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The COLORED American A NATIONAL NEGRO NEWSPAPER J. Connaught DR. JOHN R. FRANCIS. Proprietor of the Best Equipped Private Sanitairinm Conducted by an Afro-American. VOL. IX, NO. 30. MEN OF T DR. JOHN Proprietor of the Best Equipped Private EDUCATE BOTH RACES EDUCATE BOTH RACES THE PHILOSOPHY OF DR BOOKER T. WASHINGTON Two Significant Meetings in Louis an-What The Southern Education Board is Doing to Stimulate Negro Progress and Elevate The Standard of Teaching. New Orleans, La., Oct. 31, 1902.—Two important meetings in the interest of colored education in the state of Louisiana were held in New Orleans to-day under the auspices of the Southern Education Board, of which Mr. Robert C. Ogden, of New York, is the president. The first of these meetings was a conference of leading Louisiana teachers, held in the afternoon in the chapel of Straight University, the second was an enormous mass meeting of people of both races held at night in Washington --- WASHINGTON, D.C., NOVEMBER 15, 1902. Artillery Hall, on Charles street, addressed by President E. A. Alderman, of Tulane University, and Dr. Booker T. Washington, principal of Tuskegee Institute. Hon. E. B. Kruttschnitt, president of the New Orleans Board of Education, presided at this meeting and introduced the speakers. The arrangements for these meetings were made by a committee composed of Rev. Dr. George W. Henderson, pastor of Straight University, Dr. I. B. Scott, editor of the Southwestern Christian Advocate, and Rev. D. A. Graham; and these gentlemen deserve great credit for the remarkable and gratifying success of the meetings. Dr. Henderson presided at the conference in the afternoon, and introduced Dr. Washington to conduct the inquiries and direct the line of investigation which it was desired to take up. Dr. Washington began by briefly reviewing the formation of the Southern Education Board, whose object he said was to get hold of facts and stimulate interest in public school education in the South, regardless of race or color. Louisiana, he said, according to statistics stood at the head of maters pertaining to education—if you begin at the bottom. His own state of Alabama was not far behind. The speaker said that the Negroes were not to feel that they were being put aside because this Board and the General Education Society proposed to help both races. There could be no intelligent black man but would realize that he and his race were being helped when the people of the white race, too, are being educated. He believed that the Board was doing some very far-seeing work, work the effects for good it might take years to plainly show. Dr. Washington then went on to say that the object of the Conference was to obtain as much information as possible from those present in regard to the public schools of the state, preference being given to the country schools, because in general they were not so well taken care of as the city and town M. Colin DR. DANIEL H. THOMAS schools. He then proceeded to call on various teachers present to give information from the parts of the state from which they came on such points as: Number and condition of schoolhouses? Length of term? Characte. and pay of teachers? 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. --- --- PRICE, FIVE CENTS THE REWARD OE MERIT DESERVED SUCCESS OF WILLIAMS LOFTON D. D.S. Keeps Abreast of The Highest Literature and Thought of the Times-His Office a Model of Convenience and Professional Equipment-Intelligently Directed Public Spirit in Evidence. It has been our recent pleasure to visit the dental parlors of our successful and highly honored friend, Dr. William S. Lofton, of No. 1543 M street northwest, and we note with great satisfaction the steady rise of this gentleman to professional eminence, and view with un- . 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. Continued on fourth page ODDEST OF ALL FADS. 'Jovens of the Day Seek to Have Their Pictures on Their Sweet-hearts' Shoes. It is said that the fashionable girl of the present day carries the picture of the young man she loves in her shoe, and the secret of her heart may, therefore, be learned by looking at her feet. There is nothing occult about it. Hypnotism, mental telepathy and things of that sort are not concerned. If the girl is up to date, all you have to do is to look at her feet, for there you will see the picture of the happy man, says the Chicago Chronicle. She wears it in the buckle of her slipper, so that the best time to learn the truth is when she is at a dance. At a function of the kind in Wissahickon recently a half-dozen of the girls had their sweethearts at their feet, which, according to amatory tradition, is right and proper. When the miniature fad originated the modish girls were pleased to wear the counterfeit presentments of their courtiers at their necks. Then they moved to the belt buckle, but it is the prerogative of woman to change her mind, and man is once more lowered. Already the new fancy is gaining supporters, and many slipper miniatures are being made with the portraits of "matinee idols." This is for the accommodation of those girls who have not yet succeeded in finding a man to admire at close range. GIRL OWNS MANY HORSES. Miss Kitty C. Wilkins, a well-known horse raiser of Bruneau, Idaho, believes in the horse. She has been reared in a way that makes her understand him, says a local report. She has a horse ranch all her own. It is not a small ranch. There are thousands of acres under fence and there is an almost unlimited range around it. After closing a contract in Kansas City for 3,000 head of horses she still has nearly 6,000 on the range. In her little principality in Idaho she is queen. She rides and drives alone and unattended all over the great northwestern expanse. "Sometimes I travel as much as 60 miles without seeing a house or sighting a human being," said she, "but I am never afraid, I carry a six-shooter, of course, but I have never had the slightest reason for even thinking of using it." All her employes worship Miss Wilkins, and the swells of the cities, when she visits New York, Chicago, Denver, or any other metropolis of the land, are delighted with the honor of her company, says the Denver Post. She has preserved all the delicacy and refinement that belongs to the boudoir and the drawing room, and has yet made a magnificent success of horse ranching. Asked and Answered. Singleton—How long is the honeymoon supposed to last? Wederly—Until the bills for bacon exceed the bills for bonbons.—Chicago Daily News. Too Early. "I met Mr. and Mrs. Latelywed. They seem quite happy." "Yes? I presume they have not begun to revise their opinions of each other."—Brooklyn Life. A Pretty Good Sign. "What makes you think he's rich?" "Why I notice that people laugh at some of his jokes that would fall flat if they came from a poor man."—Chicago Post. A Golf Bunker. Tom-Jacky had to go back home from the country club. Dick-Nervous trouble again? Tom—Yes; the treasurer reminded him that his dues were not paid.—Puck. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. COSTLIEST DRINK ON RECORD. One That Queen Victoria Took When She Conferred the Title of Duke on the Earl of Fife. What is probably the costliest drink on record, cost its recipient $1,750, says the Philadelphia Press. When the earl of Fife—as he was then—became the husband of Princess Louise of Wales. Queen Victoria, at the wedding breakfast which followed the happy ceremony, drank to the "health of the duke of Fife." The drink cost the semi-royal bridegroom the amount of his letters patent confirming the dukedom. Letters patent accompany the conferring of a title on an individual. They take the form of a royal mandamus and the issuing of the documents is a costly matter, which has to be borne by the ennobled; $500 is practically the amount of the fee a new knight has to pay for the letters patent conveying the royal authority. A baronet's liabilities are about the same. When a "Mr." or "Sir" is advised of the royal intention to elevate either to the dignity of baron, the letters patent conveying the royal authority carries with it a fee of $750; of a viscount, $1,000, an earl, $1,250, a marquis, $1,500 and a duke, $1,750. The New Field Gun. It has been decided by Secretary Root that the new field gun to be supplied to the artillery of the army will be a combination of the best points of the field guns designed by Herr Erhardt, the German expert, and Capt Wheeler, of the ordnance department. The chief feature of the Erhardt gun which will be incorporated in the new gun to be manufactured is the breech mechanism. The chief distinguishing characteristic of the new gun from the old is the three foot long recoil. This prevents the kicking of the gun carriage from its original position when the gun is fired. A Needlework Wonder. Philadelphia claims to possess the most marvelous specimen of needlework in the world. It is a tapestry measuring 27 feet in length and 13 feet 6 inches in width. The ground work is silk and it is superbly embroidered with figures telling the history of America from the landing of Columbus until 1892. A Polish artist was engaged six years on the work. Curious Fact About Immigrants. It is a curious fact that two out of every three Irishmen who come to America remain in the eastern states, while two out of every three German immigrants go west at once. Peas in Colorado. The beds of peas in Colorado sometimes include as many as 2,000 acres, and there is one bed exceeding in size 2,500 acres. Bears in Yellowstone Park. Numbers of bears congregate around the dump heap back of the Canyon hotel in the grand canyon of the Yellowstone. They are unabashed at the presence of people and are fairly tame, although they retreat when any one offers to handle them. One bear carried a tin can from the dump on his foot for over two months. There are probably thousands of bears in Yellowstone park, as the government prohibits hunting. High and Low. Magistrate—Did I understand you to say that the parties used high words? Witness—Yes, your worship; their voices were unusually high, and their language was extremely low.—Glasgow Evening Times. A Perfect Substitute. Cobwigger—How did you get rid of all that dog biscuit you couldn't sell? Grocer—Put it up into packages and advertised it as a health food.—Judge. ```markdown ``` PETER GROGAN Credit For All Washington. 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The above suggestion will not only apply to the people who send in long news letters, but will apply equally as well to the many intelligent, well-to-do subscribers who get the paper each week and who receive occasional notices, but who pay absolutely no attention to our bills for subscription money. 