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The COLORED American A NATIONAL NEGRO NEWSPAPER VOL.1X.NO.22. RISEN FROM THERANKS METEORIC SUUCCESS OF HON JOHN C DANCY. From Farm Boy to Recorder of Deeds, the Mecca of National Political Leadership-Conceived Early in Life The Value of Fidelity to Duty and The Saving Influence of Conservative Action-The Man of Destiny From Many Standpoints. It was Pope who said, "Education for as the common mind; just as the twig is bent, the tree's inclined." Heredity has much to do with the native genius that comes as a legacy to all mortals, but in the application of the gifts of Nature to the duties of the hour, the man must develop powers of his own—must create a distinctive individuality that fixes his place in the economy of civilization. The boy is the father to the man in the sense that the health and fragrance of the bud foreshadows the beauty and value of the rose—the strength of character and seriousness of purpose in the boy gives promise of the sturdiness of the after life. Viewing from this stanupoint, the world need not be surprised at the meteoric success that has come to the work and worth of John C. Dancy, Recorder of Deeds for the District of Columbia. His career is a panorama of effort, aided by a heritage of morals, but educated and cultivated by an early and clear conception of the high responsibility that rested upon every one who received a commission as trustee in fact, to make the earth happier and better for his having been upon it. Mr. Dancy's youth was incitative of his manhood years. Aside from his fidelity, conscientiousness and incessant industry, if asked what one faculty seemed to set him apart from his fellows, I would say it was his wonderful and almost unparalleled versatility. To numbers of men there is given some one overwhelming talent that obscures the lesser, and establishes a fame that is great, but one sided. To few, however, is fortune so lavish as to endow her favors in such generous and equal proportions as to make the perfect, symmetrical and well-rounded personality. Yet John C. Dancy was and is one of these strong physically and mentally as a man, patriotic as a citizen, thoughtful as a leader of his people, brilliant as an orator, liberal but true as a church man, keen as a student of political ethics, conservative as an editor, loyal as a friend and loving as a husband and father—in this composite picture of all the traits that make for im- mortality we have John C. Dancy a WASHINGTON, D.C., SEPTEMBER 20, 1902. MEN OF THE HOUR. C. J.A.G. HON. GEORGE W. MURRAY, Ex-Member of Congress from South Carolina, now a Leading Dealer in Real Estate and a Promoter of Home-Building or Progressive Negroes - Late Deputy Collector of Internal Revenue, Under George B. Koester. Whose Alleged Lynching Record Dissolved Him for Confirmation. he appears to those who know him best. He believes with the illustrious Tennyson: "Howe'er it be, it seems to me, 'Tis only noble to be good. Kind hearts are more than coronets, And simple faith than Norman bloo." John C. Dancy was born of slave parents at Tarboro, N. C., in 1857, at the darkest hour of the American Republic, when the forces of evil and the phalanx of right were drawn up in battle array, preparing for that final struggle that should evidence the success or failure of a government based upon the equality of mankind. He came into being in an hour when calm, but firm judgment was necessary to bring order out of chaos, and hasten the dawn that follows the densest gloom. Perhaps, it was an ordination of Fate that the womb of Time should give birth in a crisis, to a spirit that would in another age be called upon to meet a similar condition. Young Dancy lived upon a farm a mile from town, now a part of Princeville, N. C., a Negro settlement having a Negro mayor and town officers. He remained here until the war closed, when the act of emancipation became effective, after which his father moved back to Tarboro and began work as a contractor and builder, for which he was noted. He with a few friends, organized a church and school, and J. H. v a Leading Dealer in Real Estate and a Promoter Deputy Colloctor of Internal Revenue, Under Record Desteated Him for Confirmation. sent North for a preacher and teacher. At this school our subject was entered. At the end of the term he led his class, and there he stood for the succeeding years. His teachers all regarded him as especially bright. He never gave them any trouble and his lessons were learned without much apparent effort. He was made to work during vacations and after school hours, acquiring that valuable quality—the habit of industry. In this way he learned the printer's art in a white office, where as pressman and typo he was much liked and was shown many favors. At fourteen years he was at the "case" and on the press in the Tarboro Southerner office, a democratic paper still living, ringing the town bell at 9 o'clock, when all the boys had to be home, and also ringing the town bell four times a day as time-keeper for the workingmen who worked under the town hour system. For all this work he was getting $24 per month. He was, therefore, well-known through out the town, though quite a youth. Before this, during the cotton season he picked cotton, to secure spending money. In 1873 he matriculated at Howard University as a student. Shortly afterward, his father died. He returned home, but continued his studies. He was a school teacher before he was Gootinue! on Pae Thirzenth, PRICE, FIVE CENTS MURRAY ON THE STAND MURRAY ON THE STAND EX CONGRESSMAN SPEAKS OF SOME PLAIN FACTS. How George W. Murray Became Deputy Under Collector Koester-Noble Reason for Accepting Place-Deas Accused of Duplicity-Aiding Negroes to Secure Homes a Grander Mission than Presidents Can Confer. Providence, S. C. Specia'. Mr. Editor: More in consideration of the friendship disclosed in your letter, calling attention to the very vile manner in which a few partisan Deas exchanges, in the North, are disposed to slander me, without regard to truth or decency, than from any estimate place upon their ability to harm me, I will attempt in as few words as possible, to put you in possession of the whole truth of my connection and disconnection with the Revenue Service, and relation to the appointment and confirmation of Mr. Geo. R. Koester as Internal Revenue Collector of South Carolina. I not only had nothing to do with his appointment, but knew absolutely nothing about it until after he was made Collector. Immediately after his appointment to my utter astonishment, I was telegraphed to come to Columbia on the next train, scheduled to arrive there about 11 p. m., and was informed that Mr. Koester, the newly appointed Collector, would await my coming. To such an urgent request I responded at once, without knowing what would engage my attention oing the conference, and something after 11 p. m. found Mr. Koester in his private parlor awaiting my arrival. He did not keep me in ignorance very long of what he desired of me. He at once informed me that he had been made Collector, and that it had been decided that I be made a division Deputy Collector. I unhesitatingly declared that my private interests would not allow me to accept office, that I already had more of them than I could do, and that there were plenty of others both capable and deserving. He insisted that I was wanted above all others as the representative race man in South Carolina, and that he was not alone in such a decision and wish, as parties high in administrative circles were urgent in my selection. I still insisted upon my declination, stating that the duties of the office would take me too far and long away from my private affairs, which reasons he met with the promise that arrangements would be made for me to have ample time to look after my private affairs, even if the territory in my division had to be reduced, or overconfining work done by special Continued on second page. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. The color issue in the army is loaded. Prepare to live. Death will take care of itself. The shrewd politician keepeth his mouth shut. And Booker T. Washington goes on notwithstanding. The wise editor does not write essays and label them editorials. Cut 'em short. The coal strike should be settled by somebody—anybody—but it should be settled. The lack of seriousness of purpose is back of the Negro's failure in many undertakings. The A. M. E. General Conference will have some delicate problems on its hands in 1904 The labor tr ubles, the scandals in the army, and the encroachments of the trusts are not helpful to the party in power. Time was when knowledge of a man's character was required, they asked the minister. Now they ask the banker. Let the wrongs of the black man be set to music—as were the woes of the Irish, and see if the heart can't compete with the iron hand of commerce. The reappearance of The Defender at Philadelphia is an indication that a campaign is fairly under way. You cannot lose Brother H. C. C. Astwood. The Kansas City Liberator helps itself liberally to the editorials of The Colored American—without giving credit. We admire the Liberator's good taste, if not its idea of journalistic ethics. The progress of races must be built upon processes as exact in principle as mathematics—peoples can rise only by incessant industry, sacrifice and personal improvement. Bishop Turner says Africa is the place for the Negro—Bishop Coppin says we are better off here. When doctors disagree—we use our own judgment. We are here to stay. Mrs. Keziah Banks a colored woman, aged sixty years, was assaulted a few days go in Henrico county, Virginia, by a white man. Up to date, the scoundrel has not been lynched. The love for the artificial, and the desire to ape those who have ample means are agencies that make for the undoing of many of our race who might do something practical for generations unborn. Why not Mr. Thomas W. Gilmer for District Commissioner? He never fails to rise to the necessities of every occasion, and drops a card to the Evening Star, telling exactly just what what ought to be done. Whatever else may be true of the Negro's neglect of his opportunities, the laundry business belongs to him by right of seniority, and he should not permit the Chinaman or any one else to take it away from him. --- The editors of the religious journals should be laymen of high character, who will give their time and best energies to the work for which they are paid and not run around the country in a mad effort to be elected to the Bishopric. There should be several well-equipped Negro regiments in the Phillipines, officered from top to bottom by Negro veterans of the late war, and men who fought shoulder to shoulder for the stars and stripes should not be made to feel that color makes degrees in patriotism. No 'jim crow' Grand Army committee goes, thanks to the strenuous objection of Washington's representative citizens. The duties of the Negro members of the public comfort committee remain the same, but the way of getting at the work has been stripped of the humiliating discriminations. The "good citizens" of Leesburg, who participated in the lynching of poor Charles Craven are not being convicted by the juries made up of their frie ds. It is difficult to get a grand jury, a court and a petit jury on a single platform when the white man is the aggressor and the Negro is the victim. Disdain the washtub as we will, a fair and accurate census will show that nine-tenths of the leaders of thought and morals of the Negro race derived their means of securing an education by or through the patient sacrifices of industrious mothers who labored at the washtub, the iron ng board or at the kitchen stove. The preacher who make it a point to pick out each Sabbath some business man in his community who should be encouraged in his struggle to earn a place in the economic equation of his vicinity, does more than the brother who wastes the time of himself and others getting off a sermon that exalts his denomination at the expense of all the others. Caste in the army is a stench in the nostrils of those who love our free institutions, and a committee of reresentative men should wait upon President Roosevelt and tell of a state of affairs that we are sure he does not know exists-for as a soldier and a man he would not tolerate discriminations based upon racial complexions beyond the control of individuals. The Lott Carey Baptists came to town and met with a warm reception, despite the fact that the other kind have an invincible following hereabouts. We want our warring Baptist to get together and settle this unnecessary complication. The Negro churchman is demonstrating his capacity to manage his own enterprises, whether they be secular or ecclesiastical. Some white men who do not think with their minds accuse Negroes of shielding men of their color who are guilty of crime. Negroes do sometimes insist that their brethren be convicted of crime before being adjudged guilty, but as for covering up the misdeeds of their race, it is a well known and notorious fact that the majority of Negroes who are wanted by the authorities are apprehended upon information furnished by Negroes familiar with the haunts of the alleged criminals. H.K.FULTON'S Loan Office 314 9th Street Northwest. (ESTABLISHED 1870.) Watches, Diamonds Unredeemed Watches, D GOLD & The most Reliable P MONEY LOANED ON S, Diamonds, Jewelry, Silverware, Etc. Named Watches, Diamonds and Jewelry For Sale. Old GOLD and SILVER Bought. Most Reliable Place in the City to Borrow Money. PHONE MAIN 2559. 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Still, the door of advancement is not closed, and tnose Negroes who are earnestly battling against obstacles to a larger life for the race, deserve praise and encouragement. It is with a view to offering them a certain degree of encouragement in the shape of a new way of helping themselves, that I desire to call your attention to the balancing party method of political action. The suggestion is that the colored people form a political party of their own and cast their votes with a view to the advancement of Negro interests and especially to the abolition of lynching. This does not mean that the Negro party is to nominate Negro candidates. It is perfectly plain that they are not numerous enough to elect a ticket against all others; but they can have the help of various sections of their white fellow-citizens if they will pick and choose among the candidates put in the field by the regular parties. Your opportunity lies in the fact that in some States, including his own State of Kentucky the Republicans and Democrats are so evenly balanced that it does not take much to change the majority one way or the other. Now if the Negroes will wait until the two parties have nominated their State tickets, then go over the two lists and pick out the best man for each office, being careful to take a good many Democrats as well as Republicans, and then nominate this selected list as the ticket supported by the colored men for their own interest they might succeed in causing the election of those who are thus endorsed. The result would be that those selected would be friendly to the Negroes. They would be more friendly than their opponents, even beforehand; that is the reason the Negro convention would have endorsed them. And then their having received such effectual aid from the colored voters would make them more friendly than before. This would be true of Democrats as well as Republicans. It is true that Democrats, on general principles, are supposed to be less friendly to the colored race than Republicans, but after all Democrats have no objection to the color of any voter so he votes for them. That is true even in Louisiana. And really is not that all there is to the friendship of a large section of the other party? If this action were kept up, that is, discriminating amongst the candidates and electing the pro-Negro element, so to speak, in both parties, then the nominating conventions of both parties would make efforts to secure the endorsement of the balance of power party. That kind of men would be nominated by both parties, and when in office their official acts would be influenced by the same consideration. It is important that the endorsed candidates be taken from both of the great parties. If they are taken mostly from one party then it will be about the same as though the Negroes all staid with that party, as they have done in the past. If this policy were carried out, and the attitude of candidates toward lynching were made a prominent test, it would result in the enforcement of the laws against lynching. Of course there are laws against it now, but there is not sufficient public resentment to enforce those laws. If such sentiment were created in the border Southern States, it would surely spread farther South, even to the Gulf. I believe this is one of the most effective modes of contending against the lynching villiary that can be found instead of simply complaining about lynching, the colored people should THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. use this weapon of defense which lies in their hands. I am a white man, but I should like to see the colored people take this up, both for their own good, and because it would have a good effect on the country in general. MARK FOSTER. GUARDIAN'S ATTACK REPELLED. PROF. EPPE'S DENOUNCES THE BRUTAL CARTOON OF A BOSTON UPSTART. The following sturdy defense of Governor Aycock, and caustic criticism of the puerile methods of the Boston Guardian, appeared in the Washington Post of September 1st. The South is the natural home of the Negro, and it is here that he is making rapid strides along the highways of human endeavor. He is not without friends in this land of cotton, corn, peas, and potatoes. Booker T. Washington has been made the target of a Northern Negro maligner, because he dared give the southern Negro the advice necessary to his proper substantial development—social, moral, and material. Hence I am not surprised at the maligning seekers after notoriety, when they, without seeking to find the facts, injure the best Negro citizen in this section by insulting the best white citizens. Our Governor has been cartooned by some irresponsible nothead in Boston, Massachusetts. The cradle of liberty for the slave, has been dishonored by a brutal attack made on our distinguished Governor. It is in the interest of North Carolina Negro children that I write to The Post and denounce the Guardian as a base caluminiator and an enemy of real Negro progress. The Governor of North Carolina has shown a disposition not only to protect Negro citizens, but to give them every chance for proper development. Our A. and M. College, seven Normal schools for the training of Negro teachers, the large number of graded schools, and the thousands of district schools show what is being done. While the cartoonist was making his brutal attack upon the Governor's administration of justice, he was heading with white men in Central North Carolina to protect the educational facilities of the black children of the State. Our Governor is inspiring the Negro to seek the highest ideals of character. It will be a sad day for us when the separation of the best in each race takes place. Thousands of white men, with white hearts, are doing what they can to help us along all lines of human endeavor. The Boston Guardian may better understand where the self-respecting and property holding Negro stands by reading the Baptist Sentinel, of Raleigh, with a constituency of 125,000. The writer knows well the sentiment among white men in this section, and therefore he begs the sensationalists to cease meddling with the affairs that concern Negroes in this state, unless they mean to follow the lines laid out in Atlanta. A campaign for the education of every white and black child has been carried on with great earnestness by white men of southern birth, and not without effect. The present week finds many teachers' institutes in session conducted by eminent Negro educators, and white men of character and ability are associated in conducting unease institutions. The black citizen has pride and love for the native heath, therefore I can speak truthfully and say that the Negro teachers of Coastal North Carolina repel the attack of the Guardian of Boston. CHARLES. M. EPPES. Plymouth, N. C. 