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The COLORED American A NATIONAL REGRO NEWSPAPER MEN OF T LEONARD C. BAILEY ESQ. A Leader in The Commercial Activities of the Nation's Capital and a Inventor of Note. A FOLLOWER OF NONE A FOLLOWER OF NONE NATURAL LEADER IN BUSINESS AND INVENTION. Mr. Leonard C. Bailey's Rise to Influence and Wealth Diffuses Financial Benefits to The Race Through Many Channels-Loyal to Church Home and Society. It occurs to us that there is a growing—shall we not say alarming?—tendency all along the line among our white fellow citizens in this country to depreciate the Negro. Where we once found warm sympathy and encouragement do we not now meet with indifference or at most the cold formal smile of abstract courtesy? We who are in the "thick of the fight," in the forefront, as it were, of the Negro's "broad field of battle" know how unjust this situation is to --- VOL. 1X, NO. 18. us and yet how difficult to get an audience that our merits may be disclosed! Let us not despair. We are well informed as to the vast strides which the race is making in all parts of the country along all lines of development, in the education both of hands and heads, in the acquisition of material wealth, in the upbuilding of character and in the intelligent worship of our Heavenly Father. We must not, however, fail to avail ourselves of every opportunity presented to bring to the knowledge of mankind in general and of white Americans particularly, the evidences of our progress. In our own immediate community is not our pride stimulated and our hopes for the race gratified when we consider how many worthy and conspicuous examples we have of our sterling progress? We have men eminent in law, the pulpit, in medicine, skillful in all of the arts of peace, reliable and trustworthy in all business transactions, to say nothing of their high standing in both the National and District Governments, where opportunities have been given them to to reflect how few there are who do not measure up to the very highest standards of honesty and morality. That most industrious and capable gentleman, Mr. Andrew F. Hilyer, has done the race an incalculable service in his book of last year entitled "Colored Washington—Efforts for Social Betterment." Measured by all the highest standards, we are confident that no Negro in this community approaches more nearly the ideal man than our good friend and public-spirited citizen Mr. Leonard C. Bailey. His is the example which should be kept constantly before our young children—and indeed before our "children of larger growth." It is easy to conceive that it was at a very early period in Mr. Barley's career that he discovered— "Tis not in our stars but in ourselves that we are underlings," for it was but shortly after he reached manhood that he began to be respected for his honesty, his steadiness and his thrift. It was clear that he was never content to be a follower because he was still in his early manhood when he became the proprietor of his own business. page. Cont 1 [Picture of a man in a suit with a bow tie]. DR. G. W. CABANISS. Learned in The Healing Art. Wh Solid Pr Ling Art. Whose Success Solid Principles, Learned in The Healing Art. Whose Success Has Been Built Upon Solid Principles. Continued on ninth page. PRICE, FIVE CENTS THE PRICE OF SUCCESS GOLDEN RULES ADOPTED BY DR. G. W. CABANISS. Strict Attention to Business, Sensible Economy, for all Mankind, and Respect for Women The Basic Principles of His Life-A Beautiful Example for Our Youth. The city of Washington is distinguished not only for the large number of acute and virile business men among its colored citizens but also for the high degree of culture which exists among our race. This is easily explained. It has been ever since the close of the war in 1865 a veritable Mecca for the brightest and most ambitious of our people and that noble foundation, the great and beneficient Howard University with its broad principles and exceptional facilities, emerges into that character which we *Continued on nin h page. [Name] Success Has Been Built Upon Principles, THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. O. Washington Under the Calcium. 10 The Amphions Saturday, August 165 Mr. John C. Dancy, Jr, returns to Livingetone College next month. Watson's Park is the scene of an attractive "hop" every Thursday night. Recorder Dancy spent a few days in North Carolina, and then went on to the Atlanta Congress, Recorder Dancy and family have taken possession of their handsome new home on L straet. Miss Florence M. Williams has returned from a pleasant stay of several weeks at Lincoln, Va. Mrs. M. L. Clark and little granddaughter, Louise Unthank, have returned to Kansas City, Mo. Twenty miles down the river! Monumental orchestra! Vocal Concert! Moon light on the Potomac! Dr. E. D. Williston has a new horse. It is a "strawberry roan," and is a "stepper" of the first water. Mr. Harry P. Stewart has entered the Puliman service, and is making his headquarters at Jersey City. Friends have received notification of the coming marriage of Miss Mamie E Boyd and Mr. Thomas Smith. The work of digging the excavation for the True Reformers' building at 12th and U streets is being pushed rapidly. With the Amphons on the River Queen Saturday evening, August 16 h. Monumental orchestra. Round trip, 25 cents. Mr. and Mrs Samuel C. Hudlin are making their home in Brooklyn, where Mr. Hudlin is employed in the Navy Yard. Mrs. Mary F. Carroll, proprietress of the old reliable Philadelphia House, will take her vacation the latter part of the month. Misses Madge Williamson, Ada Thomas, Alice Christmas, and Elanche Wilson are enjoying their summer at Atlantic City. A large delegation will go from Washington to the National Negro Business League at Richmond, August 25, 26 and 27. All the stay at-homes will accompany the Amon on their next outing, before taking their tour through Virginia in concert. Mrs. Ernest Q. Garnes, (nee Miss Carlotta Clark) will visit Washington friends during the G. A. R Encampment in October. Miss Blanche Nugent, who is visiting her sister in Jersey City, is being shown a royal time by her many friends and admirers. Mr. James Pinn of Erie St., Brightwood, D. C., left the city, Saturday, August 9th for Ijamsville, Md., to visit his mother and relatives. Messrs. W. L. Sawyer and J. A. Munnerlyn have returned after spending a short, but pleasant vacation at their home in Bennettsville, S. C. The Freedman Transportation and Improvement Company carried a boatful of pleasure seekers to Clymont yesterday on the palatial Jane Moseley. Those six o'clock trips of the Amphlons which bring you back home at the usual bedtime are just the thing. Another one next Saturday, August 16th. Mrs. Eliza Cabble, of 39 Hanover street, spent two weeks at Deer Park Md., visiting friends. She returned to the city Saturday much improved in health. Mrs Daisy A. Belcher, of 1316 4th street, n. w., left the city Friday morning August 8.h, for ljamsville Maryland, where she expects to spend a pleasant month with relatives and friends. Mrs M. J. Buddy, of The Colored American staff, has been enjoying a brief vacation. Her desk was capably occupied during her absence by Mr. Joseph A. Williamson. Rev. W. Bishop Johnson, pastor of the Second Baptist Church, has been elected Educational Secretary of the National Baptist Convention. His headquarters will be located here. The funeral of Mrs. Helen Pickett took place Friday, August 8, at the Third Baptist church. She died on the 5th, in the forty-seventh year of her age, leaving eight children to mourn her loss. The Amphions! The Amphions! 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. Mrs. Lillian Bowles Brent, of 428 I street, n. w., is spending the remainder of the heated term in Prince George County, Md., with friends. She will visit Atlantic City and Philadelphia before returning home. 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. Miss Emily Williams, of Chicago, 11', but now secretary and stenograh- er for President Taylor of the True Reformers' Bank, was in the city this week, the guest of the Misses James on New Jersey avenue. She met many friends while in the city. Mrs. Ferdinand D. Lee and her two daughters, Miss Lola and Beatrice, left on the steamer Jane Moseley last Saturday, for Fortress Monroe. They have secured quarters at the Bay Shore Hotel, on Buckroe Beach. Mr. F. D. Lee will join them on the 15th, to ren ain until September 1.s. Miss Lottie P. James, chief of the Supply Department of the G. U. O. of True Reformors, at Richmond, Va., accompanied by her sister, Miss Flence S. James, is in the city for a few weeks. The Misses James are the guests of their mother, Mrs. Frances H. James, 1022 New Jersey Avenue north west. Rev. Dr. Jenifer Grateful. Editor Colored American:— P.lease permit me through your widely-read paper to return the thanks of myself and children so our many friends in different sections of the country for their expressions of interest and sympathy for us in these hours of sad bereavement by the loss of the wife and mother. Baltimore, Md. --- H.K.FULTON'S Loan Office 514 9th Street Northwest. (ESTABLISHED 1870.) MONEY LOANED ON Watches, Diamond Unredeemed Watches, GOLD The most Reliable s, Diamonds, Jewelry, Silverware, Etc. Seemed Watches, Diamonds and Jewelry For Sale. Old GOLD and SILVER Bought. The most Reliable Place in the City to Borrow Money PHONE MAIN 2559. PHONE MAIN 2559 A FINE LINE OF Imported English Serge in All Shades. TheseSuits we will make to order at Prices Ranging From $15 to $20. These coats are made skelton with bellowsockets to button Orders by mail will receive our prompt attention. Watches, Diamonds, Jewelry, Silverware, Etc Unredeemed Watches, Diamonds and Jewelry For Sale. 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Which held its first convention in Boston, Mass., August 23-24, 1900. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, President and Founder. This convention was the first National Convention of colored business men ever held in this or any other country. Every type of business was represented: the farmer, the banker, the educator, the doctor, the lawyer, the manufacturer, the author, the merchant and rulers of municipalities. The addresses delivered and papers read are all in this book besides over fifty cuts of delegates and others, which makes it a valuable souvenir of the convention. BOUND IN CLOTH ONLY. PRICE, $1.00. Send Express or Postoffice Money Order to J. R. HAMM, PUBLISHER, 46 HOWARD ST., BOSTON, MASS. MM, PUBLISHER, 46 HOWARD ST., BOSTON, MASS Nearly 50,000 Copies Sold The Greatest Negro's Greatest Book. Booker T. Washington's Autobiography "THE STORY OF MY LIFE AND WORK" SEND EXPRESS or POSTOFFICE MONEY ORDER TO J. R. HAMM, PUBLISHER, 46 HOWARD ST., BOSTON, MASS BOOKER T. 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Those who have been urging the) formation of a National Negro Bar As- | jociation should not relax their ef- forts if the lawyers of the country will only put their heads together, and orgenize in a practical systematic manner, the whole fabric of discrimi- nating laws could be examined, planned against, campaigned against, and finally placed upon trial for ‘a life, with the — probability of fin destruction. Correspondence should be opened bétween the lead- eriot the profession, and a concerted movement inaugurated. A bar asso- ciation is feasible, and could be made un instrument for great usefulness in securing our rights as citizens. The following is an excerpt from a letter dated May 24, 1902, written to Reuben S. Smith, Esq., a leading bar- rister of this city, by Attorney I. L. Purcell, of Pensacola, Fla., who £0 recently argued a case here before the United States Supreme Court, involv- ing the interpretation of the Fifteenth Amendment of the Constitution “My Dear Sir:—I have been busy since my return from your city. Al- low me, at his late date, to tender thanks for the kindness shown me while in your city. However, such are (he traits of us Southern fellows. i see that Smith has been employed in the Alabama case. I hope he may le successful against that Alabama onstitution. It is quite encouraging to :ee that our people are commenc- ng to employ Negro lawyers in such cases. There are many rights and privileges denied the Negro in the South, and I may say, to some extent, in the North, in which, if properly contested in the courts of our country, would be granted. We have depended too much on “indignation meetings,” and too little on ourselves and our profesional men. If the money speat in these meetings was spent in the courts and in intelligent agitation, demanding redress for the wrongs complained of, | believe a great deal more would be accomplished.” CAPE MAY MUSINGS. Cape May, N. J., Special—The Met- ropolitan Club was reorganized last week with a new set of officers. Mr. W. R. Gatewood, of Charlottesville, Va, was chosen to the presidential chair; Mr. Emmett Rogers, vice-presi- dent; Mr. Robt. Wilkins, of Washing- ton, D. C., secretary; and L. G. White, of Virginia, treasurer. There are are about thirty members. Mr. William M. Ellis, of Orange Court House, Va., pays the club a vis- it quite often. Miss Rosie Engel, of Charlottesville, is spending quite a lovely summer at Cape May. Also Miss: Butler of Phil- adelphia. Mr. John L. Harris, of Charlottes- ville, Va., has taken quarters at the famous Stockton Hotel for the month of August. Miss Mary V. Martin, of Charlottes- ville, is stopping with Mrs. Harris, on “ind street, northwest, in Washing- ton. Mrs. M. A. Frazier, the noted elocu- tionist of Philadelphia, is spending & few days at Cape May. Mr. Jessie Roberson, of Washington, is seen quite often on the Board Walk and around the Sea Breeze Casino with his lady friends. THOMPSON WILL BE VINDICATED. 3 time ago, Officer Harvey A. Thompson, one of the most capable men on the police force, had a contro versy with a workman who was dig- sing an excavation on 16th street, in Which the contractor took a hand af- ter a few words had been exchanged. The Workman had neglected to take the precautions demanded by law to Prevent injury to pasmers;by, such a lights, placard, ete., and Mr. Thomp- son politely called attention to the omicion. His warning was not taken kindly, and the men, eharging that the Pilkey was exceeding bis authority, refused to obey him, and made threat- ening demonstrations toward him with a board. In self defense, Mr. Thompson: grappled with the colored employee, and was forced to strike him with his: club. The white man beat a retreat, yelling that the offi- cers buttons would be off in the morn. ing. Complaint was filed against Tnompson for assault, but up to this time, the case has not been disposec of. Mr. Thompson is a well-knowr young man, and his excellent habits kindly nature and entire absence o: the braggadocio spirit convizice hi: friends that there is nothing in th episode damaging to the officer. He i: devoted to his duty, and had he bee! met in the proper way by the ag grieved parties, there would doubtles have been no roo.a for trouble. Mr Thompson shou:u be sustained by th police authorities, as he acted clear! within his rights and in the interes of law. CATERER SMILEY RETIRES. Mr. Charles H. Smiley, the wealthy and well-known caterer and confec- owen of Chicago, has retired from ‘business, owing to his health, which o oeG Sans Ds, ee: a os os 9 P Lime a S ee ES S SSS CKG@ BSS BRK KG = Mr. Charles H, Smiley. has been failing for some time. He disposed of his stock and good will at a handsome figure, and will take a much needed rest. After a season of recreation and travel, he will look around, with the view of engaging in some business that will not draw too heavily upon his vitality. Mr. Smiley is Tated a No. 1 in the commercial circles of the City by the Lake. GOOD FOR LITTLE HAITI. Mr. Daniel Murray reports the re- ceipt of a draft on New York for $315.00, less exchange, the result of collections made by Minister Wm. F. Powell among the friends of the late president in the sister republic. This is in addition to Minister Powell's personal contribution of $25.00. This is intensely gratifying to all, since it indicates the power and influence of Mr. Powell among the Haitians, and stamps him asia worthy representa- tive of the prestige of the United States. Hurrah for Haiti! THE NEGRO IN YUKON. Mr. E. J. Terrell writes The Colored American an interesting letter from Dawson,, Yukon Territory, in which he states that he has quit mining for the time being, and is running a high- grade restaurant, in which business he is achieving success. He encloses a bill of fare, showing a menu equal to anything found in New York or any metropolitan city in “the States.” He says there are about one hundred and fifty Negroes in Dawson. Most of them work for wages, but as wages are very good, their condition is prosperous, and they are happy. Mr. J. W. Riggs is there with the Colored American, which, says Mr. Terrell, all the “boys” enjoy reading—it is like a letter from home. Mr..Terrell will pay Washing- ton a visit about the first of Septem- ber, and later in the fall expects to go to Africa to look over the field. At jast, the Negro seems to be developing the plonecor spirit, =..o53, 6 i eRe ee PETER GROGAN 4% , Credit For All Washington, = . ’ : ieee ’ » _Dariog Joby in * clove nts pak aero aes lg " J _—_— % } NEVER MIND ; 5 TITE MUNEY-- : YOU CAN GET . ,s EVERYTHING: } & YUU NEED ’ : HERE ON ; 5 2 4 ’ 4 ’ 4 ’ 5 5 . % E 5 ’ 5 . % : % . 5 aoe % 5 And at ‘ 4 Lowest ’ Cash Prices, : S wre sell strictly high grade 2 : Refrigerators at moderate prices # , 2nd guarantee them to give satis- = g faction. 'hey are built of best 2 g kilo-dried lumber, have double 3 & walls and the interior compart- 4 & ments are roomy andeasy toclean. % § All sizes—single or double doors. % & Our Matting stock has recently % S been re-enforced and contains a % ; splendid variety of the best Chi- % , nese and Japanese grades. 