1. NOTICE TO AGENTS Agents are requested to write their name and address on the outside of returned papers, so that proper credit can be given for them. TRE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. LUCKY DENVER WOMAN. Found a Valuable Diamond in the Street Where She Had Lost It Five Years Before. The luckiest woman in the west is Mrs. Anna M. Scott, of Denver, Col. Five years ago, in returning from a party, she lost a diamond earring worth $200. In looking for something else a few days ago she found the diamond in the street where she had dropped it so long before. Hundreds of persons had passed over the spot in the meantime. Rain and A "WHY, THERE'S MY DIAMOND!" snow had buried the jewel in the sand, and at just the right time the rain again washed the diamond clean for Mrs. Scott to find it. Other persons had looked in vain, when it was lost years ago. "I was not looking for it," said the owner. "I was looking for a little ring that my daughter thought she had lost. As I could not find the ring, I went over the ground rather carefully. "Suddenly something' sparkling caught my eye and then I cried right out loud: 'Why, there's my diamond!' "I was so surprised to see it that I could really hardly believe that I was awake, or that it was 1902 instead of 1897." Pleasant Dyspepsia Cure. A pleasant cure for dyspepsia is announced by Dr. Benjamin E. Andrews, of the University of Nebraska. He enthusiastically declares that in seven cases out of ten ice cream will certainly cure dyspepsia and strengthen the stomach. DUTIES OF ABATTOIR SHEEP. Trained "Pets" That Lead Their Unsuspecting Companions to the Slaughter. Out at the abattoir the "pets" among the sheep may be distinguished by their superior height and shapeliness and by the intelligence of their expression. The pets are murderers, says the Philadelphia Record. In the other pens sheep come and go by thousands to the slaughter, but the pets remain. They are trained to lead their fellows to death, and they do this work well, for they have by reason of their strength, intelligence and beauty a great influence. When the butchers of the abbatoir wish to slaughter a flock of sheep word is passed to the pets, and they indifferently, calmly saunter in among the flock, gain their confidence and esteem and then take their places at the head and lead them to the slaughter house. The bloodstained and murderous pets have more than one unsheeplike quality. They eat pretzels and pie and drink beer. Her Eyes Blazed. Yeast—Did you ever wake your wife up early in the morning to build a fire? Crimsonbeak—Oh, yes. "Well?" "The only fire I saw was in her eye." Yonkers Statesman. The Grand Fountain of the United Order of True Reformers The Grand Fountain of the United Order of True Reformers Is the leading Colored Fraternal Society of the United States. It was organized January, 1881, by William W. Browne, and chartered in April, 1883, under the laws of the State of Virginia, with headquarters at Richmond, Va. Its membership is both male and female, and consists of all persons of good health from 14 to 60 years of age. Its membership of 60,000 is divided into Fountains and Circles. It pays sick benefits from $1.50 to $2.50 per week, and pays death benefits from $24.56 to $1000. BENEFITS PAID—Total benefits paid to date: Sick dues, $r,500,000; death benefits, $714,378.75. SENIOR FOUNTAINS—A Fountain may be organized consisting of 20 or more persons not over 50 years of age paying a joining fee of from $4.60 to $5.10 each. The monthly dues are not less than 35 cents in rural districts and not less than 50 cents per month in towns and cities, and a semi-annual tax of 40 cents paid in January and July of each year. Sick benefits paid are from $1.50 to $2.50 per week, while death benefits range from $75 to $125. A Fountain may be organized in any locality on application to Rev. W. L. Taylor, G. W. Maste, or to any of his authorized deputies. ROSEBUDS—For the proper training of the young and their development in thrift, industry and brotherly love, there has been formed a Children's Department known as the Rosebuds. Twenty or more children not less than three nor more than fourteen years of age may form a Rosebud, upon the payment of $ each. This department, like the Senior Fountain, pays sick benefits from $1 to twenty-five cents per week, and death benefits from $24.50 to $37. The monthly dues are fifteen cents per month. 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: Class "B" Joining fee. Value of Certificate after one year. Value of Certificate before one year Annual Dues Quarterly Dues Class "E" Joining fee. Value of Certificate after one year. Value of Certificate before one year Annual dues Quarterly Dues Age 14 to 25 $2 50 $200 00 $100 00 $4 75 $1 20 Age 14 to 25 $5 00 $500 00 $250 00 $9 50 $2 50 " 25 to 30 2 75 200 00 100 00 4 75 1 20 " 25 to 30 5 25 500 00 250 00 9 50 $2 50 " 30 to 35 3 00 200 00 100 00 4 75 1 20 " 30 to 35 5 50 500 00 250 00 9 50 $2 50 " 35 to 40 3 25 200 00 100 00 4 75 1 20 " 35 to 40 5 75 500 00 250 00 10 40 $2 50 " 40 to 45 3 50 140 00 70 00 5 79 1 43 " 40 to 45 6 00 450 00 225 00 10 40 $2 50 " 45 to 50 3 75 115 00 58 00 6 65 1 66 " 45 to 50 6 25 400 00 200 00 11 40 $2 50 " 50 to 55 4 00 70 00 45 00 6 65 1 66 " 50 to 60 6 50 350 00 175 00 11 40 $2 50 " 55 to 60 4 25 65 00 33 00 7 60 1 90 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 capital 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 $350,858, and the volume of business transacted amounts to $6,190,141.47. During the financial panic of 1893, the Savings Bank of the Grand Fountain was the only bank in the city of Richmond that did not cease to pay cash on all checks presented, while the majority of other banks were using script and clearing house checks. This bank had its origin in the brain of William W. Browne, an ex-slave of Habersham, Ga. The banking house is located at 604 North Second Street, Richmond, Va., Rev. W. L. Taylor, President; R. T. Hill, Cashier. REAL ESTATE DEPARTMENT—The Real Estate Department has charge of all the real property to the amount of $220,221.65, situated in various States, consisting of 13 magnificent buildings used as halls, 8 dwellings, 1 hotel. 5 stores and three farms. It also has under its control 16 large buildings leased by it. This department is under the management of Lawyer J. C. Robertson, chief of real estate and attorney for the association, office at 608 N. 2nd Street, Richmond, V2 REFORMERS MERCANTILE AND INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION—Was chartered under the laws of the State of Virginia on the 14th day of December, 1899, with principal office in the city of Richmond, Va. The purpose of this association is to conduct stores (wholesale and retail), buy and sell real property, manage and control hotels, manufacturing establishments, and do general business. The association has in operation Hotel Reformer, 900 N. Sixth Street, Richmond, Va. It is a modern up-to-date structure, heated by steam, cold and hot water baths, also electric cars passing the door. This hotel has accommodations for 150 guests. Mr. A. W. Holmes is manager, and Mr. T. W. Taylor is clerk. It has in operation a system of five stores, located as follows: Richmond, Va.; Washington, D.C.; Manchester, Va.; Portsmouth, Va.; and Roanoke, Va. The first of these stores, at Richmond, Va., was opened April 3d, 1900. It employs a force of 18 men, runs three delivery wagons, and during the first year did $50,000 worth of business. The other stores have been established since, and have been equally as prosperous. The general manager of the system of stores is Mr. B L. Jordan, headquarters at 608 N. Second Street, Richmond, Va. This Association was formed on the plans and recommendations made by Rev. W. L. Taylor, its President. THE REFORMER PRINTING DEPARTMENT—Issues a weekly journal, THE REFORMER, which has a circulation of 12,000. This paper is published in the interest of the race, and discusses the leading questions of the day. The subscription price is $1 per year, or 5c. per single copy. The office is equipped with modern up-to-date machinery, run by electricity. It can print anything from a visiting card to a poster 42 by 62 inches. Fine job work of every class and description is made a specialty at lowest prices. Mr. E. W. Brown is editor and business manager, office 608 N. Second Street, Richmond, Va. Correspondence solicited and agents wanted. OLD FOLKS' HOME—In September, 1893, Rev. William W. Brown recommended the formation and establishment of Old Folks' Homes for the benefit of old and decrepid members of the race. Since that time the valuable farm known as Westham, consisting of 6844 acres, located six miles from Richmond, Va., on the historic "James," has been purchased, at a cost of $14,400. The Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad runs through the farm, and Westham Station is located on it. Adjoining this farm is Westhampton Park, one of the most pleasant resorts in the South in summer. It is reached in a few minutes from Richmond by the Westhampton Electric Railway and the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway. As this home is for the benefit of the whole race, the co-operation of all charitable friends is prayerfully solicited. All contributions, donations and bequests of every character will be very thankfully received. Mr. T. W. Taylor is chief in charge of the Old Folks' Home, offices at 608 North Second Street, Richmond, Va. For further information address— Rev. W. L. Taylor, G. W. M. W. P. Burrell, G. W. S. 604-6-8 N. Second Street, Richmond, Va. Class "B" Joining fee. Value of Certificate after one year. Value of Certificate before one year Annual Dues Quarterly Dues Age 14 to 25 $2 50 $200 00 $100 00 $4 75 $1 20 " 25 to 30 2 75 200 00 100 00 4 75 1 20 " 30 to 35 3 00 200 00 100 00 4 75 1 20 " 35 to 40 3 25 200 00 100 00 5 70 1 43 " 40 to 45 3 50 140 00 70 00 5 79 1 43 " 45 to 50 3 75 115 00 58 00 6 65 1 66 " 50 to 55 4 00 70 00 45 00 6 65 1 66 " 55 to 60 4 25 65 00 33 00 7 60 1 90 Class "M" Joining fee. Value of Certificate Annual dues Quarterly dues Age 14 to 80 $11 00 $1000 00 $21 90 $5 25 " 30 to 35 12 00 10 0 00 22 00 5 50 " 35 to 40 12 00 905 00 23 00 5 75 " 40 to 45 13 00 800 00 24 00 6 00 " 45 to 50 13 00 700 00 25 00 6 25 of the Grand Fountain United Order of The bank commenced business April 31, present has steadily increased in volume ital stock of $100,000. From the humble the bank opened for business in 1889, the the volume of business transacted amo- cial panic of 1893, the Savings Bank o- in the city of Richmond that did not ce- while the majority of other banks were. This bank had its origin in the brain of bersham, Ga. The banking house is lo- mond, Va., Rev. W. L. Taylor, Preside- REAL ESTATE DEPARTMENT—The Real real property to the amount of $220,221, of 13 magnificent buildings used as hall farms. It also has under its control 16 partment is under the management of I tate and attorney for the association, of REFORMERS MERCANTILE AND INDUSTR der the laws of the State of Virginia or principal office in the city of Richmond to conduct stores (wholesale and retail) control hotels, manufacturing establish association has in operation Hotel Refo. It is a modern up-to-date structure, hea- also electric cars passing the door. This Mr. A. W. Holmes is manager, and Mr tion a system of five stores, located as f. C.; Manchester, Va.; Portsmouth, Va.; stores, at Richmond, Va., was opened men, runs three delivery wagons, and o business. The other stores have been o as prosperous. The general manager o headquarters at 608 N. Second Street, formed on the plans and recommend President. THE REFORMER PRINTING DEPARTMENT which has a circulation of 12,000. This paper is cusses the leading questions of the day. The su- copy. The office is equipped with modern up print anything from a visiting card to a poster description is made a specialty at lowest prices ager, office 608 N. Second Street, Richmond, Va. OLD FOLKS' HOME—In September, 1893, Ration and establishment of Old Folks' Homes for rice. Since that time the valuable farm known six miles from Richmond, Va., on the historic "The Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad runs through. Adjoining this farm is Westhampton Park, summer. It is reached in a few minutes from I and the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway. As this co-operation of all charitable friends is prayer requests of every character will be very thankful of the Old Folks' Home, offices at 608 North Seco For further information address Rev. W. L. Taylor, G. W. M. 604-6-8 N. Second S REGALIA—The members of the Fountains and Rosebuds of the organization wear no expensive regalia. The regalia of the organization is simple and its cost will be in the easy reach of all, costing from 10 cents to $3. 