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CARY 1406 WEST YORK ST. PHILADELPHIA PA. THE COLORED AMERICAN. WASHINGTON. D. C. 12 HE SHOULD BE ELECTED. Hon. William Tyler Page, Republican Nominee for Congress in Maryland's Second District-A Warm Friend of The Negro Race. The Colored American is watching with the keenest interest the campaign now progressing throughout the country for control of the next House of Representatives and especially the fight in our neighboring State of Maryland. So many factors enter into the equation in this State that the result is likely to receive unusual attention; and we are gratified to state that, with the best and most reliable information at hand, we are of the o inion that the Republican party will sweep the State. No where does the battle appeal to our interest and sympathy in greater degree than in the Second District M. B. which is composed of the fifteenth and sixteenth wards of the city of Baltimore and the counties of Baltimore, Carroll and Hartford. Statistics of former Congressional fights afford us little information, as we learn that this district has only recently been "constructed" by the State Legislature. But aside from our natural wish that the great principles of the Republican party should prevail, we might confess in this instance to almost a warmer wish that the candidate of the party should win out on account of his per- qualities. We do not believe it has ever nominated to office idate who meets more superbly highest requirements than the d bearer in this district, Hon. a Tyler Page. Indeed his nomiseems almost an ideal one Page is still a young man, bless high intelligence, wide knowl ad a most winning personality. born in Maryland and his ants were Democratic, as have those of many others of our great and it is a just tribute to his superiority that almost at once ving at the age of discretion, he himself to the great Republican the party not of negations, notruction, but the party of ideas, in and of patriotism. On all the questions of the day Mr. Page is re and full sympathy with the the party, and he is making a brilliant and exhaustive canvass. While the party and the district are to be congratulated on having offered to their suffrages such a gentleman as Mr. Page, the colored voters in this district have special reason for satisfaction. That tender orphan, the new constitution of Maryland, incubated and wet nursed by the leading Democratic minds of the State and designed to obfuscate the black man's mind and destroy the efficacy of his ballot; has, thank God, proven largely abortive; indeed we sometimes think our enemies have been our best friends in this matter. The Negro is still a factor in Maryland politics and must still be reckoned with. It is to them, then, that Mr. Page's candidacy most strongly appeals. His long years of service as an officer of the House of Representatives, his great familiarity with all the methods of legislation and his accurate and wonderful infor- mation touching the duties of every representative and of every employee fit him superbly for the elective position he seeks and will render him absolutely of the very highest usefulness to his constituents at once upon his election, unlike the average new (may we say green) member, whose first tentative official footsteps are as bewildering to him as they are amusing to the observing mind. Some reference is required, we think, to Mr. Page's career as an officer of the House of Representatives. He was appointed a page twenty-one years ago and soon attracted the warm personal interest and affection of Hon. Edward McPherson, then Clerk of the House. Solely by his merits and capacity and distinctly unaided by political influence he has risen step by step until today it is said that he is one of the most competent and valuable officers in the employ of that body In the 49th Congress he served most acceptably as acting Tally Clerk and at various subsequent periods he has performed the duties of Journal Clerk of the House with flattering success. A fine tribute to his exceptionally high qualities was paid to him by the House in the 53rd Congress. This was Democratic, but in spite of that fact they appointed Mr. Page printing clerk though he was well known to be a Republican. In the 54th Congress he became the secretary of Hon. Melville Bull, a member from Rhode Island, and he continues to date to fill this position. In the 55th Congress, so thoroughly and satisfactorily did he perform the duties incident to his position as secretary to Mr. Bull, that he was induced to occupy a similar place by Hon. A. B. Capron, the other member from Rhode Isand; and he continues to hold these positions to the great satisfaction of both members. In the 56th Congress Mr. Bull became chairman of the Committee on Accounts and promptly appointed Mr. Page the clerk of that committee. Here his perfect knowledge of the details of the business of the House and his genius for establishing and maintaining proper methods have worked wonders. Mr. Page has made many lasting friendships among those with whom he has been brought in contact in official life, but perhaps his warmest admirers are the colored employees of the House. To a man they are for him, and his success will be to them almost a personal gain. He has accomplished this result by consistent and long continued courtesy and consideration of their rights as men and fellow employees. This personal popularity is by no means confined to his official associates but extends to his friends in Baltimore City and throughout the district. Indeed, it would seem that it was the prime factor in securing his nomination. His neighbors, both Democrats and Republicans, unite in expressing the highest appreciation of him as a man and a gentleman, and the Negroes of his district are his most enthusiastic supporters, rallying to him not only because of his great fitness for the office but in lively memory of his generosity and kindness to our people and of his recognition of that beautiful sentiment—"the fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man" maintained throughout his life, unstudied, without self-seeking and springing up out of the natural goodness of the man. It is clear that if the office ever sought the man it has found him in this instance. Quick, able, alert, capable, in perfect health, with the added charm of a handsome presence and winning and most graceful manners, and his absolute integrity and truthfulness clearly seen in his every glance and word, Mr. Page deserves success and we are confident he will achieve it. It is most interesting to note that all the leaders, among the Negroes in his district, and in the city of Baltimore outside of it, are in line working arduously for his election or giving other timely and valuable aid to the cause in various ways. H. Rufus White, Hon. Hiram Watty, Hon. H. S. Cummings, Messrs. DeCoursey Simms and Tildon of Michaelsville are some of the names which we now recall of our race leaders and they are aligned for his election. May success crown his candidacy and may the district fail not to honor itself by electing him. 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 invest ment, in enterprises owned and controlled by the Order and managed by colo ored 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 joi the country you pay 35 cents per month as dues; in months. You pay as taxes 80 cents per year. As Sick Benefits you receive from $6.00 to $9.00 p ments. As Death Benefit, your family receives $75 0 f After one year the Death Benefit is $125.00. Private Fountain you must be between 14 and 50 years old. If $6 60 (according to age,) as joining fee. If you live in 55 cents per month as dues; if in the city, 50 cents per taxes 80 cents per year. You receive from $6.00 to $9.00 per month, in weekly pay. If your family receives $75 0 if you die within a year with Benefit is $125.00. To join the Subordinate Fountain you must be between 14 and 50 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 year. 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 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. 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. Ali dues payable annually or quarterly. In Class B, the age limit is 14 to 60 yrs. $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 yrs. $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 yrs. $21 to $25. The certificate is valued from you are entitled to a Life Membership Classe B and E upon purchase of the repays a dividend annually of 20 per cent. The Grand Fountain United Order of 29, 1900, a total of 3782 Death Benefits, with HALF MILLION DOLLARS. The limit is 14 to 60 years. Fee, $2.50 to $4.25. Annual The Certificate is valued first year at from $100 to $200 due is $200 to $65. The limit is 14 to 55 years. Fee, $5 to $6.50. Annual due Certificate is valued first year at from $250 to $175. After $300 to $300. The limit is 14 to 50 years. Fee $11 to $13.50. Annual due Certificate is valued from date of issue at from $1,000 to $700. So a Life Membership in either of the Fountains or the purchase of the required amount of Bank stock, which is half of 20 per cent. Unn United Order of True Reformers has paid up to Ju- nish Death Benefits, with a grand total of $521,264.75, over $125. THE BANK.—In our Savings Bank the Order has a source of flourishing institution that is a credit not only to the O but the race as well. It began business April 3, 1889. The total stock is $100,000. The business is the same as that of another regularly constituted bank, and is surrounded by same safeguards. The stock sells for $5.00 a share per cent. dividends. Both time and demand deposit cent, interest is paid on time deposits. The following reporter's report to Auditor of Public Accounts of Virginia 15, 1900 and shows its flourishing condition;— CACES. $8,272 80 and 164,423 83 Banks ... 48,383 22 14,000 00 99,688 00 6,850 00 Taxes 1,388 99 12,399 80 35,820 00 391,120 84 Capital stock paid in ... 88,125 surplus fund ... 80,957 Undivided profits ... 6,826 Demand certificate of deposit ... 96,786 Time certificates of deposit 118,424 Total ... 391,120 The grocery and Feed Store is located at 501 North Sixth St. Members of the Order and the public generally are save of food products. The newspaper published by the order from its own office. It stands for the voice of the people, representing con- tion of the race and is the Beacon Light, the Headlight and the General Agent of the Brotherhood. It is $1.00 raped job office bids for the work of the people, which is lifestyle and at low prices. Dmond, in Henrico County, Va., the Order has purchased established thereon an "Old Folk's Home." With un- til broad-minded generosity, the Order does not limit en- sus members alone, nor even to members families, but the aged and decrepid of the whole race, regardless of the sales. The Order makes itself the trustee for this glorious of the whole people, black and white, North, East, South, their contribution the carrying out of this praiseworthy year is set apart as a Grend Rally Day for the House forwarded to the casnier of the Reformer's Savings Bank for same and account for it to The Grand Fountain. Order and the public, when visiting Richmond, Va., and Hotel Reformer, 900 North Sixth St. It is in a pleasant Service is of the best and rates are reasonable. Department manages and controls all property interests for now owns 13 buildings, 4 farms, 4 dwellings, 1 house of $122,500. In addition to these the Order leases In Class B, the age limit is 14 to 60 years. Fee, $2.50 to $4.25. Annual dues, $4.75 to $7.60. The Certificate is valued first year at from $100 to $33 After one year, its value is $200 to $65. In Class E, the age limit is 14 to 55 years. Fee, $5 to $6.50. Annual dues, $9 50 to 11.40. The Certificate is valued first year at from $250 to $175. After one year its value is $500 to $300. In Class M, the age limit is 14 to 50 years. Fee $11 to $13 50. Annual dues $21 to $25. The 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 HALF MILLION DOLLARS. THE BANK.—In our Savings Bank the Order has a sound and flourishing institution that is a credit not only to the Order butthe race as well. It began business April 3, 1889. The capital stock is $100,000. The business is the same as that of any other regularly constituted bank, and is surrounded by the same safeguards. The stock sells for $5.00 a share to RESOURCES. Loans and discounts ... $8,272 80 Other stock, bonds and mortgages ... 164,423 83 Due from National Banks ... 48,383 22 Banking House ... 14,000 00 Other real estates ... 99,688 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 R. former's Grocery and Feed Store in Richmond, Va., and members of the Order, 80 per cent. on the cost of food products. THE REFORMER is the newspaper public notice 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 for turned out in first class style and at low price. Six miles from Richmond, in Henrico co. 534 acres of land, and established thereon an example liberality and broad-minded generation to this home to its members alone, no doors are opened to the aged and decrepit residence or connections. The Order makes charity, and calls upon the whole people, be and West to assist by their contribution the idea. April 3rd of each year is set apart as Contributic as can be forwarded to the cash 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. members, and pays 20 per cent. dividends. Both time and demand deposits are received and 4 per cent. interest is paid on time deposits. The following is a copy of the Cashier's report to Auditor of Public Accounts of Virginia at close of business Sept. 5, 1900 and shows its flourishing condition: Loans and discounts ..... $8,272 80 Other stock, bonds and mortgages ..... 164,423 83 Due from National Banks ..... 48,383 22 Banking House ..... 14,000 00 Other real estates ..... 99,688 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 60 surplus fund ..... 80,957 51 Undivided profits ..... 6,826 80 Demand certificate of deposit ..... 96,786 29 Time certificates of deposit ..... 118,424 74 Total ..... 391,120 The R. former's Grocery and Feed Store is located at 501 North Sixth St., Richmond, Va., and members of the Order and the public generally are saved 20 per cent. on the cost of food products. THE REFORMER is the newspaper published by the order from its own office in Richmond, Va. It stands for the voice of the people, representing cooperation and combination of the race and is the Beacon Light, the Headlight, the General Messenger and the General Agent of the Brotherhood. It is $1.00 per year. A well-equipped job office bids for the work of the people, which is turned out in first class style and at low prices. Six miles from Richmond, in Henrico County, Va., the Order has purchased 634 acres of land, and established thereon an "Old Folk's Home." With unexampled liberality and broad-minded generosity, the Order does not limit entrance to this home to its members alone, nor even to members families, but the doors are opened to the aged and decrepid of the whole race, regardless of their residence or connections. The Order makes itself the trustee for this glorious charity, and calls upon the whole people, black and white, North, East, South and West to assist by their contribution the carrying out of this praiseworthy idea. April 3rd of each year is set apart as a Grend Rally Day for the Home Contributive as can be forwarded to the casnier of the Reformer's Savings Bank who will send receipt for same and account for it to The Grand Fonction. 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. Secretar Wm. L TAYLOR, W. M. MOSTER. , M. Master, --- P COLLEGE OF SCIENCE ROSEBUD FOUNTAINS. WP BURRELL, G. W. Secretar Risen From the Ranks Risen From the Ranks (Continued from First page ) seventeen, with one hundred children under him. He returned to Howard and continued his course, but did not graduate. He was principal of the school of his native city at nineteen, having under him 400 pupils and nine teachers. He was in the meanwhile appointed to a position at the Norfolk Navy Yard by Congressman John A. Hyman, the first Negro Congressman from his State, and afterwards transferred to a position at Washington, D.C., in the Sixth Auditor's Office, of the Treasury Department. He later resigned—an unheard of thing for a young man—to return home to engage in school work at a much smaller salary. He became State Grand Secretary of the Independent Order of Good Templars, in which position he became thoroughly known throughout the State. In 1878 he represented the State Grand Lodge at the meeting of the Right Worthy Grand Lodge of the World, held at Boston, speaking with Wendell Phillips at Tremont Temple at a great meeting there. In 1879 he went as a delegate to Liverpool, England, at which meeting he was elected Right Worthy Grand Marshal. He spoke at Crystal Palace from the same platform with Dr Talmage. A choir of 5,000 voices rendered the music to a crowd of 40,000 In 1880 he was elected Register of Deeds of his native county, Edgecombe, by 2,500 majority, his campaign being a most memorable one. He was elected by a similar majority in 1882. He presided over the State conventions held at Goldsboro, N. C., in 1881, to protest against discriminations in the selection of jurors. His speech on that occasion was widely circulated and received numerous newspaper comments, most of them quite favorable. In 1879 Rev. J. C. Price, the most famous of Negro orators, then just gaining prominence, began a joint tour of the State, Dancy talking on "Scenes and Incidents Abroad," and Price descanting on "One Hour With The People." Both were young men and very popular with the masses, and drew large crowds everywhere. They equally divided the receipts. The two men were always the closest of friends, and, the memory of the matchless Price has been a vital force in firing the ambition of Mr. Dancy to take up the work left uncompleted by the genuinely death of the race's forensic giant. He was first elected secretary of the State Republican Convention in 1878, and was elected repeatedly thereafter at every convention for ten consecutive times, covering twenty years. He has been to numerous National conventions, going twice from the State-at-large. In 1884, at Chicago, he made a speech seconding the nomination of General John A. Logan for vice-president, which aroused the convention to great enthusiasm. In 1888 he seconded the nomination of Senator John Sherman for the presidency, which stirred the whole audience of 15,000. The late President McKinley was among the first to grasp his hand and warmly congratulated him when he had finished. He has been prominent in National campaigns as an orator since 1888. He has spoken by appointment from the National Republican Committee in the States of Virginia, West Virginia, Indiana, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Maryland, Tennessee, Kentucky and Pennsylvania. He has canvassed every Congressional district in his native State, North Carolina. In the memorable campaign of 1898, he canvassed the entire State, and spoke at Wilmington the three nights immediately preceding the election when all the State speakers of his party had declined even to go there. It was during that campaign that he canvassed the second, or "black district," when all the other speakers had about quit, because of threats and intimidations. You never hear him say he is brave, but he has stood all tests. When the trouble occurred at Wilmington, he passed through the mob on his way to his office as Collector of Customs when the firing began. He THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. sent for a carriage at once to take his wife to the boat, whence she was taken to Fayetteville, after which he contented himself to remain at his post of duty until the trouble had passed. He in the meantime personally appealed to those in authority to protect his race from the fury of the lawless disposed. Five days later he went North, his nerves being severely tested. He was appointed Collector of Customs at the port of Wilmington, N. C., by President Harrison in 1891, and served out the term. He was appointed again to the same position by President McKinley in 1898. Before completing his term he was appointed Recorder of Deeds for the District of Columbia to succeed Hon. H. P. Cheatham. He was confirmed the three times by the United States Senate without an opposing vote. He was several years