handsomely by Editor Fortnue. Word comes from Paul Laurence Dunbar, who is still in Chicago, that his health is very much improved, and that he is ready to resume his writings and public readings. Miss Georgia B. Smith is expected home on on a visit in the near future. She is at present engaged as a stenographer in the office of the Baptist Foreign Missionary Board at Louisville, Ky. James T. Bradford last week deeded to Alonzo C. Barnett a piece of property on 17th street, between U and V streets northwest. The latter conveyed the same property to Josephine Bradford. Mrs Kate Kingslow, of Plant field, N. J., is in the city, visiting her cousin, Mrs. A. D. Watson, 2025 L street northwest. She is accompanied by her two interesting children. Mrs. Kingslow is also the aunt of Mr. Augustus Gray, of this city. Mrs. Julia Mason Layton, well-known in Grand Army, True Reformer and the Baptist women's organizations, has been appointed to a position in the Government Printing Office. The appointment is an excellent one, and the Public Printer has made friends by it. Mrs. Nannie Smith, who purchased the handsome property near the corner of New Hamptune avenue and U streets some three years ago, has moved in, and is at home to her friends there. The location is one of the most desirable in the city owned by an Afro-American. John W. 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In trying to escape from it the now thoroughly frightened physician had gotten his legs tangled up in the reins, and he was dragged along with the buggy between two oak trees on the side of the road where the horse de- tached itself from the vehicle and returned to his stable. The next morning was clear and bright. The air was ladened with the odor of the honeysuckle, the jesamine and the wild rose. The bird songs were mingled with that of the mock- ing bird, and these Jenny Linds of the forrest made the air vocal with their incomparable music. Farmers on their way to town saw a strange sight on the roadside and they were not sure whether it was a murder, a suicide or an accident. A little investigation married to com- mon sense, soon determined the na- ture of the case. It was an accident, pure and simple. One man recognized the physician by a masonic ring which he wore on his finger. 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Cut this out for LUCK, ADDRESS: | 2x6 Bergen Street, | Gonzales Brockh a, New York. ————ee— Whelan’s Market Everything the best at the lowest Prices. A full supply of Fresh Meats received daily. 3 3 Cor. 3rd and Cts, NW. M. J, WHELAN. HARRY G@ LENZ HUGO Lossac LENZ& LOSSAU, Successore to CHARLES FISCH ER, = , (“ta & eves ya —~ eS as SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, Trusses, Crutches, Syring-s, Cutlery Arifival Humen Eves, Elastic Ho- siery Ab? rw inal Sur rters R bb r Goods o Every Description. 623 SevenTH St NortTwEst, Oprosite Patent Office WASHINGTON, ° D. ©, Competent Lady Attendant. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. LITTLE COLORED AMERICANS 12 Those who serve most faithfully became the best masters. Patronize the ferry when you have occasion to go to Alexandria, The possession of money reduces color prejudice to a minimum. 'Hard work' is easy if it is earnest, conscientious, purposeful work. Bishop Derrick does well to denounce the 'bread and butter' preacher. Tuft-hunters, or social climbers are not dangerous; they are only amusing. Critics need no preliminary training. As in the days of Byron, they are ready made. Lynchers deserve no mercy at the hands of the officers sworn to enforce the law. The nightmare of young Bruce is robbing the Boston Guardian of a lot of much-needed rest. Missionaries are needed far more in many states of this Union than among the heathen of China, Pomposity in the pulpit dosn't "gee" with the Christly admonition of humility and forgetfulness of self. A lawyer, black or otherwise, who will filch an estate, would commit murder if he had the moral courage The penitentiary is too good for such thieves. "Interlopers" of enterprise bring new life into a community, and make the "old cits" get a stir on themselves. "Civic righteousness" is the newest phrase on the rostrum. It bears the coinage mark of Mrs. Mary Church Terrell. The jaundiced liver of the Boston Guardian is playing sad tricks with its mental health. Intellectual dyspesa has been known to be fatal. Merit, rather than "pull," and character, rather than personal favoritism, should govern in the choice of a supervising principal in our schools. When the magnates need help to protect their property from striking white laborers, the Negro is always on hand to assist in sustaining law and order. Teachers and preachers should not neglect homely and fundamental topics necessary to the building of character in a foolish attempt to appear "advanced." A man may treat a woman politely, but the test of his appreciation of her character is whether he regards her as a fit associate for his wife, sister or daughter. If politics is a tabooed subject for he Negro orator in the South, let him put the hard pedal on better schools, purer lives, land-getting and larger industrial opportunities. A well-rounded race must have repre- --- sentatives in every walk of life—the few will be leaders; the masses will back them up by the force of numbers and industrial capacity. Marconi, inventor of wireless telegraphy wisely says: "Great earnestness, great intensity of purpose, a great desire to achieve your end—that, I think, is the first requisite of success." The man of means is a friend to law and order, for he has a personal interest in the public weal, and has something to protect. He will vote right, and be conservative in all things. The people who talk of "Mrs. Bishop" Jones and "Mrs. Dr." Smith will soon have occasion to refer to "Mrs. Janitor" Brown or "Mrs. Messenger" Robinson. One is as sensible as the other. Rev. D. R. Wilkins exhausts a column of type to prove that the sale of The Chicago Conservator to one F. W. Rollins was a bona fide transaction. We fear the learned divine "doth pro t at too much." Prejudiced white cyclists are doing their level best to keep Major Taylor from winning the championship of the world by resorting to all kinds of unfair tactics. Taylor will beat them out yet—watch it. Our chapeau is off to the very appreciative subscriber who writes us: "Your Little Colored Americans are as rays of sunshine. You could truthfully call them little sermons, for they preach a gospel of hope." The fact that Roscoe Conkling Bruce can find a $1,500 opening for his talents immediately after graduation and in a colored institution, is a striking proof of the Negro's capacity for the initiative and for self-government. The heads fo the several bureaus of the Afro-American Council are as follows: legal, J. Madison Vance, Louisiana; anti-lynching, Mrs. Ida B Wells. Barnett, Illinois; emigration, Nelson Crews, Kansas; literary, Dr. J. E. Mason; business, Emmett J. Scott. By making divorces difficult to obtain, the new code has reduced suits to about 5 per cent, as against 40 per cent under the old law. No statistics have been kept to show whether domestic felicity has been augmented or whether separations on one's own hook is now the method of settling differences. Ask a "bread and butter" pastor on Monday morning: What kind of a meeting lid you have yesterday? and he will speedily reply: Fine! We collected $300. Were any hearts uplifted; any lives made happier; any souls brought to Christ? Silence. Has the pulpit bowed down also to commercialism? Circulation Manager Wanted. The Colored American desires to secure the service of some man who has had experience in business especially that of collecting, to take charge of the circulation department of The Colored American. A commission or salary will be given to the right kind of man. One who can give bond preferred. Call and bring or send reference to 459 C street northwest, Washington, D.C. tf. THE GRAND FOUNTAIN. United Order of True Reformers An order devoted to the interests of its members, both in their home and business relations. We offer you an opportunity for gilt edged business investment, in enterprises owned and controlled by the Order and managed by colored men, who are members of the Order. If you are sound in health and mind, of good moral character, not younger than three (3) years nor older than sixty (60) you are eligible to membership. There are two Fountains, the Subordinate and the Rosebud. SUBORDINATE FOUNTAINS. To join the Subordinate Fountain you must be between 14 and 16 years of age. You pay $4.60 to $6.60 (according to age,) as joining fee. If you live in the country you pay 35 cents per month as dues; if in the city, 50 cents per months. You pay as taxes 80 cents per month. As Sick Benefits you receive from $6.00 to $9.00 per month, in weekly payments. As Death Benefit, your family receives $75 0 if you die within a year. After one year the Death Benefit is $125.00. quate Fountain you must be between 14 and 16 years of $6.60 (according to age,) as joining fee. If you live in 5 cents per month as dues; if in the city, 50 cents per taxes 80 cents per month. You receive from $6.00 to $9.00 per month, in weekly pay your family receives $75 0 if you die within a year with Benefit is $125.00. To join the Subordinate Fountain you must be between 14 and 16 years of age. You pay $4.60 to $6.60 (according to age,) as joining fee. If you live in the country you pay 35 cents per month as dues; if in the city, 50 oents per months. You pay as taxes 80 cents per month. As Sick Benefits you receive from $6.00 to $9.00 per month, in weekly payments. As Death Benefit, your family receives $75 0 if you die within a year. After one year the Death Benefit is $125.00. ROSEBUD FOUNTAINS. To join the Rosebud Fountain you must be between 3 and 14 year of age. You pay $1.00, either cash or by installments. The monthly dues are either 15 or 25 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 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 you die within a year. After one year the Death Benefit is $37. In the INSURANCE DEPARTMENT, there are Three Classes:—Class B, Class E, and Class M. All dues payable annually or quarterly. In Class B, the age limit is 14 to 60 years, $4.75 to $7.60. The Certificate is valid. After one year, its value is $200 to $65. In Class E, the age limit is 14 to 55 years, $9.50 to 11.40. The Certificate is valued first one year its value is $500 to $300. In Class M, the age limit is 14 to 50 years, $21 to $25. The certificate I valued from D. You are entitled to a Life Membership. Classe B and E upon purchase of the req. pays a dividend annually of 20 per cent. The Grand Fountain United Order of T 29, 1900, a total of 3782 Death Benefits, with HALF MILLION DOLLARS. The limit is 14 to 60 years. Fee, $2.50 to $4.25. Annual The Certificate is valued first year at from $100 to $33 duee is $200 to $65. The limit is 14 to 55 years. Fee, $5 to $6.50. Annual dues, Certificate is valued first year at from $250 to $175. After $300 to $300. The limit is 14 to 50 years. Fee $11 to $13.50. Annual dues are valued from date of issue at from $1,000 to $700. To a Life Membership in either of the Fountains or in purchase of the required amount of Bank stock, which is fully of 20 per cent. In United Order of True Reformers has paid up to July 1922 Death Benefits, with a grand total of $521,264.75, over a year. THE BANK.—In our Savings Bank the Order has a sound flourishing institution that is a credit not only to the Or- dutte race as well. It began business April 3, 1889. The total stock is $100,000. The business is the same as that of other regularly constituted bank, and is surrounded by same safeguards. The stock sells for $5.00 a share to 50 per cent. dividends. Both time and demand deposits cent. interest is paid on time deposits. The following referer's report to Auditor of Public Accounts of Virginia at 5, 1900 and shows its flourishing condition;— DECES. LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid in ... 88,125 00 Surplus fund ... 80,957 81 Undivided profits ... 6,826 80 Demand certificate of deposit ... 96,786 29 Time certificates of deposit 118,424 74 Total ... 391,120 grocery and Feed Store is located at 501 North Sixth St. members of the Order and the public generally are saved out of food products. In the newspaper published by the order from its own of It stands for the voice of the people, representing co- lation of the race and is the Beacon Light, the Headlight, and the General Agent of the Brotherhood. It is $1.00 applied job office bids for the work of the people, which is his style and at low prices. Richmond, in Henrico County, Va., the Order has purchased established thereon an "Old Folk's Home." With un- died broad-minded generosity, the Order does not limit en- tits members alone, nor even to members families, but the ageed and decrepid of the whole race, regardless of their nuns. The Order makes itself the trustee for this glorious in the whole people, black and white, North, East, South their contribution the carrying out of this praiseworthy year is set apart as a Grend Rally Day for the Home forwarded to the casnier of the Reformer's Savings Bank, for same and account for it to The Grand Fountain. Order and the public, when visiting Richmond, Va., are Hotel Reformer, 900 North Sixth St. It is in a pleasant Service is of the best and rates are reasonable. Department manages and controls all property interests o her now owns 13 buildings, 4 farms, 4 dwellings, 1 ho of $122,500. Ir addition to these the Order leases In Class B, the age limit is 14 to 60 years. Fee, $2.50 to $4.25. Annual dues, $4.75 to $7.60. The Certificate is valued first year at from $100 to $33. After one year, its value is $200 to $65. In Class E, the age limit is 14 to 55 years. Fee, $5 to $6.50. Annual dues, $9.50 to 11.40. The Certificate is valued first year at from $250 to $175. After one year its value is $500 to $300. In Class M, the age limit is 14 to 50 years. Fee $11 to $13.50. Annual dues $21 to $25. The certificate I valued from date of issue at from $1,000 to $700. You are entitled to a Life Membership in either of the Fountains or in Classe B and E upon purchase of the required amount of Bank stock, which pays a dividend annually of 20 per cent. The Grand Fountain United Order of True Reformers has paid up to July 29, 1900, a total of 3782 Death Benefits, with a grand total of $521,264.75, over a HALF MILLION DOLLARS. THE BANK.—In our Savings Bank the Order has a sound and flourishing institution that is a credit not only to the Order but the race as well. It began business April 3, 1889. The capital stock is $100,000. The business is the same as that of any other regularly constituted bank, and is surrounded by the same safeguards. The stock sells for $5.00 a share to RESOURCES. Loans and discounts ..... $8,272 80 Other stock, bonds and mortgages ..... 164,423 83 Due from National Banks ..... 48,383 22 Banking House ..... 14,000 00 Other real estates ..... 99,588 00 Furniture and Fixtures ..... 6,850 00 Current expenses and taxes paid ..... 1,388 99 Specie, nickels and cents ..... 12,399 80 Paper currency ..... 35,820 00 Total ..... 391,120 84 The Reformer's Grocery and Feed Store, Richmond, Va., and members of the Order, 20 per cent. on the cost of food products. The Reformer is the newspaper public office in Richmond, Va. It stands for the vo operation and combination of the race and the General Messenger and the General Agent per year. A well-equipped job office bids for turned out in first class style and at low price. Six miles from Richmond, in Henrico 634 acres of land, and established thereon an exampled liberality and broad-minded genrance to this home to its members alone, no doors are opened to the aged and decrepid residence or connections. The Order makes charity, and calls upon the whole people, be and West to assist by their contribution the idea. April 3rd of each year is set apart as a Contributive as can be forwarded to the casin who will send receipt for same and account. Members of the Order and the public, we invited to stop at The Hotel Reformer, 900 10 and desirable location. Service is of the best. The Real Estate Department manages the Ordeer. The Order now owns 13 buildings with a fee simple value of $122,500 Ir ad buildings. members, and pays 20 per cent. dividends. Both time and demand deposits are received and 4 per cent. interest is paid on time deposits. The following is a copy of the Cashier's report to Auditor of Public Accounts of Virginia at close of business Sept.. 5. 1900 and shows its flourishing condition:— Loans and discounts ..... $8,272 80 Other stock, bonds and mortgages ..... 164,423 83 Due from National Banks ..... 48,383 22 Banking House ..... 14,000 00 Other real estates ..... 99,588 00 Furniture and Fixtures ..... 6,850 00 Current expenses and taxes paid ..... 