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Lawn fetes, parties, dances, card parties and outings are so numerous that those in the social swim are put at their wits' ends to fill in the most advantageous and select affairs. A grand ball given by the Imperials was last week's swellest turnout. Mr Thomas James, who is at the head of this famous organization is highly respected by all His kind, sympathetic, and at all times willing to listen to grievances, and to adjust them if possible. He is a man with his men, but possessing that reserve which d mands obeyance, makes him an excellent disciplinarian. There is one complaint which is common all over the Pier and that is the trouble waiters have with the cooks. There seems to be a lack of harmony between the help, which makes the work for all concerned much more irksome. While there is no present danger of any serious outbreak there is a tendency by many of the men who have complaints against the cooks, to resent in a forceful way their disapproval of the way in which they are treated. Mr. Fred. Freeman, in his amiable way has managed to satisfactorily adjust any differences which have occurred in the house of which he has charge. His dining room lectures around in wit and good advice. From the applause which he often receives one who did not know the occasion would take it to be the plaudits accorded a paid lecturer. Much interest is now cent red in the coming concert by the Mathewson men. A chorus of forty male voices under Prof. "Bill" Orme shows up remarkably well. Almost all box s and seats are taken now. Besides the chorus there are to be solos, quartettes, a cake walk, and the many things which go to make an up-to-date performance. At present, things are so well under way at the rehearsals that an onlooker might easily mistake the troupe for a professional one. Mr. Jordan Fpps, of Newark, N. J., the well known bicycle enthusiast is again spending his summer here. Mr. Samuel Hackett, one of Baltimore's most popular citizens, having heard so much of this famous watering place, he decided to spend a summer here Learning of the gentlemauly set of men which accompanies Fred. Freeman, he decided to come with him. A singular coincidence was, that the famous Munnikhuysen family, in which he has lived for the past twenty-four years, decided to also summer at the Pier. The morning on which they arrived they gave exhibition to a very frank demonstration of their regard for Mr Hackett. On entering the dining room each member of the family, be fore being seated, greeted him with a hearty handshake, the like of which has happened but seldom in a dining room crowded with so many prominent personages. Mr Hackett leaves here very soon for his home. Mr. Joseph C. Hollis another we'll known Baltimore is spending his summer at the Pier. Among his fellowmen he is much thought of as an all round good fellow. It is hoped that his stay with us will be a lengthy one. Mr. Fred. Jones, of Washington, who has been somewhat indisposed, is rapidly improving. In manner very quiet, and generally slow to act, unless it is when treats are in order, then it is that he is always among the first to say on "it's on me." Mr. Will Carpenter must be complimented on being such a fortunate young man. He seems to be the fortunate gentle man with the pretty blonde belle of the Pier. His friend Fotts is not very far behind with the captured heart of a beautiful brunette. Well, it is just a matter of choice after all. It is umored that a dear friend and co-worker of theirs saves the odd perny whenever he buys two stamps. It being his hope to have enough of these pernies to pay for a marriage license on his return to Washington. So far, it is rumored he has saved sixty-nine cents, and all money spent for stamps with three exceptions were sent to this charming bride-elect. Of the many select clubs which have summer existence here rose is more exclusive than The Whisters. The officer are L. C. H Bradley, president; Frank Nickens, secretary and Eugene Peebles, treasurer. Their Thursday night games are attended by many of the fair sex who are extremely enthusiastic concerning their chosen team. Next Thursday night James Payne and L. C. H Bradley are to play a selected team from the Recitude Club, the result of which will be published in the next edition. Mr. Frank Baxter of Charleston, S. C., who is to enter Howard University as a medical student, will make his home with Mrs. A. Bradley. Mr Clarence Wright, one of Washington's most popular young men is summering at Cityhunk, Mass., In his classes at the various schools he has attended he has always been locked upon as an able orator. To still further establish his claim, he has outwitted the cleverest talkers within a ten mile radius of his summer home. Among the guests at the Webb Cottage may be mentioned Mrs. Hattie Miller and daughter Messrs. William Webb and Bartlett Brown, of New York, Miss Helen McDonald and Mr. William T. Madson, of Boston; the Misses Laws of Philadelphia, and Mrs. M. Fisher, of Washington, D. C. At the Morgan Cottage Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Keller, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Mosby, Mr. S Hackett, Miss Hattie Harris, of Baltimore, Md., The Hope Cottage has registered among its guests Mrs. and Master Scott, Messrs. Walter Joy and Drake, of Washington, Mr. J. Collins, of Baltimore; Rev. A. Thomas, of Boston. Among other prominent persons on the Pier are Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Leonard. Mrs. Helen Bender, Mr. William Woods and Mr. Jones C Collins. The Devons and Westchester Polo Clubs opened the polo season here Monday. Almost the entire Pier turned out in full to witness this exciting sport. Alcosch party in which were Mr. and Mrs. James Payne, Mr. and Mrs. Hobson, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Freeman, Mesrs. George Walton, William Beverly and John White with Mr. James Pettigrew handling the ribbons, was one of the most conspicuous scenes on the grounds. A Social Event. Miss Eva Coxson entertained a num ber of friends last Monday evening at her residence, 1507 S street northwest. Among those present were: Misse- Mattie Jackson, Lillian Dancy, Eradne Brown, Warnetta Freeman, Jessie D son, Lizzie Cooper, Lillian Sykes, Lottie Holmes, Christenia Hunt, Marie Hawkins, Halie Moore, Ethel Morris, Mesers. Joseph Cutch, Charles Overhall, Swann, Joe Briscoe, Horace Anderson, Allison Anderson, Hill, Early, Thomas Williams, Felix Wooden, Ernest Carter, John Thomas, Edie Bynes, Theodore Thomas, Delaforce Green, Garfield Thomas, Thomas, Smith, George Davis, and Captain Thomas L. Leatherwood. A table was beautifully adorned wi h the danties of the season and sh seemed to enjoy the evening from a social stand point. Miss Coxson left Thursday for Baltimore and Philadelphia. Mrs. Jackson's Will. By the will of the late Mrs. Ann Eliza Jackson, the Beresan Baptist Church is to receive $300, Miss Fenne Reeves $500, three aunts, Hannah Lewis, Caroline Garrett and Susan Lewis $100 each. The remainder of the estate is to be divided equally between her two children, Samuel B Jackson and Ann M. Johnson, who are named as executors of the estate. Delegates Chosen. There was a special meeting of the Business Alumni Association on Thursday, August 7th. Mr, Charles S. Hill, the vice-president, presided and stated the object of the meeting,' and as a result of the same, Dr.J C Dowling and Miss Susie P. Robb were unanimously elected delegates to represented the said association at the Negro Business League, which will take place in Richmond on August 25 to 27. THE GRAND FOUNTAIN. United Order of True Reformers ORGANIZED January 1, 1881 Office 604, 606 and 608 N. 2nd St., - - Richmond, Va 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 b age. You pay $4.60 to $6 60 (according to age,) as joine the country you pay 35 cents per month as dues; if months. You pay as taxes 80 cents per month. As Sick Benefits you receive from $6 00 to $9 00 p ments. As Death Benefit, your family receives $75 01 After one year the Death Benefit is $125.00. Subordinate Fountain you must be between 14 and 16 years of age. 14.60 to $6.60 (according to age.) as joining fee. If you live in the city pay 35 cents per month as dues; if in the city, 50 cents per pay as taxes 80 cents per month. Benefits you receive from $6 00 to $9 00 per month, in weekly pay. Benefit, your family receives $75 0 if you die within a year. The Death Benefit is $125.00. To join the Subordinate Fountain you must be between 14 and 16 years of age. You pay $4.60 to $6 60 (according to age,) as joining fee. If you live in the country you pay 35 cents per month as dues; if in the city, 50 cents per months. You pay as taxes 80 cents per month. As Sick Benefits you receive from $6 00 to $9 00 per month, in weekly payments. As Death Benefit, your family receives $75 0 if you die within a year. After one year the Death Benefit is $125.00. 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 for one year its value is $500 to $300. In Class M, the age limit is 14 to 50 years $21 to $25. The certificate I valued from D You are entitled to a Life Membership Classe B and E upon purchase of the req pays a dividend annually of 20 per cent. The Grand Fountain United Order of 729, 1900, a total of 3782 Death Benefits, with HALF MILLION DOLLARS. the age limit is 14 to 60 years. Fee, $2.50 to $4 25. Annual 7.60. The Certificate is valued first year at from $100 to $33 its value is $200 to $65. The age limit is 14 to 55 years. Fee, $5 to $6.50. Annual dues. The Certificate is valued first year at from $250 to $175. After he is $560 to $300. The age limit is 14 to 50 years. Fee $11 to $13 50. Annual dues certificate i valued from date of issue at from $1,000 to $700. titled to a Life Membership in either of the Fountains or in upon purchase of the required amount of Bank stock, which annually of 20 per cent. Mountain United Order of True Reformers has paid up to July of 3782 Death Benefits, with a grand total of $521,264.75, over DOLLARS. In Class B, the age limit is 14 to 60 years. Fee, $2.50 to $4 25. Annual dues, $4.75 to $7.60. The Certificate is valued first year at from $100 to $33. After one year, its value is $200 to $65. In Class E, the age limit is 14 to 55 years. Fee, $5 to $6.50. Annual dues, $9 50 to 11.40. The Certificate is valued first year at from $250 to $175. After one year its value is $500 to $300. In Class M, the age limit is 14 to 50 years. Fee $11 to $13 50. Annual dues $21 to $25. The certificate I valued from date of issue at from $1,000 to $700. You are entitled to a Life Membership in either of the Fountains or in Classe B and E upon purchase of the required amount of Bank stock, which pays a dividend annually of 20 per cent. The Grand Fountain United Order of True Reformers has paid up to July 29, 1900, a total of 3782 Death Benefits, with a grand total of $521,264.75, over a HALF MILLION DOLLARS. THE BANK.—In our Savings Bank the Order has a sound and flourishing institution that is a credit not only to the Order buthe race as well. It began business April 1, 1889. The capital stock is $100,006. The business is the same as that of any other regularly constituted bank, and is surrounded by the same safeguards. The stock sells for $5.00 a share to members, and pays 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: members, and pays 20 per cent. dividends are received and 4 per cent. interest is paid is a copy of the Cashier's report to Audit close of business Sept., 5, 1900 and shows it days 20 per cent. dividends. Both time and demand deposits are 4 per cent. interest is paid on time deposits. The following is Cashier's report to Auditor of Public Accounts of Virginia at Sept., 5, 1900 and shows its flourishing condition;— SOURCES. 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 Merger's Grocery and Feed Store is located at 501 North Sixth St. and members of the Order and the public generally are saved the cost of food products. Merger is the newspaper published by the order from its own of Val. Va. It stands for the voice of the people, representing combination of the race and is the Beacon Light, the Headlight, theenger and the General Agent of the Brotherhood. It is $1.00 self-equipped job office bids for the work of the people, which is not class style and at low prices. From Richmond, in Henrico County, Va., the Order has purchased and established thereon an "Old Folk's Home." With unity and broad-minded generosity, the Order does not limit entrance to its members alone, nor even to members families, but the Order is to the aged and decrepid of the whole race, regardless of their selections. The Order makes itself the trustee for this glorious life upon the whole people, black and white, North, East, South east by their contribution the carrying out of this praiseworthy life of each year is set apart as a Grend Rally Day for the House to be forwarded to the casnier of the Reformer's Savings Bank, receipt for same and account for it to The Grand Fountain. The Order and the public, when visiting Richmond, Va., are at The Hotel Reformer, 900 North Sixth St. It is in a pleasant station. Service is of the best and rates are reasonable. State Department manages and controls all property interests on the Order now owns 13 buildings, 4 farms, 4 dwellings, 1 house, the value of $122,500. In addition to these the Order leases Loans and discounts ..... $8,279 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 in 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 vote operation and combination of the race and the General Messenger and the General Agent per year. A well-equipped job office bids are turned out in first class style and at low price. Six miles from Richmond, in Henrico Co. 634 acres of land, and established thereon are exampled liberality and broad-minded generaance to this home to its members alone, no doors are opened to the aged and decrepid or residence or connections. The Order makes charity, and calls upon the whole people, both West to assist by their contribution the idea. April 3rd of each year is set apart as a Contributic is 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 N. and desirable location. Service is of the best. The Real Estate Department manages the Ordeer. The Order now owns 13 buildings with a fee simple value of $122,500 Ir ad buildings. 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, \a., 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 $1.99 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 Contributic is can be forwarded to the casnier of the Reformer's Savings Bank, who will send receipt for same and other benefits. 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 house with a fee simple value of $122,500. In addition to these the Order leases buildings. For any further information, address W P BURRELL, G. W, Secretary Wm; L TAYLOR, W, M, Master, --- [Image of a figure with a halo, holding a staff.] ```markdown ``` RESOURCES. ROSEBUD FOUNTAINS. BIABILITIES W P BURRELL, G. W, Secretary THE MASONIC EXCURSION Echoes Heard by The Rounder on His Weekly Tour of the City "Did you go down on the Masonic Excursion to Glymont yesterday (Friday, August 1)," was the query upon the lips of all Washington, Saturday, August 2. It seems that this question was asked everywhere by everybody to find some poor unfortunate soul who had missed half his life by not going with the Masons. "Whew," said a fine-looking elderly gentleman standing on Saks' corner, "wasn't that a monster crowd! It was the biggest, best-looking and best behaved crowd I ever saw leave Washington on a boat." I was never on an excursion before in my life; and I went on this one, only because I had heard so much about what the Masons did and how pleasant they made it for their patrons on the excursion of June 24 ultimo. I know now for myself. I would not have missed that excursion for anything. To see that lovely crowd, its splendid behavior, and the skillful manner in which it was managed by the Masons in charge, was an education in itself. In everything the Masons give hereafter, just count me there." This is simply a sample of the many similar conversations, too numerous to mention, heard by the Rounder everywhere on his weekly tour of the city. The Rounder received from the Masonic Committee a complimentary ticket, which is hereby acknowledged with many thanks; and while standing on the hurricane deck, watching the great crowds rushing to the boat he saw pass over the gangplank for this trip such notables as the Hon. Judson W. Lyons, Hon. John Dancy, Judge Robt. H. Terrell, the suave, tractable, and immaculate E. E. Cooper. Governor R. A. Gleaves and wife, Cashier D. B. McCary, Lawyers Reuben Smith, Thomas L. Jones, and others, people who seldom grace an excursion with their presence. But this was an excursion run by the Masons and they had to go. Their comfort and pleasure were assured beforehand. Standing on the southern steps of the Treasury building watching the early morning crowds surging up and down the avenue, the attention of the Rounder was attracted towards the Washington Monument by a stentorian human voice filling the whole of the ethereal realm with its deep intonations. Upon looking in the direction of that massive marble pile through a pair of spy glasses, he beheld Mr. George S. Newman, standing with hat in hand, upon the pinnacle of the Monument, waving and shouting frantically and yelling to Mr. A. L. Grimshaw, who was on the golden dome of the Congressional Library. "Did you hear how he did it?" "How who did it?" replied Grimshaw. "How Malvin did it," said Newman. "Did what?" retorted Grimshaw. "Why, man, how he managed those record breaking excursions of June 24 and August 1," replied Newman. "Oh-h-h-h!! For sure I did," answered Grimshaw. "I thought you had some news for me. That's history now. "Here's the way 'twas done. It was Pilot Malvin at the wheel, directing the ship of the General Committee; Captain John P. Turner, the irredoubtable, on deck; the executive committee, ably assisted by such worthy seamen as R. W. Tompkins, J. C. Nalle, Chas, D. Freeman, J. D. Howard, Richard Mozee, Benj. Herbert, Ernest Dickerson, Beverly Young, Paul Stewart, P. H. Bray, and others; and Engineer N. E. Weatherless, the indefatigable, standing at the throttle valve, directing and controlling in detail all the delicate parts of the machinery. That's how Malvin did it. And with such men as these around him, that's how he'll do it again, too. Each man in that combination is a star in his line, loves Masonry next to his God, and will work for its glory from early morn till dewy eve." "Good bye," said Grimshaw, "It'll THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. bon be office hours now, and I must go." "Hold on there," cried Newman. 'Tell me before you go, how many they carried down on the two excursions of June 24 and August 1" "Five thousand nine hundred and sixty-one," was the quick response. "Gee whizz!! But ain't that a crowd." "It's a 'Turn-er' for Malvin," said Newman, as he slid down the side of monument to the ground and beat a hasty retreat to Southwest Washington. THE NEGRO IN BUSINESS. The Publishing House of the Baptists is in Nashville, Tenn., and is doing a business of $60,000 annually. The Negroes of Philadelphia have tied up in banks, trust companies, and other white concerns, over $2,000,000, all told. Colored men own in the United States 230 rated drugstores with an investment of something over a half million dollars. The Jacksonville (Fla.) Business Professional Men's League, with 553 members, has invested, not including real estate. $129,000. The Georgia Baptist Printing Company in Augusta, Ga., pays $3,000 annually to employees and does a business that averages $567 per month. Mrs. E. Lewis, now of Chicago, has been in the hair dressing business 26 years. Within that time she has taught her trade to fifty persons and saved $25,000. Mrs. Josephine B. Bruce, widow of the late Senator Bruce, is said to be an expert in cotton production. She owns a big plantation near Josephine, Miss., a town named in honor of Mrs. Bruce. W. H. Smith, of Wagoner, I. T., does the largest grocery business of any colored man in the I. T. He employs four regular clerks. His goods are bought in car load lots. He is also a heavy cotton buyer. The Colored Agricultural and Mechanical Association of Lexington, Ky., organized in 1869, is a member of the National Trotting Association. This distinction is enjoyed by no other Negro association in America. Negroes in the State of Virginia have invested in business $14,426,536; own $15,000,000 worth of property, which includes their personal property, is assessed at $17,442,227. The taxes paid amount to $412,870.60 per annum. T. A. Curry, of South McAlister, Ind. Ter., is the only Negro R. R. contractor in the southwest, and probably in the United States. He works from 200 to 300 men and operates his own commissaries, has his own clerks, secretaries, pay masters and stenographers. Mound Bayou, a Negro town in Mississippi, has a town and rural population of 2.300. This village has several saw mills, 4 public schools, 1 normal school, 5 churches, merchants, blacksmiths, photographers, butchers, drugists, doctors, printers, brick dealers, land agents, log and timber contractors. Georgia's first bale of new crop cotton was brought into Atlanta July 21st by Deal L. Jackson, a prosperous Negro farmer in the western part of Dougherty county, who owns his own farm. The bale weighed 360 pounds, and was classed as fully middling. At auction, the bale brought 11 cents per pound. For three successive years, Jackson has appeared in the Atlanta market with the first bale of new crop cotton. A NEW HOTEL VENTURE. Among the latest ventures of Negro capital is the establishment of a large hotel, dancing pavilion and bathing facilities at Buckrow Beach, near Fortress Monroe. In view of the absence hitherto of an ideal seaside resort for colored people, this enterprise promises to fill an urgent and long-felt want, and there can be no question but that it will be an unprecedented success when its splendid advantages shall have become widely known to the general public. OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE MINITSRY. THE HOTEL THE PRELPS HALL BIBLE TRAING SCHOOL. Connected with the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute at Tuskegee Alabama. 