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Price $1.25. : : : Agents Wanted "THE LITERARY SHOP." The teaching is free. The cost of board, including furnished rooms, light, fuel and laundering, is Eight Dollars per month. Students are afforded an opportunity to work out from Two to Three Dollars of this amount per month. In some cases, arrangements can be made to work out the entire sum. Lack of means need debar none. Further information, if desired, can be secured by addressing 506 Eleventh St., N. W., Washington, D. C BOOKER T. WASHINGTON Principal Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, Tuskegee, Ala. Read The Colored American 14 Offers exceptional opportunities to young men wishing to prepare for the Christian ministry. The chief aim of the instruction is to afford young men and women a comprehensive knowledge of the English Bible and to implant in their hearts an ambition to dedicate their lives to the elevation and Christianizing of their race. 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SURETY LOAN COMPANY, Room 1 Warder Building, 2nd floor 9th and F Sts, N. W. ILLUSTRATIONS CUTS MADE OF ANY- THING, BY ANY PROCESS. FINE WORK AT LOW PRICES THE Maurice Joyce Engraving Company. EVENING STAR BUILDING WASHINGTON, D. The Negro Music Journal First Issue now ready. Per year $1.00, MORE AGENTS WANTED. 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. C. TWO LOVE EPISODES. In One Case Cupid Made a Bad Mese of It, in the Other He Made His Victims Happy. Harold Collinridge, of Winnipeg, Man., is a lover who will be admitted to have been blind. He has been seeking his fiancee, Effie Snyder, in the Pittsburg undertaking establishments under the conviction that she was dead while at the same time she has been married to Charles E. Rowe and has been living at La Salle Ill. This mix-up was the result of a matrimonial advertisement. They were to have met in Pittsburg and have been married. Collinridge kept the appointment, but Miss Snyder failed to V. H. FOUND BRIDE IN A STORE. appear. He found her relatives living in Pittsburg, and they told him she had left her home to meet him in that city. Search for her was resumed in Pittsburg, but no trace could be found, and the man decided she had met with some accident and was probably in a morgue. He began a search on that idea. After two weeks' hunt along this line he discovered that instead of going to Pittsburg Miss Snyder had gone to La Salle and had been married to Rowe—happily, she says, in a letter to one of her friends. Bernard Friedman, of Pawnee, Okla., has taken a wife home with him from Milwaukee, and it remains yet to be seen whether he was blind or not. It will be admitted that he went it blind, but both he and his wife assert their happiness, and they are the judges in the matter. Friedman went to a department store for his wife. He supposed he could purchase anything there. Several saleswomen amused themselves with him, and presented him to all the marriageable girls in the store. Friedman wanted a Jewess, and Mrs. Carrie Licherman, a widow, was offered as a candidate. Friedman's visits to the store became frequent after meeting Mrs. Licherman, but the two kept their own counsels. After two weeks the saleswoman resigned her position, and the first thing the designing clerks knew they heard of the marriage. The two have gone back to Pawnee. When He is Weak. "So that is the wild animal tamer who travels with your show?" "Yes; he's the fellow you see go into the cages and make the wild beasts stand around." "I noticed he must have been handled roughly lately by the scratches on his face." "Yes; but the animals had nothing to do with that. His wife is responsible for those. He can't seem to tame her."—Yonkers Statesman. Closeness. A man that's close we all despise; He wearies us, we find. But when a girl with laughing eyes Is close, we do not mind. Philadelphia Press. STUDY MEDICINE AND PHARMACY AT THE Louisville National Medical College FIFTEENTH YEAR. Recognized by all State Boards. All buildings are the property of the School, and have been entirely remodeled with fully equipped Laboratories and Hospital. Nearly 100 Graduates in various parts of the country, every one of them enjoying a lucrative practice. School of Medicine. Four years of six months each. Session continues throughout the year. Each session is divided into four terms of three months each. Attendance upon any two terms entitles student to credit for one year's attendance. Terms: January, April, July and October, Examinations at end of each term. Students may enter at beginning of any term. Department of Pharmacy. Two years, six months each session is divided into two terms of three months each. For further information and Catalogue address W. A. BURNEY, M. D., Dean, Louisville, Ky. BRISTOL REGALIA CO Odd Fellows, Masons. Samaritans, Knights of Pythias, Household of Ruth, Eastern Star, King's Daughters, Knights of Africa, and all Benevolent Societies. We are prepared to furnish Ballot Boxes, Gavels, Seals, Silver an Pins Gold Buttons, Masks, Skulls and Swords. We make on short notice, all kinds of Badges, Jewels—both Gold Iver—Robes, Scarfs, Collars and Aprons—Embroidered, Bullioned erwise. In fact we can furnish all kinds of Regalia 30 per cheaper than any house in the country, and on the best terms. GIVE US A TRIAL EDUCATIONAL. $45 Pays for profes- sional lectures, board and room rent for one term. STUDY MED Louisville FIFT Recognized by all the School, and have By the Quarterly System is offered unrivaled opportunities for those who must retain teaching positions as a means of livelihood, and yet desire to study Medicine. Nearly 100 Graduates them enjoying a lucrative School of Medicine continues throughout terms of three months student to credit for one Terms: January of each term. Student Department of session is divided into For further inform W. A. B. AVERY COLLEGE TRADES SCHOOL A Practical, Literary and Industrial Trade School for Colored Boys and Girls, Carpentry, Bricklaying, Plastering, Painting and Interior Decorations. Tailoring, Dress-making, Millinery, Voice Culture and Piano Forte. Literary Department from Primary to Normal Course. Job Work Solicited and Profits given to the Students. Catalogues now ready. Unusual advantages for Girls and a separate building. Fall terms begins Sept. 9th, 1901. Address JOSEPH D. MAHONEY, Allegheny, Pa. Principal. THE NATIONAL COLORED Teachers Bureau. 459 C St., N. W. Washington, D. O. 10. TEACHERS WANTED. The Acme Mattress Compay Cotton Top Mattress $175 C. ROBERT JOHNSON, 1802 11th Street Northwest, Washington, D. C. BRISTOL RI Odd Fellows, Masons. Samaritans, of Ruth, Eastern Star, King's I and all Benev We are prepared to furnish Bail Pins, Gold Buttons, Masks, Sku We make on short notice, all kiver—Robes, Scarfs, Collars and erwise. In fact we can furnish all kind house in the country, and on th ADDRESS, Bristo Box 401, Bristol Tennessee. 15 EDUCATIONAL. CINE AND PHARMACY AT THE National Medical College EENTH YEAR. State Boards. All buildings are the property of seven entirely remodeled with fully equipped al. is in various parts of the country, every one of the practice. Cine, 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. Station and Catalogue address RNEY, M. D., Dean, Louisville, Ky. THE HOTEL HOWARD UNIVERSITY, Washington, D. C. EN 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. 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. THE COLOR AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. 16 City Paragraphs. Mr. James S. Rawlings, merchant tailor has a large selection of the latest patterns which he guarantees to make up as reasonable as any tailor in town fos the money. The marriage of Mr. John D. Howard of Washington and Miss Amanda Birch of Alexandria, Va., will take place Wednesday, November 26th at the home of the bride's parents in Alexandria, Va. A reception will be held at their future home, corner 7th and Cts. s. w., Sunday, November 30th. The annual fair of Shiloh Baptist church church, L between 16th and 17th streets is in progress and will continue for two weeks more. Everything desired can be found there. The public is invited The lyceum at this church has opened its winter session. Some of the brightest young men of this city have been put in charge. Specservices will be held tomorrow (Sunday November 16th) and new officers will be installed. All are invited St. Luke's church services 6.30 and II a. m., Sunday school 3:30 p. m. Evening song and sermon at 5 p. m. Large numbers of visitors are being attracted to the 5 o'clock song service. The service is ever at 6:15. There is a short, instructive sermon by the Rector. The music is rendered by the octette and chorus. The church modern and commodious Parish Hall are now comfortably heated by a steam plant for which about two thousand dollars have been paid. WHAT THEY SAY OF US. AMERICAN IS ALL RIGHT. The Colored American is the leading race paper in the United States. It is always full of news.—Southwestern Herald, Victory, Texas. INTERNATIONAL IN SCOPE. THE COLORED AMERICAN, Washington, is the only Negro journal of its kind published. It is not only national, with a touch of the local, but is international in scope. It combines in a well balanced degree, the newspaper, the advocate and the magazine.—The American Star. QUICK TO NOTE IMPROVEMENTS It was not due to lack of appreciation, that we failed to acknowledge our great indebtedness to that splendid paper, THE COLORED AMERICAN of Washington, D.C.. for placing us on its exchange list The Capital City may well be proud of this grand race advocate.