editor of the Star of Zion, the official organ of the A. M. E. Zion Church, of which he is a prominent member, though only a layman. He has edited the Quarterly Review, the literary organ of the same church, for several years. He has been appointed a member of three joint commissions to effect a union between the A. M. E. and the A. M. E. Zion Churches, and has heartily favored the union each time. He says the good of the race demands it. He is on a commis ion now to effect a union between the C. M. E. and the A. M. E. Zion Churches, which meets in a few weeks. He has twice been elected a delegate to the Ecumenical Council of the Methodists of the world, and read a paper at the session of 1891, held in Washington on "Secondary Education." This body meets once every ten years. He was also a delegate to the Centennial of Methodism held at Baltimore, in 1884. He was the manager of the great Centennial of Zion Methodism held in New York, in 1896, and which was celebrating two full weeks, attracting the leaders of all the great denominations as speakers and being welcomed by Mayor Strong in person. He is an active churchman, an Odd Fellow, and a True Reformer, and a supporter of everything which looks to the uplifting of the race. He delivered the address at St. Louis in 1896, to the Biennial Council of Odd fellows. He spoke to 5,000 members of the craft, and stirred them to the highest pitch of enthusiasm. It has been a general custom to think of Mr. Dancy in his public capacity—on the forum, in office and at the editorial desk,—but let it be known he is one of the strong business men of the race, and has given of his time and means to the development of a number of important enterprises. He is a director of the Coleman Cotton factory at Concord, N. C., and for years was president of a building and loan association, at Wilmington. In season and out of season he has urged his people to economize, save a part of what they make and invest it judiciously—that in the material resources of a race is found the kinetic energy that moves us to the front in the eyes of a commercial world. He was prominent at the recent session of the Business League at Richmond. He was elected president of the National Press Association in that same city in 1894. His standing as a moulder of sentiment is of the highest order, for he always gives his race the best of counsel when called upon, and his editorial utterances have been as made attacked as those of any editor in the country, although he has been writing for twenty years, and has fearlessly discussed every question that has arisen in that eventful and historic period. In 1898, at Rochester, N. Y., he delivered the principal address at the unveiling of the Frederick Douglass monument, Miss Susan B. Anthony, of anti-slavery fame, being among the speakers. The Afro-American Council was then and there organized, and he became one of its charter members, and has never missed a meeting since. Mr. Dancy is a member of so many organizations of various kinds and devotees to so many purposes that he has been asked to institute a census of the same and to get up a catalogue of the multitudinous offices he holds in them, and he may comply,—if he can find a spare year or two. However, he is never a figure-head in anything undertakes, and has no patience with that class of persons who join enterprises in search of glory, and whose ambition is satisfied by being eternally on dress-parade. In every field of activity he has reaped the highest honors. It is not extravagant to say that had he taken ministerial orders he would now be wearing the robes of the Bishopric. Mr. Dancy has been twice married first to Miss Laura G. Coleman, of Morgantown, N C., and secondly to Miss Florence V. Stevenson, of Allegheny City, Penn. To the first union five children were born, two of whom are now living, and to the second two children, one of whom survives. He is fond of his home and his family, and is always in good humor, scattering sunshine wherever he goes. If the value of a man is attested by the demand upon his time and talents, Mr. Dancy is rated away above par by the nation, by his race and by the generation in which he lives. It is astonishing to his friends and acquaintances all over the land how he manages to accomplish so much, and yet show no outward sign of fatigue or worry. Speaking here to-day, attending a convention there to-morrow, meeting a board the next day, lecturing in churches, schools, lyceums and on special occasions constantly, never repeating himself in phraseology, dining with the masses and the classes, unravelling a political situation in his own State, performing the duties of office faithfully, editing the Zion Quarterly and exposing of a formidable patch of correspondence, he does a work that would bring nervous prostration to the average man. He goes ahead without a word of complaint, with a word of cheer for all with whom he comes in contact. Mr. Dancy is not a showy man in the sense the term is usually employed. His solid qualities are uppermost, even when in the lightsome fancies of a charming story. He never fails in an undertaking, because he weighs every phase of the subject before taking an irrevocable position, and measures the strength of every opposing current. He is slow to take what is termed an "advanced" attitude, because of a temperament essentially judicial, and he has frequently been misunderstood by the superficial reasoners, who are fond of "jumping at conclusions," that will not stand the test of close investigation or analysis. Time invariably vindicates his wisdom. He is silent under criticism, charitable under misconstruction, and content to await the logic of events to rout his foes. He is thus always conservative in word and act, believing prudence to be the better part of valor. He is truthful and reliable in all his dealings. He promises little, and performs a service at the moment it seems most advantageous to all the parties at interest. His "yes" means "yes" and his "no," spoken in the kindliest spirit, means "no." His success is largely attributable to the fact that he advertises no plan with a brass band or volley of artillery, whether it relate to public policy, official course or private deed of mercy. Voluminous as his history as a man is, with the known facts detailed, Mr. Dancy is responsible for the happy issue out of many afflictions of friends, neighbors, and organizations for which he has never received widespread credit because of a diffidence about heralding such delicate offices. At this time, such a man is more precious than rubies. The career of John C. Dancy is one that should be studied by the young man just entering upon the stage of action. Let him learn before errors can mar the golden surface of opportunity that Industry is King, genuineness is the only quality that endures, that rashness is not true courage, and that fixedness of purpose is the watchword of him who would make and hold a place among his contemporaries in a merciless struggle for existence. By their fruits are individuals known and appraised. Not by inheritance are the leaders of thought created, but by their own might in the overthrow of untoward destiny, and the knowledge of the spiritual laws that govern the 18 Consumption Now Curable. By the Famous Doctor Yonkerman's Marvetlous Discovery—State Officials and Great Medical Men Pronounce it the only Cure for Consumption, Throat and Lung Troubles. A free trial package will be sent by Mail to all who write. Consumption can at last be cured. Marvelous as it may seem after the many failures, a sure M. DR DERK P. YONKERMAN. positive and certain cure for the deadly consumption has at last been discovered. Cases given up to die and sent back from alifornia hopeless and helpless, are now alive and well through this wonderful cure for consumption Free trial packages of the remedy and letters from grateful people—former consumptives rescued from the very jaws of death are sent free to all who write to Dr Derk P. 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Menard, who has achieved a national reputation as a graceful and interesting writer, through his contributions to The Co'ored American, The New York Age, The Freeman, Lexington Standard. Dallas Express and other leading papers, has been appointed official correspondent of the specification division of the government Printing Office to the Trades Unionist, the mouth piece of organized labor. This is quite a compliment to our treenchant quill driver, and he will without doubt prove equal to the emergency. Mr. Travis Glascoe of 1406 Pierce Place continues to improve. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. 7. BE NOT DECEIVED TO THE COLORED PEOPLE OF AMERICA King of all Hair Tonics, "OZONO." BEFORE. AFTER. TRADE-MARK. Recognizing the fact that there are many SO-CALLED hair-growers and hair-straighteners now on the market, and knowing to a certainty that many of these are frauds pure and simple, we wish to make a straight-forward, honest statement to the colored race through this great paper. In the year 1871 our late secretary, Mrs. S. M. Moore, through a fortunate circumstance, acquired the receipt for OZONO. It was not offered for sale or purchase to any extent until 1875, when it was put upon the market and met with marked success. After a thorough test by the colored people of that time it was pronounced an honest, legitimate remedy, true to all that was claimed for it, and worthy in every respect of the confidence of every member of the colored race, because they found it to cause the hair to grow long and straight, soft and fine, and as beautiful as an April morning. Now, whenever a genuine article appears upon the market there are always a number of people who imitate and make capital out of the merits of other people's goods. Seeing our marked success, numerous firms have entered the market, offering hair-growers and hair-straighteners, many of which are worthless, causing the hair to fall out and doing great damage to the hair and scalp, and the colored people are buying these spurious compounds, which are filled with animal fats, and do the hair more harm than good. To these let us sound a warning—be careful what you use on your hair. Do not be deceived by flaring advertisements and big words. Buy the King of all Hair Tonics. OZONO. which is sold with an iron-clad guard, we will forfeit $50.00. Now, we ask lately agree to forfeit $50.00 if you if they were not true to all we clad several years under this guarantee, who has used Ozono has been satisfied. 20,000 people are to-day using the recommends Ozono as the King of take the Kinks out of Knotty, King some Hair. It will make short, hair your head of all itching, worrying skin and Scurf can not live after Ozono be from falling out. It will restore great hair long and soft. Now, right here, let us make a remedies to straighten hair, but when you to use hot irons. Friends, do not life of the hair, and cause it to drop outside assistance. Nothing but Ozono straight forever. You can stop the hair are seen in a day or two after. The price of Ozono is 50c. a b this liberal offer, which is good at at to us, enclosing with it the sum of four large boxes of Ozono and one which makes black skin bright, ros skin diseases. Also removes all fac small-pox pits. We will also include Food—Nature's great beautifier—re and all facial blemishes; makes the younger. We will also include one package absolutely CHEMICALLY PURE, iron-clad guarantee to do all that is Now, we ask you a plain question: $50.00 if you are dissatisfied with to all we claim for them? We wish you a guarantee, and we are glad it has been satisfied in every respect today using our preparations, and the King of all Hair Tonics. Our Knotty, Kinky, Harsh, Curly, like short, harsh hair long and short, worrying scalp diseases. Itching after Ozono has been applied. It will restore gray hair to its natural look us make a statement. Many of our friends, do not use hot irons; they use it to drop out. Ozono straightens nothing but Ozono is necessary to stop the use at any time. A day or two after the first application is 50c. a bottle—4 boxes do not is good at any time: Cut out the sum of One Dollar, and we Ozono and one large bottle of Elemen bright, rough skin soft and removes all facial imperfections, and also include one fancy jar of beautifier—removes wrinkles, moles; makes the old look young. Make one package of our celebrated, LILLY PURE, and no soap but a preparation can be obtained at which is sold with an iron-clad guaranteee to do all that is claimed for it, or we will forfeit $50.00. Now, we ask you a plain question—would we absolutely agree to forfeit $50.00 if you are dissatisfied with our preparations, if they were not true to all we claim for them? We have advertised for several years under this guarantee, and we are glad to say that every one who has used Ozono has been satisfied in every respect. 20,000 people are to-day using our preparations, and every purchaser recommends Ozono as the King of all Hair Tonics. Ozono will positively take the Kinks out of Knotty, Kinky, Harsh, Curly, Refractory, Troublesome Hair. It will make short, harsh hair long and straight. It will cure your head of all itching, worrying scalp diseases. Itch, Eczema, Dandruff, and Scurf can not live after Ozono has been applied. It will stop your hair from falling out. It will restore gray hair to its natural color, making the hair long and soft. Now, right here, let us make a statement. Many firms are advertising remedies to straighten hair, but when they send the preparation they tell you to use hot irons. Friends, do not use hot irons; they will burn up the life of the hair, and cause it to drop out. Ozono straightens without any outside assistance. Nothing but Ozono is necessary, and the hair stays straight forever. You can stop the use at any time. The good effects on the hair are seen in a day or two after the first application. The price of Ozono is 50c. a bottle—4 boxes do the work. We make this liberal offer, which is good at any time: Cut out this coupon and send to us, enclosing with it the sum of One Dollar, and we will forward to you four large boxes of Ozono and one large bottle of Electrical Skin Refiner, which makes black skin bright, rough skin soft and pliant, and cures all skin diseases. Also removes all facial imperfections, and actually removes small-pox pits. We will also include one fancy jar of our Electrical Skin Food—Nature's great beautifier—removes wrinkles, moth patches, freckles, and all facial blemishes; makes the old look young and the young look younger. We will also include one package of our celebrated Scalp Soap, which is absolutely CHEMICALLY PURE, and no soap but a pure soap should ever It is remarkable that the coarsest expressions bordering on profanity, to be found in any of our excinanges, are in the church organs.—Baltimore Lancet. "The Man-on the-Corner," in the Colored American, is being discussed all over the city. His pertinent paragraphs, spicy shots and humorous hits have endeared him to literary Washington and his criticisms are caustic and searching.—W. T. Menard in New York Age. DISCORD IN CHURCH ORGANS. "LADY OF THE TIGER" AGAIN. antee to do all that is claimed for it, or do you a plain question—would we abso-are dissatisfied with our preparations, him for them? We have advertised for and we are glad to say that every one need in every respect. Your preparations, and every purchaser all Hair Tonics. Ozono will positively say, Harsh, Curly, Refractory, Trouble-shair long and straight. It will cure scalp diseases. Itch, Eczema, Dandruff, has been applied. It will stop your hair any hair to its natural color, making the statement. Many firms are advertising when they send the preparation they tell not use hot irons; they will burn up the go out. Ozono straightens without any Ozono is necessary, and the hair stays in use at any time. The good effects on over the first application. Bottle—4 boxes do the work. We make any time: Cut out this coupon and send One Dollar, and we will forward to you large bottle of Electrical Skin Refiner, high skin soft and pliant, and cures all facial imperfections, and actually removes hide one fancy jar of our Electrical Skin moves wrinkles, moth patches, freckles, the old look young and the young look of our celebrated Scalp Soap, which is and no soap but a pure soap should ever can be obtained at Singleton's Pharmacy Director Merriam says he is not responsible for the dismissal of Negro clerks, as the clerks for permanent retention were named ov the Senators and Congressmen. Now, are the Negroes in the North, East and West going to vote for Congressmen, this fall?—St. Luke's Herald. Harry Smith of the Cleveland Gazette has declared a never-ending war on E. E. Cooper, of the Washington Colored American. Smith has made out against Mr. Cooper a case of crooked- BEFORE. CHRISTOPHER KING CO. BILLINGTON, N.Y. AFTER be used on the scalp. And, lastly, to prove our liberality, we will put in a pint package of Anti-Odor, a positive cure for Sore Throat or Mouth, all forms of Womb Diseases, Chilblains, Sore and Frosted Feet; also removes all smells and odors arising from the human body, such as feet, arm pits, etc. The actual value of this Grand Aggregation is $4.00, but we let you have it for $1.00, simply to introduce honest goods. In order to protect the public in general from imitations of our goods, and to avoid mistakes, we have placed upon our coupon our Trade-Mark, one head showing Short Hair and the other head Long Hair. The U. S. Government has granted us this trade-mark, and it is registered in the Patent Office at Washington; so if the coupon has this trade-mark on it, you will make no mistake. Use only the coupon having the two heads on it. As to our responsibility, we refer you to the Editor of this paper or to the Metropolitan Bank of Richmond, Va. We have thousands of testimonials we have not space to publish. Here is a sample of one: Dear Sirs,—You are at liberty to st used OZONO, and give it my most hea fooled so often, it does me good to recom Dear Sirs,—You are at liberty to state in any newspaper that I have used OZONO, and give it my most hearty recommendation. I have been fooled so often, it does me good to recommend honest goods. Gentlemen,—After using OZONO a s that my hair is already straight and grow A last word. OZONO is absolutely cause a beautiful and luxurious growth. you can use it to secure a glossy lon "OZONO." Send us $1.00 at once, and day we receive your order. BOST 31 Gentlemen,—After using OZONO a short while only, I am glad to say that my hair is already straight and growing finely. ZONO is absolutely guaranteed to straighten hair and luxurious growth. If your hair is already straight, secure a glossy long growth. Buy only the genuine s $1.00 at once, and the goods will be sent the same order. A last word. OZONO is absolutely guaranteed to straighten hair and cause a beautiful and luxurious growth. If your hair is already straight, you can use it to secure a glossy long growth. Buy only the genuine "OZONO." Send us $1.00 at once, and the goods will be sent the same day we receive your order. BOSTON CHEMICAL CO., 310 E. Broad St., Richmond, Va. Boston Chemical Co., 810 East Broad Street, RICHMOND, VA. I enclose you $1.00, for which please send at once zono, worth $2.00. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Refiner, 2 Bottle Electrical Skin Food, worth 50c. 1 Package Odor, worth 50c. 1 Package Scalp Soap, worth 50c. House, No. City. State. Is like above, send $3.00. If you have a friend who has write her name on a piece of paper and pin to coupon order. 4 Boxes of Ozono, worth $2.00. worth 50c. 1 Bottle Electrical S (1 pint) Anti-Odor, worth 50c. 1 Total, $4.00. Name. Street. County. If you want 4 lots like above, send $4 no coupon, let her write her name on a when you send your order. Cor 20th and E streets, Northwest, W 4 Boxes of Ozono, worth $2.00. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Refiner, worth 50c. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Food, worth 50c. 1 Package (1 pint) Anti-Odor, worth 50c. 1 Package Scalp Soap, worth 50c. Total, $4.00. County.....State. If you want 4 lots like above, send $3.00. If you have a friend who has no coupon, let her write her name on a piece of paper and pin to coupon when you send your order. ness. Cooper replies that Sn.ith is disgruntled and that the charges are without foundation. Thus matters stand. Weil, boys, let us call the bet off and begin the attack upon the common enemy. Dallas Express. THE PLEASURE IS OURS. St. Paul, Minn.