1,388 99 Specie, nickels and cents ..... 12,399 80 Paper currency ..... 35,820 00 Total ..... 391,120 84 Capital stock paid in ..... 88,125 00 Surplus fund ..... 80,957 81 Undivided profits ..... 6,826 80 Demand certificate of deposit ..... 96,786 29 Time certificates of deposit ..... 118,424 74 Total ..... 391,120 The Reformer's Grocery and Feed Store is located at 501 North Sixth St., Richmond, Va., and members of the Order and the public generally are saved 20 per cent. on the cost of food products. THE REFORMER is the newspaper published by the order from its own of fice in Richmond, Va. It stands for the voice of the people, representing cooperation and combination of the race and is the Beacon Light, the Headlight, the General Messenger and the General Agent of the Brotherhood. It is $1.00 per year. A well-equipped job office bids for the work of the people, which is turned out in first class style and at low prices. Six miles from Richmond, in Henrico County, Va., the Order has purchased 634 acres of land, and established thereon an "Old Folk's Home." With unexampled liberality and broad-minded generosity, the Order does not limit entrance to this home to its members alone, nor even to members families, but the doors are opened to the aged and decrepid of the whole race, regardless of their residence or connections. The Order makes itself the trustee for this glorious charity, and calls upon the whole people, black and white, North, East, South and West to assist by their contribution the carrying out of this praiseworthy idea. April 3rd of each year is set apart as a Grend Rally Day for the Home Contributive as can be forwarded to the casnier of the Reformer's Savings Bank, who will send receipt for same and account for it to The Grend Fountain. Members of the Order and the public, when visiting Richmond, Va, are invited to stop at The Hotel Reformer, 900 North Sixth St. It is in a pleasant and desirable location. Service is of the best and rates are reasonable. The Real Estate Department manages and controls all property interests of the Ordeer. The Order now owns 13 buildings, 4 farms, 4 dwellings, 1 ho with a fee simple value of $122,500 Ir addition to these the Order leases buildings. For any further information, address W P BURBELL, G. W. Secretar Wm: L TAYLOR, W. M. Master W. M. Master. --- Pablo Picasso 100 ROSEBUD FOUNTAINS. W P. BURRELL, G. W. Secretary NORRIS FOR COMMISSIONER The Popular Patent Attorney and Democratic Leader Would be Acceptable to The Solid Citizens of The District-He Would Labor for a "Greater Washington." Within the fewest of days the President of the United will name a Commissioner for the District of Columbia, to fill the place made vacant by the untimely death of Mr. John W. Ross. Many names are under consideration by Mr. Roosevelt, and it is likely that he will pounder well before rendering his decision in a matter that means so much for this suffrageless reservation. His dearest wish is to select an official who combines unimpeachable integrity, unselfish devotion to the interests of the community and broad experience with a degree of personal popularity that will guarantee succes [Image of a man in a suit, seated in a chair, holding a book]. Hon James L Norris to his administration of affairs and give satisfaction to the largest number of citizens who must deal with the executive departments of the District government. According to the unwritten law, which the local authorities find best adapted to a non-partisan conduct of affairs, the new appointee must be a democrat. This being true, those entrusted with the power of choosing are endeavoring to pick out that democrat, who of all democrats will most efficiently discharge the onerous duties of the Commissionership, and at the same time, prove most acceptable to the masses who are to be served. The Colored American believes that, all things considered, the logical successor to Mr. Ross is the Hon. James L. Norris, a native Washingtonian, who for thirty years has given his best energies to the upbuilding and beautifying of the nation's capital. He has served in many fiduciary capacities, and his honesty is beyond question. He has been tried in the performance of duties of the most exacting character, and as a promoter of large events such as arranging for the inauguration of presidents, receptions to illustrious military and naval heroes, entertainment of massive organizations, he has shown an executive training and a regard for the hospitable reputation of the city that Washington needs in administering the still larger fields to be covered by a District Commissioner. Mr. Norris has the confidence of the business forces, the respect of both cranches of Congress, and for years he has been foremost in the advocacy of the measures most essential to the continued prosperity of the people who THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. live and have their being here. Thus, he is perfectly equipped to take hold without preliminary instruction, of the problems that now harass the department of municipal affairs, looking to an improvement of conditions. Broad-gusged, liberal-minded, mentally brilliant, and considerate of the welfare of the high and low he would come nearer filling the chair of the revered Mr. Ross than any other man who might be appointed, In democratic circles, Mr. Norris is the acknowledged leader, and has an honored seat in the councils of his party when national matters are to be weighed. He is the member of the national committee for the District of Columbia, is invariably a delegate to the national conventions of his party. While a strict party man, his generous nature and intense love for fair play, have held in his grasp the warmest admiration of his political opponents, all of whom would be glad to see him made Commissioner. He is highly acceptable to the colored people of the District, and should he be successful, The Colored American rest assured that the same lovable traits and benevolent spirit that so happily characterized Mr. Ross will be found active and alert in the administration of the Hon James L Norris, Mr. Norris would make a splendid Commissioner for all, and it is hoped the President will appoint him A GRAND EXCURSION To Lower Cedar Point, Monday August 18:h. The new wharf is finished and there will be no future trouble in landing all Moseley's excursions at that place. Social Lodge, 1819 G U. O. of O. F., will celebrate their annual outing by giving a grand excursion to Lower Cedar Point, 70 miles down the Potomac River, on Monday, August 18:h. The committee has secured the best available music for the occasion. The famous Monumental Orchestra will furnish the music. The steamer Jane Moseley will leave the new 9th street wharf at 9:30 a. m. sharp. All friends of the order are cordially invited. Fare for the round trip, 50 cents; children 25 cents. G. W, Thomas, chairman; A. A. Payne, secretary. UNIQUE BAY RIDGE OUTING. A merry party of pleasure seekers of Arlington, Va., spent a most delightful day at the Bay Ridge on Thursday, July 24th. Laden with baskets filled with dainties the party entered the Baltimore and Ohio depot where it was increased by city friends. The day was bright and the air balmy. Cool, invigorating breezes were wafted from the lake. All of the sports afforded by the place were enjoyed, but the chief attraction of the day was crabbing. Everyone joined most heartily in this sport. Amid peals of laughter and outbursts of enthusiasm, crabs, large and small, were dipped from the lake in great quantities. The party included Mr. and Mrs. Solomon Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. William Plummer, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. William Plummer, Jr., Miss Mattie P'ummer, Rev. Alexander Hannum, pastor of the Lomax Chapel A. M. E. Zion church, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Boswell, Marion Branham, Mrs. G. W. Johnson, Mrs. Amanda Thomas, Miss Beatrice Thomas, Mrs. R. J. Thompson, Miss Gracie Thompson, Mrs. Mamie Carter, Mrs. Samuel Williams, Mrs. Mamie Richie, Miss Mary Peyton and the Misses Julia and Sarah Gray. OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE MINISTRY. THE HOTEL Offers exceptional opportunities to young men wishing to prepare for the Christian ministry. The chief aim of the instruction is to afford young men and women a comprehensive knowledge of the English Bible and to implant in their hearts an ambition to dedicate their lives to the elevation and Christianizing of their race. Students are required to do missionary work in the various churches and Sunday Schools near the institution and to report on same each week. is in charge of the work, and is assisted by Rev. B. H. Peterson and Rev. J. H. Gadson. A special course of lectures is given each year in the Bible School by Dr. C. O. Boothe, of Selma, Ala., Rev. George W. Clinton of North Carolina, and Dr. H. T. Johnson of Philadelphia. Other notables also lecture from time to time. The teaching is free. The cost of board, including furnished rooms, light, fuel and laundering, is Eight Dollars per month. Students are afforded The teaching in the Bible school is wholly undenominational, the intention being not to oppose or antagonize any theological work now being done, but rather to assist all denominations. Phelps Hall is three stories high. It contains a Chapel, Library, Reading Room, Offices and three recitation rooms, besides forty rooms for dormitory purposes. Rev. Edgar J. Penny BUY STOCK Freedman's Transportation, (INCORP Proprietors of the Swift and Con BUY STOCK IN THE Man's Transportation, Land and Improvement (INCORPORATED) Proprietors of the Swift and Commodious Steamer Jane Mose ```markdown ``` BUY STOCK IN THE Freedman's Transportation, Land and Improvement Co. Proprietors of the Swift and Commodious Steamer Jane Moseley. 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. boat has recently been overhauled and thoroughly insured States Government Inspectors, chartered and equities and late improvements, and is licensed to carry the hundred passengers, has thirty-one state-rooms, the living room and saloon lighted by electricity. The company has also purchased Glymont, (Maryland) of twenty acres with its wharves, cottage and large house constantly improved so as to make an ideal reception 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 stock 609 F Street Northwest, (Capital Sa DIREC 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 Contrr' & Capital JOSEPH N. MAYNE, U. Wm. L. POLLARD, Attorney at Law. LOUIS JEFFERSON, is always open to stockholders at the office of the Street Northwest, (Capital Savings Bank Building). DIRECTORS: JAMES L. NEILL, U. S. PennELLARD, Law, Real Est. & Loans. JOSEPH MORRISON, U. S. L. U. S. Pension Office. H. W. WHITE, U. S. PensionERSON, Gen'l Contr't & Capitalist. C. B. BRAXTON, Contractor. JOSEPH N. MAYNE, U. S. Navy Department. VM. L. POLLARD, Attorney at Law and Secretary for the Company. LOUIS JEFFERSON, General Manager. 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 Contrr' & Capitalist. C. B. BRAXTON, Contractor & Builder. JOSEPH N. MAYNE, U. S. Navy Department. WM. L. POLLARD, Attorney at Law and Secretary for the Company. LOUIS JEFFERSON, General Manager. Ninth Street Wharf (Ninth and Water Streets S.W.) Read The Colo The Colored Amer ```markdown ``` Read The Colored American is in charge of the work, and is assisted by Rev. B. H. Peterson and Rev. J. H. Gadson. A special course of lectures is given each year in the Bible School by Dr. C. O. Boothe, of Selma, Ala., Rev. George W. Clinton of North Carolina, and Dr. H. T. Johnson of Philadelphia. Other notables also lecture from time to time. The teaching is free. The cost of board, including furnished rooms, light, fuel and laundering, is Eight Dollars per month. Students are afforded an opportunity to work out from Two to Three Dollars of this amount per month. In some cases, arrangements can be made to work out the entire sum. Lack of means need debar none. Further information, if desired, can be secured by addressing BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, Principal Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, Tuskegee, Ala. K IN THE Land and Improvement Co. ORATED) modious Steamer Jane Moseley. hauled and thoroughly inspected by sectors, chartered and equipped with s, and is licensed to carry one thous- thirty-one state-rooms, three decks, ed by electricity. Used Glymont, (Maryland) Excursion arves, cottage and large hotel, all of so as to make an ideal river resort holders at the office of the Secretary Savings Bank Building). ATORS: JAMES L. NEILL, U. S. Pension Office. JOSEPH MORRISON, U. S. Land Office. H. W. WHITE, U. S. Pension Office. Inst. C. B. BRAXTON, Contractor & Builder. S. Navy Department. and Secretary for the Company. General Manager. red American DIRECTORS: 13 3 +BE NOT DECEIVED* , To THE COLORED PEOPLE OF AMERICA.% N King of all Hair Tonics, “OZONO.” | ; lau pow mE re oS WS EY & Sy aia Pe SSNN Y i, 4A me Sf , be aE NBS NG! AN nerore. / AFTER. BEFORE. Te AFTER i ASSSSFSSSSSSFPPSSSSSSSSFSSSFFFFFFF5555555555>52> wm_ This preparation can be obtained at Sing'eton’s Pharmacy Cor 20th and E streets, Northwest, Weashirgton D Ber 2 ts SES a a a a rr ee EE EE ae ‘ s Recognizing the fact that there are many SO-CALLED hair-growers and hair-straighteners now on the market, and knowing to a certainty that many of these are frauds pure and simple, we wish to make a straight-forward, honest statement to the colored race through this great paper. In the year 1871 our late secretary, Mrs. S. M. Moore, through a fortunate circumstance, acquired the receipt for OZONO. It was not offered for sale or purchase to any extent until 1875, when it was put upon the market and met with marked success. After a thorough test by the colored people of that time it was pronounced an honest, legitimate remedy, true-to all that was claimed for it, and worthy in every respect of the confidence of every member of the colored race, because they found it to cause the hair ear long and straight, soft and fine, and as beautiful as an April morning. Now, whenever a genuine article appears upon the market there are always a /number of people who imitate and make capital out of the merits of other | people’s goods. Seeing our marked success, numerous firms have entered the market, offering hair-growers and hair-straighteners, many of which are worthless, causing the hair to fall out and doing great damage to the hair }and scalp, and the colored people ere buying these spurious compounds, which are filled with animal fats, and do the hair more harm than good. To these let us sound a warning—be careful what you useon yourhair. Do not | be deceived by flaring advertisements and big words. Buy the King of all ; Hair Tonics, OZONO.-. N which is sold with an iron-clad guarantee to do all that is claimed for it, or we will forfeit $50.00. Now, we ask youa plain question—would we abso- ~ lutely agree to forfeit $50.00 if -on are dissatisfied with our preparations, @\ if they were not true to all we claim for them? We have advertised for several years under this guarantee, and we are glad to say that every one mm who has used Ozono has been satisfied in every respect. Ws 20,000 people are to-day using epee and every purchaser recommends Ozono as the King of all Hair Tonics. Ozono will positively 4. take the Kinks out of Knotty, Kinky, Harsh, Curly, Refractory, Trouble- WN some Hair. It will make short, harsh hair long and straight. i will cure your head of all itching, worrying scalp diseases. Itch, Eczema, Dandruff, a. and Scurf can not live after Ozono has been applied. It will stop your hair WS from falling out. tt will restore gray hair to its natural color, making the hair long and soft. a. Now, right here, let us make a statement. Many firms are advertisin; [ys remedies to eee but when they send the preparation they tell ou to use hot irons. riends, do not use hot irons ; ey will burn up the a lite of the hair, and cgnse it to drop out. Ozono straightens without any f¥s outside assistance. etars but Ozono is necessary, and the hair stays straight forever. You can stop the use at any time. The good effects on 4 the hair are seen in a day or two after the first application. Les The price of Ozono is 50c. a bottle—4 boxes do the work. We make this liberal offer, which is good at any time: Cut out this coupon and send ga, to us, enclosing with it the sum of One Dollar, and_we will forward to you LYS four large boxes of Ozono and one large bottle of Electrical Skin Refiner, which makes black skin bright, rougb skin soft and pliant, and cures all ak skin diseases. Also regjoves all fecial imperfe+tions, and actually removes WS small-pox pits. We wilt also include one fancy jar of our Electrical Skin Food—Nature’s great beautifier—removes wrinkles, moth patches, freckles, oot all facial blemishes; makes the old look young and the young look .e. younger. 