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The COLORED American LIBRARY OF CONGRESS AN NATIONAL REGRO NEWSPAPER VOL. IX, NO. 29. MEN OF THE HOUR H. C. Hammond. REV. JAMES M. TOWNSEND, Reappointed Pastor of the Cultured Bethel A. M E. Church Indianapolis, Indiana—In Line of Promotion the Bench of Bishops, REV. JAMES M. TOWNSEND, Reappointed Pastor of the Cultured Bethel A. M E. Church Indianapolis, Indiana—In Line of Promotion the Bench of Bishops, WASHINGTON, D.C., NOVEMBER 8, 1902. PRICE, FIVE CENTS IN PRINCETON PARADE TUSKEGEE WIZARD WORE GRIMSON AND GREEN. Aa Recognition of Universities Bestowing Honorary Degrees—Dr. Washington The Cynosure of All Eyes at Dr. Wordrow Wilson's Inauguration—Freeted by Distinguished Citizens. Princeton, N. J., Special.—This has been a red letter day in the history of Princeton University. Dr. Woodrow Wilson was to-day inaugurated as president of the institution, succeeding Dr. F. L. Patton, who has served for so long a period of time. Many distinguished educators and men of affairs have been present today, chiefest among them in importance being former President, Grover Cleveland, Dr. Henry Van Dyke, Dr. William T. Harris, director of the Department of Education, Washington; president C. C. Harrison, of the University of Pennsylvania; president Hadley, of Yale University; president Butler, of Columbia University; former Speaker Thomas B. Reed; president Harper, of the Chicago University; Hon. Robert T. Lincoln; Dr. Edmund Clarence Stedman; Dr. S. L. Clements, (Mark Twain); Dr. Bliss Perry, editor of the Atlantic Monthly; Mr. Walter H. Page, editor of the World's Work, besides hundreds of others representative of America's foremost academic life. All who took part in the parade wore academic gowns with hoods lined with the colors of the Universities from which they had graduated, and from which degrees had been received. Conspicuous among these representatives of foremost American thought, was Dr. Booker T. Washington, of the Tuskegee Institute, the only representative of the Negro people present in the parade. Dr. Washington wore a hood lined with the crimson of Harvard, from which he received the degree of Master of Arts, and the green of Dartmouth College, from which the degree of Doctor of Laws was received by him. A pleasant incident, and one which attracted much attention, as the procession proceeded to Alexander Hall, where the ceremonies were held, was the recognition given Dr. Washington by Mrs. Grover Cleveland, wife of the former President. She called Dr. Washington from the parade as he passed along and very heartily shook hands with him, expressing her Continued on flourth page E. L. Jordan. 515 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 delivered. Telephone 2878 main. Courteous service and moderate prices. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. 10 MISFORTUNE OF AN HEIRESS. The Owner of Arran Isle Misses Ducal Title Because She Was Not Born a Boy. The recent visit of King Edward to the Island of Arran, on the coast of Scotland, recalls the extraordinary luck of the present duke of Hamilton, and the misfortune of the owner of Arran in not being born a boy, observes the Chicago Record-Herald. The present duke succeeded to the title in the most roundabout way. He is descended from the fourth duke, and his line branched off in 1742 when Lord Anne Hamilton (who had been named after Queen Anne) married. The senior branch of the Hamiltons from the fifth to the twelfth dukes, after reigning 173 years, became extinct in the male line, leaving plain Alfred Douglas Hamilton the dukedom. The late duke, whose mother was a princess of Baden, and whose sister became princess of Monaca, left an only daughter, who is now 18. She owns almost the whole of Arran, which is one of the most beautiful spots in the United Kingdom and has not become vulgarized by holiday makers. TO PRESERVE OUR FORESTS. Clubwomen of Many States Are Interesting Themselves in the Work of Saving the Trees. Clubwomen are working in many states for forest preservation. They have taken an active part in the agitation in Pennsylvania, which has resulted in the preservation of 700,000 acres of forest lands, placing that state at the head of all in this matter. The Woman's club at Wilkesbarre has been especially interested, securing the appointment of a forester to care for forests in the vicinity. The Maine federation has a committee on forest preservation. Maryland and Delaware are trying to save their evergreens, of which the states are being denuded at Christmas time. Now Jersey wants to raise a fund of $100,000 for forestry parks along the palisades. Clubwomen of Wisconsin have planted hundreds of trees during the last few years. Minnesota women, says the Detroit Free Press, have labored unceasingly to secure a permanent forest reservation at the headwaters of the Mississippi. In Europe's Armies. Out of every thousand men from the ages of 21 to 60 there are in service in France 58.4; in Germany, 48; in Russia, 43; in Austria, 34, and in Italy, 30. In case of war these figures are increased in Germany to 139; in Austria, to 96; in France, to 171; in Italy, to 107, and in Russia, to 81. Great Gold Years. The last five years of the nineteenth century produced more gold than the entire output of the seventeenth century. A Trick of Sailors. Sailors have a very simple, and what is said to be a very effective way of determining the edible or nonedible qualities of any new varieties of fish they may happen to run across. In the water in which the fish is boiled is placed a bright silver coin. If the coin retains its natural color during the boiling process the fish is good to eat. But if it turns dark, the food is rejected. Scotland's Wedding Day. A favorite wedding day in Scotland is December 1, so that the young couple can leave their old life with the old year and begin their married life with the new one. Jews at Brooklyn Bridge. Twenty thousand Jews visited the Brooklyn bridge recently, where, Testament in hand, they prayed over the water that their sins be forgiven. A "Oh! Harold, I don't know when I've seen anyone looking so noble and heroic as you do since you've taken up football!"—Detroit Free Press. The Brute Again. Wife (reading the paper)—The giraffe has a tongue 18 inches long. Husband—Aren't you jealous?—Tit-Bits. Just a Mild Plunge. Hewitt—Do you ever take part in games of chance? Jewett—Well, I've been usher at a wedding.—Town Topics. Secret of His Success. "Has he any natural gifts?" "Well, if you could hear the artistic way he flatters the boss you'd surely think so."—Brooklyn Eagle. Purely Mercenary. Gladys.—Did Amy marry the coal baron just for his title? Alice—No; just for his coal.—N. Y. Times. The Limit Reached. The Newsboy—Extrity! Extrity! All about de latest autermobe smash! Cholly—What is it, Algy? Algy (with paper)—Gweat Heavens! Percy Sappington's "Black Cyclone" wan into a telegraph pole and Percy is sewiously injuhed. Cholly—Now, I twust, those soulless cawpawations will be foheed to place their dangeous obstwuctions undeh gwound!—Puck. The Woes of Cupid. "Men is sho' fickle," said Miss Miami Brown. "Dey goes back on you on deslightes' provocation." "What's been happenin'?" asked Miss Olina Jefferson Tompkins. "Mr. Rastus Pinkley come aroun'tryin' to kiss me, an' so as not to seem too willin' an' audacious, I smashed 'im wif a flat iron, an' jes' foh dat he jilted me!'"—Washington Star. And Then He Got It. "John," she said, "there's nothing I enjoy more than reading the last words of great men. I wonder what your last words will be?" "Maria," he replied, "the last word is something that I never expect to have." And this was the first time on record that he got it.—Tit-Bits. Up to Expectations. "Your father was disappointed in your monthly report, of course," said the school-teacher. "No, ma'am," replied the dull scholar. "No? You don't mean to tell me he was satisfied with it?" "No, ma'am, but he said he hadn't expected to be satisfied with it."—Philadelphia Press. Possibly True. Mamma (to a friend who is lunching with her)—I don't know why it is, but I always eat more when we have company than when we're alone. Tommy (helping himself to third piece of cake)—I know why it is—'cause we have better things to eat.—Brooklyn Life Weak Men Cured Free. 12 JOHN. LET'S SEND FOR IT TO-DAY. 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Containing all these and many more praiseworthy qualities, the work must meet with a large sale.—Little Rock Advertiser. The most captivating in manner and thrilling in intensity. It is an epitome of history and travel that informs and delights.—Colored American, Washington, D. C. It is an exceedingly entertaining and thrilling narrative of the trials and struggles of the colored people before and since emancipation, and record of heroic deeds of many of the grand men and women who were pioneers in the work of freeing, educating and elevating the race. It should be read by rising and future generations.—Ex-Gov. P. B. S. Pinchback, New Orleans, La. We are particularly glad to welcome this most entertaining volume of history, travel and observation, for Judge Gibbs has written it in a delightfully refreshing vein that will attract the attention and hold it to the end. It is an entrancing as any book of travel ever written.—Ark. Democrat. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. I am a little pessimistic as to Negro authors and books. But the way you treat an old subject is fascinating. I have spoken of it to my congregation. Rev. Dr. L. S. Flagg, Washington, D. C. Judge Gibbs, the leading colored citizen, is an entertaining writer, and a man of varied experience. The volume is embellished with many portraits of distinguished individuals who are subjects of the author's fruitful pen. There is not a dull page in the book. Arkansas Gazette. A story ostensibly of himself, but that involves a large number of the leading men and events of the nation for many years past. It is history and biography entertwined and reads like a romance. Southwestern Christian Advocate, New Orleans, La. It is an intresting and instructive book from a very talented man who ranks among the foremost of his race. Hot Springs Daily News. As a globe trotter—almost the Ulysses of the Negro race. The book is unpretentious, relating personal experiences in Philadelphia British Columbia, Florida, California, England, Paris, Arabia, Arkansas and Madagascar. Narrated with a fidelity and picturesqueness which makes it interesting from start to finish. Valuable in an educational sense, eminent men with whom the author has been associated, and historical events in which he has taken part. A creditable contribution to current literature.—Pine Bluff Daily Commercial. The book will strongly appeal to all interested in the history and welfare of the race in America.—Washington Post Washington, D. C. Impossible to read it without grasping in clear outline the leading characters and happenings in the Nation's life, secular and religious institutions which for the past century have operated in the name of the race. Especial attention has been paid by Mr. Gibbs to the origin and struggles of Afro-Methodism and to the career of not a few of its founders.—Christian Recorder, Philadelphia, Pa. 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Browne, and chartered in April, 188; uni! laws of the State of Virginia, with headquarters at Richmond, Va. is ny = ship is both male and female, and consists of ‘all persons of good he alth from oo 60 eee of ace ao ene of 60,000 is divided into Fountains and ¢ " cles. "It pays sick benefits from $1.50 to $2.50 per week, and pays Ariel from $24.56 to $1000. = er > Pays death benetis BENEFITS PAID—T.tal benefits paid to date: Sick dues, $r,500,000; death } efits, $714,378.75. i ee SENIOR FOUNTAINS—A Fountain may be organized consisting of 20 or rsons not over 50 years of age paying a joining fee of from $4.60 to $5.10 ae The monthly dues are not less than 35 cents in rural districts and not * ck 2 50 cents per month in towns and cities, and a semi-annual tax of 4o cents _ in January and July of each year. Sick benefits paid are from $1.50 to $2. paid week, while death benefits range from $75 to $125. A Fountain may Bee ized in any locality on application to Rev. W. re Taylor, G. W. Mastes orto any of his authorized deputies. ee ROSEBUDS—F or the proper training of the young and their development j thrift, industry and beet ay love, there has been formed a Children’s De ae ment known as the Rosebuds. Twenty or more children not less than tins De more than fourteen years of age may form a Rosebud, upon the payment of ft each. This department, like the Senior Fountain, pays sick benefits from $1 to twenty-five cen.s per week, and death benefits from $24.50 to $37. Tue monthly dues are fifteen cents per month. we CLASSES—Persons desiring to 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: Plymouth Congregational Church, corner of 17th and P streets, nerth- west, had a day of thanksgiving and rejoicing last Sunday. The church has been greatly improved, and the es e . = =e Fi PO SSee se ba “ Se ‘A Uy), SET \ \\ LEE. SSS EF “NWA \ "4 N VZA I JHA WN & a V' \ SQy LH WY Yy MY ar aS a ea eat tL Tee Teel — ig [ae [522] 2 | 3 || | s [28 [22/2] 2 Sin © |SS5 12 &1 A | BA || Sips] £199, 12° 8) 5 | 22 w |} SoS/SeSi/a|s | we | Ses Sefl 5/5 & i|<c8nlege|] 3 le B | e$8|es8!] 