-Home News, Alexandria, Va. JUST A LITTLE PRACTICE WORK THE COLORED AMERICAN unbottles the pent-up vitrol of its wrath upon the much abused head of the Cleveland Gazette, last week. If you call that a calm and dignified summary, Bro. Cooper, we should hate to read your pages when you had decided to display your wrath. Charleston (W. Va.) Advocate. Last week the Washington (D. C.) COLORED AMERICAN issued as a supplement a four-colored engraving of Prof. Booker T. Washington. The engraving is a triumph of mechanical art and skill. The American announces that it will issue these supplements at frequent intervals and that the series will include only those leaders of the race whose merits and services entitle them to prominence. Score another for THE COLORED AMERICAN: Magion Blade. weeks as the guest of her friend, Mrs. Slater, 917 U street, n. w. A man and wife or two gentlemen desiring a nicely furnished bay window, front room with board can secure the same in northwest section on vanient to a'l car lines and in good neighborhood. Inquire at Colored American office or address J. M in case of this office 459 C st. n. w. New Life to Weak Men. New Life to Weak Men. Old Men Made Yongng Again—Weak Men Find Old-Time Strength and Power of Youth. TRIAL PACKAGE MAILD FREE To the men who have tried every known remedy to revive their waning power or lost manhood, and have given up in despair, the following message comes as a most blessed promise. 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The Institute has had so many inquiries from men who are unable to leave home or their business to be treated, that it has perfected the splendid home treatment and sends it in free trial packages to all parts of the world to show just how easy and simple it is to be cured at home of any sexual weakness when this marvelous new sexual discovery is employed. The Institute makes no restrictions and any man who writes will receive by mail a free trial of this wonderful remedy absolutely free. Those who write need have no fear of any publicity as the State Medical Institute is an old established Institution, incorporated by the State for 59 years. CURES SY PHILS. A trial package sent free to all who suffer from syphilis orblood Poison, mucous patches in the mouth, sore throat copper colored spots, chancres, ulcerations falling hair etc. Address Dr. A.E Robinson 4063 Berry St., Ft. Wayne, Ind., today for free trial package. 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You cannot afford to miss a single issue of The Colored American. THE EDITOR'S MAIL BAG The innovation offered by THE COLORED AMERICAN a few weeks ago in presenting to our many patrons 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. WENT LIKE HOT CAKES. Memphis, Tenn.—Please send to meet 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. New York City. I am in receipt of your letter enclosing bill for my subscription to your valuable paper and cheerfully enclose the sum of two dollars for the coming year. I enjoy reading your paper very much and think I can succeed in getting at least one subscriber. M. S. 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 ma ter and appearance. Best regards and wishes for your future attainments. I am. 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. O. 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. Jacksonville, Fla.—Please find enclosed my check for five dollars to cover my subscription. Wishing you continued success, I am. ADORNMENT FOR HOME. Catohall, S. C., July 8.—I congratulate you, Mr. Editor, upon the addition of new life to The Colored American. Every family should have their homes adorned with the portrait of the two great men who figured in your supplement,—Booker T. Washington and Rev. W. L. Taylor. J. A. ROACH. 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. E. L. McG 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 royally 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 universities are just about having their 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, 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. 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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. THE COXORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON. P. C. 3 JOYCE ENG WASH.D.C. PRESIDENT THEODORE ROOSEVELT, Fnthusiastically Endorsed at the Polls, Tuesday, November 4th. by a Grateful Republic, and Beloved by Ten Millions of Afro-Americans for His Manly for Human Rights and Equality of all Citizens Before the Law-He will be Rencinated and Triumphantly Elected President in 1904. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. [Image of a man with a mustache and a suit, facing the camera. The background is plain and light-colored. There are no other discernible details or text.]] DR, WILLIAM S LOFTON, Washington's Popular Surgeon-Dsntist. The Reward of Merit. The Reward of Merit. failing admiration the artistic equipment of his office. We can most surely call him a product of Washington, for though born elsewhere, he was brought to this city when but three years of age, and he has received both his literary and professional education in our midst. Like most other wise men, Dr. Lofton has made one study his life work—the practice of dentistry, and the marked success which has attended his career attests his peculiar fitness for the work. Our subject took his degree as Doctor of Dental Surgery, at Howard University, in 1888, after a brilliant course of study and his habits of application have remained, as by means of them he has been the more easily able to keep abreast of the highest literature and thought of his chosen profession and familiar with its most advanced achievements. The Doctor's dental parlors, though always at least to the layman's eye complete in their essential equipment for the practice of his profession upon its highest lines, are in a constant state of evolution, every facility which his experience, his wide reading and his contact with his fellow dentists suggest for the alleviation of pain, or the prompt and skilful performance of the delicate work he is required to perform is at once procured without regard to cost. Among them we might call attention to his latest improved dental chair with its ingenious fountain attachment and sewer equipment. He has lately added a most useful dental cabinet for the care and protection of his almost priceless instruments, which is not only of surpassing beauty but also of practical utility. As might be expected of such a gentleman, his high personal character, his earnestness of purpose, his open, ingenuous face, his hearty greetings, and his unfailing courtesy have won the confidence of the community, and a flattering position as one of its most successful professional men. In addition to his high professional status, he has found time to perform many of those extraneous duties which in every community devolve upon a good citizen. He is an active factor in the church, he is a director in the Capital Savings Bank, and every charitable and benevolent cause which comes to his attention excites his warm interest. Continued fifth page 4 Marvelous Growth of Hair. A Famous Doctor-Chemist Has Discovered a Compound That Grows Hair on a Bald Head in a Single Night. Startling Announcement Causes Doctors to Marvel and Stand Dum-founded at the Wonderful Cures. The Discoverer Sends Free Trial Packages to All Who Write. After half a century spent in the laboratory crowned with high honors for his many world famous discoveries the celebrated physician- A chemist at the head of the great Altenheim Medical Dispensary, has just made the startling announcement that he has produced a compound that grows hair on any bald head. The doctor makes the claim that afar experiments, taking years to complete, he has at last reached he goal of his ambition. To the doctor all heads are alike. There are none which cannot be cured by this remarkable remedy. The record of the cures already made is truly marvelous and were it not for the high stading of the great physician and the convincing testimony of thousands of citizens all over the country it would seem too miraculous to be true. There can be no doubt of the doctor's earnestness in making his claims nor can his cures be disputed. He does not ask any man, woman or child to take his or any one else's word for it, but he stands ready and willing to send free trial packages of this great hair restorative to any one who writes to him for it, enclosing a 2 cent stamp to prepay postage. In a single night it has sta ted hair to growine on heads bald for years. It has stopped falling hair in one hour. I never fails no matter what the condition, age or sex. Old man and young men, women and children all have profited by the free use of this great new discovery. If you are bald if your hair is falling out or if your hair eyebrows or eyelashes are thin or short write the Altenheim Medical Dispensary, 7201 Foso Building, Cincinnati. Ohio, enclosing a stamp to prepay postage for a free package and in a short time you will be entirely restored. RESTAURANT 1100 20th St., corner L. N. W. Washington, D. C. Grand Charity Star Concert By the Vermont Avenue Baptist Churchh for the Benefit of the Bapti Home, Hamilton Road, District of Columbia, VERMONT AVE. BAPT1ST CHURCH, (Vermont Averu Between Q and R S's., N. W.) REV. GEORGE W. LEE. D. D, Pastor. Our Famous Violinist, JOSEPH DOUGLASS, PROF. WM. BRAXTON, Organist Metropoliton A. M. E, Church. The Famous Amphion Glee Club, IN CLUB SONGS, SOLOS AND QUARTETS Under the direction of their Accomplished Leader, Prof. J. Henry Lewis Miss Addie Wormley, Washington's Lea PAUL LAUREN AND OTHER TALENT—Trustees Baw Rev Walter H. Brooks, D. D., Rev. W. J. son, D. D., Rev. J. A. Taylor, D. D., Rev. I. Tolliver, D. D., Wm. L. Pollard, Eq., L. Home. Admission, Including Adm's ion to the Church Fair Church. 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. Robert Johnson, D. D., Rev. J. A. Taylor., D. D., Rev. Wm P. Gibbons, Ph. D, and Rev. I. Tolliver, D. D., Wm. L Pollard, Eq., President Board of Managers Baptist Home. Including Adm's ion to the Church Fair now going on in the basement of th Church. DOORS OPEN AT 7 P. M., CONCERT 8 P. M. Tickets on sale at the Law Office of Wm L. Pollard, 609 F and by Members of the Committee. See hand bills. 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. TUXEDO 390 S. State St. SEND FOR CATALOGUE. 