2 We will also include one package of our celebrated Scalp Soap, which is # ab rlutely CHEMICALLY PURE, and no soap but a pure soap should ever OD OO OOOO OOOO OOOO OOOO ON Ass SsssSs3S33333333333323>: MAGNIFICENT WORK OF ART. Tue Cotorep AMERICAN issued a dou- ble 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 publicanexample of the possibility of Afro-American journalism, of which his paper is one of the leading spirits—R, €. M. Simmons in Charleston (W. Va.) Advocate, ba ss eae Oe THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. ©. INTERNATIONAL IN SCOPE. Tue Cororep 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 bal- anced degree, the newspaper, the advo- cate 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, ‘Tue CoLorep American of Washington, D. C., fer placing us on its exchange list. be used onthe scalp. And, lastly, to prove our liberality, we will put in a pint f package of ‘Anti-Odor, @ positive cure for Sore Throat or Mouth, all forms of @ Womb Diseases, Chilblains, Sore and Frosted Feet; also removes all & smells and odors arising from the human body, such as feet, arm pits, ete. f The actual value of this Grand Aggregation is $4.00, but we let you% have it for $1.00, simply to introduce honest goods. In order to protect thedl ublic in general from imitations of our goons, and to avoid mistakes, we f bee placed upon our coupon our Trade-Mark, one head showing Short Hair and the other head Long Hair. The U.S. Government has granted ush this trade-mark, and it is registered in the Patent Office at Washington; so 4 if the coupon has this trade-mark on it, you will make no mistake. ue only the coupon having the two heads on it. As to our reopens wef refer you to the Editor of eis paren or to the Metropolitan Bank of Rich- f mond, Va. We have thousands of testimonials we have not space to pub- 4 lish. Here is a sample of one: f Boston Chemical Company : ; Dear Sirs,—You are at liberty to state in any newspaper that I have % used OZONO, and give it my most hearty recommendation. I have beer 4 fooled so often, it does me good to recommend honest goods. / MAGGIE B. PROCTOR, ; Here is another: Box 114, Fairfield, Texas. 4 Gentlemen,—After using OZONO a short while only, I am glad to say f that my hair is already straight end growing finely. f MISS BESSIE POWERS, 883 Missouri street, Toledo, 0. / A last word. OZONO is absolutely guaranteed to straighten hair and / cause a beautiful and luxurious growth. If your hair is already straight, ” you can use it to secure a glossy long growth. Buy only the genuine f * OZONO.” Send us $1.00 at once, and the goods will be sent the same day we receive your order. | BOSTON CHEMICAL CO., | 810 E. Broad St-, Richmond, Ya. / ee eg ee St ee ee ee” ee el . | i - Boston Chemical Co., j | SS 810 East Broad Street, RICHMOND, VA. / NQF 2 arvee I enclose you $1.00, for which please send at once the following goods: 4 j 4 Boxes of Ozono, worth $2.00. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Refiner, f worth 50c. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Food, worth 50c. 1 Package f} (1 pint) Anti-Odor, worth 50c. 1 Package Scalp Soap, worth 50c. f Total, $4.00. / NAM. 20. 09000 609000e cece sacecnccceeey HOUNB, NO.....02.-200-++ / BeOS... o.oo ees deccccees ncecsin ceded scccy OMYace-cesevccccccoosccsce-s- f STINT oo was socio rad SUe e e ME eta ne Se mony 4 Tf you want 4 lots like above, send $3.00. If you have a friend who has f no coupon, let her write her name on a piece of paper and pin to coon when you send your order_ 4 eee eee eer eeseo™™n LSS >: > S PPS The Capital City may well be proud of this grand race advocate—Home News, Alexandria, Va. ANOTHER PROGRESSIVE MOVE. | The supplement to THe Cotorep | Aatextcax in the way of a beautiful en- graving of the distinguished Booker T. Washington is another progressive move in Negro journalism.—Arkansas Appre- ciator. NEVERTHELESS AND NOTWITH- STANDING. The Negro press may criticise Editor Cooper of Tux Covoren American, but he publishes the news and edits ont 0” the best papers that comes out of te Capital City—Kentucky Reporter. WHY, CERTAINLY! The Watchman thankfully accepts the compliments of THE Co.ore AMERICAN for the portrait of Booker T. Washing- ton, which no doubt will be highly 29 preciated by all the American's readers- —Travis Watchman, Austin, Texo*- oe The Colored American is « new??* per, @ magazine ands staunch 10? advocate, THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. 6. St i so SSS TN ; : | © Buy Your Shoes From Q S eS oS '@ Capital Shoe Store, a 6 733 7TH STREET. N. W. © © Between G = H Streets, © © A fine Line of Men’s 9 6. Women’s and Child- © (6 __ren’s Shoes and Rub- 6, 6 bers at lowest prices. © ® The Only Banal Store in the g . city conducted by colored Men. e Terms REASONABLE SSS Lottie E. Wilson, Pine Arf Studio, 806 M Street Northwest. Pastel and Oil Pamtings—Lessons in Free Hand Drawing and Painting— Portrait Work in Miniature end Life Size a Specialty. Studio open all sum: mer. A BACE MAGAZINE. Do you realize that there is published in Boston, |Mase.. a high grade illustrated magazine, devoted exclusively to the interests of the Negro race, and twhich is edited, published and controlled by mem bers of the race? If you would like tc see a sam. ple copy of this magazine same will be sent you on ‘geceipt of 8 cents in stamps, or ove year for $1.50 ‘ddress, THE COLORED AMERICAN MAGA SINE. Devt. A. « Perk Sowere Besion Mees Some Men Pay $10,000 For an expert to manage their advertising. There are others who pay $5.00 for an annual subscrip- tion 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 10e to Printers’ Ink. No. 10 Spruce Street, New York City. 100,000.00 To Loan In any amount on furniture, pianos etc., at lowest rates without del yemoval or publicity. ou can pay it back in small monthly pay- ments to suit your income. Tf you havea loan elsewhere and need more money, come to us. We can accommodate you. Call and talk it over before borrowing elsewhere. Private rooms. Business confiden- tial. SURETY LOAN COMPANY, Room 1 Warder Building, 2nd floo 9th and F Sts, N, W. : ko Lom, Ge TE ease SS ON nee SS CUES READE OF con > THING BY AAY PHOGING FINE WORK AT Low prices | pyre fscratng Maurice Joy ai Company Evens Star Rare Masraestow, b THE VACATION SCH COLS. Work of a Most Practical Char- acter at Stevens and Eincoln— Prof. Cardozo and Miss Russell Highly Praised for Public-Spir- ited Labors The vacation schools bave closed af ter a most successful season. The work at the Stevens vacation echool hws ‘been ofa practical character, under | the direction of Mr. F. L. Cardozo, Jr., Who has received many expres- sions of appreciation on the success of the echool. His splendid service as principal of Wilson School, his perfect organization as head of the night schools, and praiseworthy devotion to the public weal as director of this va- estion schools, have all commended him to popular favor. The school was attended by children not onlyin the immediate neighborhood of the build- ing but also by those trom Tenleytowa, Rosslyn and Brightwood. The daily sessions were heid from 9 to 12 0’clock, and the classes from the fifth to the eighth grades were arranged in sec- tious, so that each division took three subjects every day. lo the deparment of shorthand and typewriting, Mrs. Alice R. Dunbar is regarded as haying accomplished plendid results, and her clasees have been enthusiastic, Miss Beatrice Lew’ is had charge of the millinery and basketry department, and chikdren have beeu taught to make many erti cl sin that department, Dreesmaking was taught the girls by Mrs. Millie G, Lewis and Miss Sallie Games, while Mr. Boynton Dodson had an exnthsias- tic class in drawing. An especially plessing feature to the teachers was the regular attendance of a large number of pupils, which indi- cated that the work done wes of great interest, The school closed August | with an evening session from 6 to 9 o’clock, when the parents and friends of the children witnesssed the opera- tions of the school and inspected the exh'bition of articles made during the theterm, The Lincolo vacation school under Miss I. I. Russell, contributed mueh to the progress of the young people. Monday, tho teachers and pupils too’ a day’s outing at Excelsior Park, Kck- ington: Thursday, the 3ist instan' and also closing day, there was an ex- hibition of the work done trom 6 to‘ p. m. The vacation schools may now i be regarded as a permarent institution SS 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 ot business can do no better service than to have them sell The Colored American each week. It is a good seller and it wiil take a boy but a short while to work up a good route. If the boy goes to school he can take the af. ter hours to canvass on his route anc cpn deliver the paper on Saturday morning. We want a few more brigh boys. Bring or send in your order ai once. Mrs. John Keelan and children, of 245 Elm street, are spending a couple of weeks at Arundel on tie Bay. To teachers and candidates for the ministry, ee 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 Stady with Shorter English Courses, Four Professors giving entire timeto this work. 9 3.8 st & 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. mnfsn~ of ee Eph ROE ae pe Pen ta Ss. eee SSeS eT Pe rae coe, aa ae pie ak, is See ne SE oe aingege oo brat ago Sere et ro es eee | pea ecea <a” Corre n —~ Bra tact m i 5 | Fe ae fra Le ga ieee ae ae Sie: EN 2 a ee i ce IE ee ee ae ass a Some eee ee Saas oo ae bee eS — oe ae ; Be eed Rs ee EES > ON ne ee RAMS PZ Knowles Building: Boys’ Hall. ~ @ Stone Hall. SF Girls’ Hall. - ~~ y Model Home.) y J °e J ATLANTA UNIVERSITY, Atlanta, Ga. ; An unsectarian Christian Institution, devoted especially to advanced education. oe Nor- mal, 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 y y: € and training. Aid given to needy and deserving students. Term begins the first Wednesday in October. For catalogue and information, address é Presideht HORACE BUMSTEAD, D.D. ‘¥ Louisville National Medical College FIFTEENTH YEAR. Recognized by all State Boards. All buildings are the property of the School, and ‘have becn entirely remodeled with fully equipped Laboratories and Hospital. Nearly 100 Graduates in various parts of the country, every one of them enjoying a lucrative practice. School of Medicine, Four yearsof six Monthseach. Session continues throughout the year. Each session is divided into four terms of three months each, Attendance upon any two terms entitles student to credit for one year's attendance. Terms: January, April, July and October, Examinations at end of each term, “Students may ehter at beginning of any term. Department of Pharmacy. Two years, six months each session is divided into two terms of three months each. For further informatio and Catalogue address WwW. A. BURNEY, M.D., Dean, Louisville, Ky. EDUCATIONAL. $ 15 ee DY MED Pays fe | \| i é or Sioa edt sulle r * pene for one raat IF I By mar le term. the School aby all ie go Ridsenars lies nod System ep cians Gea Hos unrivaled ered Sie eines ME eror nose __ School of e who must asta continucs throughout teaching retain terms of three month asa SAE oe 2 sont lihood pe Oflive: ee eet ees esire” Yet | cesP2 “Studen Meaicine. stedyie partment. set infors AVERY COLLEGE TRADES SCHOOL a ALLEGHENY, PA, | A Practical, Literary and In- dustrial Trade School for Colored | Boys and Girls, Carpentry, Brick- | laying, Plastering, Painting and j Interior Decorations. Tailoring, | Dress-making, Millinery, Voice | Culture and Piano Forte. Liter- ary Department from Primary to Normal Course. « Job Work So- licited and Profits given to the || Students. Catalogues now ready. Unusual advantages for Girls and a separate building. Fall terms begins Sept. 9th, 1901. Address 2 JosepH D, MAHONEY, Allegheny, Pa. Prineipal. ee eS | THE NATIONAL COLORED | | Teachers | | Bureau | 152 © M,N. W. | | Washington, - DpH, | | a. TEACHERS WANTED, A ss ele t al 15 EDUCATIONAL ab - vp a tae y i ote eek e Ss PENS Gees as “eae be ciite t al $e yt ee et F tore iit k a og Baa rn Shr ee RE at Peete oh weet tly rire Bin oc ae ee me Fire ee eat Bg ase cules phate oe HOWARD UNIVERSITY, Washington, D. C. {CEN distinct departments, under one hundred | “competent professors and instructors—Theot ne ‘iedical, Legal, College, Redagogicat «ratory English, Agriculture, Industrial, ane Rev J FE. RANK'N.D PLL. D., President, | HOWARD UNIVERSITY || Sas | MepicaL DEPATMEST | Including | | Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutics) Colleges Thirty-fftth session [1002-1902] will begin October rst, and continue seven [7] months. Tuition fee in Medical and Dental Colleges ach $80. Pharmaceuti College, $70. All students must register before Oct 12, 1902 For Catalogue or further information apply to | F. J. Snapp, A. M., M. D., Sec. | 901 R&t., N. W., Waeh. D.C [sees i ee SSeS --- The Amphions Saturday, August 16! Mrs. Alice Ruth Moore Dunbar has a poem in Muneey's for July. Mr. Frank Waters, of Hildsdale, has been appointed on the police force. Misses M. Cogdell and Mabel Bland are cottaging at Jamestown, R. I. Miss Fannie Shook has returned to Cleveland, Ohio. She has been in poor health. The engagement of Miss Bessie Snowden and Mr. J W Janifer is announced. Mrs. Anna J Cooper, principal of the M Street High School, is in Boston this week. Miss Ethel Tucker is the guest of the Grants at Arlington Heights, near Boston, Mass. Major Taylor, the greatest Afro-American cyclist, was here last week, at the Collisseum. Mrs W H. Conner and son, Mr. Clarence C. White, have gone to Oberlin for the month. Miss Janie Freeman visited Miss Florence Smith, 45 Wellesley Park, Boston, last week. Twenty miles down the river! Monumental orchestra! Vocal Concert! Moonlight on the Potomac! Rev. J. B. Williams is filling the pulpit this month at St. Luke's during the vacation of Rector Waller. Mrs. B. K. Bruce was the guest of Mrs. Booker T. Washington last week at South Weymouth, Mass. Col. W. A. Pledger, of Atlanta, Ga., was in the city this week. He left for the gate city last Tuesday morning. Miss Linnie Waring is superintendent of the Sunday school at Lincoln Temple, and is giving excellent service. With the Amphions on the River Queen Saturday evening, August 16 h Monumental orchestra. Round trip, 25 cents. Mr. Turley's "nickel party, for the benefit of Plymouth Congregational church on the 31st, at 2119 K street, was well attended. All the stay at homes will accompany the A on their next outing, beating their tour through Virginia in concert. Mr. J. B. Cusberd, who has spent two weeks in this city to bury his father, and to see his many friends, left for his home in New York last Tuesday. Those six o'clock trips of the Amphions which bring you back home at the usual bedtime are just the thing. Another one next Saturday, August 16th. George Richardson, son of Dr. G. H. Richardson, has secured a position as stenographer with the Lake Shore railroad at Collinwood, near Cleveland, Ohio. Mrs. Sallie Brown, of Indianapolis, Ind., expects to visit Jersey City and Washington the last of this month. While in this city, she will be the guest of Mrs. R. W. Thompson, 1414 Pierce Place. Rev. E B Gordon will spend the remainder of the summer at Old Point Comfort. He expects to get to work on the new edifice of the Walker Memorial church, at the corner of 13th and V streets soon. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. Mrs. Lillian Bush, of 1248 20th street northwest, has gone to Saratoga to spend the rest of the summer. Miss Louise Bradley, of 11th street, left the city last week for Albemarle County, where she will remain till in September. Mrs. Anna Bradley left for Chicago, where she will be the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Stella Poole, who has resided in the Windy City since her marriage some two years ago. Mr. B. F. Morison, of the Bureau of Education, has been confined to his room for the past month is able to be out and has gone to the Adirondack mountains to spend a month. The Amphibians! The Amphibians! Saturday August 16! Saturday August 16! Twenty miles down the Potomac! Twenty miles down the Potomac! Round trip. 25 cents! Round trip 25 cents! I'll be there. The wife of Rev J. T. Jenifer, now of Baltimore, is dead Dr Jenifer was at one time pastor of the Metropolitan A. M. E Church here, and a host of friends sympathize with him in his distressing bereavement. Mr. Aaron Bankett, chef at the Central Union Mission, ran a chicken bone into his right hand last week, making a painful wound. He is progressing nicely, after a delicate operation by Dr. E. D. Williston. The colored bar association of the District, took appropriate action upon the death of Commissioner John W. Ross, as did also a gathering of colored citizens at Greens Hall, presided over by Col. Perry H. Carson. Don't stand on the wharf and make goo goo eyes at the boat next Saturday, if you should come down to the wharf too late to make the trip with the Amphions. 