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. 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 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 on hundred passengers, has thirty-one state-rooms, the living room and saloon lighted by electricity. A company has also purchased Glymont, (Maryland) of twenty acres with its wharves, cottage and large he being constantly improved so as to make an ideal reunion 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 S DIRECT F. M. SIMMS, U. S. Navy Department. WM. L. POLLARD, Law, Real Est. & Loans. F. D. LEE, U. S. Pension Office. LOUIS JEFFERSON, Gen'l Contr'r & Capita JOSEPH N. MAYNE, U. WM. L. POLLARD, Attorney at Law. LOUIS JEFFERSON is are always open to stockholders at the office of the Street Northwest, (Capital Savings Bank Building). DIRECTORS: MIS, U. S. Navy Department. JAMES L. NEILL, U. S. PenslLARD, Law, Real Est. & Loans. JOSEPH MORRISON, U. S. L. U. S. Pension Office. H. W. WHITE, U. S. PensionFERSON, Gen'l Contrr'r & 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 Col The Colored Ame ```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) Immodious Steamer Jane Moseley. rhu hauled and thoroughly inspected by directors, chartered and equipped with tss, and is licensed to carry one thousand thirty-one state-rooms, three decks, and by electricity. Used Glymont, (Maryland) Excursion harves, cottage and large hotel, all of so as to make an ideal river resort kholders at the office of the Secretary (Savings Bank Building). ACTORS: JAMES L. NEILL, U. S. Pension Office. JOSEPH MORRISON, U. S. Land Office. H. W. WHITE, U. S. Pension Office. Dist. C. B. BRAXTON, Contractor & Builder. S Navy Department New and Secretary for the Company. General Manager. ored American 18 ```markdown ``` THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. 17. GLOSSINE BEFORE. AFTER. BEFORE. AFTER. The True Hair Grower and Hair Straightener IS FOUND AT LAST. Acts Quicker. 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PLEASE DONOT WAIT A MINUTE, but fill out the Coupon and mail to us at once, and after you have received the $6.00 worth of GLOSSINE and seen its good effects you will certainly become our Agent. Remember that GLOSSINE is now recognized as the standard and acme of all Hair Tonics by the best people of the country, who are sending us hundreds of testimonials daily. To Continental Chemical Co., 1700 Lucas Ave., St. Louis, Mo.: Enclosed please find the sum of $2.00, for which please send me at once twelve (12) of your regular extra large boxes of GLOSSINE HAIR TONIC, worth 50c. each, or $6.00 in all. In return for this favor, I hereby bind myself to use GLOSSINE on my own Hair, and to sell all that I do not use at no less than 50c. per package. I also agree not to cut the price under any consideration. And for and in consideration of you allowing me to keep the money that I receive for same, I agree to act as your Agent in the future. But if all that you have told me is not true, you are to return the $2.00 that I hereby send to you. If from sickness or any other good reason, I cannot act as your Agent in the future, I will endeavor to find some one who will take the Agency in my place. To all these agreements I hereby bind myself for the privileges as specified above. If you send only $1.00, 6 boxes, worth $3.00, will be sent to you. This preparation can be obtained at Singleton's Pharmacy Cor. 20th and E streets, Northwest, Washington, D. C. Cures Dandruff, Tetter, Itch, and all Scalp Diseases at once and forever. Straightens curly troublesome Hair in from 7 to 30 days, without the use of hot irons or any other mediums. When the Hair has become straight which it surely will if you use GLOSSINE, it will stay straight forever. It will stop the Hair from falling out in 2 to 4 days. It will restore Gray Hair to its natural color in 30 to 60 days. It will grow Hair on the baldest head in from 10 to 40 days. It will improve the hair at once. You do not have to wait. Just as soon as it is applied the Hair will become soft, lustrous, pliant, and wavy, so that you can dress it in any style you wish. It has never failed to straighten and beautify the most obstinate, curly, refractory, troublesome Hair, and will be sure to give you supreme satisfaction. It is good for all kinds of Hair for white or colored, for ladies and gentlemen, children or grownup people, babies, and boys and girls. Good for the Hair, the Mustache, and the Eye-Brows. It is made from roots and herbs and leaves, and is Now you must send to us only $ which will sell at retail for 50c. agree to use it on your own Hair have commenced to use it) you done for you, they will eagerly receive for same, to compensate with us, and do us all the good you actually $6.00 worth of good have seen your Hair, they will GLOSSINE. PLEASE DONOT of GLOSSINE and seen its good and acme of all Hair Tonics by $4 Special To Continental Ch Enclosed please find the sure HAIR TONIC, worth 50c. sell all that I do not use at no lea tion of you allowing me to keep me is not true, you are to return the future, I will endeavor to fit privileges as specified above. BEFORE AFTER HERE IS A TRUE AND GENEROUS OFFER-Not a Bluff to get JUST READ THIS. Now, here is the gloss. Now you must send to us only $2.00 and the very which will sell at retail for 50c. each or $6.00. We agree to use it on your own Hair: 2d. Just as so have commenced to use it) you must talk it up to done for you, they will eagerly buy it. 3d. You are receive for same, to compensate you for your kind with us, and do us all the good you can, by showing you actually $6.00 worth of goods for only $2.00. have seen your Hair, they will buy thousands of GLOSSINE. PLEASE DONOT WAIT A MINUTE of GLOSSINE and seen its good effects you will and acme of all Hair Tonics by the best people of $4.00—This G Special Tr To Continental Chemical Co. Enclosed please find the sum of $2.00, for w HAIR TONIC, worth 50c. each, or $6.00 in a sell all that I do not use at no less than 50c. per nation of you allowing me to keep the money that me is not true, you are to return the $2.00 that I have the future, I will endeavor to find some one who will privileges as specified above. Name Street State This preparation can be obtained at MAGNIFICENT WORK OF ART. THE COLORED AMERICAN issued a double edition of that admirable periodical last week, which is very creditable to the management. Besides the enormous amount of news matter and feature work contained in the paper, the likeness of Booker T. Washington was issued as a supplement, which was a magnificent piece of artistic work. Mr. Cooper gave the publican example of the possibility of Afro-American journalism, of which his paper is one of the leading spirits.—R. C. M. Simmons in Charleston (W. Va.) Advocate. 14 Now, here is the glorious opportunity we offer: $2.00 and the very moment we receive the coupon, each or $6.00. We exact of you only this coupon: 2d. Just as soon as you see the improvement you must talk it up to your friends, showing you buy it. 3d. You are to sell it for no less than you for your kind efforts in introducing you can, by showing the people, white and black foods for only $2.00. Why? Because we know you buy thousands of boxes. Every one who NOT WAIT A MINUTE, but fill out the Coupon and good effects you will certainly become our Aunt by the best people of the country, who are so. $4.00—This Coupon is worth a special Trial-Order from Chemical Co., 1700 Lucas Avenue, num of $2.00, for which please send me at each, or $6.00 in all. In return for this fee less than 50c. per package. I also agree to keep the money that I receive for same, I agree to turn the $2.00 that I hereby send to you. If I find some one who will take the Agency interest, If you send only $1.00, 6 boxes, we will. Name Street (If any) State can be obtained at Singleton's Pharmacy INTERNATIONAL IN SCOPE. THE COLORED AMERICAN, Washington, is the only Negro journal of its kind published. It is not only national, with a touch of the local, but is international in scope. It combines in a well bal- anced degree, the newspaper, the advocate and the magazine.—The American Star. A GRAND RACE ADVOCATE. It was not due to lack of appreciation, that we failed to acknowledge our great indebtedness to that splendid paper, THE COLORED AMERICAN of Washington, D. C., for placing us on its exchange list. GLOSSINE THE WONDER QUEEN OF ALL HAIR TONICS FOR DIRECTIONS BEFORE AFTER SEE INSIDE STRAIGHTENS CURLY KINKY KNAPPY HAIR CONTINENTAL CHEMICAL CO ST. LOUIS, MO. your money, but a chance we offer you to secure a b serious opportunity we offer you. Remember moment we receive the money we will at once. We exact of you only the following easy con- tin as you see the improvement in your own your friends, showing your own Hair to pro- are to sell it for no less than 50c, per box, and efforts in introducing the great remedy in the people, white and colored, what GLOSSE. Why? Because we know it will give you boxes. Every one whom you sell a box, whi- E, but fill out the Coupon and mail to us and certainly become our Agent. Remember tha the country, who are sending us hundreds of Coupon is worth $4.00 to Real-Order Agents 1700 Lucas Ave., St. Louis which please send me at once twelve (12) of all. In return for this favor, I hereby bind my package. I also agree not to cut the price un- I receive for same, I agree to act as your Ag- hereby send to you. If from sickness or any will take the Agency in my place. To all tha only $1.00, 6 boxes, worth $3.00, will be sent P. O House No. (if any) Office Singleton's Pharmacy Cor. 20th and E st We offer you to secure a beautiful head of hair, be it offer you. Remember, GLOSSINE sells all money we will at once send to you 12 ex- tremely following easy conditions, which are easy movement in your own Hair (which will be your own Hair to prove its merits, and, as than 50c. per box, and you are to keep the great remedy in your locality. All colored, what GLOSSINE has done for you, now it will give you a beautiful head of hair you sell a box, white or colored will be open and mail to us at once, and after your agent. Remember that GLOSSINE is not ending us hundreds of testimonials daily. Birth $4.00 to You—$4.00 Agents' Control Ave., St. Louis, Mo.: Once twelve (12) of your regular extra l avor, I hereby bind myself to use GLOSS not to cut the price under any considerat free to act as your Agent in the future. I from sickness or any other good reason, my place. To all these agreements I birth $3.00, will be sent to you. P. O Use No. (If any) Cor. 20th and E streets, Northwest, W House No. The Capital City may well be proud of this grand race advocate. -Home News, Alexandria, Va. The supplement to THE COLORED AMERICAN in the way of a beautiful engraving of the distinguished Booker T. Washington is another progressive move in Negro journalism. Arkansas Appreciator. NEVERTHELESS AND NOTWITHSTANDING. The Negro press may criticise Editor Cooper of THE COLORED AMERICAN, but der of the century, and will take the place of all other Hair Tonics now on the market. No one after once using GLOSSINE, will use any other Hair Tonic, because there is nothing to equal it in the whole wide world. Everybody be they white or colored, old or young, who will only use it, cannot fail to have a beautiful head of long, fine Hair. It is a wonder and as sure as sunrise. Who is it that will let a $1.00 bill prevent them from having a beautiful head of Hair? GLOSSINE sells at 50c. for an extra large box once send to you 12 extra large boxes of GLOSSINEditions, which are easily complied with: 1st. You Hair (which will be in a few days only after you love its merits, and, as they will see what it has and you are to keep all of the money that you pay your locality. All we ask is that you act fair GLOSSINE has done for you. REMEMBER, we send a beautiful head of Hair, and, when the people write or colored will be a walking advertisement for once, and after you have received the $6.00 worth that GLOSSINE is now recognized as the standard of testimonials daily. You—$4.00. 's' Contract. is, Mo.: your regular extra large boxes of GLOSSINE myself to use GLOSSINE on my own Hair, and to under any consideration. And for and in consider-ment in the future. But if all that you have told me other good reason, I cannot act as your Agent in these agreements I hereby bind myself for the best to you. BEFORE AFTER so harr a thre comp one b for an extra plete tr more th that qua dition, ar tonic o can do no injury—not even to Three boxes are sure to ent, and in most instances ient, It is very cheap—50c. box, or $1.00 for three guaranteed a full and comou will never have to use boxes. After you have used Hair will be in a perfect con- ll never have to use any Hair again. It is the greatest won- he publishes the news and edits one of the best papers that comes out of the Capital City.—Kentucky Reporter. The Watchman thankfully accepts the compliments of THE COLORED AMERICAN for the portrait of Booker T. Washington, which no doubt will be highly appreciated by all the AMERICAN's readers. Travis Watchman, Austin, Texax. The Colored American is a newspaper, a magazine and a staunch race advocate. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. G@ tate Seach GES SLEDS US RLS ES ieee NER eae ae aE ES r i s i za: a es J 99D9DDDONCHDHEODD 6) Buy Your Shoes From Q 5 le = © Capital ShoeStore, 2 6 733 7TH STREET. N. wW. © 6 Between G = H Streets, @ © A fine Line of Men’s ©) ©. Women’s and Child- © (6 ren’s Shoes and Rub- 6, 6 bers at — prices. © 9 The Only Shoe Store in the . = — —— Men. © SEEMS NEASUNASLE RSS ——— Lottie E. Wilson, ——— ee ee Pine Art Studio, 806 M Street Northwest. geen Pastel and Oil aintings- Lessons in Free Hand Drawing apd Patnting— Portrait Work in Miniature end Lif: Size a Specialty. Studio open all sum mer. —— ee ee A BACE MAGAZINE. Do you reatize that there is published in Boston, Mass. a high grade illustrated magazine, devoted exclusively to the interests of the Negro race, and which is edited, published and controlled by mem bers of the race? If you would like tc see a sam ple copy of this magazine same will be sent you or receipt of 8 cents in stamps, or one year for $1.56 Address, THE COLORED AMERICAN MAGA ZING Devt 4 © Park Samere Reecon Maes Some Men Pay $10,000 For an expert to manage their advertising. There are others who pay $5.00 for an annual subsecrip- 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 10¢ to Printers’ ak. No. 10 Spruce Street. New York City, a ee Co 100,000.00 To Loan {| In any amount on furniture, pianos t etc., at lowest rates without del vemoval or publicity. Lou can pay it back in small monthly pay- ments tosuit your income. If you have a loan elsewhere and need more money, come to us. We can accommodate you. Call and talk it over before borrowing elsewhere. Private rooms. Business confiden- tial, SURETY LOAN COMPANY, Room 1 Warder Building, 2nd floor 9th and F Sts, N, W. £CUTS MADE OF ax y THING. BY ANY PROCESS. FINE WORK AT LOW PRICES. 1M Toyce Lnerating Maurice fo? Company Evo NG Star Bung Nisuneron. db. . POSTSCRPTS Troop G and H of the 10th Cavalry, go to Fort MeKenzie, Wyoming; Troop F to Fort Waehington;and Troop E to Fort Russell, same state. Bishop Walters’ lecture on ‘The Trials and Achievemsnts of the Negro Race”? made a pronounced hit in Wor- cester. Mass., a few evenings ago. Miss Jessie Fortune, dsughter of Editor Fortune, has graduated from the Teaches’ Tra'ning school of Brook- lyn, and expects to begin teaching im September. E. L. B:ker, formerly a captain iv the 49th v>lunteer regimert, and now a lieutenant of Philippines scouts, i serving as captain ofan important post in the Islands, besides being quar- termaster commissary, etc. “The Church News,” of Philadel obia, a neat publication elited by Rev. G. L, Blackwell in the izterts of the gee ther 1, ERS W\ Wy a () VV yy K< Api ENA! Senator James McMillan, The death of Senator James McMillan, of Mict- igan, takes away from public life another use- ful servant to the nation, and the District of Columbia suffers the loss of another ardent friend, whose influence for p-osperity and mu nioipal development was potently in evidence Oar grateful citizens will erect a monument to bis memory. 4.M. E Zion Church, has been en- larged toa five-colum: follo, and is ull of interesting information, Long life, say we. Denver Ed Martin has won the col ored heavy-weight championt hip of the world by a victory over Bob Armstong in London. Hehas cballenged Jim Jeffries fora ‘“go,’? but there is no likelihood that the burly American will psy any attention to the invitation, Negro waiters and other employees aresaid to be leaving Atlantic City pecauce of the prediction of an old astrologer that the place wasto be de- stroyed about August 15, by an over- whe'mirg tids! wave. The hotel peo ple have appet led to the Weather Bu- reau to quiet the the fears of their col ored help, Negro lawyers have a splendid chance for success in Chicago, and some are improving them to the limst. A tew days ago, William G. Anderson, a first-class Afro-American attorney, se ured the release of Banker Charles W. Spaulding, who bad served four years of a long sentence iu the Illinois penitentiary at Joliet. Mr. Anderson makes a specialty of habeas corpus pro ceedings, and bis peculiar talent along that line attracted the attention of Mrs. Syaulding, with the above heppy result, He haseffected the release of fully a.dczen convicts by this method, To teachers and candidates for the ministry, === Gammon Theological Seminary A Fivet clase Institution for the training of men for larger usefulness in the Christian Mini-try; off ring an advanced Three Years’ Course of Study with Shorter English Courses, Four Professors giving entire timeto this work. 2 tt 8 = ELEGANT LIBRARY WITH 12000 VOLUME3.————= Free Raoms, Free Tuition. Board, Fual and Lights at Low Rates. N> man of gifts, grace and energy need be deprived of the advantages of this thoroughly equipped Seminary. For catalogue addrees the President, L. G. ADKINSON, D. D., South Atlanta, Georgia. € 9 BR pp Etre IP Kemer e ee RAE nn OL SRT See | ey SO ceo eee Ringgit Sol a Pe oe ay Oe Bee. eee | | ates age Oe eo, ~ Peel seagate 5 | cmap | or ene = Poe fee ate gee ee Pe tee Bees, Sar ee ee OR ARS SS ee aL ie ee aes Reset ek ON ge uy gc Seer Secs - a a ee Pia =e eae ae too PS ee es pee: eS ee at See ese 4 Knowles Building. Boys’ Hall, g Stone Hall. * © Girls’ Hall. Model Home.) | ATLANTA UNIVERSITY, Atlanta, Ga. + : An unsectarian Christian Institution, devoted especially to advanced education. seouns 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 and training. Aid given to needy and deserving students. Term begins the first Wednesday in October. For catalogue and information, address * President HORACE BUMSTEAD, D.D. Louisville National Medical Coll FIFTEENTH YEAR. Recognized by all State Boards. All buildings are the property of the School, and have been 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 months each. 