—I enclose herewith subscription for one year. It is a small matter compared with the good that I get out of your paper. Taking into con- Boston Chemical Company ; Here is another: the following goods: MAGGIE B. PROCTOR, Box 114, Fairfield, Texas. MISS BESSIE POWERS, 383 Missouri street, Toledo, O. sideration the enclosed and other matters I have sent you respecting the council, can you tell me if you ever saw more smoke as you go down the pike than we are making for the council? Kindly give us notice. Please send us a list of persons to whom we might send copies of the enclosed matter. Also please send me four portraits of Prof. Washington. See that they are evenly folded and wrapped in a horn so that they will not break, and send half a dozen copies of paper under separate cover. I wish to present them to white friends of mine. Let me congratulate you on your push. F. L. McG. tHE COLORWs AMERICAN. » WASHINGTON, DPD. ©. se gS RY aR ne Gao CS ee mr a amma mama EO co nm SR mmm a ET RE RN IS EE RIT EL SEE a, a A ID EI BIBI CEE DI 5 . : a pee 3 6 our oes From iS Buy = Shoes F: o 6 © 6 The... ® .= Capital ShoeStore, @ (6 733 7TH STREET. N. w. © 6 Between G and H Streets, © 6 A fine Line of Men’s ©) ©, Women’s and Child/ © Ie ren s Shoes and Rub- 6, 1G _ bers at lowest prices. 6) a > ( © the Oxly Shoe Store in the 2 6. city eontuctedi by cotured Men. @ ©. + ~ . o + + 4 y Texms REASONABLE SSS —+ 2 Lottie B. Wilson ‘ 1 —-r- 0 __. Fine Arf Stadio, 806 M Street Northwest. — Pastel and Oil Pamtings— Lessons in Poe Hand Drawing ard Painting— Portra't Work in Miniature and Life “ve a Specialty. Studi» open all sum: mer. fi a eee A KACE 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 them- bers of the race? If you would like te see a sam ple copy of this magazine same will be sent you on receipt of 8 cents in stamps, or one year for $1.50 Address, THE COLORED AMERICAN MAGA TINT aot 4 « Part Sasere Reston. Mase. For an expert to ma - advertising There are st pay $5.00 for an ann tion to printers’ ick ai » 1st all advertisers are thia. But even these are not! , reached. There are me over $100,000 a year asither one, For sample 0s \Ne to Printers’ Iak, No, 10 Spruce Street, New York City, : 190,000.00 To Loz n In any amount on furniture, pianos *tc., at lowest rates without del ‘emoval or publie'ty. You can pay it back in sma‘i monthly p:y- ments to suit your income. If you nave a loan e!sewhere and need ™ore money, com3 to us. We can sccommodate you. Call ard talk ‘Cover before borrowing elaewhere. Private rooms. Business confiden- tial, SURETY LOAN COMPANY, Room 1 Warder Building, 2nd floor Sth and F Sis, N, W. Tutkaniy her CUS TN MEE CUTS MADE OF ANY y THING. BY ARY PROCESS FINE WORK AT LOW PRICES. TRE . My ; ice foyee fadraving E ur eG Company Evens Sree Rem toms Jsvars 70m. We Would Like to See. Busybodies quelched. , The lyceum season oper. | Bar-room loafers cleaned out, | Suffrage mn the District of Columbia. ‘| The District Commissionership set * tled. : 8 Coleridge Tayloz visit the United States, Well'psid offiss holders acquiring homes, A certain local contemporary less £o- licitous More depositors for the Capital Sav- ings Bank. The Boston Gaardian take something tor 1te liver. The cflice of the Recorder of Deeds re-organiz-d. Everybody read and Pay for the Ool- ored American, The Armstrong Manual Training School dedicated, The sub. -ymmittee on Public Oom- fort get 4 10 work. . Wa ¢ the northern Nezro voter’ is - gto do abcut it, | The two big wings Qf the Baptist de: no nina:ion flappiug together. A live Sunday afternoon lyceum a Ga braith A. M E. Z on Churoh, A local dramatic stock company or- & «nized fur the production of standarg plays. Thos-right man for national com- mitteeman aud state chairman in Texas, Phe Capital Shoe Company furnish te shoes for our magsive Negro popu- lation A production of the ‘Pirates of Pcn- @snce”’ by the Dvorak Musical Asso ciation: Senator Pritchard forvish a disgram | - of what hia attitude tcward his Negro e allies means, : A brand new boat on the Potomec ext season under ths control of a col- sred company. Judges Terrell, Hew'ett and the rest receive the $3000 per year to which they are justly entitled. Branches of the National Negro Basi: 1ees Lague and Afro-American Coun: | organize | in all the states and terri- ors 2 Sout] -rn repubiicans retuen to the vacient and honorable mooringe of 1apans ghts and ctvil equality for Ime >. Edit >of religious journals attend- ng to ibe duties of their cffice aud not aradi. sup and down the country ip earch of Bishopric honors. Oar business men getting ready to o to Nashville next year, snd the . orkers for civil rights and political istice heading toward Louisville. A well ordered stage put up In the} — ew True Reformers’ building, ade- uste to meet the demands ofa firat:| , aes theatrical performance, so as to 9 Ter an open door to such sterling ar- sts as Williams and Walker, Black atti, Cole and Johnson, as well as to! | , Just received one thousand styles of fine imported wosteds containing all the latest designs, Suits from $15 ur st A. H. Cooper, the tailor, 925 ” street, northwest, m_OYENE for sell ng 24 boxes Salvona Soaps or bottlés Salvona Per ee XOVa) fumes. To introduce our soaps and perfumes. we give free SOS eS SDS) to every purchaser of & box or bottle, a beautiful cut glass DoS ARI ae p pattern 10-inch fruit bowl, or choice of many other valuable be. SO OTE eG articles. To the agent who sells 24 boxes soap we give our koVAN YVAN AVOLIYE $= s-viece Dinner Set full size, handsomely dcceraed ook CYOYOYSS gold-Jined- We also give Curtains, Couches, Rockers, Par a lor Tables. Sewing Machines, Parlor Lemps, Mucicallnstru ments of alf kinds and many other premiums for selling Salvona Soaps and Perfumes, Waaton ney 15 days to deliver goods and collect for them We. give cash commission if desired. Ne muggy Gated; We Prepay all freight charges: Illustrated catalogue free. Write today, SALVOMe Boar CO, Chesman Bid’s, St’ Louis. Mo- We, can. personally assure our readers that the Salvona Soap Co., is thorongly reliableand trusted worthy—Bditor ) pe Romi Oe De ee ee | Incorporated by Bse Legislature ¥ Virginia, 1902, William McKinley Normal and Industrial School, ALEXANDRIA, VA. Nese Fall term begins September 16, 1902 Primary, and Normal Departments. The Industrial Trades a Specailty. Kindergarten attached. Muzic, Typewriting. Building new and comfortable. Undenominational. Parsons’ Sewing Hall offera fiae opportanitics for girls and youog women Commanding and healthy location. Turrioy Frer Board and lo igiag $8.00 per month. For Further information addrasss@~ MAGNUS L. ROBINSON, President, Alexandria, Va. Dr. W. H. JOHNSON, ot Albany, N, Y,, Special Financial Agent. 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 roo Graduates in various parts of the country, every one of them enjoying a lucrative practice. Schvol of Medicine, Four yearsof six monthseach. Session continues throughout the year. Each session is divided into four terms of three months each, Attendance upon any two terms entitles student to credit for one year’s attendance. Terms: January, April, July and October, Examinations at end of each term. “Students may 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.| g EDUCATIONAL. S Incorporated by Ste -| William McKinley Nor ALEXA = Fall term begins September 16, 19 8 The Industria Kindergarten attached. < Building new and comfortab Hall offera fiae opportanities for g' healthy location. Turriow Free J ; For Further information a MAUNUS L. RO Dr. W. H. JOHNSON, ot ’ —_—aVX—X—X—KXKKY“X!_ etna erent tee Louisville Pays for profes- Soe as FIFE joard and room| ,, i : reat for one term. |tne ‘Schesl. and: ‘caremnendiibeciiaaaias Laboratories and H N 1h ora System is offered |= cuerine si unrivaled oppor- conan ot ot M tunitie — ‘Ss seroeer MhGE eee baits teaching positions] . Terms: Janu aS a means of live- of each term. “Stud linood, (amt et peosteteanerens Be ae Study For further inf Zs : W.A. —S——_—_—_—_———_—_—_—_—_—_—_ fara peneicrpempst areas peia tease : AVERY COLLEGE TRADES SCHOOL Se ALLEGHENY, PA, A Practical, Literary and In- dustrial Trade School for Colored | Boys and Girls, Carpentry, Brick- laying, Plastering, Painting and Interior Decorations. Tailering, Dress-making, Millinery, Voice Culture and Piano Forte. Liter- ary Department frem Primary to Normal Course. s Job Work S0o- 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 JosepH D. Mawoney, Allegheny, Pa. Prinsipal. 15 EDUCATIONAL, Ea oe ai d , Py eee fads an riress *t Mans GH ae ote ies akan teat a eee ay 1d Ave ait) Li a Seek oh sda Us 8 Seas Ld eee ae Met tte aaa ziti pa ie i ee ee ere oan RRR Sora toy ee HOWARD UNIVERSITY, Washington, D. C. | Bares distinct departments, under one hundred _ competent professors and instructors—Theo ogical, Medical, Legal, College, Teed Preparatory, English Agriculture, Industrial, ane 4usical. For information address— Rev J E. RaNK:N. D. D., LL. D., President, Geo UH. Sarpoxp Secretary. | HOWARD ONIVEdSITY Ss MepicaL DEPATMENT Including Medical, Deatal & Pharmaceutics, Colleges | Thirty-fifth session [1902-1902] will begin October rst, and continue seven [7] months. Tuition fee in Medical and Dental Coll*ges) ach $80. Pharmaceuti College, $70. All students must register betore Oct 12, 1902 For Catalogue or farther information apply to F J. 8uavpp A. M., M. D ,Sec. 901 R&t., N. W., Wash. D.C oe THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. Twentieth Century Negro Literature WRITTEN BY ONE HUNDRED OF AMERICA'S GREATEST NEGROES and Edited by DR. D. W. CULP. This book contains One Hundred Treatises on Thirty-Eight General Topics in which the negro problem is viewed from every possi- standpoint. No work could more fully represent the higher stratum of citizenship. It will furnish the basis of future calculations on all subjects. There are This book contains One Hundred Treatises on Thirty-Eight General Topics in which the negro problem is viewed from every possible standpoint. No work could more fully represent the higher stratum of negro citizenship. It will furnish the basis of future calculations on all race subjects. There are 100 PORTRAITS AND 100 BIOGRAPHIES of the writers. To see the pictures and read the lives of the hundred most prominent negroes is to have a fair knowledge of the entire race. Over 700 large pages and retails at $2.50 in cloth, postpaid. the writers. To see the pictures and read the lives of the hundred most minent negroes is to have a fair knowledge of the entire race. Over large pages and retails at $2.50 in cloth, postpaid. GENTS. We want 5,000 canvassers at once to introduce this great book. Highest commissions paid. Books on dit. Agents' magnificent sample book for $5c. to pay mailing expenses te for our proposition at once. This is the opportunity of your life. AGENTS. We want 5,000 canvassers at once to introduce this great book. Highest commissions paid. Books on credit. Agents' magnificent sample book for $5c. to pay mailing expenses Write for our proposition at once. This is the opportunity of your life. J. L. NICHOLS & CO., Naperville, Illinois. Mrs. Lizzie Middleton is in Philadelphia. Pref. J. D. Baltimore is back from Summit Point, W. Va. Mr. Owen Shelvey is at home again, after summering at Lenox, Mass. Mr. Ernest Craigwell, of the War Department, has been promoted. Mr. George Adams is ill at his residence, 1638 11th street northwest. Mrs. Mary Lee and daughter, Ellen, have been visiting in Hampton, Va. Dr. Paul J. Mischeaux, of the General Land Office, has been reduced in salary from $1,600 to $1,200. November 25th will be "Pen and Pencil Club Day" at the Bethel Literary and Historical Association. Dr. J. E. Shepard, of the Internal Revenue Office, at Raleigh, N. C., will be in the city next month for a brief stay. Miss Lulu Leftridge, of 58 Pierce street, northwest, has returned from a most enjoyable visit to relatives and friends in Richmond, Va. The Southern Maryland Oyster Club announce an excursion to Lower Cedar Point for Sunday, September 21, on the River Queen, leaving at 9:30 a.m. The Acme Mattress Company is a new enterprise here. C. Robert Johnson is its manager, and it is located for business at 1802 11th street, northwest. Mr. Isaac Douglass has returned from Atlantic City. He will be joined by his wife, Mrs. Jennie T. Douglass later in the month. A civil service examination for numerous government positions will be held in this city September 29th. Quite a number of colored applicants will be examined. Register J. W. Lyons is on record as being opposed to a scintilla of color discrimination in any matter relating to the soldiers who fought for the preservation of the Union. The delegates of the Lott Carey convention of missionary workers have returned to their homes, much pleased with their reception in this city. The ministers filled local pulpits last Sunday. Rev. O. M. Waller has returned, refreshed by a vacation of six weeks, spent at Sea Isle, N. J. He and his brother are studying medicine and will complete the four years' course next June. St Luke's Parish Hall is nearing completion, and will be ready for occupancy in a few uays. The addition carries the hall now to a full depth of 100 feet. Two immense skylights in the hall prevent the darkening of the church proper. Returned: From New York, Mrs. B. B. Lewis and sister, Miss Mabel Brooks; from Summit Point, W. Va., Mr. Edward Lucas, Mrs. Matthews and Miss Annie Gray; from Gayhead and Boston, Mass., Miss Janie Freeman, Miss Annie Smith. CRIMPLESS MFG CO. 1116 Missouri Trust Bldg. St. Louis. The buffet of the Southern Hotel has been enlarged by the removal of the partition that formerly separated the lunch room, in order to accommodate the growing patronage of the place. Messrs. Satterwhite, Stewart and Allen are the right men in the right place. --- 16 DR. D. W. OULP A meeting of interested gentlemen was held in Stewarts' Hall on the evening of the 8th, for the purpose of forming a Lodge of Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. The call was signed by W. H. Judd Malvin, N. E. Weatherless, Charles Deans, W. A. Warfield and George Robert Bagwell. Prof. Jesse Lawson has returned from an extended trip to New Jersey. He will make another tour of sections in the State before the election. It was through the persistent efforts of Mr. Lawson that the color arrangement was eliminated from the G. A. R. Encampment sub-committee, supplmeited by the numerous resignations, and the queries of Mr. R. W. Tompkins. Mr. Aldridge T. Lewis, who has been serving for several years with marked fidelity as a messenger in the District Building, has been promoted to water inspector, under direction of Engineer Commissioner Blinde. The recognition is a worthy one. Mr. Lewis is quite prominent in church, Odd Fellows and political circles and is known as a public-spirited citizen. Are You A Mason? Are You A Mason? ST. JOHN'S LODGE No. 12, F. A. A. M, will give a GRANDFETE' At the Conservatory of Music, 12th and R. Streets. N. W. Octo- ber, 1, 2 and 8, 1902. ADMISSION - 15 CENTS. CONTRACTORS. Paper Hanging, Plastering, Brick Work, Cementing, White Wash- ing, Kalsomining, etc. ESTIMATES CHEERFULLY GIVEN. WM. F. LEWIS, 249 3rd Street S. W. CRIMP-LESS Electric — Hair — Straightener A device for getting the crimp out of the hair using heat electricity generated to do the work. Fifteen minutes use each week will keep the hair smooth and s raight. 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Davis Sues his Former Wife for Possession of His Son and Questions The Legality of a Divorce Granted in Kansas. A suit at law that is attracting widespread attention on account of the high standing of the parties in interest is that of Mr. Frank F. Davis, who asks the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia to restrain Mrs. Lucy Catherine Messer Davis from interfering with him in his paternal rights to the care and custody of his son, Messer. The case was vigorously prosecuted in court last week, but went over without settlement. Mr. Davis is a well known business man here, and conducts a thriving drug store at the corner of 11th and U streets northwest. The story as related in the public prints runs this way: The petitioner and the defendant were married on June 11, 1894, and have one son, Messer, who was born J. in 1895. In the following years, Davis with his wife and child moved to Kansas, where he was engaged in drug business until April, 1900. Then he came to Washington and joined with his brother, Dr. William H. Davis, in the drug business at Eleventh and U streets, northwest. He avers that he furnished a comfortable home for his wife and child, and that they lived happy together until about October 1, 1900, when the defendant left home without cause. Mrs. Davis has taught school at Wilmington, Del., and Enfield, N. C. since the separation. It develops that in October, 1901, she filed a petition for divorce in the Shawnee county, Kansas courts, and was granted her decree with the custody of the child. Mr. Davis now charges that his wife's allegation that she was a resident of Shawnee county was false, and that as the judge of the third judicial district of Kansas, who granted the divorce had no jurisdiction the proceedings were therefore null and void. The paintiff says that "the defendant looks for the early return from Manila of one Captain Young, who, it is alleged will marry her and take said defendant and plaintiff's son with him back to Manila. Mr. Davis asks the care of his son, and wants the defendant and her kinspeople restrained and enjoined from interfering with his paternal right. It is also requested that plaintiff may have other and further relief in the premises as the exigencies of the cause may warrant and justify. Murray on the Stand. Murray on the Stand. deputies from his office; and when I still insisted on my refusal to accept, he assured me that not only he, Mr. Capers, and Senators McLaurin and Hanna, but the President, himself, demanded that I be given the place, and when he and others informed the President of the nature and character of my business, as a means of proving THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON. D. C. to him the probability of my non-acceptance, said that the latter stated that the man with a purpose was the man wanted, and that they must get me to accept the position, and secure my cooperation in the reorganization of the party in this State. After hearing of the President's desire, and feeling that by acceptance, I would have a place in the Council of the President's friends in this State, and thereby be in a position to be of some service to my poor struggling race, which it is my fondest hope to serve as far as my ability will admit, in every helpful way possible, I reluctantly agreed to accept the place, in the face of the great sacrifice I was making in so doing. When I accepted I knew nothing of Mr. Koester's lynching record, and from the kind and respectful treatment received from him during my connection, I can join his other subordinates in declaring him one of the most respectful and kindly disposed officers under whom colored men ever served, anywhere in this country; and while I have never seen any way in which I could do him any good, I have never attempted to do him any harm, for I knew the spirit among southern white men, and to deprive him of the office would not only result in filling it with another lyncher at heart, and most likely, indeed, but more than probably a Negro hater, under whom the dead Negro would be better off than the living. Besides, at the time when the lynching took place in which he participated, he was a minor, and being lead by influential adults of his race, was hardly responsible for his acts. I cannot believe that one so kindly disposed could be induced in maturer years, to join in such a diabolical crime. But I want it distinctly understood here, and now, that I am neither attempting to defend, nor apologize for, lynching, for in my judgment, with such ample facilities at hand for punishing criminals, there is neither defense, nor excuse, for lynching, and all persons either participating, or believing, in such bloody orgies are savages and cannibals, and justly belong to the bloody age in the semibarbarous periods when the