2] a |232)252| 2 | | q |s8o|282| 2) 5 1 = < a Ss @5 |/est = 5 S jf38 sss] <4 |e | 8 |553|553) 2) 5 [aoe elena meee | Agel4to25 $2.50 $200 00 $199 CO $4 75 |$1 20 | Age 14 to 25 $5 00 $500 00 $250 00 3950 2» “ 25t080 275 | 2000 lou 00 475 | 120 \| “ 252030 | 5 25 | 500 00 | 2000) 9t0) sw “ 30 to25 | 3.00 | 200 100 00/475 /120|| “* 301035 | 5 50 | 500 00 | 50 00 | 950| 24 35 to40 3-25 | 20000 | 100 00 5 70 | 1 43 |} “ 85240 | 6 75 | 560 00 | 250 w 10 0! 200 * goreds 350) loco 7900/5791 143 || “ 401085 | 6 00 | 450 00 | 225 60 10 40) 2.0 © 45 t080 375 1:8 00 | 58001665} 166 |) “ 451080 | 6 25 | 400 00 | 20) 1140, 28 501055 400 | 70.00 | 45 00/6 &S | 166 || “ BOtoG0 | 6 FO | 30 0 | 173 Ww A140) 2s “51060 | 425 65.00 | 33 00 | 7 60 | 1 90 | | | ee 2]: - i et ae £ | 3 |,8] REGALIA—The members of the Four H t ss g | 3 | tains and Rosebuds of the organization { 5 2 £= 2 18 wear no expensive regalia. The rega- 13 cS § | 8 | lia of the organization is simple and its de | cost will be! in the easy reach of all, Age 14 to 80 $1100 $1000 00 $21 90 ($5 25 | costing from Io cents to $3. The same S30 to 35 | 12 = | va = o 2 me is made by the organization in what is 35 to 40 | ee | fon eo | sto | soo | known as the Regalia Department. “ 45to50 1300 | 70000 | 2590 | 6 25 THE SAVINGS BANK—In March, 1898, oes tt St ere was granted by the Legislature of = : 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 humble sum of $1,268.69, deposited the first day the bank opened for business in 1889, the deposits have grown to $350,555, and the volume of business transacted amounts to $6,190,141.47. During the finan- cial panic of 1843, 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. his bank had its origin in the brain of William W. Browne, an ex-slave of Ha yersham, Ga. The banking house is located at 604 North Second Street, Rich- ond, Va., Rev. W. L. Taylor, President; R. T. Hill, Cashier. REAL ESTATE DEPARTMENT—The Real Estate Department has charge of all the -eal property to the amount of $220,221.65, piece various States, consisting of 13 magnificent buildings used as halls, 8 dwellings, 1 hotel. 3 stores and three farms. It also has under its control 16 large buildings leased by it. This de- partment is under the management of Lawyer J. C. Robertson, chief of real es- iate and attorney for the association, office at 608 N. 2nd Street, Richmond, Va. REFORMERS MERCANTILE AND INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION—Was chartered Ww ler the laws of the State of Virginia on the 14th day of December, 1599. wit! principal office in the city of Richmend, Va. The purpose of this association !s ‘o conduct stores (wholesale and retail), buy and sell real property, manage and control hotels, manufacturing establishments, and do -general business. ihe 1ssciation has in operation Hotel Reformer, goo N. Sixth Street, Richmond,V - {t is a modern up-to-date structure, heated by steam, cold and hot water baths, also electric cars passing the door. Thishotel has accommodations for 150 guests. Mr. A.W. Holmes is manager, and Mr. T. W. Taylor is clerk. It has in oper tion a system of five stores, located as follows: Richmond, Va.; Washington, D. C.; Manchester, Va; Portsmouth, Va.; and Roanoke, Va. The first of ve stores, at Richmond, Va., was opened April 3d, ck It employs a force of © men, runs three delivery wagons, and during the first year did $50,000 worth of pusiness. ‘The other stores have been established since, and have been jus''y 1s prosperous. The general manager of the system of stores is Mr. B L. Jordan, headquarters at 608 N. Second Street, Richmond, Va. This Association wi> formed on the plans and recommendations made by Rev. W. L. Taylor, its President. THE REFORMER PRINTING DEPARTMENT—Issucs a weekly tourna}, THe RFroeN'h which has a circulation of 12.000. ‘This paper is published in the interest of the race, and dis tnsses the leading questions of the day. The subscription price 1s $1 per year, or 5c per SNE™ ‘opy. The office is equipped with modern up-to-date machinery, run by electricity, {fy yrint any ninz from a visiting card to a poster 42 by ¢2 Inches. Fine job work of every «lst les -ription is made a specialty at lowest prices. Mr. E. W. Brown is editor and business an sger, Office 608 N. Second Street, Kichmond, Va. Correspondence solicited and agents 688" OLD FOLKS’ HOME—tn september, 1898, Rev. William W. Brown recommended the lor ion and establishment of O11 Folks’ Homes for the benefit of old and docrepid mem (0!) Oct Face Since that time the valuable farm known as Westham, consisting of 0344 8c") 11's) six miles tro.n Richmond, Va ,on the historic “James,” has been percased, BE 8 Cte ented 08. The Chesapeake and Ohio Kailroad runs through the tarm, and Westham Station 1 °°, in it Adjoining this farm is Westhampton “ark, one of the most pleasant resorts iB PhO 0 cay summer. Jr is reached in a few minutes from Richmond by the Westhampton — are vane. te and the Chesaneake and Ohio Railway. As this home is for the benefit of the - nations and ©-operation of all charitable friends is prayerfully solicited. All contributions chief in chare® bequests of every character will be very thankfully received. Mr. T.W. Taylor & chic’ of the Old Folks’ Heme. offices at 608 North Second Street, Richmond, Va. For farther information address— ee a ee a Conaetl GC. WwW. S. Rav. A, C. GARNER, special services. held then, and on every evening this week, were in commemoration of these evidences of prosperity. Rev. A. L. Garner, the pastor, and the officers, deserve much credit for the remarkable changes that have taken place. There are larger churches in our city, but none more finely located or more neatly kept. The sermon Sunday morning was an inspiration to the large congrega- tion, and in the evening a splendid song service was rendered under the capable direction of Mr. ‘Hainilear $ hy, Ao OS SS = wake FZ q ‘pes ae e = || A oe ab 7 Aas Se Ze? a. ae eae <2 of Nae. : ela iG NR ee ain aaa a | pH 2 he ez} EI Es Gai rens, oe = - = EA PLYMOUTH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Turley. In future the stereopticon wii be used every Sunday evening to illustrate the sermons. The special meetings to promote the spiritual work of the church, will begin to-morrow. At a recent session of the congregation, the annual elec- tion of officers took place, and some new faces appear upon the board. The financial reports showed progress of a highly encouraging character. Rev. A. C. Garner is one of the brightest luminaries in Washington’s galaxy of brilliant ministers, and has well vin- dicated the wisdom of those instru- mental in calling him to Plymouth. INsert CUt. GRAND OPENING. The grand opening of the Bruns- wick Hotel, under the new manage- ment, took place last Thursday even- ing. Messrs. Scoggins and Plummer, the new proprietors are sparing no pains or expense in making this pop- ular hostelry the finest hotel in the nation’s capital. The attempts to North-Carolinaize” the Negroes of Indiana will not suc- ceed. 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GIBBS, “Se eter women OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE MINISTRY. , . = zt $s a a is es a ot Sch ee | Couieae Ser ee eat oo 2 iiyvge ee ot eres Sen ee: Pkg Rs aos leah wane oe “3 espe oat faa ie oe set Ble Be tS pe Ce eae ee THE PHELPS HALL BIBLE TRAINING SCHOOL. Connected with the Tuskegee Normal and Indusirial I: stitute at Tuskegee Alsbama. is in charge of the work, and is assist- ed by Rev. B. H. Peterson and Rev. J. H. Gadson. A special course of lec- tures is given each year in the Bible School by Dr. C. O. Boothe, of Selma, Ala., Rev. George W. Clinton of North Carolina, and Dr. H. T. Johnson of Philadelphia. Other notables also lecture from time to time. The teaching is free. The cost of board, including furnished rooms, light, fuel and laundering, is Eight Dol- lars per month. Students are afforded an opportunity to work out from Two to Three Dollars of this amount per month. In some cases, arrangements can be made to work out the entire sum. Lack of means need debar none. Further information, if desired, can be secured by addressing BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, Principal Tuskegee Normal and Indus | trial Institute, Tuskegee, Ala, Price Beg eS pets Wanted “THE LITERARY SHOP.” 506 Eleventh St., N. W., Washington, D. C 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 knowl- edge of the English Bible and to im- plant in their hearts an ambition to dedicate their lives to the elevation and Christianizing of their race. Students are required to do mirsion- ary 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 inten- tion being not to oppose or antagonize any theological work now being done, but rather to assist «11 denominations. Phelps Hall is three stories high. It contains a Chapel, Library, Reading Room, Offices and three - recitation rooms, besides forty rooms for dormi- tory purposes, Rev, Edgar J, Penny 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 Doot A Park Souvenir Boston Mass. Some Men Pay $10,000 For an expert to manage their advertising. 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A Prize of $10 00 in gold to Agents. ADDRESS J. HILLARY TAYLOR, 111 D ST., S. E., WASHINGTON, D. C A bazaar is to be held at the Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church, Georgetown, of which Rev. E. W. S. Peck is pastor. Commissioner Macfarland will be present at the opening and deliver an address. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. Q. There Is Enough in the Mines of the United States to Supply Us Indefinitely. The basis of all iron and steel making is reliable coking coal and iron ores suited to the Bessemer or the basic process of producing steel. The Connellsville district in western Pennsylvania carries the largest known seam (nine feet) of high grade coking coal. But the district is distinctly limited, and at present rate of mining will be exhausted within a generation. Nature, however, was lavish in providing reserves. The developments of the past ten years among the vast bituminous coal regions of West Virginia, southwestern Virginia, southeastern Kentucky and eastern Tennessee, have revealed deposits of high-grade coking coal that would seem to be ample to supply the blast furnaces of the world for centuries to come. It is only question of building railroads, opening mines and constructing coke ovens. Not all good bituminous coal will make coke. Indeed, in all the great coal fields of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri and important coal sections of Tennessee and Kentucky, there has not been found an acre of coking coal. Draw a circle around the Connellsville section in Pennsylvania, including the so-called "Mountain" operations adjacent on the east; another around the section where Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky and Tennessee meet; another around the Warrior coal fields in Alabama, and a fourth around a newly-developed district in Colorado and Utah and you have all the known sources of fuel supply for iron and steel making in the United States. It is true that anthracite coal is still used in connection with coke in the blast furnaces of eastern Pennsylvania, but it is a small and diminishing factor. The circles above indicated, however, embrace deposits so reliable and so extensive that a rate of consumption many times greater than the present could go on for generations without raising the first question of exhaustion. LOST ARTICLES IN HOTELS. Carelessness and Haste on the Part of Guests Responsible for Loss of Many Belongings. One of the foremost hotel managers of this city, said lately that it was impossible to restrict a large proportion of the loss of portable articles in hotels, reports the New York Herald. This loss is not so much due to theft as to carelessness and hurry on the part of maids and men and women, who carry off the teaspoons they have been using in their rooms, pack up the hotel towels by mistake and break a good deal that is only missed when an inventory is taken. This manager said that a large hotel collects napkins, spoons and towels stamped with the names of almost all the other large hotels in the country and of names in Europe. The spoon packed away with the child's medicine by a maid in Paris is, perhaps, next brought to light in a New York hotel, where it is sent down to the kitchen when no longer needed. Thus these little but costly things travel about and defy safekeeping. There is a great deal of theft, of course. Servant women wrap table cloths and sheets around their persons, waiters pocket forks, spoons, knives and napkins, and bartenders and their helpers carry off bottles of liquors. So far as possible large hotels board and house their help, because that makes it more difficult for theft to be practiced. American Doctors Take Notice. If, says the Chicago Record-Herald, Dr. Lorenz can convince the American doctors that the knife should be more sparingly used his trip to the United States will have been worth many times the price. $45 STUDY MEDIC Louisville N 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 $ ^{\circ} $ M. D., Dean, Louisville, Ky. --- --- 459 C St., N. W. Washington, D. C. 9. TEACHERS WANTED. BRISTOL R Odd Fellows, Masons Samaritans of Ruth, Fartern Star, King's and all Benefit We are prepared to furnish Baskets, Gold Pins, Gold Buttons, Masks, Skirts. We make on short notice all kinds and Silver—Robes, Scarfs, Collars at or otherwise. In fact we can furnish all kinds of other house in the country, and on the ADDRESS Bristo 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, Marks, Skulls and Swords We make on short notice all kinds of Badges, Jewels—both Gold and Silver—Robes, Scarfs, Collars and Aprons—Embroidered, Ballioned or otherwise I 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. Box 401, Bristol Tennessee. EDUCATIONAL. Pays for professional lectures, board and room rent for one term. 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. AVERY COLLEGE TRADES SCHOOL ALLEGHENY, PA. A Practical, Literary and Industrial Trade School for Colored Boys and Girls, Carpentry, Bricklaying, Plastering, Painting and Interior Decorations. Tailering, 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 The Acme Mattress Compay Cotton Top Mattress $1.75 C. ROBERT JOHNSON, 18211h Street Northwest, Washington, D. C. 15 EDUCATIONAL INE AND PHARMACY AT THE National Medical College SEVENTH YEAR. State Boards. All buildings are the property of seen entirely remodeled with fully equipped in various parts of the country, every one of practice. ine. Four years of six months each. Session the year. Each session is divided into four each. Attendance upon any two terms entitles year's attendance. April, July and October, Examinations at end may enter at beginning of any term. Pharmacy. Two years, six months each two terms of three months each. Union and Catalogue address RNEY, M. D., Dean, Louisville, Ky. THE PRESIDENTIAL BUILDING HOWARD UNIVERSITY, Washington, D. C. GEN 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. SAFFORD 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. EGALIA CO. Knights of Pythias. Household THE COLOR AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. 16 Bishop R. S. Williams passed through the city last week. Mrs. Celestine Alston has returned from an extended visit to Pennsylvania. Miss Nannie Burroughs, of Louisville, Ky., was in the city for a few days this week. The Col. McKay will still hangs fire, and the Julia Hanson estate bids fair to be in court for some time. While here, Rev. W. A. Alexander, of Brooklyn, N. Y., preached a splendid sermon at Plymouth Congregational Church. John Wesley, A. M. E. Zion Church, will be dedicated tomorrow afternoon. The address will be delivered by Bishop Alexander Walters. Next Tuesday evening, Lawyer W. Ashbie Hawkins, of Baltimore, will address Bethel Literary and Historical Association on, "The Evolution of the Negro through the Law." James E. McGirt, of Kingsbridge, New York city, will visit Washington the first week in December. He is a poet and an author of distinction and will give a recital from his own works. Bishop J. A. Handy, of Baltimore, was in the city last Friday. He was accompanied by Rev. J. Albert Johnson, formerly of the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church of this city, but now in charge of one of the minor stations in the Monumental City. Mrs. Sarah A. Holmes has filed suit in the District Supreme Court against her husband, James O. Holmes, alleging abuse, and asking that she be granted separate maintenance. Mr. and Mrs. Holmes were married in this city in 1880. In her petition Mrs. Holmes charges her husband with abusing her. Mrs. Florence M. Gant and neice, Miss Maria Williamson, of Zanesville, O.; Miss Lucy Matthews, Jacksonville, Fla.; Mrs. Rutherford, Lynchburg, Va.; Mr. Russell Johnson, Brooklyn, N. Y.; and Misses Murray, Warrenton, Va., were guests of Mrs. Wood, 2226 11th street northwest, during the past week. 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 chairman of the committee in charge of the entertainments, assisted by Sergeant J. E. Slaughter. Dedication Postponed The dedication of the John Wesley A. M. E Zion church, 18th st. between L and Ms's n. has been postponed until Sunday, November 30th Rev. B J Bolling pastor. A Card of Thanks The three sons of Henry Jarvis Jr. desire to return thanks to the public in general for the many kindnesses shown to their father during his illness as they cannot individually express their thanks. They take this means to acknowledge the favors of the public. First Anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Chinn celebrated the first anniversary of their marriage with a trip to Pittsburgh and Beaver, Pa. The happy couple left on the 7 30 p.m. express Friday, October 29th. A party of their most intimate friends were of the depot to give them a hearty send off; among the number was the "best man," Mr. Wm. A. Baltimore. During the sojourn, Mr. Chinn deposited his ballot at Beaver, his former home and legal residence. PERSONAL MENTION: Miss Mary L. Brown, of Atlantic City, N. J., left, this week for her home after a pleasant visit of three weeks as the guest of her friend, Mrs. Slater, 917 U street, n. w. 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THE EDITOR'S MAIL BAG The innovation offered by THE COLORED AMERICAN a few weeks ago in presenting to our many natrons a handsome illuminated supplement—the latest and best photograph of Booker T. Washington, artistically done in four colors—has set the country "by the ears," in common parlance. Not only has this unusual production attracted widespread attention, but unstinted praise has come to us because of the bright and original "features" introduced, the unique method of discussing the topics of the day in a breezy, chatty way that at once interests, amuses and instructs. Our several departments, abounding in wit and wisdom; editorials that carry both scholarship and "ginger;" our newsy local paragraphs and mirror of society—all appeal to the most cultured and refined tastes. More than that, when the pressure of advertising has been too great for our usual forms, THE COLORED AMERICAN has not hesitated to enlarge to twenty-pages, giving our subscribers their quota of reading matter, without additional charge. To give an idea of the pleasant surprise our progressive spirit and journalistic push have given our friends, and to show the wide area covered by our operations, we give below a few sample letters picked up at random from "The Editor's Mail Bag." [Telegram.] WANTS THEM IN A HURRY. Greensboro, N. C.—Send one hundred copies last issue COLORED AMERICAN. J. B. DUDLEY, A. and M. College. WENT LIKE HOT CAKES. Memphis, Tenn.—Please send to me ten copies of last week's issue. Fold so Prof. Washington's picture will not bend, or rather, tear. Can sell that many as soon as received. May order more. W. M. T. Baltimore, Md.—The current issue of THE COLORED AMERICAN is a great one, which certainly adds to your fame as a leader in Afro-American journalism. In this and the annual of the Florida Sentinel, we truly see the race's brains in journalism. F. F. J. KNOWS HOW TO HELP. I am in receipt of your letter enclosing bill for my subscription to your valuable paper and cheerfully enclose the sum of two dollars for the coming year. I enjoy reading your paper very much and think I can succeed in getting at least one subscriber. M. S. J. WE SHALL BE WITH YOU. East Orange, N. J.—Please find enclosed check for my subscription. Hope to see you at our next convention at my old home in Richmond. Must congratulate you on the high excellence of the AMERICAN in both matter and appearance. Best regards and wishes for your future attainments. I am, Very respectfully yours, J. N. V. Charlotte, N. C.—Your letter of May 20th, enclosing bill on account of subscription, has been received and I enclose herewith check on Charlotte for $2 covering same. I have noticed the several improvements which you have made in THE COLORED AMERICAN, and desire to congratulate you on same. Wishing for your paper the success which it justly merits, I desire to remain Yours very truly. EXAMPLE SHOULD BE FOLLOWED. I purchased a copy of COLORED AMERICAN this week with B. T. Washington's picture as supplement. I consider this step an advancement in Negro journalism and one which our better Negro pa- THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. 0. pers would do well to follow. I consider your paper confined to no class or sect but a paer of the people. I congratulate your eminent success in journalism and trust the future holds out to you greater success than now imaginable. OMEGA OF ATTAINMENT. Scaife, Ark.—I have received your peerless paper THE COLORED AMERICAN, very regularly, and always enjoy its timely contents. Wish every Negro alive to-day could read, and that they would read it each week. It is so rich and good until I hate to have it alone, though rarely part with a copy—in fact never do unless I know the favored party is going to appreciate the treat and read it, and that any sane human being will do. Really your paper is the Omega of high attainment and perfection in the journalistic way. Enclosed find check for $s. With best wishes for your success, I beg to remain your devoted friend. H. G. B. The Denver Times speaker is generous in the bestowal of titles upon its journalistic contemporaries. Six portraits adorned its first page on the 27th ult., noted and described as follows: "Hon." W. Calvin Chase, "Prof." J. H. Jackson, "Capt." W. D. Johnson, "Rev." J. H. Murphy, "Col." W. A. Pledger, and "Gen." E. E. Cooper. We daresay the first five designations are good "fits," but why "Gen." in the case of the last-named, Bro. Sharp? Jacksonville, Fla.—Please find enclosed my check for five dollars to cover my subscription. Wishing you continued success, I am, Truly yours, J. E. L. THE PLEASURE IS OURS. St. Paul, Minn.