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 enter 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 informatiou and Catalogue address W. A. BURNEY, M.D., Dean, Louisville, Ky. EDUCATIONAL. Louisville | Pays for profes- sional lectures, FIF’ board and room Recognized by al! rent for one term. |the School and, hav ee Laboratories and Ho: Nearly 100 Grad By. the Quarterly Ijin cuyving sin .. School of Me unrivaled oppor- tines througho: tunities for those }terms of three snout! who must retain student to credit for ¢ Teaching POSIiONS [ar exchicrm. ‘Biude lihood, and yet] scscbe %s dimdcd is desire to study} ror further infor ‘Medicine. W.A.E - os Soca SERENE LE es ee AVERY COLLEGE TRADES SCHOOL SS a ALLEGHENY, PA, A Practical, Literary and In- dustrial Trade School for Colored Boys and Girls, Carpentry, Brick- laying, Plastering, Painting and Interior Decorations. Tailoring, Dress-making, Millinery, Voice Culture and Piano Forte. Liter- ary Department from Primary to Normal Course. » Job Work So- licited and Profits given to the Students. Catalogues now ready. Unusual advantages tor Girls and a separate building. Fall terms begins Sept. 9th, 1901. Address 2 JoserH D. MAHONEY, | Allegheny, Pa. Prineipal. eS ee | THE NATIONAL COLORED ‘Teachers Bureau 459 C &., N. W. Washington, : D. O, ee. TEACHERS WANTED, ))__seqneg_—_—__——_ (6 “QT te 15 EDUCA!IONAL. > LE SF He a oe wee Em oe ek tare cei Ppt gee le & arth eres 1s eae crear = pa HELE eet | J rity Rata SPY Se SE CIA i Satie cis uae ee pores Th eS 1 een See eee a i ae eae HOWARD UNIVERSITY, Washington, D. C. EN distinct departments, under one hundred competent professors and instructors—Theo teal. Medical Legal, College, 1 see: -paratory, Ruglish, Agriculture, Industral, am sical. For information address— Rev J, FE. Rays. D 1. LL. D., President. Geo H Sarr ep Secretary. | HOWARD UNIYESITY =e MepicaL DEPAIMEST Including |_| Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutics Colleges || Thirty-fitth session [1902-1902] will begin | October rst, and crntinue seven [7] months. || Tuition fee in Medical and Dental Coll*ges| | ach $80. Pharmaceuti College, $70. All | students must register before Oct 12, 1992 | Kor Catalogue,or farther information apply to} F J Snapp A. M., M. D ,BSec. jou R&., N. W., Wash D.c| LO _________ ee THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. G OO EEE IEEE 5 - i . 16 - City Paragraphs. © 5 EE SR sm WwW. Steaay se ow ewe president of the Baptist Sunday scho:! Union. The Departments! Relief Associa- tion gave a picvic at Excelsior Park yesterday. Dr. W. E. Hawilton, surgeon den- tist, has lccated on Nicho’s avenue, Anacostia, Mrs. Anna E Cromwelland davgh’ ter Fannie, sre visiting relatives at Mechanicsburg, Pa. Miss Bessie Spence has returned to her home in Wes'cherter, Pa delight* ed with Washington h spitei y. The family of Rev. & &. Rives, of Union Wesley A M. E, Z on church, has arrived from North Carolina. Mr. J. Willism Cole, late of the Pen- sion Office, 's now on the general liter- ary staft.of The Colored American. Register J. W. Lyons deiivered an eloquent emancipation day address in Ithaca, N. Y., Taureday of I.st week. Counsellor Alfred C, Cowanané wife, of New York, are registered at the Keen Cottagein Atlantic Clly, N J. The Misees Maud and Sadie Johnson, of Le D-oit Park, left for Atlantic Cily last week to remain until opening cf school. ‘The Misses Louise, Estelle and Hat- tie Betts, of LeDroit Pars, are estiva’. ta their old home in Northumberland Co. , Va. Miss Fannie Moten bas gone to De- troit, Michigan, wita Rey. Powell, D. D., to visit her sister, Mrs. Rebeca Mo" ten Powell. Mrs. Emily Clements has filed a suit for divorce from Jobn W. C. Clements. Lawyer Perri W. Frisby represents Mrs. Clement;, Mr. Louie P. Costley is spending bis Vacation at Saratuga Springs and olL- er eastern points. From ali reports be is having a huge time, Mrs. E. C. Youngerard her sor, Clarence of New York City, are v sit- jag her mother, Mrs. Rachel Morton, 29 Dcfrees street northwes:. lion. H, P. Cheatham. ex R corde! of Deeds, was in the city from Satur. «disy to Mouday, en route from New York to his home ia Li teton, N C. Miss Julia Taylor, daughter of Mrs 8. A, Taylor, of 1015 3rd street, nm. w.. is spendiog the «nmmer in Newport R. 1. She repons ade izhtful time. Lucey E, Harvey is suing for absolut. divorce from Abraham L Harvey, al leging desertion: James F. Bondy anc George F, Collins are her solicitors, Mr. J -sepbh E, Johnson, of the Capi tol. is at the New York headquarter of the republican congressions! cam. paign committee, on a special detail. Miss Mabr! F. Drew, of 821 2lat St uorthwest, is row spending her vaca tion at Atlantic City, N.J, the gues of the Misses Isebslla and Jo-ie Carter Mr. A, R, Early, a most promisin; youog undertaker and embalmer i bow connected with the J H. Wiz slow & Company’s undertaking e: tab!ishment, Mr. George W. Flint, of Gray an and Coaikv’a ia making mance frtand Om GB tetoe MVS VESTS BO Sse Rock and Hot Springs, Ark., wher she was the guest of her sitter, Mrs Helen L. Fieet wooed. Mr.and Mrs, George Stewart ant theirson, Barnett, left Thursday morn ing for Ijamsville, Md., where the; hope ‘ofpend -a pleasant week witl relatives and filends. = Mr. R. C. Brooks, a most successfu bricBlayer, contractor and builder o south Washington, is doirg a thriving business. The race is in great need o more mep of bis kind. Mrs Willie May Harris, the accom: pliened- wife of Dr. L. H Harris, i spending the month at Saratoga anc New York City. Mrs. Harrisisa gradu atecf the Howard University sohoc of Pharmacy. Fortbe best bargains in furniture stoves and hovsehold good, visi: the R. W Siot z & Compenys, furniture store at 1233 7th street northwest. Mr, W. W. sinailwocd will give polite at te.tion to those who visit the store. The delegates to the Young People’: Christian Kducational Conference ix Ailanta, Ga, are returning home Prof. J. Henry Lewis writes us the! ths sff.ir was zreat and that they hed & Luge time notwithstanding the warn: weather. Remember the Social Lodge excur sion to Lower Cedar Point next Mou: day, Augasi 18h. ‘ne palace sieame: Jane Moseley bas made special prepa. salon lortbisexcarelon The b: a, wil isave at 9:30 a.m. Fare for the rounc «ip, 50 cents. Mr. @. W. Thomas chairman Miss Essie Bell, the niece of Must Fiscilla Butler, who lives at 1146 16.1 street northwest, died Friday, Augus' che 8, at a.m, and buried Suuday av8 p.m., from S:. Charles Churcb CuarlesCo, Md. Atthetime of he death, she was at said place}, visitin, her aunt, Mrs Jane Thompson. The Blaioe Invincible Clab wil ran a grand excursion to Glymont Md,, next Wednesday, August 20th Che Hamilton orchestra will enlive: the occasion with sweet strains of mu sic, while Col. Careon with his legio1 of Invincibles wil. look sf.er the com fort and pleasure of their mavy friends The Misses Imogene aad Josephin Wormley, two charming young Wast ing'o .ians, were the guests of Mr. an Mrs. H L Kemp, of Frankiin avenu: Brooklyn, N. Y, for the pact tw weeks. While m tle East, they wi visit other p ints includipgatrip ¢t Franklin, Delawere, before their re turn home, Hon E 8. Morris and wife were th | Zuests of Mr, and Mrs. W- L. Housto last week. A very pleasant receptio was tencered them on Thusday ever ing at the residence of the hosts, 17( _|10:h street northwest, to which sever: | Prominent eltiz ns were invited. M: | Worris has been repretenting the Od Feiliws of America in Englaua { Smo time as frateras! delegate, an _|wsth his wife, 18 now on the wa | aome to Uhicago. MR. LOUDIN’S DISAPPOINTMENT. 27 Paternoster Row, London, E. C., July 15, 1902. Editor Colored American: I had hoped to have been in America this summer, but changed my mind and Stayed over for the coronation. Doubt- less it would have been the greatest event of the kind since the world be- gan. I have never seen such elaborate decorations in my life—and then the miles upon miles of seats, which were THE NEGRO MUSIC JOURNA?T Monthiv Magazine devo‘ed to the ecucaticrr! intererts of the Negro} A will me ke its initial ap} esrence Septen ber 15tb M2. The ciject tor ane this J-urra] rpon tbe tex (f musical sciivities, i6:— ching To tarnish the Negro at orce with a medium throvgh which he cen xy ress b ng ee ee a educate him along all b-anc bes cf the art, WH) Anes te, enlighten axe pa a oe ee oer nicailonr or contribu ions which Will help the Pegro tcvsror s letter koowiay ee : the sivancene-{ of ire art and reltimprovement. ey ner re inte eaten ay We. AGENTS ars wanted all over the ccuntry to represent The rcro Music JouanaL. These desiring to become agents can | write for information Now is the time for cur young folks to . obtain employment. Ladies make fine agerts as well as gentle. . men We are going to pay our agents lib-ral sume Writ» for information. we. 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 5a Single copies, 10 cents, Yearly subscription, $1.00, J. HILLARY TAYLOR . ° : Eprror AGNES CARROLL . . ' Asst. Epiror. Address all communications to— . The Negro Music Journal. J Hitiary Taynor, Edito~. 111 D Street, Southeast, Washington, D. C. selling all the way from $10 to $100 each; and then at the theatre where there was to have been a gala night by command of his Majesty the cheap- est seatsi were $20, and speculators bought up the lot and were not only charging but getting $500 a seat, the house price for the same being $100. A great pity that such a disappoint- ment should have come. It will, I fear, bankrupt marty. I heard of one man who had just bought $40,000 worth of peaches and other perisha- ble stuff; when the announcement of postponement was made. The most interesting feature to me wast the sol- diers, black, yellow and white. I hope to write your paper something about this later. A check for $2.00 is enclosed for my year’s subscription. Faithfully yours, Fe TT Torprw. We ae yt ae ae ey ee ee “TALK OF THE TOWN” = Gravis seecial supper “served every 3% Ree ere ® —o crowds to their estab- x * Seecial supper with hot [héme-made] % Ne ea ene eee a re ae a 3 * = Gray & Bro.,°3 * PROPRIETORS & % Veeesesesssesnnns “ The Progress Of The = ” Negro In America, INCLUDING BIS MASONIC CAREER, A Remarkable Book Just Is:ued From the Press, Handsome: ly Bound and Beauti- fully [!'natra‘ed, Many curious '» ii-n s mentioned— such as iuitiation fa womanina lodge of Mavons, and “whites” into col ned lodges, also the number of Masens in the United States; property owned by the Order, cash on hand, Widows and Orphans, Homes, etc. The bcok ie illustrated, PRICE OF BOOK. Bound in Paper $1.00 Bound in Oloth $1 50 Boun | in Morocco $a,0u Agents wanted. 8a For furth :r information address | Wn. H. GRIMSHAW, 247 10ih Street, N. E, Washington, D, C. A GRAND EXCURSION To Lower Cedar Puint, Monday Au: gust 18 h. The new wharf is finmhed and there wi!l be no future trouble in landing all Moseley’s excursiomes at that place. Social L»dge 18'9G U O. of O, F., wil: celebrate their annual outing by giving a grand excursion to Lower Cedar Point, 70 mi'es down the Potomac River, on Monday, Au- (rn = y A ZINES SLAN 3 SSS Nest: 2 eS Se gust 18.b, Ibe committee has 56° cured the best availsble music for the ocea-ion. The famous Monumertal Orchestra will furnish the music. The steamer Jane Moseley w!! leave the new 9h street wharf at 9.30 a m sharp. All friends of the order are cordirlly invited. Fare for the round crip, 50 cente; children 25 cents. @, W, Tomas, chairmar; A A. Psyae, aecietserg. BLACK SKIN REMOVER? hy, eT neoistento z ~ fi PATENT OFFICE peg us. a ae aA i BEFORE 7 _ AFTER ~~ ‘A Wonderful Face Sieach: AND HAIR STRAIGHTENER. both in a box for $1, or three boxes for $2. aren: er ze say and to be the Chest B = .” One required if eee One x is all that is required ifundas Hl A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH. PEACH-LIKE complexion obtained ifusde directed Will turn the skin of black oF browl person fous or five shades lighter, and » mulsi® ‘person perfectly white. In forty-eight hoursasha¢ Ortwo will be noticeable.@It does not tur tne skinin spots bu wieaches out white, the skin te maining beav« ul without continua! us wu -remove writes, frec’les, dark spots. pimples bumpsor ack heads, making the skin very, wf andsmo.cn. Small pox pits, tan, liver spots 1 foved without harm tothe akin. When 100 the color you wish, stop using the preperation THE HAIR STRAIGHTENES. that goes in every one dollar bor is enough a | make anyone's hair grow long and straight, 04 keeps it from falling out. Highly perfumed sn Keope It from tego and easy to comb, Many of our customers say one of our dollsr hess ~ oeoth ten dollars, yet we sell it, for one ollar ® bor. THE xo-sak Ln thrown in free. gro ny person sending us one dollar in * Post Ofice money onion, e press money order oi zegistered letter, we will send It through the = reer. prepaid; or if you want it sent. 0° ft will come by express. 25¢. ext". S In any case where i tfatls to do «hs! we claim, we will return the money or send # box Ser Gharge. Packed so that no one will HOW ° tents except receiver. , ae AND C0. 123 west Brosd Strowe SSE ee cae ial THE-MAN-ON-THE-CORNER. Topics of The Times Tersely Treated by One Who Mingles 'aid the Passing Throng. 8 A new year has opened at the fashionable Metropole Club, and Mr. Secretary Waller in sending out some dainty notifications to delinquent members and occasional visitors to fork over the "two spot" required for annual dues or admission fee. Unenrolled patrons are gently reminded that the privileges of the club are restricted by law to members only, and a hint is broadly given out that if they do not qualify, the management may be reduced to the painful necessity of enforcing a rule essential to self-preservation—that of declining to entertain outsiders after a cordial invitation to join has been ex- J.C. Mr. Robert T. Douglas. tended and ignored. The best men of the town frequent the Metropole, and it is a fine place to spend a few hours of an evening or Sunday in sosial intercourse with friends. I am surprised that some young fellows of means and prominence have the nerve to ask for the favor of visiting an expensive establishment without being willing to bear a fair share of its burdens, when others are doing their part nobly. The Metropole is the best club Washington ever had and it is a credit to the Nation's Capital. In establishing such a magnificent pleasure, resort, library and reading room Messrs. R. T. Douglas and A. Lincoln Brown display a commendable degree of enterprise. Hon. John P. Green. They should be encouraged in their efforts by a prompt $2.00 rally from the representative people. It takes money to run a club "as is a club." The Washington Times, in its notes on workers in the departments, pays our fellow-craftsman, Mr. Slaughter, the following deserved compliment: "Among the most intelligent colored men in the Government service is Henry P. Slaughter, of the agricultural branch of the Government Printing Office. He has been in the office for about six years, and is a thoroughly competent printer. He is well up on Kentucky politics, and was a participant in some of the stirring which have taken THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. place in that State. He has done some newspaper work since coming here, and is the Capital correspondent of several Kentucky papers." It may be added that Mr. Slaughter is president of the Pen and Pencil Club, lay suprientendent of St. Luke's P. E. Sunday School, a graduate of the Howard University Law School, presiding officer of an Odd Fellows' lodge, and member of the board in control of the hall, and a conspicuous figure in society. Mr. Slaughter has no time to fritter away in frivolous pursuits. Hon. William H. Clifford has rapidly made his way into the hearts of the Washingtonians, by his genial bearing and innate qualities of the thorough gentleman. He holds down a snug position in the office of the auditor for the war department. Mr. Clifford is a native of Cleveland. Early in life he was in the employ of the Woodruff Palace Car Company, but later became a clerk in the Cuyahoga county clerk's office, rising finally to the position of cost clerk, the third highest place in the office, receiving therefore the largest salary ever paid a colored man in Ohio by either State, county or municipal government. He has been vice-presi- J. Hon. William H. Clifford dent of the Ohio Republican League, a member of the State executive committee, and a delegate at large to the National convention of Republican League Clubs. In 1896 he was an assistant sergeant-at-arms of the St. Louis convention, and filled the same position at Philadelphia in 1900. He represented Cuyahoga county in the 71st and 73rd general assemblies of Ohio and supported Mr. Hanna for Senator. He engrafted much useful legislation upon the statute books, being the author of the dual primary election bill which is now in great favor. Mr. Clifford is a lawyer by profession. U. S. Stamp Agent John P. Green is the first colored man to be elected to an office in the State of Ohio. He was chosen a justice of the peace in 1873 and served three consecutive terms, nine years in all. In 1881 he was elected to the lower house of the general assembly, and again in 1889. In 1891 he was elected a member of the State Senate, the first colored man to be elected a State Senator north of the Mason's and Dixon's line. He was the author of the bill creating Labor Day in Ohio. Mr. Green is perhaps the best posted Negro in public life upon economic problems and polite literature. As a lawyer, he enjoys a National reputation, and his oratory is in demand in all campaigns of the Republican party. Hon. Jere A. Brown, of Ohio, now in the departments here, was once a steamboat man on the Ohio and Mississippi rivers, being contemporaneous with Mark Twain—in fact being of the same boat's crew. Mr. Brown was educated at Avery College, Alleghany City, Pa He was a member of the 67th and 68th general assemblies of the State of Ohio, and has held numerous other offices of trust and profit. He is a member of the Republican State Executive committee and is a conspicuous figure in Buckeye politics. Lawyer J. F. Bundy, the very capable member of the Board of Education says that every time he rises to make a speech the first person he copies in the audience, sitting in an attitude of critical expectancy, is a party whom he imagines is the "Man on the Corner." Well, Mr. Bundy never fails to make a speech that does himself and the race credit. He made a hit at the recent High School commencement. Mayme—"I see by the Colored American that you have been spending a month in the mountains of Virginia." Jayne—"Haven't been out of town a single minute." Mayme—"How these Negro papers do misrepresent the helpless public!" Jayne—"Oh, I see you are too green to burn. I had that put in to match the fashion folks and to square myself with my friends in other cities, who imagine that I am "the real goods." They'll never know the difference." Our scholarly friend, Mr. Thomas H. R. Clarke fits in well as private secretary to Register Lyons. He is an all-around man sure-enough—an ex-soldier, a clear prose writer, a journalist of ideas, a versifier of quality, a clear thinker and an orator of no mean ability. He will "get by" among the leaders. If we are to believe all we hear, Booker T. Washington is indeed a "wizard," with a power for work little short of miraculous and a capacity for appearing and disappearing equal to the dissolving views of Herrman. He is accredited with doing things almost beyond the pale of physical possibility. Mr. Washington is described as speaking nightly to great audiences; disposing of a voluminous correspondence daily; leading a race of 10,000,000 souls, dictating their political destiny, making and unmaking officeholders; adjusting Bishopric contests, and placing industrial education next in efficacy to the Christian religion; supplying newspapers with ready-made editorials laudatory of himself; collecting fabulous sums for the work at Tuskeegee; eating dinners and hobnobbing with American and foreign nobility; furnishing the President of the United States with advice in chunks; writing graduating addresses for sundry young converts; buying up job lots of devotees of the higher education; absorbing national councils and booming the National Business League; and investing in summer mansions in colonial vicinities. These are just a few of the regular chores assigned to Mr. Washington by the busybodies who make a specialty of meddling in his affairs. It is a matter for speculation what he does with the spare time remaining after all this is done. Perhaps the Boston Guardian, which seems to be deeply into Mr. Washington's confidence upon all personal and private matters, can forward plans and specificationa covering all doubtful points. Principal W. Bruce Evans has been dubbed "the Booker T. Washington of the District of Columbia." Prosperity seems to be coming Dr. Sumner Wormley's way. His dental practice has so increased that he has been forced to secure more commodious quarters. After this week he will be found in his new suite of offices at 1513 14th street, northwest, a very convenient location. Weddings are too expensive. A young lady told me the other day that she was engaged, and that both she and her "intended" wanted to have the event put through—but they were not able to put on the style that their Continued on third page. 