390 S. State St. Chicago, Illinois. SEND FOR CATALOGUE. Subscribe for The American --- --- 3 25 Cents MANUFACIURER OF Waiters' and C 00 OF EVERY DESCBIPTION Baubers' Coats, Barkeepers' Coats, and Aprons. LYCEUM DELEGATES REPORT. What the Business League and Council Did at Their National Conventions. The first Sunday in November was "Delegates' Day" at the Second Baptist Lyceum. Mr. R. W. Thompson, who represented this enterprising organization at the meeting of the National Negro Business League at Richmond, Va., in August, made an encouraging report, pronouncing the convention to have been of vast benefit in generating in the race a lasting enthusiasm that is taking form in a keener commercial activity, and a smaller dependence upon the unsubstantial props that the prejudice of the times are knocking from under us. The magnetic personality of Booker T. Washington was felt throughout the gathering, and the stories told by practical men of how they had built up profitable business ventures from the humblest beginnings carried an inspiration to more than two hundred centers of Negro thought and purpose that can not fail to produce tangible results. The speaker was of the opinion that the future offered much if the race's leadership would preach the gospel of work and that triumphs were the fruit of thrift, self-denial, and determination to succeed. Prof. Jesse Lawson, the Lyceum's delegate to the National Afro-American Council at St. Paul, Minn., was eloquent in his praise of the hospitality of the Great Northwest, referring to the perfect arrangements made by the committee and the cordial welcome extended by Governor Van Sant. His picture of the proceedings of the Council, however, was not of a roseate hue. He feared that, through the selfishness of a few who insisted upon controlling the convention for personal ends, the grand opportunity which had been offered for the uplift of the race had been frittered away. He characterized the election of officers as a bit of sharp practice, which had engendered untold bad feeling and dissension among men of usefulness to the country. He promised that, despite everything, the local council, presided over by Hon. Georg H. White, would continue the work of testing the constitutionality of the disfranchising and humiliating laws that threaten the citizenship of the Negro. A vote of thanks was tendered the two delegates for their conscientious services. Educate Both Races. Educate Both Races. Continued from first page. Prof. J. B. Lafargue, of Rapides parish, said there was no country school in his parish. Such country schools as there are there are taught in the churches. Some of these buildings he described as comfortable and others as "very airy." Dr. J. S. Powell of Lincoln parish said that he did not know of a colored school building erected by the state in the parish. He knew of six small buildings built by the colored people themselves near the churches for school purposes. The tendency is to build more of these buildings. Otherwise the schools are in the churches, except that the people in and around Ruston have formed a company and built a good school building there. This school is under the direction of Mr. Charles P. Adams, a graduate of Tuskegee, who has several other graduates of the same school to assist him. It is an industrial school. Prof. Powell said that the educational needs of the colored people of his parish were just as great as he could possibly imagine. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. Q. Others who spoke were Professors T. H. Kane, of Caddo parish, in which the city of Shreveport is situated, W. R. Raymond, of St. Mary's parish, Daniel West, of West Baton Rouge and Point Coupee, W. R. Eright, of Rapides, Enoch Dunn, of Lafouche, James Herod, of Vermilion, W. M. McGee of Richland, the principal of a colored school at Delhi in that parish, and others. The reports of these men in general agreed that although the bulk of the Negro race in the South lives in the country there are practically no country schoolhouses, and that such rural schools as there are are held in the churches; the school term provided by the public money is from two to three months—hardly ever over the latter—unless supplemented by money raised or given by the people themselves. Reports as to wages varied from $10 to $25 in the country. Wages in the towns and cities are reported better, an in general the length of term there was said to be the same as that for the white schools. When it was said by one man that the pay of the white teachers was much higher than the colored, another man said that this might be in part explained by the fact that a higher standard of efficiency was demanded of the white teachers. He thought that colored teachers were sometimes selected from a favored colored family regardless of fitness. Mr. West, of West Baton Rouge, replied in this connection that in his parish the colored people lived near enough to the members of the school board so that if they were given an unsatisfactory teacher they at once made their complaints, and in that way had been able to have good teachers. Mr. Washington commented particularly on this point, and said that he believed that the white school boards of the South had enough true interest in the colored schools as a general thing so that if complaints of this kind were brought to their attention they would see to it that he wrongs were righed. Fully three thousand persons must have been crowded into Washington Artillery Hall for the evening meeting, and the audience was representative of the most intelligent and most earnest elements of both races. President of the School Board, Kruttschnitt, said in his opening remarks that the large number of white persons present was the best proof of their approval and of the intelligent effort made by the colored race of he South to advance along the line of education and civilization. Dr. Alderman said that Mr. Washington came not from the ranks of the politicians, or even from the clergy, but from an humble schoolroom. He said that no right minded man would withhold his sympathy from the race striving for the reality of freedom. "Freedom," he said, "is a conquest, not a bequest." He thought that the paramount question was one of a change of attitude on the part of the people of both races, and that although difficult it was not hopeless. The white man must come to think of the Negro impersonally, and with an eye to the future. The Negro must come to believe that the Southern white man means to be just in large ways, as he knows that he is honest and just in daily relations. He spoke of the fact that within the last year some southern white men had given liberally to Tuskegee Institute as indicating this change of attitude on the part of the white man. He said that even the thirty-five years of educational experiment of the Negro which has just been passed through is only a moment of time in the development of a race. Mr. Washington's address emphasized the needs educationally of the colored people in the South, and spoke of the industrial and agricultural instruction which was being more and more required and which he thought wise. In regard to the assertion often made by southern white people that Negroes flocked to the towns and cities to their own disadvantage, he said they could not be expected to remain in the country with a school there of only two or three months, when in the cities the schools were in session eight or nine months. Nor could they be expected to remain in the country unless property owners there provided fairly comfortable homes, and unless they were afforded the same protection by law there that they would find in the cities and towns. His address was listened to with the closest attention and interrupted by frequent applause. At its close, Dr. Alderman grasped him warmly by the hand and congratulated him, and hundreds of those present remained to meet him and congratulate him. The success and attractiveness of the meeting was greatly enhanced by the presence of Prof. W. J. Nickerson's Ladies Orchestra, an organization of about twenty members, composed of young ladies from New Orleans. This orchestra is the same which played so acceptably at the Altanta Congress last summer. It has recently returned from a tour in the northwest, during which several concerts were given in Chicago. During he evening the orchestra played the overture from "Odeon," and "The Girl from the Barracks," and Miss Julia Ellen Lewis played a violin solo, "Scene de Ballet." Miss Lewis is a graduate of the Boston Conservatory of Music. Miss Leona A. Deluc sang "Where Roses Gleam," and Miss Stella A. E. Brazley sang Mascheroni's "For All Eternity," giving as encore Paul Laurence Dunbar's "Little Brown Baby." While Mr. Washington was in New Orleans he was the guest of Col. James Lewis at the latter's home on Canal street, where, among other guests entertained at the same time, was Father Dorsey, who is at present traveling through the South. MAX BENNETT THRASHER The Reward of Merit his ready sympathy and his generous assistance. Dr. Lofton is a man of whom any community may well be proud, and whether he is to be regarded as a Washingtonian only, or as another colored man who has made a distinctive mark for himself, we bespeak for this fine gentleman, this good son, this clean and brainy man, a niche in that Pantheon wherein are found the names and forms of those who help to make a people great. It is not improper to add that Dr. Lofton has been a subscriber to The Colored American ever since the issue of its first number. C. C. CURTIS' BIRTHDAY. A very enjoyable collation was served by the National Colored Personal Liberty League, Wednesday evening, at Foster's cafe, 20th and L streets northwest, in commemoration of the forty-sixth anniversary of the birth of the Leagues well-known National Organizer, Mr. Charles C. Curtis, of Iowa. Covers were laid for thirty. The program embraced the discussion and absorption of a dainty menu, followed by a running fire of DRESS MAKING ACADEMY. he de Lam Orton Famous French Perfection Failor System Mme J. A. Smallwoods le Agent 1513 Madison street, northwest, Morning class from 9 a. m. to 1 p. m. Afternoon class 2 to 5 p. m. daily. Evenings from 7.30 to 10 o'clock. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, dress makers and ladies who wish to do their own dressmaking. WANTED—To learn the wonderful be Lam Orton French Perfection Tailor System. Seamless Basques without one inch of visible seam, in fitting 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 Color d Girls. A number of families in Massachusetts would like to secure one or two colored girls to do general ho seework 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 prefereed. 540 Elm street, n w., Le Droit ark tt. FURNISHED ROOMS—With board convenient to car lines, call after 4 P. M. 1642 10th St. Northwest or inquire at Colored american Office 459 C. St N. W. Two nicely furnished front and back rooms with all modern improvements for rent, also table board, $12 00 per month 2104 Ward Place. at. FOR RENT—One furnished front room large and southern exposure with or with or with u board. Apply at 407 Wa ren st. n w. Wantnd 5 young men ages from 17 to to 20 as engnts. Good chance for right persons. 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. 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 "arker 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. WANTED A MAN OR WOMAN not over thirty years of age, capable of king care of office in the largest photo studio operated by any colored man in the world. Twenty two years in business in St. Paul, Minn. Studio also in Sault Ste Marie, Ont. Party must have $200000 to invest for half interest. Seventeen medals and diplomas. Address,— HARRY SHEPHERD, London Photo Co., ST. PAUL MINN. SANTAL-MIDY Standard remedy for Gleet, Gonorrhoea and Runnings IN 48 HOURS. Cures Kid- ney and Bladder Troubles. speeches by the company. Mr. H. C. Hawkins, president of the League, presided, and Mr. R. W. Thompson acted as toastmasetr. 6 J. HON CHARLES W. ANDERSON. Who Rendered Superb Service in New York as a "Spell-binder." HON CHARLES W. ANDERSON. Who Rendered Superb Service in New York as a "Spell-binder." J. HON. ASHLEY M. GOULD Likely to be named Judge of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia HON. JOHN P. GREEN, The Race's Foremost Exemplar of "The Scholar in Politics." A. H. EX GOV. GBORGE W. ATEINSON. Prominently mentioned for appointment on the Court of Claims. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. D. A QUEER COMBINATION. Horset Maker and Doctor in Paris Join Forces and Do Thriving Business. One of the shrewdest business combinations on record has been formed in Paris by two sisters, one of whom is a doctor and the other a corset maker. Since they have joined forces they have been receiving more business than they can comfortably attend to. Customers calling are first ushered into the doctor's consulting-room. There they undergo a regular medical examination. They have to answer the usual practitioner's questions, the pulse is felt, lungs sounded, heart listened to and so on. The doctor then writes out a prescription—in other words an exact description of the kind of corset which the build or state of health of each customer requires that she shall wear. They are then ushered into the room where the sister presides over her branch of the business and takes the measurements in strict accordance with the medical instructions. The partnership of stay-maker and physician has proved so successful that, although the charges made are on the highest scale of the corset trade, consulting-room and fitting shop are always crowded. CHOOSING A WIFE BY MUSIC. Novel Scheme of a German Professor for Ascertaining the Feminine Temperament. A German professor proposes to solve the difficulty some people seem to have in choosing a wife by "trial by music," reports the London Express. Everything depends on the taste of the subject under study. If she prefers waltz music, and above all Strauss' intoxicating strains, she is certainly frivolous. If she loves Beethoven she is artistic, but not practical. Does she prefer Liszt? Then she is ambitions; while a devotee of Mozart would be rather prudish. Why an admirer of Offenbach should be cunning is not very clear; but remembering the opera of "Faust" it is easy to understand that any girl preferring Gounod must be romantic and tender hearted. It is hard upon Flotow that because his music is out of fashion a taste for it denotes a vulgar soul; while Gottschalk fares little better, pleasing, according to the German professor, only the superficial. Massenet is supposed to attract the timid; while a devotion to Wagner's music is a distinct proof of egotism. Saint Saens, however, is a composer the admiration for whom denotes a girl of intelligence and well balanced character. 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. FINANCIAL. The National Safe Deposit Savings and Trust Company Corner 15th St. & New York Ave. Capital; One Million Dollars. Pays interest on deposits. Rents Safesi aldes Burglar-proof Vaults. Acts as administrator executor, trustee, &c. CAPITAL SAVINGS BANK. 609 F St. N. W., Washington,D.C. Capital $50,000 Hen. Jno. R. Lynch, President. L. C. Bailey, Treasurer. J. A. Johnson, Secretary. D. B. McCary, Cashier. Directors: Jno. R. Lynch, Dr. W. S. Lofton, Whitefield McKinlay, L. C. Bailey, Robt. H. Terrell, W. S, Montgomery, Wyatt Archer, John A. Pierre, HenryE. Baker, Robt. Williams J. T. Bradford. Dr. W. A. Warfield, J. A. Johnson, Dr. A. W. Tancil, Howard H. Williams. Deposits received from 10 cents up-ward. Interest allowed on $5.00 and above. Collections meet with prompt attention. A general exchange and banking business done. Bank open from 9 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. DO YOU NEED If so, come to us. We are always ready to loan you any amount you may need. You can repay it in small monthly payments to suit your convenience. We make loans on Furniture, Pianos, &c., without removal or any publicity in any way. All business is private. Washington Mortgage Loan Co., 610-F Street-610 Loans of $10 and upwards made on FURNITURE PIANOS, HORSES. Wagons, etc., at lowest rates and in the day you apply. We are loaning on th. Building and Loan Association plan, which I akes the cost of carrying loans much less that you pay elsewhere, and allows you to pay it off in any sized notes you desire, running from one to twelve months. You only pay for the use of the money for the length of time you carry it. If you have a loan with some other company we will pay it off and advance you more money if desired. Rates cheerfully given, and no cost to you unless the loan is made. Loans made any where in the District. Call and get rates. F ont room, first floor, Scientific American Building. Nationl Mortgage Loan Co. 625 F St., N. W. HERE IS A CHANCE. To get the money you want, We have more than weneed. We will make loans to every body without delay. If you want money see us to-day. You will not be disappointed. Loans made on Furniture, Pianos, Organs, Etc., without removal. Loans to salaried employees Without endorsement. Capital Loan Guarantee Company. SANTAL-MIDY Standard remedy for Gloeet Gonorrhea and Runnings 48 HOURS Cures Kid Blonde frostite P; O.Box 1, Teleg. Add."Izwl.", EAST LONDON, SOUTH AFRICA. A weekly native organ published in English Xosa-Kaqr, d Sesutho. The best advertising medium for reaching native customers and consumers in all large centers of labor. Authorized Medium for the publication of Government Proclamations and Notices addressed to natives throughout the colony and the territories U SCRIPTIONS PAYABLE IN ADVANCE One Year, — — $1.50 Six Months, — — .75 hrse Months — — .50 This paper is solely owned and controlled by a native directorate and is published in the interests of the African race. The directorate in order to increase the circulation of the paper in America have decided to reduce the price to the above scale for a limited period. South Africa is undergoing reconstruction and those desirous to understand the conditions existing here will find Izwi Labantu a good medium for information. 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 wait until it is too late to go. Low settlers rates are in effect during Sept. and Oct. Write to me where you want to go and I will tell what it cost. CHARLES L FEE. 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, n. 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, CIGAR STORE & 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. TAKEN AS AN OMEN. When the Hangman's Rope Broke All His Neighbors Said Purdy Was Innocent. "Although I never saw but one hanging, I witnessed a sight that even professional hangmen have not seen," said A. A. Albrechton, of Columbus, Miss., to a Denver Post reporter. "It was at my home. A young Mississippian named Purdy had been convicted of murder in the first degree and sentenced to hang. The evidence was wholly circumstantial, and before he was accused of that crime the young man had borne an excellent reputation. He was also connected by marriage with some of the best people in the state. "Nevertheless, he was sentenced to hang and the governor would not re- A SHERIFF PULLED A LEVER. prieve him. There were two factions in the community, one believing him guilty, and the other considering him innocent. The latter talked of rescue, but it was all talk. "The scaffold was not inclosed and when young Purdy ascended the gallows he walked erect and fearless. He denied his guilt, and all who saw him were compelled to admit his bearing was that of an innocent man. The black cap was pulled over his face, the sheriff pulled a lever, and the next we saw was a man getting up from the ground, snatching the black cap from his head and declaring dramatically: 'God has proved my innocence.' "The rope had broken. That was enough. Former enemies turned into adherents, and before the sheriff could again take his prisoner to the gallows and get another rope he was in the center of a crowd of thousands of people, all of whom were swearing there were not sheriffs enough in Mississippi to hang an innocent man. "Purdy was taken home, and an escort of 250 armed and determined men went with him and remained until there was no danger of any further proceedings being taken. Without any legal formalities the matter was allowed to drop, and Purdy is living 18 miles from Columbia, respected and happy. "Joy almost killed his wife when she saw him alive at the time she expected his corpse to be brought home. To say Purdy is guilty is now almost as much as a man's life is worth down there." Faint-Hearted. "Is it possible you caught Daffney trying to abduct your wife?" "Yes; he wanted to back out at the last moment."—Town Topics. She—No. I like you very much, indeed, but I can ever marry a spendthrift. He—How do you know I am a spendthrift? She—By the way you have been wasting money on me.—N. Y. Weekly. TRADING IN FURS TO-DAY. Some Interesting Particulars of the Business in the Hudson Bay Country. First of all, when an Indian arrives to trade at a Hudson bay post, then, furs in the pack must be sorted, silver fox worth $500 separated from cross fox and blue and white worth from ten dollars down, according to quality, and from common red fox, worth less. Twenty years ago, says an article on Hudson Bay company, in Frank Leslie's Popular Monthly, it was no unusual thing for the Hudson Bay company to send to England yearly 10,000 cross fox skins, 7,000 blue, 100,000 red, half a dozen silver. Few wolf skins are in the trapper's pack, unless particularly fine specimens of brown arctic and white arctic, bought as a curiosity, and not for value as skins. Against the wolf the trapper wages war as against a pest that destroys other game, and not for its skin. Next to muskrat, the most plentiful fur will be that of the rabbit or varying hare. Buffalo was once the staple of the hunter. What the buffalo was, the white rabbit is to-day. From it the Indian gets clothing, tepee covers, blankets, thongs, food. From it, the white man who is a manufacturer of furs gets gray fox and chinchilla, and seal in imitation. Except one year in seven, when a rabbit plague spares the land by cutting down their prolific numbers, the varying hare is plentiful enough to sustain the Indian. MEMORIAL BELL FOR AUTHOR. Maine Pastor Who Wrote Memorable Lines Remembered in a Unique Manner. "To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die," said the poet most truly. It is an immortality which comes in larger measure to but a chosen few. One of these lives in the heart of every school boy who has declaimed from the rostrum on Friday afternoon the stirring words of "Spartacus." He may not know whose brain fathered the lines he is making embryotic oratory out of, but the author lives on, nevertheless. The late Rev. Elijah Kellogg, for 50 years pastor of the Congregational church in Hauswell, Me., was the writer of those oft spoken verses, says the New York Herald. In recognition of his writings, as well as his long pastorate, a memorial bell to his memory has been recently hung in the belfry of the house of worship whose pulpit he filled so long with his kindly presence. His ministry extended over a wide field in the pastorate along the shore of Casco Bay, and many out on the deep, as well as those safe in the harbor of refuge, will hear the far sounding deep tones of the new bell and glow with remembrance of a good man gone to a well-earned rest from his labors. He Finally "Tumbled." They sat on the sofa—he and she dreaming the hours away in a happy manner peculiar to lovers. Finally he whispered in her shell-like ear: "You are like a peach." The maiden hung her head demurely for a few minutes, while a warm blush spread over her fair, blonde face. "I'd rather be a pair," she answered tremulously. A long silente ensued; then, like a beautiful dream, the situation unfolded itself to the young man and the banns are now up.