6 o'clock is the hour announced for starting, and for once in your life be on time. The Nobles of the Mystic Shrine and the Knights Templar will run a grand moonlight excursion to Ind'an Head on Saturday night, August 30th. The River Queen has been secured, and committee of which Prof. N. E. Weatherless is chairman, will have the matter in charge. Captain D. J. Gilmer the popular attache of the Recorder's Office, is in receipt of a communication announcing that his wife is quite ill at their home in Greensboro, N. C. Mrs. Gilmer, who is a lady of rare social graces and a member of one of North Carolina's first families, is expected to join her husband here upon her recovery. Miss Estelle V. Hedgeman, who was for two years employed in the Census Office, has returned to her home in Brentsville, Va, to remain until about November Miss Hedgeman is a young lady of unusual enterprise, and owns a handsome farm in her county; besides, she is an expert dressmaker and a literary devotee of no mean ability. Prof. W. H. Richards, of Howard University's Law Department, will spend his vacation in the mountians of Virginia. He is preparing to give an improved curriculum and service to the large class that will come to him in the fall. Prof. Richardi is one of the hardest workers and most valuable members of the faculty of the Negro's foremost University. Mr. W. L. Sanford, messenger to the 3rd assistant Post Master General, will spend two weeks at the summer resorts on the Atlantic coast, after which he will visit his old home in Raleigh. THE NEGRO MUSIC JOURNAL Monthly Magazine devoted to the educational interests of the Negro in Music, will make its initial appearance September 15th, 1902. The object for launching this journal upon the sea of musical activities, is: To furnish the Negro at once with a medium through which he can express his thoughts, theories and experiences bearing upon the delightful art of music. To bring a means of culture in the Negro home that will inspire, enlighten and educate him along all branches of the art. To bring before our teachers, students and music lovers, the best thoughts, discoveries, theories and discussions, the ablest writers of the day can give; hence communications or contributions which will help the Negro towards a better knowledge and appreciation of the Musical Art are solicited from all sourcee. The Editors especially desire to hear from all Negro music teachers interested in the advancement of the art and self-improvement. AGENTS are wanted all over the country to represent The Negro Music Journal. Those desiring to become agents can write for information. Now, is the time for our young folks to obtain employment. Ladies make fine agents as well as gentlemen. We are going to pay our agents liberal sums. Write for information. Those desiring to begin with the first number can forward the subscription price and the Journal will be mailed to your address on coming from the press. The Negro Music Journal. J. HILLARY TAYLOR, Editor. 111 D Street, Southeast, Washington, D. C. N. C., where it is rumored preparations will be made for a wedding which will take place late in the fall, and in which Mr. Sanford is very much interested. Mr. Roscoe Conkling Simmons has been detailed as the special correspondent to prepare reports of the National Negro Business League's great meeting for the colored press Mr. Simmons is a graphic and accurate writer, and it will be a great accommodation to our papers to be served with an account at his hands. No better selection could have been made by those in charge. The new pastor of Lomax Chapel at Arlington, Va., is Rev. Alexander Hannum. a young man, who is entering upon his work with an enthusiasm that bodes well for success. He is a recent graduate of Livingstone College, and was especially commissioned by Bishop Clinton to develop a strong Zion Congregstion in picturesque Arlington Rev. Hannum's home is in Maryville, Tenn. The Blaire Invincible Republican Club, of which Col. Perry Carson, is chairman, will runa grand excursion to Glymont on the steamer JaneMoseley, Wednesday, August 20th. The boat will leave the 9.h street wharf at 9:30 a.m., and 5:30p.m., returning in time for the cars. This club is the strongest political club in the District of Columbia, and a large crowd will take advantage of the delightful ride. Director J. Henry Lewis in Richmond. The Amphions are arranging a series of concerts at points in Virginia, beginning August 31. Prof. Lewis spent the greater part of last week in Richmond, and near about points negotiating for their appearance. He returned Monday morning to Washington, and is in attendance upon the Young People's Congress at Atlanta, where he is engaged to conduct the large chorus of 1000 voices, and also to sustain the tenor solos in the grand chorus. DESERVES CREDIT. THE COLORED AMERICAN of the District of Columbia deserves much credit for the excellent picture of Prof. B. T. Washington.—Western World. 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Packed so that no one will know contents except receiver. CRANE AND CO. 122 west Broad Street RICHMOND, W. HE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. & « - OL aE IE TPR SRA GB = SEE Bi SERGE = ID SS Rr s Ml ay 4 THE NEGRO CONFERENCE AT HAMPTON. Condition ¥ She “Alvo: American Analyzed by Schol- Hampton Vicginia, Special— That the race might receive the bene fit of every fact which can be used for its uplifting, the officials of Hampton conceived and instituted an Annual Negro Conference. At this gathering lectures are presented by members of our race in professional calling, sta- tistics are furnished by thinkers and workers in other lines, and suggestions offered by them for remedying the ex- isting evils which encompass the race. At this conference each year, in addi- tion to the teachers, who lead in thought and achievement in their re- spective communities, there gather other representatives of the race, who present the prevailing evils and dis- cus the ways and means of elevating the people with which they are identt- Pee aN = BE Saat 8 EBB te SB Ss Bs \ LFA YM @ PNG / . } NEN wy \ AC /, ‘BS SE 4 és " WW 5 Dr. F. J. Shadd. fied. Most of the matter introduced before the body is by committees, to whom has been assigned the task of collecting data covering every phase of our race life. The meeting this year was presided over by Major Robert R. Moten, the Executive officer of Hamp- ton Institute, himself a product of the Institution, and a personal representa- tive of Dr. H. B. Frissell, Principal, now traveling in Europe, to observe social and industrial conditions among the people. It might be stated paren- thetically that Major Moten has in his person developed a marked and unusual combination of scholarly, sol- dierly and executive abilities. He stands as an example of the very best product of Hampton Institute, which has sent out from its borders such splendid specimens of truly educated Negroes as Booker T. Washington. W. T. B. Williams and Joe Davis, late a member of the Baltimore Bar. In all matters pertaining to the school and Conference. he is ably assisted by Capt. Allen Washington, who is also a grad. uate of Hampton. and local manager of the Hampton Summer School. The feature of the first day’s session was the Report of the Committee on Vital and Sanitary Problems, by Dr. F. J. Shadd. Chairman. Washington. D. C. He said that Negro mortality must be reduce. The most fruitful cause of this alarming death rate are the following:Infant mortality. tuber- caolosis, specific infection. gastroin- testnal diseases, heredity and environ- ment. The Committee believes that most of these conditions can be changed by the Negro himself without the aid of any outside influence. Excessive death rate is double that of the whites ex- cept in the army. showing that the Ne gro person is healthy and strong. bat meeds proper environment. Infant mortality can be lessened by giving more attention to the care of child- ren’s food snd clothing. The young mother should be taught how to take care of her children during the most trying period: infancy, childhood and youth. We desire to sound a warn. ing through this Conference to awaken moneyed men of our race looking for am outlet for their spare funds pzt their money in just such enterprises. The paper was further discussed by Miss Gibbs, of Washington, and Mrs. Anna J. Murray, which last speaker re- gretted that Dr. Shadd’s paper (es- pecially the part referring to the duties of the mothers of our race) was not heard by a house filled with colored wo- men instead of men. Her address while brief was very forceful and inter- esting. The report of the “Committee on Gereral Statistics” was next presented to the Conterence by Prof. J. H. Col- son, Petersburg, Va., the chairman. He said in part: The census of 1900 shows that the females of Negro de scent exceed the males by 54,347, or about 6.10 per cent. of the total Negro population, and that our race is the only element of population in which ‘there is a rreponderance of females. These figures indicate a great social problem confronts us both in the cases of females and in the lack of equilib-1- um of sex distinction. The criticism that the character of education given the Negro is a mistake is not supported by statistics. The fact is, that in the schoo!s established by Northern philan. thropy in the former slave states due REGEN poe oF - oe. V fits (Sag AAS JE Aa~e SESS A - oe aN a AF = xX } Rev. F. J, Grimke. emphasis has been put upon industrial and seecndary education. Mrs. Rosa D. Bowser, of Richmond, Virginia, as chairman of the Commit- tee on Domestic Science, said among other things that: “True Education consists in work.” Very interesting re ports were read from Mothers’ Club in different sections, showing that more attention is being devoted to the care and beautifying of homes. The Committee on Business and La. bor presented its report through W. P. Burrell, of Richmond. Va. Statistics were furnished showing an increased amount of capital invested in busi- ness and ever-growing force in the ranks of laber. Dr. R. E. Jones, at the request of the Conference gave in detail a statement regarding the town of Jonesboro on the outskirts of Richmond, owned, controlled and in- habited by Negro citizens. Rer. F. J. Grimke, D. D.. of Washing- ton, D. C.. as chairman of the Com- mittee on Religion and Ethics, present- ed a report. He called attention to a subject which has been discussed in the New York Age. and quoted the follow- ing from the New York Journal “The chief trouble with the Negro is there is no rebellion in him, he lacks the vital foree of dissatisfaction.” The race must shake off its apathy; it must stab its self-satisfaction to death. said Dr. Grimke. A profound discontent out of which shall come an earnest effort for public sentiment respecting excessive mortality. And many valuable hints were given to reduce the ills that ‘threaten our lives. | Race protection demands that we act at once, and, with a united purpose, we cam succeed in reducing the alarm- ing mortality of the Negro. When we shall master our own frices when we shall become strong physically, men- tally, morally and financially, there will be no question in the minds of the people as to the future of the Negro. In vhosing the chairman suggested that a paper received from Dr. Rebec- ca J. Cole, of the colored Orphans’ Home, Washirgton, D. C., be read by Miss Kruss, which paper brought out many interesting facts. The paper was then discussed by Rev. Bragg, of Bal- timore, Dr. Prather, Dr: Wheatly, Rev. Graham of Phoebus, Va., Rev. E. H. Hunter, of Washington, D. C., Dr. W. Bruce Evans, who in a very interesting talk told of the flats erected an let to colored people by the Washington San- itary Company, and suggested that the moral and spiritual improvement {s what we should all be constantly seek- ing to create. The duty of ministers to urge a purer home life was dwelt upon at leneth. Prof. Kelly Miller, of Howard Uni- versity, Washington, D. C., submitted the repert of the Committee on Educa- tion.” He dwelt upon the duty of the state to enlighten the people in the rudiments of knowledge; upon the duty of colored men who have public influence combat by facts and argu- ments the unsound and dangerous doc- trine that the whites tax themselves for the education of the colored race. The truth is, “State education does not rest upon the civic charity, but upon public right.” The Negro is a laborer and labo: pays every tax in the world. and bears more than its full share of the public burden. Every state should provide a first-class high grade norm al school. The work of the Southern Educational Conference and of the Board of Southern Education received extensive mention and praise from the speaker. He dwelt upon kindergarten: and professional schools, urging thet necessity and outlining the great goo¢ flowing therefrom. ( Important reports, contributions, and discussions were presented by Mr. Roscoe Conkling Bruce, Mrs. Amanda M. Coleman, Prof. W. S. Scarborough. and Miss Georgia Washington; Prof. ‘Miller by request showed by chart the distribution of the Negro population Shecmient the United States. ‘Arch-Deacon T. J. Packard, repre senting Bishop Saterlee of the Wash- ington diocese, was presented to the Conference. He greeted it in the name of the Episcopal Church, and said that he was sent hither by the Bishop to confer with Dr. Evans, Major Moten and other leaders to secure their re commendation of some young colored men to be prepared for the Episcopal ministry. What the Bishop desired was a number of young men strong morally and physicaily, who desiring to uplift their race. would enter the work as rectors and avail themselves of the opportunities afforded by that church for the intellectual and spirit- ual development of their people. He dwelt at length upon the power of good ministers and stated that no other church afforded such facilities for the advancement of the Negro race as fs afforded by the church with which he is identified. Before adjourning the Conference or- dered the following message to be ca- dled: “To Dr. H. B. Frissell, London, Englané¢. The Hampton Conference sends greetings; God bless you.” ee MERRIAM COULDN'T HELP EIMSELg, | 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 Merriam- ism will be remembered for its unfair- ness to Afro-Americans, and its cringing to Democrats, to whom Merriam is connected by natural affinity and politi- cal affliation. But he could not Prevent the race from being représented, for if he could, the permanent Census which goes into effect to-day, would con- tain no Afro-American and yet Merri- am is 2 Republican and a Northerner — Roscoe Simmons, in Charleston OF. Va) Advocate. The Colored American is a fearless Tace champion, a peerless newspaper and a sparkling marazine CG. 2 wv = ee ee HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS THE M’KINLEY HOUSE, | 489 Missouri Ave. Near 6 St, First-class accommodations for all. An up-to-date Hotel for colored people. Rooms neatly furnished, linens clean, and prices within reach of all. Meals and Lunches served at all hours. The PORTER : HOUSE ; CAFE 103 6th St, N. W. Wines, wiquors and Cigars.—A full line of the choicest aoe the best brands of cigars and the coolest beer in Washington. BROWN & SMITH, Proprietors. a es A | THE SOUTHERN HOTEL, | i oooococeo ooccccsree| > | Good board, steam heat and > electric bella. Home comin | >| moderate prices. 311 Pa. 