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KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK The standard of education among the colored people is steadily rising and with education comes a clearer conception of the laws of health and a more wholesome regard for the dictates of prudence,—Washington Star. SELLING THEIR LIVES DEARLY Negroes of late who see that they must die at the hands of a lawless mob, are making up their minds to sell their lives as dearly as possible. That alone will evidently do its part in wiping out mob violence.—Arkansas Appreciator. The St. Paul meeting consisted of a small number of men and women chosen for the most part by themselves or insignificant organizations. It is to be hoped that the Afro-American Council will finally enlist a majority of the active and progressive men and women of our race.—National Standard Enterprise. NOW IS THE ACCEPTED TIME The countless number of young people (both male and female) who were going to save money "tomorrow" reform "next week," write home "next month," learn a trade or get an education "next year" would fill volumes. Southern Gazette. INFLUENCE OF NEGRO NEWSPA PERS. The Southwestern Herald, Victoria, Texas, says: "As a result of the Colored American's fight for the colored clerks in the Census Bureau, nine of them have been retained. Who said colored newspapers had no political influence A POPULAR APPOINTMENT Mr. R. W. Thompson, the journalist, has received an appointment in the Recorder of Deeds' office. As yet this is the most popular appointment made by Mr. Dancy, the popular recorder. Mr. Thompson is receiving the congratulations of his many friends.—Charleston, (W. Va.) Advocate NOT COMPETITORS Some foolish people imagine that a Negro weekly sheet is a competition of daily papers with current news. Not so. The weekly Negro paper occupies a field of labor that no white paper can fill, one that looks to the direct interest of the Negro and makes no pretense at news strictly current except as it relates to the advancement and welfare of the Negro.—The Lexington Standard. HOW TO STOP LYNCHING Whenever the courts of this country shall administer justice with the same promptness, certainty, fearlessness, and with as little regard for person as is the case in the courts of England, after which ours is patterned, lynchings will cease in the United States; but until then it will be a standing reproach to the people and their machinery of justice.—New Orleans Picayune. EXPERTS AT FINDING EVIL There are a few newspapers among us whose business it seems to be to hunt up dirt. They are never at advantage than when they are at some THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. Q. body's back scenting up something dirty. The editorials of our papers are an index to the feelings and thoughts of many of our denominational writers. It shows with what kind of stuff they feed their minds. They are experts at finding evil.—The United Star. Bishop Turner has a remarkable vocabulary of vigorous Anglo-Saxon and he uses it with a prodigality that is astounding.—Colored American. The American beats that. In last week's issue of the Colored American its readers were treated to an editorial that for variety of "vigorous Anglo-Saxon" it caps anything we have read since the last moon. That editorial is conclusive evidence that the American is capable of taking care of itself against all comers, Editor Henry C. Smith to the contrary.—Florida Sentinel. THE NEWSPAPER MAN. A newspaper office is a school of unselfishness. No other class serves a community so well and so often for so little in cash or appreciation. Every day and night the newspaper is doing free work for the general betterment of the community. If a lawyer was called on by the city authorities to do the same amount and no more valuable writing than that which everynewspaper does free every day the charge would be $50 or more. If the newspapers were to cease for a week it would be as dark and lonesome as if the pall of an eclipse covered us.—Exchange. DR. WASHINGTON MISREPRESENTED. It was never our privilege to hear the renowned Booker T. Washington speak until at the meeting of the Afro-American council at St. Paul, Minn. With that speech as a basis we should say that the Tuskegee Wizard has been religiously misrepresented by those who are too dull to know that a man can stand up for his race without spitting fire or cursing all white men for the indescribable meanness of some of the poor and low bred white men, who only have pleasure in abusing and maltreating the Negro.—National Standard Enterprise, Springfield, Ill. WALTERS HELD IT TOGETHER. It looks very much as if the politicians named the officers of the National Afro-American Council for the ensuing year. It was a mistake not to continue Bishop Walters as President and to select Louisville as the next meeting place. Kentucky has "Jim Crow" cars. This fact alone will prevent many delegates from attending.—Cleveland Gazette. WHY NO INTEREST IS TAKEN. The New York Age complains that the editors of Afro-American papers no longer take any interest in the National Afro-American Press Association and therefore do not attend their annual meetings. Perhaps the reason the editors do not attend these meetings is because they are without sufficient interest to attract real live editors thereto. They are for the most part, unless the editor of this paper has been sadly misinformed, political clap-traps with no other intention than to advance some one's political ambition in getting an office at the hands of the President of the United States, just as did the Afro-American Council at St. Paul the other day.—Seattle Republican. The Man-On-The-Corner Continued from second page. friends would expect, and they dreaded to be called "short," and give their nated rivals a chance to giggle. And so they were dragging along saving little or nothing, waiting, Micawberlike, for "something to turn up." This is one of a thousand instances where a loving couple are distressed simply because the prevailing fad for useless display. My advice was to get married in "bargain counter" style, in the presence of a few interested friends—and let it go at that. The surplus money would come handy in furnishing a house or could be placed in the bank for a rainy day. Fine weddings are all right for those who can afford them, but it is foolish for poor people to run pell mell into debt for one night's snow. The Man on the Corner begs leave to extend to the erudite and versatile "B Square" of The Freeman renewed assurances of his most distinguished consideration. The weather is too hot for an argument. It is a laudable trait in a wife to wish to help her husband by working at some paying employment, especially if she has the assistance of a mother or other relative to look after home duties. White women hold lucrative places under the government whose husbands are also comfortably fixed on Uncle Sam's pay roll. Why should not colored women be equally interested in bringing money into the family without having to run the gauntlet of invidious comment? A few months ago, the wife of a prominent man was forced out of a congenial position by the gabble of middlesome Negroes, who sent word that the husband was able to support her and she didn't need the place. If a woman can do clerical work, sew, dress hair or nurse, it is nobody's business if she turns her time into cash. An Indianapolis friend writes me to inquire whether there are any colored clerks from Indiana employed in the Pension office now. I do not know. Can any one give the desired information? There is a class of cheap guys in the departments, who make a practice of fooling gullible women and girls by boasting of their great "influence" with Senators and heavy officials, and promising to secure places for them in some branch of the Government. With much ado they exhibit letters from Hanna, Fairbanks, Lodge, Dolliver, etc., but are careful to display only the envelope, as the contents are more than likely a turndown of some request made by them. Of course, they can't control any jobs, and can scarcely hold their own, but they want to shine in the eyes of the aforesaid women. The Man on the Corner is onto these fellows, and if they don't quit their game, some names may be published. To balance the equation, as aged Rev. W. H. Hunter retires from active ministerial work, youthful Rev. E. H. Hunter comes forward. Speaking of striking resemblances, doesn't Mr. Charles P. Gaines look the very image of William Jennings Bryan since he shaved off his mustache? The fate of G. W. Ellis will have a strong deterrent influence upon ambitious politicians who take chances on going abroad to take another man's job away from him. If Ellis ever gets back to civilization, it is a safe bet that he will do his "hot-footing" on this side of the Atlantic. It is strange that some managers of excursions, picnics, balls, etc., have not brains enough to send a few complimentary tickets to the newspaper offices. It is an ungenerous and short-righted policy to withhold them. To drive them is not a favor, for the advance notices printed concerning the affairs and the subsequent write-ups more than pay their face value. No class of public servants do harder work and receive smaller rewards than the ubiquitous newspaper man. Managers will please take notice and not make it necessary for the craft to ask for "comps." Send half a dozen, as the staff of most metropolitan papers is large and the boys want to do the "proper" by their wives or sweethearts. A prominent order failed recently in its duty by not taking care of the MAN-ON-THE-CORNER. The Colored American's field is not only national—it is international, CitzReuter's WASHINGTON, D.C. HOTEL AND RESTAURANT 451, 453, 455, 457 Penn. Ave. 202, 208 and 210 4 St. Northwest MOORE & PRIOLEAU, Sparta - Bullet and Cafe 1216 Pa. Av. Wash., D. C. Fine wines, liquors and cigars, Hot Free Lunch Every Day. 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W, Washington, D. C. THE COLOR AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. THE POLITICAL HOROSCOPE The political situation offers nothing new this week, save the lining up of New York State for Roosevelt's nomination in 1904, and the stand of the Iowa Republican convention for a modification of the tariff. It is now conceded by the wise-acres in politics that the President will be chosen without serious opposition, and every circumstance points to his triumphant election. The tariff declaration in Iowa, however, is significant—coming from the State that gives us two members of the Cabinet, the Speaker of the House and chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations. It means that the present trust-breeding tariff wall must be lowered, that the people are restless under the growing arrogance of commercial combines, and are determined to strike a more equitable balance between the munificent rewards of capital and the meager earnings of labor. The fierce strikes and bread riots indicate that the masses are in no humor to be trifled with, and unless some remedy is proposed whereby the poor man's dinner pail can be reasonably well-filled, a revolt may be looked for. Disaster may be averted by a little tariff pruning here and there, so conducted that the burden of taxation will fall upon those most able to bear it, and who enjoy the bulk of the fruits of protective import rates. The consumer pays the tax, as all know, and the wageearner's pittance is exhausted by the prices arbitrarily fixed by trusts to increase the profits of the monopoly that conditions permit them to build up and sustain. The remedy should be suggested and consummated by the Republicans. We want no wholesale tariff legislation, to unsettle the business interests of the country, and bring on a repetition of the slump of 1893. The tariff is an elastic proposition, and can be intelligently revised to suit changed and changing conditions, without sacrificing a jot or tittle of the principle of protection to infant industries. Competition is healthful for institutions that are strong enough to stand alone, and the thoughtful party managers realize what a splendid coup it would be to knock the bottom out of the Democracy's campaign by agreeing to make certain reductions at once, and pleading merely that such revision and reduction should be made by the friends of the protective system—not by those who would annihilate it altogether. Mr. Roosevelt sees the danger, and he is taking steps to offset every menace to Republican supremacy. While his coming tour is in no sense political, his speeches will be eloquent presentations of his attitude upon the tariff, reciprocity, trusts, Philippine question, and labor. In effect, he will bear the brunt of the campaign, and by creating a popular wave of enthusiasm by his presence and frank utterances, he will save many doubtful districts to the party. We approve of his policy of taking the people into his confidence, and he is wise in putting his cabinet into the field to give expert testimony concerning the work of their departments, particularly as to foreign affairs, the army and the plans of the attorney-general. Mr. Roosevelt is thoroughly honest, and has the courage to voice his convictions offend whom they may. His Arlington speech referring to lynching has endeared him to the colored people, and they have implicit confidence in his sincerity. Congress has "flunked" in all Negro measures lately, but the hope is high that if Mr. Roosevelt is strengthened in that body by the election of the right kind of men, the next few years will show a decided improvement in our status as citizens. The Negro voters in the North have their eyes open and their knives whetted for certain members who neglected to take care of the interests of the race, but they are a unit for the strenuous presiding genius at the White House. The campaign will open in September, and there will be about six weeks of unremitting effort by Messrs. Babcock, Overstreet and their associates on the Congressional committee. Literature is a strong educating influence, and not only should speeches and pamphlets be circulated, but considerable attention should be paid to the systematic distribution of class newspapers. If the party keeps its ear close to the people, and rings true on economic and humane principles the elections are pretty sure to be registered the right way. Admiral Dewey says that in enlisting the aid of Aguinaldo and the Filipinos he had in mind the valuable assistance rendered the federal forces by the Negroes in the Civil war. He availed himself of the Filipinos aid, whipped the Spaniards, and now he considers their revolt against American arms and desire for independence to be the act of ingrates. The Washington Chronicle (white) regards Dewey as inconsistent and makes the following comment: "Admiral Dewey was unfortunate in his introduction of the Negro problem, as above set forth, to illustrate his views of the Philippine situation. To be consistent and carry the idea to its logical conclusion, the Filipinos must be given the progressive advancement that we accorded the Negro who was our friend in the civil war. The Negro got both freedom and independence—aye, more! He is a sovereign citizen of the Republic, equal as a citizen, to Admiral Dewey, himself!" A report comes that when District Attorney John G. Capers, of South Carolina, nominated Negro physicians as the colored member of each of several pension examining boards, the white physicians protested and declined to serve with Negro associates. Whereupon, the report further states, Mr. Capers said the Negroes would be recognized or there would be no pension examining boards. At last accounts, the matter was unsettled, and pension business was at a standstill. Mr. Capers may get himself liked by his Negro constituents, if the story is true. He is a gold democrat. There is talk of putting up a Negro candidate for Congress in the Fifth and Sixth Maryland districts, to voice the dissatisfaction of the race with the indifferent attitude of Representatives Mudd and Pearre. The movement will end in talk, because the Negroes in the districts mentioned have no leaders capable of engineering so stupendous a task as agreeing upon a candidate, getting his name on the official ballot and rallying the masses to his support. It is said that Mr. William M. Lewis, the keen-wittted assistant editor of The Indianapolis Freeman, is booked for something good at the hands of the National administration. He would faithfully and creditably represent the Hoosier State wherever he might be placed. The Freeman deserves the best that Senators Beveridge and Fairbanka can "rake off" for Indiana's Negro contingent. The justices of the peace have signed a statement that they will accept their monthly instalment at the $2,000 rate, but maintain that they are entitled to the $3,000 provided under the original code, and a protest will be filed on each pay day. At the proper time, the courts will be appealed to for a decision on the salary question. POLITICAL POINTERS. A liberal Democrat is preferable to a lily-white Republican. The American consul-general to Cuba has very little discretion to Bragg of. The Negro politician is notoriously given to thundering solely in the index. McLaurin's timely declination has saved us and him a great deal of annoyance. Politics is a science, an art and a business—but you have to know the game to win at it. What will the Maryland Negroes do to Senator McComas and Representative Schirm after all their talk? Nit! Ex-Deputy Collector George Washington Murray doubtless realizes that Koestering is quite a disastrous pastime. Recorder Dancy, by going slowly, will make no mistakes in his appointments. He will "take care" of the right people. E. H. Morris has declined the legislative nomination tendered him by the Republicans of the first Senatorial district of Chicago. Now that the Negro has been reduced to a minimum in the census office, the "efficiency" column in the reports show up "blank." Be it said to the credit of the Negro that not one of that race who sat in the House of Congress was ever guilty of disorderly conduct. The disappearance from public life of ex-Recorder James C. Matthews seems to be every bit as complete as that of Harry Tracey. William Jennings Bryan is not a candidate for a third nomination—but if asked he can not honorably say nay. Is there another run in Bryan? Bruce Grit tells a plain, old-fashioned and unvarnished truth when he says that "raw sugar has more protection than the life of an American Negro." Rumor has it that Senator Hanna is to give away to Gov.W. Murray Crane, of Masachusetts, as chairman of the Republican National Committee. They say Director Merriam is still sore at the colored people because they did not take to his gubnatorial ambitions in Minnesota some years ago. The appointment of Elmer Woods, a lily-white Republican, as naval officer at New Orleans, is a bitter pill to the hard-working Negro voters of Louisiana. State organizations of Negroes can work wonders in the arena of politics, if the reins can be controlled by men who place race before self, and patriotism above pelf. The Baltimore Lancet calls attention to the fact that no Negro in Maryland ever held a Presidential appointment, and says that the Negroes themselves are to blame for it. The spirit of fraternity with which the Filipinos have met the Negro in civil and military life ought to be a pointer to those who wish peace and prosperity to exist in our Eastern possessions. It is the independent vote that decides national elections. It is the independent vote that is courted when platforms are written and nominations are made. Why is not the Negro vote courted? In times of war it is a good piece of strategy to capture the men and guns of the opposition. Why shouldn't President Roosevelt bring Mr. Littlefield into camp and enlist him, if possible, on the Lord's side? If this were 1904, the Republican ticket would be Roosevelt and Fairbanks. The Democratic nominees would be Hill and Harrison, with Thomas Taggart of Indiana, as chairman of the National Committee. Register Judson W. Lyons, with his accustomed political sagacity, has reached the conclusion that President Roosevelt will have no material opposition for renomination. He will do considerable campaigning in the west this fall in the congressional contest. 