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The COLORED American A NATIONAL NEGRO NEWSPAPER VOL. IX, NO. 28. COLE AND JOHNSON. COLE AND JOHNSON. PREMIER EXPONENTS OF REFINED COMEDY. Their Alm to Elevate Tone of Negro Theatrical Artists, and to Develop a Distinctive School of Race Melodies History of The Afro American in Stage Land. It is not an extravagant statement to say that in no profession within the past decade has the evolution of the Negro been more strongly marked than in the arena of theatricals. The progress of the race upon the stage has been steady, continuous, and positive. The Negro performer, whether his forte be legitimate drama, musical comedy, monologue, minstrelsy, plantation act, or refined vaudeville sketch, has become a fixture behind the American footlights, and his merits are more and more substantially recognized by the keen-witted manager, in search of new forms of amusement for the theatre-going public. Time was when the aspirations of Negroes were laughed at by the controlling powers of the stage. It was claimed that the black man's capacity for mimicry was crude, and that he would never acquire the intelligence necessary to impart to critical audiences the correct force of humor or to portray the fine points of character impersonation. For years the race's talents were confined to jubilee melodies, and unpretentious concerts, with churches and halls as the scene of their exploits. Charles Collender was among the first to discover that the real Negro was the only true exponent of the ante-bellum type of the race, and he made a big fortune through many annual tours of his Original Georgia Minstrels. This was the entering wedge to a new departure. The field, then graced by but few who could boast of the proportions of a "star," was led by such well-known people as Sam Lucas, Billy Kersands, Tom McIntosh, James Bland, Wallace King, and the Hyers Sisters, flanked on the legitimate by the great Ira Aldridge, and in the musical arena by the Fisk Jubilee Singers, whose every appearance created a profound sensation With the success of these explorers, the ambition of the younger men was stirred, and the capital and adventurous spirit of Col. "Jack" Haverly, followed year after year with cumulative force, by W. S. Cleveland, Sam T. Jack, John W. Isham, Primrose and West, Nate Salisbury and others, brought to the surface the latent f the race to a degree that l the most sanguine and d the skeptical. The "coon ne "coon" performer, and the walk," became the rage; " captured the stage. he whites were compelled their prejudice, and "top-line" WASHINGTON, D.C., NOVEMBER 1, 1902. J.H.C. DR. W. BRUCE EVANS, The Energetic Principal of the Armstrong Manual Training Sohool, Washington, D. C.—1n Ardent Believer in the Remedial Influence of Hand-Training and Heart-Power. the black-face specialties. This wave has, in large measure, subsided, but it endured long enough to polish a galaxy of rough diamonds, and bequeath to the permanent annals of the Thespian world a rich legacy in the shape of many refined and talented comedians, cultivated musicians, skilled dramatists and original song-writers, whose names have become household words in every section of the land. Among these theatrical luminaries cast up on the shores of the mimic creation, Messrs. "Bob" Cole and Rosamond Johnson shine most resplendently. They are the composite result of years of natural development, by experience and observation. Their partnership, though not of long standing, has been a meteoric success in every particular, their conscientious and painstaking work eliciting unqualified approval at the hands of the severest critics, pleasing the most captious managers, and edifying audiences that applaud only that which is unusually meritorious While bracketed as a firm and spoken of invariably as a unit, these two young men are wholly dissimilar in method, each possessing Training Sohool, Washington, D. C.—3n Ardent Hand-Training and Heart-Power. an individuality peculiarly his own. One is a perfect foil for the other, yet there is an artistic unity in their work that blends them into one in a musical way. Take up one of their compositions and you cannot tell what is Johnson's and what is Cole's. As a matter of fact, either one of them would have trouble in putting his finger on a special melody or a particular phrase and claiming it for his own. Generally Mr. Cole has the melodic idea, the thought in the rough, and Mr. Johnson works it up technically. But often the inspiration comes to Johnson. Each seems to have assimilated the creative talent of the other, Mr. John- E. L. Jordan. 915 9th street, n. w., retails the highest grades of beer and liquors. His place is the only one where you can get the famous Brighton Whiskey. One full quart $100 deliverey. Telephone 2878 main. Courteous service and moderate prices. Corkinued on fifth page PRICE, FIVE CENTS THE GOSPEL OF WORK THE GOSPEL OF WORK ARMSTRONG MANUAL TRAINING SCHOOL DEDICATED. Natural Development by Education of Head, Heart and Hand, The Central Thought in The Practical Address of Dr. Booker T. Washington-True Aid to The Negro Race. Friday, October 24th, was a red letter day in the educational life of the District of Columbia. It marked the formal dedication of the Armstrong Manual Training School, recently erected in Washington for the use of the colored children. While the building is occupied by the youth of our race, its influence is destined to extend beyond the confines of any particular people. Its kindly rays of utilitarian purpose and skill will most assuredly illumine this entire community, blessing the races alike by an improved and elevated citizenship. It was especially significant that this manual training school, the most beautiful and complete of its kind in America for the education of Negro children should be launched upon its sacred mission by the race's most illustrious exemplar of solid achievement and apostle of industrial development, Dr. Booker T. Washington. It was still further an unique occasion in that this remarkable man, who came to dedicate a good temple of learning, bearing the honored name of General Samuel Chapman Armstrong, was himself a graduate of Hampton, a protegee of the philanthropic principal of that pioneer industrial institution, receiving there the inspiration that found concrete expression in the splendid school-city of Tuskegee. Nothing could have been more fitting, therefore, than that this broad open door to the useful arts should be a monument to the labors of General Armstrong, the father of industrial education, and that the orator of the day should be the logical heir-at-law to his mantle, the eloquent and practical "Wizard of Tuskegee." The school thus consecrated to a noble work by the voice of the living and the memory of the departed, is a result of the spirit generated and fostered in the largest degree by each. THE BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT. The Armstrong Manual Training School is a handsome and commodious structure, located on P street, between First and Third Streets, northwest, convenient to approach from all sections of the city. Its architecture is on the Italian renaissance lines, adopted to modern conditions. The material being buff-brick and stone. The building and site cost $140,000, and the equipment, $38,800, making a total of Continued on Page Three THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. 10 IN ANNUAL COUNCIL. M.nisters and Elders of Colored Presbyterian Church Hold Sessions Here. Again has Washington shown herself to be the banner city of the country in the matter of hospitable entertainment of distinguished visitors. The seventh annual council of the colored Presbyterian ministers and elders of the northern and middle states convened Wednesday of last week, at 3:30 o'clock, at the Fifteenth Street Presbyterian Church. The meeting was called to order by Rev. William R. Templeton, of Reading, Pa. The session which followed was devoted to the election of officers for the ensuing year. It resulted as fol- C. CONSTITUTION. DR. FRANCIS J. GRIMKE. lows: President, Rev. R. H. Armstrong, D. D. of Baltimore, Md.; vicepresident, Rev. Samuel Johnson, of Oxford, Pa.; secretary, Rev. Horace G. Miller, of New York city, N. Y.; assistant secretary, Rev. John W. Lee, of Philadelphia, Pa.; treasurer, Rev. Matthew Anderson, of Philadelphia, Pa. Popular services were held Wednesday evening, during which the retiring president, Rev. William R. Templeton, delivered the annual sermon. The address of welcome to the visiting clergymen was made by Prof. Kelly Miller, of Howard University. It was responded to by Rev. Mr. Armstrong After devotional exercises Thursday morning at 9:30 o'clock, Rev. John W. Lee, of York, Pa., read a paper on "How to Make a Prayer Meeting a Spiritual Force in the Church." This was discussed at length, and was followed by a paper on "The Eldership—Its Power and Efficiency," by Dr. T. G. Harper, of London, England, one of the secretaries of the Protestant Episcopal Church; Rev. O. M. Waller, of St. Luke's Episcopal Church, this city, and Rev. Gilbert Cummins, of Alexandria, Va., were elected corresponding members and given an opportunity to make addresses. At Thursday afternoon's session, Mrs. Lottie E. Wilson, of Bay City, Mich., read a paper, "How to Stimulate or Increase the Missionary Spirit in the Church." Rev. Thomas H. Lee, of York, Pa., also read a paper on "Popluar Superstition." Rev. R. H. Armstrong, of Baltimroe, delivered an address on "The Secret of Financial Prosperity in the Church," and Rev. Eugene Johnson, of Harrisburg, Pa., followed with a paper on "The Church and Amusements," at the same session. A reception was tendered the visitors Friday evening in the auditorium of the church. The council came to a close Sunday evening. The local management of Rev. F. J. Grimke, and the officers of the Fifteenth Street Presbyterian Church was heartily commended by the brethren from abroad, and the beauty of the building was heartily praised. SOCIAL LIFE IN THE ARMY. Fort Niobrara, Neb., Special.—Pay day has come at last, many more soldiers were made happy to-day by the receipt of salaries. We get paid sick or well, and nothing is deducted for rainy days. The Regiment had its usual practice march Saturday Oct. 18th. We went into camp and pitched tents in the usual order. Quite a number of the Valentine citizens were out to visit the garrison to-day, and to see the dress parade. We have a very popular young gentleman in our Post, Mr. J. Simkins, who is the regimental clerk at the headquarters. Mr. Simkins is also very popular among the ladies in town. He goes out horseback riding most every evening with two ladies, he being the escort for both of them. He is also the Post correspondent for The Progress, the colored paper printed at Omaha, Nebraska. Mr. Simkins is a good writer, and a good thinker, as the positon he holds is a very important one. The G. U. O. O. F. meet Thursday evening to make arrangements for their regular meeting. We have no Odd Fellows' hall at this Post, so we will have to meet in Valentine, transportation will be furnished by the Post commander whenever we desire to go down. The K. P. and Masonic lodges will also meet in town. Company M will soon lose another of its popluar Sergeants, James Avery, who is in for his discharge. He is from the sunny South, the state of Arkansas. We are very sorry to lose him as he has been with us for about three and a half years, but the best of friends must part. Editorial Brieflets. Parties do only those things that are necessary to insure the perpetuation of their power. The Republican party is in no danger. Therefore, any surrender or material concession to the inhuman and reactionary policies of the Democracy is wholly uncalled for. To sacrifice a single fundamental principle would be the act of a coward or an ingrate—perhaps both. Some members of both parties say that no advantage can accrue to either by carrying the next House of Representatives. That being true there is no reason why this off-year could not be utilized by the colored voters to "harpoon" a few Congressmen who refused to support the Crumpacker and Irwin bills last winter. Have they explained their failure to do their duty in this direction? We do not know that it is good form to take note of denominational affiliations of the ministers that have been and are alleged to be potent at the White House, but some argus-eyed individual observes that under Cleveland Bishop Turner had the call; under McKinley Bishop Arnett got close to the president's best ear; and now Bishop Walters carries a key to the executive mansion night-latch. "So runs the world away!" One John Simmons, of Birmingham, Ala., writes a pathetic letter to the Washington Post, bewailing the unfavorable attitude of the President toward the handful of "lily-whites" who claim to be the Republican party. The said Simmons is mad because Dr. Washington is consulted about Alabama affairs, and adds that he doesn't believe any State would now endorse Mr. Roosevelt if it was only known how mean the latter treat the poor white people of Alabama. Mr. Simmons' appeal plays havoc with our tender feelings. A GRAND RACE ADVOCATE. Editor Colored American: I have read a great number of Negro papers, but the Colored American is the best Negro journal that I have ever seen. It is just what every Negro family should have in their home. I speak proudly of this paper and I wish that I had the opportunity of reading it oftener than I do. I have been reading your paper for several years and am compelled to tell you it is one of the grandest papers that has been published by a Negro journalist. Your paper has been sent to me for several years by my cousin, Prof. W. H. Richards, and I appreciate the favor very highly. I would feel proud if the Negroes in the State of Tennessee could publish a journal on the same broad lines. I trust the Colored American will never die. N. J. L. The Colored American is a fearless race champion, a peerless newspaper and a sparkling magazine. Weak Men Cured Free. 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"THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE" Which held its first convention in Boston, Mass., August 23-24, 1900. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, President and Founder. This convention was the first National Convention of colored business men ever held in this or any other country. Every type of business was represented: the farmer, the banker, the equator, the doctor, the lawyer, the manufacturer, the author, the merchant and rulers of municipalities. The addresses delivered and papers read are all in this book besides over fifty cuts of delegates and others, which makes it a valuable souvenir of the convention. J. R. HAMM, PUBLISHER, 46 OWARD ST., BOSTON, MASS. strength and vigor for life. The doctor wants all suffering men to share with him the knowledge he has personally attained. He sends the receipt free, and all the reader need do is to send his name and address to Dr Knapp Medical Co., 867 Hull bldg, Detroit. Mich, requesting the free receipt as reported in this paper. 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CABELL, AProspercus Fusirees Men ord Fublic-Spiriied Citizen cf Herderson, Ky. Sce Sketch on Fitth Page Sr ‘ : 99 |authors and books. But the way you ‘Shadow and Light. treat an old subject is fascinating. I ees have spoken of it to my congregation.