The Colored American

The COLORED American Library of Congress A NATIONAL NEGRO NEWSPAPER MEN OF J. HON. T. THOMAS FORTUNE. The Brilliant Editor of the The New York Age-Just Named as Special Commissioner to Investigat Conditions in Our Insular Possessions. THE NATION'S CAPITAL A RECORD OF THE DOINGS OF THE WEEK. A Busy Season in The Social, Literary and Religious Realm-J. Albert Johnson Booked to Return, They Say-Editor Fortune in Town-Other Matters of Interest. It is said upon good authority that at the close of the present conference year, about April 1st, Rev. J. Albert Johnson, now in Baltimore, will be reassigned to the pastorate of the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, of this city, the appointment by special arrangement to be for the period of ten years. The change is the subject of considerable comment in local ministerial circles. The formal dedication of Langston School took place last Friday. Addresses were delivered eulogistic of the Hon. John M. Langston, in whose honor the building is named; the principal cation being by Hon. John P. Green. Commissioner Macfarland VOL. IX, NO. 31. Supt. Montgomery, Jesse Lawson and Bundy assisted. Mrs. Bettie G. Francis presided. A handsome portrait of Mr. Langston was presented by Prof. Lawson. Miss Ella D. Barrier is principal of the Langston School. The enlarged parish hall, adjoining St. Luke's P. E. church, was dedicated Friday evening of last week with appropriate exercises. Speeches were made by prominent members and friends of the church, and a dainty supper was served by the ladies. The hall was packed and enthusiasm was the order of the hour. The room is now one hundred feet in length, and ample for all ordinary entertainments of the church, giving also increased facilities for the Sunday School and auxiliaries. The expenses of the ad-condition have been fully met. Tuesday evening the rostrum at Bethel Literary and Historical Association was occupied by Rev. L. C. Snafe, discussing the question: "Is the Seventh Day the Sabbath of the Christian, according to the Bible?" Rev. Sheafe is an authority on the much-mooted query, and a large audience greeted him on this occasion. Mr. Emmett J. Scott, private secretary to Dr. Booker T. Washington, passed through the city last Saturday night, en route to New York, where he joined the "Tuskegee Wizard." He was met at the train by several well-known journalists and educators, and a chat of an hour or so was enjoyed. Hon. John S. Durham, late U. S. Minister to Hayti, has been appointed assistant attorney before the Spanish Claims Commission. His perfect familiarity with the Spanish language makes this appointment most fitting. Dr. J. E. Shepard, newly-appointed as a field secretary of the National Sunday School Union, has taken hold of his work with characteristic vim and vigor, and he bids fair to become one of the most useful members of the staff. He is especially adapted to the work assigned to hi good-will of both race P. P. BISHOP ALEXANDER WALTERS. Chairman of the Executive Committee of the National Afro-American Council President Roosevelt's Great Message Against the "Lily White" Re the Country. Executive Committee of the National Afro-American Council felt's Great Message Against the "Lily White" Req the Country. Chairman of the Executive Committee of the National Afro-American Council, Through Whom President Roosevelt's Great Message Against the "Lily White" Republicans Reached the Country. South. The leading Democratic daily in Raleigh paid him a handsome tribute upon his appointment, and bespoke him eminent success. Cards are out announcing the wedding of Miss Phillipa Wilkins and Mr. Edward A. Walton to take place at Mt. Jezrell Baptist Church, 5th and E streets, southeast, Thursday evening, November 27. 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 $1.00 delivered. Telephone 2878 main. Courteous service and moderate prices. PRICE, FIVE CENTS THE DRIFT OF EVENTS PARAGRAPHS THAT TELL THEIR OWN STORY. Crisp Comment Upon Current Illustrative of The Variegate Threwn Upon The Canvas by Pictures of Washington Life-1... rcr Held up to Nature, as it Were The South should not be allowed to deprive the Negro of the right to vote, and at the same time enjoy the in- representation made possible CONTINUED ON WITH PAGE E. L. Jordan, 515 9th street, n. w., retails the highest grades of beer and liquors. His place is the only one where you can get the famous Brighton Whiskey. One full quart $1.00 delivered. Telephone 2878 main. Courteous service and moderate prices. THE COLURED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. ©, ae o1 OHIO MAN'S FUNNEL. He Uses It Constantly to Obtain Meat and Drink. His Appearance in a New Orleans Saloon Almost Paralyzed the Barkeeper—Sensation in Police Station. There are men who eat with their fingers in the rude way of the forefa- thers, and men who shovel in pie with their knives, and also another class which uses the fork with the right hand, but, says the Picayune, a genius who uses neither of these ways of con- veying his bread to his bread basket, nor his liquor to the place provided for such things, showed up in New Orleans some time ago. There was nothing peculiar in the man’s dress or in the way he walked up to the bar and called for a drink. “he white-aproned genius behind the counter set out the poison just as he did for everybody else. At this the man produced a small tin funnel fron. his coat pocket and unwrapped a yara or two of rubber tube from around his neck and asked the barkeeper to kind- ly pour the whisky intothe funnel. At first the mixologist believed somebody was handing him a practical joke, but the customer insisted and the whisky Was poured in. The man waited a mo- ment and then smacked his lips, re- marked that the liquer was the genuine article and then walked out. It was some time before the bar- tender could recover his breath, and in the megntime the man was out of range. But the man came around again the next day and had several drinks. The curiosity of the barman had reached the point where he could no longer control it, and he asked the strange customer what it was all about, and how it was he did not take his swig like the rest of mankind. The man then said he had been a wanderer over the face of the earth for years, had originally come from Ohio, and because of disappointment in business and the breaking up of his home had gulped down a big dose of a ee 7 S| Se ere, UNE AA a ia (wg a Y Ty eye ea Yj Uf YY} | Wes Lf De ee : ‘ eee WAS POURED IN. earbolic acid one day in the hope of reaching the other side in a hurry. He said he took enough to kill two or three people, but before the poison completed the job of Gelivering his soul to its last keeper, the unfeeling doctor had come along and brought back the fading life. But the opera- tion cost him his swallowing appa- ratus, and he had been compelled to go through life eating his meals through a tube inserted in his throat. The man was a veritable show around the bar- room for some days, and also at a neighboring restaurant, where he used to get his meals. He usually ate a couple of soft-boiled eggs for break- fast. He also drank quantities of cof- fee, and all went through the funnel. The people at the Central pctice sta- tion hed a funy exvcrierse with the man. Tie got too much “liquor one night, and was arrested and jocked up. The only articles on his person were a funnel and a few dimes. The man had not been in the celi many minutes be- fore he shouted for some one to bring him a drink of water. ‘The jailer thought this was the usual request from the overheated patient, and told him there was a bucket of water in the cell and he could drink to his heart’s content. But the men declared he could not drink without assistance, and finally the jailer went tohim. The man then produced the funnel and re- quested that the water be poured in. The jailer nearly dropped dead, but he thought he would be obliging, and he complied. In the morning when the ‘man repeated the operation at break- fast they began to realize that here was a freak proper. So far as all the attributes of the throat and mouth are concerned the man has perfect control. He articu- lates as well as anybody. breathes a> well as anybody, and there is not the slightest outward appearance of ir- regularity till eating and crinking time comes around, and then he had to show his hand, or his neck, STREET CAR COMEDY. Electricity Got Loose and Passengers Joined Hands and Danced and Shrieked, During a downpour of rain ona re- cent afternoon, says the New York Tribune, a woman of not far from 200 pounds weight entered a Madison avenue car at Fifty-ninth street, and waddled toward a broad expanse of va- eancy far forward. The floor was wet from umbrella drippings, and the woman's gloves and shoes were in the same condition. . As she was about to sit down she hooked the crook of her umbrella over the strap pole above to ease her descent, uttered a yell, and collapsed. A fair-haired young man sitting next to her grabbed her hand as she went | ae } . Uy) Bag hh, oe for Bi OO TY WWE AF Nee age Wy | ae c ae Ge > ypetseees- Ge Zr 4 YF 7-—~FA Ss 3 ~ -- OLE Ee 1) Pasa ff W//, iy) WY, of if May /e /// Yi Ud Sj Wi) yyy, | Ua) Wi Ss FAT LADY UTTERED A YELL. down, and immediately began a war dance, springing from his seat like a jack-in-the-box. A good-looking young woman by his =ide seized his dampeoat tails, and, with a cry of “Oh, Cholly!” joined in the remarkable scene. The conductor rushed forward and endeavored to calm the strangely ex- cited trio. He collared the young man, and, uttering a whoop that cunld be heard two blocks under ordinary at- Mospkeric conditions, joined in the wild dance. About that time the floor and near- ly everything else in the ear began to sputter. The dancers sputtered loud- er than arything else, and there was a “swish,” a cur! of blue smoke, and a sudden stoppage of the car. The three passengers tumbled into the seat, in a heap, the fat woman on top. The conductor waved his arms frantically, and then pulled the big woman off the heap. “Must be water in the slot,” he said, with an air of greatwisdom, __ é Weak Men Cured Free, Ay ——. 2 ae G2 Se (a teen Waddle Noe ||) || 1 RSS yy ER SS82y sl an’? WS JOILN, LET’S SEND FOR IT TO-DAY. KKK SSF TKK KLIS SKS SFA AKAMA AS SMSF IS j x | ‘TERSS | : : 7 5 / ‘ J s ‘ ; ; ‘ : ; : S14 Oth Street Northwest. : } (E*TABLISHED 1870.) ‘ oo Morey Loaxep Ox - Watches, Diamonds, Jewelry. Silverware, Etc. , Unredeemed Watches, Diaronds and Jewelry For Sale, Old : GOLD and SILVER Bought. ’ sa@-The most Reliable Place in the City to Borrow Moneys ££ PEELE CEOS PECL E SESE 1) Dee ee see eo : | READ THIS BOOK!! |, Suen ae a ae ; “THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE NA- : TIONAL NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE” Which held its first convention In Boston. Mass.. August 23-24, 1900 ; BOOKER T. 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No one should miss this grand opportunity if securing the benefits of the doctor's latest discovery, since it costs you nothing. FRIEND. THIS MEANS YOU. A great many friends in this paper have an idea that they help it by sending news and elaborate accounts of entertainments, weddings, etc. They were never so mistaken. The way to help The Colored American is to pay your subscription bill, if you are a subscriber, and if you are not a subscriber send in your subscription The paper contains a great amount of live and interesting news each week. Any practical newspaper man can tell you that it takes money and a great deal of it to run a paper like The Colored American. Do not flatter yourself that you are helping the paper by sending it news. Send the cash—a money order, an express order, a draft or a check. When these little evidences of appreciation come along there is no doubt about the matter being printed. The above suggestion will not only apply to the people who send in long news letters, but will apply equally as well to the many intelligent, well-to-do subscribers who get the paper each week and who receive occasional notices, but who pay absolutely no attention to our bills for subscription money. 