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 is there has been many improvements made for your enjoyment. All churches, social clubs and associations are invited to spend their outing this summer at Watson's Park. Special car can be charted Direct for the Park and ordered back when wanted. Cars for every day service. Take Chevy Chase for the Park. Those driving take Conduit to Turners and turn to the right. For further information apply to A. D. WATSON 2025 L Street, N. W. 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 Excelior 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 Pavillion. 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. CLAIRVOYANT 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 interes 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 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. Letters of inquiry answered on receipt of two a cont stamps. MRS. C. CARY 1406 WEST YORK ST. PHILADELPHIA PA. LOW PRICES. On Beautiful gold crowns and all other work we positively extract teeth without pain. ...12th and Penn. Ave... Vero Dentists. Hours 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday 9 a.m. to 12 m. Literature of the Day ATTACHING THE NIGRO TO THE SCIL "I done walk' over f'm Ca'lina wid de rest o' de cattle 'way back fo' de wah, an' a long time ater de sta' s done fall, and dat w might not get discourage' dey done tell us a heap 'bout a l'ban a. How de gol' jes' hung on de cotton tushes and under each o dem bushes stood a li'l roast pig, wid a cyarvin' knife an' fo'k stuck in his back, an' sayin'. Des he'p yo'elf" So says Aunt Phyllis. The Cathoun School attempts an advance over the gold and roast-pig philosophy. So we said we must aim not only at the loss of bread, but at all the hungers. We must build nothing less than a neighborhood of homes and farms, within sound of school and church belt. To build local life, individuals must take root. We question the survival of the Negro without attachment to the soil. The chain which once held him has been snapped, but it seems time to forge a new one, not liony to prevent drift to the city, but drift from plantation to plantation. This is why it is a matter of such consequence that Calhoun's neighborhood is "five square miles" of territory south of the big swamp and north of Chunnenugga Ridge in Lowndes county, just as Alabama is fifty thousand square miles of territory within certain boundaries which schoolboys learn. Within the territory we have seventy-five families, or about four hundred individuals, buying fifty-acre farms on about thirty-five hundred acres of land.—Pitt Dillahm in the August "Southern Workman." *** BOOKER WASHINGTON'S SUNDAY TALK Few books of more genuine interest and importance are to be expected this year than the collection of Barker Talisferro Washington's Sunday evening talks to the students of Tuskegee Institute, published by Donn L. day, Page & Co., with the just title of "Character Building." The whole purpose, purpose, and effect of these discourses is happily summarized in those two words. If any one has had a question on what Mr. Washington's warrant of standing rests, this book will resolve their minds. Assuring as "Up from Slavery" and "The Future of the American Negro" are, this record of familiar talks with the young Negro men and women is of superior value in the respect that here we find the moral standard, the common sense, and the superb optimism of this remarkable man in their direct treatment of the development of a race through personal contact with its youth "Greatheart" Armstrong has many disciples doing excellent work, in many parts of the country, but the man of the race who has most thoroughly fulfilled and fulfilling his ideas is Washington of Tuskegee — Springfield Republican. ** ** MR GRIMSHAW'8 HISTORY OF THE NE GRO. Nearly 20,000 copies have already been subscribed for this, the greatest book of the age. The historical value of the book, and its uplifting influence give the work a prominent place in modern literature and history. It is a volume for every one, and no library is complete without it. The book contains about 450 pages handsomely bound in cloth, and illustrated with 50 or more full half tone engravings. No student of the race can afford to be without this splendid work. It places the race in America in its true light. It is the most helpful and inspiring book we have ever read. Everybody wants it. The first addition is large, and nearly all the copies have been subscribed for. If you desire to improve yourself and to know of the real advancement and achievements of the race from 1619 to to the present, order the book at once, as there will only be a limited number published. *** THE LOVE STORY OF MICHAEL ANGELO. Had Michael Angelo not been the world's greatest sculptor, he would still THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. have been preeminent in all times as one of its supremely great painters, and apart from either of these things, he is the most sublime architect of modern times at least, and a poet so great, so deep-delving in his vision, so mighty in his spiritual conceptions, so grand in his use of language at even Wordsworth confessed himself unable to grasp his sonnets sufficiently to render them in English rhyme. Into the life of this sad old man of sixty-four years, the greatest of all Italy, but the loneliest, came Vittoria Colonna, one of the most beautiful and cultured women of all time. Their love story is an exquisite idyl and, is told with infinite grace and charm by Clara E. Laughlin in The Delineator for September. "UNFETTRED" Sutton E Griggs, who figures prominently in the public eye as the author of 'Imperium in Imperio,' and 'Over shadowed,' has written another book entitled 'Unfettered.' It is a story of love and politics, and involves a broader discussion of the race problem in this country. Mr. Griggs, who is an uncompromising champion of his race, seems to have thrown his whole soul into the production of this book. As to plot it is a masterpiece. While fully executed, it is free from tedious and unnecessary details. The characters are life-like, and the scenes realistic. "Unfettered" pleads the cause of the Negro in language forceful, yet diplomatic, and should be read by every American citizen. Having read the story to the end and seen the final disposition of the characters, a careful examination of "Dorlan's Plan," will vastly increase one's stock of information, and suggest a method which, if carried out, would result in happier conditions for our people in this country. Mr Griggs' works are endorsed by the best authorities, including Bishops, ministers, college, presidents, and citizens in every walk of life. Particulars concerning "Unfettered" can be obtained by addressing The Orion Publishing Company, corner Mark and Stewart streets Nashville, Tenn. The retail price is $100. DOINGS IN CONNECTICUT: Among tho Churches, and in the Social Swim. Danbury, Coun, Special-The Dyers Helpers' Union, the new labor organization, met last Friday night to elect its officers, and of a membership of about fifty, Mr. Nelson Johnson and Mr. Frank Johnson are the two colored members. Mr. Joseph Miller, (white) was elected president and Mr. Nelosn Johnson was put in nomination. It took four ballotings to place Mr. Miller in the presidential chair. Mr. Johnson was elected unanimously to the office of guardian. We record this fact for the benefit of our aspiring young men and women of our race, that if we act well our part in this life and show ourselves worthy, we shall be respected and sometimes given places among those of the opposite race. It means a great deal to us in Danbury for one of our race to be among fifty white men and half of that number to believe that Mr. Nelson Johnson was worthy and capable to be placed over them as president of their Union is something to be proud of. The services at the A M. E. Zion church were interesting and well attended. The Sunday school was larger than ever. The young people held a very inspiring Christian Endeavor meeting at 6.30 p. m., after which they elected the following officers: Mrs. Elizabeth Green, president; Mrs. Mattie Butler, vice president; Mrs. Isaac Cooper, secretary; Mrs. Mary Atkins, assistant secretary; Miss Tulie Eloner, treasurer; chairman of player meeting committee, Miss Katherine M. Butler, chairman of lookout committee, Mrs. Mary Cornell, chairman of social committee, Mrs. Nelson. There is no time during the past four months that the attendance was so great as it was at this the Sunday evening services and and many new faces were seen among the audience. Little Susle G. Freeman infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Obbie Freeman, was christened by the pastor at the conclusion of the sermon. Mrs. Freeman's sister stood sponsor for her niece. The New Hope Baptist church of which Rev. Thomas W. Garnett is pastor, occupied the new church on Liberty street; in the morning at 10 30 the Rev C. H Johnson, of Pennsylvania, occupied the pulpit and at 3 30 the pastor spoke. Young Peoples' meeting was at 6 30, and at 7:30 the Rev A. C. Hubbard D. D., pastor of Second Baptist church, preached Mr James E. Butler, of 3½ John street, is on the sick list at this writing. His youngest child is also down with whooping cough. Mr Olin Butler, who is laboring in Brewnater, N Y., was in the city Sunday. Mr. Charles Butler, from the above named place, was also here. Mrs. Mary Evans, of Franklin street, is critically ill. The doctors speak very discouraging of her recovery. After the 20 h of this month Miss Katherine Butler, who graduated from the H gb School this last term, will take a business course in the Stillman Business College. The proprietors of the same have assured her of a situation when she finishes her course. The joint convention of the Sunday school and C E Society will meet in the A. M. E Z on church, Norwich, Conn., August 20th. The pastor of the Danbury Z on church will attend. Mrs. K M. Butler will accompany the pastor as delegate representing the Sunday-school and C E Society. Mrs. Elizabeth Dedrick returned to her home in Hartford, Conn., Saturday after spending two weeks with he son. White Sulphur Diamond Dust WhiteSulphur Springs, W Va., Special,—The standing of West Virginia is colored ball clubs: White Sulphur, won 8 lost 0; Henton won 5 lost 3; LB: Giants, won 4 lost 4; Ronceverte won 3 lost 8; Corington, won 4 lost 11. White Sulphur Club played two games last week and won both. White Sulphur, 13; Lewisburg, 6; Ronceverte, 9; White Sulphur, 26 The flding and battling of the White Sulphur Club was something wonderful in those two games. Home runs: Pryor 2; Toliver, 2; Green 2; Brooks 2 Three base hits: Neal, Colbert, Jackson, Reaves, and Goings: two base hits: Coleman, Jefferson and Burnett. Manager Toliver says that he has only two more games to play and one of those will be with every strong white club made up of some noted college players, and the last one with Lewisburg. I promise you that I am going to throw it on that white club the same way. "ASTRA." The Beautiful Three Year old Fillv Owned by Mr. William J. Edelin. This fine three year old filly has trotted on the leading race tracks of the country, and has made a record 2nd to few of herge. Mr. William J Edelin, our enterprising young busi ness man, who is connected with the M "ASTRA." Philadelphia House gives, his special attention to her training and record pace. At present, "Astra" and his other horses are in pasture in Prince George County, Md. on Clark's farm. Mr. Edellin has refused a very hand DRESS MAKING ACADEMY. The de Lam Orton Famous French Perfection Fallor System Mme J. A. Smallwood, Sole Agent 1513 Madison street, northwest, Morning class from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Afternoon class 2 to 5 p. m. daily. Evenings from 7.30 to 10 o'clock. Evenings from 7.30 to 10 o'clock. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, dress makers and ladies who wish to do their own dressmaking. WANTED—To learn the wonderful De Lam Orton French Perfection Tailor System. Seamless Basques without one inch of visible seam, in lining or goods, not even on the shoulder. Successful dressmaking requires as much earnest progressive study as successful work in any of the professions. No detail is too small to be looked after. We teach you to make dresses with or without seam and guarantee perfect fits, and complete your course with a diploma. Pupils can enter at any time. SUMMER RESORTS. First-class country board for colored people at lowest 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 Pennsylvanian 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. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms with board. 1642 10th street, n. w. Improve The Hair and Complexion. Singleton's Pharmacy 20th and E carries a full line of Ozono preperations with his toilet articles and sundri.s. COTTAGES FOR SALE Four desirable Cottages on Jefferson Street, between Washington and La Fayette Streets. In the very best locality, newly, painted and papered all the atest improvements on easy terms. For further particulars address J. Harry Hughes Cape May, N I "Crimp = Less" An Electric Hair Straightener-takes the Crimp out without fail. Half an hour once a week with this Straightener keeps the Hair Smooth and Glossy. You can make money if you own one-Colored People wild over it. Price $8.00. We want reliable agents in every town. Exclusive Territory. Write for Descriptive Matter. "CRIMPLESS" MFG. CO., 1111 Missouri Trust Bldg., 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. 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. some sum for "Astra" knowing as he does that she has in her the making of a great horse and that there are many victories in store for her. J. H. H. COL. LUCIUS L. LEE, Nominated as The Logical Successor to The Present Grand Master of The G. U. O. of O. F.—Especially Popular in The South. Elitor Colored American—The services of the Hor, Edgar H. Morris of Illinois, as Grand Master of the G. U. of O F of America, will terminate by constitutional limitation next January, and his successor must be elected at the R. M O. to convene in New Haven, Conn., next October. Brothe Morris without doubt, has made the Order the most efficient and satisfactor Master we have had in twenty five years, and the fraternity only allows him to retire from the position which he has filled with such signal ability because the rules and regulations of the Order will not allow him to again succeed himself. In casting about for a suitable successor to so distinguished a servant, the eye of the Odd Fellow nation, both naturally and logically falls upon Col. L. L Lee, the Deputy Grand Master to Brother Morris Brother Lee is the logical successor of Col. Morris, and of right, ought to be promoted upon the constitutional retirement of Col. Morris without contest, Col. Lee has efficiently served the Order on the S C M. for the last six years without complaint from any quarter, and his election to this exalted position, would be but a fitting recognition of the inestimable services, cheerfully rendered. The positions of trust and responsibility, creditably filled by this brother are too well known to the Order for recital here. Col Lee is peculiarly fitted both by business training and familiarity with the law. to Movements of the Bradleys The Bradleys, of 11th street, have forsaken the city with the exception of Mr. George M. Bradley, who remains on duty at the Department of Justice. Mrs. Anna Bradley has gone to Chicago to visit her two married children, Ferdinand Bradley and 1 Mrs. Stella Poole. Her youngest daughter is visiting relatives near Charlotteville. 6 THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. creditably discharge the duty of this high office. Brother Lee is today the leading funeral director and under-aker of color in Atlanta, and has been or years successfully conducting his immense and profitable business, and of promoted to this office as he certain will be, he will take to it the business training and foresight of years of successful business operation. Our Order is a business institution, and should have a man of business and administrative ability at its head. The man who has successfully handled his own private affairs, will most likely successfully handle those of his neigh-oor or country, when called upon. Brother Lee is such a man. The South will strongly rally around her favorite. We do not present his name as the candidate of the South, for the very logical reason that his service has not been confined to any section or community, but to the country at large, and the Odd Fellow people everywhere will feel justly proud in rewarding this, their faithful servant. Georgia presents his name as the logical successor of this distinguished Morris. While we do not present a sectional candidate, we feel that a section of the country which pays 85 per cent of the taxes into the coffers of the Order, ought to have the Master once every twenty-five years Brethren, we present you the name of the Hon. Lucins L. Lee, the logical candidate. Faithfully. B.J. DAVIS, Atlanta, Ga., July 80 h, 1902 and her oldest son, Lawrence Bradley, is spending his summer at Narragansett. After leaving there, he is to go to Lawrence, Mass., and from there, is to go on an extended tour through New Hamphire with his uncle, Adolphus Hall. The Ohio Enterprise is another new one, issued at Cincinnati by W. P. Dabney and George H. Jackson, two representative citizens of Buckeyedom. MASONIC The members of Mecca Temple Order of the Mystic Shriners and Sir Knights of the four subordinate Commanderies Simon's No.1. Henderson No.2 Geth semane No.9, Mount Calvary No.4 have united to give two grand moonlight excursions on the steamer Jane Moseley Saturday, August 30 h and September 6 h to Indian Head and Glymont, tickets 25 cents. The boat to leave at 6:30 p.m. Purchase tickets at once for the moonlight excursion, Saturdays August 30th and September 6 h. Sirs John W. Freeman, J. D. Howard, Julius Warren, Paul R. Steward, F. J. Cardozo, Charles D. Freeman will sell ice cream on the moonlight excursion of August 30 h and September 6 h. "Is I gwning with the Mystic Swiners and Night Templars on the moonlight excursion Saturday, August 30th and September 6th? Well you can bet your boots, I always was fond of Swine. Iilus. Potentate Richard L. Gaines and the members of Mecca Temple will sell the lemonade on the moonlight excursion Saturdays August 30 h and September 6th. Watch that lemonade, police may get you. Sir Samuel H. West is the chairman of the general committee and Sir H. L Livingston, Eminent Commander of Henderson No. 2, vice chairman of the two moonlight excursions August 30th and September 6th. Watch the result's. Refreshments and dinners served by the Shriners and Knight Templars on the excursion of August 30th and September 6 h. Sir Samuel H. West head waiter and Sir John P. Turrer, dishwasher; Sir W H J. Malvin, 1st cook; R W. Tompkins, 2nd cook. "The tall sycamore of Pythagoras" Sir Nelson E. Weatherless, was unanimously elected chairman of the executive committee of the joint excursion. That means a grand success August 80 h and September 6th. Let every Sir Knight follow where Weatherless leads. Sir N. E Weatherless convened the executive committee at his home last Wednesday and the argument advanced by Sir Weatherless and his good wife, assisted by Sister Nellie E. Morgan in favor of the excursion of August 30 h and September 6th was convincing. We will have 1,000 hams like that one on the excursion. When Sir Knight David Steward, the undertaker of 12h and O street n.w., was informed that Sir W. H. J Malvin and R W. Tompkins would do the cooking on the two moonlight excursions, August 30 h and September 6th, he at once tendered free of charge the use of his specious parlors for the meeting of the general committee. Sir Steward has an eye to business 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. O e who can give bond preferred. Call and bring or send reference to 459 C street northwest, Washington, D.C. FINANCIAL HERE IS A CHANCE. To get the money you want, We have more than we need. We will make loans to every body without delay. If you want money see us to-day. You will not be disap pointed. Loans made on Furniture, Pianos, Organs, E'c, without removal. Loans to salaried employes Without endorsement. 