—I enclose herewith subscription for one year. It is a small matter compared with the good that I get out of your paper. Taking into consideration the enclosed and other matters I have sent you respecting the council, can you tell me if you ever saw more smoke as you go down the pike than we are making for the council? Kindly give us notice. Please send us a list of persons to whom we might send copies of the enclosed matter. Also please send me four portraits of Prof. Washington. See that they are evenly folded and wrapped in a horn so that they will not break, and send half a dozen copies of paper under separate cover. I wish to present them to white friends of mine. Let me congratulate you on your push Lexington, Ky. I have to hand your paper of 17th inst., accompanied by a most excellent likeness of the Great Booker Washington, and simply write this to express my thanks and appreciation of the same. We have Mr. Washington at the Lexington Opera House June 6th, and are making preparation for a big time for him. Both races are much interested. Will write the matter up and send account to you. Enclosed please find clipping from the most popular daily in Lexington, which was called forth from the pen of Editor Moore, of the Blue Grass Blade, because of an invitation by one Gen. Gentry, an ex-Confederate, to entertain Mr. Washington to a rabbit chase. Glad to see you so loyally and rovally wield your pen in defense of Mr. Washington. Surely you have done much for the cause he so manfully advocates. The AMERICAN is all right. With best wishes I am, Yours etc., P. D. R. DELIGHTED WITH OUR STORY. New Orleans. La.—I was so well pleased after reading your issue of the 18th with your article on the life history of Prof. Booker T. Washington, of Tuskegee Institute, that I wired you for one hundred copies. Our schools and commencement exercises, and I thought it would be a good idea for each young go forth into the battle of life. I think Professor Washington's life will be a man to have a copy of this issue as they beautiful story for them, as no man of our race is doing more for the welfare and upbuilding of his people. His life's good work should be read in our schools, as none is more worthy of emulation. I have just received the sad news of the death of my old friend and comrade. Capt. Thos. S. Kelly. Hoping this may find your family and friends, as well as yourself, in the best of health and spirits, I am, Very truly yours, J. L. 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 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 sledge-hammer blows of the uncompromising race champion. Now it costs money to keep such a large institution in regular and systematic operation. With expenses heavy, even when the strictest economy is observed, your delinquency increases our bill for stamps, clerk hire and stationery, to say nothing of the wear and tear upon our nerves and optimistic philosophy. HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS THE M'KINLEY HOUSE 489 Missouri Ave. Near 6 St. First-class accommodations for all An up-to-date Hotel for colored people. Rooms neatly furnished linens clean, and prices within reach of all. Meals and Lunches served at all hours. The PORTER : HOUSE ; CAFE 103 6th St., N. W. Wines, Liquors and Cigars.—A full line of the choicest liquors, the best brands of cigars and the coolest beer in Washington. BROWN & SMITH, Proprietors. --- HOTEL CLYDE 475 MISSOURI AVE, N.W. First-Class Accomodations For Ladies and Gentlemen. Hot and Cold Baths: MRS. ALICE E. HALL, Proprietress. W. H FISHER DYER AND CLEANER, 709 9th St. n. w Washington 1407 14th St. n w Telephone 1151. THE SOUTHERN HOTEL, Good board, steam heat and electric bells. Home comforts moderate prices. 311 Pa. Av. n. w., Washington, D. G. Fine wines, licuors, cigare and To' acco. SATTERWHITE & CO., PROPS The Woodson House First-Class, newly Furnished and decorated, unsurpassed culstne, convenient to all cars. Only half square from Peonsylvania Depot..... 467 MISSOURI AVE. HENRY WOODSON, PROPRIETOR. TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All drug gifts refund the money if it fails to cure. E. W. Groves signature is on each box. 25c. 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. Walker Memorial Baptist Church. Rev. E. B. Gordon, pastor, is making strenuous efforts to get its building fund in hand, so as to begin operations upon the ground at the corner of 13th and V streets, --- JOHN YEARLEY Foremost Afro-American Attorney of Jacksonville, Fla, add Member of the City Council—Recently Admitted to the Bar of the Supreme Court of the United States. WEWOULD LIKE TO SEE— Capt. D. J. Gilmér given a captaincy in the regular army. Recrimination cease between the two wings of Masons and Odd Fellows in this jurisdiction. Paul Laurence Dunbar take his place at home again, after his long rest in the states. Friends pay what they owe The Colored American, instead of wining and dining the editor. Hustling William T. Smith at the head of a great undertaking and embausing syndicate. Senators Fairbanks, Spooner, Foraker, and all staunch friends of the Negro race re-elected. Bishops who are publicly charged with thievery and immorality force their accusers into court. The splendid example of the True Reformers emulated by other fraternities throughout the land. The salaries of our school officials and teachers increased commensurate with their high-grade abilities. Larger plants, better workmanship, and a larger volume of business for the denominational publishing house. John F. Cook, W. H. J. Malvin, N. E. Wetherless or some other good man Grand Master of the Masons here. Weaker churches consolidated in the interest of strength and completeness in the pursuit of their sacred mission. Editors who talk valiantly on the curbstone, have the courage to publish their true sentiments in their papers. Official recognition given to ex-Governor Pinchpack, ex-Congressman White, Editor Fortune, and Col. Pledger. Rev. Daniel G. Hill continue to lead all previous incumbents in his pastoral work at Metropolitan A. M. E. Church. Graduates at law and medicine resign their routine places in the departments and hang out their shingles for business. Discriminations in ratings and promotions in the departments promptly reported to the Civil Service Commissioners. A let-up on the question as to what is the scriptural day for worship by THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON. P. C. those who do not worship properly on any day. The Men's Guild at St. Luke's, resume its monthly meetings, now that the parish hall has been enlarged to meet all demands. The republicans continue in control of Congress, so that full responsibility for legislation or non-legislation can be definitely located. W. T. Menard promoted to proof reader in the Government Printing Office, as a reward for long and unusually efficient service. The night school regulations changed to admit students regardless of age, and thus meet the demand for which they should really stand. Prosperous Negroes who are not ashamed to speak of the humble callings in which their parents engaged in order to give them the stepping stones to higher things. A certain officious up-town preacher stop meddling in the affairs of the True Reformers, to the detriment of the peace and tranquillity of the fair-minded members of the Order. Self-respecting colored people subscribe for the Evening Star, a friend of liberty and right, and cut off such Caucasian journals as ridicule the dearest aspirations of our race. More competent theatrical stars among our people, like Williams and Walker, Cole and Johnson. Ernest Hogan, William McClain, Mme. Sissieretta Jones and Flora Batson. Colored officials sustain the dignity of their positions, after the manner of Register Lyons, Recorder Dancy, Judges Terrell and Hewlett, License Clerk Montague, Assistant Register Adams, Stamp Agent Green and others. PUT DOWN ANOTHER "TALLY." Last week the Washington (D. C.) COLORED AMERICAN issued as a supplement a four-colored engraving of Prof. Pooker T. Washington. The engraving is a triumph of mechanical art and skill. The American announces that it will issue these supplements at frequent intervals and that the series will include only those leaders of the race whose merits and services entitle them to prominence. Score another for THE COLORED AMERICAN = Marton Blade. SEEING FOOTBALL. BY PROXY. Blind Enthusiast in England Who Never Misses a Match When He Can Get There. Blind since he was four years old, a well-known Blackburn (England) man is a self-taught musician, playing the piano and other instruments by ear and earning his living by that accomplishment. Many blind people, however, are musicians, and that is not the curious thing about Mike, says Golden Penny. His penchant is not only for music, but for football. If you ask him on a Saturday night where he has been in the afternoon, he will invariably tell you he has been to "see" a football match. A blind man going to see a football match—Nonsense! But it is not nonsense. Mike is so fond of football—especially of his own pet team, the Blackburn Rovers—that he never misses a match if he can possibly help it in the season, frequently traveling with the team to matches out of town—not for the purpose of playing music for coppers, as some may suppose; no, he goes purely and simply to "see the game." True, he sees it by proxy. He stands among the crowd, and as the shouts go up and the remarks and criticisms of those about him are expressed, he can follow the game as keenly as any man, and when time is called he will tell you more about the details of the match than anyone else. Mike is proud of the fact that he has scarcely missed seeing a match on a Saturday afternoon for the last 20 years—to say nothing of extra games on other days. HOW ERMINES ARE CAPTURED. An Ingenious Method Is Employed by the Trapper to Save the Fur from Harm. Perfect fur, of the delicate ermine at least, would be marred by the ordinary snare, so the trapper devises as cunning a death for the ermine as the ermine devises when it darts up through the snow with its spear teeth clutched in the throat of a poor rabbit, writes Agnes C. Laut, in Leslie's Monthly. Semaring his hunting knife with grease, he lays it across the track. The little ermine comes trotting in dots and dashes and gallops and dives to the knife. That greasy smell of meat it knows, but that frost-silvered bit of steel is something new. The knife is frosted like ice. Ice, the ermine has licked, so he licks the knife. But alas for the resemblance between ice and steel! Ice turns to water under the warm tongue; steel turns to fire that blisters and holds the foolish little stoat by his inquisitive tongue, a hopeless prisoner till the trapper comes. And, lest marauding wolverine or lynx should come first and gobble up priceless ermine, the trapper comes soon. And that is the end for the ermine. Swedes and Norwegians Know Nothing About the Indigestible Foods of Americans. "Dyspepsia would no longer be the national disease in America if the people of this country would adopt a plain diet similar to that of Norway and Sweden. Gout is unknown among Swedes and Norwegians, and the rosy cheeks and clear complexions of the young people of those countries are the result of the simple food the children eat," the United States consul at Bergon, Norway, says. "Hot rolls and white bread are rarely seen in Sweden. Knackbrode or hard bread is the standard article of food. It is made of ground oats and rye. There is no yeast in the bread, and it is rolled into thin wafers, which are baked and hung up where they will keep perfectly dry. Swedes eat this bread and drink milk for two meals a day and have one meal at which they eat meat and potatoes. Sweets are almost unknown. Children are allowed to eat candy only on state occasions." SALOONS Fritz Reuter's WASHINGTON, D. C. HOTEL AND RESTAURANT 451, 453, 455, 457 Penn. Ave. 402, 208 and 210 41 St. Northwest MOORE & PRIOLEAU, Sparta - Buffet and Cafe 1216 Pa. Av. Wash., D. C. Fine wines, liquors and cigars, Hot Free Lunch Every Day. Ladies will receive special attention in Dining Room upstairs. Jas. F. Keenan, Rectifier and Wholesale Liquor Dealer. Elegant Club Whiskey a Specialty Importer of Fine Wines, Brand- lies, Gins, Etc 462 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW. ...C. H. NAUGHTON.. LIQUORS AND SEGARS FINE WINFS. Harper & Wilson a specialty; 1926 Fourteenth St., Northwest. Gray & Costley WINES, LIQUORS & CIGARS Ladies and Gentlemen's Dining Room on stairs. The best of service guaranteed 1313 E Street N. W. WASHINGTON. D. C. ____x____ Chris.Xander's QUALITY HOUSE, 909 7th st. NW. Established 36 years ago. The largest wholesale stock in town of the most exquisite, faultless wines and distillates (in all 240 kinds,) at Chris Xander's modern prices no others can compete quality and purity with any of his goods. His liquors are absolutely free from fusel poison. (No branch houses.) Phone 