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 THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. GIRL SNAKE CATCHER. Amanda Lanon, a 17-year-old girl living at Greenwood, near Altoona, Pa. differs from the majority of her sex in that she is not afraid of snakes and even loves to capture them. Most snake hunters use a forked stick, but Miss Lanon uses her bare hands. She is a pretty young woman and for some time has been engaged in the snake-catching business, which she A woman in a long dress and hat holds a snake in her hand. She carries a basket on her back. SHE JUST GRABS THEM. finds to be quite lucrative. At present she has an order for rattlesnakes from a railroad show which exhibits here soon, and is making all the catches she can. One day recently she succeeded in landing two fine specimens of that species, one of which has 13 rattles and the other nine. Her method of catching reptiles is merely to "grab 'em back of the head and put 'em in my basket." At home she feeds them and sells them, making $15 on a "nice" full-grown rattler, and proportionately on copperheads, vipers and blacksnakes. Miss Lanon does not profess to be a snake charmer, nor has she any love for her captives; the whole affair with her is merely a matter of business. During berrying time she spends much time picking berries on the mountain, but says snake-catching is more profitable. She is not likely to have many competitors. Pain Simply Crawls Out A druggist in Denver has invented a novel porous plaster. Applied to a lame back it soothes the sufferer, and in a little while the pain crawls out through the holes. THE EMPEROR WAS BROKE. One Time When William, of Germany, Had to Borrow from His Brother Henry. It seems incredible, yet it is a fact that Emperor William of Germany is often short of money, and the reason is because he rarely carries any money in his pockets. The other day he was at a festival with his brother, Prince Henry, and his attention being drawn to a new automobile machine, he resolved to put a coin in the slot in order to see how the apparatus worked. When he searched for a coin, however, he could not find one and he was obliged to borrow from his brother. On various other occasions, and especially while hunting, since it is his custom to give money to the foresters and other attendants, he has found it necessary to borrow from his companions. The only time when he fills his pockets with money, says the Detroit Free Press, is on Christmas eve, for it has long been his custom to stroll at that time through the streets near the palace and to give money to all deserving perrsons whom he meets, but especially to children and old soldiers 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, $1,500,000; 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 $1 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 40 " 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 40 " 35 to 40 3 25 200 00 100 00 5 70 1 43 " 35 to 40 5 75 500 00 250 00 10 40 2 00 " 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 00 " 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 55 " 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 85 " 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, Va. 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 loading questions of the day. The subscription price is $1 per year, or $c. 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 83 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, 1899, Rev. William W. Brown recommended the formation and establishment of Old Folks' Homes for the benefit of old and decrepul members of the race. Since that time the valuable farm known as Westham, consisting of 634¼ 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 cooperation of all charitable friends is prayerfully solicited. All contributions, donations and requests 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. Rev. W. L. Taylor, G. W. M. W. P. Burrell, G. W. S. 604-6-8 N. Second Street. Richmond, Va. Class "M" Joining ice. Value of Certificate Annual dues Quarterly dues Age 14 to 80 $11 00 $1000 00 $21 90 $5 25 " 30 to 35 12 00 10.00 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 volume of business transacted amo- cial panic of 1893, the Savings Bank or 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 tate and attorney for the association, or 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- sion 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 a C.; Manchester, Va.; Portsmouth, Va., stores, at Richmond, Va., was opened a men, runs three delivery wagons, and o business. The other stores have been 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 cuses the leading questions of the day. The copy. The office is equipped with modern up print anything from a visiting card to a poster description is made a specialty at lowest价 ager, office 608 N. Second Street, Richmond, Va. OLD FOLKS' HOME—In September, 1893, Re- lation and establishment of Old Folks' Homes for race. 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 and the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway. As this operation of all charitable friends is prayer bequests of every character will be very thankful of the Old Folks' Home, offices at 608 North Seco 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. The same is made by the organization in what is known as the Regalia Department. THE SAVINGS BANK—In March, 1888, there was granted by the Legislature of Virginia a charter to the Savings Bank THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. --- FOR GOOD HEALTH --- Agents are Making $5.00 Per Day SELLING THE GREAT POETICAL WORK OF To preserve or restore it, there is no better prescription for men, women and children than Ripans Tabules. They are easy to take. They are made of a combination of medicines approved and used by every physician, Ripans Tabules are widely used by all sorts of people—but to the plain, everyday folks they are a veritable friend in need. Fipans Tabules have become their standard family remedy. 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A special course of lec- tures is given each year in the Bible School by Dr. C. O. Boothe, of Selma, Ala,, Rev. George W. Clinton of North Carolina, and Dr. H. T. Johnson of Philadelphia. Other notables also lecture from time to time. The teaching is free. The cost of board, including furnished rooms, light, fuel and laundering, is Eight Dol- lars per month. Students are afforded an opportunity to work out from Two to Three Dollars of this amount per month. In some cases, arrangements can be made to work out the entire sum. Lack of means need debar none. bucwer nformation, if desired, can be Secured iy addressing BCOKER T. WASHINGTON, Princival Tuskegee Normal and Indus- stitute, Tuskegee, Ala, _ the instruction is to afford young menj/tures is given each year in the! oe oe a pre isive knowl-| Bible School by Dr. C. O. Boothe, of d dge of the Eng Bible and to im-} Selma »,, Rev. George W. Clinton of ‘ 5 . oe in their hearts ar eentiticn to ' Nort! Pi a ane SE = Sodenness Price $1.25. = - 2 Agents Wante dedicate their live > t elevation of ladely ther notables also ae Christianizing of their race. es re from tir is time. - | ~ = ry >” sch work tm the varloos caevcnes ad hoard; inclotleg. terakinee. “swe “THE LITERARY SHOP. Sunday Schools near t nstitution light, fuel aundering, is Eight D and to report on same each week. lars per month. Students are afforded is a Jee tuations: tm the thin arhank de on aunatesity fe wok out Foe ve) O06 <tr Washington, D.C any theological work now being done, can be made to work out the entire but rather to assist 11 denominations .sum. Lack of means need debar none a Phelps Hall is three stories higa oes "mation, if desire d, can be | It contains a Chapel, Library, Reading cu y addressing } = os 3 Room, Offices and three recita‘ion BCOKER T. WASHINGTON, | — rus rooms, besides forty rooms for dormi- Princival Tuskegee Normal and Indus . tory purposes. Rey. Edgar J. Pen; Normal an dus (- 7 i " Ca n | ' stitute, Tuskegee, Ala, | Re ad The oloreé - Ame! l a 14 Offers exceptional opportunities to young men wishing to prepare for the Christian ministry. The chief aim of the instruction is to afford young men and women a comprehensive knowl- edge of the English Bible and to im- plant in their hearts an ambition to dedicate their lives to the elevation and Christianizing of their race. Students are required to do mission- ary work in the various churches «nd Sunday Schools near the institution and to report on same each week. The teaching in the Bible school is wholly undenominational, the inten- tion being not to oppose or antagonize any theological work now being done, but rather to assist ..11 denominatiors Phelps Hall is three stories higa It contains a Chapel, Library, Reading Room, Offices and three recitation rooms, besides forty rooms for dormi- tory purposes. Rev. Edgar J. 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THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. FORTUNE ON BUSHS. Truly Marvelous Phase of the Wonderful Nebraska Crops of the Present Season. The fairy tale of money growing on bushes was realized this week along the right of way of the Burlington railroad between Hyannis and Alliance, Neb. A gang of section men were at work when one of them noticed something that looked like a bill waving from the tangled top of a sunflower growing by the roadside. He investigated. It was a treasury note for ten dollars. He walked a few steps further, and there, nodding from a branch of a bit of dog fennel, was another bill of similar denomination. He called to his companions and the entire gang threw down their tools and started on a money hunt. For A farmer TREASURY NOTES ON BUSHES. three hours they searched up and down the right of way and far afield. At almost every yard their trouble was rewarded by finding either a five or ten-dollar bill. 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Fall terms begins Sept. 9th, 1901. Address JOSEPH D. MAHONEY, Allegheny, Pa. Principal. --- --- THE NATIONAL COLORED Teachers Bureau 459 C St., N. W. Washington, D. C. TEACHERS WANTED. bureau N. W. D. C. ANTED. me A T. W. color of an gant subs THE To with it wi To p they ten o AL The The Acme Mattress Compay Cotton Top Mattress $1.75 C. ROBEET JOHNSON, 1892 11h street Northwest, Washington, D. C. BRISTOL R Odd Fellows, Masons. Samaritans of Ruth, Eastern Star, King's and all Benevolent We are prepared to furnish Baskets, Gold Pins, Gold Buttons, Masks. Skirts. We make on short notice, all kinds and S'il ver—Robes, Scarfs, Collars and or otherwise. Ien fact we can furnish all kinds other house in the country, and on ADDRESS, Bristo OL REG ns. 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D., LL, D., Fres GEO H, SAFFORD Here is an Opportunity A large picture of PROF. BOOK T. WASHINGTON, printed in fo colors which has all the appearar of an oil painting, will be sent e gantly framed by express to a subscriber who will send $3.00 THE COLORED AMERICAN. To persons who desire the pictu without subscribing for the pap it will be sent by express for $1. To parties who desire to sell the they will be sent in quantities ten or more for $1.00 each. The Colored America WASHINGTON, D.C. This picture should be in every Parlor Library, Reading Room, School Room and every Public Hall used by intelligen colored people. 15 ٢٢ THE COLOR AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. 