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EDUCATION LABOR CAPITAL BUSINESS With the Apostle of common sense Education as the keystone, the combined forces of Capital, Business, Labor and Law will form an indestructible archway over the ruins of Negro serfdom The race in solid array. MRS. YATES AT WORK. Mrs. Josephine Silome-Yates, President of the National Association of Colored Women, has recently been elected to the chair of English in Lincoln Institute, Jefferson City, Mo. Mrs. Yates, as Miss Silome, for a period of eight years held the chair of Natural Science in the above-mentioned institution and won for herself an enviable reputation as a first-class educator. A reputation she has sustained during the subsequent years through many lines of educational work. Mrs. Yates by special invitation delivered an address before the AfroAmerican Council recently in session in St. Paul. "House of Hope Church," one of the largest of the white churches of St. Paul, consisted of the leading white The audience on this occasion in and colored citizens of the "Twin Cities," and they were deeply interested in Mrs. Yates' discussion of the theme. "The Twentieth Century Negro, His Opportunities for Success." The St. Paul Globe and other leading papers referred to Mrs. Yates' address as "the address" of the evening and gave it much space. Mrs. Yates has been invited to address the Congress soon to convene in Atlanta upon the following subject, "The Pre-hatred Influence of the Mother, Physically, Mentally and Morally." SIDE TRIP TO TUSKEGEE One of the after features of the Christian and Educational Congress at Atlanta which has grown in popularity among all visitors from the North, East, and West, as well as within the State of Georgia, is the side trip to Tuskegee. It is expected that nothing less than one thousand visitors and friends will go to Tuskegee on a visit to that great Institution on Monday, August 11th. The rate has been arranged so low and as entertainment is going to be free to all who go, there is no question about the large number who will take in the trip. The seats are all numbered for the Tuskegee Special and they are limited, and anybody who anticipates making the trip should write to the general officers of the Congress so as to reserve the same. Regular fare to Tuskegee is $9.00 from Atlanta for the round trip, but on this occasion, the trip may be made for $2.50. PUT DOWN ANOTHER "TALLY." Last week the Washington (D. C.) COLORED AMERICAN issued as a supplement a four-colored engraving of Prof. Booker T. Washington. The engraving is a triumph of mechanical art and skill. The American announces that it will issue these supplements at frequent intervals and that the series will include only those leaders of the race whose merits and services entitle them to prominence. Score another for THE COLORED AMERICAN.—Maxton Blade. Fritz Reuter's WASHINGTON, D. C. HOTEL AND RESTAURANT 451, 453, 455, 457 Penn. Ave. 202, 208 and 210 41 St. Northwest MOORE & PRIOLEAU, Sparta - Buffet and Cafe 1216 Pa. Av. Wash., D. C. Fine wines, liquors and cigars, Hot Free Lunch Every Day. Ladies will receive special attention in Dining Room upstairs. Jas. F. Keenan, Rectifier and Wholesale Liquor Dealer, Elegant Club Whiskey a Specialty Importer of Fine Wines, Brand- ies, Gins, Etc 462 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW. ...C. H. NAUGHTON... LIQUORS AND SEGARS FINE WINFS. Harper & Wilson a specialty; 1926 Fourteenth St., Northwest. Gray & Costley WINES, LIQUORS & CIGARS Ladies and Gentlemen's Dining Room upstairs. The best of service guaranteed 1313 E Street N. W. WASHINGTON, D. C. Chris.Xander's QUALITY HOUSE, 909 7th St. NW. Established 86 years ago. The largest wholesale stock in town of the most exquisite, faultless wines and distillates (n 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 SANTAL-MIDY Standard remedy for Gleet, Gonorrhoea and Runnings M 48 HOURS Cures Kid- ness and Bladder Troubles MIDY W. M. DRURY'S RESTAURANT 1100 20th St., corner L. N. W, Washington, D. C. M. B. MR. W. H. GRIMSHAW. A Learned Masonic Craftsman: Author of "The Progress of the Negro in America." GREAT EOOK IN PRESS. W. H. Grimshaw's History of the Negro Race Lays Bare Many New Facts Official References to Masonry. It has been said that the Augustan age of English literature was the reign of Queen Elizabeth of blessed memory. We concede the facts to the learning of that day. But was not the Victorian age superior? We read the poetry of the former age, and we are moved to higher thought by contemplating what that virgin Queen accomplished through the education of dear old Roger Aschan, who was at once the teacher and the exemplar of his liege. No influence superior to his ruled her majesty except that of Lord Burleigh. We dismiss Lord Leicester, because he was a pure animal. So that whenever we discuss Elizabeth, we have to consider both the temperaments and the intelligence of the men who surrounded her. But think of Victoria! Who dominated her? Was not her buckler and her shield her loyalty to her husband and to her Kingdom? Did not her example do more for the purity of English lives, and of American as well, than all else beside? In our country, have not the virtue and example of Queen Victoria been a benison to both whites and Negroes? Have Negroes overlooked it? We know they have not. Of course there is a contingent of all races who evade or who perchance violate the law, but in the latest analysis does not the black race shine out with an effulgence, which surprises cur friends, who though they have given generously for our welfare, morally and intellectually without immediate reward, are delighted at our progress on both lines. Quick to perceive our advance on all moral and economic lines, many of our race with rare apprehension and THE COLORADO AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. good sense have essayed to put on record our present worth, and higher future possibilities. Among them is our talented friend William H. Grimshaw, an attache of the Congressional Library, the manuscript of whose forthcoming book on the history of the Negroes, it has been our pleasure to peruse. It treats of exhaustively of the Negro's progress from his introduction to the country to the present time. We may say that it abounds in rare facts, supported in every instance by official records, and it should be the pride of every Negro to possess a copy of this work, and to inform himself of the complimentary things touching our ace, which it contains. It tells of the achievements of the race in every military and economic struggle in which this country has engaged. It is amiss, with a view to Mr. Grimshaw's copyright, to go into details touching his production—but what will be the thought of our people who know that we are not admitted to any of the many societies of the American Revolution to be informed that more than one-half of General Washington's Army during the crucial period were Negroes? Mr. Grimshaw's book proves it. Get the book and read it. Its statistics are official and accurate and are unanswerable. They refer not only to the history of the races, but they have a perfect official reference to Masonic love as it has obtained among us since 1717. The pupils of Class 4 of the Metro politian Baptist S. S., assisted by the Philharmonic Glee Club, will hold a lawn party at the residence of Mrs. Woodson, 1932 10th street northwest, Saturday August 30, 1902, beginning at 6 o'clock. All kinds of fun. Music furnished by the club, and the celebrated Monumental orchestra. Chairman, Miss Elizabeth Beverly, Misses Lillian Ramsey, Etta Johnson, Rasa Washington, Maggie Jordan, Carrie Epps, Louise Washington and Mrs. Isabella Butler, Admission. 102 "A Night off." PROF. J. McHENRY JONES. The Well-known West Virginia Educator Mentioned as Available Timber for Grand Master of the Odd Fellows-The Need of Skilled Men in Control of The Large Affairs of The Race. Each week finds the friends of leading Odd Fellows of the country measuring the claims of their favorites for this or that position in the National Grand Lodge. There are candidates galore for places on the sub committee of management; several for Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary, while interest in the successor to Mr. Morris as Grand Master is at a white heat. The disposition of the conservative element to discredit the candidacy of an outspoken aspirant for the headship of the order has the effect of throwing much dignity around this particular office. There is a feeling that the position should seek the man, and the rank and file desire to make their selection soberly and calmly, uninfluenced by the button-holding characteristics of the political convention. A young man whose name is mentioned frequently in connection with the Grand Mastership is Prof J. McHenry Jones, the scholarly principal of the West Virginia Colored Institute, at Institute, W. Va., This is a progressive age, and fraternities that would keep pace with the procession and measure up to the keen competition of times must put forward the very ablest men at their command. The head of a great order must be a known force in his organization, and must stand for solid attainments in some arena of human endeavor. He must not be a self-seeker. His sole aim should be to bring the order to the highest possible state of excellence, and and possess a magnetic personality that will draw to him the factors that are most necessary for the success of the plans that may be outlined. Such a man is Prof. J. McHenry Jones. It is not known that he will permit himself to be considered in the sense of seeking the honor, but his supporters are satisfied that he will accept if a tender is made, with a reasonable degree of unanimity. He is a dignified, high purposed, broad-minded gentleman, just the kind of an influence needed in responsible stations, one who would not stoop to selfish tactics to secure any office within the gift of the B. M. C. Of his competency and availability there can be no division of opinion. He has worked his way from the bottom to the loftiest rounds in the body. He rendered valuable service as the first fraternal delegate to England, a duty conferred only upon members deemed on the clear highway to the leadership of the organization. As an author, orator, educator, successful man of affairs, and craftsman, he has few peers and no superiors the country over. Should he be chosen Grand Master, he would reflect credit upon himself, and add immeasurably to the prestige of the Odd Fellows of the American continent. 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 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 as 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 Excelsior Pleasure 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 address, or call at the residence of. Walter R. Franklin, President. 320 Elm Street, N, W., City Will see callers from 4 to 7 o'clock p.m. 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. 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, lawsuits, lost or absent friends interests to grave, or names in full of those you have or will marry; causes happy marriage to those you desire; unites those separ- rated (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 interes yon; 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. Lett- ters of inquiry answered on receipt of two a cent stamps. MBS. C. CARY 1406 WEST YORK ST. PHILADELPHIA PA. J. Convincing Evidence. (Continued from First page.) markable success, especially when viewed from the standpoint of our environments. We have built more than twenty thousand churches, valued at about three hundred and fifty million dollars and maintained and supported seven colleges, eighteen academies, fifty high schools, nine industrial schools, 5 law schools, twenty-five theological seminaries. We have acquired nearly seven hundred thousand acres of land in the South, which does not include the vast area of land farmed on shares. Another high tribute to the business capacity of the Negro is the phenomenal increase in the output of cotton since 1860. In that year the entire production was four million, six hundred and sixty-nine thousand, seven hundred and seventy bales as against eleven million, two hundred and thirty-five thousand bales in 1899, an increase on the output of six million, five hundred and sixty-five thousand, two hundred and twenty bales as the result of the thrift and industry of the Negro. This unprecedented progress has been made in the face of such opposition as would have brought despair to the hearts of a people less brave, less courageous and less thrifty. We have been lynched, burned at the stake, driven from localities, our homes destroyed, our male citizens disfranchised, our women slandered and degraded, nearly all the avenues that lead to advancement and progress in the department and progress in the department of skilled labor closed against us, and yet despite these and other disadvantages too numerous to mention, we are forging ahead. Truly "the ways of Providence are mysterious and past finding out." Who can tell God's purpose in permitting our people to be ruthlessly torn from their native soil and brought to this land of oppression, where, like the Israelites, they were frequently required to make brick without straw. Who knows but in the case of the African sold into bondage to the Americans, history may repeat itself as in the case of the Isrealites sold into bondage to the Egyptians. Despite the fact Isreal is always spoken of as God's chosen people, it is none the less true that prior to their sojourn in THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. Egypt, they knew but little, if any, of the arts and sciences. Architecture in all of its branches was unknown to them. They lived in tents, and did not know how to construct the rudest dwellings. They were in many respects a race of wanderers. In Egypt, they learned something of the civilization of the dark race. They stood in admiration before the magnificent structures born of the brain and skill of the Egyptian artisan. They saw great temples of learning, and supped at the intellectual feast furnished by the Alexandrian library; they sat upon the banks of the Nile in silent admiration of the mighty intellect that wrought the form and features of the Sphinx. They stood with reverential awe beneath the shadows of the mighty Pyramids and looked upon these imperishable monuments of African genius. It was after their mighty deliverance that we find them displaying any knowledge of construction. In Sacred History, we are told that Moses by Divine command erected a tabernacle in the wilderness which is situated due east and west. May it not be true that God who "moves in a mysterious way, His wonders to perform," has ordained that the Hebrews by reason of their period of bondage learned the magnificent civilization of Egypt which they afterwards gave to the outer world, so also may we, who were brought to this land of bonage, learn from our oppressors their arts, sciences and civilization that after we have passed through our Red Sea of trouble, sorrow and disappointments, He will lead us by the rainbow of promise to that plane of moral, mental and material greatness where we will some day enrich the world with a civilization as exalted as that attained many centuries ago by our forefathers in Africa? That from us, as from them, through countless ages, the isles and continents of thought may receive their dews and rains, and produce a luxuriant growth of science and art unknown since the time when Egypt was the school mistress of the world. There is no better evidence of a people's material prosperity than a healthy church and religious growth. With the rapid multiplication of individual homes of beauty and comfort, there are multiplied Holy Temples of worship; meeting places of the spirit of man with the spirit of his blessed Redeemer, to receive His holy counsel; teaching mankind how to live to receive the Everlasting reward promised by Him in the sermon on the Mount. In every city, town, village, rural district, and hamlet is to be seen buildings for Christian worship, many of which are splendid and costly edifices erected out of the earnings and financeering of the American black man, and the many and costly institutions of learning established and maintained from the same source. The many mutual benefit associations providing for the sickness, for burial and the payment of endowments after death is another source of material prosperity of the race which is not considered in estimating the black man's welfare. There are institutions of necessity, the organization and maintenance of which have engaged some of the best brain, financial skill and integrity of the race. Besides adding much to relieve the sick by paying sick benefits and assuming burial expenses; these benefit associations pay to the legal representatives of a deceased member a sum, which in many instances, constitutes a large epercentage of their worldly possessions. But as one of the general officers of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, it may not be amiss for me to present some figures showing the membership, numerical strength of the church and valuation of church property. Under the holy guidance of thirteen consecrated Bishops, twelve faithful general officers, six thousand, three hundred and forty-three self-sacrificing ministers of God, sixteen thousand, two hundred and twenty-six studious local preachers; eighty-eight thousand, three hundred and fifty-four loyal communicant members; fifty-eight thousand earnest probationists; four hundred and thirty thousand, nine hundred and twenty-eight officers, teachers and scholars; one million six hundred and fifty-nine thousand, seven hundred and sixty-five adherents we have a total of two million, two hundred and fifty-nine thousand, six hundred and seventy-one. We also have five thousand, one hundred and fifteen churches, two thousand and seventy-five parsonages; forty-one universities, seminaries and high schools, valued at ten million, three hundred and sixty thousand dollars, which shows the progress and development of this branch of Methodism. The A. M. E. Church is a perfect government in all its ramifications. The immortal Charles Sumner once said, "It was demonstrated that the colored people were capable of 'self-government.'" To Teach at Tuskegee Miss Monzella J. Lucas, who is now visiting her sister, Mrs.W. E. Grubbs of Detroit, Texas, has been appointed teacher of drawing at Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, for which place she will leave the latter part of August. After graduating from the High School of Bradford, Pa., her home, in 1892, with high honors, Miss Lucas began the study of art under private instruction.. In 1897 she received an appointment from the Governor of Pennsylvania to a three years' Scholarship at the School of Industrial Arts of the Pennsylvania Museum at Philadelphia, where she made a fine record as an art student. She exhibited some of her work at the State Teachers' Association last month, at Austin, Texas, and it proved to be the principal attraction of the session. Several good judges of art said it was the best they had seen. Miss Lucas is an especially useful young lady, having several accomplishments. She is a good musician, an excellent dressmaker, and has had experience as a teacher in the public schools. Miss Lucas is a young lady of whom we should feel proud, for she is destined to be of great service to the race. If the Republicans lose the House this fall, Mr. Crumpacker will shed no tears, for he has warned the party that it will have a rocky road in overcoming Democratic majorities when a Southern white vote is equal to three in the North. DRESS MAKING ACADEMY. The de Lam Orton Famous French Perfection Tailor System Mme J. A. Smallwood, Sole Agent 1518 Madison street, northwest, Morning class from 9 a. m. to 1 p. m. Afternoon class 2 to 5 p. m. daily. Evenings from 7.30 to 10 o'clock. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 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 or 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. First-class county board for colored people atlowest ra,es, Plenty shade, fruit, milk, fresh vegetables. Good home cooking. Free transportation to from ForestGlen cars. For particulars and to have some one meet you at cars. Address Mrs. Mary C. Mitchett, Cloverly P. O. Montgomery Co. Md. THE KEYSTONE PARK The Keystone Park, Suitland, Md., will be open and ready for business June 1st. A commodious house with large and improved premises, plenty of fresh water with garden and chickens where a number of select couples or people can be accommodated. Everything is strictly first-class. The Route Cars run to the new Pennsylvania ave., bridge and for those who drive, follow the straight road and watch the signs. Private parties will be met at the bridge conveyances. For those who desire to spend the heated term arrangements will be made for trips morning and evening. For further information apply at 443 1st st., s. w WANTED-A POSITION. An intelligent young man who is taking a college course desires a position as bookkeeper, copyist or any kind of office work. Salary no object. Address "W" care this office. 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 Ozono preparations with his toilet articles and sundries. 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. HarryHughes Cape May, N.J. "Crimp = Less" An Elastic, Hair Straightener gives the Crimp out without 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 $8.00. We want reliable agents in every town. Laudate Therion. Write For Descriptive Matter. CRIMPLESS" MFG. CO., 1111 Missouri Trust Blade, St. Louis, Mo. Here is an Opportunity! A large picture of PROF. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, printed in four colors which has all the appearance of an oil painting, will be sent elegantly framed by express to any subscriber who will send $3.00 to THE COLORED AMERICAN. To persons who desire the picture without subscribing for the paper, it will be sent by express for $1.50. To parties who desire to sell them, they will be sent in quantities of ten or more for $1.00 each. All orders should be addressed to The Colored American WASHINGTON, D.C. This picture should be in every Parlor Library, Reading Room, School Room, and every Public Hall used by intelligent colored people. Big Jim Parker in Town. Mr James B. Parker, the hero 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. "THE MILLS OF THE GODS." A Naturalistic Story of Mistaken Identity and Retributive Justice. In a small city not many miles distant from Charleston, there lived about twenty years ago a well-to-do farmer, whose family consisted of himself, his wife, and little daughter, a girl not far past the age of ten years. She was a bright and attractive little one, the pride of her doting father and the joy of her affectionate mother. In the farmer's employ was a white young man some seventeen or eighteen years of age, who was known familiarly as George. He was a typical Southern poor white, with a lantern jaw, a toe head and a most ungainly and ungraceful walk. Intellectually he was a misfit, and he gravitated to his proper place as a pebble when dropped into a brook, find its way to the bottom. Nature made George a server and his innate intuition compelled him to recognize the fact that there was a social and intellectual rubicon beyond which he could not cross. And so he looked after the mules, fed the stock, planted the grain and helped to reap the harvest. The only difference between George and his associate brutes on the farm was that he could talk and think in a crude sort of way while they could not, so far as we know. There was another young man in the same locality whose name also was George. He was half-witted and harmless and possessed an inordinate love for tobacco; he ate it as one would eat bread, or apples, and seemed never so happy as when he had his pockets and his mouth stuffed with the, to him, precious weed. Who ever spoke to George had to give him a chew. Those who knew him best always responded to his appeal for "baccy." "Baccy" seemed to be the only word in his vocabulary. Like Poe's Raven, that word "was his only stock in store." This George was black. Everybody knew him in the town and no one in their sober moments would believe him capable or doing harm, even to a fly. His mind seemed to be a blank. He did not notice things going on around him, if he did, he did not show it. The only thing that could arouse him from his lethargic state was the sight of two or three men talking—when his countenance would light up and he would approach them and extend his brawny black hand and utter his one word "baccy." His appealing tone and his sad face usually excited pity and procured for him the one thing that gave him happiness, "baccy." One evening about dusk, when birds and fowls seek rest and repose in quiet nooks, and high places, there passed down the road on an errand the little daughter of the farmer of whom we have already spoken. All unconscious of danger she sang merrily the songs familiar to children of her age, and her little heart seemed full of the joy born of innocence and confidence in human kind. She had not proceeded more than a quarter of a mile when upon reaching the bend of the road, where a stately live oak spread its lofty branches, a man whom she instantly recognized sprang from a place of concealment, seized her and throwing her into a clump of bushes ravished her. After accomplishing his diabolical purpose he left her and returning to the farm house, retired to "sleep the sleep of the just." The little maiden recovering from her excitement and fright, abandoned her journey and going back home, sought her mother, and between sobs, told her story. "It was George, mama, who did it," said the little one. "I recognized him as soon as he left his hiding place." The farmer - her father - coming home late that night, was apprised of the assault upon his little one, and of course was furious. The demon of murder entered into his heart, and he resolved to hunt down and kill the scoundrel. He aroused his neighbors who, on hearing the story, entered fully into the plans. They were only too ```markdown ``` 6 THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. glad to assist in lynching another "nigger." They set out, led by the father, and the party was subsequently reinforced by George (who had rested sufficiently), armed with a Winchester and breathing words of vengeance against the "nigger." The colored people of the town (be it said to their credit) hearing and learning the purpose of this uprising, came to the defense of the half-witted black boy, and threatened to do things if the whites attempted to lynch him This show of strength and loyalty intimidated the small band of the "superior race," and muttering a few imprecautions and threats, they gave up the hunt until the next day. In the meantime, the colored people had passed the word along, and every male of fighting age reported for duty the following morning, on the main street of the town, "jes to see justice don.' Presently George was seen among his people, having eluded his old father, who had tried to conceal him in his cabin until the excitement had blown over, but George wanted some "baccy." He walked over to where the white men stood talking and gesticulating, and approached to within ten feet of the farmer, extended his hand and said "baccy." Quick as a flash, the farmer raised his Winchester and fired, breaking George's arm below the elbow. This act aroused the blacks and they made a rush for the whites, with guns, and axes and antiquated muskets, but did no other damage than to maim and wound osme of the white men. The shooting brought the sheriff and a posse to the spot, who quickly disbanded the mob and on the complaint of the farmer and his boy, George, arrested the wounded young Negro and hauled him to the county jail. Thither the Negroes of the town repaired in great numbers, vowing that he should never be lynched, that they wanted justice, and meant to have it, or they would lay the town in ashes that night. This threat had a good effect. The whites went their way, but the negroes stood guard all night at the jail, to make assurance doubly sure. The following day the only surgeon in the town was sent for by the sheriff and some of the negroes to come to the jail, and set the arm of this boy who was to have a speedy trial because of the guilt of his offence. He refused point blank to leave his office, saying "the black brute ought to bleed to death." The people of his race then staunched the flow of blood, and in rude fashion set the arm as best they could and thus in some slight measure retarded the pain of the helpless victim of a wicked and misguided mob. No time was lost to set the wheels of justice (?) in motion, the mob wanted to hang this "nigger" by law (?) since it was not permitted to hang him without it and it clamored for his blood. The evidence of his guilt was manifest, the injured girl had recognized him at the moment the assault upon her had been made. Nothing was clearer than that, the "nigger" was guilty and every white man in court was morally certain that he didn't have a leg to stand upon, legally. The judge himself was not devoid of bias against the prisoner. His look seemed to say, "I know you niggers too well, this nigger is guilty; convict him quickly; I'm anxious to pass sentence." Although there were but three witnesses to this particular crime, God, the real criminal, and his victim. There were at least a dozen to testify as to the vicious character of the black boy, and to their own belief, based on a variety of things, of his guilt. Had not the victim herself repeatedly averred on the stand, when asked the direct question. "was it George who assaulted you?" That it was George? The prosecutor's face was a study, he had, without trying made out a case against the "nigger" at the "bah," and just to show how complete and with what consumate skill he had woven the web around the prisoner, he would put him on the stand, not to testify, but to be identified. The accusing finger of this victim of lust, should point him out. So the prosecutor ordered the bailiff to bring the prisoner around. As he was being led to the bar, there was a suppressed murmur throughout the dingy old court room. "Order in court!" cried out the bailiff. "Stand up, George!" shouted the prosecutor, with a confident air—but George was thinking about "baccy" and either did not hear or did not regard the peremptory order. The court attendant seized the young Negro by his good arm, swung him around and marched him to the front of the rail, where he was roughly commanded to stand up, although the poor devil was already standing up. His honor arose from his seat and glaring viciously at the now terrified Negro before him, called the little maid to the stand again. He wanted some of the glory out of the case, so he relieved the prosecuting attorney of his duty by examining the witness himself. "My little dear," said he, "you said when you testified a little while ago that it was George who assaulted you." "Yes, sir, I did." "Do you see George in the court?" "Yes, sir. I do." "Just point him out, where is he?" The child raised her hand and walking to the left of the District Attorney, pointed her index finger at the white George who sat on a bench with a number of other persons who had testified against the "nigger." "There he is, sir." "Are you sure that is the man?" now asked the District Attorney. "Yes, sir," she answered promptly, and with some warmth of feeling, for one of her age. "It wasn't the black George at all; it was George over there. You know it was you, George," she said reproachfully. And George's color changed perceptibly, and he became restless in his seat. The child fixed her gaze upon him and he averted her eyes. But all eyes in that dingy old court room were focused upon him. Continuing, the innocent child said: "I bit him on his right arm and that's what made him let me go. Then he swore at me and ran away, he did. I don't like him, any more, he is naughty." The audience, the judge and prosecuting attorney were dumbfounded—were not only surprised, but disappointed at the turn affairs had taken. They had not looked for this, and they were not quite prepared even to believe this straightforward story. The court officers kept their eyes on George, the farmer boy, however, until an information had been sworn out by the father of his victim for criminal assault. This done they put their hands on him, and gave him black George's place. He was made to remove his coat and roll up his shirt sleeve, and there on his right arm just below the muscle was the tell-tale print of the girl's teeth. The evidence was so conclusive, the prisoner was remanded, and in less than two weeks he was convicted and sentenced to eighteen years at hard labor. Black George was released from custody without a word of comment or apology. As he passed on his way out of the court room his good arm was extended many times to receive liberal contributions of his favorite weed. The strange (?) denouement created a sensation which lasted for months. Such a crime was unusual (?) among white men. The brutality of it incensed the populace, and if George had not been white he would surely have been lynched or hung. His youth was in his favor and the hope was expressed that he would be a better man after this experience—poor George. One dark night three weeks after the occurrence here related the doctor who had refused to set the broken arm of the innocent Negro boy, George, was called suddenly to attend a dying patient some four miles distant from his office. The lowering clouds presaged a storm, and the roar of the artillery of heaven almost shook the earth. He got into his buggy and proceeded on Continued on eleventh page. HERE IS A CHANCE. To get the money you want. We have more than we need. 