— Press Communis Upon Judge Rev. Dr. L. S. Flagg, Washington, D.C. mM. W. Gibbs Masterly Auto-| Judge Gibbs, the leading colored citi- bography of Race History | zen, is an entertaining writer, and a man Riviaka, of varied experience. The yolume is a are a ee ee ene Sn eT A Merrtortous WorK—Judge Gibbs’ pook, “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 hes- itating 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 master- ful manner, never obtrusive, for although strong, classical without the thought or study of the author. It is more concise and laconic than plain, ordinary lan- guage ever is, containine much in little. Running all through the pages are bits of instruction, which, although address- ed to the colored race, may be of benefit toall. There are here and there bits of pullosophy that not only vie with, but outstrip Hugo's best efforts. Simply as history, truthful, fair and npreudiced, the work is worth many mes its price. Containing all these and many more praiseworthy qualities, the work must meet with a large sale—Little Rock Ad- verhiser. The most captivating in manner and thrilling in intensity. It is an epitome of history and travel that informs and delights—Colored American, Washing- ton, D. C. It is an exceedingly entertaining and thrilling narrative of the trials and struggles of the colored people before and since emancipation, and record of heroic deeds of many of the grand met and women who were pioneers in the work of freeing, educating and elevat- ing the race. It should be read by ris- ng and future generations—Ex-Gov. P. B.S. Pinchback, New Orleans, La. We are particularly glad to welcome this most entertaining volume of his- tory, travel and observation, for Judge Qibbs has written it in a delightfully re- freshing vein that will attract the attén- ton and hold it to the end, It is an en- trancing as any book of travel ever Written—Ark, Democrat. Tam a little pessimistic as to Negro THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. 6. a authors and books. But the way you treat an old subject is fascinating. I have spoken of it to my congregation.— Rev. Dr. L. S. Flagg, Washington, D.C. Judge Gibbs, the leading colored citi- zen, is an entertaining writer, and a man of varied experience. The volume is ‘embellished with many portraits of dis- tinguished individuals who are subjects of the author’s fruitfui pen. There is not a dull page in the book.—Arkansas Gazette. _ A story ostensibly of himself, but that involves a large number of the leading ‘men and events of the nation for many years past. It is history and biegraphy entertwined and reads like a romance.— Southwestern Christian Advocate, New Orleans, La. It is an intresting and instructive book from a very talented man who ranks among the foremost of his race.— ES Springs Daily News. As a globe trotter—almost the Ulysses of the Negro race, The book is unpre- tentious, relating personal experiences in Philadelphia British Columbia, Flor- ida, California, England, Paris, Arabia. Arkansas and Madagascar. 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Rubber Goods of Eyery Description. 623 SEVENTH St.. NoRTWEST, Opposite Patent Office WASHINGTON, =" D. ©, Competent Lady Attendant, Low Prices. ae Se Wa without pain, 3 58 36 8 58 SF «12th and . ‘veanave. Vero Dentists. Hosre 8 a.m. to 6 s. m- Sunday oa m tor we Violin Instruction, Quickest method. Instruments furn- ished. H. SCH WAKO PF, 630 Pa, Ave, N, W. I ; BF i 15 LESS SPACE. At 8 p. m., while Pa and Ma Helped entertain, with Sis, Both John and May in distant seats Were far apart like this. At 9 p. m., as Pa withdrew And sought his room upstairs, The lovers found some photographs And nearer brought their chairs, At 10 p. m., Mamma decamped— Ana then, ye gods! What bliss! Those lovers sat till nearly one Aboutascloseasthis. —Puck. WE WOULD LIKE TO SEE— Race enterprises patronized. A liberalized democratic party. Better ventilation in our schools. Less artificiality in our social circles. Fewer race journals and better ones. A Negro sergeant on police force. Maligners of women brought to book. Husbands for Washington’s pretty girls. S. Coleridge Taylor appear in our midst, The District Afro-American Council revived. More banks and more bank patrons among us. Colored business men attend strictly to business. Laymen editors of the denomination- al journals. Gen. James S. Clarkson in the Presi- dent’s Cabinet. Our idle Negroes placed on farms and made to work. The Negro voters think well before casting their ballots. The “lily-white” republican party put to sleep for all time. Indiana Negro leaders get into the national political game. Every Negro family subscribe for one or more race papers. A first class dairy lunch for colored customers near City Hall. A strong presiding officer at the head of Bethel Literary. Men and women of intelligence and standing quit “knocking.” Our colored steamboat company find itself a new and shorter name. , The pulpit purged of ranting hypo crits and bombastic pretenders. A higher grade of profictency among colored printers and pressmen. The small critics of Booker T. Wash- ington, take to the “tall timber.” W. J. Edelin’s crack pony “Astra,” win a race at the Bennings meet. ~ False ideals in society—based upon one’s occupation—smashed at once. Principal F. L. Cardozo, Jr., break all records at the Stevens School. Policemen rebuked for excessive use of the clubs on colored prisoners. More gratitude on the part of the beneficiaries of newspaper favors. More brave outspoken white friends like Gen. R. St George Dyrenforth. All government clerks entitled to a vote, go home and cast their ballot. Delinquent members of our fashion- able clubs pay up their overdue bills. High salaried department clerks buying homes, while times are good. People having rooms to rent adver- tise the fact in this and other papers. A greater spirit of unity and gener- osity among the editors of race paper3. Petty informers and _ sycophants thrown out of the government service. A Negro business league organized in Washington and in every large city. A federation of the Women’s er- ganizations in the District of Colum- bia. The Sparta Club sustained by the socially-inclined young men of the town. The business spirit of Richmond take hold of Washington and Balti- more. The “fuss” as to the relative size of denominational publishing houses subside. Less toadying to white visitors at our school commencements and other exercises. The hotel waiters and railroad porters build up a strong national or- ganization. A school for barbers opened here to save that important trade to the Negro artisan. . People live within their means aud. THE COLORED AMERICAN. 4, not “plunge” at the expense of con- fiding dealers. A Friday evening lyceum, modeled on broad, undenominational lines, at Lincoln Temple. Commissioner West give the colored people larger representation in the District service. Decent colored people accorded de- cent treatment in Washington theaters and restaurants. More energetic young men in the dental profession, of Dr. C. Sumner Wormley’s stamp. Te fjrand fountain of the ffaited {heer of {jr Reformer Is the leading Colored Fraternal Society of the United States. It was organized ‘ga », 1881, by William W. Browne, and chartered in April, 1883, under th aws ‘of ihe State of Virginia, with headquarters at Richmond, Va. Tis miemhe ship is both male and female, and consists of all persons of good health from 14 to 60 years of age. Its membership of 60,000 is diyided into Fountains and Cir- cles. | It pays sick benefits from $1.50 to $2.50 per week, and pays death benctits from $24.56 to $1000. BENEFITS P4!2—Total benefits paid to date: Sick dues, $r,500,000; death ben- efits, $714,378.75. SENIOR FOUNTAINS—A Fountain may be organized consisting of 20 or more rsons not over 50 years of age paying a joining fee of from $4.60 to $5.10 each The monthly dues are not less than 35 cents in rural districts and not less than 50 cents per month in towns and cities, and a semi-annual tax of 40 cents paid in January and July of each year. Sick benefits paid are from $1.50 to $2.50 per week, while death benefits range from $75 to $175. A Fountain may be organ- ized in any locality on application to Rev. W. L. Taylor, G. W. Master cr to any of his authorized deputies. ROSEBUDS—F or the proper training of the oane and their development in thrift, industry and brotherly love, there has been formed a Children’s Depart- ment known as the Rosebuds. Twenty or more children not less than three nor more than fourteen years of age may form a Rosebud, upon the Payment of gr each. This department, like the Senior Fountain, pays sick benefits from fi to twenty-five cents per week, and death benefits from $24.50 to $37. The monthly dues are fifteen cents per month. o CLASSES—Persons desinagte leave their beneficiaries at death a larger amount than is paid from Fountain Department, take out policies in one or more of the Classes of the Mutual Benefit Degree. The members of this degree are divided into Circles, and pay joining fees and dues according to the following tables: ORANGE BLOSSOMS. A beaniiful nuptial knot was tied at the Shiloh Baptist church last Wed nesday evening The interesting parties were Miss Marion T. Green, daughter of Mr. and Mre. Richard P. Green of 1910 Vermont Avenue to Mz Andrew J. Payne, a young man of high chatavter and sterling worth. The church was beautifully decorated and was filled to overflowing with Wash- ington’s elite. Rev. J Anderson Tay- lor was in high spirite and officiated in & most pleasing and satisfactory man- ner. After the ceremony at the Si 7 E i iz tes ee ee GS > = — /. Js sie ; laa ME ABS : + ie Be 5 ee 5a. se tee Zé oy ee i ] | aed . : | é hs a oe = imto Circieés, and pay joming tees and dues according to the following tables: | g [22 | 338] = | 8] ¢ |S [2322/2] 2 Spi S| [See iS ml A 2a || Soy} SSSR |S FB) S| ee Goss'8” petal a iT Gam EF) ie | | | | a |g80/ 825] 2 | 3 a | 285) 222) 2] 3 | 8 |S38/ 25s i bas | S |$38(F5s/ 2 | faba feed | | Agel4to25 $250 $200 00 $100 00 $175 $120 Age 14 to25 $5 00 $500 00 325000 5) #5) 25 to30 275 | 200 00 | 100.00 475/120) * 25 to30 | 5 25 | 500 00 | 250 00/920 2 0 * 30035 3 00 | 200 © | 100 00/475 120 || “ 80t095/5 50 | 50000 2000/95) 2 © 35t040 325 20000 | 100 00/570 143 || * 35240/ 5 75 | 500 60 | 250 W110 40 So “ 401045 350 14000; 7000/579 1438/| “ 401045 | 600 450.00 | 22500 10 40 20 “ 451050 | 875/115 00!) 53 00/665 166 || “ 451050 | 6 2 | 400 00 | 2000) 1140 2 ss “ 50t055 400 | 7000 4500/6+5 166|) “ BOtOGO | 6 50 ene 2140) 255 “* 55 10.60 | 425) 6500) 3300 7 eO 1 90 || t ! = ie Se ere Psat. « 2 2 tag, | 2 | 2 | 2 |e E | #£GALA—The members of the Foun- ial =$ | Ze i ¢ 6 HH | me Joe = | E> | tains and Rosebuds of the organization 088 2 |. sz 2 = wear no expensive regalia. The rega- | 3 23 a = | lia of the organization is simple and its re _|_2 |! =" | 4 _|9 _|-eest will be in the easy reach of ail, Age 14 to 80 $11.00 $1000 oo jee 90 | 25 or fea cents to $3. The same “ 20 to 35 | 12 00 | 100 0 2200 | 550) is made by the organization in what is “85 t 3 37 eer es seeeline lao 33 00 | 8 3 | known as the Regalia Department “ 45to50/ 1300 700 00 | 2590 | 6 25 THE SAVINGS BANK—In March, 1888, td there was granted by the Legislature of eee Virginia a charter to the Savings Bank of the Grand Fountain United Order of True Reformers, capital stock $100,000. The bank commenced business April 3, 1889, and from that time down to the present has steadily increased in volume of business. It now has a paid up cap- ital stock of $100,000. From the humbie sum of $1,268.69, deposited the first day the bank opened for business in 1889, the deposits have grown to $350,558. and the volume of business transacted amounts to $6,190,141.47.. During the finan cial panic of 1893, the Savings Bank of the Grand Fountain was the only bank in the city of Richmond that did not cease to pay cash on all checks presented, while the majority of other banks were using script and clearing house checks. This bank had its origin in the brain of William W. Browne, an ex-slave of Ha bersham, Ga. The banking house is located at 604 North Second Street, Rich- mond, Va., Rev. W. L. Taylor, President; R. T. Hill, Cashier. REAL ESTATE DEPARTMENT—The Real Estate ep aent has charge of all the real Propetty to the amount of $220,221.65, situated in various States, consisting of t3 magnificent buildings used as halls, 8 dwellings, 1 hotel. 5 stores and three farms. It also has under its control 16 large. buildings eae by it. This de partment is under the management of Lawyer J. C. Robertson, chief of real es- tate and attorney for the association, office at 608 N. 2nd Street, Richmond, Va. REFORMERS MERCANTILE AND INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION—Was chartered un- der the laws of the State of Virginia on the 14th day of December, 1599. with principal office in the city of Richmond, Va.- The pupae of this association is to conduct stores (wholesale and retail), buy and sell real property, manage «nd control hotels, manufacturing establishments, and do general business. The association has in operation Hotel Reformer, goo N. Sixth Street, Richmond, \* It is a modern up-to-date structure, heated by steam, cold and hot water !atlis, also electric cars passing the door. This hotel has accommodations for 150 guests. Mr. A. W. Holmes is manager, and Mr. T. W. Taylor is clerk. It has in opera- tion a system of five stores, located as follows: Richmond,Va.; Washington, ). C.; Manchester, Va ; Portsmouth, Va.; and Roanoke, Va. The first of these stores, at Richmond, Va., was opened April 3d, ae It employs a force of 18 men, runs three delivery wagons, and during the first year did $50,000 wort! of business. The other stores have been established since, and have been equally as prosperous. The general manager of the system of stores is Mr. BL. Jordan, headquarters at 608 N. Second Street, Richmond, Va. This Association was formed on the pians and recommendations made by Rev. W. L. Taylor, i's President. TRE REFORMER PRINTING DEPARTMENT—Issues a weekly tournal, THE REFORMS which has a circulation of 12,000. This paper is published in the interest of the race, and di~ cusses tho leading questions of the day.” ‘Pne subscription price is $1 per year, or Se. per =in¢ie copy. The office is equipped with modern up-to-date machinery, run by electricity, Jt e«n print anything from a visiting card to a poster 42 by €2 inches. Fine job work of every class and des:ription is made a specialty at lowest prices. Mr. E. W. Brown is editor and business mat ager, Office 608 N. Second Street, Richmond, Va. Correspondence solicited and agents wanted OLD FOLKS’ HOME—1 september. 1893, Rev. William W. Brown recommensled the forms tion and establishment of Old Folks’ Homes for the benefit of old and decrepid members 0! 