—London Answers. A Georgia Picture. A winter's night, a fine oak fire, A tempting table set; A fiddle sweet, And dancing feet, And life's worth living yet! —Atlanta Constitution. A Diplomat. Gladys—If she doesn't love him why does she encourage him? Edith—Well, she's hoping her father will suspect she loves him and send her on a trip to Europe to overcome her --- Bright BOYS AND GIRLS Wanted Big Pay for Little Work. LORED AMERICAN has had so many appplication from girls throughout the country to sell it by the week, a y subscription for the year, we have decided to establish like young agents in every town in the country, whoseve and warrants it. THE COLORED AMERICAN has had so many appplication from boys and girls throughout the country to sell it by the week, as well as by subscription for the year, we have decided to establish wide awake young agents in every town in the country, whenever the demand warrants it. We want an Active worker s of smart boys and girls in every locality have 'several are time each week, which they could use to good advantage easily earn their pocket money: Hundreds of smart boys and girls in every locality have several hours' spare time each week, which they could use to good advantage and easily earn their pocket money: just such ones to work for us a little while every week THE COLORED AMERICAN at 5 cants each—selling the table, original and best race paper published—full of rels, illustrations, and authoritative opinion on race topics We want just such ones to work for us a little while every week selling THE COLORED AMERICAN at 5 cents each—selling the old, reliable, original and best race paper published—full of reliable news, illustrations, and authoritative opinion on race topics. ing Agents take no possible risk. We send a bundle of every week, and they sell them like hot cakes at 5 cents every one wants THE COLORED AMERICAN as soon as opportunity to examine and read a copy of it. Our young Agents take no possible risk. We send a bundle of papers every week, and they sell them like hot cakes at 5 cents each. Every one wants THE COLORED AMERICAN as soon as given an opportunity to examine and read a copy of it. The Colored American Free. final pastor or any responsible party will send us the name, sort boy or girl to sell THE COLORED AMERICAN even in this town, we will put an extra copy in the agent's bundle, to be delivered free to the party appointing the agent as the agent sells THE COLORED AMERICAN. Send us the smart girl or boy at once. 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Bold by all all News Dealers, ———————— SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15 1903. a T¥E ‘ BEASTHOOD” OF 1HE NEGRO The Literary Digest for October 18, 1902, contains a review of a book written by one Charles Carroll, who is seeking notoriety by trying to make it appear that the Negro isa beast, and therefore, not a member of the human family. Ot courte, Mr. Carroll is a southern man. and his book is intended for southern consumption, This author states that “the Bible plainly teaches that man was created a single pair in the image of G d. If the white man, with his exalted physi- cal and mental characteristics, was created thus, itis plain that the Negro must have been made after some other model, for a scientific investigation of his physical and mental qualities re- veal an organism approximately more closely that of the lower animals than of the human race, God rejected Cain because he married a Negiess.” This book, we are told, is being very extensively sold in the South, and shows the kind of literary food that is relished by the southern ap-= petite. It took a long time for south- ern white men to discover that Negro women were beasts. Ifthe author ig right, then so much for his section of the country, for its best blood is mingled with that of the beast. The Literary Digest was kind enough to give, in the same article, a comment on this book by Zion’s Watch Tower and Herald of Christ's Pres ence, publiched at Aliegheay, Pa Th, Watch Tower says: “The Scriptural evidences are wholly against the theory mentioned. Take, for instance, that Moses married a Negress, and had children by her. According to the theory we are criticising this would THE COLORED AMEPICAN, WASHINGTON, D. 0. have been unpardonable sin in God’s sight, a earnai union between man aud a beast. According to this theory Moses would have been rejected ut- terly from divine favor. But what do we find? Quits to the contrary, It was after this marriage that God chose Moses to be His representative, and the leader of his people out of the land of E_yptian bondage.” | Mr. Carroll has evidently spent his time and money and made his research to no purpose, for he has absolutely failed to make out his case, and baz materially lowered the standing of his — section, without doing any ap- preciable injury to the cause of the Negro. The “accepted hour” is now, At this season of the year one bride can not hope to long occupy the center of the stage. Intemperance is the Negro’s most threatening menace at the present stage of his development. A woman who has not the stamina to encourage the highest moral standards in man will never make a wife in the true sense of the term. * < | Although the clerical: roster of the Census Office will admit of gradual re- ductions, the $6,000 salary of the Mighty Director, Merriam, will not. Pessimism is not always occasioned by a disordered liver. The man “who sees through a glass darkly” may just oe be “broke.” The bitter controversies and malodor- ous invectives found in the columns of some of our religious journals do not ad- vance the cause of Christianity, Parents can do their girls no greater an injury than to permit them to eat the bread of idleness. Teach them to work, no matter how affluent your circum- stances. When you see a man in.a desperate hurry it does not follow Rtat he is a “hustler.” He may have simply put off an important duty until the last mo>- ment. When the Democrats are in power they do not ask republicans to endorse their appointments—they proceed on the theory that they have been delegated by the people to exercise their own judg- ment, ; By all means, let Dr. W. D. Crum be named as collector of the port of Charleston, South Carolina. President Roosevelt will make no mistake by ap- pointing him, no matter what Demo- cratic malcontents say. One of the gratifying otitgrowths of the commercial inspiration generated by the National Business League is the formation of the A. E. Manning Drug Company at Indianapolis, Ind., and the opening by it of a first-class pharmacy. Mr. Manning is also publisher of the Indianapolis World, one of the race's most reliable mouth-pieces, and is a thorough-going, up-to-date man of af- fairs. SS Sentiment has begen to crystallize as to who shall be the District of Colum- bia’s next delegates to the Republican Naticnal Convention. It is conceded that Hon. Myron M. Parker will con- tinue as the Caucasian representative. In connection with the colored element no name is heard with greaeter fre quency or favor than that of the bril- liant young lawyer, Mr. John W. Pat- terson. reer care We are glad the esteemed Star of Zion is to acquire a proof-reader to relieve Editor Smith’s massive burden. Writ- ing all the editorials, deciphering bad manuscript, passing judgment upon what is printable and whit is “rot,” planning the “makeup” of his form, reading three hundred newspapers, preaching two Fr three sermons, and running for the bish- opric—all in one week—is a trifle too ‘much to expect, even of a journalistic Ajax like Brother Smith. The Evening Star which enjoys a deserved popularity with our people by reason of its straightforward contention for equality of citizenship and a pure administration of the law everywhere, celebrates its fiftieth anniversary next month. A special souvenir edition will be gotten out, descriptive of the re- markable growth of Washington and its best-equipped newspaper. The Col- ored American congratulates its sincere- ly esteemed contemporary. Dr. B. F. Watson, of the A. M. E. Church Extension Board, is of the opin- ion that Indian Territory is an ideal place for the enterprising Negro. He says conditions are flourishing in that section, and that the Indians prefer the company of the black man to that of the white, whose acquisitive genius and oft-times unscrupulous methods of mani- festing it, bodes them no good. ‘The Indian and the white man rarely dwell long together without repeating the leg- end of the lion and the lamb, THE PEOPLE'S LITERARY. Mr. L. Melendez King has been elee- ted president of the People’s Literary for the year, and has accepted the com- mission. He is a cultured gentleman and has wide experience as a manager. Other officers were elected as follows: R. C. M. Simmons, vice-president; Miss Maud Lockley, recording secretary; Miss Mathilde Gant, treasurer. Advisory Board: L. M. King, Roscoe Simmons, Perri W. Frisbie, Samuel E. Lacy, Ed- ward Rouser, and Wm. J. Weston; Misses Anna Washingotn, Mathisde Gant, Marion T. Scott, Mamie Thomas, and Selena Lovett. Sub Committee in charge of program for the year: Ros- coe Simmons, chairman, Perri W. Fris- bie, Edward Rouser and W. M. Wilsoa. _ FIELD DAY AT NIOBRARA. Fort Niobara, Neb., Special—Monday October 27, was “field day” at our post. The exerciseg included baseball, boxing, running, jumping, standing high jump- ing and foot racing. Prizes weré given to the winners. The baseball game was won by the 3rd battalion. The 31st was monthly inspection. The companies par- aded, and General Botes, the department commander, reviewed them. The Gen- eral will be with us for a few days, He will go hunting, as he likes the sport Game is abundant in this vicinity. Com- pany K gave a grand ball on the 3oth inst. The hall was crowded with invited guests. Corporal Williams, of the band, furnished choice music for the occasion. at twelve o'clock the refreshments were served, and everybody went home well pleased. Mrs. McCarty arrived at the post on the 1 inst. she is the ,, fe of Sergeant McCarty of Company M. REG. ————— THE PAYNE-GREEN NUPTIALS The nuptials of Mr. Andrew J. Payne and Miss Marion T. Green is still leading topic in society circles, The superb $100 trousseau worn by the bride was the gift of Miss Elizabeth \f, Flag. ler, Many beautiful and costly presents were received including a fine piano, dinner set of one hundred pieces, two suites of furniture and a diamond brooch. At Shiloh Baptist Church the ushers were Messrs. Ulysses L. Houston, Janes Lee, James Lucas, John Crusor, Gar field Harris, Will Thomas, Harry Smith, Harry Parker. The best man was Mr, Joseph Bryant. Miss Grace Page Green, sister of the bride, was maid of honor, and Miss Jennie Pinn was bridesmaid, The bride’s gown was white satin, trim. med with orange blossoms, and