16 City Paragraphs. ```markdown ``` Mr. Travis Glascoe continues ill. Marriage bells are merrily ringing. Stanley Mitchell has been spending some time in Indianapolis, Ind. Miss Lucy Lewis, of 15 McCullough Place, has been on the sick list. The Metropole Club is increasing in popularity, and is here to stay. The La Toscas give a matinee and ball (2 and 8 p. m.) Thanksgiving Day. Mr. Benjamin Bond and Miss Mary Ella Cutch, were united in marriage last week. Mrs. Daisy Matthews Curry is pleasantly domiciled at No. 1601 12th street northwest. A Literary Society at Lincoln Temple is being talked of again. A splendid point, truly. Dr. E. D; Williston and Mr. James H. Hudnell paid a flying visit to New York a few days ago. Virginia Avenue Baptist Church, corner 1st and H streets southwest, is undergoing repairs costing $200. Mr. Walter Pinchback substituted very satisfactorily for Mr. S. E. K. Buchanan, at the Recorder's office, dur- Mr. Charles F. Weller addressed the People's Congregational Literary, M street, Wednesday evening on "Charity." Miss Lucy Smoots has returned to her home in Indianapolis, Ind., after a pleasant visit to Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Cooper. Mr. J. H. Hannon is gradually improving in health and expects to resume his duties in the Recorder's office shortly. The annual fair is in progress at the Second Baptist Church. It is limited to two weeks only, and will close next Saturday. The first story of the new True Reformers' Building at 11th and U streets is taking shape. The beautiful buff brick will show to advantage. Mr. Paris Archer is in the city, attending the races at Bennings. He is an old Washington boy and has been kept busy shaking hands with a host of friends. Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Walker are congratulating themselves on the birth on the 4th inst. of a bouncing beautiful boy. The mother and child are doing excellently. Prof. A. Lincoln Anderson, the "Black wizard of Philadelphia," gave an entertainment Tuesday evening at the Third Baptist Church, assisted by Prof. John Lemus. Shiloh Baptist congregation will entertain the members of the Baptist Ministers' Union and their wives, at dinner on December 9, in the lecture room of the church. Mr. E. J. Smith, of the Government Printing Office, has tendered his services in response to the call of the Zion connection for a competent proofreader for The Star of Zion. Mr. Owen Shelvey, a well-known young man, was married on the evening of the 3rd, to Miss Gertrude Menduc. The happy couple are making their home at 333 3rd street southwest. Mr. I. L. Henson, of Texas, returns this week to his regular duties in the Treasury Department, after performing some valuable service in connection with the Congressional campaign committee. Last Sunday at the Second Baptist Lyceum, the Junior Choir of Asbury M. E. Church, gave a splendid service of song, which was well appreciated by the large audience. The choir numbers thirty voices, and is under the direction of Mr. Howard Green, a trained musician. The funeral services of Mr. Joseph H. Lucas were held last Sunday at Lincoln Temple Congregational Church, Rev. Sterling N. Brown officiating. The deceased was a teacher in the public schools and was highly respected. He leaves a wife and two children to mourn his untimely death. If you have not read Booker T. Washington's "Character Building," you should procure a copy at once. A pretty home wedding was that of Miss Victoria V. Smith, who was united in marriage with Mr. Charles T. Neal, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Smith, 1430 Third street northwest. A large company was present, and the gifts were numerous and beautiful. A bazaar is in progress at the Third Baptist Church, 5th and Q streets northwest, which will continue until December 5th. Mrs. Delia Peyton is chairman of the general committee, Mrs. Hattie Boswell, cashier, and Mrs. Louisa Childs; treasurer. Rev. J. H. Lee is pastor of the Church. The special services of the People's Literary last Sunday at Shiloh Baptist Church, were largely attended. New interest has been awakened under the re-organization. Mr. L. M. Hershaw has nad conferred upon him the unusual honor of president emeritus, and is also corresponding secretary. Tuesday evening was Veteran's Night at the Second Baptist Fair. Gen. R. St. George Dyrenforth, commander of the Union Veterans' Union, delivered an eloquent address on "The Negro Soldier," which was warmly received. Col. F. M. Welch, of the Shaw Command, U. V. U., acted as master of ceremonies. A testimonial reception and wedding anniversary was tendered to Rev. and Mrs. Simon P. W. Drew on the 19th inst., at Minot Savage Hall, in Boston, Mass. Rev. Drew is pastor of St. Paul's Baptist church of Boston, and has been appointed as the spiritual adviser of the young colored man named Perry, under arrest for the murder of Miss Morton. Mr. Joseph H. Lucas. At the impressive funeral of Mr. Lucas Sunday, touching addresses were made by Rev. Sterling N. Brown in charge, Mr. A. T. Stuart, superintendent of schools, Supervising Principal Johnson, Prof. L. B. 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The Colored American is a fearless race champion, a peerless newspaper and a sparkling magazine. THE CXORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, o. C. MYTHOLOGY MODERNIZED ES A ae i — me ALE ats Aviad ime Ny? wy ie, (JRE a ae COE OL Cid NE A ey ae Lp: A tC EEA OZ «ig Pia lee BY, UC oe os ee, LEZ LE 2 ee ee oe VI EZ Lc, : SE go y, no Nf Pi, es | - A ZL LEN \ SOP ) ie CA \G ZF Ze agg NG) Pay YW EES, : LE, ee Te he I pe ye te LGA, 1 SPRANC KhOCe OI OZ 4a Sait. | le Z DY oa = ies ie Gy 4 Fay —~ Zp “i vo wy - = bie) av A “ se At THE MONUMENT THAT IS BEING ERECTED IN THE SOUL. = Se er eS ee en Meena cee . ” Shadow and Light. Pres Communs Upon Judge ¥. W. Gibbs Masrerly Au o- bography of Race His ory Rv aked, A Merrrorious Work—Judge Gibbs’ book, “Shadow and Light,” is one of the best books that has been placed on the market for years, bar none. For grace and ease of diction, bearing the teader right on as glides the canoe on smooth waters, neither halting nor hes- itating when they become troubled or boisterous. Unflagging interest attends each page. - First, the writer has something to tell that people want to hear. It deals with a period of most vital interest in the history of our country and people. _ It is told in a courageous and master- ful manner, never obtrusive, for although strong, classical without the thought or study of the author. It is more concise and laconic than plain, ordinary lan- guage ever is, containine much in little. _Running all through the pages are bits of instruction, which, although address- ed to the colored race, may be of benefit to all. There are here and there bits of Pullosophy that not only vie with, but outstrip Hugo’s best efforts. : Simply as history, truthful, fair and nprejudiced, the work is worth many mes its price. Containing all these and many more Praiseworthy qualiies, the work must Mect with a large sale—Little Rock Ad- vertiser, , The most captivating in manner and thrilling in intensity. It is an epitome of history and travel that informs and delights—Colored American, Washing- ton, D.C. T+ is an exceedingly entertaining and thrilling narrative of the trials a Struggles of the colo-x& nesele before and since emancipation, and record of heroic deeds of many of the grand men and women who were pioneers in the work of freeing, educating and elevat- ing the race. It should be read by ris- ing and future generations —Ex-Gov. P. B. S. Pinchback, New Orleans, La. We are particularly glad to welcome this most entertaining volume of his- tory, travel and observation, for Judge Gibbs has written it in a delightfully re- freshing vein that will attract the atten- tion and hold it to the end. It is an en- trancing as any book of travel ever written —Ark. Democrat. T am a little pessimistic as to Negro authors and books. But the way you treat an old subject is fascinating. I have spoken of it to my congregation — Rev. Dr. L. S. Flagg, Washington, D.C. Judge Gibbs, the leading colored citi- zen, is an entertaining writer, and a man of varied experience. The volume is embellished with many portraits of dis- tinguished individuals who are subjects of the author’s fruitful pen. There is not a dull page in the book—Arkansas Gazette. A story ostensibly of himself, but that ‘involves a large number of the leading men and events of the nation for many years past. It is history and biography entertwined and reads like a romance — Southwestern Christian Advocate, New Orleans, La. It is an intresting and instructive book from a very talented man who ranks among the foremost of his race.— Yot Springs Daily News. As a globe trotter—almost the Ulysses of the Negro race. The book is unpre- tentious, relating personal experiences in Philadelphia British Coiumbia, Flor- ida, California, England, Paris, Arabia. Arkansas and Madagascar. Narrated with a fidelity and picturesqueness which -akes it interesting from start t6 fin- i:t. WValuable in an educational sense. eminent men with whom the author has been associated, and historical events in which he has taken part. A creditable contribution to current literature —Pine Bluff Daily Commercial. Impossible to read it without grasping in clear outline the leading characters and happenings in the Nation’s life, sec- ular and religious institutions which for the past century have operated in the name of the rece. Especial attention has been paid by Mr Gibbs to the origin and struggles of Afro-Methodism and to the career of not a few of its founders— Christian Recorder, Philadelphia, Pa. For sale by John H. Wills, 506 Elev- enth stret, N. W. Price $1.25. ANOTHER PROGRESSIVE MOVE. The supplement to THE Cororep AMERICAN in the way of a beautiful en- graving of the distinguished Booker T. Washington is another progressive move in Negro journalism.—Arkansas Appre- ciator. HIP, HIP, HURRAH! We believe in giving credit to whom credit is due, and for this reason we say three cheers for Tue Cororep AMERICAN of Washington, D. C., for its get-up and get in journalism. It deserves the pat- ronage of the people all over the coun- try—The Rock Hill Messenger. .. .. MAGNIFICENT WORK OF ART. Tue CoLorep AMERICAN issued a dou- ble edition of that admirable periodical last week, which is very creditable to the management. Besides the enormous amount of news matter and feature work contained in the paper, the likeness of Booker T. Washington was issued as a supplement, which was a magnificent piece of artistic work. Mr. Cooper gave thepub.icanexample of the possibility of Afro-American journalism, of which his paper is one of the leading spirits—R. C. M. 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Xander’s modern prices no others cau compete quality and purity with any of his goods. His liquors are absolutely free from fase) poison, (No branch houses,) Phone 1425 W: M. DRURY’S RESTAURANY 1100 20th St., corner L. N. W, Washington, D. C. . Ss wit eg Standard remedy for Gleet, : Gonorrhea and Runnings i ie toues.” ures Ki THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. OPEN AIR WEDDINGS. Iowa Couple Wed Each Other in a Lonely Corn Field. Hopper and His Sweetheart Made One Under an Arch Made of Hops Ceremony Under a Big Oak Tree. During the past year quite a number of weddings have taken place which are interesting from the fact that they were performed in the open air. Four weeks ago, for instance, a Mr. E. O. Rayburn and a Miss Bertha Schwartz were married in a cornfield. It appears that the wedding was to have taken place at the bride's home, who lived in Wayne county, Ia. The bridegroom was a resident of Lucas county. On the eventful day he made his way to the bride's home, and everything was ready for the performance of the all-important ceremony when, to his horror, the clergyman informed him that he could not proceed, as the license only permitted a marriage in his own county. It was too late then to rectify the error, for the guests were assembled, and a long distance lay between them and the clerk of Wayne county. Thanks to the cool head of the bride a plan was devised for getting over the difficulty. She led the way, with all the marriage party and guests following her, across the road into a cornfield which stood in Lucas county. There, amid the corn sheaves, was performed one of the prettiest and most novel weddings ever chronicled. California was once the scene of a unique wedding in the open. At the close of a successful hopping season a young hepper and his sweetheart were duly made man and wife in the same field in which they had previously gathered hops together. Over 200 hop-pickers were present. A large van was engaged for the purpose, and standing in this, under an arch formed of hops, the happy couple were united in the bonds of holy matrimony in the presence of the delighted and interested spectators. Last May a lieutenant in the United States navy celebrated his