'h) race. Since that time the valuable farm known as Westham. consisting of 63414 acres. lcs!) six miles from Richmond, Va, on.the historic “James,” has been So. ata cost of #14110) The Chesapeake and Chio Railroad runs through the tarm, and Westhaim Station Is locate! (7 it. Adjoining this farm is Westhampton Park, one of the most pleasant resorts in the Railway summer. It is reached in a few minutes from Richmond by the Westhampton Electric Hal) and the Chesapeake and-Ohio Railway. As this home is for the benefit of the whole rat ©) co-operation of all charitable friends is prayerfully solicited. All contributions, donate” ' bequests of every character will be very thankfully received. Mr. T. W. Taylor ts chief in cls of the Old Folks’ Home. offices at 608 North Second Street, Richmond, Va. For further information address— Rev. W.L Taylor, G. W. M. W. P. Burrell, G. W. S. MRS. MARION GkEEN PAYNE. church areception was held at the home of the bride, to which a few per- sonal friends of the family were in- vited. The young ccuple are popular members of Washington’s smart social set, and after a brief bridal tour will be at home to their many friends) Many visitors from different parts of the country came especially to witness the ceremony. M-:. Richard P. Green, the father of the bride, bas been connect Se ae ee sg ioe cc Soe Sere ie ~ x £ Be z 4 oo ee = ee - ~ : : pe een . ' oe ee es i a oS eee i ame a on cea re : & 4 : e 3 MR ANDREW J- PAYNE ed with the Treasury Department for many yeas. By his obliging man. ners and engaging personality, he has made a legion of friends among the men who coutro] the finances of the nation. Everybody who is anybody knows genial Richard Green and hia charming family. The Colored Amer ican extends an abundance of Tice, horse-shoes, and old shoes, many good wishes and a bon voyage to the bap- py bride and groom elect, KING OF ALL HAIR TONICS. OZONO BEFORE. Straightens Kinky Curly HAIR. AFTER. HIGHEST AWARD Any One Can Have a Beautiful Head of Long, Luxurious Hair, by Simply Using the unexcelled and infallible King of all Hair Tonics, which stands supreme and alone in its grandeur as the acme of truth, purity, and certainty—as an unfailing Hair growing medium. It produces quickly an abundant and luxurious growth of soft, fine Hair, removes permanently and forever the disagreeable curl, and cleanses and purifies the Scalp from all disease. Cures Baldness, prevents the Hair from falling out, restores Gray Hair to its natural color, and gives to the Hair length, lustre, and beauty. Four million colored people are using OZONO to-day, because it is the best Hair Grower extant. Over 100,000 satisfied patrons have sent us their testimonials. If all the OZONO sold was laid side by side, it would stretch to a distance of over six hundred miles. Four 50c. boxes of OZONO make a complete treatment. Absolutely harmless, and used by young and old with most satisfactory results. Mall to us promptly this coupon, with $1.00, and immediately upon receipt of four (4) lots. where you live, you can get the goods easily, and without trouble. Parties sending $3.00 will receive four (4) lots. 1 Large Jar of ELECTRICAL Power of OZONO, worth 50c. each or $2.00: 1 Large Bottle of ELECTRICAL SKIN REFINER, worth 50c.; 1 Large Jar of ELECTRICAL SKIN REFINER, worth 50c.; 1 Large Package (one pint) of ANTI-ODOR, worth 25c. Name Address Send money by Registered Letter, Postal Money-Order, or Express Money-Order. Agents Wanted Everywhere. Address all orders plannly BOSTON CHEMICAL CO., 310 E. Broad St., Richmond, Va. Am Reliable Drugstreet Can Secure the Goods for You. James E. McGirt, Race. declared by both English and American critics to be written in this age, regardless of race or color, and a great mark for his race in literature that will last be bought for half price for a few days. The com- consists of two cloth bound silk finish volumes, will sending $1 00. two beautiful poems on the life of W. W. BROWN. of the True Reformers. Every one should have the names, that our children may know of the GREAT MAN, by him. The books are indorsed by the leading authors persons wishing to become agents will ask for agents order. Send $1 00 for the complete $2 00 edition. Rit. Perot St., King's Bridge, N. Y, His poems are declared by both English and American critics to be among the greatest written in this age, regardless of race or color, and that he has made a great mark for his race in literature that will last for ages. The books can be bought for half price for a few days. The complete work, which consists of two cloth bound silk finish volumes, will be sent to any one sending $1 00. In the book are two beautiful poems on the life of W. W. BROWN. the Great Father of the True Reformers. Every one should have the books in their homes, that our children may know of the GREAT MAN, and be inspired by him. The books are indorsed by the leading authors of both races. Persons wishing to become agents will ask for agents terms with their order. Send $100 for the complete $200 edition. Write J. E McGrit. Perot St., King's Bridge, N. Y, DINNER SET FREE DINNER SET FREE other premiums for selling Salvona Soaps and Perfumes. We allow you collect for them We give cash commission if desired No money rei charges Illustrated catalogue free Write to-day, SALVONA SOAP this, Mo. Our readers that the Salvona Soap Co., is thoroughly reliable and trusted ments of all kinds and many other premiums for selling Salvona Soaps and Perfumes. 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We can personally assure our readers worthy—Editor THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. Agents are Making $5.00 Per Day SELLING THE GREAT POETICAL WORK OF The New Negro Poet of the Race. for sell ng 24 boxes Salvona Soaps or bottles Salvona Perfumes. To introduce our soaps and perfumes, we give free to every purchaser of a box or bottle, a beautiful cut glass pattern 10-inch fruit bowl, or choice of many other valuable articles. To the agent who sells 24 boxes soap we give our so-piece Dinner Set full size, handsomely decorated and gold-lined. We also give Curtains, Couches, Rockers, Parlor Tables, Sewing Machines, Parlor Lamps, MusicalInstru FOR GOOD HEALTH To preserve or restore it, the men, women and children that are easy to take. 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Cor 20th and E streets, Northwest, Washington. D. C. This preparation can be obtained at Singleton's Pharmac obtained at Singleton's Pharmacy Cor 20th and E streets, Northwest, Washing This preparation can be obtained at Singleton's Pharmacy Cor 20th and E streets, Northwest, Washington. D. C. OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE MINISTRY. The Popular Book of the Year THE HOTEL Gef it Read it! Talk if SHADOW and LIGHT. BY M. W. GIBBS. With introduction By Booker T. Washington. THE PRELPSHALL BIBLE TRAINING SCHOOL. Connected with the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute at Tuskegee Alabama. Illustrated with Portraits of Prominent Men. 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. Price $1.25. : : : Agents Wanted "THE LITERARY SHOP." 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 506 Eleventh St., N. W., Washington, D. C Principal Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, Tuskegee, Ala. Read The Colored American --- --- --- 14 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 Get it Read if! Talk if Buy Your Shoes From The Capital Shoe Store, 733 7TH STREET, N. W. Between G and H Streets. A fine Line of Men's Women's and Children's Shoes and Rub- bers at lowest prices. The Only Shoe Store in the city conducted by colored Men. A RACE MAGAZINE. Do you realize that there is published in Boston, Mass., a high grade illustrated magazine, devoted exclusively to the interests of the Negro race, and which is edited, published and controlled by members of the race? If you would like to see a sample copy of this magazine same will be sent you or receipt of 8 cents in stamps, or one year for $1.50 Address, THE COLORED AMERICAN MAGAZINE Dept. A Park Square Boston Mass. Some Men Pay $10,000 For an expert to manage their advertising. There are others who pay $5.00 for an annual subscription to printers' ink and learn what all advertisers are thinking about. But even these are not the extremes reached. There are men who lose over $100,000 a year by doing neither one. For sample copy send 10c to Printers' Ink. No.10 Spruce Street, New York City. 100,000.00 To Loan In any amount on furniture, pianos etc., at lowest rates without del removal or publicity. You can pay it back in small monthly payments to suit your income. If you have a loan elsewhere and need more money, come to us. We can accommodate you. Call and talk it over before borrowing elsewhere. Private rooms. Business confidential. SURETY LOAN COMPANY. Room 1 Warder Building, 2nd floor 9th and F Sts, N, W. ILLUSTRATIONS CUTS MADE OF ANY- THING, BY ANY PROCESS. FINE WORK AT LOW PRICES. THE Maurice Joyce Engraving Company. EVENING STAR BUILDING WASHINGTON, D. The Negro Music Journal First Issue now ready. Per year $1.00, MORE AGENTS WANTED. A Prize of $10.00 in gold to Agents. ADDRESS J. HILLARY TAYLOR, 111 D ST., S. E., WASHINGTON, D. C. THE COLORN AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. The Editor's Corner. Dear readers, let us pause for a little herat-to-heart talk. Have you received a small pink slip, asking you to remit the amount of your subscription today? If so, it means that you are sadly in arrears and we hope by this simple method to arrouse you to prompt action in the direction indicated. In other words, we wish you to send us the money you owe for which by letter and bill we have repeatedly ask you to pay. These statements have been sent to people high in church,official and business standing,who enjoy an ample income and would not miss the small sum demanded;but the returns have been so few and slow that we are at a loss to know the reason why. We are giving the nation a splendid paper. As all can see, commendatory letters come to us from every station, and from every walk of life. There is something interesting and profitable to all classes and conditions of readers, and our steadfast contention for Negro manhood, for larger opportunities for development, for sturdy independence, and helpful portrayal of the best in Negro character and achievement combine to make the Colored American pre-eminently the paper for the people. In our columns you will find the scholarship of the magazine, the sprightliness of the up-to-date journal, the spicy variety of the progressive newspaper, the scintillating sparkle of the modern "feature" periodical and the sledgehammer blows of the uncompromising race champion. Now it costs money to keep such a large institution in regular and systematic operation. With expenses heavy, even when the strictest economy is observed, your delinquency increases our bill for stamps, clerk hire and stationery, to say nothing of the wear and tear upon our nerves and optimistic philosophy. Is a further hint necessary? We want everybody to have the Colored American, and should regret to use the pruning-knife on a subscription list embracing so many who are personal friends. COLORED PEOPLE GENEROUS. The Negro is proverbially grateful, and the kindnesses shown to the race by the late Governor A. R. Shepherd are being remembered by our people in the form of liberal contributions for the monument that is to be erected in his honor in this city, as a recognition of his eminent services in giving us "Beautiful Washington." The colored contributors, so far, are: Daniel Muray, $5; J. W. Lyons, $10; R. S. Fleetwood, $5; Sarah I. and Edith Fleetwood, $2.50 each; W. S. Montgomery, $5. The Baptist Ministers' Union, the Blaine Invincibles, the Second Baptist Lyceum and other organizations will take up collections at meetings to be held for the purpose of raising funds for the memorial. Commissioner Macfarland expresses himself as delighted with this evidence of public spirit on the part of the colored admirers of the District's governor. 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. You cannot afford to miss a single issue of The Colored American. BODY MEDICINE AND PHARMACY AT THE Wille National Medical College FIFTEENTH YEAR. ized by all State Boards. All buildings are the property of and have been entirely remodeled with fully equipped les and Hospital. 100 Graduates in various parts of the country, every one of being a lucrative practice. School of Medicine. Four years of six months each. Session throughout the year. Each session is divided into four three months each. Attendance upon any two terms entitles credit for one year's attendance. Uses: January, April, July and October. Examinations at end dum. Students may enter at beginning of any term. Department of Pharmacy. Two years, six months each divided into two terms of three months each. Further information and Catalogue address STUDY MEDICINE AND PHARMACY AT THE Louisville National Medical College FIFTEENTH YEAR. Recognized by all State Boards. All buildings are the property of the School, and have been entirely remodeled with fully equipped Laboratories and Hospital. Nearly 100 Graduates in various parts of the country, every one of them enjoying a lucrative practice. School of Medicine. Four years of six months each. Session continues throughout the year. Each session is divided into four terms of three months each. Attendance upon any two terms entitles student to credit for one year's attendance. Terms: January, April, July and October. Examinations at end of each term. Students may enter at beginning of any term. Department of Pharmacy. Two years, six months each session is divided into two terms of three months each. For further information and Catalogue address W. A. BURNEY, M. D., Dean, Louisville, Ky. REGALIA CO. BRISTOL REGALIA CO. Odd Fellows, Masons. Samaritans, Knights of Pythias, Household of Ruth, Fartern Star, King's Daughters, Knights of Africa, and all Benevolent Societies. We are prepared to furnish Ballot Boxes, Gavels, Seals, Silver and Gold Pins, Gold Buttons, Masks, Skulls and Swords. We make on short notice, all kinds of Badges, Jewels—both Gold and Silver—Robes, Scarfs, Collars and Aprons—Embroidered, Bullioned or otherwise. In fact we can furnish all kinds of Regalia 30 per cheaper than any other house in the country, and on the best terms. GIVE US A TRIAL. EDUCATIONAL. $45 Pays for profes- sional lectures, board and room rent for one term. STUDY MED Louisville FIFTY Recognized by al the School, and haw By the Quarterly System is offered unrivaled opportunities for those who must retain teaching positions as a means of livelihood, and yet desire to study Medicine. Nearly 100 Graduates them enjoying a lucrative School of Medicine continues throughout terms of three months student to credit for a Terms: January of each term. Students Department session is divided in For further info W. A. B. AVERY COLLEGE TRADES SCHOOL A Practical, Literary and Industrial Trade School for Colored Boys and Girls, Carpentry, Bricklaying, Plastering, Painting and Interior Decorations. Tailoring, Dress-making, Millinery, Voice Culture and Piano Forte. Literary Department from Primary to Normal Course. Job Work Solicited and Profits given to the Students. Catalogues now ready. Unusual advantages for Girls and a separate building. Fall terms begins Sept. 9th, 1901. Address JOSEPH D. MAHONEY, Allegheny Pa. Principal THE NATIONAL COLORED Teachers Bureau 459 C St., N. W. Washington, D. C. TEACHERS WANTED. The Acme Mattress Compay Cotton Top Mattress $1.75 C. ROBERT JOHNSON, 1892 11th Street Northwest, Washington, D. C. 15 EDUCATIONAL. THE HOTEL HOWARD UNIVERSITY Washington, D. C. TEN distinct departments, under one hundred competent professors and instructors—Theological, Medical, Legal, College, Pedagogical, Preparatory, English, Agriculture, Industrial, and musical. For information address— Rev. J, E. RANKIN, D. D., LL. D., President. GEO H SAFORD Secretary Here is an Opportunity! A large picture of PROF. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, printed in four colors which has all the appearance of an oil painting, will be sent elegantly framed by express to any subscriber who will send $3.00 to THE COLORED AMERICAN. To persons who desire the picture without subscribing for the paper, it will be sent by express for $1.50. To parties who desire to sell them, they will be sent in quantities of ten or more for $1.00 each. All orders should be addressed to The Colored American WASHINGTON, D.C. This picture should be in every Parlor Library, Reading Room, School Room, and every Public Hall used by intelligent colored people. 