Caesars were holding high carnival in the amphitheatre, by displaying the blood bedraggled neads of the beheaded and vanquished barbarians of northern Europe. Immediately after my acceptance, I called upon Mr. E. H. Deas, whom I had assisted in making State chairman, and who had so recently resigned the place, not because of his very delicate horror at serving the Government under a lynching chief which he may succeed in having fools believe, as for the reason that he felt sure of being "kicked out," under the new dispensation; and after expressing my regret at circumstances so shaping themselves as to force him to give up the place, I gave him my reasons for accepting, when he said that he was gratified at the fact that a colored man had been appointed, notwithstanding at least twenty white men in Darlington county alone, to say nothing of the rest of the State. had applied for the place, and that he knew of no man in the State that he would prefer seeing in the position to myself, in the face of the treachery, and niggardly conduct displayed by him now, in inspiring the slanderous and libelous articles and editorials appearing here and there in dirty sheets owned and controlled by his personal friends, and blind partizan dupes, who not only neglect to seek the truth, but even refuse to accept it even when blinded by its glaring rays. The truth is, no living man in South Carolina had as much to do with making Geo. B. Koester Internal Revenue Collector, as E. H. Deas, whose blind devotion and vigilant activity was the main stay and eternal support of E. H. Webster for more than ten years. in his disastrous labor of destroying everything decent and honorable in connection with South Carolina Republicanism, until it was reduced to such depth and aspect that national leaders concluded that even Democratic murderers or lynchers were preferable as building material in the reconstruction of the party to the Webster stripe of Republicans; as it was made through the dishonorable 1 aid of Mr. Deas to appear that the opposing party faction in the State was even worse than the recognized one whose disgrace and worthlessness had become unbearable to decency everywhere. I am too deeply absorbed and concerned in the work of rehabilitating the race, to waste precious time, which might be used for its betterment, upon the ignominious mouthings and injurious harangue of political tramps, who are roaming the country from the lakes to the gulf, and from Maine to California in vain, in search of sufficient influence to land them in an easy and savory place at the Government pie counter. Rather than run the risk of losing more in a single week, by intrusting my collections—which will amount to something like $30,000 during the season to irresponsible parties—than I would get from the government in five or six years, I resigned my unsought position as Deputy Collector, although the plans of the managers to subsidize the ex-committee with government jobs would most likely have displaced me in any event as I am not a member of that committee and for that reason could not be used as a necessary cog in the great political wheel, that leaders selfishly or unselfihly desire to move. Thank God, by unprecedented sacrifices, and courage to do, I have made a bigger place for myself than either Mr. McKinley or Mr. Roosevelt ever gave a Negro, and in my labor of directly and indirectly aiding members of the race to secure homes and of inspiring them to establish and maintain commercial institutions, the basic strength of all races, among themselves, I am doing more to aid the race, even politically than all such tramps put together. Yours in vindication of truth and the cause of a suffering race, GEO. W. MURRAY. A MIXED MARRIAGE Justice E. M. Hewlett is partially responsible for a rupture in the color line. A few days ago there personally appeared before him one George F. Wilson, white, and Miss Julia Johnson, colored, aged respectively 40 and 31 years. The parties were Baltimoreans. Wilson stated that he was a widower and Miss Johnson testified that she was a widow. Both confessed that the object of their visit was matrimony, and a license being produced, the Justice tied the knot. The happy couple returned to Baltimore, where they have taken up their residence at 916 East Monument street. The marriage was consummated here to evade the Maryland law, which forbids the intermarriage of white and colored persons. No complaint is made, however, as to the relations of the races, in the ceremony is performed elsewhere than in the State. NATIONAL ODD FELLOWS TO MEET. The B. M. C. meets at New Haven, Conn., October 7, opening at 10 a. m. The sessions will be held in the Grand Opera House. The Governor of the State has consented to deliver the address of welcome, and the mayor will extend the freedom of the city. The response will be by Grand Master E. H. Morris. The grand parade will take place on Thursday, the 9th, and the biennial oration will be delivered by Rev. W. A. Creditt, of Philadelphia, one of the ablest speakers in the country. District Grand Master F. S. Jones is chairman and master of ceremonies of the New Haven end of the arrangements. An excursion from Washington has been provided for, with the fare reduced to $10 for the round trip. Tickets are good until the 15th, affording an excellent opportunity to make a supplementary trip to Boston and neighboring points of interest. THE COLORED AMERICAN unbottles the pent-up vitrol of its wrath upon the much abused head of the Cleveland Gazette, last week. If you call that a calm and dignified summary, Bro. Cooper, we should hate to read your pages when you had decided to display your wrath. Charleston (W, Va.) Advocate. --- HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS THE M'KINLEY HOUSE, 489 Missouri Ave. Near 6 St, First-class accommodations for all. An up-to-date Hotel for colored people. Rooms neatly furnished, linens clean, and prices within reach of all. Meals and Lunches served at all hours. The PORTER : HOUSE ; CAFE 103 6th St., N. W. Wines, Liquors and Cigars.—A full line of the choicest liquors, the best brands of cigars and the coolest beer in Washington. BROWN & SMITH, Proprietors. --- HOTEL CLYDE 475 MISSOURI AVE, N.W. First-Class Accomodations For Ladies and Gentlemen. Hot and Cold Baths. MRS. ALICE E. HALL, Proprietress. --- MRS. D. T. GIBBONS WHOLESALE MANUFACTURING and RETAIL CONFECTIONER. 523 41 Street Southwest, WASHINGTON, D. C. Wedding Cakes Made and Parties Furnished at Short Notice Ice Cream All Year Round W. H FISHER DYER AND CLEANER, 709 9th St. n. w Washington 1407 14th St. n w Telephone 1154. --- Whelan's Market Everything the best at the lowest Prices. A full supply of Fresh Meats received daily. 9 9 Cor. 3rd and C ts.. N W. M. J, WHELAN. THE SOUTHERN HOTEL, Good board, steam heat and electric bells. Home comforts, moderate prices. 311 Pa. Av., n. w, Washington, D. C. Fine wines, liquors, cigars and Tobacco. SATTERWHITE & Co., PROPS. SHREDS AND PATCHES The story of how A. C. Howard, of the Howard Manufacturing Co., of Chicago, rose in the world, is one that should be told in every school room in the land. He was a Pullman porter, who aspired to better things. He saved up about $200, and with this as a capital, he embarked in business life as a manufacturer of shoe polish. That was less than six years ago. Now it takes three teams to supply the trade in Chicago alone with his shoe polish. Last year a Mexican firm placed an annual contract for 600 gross of it, and a New York firm has just ordered 250 gross for foreign shipment. This year's sales will amount to over $10,000. The National Baptist Convention meets in Birmingham, Ala., next Tuesday. The attendance will be large. Senator William E. Mason is raising something out in Illinois that closely resembles a place which the late Col. Ingersoll said did not exist. The Kentucky Baptist Convention met the other day and collected $2,300 spot cash to carry on the educational and missionary work of the denomination. William H. M. Johnson is the new president of the United Colored Democracy of Kings County, New York. Is the leaven of independence at work? Agitation is being resumed for an organic union of the A. M. E. and the A. M. E. Zion Churches. Negotiation: are now pending looking to a union of the C. M. E. and the A. M. E. Zion Churches. Rev. Floyd Grant Snelson, A. M. Ph. D., Fellow Royal Geographical Society and Fellow Royal Art Society, of London, Eng., late superintendent of A. M. E. missionary work in West Africa, is now pastor of the leading A. M. E. Church in San Francisco. Eugene Plummer, colored, graduated from the mechanical department of the A. & M. College for the colored race at Greensboro, N. C. in 1900. To-day he has charge of the machinery in a large sewing machine factory at $5 a day. The story points its own moral. Hon. C. J. Jones, of Mississippi, is very favorably considered for a judicial appointment in the insular possessions of the United States. Hon. John S. Durham and Prof. W. H. Richards are also mentioned in this connection by a host of influential friends. New York is to have a first-class hotel for the accommodation of colored guests. It is to be located at 127 W. 23rd street, between Broadway and Sixth avenue, in the center of the activities of the race, and will be conducted by Messrs. James L. and Geo. Marshall, two experienced hotel men. There are several little popcorn editors, who are trying to nag at Editor Cooper, of The Colored American. These little fellows remind us of a fly that tried to straighten an elephant's snout, because he kept wagging his tail. Go on, Brother Cooper, the Afro-American press of the United States endorses you. Your paper is worth more to the race, than fifty million of the other fellows.—Western World, Oklahoma City. Mrs. William Wells Brown, widow of the distinguished humanitarian, author and lecturer, was fatally burned at her home in Boston last week. Being alone in her room, her clothing became accidentally ignited from coals in the stove, which owing to the partial blindness that had afflicted her for several years, she was unaware of her danger until the fire had made such progress that no human aid could avail to save her. Her end was indeed a tragic one, and cast a widespread gloom over all who knew her. An Association to be known as the National Federation for the Protection of the Colored Race from Mob Violence and its General Advancement, THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. has been formed by the prominent white and colored citizens of the State of Indiana and Kentucky, among whom are such men as Judge John Stotsenburg, Judge Geo. B. Cardwill, of New Albany, Bishop Clinton, of the A. M. E. Zion Church, Prof. W. O. Vance, of New Albany, Drs. W. A. Burney and Benjamin F. Porter and Mr. Wm. H. Steward, of Louisville, Ky., the well known editor of the American Baptist. AUXILIARY OFFICERS CHOSEN. The Julia Mason Layton Auxiliary of the Charles Young Command, No. 112, Spanish War Veterans, which was formed a few nights ago, will ask SIR JOHN HENRY HARRISON Miss Julia Mason Layton. headquarters at once for a charter. the organization was named in honor of Mrs. Julia M. Layton, a former principal in the public schools. The officers of the new auxiliary are as follows: Mrs. Julia M. Layton, president; Mrs. Elizabeth W. Marshall, 1st vice-president; Miss Blanche Snowden, 2nd vice-president; Mrs. Maggie Jpshur, chaplain; Mrs. Lottie Smart, treasurer; Miss Lotie Wallace, conductor; Miss Mary Mulligan, guard, and Miss J. Louise Greene, color-bearer. It is earnestly requested that those who received cards for the night of Sept. 5, 1902, will be present at the next meeting which will be held Friday, Oct. 3, at 7:30 p. m., at G. A. R. Hall, Penn. ave., bet. 14th and 15th streets, northwest, at which time it is hoped to file the application for charter, and forward it to National Headquarters. THE COLORED AMERICAN MAGAZINE. --- The September number of The Colored American Magazine is a highly creditable production. There is a striking article by Editor John Mitchell, of the Richmond Planet, entitled "Shall the Wheels of Race Agitation be Stopped? the writer favors a continuation of agitation for racial betterment, and suggests some practical methods for the accomplishment of the purposes outlined by the Afro-American Councils and kindred organizations. Sara A. Allen sketches "Charles Winter Wood: or From Bootblack to Professor." Miss Pauline E. Hopkins makes Edmonia Lewis the central figure of a monograph on "Art and Artists Among Negro Women." G. Grant Williams gives a graphic recital of the rise of "Major Taylor," the world's greatest bicycle rider. Portraits of Mr. and Mrs. Taylor accompany the article. The Colored American Magazine well illustrates what the Negro can do in the line of progressive, up-to-date current literature. BASEBALL CLUB PHOTOGRAPHED White Sulphur Springs, Va.—The White Sulphur Springs Baseball Club has had a most successful season, and Manager Toliver is in the best of spirits. The "boys" have beaten everything in sight, and have won the admiration of all the amusement-loving citizens of this section of the "Old Dominion." Manager Toliver has had a fine photograph taken of the club, and would like for all those who desire to purchase one to write to him within the next ten days. The group is large-sized, and the likenesses are good. The price is fifty-five cents each, and the best judges say the pictures are a bargain at that figure. The group includes the full "line-up" of the club, which is as follows: Pryor c; Toliver, 1b; Brooks, cf; Green, 3b; Calbett, 2b; Reaves, p; Goines, 2b; Jackson, c; Neal, rf; Burgess, lf; Jefferson, lf; Burnett, p; Davis, ss; Kenney, c; Calhoun, backer. ASSISTING IN SUMMER SCHOOL Misses E. T. G. Merritt, Lulu S. Chase, Marie A. D. Madre, we'll known Washington school teachers, have been assisting in the summer school for teachers held at Ferguson and Williams Academy, Abbeville, S. C. This is one of the most popular training schools in the South. Among the visitors this year were Rev. Alfred H. Moment, D. D., of New York, Hon. W. A. Templeton, State Senator Elect, Mr. David E. Cloyd, Inspector of the W. H. Miss Emma F. C Merrit. General Educational Board of New York city, and Rev. O. M. Bonfield, an active spirit in the work at Abbeyville. MR. NALLE APPOINTED SUPER VISOR. On Wednesday evening of last week, the Board of Education appointed Mr. John C. Nalle as supervising principal, to succeed Prof. J. H. N. Waring, resigned. The selection is eminently satisfactory, as the new appointee has all the qualifications necessary to discharge the duties of the position, and is popular with the citizens of the community. He is at present principal of the Stevens School, the largest colored school in Washington, and his experience as an educator covers nearly three decades. Mr. Nalle is the recipient of numerous congratulations. ADORNMENT FOR HOME. Catchall, S. C., July 8.—I congratulate you, Mr. Editor, upon the addition of new life to The Colored American. Every family should have their homes adorned with the portrait of the two great men who figured in your supplement,—Booker T. Washington and Rev. W. L. Taylor. J. A. ROACH. AMERICAN IS ALL RIGHT. The Colored American is the leading race paper in the United States. It is always full of news.-Southwestern Herald, Victory, Texas. 451. 453. 455, 457 Penn. 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(No branch houses) Phone 1425 SANIAL MIDY Standard remedy for Gleet. Gomorrhea and Runnings 48 HOURS Cures Kid MIDY W. M. DRURY'S RESTAURANT 1100 20th St., corner L. N. W, Washington, D. C. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 66. 67. 68. 69. 70. 71. 72. 73. 74. 75. 76. 77. 78. 79. 80. 81. 82. 83. 84. 85. 86. 87. 88. 89. 90. 91. 92. 93. 94. 95. 96. 97. 98. 99. 100. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. THE-MAN-ON-THE-CORNER Gives Some Inside Information Upon Public School Matters—Roams at Random Over Much Real Estate and Singles Mid The Passing Throng. 4 Somewhere the songbirds dwell; Hush, then, thy sad repining, God lives, and all is well." This little poem may be consoling to the participants in the recent race for the position of supervising principal, in which Mr. John C. Nalle came out first best. The meeting of the Board of Education had been awaited all summer with the keenest anxiety by at least three applicants, but so close did each member of the school legislature keep his mouth that up to the 10th of September not an inkling leaked out as to where the plum would fall. Some guessed "Cardozo had a 'cinch'"; others allowed that Bruce Evans would "win in a walk," because of his intimate relations with General Harries, while a very large number pointed to John Nalle's A. PROF. J H N. WARING twenty-nine years in the schools and his excellence as an instructor, and claimed that the natural law of promotion and the sentiment for the civil service rule of seniority ought to give it to him without a contest. The latter theory took the medal, and Mr. Nalle on the 22nd will begin to hold down a life-job at the comfortable remuneration of $2,000 per annum. Everybody tried to find Mr. Nalle and shake hands with him, after the news of his remarkable victory gained currency, and it was surprising to him and the Man-on-the-Corner how many "knew all the time he was going to get it," and how many who had told me differently, asserted in his presence that they "had been for him from the minute Dr. Waring decided to go to Baltimore." Nothing succeeds like success, and the winning candidate never lacks for friends. Mr. Nalle won the position on his merits, and the contest was clean and honorable in every respect. No one can blame Mr. Nalle if he is inclined to have a quiet smile at the expense of some who declared that he would not be in the running. While a census has not yet been taken of the influences that secured the place for Mr. Nalle, the number promises to be of formidable proportions, but the lion's share of the credit for the appointment can be justly laid at the door of Mr. J. F. Bundy, who argued eloquently for his client. Rumor reached me that Dr. Waring was not suited with some of the details of t.e. High and Training School arrangements at Baltimore, and withheld his resignation of the supervisorship until the day before the succession had to be determined. As that case now stands, Proi. Brown's connection in Baltimore ceases absolutely, and he will travel to gather ideas for the new Institute for Colored Youths, at Philadelphia, which will open upon the completion of the structure next year. Now that the supervisorship is out of the way, the next line-up will be for the possession of the residuary estate left by the winner—the principalship of Stevens School, the largest colored building in the city, outside of the High School. Would it not be an act singularly appropriate to award this prize to Prof. Cardozo, as a recognition of his valuable work in the several departments of instruction. Among the young business and professional men of North Carolina—and of the whole south for that matter—Dr. James E. Shepard stands out in bold relief. He is progressive and aggressive, but has so well understood himself and his environment that he makes for his own talents the very best opportunity, enjoys the respect and confidence of his white neighbors, and has the warmest kind of a place in the hearts of the Negro people, of all ages and all conditions of life. He can make an able political speech, preach a sermon, deliver a classical oration before the exclusive societies of the colleges or administer to the sick as an accomplished "medicine man." The doctor was a prominent figure to the convention of the National Negro Business League, and is deservedly a favorite with Dr. Booker T. Washington, because of his sound views affecting the Negro at the South. Dr. Shepard made a speech last year which is still being talked about, advocating the doctrine that the South was the natural home of the Negro and that he should remain there and work out his salvation—among the DR JAME3 E SHEPARD people who knew him best—"casting down his buckets where he is." For some time a movement has been on foot to seni Dr. Shepard to Congress. Nothing would go farther to show that the Negroes of North Carolina knew what was good for them, than taking the matter up in earnest, and giving this brilliant young man the certificate to