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These statements have been sent to people high in church,official and business standing,who enjoy an ample income and would not miss the small sum demanded;but the returns have been so few and slow that we are at a loss to know the reason why. We are giving the nation a splendid paper. As all can see, commendatory letters come to us from every station, and from every walk of life. There is something interesting and profitable to all classes and conditions of readers, and our steadfast contention for Negro manhood, for larger opportunities for development, for sturdy independence, and helpful portrayal of the best in Negro character and achievement combine to make the Colored American pre-eminently the paper for the people. In our columns you will find the scholarship of the magazine, the sprightliness of the up-to-date journal, the spicy variety of the progressive newspaper, the scintillating sparkle of the modern "feature" periodical and the sledge-hammer blows of the uncompromising race champion. Now it costs money to keep such a large institution in regular and systematic operation. With expenses heavy, even when the strictest economy is observed, your delinquency increases our bill for stamps, clerk hire and stationery, to say nothing of the wear and tear upon our nerves and optimistic philosophy. Is a further hint necessary? We want everybody to have the Colored American, and should regret to use the pruning-knife on a subscription list embracing so many who are personal friends. Whether you get a notification slip or not, do us the kindness to remit at once, remembering that "he pays twice who pays quickly." In another column Mrs. Francis Barris Williams, the talented Chicago writer, gives an interesting analysis of the Afro-American Council at St. Paul, from her standpoint. The Colored American wishes to be fair, and prints all aspects of the situation. We hope the original plan of the Council can yet be made to bear good fruit. We want a bona-fide organization that will do something tangible and do it right. Methods count as much as measures, for men who mean business will travel only the straight and narrow path. The plain truth is that the Council is on trial for its life. If the Louisville convention next year is to be potent it will be made up of regularly-elected delegates from active councils built up in the several states, and the officers will be honestly chosen by an honest majority. The question is both a local and a national one at present—the local feature predominating, for a national structure can only stand by the support of many local pillars. Elsewhere in this issue is an excellent speech of Mr. Ernest Hogan, the peerless Afro-American comedian, playwright and manager. No single agency has done half so much to uplift the Negro in the arena of drama, song and legitimate state craft than Mr. Hogan. His successful career indicates that the public is willing to accept real talent, whether it presents itself under a black skin or a white one. Pursuing this trend of thought among the best, Mr. Hogan has been busily studying out how to check what seems to be the decadence of Negro theatricals and why local managers are so averse to letting their houses to colored companies. Unjust in many cases, unfortunately true in more numerous instances, while Negro performers have shown marked ability, their character and conduct have not always been up to the required standard and all have suffered thereby. The remedy lies in the elevation of moral standards among the stage-people of our race. To this work we are proud to say, Mr. Hogan is devoting his great energy. Coming out of our schools are young ladies of beauty, talent and refinement, who stand well in society. For the reasons just mentioned, they are suspicious of offers to adopt the stage as a profession, even when they possess a positive adaptability for musical and dramatic roles. With this field renovated and purified by a capable leader, our best young women and aspiring young men would enter it with enthusiasm and earn for themselves both fame and fortune. The sphere of Negro activity in stagedom heretofore has been limited to a specialism that is now "on its last legs," and Mr. Hogan's advanced ideas will prove the entering wedge to a newer, brighter and broader theatrical dispensation. There is no reason why we may not in the fullness of time develop a Mary Anderson, a Julia Marlow, a Leslie Carter, an Alice Neilson, or a Lulu Glazer. Why not a Booth, a Jefferson, an Otis Skinner, an E. H. Sothern or a Sol Smith Russell in our ranks, to say nothing of many minor prototypes in the legitimate minstrels, operatic, comedy, farce and burlesque arenas? Mr. Hogan is working along the right line, and if he succeeds in infusing new and a higher order of blood to reinforce the worthier element now in the business the Negro will soon become a welcome guest in the most fastidious communities. The National Negro Business League which meets in Rishmond, Va., August 25th to 27th, will be attended by delegates from twenty-three states. The membership of the Business League is confined to Negro men and women who are actively engaged in business. More than three thousand of these are now in direct touch with the officers of the League. The object of the organization is to inform, the best it may, the world of the progress the Negro is making in business in every part of the country, and to stimulate local business enterprises through its annual meeting and in every other possible way. Large numbers of Local business leagues have been organized during the past two years and these are to be largely represented at Richmond. The Richmond Business League is making preparations to entertain the delegates royally. The tedium of the business meetings will be relieved by a banquet and an excursion to the famous Hampton Institute, Hampton, Va. There will be no more interesting features of the meeting than the display of photographs of Negro business houses and of Negro men and women engaged in business throughout the country. Photographs sent to Tuskegee up to and including Aug. 15th, will be given place in the display. Persons intending to be present should notify the president of the League, Booker T. Washington, at Tuskegee, Ala. Reduced rates of one and one-third fare have been secured from all of the passenger associations of the country. In purchasing tickets, delegates should insist on securing certificates granting one-third return fare. APPLY TO HIP, HIP, HURRAH! We believe in giving credit to whom credit is due, and for this reason we say three cheers for THE COLORED AMERICAN of Washington, D. C., for its get-up and get in journalism. It deserves the patronage of the people all over the country.—The Rock Hill Messenger. . . Grand Vacation Tour TO RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. THE Business Men's League of Chicago will leave via Big Four-Cheapeake & Ohio Route for Richmond. Va., August 23d, to attend the National Business Men's League Third Annual Convention, August 25th 26th and 27th. Return, leaving Richmond August 30th. Members of the Grand Fountain U. O. of T, R., who desire to start early in advance to their convention, which also meets in Richmond, are invited to join us. Prof. Booker T. Washington, President, will deliver his annual address and is expected to join our party before our arrival at Richmond. The object of this excursion and meeting is to bring together the business men and women of the Negro race. The cost of the round trip from Chicago will be twenty-five dollars and thirty-five cents ($25.35). Tickets can be purchased from Big Four Agent at 234 Clark st., under Grand Pacific Hotel. Those who desire accommodation in the Sleeper can get same by applying as early as possible to Mr. A. C. Howard of the A, C. Howard Manufacturing Company, manufacturers of Shoe Polish, or Mr. Alex Stephens, proprietor of the Stephens' Hotel and Cafe, who will have personal charge of the excursion. Sleeper rate from Chicago, five dollars ($5.00), from Indianapolis, four dollars ($4.00) and from Cincinnati, three dollars ($3.00). One berth will accommodate two. MESSRS. HOWARD & STEPHENS, Care The A. C. Howard Mf'g Co., 90 Washington Street, Room 57 or Stephens' Hotel and Gafe, 2832 State Street, CHICAGO, ILL. DINNER SET FREE for selling 24 boxes Salvona Soaps or bottles Salvona Perfumes. To introduce our soaps and perfumes, we give free to every purchaser of a box or bottle, a beautiful cut glass pattern 10-inch fruit bowl, or choice of many other valuable articles. To the agent who sells 24 boxes soap we give our so-piece Dinner Set full size, handsomely decorated and gold-lined. We also give Curtains, Couches, Rockers, Parlor Tables, Sewing Machines, Parlor Lamps, MusicalInstru for selling 24 boxes Salvona Soaps or bottles Salvona Perfumes. To introduce our soaps and perfumes, we give free to every purchaser of a box or bottle, a beautiful cut glass pattern 10-inch fruit bowl, or choice of many other valuable articles. To the agent who sells 24 boxes soap we give our 50-piece Dinner Set full size, handsomely decorated and gold-lined. We also give Curtains, Couches, Rockers, Parlor Tables. Sewing Machines, Parlor Lamps, MusicalInstruments of all kinds and many other premiums for selling Salvona Soaps and Perfumes. 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Its location is the very best in a quiet neighborhood and within sight of the Board Walk and the Ocean. The cuisine is the best-Mr. Henderson being a professional caterer. Rates reasonable. For particulars address, STACY I. HENDERSON. 120 N. Mississippi Av, Atlantic City N J KEEN COTTAGE. 1713 Arctic Ave. Atlantic City, N. J. This Cottage is about two squares from either railroad. It will accommodate about fifty guests. Rooms are large and airy with a beautiful piazza, it has been thoroughly renovated and put in first-class condition, with all modern conveniences. No pains will be spared to make everything com fortable for our patrons. The Dudley Inn. A natural garden spot, high with constant breeze from the Blue Ridge mountains, frequent drives, good board. MR, S. A. KEEN. Upperville, Virginia. TERMS:- $3.00 and $3.50 per Week. Mrs. Virginia Pinkett, Upperville, Va., Farquar County, desires to take a number of first class summer boarders. Upperville is located in a beautiful part of Virginia and arrangements have been already made to give first class service to a limited number of persons who desire to spend a few weeks in the summer. Rates are reasonable and the Villa is located close to the Blue Ridge Mountains with splendid water, etc., For further information address Mrs. Virginia Pinkett, Upperville, Farquar County, Va. Miss T. FLETCHER, Lincoln, Loudoun Co., Va. Box 22. is bound to live in after years as a land mark in Negro journalism.—Times Speaker, Denver, Colo. 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 DESERVES CREDIT. THE COLORED AMERICAN of the District of Columbia deserves much credit for the excellent picture of Prof. B. T. Washington.-Western World. The Colored American Published by THE COLORED AMERICAN Publ ishing Company. Published every Saturday at 459 C St. N, W Washington, D. C. one year $2.00 five months 1.10 three months .60 INVARIABLY IN ADVANCE. Subscriptions may be sent by postoffice money order, express or by registered letter. All communications for publication should be accompanied with the name of the writer not necessarily for publication, but as a guar- anice of good faith. We solicit news, contributions, opinion and in fact, all matters affecting the race. We will not pay for matter, however, unless it is ordered by us. All matter intended for publication must reach this office by Wednesday of each week to insure insertion in the current issue. Agents are wanted everywhere. Send or instructions. ADVERTISING RATES. Reading notices 50 cents per line. 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Craven runs off, imagining himself to be wanted for a trivial offense, because, having just been liberated from the penitentiary, he knew that his record would be against him if brought into court. The man hunt began and after some trouble, the Negro was captured and landed in jail at Leesburg. Threats of lynching were at once rife, and a whole townful of presumably Christian and law-abiding people turn out and spend a day in rioting and enjoying a carnival of blood: The courts were yet aside, the administrators of justice were defied, and a man unconvicted of any wrongdoing was strung up by the neck and riddled with bullets, in a fashion that for brutality would have done credit to savages in the interior of Africa—with apologies to the Africans for the comparison. As we have said, there was no justification for this lynching. No woman was outraged. The "favorite crime" was not even hinted at. There was no exasperating delays of the law to complain of. Had he gone to trial, he could not have brought to bear a single technicality to defeat the ends of so-called justice. His conviction and execution would have followed just as sure as the day follows the night, and, as far as the records could show, another red-handed assassin had paid --- THE COLORED AMEPICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. the debt due to civilization and order. A horrible example would have been registered to deter others from committing a like crime, and so on. The fair name of Leesburg would have been spared a blot from which she can never fully recover, and the legal authorities would have had one less incident to prove their incapacity to do the things which, under their solemn oath, they are required to do. The evil of lynching does not end with the sacrifice of the hapless individual. It degrades the entire community, and weakens the respect of the people for the majesty of the law—the essential ingredient in governments for the protection of the rights of citizens. Slowly, but surely, mob violence is eating into the vitals of this republic, and if states are unwilling to reach and punish the offenders, and the federal power is inadequate to break up the disreputable practice, the logical result will be anarchy. Negroes will not submit to arrest, to go to a certain and awful death at the hands of an infuriated gang of ruffians. White men will break the law with impunity, and travel the country, carrying intimidation and highway robbery in their train. If sheriffs are afraid that overriding local sentiment will cost them their petty positions, if juries are too unpatriotic to uncover vice impartially, or to acquit in the absence of adverse testimony, and if judges are too biased to render fair decisions regardless of color, there should be some power able to force them to do their duty or strip them of the robes of office that they disgrace. The respectable white citizens owe it to themselves to go to work at once to create a sentiment against lynching, to preserve their standing before the world as honest, upright people. Justly so, England, France, Germany, and even China are laughing at America's absurd pretensions to humane principles. Judge Silas Hare, formerly a member of Congress from Texas tells a great truth when he says, in this connection: "There ought to be a crusade against the practice until it is made so abhorrent that it will no longer be countenanced. A prejudice toward the South, inimical and detrimental to it, will be cherished by the rest of the world, as long as lynchings are continued." This is the correct attitude of right thinking men, and the lynching of Craven ought to serve as a text in every mouth to denounce unlawful executions until sentiment is so enlightened that a participant in such a high-handed crime against the state is barred from decent society. Undesirable immigration should be checked by rigid statutes MUST BUILD FROM THE GROUND UP. The press of the country is practically unanimous that if the National Afro-American Council and the Press Association are to live, they must change their policy, and become representative bodies. Both must build anew from the ground up, and grow to national proportions by the natural method—by organizing local branches which shall in turn send to the annual conventions duly qualified delegates, with authority to act for a definite constituency. Mr. Fortune himself is clear headed enough to recognize and admit the weakness of his organization, and promises to take immediate steps to have councils created in every state, along the lines planned by him twelve years ago at Chicago when he was euchred out of the presi dency of the then Afro-American League. The sham of a National Council, as illustrated at Chicago. Indianapolis, Philadelphia and at St. Paul cannot survive another year. The funeral knell has been sounded on all "fakes" designed by a coterie of self seekers, who wish to use the potency of the race to advance personal ends. The local Council at Washington offers a splendid example for similar bodies which may be established in other states. The Press Association, with our Pen and Pencil Club as a starter, can develop local clubs in every section of the land, and when the delegates meet they can find plenty to do in devising plans by which better papers can be printed, circulation extended, and influence augmented—without interjecting questions of politics that have no legitimate place in the deliberations of a non-partisan body. If these organizations and their present leaders will listen to the people and govern themselves accordingly, they may yet rise to a position of great usefulness to the race and mankind in general. Foreigners, who know nothing of American systems or language, should not be allowed to vote. A TRIBUNE OF THE PEOPLE. In the death of Commissioner John Wesley Ross, which occured Tuesday morning of last week after a brief illness, the community loses one of its most upright, large-hearted and best loved citizens. For thirty years he has been closely identified with the growth and development of the nation's capital, and in official life as