5 é 4 . THE COLORWs AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. ©, . ee ee ee a r 16 City Paragraphs. - SS EEK nea ee ee eg te ee yee a em * Mr. Thomas Mason Reynolds, the arcnitect, has gone to Philadelphia. Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Monroe have re- turned to their home in Cincinnati. Mr. Robert J. Harlan has gone to Cincinnati to be present at the elec- tion. The American Count Club will give an entertainment Monday night, Nov. 17th, at Grand Army Hall. Mr. Joseph Montgomery has been appointed assistant instructor in draw- ing in the public schools. Lawyer E. Melendez King continues as president of the People’s Congr2- Bational Literary Society. Mesdames Aramint, Young, and Hor- ace Talbot, of Wilberforce, Ohio, left for home Monday night. Mr. T. Edward Clifford and Miss Elona Johnson were united in mar- riage Tuesday evening of last week. Prof. R. J. Daniels, organist of Zion Baptist Church and a music teacher of note, was on the sick list last week. Judge and Mrs. Robert H. Terrell gave a brilliant reception Tuesday evening, in honor of Miss Lee, of Boston. Mr. C. J. Pickett was in town for a few days last week, but has returned to Chicago, to be gone until after the election. Miss Lottie E Wilson, of 806 M street northwest, entertained a few friends at luncheon on the evening of October 16th. Mrs. Julia Sneed, mother of Mrs. Henrietta Fisher died last Monday evening, at 4 p. m. at her home, 316 Oak street, northwest. The new pipe organ at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, Second and N streets southwest was unveiled last week, with appropriate exercises. Mr. Joseph H. Douglass will go to New England for a short tour, after which he will fill several engagements in Ohio and Indiana. The Pen and Pencil Club meets next Thursday evening at the resi- dence of Mr. Samuel E. Lacy, 1732 10th street northwest. Mr. Joseph H. Lucas, of Anacostia. who teaches at the Birney School of that section, is seriously ill at his home on Nichols avenue. Rey. Thomas G. Harper, a represent- ative of the Protestant’ Episcopal Church, of London, England, preached at St. Luke’s Sunday morning. Mrs. Emma W. Montgomery, of 1928 11th street, northwest, widow of the late Mr. Henry P. Montgomery, died last Sunday, after a long illness. The committee appointed to present plans looking to the federation of the Women’s Clubs of this city met Wed nesday evening at the Sojourner Truth Home. “The Strike in the Anthracite Regions of Pennsylvania,” will be thé subject of Mr. L. W. Hershaw’s ad dress next Tuesday evening at Bethe Literary. Mr. W. F. Braxton, manager of th Richmond Beneficial Association, 60: F street northwest, has a_new assist ant in the person of Mr. W. H. Dabney of Charlottesville, Va. Lieut. and Mrs. Benjamin O. Davi have departed for their future home a . Fort Washikie, Wyoming. Before lea\ ing, the Lieutenant was initiated int the mysteries of masonry. A bazaar is to be held at the Mi . Zion A. M. E. Church, Georgetown, o which Rev. E. W. S. Peck is pastor Commissioner Macfarland will be pres ent at the opening and deliver an ac dress. The La Tosca Social Club gave it first class soiree Thursday evening « La Tosca Hall, Sixth and C street Dporthwest. Prof Mdward Ambler'c r- orchestra furnished th Miss Lulu Keppard, of New Orleans, La., who is the guest of Governor aud Mrs. and Miss Pinchback, has been spending a few days in New Yerk stopping with Mr. and Mrs. J. Ross Stewart. Miss Lucretia Turner, of Portage City, Wis., is in the city, the guest of tne Misses Alice and Florence Wil- liams. Miss Turner is an artist of ability, making a specialty of fine miniature work. Walker Memorial Baptist Church, Rey. E. B. Gordon, pastor, is making strenuous efforts to get its building fund in hand, so us to begin opera- tions upon the ground at the corner of 13th and V streets. The Seventh Day Adventists have secured the Cadets Armory Hall, 708 O street northwest, for the fall and winter. Rev. Lewis C. Sheafe, con- tinues in charge of the meetings, which are held every Sunday at 3 and 7 o'clock p. m. Dr. Booker T. Washington was here last Friday accompanied by his private secretary Mr. Emmett J. Scott. They went to Princeton, N. J., to witness the ceremonies attending the inaug- uration of the University’s new presi- dent, Prof. Woodrow Wilson. The excellent music at the corner stone laying of the True Reformers’ Building, October 20th, was furnished by the True Reformers’ band, (James E. Miller, conductor, and T. Thornton, manager), and not by the National band, as stated by The Post. The only colored special officer to serve at the Capitol during the Grand Army Encampment was Mr. George S. Downer, of 1516 Pierce Place, north- west. He gave very efficient service, and was personally complimented by the captain of the watch at the “big house on the hill.” Mr. Joseph Manning, the popular contractor and builder of South Wash- ington, has returned from the B. M. Cc. meeting, recently held in New Haven, Conn. He made many stop- overs en route home, notably at New York, where he was the guest of his brother, Mr. Lewis Manning for a few days. CompanyA, First Separate Battalion, District National Guard, announces a grand military reception for Monday evening, November 24, at the Armory. 708 O street northwest. Capt. E. L Webster is commander of the company and Sergeant J. S. Clements, is chair man of the committee in charge of the entertainments, assisted by Ser geant J. E. Slaughter. Mr. James Cubert Campbell left Mon day night for Charleston and othe! points in West Virginia. He is making some carefully prepared and effective speeches in behalf of Congressmar Joseph H. Gaines, and the republicar party in general, Mr. Campbell is wel posted on public questions and is ar orator of telling qualities. ~ Mr. C. J. Pickett, of Chicago, wh« has spent a few days in the city, lef last night for the western metropolis | where he will remain until after th election. Mr. Pickett is a lieutenan of Senator Cullum, and is well poste: [on Illinois politics. He predicts th election of Col. Jofin R. ‘Marshall a '|Commissioner, and in fact the entir ‘| local ticket. Mr. W. H. Fielding, of Indianapolis Ind., returned home Monday night after a pleasant stay here of thre -}weeks. He was shown numerou ‘| social courtesies in Washington by ol "| friends, notably Judge and Mrs. F *|H. Terrell, Mr. and Mrs. U. G. Black Dr. and Mrs. J. G. Clayton, Mr. an s | Mrs. R. W. Thompson, Dr. and Mrs. V t | H. Conner, and Messrs. H. P. Slaught2 -|and Joseph H. Douglass. > Mrs. Jennie E. Watson, who ha heen im thea site aimee ste. “eeecen, Fhrow Away Your Gruss and be Bappy. . S Don’t Wear a Truss any Longer. Ws Can Pos. fe tively Cure You, Without Cutting or Pain, mY iy No Detention From Business or st Waste of Valuable Time. 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Anderson Taylor, pa*tor of Shiioh Beptist church, L street, be tweenfl7th avd 17th streets, D. ¥- will preach the J ast series of hic sermons 0B ©The Christian Sabbath”? Suodsy at itam, BSabject, “Why Chr s'isps choose the first day of the w« ekrinat ad of the Seventh ae the Sabbth.’ Friend? and the public in geners! are invited. | ieee If you have not read Booker T- Washington's “Character ¥ul! ing," you should procure 8 copy at on0m The Gospel of Work. The Gospel of Work. Continued from first page. $178,800. Facilities are provided for instruction in wood-turning, carpentry, machine-work, forging, foundry-work, cooking and laundering, sewing and millinery work, free hand mechanical drawing, physics and chemistry. The power plant consists of two 50 horsepower engines and dynamos, two 70 horse-power boilers, generating light, heat and power. The entire building is lighted by electricity. There are class rooms for academic work, four laboratories, arrangements for experiments in physics and chemistry, and material for serving and cooking. There are four shops for machine work, wood-turning, carpentry, etc., where a thorough course in practical mechanics is given. Twenty-four instructors constitute the teaching corps. The present enrollment embraces 342 children, with seats for only 303. To relieve this pressure, however, the Board of Education has recommended an additional building, with increased seating and shop facilities, asking an J. DR. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON. appropriation of $65,000 for the same, and also, that the salary of the principal be raised from $1,600 to $2,000 per annum. BUSINESS DEPARTMENT To correct a false impression, it may be well to state that the business department remains intact, and is proving immensely popular. The instruction is the same as given in the white business high schools, and all who have gone out into the world to take positions, have succeeded admirably. Many who take the business course elect to include in their training, engineering, sewing and cooking. At the last commencement five of the graduates made the gowns they wore. Dr. W. Bruce Evans, the energetic and alert principal says the text of the Armstrong Manual Training School is "The gospel of work; the development of a social system which asks not what you do, but how well you do the work that your hands find to do." DEDICATING EXERCISES. The dedicating exercises opened at 2 p. m., in the assembly hall, Dr. Richard Kingsman, of the Board of Education, presiding. The audience was truly representative of the race's highest material and intellectual progress, every inch of available space being occupied by men and women of prominence in all walks of life. The school chorus was located in the corridors. On the stage were seated Commissioners H. B. F. Macfarland and Henry L. West, superintendent A. H. Stuart, Assistant Superintendent W. S. Montgomery, Normal School principals Dr. Lucy E. Moten and Mrs. Ida G. Myers, and the following members of the Board of Education: Mrs. Henry L. West, Mrs. Bettie G. Francis, Gen. H. V. Boynton, and Mr. J. F. Bundy. Dr. Washington's appearance was the signal for enthusiastic applause. Upon the walls were flags and appropriate sentiments, together with fine portraits of General Armstrong and Dr. Washington, which were accepted in the name of the school, by Assistant Superintendent Montgomery, who delivered an excellent address, following his remarks by presenting to Principal Evans the key of the building. The portrait of Gen. Armstrong was given by Hampton Institute, and that of Dr. Washington by Mr. Cyrus Field Adams On the other hand, he remarke man or race could lift resisting MR. MACFARLAND SPEAKS. After the school had sung, "Holy, Holy, Holy," with pleasing effect, Commissioner Macfarland was introduced, and said in part: "The spirit must be educated—yes. The mind must be educated—yes. And the three lines of education are not and cannot be absolutely separable. Certainly the best training for the hand, representing the body and all physical activity, is through the spirit, while of course there can be no training of the hand except through the mind." Mr. Marfarland said of Gen. Armstrong that 10,000 of people of African descent in this country might well rise up to call him blessed, through their representatives, at the dedicatory exercises, and especially through that of color who had received a double portion of his spirit and of his wisdom. And we who are of Armstrong's race, and must lift up those 10,000,000 if we would not be dragged down to moral deaths ourselves, may well join with them in their praise for him," he said in conclusion. The pupils rendered "The Battle Hymn of the Republic," fervently, and the orator of the day, Dr. Booker T. Washington came forward, being accorded a warm reception, many rising to greet him as he advanced to the speaker's desk. DR. WASHINGTON'S ADDRESS. was, all things considered, his happiest effort in this community. It was plainly put, consecutive and strong in argument for the uplift of the masses by the adoption of fundamental principles of progress, and unsparing in denunciation of false ideals in education, in society and in daily pursuits. His matter was new, his manner confident his delivery forcible, his tone sincere, his reasoning convincing—the whole abounding in epigram, wit, and logic that captivated the sympathy of his hearers throughout, as the frequent and hearty applause amply attested. BUILDING FROM THE BOTTOM UPWARD. He paid eloquent tribute to Gen. Armstrong and his endeavors in behalf of industrial education, and urged that the colored race cultivate industry. In behalf of his race Dr. Washington thanked the public school authorities of the District of Columbia for their foresight in providing for the colored children of Washington by the erection of the elegant manual training school building. "This building," he said, "with a spirit and good-will of all classes of your citizens back of it, is the highest proof that we are learning to build from the bottom upward." He said that it was more honorable, in his estimation, for the Negro boy to become a first-class truck gardner in his community than to become a third-rate lawyer or school teacher. "The Negro women who can put so much brains, and skill, and dignity into laundering that she becomes unexcelled in that occupation will not find herself debarred from work of customers on account of her race," Mr. Washington declared. He emphasized the necessity of training the hands as well as the head, and said that if this plan was not carried out the colored race would be disappointed in the results. "There are some, I fear," he continued, "who feel that the problems confronting the race can be solved by a series of talks or orations. One thousand bushels of the best quality of potatoes produced by the hands of an educated Negro is worth more in solving our problem than dozens of abstract orations or newspaper articles. With us at present, the getting of property, habits of industry, thrift, education, and high moral character is the wheat. All else is the chaff." He spoke feelingly of the danger of the false educational methods that deadened the sympathy of the boy or girl for the manner by which the parents had earned a livlihood, and their disinclination to dignify the common occupations by putting brains into them and character behind them. He said that no one could shut one's eyes to the seriousness of the conditions which confronted the colored race in this country, and that these conditions were serious for the white man and serious for the black man, On the other hand, he remarked, no man or race could lift up in the slightest degree the meanest member of another race without that man or that race being broadened and strengthened and made more happy WHERE HOPE FOR RACE LIES "When I am asked as to the prospects of the race," he said, in conclusion, "I put this question, and I put it here tonight with renewed emphasis: Can there be found anywhere in America any considerable number of men of my race who have received through education of head, of heart, and of hand, who have in any manner disgraced themselves or become criminals? So long as this threefold education continues to make men of our race instead of brutes, I shall have the strongest hope for the future. No set of people ever had a greater opportunity to lift themselves up, and at