602 F Street N. W (cr. 6th St.) Capital Loan Guarantee Company. Loans of $10 and upwards made on JOURNAL PIANOS HORSES, Wagons, etc., at lowest rates and in the day you apply. We are loaning on th Building and Loan Association plan, which ages the cost of carrying loans much less that you pay elsewhere, and allows you to pay it off in any sized note you desire, running from one to twelve months. You only pay for the use of the money for the length of time you carry it. If you have a loan with some other company we will pay it off and advance you more money if desired. Rates cheerfully given, and no cost to you unless the loan is made. Loans made any where in the district. Call and get rates. F out room, first floor, Scientific American building. Natori 1 Mortgage Loan Co. 625 F St., N. W. The National Safe Deposit Savings and Trust Company Corner 15th St. & New York Ave. Capital; One Million Dollars. Paysl terest on deposits. Rents Safesl sides Purglar-proof Vaults. Acts as administrator executor, trustee, ac. DO YOU NEED Financial Assistance? If so, come to us. We are always ready to loan you any amount you may need. You can repay it in small monthly payments to suit your convenience. We make loans on Furniture, Pianos, &c., without removal or any publicity in any way. All business is private Washington Mortgage Loan Co., 610—F Street—610 CAPITAL SAVINGS BANK 609 F St. N. W., Washington, D.C. Capital $50,000. Hon. Jno. R. Lynch, President. L. C. Bai'ey, Treasurer. J. A. Johnson, Secretary. D. B. McCary, Cashier. Directors: Jno. R. Lynch, Dr. W. S. Lofton Whitefield McKinlay, L. O. Bailey, Robt. H. Terrell, W. S. Montgomery, Wyatt Archer, John A. Pierre, Henry E. Baker, Robt. Williams J. T. Bradford Dr. W. A. Warfield, J. A. Johnson, Dr. A. W. Tancil, Howard H. Williams. Deposits received from 10 cents up-ward. Interest allowed on $5,00 and above. Collections meet with prompt attention. A general exchange and banking business done. Bank open from 9 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. Bg Jim Parker in Town Mr James B Parker, the here of the Buffalo tragedy, is in the city, where he will spend a few weeks resting up from a long tour in the South and West. All letters and correspondence an be sent to him in this city in care The Colored American. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. LITTLE COLORED AMERICANS Our race has yet to produce a Mary MacLane. Amalgamation is all right—if it is of the legalized variety. The proper designation for the grand officers of some grand lodges is "grand racales." The "lily white" republicans and gold democrats are in the saddle in the South. The railroads made good through the assembling of the Negro Congress in Atlanta. "Charcter Building" by Booker T. Washington is a model text book in moral philosophy. We have little faith in death-bed repentances or post-mortem displays of charitable judgment. The Jim Crow Negro should be reformed bp pumping refinement and a laudable ambition into him. We do not believe the miscegenation laws are necessary to keep white women from marrying Negro men. We say again, color prejudice is a disease and is most virulent in the systems of persons of American birth. A few more uncalled-for lynchings like that at Leesburg will arouse the conscience of law abiding Americans. The prayers of the Pharisee who denies a brother an equal chance in the struggle for existence, availeth nothing. Will "A Reader" of Chicago, who sends such bright suggestions to The Clored American, kindly favor us with his name? Edward VII is now a "sure enough" King. Here's to the 'health of His Majesty! Long life to the world's most benevolent monarch! Can there be found in this land a jury honest enough to convict a white man for lynching a Negro, or for outraging a colored woman? Rev. Mr. Hinkle, the Leesburg minister who denounced lynching, is in trouble with his Christian (?) congregation—for telling the truth. Dark-skinned Caucasians have to be very careful how they travel now-a-days in the Jim Crow states—they may be mistaken for colored folks. Negroes will leave the South, according to the promptings of the individual mind, but there will be no wholesale exodus, and there should be none. The Mobile Weekly Press need not give us credit for the matter it borrows from The Colored American, unless it wants to. We have ideas to spare. Gen. Firmin is president of Halti by his own proclamation. This is a simplification of the campaign idea, according to the American understanding of election methods. White men or Negroes should leave a locality if they can do better else where, but there is no sense in chang ing for the more sake of change. Some people will not get along anywhere. Friends, put more light into your houses. Don't be afraid to make your homes attractive as a theater or saloon. business men should learn that no one wants to trade in a dingy place. Light up. Self respecting Negroes should expel from the community every white scoundrel caught living in concubinage with a Negro woman. Let the separation policy work uniformly down the line. Advertising is a part of your investment in business. The merits of your establishment must be kept constantly before the public. If you have flattering inducements to offer, let the people know it. It is no disgrace to be "short"—except on elements of character. The news writer, the preacher, the social visit, the business call, political speech, addresses at the literary—all should be "short" The great religious and educational Congress at Atlanta was a signal tribuite to the efficacy of printers' ink. The advertising was perfect, and "reached the unreached Negro," arraying "the race for Christ." The "Man-Around-Town" of the True Reformer, Littleton, N. C., pays our "Man-on-the-Corner" that sinceest fcompliments—thoughtful limitation The Colord American sets the pace in all up-to-date features, you know. The desperado Tracy was the logical product of the feebleness of the law, and the South is full of incipient Tracys, who are growing bolder in proportion as the legal authorities grow more impotent in reaching offenders. Father Slattery is correct in his idea that priests can work to the best advantage among people of their own blood and condition. Human nature is the same the world over, and each race loves to see its own sons at the altar. Let us again ask the minister to teach the people to ventilate their houses, clean up their yards, whitewash their cu buildings, replace the palings on their fences, keep their barns clean and wholesome, change their clothing frequently, and surround their children with moral influences. If the Bible is to be believed, and we do not doubt any of the great truths revealed therein, Christ is bound to repudiate those hypocrites who deny Him by following a religion which makes the color of the skin the partition of brotherhood. "When rogues fall out, honest men get their dues." The men now held for the lynching of Charles Craven at Leesburg, disliking the idea of 'treading the wine press alone,' threaten to betray the names of their companions in crime. Some very prominent citizens may be implicated. Enforce the law. Lynching is murder in the first degree. It is reported that President Rosevelt was favorable to the appointment of a colored man as naval officer at New Orleans, but was compelled to accept the choice of the faction that had been dubed "regular" by the Philadelphia convention. Thus, the "lily Grand Vacation Tour TO RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. (In Special Train With Pullman Cars.) THE Business Men's League of Chicago will leave via Big Four Cheapeake & Ohio Route for Pichmond. Va., August 3d, 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 ear'y 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 Business Men's League of Cheapeake & Ohio Route for Pike the National Business Men's League The 26th and 27th. Return, leaving Rick the Grand Fountain U. O. of T, R. to their convention, which also meets Prof. Booker T. Washington, President and is expected to join our party before The object of this excursion andness men and women of the Negro race The cost of the round trip from C. thirty-five cents ($25.35) Tickets can at 234 Clark st., under Grand Pacific modation in the Seeper can get same Mr. A. C. Howard of the A. C. Howe facturers of Shoe Polish, or Mr. Alex Hotel and Cafe, who will have person rate from Chicago, five dollars ($5.00) ($4.00) and from Cincinnati, three do modate two. MESSRS. HOWARD & STEPHENS, Care The A. C. Howard or Stephens' Hotel Men's League of Chicago will leave via Big Four- Ohio Route for Richmond. Va., August 3d, to attend the Men's League Third Annual Convention, August 25th return, leaving Richmond August 30th. Members of U. O. of T, R. who desire to start ear'y in advance which also meets in Richmond are invited to join us. Washington, President, will deliver his annual address in our party before our arrival at Richmond. This excursion and meeting is to bring together the busi- ness of the Negro race. Around trip from Chicago will be twenty five dollars and (5.35) Tickets can be purchased from Big Four Agent Under Grand Pacific Hotel. Those who desire accom- pare can get same by applying as early as possible to of the A. C. Howard Manufacturing Company, manu- lish, or Mr. Alex Stephens, proprietor of the Stephens' so will have personal charge of the excursion. Sleeper five dollars ($5.00), from Indianapolis, four dollars Cincinnati, three dollars ($3.00). One berth will accom- HARD & STEPHENS, The A. G. Howard Mfr. Co., 90 Washington Street, Room 57 or Stephens' Hotel and Gate, 2832 State Street, CHICAGO, 'LL. 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 Seeper 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. Care The A. G Howard Mfr Co., 90 Washington Street, Room 57 or Stephens' Hotel and Cafe, 2832 State Street, CHICAGO, ILL. DINNER SET FREE for sell ng 24 boxes Salvona Soaps or bottles Salvona Perfumes. 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We allow you 15 days to deliver goods and collect for them. We give cash commission if desired. No money required. We prepay all freight charges. Illustrated catalogue free. Write to-day, SALVONA SOAP CO, Chesman Bl0'g, St Louis, Mo. We can personally assure our readers that the Salvona Soap Co., is thoroughly reliable and trusted worthy—Editor ) SCREENS John B. Espey, Hardware 1010 Pa Ave SUMMER RESORTS. THE HOTEL Atlantic City, New Jersey. A natural garden spot, high with constant breze from the Blue Ridge mountains, frequent drives, good board. TERMS:—$3.00 and $3.50 per Week. APPLY TO Miss T. FLETCHER, Lincoln, Loudoun Co., Va. Box 22, white" victory of 1900 led to a second triumph in 1902. The appointment of Kennedy w a small consolation prize for the colored contingent. DESERVES CREDIT. THE COLORED AMERICAN of the Dis- ICAN OF THE DISTRICT ```markdown ``` The strong, netal-center Window Screens for only...... Just the screen you want for the door; it's strong and well made. Complete for..... The Dudley Inn. UNITED STATES STORAGE CO. 418 & 420 10 St., N. W. Furniture Stoves, Store Fixtures, etc. bought and sold. Storage 75 cent per month. We buy and sell everything. THE HOTEL HENDERSON. New Jersey A strictly up-to-date hotel for the accommodation of first-class colored people. It has all modern improvement, large and airy rooms newly u holstered, renovated and repapered. 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 profession al caterer. Rates reasonable. For particulars address. STACY I. HENDERSON. 120 N. Mississippi Av, Atlantic City N J KEEN COTTAGE. 1718 Arctic Ave. Atlantic City, N J. This Cottage is about two squares from either railroad. It will accommodate about fifty guests. Rooms are large and airy with a beautiful piazza, it has been thoroughly renovated and put in first-class condition, with all modern conveniences. No pains will be spared to make everything comfortable for our patrons. MR. S. A KEEN. Upperville, Virginia. Mrs. Virginia Plinkett, Upperville Va., Farquar County, desires to take a number of first class summer boarders. Uppeville is located in a beautiful part of Virginia 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 B'ue Ridge mountains with splendid water, etc. For further information address Mrs. Virginia Plinkett, Upperville, Farquar County, Va. trict of Columbia deserves much credit for the excellent picture of Prof. B. T. Washington.—Western World. The Colored American is the leading illustrated journal published by Negroes, in the world. Published by THE COLORED AMERICAN Pub- lishing Company. A NATIONAL NEIGHBOR NEWSPAPER Published every Saturday, at 459 C. 58, W Washington, D. C. SUBSCRIPTION BATTER. 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The latest report of the immigration bureau is worth studying. The American people are not taking the notice they should of the tremendous influx into this country of foreigners. We are not a little alarmed at the showing—not because of objections to foreigners merely as foreigners—but because our population is being recruited from the most undesirable elements of all Europe and Asia. These strange people are coming more rapidly than we can assimilate them, and their constant increase stands as a menace to the industrial peace and prosperity of our nation. Labor is the foundation of governments. When the producing classes are demoralized by the competition of cheap imported labor and our schools are burdened by a mass of untutored aliens, who care nothing for the deeper principles that actuate a country of lofty ideals, the result is hurtful to the body politic America may be a haven of rest to the oppressed of the world, but a nation, like a family, for its own protection, has the right to pass rigidly upon the character of those who are to come in and enjoy its benefactions. Our immigration laws are too loose, and the daily reports of troubles in the mines, oil fields, and factories of every description have their root in the employment of these pauper immigrants, whose standard of living is set by the miserable surroundings of their native land, and they are satisfied with the wages upon which the progressive American would starve. Hence, discontent, and its train of evils follow—strikes, lockout's, riots and disturbances that are felt in every market. Look at the figures and the danger is plain. In one year we have admitted 178,375 Italians, 171,989 AustroHun.arians, 107,347 Russians, 30,894 Swedes, each item showing an increase of many thousands over the preceding year. These are the nationalities that unsettle labor conditions here, and to THE COLORED AMEPICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. our sorrow, offer the bitterest competition for the domestic service which the Negro once controlled. As waiters, cooks, drivers, barbers, footmen, porters and such employments, they are preferred to Negroes in many quarters, and we are not opening enough new avenues to offset this decline. If the Negro were wise he would organ ze against this unhealthy intru ion, as the happiness of the racial family is bound up in this p obj aun of in休rial opportunity. It behoves the race to watch this threatening influx of European population, and if necessary to protect our interests, appeal to Congress for more stringent immigration laws. We must help ourselves if we expect to be be pea. It is a pretty safe wager that there will be no more lynchings in the classic shades o. Leesburg, Virginia. Evidence is accounted to prove that the Negro people on America are much worked up over the failure of the War. Department o adequately recognize the work of the gallant colored soldiers that brought success and prestige to the stars and stripes during the late conflict with Spain. The policy outlined by Adjutant General Corbin in his telegram to Col. Duval, stating that "it was against the policy of the administration to award commissions to Negroes as officers," has produced a soreness that cannot be healed by meaningless platitudes or assuaged by the passing of time. Capable men who suffered under tropical skies in Cuba and the Philippines are not satisfied to retire to civil life, and see others of fairer complexion enjoying the fruits of their labors when the latter have not won a spur by actual duty or demonstrated ability to cope with military problems. These colored men are not asking social equality and do not care a snap for the nice distinctions that hedge about official precedence and mess privileges. They want to work among their own race, and be allowed to win for themselves as best they may the glory of assisting in opening the great Or ent to the races of the Western Hemis, here. A delegation of powerful men should call on the President and state the case frankly. Mr. Roosevelt likes fighters, and the Negroes has certainly borne themselves on the battle field in a manner that should commend them to the favor of our patriotic Chief Magistrate. A regiment of Negro soldiers, officered from top to bottom by the flower of the veterans who can perform meritorious service, should be organized, equipped and stationed in the Philippines without delay. Such a step would go far to allay the feeling among us that the Negro is being ignored and neglected by the party which claims to be our friend. The President should be given an opportunity to speak out and declare his position with regard to colored officers and colored regiments. The esteemed Western World, published at Oklahoma City, Okla., by hustling John C. Leftwich, takes desperate chances on enlarging our bump of vanity by bracketing Mr. E. E. Cooper with Dr. Booker T, Washington, giving both double column cuts, under the caption "Our National Leaders." Dr. Washington is styled "the greatest colored educator in the world," and Mr. Cooper is let down easily as "the greatest colored editor in the United States." Our modesty forbids further comment than to say that Brother Leftwich's encouraging compliment stirs us anew to live up to the expectations of our friends and large constituency of readers. We stand uncovered. CATHOL C CHURCH AGAINST TYNCHING. The