1425 SANTAL-MIDY Standard remedy for Gleet, Gonorrhoea and Runnings IN 48 HOURS. Cures Kid- ney and Bladder Troubles. MIDY W. M. DRURY'S RESTAURANT 1100 20th St., corner L. N. W, Washington, D. O. A FAIR BOSTONIAN. Brilliant Social Function by Judge and Mrs. Robert H. Terrell, in Honor of Miss Therese Lee. Guests Who Paid Their Respects. The most beautiful social function of the season was given at the spacious home of Judge and Mrs. Robert H. Terrell, on Tuesday night of last week, in honor of Miss Therese Lee, of Boston, recently appointed instructor of physical culture in the High School of this city. No where could there be gathered together under one roof so many beautiful young women, handsome young men, and older men A. MARY CHURCH TERRELL and women of sterling character in a social manner, as greeted Judge and Mrs. Terrell and their guest of honor on this occasion. Fully three hundred persons came and went during the evening. The cards read "From 6 to 8," and a great many had gone when the hand on the Ionic clock in the sitting room pointed to the V and three I's," but there were a large number of young people who stayed until eleven, and tripped "the light fantastic," under the soft red lights, as Mrs. John H. Cork, played the sweet strains of the classical waltz and the popular two-step. These had remained in order to more informally enjoy the company of the guest of honor who, herself engaged in the fanciful step. The repast, and it was bountiful, was served in the dining hall to the guests of the evening. Sandwiches, oysters, cream, cake and chocolate were the menu. The table was exquisitely decorated. The receiving party, consisting of Mrs. Terrell, Miss Therese Lee, Miss Mary Williamson, Miss Eva Cheek, of Detroft; Miss Edith Wormley, Mrs. Lottie Piper Neill, Miss Mamie Shepherd and Miss May Tyson, stood in the beautiful parlor, decorated with the works of artists who have made the world famous. There was no array of flowers, but standing at the end of the room was a beautiful Norfolk pine, majestic and serene, which added much to the appearance of the room and lent its own dignity to the occasion. The ushers were, Dr. C. Sumner Wormley, Mr. Berkeley C. Waller, Mr. Albert Bradford, Mr. Roscoe Simmons. Among those who were present were Mr. Bob Cole and Mr. Rosamond Johnson, the actor and composer, who were playing at Chase's Theatre. Mr. Cole and Mr. Johnson sang a number of their own compositions, to the delight of the company present. A complete list of the guests cannot be given, but among those present were: Governor P. B. S. Pinchback, Messrs. Walter and Bismarck and Miss Pinchback; Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Tyson and Miss Tyson; Dr. John R. and Mrs. Francis; Dr. and Mrs. A. M. Curtis; Dr. and Mrs. W. H. Couner; Mr. and Mrs. John Hyman; Mr. C. F. Adams, Mr. Whitfield McKinley, Mr. John C. Dancy, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. A. Wormley, Clarence Wormley, the Misses Wormlev, Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Cooper, Dr. F. J. Cordozo Mr. Robert Harlan, Miss Montague, Mayor and Mrs. Douglass, Mr. Joseph Douglass, Mr. Archibald H. Grimke and Miss Grimke, Mr. Wyatt Archer, Mr. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. Robert F. Douglass, Mr. Berkeley C. Waller, Miss Mamie Shepherd, Miss Lulu Love, Mrs. Susie I. Fisher, Miss Smallwood, Mr. W. T. Ferguson, Miss Ross, the Misses Howard, the Misses Smith, Mr. Geo. H. White, Mr. and Mrs. Henry E. Barber, Mr. and Mrs. A. V. Craig, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Hall, Mrs. Neal, Mr. Roscoe Simmons, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Menard, Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Hershaw, Dr. and Mrs. W. Bruce Evans, Major and Mrs. Fleetwood, Mr. Clarence C. White, Miss Beatrice Warrick, Miss Johnson, Lieut. F. W. Cheek and Miss Cheek, Dr. C. S. Wormley, Dr. W. S. Lofton, Dr. C. S. Harrison, Mr. Madden, Mrs. Shepherd, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis H. Douglass, Mr. and Mrs. Judson W. Lyons, Major and Mrs. Arthur Brooks, Mr. Benjamin Washington, Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Pendleton, Mrs. Maud McKinley, Mr. Lloyd G. Curly, Mr. Harry Cordozo, Prof. and Mrs. Geo. W. Cork, the Misses Wormley, and a hundred or more guests who contributed to the most beautiful social function of the year, given in honor of Miss Lee, on the 11th anniversary of the wedding of Robert H. Terrello Mary Eliza Church, at Memphis, Tenn. The honeymoon was spent at Auburndale, Mass., at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lee, and Therese, the guest of the evening, looked like this—and it was a doll. This was the placard which hung down from the mantel near where the receiving party stood. And it was historical as well as amusing—and all read as they ran—and smiled. CARRIED THEIR POINT. Courageous Colored Women Place Great Temperance Convention on Record for Human Rights-Maine's Hospitality. The 29th annual convention of the W. C. T. U., was held in Portland, Me., October 17 to 22. There was the usual large attendance of about five hundred delegates, and the intensity of their enthusiasm was in no sense abated. There were but six women representing work among the colored people, present, viz.; Mrs. F. E. W. Harper, Mrs. Frances Preston, of Mich.; Miss M. A. Lynch, Mrs. R. C. Beardon, Mrs. M. J. Hunt, of N. C., and Mrs. Rosetta E. Lawson, of the District of Columbia, national organizer. These women were in evidence on Demonstration Night; through excellent reports rendered at stated times on program, and in open debate on the convention floor when the Committee on Resolutions reported; one having presented an amendment condemning lawlessness as manifested in various sections of our land through mob violence and anarchy, committing the convention to the assertion that no man should be deprived of life or liberty without due process of law; while another ably supported it by a ringing speech, and after prolonged discussion a third moved the previous question and the the amendment was carried. This was no slight feat in a convention composed of the best disciplined women in open debate in the world, and our women are to be congratulated for the courage of mingling their voices among those of the nation's womanhood in defense of human treatment for all. Miss Mary A. Lynch, of Livingston College, was elected Secretary of the Press Department; Mrs. Preston recited Paul Lawrence Dunbar's ode to Ethiopia, in a way which elicited great applause, and when the time limit expired on the National Organizer's report, with one voice the audience cried, "Go on, go on!" the time occupied to finish which occupied about two minutes. The hospitality of the citizens was unbounded. Miss Dow, daughter of Neal Dow, held a reception at the old homestead, Saturday evening; Mrs. Stevens, president of the National W. C. T. U., held open house by proxy at the beautiful home at Strondwater, three miles out from Portland, Mr. Michael Stevens, her charming husband, acting as host at the home while his wife did the honors in the city. On the day before L Grand Charity Star Concert By the Vermont Avenue Baptist Churchh for the Benefit of the Bapti $ ^{8} $ Home, Hamilton Road, District of Columbia, WEDNESDAY, NOV.19, 1902 AT THE VERMONT AVE. BAPT1ST CHURCH, (Vermont Avenue Between Q and R S's., N. W.) REV. GEORGE W. LEE, D. D., Pastor. Our Famous Violinist, JOSEPH DOUGLASS, PROF. WM. BRAXTON, Organist Metropolitan A. M. E, Church, # PROF. J. HENRY LEWIS Reading Elocutionist in Selections From ANCE DUNBAR, Baptist Home, Rev. Geo. W. Lee, D. D. J. Howard, D. D, Rev. Robr. John- Rev. Wm P. Gibbons, Ph. D, and Rev. , President Board of Managers Baptist Miss Addie Wormley, Washington's Leading Elocutionist in Selections From PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR, AND OTHER TALENT—Trustees Baptist Home, Rev. Geo. W. Lee, D. D. Rev Walter H. Brooks, D. D., Rev. W J Howard, D. D., Rev Rober. Johnson, D. D., Rev. J. A. Taylor., D. D, Rev. Wm P. Gibbons. Ph. D, and Rev. I. Toltver, D. D., Wm. L Pollard, Eq., President Board of Managers Baptist Home. Including Admission to the Church Fair now going on in the basement of the Church. DOORS OPEN AT 7 P. M., CONCERT 8 P. M. Tickets on sale at the Law Office of Wm L Pollard, 609 F Street, N. W. and by Members of the Committee. See hand bills. of Wm L Pollard, 609 F Street, N. W., hand bills. SNUB FOR A SNOB. English Tourists—Aw—that buttermilk was very nice, my dear. What payment do you expect for it? Cottage Girl—We wouldn't be after asking any payment. Sure, we give it to the pigs!—Punch. The Inexhaustible Diversion. Man ranges, lest his life grow tame, Through sports of every clime; But Cupid plays just one old game And wins it every time. —Detroit Free Press. Philosophy of the Young. Little Johnny (after his auntie's wedding)—I know why they ain't no marriages in Heaven. His Mamma—Why, dear? Little Johnny-'Cause they ain't no stores up there where folks could buy weddin' presents.—Chicago Record- Harold --- The Famous Amphion Glee Club, IN CLUB SONGS, SOLOS AND QUARTERS Under the direction of their Accomplished Leader, Prof. J. Henry Lewis --- convention closed he had served over six hundred lunches. Since Maine is a Prohibition State, this was the only suggestion of a "free lunch" anywhere, as no signs advertisements in papers, or any other method of dealing in alcoholic beverages are allowed. The colored ladies of Portland tendered Mrs. Harper a grand reception, to which the other ladies were invited, and at which Mrs. Lawson made an excellent address. Mrs. Corbin Smith was lavish in her hospitality; besides entertaining one of the delegates, she had the whole party and a number of local friends to dinner Sunday. They all say, "Long Live the State and spirit of Neal Dow!" May we soon be invited there again. In Princeton Parade. In Princeton Parade. pleasure at the opportunity of meeting him. No visitor to the exercises attracted more attention than this representative of our people. Most of the distinguished guests were honored with invitations to lunch by members of the faculty and other wealthy residents of Princeton. Dr. Washington was invited by Mr. and Mrs. Marquand, donors of the magnificent Marquand Chapel, at Princeton, to have luncheon with them. At this luncheon many of the notable guests named above were present. Just before leaving the University campus, Dr. Washington was notified of his election as a member of the American Whig Society, the oldest of Princeton's societies, and was requested to return at the first convenient period for initiation. E. J. S. 25 Cents GRASP OPPORTUNITIES. Sound Advice of a Connecticut, Philosopher.—Small Beginnings Not to be Despised.—Social Sift- Hartford, Conn., Special.