the same time render a service to a weak race than is before the white people of America to-day." At the close of his address, which consumed an hour, Dr. Washington was given an ovation, lasting for some time, which he was compelled to acknowledge by bowing repeatedly. DR. TURNER'S ENCOURAGING MESSAGE Rev H. B. Turner, Chaplain of the Hampton Institute, brought a message of cheer from the former habitat of Gen. Armstrong. He described the work that was being done at Hampton, and congratulated the colored citizens of Washington upon the outlook for progress promised by this magnificent school and its superior equipment. Industrial training was the first and most important essential education for any struggling people, and all that was grand, noble and enduring in civilization, would follow as the legitimate fruit of honest endeavor, intelligent application and lofty principles. The exercises closed by the singing of "America," by the entire audience, all standing. It was a great day for the colored citizens of the nation's capital, a hopeful day for the cause of practical education everywhere, a long step forward for Dr. W. Bruce Evans and his capable faculty, and a distinct triumph for the practical philosophy of natural development embodied in the teachings of Dr. Booker T. Washington. The Political Horoscope The Political Horoscope Continued from second page. Negro vote and a weakening of the color line in politics. These experiments are worth studying. E. A. Angier, Georgia's district attorney, is in bad repute in his state, because of "lily-white" proclivities. He declines to appoint a colored deputy, ignoring the request of the republican organization, of which he is supposed to be a part. His resignation has been asked for. One distinguished gentleman who will be taken care of by the united support of the Negroes is Senator Charles Warren Fairbanks, of Indiana. He will be returned to the Hoosier legislation with a "whoop." There is fine presidential timber in Senator Fairbanks. Keep your eye upon his stalwart form. The Negro republicans at Mobile held a convention the other day and after refusing to admit only lily-whites proceeded to nominate Dr. George H. Wilkerson for Congress. This is tarring the white brother with the same stick that was used on the Negro not many days ago—"A Roland for an Oliver" as it were. It is thought that Hon. John J. Gardner, of Atlantic City District, will be elected by a larger majority than given to any other Jersey Congressman. Mr. Gardner is chairman of the Committee on Labor, House of Representatives, and is an earnest advocate of the bill creating a Commission to Inquire into the Condition of the Colored People of the United States. 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Mr. Orrin Butler, and Mr. Abbie Freeman, the new managers of the Fair Week Social Ball, are congratulating each other on their financial success, and the patrons are saying that it was the best managed affair that they have at- tended in years. Miss Martha Rilley had a birthday party last Tuesday evening, at her home in Chestnut Ridge. Miss Mattie Brown of Baer- baum street, went to Hartford on a visit, Monday. Miss Kathrine M. But- ler, of Haystown, is suffering somewhat from the effects of being crushed by a falling tree, which was being cut down, but through the timely assist- ance of her brother, Howard, a fatal injury was narrowly averted. Mr. James E. Butler, of 8 1-2 John street is on the sick list. Mrs. Carey, of 5 1-5 John street, is very poorly. She is quite aged, said to be over ninety years old Her daughter and son are at het bedside. Mr. and Mrs. Frederick But ler are visiting in Milltown. Mrs. N B. Taylor, of Hartford, is holding re Vival services at the A. M. E. Zior Church. Much interest was manifeste< by the large attendance and man; hands were raised at the evening meet ing. The meetings will be carried or indefinitely. Rev. E. George Biddle Rev. J. Sulla Cooper, Mrs. Annie Car roll and other powerful gospel work ers are expected during the series Mr. and Mrs. Demitt, of Newbury, N ¥., are visiting Mrs, Nelson Butler o Haystown, THE COLURED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. 6. Mrs. John Marshall, who has been visiting her parents for the past two weeks, returned to her home in Bridge- port, Tuesday. New Hope Baptist Church, Rev. Thomas Garnett, pastor, is engaged in a week of prayer. NEWS NOTES. OF NEW YORK. New York, N. Y., Special.—Williams and Walker, the star colored operatic company presented their new comedy, “In Dahomey,” at the Grand Opera House, and it was one grand success. At every performance there, were large audiences, and they that were fortu- nate enough to go, got their money’s worth, for, “In Dahomey” is a play that creates langhter and untold en- joyment in every way.” Mr. Paul Laurence Dunbar and Mr. William Marion Cook are the producers of this comedy, and credit must be given them for producing such a marvelous play. The metropolitan newspapers, morning and evening, are vieing with each other in their praise of “In Dahomey.” One paper said, “In Dahomey”. if pro- duced in the leading theatres on Broad- way wouldn't fail in drawing a large audience. While workmen were tearing down a building here to-day, at 88 Prince street, near Broadway, it collapsed, and fifteen men were entombed. The men were dug out, and sent to the hospital. Major Eugene Schmitz, of San Fran- cisco, is here on a visit. and to-day _ealled on Mayor Low, at the City Hall. TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE NOTES. The work on the new buildings in process of erection is progressing rapidly. Rockefeller Hall, the boys’ new dormitory, a three story building, is rapidly nearing completion. Two floors have been plastered and the third one begun. The roofing of the new office building is also near completion. The new bath rooms for young men and young women, will also soon be ready for service. More students have been enrolled this year than in any year previous, 6nd the Institution has been compelled to turn away applicants for admission because of lack of room. The department of Electrical Engi- neering has been making extensive ‘re- pairs to the lines on the school ground, besides installing lights in buildings that have hitherto been without. Quite a number of books have been added to the Carnegie library. Such additions are of great help to all. The school expects to get all of the bacon, syrup, and beef, as well as a number of other articles used this year, from its own farm. ROBERT K. WALLACE. SUNDAY, OUR DAY OF WORSHIP. The three sermons at St. Luke’s, by Rev. George Frazier Miller, of St. Augustine's P. E. Church, Brooklyn, N. Y., on “Seventh Day Adventism,” drew large audiences. He argued that the question as to a’ special day of wor- ship was of small importance, if some day is observed according to Scripture. He showed that our Sunday was chos- en for convenience by most nations of the earth, following the ancient tra- dition of popular gatherings for re- ligious purposes on the first day of the week. CONVENTION DELEGATES TO RE- PORT. Tomorrow afternoon at 3:30 o'clock, the Second Baptist Lyceum and its friends will hear the detailed report of the delegates from the lyceum to lle conventions of the National Afro- American Council and National Negro Business League held this summer. Prof. Jesse Lawson will tell of the work of the Council at St. Paul, and Mr. R. W. Thompson will give his impressions of the Business League’s meeting at Richmond. The papers will be not more than twenty minut2s each, in length, but will no doubt con- vey some very useful information. OTICE TO AGENTS. Agents are requested to write their Dame and address 6n the outside of an turned papers, so that proper credi| can be given for them. Seas CURES ANY DISBASR A New anp WonvERFULty Success. FuL Meraop Or Curine Ary Curonic anp LixGerise Ar FLICTIONS. A FREE ee OF Tuts REMARKABLE Discovery Wii, Be Martep To ALL WuoWrite Any one who suffers from a weak. disorder4 condition of the heart lungs, kidneys, stouach, blood, liver, skin. muscles or nervous system should write at once fer a free tris] treatment of anew method thet israpidly displacice the old ways of curing disecse- y ty Ua eS Sy : Uegy A BD ffs NB. i i) i} Mp sy ©) DR. U. G. 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It makes Ro difference what your peculisr ailment may be Dr Lipes will send you a trial treatment entirely ' free of charge to prove to you that he can do as he claims. atte | Write to dav, telling the doctor what you “wish to be cured of ‘and receive the free treatment for it by return mail There are no conditions whatever. Dr Lupes’ generous offer is meant for everybody who suffers from cise se in any of its various forms. Address Dr U- C. Lipes 167 Stevenson Building, Indianapolis. Ind. No one | should miss this grand Opp rtunity ¢f secu ring | the benefits of thedoctor’s latest discovery. since it costs you nothing. SECOND BAPTISM LYCEUM HOLD: ELECTION. In executive session the following officers were chosen by the Second Baptist Lyceum, for the ensuing year President, Armond W. Scott, late of North Carolina; ist vice-president J W. Pope; 2nd vice-president. W 4 Menard; 3rd vice-president. ©. |. Mar- shall; recording secretary, Mrs Mamie Boyd Smith; assistant secretary, Mrs J. W. Pope; financial secretary, Miss Almira Crutchfield; — corresponding secretary, W. M. Wilson: treasure Miss Mary Brown; historian. Prof. Jesse Lawson; chaplain, A. !! at thews; librarian, J. E. Slaush«' chief of ushers, Mack Brown: pianist. Mist Eva E. Bell; chorister, W. Stanto? Wormley; cornetist, H. 7: Manly. Committee on Speakers: rk. W Thompson, chairman; Prof. J°<* Law son; J. T. C. Newsome. S. F Lacy and Thomas W. Allen. The * lections are all satisfactory. IN MEMORIAM. MOORE—Is sad but loving rememberence of of my devoted wife, Sarsb Elirsde" Turnet Moore. who departed this life Octobe! pt and was buried one year ago today: 8 vender set, s90r- Loved and honored in iife, Re embered and reverenced in death, : LOVIS B, MOORE’ THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. G. MR. AARON H CABELL 4 Leader in The Commercial Arena of Western Kentucky—Splendid Results From a Small Beginning—Sound Principles his Ladder. The accompanying portrait is a splendid likeness of Mr. Aaron H. Cabell, the race's oldest, leading and most successful merchant and real estate dealer of Henderson, Ky. He is a dealer in staple and fancy groceries at No. 140 Halloway street in that city. The subject of this sketch was born on the farm of Mr. John B. Cabell, this county, March 4th, 1855. Having been born in that dark period of the race's history preceding the emancipation, his educational advantages were very meagre, but he made good use of the opportunities offered him, and succeeded in acquiring an ordinary education. In his early life Mr. Cabell was ambitions to become a business man and to enter commercial life. In harmony with that desire he and two older brotners, bought the stock if Mr. D. D. Williams, June 10th, 1874, for $200.00, the terms of the sale being $100.00 cash, and the balance payable six months from date. The three brotners conducted the business for three years, at the end of which time Mr. A. H. Cabell, bought the interest of his brothers and became the sole proprietor. On the first day of March, 1877, he bought the property in which the business is conducted, paying cash for same. In this short time his business had increased to such an extent that he was compelled to tear down the original building, a very small one and erect the present large and substantial one, which he has occupied nearly twenty-five years. Shortly after beginning his business career he found it necessary to have some knowledge of book-keeping, and succeeded in making arrangements with Mr. Phil. T. Allen, for instruction in the same. Three nights in every week for many months he visited the office of Mr. Allen, for instruction in that science and commercial law. Mr. Cabell has, by close application to business, fair dealing, working hard, early and late, built up a first class and paying business, and made himself one of Kentucky's most valuable and substantial citizens. Besides the property in which the business is conducted, he is the owner of a magnificent residence, 118 Alvasia street, and several other pieces of real estate, which he rents at good figures. One of the most remarkable features in the business life of this worthy man is that he has accomplished all this without borrowing a penny of the banks, or other money lending associations. Mr. Cabell has had some experience as a politician. In 1881 he made the race for the common Council, from the third ward, against ex-Postmaster R. E. Cook, and was defeated by only 20 votes, and in 1888 he was elected as an alternate from the second Congressional district of Kentucky, to the National Convention at Chicago, which nominated the Hon. Benjamin Harrison for the presidency. He concluded many years ago, there was not much "pie" in politics for the Negro just now. Mr. Cabell takes a great interest in the religious, educational and financial affairs of the race, and believes that when the race becomes more independent, and noted for its thrift, education and chastity, and wealth, and bearing equally with other races the burdens of the government, it will enjoy equal protection and benefits, and we can hasten or retard these things in proportion as we properly or improperly conduct ourselves. He was for several years clerk and trustee of the first church here, and is an active member of Hector Lodge, K. of P. of which he has been Master of the Exchequer for fourteen years. In 1882 he moved to Bloomington, Ill., where he conducted a grocery The building is a large, rectangular structure with a flat roof and a series of columns. It has a large entrance with a large door and a set of stairs leading up to it. The building is made of brick and has a decorative cornice. There are several windows on the building, and a large sign on the front of the building. The building is surrounded by a tree. THE ARMSTRONG MANUAL TRAINING SCHOOL Washington, D. C. business for two years, but not meeting with the success he desired. He returne to Henderson, Ky., where he has since lived and conducted a flourishing business. Mr. Cabell is properly a selfmade man, and since he has accomplished all this under disadvantageous conditions, it is to be expected that the Negro of the present generation, blessed with superior opportunities, should accomplish much more. The heights of great men, reached and kent were not attained by sudden flight. But they, while their companions slept. Were toiling upward in the night. Cole and Johnson. Continued from first page. son, though, is the educated musician of the firm, and his work is thoroughly musicianly. Both are men of pronounced talent and culture. Mr. Johnson is a graduate of a Boston Conservatory of Music, and carries a musical degree. He is a native of Florida, and is familiar by personal contact with the traditions and themes of melodies distinctively racial. Mr. Cole is one of the star colored comedians of the stage, taking rank easily with the best impersonators and humorists of "the more favored race." His style, though original in bearing and execution, is slightly reminiscent of and fully equal to the effervescent methods of the late William Hoey, (Odd Hoss), who vied with Cole in giving to the stage the eccentric "hobo" or tramp. Johnson's humor is delicate, and wins by suggestion, while Cole's plaudits are