she car- tied a shower boquet of roses. As stated in our last issue, the reception was held at the home of the bride's parents, 1910 Vermont avenue. The elegant carriage of the Secretary of the Treasury was placed at the disposal of the bridal couple as an especial com- pliment. Mrs. Payne is an efficient clerk in the 4th Auditor’s office, and Mz: Payne is also connected with the Treas- ury Department. Mr. and Mrs. Payne were “at home,” at 1519 Pierce Place, Tuesday, November 4th, from § te 10 p. m 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. — USE AMERICAN COACHES. Karge Conveyances for Traveling ip South Africa Made in ihe United States. The coaches used in South Africa are built in the United States—at Concord. Most of them hold) 12 people inside in rows of three, six people facing and six back to the mules, says Lippincott’® Magazine. By experience we learned that the twa corner seats back to the mules are most agreeable. Luggage on these journeys is a consideration, as it is charged for at the rate of& shillmg “a pound, but each passenge? may take a rug—or “blanket,” as they are always called—and a small basket of food. The great object is to set much food as possible into 4 small space, for when we traveled we coue only be sure of two meals—one ' reak-| fast and one dinner—during the threel days and nights of continuous trayer ing. We made inquiries about the out ‘side places, thinking they mie)! be ‘preferable; but scme fellow-l asnen- gers, who were old hands at auch traveling, explained that wie? the coach upset the outside |} sengers were those to suffer; those ins've ° = off, as a rule, with a few bruises 08 others getting broken arms 6'° the like; and this outbalanced 0°" cae for the open air. Not that ore sa ed from want of air, for the coach a no windows at afl; glass ¥ - 2 stand the jolting for an hour. a is a tarpaulin that one may UPTO" a pull down over the windows W 3 the rain comes in intolerably. Thes one bear, for if the tarpaulla ea kaon ipsuffersbly bow! THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. SISTERS OF CHARITY CATARRH WHEREVER LOCATED IN THE SYSTEM. aT THE NEW. MASONIC HALL. A Strong List of Attractions fort the nth of November.—Every- thing Up-to-date. Fach Monday and ‘Phursday night, the Menhattan Dancing Class will oc- cupy hall, with its large and select following of ladies and gentlemen, The class has a number of pleasing novelties in pre aration. On November 18th, Mrs. Evelyn In- gram, the oldest member of the John Wesley Church, and one of the founders, will give a concert and musicale, the young people and children aiding. The proceeds will be donated to the church asa gift from Mrs. Ingram. Everyone should lend a helping hand in gladden- ing the heart of dear old Mother Ingram, as this may be her last demonstration of | for her church. November 19th, the young ladies of Sphins, ask the public to be present with them on that night and be entertained. This will be their first entertainment, On November 21st a grand reception will be given by Mt. Olive Commandery, No. 1, Order of the Red Cross of Moses Prof. Ambler is to furnish the music ‘The Manhattans hold forth on Thanks- giving. Afternoon, matinee at 2 o'clock p.m, and grand promenade in the even. ing at 8 o’clock. NEWS OF OUR SCHOOLS. ‘The colored teachers figured very con- spicuously in the proceedings of the last meeting of the Board of Education. Miss J. Gray was named as a first-grade in- structress at Banneker School. K. C. Lewis was transferred from the eighth grade principalship of the Jones School to the principalship of the Garnet School. Other changes in the schools were an- nounced as follows: FE. A. Chase, seventh grade, principal of Slater School, to eighth grade princi- palship of Jones School; L. S. Chase, to principalship of Slater; M. E. Bruce, from sixth grade, Slater School, to sev- enth grade Garnet School; K. R. Martin, from fifth grade, Patterson School, to Slater School; M. V. Ruby, from fourth grade, Garnet School, to fifth grade, Pat- terson School; J. A. Young, from sec- ond grade, Paterson School, to third eraie, Garnet School; J. Barney, from first rade, Banneker School, to second grade, Patterson School. M. O°H. Williamson was promoted from third grade, Garnet School, to fourth grade, Garnet School. The resignation of L. Cook, eighth grale, principal of Garnet School, was accepted. Prof. F. L. Cardozo, jr., takes hold of new work as principal of Stevens School with the skill and confidance of a vet- eran _ Prof. W. S$. Montgomery is assum- ing gigantic proportions as a dedication « William Syphax School, Halt street. between N and O streets south- west, was dedicated on the 31st ult. with appropriate ceremonies. Mr. J. F. Bundy presided and Commissioner Mac- farland extolled the value of our school system in the development of good citi- zenship. Mr. W. H. A. Wormley, pre- sented a portrait of Mr. Syphax, in Whose honor ‘the school is named—the latter being the first colored man to serve in the District of Columbia as a member of the school board As. he Wij GHEE EZ 7 =< YY Ee ZB LG; — Yj UOC Z | ZA i, \ \\S YI Hy J oT Z ZI ‘VSss | Cité AA ne ‘SS BEATRIX CALLAM. Interesting Letters from Catholic Institutions. In every country of the civilized world the Sisters of Charity are known. Not only do they THE minister to the spiritual and intel- SISTERS Tsoi needs of GCOoD the charges com- mitted to their WORK. care, but they also minister to their THE minister to the spiritual and intel- SISTERS Tsoi needs of GCOoD the charges com- mitted to their WORK. care, but they also minister to their bodily needs. With so many children to take care of and to protect from climate and disease, these wise and pru- dent sisters haye found Peruna a never- failing safeguard. A letter recently received by Dr. Hart- .man from Sister Beatrix B. Callam, 410 W. Thirtieth street, New York, reads as follows: “I cannot say too much in praise of Peruna. Eight bottles of it cured me of catarrh of the lungs of four MR. MITCHELL IN A WRECK. Mr. Mitchell, the popular railway postal clerk between Washington and Charleston, S. C., over the Atlantic Coast line, was one of the clerks in the serious wreck at Elm City, N. C., Satur- day night of last week, in which En- gineer Currie, of Florence, lost his life. The freight train was under orders to run into a siding. Twenty-three cars were still on the main line when the southbound fast mail train, running at the rate of 60 miles an hour, crashed in- to it. The mail car was-hurled over the tender, engine, and four flat cars of the freight. The railway postal clerks had to break their way out of the demol- ished car. The post-office crew was com- posed of P. M. Mitchell, Paul F. Hay- Jey, and Charles H. Weitz, When the years’ standing, and I would not have been without it foranything. It helped several Sisters of coughs and colds and I have yet to find one case of ca- tarrh that it does not cure.’*—Sister Beatrix. From a Catholic institution in Cen- tral Ohio comes the following recom- mend from the Sister Superior. “Some years ago a friend of our insti- tution recommended tous Dr. Hartman’s Peruna as an excellent remedy for the influenza of which we then had several cases which treatened to be of a serious character. “We began to use it and experienced such wonderful results that since then Peruna has become our favorite medi- eine for influenza, catarrh, cold, cough and bronchitis.” Another recommend from a Catholic institution of one of the Central States written by the Sister Superior reads as follows: “A number of years agoour attention was called to Dr. Hartman’s Peruna, and wreck occurred they were engaged at work, A BEQUEST OF $25,000. At last the will of the late Col. Nicho- las McKay has been filed for probate. The bulk of the estate goes to the wife and daughters of-the descedents, as an- ticipated. An interesting feature of the will is a bequest of $25,000 to Col. Mc- Kay’s colored secretary, Mr. Samuel E. Tatum, and $1,500 to William Mitchell, his devoted body servant, also colored. The will js to be contested, it is said, by a previous Mrs. McKay, who disputes the legality of the colonel’s most recent matrimonial alliance. If the will holds, however, Messrs. Tatum and Mitchell ed for their fidelity. <2 Ss: 9 since then we have used it with won- derful results for grip, coughs, colds and catarrhal diseases of the head and stomach, “For grip and winter catarrh espec- ially it has been of great service to the inmates of this institution, | SISTERS OF CHARITY All Over the United States Use Pe-ru-na for Gatarrh, Dr. Hartman receives many sestane from Catholic Sisters all over the United States. A recommend recently re- ceived from a Catholic institution in the Southwest reads as follows: A Prominent Mother Superior Says: “T can testify from experience to the efficiency of Peruna as one of the very best medicines, and it gives me pleasure toadd my praise to that of thousands who haye used it, For years I suffered with catarrh of the stomach, all reme- dies proving valueless for relief, Last spring I went to Colorado, hoping to ba benefited by a change of climate and while there a friend advised me to try Peruna. After using two bottles I found myself very much improved. The re- | mains of my old disease being now sa slight, I consider myself cured, yet for a while I intend to continue the use of Peruna. Iam now treating another patient with your medicine. She haa been sick with malaria and trouble. with leucérrhea. I have not a doubt that a cure will be speedily effected.” These are samples of letters received by Dr. Hartman from the various orders of Catholic Sisters throughout the United States. The names and addresses to these let- ters have been withheld from respect to the Sisters but will be furnished upon request. One-half of the diseases which affliet mankind are due to some catarrhal de- rangement of the mucous membrane lining some organ or passage of the body. A remedy that would act immediately upon the congested mucous membrane restoring it to its normal state, would consequently cure all these diseases. | Catarrh is catarrh wherever located, | whether it bein the head, throat, lungs, ‘stomach, kidneys, or pelvic organs. A remedy that will cure itin one location will cure it in all locations. If you do not receive prompt and satis- factory results from the use of Peruna, | write at once to Dr. Hartman, giving a full statement of your case, and he will be pleased togive you his valuable ad- vice gratis. | Address Dr. Hartman, President of ‘The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, | Ohio. BISHOP GRANT A BENEDICT. Bishop Abram Grant and Mrs. J. H. Armstrong, widow of the late Bishop Armstrong were made one a few even- ings ago, the ceremony being quietly performed by Bishop Arnett, at Wilber- force, Ohio. The happy couple will re- sidc at Indianapolis, where the Bishop purchased a handsome home several years aga. This is the second instance within the decade where an A. M. E. prelate has led to the hymenial altar the relict of a deceased colleague—Bishop Turner having married the widow of Bishop Wayman. The Colored American is a fearless race champion, a peerless newspaper and a sparkling magazine.