—"Opportunity has hair in front, behind she is bald; if you seize her by the forelock you may hold her, but it suffered to escape, not Jupiter himself can catch her again." The time has come for the young man to awake out of his sleep of lethargy, to the opportunities about him, and not depend so much upon luck, for one pound of pluck is worth a ton of luck. Accident does but little towards the production of any great result in life. Our great men, such as Douglass, Washington, Pinchback, White, Dancy and Murray, and others, did not find the road to success by accident, but like the famous speech recorded man, old Moseman, thoroughly characteristic of the Teuton. "I believe neither in idols nor in demons," said he, "I put my sole trust in my own strength of body and soul." Our young men should get a hold of the pickaxe and have as their motto, "I will either find a way or I will make one." The young Negro as a rule generally looks too high at the start; he goes up to the top to begin and like a crawfish, has to crawl backward. Young men should remember that from small beginnings great things not those who despise the day of small things. Michael Angelo was have sprung. The greatest men are one day explaining to a visitor at his studio, what he had been doing to a statue since a previous visit; I have re-touched this part, polished that, softened this feature, brought out that muscle, given some expression to this lip and more energy to that limb; but these are trifles remarked the visitor. It may be so, replied the sculptor, but recollect that trifles make perfections, and perfection is no trifle. The rule of Nicholas Roussin, the painter, said that anything that was worth doing at all was worth doing well. So I say to the young men, embrace every opportunity. Mr. J. S. Taylor is yet in the 3rd ward. Mr. G. Grant Williams, is steadily being sought by the politicians. The Pearl Street A. M. E. Church had a grand rally last Sunday, and a handsome sum was realized. Madame Bohee sang in the A. M. E. Church to the delight of all. Madame Nellie C. Rendols of this city and her quartette sang before a large audience at the Union Baptist Church last week, she was supported by Miss Bessie Crosson, one of the sweetest soloists in the city, and Mr. Abe. Rhone. Madame Susie Bell Anderson will soon appear at Shiloh Baptist Church. Rev. R. P. Danson, of Middleburg, Va., who has been visiting your scribe, returned home this week. He was delighted with our city of Insurance. Rev. Biddle, P. E., was in town last Sunday. The funeral of Mrs. Thomas took place from the A. M: E. Church Monday afternoon; the services were conducted by the Rev. A. A. Cooke. The people of Hartford will be glad to know that The Colored American, the leading race journal in this country, can be obtained again in this THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. city; we hope to build up a good route. Miss Ida Underwood has resumed her class in Art again, she meets them every Thursday afternoon. Hartford will be honored with the presence of Hon. Booker T. Washington and Dr. W. A. Credditt. Those COLAM SIX CMFe1Pe;zrF who spoke at the Ogden Household of Ruth last week were as follows: Messrs. W. Q. Rogers, S. W. Smith, Mr. Goodman, who made the hit of the evening, J. F. Jones, W. H. Jones, Wm. Flint, C. S. Custus, Mr. J. Williams and E. Cobb. Among the ladies who spoke were Mrs. C. W. Custus, Mrs. W. Q. Rogers, Mrs. J. Williams, Mrs. Holland, Mrs. Goodman, Mrs. B. Robinson, Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Jackline, Mrs. J. A. Cohns and others. Mr. Jackline acted as toastmaster, and Mrs. Jackline presided at the piano. PICTURESQUE FINCASTLE. Newsy Notes from a Town 'Mid Virginia's Famous Hills.—Monuments of People and Organizations Launched. Editor Colored American: If you will allow me space in a column of your most valuable paper, I shall venture to write a few facts concerning our little town. The town of which I speak is Fincastle, a small but unique town beautifully situated between the Blue ridge and Alleghany mountains, with the famous Catanoba creek cutting its northern boundary, thus forming a tributary of the historic James. Our town is one of quietude: owing to the fact that it is six miles from the railroad. It is a delightful resort for persons who are constantly annoyed by the rustle and bustle of city life. Persons seeking quietude should visit our little town, where no machine shop whistles grate upon the ears; no puffing and blowing of that powerful steam horse arouses the sleeper from his rest. No sound to disturb him in the stillness of the night save the striking of the old town clock, which is but music to the ears. Just at this season of the year quite a number of our young people are returning home, after spending the summer months in various sections. We are glad to welcome Miss Arena J. Richardson home again after a stay of several months in New York. Among those who spent the summer in the different sections of West Virginia we note: Mrs. Emma Marshall and daughters Misses Maggie and Nannie; Mrs. Laura Johnson and daughters, Misses Louise and Elizabeth; Misses Hattie and Eva Lynn Thompson; Mr. Jospeh McFadden and daughter Miss Minnie; Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Preston and daughters, Misses Lillian and Amelia; Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Mitchell and son, Willie; Mrs. Lewis Gurdy; Misses Mary and Maggie Pogue; Mrs. Edith Gurdy and son, Mr. Thomas Gurdy; Messrs. G. H. Kyd, Cherokee Spurlock, James Spurlock, Guy Jordan, H. T. Pogue, Cary Spurlock, Francis and Alphonso Pogue. Rev. W. R. Ashburn, State Organizer of the B. Y. P. U., spent a week in our town assisting Rev. Samuel Pogue in a series of metings being held at the First Baptist Church. Rev. Ashburn is a noble speaker and an earnest christian worker. While in our midst he organized a B. Y. P. U., which will no doubt prove a success among our young people. The officers are as follows: President, Mr. G. H. Kyd; 1st vice-president, Miss Mary F. Pogue; 2nd vice-president, Miss Eva Thompson; recording secretary, Miss Pauline Gilliam; corresponding secretary, Miss Maggie Pogue; treasurer, Mrs. Virginia Gurdy; Chairman of Temperance Committee, Miss Lillian Preston; Chairman of Committee on Music, Miss Arena Richardson; Chairman of Membership Committee, H. T. Pogue. We hope that the young people may do a great work and cause the State Organizer to feel proud. Well, Mr. Editor, should our letter escape the waste basket you may hear from us again. "DAISY." Fincastle, Va. CONFEDERACY'S CAPITAL. Secession Still in the Saddle at Richmond.—Cartridges in 1861, Ballot Discrimination in 1902.—Our Safety Lies in Union. Richmond, Va., Special.—Some of your many readers may not know the whereabouts of the Capital of the Southern Confederacy, hence I had better be a little explicit. The Capital of the New Disfranchising Southern Confederacy is Richmond, Virginia, for there is here to-day as much of States' Rights, as much utter, complete and absolute disregard of the Constitution of the United States as there was on that fateful day when there was fired at Fort Sumter, that gun which belched forth its disregard to the Supreme Law, and bid the Goddess of Secession come forth and do battle with the Goddess of Union and Liberty. Then it was secession with the cartridge box, now it is secession with the ballot box. But the battle fields have been forgotten, the millions and millions of treasure spent have been forgotten, the sacrifice of a million lives have been forgotten, and now, after 37 years in which to grow strong, the Confederacy of Disfranchisement has again formed, Virginia has again succeeded, and the fight against Disfranchisement, the Battle for Freedom, has begun. The troops are disfranchised Negro men, from every rank in life,—professional, business and labor. ELECTIQN DAY So drastic has been the operation of the new registration law, that only a handful of Negro voters are left, but a systematic effort will be made to have this chosen few who have escaped vote, not so much out of love for the republican candidate for Congress, as for the purpose of a general "round up," so that is what is left of the "Light Brigade." If these who are left will exert their united efforts, they will still be potent from a party standpoint. Even now, the line-up is being made for the next National Convention and with the elimination of the Negro as a voter, the party will still be what the Negro chooses to make it. The "illy-white" hunt for delegates will turn out to be a farce, if the Negroes who will yet vote stand shoulder to shoulder. HOWARD'S SENIOR LAW CLASS. The senior class of Howard University law school, elected the following officers for the ensuing year: President, E. C. Jennings, of Kentucky; vice-president, R. W. Turner, of Virginia; secretary, J. W. Williamson, of New Jersey; assistant secretary, A. W. Gray, District of Columbia; correspondent secretary, T. J. Howard, Ohio; sergeant at arms, C. W. Johnson, of Maryland; treasurer, James F. Armstrong, Alabama; executive committee, H. G. Phillips, of Missouri; Columbus White, of North Carolina, and H. H. Thompson, of Florida. The meeting was marked by the unanimity of the members in the selecting of officers,—general apathy and turbulency was anticipated, was conspicuous by its absence. --- A Fiancee's Reflections. He danced twice with a wall flower. "How good of him!" said the fiancee. He danced once with a belle. "How mean of him!" she cried. Chicago Post. "Did you say that my face would stop a clock?" "Not exactly; I intimated that it would tempt Father Time himself to pause in admiration."—Washington Star. Blue and Black. Bacon—Do you remember how blue he used to be before he got married? Egbert—Oh, yes. "Well, now, I understand, there is a lot of black mixed with it."—Yonkers Statesman. Husband—What have you been looking so blue about all day, my dear? Wife—I'm afraid our hired girl won't approve of our new washerwoman. Boston Post. DRESS MAKING ACADEMY. he de Lam Orton Famous French Perfection Failor System Mme J. A. Smallwood, Agent 1513 Madison street, northwest, Morning class from 9 a. m. to 1 p. m. Afternoon class 2 to 5 p. m. daily. Earnings from 7,300 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 Colored 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. 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. Two nicely furnished front and back rooms with all modern improvements for rent, also table board, $12 00 per month 2104 Ward Place. 2t. Improve The Hair and Complexi on Singleton's Pharmacy 20th and E carries a full line of Ozono preparations with his toilet articles and sundri.s. Please Help Me Find My Brother Saunk Joyce was sold in Mecklenburg, Virginia, several years before the civil war, to Cunnigan, a Negro trader. His mother, Willie, was a slave on the Joyce plantation. He had one sister, Betty, who is very anxious to find him. Any information will be gladly received. MRS. BETTY REYNOLDS. 44 Parker street, Atlanta, Ga. 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 Negro for a New Century," by Booker T. Washington, and "Under Fire with the Tenth Cavalry" a mill ary 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 Needing Advice and Treatment CONSULT MIS. Renner. 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GROSVENOR, The 'Ready Reckoner' of the Republican Party Whose Forecasts of Campaign Results are Strik- ingly Accurate. A. H. MR RALPH E. LANGSTON. Luminous Figure in Political Circles of New York City. CPW Pastor of St. Paul's A, M E Church, St Louis Mo- Sec of General Conference Commission THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. A Lady—I wish you were my boy. I think there's a lot in you. Kid—Yes'm; I just ate four big pies, two cakes, an' er whole chicken. —N. Y. Journal. No Trust. Though everything, both great and small, The trusts have caught and booked, We never seem to find at all A trust for winter's suit. -Baltimore Herald. She—Do you regard marriage as a necessity or a luxury? He—Well, when a man marries a cross-eyed girl who says silly things, whose nose turns up at the end and whose father is worth about $2,000,000, I should say it was a necessity.—Chicago Record-Herald. Something in It. "Maria," asked the husband and father, "how did you cure Bertha of her infatuation for young Kadger?" "By suggestion," replied the wife and mother. "Suggestion?" "Yes; I suggested that she look him up in Bradstreet's."—Chicago Tribune. A Treasure. "How do you like the new butler?" asked Mrs. Cumrox. "I guess he's all right," answered her husband. "If he makes other people feel as small as he does me, I guess there won't be any doubt about our guests being duly sensible of our general superiority."—Washington Star. Shocking. "Well, I can say one thing," said the total abstainer. "No one ever sees me coming out of a saloon." "Great hornpipes!" spoke up the man with the claret nose. "Do you stay in all the time?"—Chicago Daily News. Uncle Eben's Philosophy. "Nebber ax a man to lend you 25 cents," said Uncle Eben. "Ax 'im foh five dollars jes' to make 'im think dat you regyards 'im as a capitalist, an' mebbe he'll be ashamed to back down." Washington Star. That's the Idea. "How energetically they play," said Mrs. Hojack, who was watching a football game with her husband. "Yes," said Mr. Hojack. "They kick while the gridiron is hot."—Detroit Free Press. Frank Confession. Hicks—Does your typewriter ever bother you by making mistakes in spelling? Wicks—No, she knows how to spell better than I do.—Somerville Journal. Disqualified. Frontrow—That leading man doesn't look like an actor. Parquette—No, and what's more, he doesn't act like one.—Chicago Daily News. Uncle Eph'm. "Hit doan' make no diff'nce whedder yo' names is in de blue book er not," observed Uncle Eph'm. "Ef dey's written in de book o' life yo'll git into de best s'ciety arter while."