earned by broader effects and "straight comedy." They are adepts in the construction of a wide range of melodies, and most of the music sung by them and much of the catchy "ragtime" of the last few years bears the stamp, "As arranged and sung by Cole and Johnson." The major portion of their spare time is spent on new compositions, and during their travels they generally seek a quiet place where there is a piano, thus affording an opportunity for conceiving and "trying out" the fresh products of their brains. They describe their triumphs as the result of "Hard Study, close application, some talent, some ability, some sacrifice, some luck, and some common sense." Their primary ambition is to develop a distinct school of music from the primitive melodies of our race, and to do for Negro music in this country what Coleridge Taylor is doing for it in England. They talk about their ambitions freely, but very modestly, very sensibly, yet with the appreciation of their own capacities, which is essential to all successful work. If a man doesn't believe in himself he had better give up the fight. "What we aim to do," said Mr. Cole to a representative of The Color- ed American, "is to evolve a type of music that will have all that is distinct in the old Negro music and yet which shall be sophisticated enough to appeal to the cultured musician. We want the Negro spirit—its warmth and its originality—to color our music; we are trying to get away from the minor strain that used to dominate it. I think the Negro music of the future will be something akin to the Spanish, but not so vigorous. Something of a more languid nature. "I don't agree with you there, Bob," broke in Mr. Johnson. "I don't think it will resemble Spanish at all. It will be individual and characteristic." "What I meant," replied Mr. Cole, "is that it would be as distinctly rhythmic as Spanish music is, so that no matter where you hear it you will recognize it at once as Negro music. "We have done something for Klaw & Erlanger's 'Bluebeard,' which will explain our theory. We call it the 'Evolution of the Negro Song' and its idea is to take a simple melody—a regular jungle song, with its boom boom accompaniment like the pounding of log drums—and trace it up through all the stages of the Negro development as shown in his music." "It will be psychological as well as musical then?" "Yes, that's the idea. We will treat this theme in all the ways Negro music has known—in the Jim Crow style, the Stephen Foster manner, the march song and so on until it reaches the cake-walk period with all its exuberance. Beginning plaintively it will grow brighter and brighter as the condition of the colored man brightened until it becomes the joyous thing we have now. "This is really written as an orchestral suite, but it will be sung in 'Bluebeard' by a chorus of one hundred and fifty voices. Then we shall issue it in its original instrumental form." "A polite entertainment is our aim," continued Mr. Cole. "The public wants fun, but it comes to them much more pleasantly when presented in the most polite and artistic manner." Cole & Johnson are conceded to be the most successful song writers of the day. There is not a single Broadway piece for the past year or so, with the exception of Weber & Fields, which has not had from one to a half dozen of their songs, and the greatest hit of "Sally in Our Alley" is "Under the Bamboo Tree" as sung by Marie Cahill. Messrs. Cole and Johnson are gentlemen of excellent antecedents, and move in the best of society. Everywhere they are handsomely entertained by enthusiastic admirers, who are anxious to thus express their appreciation of men who are performing such a valuable service to the whole race along new and increasingly profitable lines. In holding the mirror up to nature, as it were, Cole and Johnson deservedly take distinguished rank, and when the history of original comedy, musical evolution, and rare dramatic genius is written, their names, will adorn and illumine its grandest pages. R. W. THOMPSON. DRESS MAKING ACADEMY. ne de Lam Orton Famous French Perfection Tailor System Mme J. A. Smallwood; le Agent 1518 Madison street, northwest, Morning class from 9 a. m. to 1 p. m. Afternoon class 2 to 5 p. m. daily. Evenings from 7.30 to 10 o'clock. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, dress makers and ladies who wish to do their ow dressmaking. WANTED—To learn the wonderful De Lam Orton French Perfection Tailor System. Seamless Basques without one inch of visible seam, in lining or goods, not even on the shoulder. Successful dressmaking requires as much earnest progressive study as successful work in any 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. WANTED-A POSITION. An intelligent young man who is taking a college course desires a position as bookkeeper, copyist or any kind of office work. Salary no object. Address "W" care this office. If you have a spare room that you would like to rent to desirable parties, advertise them in The Colored American. Wanted Colord Girls. A number of families in Massachusetts would like to secure one or two colored girls to do general housework. cooking and laundry work. The pay runs from $3.50 to $4.50 per week according to the ability of the girl to give satisfaction. Strong healthy girls who would like to take these positions can get particulars by addressing C. care of The Colored American office. Transportation will be paid WANTED—Reliable colored help for general house work &c in good homes in New England Good Wages Apply with references as to ability and 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. apply to Mr. J. B Patterson. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms, front and rear, all modern improvements. Gentlemen preferred. 540 Elm street, n. w., Le Droit Park, tt. FURNISHED ROOMS—With board convenient 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. Singleon's Pharmacy 20th and E carries a full line of Ozono preparations with his toilet articles and sundri.s. 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. Colored Man, Chance of Your Life time We wish to employ an honest, capable man to establish local agencies and employ agents to sell our two special books entitled: "A Negre for a New Century," by Booker T. Washington, and "Under Fire with the Tenth Cavalry" a military history of the colored race. Good salary permanent position. Man applying must have ability to merit rapid promotion. Empire Book House, Manhattan Building Chicago. Ladies Needling Advice and Treatment CONSULT Mrs. Renner. The German female specialists. Treats woman'sills, complaints and irregularities. Private Sanitaritum, not a public hospital, but a private home, separate rooms, and home comforts for cases before and during confinement. Trained nurse and experience physician in attendance. Privilege home for infant if necessary. City office hours from 9 a. m., to 6 p. m. 1233 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest. 1233 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, D. C. WANTED A MAN OR WOMAN not over thirty years of age, capable of taking care of office in the largest photo studio operated by any colored man in the world. Twenty two years in business in St. Paul, Minn. Studio also in Sault Ste Marie, Ont. Party must have $2,000 00 to invest for half interest. Seventeen medals and diplomas. Address,— HARRY SHEPHERD, London Photo Co. ST. PAUL, MINN. You cannot afford to miss a single issue of The Colored American. LITTLE COLORED AMERICANS. Protect the womanhood of the race the sheet-anchor of our progress. The downfall of no one is necessary to the success of the right man. The man who pays promptly and cheerfully is assured of good service, Live up to your honest obligations, and make only those which you are able to honor. Artificiality is the bane of Negro advancement. Let us build upon a solid foundation. Be genuine, if you would endure. A few Negro diplomats in the Philippines and other insular possessions would help solve some knotty problems. To rebuke a candidate who is untrue to republican principles is not an abandonment of the party. It is an act to preserve it. An increased earnestness in the development of Negro business enterprise is observable since the league meeting at Richmond. Past services do not count in this rapid age. One must continue to be up and doing to keep up with the procession to the "pie-counter." There should be at least one strong bond of sympathy between the United Mine Workers and the Negro—both are struggling for "recognition." Metropolitan journals show poor taste and worse judgment in sending their office "kids" to report conventions held by thinking Negroes. Up to date the Boston Guardian has found no opportunity for charging up the coal strike to the "baleful influence" of Booker T. Washington. Help the Jews of Roumania, if you can, Secretary Hay, but please do not forget that the American Negro has a few claims also upon your generous sympathy. Let us rise and sing: "Consider the lilies (whites), how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin." It is up to Negro to see that they do not work him. If there must be separate schools, give us colored officers and teachers. If there must be separate churches, give us a complete organization from Bishop down. The Zion church should follow the example set by the A. M. E. Convention and place a resident Bishop in Africa to build up the church among the benighted people. Bishop Grant, the strongest man upon the A. M. E. Bench of Bishops, favors political independence as a coordinate factor with industrial development as a solvent for the face problem. Correct! The new colored bank at Vicksburg, Miss., has sold several blocks of shares to representative white citizens. There is no prejudice in an American dollar. Our white folks know when to invest their coin to advantage. It does not matter so much by whom William E. Mason may be returned to the United States Senate, he is preferable in every way to one A. J. Hopkins, the putative nominee. The weaker churches are an incubus upon the communities in which they exist. A half-starved preacher and an attenuated congregation cannot generate much religious enthusiasm. Consolidation is the watchword. Labor Commissioner Wright is eminently correct in his argument that the question of recognition of the labor unions could be placed beyond controversy by their being incorporated the THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. The hotel waiters of the country have made a commendable start toward national organization. Keep it up until a society is formed in every city where as many as a dozen waiters can be found. Cooks, do likewise. Organize and follow your leaders! The Methodist Connection is looking for a place to hold the general conference of 1904. It is a condition made by the church that no city will be conserved that will not accommodate its colored delegates at the hotels and restaurants. Good for the M. E. Church! After handling the strike question in a masterly manner, reasoning out every detail with the logic of a Whately, the Washington Post uttered an Indiana yell Monday morning, and went to pieces on the Negro political issue in the South. "Tis a mad world, my masters!" Neither issues of the impending campaign nor the many problems which are presented to the Negro for solution are sufficient to abate the mouthings of one Harry Smith and L. M. Hershaw, a local pretender. It is difficult to keep some men working in correct channels. In their hot-fast race for social equality with Democrats, the "illy-white" Republicans who have little standing in their homes have committed political suicide. It is a difficult understanding to at one and the same time "run with the hare and hold with the hounds." At this time of the year snakes are usually pretty bad in and about the District of Columbia, but they were considerably thinned out by the advent of a distinguished Louisianian, who was thoughtful and considerate enough to kill as many as he could during his limited stay. It is difficult to arouse us to a belief in the christianity of a congregation that bows its head reverently to the inspiring strains of a singer as long as she is supposed to be white, and then fires her out in a rage when it is discovered that a few drops of Negro blood course through her veins. Political independence does not mean an abandonment of the republican party. It means the rejection of the old "hide-bound" notion that any party owns the Negro, willy or nilly. It means that the Negro should vote according to issues, his environments and his conception of public duty—not through narrow prejudices. Men or all professions should protect themselves against the cormorants who disgrace them, and nullify their efforts to elevate their callings. The jackleg preacher, the shyster lawyer, the quack doctor, the sell-out politician, and the scandal-monging newspaper should be put out of business by the honest members of these professions. In Delaware, the senatorial situation is still "Addicks or nothing." After rendering valuable services to his party through thick and thin no one can blame Col. Addicks for "standing pat," and refusing to yield to a lot of malcontents who refuse to recognize the justice of his claims. Addicks should be elected to the United States Senate. Rev. E. D. W. Jones, author of the luscious "plum-tree" articles, has been brought out by a number of his brethren for the editorship of the Star of Zion, while it is our opinion that such positions should be held by a layman, with special journalistic training, we should have no objections to ministers of Dr. Jones' great caliber in the editorial chair of the church's organ—provided, he stays in his chair and does his work, instead of running around the country corraling delegates to elect him to a Bishopric. The National Safe Deposit Savings and Trust Company Corner 15th St. & New York Ave. Capital; One Million Dollars. Pays interest on deposits. Rents Safeside sides Burglar-proof Vaults. Acts as administrator executor, trustee; ac. CAPITAL SAVINGS BANK. 609 F St. N. W., Washington,D.C. Capital $50,000 Hen. Jno. R. Lynch, President. L. C. Bailey, Treasurer. J. A. Johnson, Secretary. D. B. McCary, Cashier. Directors: Jno. R. Lynch, Dr. W. S. Lofton, Whitefield McKinlay, L. C. Bailey, Robt. H. 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If you have any idea of changing your location—go into the northwest, where life is worth living. It is the coming empire of this country. Climate and elevation are found in great variety and will never be as low priced again as it is now. For farming, fruit raising and grazing no portion of our country equals it. Irrigation makes the farmer independent where irrigation is practiced and the finest irrigable part of our lands are in Montana and Washington. The towns and cities are growing rapidly in the Northwest. Let me know what you want and we will try and help you. There are all sorts of places and kinds of land in the Northwestern states through which the Northern Pacific runs. Don't wait until it is too late to go. Low settlers rates are in effect during Sept. and Oct. Write to me where you want to go and I will tell what it cost CHARLES L FEE, Geil L. Pass. Agent, N. P. Ry St Paul, Mann. Good Men Wanted. Wanted by the Metropolitan Benevolont Investment Company Seventy five good, reliable men who can write plainly to do insurance work. Call at once at 505 D streets, n. w. J. E Byrd, President. "IZWI LABATU" P, O.Box 1, Te'ez, Add "Izwi" EAST LONDON, SOUTH AFRICA. A weekly native organ published in English Xosa-Ka'r, and Sesutho. The best advertising medium for reaching native customers and consumers in all large centers of labor. Authorized Medium for the publication of Government Proclamations and Notices addressed to natives throughout the colony and the territories SUBSCRIPTIONS PAYABLE IN ADVANCE One Year, — — $1.50 Six Months, — — .75 Three Months — .50 This paper is solely owned and controlled by a native directorate, and is published in the interests of the African race. The directorate in order to increase the circulation of the paper in America have decided to reduce the price to the above scale for a limited period. South Africa is undergoing reconstruction and those desirous to understand the conditions existing here will find Izwi Labantu a good medium for information, HERE IS A CHANCE. To get the money you want, We have more than we need. We will make loans to every body without delay. If you want money see us to-day. You will not be disappointed. Loans made on Furniture, Pianos, Organs, Etc, without removal. Loans to salaried employees Without endorsement. 