a seat in the U.g white building on Capitol Hill, to sit in judgment upon the laws that fix our status in the American body politic. The literary season is coming on. The populace hereabouts look forward to it each year with the same confidence that the baseball fans look toward the opening of the diamond field—both are always full of promise, but it must be said that the tastes of our literary "friends" come nearer gaining satisfaction with the results than do the "fans" who journey to the ball field to see their favorites taken into camp daily by the uniformed delegates from some other town on the map. We are doing well to have organizations that vary in policy and method along literary lines, for then everyone can find a place where his mental appetite may be appealed to, and the society itself builds up a clientele peculiarly its own. It is hoped, however that this year, more than has been true of the past, each society will adhere to a fixed and definite purpose—not merely for the display of oratorical pyrotechnics that blaze momentarily upon the intellectual sky, burn out, and darkness resumes its sway. Let each session register something that can be pointed to as a positive gain for some thought or action. This city has no suffrage, but a powerful sentiment for what it desires can be developed through the weekly meetings of these literary clubs, which will exert a potent influence in the right direction, if wielded intelligently and systematically. Have you ever been to Hampton and seen the great school there? Well, if you haven't, do not let another year roll around and find you still behind in this respect. The Business League afforded the Man-on-the-Corner a chance to look the place over, and he saw sights that almost transfixed him with amazement. The immense variety of industries taught, the massive buildings constructed especially with a view of accommodating the branches that would be taught in them, the precision of the cadets, the delightful music of the brass band, the singing of the students,—songs that were religious, semi-sacred and plantation melodies,—all sung with a sweetness and a tenderness that touched the heart of the coldest, the geniality of the teaching corps, led by that executive genius, Major R. R. Moton—all this was a revelation to one who had never been in such a place before and was enough to start a well-spring of hope in the soul of the most arrant pessimist. The gathering in the chapel was the most impressive occasion. The speech of Booker T. Washington, easy, confident and cheerful—yet what a flood of memories he must have recalled as he stood in that spacious auditorium, and bridged the great abyss that separ ted his present life and that day long ago when he presented himself at the gates of this same institution, hungry, rugged and footsore, and asked for knowledge, for light, for the open door to a future. How he must have reflected upon that first examination, when he swept the floor time after time, so that he would be marked "O. K." In his talk contrasting the modern outfit of to-day with the crude equipment of his day there, he gave a succinct history of the progress of the nation toward popular and practical education, for at Hampton can be found the concrete expression of the crying need of the hour for two races, and emphasized for the more important of the two at the home of its legitimate child, Tuskegee. Mr. Washington's tribute to the plantation song as the preserver of the race's deepest traditions will live with all who heard it, and whatever may be said of the desirability of the classic in music, the real Negro will not discard the simple songs that charmed our mothers and fathers, nor the folk lore that will yet be deemed a precious heritage—any more than the Irish, the German, and the Italian will forget the strains that gave his infantile ear its first thrill and keenest inspiration of love for his fatherland. By all means go to Hampton! The "silly season" is evidently on. A class of nincompoops whose pretensions to leadership, give the public a right to expect better things of them, have been going around kicking about the prominence accorded such men as Recorder Dancy, Judge Terrell, Col. Pledger, Editor Fortune and others at the Business League, characterizing them as politicians, office-seekers, etc. Why bless your soul, every one of these men do more business in twenty-four hours than the entire bunch of their critics do in a month. Mr. Dancy has been for years the active spirit in a building and loan association at Wilmington, and is now a director on the board controlling the great Coleman Cotton Mill, at Concord, N. C. Judge Terrell is a member of the Washington Board of Trade, secretary of the Capital Savings Bank, and as a member of the law firm of Lyncn and Terrell, conducted important real estate transactions. Col. Pledger operates a profitable farm in Georgia, and Mr. Fortune, as publisher of The New York Age, has set a place in journalism that few Continued from Second page. CURES ANY DISEASE A NEW AND WONDERFULLY SUCCESSFUL METHOD OF CURING ALL CHRONIC AND LINGERING AFFLICTIONS. 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To be able to see with clear vision the end from the beginning is given few men. John C. Dancy is one of them. Conditions in the South in so far as the Negro is concerned, are not to be remedied by harsh or drastic measures or by irresponsible iteration and appeals to the passions and prejudices of the blacks who have to live there while the problem tinkers tinker with the problem and exploit their various views and opinions as to how it is to be solved. The speeches, resolutions and editorials that have emanated from these sources of wisdom for the past thirty years have failed to accomplish to any appreciable extent the object at which they aimed. The Negro is still oppressed and is even more oppressed in some quarters than he was in the first ten years following the close of the war of rebellion. He is a voteless nonentity in nearly every Southern State, and his chief diversion in the North where his vote is counted, is to split up into factions and thus weaken his influence in the great game of politics about which he seems to know as little as a ten-year-old boy. The Southern Negro when he did have the elective franchise had sense enough to use it to elect men to office who subsequently abused his confidence, and when he discovered their rank treachery either remained in the South to become democrats, or came North to pose as martyrs and enact the role of critics of a system made odious to their duplicity and double dealing. John Dancy belongs to a class of young men in the South who understand these conditions and who are not ignorant of the fact that a remedy is not to be found in words merely, but in deeds. That the braves who spout with the greatest show of learning and erudition about the depiorable situation in which the Negro now finds himself in the South, are a set of unmitigated cowards who could die with their boots on if they had the courage to go South and attempt to disseminate their views as boldly as they express them from the rostrums of the North, and through our race papers. After all we can but have the greatest respect for any man who is farsighted and wise enough to consider the interests of the helpless and defenceless when they are confronted with a condition which refuses to pass muster as a mere theory. The men and women who have to bear the brunt of the oppressive and repressive laws which operate against them in the South and the wisdom of prudence dictates that in dealing with these conditions there should be no false or discordant note that would tend to excite the passions of either race in their struggle to find the happy mean. The pacification of the races at the South cannot be accomplished with a bludgeon, nor sophomoric editorial utterance. It is up to the discovery of the solution to first demonstrate their ability to solve the problem as it relates to the Negroes of the North, before they attempt to apply the remedy at the South. If the intelligent and progressive Negroes of the North with all their opportunities, advantages, and facilities for doing, do not enjoy perfect civil and political equality it will be well for them to apply themselves at once to the task of securing for themselves and their posterity the blessings of liberty and equality which they prescribe for the Negroes of the South. In nearly every Northern State race prejudice exists in a more or less pronounced form, and Negroes supinely submit without a struggle to indignities over which they go into spasms when they hear of them being offered to the black men of the South. Mr. Dancy's conservatism is not born of cowardice or of a desire to knuckle to white southern sentiment. It proceeds rather from a desire to promote a better feeling between the blacks and the whites of the South, who must ultimately in the nature of things, reach a better understanding before the South can take on new enterprises and develop its now latent industries. I am optimistic enough to believe that the influence of men like Dancy will do much to bring about this happy and desirable condition in the South, and that the conservative white men of that section will not be indifferent to the appeals to the angel o their better natures for justice for the helpless Negroes, whose destinies are undissolubly linked to the chariot wheels of Southern civilization. Mr. Dancy is one of the most useful young men of the race. BRUCE GRIT. The Man-on-the-Corner. Continued from Fourth Page can rival. The proper habitat for these small critics is back in the tal. timber. The Man-on-the-Corner deprecates the effort to make a night on Miss Emily A. Harper's position—and that, too, upon mere hearsay testimony. Some people will do anything to make some one else unhappy, and produce a cheap sensation. Miss Harper's denial is ample to set her right in the eyes of the sensible people of this town. She needn't worry about the others. I was somewhat surprised to learn from a good source that the majority of the depositors of the Capital Savings Bank are white people. Because of the reliability of the bank, and its strength shown in several crises, the best white and colored people have faith in the institution and do business with it the year round. It is a private bank, and as every stockholder is liable on his personal estate, there is no way for the depositor to lose. To those posted on banking rules and customs, this system is preferable to the national bank, which can close its doors leaving a beggarly pittance to be doled out to its patrons pro rata, the corporation taking advantage of all the bankruptcy laws in existence. While the Capital Savings Bank is a creditable enterprise as is stands, the great Negro population of this city should rally round it, and give it such a support that ten clerks, working full time, would be rushed to keep up with the demands upon them. A goodly number of our teachers and professional factors are on the books there, and the rumners for Riggs, Second National Bank of Washington, and all the prominent financial concerns, are obliged to include 609 F street in their daily itinerary. The delinquent blackboard at the Metropole Club has been an object of interest this week because of the presence of some names that represent wealth and distinction. A fine-looking, well-groomed gentleman started into the City Hall last Saturday morning. He was dressed in a neat-fitting Prince Albert, his head was surmounted by a black Stetson of the latest design of Florodora type, and his clean-shaven face puzzled the passer-by as to whether he was a member of Congress or a Presbyterian minister. A veteran who wore the blue, and who looked as if he might be a post commander, stepped up and saluted the gentleman in question, who paused with an attitude of pleasant inquiry. "I beg your pardon, sir," said the veteran, "I just wanted to thank you for the liberal treatment you are according the old soldier in the plans for the Grand Army Encampment. I want to say, Mr. Macfarland, that we are going to enjoy that welcome speech of yours in great snape, and we are proud that you have agreed to everything we have asked at your hands. Just let me shake your hand again, comrade." He was off before the astonished wearer of the Prince Albert and Stetson hat, could formulate a reply. The smooth-shaven individual was not Commissioner Macfarland, but he was Guaranteed not to cause stricture. A safe, reliable and harmless remedy. Cures Gonorrhoea, Gleet or Running Range and all urinary diseases in two to five days. his perfect prototype and double—Col. Robert Harian, of Ohio. The Man-on-the-Corner is not apt to be injured by automooile riding. His only danger from that death-dealing machine is the possibility of getting run over. All Washington was shocked a few days ago to hear that our distinguished friend, Justice Hewlett had "married a white woman." The talk spread like wild-nre, and the gossipers were checked in their mad career when the serious aspect of the case was removed by the explanation that he had simply performed a ceremony for a mixed matrimonial match, in his professional capacity. The wearer of the festive Panama is now brushing off his Dunlap and Stetson or the fall campaign in society. Perhaps it is not generally known that in the District building is employed one of the brightest young men that have come to this city from the erstwhile "wild and woolly West." He is a clerk of the first-class, both as to grade and competency, and draws an annual salary of $1,200. He hails from Michigan, the State that gave us Senator James McMullan and Zachariah Chandler. His assignment is in the assessor's office, and Mr. Darneille testifies that he has not on his roll a man in whom he has more confidence than Lieut. Frank W. Cheek. He is handsome, clean, gentlemanly in deportment, and prosperity has no tendency to "swell his cranium." As will be seen by his title, Lieut. Cheek has been a soldier, and is no "tenderfoot." He has earned every inch of his way by hard work and demonstrated ability. He served two years at the front in the Philippines as an officer—first lieutenant—in the 48th Volunteer Infantry, and participated in four fierce engagements with the insurgents. He is prepared to go again, should the emergency require his services, but in the meantime he finds considerable satisfaction in meeting the disbursing agent of the District about twice per month, and having an interview of brief duration, which results in the acquisition of the price of several beefsteaks and a ton or so of coal, a consideration of no small value, as Lieut. Cheek is the head of an interesting little family. The friendship of such promising young men as the lieutenant is one of the proudest possessions of THE-MAN-ON-THE-CORNER. Charlo.iesv ll; Culli. gs. Charlottesville, Va. Special—Rev W. C Michie, of 12th street who has been sick for some time, departed this life on last Wednesday afternoon. He was a Christian gentlemen and loved by all who knew him. His funeral was preached at the First O lored Baptist church last Friday afternoon by Rev L. C Q arles, the pastor, who delivered a splendid sermon, being assisted by Revs, Hardy and Alias. We learn that the high school recently opened under the management of Prof. B W. Terrell is meeting with great success. Prof. Terrell is a polished scholar and instructor. Mrs. Lucy Daniel's restaurant and lunch room on Main street is one of the leading eating alcoons in the city. Messrs. Leach and Walkers barber shop is one of the 6 DRESS MAKING ACADEMY. The de Lam Orton Famous French Perfection Tailor System Mme J. A. Smallwood, Sole Agent 1513 Madison street, northwest, Morning class from 9 a. m. to 1 p. m. Afternoon class 2 to 5 p. m. daily. Evenings from 7.30 to 10 o'clock. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, dress makers and ladies who wish to do their ow dressmaking. WANTED—To learn the wonderful De Lam Orton French Perfection Tailor System. Seamless Basques without one inch of visible seam, in lining or goods, not even on the shoulder. Successful dressmaking requires as much earnest progressive study as successful work in any of the professions. No detail is too small to be looked after. We teach you to make dresses with or without seam and guarantee perfect fits, and complete your course with a diploma. Pupils can enter at any time SUMMER RESORTS. THE KEYSTONE PARK The Keystone Park, Suitland, Md., will be open and ready for business June 1st. A commodious house with large and improved premises, plenty of fresh water with garden and chickens where a number of select couples or people can be accommodated. Everything is strictly first-class. The Route Cars run to the new Pennsylvania ave. bridge and for those who drive, follow the straight road and watch the signs. Private parties will be met at the bridg conveyances. For those who desire to spend the heated term arrangements will be made for trips morning and evening. For further information WANTED-A POSITION. An intelligent young man who is taking a college course desires a position as bookkeeper, copyist or any kind of offi e 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. WANTED—Reliable colored help for general house work. &c in good homes in New England God Wages Apply with references as to abil- character to Susie White, 1747 Oregon Ave N, W. FOR RENT—One large front room in good locality with all modern improvements, convenient to cars and herdicks, 1625 Corcoran St. N. W. app y to Mr. J. B Patterson. FURNISHED ROOMS—With board conveni-ent to car lines, call after 4 P. M. 1642 10th St. Northwest or inquire at Colored American Office 459 C. St. 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. Please Help Me Find My Brother Saunk Joyce was sold in Mecklenburg, Virginia, several years before the civil war, to Cunnigan, a Negro trader. His mother Willie, was a slave on the Joyce plantation. He had one sister, Betty, who is very anxious to find him. Any information will be gladly received MRS BETTY REYNOLDS. 44 Parker street, Atlanta, Ga. headquarters for The Colored American newspaper. Give them a call. We find our old friend Mr. William Mitchell still in the Y. M C. A. Building conducting his pressing department. He is a reader of this paper. Mr. J. Henry Dickerson, Walker Ne'son, Alonzo Barbour and William Marshall have returned home from the springs. Captain Willis, general agent of the Espanolia Perfume and Supply Toilet Company, of Elizabeth, N. J., was in this city last week. "Is a Wi:ful Lie Justifiable?" By special request, Rev. Robert Johnson will deliver a sermon tomorrow morning at 11 o'clock at the Metropolitan Baptist church, R street, between 12 h and 13th streets on the subject: 'Under what circumstances, if any, is the telling of a wilful falsehood justifiable?' The gospel text will be "Rahab, the harlot," Joshua II—entire chapter. Everybody invited. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. 