—Chicago Tribune. You cannot afford to miss a single issue of The Colored American. FINANCIAL. The National Safe Deposit Savings and Trust Company Corner 15th St. & New York Ave. Pays interest on deposits. Rents Salford sides Purglar-proof Vaults. 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South Africa is undergoing reconstruction and those desirous to understand the conditions existing here will find 'zwi Labantu a good medium for information. LIFE IN THE NORTHWEST. 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 w un it 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. Gen'l Pass. Agent, N. P. Ry St. Paul, Mann. tf. Good Men Wanted. Wanted by the Metropolitan Benevolent Investment Company Seventy five good, reliable men who can write plainly to do insurance work. Call at once at 505 D streets, d. w. J. E Byrd, President. LAW, REAL ESTATE, PENSIONS JOHN W. PATTERSON ATTORNEY-AT LAW. 407 SEVENTH STREET, N W. Room No. 3, Washington, D. C., 'Phone East 352. Mulligan and Rogers, CIGARS IORE & NEWS STAND. 1015 11th Street, N. W. Cigars, Tobacco, Newspapers Periodicals and Stationary. Newspapers, Magazines &c. Delivered at our Regular Prices. 906 M. 'Phone Main THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. An Item In Demand. He was cutting an item from a newspaper. "It tells how a house was robbed, and I want to show it to my wife," he explained. "What good will that do?" a friend inquired. "A whole lot," was the reply. "You see, this house was robbed while the man was at church with his wife." "Say!" exclaimed the friend, excitedly. "you haven't got a duplicate copy of that paper, have you?"—Chicago Post. Henpecked. Although his salad days are o'er, He counts it not a blessing; For he has found to his dismay He still must take the dressing. —Ally Sloper. SUNDAY-SCHOOL ASTRONOMY. A teacher is talking to three children. Sunday School Teacher—Now, can anyone tell me who made the Milky-way? Tommy—It was the cow that jumped over the moon.—Milwaukee Sentinel. An Unfortunate Habit. The man who kicks because he must Be ever active in affairs, Finds, when he has a grievance just. He has to quit; for no one cares. —Washington Star Sister's Guess. "Certainly not, Tommy," was the reply. "But why did you ask?" "Cause," answered the youthful terror, "your hair is black and sister said she guessed you were born lightheaded."—Detroit Free Press. Microbe Mad. "Is Mr. Fusse much afraid of microbes?" "Well, I should say, he washes the antiseptic gauze gloves he wears in an antiseptic fluid before he even handles the sterilized glass that contains the boiled and filtered water he intends to drink!"—Baltimore Herald. A Crusher. Mrs. Richmond-What do you do when your husband talks about his mother's cooking. Mrs. Bronxborough-I merely ask him to explain why so many of his family are dyspeptic.-Chicago American. A Common Complaint. "Maud has a most wonderful power of imagination." "Really! that's the very last thing I should have given her credit for." "Oh! it's quite true, I assure you—she actually fancies that she's good-looking."—Ally Sloper. Not a Free Moral Agent. Mrs. Powers—Hezekiah, if you were to live all your life over again, and it came to the matter of choosing a wife, do you think you would choose me? Mr. Powers (submissively)—There's no doubt about it, Maria, provided you wanted me.—Richmond Dispatch. Ungallant. "Why is she mad at him?" "He didn't pretend when she introduced him to her son that he could hardly believe she was old enough to be the boy's mother.—Chicago Record-Herald. Why It Worked. Rolls—What did you do when you were in danger from the bear? Bowles—Well, as I had no weapons I tried sitting down and staring at it, and, do you know, the bear didn't offer to touch me. Rolls—That's strange. How do you account for it? Bowles—Well, sometimes I think it was because I sat on a limb of a very all tree.—Chicago American. His Doom Was Sealed. "I couldn't get out of marrying her," Henpeck explained. "When she proposed she said: 'Will you marry me? Have you any objection?' You see, no matter whether I said 'yes' or 'no,' she had me." "Why didn't you just keep silent, then?" inquired his friend. "That's what I did, and she said: 'Slience gives consent,' and that ended me."—Tit-Bits. Lost No Time. "My wife is not fond of music, I fear," remarked the timid man. "Won't go to the opera with you?" asked the sympathetic fellow. "No, not that exactly; but last week when a moving van delivered a piano at the next flat she engaged the man to begin moving us out at once."—Cincinnati Commercial Tribune. Measurement. "It is impossible for a man to mesure the influences which a single individual can exert in this world." "That's right," answered Senator Sorghum; "I've known a man to get as much as a hundred dollars for a vote when it wasn't worth ten."—Washington Star. A Perfect Stranger. Woman—Sor, I've lost me way; me lady said to turn to the right from the square. Man—But, my good woman, you've turned to the left. Woman—How should Oi know? Oi'm a stranger out here.—Harvard Lampoon. Such a Waste. Mrs. Bizzy—I am so sorry to hear that your wife has been throwing the crockery at you again, Casey. Where did she hit you? Casey—Faith, ma-am! That's what Oi do be afther complainin' av. 'Twas a whole set av dishes broke to pieces an' she niver hit me wanst.—Brooklyn Life. How to Be Happy. Returned Traveler—I never saw such a devoted couple as Mr. and Mrs. Lakeside. Met them on the street to-day, and they hadn't eyes or ears for anyone else. Mr. Statestreet—They were divorced last month, and he is courting her again.—N. Y. Weekly. The Good Parent "What have you gone to smoking for, at your age?" "I want to show my boys how easy it is to break off a bad habit." "Then you are going to quit it?" "Yes—as soon as I get the habit a little more firmly fixed."—Chicago Tribune. Heard Out West. Bill—He was convicted of horse stealing. Jill—Was the chain of evidence strong? "I don't know anything about the chain, but the roj : was strong, all right."—Yonkers Statesman. Gloomy Prospect. Indeed. First Automobilist—Well, I see they are making some fuss about the speed we are going at. Second Automobilist—I know it. 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The result of Tuesday's elections were no material suprise to those who had carefully watched the situation, although the prevalent apathy made an accurate forecast difficult in some localities. The election of Odell in New York was a tight squeeze, and a hint that the aggressions of the trusts and syndicates are not conducive to republican ascendancy when the lines of battle are closely drawn. The open support given Tammany in New York City by the Negroes was a square declaration that the race is dissatisfied with the treatment accorded it by the Low "reform" administration, and should be a warning to those in charge of the campaign of 1904. The House of Representatives continues republican by a reduced majority, but sufficient for practical purposes, and the administration will have no unsympathetic obstacle to prevent the passage of any legislation distinctively partisan, or likely to be of benefit to the oppressed—Negroes, as well as other elements of the body politic. Full responsibility continues with the republicans, and they will receive the credit—and the blame—for what is done, or what they fail to do. The outcome in North Carolina is about what might have been expected. A congressional delegation solidly democratic has been sent to Washington and the unhorsing of Senator Pritchard as a candidate for re-election is positive and complete. The folly of the "lily-white" propaganda is em hasized by these turns, and the absurdity of the hope that the elimiutied of the Negro from the electorate will bring any converts to the republi- ```markdown ``` can fold. The Negro vote in the state will grow with the gradual increase in education and wealth, and the down fall of the traitors in the camp of "our friends" will tend to unite the black man and the true white man on the high ground of useful citizenship. In Alabama, the Negroes did the correct thing this year by leaving the "lilies" to their own devices. They gave "Jawsmith" the cold shoulder by remaining away from the poils—all though we prefer that those entitled to vote at future elections should go up to the ballot-boxes and cast a decisive influence one way or the other. We must not accept elimination where it is possible to stand up like men and have our influence counted for a principle Virginia, South Carolina Mississippi Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas and Georgia "went the way of all the (southern earth," and as they and all their sister commonwealths in that section will go in 1904, whether Negro domination or some equally impossible issue is in the balance. The democrats are getting to gether. The republicans to keep in the running, must stay together upon the great questions of human rights and purity of the ballot, for the liberty and American manhood, that brought them into power as the saviors of our beloved republic. The elections offer no startling developments, but the results point to tendencies that the wise student of political economy will examine carefully and thoughtfully. ORGANIZATION AND LEADERSHIP. The coal strike ought to be an inspiration to the Negro to organize for self-protection, and to sustain capable and honorable leadership. We have churches and secret societies galore, and their influence could be wielded to immense advantage, both in holding on to what we have, and in gaining more. We have repeatedly urged ministers and grand masters to use their followers as a lever for temporal and general race elevation, but they have not taken kindly to the idea—presumably for the reason that they regard politics and business apart from their sphere of action. Be that as it may, it is our opinion that by inaction along material lines they are frittering away an incalculable amount of kinetic energy, and neglecting a great opportunity. Considering organization abstractly, it is now essential to any large undertaking, and to produce concrete results the united counsel and services of many shrewd leaders are needed. We have the organizations in embryo, and we have the timber for leaders, but we are just as near having a building as a pile of stone, brick, mortar and lumber constitute a temple. We have resources in abundance but to be effective they must be put together in a comprehensive and symmetrical form. Our organizations are working independently, and frequently shooting into the air. Our leaders are advising at cross purposes, and we are jealous and suspicious of one another. No lasting good can come to the race as long as this is true. Look at John Mitchell, the head of the United Mine Workers! Was his success due to his own unaided efforts? Not at all. His strength was in the massive organization behind him, standing like a stone wall. His wisdom came in his capacity to receive and act upon the concentrated wisdom of his advisers. A composite army of determined men, bent upon a set purpose, and prepared to sacrifice even life itself, gave the miners their power to hold up the entire coal output for five months. Why cannot ten millions of aggressive, earnest Negroes, by union of forces, do something to better their condition, just as these miners have done? We can organize as compactly as those men, and we have leaders as intelligent as Mitchell and his cabinet. What is the matter with us any way? Here is a vast field—a magnificent opportunity for the National Negro Business League and for the National Afro-American Council. For instance: A federation of our business men, waiters, cooks, porters, mechanics, farmers and laborers generally, on the one hand, and our ministers, educators and professional men on the other, could accomplish results almost beyond imagination. Not only could industries be developed by the patronages of the race itself, but by reciprocity where possible, and by withholding custom from undesirable firms of the other race when necessary, we could secure paying places in mercantile establishments, lower prices for goods, new openings in the labor world, a more liberal sentiment on the part of newspapers, and control legislation for our benefit, politically and civilly. Are we to continue this