602 F Street N. W Ccr. 6th St. Capital Loan Guarantee Company. Loans of $10 Wagons, etc., at lowest rates and in the day you apply. We are loaning on the Building and Loan Association plan, which takes the cost of carrying loans much less than you pay elsewhere, and allows you to pay it off in any sized notes you desire, running from one to twelve months. You only pay for the use of the money for the length of time you carry it. If you have a loan with some other company we will pay it off and advance you more money if desired. Rates cheerfully given, and no cost to you unless the loan is made. Loans made any where in the District. Call and get rates. Front room, first floor, Scientific American Building. National Mortgage Loan Co. 625 F St., N. W. DO YOU NEED If so, come to us. We are always ready to loan you any amount you may need. You can repay it in small monthly payments to suit your convenience. We make loans on Furniture, Pianos, &c., without removal or any publicity in any way. All business is private. Washington Mortgage Loan Co., 610-F Street-610 LAW, REAL ESTATE, PENSIONS JOHN W. PATTERSON ATTORNEY-AT LAW. 407 SEVENTH STREET, N W., Room No. 3, Washington, D. C., 'Phone East 352. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. ©. RECOGNITION OF MERIT. Complimentary “Stag in Honor of Lieut. Benjamin GO Davis— A Distinguished Gathering Chants Paeans of Praise. The stag dinner, given in honor of Lieutenant B. O. Davis, 10 U. S. Cav- alry, Oct. 22, as prepared by Messrs. Gaskins and Gaines, will have its eood effect for years to come. The private dining room of Messrs. Gaskins and Gaines was gorgeously decorated with American colgrs, flowers and in- teresting relics of war, for this notable occasion. jicutenant Benjamin O. Davis, 10th U.S. Cavalry, is the first colored man to ever rise from the ranks of the army to a commisioned officer of the regular army by way of meatal or physical examinations, but not the only one. Other colored enlisted men of the U. S. army have mentally quali- - WE ZEEE a SEE ee LE = a y eye) Hi, Beene, | Yi) ff eco JN Wf Pe HH Sc ag LTR TEI A cl PAPER Oe eee aS (Cw = GEE oe \ NS LG NEE & \ fer a é LIEUT. BENJ. O. DAVIS. fied for commissions in the regular army but failed to physically satisfy the army “doctors,” except Lieut. Green, of the 25th U. S. Infantry, who received his commission subsequent to Lieut. Davis, and through the same channels. In short, the dinner and the gentleman attendant thereat, would have made any true American feel rioud within his soul to note the yro- gress of American freedom and civili- zation. Among thig distinguished gathering of America’s true and tried, were Lieutenant B. O. Davis, 10th U. S. Cav., Hon. Judson W. Lyons, Register U. S. ‘Treasury; Judge Robert H. Terrill, U. S. Distriet Court; Mr. Whitfield Mc- Kinley, real estate broker and banker; Editor E. Ew Cooper, Colored Ameri- can; Dr. .C. Sumner Wormley, Dr. Phil Broome Brooks, Major C. A. Fleetwood, Major C. R. Filmore, Capt. Db. J. Gilmer, Lieutenant T. H. R. Clarke, W. A. Pinchback, R. E. P a SF x exmaes\ SRN > a \\\\ ANH ly Ui My Wii Wy fii \\ WY) _ NY CAPT DAVID J. GILMER. Toomey, F. W. Cheek and many other ‘ustinguished gentlemen we have not Space to mention. Mr. T. H. R. Clarke made an excellent toastmaster. His introductory remarks with Kipling’s poem on the Negro soldier, was a sem. After dinner, five minute speech- *s were made on subjects touching the occasion. Hon. Judson W. Lyons made a neat speech in charging Lieut. Davis with the responsibility of his Position as affecting the colored race q and the country. Judge apbert ee ‘Terrill paid Lieut. Davis a“fattering tribute that was frequently interrupted by applause. Major Fleetwood, of Civil War fame, told of the possibilities achieved by Negroes of to-day that seemed impossible thirty years ago. Mr. W. McKinley touched a responsive choru when he referred to Gen. Corbin as being the cause of no Negro officers of the Spanish and Philippine wars being allowed a chance to take the examinations for commissions in the regular U. S. army, the same as the, white officers of the same kind of service were. Mr. McKinley said if the naked hands- of men could beat down the iron gates of the Bastile and make it reprisal in one hour for deeds of a ghastly crime, Negro voters of America could defeat Corbin’s un- American policy in keeping men out of the army as officers because of their color. Capt. Gilmer’s brief speech was elo- quent and diplomatic. The frequent applause indicated that Capt. David J. Gilmer was well representing North Carolina. Editor Cooper excused him- ‘self when called on from speechmek- ing, on the ground that # was enough for him to write the occasion up for the press. On account of Lieutenant Davis’ not feeling so well, he did not speak other than express his apprecia tion for the honor extended him, and promise that his every act as a man. officer, and soldier would be to satisfy the true American people. After sev- eral other pointed speeches, Hon. Jud son W. 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Then Judge Terrill moved that all cry “uong Live the Washington Star.” Then the curtain of the last act of one of the grandest stag dinners ever given in Washington, went down amid the sweet strains of voices singing, “Should Auld Acquaintance be For- got.” SERGT. SHROPSHIRE ENDORSED. Fort Mackenzie, Wyoming, October 18, 1902. General Orders, No. 44. As announced in Special Orders, No. 239, Headquarters of the Army, Wash- ington, D. C., dated October 11, 1902, First Sergeant Shelvin Shropshire. Troop “H,” 10th U. S. Cavalry, is re- tired from active service in the United States Army, and the undersigned de- sires to record his profound admiration ‘and respect for this splendid soldier ‘and to call the attention of the com- mand to Sergeant Shropshire’s mag- nificent record of over thirty-three years or arduous, zealous and faithful service, from the Civil War to the present time. 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OUR MANUAL TRAINING SCHOOL. Dr. Booker T. Washington performed a most gracious act last Friday, in accepting the invitation to deliver the main address at the dedication of our Armstrong Manual Training School. He has endeared himself more strongly than ever to this community, establishing and emphasizing by his well-tempered speech a bond of sympathy between the people of the nation's capital and the work to which he is devoting his life. Dr. Washington set forth the value and utility of technical education in a light that many had not previously considered it, and reached convincingly, many who had never taken the pains to either hear him or follow his reasoning upon the printed page. The dedication of this school will be remembered as the beginning of a new dispensation in the educational history of the colored people of the city of Washington. A firm believer in manual training, and an ardent admirer of Dr. Washington's industrial teachings is Dr. W. Bruce Evans, the principal of the Armstrong school, who fits into the work as no other man in the District could, and who brings to it an enthusiasm that is spontaneous and infectious. He inspires his pupils by his own faith in the power and dignity of service. Dr. Evans is a young man, but one who has been very active for several years in church, social, literary, military and educational circles, giving to every duty faithful performance and carefulness as to the slightest details. His success as conductor of the Hampton Summer Normal, stamps him as one born to lead, and whose forte is broad and comprehensive management. The institution in his charge has a brilliant prospect before it, and the authorities are fortunate in finding so capable a principal as Dr. Evans is proving himself to be. It is not amiss to award to Gen. George H. Harris, of the Board of Education, the lion's share of the credit for urging and pushing to a fruitful culmination, the appropriation for the erection and equipment of the Armstrong school. The colored people have in Gen. Harris a sturdy champion, and their educational interests, advanced or industrial, could be in no safer hands. Not least among the pleasant features of the dedicatory exercises, was the dignified calm and well-poised bear- --- ing of Dr. Richard Kingsman, the presiding officer of the day. He is a valued member of the Board of Education, and labored earnestly to secure for us this handsome structure. The Colored American feels an intense pride in this new outlet for the race's energies, and shall watch its enlargement and results with an interest and zeal that shall know no flagging. The children of landladies are "dear little things," no matter how often they yell, but those belonging to the tenants are "intolerable nuisances," however well-behaved. BISHOP WALTERS HAD AUTHORITY. We are of the opinion that Mr. Fortune has erred in publicly condemning the visit of Bishops Walters and Clinton to the White House, and repudiating their claims as representatives of the National Afro-American Council. It looks as if the race is at loggerheads with itself, and such things destroy our influence as a people. These gentlemen, as loyal, earnest and interested friends of the Negro, felt that it was expedient and timely for the President to announce his attitude upon the "white republican party" issue, for the race was at the point of revolt in the North. An election was approaching, and the leaders were besieged on every hand for counsel. As the official head of the party, it was Mr. Roosevelt's duty to speak out, and make his position clear, after which the Negroes could choose their course intelligently. The foremost colored men of the country were anxious to know where the President stood, and while believing in his deep sense of justice and fair play, they felt that he owed it to them and to the nation to give out an unequivocal expression. Gen. James S. Clarkson shared with them this view of the situation. A few knew Mr. Roosevelt's personal opinions, but not one of them had authority to speak for the Chief Executive. An interview was arranged. Bishop Walters and his party came specifically in the name of the Afro-American Council, as the race's most prominent protective body, and in which he and Bishop Clinton held responsible offices. The President came out squarely against "lily-whitism," and the country knows the rest. In a public letter Mr. Fortune questions Bisonop Walters' right to appear as the agent of the Afro-American Council, because no formal committee meeting of the executive committee had delegated such authority to him. We do not know how much "red-tape" is required by the Council's constitution to permit its officers to act in its name, but surely it is straining at a gnat and splitting hairs to expect the chairman of the executive committee, (Bishop Walters), and the National Organizer, (Bishop Clinton), to call into conference a widely-scattered committee before venturing to ask the President of the U. S., a question which the humblest citizen has a perfect warrant to propound. As the ex-president of the Council and present head of the executive branch, Bishop Walters acted clearly within his rights in approaching the president as he did, and it is surprising that any member of the race, in the Council or out of it, should offer a criticism thereof. On the contrary, Zion's great prelate deserves credit for having the courage to go forward, and secure from the highest authority, the information we were all burning to know. Bishop Walters to our knowledge, called upon President Roosevelt, upon the advice and at the suggestion of the leading men of the Council located in Washington, and they are well pleased with the political and moral effect of the famous interview. The Afro-American Council has a magnificent opportunity, and we want to see it live and grow to be a vast power for the race's good; but it will fail of its purpose, if its pilots quarrel over trifles while the vessel is between the awful rocks of Scylla and Charybdis. John J. Bell, the young leader of the colored Tammany forces in New York city, called the "Bronze Croker," claims 7,000 Negro votes for Coler in that city for governor. He contrasts the Negro democratic patronage under Mayor Van Wyck of $100,000 with the meager showing of a porter in the mayor's office, and a detective in the District attorney's office under the Low republican "reform" administration, both places being worth but $2,000 per year. New York Negroes are the most independent and "onsaint" people on earth. A very worthy correspondent writes us that Negro journals have a habit of using too many big words. The Colored American will take the hint and use only plain English. RANDOM TALK. The Conservator, our patent back Chicago contemporary, is at it again. We have learned to pity the men of small bore and of short vision. They are to be more pitied when the success of a fellow-worker is to them like the flaunting of a red flag to the brindle bovine. In its last issue the aforesaid contemporary threw off a few "conniptions," and then proceeded to pitch into Mr. Jno. E. Bush, Receiver of Public Moneys at Little Rock, Ark., because The Colored American had occasion to speak of him and to present his picture to its thousands of readers. The Colored American believes in industrial education and in the practical things of life. The burden of its song in speaking of Mr. Bush was to speak of his ability as an organizer. We quote what he said of Mr. Bush: But the service which Mr. Bush has rendered which has reflected the greatest credit on himself and been of greatest benefit to his people was the creation and thorough and successful organization of the Mosaic Templars of America," a beneficial organization whose ramifications now include ten States and two Territories, a membership in excess of 25,000, and which, since its organization in 1882, has paid out in death claims more than $100,000. Mr. Bush is the Grand Scribe. Why does not The Conservator follow our praiseworthy example of finding more in humanity to commend than to visit with envy, ridicule and blame? The Conservator should consult a specialist on mental, dyspepsia and cerebral atrophy. We are watching results in North Carolina. Good-bye, Mr. Wu. "Take keer of yourself," and come again. Judge men by what you know of them—not by what you hear. The anti-Washingtonites are noticeable for their antipathy to the "gospel of work." The Panama title is