Catholic church is sound on the autocracy of law, and records itself squarely against lynching. When the bulk of the Protestant church bites its tongue in cowardly silence, the apostolic authority vested in the Roman priesthood rises to the situation with a praiseworthy moral courage, and plainly brands mobs as marauders and murderers, as they deserve. Archbishop Ireland tells the truth in tones of thunder, and arraigns at the bar of public contempt every citizen who condones the unlawful execution of any individual, white or black, prince or peasant. Father J. J. Ferdinand, though located in the hot-bed of Negro hatred, pastor of St. Peter's Catholic church at Pine Bluff, Ark, speaks out as follows: "The Catholic church, through her priests, boldly and fearlessly denounces crime of all kinds. She has one gospel for all the highest and the lowest, the rich and the poor. She cannot stop mob law by force, but she will call it by its right name and has the courage to do so publicly without fear or favor." If every minister in the land would emphasize this thought in their sermons from time to time, the lynching evil would become a thing of the past. The Catholics have set a noble example in Christian ethics. Up-to date, the name of no District Negro has been present d to Mr. Roosevelt for the vacant Commissionership. Are there no eligible Negro democrats here? CONSO IDATE BANKRUPT CHURC"ES. Olivet Baptist church, Chicago, is again in trouble about money matters. The property is advertised for sale, and will go, unless the members get together and harmonize certain differences growing out of financial methods. The debt is $15,000. Church obligations could be handled without trouble, if each member would do his duty, and the pastor exercise the functions of guide rather than dictator to his flock. With many to help, the burden on each becomes light John D. Rockefeller gave this church $15,000 not long ago, and it is not fair to generous white friends for us to fail in our business transactions when they have carried us beyond a reasonable danger line. Unless the race learns to depend upon itself more for its churches, some of them had better be closed up and the congregations consolidated in a building that can be paid for. Begging for money is eating the Christianity out of religious service, and draining the resources of the people. The main mission, that of rescuing sinners and bestowing sympathy upon the unfortunate, seems to be gradually relegated to the rear in churchly philosophy. The people will pay their dues cheerfully if they see things going in the right direction, but hypocrisy in high places will drive any institution into bankruptcy. Let us put a little real piety into the so-called "houses of the Lord," and see if better result cannot be obtained. In the meantime the relief for bankrupt churches and half-starved preachers is consolidation. The Olivet church trouble is only one of a thousand cases, scattered through out the country. Secretary Root should explain whose policy he is carrying out when he declines to grant commissions to deserving soldiers merely because they happen to be of Negro origin. It is up to Secretary Root and his subordinates in the War Department to explain that telegram to Col. Duval, and by whose orders it became "the policy of the administration not to grant official commissions to colored soldiers," even if falsification of records had to be resorted to to sustain this policy. The Colored American is after those who are unmindful of the Negro's rights as a citizen, regardless of their political complexion. A republican who discriminates against a man on account of his color is no better than a democrat who does the same thing. Every public official must stand upon his record and be appraised accordingly. The current issue of the Indianapolis Freeman throws a fragrant bouquet at Mr. J. C. Dancy for giving Mr. R. W. Thompson a place in his office. The "press gang" is a unit in commending the appointment, and quite a number of distinguished persons have written notes of thanks to the obliging Recorder. The legislature of Louisiana passed a law providing for the separation of the races on the street cars of the state, but "indefinitely postponed" a measure "to prohibit the living together in concubinage of any white person and Negro or Negress." Isn't this consistency for you? The white man's desire for separation from Negro women does ot go as far as we would like, The Spanish friars must get out of the Philippines where they have been discredited by the natives and lost their power for good A priesthood in sympathy with the new dispensation will inure to the benefit of the Catholic church and speed the day of peace in the Islands. The opposition to the present friars is not an antagonism of the church, as it is against the American policy for the state to interfere in matters of religious belief We want American priests in our Catholic possessions as far as possible, and we also think the preparation and assignment of a few Negro priests would have a most helpful effect. A local contemporary, eager to pick flaws in The Colored American, insinuated that we had been victimized by some one because we referred to Mr. H. F. Scheele as a white practicing attorney of Staunton, Va. The aforesaid contemporary derived its inspiration or misinformation from the publication of a cut in The Freeman bearing the name of Mr. Scheele, the features of which were unmistakably Afro-American. The mystery was cleared up this week by an explanation in The Freeman that its foreman had through error used the portrait of Rev. Chauncey I. Withrow, who had sent in Mr. Scheeles article. The Colored American was correct, as usual in stating that Mr. Scheele was a Caucasian gentleman. Prof. Alphonso A. Stafford, of the faculty of the Baltimore High and Oraling School, is in the city, circulating among old friends and literary compatriots. He speaks optimistically of educational interests in the Monumental City, and is pleased with the work assigned to him, that of instruction in history, a subject to which he has devoted much time and research. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. HELPING THEMSELVES. Barred out of Caucasian Association, The Negroes of The Government Printing Office Unite for Mutual Benefit In the several beneficial associations composed of employees of the Government Printing Office the qualification "white" debars any of the many Negro employed there from becoming members. Formerly white, and black were admitted to membership upon an equal basis, but the fashion to be against everything Negro that has been growing so rapidly the past few years, put up the bars, and those who were not members had none of the cheap resources for protection in case of illness that the Caucasian enjoyed. Early in the winter, the matter of an organization among the Negroes of the office was agitated, but with discouraging effects. It was believed by a few that a stable and useful body could be founded, and, by keeping everlastingly at it, most gratifying results have rewarded their labors. The present membership and the prepaid applications that will be acted upon at next meeting will make a total membership of quite 75. Based upon a membership of 75, the sick benefits will be $10 per week. The financial officers are bonded in a security company; if there should be a shortage there will be no guess work as to the worth of the bond. It is contemplated to extend the privileges of membership to others than employees of the office when they come highly recommended and properly vouched for. The following gentlemen are the officers: John C. Keelan, president; A. McKenney, vice-president; T. H. Bradley, corresponding secretary; C. W. Williams, financial secretary; Warren G. Fearing, treasurer. Walter G. P. Governing Committee: James W. Jackson, R. L. Holland, T. H. Dade, R. Bowie, Jas, H. Toy. Finance Committee: John N. Dorster, E. B. Welbourne, Bernadine Smith. Membership Committee: H. D. Pryor, W. W. Worsham, N. W. Cuney. HISTORIAN E. A. JOHNSON IN TOWN. Prof. E. A. Johnson, Dean of the Law Department of Shaw University, and author of the famous "School History Negro Race," and "History of Negro Soldiers in the Spanish American War," was in the city last week. Being asked about the condition of the colored people in North Carolina, he stated that they were rapidly adapting themselves to the new conditions of citizenship under the recent amendment to the State Constitution. Although no election has yet been held under the amended Constitution, they realize that they are politically routed, and are turning their attention to the acquisition of property and education. There is a friendly sentiment expressed towards the colored people by such men as Governor Aycock and the State officers. These men openly vow that while they have the political advantage of the Negro, they do not propose to abuse the natural position of guardianship which this advantage gives, by oppression. The colored people do not like the amendment but since it is a fixture at present they hope to make the best they can out of a bad situation. Republican sentiment, he said, favors Roosevelt for 1904. A Follower of None. How well do we remember him in the early days, at work himself in his own Georgetown shop and yet keeping a vigilant eye on his subordinates! Then quietly-beating no tom-toms we see him spreading out in business, moving to Washington-acquiring the best paying business (or may we say strategic) points, making them self-sustaining and safely and surely laying up for himself by devotion to his own affairs that competence which he now has and which he has so richly deserved. It is not the intention of this article to write the details of Mr. Bailey's life—his birth, his early struggles with poverty. This community knows them thoroughly and esteem him most highly that he has been able to conquer. It is to his persistence in all good works, because they were good, that we desire to direct attention. His fearlessness for the right, his commanding honesty, his genial manners, his broad Catholic sympathies, his consistent Christian character, his ideal homelife, the perfect happiness of his domestic relations have given him such a standing that he is not yet a "follower of any man." He is both eminent and versatile as an inventor, having patented many useful, many technical and many labor-saving devices. Let us enumerate some of them. His most conspicuous invention is the well known Bailey truss. We have just been advised that the Postoffice Department has recently adopted his patented device for detecting errors in the distribution of mail matter. In a very few days the impression of this device will be seen on mail matter emanating from the Washington postoffice. He has just obtained from the United States Electric Lighting Company of this city their consent for the installation of his design for an oil burner, which experts in such matters say is destined to surpass all other similar inventions and to revolutionize the system of generating steam by the use of oil. In a short time an experiment will be made on the tracks of one of our large railroads of an electric device which Mr. Bailey is promoting and which is believed to be an absolute preventive for railroad wrecks. It this merely industry or even versatility or is it not absolute genius? He has received the highest. (33d) degree of Masonry, he was one of the founders and he continues to be one of the principal officers of the Berean Baptist Church, he was the originator and first president of the Capital Savings Bank. He is its present Treasurer, he can at any time be re-elected its president and he is that institution's main financial stay whenever "tempestuous seas arise to threaten to engulf her." There is one splendid fact in Mr. Bailey's career which deserves the greatest commendation. We know how serious is the plaint that the opportunities of honorable employment for young people are so few and seem to be ever narrowing, and yet how few of our successful men have given a thought to their obligations to the youth of the race in this matter! Such a criticism cannot be made of Mr. Bailey, for in each of the half dozen business places under his control he employs from four to six persons, each one of them representing a family of from four to six individuals, so that it will be seen that here is a battalion of no fewer than one hundred and fifty souls—and all Negroes—who directly or indirectly are the beneficiaries of Mr. Bailey's business instincts and of his appreciation of his duty to his people. Have we another Bailey in the community? Young men and young women of the race, study this career. Mark, learn and inwardly digest!" To our white fellow citizens we say you cannot surpass him-can you equal him? Our race should be gratified that we have such a man to present to the impartial judgment of the community. EDUCATION IN PORTO RICO. Prof. O. M. Wood, formerly an instructor in the public schools of St. Louis, was in the city last week, and gave us a pleasant call. Professor Waring is now superintendent of education for the entire island of Porto Rico, and is already showing remarkable adaptability for the work assigned to him. English is taught, but Spanish being the prevailing language of the country, a knowledge of the latter is necessary to proper instruction. Prof. Wood is an accomplished linguist, and a gentleman of attractive address. His headquarters are at San Juan. At present his subordinate teachers are native Porto Ricans and white Americans but Negroes will be given an opening as the system is developed and enlarged. Gratifying progress is being made, even at this early date. The Price of Success. all admire—the successful man. Looking over the list of our colored physicians we instantly stop at the name of Dr. George W. Cabaniss, as perhaps the best type of our young professional brethren whose life will best illustrate the possibilities, will best "point our moral and adorn our tale." Dr. Cabaniss had not even the advantage of birth in the District and we believe he did not come to this city from his Virginia home until 1886. He had previously served in a responsible capacity—we think as supervisor—in the Central Lunatic Asylum at Richmond, Va., following a term as police magistrate in his native county. It was his earliest ambition to study and practice medicine and though with much financial stress, he made his way through Howard University and undeterred by the large number of colored physicians residing in Wash has contributed and continues to contribute more largely than any other similar institution to that end. Especially is the city rich in the high attainments of its professional men. Great successes have been achieved at the bar, greater still we think, in medicine, that science which enters our every home, touches our tenderest sensibilities and ministers to our every mental and physical ill. Of course, brilliant results will not be so quickly perceived in the careers of those who began life with inherited fortunes or influential friends, but while we view with profound satisfaction whatever has been accomplished by any professional Negro, we are especially attracted and gratified to observe the upward march of any self respecting Negro who marks out technical life for himself, who pursues it unfalteringly, perhaps though poverty and privations and who finally ington, he bravely took up his practice in this city and has maintained it to this day, suspending it only by courses of clinical lectures at Bellevue Hospital, New York, and in further study both in London and Paris. In the former city his instructors were among the most noted physicians of the British metropolis. These inquiries have educated much additional information touching his relations to his fellowmen. We are glad to put on record the high esteem in which he is held by his immediate neighbors, his warm and intelligent interest in all their affairs, his profound appreciation of professional ethics in their highest and very best sense, his encouragement of his younger professional brethren, the unselfish and valuable advice always accorded them when they seek him to gain the secret of his success with a view to their own entry into lives on similar lines. In all educational, religious and business affairs he is deeply and constantly interested. No sufferer from physical pain seeks him in vain whether able to pay for treatment or in financial distress. We believe that fully one-third of his large practice is purely charitable. His aid is sought as often as otherwise in the business difficulties of his friends and neighbors. Many a domestic difficulty has been smoothed over and marital happiness conserved by one or two judicious words of advice given by the doctor, to either or both of the warring elements. Our subject's career was almost immediately a pronounced success. His accurate information, his quick apprehension, his marvelous power of correct diagnosis, his frank, open, truthful face, his warm and honest hand clasp at once made valuable friends for him and he has held them not only by his technical skill but also by the chivalrous, the purity and the manliness of his daily life. In addition to all this, Dr. Cabaniss is still a profound and a persistent student, An Old Pastor. A. Rev. James Poindexter, Columbus, O. No man in the capital city of the State of Ohio is better known than the Rev. James Poindexter. For many years he has been the successful pastor of the Second Baptist Church of that city. Every day his venerable figure and kindly face may be seen on the streets of the city where he has labored for so many years. What a history of benevolence and self-sacrifice might be written by simply giving the details of the every-day life of this faithful pastor and eloquent preacher. But old age comes to the best of men. The rheumatics peculiar to advanced age had already begun its insidious ravages when it became necessary to find a remedy, if possible, that his days of usefulness might not be shortened. An efficient nerve tonic that would stimulate the circulation, improve the digestion, and increase the tone and vigor of his whole system, was needed. The only remedy capable of meeting all these indications was found to be Peruna. In a recent letter to Dr. Hartman, he states: "My attention was called some time ago to your medicine for rheumatic troubles by Mr. Cook, an old reliable druggist of this city, and take pleasure in saying that I have tried them and found them good. It is my opinion that the remedy, Peruna, is justly entitled to the fame which it has throughout the United States." Address The Peruna Medicine Co. Columbus, O., for free catarh book. We have made some few discreet inquiries among those likely to know the facts and from the information obtained in this perhaps impertinent manner we are led to believe that Dr. Cabaniss can not be worth much less than $25,000,—and this, we ask our readers to remember, is the result alone of his own exertions and labors. In a conversation had lately with the Doctor during which his great success was referred to we asked him to what causes did he attribute it. His prompt reply was "attention to business, economy, kindly feeling for all fellowmen, and preeminently, respect for women, whether as patients or otherwise." Could he have more succinctly or more justly described himself as he is known among his fellow citizens whether professional or lay? We think not. Is not this good man's life full of cheer for the earnest aspiring young man? Is it not a beautiful promise to those who will heed it and follow its precepts? "Honor and fame from no condition rise Act well your part, there all the honor lies." Yes! and the rewards, too, please do not forget, brethren. It is not wise to throw up a job in order to take a trip down the river. Winter is coming, and coal will be high. You cannot afford to miss a single issue of The Colored American.