professor in college, as postmaster, school trustee and commissoner, he has, despite obstacles and delicate situations, performed every duty conscientiously and with satisfaction to the people. He treated the high and the low with uniform and unfailing courtesy, and the colored citizens not only respected and admired him as an administrator of law, but loved him as a friend. He was always mindful of the interests of the oppressed, and the place he has held in the esteem of our race will not be easily filled. Many a young man and woman of both races owe their start in life to the generosity and steady encouragement of the deceased Commissioner. Such whole-souled characters as John W. Ross are not met every day, and his passing, in the fullness of his powers, is a calamity that brings the deepest sorrow to all who knew his kindly nature and just dealing in every relation of life. He was indeed "a tribune of the people." "Take him for all in all, we shall not look upon his like again." Our great secret orders, as well as churches, should exert themselves along the line of race protection and commercial development. The cheap man makes a practice of borrowing his neighbor's newspaper. Parents who fail to discipline their children are producing raw material for the penitentiaries. If anarchy is a fits subject for federal legislation, its lynching, twin brother, is also worthy of attention. A race leader who is overmuch addicted to the use of the "I" soon becomes known as a "J." In the mad rush for dollars, will the American nation turn to and use their power to crush out murder by the lynching route? Poverty is not infrequently bad management. The shiftless housewife borrows an egg, three potatoes or a handful of flour from her next door neighbors, and worse, forgets to return the aforesaid "It's an ill wind that blows nobody good." It is very evident that the unjustifiable lynching of Craven in Virginia will go far toward arousing the people to the damage that illegal executions are doing to the country in the eyes of the world. Sheriff Russell should not have waited so long in carrying out his plan to slip Craven from Leesburg to Washington for protection. Yet, it is a shame upon Loudoun county that a prisoner in the hands of law officers should not be as safe in the Leesburg jail as in the nation's capital. To the Negro, education is as great a desideratum as wealth. We make good money, but as a race, we do not know how to use it to the best advantage, or how to make the most money with the least expenditure of energy. Rich nationalities have had cultivated brains to direct the forces of production We justly blame the white landlord for refusing to rent us decent houses, and the business man for declining to give us lucrative employment. They blame us for not taking good care of their houses and for not building up commercial institutions of our own. Think out the way to bridge this chasm. A colored woman who earns an honest living by washing, ironing, cooking, or scrubbing is a credit to her race and a blessing to Her mother, but she who dresses in the height of fashion in clothes paid for with a white man's money, obtained by sacrificing all that makes womanhood noble, true and grand—such a woman is not fit to speak her angel mother's name. The fat boy of Lake Erie, Harry Smith, is still baying at the moon. He has been a notoriety seeker for years and has made himself a nuisance in the eyes of those who know him best. If Harry had brains we would advise him to eat fish, but there is no known remedy by which saw-dust in ones cranium can be converted into brains. Selah, "Be True Bright Eyes." Attorney George H. White has been retained as counsel in a case to test the constitutionality of the separate seat law as it relates to the District of Columbia. when a passenger to Alexandria purchases a ticket for the electric railway on this side of the river. The law is clearly unconstitutional, and Mr. White is doing a great service in pushing for an official decision. Be it said to the credit of Jailor Laycock at Leesburg that he did all he could to save the town from the cruel stain of lynching. The local authorities are conducting a rigid investigation, and sufficient testimony has been adduced to insure an indictment at the hands of the grand jury of several persons identified as having been members of the mob. The good citizens of Leesburg seem determined to leave no store unturned to ferret out the law breakers. The conviction and imprisonment of a dozen or so would put an effectual damper upon the lynching ardor in the entire state of Virginia. TAH COLURED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. 6, aes? i. AT NARRAGANSETT PIER. wreezy Budget of a Week’s To ing atth Beautiful City by the Sea—Views and Reviews, August has ushered bDerseil im wed days which almost compel one to take to the water at least once a day. The beavy, murky days which have so jong bung over the bay have at last given way to bright, sunshiny ones, and with their coming, they have prougbt such crowds, that all places are taxed to the utmost. Hotel pro- prietors who bad questioned the suc’ cess of the season are now doing their jevel best to accommodate the many guests whoare hourly arriving. Last Sunday excursionists from Block Is jand, Providence and Boston were here by the hundreds. Sunday is also the favorite day for those who live in Jamestown and Newport to come over ard visit their friends. Mr. Robert Watson, of Providence, was over to spend afew cays, the guest of the Whisters. He was not long on the Pier when he showed up in The Col ored Americar branch and asked for the Washington news. After securing a paper and s:eing #0 many Washing ton faces, be said it made bimthink he was once agein the City of Magnificent Distances. Rev Thomas contiuues to preach to ® crowded house, sermons which are interesting and full of good thought. The lit@ary, the meeting place of solo, orators, the curious and the spouters, 38 growing more interest: ing at eaca a:sembly. Mr. William Beverly isore whose ex’ perience a8 an Cflicer In some of the largest and finest hotelain the coun: try dates back some fifteen years. He first started in the hotel business ‘this long ago’? inthe Grard Union, Sara’ toga, N. Y., a3 an ordinary waiter. Later on he was promoted to the po* sition of fourth waiter; serving credit ably in this capacity. He was selected the following year to manage the cafe, dog this in a manner eatisfactory to all He was promoted the following year tothe position of second waiter, which position he held for six years Last winter he had charge of the Co: lamblia Club, Indianapolis’ swellest organization. Tbis season he is an able assistant to Fred. Freeman. His long experience has given him that keen insight into men’s generat dispo- sition that that gets the best out of the men emp'oyed, at the sa.ne time retaining their respect, confidence and good will. His suave manner is at all times in evidence; nothing perturbs his quietdemeanor, After finishing the season here, he leaves for New York where perhaps he will be located next winter. Mr. Leon Turner, while on his visit to nis sister da Providence, made a short stay at the Pier to see his son, Mr. Leon Turner, Jr. “Bill”? Lee we one of the all‘around men, who is in everything that’s worth getting into His immobile fsce is a familiar one at the Whistere, Ofren it stands him good, that he has such control of his facial muscles a8 to leck all power of expres: sion, Another familiar face around the most select clubs ia that of Mr. J. || H. Ford of New York. He is another of} that fortunate few who sre in every thing worth getting into—even a jack pot with aces full. Such was the credit |' and fortune awarded bim by the Fates | - a few evenings ago. He is known ae|? “the gentleman of choicy cigare.”|' After searching all over the Pier for a| ‘ brand that would suit his taste, and| ' finding none satisfactory. he ordered | ‘ tome made. He is big and so are the| ! cigars ordered. In the cup of the] § ‘weets, there will be found the bitter, In this cage the sad news of the demise | | of the mother of Mr. Norman Bragg 1 reached here on the 26th of July, stat: | 4 ‘og that his mother died on the 20th of | } that month. He bas the sympathy of | £ bis many friends and co workers. The| © fnneral was held at Boydton, Va , After| © leaving bere Mr. Bragg goes to Hot| | Springs, Va., for recuperation. “ Mr. Frank Nickens has had a rather |? Guiles tian of GE chee) ae ee ceived a telegram last week. That evening, with hie face wreathed in smiles, he bade h- hum good bye, and mentioned yas off for Nev York. Acoupiec sys sufficed and he is back again. Despite the mystery pervading the trip, it is safe to ruy there was a lady in the case. Mr. Joseph Fadle, the efficient charge d’af- | fairs on the front at the Mathewson, is proving each day his capability. His work is strictly up'to-date. His two trusty Officers, Messrs. Celeb Lawson and Frank Nickens are well liked by the men and can always be relied upon. Mr. James Peyton, at one time one of the mest sporty of the sports in Balti more, le now almost contented te look on at his comrades, rather thaa par: ticipate, His friend, Mr. Oscar; Grigg, endeavors to evade him at night so that his churchly duties will not be marred by visite to the Owl Club. Little David Taylor, of Washington, fairly walked away with the cake at a swell cake walk given last week. A few more such events are to be “pulled off’ oon. Mr. James T Hale, a promi- nent Mason of the Roman Eagie Lodge, No. 77, Lynchburg, Va, is one of the most popular men here. His fad is pipes and his collection, highly colored in beautifal forms is almost as_ varied as one vill find in aiauseum. He will mske Washington his headquarters Mr. Clarence Alexander, the popular teacher of Rapidan, Va, is anticipate astay of a tortnightin Proyidenes, after the summer season closes. He will visitthe G A. R. encampment at Washington. Mr. William R. Shorter, of Baltimore, the much admired gentle* man of Willow Cottage, bas the repu* ta’ton of receiving mcre mail than any uther mean on the Pier. His gallery of porirams of pretty girls givesto his rooms an arlististic decoration. Of all the men on the Pier James J Jackson is the most difficulito iocate, but he iz ov hand at all the functions with a bells under escort A Boston miss is ‘the Jatest. A man of very few words is Mr. William L. Jonkins of New York, sa member of the Mount Olivet Baptist church He looks the ideal churchman, and he is always at church as soon 88 doors are opamed, and stays to the close When Mr. Eugeze Peeb es is asked to join the many parties,heinvariably de- clines, The reason generally accapted 1s, that there isa young lady in Wash: ington who figures inthe case. Any how he persists in singing, humming or whistling, ‘Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder,” | DOINGS IN CONNETICUT; Am ong tho Churches, and in the Social! Swim, Danbury, Conn., Special —Wednea- day evening, July 80.h, the Zion Work- ers assisted by the Twilignt Society gave an entertainment for the benefit of ube church, It was a grand success in every way. M.ss Maud Hardhart recited “Black E'ijah, and her other descriptive selections were received with wonderful applause and effect. Mme, M, Atkins »roved that she was au elccutionist of no litte ability in the recitation, ‘‘The Face against the Fan.” The duet by Mesdames M. J. Smith and M. Atkins was sweetly exe- cuted and well received. Mr. William Tallaman entertained the audience highly with his solos. The quartet was up to date. The members of the A. M. E. church worshipped Sanday in their new quarters, 310 Maine ave. The ser- vices of the Sunday-school and ihe evening services were interesting and well atuended, The choir furnished ex. cellent music for the occasion wiiu Miss Tillie Elenor presiding at the or- gan. Little Eveline, infant daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Frederick Butier, of 361 East Franklin street, died Friday, August Ist. Funeral services from the house Sunday afternoonat 2:80 Many friends were 1n attendance. The florai conteibution was large, showing the esteem in which the family 1s held, Interment in Milltown Cametery, Mili town, New York, Rev. W. H, Green, pastor of A. M, E. Zion church, offic ating. Miss Katherine M, Butler returned this week from Breverton, N Y., where she bas been vitiling for the past two weeks. Mies Mattie E. Williams, of’ Bridgepoet, Conn., has been spending | atew weeks with herson, Mr. James: E Butler, of 3} John street, returned home Tuesday. Mr, Williams, hus- band of Mra. M. E, Williams, was in tk. city Sunday, the guest of Mr, and Mr3- James Butler. Mr. Fred Brown of Meyers’ Brook is on the sick list. Mrs. Mrs. Elizabeth Dedrick of Hartford, Conn., is visiting her gon, Rav. W. H. Green, §4 Beaver street. The members of New Hope Baptist church are expecting to change their present place of worship to the Univer- salict Church on Liberty streét. The Sunday-school and the Young People’s C. E. Society of the A.M E. Zion church will give a Russian tea-party on the 13th of this month. The pro gram wiki consist of dialogues and re. Citations and chorus singing by the School and young people, Five cents wil include admission and a cup of ta. Cream and cake extra. ~~. _____ OPTIMISM. I'm no reformer, for I see more light than darkness in the world. Mine eyes are quick to catch the first dim radiance of the dawn, And slow to’ note the cloud that threatens storm. The fragrance and beauty of the rose Delight me so, slight thought I give the thorn; And the sweet music of the lark’s clear song Stays longer with me than the night- hawk’s cry, And e’en in this great throe of pain called life, * I find a rapture linked with each de- spair Well worth the price of anguish. I detect more good than eyil in hu- manity. Love lights more fires than hate ex- tinguishes, And men grow better as the world grows old.—Ella Wheeler Wiicoz. Wanted To Know--- Is the finish of the Afro-American Council in sight? Will Editor John Mitchell's church membership “stay put?” When will the Orpheus Glee Club ‘Make another appearance? | What fool wouldn’t praise the bridge that carries him over in safety? What did the alleged Afro-American Press Association do at St. Paul? When will the N. E. and W. Republi- can Asociation be called together for action? When will Chairman Daniel Murray name his sub-committee on public comfort? _ Is Major Sylvester aware that there is a civu rights law in the District of Columbia? Has the Associated Press found out that the Afro-American Council had a meeting in St. Paul? Are you preparing to attend the National Negro Business League at Richmond in August? Why creditors and wives do not car- ry their troubles to the courts instead of to the executive departments? Why Negro brains and brawn are not called in by our Government to assist in solving the Philippine problem? Why so many so-called race leaders neglect to settle up their subscription ills when they are repeatedly noti- ied? If the Negro is eliminated from southern politics will white men di- ‘ide more generally upon economic ssues? Is the Afro-American League of ennsylvania affiliated with the Na- ional Afro-American Council—if not, vhy not? Why don’t the representatives of the everal States organize for the ad- ancement of their political and social ortunes? " a dee 9 —————— What steps can be taken to find work for a class of lazy women who sit at front windows all day long and gape at passers-by? Why Democrats are appointed to office under a Republican administra- tion when hard-working Republicans are available? Why is it that those editors who get out the measliest papers are loudest in “heir condemnation of their most suc- cessful brethren? Why the numerous Picnic managers are so blind to the advantage of adver- tising their to-dos in a first-class, wide- awake newspaper? Is Professor Brown to exercise a su- zerainty over the Baltimore High and Training School during ‘his tour abroad next year? Will the organization of the “Native Washingtonians” call for an explana- tion that no onslaught upon “inter- lopers” is intended? Why landladies with rooms to let do not run a card in the Cororep AMERICAN, instead of trusting to luck to pick up a lodger? If the anti-industrialists are using |young Bruce as a “chopping block” because they regard the Tuskegee Wizard as too hard a proposition to go up against? What does it profit the colored man to fight the money trust only to fall a victim to the tyrannical labor trust, whose grimy members refuse to work with “naygurs’? Why is it that some colored clerks in the Census Office receive only $1,000 per year, when white clerks in the same section and doing the same grade of work get $1,200? Why don’t our warring Baptist brethren in Virginia, South Carolina and Tennessee and other places “get together” and let their lights shine for the redemption of sinners?