pronounced all right by Attorney-General Knox, so we may now go ahead and dig. The average southern white republican loves office far more than he dislikes the Negro comradeship. Notwithstanding the braying of the Boston Guardian, the New York Age's managerial and editorial forces remain unserried. A colored man is jailer at Muscogee, Texas. If the whites in that section wish to escape Negro domination, they must keep out of jail. With the republicans in complete control of all the branches of the government, sins of omission and commission can be located without difficulty. Postmaster S. H. Vick, of Wilson, has been nominated by the regular republicans of the Second North Carolina district. We should like to see him come out "Vick-torious." The republican candidate for governor of Alabama rejoices in the name of "J. A. W. Smith." It will require several jawsmiths to scare up "lily-white" votes to elect him. Chairman E. H. Deas, Dr. W. D. Crum, Collector Robert Smalls and the "regular" republican organization have choked the life out of McLaurinism in South Carolina,—for which they deserve the heartfelt thanks of their fellow-countrymen. Jeter C. Pritchard is worst "cussed" and most discussed man in republican circles in the country. His blunder in abandoning the old moorings of the party set him adrift in a tjuaultuous sea of trouble. He is the most monumental political failure of the times. A government clerk is entitled to his annual leave, without prejudice or loss of claim to promotion. Commissioner Wave meant well in praising the industrious Wiggins, but Wiggins himself is a chump, and set a bad precedent in sacrificing a relaxation to insure good work eleven months in the year. We are not disposed to look a gift horse in the mouth, nor to measure the "horse power" of the slap the President administered to the "lily whites" of Alabama. The blow was hard enough to put the Wellmans and their cohorts beyond the pale of federal favor, which serves all necessary purposes. The widely-circulated advertisement for colored cotton-field hands, who are wanted to grow cotton in West Africa, is a testimonial to the efficiency of Negro labor in cotton production. It is a well-known fact that the Negro is the backbone of the cotton industry in the South, and that his presence is practically indispensable on the plantations that make its cultivation a specialty. The company advertising has its headquarters in London, England. In Mobile, Alabama, the city Council has passed an ordinance providing for separate cars for Negroes, yet the police records show that of the two arrests made this year for disorderly conduct on the street cars, both were white men. A committee, with the able Rev. W. H. Davenport, as chairman, has been appointed by the colored people to urge the mayor to veto the proposed ordinance. The best of the white citizens regard it as an unnecessary humiliation of a harmless people. Capt. John G. Capers, the erstwhile democratic member of the republican national committee for South Carolina, has "come over to the Lord's side." He has recognized the uselessness of the "lily-white" propaganda in his state, and has joined hands with his Negro colleagues for a mixed party and fair play all around. Those facetiously inclined, now call the republican organization a "polka dot party." We cangratulate Capt. Capers upon his graceful leap into the administration "band wagon." FRIEND. THIS MEANS YOU. A great many friends in this paper have an idea that they help it by sending news and elaborate accounts of entertainments, weddings, etc. They were never so mistaken. The way to help The Colored American is to pay your subscription bill, if you are a subscriber, and if you are not a subscriber send in your subscription The paper contains a great amount of live and interesting news each week. Any practical newspaper man can tell you that it takes money and a great deal of it to run a paper like The Colored American. Do not flatter yourself that you are helping the paper by sending it news. Send the cash—a money order, an express order, a draft or a check. When these little evidences of appreciation come along there is no doubt about the matter being printed. The above suggestion will not only apply to the people who send in long news letters, but will apply equally as well to the many intelligent, well-to-do subscribers who get the paper each week and who receive occasional notices, but who pay absolutely no attention to our bills for subscription money. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. Washington Under the Calcium. street southeast, Wednesday, October 22nd, was held from Enon Baptist Church, C street between 6th and 7th, southeast, October 24th. Rev. J. I. Lovings and Rev. P. Stewart, officiated. She was a devoted member of the church and Sunday School for eight years. She leaves a husband, one baby, a mother, four brothers and one sister and many relatives and friends to mourn her loss. "The elaborate and comprehensive sketch of the career of Mr. Dancy," by Mr. R. W. Thompson, does credit to the brain and pen of Mr. Thompson, as we, as to the wonderful career of an eminent American citizen. The life of Dancy has been an inspiration to many younger men who have come in personal contact with him. His mastery of the language he speaks, his perfect control of the voice he uses, his clearness and cogency have been subjects of study for them. The names of Prince and Dancy, who were close personal friends, are names to conjure with.—Church Observer, Mobile, Ala. THE HANSOM WILL CONTEST. In the matters of the Julia Hanson estate, Justice Barnard, sitting for probate business last Saturday, granted the petition of attorneys for the alleged heirs of the late Mrs. Hansom for the appointment of collectors for the estate. Justice Barnard announced that he would appoint the Washington Loan and Trust Company as collector. This is among the first steps in the contest over the will of Mrs. Julia Hansom, the colored woman who died recently at the advanced age of ninety-eight years, leaving an estate valued at 350,000. The caveators are represented by Attorneys C. C. Cole, R. Golden Donaldson and Richard E. Pairo, who filed the petition asking the court to appoint a collector for the estate. ENGLAND'S FRATERNAL DELEGATE. Wednesday at 2 o'clock p. m., the local lodges of the Grand United Orler of Odd Fellows assembled at their hall, on M street, and proceeded thence to the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, where an address was delivered by Thomas H. Wright, welcoming Grand Secretary George H. Wilde, of Manchester, England, who is now paying a fraternal visit to the lodges in this country. Addresses were also made by Morris Honesty, chairman of the committee; District Grand Master, Jacob B. Askins and others, after which a street parade took place, passing over the principal thoroughfares and in view of the White House and District building. At night a public reception was tendered. Thursday public places of interest were visited, and at night a banquet was given at the hall on M street. The committee in charge consisted of Morris Honesty, chairman; Wm. H. Nailor,vice-chairman; Wm. B. Harrie, secretary; Walter J. Abrams, assistant secretary; A. M. Booker, treasurer; James E. Ennis, chairman of reception committee, and Wm. H. Collins, chairman banquet committee. Fully one thousand members were in the parade, the column being headed by a brass band and Patriarchie No. 18, Captain Grey commanding. SEVENTEEN YEARS OF SERVICE The Shining Star Club, No. 1, covered itself with glory on Wednesday evening of last week, the occasion being the celebration of the 17th anniversary of Rev. George W. Lee's pastorate at the Vermont Avenue Baptist Church. The club, through Mr. Raymond West, presented the sum of $25 to Dr. Lee; through Miss Hattie McIntosh, $10 went to Mrs. Lee. Lawyer W. L. Pollard made a commendatory address to the club, lauding their work and loyalty to the church and WASHINGTON'S ELITE. At the new Masonic Temple Hall, represented at the Monday and Thursday night classes of the "Manhattan School of Dancing. It can be well said that all society turns out to these meetings, at the New Masonic Temple Hall, 1111 19th street northwest. The Manhattan has been remarkably successful, and has marked a new era in dancing. These series of dances have been the topic of much comment and are so superior to the old everyday-go-as-you-please way that they truly deserve to be called the 20th century class. The class was organized for one very specific object, which was to have a very select weekly gathering to fill a long-felt want in Washington. To insure that end no one is permitted to attend these dances without an invitation from one of the members of the club. This invitation must be presented at the door and is positively not transferable. Guests that appreciate and honor the class with their presence? One glance at the names of some whom we have honored with invitations and who in return have honored these dances with their presence will be sufficient assurance of the very elite gatherings the class has each night, what will convince you more, come up to the class Monday or Thursday between 8 and 12 o'clock p. m., and take a peep, which will reveal a merry lot of young folks, very fashionably attired and in the very zenith of enjoyment, executing the most intricate dances with a perfect ease and modesty rarely exhibited in similar gatherings. The old "cake walk"style the much superfluous excitement is relegated into oblivion. The quiet dignified and polite ball room ethics have ranked its class at the top. Here are a few names of the respected Washington society ladies and gentlemen: The Misses Addie Marshall, Marie Morgan, Nannie Nickens, Olie Fitzhugh, Gertrude Davis, Lillian Glass, Misses Snowden, Bradford West, Jones, Goings, Belsey, Jacksons Jenifer, Holly, Smallwood, Gertie Brooks, Eva Morris, Anna Scott, Mrs F. S. Brooks, Messrs. Harry Parker, Justice Brown, Chas, Dogan, Walter Walker, Roent, Smith, John Busey, W. Barnet, J. Bryant, Wm. Thomas. Clinton Dent, Benton Brooks, Major Arthur Brooks, Prof. W. Brooks, Harry Leftridge, C. Bogal, Prof. Jas E. Duvall, T. S. Brooks, Herbert Castro, Dr. Hawkins, C. Harry Edlin, A. H. T. Walker, and many other prominent social and respected ladies and gentlemen. Apply to B. C. Chase, 1610 R street and secure a membership ticket. and secure a meeting Beginners should come early and receive the benefit of private instructions. JOHN WESLEY ZION CHURCH. The newly constructed John Wesley A.M.E.Zion Church,18th street,near L. will be dedicated one week from tomorrow. Bishop Alexander Walters will be present and deliver the principal address. Rev.B.J.Bolding,the pastor,is at the church daily,supervising the finishing touches of the beautiful structure. The building will open entirely free from debt. DEDICATION OF REHABATH. Dedicatory services will begin tomorrow morning at Rehabath Baptist Church. First street, between N and O streets southwest. Rev. W. J. Howard preaching the opening sermon. The new auditorium has been made ready for occupancy, and it is quite handsome. Every evening during next week there will be preaching, several ministers having accepted invitations to speak, and bring their several choirs. OBITUARY. The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Dodson Johnson and her two children, the wife of Clarence M. H. Johnson, who died at her residence. 324 9th JOHN C. DANCY, ORATOR. pastor. A large number of the pastors of sister churches were present regardless of denomination. With all of them and the community at large, Dr. Lee is immensely popular. Deacon Hawkins' address of welcome was a gracious effort, to which Rev. Robert Johnson wittily responded. Short talks, congratulating Dr. Lee upon his successful administration, were made by Revs. Walter H. Brooks, Sterling N. Brown and S. L. Corrothers, Solomon G. Brown, and Miss Mattie R. Bowen. Dr. Lee expressed his thanks for kind words. Prof. John T. Layton sang, and Miss Daniels rendered a piano solo. The invited guests were served in the lecture room, the menu being the most elaborate that has yet been given upon such an occasion. The ladies of the church and club, headed by Mrs. Mary Sewell and Mrs. Olivia Pryor deserve unstinted praise for the magnificent results achieved. "DOWN IN POVERTY ROW." Mr. C. F. Weller, secretary of the Associated Charities, gave a highly interesting lecture Tuesday evening, before the Bethel Literary Society. He presented a series of stereopticon views showing the deplorable condition of the Negroes and poor whites in the alleys of Washington, and pointed out the remedial effects of the social settlement idea. The alley problem is one that concerns us deeply, and Mr. Weller threw light upon the subject that has set our people to searching with renewed vigor for relief from almost intolerable conditions. MUSICAL MATTERS Mr. Clarence C. White left yesterday for Louisville, Ky., where he will fill a concert engagement. St. Luke's Musical Association will resume its meetings upon the return to the city of its secretary, Mrs. Celestine Alston. Mr. Jerome A. Johnson is president of the association. The proceeds go toward sustaining the choir of St. Luke's Church. Mme. E. Azalia Hackley, the wellknown prima donna, has taken charge of the choir of the Church of the of the Crucifixion, Philadelphia, and will give all voices thorough training. She will also fill engagements, her next appearance being in Boston, Nov. 6, supported by Sidney Woodward. Mrs. Estelle Maston, formerly leading soprano of the Asbury choir, and whose superb rendition of the part of "Maud" in the Dvorak production of Gilbert and Sullivan's tuneful "Pirates of Penzance" elicited so much favorable comment, is now a member of the choir at the Shiloh Baptist Church. Miss Susanna Belle Anderson, a singer of acknowledged ability, is en tour, under the management of Mr. G. Grant Williams. She returns to America, after a five year's tour around the world, visiting Australia, New Zealand, Tasmania, Canada, Great Britain and South Africa. She made a pronounced hit at the Negro Business League, in Richmond, being presented by Booker T. Washington and heartily commended by him. TOWN TOPICS. E. A. Angier, Georgia's district attorney, is in bad repute in his state, because of "lily-white" proclivities. He declines to appoint a colored deputy, ignoring the request of the republican organization, of which he is supposed to be a part. His resignation has been asked for. Lawyer Thomas L. Jones spoke eloquently last Sunday before Second Baptist Lyceom on "The Colored American's Relation to Our National Development." Miss Florence Randolph gave choice musical selections, and was compelled to respond to triple encores. Mr. Joseph A. Williamson returned last Saturday from a three weeks' stay in Memphis, Tenn., where he was called on account of the illness and death of his father. A FAMILY REMEDY. Pe-ru-na in Use in Thousands of Homes. Congressman H. Henry Powers, of Vermont, writes from Morrisville, Vt.: HON. H. H. POWERS. HON. H. H. POWERS. "Peruna I have used in my family with success. 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When will Mr. Randolph Nelson take the rostrum with his famous lecture on "Booker T. Washington, and His Gospel of Work? What is to be done about the color discriminations in the army; with reference to the dropping of competent volunteer officers for raw white civilians? The Colored American is the leading illustrated journal published by Negroes, in the world.