wedding in A HER LOVER SAILED AWAY. a decidedly original and unique manner. Some two years ago when his ship was stationed off Atlantic City, on the Jersey coast, he fell deeply in love with one of the charming girls of that town. When the battleship steamed away the girl watched its departure from a flagstaff on a near-by promontory, and almost weekly afterwards climbed the steep cliff and looked out to sea, picturing no doubt the stately vessel and her lover as she did so. The lieutenant was so struck with his sweetheart's actions on his return that he arranged for the wedding ceremony to be performed close to the spot where he had been in the habit of gaz ing out to sea and from where she waved the ship good-by. Under the tall pole from which waved the stars and stripes, and in full view of the Atlantic ocean, the marriage was conducted in the presence of a large and picturesque audience. Equally pretty was the wedding conducted by Dr. Edward Everett Hale, who not so very long ago united a couple in the presence of 100 persons in a wood near Boston. The ceremony was conducted under an immense oak tree, from a branch of which hung a marriage bell of field daisies. The wedding breakfast was afterwards served in picnic fashion on the ground. The most curious of all open-air weddings probably was that performed on one of the steamers on Lake Michigan some 12 months ago. The captain of the vessel not only decided to marry the woman of his choice on the deck of the steamer, but that the ceremony should take place at midnight, and under the broad canopy of the heavens, upon the waters of the great lake, this strange and romantic couple were duly made man and wife. Wasp Helped Injured Comrade. A story of how one wasp cared for another that had been injured is told by a gentleman, who, while reading the newspaper, felt bothered by the buzzing of a wasp about his head, knocked it down. It fell through the open window and lay on the sill as if dead. A few seconds afterward, to his great surprise, a large wasp flew to the window sill and, after buzzing around his wounded brother for a few minutes, began to lick him all over. The sick wasp seemed to revive under this treatment, and his friend then dragged him gently to the edge, grasped him round the body and flew away with him. It was plain that the stranger, finding a wounded comrade, gave him aid as well as he could, and then bore him away home. EIGHTY-SEVEN YEARS TO COOL Lava Streams from Mexican Volcano, Jorullo, Still Hot Beneath It is scientifically reported that the lava streams from Vesuvius in 1858 were so hot 12 years later that steam was issuing from the cracks and crevices, while the lava beds from the eruption of Etna in 1787 were found to be steaming hot just below the top crust as late as 1840, says Stray Stories. But still more remarkable are the scientific reports of the volcano Jorullo, in Mexico. This sent forth immense streams of lava in 1759. In 1780 the lava beds were examined by a party of scientists, and it was found that a stick thrust into the crevices instantly ignited, although there was no discomfort experienced in walking on the hardened crust. Again, some 40 years after the eruption, it was visited by scientists and reported to be steaming in many places, and even 87 years after the eruption two columns of steaming vapor were found to be issuing from the crevices. Sometimes the upper crust of such a stream of lava cools so that plants and lichens make a precarious growth on the surface, while a few feet beneath the lava is almost red hot. Diving Makes Men Cross. A professional diver says that one of the strange effects of diving is the invariable bad temper felt while working at the bottom of the sea. As this usually passes away as soon as the surface is reached, it is probably due to the pressure of the air affecting the lungs, and through them the brain. The exhilaration and good temper of the mountain climber is a contrary feeling, from an opposite cause. Some University Statistics. Germans seem to be more eager for collegiate education than the people of other countries. In Germany one man in 213 goes to a university; in Scotland, one in 520; in the United States, one in 2,000, and in England, one in 5,000. A SEND FOR CATALOGUE. THE NEW ERA It reaches the masses. The only Negro newspaper in Bermuda. It is the voice of the people. Free and independent sheet devoted to the interest of the island. FOREIGN SUBSCRIPTION. 1 year — $2 25 8 months — 1.15 3 months — 69 Chas. V. Monk, Editor and Manager Hamilton, Bermuda. BERNARD H. BAGGETT UNDERTAKER & EMBALMEK 1823 L Street Northwest. Carriages for Hire. First-Class Services at Moderate Rates 'Phone, ma'n, 2776 M Open Day and Night. Telephone, Main 1768 Established 187 S. H. Hines & Co. Undertakers. Embalmers And Funeral Directors 1315 14 st. nw, Washington, D. C Puget Sound is one of the most favored portions of our country. Its history is fascinating is scenery wonderfully grand, its industries and commerce varied and wealth-making, its climate moist balmy, cool and life-giving. It is destined to become one of our most populous and important seaport and manufacturing sections. "Wonderland 1902." the Northern Pacific's latest annual has an account of this region that will be interesting, and valuable as well, to everybody young and old. Send Chas. S. Fee, General Passenger Agent, Northern Pacific Railway, St. Paul, Minn., six cents for the book, and you may be surprised to learn what a favored land there is away up in the northwestern corner of our country. 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 venient to all car lines and in good neighborhood. Inquire at Colored American office or address J. M. in care of his office, 459 C st. n. w. MARCUS RUBEN MANUFACTURER OF WAITERS' & COOKS' OUTFITS OF EVERY DESCBIPJION ALSO ALSO Barbers' Coats, Barkeepers' Coats, Vest and Aprons. St. Chicago, Illinois. 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 Cases Doctors to Marvel and S and Dum-founded at the Wonder ul Cures. The Discoverer Sends Free Trial Pkcares to All Who Write. After half a century spent in the laboratory crowned with high honors for his many wld famous discoveries the celebrated physician A. Miss Clarissa Kerby and Hir Marvelous Growth of Hair. chemist at the head of the great *Altenheim Medica 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 *atfer experimentis*, taking years to complete, he has at last reached the 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 is not for the high standing of the great physician and the convincing testimonies 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 claim 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 prey postage. In a single night it has sta ted hair to growin on heads bald for years. It has stopped falling hair in one hour, never fails to matter what the condition, age or sex. Old men and young men, women and children all have profited by the free use of this great new discovery. If you are bald if so or hair is falling out or if your hair eyebrows or eyelashes are thin or short write the Altenheim Medical Dispensary 7201 Fofo Building, Cincinnati. Ohio, enclosing a stamp to prepay postage for a free package and in a short time you will be entirely restored. THE AUDITORIUM. Commodious and Beautiful Hall for All Race Functions on Capitol Hill—Dr J.R Wilder at head of Enterprise-His Name at Tower of Strength. The Colored American notes with great pleasure the acquisition recently by a company of responsible colored gentlemen, of the property known as Odd Fellows' Hall, situated on Eighth street, southeast, between E and G streets. The edifice has long been the home of the White Odd Fellows of Capital Hill, and has also been the favorite meeting place of the best social circles among the whites of that part of the city. Recognizing the crying need of a first-class hail for our people in that vicinity, and also for comfortable and reputable accommodations for dancing schools and for lodge rooms for the many societies among our people who have no homes of their own, the gentlemen intrusted with rare foresight seized the opportunity afforded them and bought the property. A representative of The Colored American had the pleasure of visiting this hall a day or two since, and he found it in almost ideal condition. It is three stories high and its dimensions are 44 by 109 feet. On the first floor there are two stores, already advantageously rented, in front and in the rear a well-lighted and beautiful hall for small functions or other entertainments. On the second floor there is a lofty and magnificently appointed theater, fully equipped with drop curtain, scenery, reflectors and all the other appurtenances of a first-class opera house, capable of accommodating no fewer than fifteen hundred people. On the third floor are a number of lodge rooms, all completely furnished and carpeted, with ample ante rooms and every convenience required by the most exacting body. Perfect sanitary appliances and toilet rooms are liberally distributed on each floor of the building. Painters and decorators are busily at work putting the finishing touches on some changes, which the new company has been making, to increase the comfort and convenience of the public, and in a very few days the race will have at command an institution of which it may justly be proud, as an enterprise in which our own people have engaged and which will afford them a beautiful and attractive building for all classes of entertainments which they may project. The name of the hall will be "The Auditorium." It is within easy reach of all parts of the city, being on the line of the Navy Yard cars of the Traction Company, with the Anacostia and 11th street cars at the corner, but a half square away. A number of dates have already been booked for most of the rooms and the management are making strenuous efforts to have the workmen complete the improvements now going on by next Wednesday evening, when the first entertainment under the auspices of colored people ever held in this building will occur. The fine acoustics of the main hall, or theatre (to speak more exactly), make it the ideal place for concerts and lectures and its beauty and commodiousness will be sure to win for the building an enduring place in the estimation of the community. It should appeal, most of all, to those talented members of our race who have adopted the stage as their profession, and who to our great pride and satisfaction are succeeding so well therein. Here is an opportunity to cater to the refined tastes of colored society in Washington in a perfectly equipped and beautiful theatre, to be secured at moderate rates and not at the practically prohibition cost of any one of other Washington theatres. The people of Capitol Hill have already entered into the spirit of this enterprise with enthusiasm, and have come promptly forward and tendered their patronage. The residents of other sections of the city, particularly those living northwest, should not be less generous when contemplating either a public function or a private party. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. J. R. Wilder, president, No. 412 B street southeast; Mr. H. Davis, secretary, corner 11th and U streets, N. W.; Dr. Robert W. Brown, treasurer, No. 1737 11th street northwest, and Mr. William A. Wilson, business manager, No. 1633 L street northwest The business capacity of these gentlemen and their well-known high standing in the financial world, are an evidence that the best business methods will be pursued in the conduct of this venture, and that it is bound to be a success. Each of these gentlemen will be glad to give any further information which may be desired and to quote terms for the rental of any part of the building. The Colored American tenders to them its hearty sympathy and encouragement and congratulates the race on the possession of such public-spirited men. The Drift of Events. The Drift of Events. by his presence in that section. The Fourteenth Amendment to the Federal Constitution is pretty plain on this subject, and it is up to Congress, largely Republican in both branches, to act. Prof. W. H. Councill, president of the Normal Agricultural and Mechanical Institute, is announced to speak next Tuesday evening before Bethel Literary Society. we hope Congress will take up seriously this winter the matter of investigating suffrage conditions in the South, the extent of the disfranchisement of citizens under the new constitutions, and ultimately enforce the Fourteenth Amendment, providing for reduction in the congressional representation where the electorate is abridged. Mr. J. Albert Cary, of Barboursville, Va., cousin of Mrs. W. J. Howard, was happily wedded to Miss Amanda Allen at the pleasant home of Miss Lucket, 624 3rd street northeast, Wednesday, Nov. 5th, by Rev. W. J. Howard. The guests were numerous and the presents many and fine. Mr. and Mrs. Cary went to Herndon, Va. for their honeymoon. The friends of Richard Cole, who is held upon insufficient evidence, as every body knows, for the murder of Mrs. Ada Gilbert Dennis, have rallied to his support. At an entertainment last Friday night, the 14th inst., for his benefit at the new Masonic Temple, on Nineteenth street, the sum of $85 was cleared to assist his defense in the courts. Mr. James Cubert Campbell, of the Census Office, made one of the best speeches of the West Virginia campaign at the final rally at the Court House in Charleston. It was a complete and logical presentation of the issues from a republican standpoint, and contributed largely to the success of Congressman Joseph H. Gaines, who received a heavy vote at the hands of the colored people of the Charleston district. Ezenezer M. E. church, corner Fourth and D streets, southeast, held a very successful rally the first three Sundays in this month and the entire amount raised was $1.227.31. The church rallied in groups of three, and the amount raised by the groups was $1.119.06, and the Coal club, of which Mrs. Emma Gilbert is president, raised. $108.25. Reports are not in yet. Rey. J. H. Griffin is pastor. There will be one colored face in the newly-elected legislature in the State of West Virginia. His name is J. M. Ellis, and he hails from Mount Hope. Mr. Ellis is a graduate of the law department of Howard University, and was elected in a county where the whites are in a majority, and where two white candidates, running on the same ticket with him, were beaten by their Democratic opponents. This is a case of winning on pure merit and personal popularity. West Virginia seems to be a pretty decent place n the Public Eye. J. HARRY T. BURLEIGH. Leading Soloist in Fashionable St. George's Church, New York City. HARRY T. BURLEIGH. Leading Soloist in Fashionable St. George's Church, New York City. J. GOV. P. B. S. PINCHBACK. Contributed Largely to the Republican Victory in the State of Ohio GOV. P. B. S. PINCHBACK. Contributed Largely to the Republican Victory in the State of Ohio J.H.C. HON. SERENO E PAYNE, New York's Candida'e for Speaker A. H. DRESS MAKING ACADEMY. The de Lam Orton Famous French Perfection Tailor System Mme J. A. Smallwood Sole Agent 1513 Madison street, northwest, Morning class from 9 a. m. to 1 p. m. Afternoon class 2 to 5 p. m. daily. Evenings from 7.30 to 10 o'clock. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, dress makers and ladies who wish to do their ow dressmaking. WANTED—To learn the wonderful De Lam Orton French Perfection Tailor System. Seamless Basques without one inch of visible seam, in lining or goods, not even on the shoulder. Successful dressmaking requires as much earnest progressive study as successful work in any of the professions. No detail is too small to be looked after. We teach you to make dresses with or without seam and guarantee perfect fits, and complete your course with a diploma. Pupile can enter at any time. The Livingston Dressmaking School. The Livingston Dress cutting and Dressmaking school is offering a new attraction. A class has been formed in which embroidery as applied to personal adornme t is taught. Miss Charlott E. Hunter has been placed in charge of this work. Persons desiring to learn decorative embroidery should apply at once to Mrs. L. R. Clarke, principal of the school as only a limited number can be taken Terms etc., cheerfully furnished at the school, 1439 Street Northwest. WANTED--Old pictures of George Washington; also American historical pictures; highest prices paid. Send name of engraver and publisher appearing on picture to United Publishing House, P. O. Box 751, New York. AN HONEST MAN OR WOMAN willing to work, can make big money t ear around, handling our line of stand household Preparations. If you mean b ass, wait good agency, write at or YKE MFG. (O., D8, 173) Federal Str Chiadelphia, Pa. 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—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 cality with all modern improvements, to cars and herdicks, 1625 Corcoran St. ply to Mr. J. B Patterson. FOR RENT—Two unfurnished room street, n. e. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms, front and rear, all modern improvements. Gentlemen preferred. 540 Elm street, n. w., Le Droit Park. FURNISHED ROOMS—With board convenient to car lines, call after 4 P. M. 164x 10th St. Northwest or inquire at Colored American Office 459 C. St N. W. FOR RENT—One furnished front room large and southern exposure with or without board. Apply at 407 Warner st. n. w. Wauntd 5 young men ages from 17 to to 20 as agents. Good chance for right persons. Improve The Hair and Complexion. 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 Parker street, Atlanta, Ga Colored Man, Chance of Your Life time We wish to employ an honest, capable man to establish local agencies and employ agents to sell our two special books entitled: "A Negro for a New Century," by Booker T. Washington, and "Under Fire with the Tenth Cavalry" a military history of the colored race. Good salary permanent position. Man applying must have ability to merit rapid promotion. Empire Book House, Manhattan Building Chicago. VANTED A MAN OR WOMAN not over thirty years of age, capable of taking care of office in the largest photo studio operated by any colored man in the world. Twenty two years a business in St. Paul, Minn. Studio lao in Sault Ste Marie, Ont. Party must have $2 000 00 to invest for half interest. Seventeen medals and diplomas. Address,— HARRY SHEPHERD, London Photo Co. ST. PAUL MINN <0) eee pe sbecates, Fa gt Sigeets & : Le Neca ae Se Peas ae i Beg a : iy) See pt: Bra ge. a nak be Re ei fe papa i a ik OE Som Sa eae gan aie 1 etre ete j Se ee 8 i Seca FE eo Seed hd happens age sie Sarena Sack Fees Ete idee ter Poe ee . PIE = be St eee | oo Be ees eke Were ees Say 2 F ed es Jo ae Ste apace ose Bie, Slee Pete” pecs geste = | cae ty = i ae ae Pane re a ee Puke foc es Ses oo Bee Sha os | aes bres ees a ee a sl Ns Fak hee Se ape eo pa sete aking eS pcsegicu eat thee ae Fees ee abril ame ee ca er a i eens Ree F Be aisha fi Ris a hat eo é : ataierie Biase tee 2 Lg Rees ah eee s oa een id oe Vay ei Ree ist eee Ae ie if ae ma 6 ——————— In the Public Eye. - ; eaten Shes Be wat a Ag SS a es me : . 2 ae | eS Renee i : in See SE == eS. ; * = e ae ae _~ ‘ i Pak Z : a a Se ees fo be a fee a tt oF ae ieee 3 sees a: DR IAME3 E SHEPARD, The Enterprising Youre Fie’d Secrttary ef th Inter national Sunday * chool Uriors =e a S ou ) L Ps cy SA\\ : = W\ Vijy Neer 7) \\\\ Yi F WO) WUE: e PY\> 7 the SS ok CEE LS 2 ek /) Sh yee / v '™~ EZ } :j Tice ENS © N ie ZANE 407 a — | MR DOUGLASS B. M’CARY. One of America’s Leading Financ‘ers— Cesbie: of Capi ts) Savires Fank Wisbir eter, D.C. SESS aa Sa SS) Se SP < SS Se s Co, x fi C7 yg ae ye eS b a ase \eme = ae iy Mae ‘Ch =X + Weep Ss EONS iP Z ZoeN g: NE AR pe SEF ia Lge ZL YL COL. JAME3 LE VIS, One of the Ilustrious Old Guard—“urvey of General of the State o? Lou isiena. 2 os 8 Ij} these $5) NS 7 \\\( i C2 W\" \\ \\\ CB XS VX a ROI IM Z| EAV ZZ || N iS GN {im €6LOREw AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. & FRIEND TO NEWSPAPER MEN. asthe egueben Wis Onn Beast oF Personal Favors from King Edward, No monarch, according to London “M. A. P.,” has shown a warmer appre- ciation of newspaper power and news- paper men than King Edward. There are quite a number of the latter who ean boast of his personal friendship, and are able to show trinkets which he has given them as souvenirs. Sev- eral, indeed, belong to his immediate circle, notable Sir “Billy” Russell, the veteran war correspondent of the ‘Times, who was once attached to his suite as honorary private secretary, and has still, I believe, the right to wear the household button when in court dress. King Edward, until the time of his accession to the throne, was in the habit of paying an annual visit to Sir Edward Lawson, the editor and proprietor of the London Daily Telegraph, as a sort of recognition for the support which that paper had given to his own and Queen Alexan- dria’s charitable enterprises. At least two dozen newspaper editors were knighted by Queen Victoria at the sug- gestion of the king, several newspaper proprietors have received baronetcies, and one, Lord Glenesk, has received a I peerage. WITNESS’ CLEVER REPLY. eter Couctcone attieamme toned! iff Upsets the Dignity of a Row of Judges. Recently, during the hearing of a charge of felony. a young man was called to give evidence on behalf of accused, and was about to be sworn, when the inspector informed their lordships that the witness had dis- obeyed the order for witnesses to leave the court. The bench were almost inclined to refuse his evidence in consequence, but the witness, in the most innocent man- ner, caused a burst of laughter which even the dignity of a whole row of judges was not proof against, and the position was saved. _ The inspector, addressing the bench, said: “In order that there should be no mistake, I distinctly said: ‘All wit- nesses on both sides must leave the court until they are called,’ ” and then, turning to the witness, he said: “You must have heard the order.” “Yes,” at once responded the witness, according to the Detroit News-Trib- une, “I did; but Iam not a witness on both sides!” Women Railroaders. : ‘There are now in the United States 5 feminine locomotive engineers and firemen and seven female conductors.! Add to these 31 brakemen—or, to be correct, brakewomen—ten baggage women. Advice from a Creditor. “No, sir,” declarefi Gazzam, as he warmed up to his subject, “you'll never be happy so long as you are in debt. Pay your debts, Swayback, pay your debts.” “Bui I have no money,” said Sway- back. “Then borrow it.”—Tit-Bits. She Came Easy. _ “He never seemed to really appre- ciate his wife.” | “It was the same old story. Men value things in proportion to the diffi- culties encountered in securing them. He got her through a matrimonial agency.”—Chicago Record-Herald. Too Ambitious. Conviect—Yes, mum, if it hadn’t been for me great ambition ter make money I wouldn't be here to-day. Philanthropist—What was your busi- ness, my good man? Convict—I wasa counterfeiter, mum, FINANCIAL. The National Safe Deposit Savings and Trost Company Corner 15th St. & New York Ave. Capital; One Miilion Dollars, Payal terest on deposits. Rents Satesi sides Burglar-proot Vaults. Acta as saroinistrator executor, trustes, ac, - CAPITHL SAVINGS BANK, 309 F St. N. W., Washington, D.C, Capital - - + $50,000 Hen. Jno, R. Lynch, President. L. C. Bailey, Treasurer. J. A. Jobnson, Secretary, D. B. McCary, Cashier, Directors: Jno. R. Lynch, Dr. W. 8. Lotton, Whitefield McKinlay, L. O. Bailey, Robt, H. Terrell, W, 8, Montgom- ery, Wyatt Archer, John A. Pierre, HenryE, Baker, Robt. Williams J. T, Bradfora Dr. W. A. Warfield, J. A. Johnson, Dr. A. W. Tancil, Howard H. Williams, Deposits received from 10 cents ap-ward, Interest allowed on $5,00 and above. Collections meet with prompt attention. A general ex- change and banking businese done, Bank open from 9 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. BDU YOU NEED Financial Assistance? If 80, come to us. We are alway: ready to loan you any amount you ma) need. You can repay it in smal monthly payments to suit your conve nience. We make loans on Furniture, P'- anos, &c., without removal or any pud licity in any way. Atl business b private. Washington or Loan Go. i610—F Street—6r10 apa Soe made Loans of 19 ou FURNITURE PIANOS. HORSES, Wagons, etc., at lowest rates and n the day you apply. We are loaning on th Building and Loan Association plan, which ages the cost of carrying loans much less that you pay elsewhere, and aliows you to pay it orf in an} sized notes you desire, running from one to twelve months. You only pay for tne use of the money for the length of time you carry it. if you have a joan with some other company we will Pay it off and advance you mors money if desired. Rates cheerfully given, and no cost to }ou uniess the loan is made. Loans made any. where in the District. Cal) and get rates. F-ont room, first floor, Scien- iifle American duilding, Natior ai Mortgage Loan Co, 625 F St., N. W. tihbe getters s HERE IS A CHANCE. 