neglect of an opportunity that is ours? Are the lessons the white man is learning daily to be wasted upon us? Are we to forever remain blind to the practical value of an organization and leadership that mean something? It is said that Mr. William A. Kline, of Plainfield, N. J., is slated for a good place under the republicans in New Jersey. Mr. Kline is a good man and ought to be recognized. Poor Negroes make themselves ridiculous by aping the manners and customs of rich white people. Some of them drink champagne, when beer is more nearly in keeping with their pocket-books. Bishop Lee is a profound believer in the power of the press, and never sends a preacher into a community where for some reason or another, the said preacher has earned the ill-will of an influential newspaper. We do not belong to the class of curious Negroes who are eternally "picking on" the men who are fortunate enough to hold office under the government. If they perform their duties creditably they help themselves and shed luster upon the entire race. Has it ever occurred to the thousands of colored patrons of the installment stores that they could be waited upon by colored collectors if they would make a stiff demand for the appointment of men of their own race? A New York Seventh Day Adventist lost his job because he refused to work on Saturday. We are not advised just how the Washington converts are managing to square their biggest labor day with their new-found faith. It is an evidence of true greatness to bestow full credit where it is due. Dr. Washington never fails to give the illustrious Frederick Douglass the credit of being the first to piont out the value of industrial development to the Negro people. Congress should take up and pass at once the Crumpacker resolution, cutting down representation in Congress and the electoral college of the states adopting constitutions disfranchising the Negro in violation of the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States. The question is often asked, What is the National Afro-American Council doing now-a-days? Does its function end in holding national conventions, or has it other work to do? There is plenty of work for a national race organization to do. Has brother McGhee laid aside the harness, and has brother Vance's sword become rusty already? Our churches are growing more liberal through increased education. Rev. L. C. Sheafe, the noted apostle of Seventh Day Adventism, is expound his doctrine on the 18th inst., in the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, of this city. There was a time when the presence of a preacher of another faith in the pulpit of this church would have precipitated a riot. Some smart young men whose chief claim to mental precocity lies in writing things in a big ledger, making a "few remarks" before Sunday lyceums and looking wise generally, and who wouldn't know a column rule from a piece of cheese, find a peculiar delight in telling the editors of first-class newspapers how their journals should be conducted. It should also pass the Kean-Irwin bill "Creating A Commission to inquire into the Condition of the Colored People of the United States, and the Murray-Lawson amendment to the interstate commerce law prohibiting common carriers from separating passengers on account of race or color. The colored people should urge these measures before Congress, and the colored press of the country should put up a stiff fight for their passage "What is your favorite song?" "I haven't any," answered Col. Stillwell, of Kentucky. "Since I found out that 'Comin' Through the Rye' referred to a common little water course, I don't trust any of 'em."—Washington Star. Marvelous. "Wonderful horses," soliloquized Mr. Jaggs, as he drove his team home from the roadhouse. "Here they've been racin' each uzzer neck-an- hic) neck fer miles, an' neezher one ahead yet!"—Brooklyn Life. Realistic. He put his arm around her waist And the color left her cheek; But upon the shoulder of his coat It showed up for a week. Chicago Daily News. A Her "Pop"—What was Cholly doing in the hall last night? His Daughter—He only clasped my cloak. Her "Pop"—Looked to me like he clasped its contents, too.—Detroit Free Press. Not in Condition. Rev. Goodly—Why wasn't your husband at church this morning? Mrs. Snoozby—Oh, the poor man has been suffering with insomnia and can't sleep a wink.—N. Y. Journal. Vital Question. Elsie—Mamma, am I wearing black for Aunt Susan? "If I stopped wearing it, would she come back?"—N. Y. Herald. Why He Is Popular. She—You say he is a great favorite with the ladies? He—Oh, yes; he seldom opens his mouth. He gives the women a chance to say it all.—Yonkers Statesman. A STRONG, VIGOROUS MAN Is Liable to Break Down—Pe-ru-na is Sure to Restore. Little COLORED AMERICANS. "The Colored Troops fought nobly." Fool friends are expensive lux- uries. High ideals are essential in right living The man who pays as he goes gets the best. The Negro must be a creator of wealth as well as its beneficiary. The Chicago Conservator hasn't changed proprietors for over a month! Mendicants never command respect. Work, not charity, is what a real man wants. The Washington Post has been too busy to worry about the race problem this week. No one who really wishes to work will fail to find somebody who needs his services. To be poor is no disgrace unless you fail to labor earnestly to better your condition. The Chicago Conservator should consult some good specialist on cerebral elephantiasis. An intelligent enemy can sometimes be cured by pouring coals of fire upon his head. Booker T. Washington is free from jealousy of any living man. He has glory to give away. Wealth is the harvest of thrift and self-denial. Accumulation can come only from sacrifice. We need more ministers who teach people how to live, and fewer who make dying their "long suit." The poor whites of the South should not be neglected when the educational funds are being passed around. Those who have been purchasing coal by the scuttle-full, are now in the aristocratic bushel-buying class. It is a lonesome week in Washington when a convention, dedication or an anniversary isn't "pulled off." When last heard from, Harry C. Smith, the acrobatic editor of the Cleveland Gazette, was still "kicking." The Civil Service law makes it hard for the rank and file to get in, but the way out is just as well greased as ever. Many of us are satisfied with too little, and are lacking in seriousness of purpose. Ambition is the spur that achieves. The leaders of the Afro-American Council should be too broad to quarrel over trifles, and advertise their infelicities. Let us learn to be genuine in all things. Pretensions to wealth and artificial props in society fall.—Whew, the storm breaks! Every colored man in the country should watch how his Senator or Representative votes upon the measures affecting the race. Everybody is a servant to somebody else. Serve well and no stigma can attach itself to you, whether that service be humble or lofty. "Breaking into society with a --- THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. ALDERMAN FRANK DUNN Hon. Frank Dunn, Alderman Twenty-Fourth District, writes from 232 East Fifty-Eighth Street, New York City: The Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus, O.: Gentlemen: "There is no remedy for a broken-down system that I know of which will so effectually restore health as Peruna. Whenever I am overworked or suffer from the consequences of a cold a few doses of Peruna builds me up again more quickly than anything I ever tried. I find it especially valuable for catarrh. Three bottles cured me three years ago of catarrh of the stomach and I have never had the least symptoms of it since." FRANK DUNN. Alderman 24th Dist., N. Y. City. "jimmy," has its disadvantages, and "climbers" are soon "spotted" by those unto the manor born. There is no wisdom in being ashamed of humble beginnings. The greatest men of our times have come from the depths of poverty. It is a sorry day for the influence of any journal to acquire the reputation of being a commodity, purchasable for any cause by the highest bidder. We shall observe Thanksgiving Day this year with more than usual sincerity and unction. The American people have many reasons to be thankful. Now that Washington has a finely-equipped manual training school, our annual output of orators and writers will be supplemented by a goodly batch of actual workers. The idle Negroes who spend pre- cious hours loafing upon the streets and lounging around bar-rooms are a menace to the progress of the race and threaten the peace and well-being of every community. We want administrations to have full control of Congress, to the end that responsibility can be located, and to prevent evasions and subterfuge for non-action in our behalf. There are men who keep out of the penitentiary through a wife's loyalty, and some women are permitted to hold a place in respectable society by a husband's convenient blindness. If Bishop Walters was able to secure from President Roosevelt the declaration we all wanted to hear, who cares a rap whether anybody authorized his visit to the White House or not? The Negro is not out of politics "for keeps." He is just learning how to 9 ATONIC is a medicine that gives tone to some part of the system. There are different kinds of tonics, but the tonic most needed in this country, where catarrh is so prevalent, is a tonic that operates on the mucous membranes. Peruna is a tonic to the mucous membranes of the whole body. It gives tone to the capillary circulation which constitutes these delicate membranes. Peruna is a specific in its operation upon the mucous membrane. It is a tonic that strikes at the root of all catarrhal affections. It gives tone to the minute blood vessels and the terminal nerve fibres. Catarrh cannot exist long where Peruna is used intelligently. Peruna seeks out catarrh in all the hidden parts of the body. Paul Landrum writing from Atlanta, Ga., says: "In January last I began the use of your Peruna and Manalin for what was termed organic heart trouble. At that time I could scarcely walk to my place of business without stopping to rest and on arrival felt completely exhausted. Had severe pains in my heart and general dizziness. After using the first bottle of Peruna I began to improve and today I feel that I am a sound man and I work fourteen hours a day without any bad feeling."—Paul Landrum. A. M. Ikerd, an employee of the C. B. & Q. R. R., West Burlington, Ia., writes: "I had catarrh of the stomach and small intestines for a number of years. I went to a number of doctors and got no relief. Finally one of my doctors sent me to Chicago and I met the same fate. They said they could do nothing for me, that I had cancer of the stomach and there was no cure. I almost thought the same, for my breath was something awful. I could hardly stand it, it was so offensive. I could not eat anything without great misery, and I gradually grew worse. "Finally I got one of your books, and concluded I would try Peruna, and thank God, I found a relief and a cure for that dreadful disease. I took five bottles of Peruna and two of Manalin, and I now feel like a new man. There is nothing better than Peruna, and I keep a bottle in my house all the time."—A. M. Ikerd. If you do not derive prompt and satisfactory results from the use of Peruna, write at once to Dr. Hartman, giving a full statement of your case and he will be pleased to give you his valuable advice gratis. Address Dr. Hartman, President of The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, Ohio. get in by the front door,—to build up individual power through land-owning, business enterprise and personal worth. The "Jim Crow" car will go when Negroes own large blocks of stock in railroads, and the colored conductor, etc., will come when our race is strong enough to count in the Board of Directors. When our largest local church goes in search of a pastor, it will not be likely to draw upon Baltimore, even if a certain preacher there does keep his ears close to the ground to catch tue slightest hint of a "call." Office-holding is very pleasant, but it is not the Alpha and Omega of human endeavor. The man who supplies a demand for the products of the soil often makes more money than he who signs government bonds or records done in the District of Columbia.