6 LOTT CAREY BAPTISTS Annual Convention Here Attended by the Strongest Divines in The Denomination-A Creditable Showing for Foreign Missionary Work. The fifth annual meeting of the Lott Carey Baptist Foreign Missionary Convention, assembled Wednesday morning of last week at the Liberty Baptist Church, 11th and E streets, northwest, of which Rev. I. Toliver is pastor. The devotional exercises were conducted by the Revs. A. Truett, of Alexandria, Va., and P. C. Neal, of Baltimore. An address of welcome on behalf of the church, was delivered by Rev. I. Toliver, and Rev. George W. Lee performed a similar duty on behalf of the Baptist Ministers' conference of this city. Appropriate responses were made by Rev. W. T. Johnson, of Richmond, Va., Rev. P. F. Maloy, of Charlotte, N. C., Rev. S. S. Wormley, of Baltimore, Md., Rev. D. S. Scott of Pittsburg, Pa., Rev. W. H. Scott, and Rev. W. G. Holland, of the New England States. The annual address, which was an unusually brilliant production, was delivered by Rev. C. S. Brown, D. D., of Winton, N. C. J.H.C. Rev. James H. Lee There were in attendance about one hundred and fifty delegates, representing seven States, and the enrollment was the largest that has yet been had in the history of the movement, and the enthusiasm and distinguished personnel of the convention are regarded by the leaders as a most hopeful indication for the future of the organization. The very best men of the Baptist denomination participated. More money has been raised this year for foreign missions than in any previous year, and all claims due the missionaries have been promptly met. Co-operation with all forces that promise elevation of humanity was the keynote of the body. a report was submitted to the board by the corresponding secretary, Rev. W. M. Alexander, D. D., of Baltimore, and which was read at Thursday afternoon's session, showing that the convention supports four missionaries in Africa. The corresponding secretary, in his report, referred to the death of the Rev. T. J. Morgan, the corresponding secretary of the American Baptist Home Mission Society, who gave much of his life to establishing institutions of learning for the education of the negro in the south. A committee was appointed to draft a memoria, to him. Thursday morning's session was devoted to addresses by Rev. E. Watts, D. D.; Rev. A. Brown, D. D.; Mr. C. T. Walker of Gloucester, Va.; Dr. J. E. Dellinger, of Greensboro', N. C.; Prof. J. E. Jones, Rev. J. A. Whitted, D.D., and Rev. G. L. P. Talliafero, D.D. of Philadelphia. Following the address of Rev. Mr. Talliafero, a wordy argument was entered into between him and one of the delegates, Dr. Spiller, concerning certain remarks made by the speaker. Dr. Spiller raised objection to Dr. Talliafero's right to address the convention, and based his objection on the fact that as the speaker, Dr. Talliafero, had written some very strong articles in a Baptist publication edited by him against the Lott Carey organization, and as he was formerly a member of another Baptist convention—namely the National Baptist convention,"—he should first define his position in regard to "the Lott Carey convention." Mr. Talliafero replied and the incident closed. At 2:30 o'clock the session convened for the afternoon, when devotional exercises were led by Rev. D. G. Mack, of Baltimore, Md., and Rev. Green Sallie, of Western Penn. Addresses were delivered during the afternoon by Rev. Z. D. Lewis, D. D., of Richmond, Va.; Rev. R. Spiller, D. D., of Hampton, Va.; Rev. R. Spiller, D.D., of R. S. Laws, D. D., of Pittsburg, Pa. Thursday night at 7:30 o'clock devotional exercises were led by Rev. E. V. Payne, Richmona, Va., and Rev. James H. Lee, Washington, D. C. Addresses were delivered by the representatives of the foreign mission boards of the Southern Baptist convention and American Baptist Missionary Union. Wednesday night's session was devoted to religious exercises, conducted by Rev. E. A. P. Cheek, B. D., Northern Neck Association, Va., and Rev. M. D. Williams, of Manassas, Va. Rev. W. M. Moss, B. D., of Norfolk, Va., preached the annual sermon. Friday's program was given over to the Woman's Auxiliary. Mrs. I. Toliver delivered an address of welcome, with responses by Mrs. Patte Shepard, of North Carolina, Mrs. A. L. McGuirn of Baltimore, and Mrs. Lethia Anderson, of Pennsylvania. Mrs. A. E. James, of Pittsburg, delivered the president's annual address, and Miss Addie L. Hall, of Murfreesboro, N. C., made the report of the corresponding secretary. Papers of interest were read by Mrs. W. L. Hubbard, of Williamsport, Pa., Mrs. W. T. Johnson, of Richmond, Va., Miss Fannie B. Fason, of Baltimore, and Mrs. M. E. Stubbs, of Gloucester, Va. In the evening, Rev. A. W. Payne, of Raleigh, N. C., preached the missionary sermon. Saturday was devoted to miscellaneous business, with adjournment at one o'clock. Sunday was a gala day for the delegates and visitors, as interest in the sessions had been cumulative, and acquaintances had been broadened. The program embraced a sermon at 11 a. m., by Rev. C. C. Somerville, A. M., Char'lotte, N. C. Missionary massmeeting, at 3 p. m., with addresses by Rev. James Corean, Ceylon, Africa. Rev. I. Toliver, D. D., Rev. W. L. Hubbard, R. D., Pennsylvania, Rev. W. J. Howard, D. D., District of Columbia, Rev. J. A. Whttled, D. D. The evening session was a farwell meeting and was participated in by Rev W. H. Childs, D. D., Hampton, Va., Rev. J. F. Walker, Ohio, with a sermon by Rev. O. S. Simms, D. D., Pittsburg, Pa., after which final adjournment was taken. Prominent gentlemen who honored the convention with their presence were: Recorder, John C. Dancy, Prof. James Storm, Dr. R. S. Rives, Rev. J. F. Lindsay, Rev. S. L. Corrothers, Rev. A. J. Simms, Rev. A. N. Stokes, Rev. William Reed, Prof. J. W. Cromwell and others. The next convention goes to Winston-Salem, N. C. KNOWS HOW TO HELP. New York City. I am in receipt of your letter enclosing bill for my subscription to your valuable paper and cheerfully enclose the sum of two dollars for the coming year. I enjoy reading your paper very much and think I can succeed in getting at least one subscriber. M. S. I. The editorial in THE COLORED AMERICAN of Washington, D. C., under the caption of "Appeals to Race Prejudices" was copied in full by Editor Bryson in the daily press in the issue of the 13th inst., commending in the highest terms its logic and good sense. It was certainly one of the most sensible editorials that it has ben our good fortune to read. It ought to have been reproduced in many of the colored papers.—Louisiana, Mo., correspondent of Omicha Enter- SHADOW AND LIGHT. Press Comment Upon Judge M. Gibbs Masterly Autobiography Race History Revealed A MERITORIOUS WORK—Judge Gibbs' book, "Shadow and Light," is one of the best books that has been placed on the market for years, bar none. For grace and ease of diction, bearing the reader right on as glides the canoe on smooth waters, neither halting nor hesitating when they become troubled or boisterous. Unflagging interest attends each page. First, the writer has something to tell that people want to hear. It deals with a period of most vital interest in the history of our country and people. It is told in a courageous and masterful manner, never obtrusive, for although strong, classical without the thought or study of the author. It is more concise and laconic than plain, ordinary language ever is, containing much in little. Running all through the pages are bits of instruction, which, although addressed to the colored race, may be of benefit to all. There are here and there bits of philosophy that not only vie with, but outstrip Hugo's best efforts. Simply as history, truthful, fair and unprejudiced, the work is worth many times its price. Containing all these and many more praiseworthy qualities, the work must meet with a large sale.—Little Rock Advertiser. As a globe trotter—almost the Ulysses of the Negro race The book is unpretentious, relating personal experiences in Philadelphia British Columbia, Florida, California, England, Paris, Arabia, Arkansas and Madagascar. Narrated with a fidelity and picturesqueness which akes it interesting from start to final. Valuable in an educational sense, eminent men with whom the author has been associated, and historical events in which he has taken part. A creditable contribution to current literature.—Pine Bluff Daily Commercial. The book will strongly appeal to all interested in the history and welfare of the race in America.—Washington Post Washington, D. C. We are particularly glad to welcome this most entertaining volume of history, travel and observation, for Judge Gibbs has written it in a delightfully refreshing vein that will attract the attention and hold it to the end. It is an entrancing as any book of travel ever written.—Ark. Democrat. I am a little pessimistic as to Negro authors and books. But the way you treat an old subject is fascinating. I have spoken of it to my congregation. Rev. Dr. L. S. Flagg, Washington, D. C. 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A. Johnson, Secretary. D. B. McCary, Cashier. Directors: Jno. R. Lynch, Dr. W. S. Lofton, Whitefield McKinlay, L. C. Bailey, Robt. H. Terrell, W. S, Montgomery, Wyatt Archer, John A. Pierre, 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. 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 8 a. m. to 19 w. THE PIELPS HALL BIBLE TRAINING SCHOOL. Connected with the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute at Tuskegee Alabama. The Popular Book of the Year SHADOW and LIGHT. 506 Eleventh St., N. W., Washington, D. C Read The Colored American THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. Mr. John D. Fossett is again "in our midst." Washington needs a new building for a police court. Rev. D. C. Davis is visiting in Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Miss J. Davidge is the guest of Mrs. Cabiniss, of Jersey City. St. Luke's reorganized choir makes its initial appearance tomorrow. Watch for the supplement issued today by The Colored American. "Dont Disfranchise the Negro," is the title of a new song published. Gov. P. B. S. Pinchback is at home again, after spending a pleasant summer at Saratoga. St. Luke's picnic was given yesterday at Lake View Park, with the usual attendance. The schools open on the 22nd. It is essential that the children be on hand the first day. Mrs. W. Williams, of Newark avenue, Jersey City, has returned home after a pleasant stay here. Mrs. Branham, of 237 Montgomery street, Jersey City, will spend a week with her parents in this city. A deed has been recorded by which J. H. Meriwether transfers a right of way to Maria L. Johnston. Miss Mamie V. Cole, of Pierce Place, has been called to Philadelphia by the serious illness of her brother. The Pen and Pencil Club is scheduled to resume its sessions on the first Thursday evening in October. Mr. R. F. Chisnotm, of the Government Printing Office, spent his vacation in New York and Philadelphia. Richard P. Leftwich has written a new song that bids fair to be popular, entitled "The Coon is Here to Stay." The John W. Ross Democratic Club has been organized, with a full corps of officers, headed by Manning C. Jones as president. Dont fail to attend the Grand Fete at the Conservatory of Music, 12th and R streets, northwest, October 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, given by St. John's Lodge, No. 12, F. A. A. M. Simon Booker was fined one dollar, all he had,—in the police court last week, for the usual offense, strong drink and an overweening desire to address the multitude. Lawyer R. S. Smith is being urged to issue a call for a conference of the attorneys of this vicinity, to take action locking to the organization of a National Bar Association. Miss Emily A. Harper, of the Armstrong Manual Training School, has returned from Detroit, and is making her home with Mr. and Mrs. Walace McCary, 1812 1-2 11th street, northwest. The will of Mr. H. C. Bruce has been probated. Mrs. Bruce is principal beneciary, with certain legacies to children. He was owner of considerable property, including lands in Kansas. Mr. Daniel Lawson Brooks is being highly complimented for the able and courteous manner in which he filled the place of J. H. Hannon at the office of the Recorder of Deeds, during the illness of Mr. Hannon. A delegation is being formed for the purpose of visiting the President upon his return and laying before him the views of the colored people as to the discriminations in the matter of appointments in the United States army. Rev. W. Bishop Johnson, educational secretary of the National Baptist Convention, is at work on his report, which will make a splendid showing of the condition of the educational institutions controlled by the Baptist Genomination. Miss Alice Pinyon is a welcome addition to the corp of teachers that is making Washington famous all over the country. She comes from Norwich, Conn., and will be demonstrator of pure foods, a new department in our public schools. 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 The Popular Be Get it! Read SHADOV Miss Estelle V. Hedgeman, of Brentsville, Va., has returned home after spending a few days in the city with friends. She will shortly resume her residence here. Miss Hedgeman was formerly employed in the Census, and is the owner of a farm near Brentsville. Contemporary Views THE COLORED AMERICAN is independent, fresh and fearless. It rings true upon the questions of the hour.—Baptist Reporter, Helena, Ark. DESERVES CREDIT. THE COLORED AMERICAN of the District of Columbia deserves much credit for the excellent picture of Prof. B. T Washington. Western World. WHY. CERTAINLY! The Watchman thankfully accepts the compliments of THE COLORED AMERICAN for the portrait of Booker T. Washing ton, which no doubt will be highly apreciated by all the AMERICAN's readers Travis Watchman Austin Texas NEVERTHELESS AND NOTWITH STANDING. The Negro press may criticise Editor Cooper of THE COLORED AMERICAN, but he publishes the news and edits one of the best papers that comes out of the Capital City.—Kentucky Reporter. ANOTHER PROGRESSIVE MOVE. The supplement to THE COLORED AMERICAN in the way of a beautiful engraving of the distinguished Booker T. Washington is another progressive move in Negro journalism.—Arkansas Appreciator. INTERNATIONAL IN SCOPE. THE COLORED AMERICAN, Washington, is the only Negro journal of its kind published. It is not only national, with a touch of the local, but is international in scope. It combines in a well balanced degree, the newspaper, the advocate and the magazine.—The American Star. HIP. HIP. HURRAH! We believe in giving credit to whom credit is due, and for this reason we say three cheers for THE COLORED AMERICAN of Washington, D. C., for its get-up and get in journalism. It deserves the patronage of the people all over the country.—The Rock Hill Messenger. . . 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 The Capital City may well be proud of this grand race advocate.—Home News, Alexandria, Va. 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. Editor E. E. Cooper, of the Washington (District of Columbia) Colored American, whose cut appears in this issue of the Times-Speaker, is a man that the Speaker delights to do honor. He is one of the race's most trusty leaders, and as a newspaper man and all around hustler, perhaps he stands without a peer among Afro-American journalists. He is a man whose name is bound to live in after years as a land mark in Negro journalism.—Times-Speaker, Denver, Colo. THE HOTEL Read it! 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. book of the Year V 7 Talk it! THE COLORED AMEPICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. The Colored American Published by THE COLORED AMERICAN Pub- lishing Company. A National Negro Newspaper Published every Saturday at 459 C St. N. W. Washington, D. C. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. One Year — — — $2.00 Sixth Months — — — 1.10 Two Months — — — .60 INVARIABLY IN ADVANCE. Suscriptions may be sent by post office mone order, ex res or registered letter. All communication for publication should be accompanied with the name of the writer, not necessarily for publication but as a guar antee of good faith. We solicit news, contributions, opinions and in fact all matters affecting the race. We will not pay for matter, however unless it is ordered by us. All matter intended for publication must reach this office by Wed- day of each week to insure insertion in the curent issue. Agents are wanted everywhere, Send for instructions. ADVERTISING RATES. Reading notices 50 cents per line. Display advertisements, $2 per square inch per insertion. Discounts made on large contracts. Entered at the Post-office as second-class matter. All letters, communications, and business matters should be addressed to THE COLORED AMERICAN. EDWARD E. COOPER, MANAGER 459 C Street Northwest. WASHINGTON, D. C. Sold by all all News Dealers. SATURDAY. SEPTEMBER 20. 1902 JUST A WORD. This issue of The Colored American is a fair sample of the issues that are gotten out from week to week. It is newsy, enterprising and expensive. The friends of the paper as well as subscribers who are in arrears will as the management a great favor by sending in the amount which they kwon to be due at once. It will be appreciated and will help along with the work. HON. JOHN C. DANCY. With this number of The Colored American is giving away without extra cost a fine lithograph in four colors of Hon. John C. Dancy, Recorder of Deeds for the District of Columbia, one of the foremost citizens of the American Republic. It is considered a striking likeness by all who have seen a copy, and it will be greatly prized by the hosts of friends of the disinguished orator, scholar, churchman, editor, public official and versatile man of affairs. The portrait is especially adapted to framing, and will make a handsome decoration for the parlor, business office, school or institution of any kind. If your dealer is unable to supply you with the portrait, order directly from The Colored American. An elaborate and comprehensive sketch of the career of Mr. Dancy by our Mr. Thompson will be found in another column of this issue. LET US BE SENSIBLE AND FA'R. We have too many Negro journals that misconceive their mission. Often with the best of intentions—oftener through malevolence—they misrepresent conditions, they adopt methods that can only serve to humiliate the race, and delight in the practice of belittling men and women who decline to be influenced by them or the pigmies who attempt to edit (?) them. They are eternally snarling at the successful business factor, the eminent minister, the able lawyer, the skilled physician, and are never so happy as when they manage to stir up strife in the community and incite ill-feeling between the races by some proceeding. The Colored American seldom notices the fices that bark at its heels, because it has a covenant with the best people of the land to turnish them a clean, wholesome, high-toned newspaper, and it would be bad faith to serve them to a mess of petty personalities that would grow out of a useless war of words with envious and unworthy contemporaries that seek noriety through false statements. We are engaged in publiahing a journal that reflects the sober thought of the Negroes of America, and nothing can swerve us from the definite path marked out. The Colored American said that the representation of the Negro on the encampment committees was not centered wholly in the sub committee on public comfort—and that is true, as may be seen by referring to our issue of Aug. 40, which gave a classified list. Colored men will be found on the military, public order, medical, fireworks and on the general executive committees besides the sixty assigned to the committee on public comfort. It is our wish to be fair to all parties to any controversy, and to urge a cool examination of all the facts and circumstances before flying off at a tangent about what seems to be an "unwarranted discrimination," on account of race or color. We have followed this Grand Army matter very closely from its inception, and have spoken upon it several times. Our position now is just what it was last spring. We deplored the unfortunate social customs here, which causes embarrassment every time a public function has to be arranged and representation parceled out to the many classes of people entitled to the same. The Negro becomes a bone of contention in a manner not pleasant or helpful to him. Racial friction is undesirable when it can be avoided, and it is always our polic to handle a situation by a diplomatic adjustment that will be in keeping with our dignity as citizens, provide for the existing emergency, and yet recognize and avoid the impassable chasm that yawns between the white and colored races in this vicinity. We have always been opposed to a "jim crow" committee on public comfort, and we said so at the outset, yet we knew that in the final analysis the cre of the colored veterans would naturally devolve upon our people, who know where accommodations could be had, and what would best meet their requirements. White people would have to be sent among white people, and Negroes would have to be served by their own race. That is an unwritten law here, and as bindi g as the laws of the Medes and Persians. But an essentially Negro sub-committee, separate and distinct, was distasteful to the self respecting colored people of Washington, hece many heartburnings and much dissatisfaction over the plan outlined by the authorities to have what was termed a "jim crow" arrangement, with a Negro chairman Mr. Weller, chairman of the general committee on public comfort, blundered eggregiously in not announcing his full committee at one and the same time, with the Negroes embraced in the regular body, as The Colored American advised. The full committee should have been called together er, an executive committee appointed to devise ways and means, and then the idea of a colored sub committee would have been a satisfactory out-come of a friendly conference on the subject of how the colored veterans could be best cared for. There was no objection to Mr. Daniel Murray. By this generous, but simple course, Mr Weller could have saved himself much annoyance, and the breach among curselsives, that will take years to heal, could have been avoided But, Mr. Weller having seen his error, has endeavored to make amends by agreeing that the colored men shall appear upon the official program as members of the general committee, their names occurring in alphabetical order, with no mention as to color. The badges will be the same, and the work will be what it would have been in any event. The whole trouble was caused by an unfortunate start in managing a situation that is itself an anomally in a so called free country. Now that the question in dispute has been settled happily, there is no reason why the plans of Mr. Murray may not be pushed to a successful conclusion. The colored people of Washington, whatever their local differences, owe it to the veterans who shed their blood for the flag, to give them a reception befitting the great service they rendered in the nation's hour of need, and our doors should open wide in a spirit of the utmost cordiality. The Colored American's broad policy touching this and other issues has won a host of friends, and we have no disposition to notice the carping critic. We shall continue to advise the Negro to be sensible in all things, and face a condition with a determination to emerge from the battle with the victor's laurel upon his brow. Sometimes it is mutual concessions that will win, sometimes a dignified refusal to enter the lists, and at other times a square-toed fight is the only way out—but win. Results count. Let the Negro strive to have more business, at the tax office than in the police court, let his name appear more frequently on the books at the bank than as the chief fulminator at the barbecue, let him help men up, rather than tug at the coat-tails of the race trying to pull down. Let us act together for the common weal, and we are confident that these contentions and instances of child's play will give away to peace and wisdom, and the white man who "jim crows" us at every turn will find in us a people whom to honor is to honor himself. The Conservator of Chicago has grown to be one of our brightest exchanges under its new management. What a pity that so excellent a paper can not be broad-gauged, and eliminate the yellow streak which asserts itself on the editorial page every week! Says The Western World, Oklahoma City. "There was such a demand for the World containing the pictures of Messrs Booker T Washington and Edward E. Cooper that we had to reproduce them this week." Such notoriety is of course distasteful to us, but if Col Leftwich's intelligent readers demand a glance at our features we shall endeavor to survive the ordeal. The report that in a midnight conference with Governor Crane. of Massachusetts, Booker T. Washington ad- vised the return of Monroe Rogers to the authorities of North Carolina, we denounce as a lie made out of whole cloth. It is astounding to contemplate the depths of infamy to which some people will descend to carry out their dirty designs. The Boston Guardian could be in better business than in a work of calumination Town Topics. Call at this office and see the splendid group photo of the delegates and visitors to the National Negro Business League at Richmond. Just received one thousand styles of fine impoted worsteds containing all the latest designs. Suits from $15 up at A. H. Cooper, the tailor, 925 18th street, northwest. Mrs. Daisy A. Belcher, after spending nearly two months with relatives and friends at Ijamville, Md., returned home Wednesday much improved by her trip. Miss Mezzie Crampton, a popular young lady of Ijamsville, Md., arrived in the city Wednesday. While here she will be the guest of her friend, Mrs. Emma Stewart of Brightwood Avenue. Mr. Lewis Shamwell, of Brightwood Ave. is very proud these days and the reason for it all is, his wife presented him with a fine little daughter Thursday morning. Mother and daughter doing well. Mrs. Estelle Maston, of 1442 Pierce Place, our favorite soprano, has returned from a highly enjoyable visit to New York and Jersey City. In the latter place, she was the guest of Mrs. Sallie Payne. Lieut. Walter A. Pinchback is acting as substitute for Mr S E K Buchanan at the Recorder's office. The latter is in North Carolina assisting in the republican campaign, and will be gone several weeks. Dr. J. E. Dellinger was in the city a few days this week coming on to join his wife who was a delegate to the Lott Carey Missionary Convention. Mr. and Mrs. Dellinger returned home to gether Wednesday. Miss Daisy Alexander, a young lady well known in this city and much thought of by her large circle of friends, departed this life on the 10th of this month surrounded by relatives and friends. She died as she had lived—a true Christian. Mrs. Annette Clay, formerly stenographer and typewriter on The Indianapolis Freeman, is in the city, and is considering several flattering offers to remain and follow her profession here. She is accompanied by her husband. Mr. Henry Clay, and is stopping at 338 B. St. S W. Mrs. Andrew F. Stevens, widow of the famous caterer of Philadelphia died on Wednesday of this week. Her relatives in Washington are Dr. Rebecca J. Cole, superintendent of the National Home and Mr. J. W. Cole, now of the editorial staff of The Colored American. A GRAND OPENING. The Southern Hotel Opening Receives an Ovation at the Hands of the Washington Public. The grand opening which took place at the Southern Hotel last Monday evening, September 15th was a success in every way. More than a thousand visitors called during the day and evening to pay their respects and to see the new hostelry. The management Messrs. Stewart and Satterwhite spared no pains in giving the hotel the best equipment. It had been band-somely repapered, with new carpets, matting and linoleum distributed in the proper places throughout. The cuisine was all that could be asked for and everybody had plenty and went away happy. The Southern no.4 opens its doors to the public and extends a cordial invitation. It will be strictly first class and up-to-date in every way. No expense or energy will be aired make it the best and most up to date colored hotel at the nation's capital. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. THE POLITICAL HOROSCOPE The political situation presents little that is reassuring to the Negro in this country. As was said in our last review, the program of systematic elimination of the black man is being carried out to the letter, and it is only a question of time when the job will be completed. South Carolina delivered her goods some time ago, as did also Louisiana and Mississippi, with Virginia an apt pupil in the art of disfranchisement. The disease was not so virulent, however, in its manifestations until North Carolina took a hand under the leadership of the most prominent and most powerful republican in the South, and at one fell swoop throttled what was left of the sentiment for political equality for all citizens. When such eminent party men as Ex-Congressmen Cheatham and O'Hara were compelled to withdraw S. SENATOR J. C PEL HARD. from a convention of their own brethren, solely because they are colored, the last straw was placed upon the camel's back, and the hopes of the Negroes of the Old North-State went down with a crash, the echoes of the wreck reverberating to the farthermost ends of the country. Here were men who had sat as legislators in the Congress of the United States, men who had given the best years of their lives to the upbuilding of republicanism where it would have had no following but for them and their friends, voting and living their convictions at great personal sacrifice, if not at the risk of their bodily safety. Now, to gratify a passing notion that a white man's republican party can be established upon the ruins of the Confederacy, the pristine principles of humanity and justice that brought the party of Lincoln and Grant and Conkling into power, are cast to the winds, and a new dispensation of plunder and pullage is inaugurated. It pleases the democrats, of course, to see the republicans thus aiding them in a work they have been unable to accomplish alone, and they are cheering their opponents on, promising a division of the white vote on economic lines, if they will just throw the Negro over board, and reduce the political contests to a decent test of strength between decent partisans—white people, only on both sides. The foxy southerners always could fool northern republicans with their pleasing "blarney," and now they have captured the few white republicans in the South by tickling them into a belief that a revolution, looking to their benefit, will come when the Negro is "out of the game." They have captured Senator Jeter C. Pritchard, and now that he is converted to the "hilvwhite" faith, he is, like most new converts, is more zealous in the labor of proselyting the rank and file than the old "regulars" were in their palmiest days. He has deserted the brave black allies who made it possible for him to occupy a seat in the United States Senate—he is guilty of that gravest of crimes—political and personal ingratitude. We are willing to admit that Senator Pritchard, in certain cases, has rendered some timely services for colored men, but he did what he had been paid for ten times over, and did it then under the most severe pressure from Negro leaders, whom he lared no offend. Even the beneficiaries of his bounty cannot now come into the open and say a word in his behalf, for he has forfeited all claim to their respect and support by surrendering the cardinal principle that has held the Negro true to the republican party in all these trying years. The educated Negro in North Carolina finds that at present nothing can be done—except to study the situation, with the hope that out of the mists, there will come a light that will guide his weary feet toward better conditions. He is attending to his business quietly, but his very quietness is an indication that he is thinking, and it is our opinion that his reflections bode no good to the assassins who have despoiled him of his birthright. We are not disposed to waste time abusing Senator Pritchard. In joining the ranks of our political enemies openly and defiantly, he has placed himself where we can find him. We can expect nothing at his hands, he has divorced himself from any obligations on our part toward him. He can safely be dismissed from the equation, as far as his personality is concerned. It is "up to us" now to save ourselves from total annihilation, and continue our journey to the Promised Land. Whatever may be the value of sentiment to the campaign "spell-binder" in search of votes, or to a lawyer for the defense pleading to a jury, it has no place among practical politicians who must lay foundations that will endure, and which must appeal to the common sense of thoughtful men of affairs. The Negro who is to lead in this campaign for our citizenship cannot be moved by any sentimental considerations. Old times, old affiliations, old issues must all be discarded as broken toys, and we must face the new times with the single purpose of carrying the point that we desire—the salvation of our rights, the protection of our homes, and the opportunity for racial development. The problem is many-sided, but the general law that governs the progress of peoples and races offers just one consideration. Might, intelligently applied, is the only weapon that wins in a hand-to-hand encounter, and in a keen conflict, where no quarter is given or asked, the result is simply the survival of the fittest. In North Carolina, of all the southern States, the Negro had acquired an influence, politically and financially, that was wonderful. He was growing too strong to suit the tastes of the Bourbons; he was entering too closely into competition with the business, the labor and particularly into the government of the State, and he had to be checked, no matter if blood had to be shed to assure the supremacy of the so-called Anglo-Laxon. The Negro's prosperity was indirectly his undoing. The Wilmington riot was the black man's Waterloo. But if he comes again, he will come more strongly equipped for battle, by reason of his utter experience. He will have more intelligence, more money, more courage, and more character. He will come determined to rely upon his own resources, looking to nothing but his own ability to snatch victory from the fire of treachery, fraud and selfishness in and about his pathway. There will be no sentiment in his make-up. "Remember Wilmington" will be a drum-beat that will carry him triumphant out of the mire of impending defeat to racial glory and honor. But this cannot be brought about by platitudes, rhetoric or theory. The black man of the North and the black man of the South are both "on the toboggan." Both are speeding toward the door marked "This way out." The Colored American is free to tell the truth, without fear or favor. It is not the organ of any political party, and is not controlled or subsidized by any party managers. For the purpose of race elevation, one party is as good as another, if it is true to the lofty principles of liberty and equality of citizenship. The editors of this paper are republicans, and all of our tendencies and leanings have been toward republican policies from our earliest knowledge of public matters, but we have always believed that the solid alignment of the Negro vote with any one party has been a mistake—a previous blunder in political tactics. A vote that is so sure that it is accounted an asset by a party, under any and all circumstances, cannot maintain the respect of the party it slovishly supports, and will earn the contempt of the party that it blindly opposes. The Negro has been held together on sentimental lines purely, and it was natural that those who led the propaganda for freedom should be preferred when suffrages were asked in the several campaigns, although, in many cases, our vote has been given unwisely. We differ in religion, in secret societies, in business methods, each reserving the right to hold to our individual faiths, but the sentiment on gratitude has preserved almost an unbroken front in all matters relating to politics. We have denounced as traitors any Negro who would ospouse democracy, and have viewed with suspicion the man who declined to argue that a republican badge was necessary to admission into Heaven. The Colored American management believed fifteen years ago that a policy was J. H. S E K E R D B H E N D E SO, teaker D. B. Hender o., of Iowa, who de- cies t o stand f r re election to Congress dangerous and inexpedient that made the black man wholly dependent upon the success of any one party for his well-being as a man and citizen, and the logic of events has proven the correctness of our judgment. The Negro could not then afford, and he cannot now afford, to be the serf or one-half of the American people, and the sworn enemy of the other half. A sensible division of the colored vote on economic principles and local issues is the only key to our future in the domain of politics. This division does not mean permanent alliance with democrats, populists and other parties nor does it mean an abandonment of republicanism. It means that the black man must make his ballot an expression of his own opinions, and not the registering machine of a boss. It must be used as an instrument for his protection, to reward those who have seen faithful to his interests, and to punish those who have failed to keep their promises. It should be used conscientiously and fearlessly. A bad republican is no better than a bad democrat, and they should be placed in the same box of rejection. The best men of the parties should have our support, and we should insist that they stand or fall upon the record they make in the office to which we elect them. In local affairs, it is our right and duty to stand by the candidates who will most capably administer the duties of the position he seeks, and who will give our race the most favorable recognition, both as to legislation and place. It is of vastly more importance to the Negro everywhere who shall be sheriff, tax collector, assessor, mayor, councilman and members of the board of public works than who shall be President of the United States or Senator. It is expedient for us to make ourselves respected by the man who lives next door, and win by common-sense in business, politics and in service, the good will of the people among whom we must live. In the South, the Negro's cue is to cultivate friendly relations by being mindful of the interests of the ruling classes. They are democrats. The method is a matter of detail, which can be best worked out by those conversant with the needs of the various localities. Colored men who have intelligence, property, and are law-abiding, will gradually be preferred over those who are lacking in these things, and they will not long be denied that which is justly theirs. The problem is difficult in North Carolina, Alabama and the South, by reason of the number of our people and their general condition, but if the counsel of the cooler heads is followed by the masses, and if the Negro ceases to be the pawn of one political party, remembering that offensive aggressiveness in behalf of the deceitful adventurers known as lily-white republicans brings no beneficial result, a kindlier feeling will gradually come. This course is in line with "business politics"—it is the course of the skilful tactician. Give it a thorough and patient trial. In the North the situation is a trifle different. The Negro can vote and his vote must be counted as cast. He is the political equal of governors in the potentiality of his personal ballot. He should conduct himself with becoming dignity, but should stand no foolishness. If he wants a certain thing done, he should vote for the man that he thinks will the more nearly carry out his wishes. It is his right so to do, and he should hold his man to account for any direliction in the performance of the moral contract entered into before the election. Unkept promises should mean the withdrawal of support. The men who can afford to be thus independent must be able to live without the aid of the party manager, and should be careful that their lives are clean and wholesome, to inspire confidence on the part of their followers and to preserve their influence. stiff course of this kind, standing by his friends wherever he finds them, disdaining party labels where a rebuke is needed, accepting no bribe from unworthy self-seekers, will make the Negro a factor in the politics of the North, and make his voice powerful in the conventions that divide nominations among the several elements that make up the party strength. The Negroes in Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas and New York stand in their own light by political solidarity, and fail to secure their deserts by factional strife among themselves. They are entitled to small sympathy when they are deceived by their so-called friends, and refuse to strike back with the only weapon at their command—their ballot. The political sky is not bright just now, but The Colored American is confident that the sun will again shine through thoughtful and independent action, governed by local conditions, and that action stripped of party sentiment, of dead issues, and individual hatreds engendered by the past. Let us look forward. FIELD NOTES. Cecil Lyon occupies a large area outside the breastworks of Texas politics. Col. Pledger wants a contest made for Congressional districts in Georgia. Mr. B. F. Smith, of Kentucky, has been appointed to a clerkship in the Pension Office. The Indianapolis World smiles complacently when it notes the restlessness of the colored voters. The Indianapolis Freeman, once a dyed-in-the-wool republican organ, is out strongly in favor of a division of the Negro vote, as the best means of political salvation. The Indiana colored men have their opportunity to settle some old scores...s fall, if the managers cannot be good to them.