3 : Te get the money you want. We . hav ‘thi eed. Wi u Sf preteen ner ia % delay. If rou want money eens % % today. You willnot be disap- %& % pointed, Loans made on Furni- %, ture,Pianos, Organs, Ec , without % % remeval, Leans to salariec em s %, ployes Withont endorsement. s ; 602 F Street N.W Cer. 6: e.8 x Capital Loa. Guaran- 3 = tee Company. : KKLLLKLLKLLA MAA AA ARS SER oe eee ane Mine eens er Sfinteillae ‘Standard remedy tor Gleet, i» sone end Runnings fury a Flame r T “IZWI LABATU: P, O.Box 1, Teleg, ada “izws, EAST LONDON, SOUTH AFRICA, | A weevly native organ published in” Ez. Mtsh Xosa-Katr, dSesutho, The best advertising mecium for Teaching native customers and cOrsumers in ali Jarge centers-ot labor. Arthor‘zed Medium for tke pubiteation ¢ Goveroment Prociamations ard Notices addres ed ‘o- netives throughout the eclony and the territories, U YSCKIPIioNs PAYABLE IN ADVAN(E Ose Y-ar, - = $150 Six Months, = — 75 Taree Mo: ths = = 50 ‘This paper 18 sole'y owned ard controlieg by ® native directorate and is published jn the interests of the Africanrace, The ai. rectorate in crder to incresse the circulation of the paper in America have Ceeiced to re. duce the price to the above scale for alimitea reriod, South Afrioa tis undergoing recon. struction and those desirous to urderstand tke _corditions existing here will finda 'zwi Labatu a good medium tor information, LIFE IN THE NORTHWEST, If you have any idea of changirg your location—go into the northwest, where life is worth living. It is the coming emrire of this country. Climate and elevation are found in great variety and will never be as low priced agsin as it is ncw. For farming, fruit raisirg and grazing no portion of our country equals it ILrii- gation mskes the farmer independent where irrigation ia practiced aud the finest irsigable part of cur lands are in Montanaand Washington. The towns and cities are growing rapidiy in the Northwest. Let me know what you want snd we willtry and help you. There sre all sorts of piaces aud kinds of land in the Northwestern states through which the Northern Pacific run. Don’t wak until it is too lateto go. Low set- tiers rates are in effect during Sept. and Oet. Write to me where you want to ge and I will tell what it cost. CHARLES L FEE, Gen’l Pass. Agent, N. P. Ry. St. Paul, Mion tf. Good Men Wanted. Wanted by the Metropolitan Be nevolent 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 Byxp, President. LAW, REAL ESTATE, PENSIONS JOHN W. PATTERSON ATTORNEY-AT LAW. 407 SEVENTH STREET, N W we. Room No, 3, Weshington, D. C., *Phone East 352. Mulligan and R gs, CIGAR STORE = co & NEWS STAND. 1016 11th Strset, N. W. Cigars, Tobacco, Newspapers Pericdi- cals and Stationary. Newspaper Magazines. &c. Delivered at our THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. DON'T GET MARRIED. DON'T GET MARRIED. So Say Both Man and Wife After Long Experience. Wedded Life, in the Case of This Venerable Couple, Was a Flat Failure—Neither Found Any Real Happiness. "Never get married." Such is the advice given to young people by Mrs. Reuben Nagle, a farmer of St. Lawrence, Pa., a sad faced woman of 70 years. Her husband is about the same age, and for half a century they lived together as man and wife. Only the other day they agreed to live apart, and they went about making the arrangements apparently without a pang of regret. First, they went to an attorney's office and he drew up the papers. Next they had deeds prepared making an equal division of their property. They started out in life with little, and wound up half a century of matrimony with about $40,000 invested in real estate and securities. This was amicably divided without the shadow of a difference. The lawyer, having prepared the papers, handed them to the couple and the husband paid his fee. Then they walked to the courthouse together, filed the papers in the recorder's office, and in the corridor of the building separated without a display of any emotion whatever. "Well, good-by," he said, and she replied "Good-by." They did not even shake hands, only the slightest nod as each went his or her own way. Their neighbors declare that they never knew them to quarrel, though they often had strong differences of opinion. "In fact," said Mr. Nagle, "we drifted as naturally into the idea of separating as we did into matrimony. We simply decided to live apart because we weren't happy, and that's all there is about it." The document which they filed in the courthouse reads in part as follows "Divers disputes and unhappy differences having arisen between Reuben A "WELL, GOOD-BY." Nagle and Catherine, his wife, for which reason they have consented to live separately and apart from each other during their natural lives. . . . He will not, without her consent, visit her, or knowingly enter any house where she may dwell or reside." . . . It will be observed that the husband agrees that he will not enter any house in which his wife may be, and he says that he will be only too glad to abide by that part of the articles of separation. Mrs. Nagle has resumed her residence in the old homestead at St. Lawrence, which she entered as a bride and has occupied ever since. It was there that she was found and questioned by a Chicago Tribune reporter as to her views on marriage, when she declared: "Never get married. That's my advice. I've found little happiness in the wedded state, and the same is the case with a large percentage of others. There are some in my own neighborhood. You read of others in the newspapers, and some don't say much about it. We didn't have much money when we started out in life together. We were economical and thrifty, and I thought that its possession would bring me contentment. In that I was mistaken. We accumulated little compared with the great fortunes of the world, but it was enough for our needs and yet we were not happy. "There was a time when I believed that the possession of money would bring me, as a married woman, the greatest satisfaction in the world, but I found that I was mistaken. Young man, just take this advice: Don't get married, and accept this as the truth: Money alone brings neither contentment nor happiness." Mr. Nagle has gone to live on one of the farms which he secured by the division of their property. It is in the eastern section of the county, about ten miles from St. Lawrence, and there he expects to spend the remainder of his days. Unless they should happen to meet by chance, it is not likely that they will see each other on this side of the grave. They simply have allowed the fires of love to die out, and not a spark of affection remains. "Advised you not to get married, did she?" he said. "So do I—that's what I say. It brought us no happiness. We weren't contented, and so we decided to separate. Marriage in our case, as in many others, was a flat failure." Jordan Is a Crooked River. One of the most crooked rivers is the Jordan. In covering a distance of 60 miles, for that is the length of a straight line drawn on the map between the Sea of Galilee and the Dead sea, it runs 212 miles because of its many windings. SAURIAN SEIZES CHILD. Narrow Escape of a Little One from the Jaws of a Florida Alligator While a number of passengers were waiting for the morning train at Pablo Beach one day recently they heard the wail of a child, seemingly in great distress. Jerry Delaney, deputy sheriff and a former Cincinnati policeman, headed a number who hastened to search for the cause of the cry. A short distance away they saw a big alligator dragging a child away, having secured a hold of its dress in its mouth. The child was shrieking in fright, says a Jacksonville correspondent of the Inter Ocean. The posse rushed to its rescue, and the alligator redoubled its efforts toward getting into the bay near by. A big dog belonging to the child came running along and dashed at the saurian's head. The alligator whacked its tail around with great force and struck the dog, knocking the animal toward the gator's mouth, which opened with a gulp, taking in the dog. The saurian killed the dog and swallowed him with ease, dropping its hold of the child's dress in the struggle. The posse at once killed the 'gator. It was 15 feet long. It is thought to have been made fiercer by hunger, as it is seldom they will attack human beings, and especially so near a habitation. The child was uninjured. A Friendly Hit. Patience.--I would never squeeze my feet out of shape. Patrice—Oh, yes, you would, if you were in my shoes.—Yonkers Statesman. Sherlock Holmes. Ethel (in the pantry)—Shall I steal the oranges? Freddie (watching outside)—No, the apples. Oranges smell while you're eating them.—N. Y. Times. --- Bright BOYS AND GIRLS Wanted ell The Colored American. LORED AMERICAN has had so many appplication from girls throughout the country to sell it by the week, as y subscription for the year, we have decided to establish like young agents in every town in the country, wherever 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, wherever the demand warrants it. We want an Active worker is of smart boys and girls in every locality have several are time each week, which they could use to good advaneasily 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 cents each-selling the able, original and best race paper published-full of reli- iltations, land 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, land 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 of boy or girl to sell THE COLORED AMERICAN every 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. Have them fill out this and send it at once: I agree to act from date as agent for The Colored American and the same to as many customers as can be secured, at 5 cents a copy every and that I will report not later than the Monday after each package is and remit 3 cents for each copy I sell or deliver to subscribers, and all unsold copies. Name... If the local pastor or any responsible party will send us the name of a smart boy or girl to sell THE COLORED AMERICAN every week in his town, we will put an extra copy in the agent's bundle each week, to be delivered free to the party appointing the agent so long as the agent sells THE COLORED AMERICAN. Send us the name of a smart girl or boy at once. Have them fill out this coupon and send it at once: I hereby agree to act from date as agent for The Colored American and to sell the same to as many customer as can be secured, at 5 cents a copy every week, and that I will report not later than the Monday after each package is received, and remit 3 cents for each copy I sell or deliver to subscribers, and return all unsold copies. Town..... State..... many first week..... pointed by..... The Colored American, 459 C Street, Northwest. Washington, D.C. DR. D. W. OULP 7 ^ $$\text{TO}$$ Big Pay for Little Work. Read Our Plans. No Possible Risk. Address..... This book contains One Hundred Treatises on Thirty-Eight General Topics in which the negro problem is viewed from every possible standpoint. No work could more fully represent the higher stratum of negro citizenship. It will furnish the basis of future calculations on all race subjects. There are 100 PORTRAITS AND 100 BIOGRAPHIES of the writers. To see the pictures and read the lives of the hundred most prominent negroes is to have a fair knowledge of the entire race. Over 700 large pages and retails at $2.50 in cloth, postpaid. AGENTS. We want 5,000 canvassers at once to introduce this great book. Highest commissions paid. Books on credit. Agents' magnificent sample book for $3e. to pay mailing expense. Write for our proposition at once. This is the opportunity of your life. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. ∞ The Colored American Published by THE COLORED AMERICAN Publ ishing Company. A National Negro Newspaper Published every Saturday at 459 C St. N. W Washington, D. C. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. One Year — — — $2.00 Sixth Months — — — 1.10 Two Months — — — .60 INVARIABLY IN ADVANCE. Suscriptions may be sent by post office money order, express or registered letter. All communications for publication should be accompanied with the name of the writer, not necessarily for publication but as a guar antee of good faith. We solicit news, contributions, opinions and in fact all matters affecting the race. We will not pay for matter, however unless it is ordered by us. All matter intended for publication must reach this office by Wednesday of each week to insure insertion in the current issue. Agents are wanted everywhere, Send for instructions. ADVERTISING RATES. Reading notices 50 cents per line, Display advertisements, $2 per square inch per insertion. Discounts made on large contracts. Entered at the Post-office as second-class matter. All letters, communications, and business matters should be addressed to THR COLORED AMBRICAN. EDWARD E. COOPER, MANAGER 459 C Street Northwest. WASHINGTON, D. C. Sold by all all News Dealers. SATURDAY. NOVEMBER 22 1902. MERITED RECOGNITION. The country will unreservedly endorse the two latest appointments of President Roosevelt as convincing proof of his desire to recognize the just claims of the colored people to a share in the honors and emoluments of the republic. The appointees are not "discoveries," and will not be remanded to the identification department to show cause why they should be selected as representatives of the race. Their records are too well known to require extended statement. Their names are household words in every section of our broad land. Mr. T. Thomas Fortune, editor of the New York Age, an in-season and out-of-season race champion, has been appointed special commissioner to investigate conditions in our insular possessions, the only assignment of the kind yet made. It is a designation wellmerited, and Mr. Fortune's fitness for a work of this kind is conceded. Mr. John S. Durham, ex-minister to Hayti, has been named as assistant attorney to the Spanish Claims Commission, of which Ex:Senator Chandler is chairman. Mr. Durham is a lawyer of rare ability, a courteous gentleman, and represents the best attainments of the race at the bar and in public life. In each case the compensation is ample, and in honoring these splendid characters the President has honored the entire Afro-American peole, and endeared himself awew to the most loyal following any party on this continent ever had. Venality in politics is subversive to safe government, and no Negro should permit himself to be bribed to vote against the best interests of the com- munity in which he lives. We make no excuses for the colored men who are accused of selling out openly in Kansas City, Chicago, New York, and other places for $2 or $3 a head, but we submit that the white men who bought them are just as bad, and set for the impressionable Negro a poor example of honesty and integrity. There is no color in crime, and the Negro should not be blamed any more than those who have taught him all the bad practices he knows about political manipulation. We hope no one will be foolish enough to go gunning in the South for Republican electorate votes in 1904. WHO SHOULD NOMINATE? The Administration assumes no policy for the present as to the question of reducing Southern representation in future national conventions. There are many phases to consider in this connection, and we must carefully weigh them before reaching a conclusion. It is unfair to make the reduction on the ground that the bulk of the delegates may be Negroes or that they are necessarily more corrupt than their brethren of the fairer race in the North. The whole question hangs upon the advisability of permitting States that can not give a single electoral vote to wield a power in naming a candidate equal to that of the States that must be depended upon to carry elections. The logical position to take, it seems to us, is that those who must bear the brunt of bringing about a victory should have the largest say as to who shall be the standard bearer of the party. Recorder Dancy went to his North Carolina home to vote, but the cards were "stacked" against Republican success. FLIMSY CASE AGAINST COLE It is pleasing to note the strong support given by the citizens of Washington to the cause of Richard Cole, the young colored man now in custody, accused of being the slayer of Mrs. Ada Gilbert Dennis, whose death resulted recently from the effects of a terrible assault perpetrated some eleven months ago. Young Cole, a mere boy of 20, was employed in the house by Mrs. Dennis, who was a fashionable dressmaker. He is held on evidence of apparently the flimsiest character and upon testimony that has small elements of reliability. It looks as if the detectives, in their zeal to find a clew, are making a scapegoat of young Cole, and shifting the responsibility for a failure to make a case upon the shoulders of the grand jury. It does not seem to a layman that sufficient evidence can be adduced against Cole to warrant an indictment by the grand jury, and his friends believe that the matter will rest there if the proper watchfulness is observed. The funds coming from various sources indicate the general belief in his innocence, and it also illustrates that the Negro people will not desert one of their number who, through circumstances beyond his control, becomes the victim of police suspicion. Many of the churches and lyceums are contributing to the fund for Cole's defense, and the response should continue to be liberal, as able counsel is necessary in such life and death matters, and no long chances should be taken. As yet, no motive for the alleged crime has been established, and we hope ere long the young man will regain his freedom. Hon. George H. White pulled off his coat and labored earnestly for Republican victory in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Maryland. As a "spellbinder," the eloquent North Carolinian stands "away up front." COLORED CITIZENS MEAN BUSINESS. It looks as if the colored people of Virginia and Alabama are very much in earnest in their efforts to test the constitutionality of the suffrage laws of those States. Lawyer J. H. Hayes, of Richmond, and the Industrial League are pushing the Virginia cases vigorously, and eminent counsel, like ex-Senator Thurston and others, will present the arguments to the Supreme Court of the United States. In Alabama Judge Thomas G. Jones disavowed jurisdiction in a mandamus proceeding wherein a registrar had refused to register a colored man as a voter, and sent the case directly up to the Supreme Court, and an early hearig of the evidence is expected. Two other cases are carried, but it is thought that the ruling in the one will bring out all the points required, and will stand as a test of the Negro's status as a voter. The attorney who is so admirably conducting these proceedings is Mr Wilford H. Smith. The Negro has clearly-defined rights under the constitution of the land, but they must fought for if they would be enjoyed. We should contest every inch of ground until our citizenship is fully recognized everywhere within the jurisdiction of the United States. Messrs. Babcock and Overstreet have ample reason to feel quite satisfied with the victory they pulled out of the fire. LET IT BE "JUDGE" GOULD. No man is more deserving of recognition at the hands of the President than Hon. Ashley M. Gould, our popular district attorney. Mr. Gould is being strongly urged by Senator McComas and the leading citizens of both Maryland and the District of Columbia for the local, long-vacant seat upon the Supreme Bench of the District. The matter is now under consideration, and it is hoped that a selection will be made before many days. Mr. Gould has sacrificed much for Republican success. He possesses the judicial temperament in an eminent degree, and, as a candidate is especially agreeable to the local influences is desired, Mr. Gould more perfectly than any other gentleman mentioned for the honor, meets all the requirements. By all means let it be Judge Gould. A rumor is current that Gen. James Clarkson is billeted to succeed Mr. Hitchcock as Secretary of the Interior. We should like to see such a staunch friend of liberty and right as the eminent New Yorker at the head of this important bureau. FOR A "STEERING COMMITTEE." The idea advanced by Bishop Walters and others that there should be organized here in Washington a permanent "steering committee" to look after the political welfare of the race is a splendid one and should be vitalized at once. Legislation in Congress must be pushed, members must be seen and impressed, money must be raised for legitimate expenses, meetings must be held for the purpose of arousing and interesting the people, and wherever a wrong is perpetrated the fact must be inquired into. If our wellbeing is worth looking after, some body of men and women must be authorized to take hold of the work, and system must be employed if favorable results are to be hoped for. The Colored American would like to see called together such able and public spirited citizens as Messrs. John C. Dancy, Judson W. Lyons, P. B. S. Pinchback, Jesse Lawson, George H. White, Daniel Murray, Cyrus Field Adams, Robert H. Terrell, Whitfield McKinley and others of equal standing and influence to confer upon some plan how best to secure better results for the race in legislation, the courts, the press, on cars, and places for general accommodation. We hope such a meeting will be called by someone at the earliest possible moment. Negro aspirants for office are "smoking up." It will be Roosevelt by acclamation in 1904. Mr. Mudd and his fate did not prove synonymous. It seems that the Republicans fight best when they are scared. Senator Fairbanks wears a broad smile. Indiana more than held her own. Welcome back, Mr. Crumpacker Here's more power to your famous bill. General Clarkson is competent to keep the "lily-whites" where they belong. Hon. George H. White did excellent service during the campaign just closed. It looks like Cannon for Speaker of the next National House of Representatives. Register Lyons dropped in to felicitate with us over the roseate tidings from the field. The Maryland colored brother defeated Mr. Schirm for talking too much on the wrong side of his mouth. The Southern Democrats gave a sample of how they "divide" when the Negro is eliminated from politics. The Rev. Henry Newman, of Maryland, knew enough to come in when the weather gave indications of rain. The forecasters are consuming large pads, figuring out what the successes and failures of the elections indicate as to 1904. Without the Negro vote, on which side of the fence would the States of New York, New Jersey, and Indiana have landed? The result of the campaign just closed was a distinctive victory for Theodore Roosevelt, the most popular and most courageous President since Abraham Lincoln The editors of the Indianapolis Freeman began to brush off their "Guide to the National Capital" when the legislative returns pointed out "Six more years of Fairbanks." If the Republican managers are wise they will secure two Senators from the State of Delaware. Mr. Addicks has much the larger following in the State, and should be recognized. The Evening Star grows pathetic as it comments upon the plight of Brother J. W. Poe, who played the bass drum for the Newman canvass against Col. Pearre in Maryland's Sixth. The attempt of "Editor" Harry Smith to misrepresent, villify, and be little John P. Green "died aborning." The "Fat Boy of Lake Erie" should not forget that curses like chickens, come home to roost. A large share of the credit for the very pleasing returns from Ohio must be divided between former Governor P. B. S. Pinchbaek and Hon. John P. Green, who analyzed the issue upon manys forums in Buckeydom. Senator Hanna will not forget them Senator Scott does well to urge the availability of ex-Governor George W. Atkinson, of West Virginia, for the vacancy on the court of claims. He is competent, clear-headed, and clean-nanded, and would fill the place with credit and distinction to himself and nation. The Wilberforce Student, edited by Mr. Charles Alexander, has made its appearance. It is a neat publication in the interest of the A. M. E. School, and teems with readable matter by one pupils, members of the faculty, and prominent writers of the country. We wish it long life. Hon C. H. Payne, of West Virginia, has renewed hopes since his State gave such an excellent account of herself on the 4th. He is a man of splendid abilities, and to recognize him adequately would bind the Negroes of West Virginia to the administration with hooks of steel. A reasonable revision of the tariff is a necessity. No one wants an agitation that will unsettle business conditions, but a judicious pruning of certain schedules will injure no industry, reduce no wages, and bring health and equity to our commercial life. The Republican party owes it to the country to apply the knife carefully, without departing an inch from the beneficent principles of protection. re Ree ig ac ES Sy re ge eg ee = IN THE FAR WEST. Editor Cooper on @ Tour of In- spection in America’s Wonder land Mr. Edward E. Cooper, editor and r rer of The Colored American, re- this week from Spokane, Wash- g Tlaving been called to that far ee. ea <_ 2 a i aes pay & & \ é » ED. TOR EDWAED E. COOPER. western point on business of a very important nature. His trip included a journey through the Yukon territory, a country he had long desired to visit und study its resources. LINCOLN CADET CORPS. The Lincoln Cadet Corps and Mili- tary School, an organization recently founded and made up of ex-High School Cadets and Officers of the M Street High School, will soon announce its first entertainment to be given for the purpose of equipping the corps. One of the main purposes of the or- ganization will be to develop into a representative military body of this city. A limited number of applications for further enrollment will be received until December Ist. Address J. E. Peyion, Jr., secretary, Lincoln Temple, (not the Armory), corner 11th and R Stree northwest. By order, A. M. R chairman. Mr George W. Jackson, of Indiana, I been elected president of the Rethel Literary Society, to succeed Prof. *. L. Cardozo, Jr., resigned. Mr. Jackson is an experienced hand in the management of literary organizations, and he will no doubt hold Bethel up to the high standard established by his predecessors, BIOGRAPHY OF DR. PRICE. \ biography of the late Rev. J. >. Price is in course of preparation by Hon. John C. Daney, who was a life- long friend and companion of that eminent orator and scholar. The story of Dr. Price’s life could not be more interestingly told or with greater au- thority, by any writer than Mr. Dancy. He will be assisted in the work by our Mr. R. W. Thompson. AN IMPORTANT AFFIDAVIT. Mr. Aaron Russell is the first colored nan employed in the United States Capitol building appointed to the ofice of notary public in and for the District of Columbia In this position Mr. Russell has frequently to take csnowledgments to State documents, omably among these is an acknowleds- t taken by him to an affidavit in t report of the Congressional Com- eo of the purchase of the Danish West India Islands. PROF. KELLY MILLER IN NEW YORK. he appearance of Prof.Kelly Miller t Saturday in New York before the Society for Politicat Education, was an event ef no small moment. This orzanization is made up of some of *s leAding business men and scholars netropolis, and their invitation THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C, ———— to Prof. Miller grew out of reading «1S valuabie contributions to the news- UNITED SENAT : papers and magazines upon the issues STATES In- | of the day, and his wide reputation as ider ja sociologist. His subject on this oc- — casion was “The Negro as a Political : 2 Factor,” a line of research to which| Lhe Brilliant State and | he has given a great deal of thought i ae and investigation. He treated the topic Makes an Importz Vash- |from a purely scientine standpoint. — — ‘ it far | Before returning home Prof. Miller ht a nv. e le if ______ | Viested Boston and other places in New ‘te —— Eat tat — | if England. a SS ee eee XS es ce EX-TRUSTEE CORNISH DEAD. & a eee TOY. Mr. Louis A. Cornish, one of the old- est and best-known citizens of the Dis- trict, died last Thursday at his home, 312 B street southeast. For twelve years he was a member of the School Board and stamped his useful personal- ity upon every department of activity. He was one of the most efficient clerks in the 6th Auditor's office, and his as- sociates at a special meeting paid a magnificent tribute to his memory. The funeral services were held Satur- day at 12:30 p. m. at the 15th Street Presbyterian Church, of which he was a member, Rev. F. J. Grimke officia- ting. OVER A THOUSAND PERSONS LIS- TEN TO MR. WASHINGTON AT LANCASTER, PA. The last and greatest of the evening entertainments took place last evening when Booker T. Washington, who is of national prominence, delivered a lecture. So great was the demand of the public for seats that teachers, or oluers, who possessed tickets were off- ered from $5 to $7 for them last even- ing. Up to 8 o’clock only those who yr a Px A ety Lax ES Ae \ WR : Jon, WAS, as (Ky, Oss < “ao ANY =A. “ae AS \ Sse7 A SSe SS . 2, : a wg gx \ e ey (C3 ei a PINE Mh eee) oS A fs AQ B= He \ Ui [CT DR. BOORER T. WASHINGTON possessed tickets were allowed to en- ter the Martin Auditorium, and every one of the 835 seats was soon filled. Thirty seats had to be put in the space occupied by the orchestra and over fifty more were on the stage. While these seats were being filled an anxious crowd of over 200 were wait- ing outside to buy standing room. After 8 o'clock they were admitted, and when the lecturere stepped on the platform he faced over 1,250 people.— Lancaster Morning News Report of the -eacher’s Institute. A MAGAZINE THIRTY YEARS OLD. The Christmas (December) Number of The Delineator is also the Thir- teenth Anniversary Number. To do justice to this’ number, which for beauty and utility touches the highest mark, it would be necessary to print the entire list of contents. It is sufficient to state that in it the best modern writers and artists are gener- ously represented. The book contains over 230 pages, with 34 full-page illus- trations, of hich 20 are in two or more colors. The magnitude of this December number, for which 728 tons of paper and six tons of ink have been used, may be understood from the fart that 91 presses running 14 hours a day, bave been required to print it; the binding alone of the edition cf 915,090 copies representing over 20,000,090 sec- tions which had to be gathered indi- yidually by human hands. THE MANHATTAN DANCING CLUB. The Manhattan Dancing Class is a recognized institution in this commun- ity, and it has met a long felt want. stares SENATOR THURSTON, The Brilliant Statesman from Nebraska, Makes an Important Public Utterance. Bg eedl 8 ai bl! ARTY ef ree ete Oe Nl led oo) Leys EA ne Weta Tinsel i ae it : ac Tea, Teas | 2 aa 0 a ee Bela) ee Y | ae a =. ma . oie se es Vx eee es Se ee aS he af “ SF Se peed pp ea hk a ee at FA an 2 eS 7 eee REP (= ee, re bidso Wi “\ =. rae ba INTERIOR OF THE UNITED STATES SENATE CHAMBER, Ex-Senator John M. Thurston, of Omaha, Nebraska, is one of the most promi- nent and influential men in the country. He made the speech nominating Presi- dent McKinley at the St. Louis convention, and was made permanent Chairman of this convention, He was also made Chairman of the convention that renor‘- nated the late President McKinley at Philadelphia, He was appointed by Pre ident McKinley to be Chairman of the St. Louis Exposition Commission. This prominent gentleman recently wrote the following letter to The Peru Medicine Co., of Columbus, Ohio: Washington, D. C., April 6, 1901. ««] have used Peruna at various times during the past year or two with most satisfactory results, «< It entirely relieved me from an irritating cough—the result ot excessive effort in the presidential campaign, and I am a firm be- liever in its efficacy for any such trouble.’”’—Jno. M. Thurston. - Catarrh has already become a national curse. Its ravages extend from ocean to ocean. More than one-half the people are affected by it. It has become such a serious matter that it has passed the boundaries of the medical profession and become a national question. Sena- tors are talking about it; Congressmen are discussing it. They are not only considering the ex- tent and chronic nature of the disease, but the possibility of finding a national remedy to meet this national calamity. The catarrh remedy, Peruna, seems to be the main expectation in this direc- tion. Dr. Hartman, President of The Hart- man Sanitarium, devised the remedy, Peruna, over forty years ago, and the remedy as a catarrh cure has been grow- ing in favor steadily all these years. It stands to-day before the nation as a thoroughly tested, accurately scientific 1c is composed of some of the finest people in Washington. Ail their en- tertainments this year have been bril- lant successes. The managers are pro- jecting a grand symposium of dancing and pleasure, on Thanksgiving Day. There will be a matinee from 2 to 7 p. m., on that day and a full dress re- ception from 8 p. m. to 2 a. m., on the same evening. The gentlemen who have designed these most beautiful functions are Mr. Bryson Chase, presi- dent; Mr. Charles Green, treasurer and manager, and Prof. J. E. Sewall, in- structor of dancing. Prof. Sewall is a most accomplished teacher, and the club deserves the support of the com- munity. The class meets every Mon- day and Thursday evening, at the New Masonie Temple, on 1$th street, and every reputable lady and gentleman is invited to join. Applications for mem- bership should be made to Prof. Sewall at No. 2024 10th strect northwest. a . . . City in Brvef. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Castor are spending the winter in Haverford, Pa. The True Reformers Band will ap- pear next Monday evening at the Sec- ond Baptist Fair. internal remedy for catarrh, There are practically no medicinal rivals in the field. Peruna is not a local application temporary relief; itis a permanent cur Perunais asystemic remedy. It erac cates catarrh from the system, It cures catarrh wherever located. Its cures are radical and lasting Fritz Vollmer, President Schwa: bischer Szengerbund, Chicago, in a re- cent letter to The Peruna Medieine Co., says: “My voice was so badly affected from catarrh that I was afraid I would lose it entirely. I read of some of the wonder- ful things your Peruna would do and thought it advisable to try some myself, “Tam pleased to state that in a very short time I was cured.”—Fritz Vollmer, Address the Peruna Medicine Co., Co= lumbus, O., for a book of testimonials, containing letters from prominent men and women concerning Peruna, sfail, Thanksgiving Day! Mr. W. H. Fossett, baritone, has re- signed his membership in the choir of St. Luke’s P. E. Church. ing the absence of the latter in the North Carolina campaign. Mr. Edw. F. Slater, of Baltimore, was the guest of Miss Elizabeth Lo- mack, of Madison street recently. + Mrs. R. R. Colbert is spending the month of November in New York, as the guest of her sister, Mrs. Jno. C. Griger. The stork visited Mr..and Mrs. Thos. J. Calloway November Ist, leaving a baby boy weighing nine pounds. Dr. C. B. Purvis reports mother and son in fine condition. Mr. Wm. Payne was presented with a handsome gold watch at the District Congressional Club, T7th and E streets, on Nov. 11th, by Mr. Geo. Cole, the president of the club. Mr. Payne is Mr. Cole’s assistant, and the watch was a token of the appreciation of his services. Dr. J. H. Johnson, of 2015 Vermont avenue northwest, in the interest of justice to all concerned, writes to con- tradict the report that he attended the late Mrs. Dodson Johnson, who died in Northeast Washington, October 24, He was not called into the case and knows nothing of it except through hearsay. ia: