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The COLORED American LIBRARY OF CONGRESS NATIONAL NEGRO NEWSPAPER VOL. IX, NO. 36. HERO OF THE PLANTER HERO OF THE PLANTER REFUTES SLANDERS PUB LISHED BY THE NEW YORK EVENING POST. General Robert Smails Explains The Circumstances Surrounding Some Ancient Political History in South Carolina—His Hands Clean of Bribery— The Fight in Congress. Editor Colored American:—In the Boston Transcript of the 15th inst. appears an article from its Washington correspondent, entitled "A Fortunate Negro." I am at a loss to know from what source the correspondent obtained such false, malicious and unwarranted interpretation of the records in the case. Humiliating as it is, knowing that every syllable of the production is fraught with falsehood. I still have no objection to the truthfulness of the democratic version of the case, whenever it pleases any one to make these infamous charges for the purpose of injuring me. I state emphatically that I have never in my life, either directly or indirectly, knowingly defrauded the State of South Carolina or the United States out of a single dollar. I did capture and take the steamer Planter out of Charleston harbor in May 1862, which vessel together with her armament and war munitions, I turned over to Rear Admiral Dupont, Commander of the Federal Fleet. This steamer with her equipment was worth at least $75,000 and at war valuation upwards of $100,000. This is to say nothing of the Planter's subsequent four years service to the Government, for all of which a generous Government through Secretary Gideon Wells, of the Navy, paid me $1,500 and Congress after more than twenty years of pleading on the parto f my friends and myself, passed a dill appropriating $5,000, but deducting the $1,500 paid me in 1862, thus making the entire amount received by me $5,000. Upon what semblance of truth did the correspondent base this infamous calumny? Assuredly not upon the official records. Were it not that he was the correspondent of such a valuable paper as the Transcript, I would be forced to conclude that he was suffering from a violent attack of delerium tremens, especially when he says that I was aided in my troubles by Gen. M. C. Butler. Gen. Butler has never in his life aided me, or attempted to do so to my recollection, except in 1876 at a meeting at Edgfield, S. C., when I arraigned him as the leader of the Hamburg riot or massacre, he threatened to and would have taken my life, had it not been for the fortunate intervention in my behalf of the U. S. troops stationed there by order of Gen. Grant. Gen. Benj. F. Butler of Mass., then a member of Congress J. REUBEN S SMITH, ESQ. Washington's Popular Attorney-at-Law Read on Interesting Paper Before the Shiloh Lyceum Last Sunday. with myself, at his residence, did in struct his law clerk to draw up the petition that is inclosed at the bottom of this article for a change of venue, and it is he, Gen. B. F. Butler of Mass., who rendered me assistance in getting my case before the U. S. Supreme Court. contribute a portion of his large sal ary to aid some of our industrial schools for Negroes in the South, and if he is at a loss to know which one to help, I would refer him to Prof. Booker T. Washington at Tuskegee, Ala., or some of the Washington schools near there. Is it because I am an ardent supporter of Dr. W. D. Crum for the Collectorship of Charleston, or because friends of mine have forwarded a petition to the President asking that I be appointed U. S. Marshal as a promotion for valuable services rendered the Government in the war of the Rebellion? It is stated in that petition that it should not effect the appointment of Dr. Crum, leaving the entire matter to the decision to the President? Are these the causes for this uncalled-for-letter of this correspondent? It is true that the office I now hold pays a small salary of $1,000 per annum, with fees amouning to practically nothing. The statement that I have bought a lot of land is, like the rest of the publication, absolutely without foundation in fact, which I greatly regret is not the case. If I am the richest Negro in the South, God help the Negroes of the South. I hope this correspondent, Mr. Linclon, when he finds that his article is absolutely unfounded, will contribute a portion of his large salary to aid some of our industrial schools for Negroes in the South, and if he is at a loss to know which one to help, I would refer him to Prof. Booker T. Washington at Tuskegee, Ala., or some of the Washington schools near there. I know of no stronger argument and the truthfulness of the same, than my speech in Congress which is in the Congressional Record and was evidently either intentionally or ignorantly overlooked by this correspondent, which is submitted herewith. Also see clipping from the Charleston News and Courier which was published subsequent to my reply to Senator Tillman in November, 1895, at the Constitutional Convention, which is similar to the speech which is on page 472 in the Journal of said convention. The clipping referred to is here given: "No one can, fail to be impressed with Gen. Smalls's earnest protestations, before God, of his innocence of the charge of bribe-taking of which he was convicted in 1877. He alone knows whether he was justly convicted or not, but we think that it is due to him to recall to the public knowledge the fact that he demanded a Continued on fourth page. PRICE, FIVE CENTS. HISTORY F THENEGRO RACE PROGRESS SHOULD BE TAUGH . This Contention Ably sustained Before Bethel Literary an Historical Association by Prof. E. A. Johnson, Author of Two Comprehensive Chronicles of Negro Progress. Prof. Edward A. Johnson, of Raleigh, N. C., author of "The History of the Negro Race," and "Negro Soldiers in the Spanish-American War," read a paper on the important subject of teaching Negro history in the public schools, before the Bethel Literary and Historical Association Tuesday evening. His paper was interesting from start to finish, and held the closest attention of his audience. It was withal one of the strongest papers that have been delivered before Bethel Literary Association in a long time. Prof. Johnson showed that history is a culture subject; that mathematics appeal to the reason, the sciences to the observation, but history appeals to all the senses. He also pointed out that many of the histories now taught in our public schools do not mention a single creditable act of a Negro, either in war or peace; simply referring to us as slaves; not even remarking that we made good slaves. Some of the pictures of groups representing the races of men shows the Negro as the worst of all, with rings in his nose and ears, and a lion's claw necklace around his neck, and only half clothed. This, he contended, was not the American type of Negro and to thus represent the race to the children was simply to teach them their own inferiority. He showed also that New England sought to stimulate her youth with a recital of the nobleness of her people, and that the Southern people would not allow any history taught their children that referred to the Southerners as rebels. This, he contended, was an example for ourselves, and couched his argument in most telling phrases. The discussion which was one of The discussion which followed was one of the most brilliant and instructive series of talks to which Bethel has ever listened. It bristled in historical references, and amply justified the contention of the essayist that the race is stronger, more self-confident, and more thoroughly imbued with the spirit of aspiration through a knowledge of his own capabilities and achievements. Those who took part in the debate, all of whom heartily endorsing the remarks of the speaker of the evening were Messrs. R. S. Smith, T. M. Dent, G. G. Richardson, M. Wheeler, J. W. Cromwell, E. H. Hunter, and R. W. Thompson, and Mrs. Annie E. Hicks. Prof. Johnson Continued on fourth page. THE COLOR AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. 10 Marvelous Growth of Hair A Famous Doctor-Chemist Has Discovered a Compound that Grows Hair on Any Bald Head. Startling Announcement Causes Doctors to Marvel and Stand Dumfounded at the Wonderful Cures. 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There can be no doubt of the doctor's earnestness in making his claims nor can his cures be disputed. He does not ask any man, woman or child to take his or anyone else's word for it, but he stands ready and willing to send free trial packages of this great hair restorative to any one who writes to him for it enclosing a 2-cent stamp to prepay postage. In a single night it has started hair to growing on heads bald for years. It has stopped falling hair in one hour. It never fails no 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 your hair is falling out or if your hair, eyebrows or eyelashes are thin or short, write the Altenheim Medical Dispensary, 7620 Foso Building Cincinnati. Ohio, enclosing a 2-cent stamp to prepay ostage for a free package and in a short time you will be entirely restored. MME. DAVIS I Born Clairvoyant & Card Reader Tells about business. Removes Spells and Evil Influences. Reunites the Separated and Gives Luck to all. 1228 25tb st. n. w. Washington D. C No letters answered unless accompanied by stamp. A FOUNDRY SCHOOL PROPOSED Plan to Bring Up a Race of Men Skilled in the Work, Who Are Now Rare. In a recent paper read by Thomas D. West before the Pittsburg Foundrymen's association the author said: "The art of founding is suffering keenly from the antipathy of boys to learning the trade and the degeneration of skill, due largely to the same forces that are effective in other callings. To assist in remedying these evils a foundry trade school has been proposed. It is intended that this trade school shall accept among others boys having graduated from the public grammar or high school who would bind themselves for three years and a half as apprentices to learn the foundry trade in all its branches. "The policy of keeping a student on one job after he has learned to do it well, so as to make the most money out of his labor, as in general practice, would not be allowed, as such a policy would be detrimental to the aims and interests of the school. Such a trade school," continued Mr. West, according to the Philadelphia Record, "should make much better mechanics than is possible under present conditions and even with the best opportunities in outside shops would give our country better workmen in three and a half years than a six or seven years' apprenticeship under present conditions." EDUCATING SEA-LIONS. It Is Not Unattended with Danger to the Teacher, as Is Commonly Supposed. A half-dozen slippery, shapeless seals and sea lions floundering about on the stage, croaking and barking—do not seem in the least dangerous or formidable, but there is hardly anything more painful and serious than the bite of one of these curious beasts. Mr. Charles Judge, who has trained them for years and has a company of them in the Hagenbeck show, is badly scarred from the attacks of these peculiar half land animals, half fish, reports Leslie's Weekly. The bite of the sea lion is poisonous; besides, it is an ugly wound from the manner in which it is inflicted. Although the creature moves painfully and slowly on land, the motion of its head and neck is extremely quick. The neck seems to have an almost elastic quality. One is surprised at its reach. The sea lion is like a bulldog. When he has caught hold he does not let go at once, but sets his teeth firmly in the flesh. Then he twists his head, the teeth being still embedded in the flesh; and without relinquishing his grip he gives a quick jerk. The result is to pull out a ragged piece of flesh, if the animal has gotten a deep hold. Responsibility. Strappes—Five pounds for a bonnet! Madam, it is a crime! Mrs. S.—Well, the crime will be on my own head.—Glasgow Evening Times. Jack—She and her husband have had their first quarrel. Tom—About what? Jack—About the best way for married couples to avoid quarrels.—Judge. From Foot to Face. "When a man has an aching corn," remarked the Observer of Events and Things, "it shows very plainly on his face."—Yonkers Statesman. In Worcestershire, 499 women are engaged in making anchors, while 703 others make needles and 1.044 nails. Nearly all are either married women or widows. Bright BOYS AND GIRLS Wanted 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. 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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. Name Address Town State..... how many first week..... appointed by..... The Colored American 459 C Street, Northwest Washington, D.C. READ THIS BOOK! How many first week...... Appointed by..... "THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE" Which held its first convention in Boston, Mass., August 23-24, 1900. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, President and Founder. The convention was the first National Convention of less men ever held in this or any other country. Business was represented: the farmer, the banker, the doctor, the lawyer, the manufacturer, the assistant and rulers of municipalities. The addresses of papers read are all in this book besides over fifty states and others, which makes it a valuable souvenir. Which held its first convention in Boston, Mass., August 23-24, 1900. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, President and Founder. This convention was the first National Convention of colored business men ever held in this or any other country. Every of business was represented: the farmer, the banker, the educator, the doctor, the lawyer, the manufacturer, the author, the merchant and rulers of municipalities. The addresses delivered and papers read are all in this book besides over fifty cuts of delegates and others, which makes it a valuable souvenir of the convention. AMM, PUBLISHER, 46 10WARD ST. BOSTON, MASS. G send Express or Postoffice Money Order ? J. R. HAMM, PUBLISHER, 46 OWARD ST., BOSTON, MA80 THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. ```markdown ``` A merry Christmas to all. Mr. John K Rector has been visiting friends in Wilmington, Delaware. Cashier Donglass B. McCary, of the Capital Savings Bank, has been on the sick list. The usual watch meeting will be held at all the churches next Wednesday evening. Mr. Austin Purnell, of Portland, Maine, contemplates spending the winter here. Mrs. J. R. Francis was a recent guest of Dr and Mrs. Samuel Elbert in Wilmington, Del. Mr. William Blackiston and Miss Gertrude Washington were united in marriage last week Rev. James A. Davis has written a book called "A History of the Episcopacy," which is attracting no little attention. Recorder John C. Dancy is suffering from an attack of la gripe, which has necessitated his absence from his office for several days. Lawyer Armond Wendell Scott, president of Second Baptist Lyceum, is spending a few days at Raleigh, N. C., on business. Those who intend to keep "open house" on New Year's day will do us a favor by sending in their names at once, with a list of the ladies who will assist at the several homes. The Christmas exercises of the Sunday school of the People's Congregational church were held last evening. Mrs Matilda Green was chairman in charge, assisted by Superinerdent J. A. Browne. Miss Francis Cooper, daughter of Mr. B F Cooper of the U. S. Mail Bag Repair Shop has returned from a very pleasant visit to Newport News, Va., where she was the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Eliza Pherson Cards are out announcing the nuptials of Miss Martha E. Burrell to Mr. George H. Turner to take place Monday, December 29 h at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. W P Burrell, 1113 St. John Street, Richmond, Va. R v. B. J. Bolding, an orator and scholar of acknowledged brilliance, will deliver on address the first Sunday in January before the Second Baptist Lyceum on the subject of "How to Get There and How to Stay There." Bethel Literary will have no meeting January 6th. On the 13th, Hon George H. White will be the speaker, his topic yet to be announced. President Jackson is working on a fine program for the early months of the new year. Rev. C. H Stepteau is getting along nicely with his charge at Shorter's Chapel, Georgetown. Since his arrival last July, quite a number of additions have been made to the church membership, and the financial out look is satisfactory. Gaskins and Gaines, Gray and Costley, Moore and Prioleau, the Southern Hotel, Philadelphia House, Metropole and Sparta Clubs and all the well-known places of diversion and entertainment tender their friends a cordial reception on Cars mas day. The Asbury choir reports a pleasant visit to Baltimore last Sunday. Dr. I L Thomas gave them the freedom of Sharp Street Memorial church for which congregation they sang, and the hospitality of the citizens generally was extended with a prodigal hand. Last Sunday Lawyer R. S. Smith read an interesting paper before Shiloh Baptist Lyceum. Tomorrow a 330 o'clock Prof. W. H. Ferris, or Providence, R I., will be the orator of the occasion. President E. L. Kenney is making a pleasing impression at the head of this useful organization. Mr. W. H. H. Terrell has been con fiued to his home in Madison street for several days. He regretted very much his inability to attend the funeral of Mrs. U, S. Grant. For many years he was employed in the family of Gen. Grant and a strong bond of affection existed between the Grants and Mr. Terrell Mr. W T. Menard has been engaged by the management of the New York Age to furnish editorial matter and special correspondence, in the absence of Mr Fortune. Manager J. B. Peter son could have found a more resourceful, versatile or accurate a journalist than Mr. Menard for this very important service. New Life to Weak Men Old Men Made Young Again—Weak Men Find Old-Time Strength and Power of Youth. TRIAL PACKAGE MAILED FREE. 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She can reunite the Separated; Give you luck, Change your life from evil to good, and remove all evil influences from you and your homes. Send today. Send 25c. in letter, do not send stamps. All business strictly confidential. Address all letters to MRS. DR. WHITE, 1917 E. Pratt St. Baltimore, Md. Send 2 Cent stamp and 25 Cents in money for immediate reply. Capt. Frank R. Steward, who made such a splendid record in the Philippines, is now practicing law in Pittsburg, and meeting with gratifying success. He was in the city this week, circulating among old friends. His father, now a chaplain in the 24th Infantry, was at one time pastor of the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church in this city, and is the most highly-regarded minister that ever held that charge. THE COLOR AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. CITY IN BRIEF. H Earnest Cuney has returned from a business trip to Havanna Cuba. The Southern Hotel is fortunate in being as its chest Mr. L. C. Ellis who is master in his department. He takes special pride in catering to the patrons at the Southern. A single gentleman desiring a bright furnished room with board in nice neighborhood and only half a block from Ninth street car line should inquire at 941 T street northwest. Two gentlemen can secure large, furnished, front room, southern exposure, half block of car line, with board by addressing B. M J. in care Colored American office, 459 C street, n. w. Col Jack M. Ryan, former proprietor of the Southern Hotel has purchased a new place of business on B street, between 6 h and 7th, opposite the Pennsylvania Depot. It will be opened for business in a few days and Col. Ryan extends an invitation to all of his friends to come to see him. Have you been to 1235 7th street, n. w., yet? If you have not you must go there Capt. Slocum is there and has one of the best appointed laces in the city. He is the first colored man to get bar room license in that section of the city and we learn he and his partner are doing a land office business. To spend Sunday in Baltimore is becoming a fad around Washington. Last Sunday quite a delegation of Washingtonians went over and spent a few pleasant hours at the Waldorf and other places. Among those were Mr. A. J. Gaskins. J. W. Gray, L. P. Fostley, Will Fossett and W. A. Slocum. The dedication of the John Wesley A. M. E. Zion churoh, 18 h street will take place tomorrow afternoon a three o'clock. Owing to the inability of Bishop Walters to be present, Bishop G. W. Clinton will deliver the dedicatory address. The exercises will be unusually interesting, and Dr. B. J Bolding expects a large attendance. The sixty days' of suspension announced by the directors of the Capital Savings Bank expires January 24th, at which time a full report of the assets and liabilities will be made public, and the future of the institution announced. It is assured that the assets will more than liquidate all claims, and resumption or business will be arranged for, if circumstances are propitious. Mr. George H. Dickson, the well known broker has moved to 1009 19th a reet n. w. Mr Dickson is one of the most active and aggressive young business men in the city and counts his friends by the score. He is in a position to accommodate his friends and patrons with small or large amounts of money on short notice and on reasonable securities. All business is strictly confidential. Mr J. W. Cusberd one of the most popular men in the Pulman service and an old Washington boy is in the city visiting his mother at 628 S street n.w. He has just completed a tour of the great northwest, going as far as Vancouver. B. C in the party with the Prince of Siam His mother who is nearly seventy years old is seriously ill and his visit is to see her and his relatives Mr. Cusberd is a model young man and only a few months ago came to the city to the bedside of his dying father and looked after the funeral and other expenses. He will be in the city for a few days. Proceedings in equity have been instituted in the Supreme Caurt of the District by Joseph Dammann against David Moore, Leonard C. Bailey and Mary A. Bailey. It is set forth that the defendants bargained and sold to the plaintiff the premises known as 227, 229, 231 and 233 D street northwest, and after having accepted a deposit the defendants abrogated the contract, having received a better offer. The court is asked to compel compliance with the covenants entered into by Moore and the Baileys. The Grand Fountain of the United Order of True Reformers The Grand Fountain of the United Order of True Reformers Is the leading Colored Fraternal Society of the United States. It was organized January, 1881, by William W. Browne, and chartered in April, 1883, under the laws of the State of Virginia, with headquarters at Richmond, Va. Its membership is both male and female, and consists of all persons of good health from 14 to 60 years of age. Its membership of 60,000 is divided into Fountains and Circles. It pays sick benefits from $1.50 to $2.50 per week, and pays death benefits from $24.56 to $1000. BENEFITS PAID—Total benefits paid to date: Sick dues, $r,500,000; death benefits, $714,378.75. SENIOR FOUNTAINS—A Fountain may be organized consisting of 20 or more persons not over 50 years of age paying a joining fee of from $4.60 to $5.10 each. The monthly dues are not less than 35 cents in rural districts and not less than 50 cents per month in towns and cities, and a semi-annual tax of 40 cents paid in January and July of each year. Sick benefits paid are from $1.50 to $2.50 per week, while death benefits range from $75 to $125. A Fountain may be organized in any locality on application to Rev. W. L. Taylor, G. W. Master, 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 4 75 1 20 " 35 to 40 5 75 500 00 250 00 10 40 2 60 " 40 to 45 3 50 140 00 70 00 5 79 1 43 " 40 to 45 6 00 450 00 225 00 10 40 2 50 " 45 to 50 3 75 115 00 58 00 6 65 1 66 " 45 to 50 6 25 400 00 209 00 11 40 2 55 " 50 to 55 4 00 70 00 45 00 6 25 1 66 " 50 to 60 6 25 350 00 175 00 11 40 2 85 " 55 to 60 4 25 65 00 38 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 $350,58, 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 or these stores, at Richmond, Va., was opened April 3d, 1900. It employs a force of 18 men, runs three delivery wagons, and during the first year did $50,000 worth of business. The other stores have been established since, and have been equally as prosperous. The general manager of the system of stores is Mr. B L. Jordan, headquarters at 608 N. Second Street, Richmond, Va. This Association was formed on the plans and recommendations made by Rev. W. L. Taylor, its President. THE REFORMER PRINTING DEPARTMENT—Issues a weekly journal, THE REFORMER, which has a circulation of 12,000. This paper is published in the interest of the race, and discusses the leading questions of the day. The subscription price is $1 per year, or $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 62 inches. Fine job work of every class and description is made a specialty at lowest prices. Mr. E. W. Brown is editor and business manager, office 608 N. Second Street, Richmond, Va. Correspondence solicited and agents wanted. OLD FOLKS' HOME—In September, 1893, Rev. William W. Brown recommended the formation and establishment of Old Folks' Homes for the benefit of old and decrepid members of the race. Since that time the valuable farm known as Westham, consisting of 6344 acres, located six miles from Richmond, Va., on the historic "James," has been purchased, at a cost of $14,400. The Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad runs through the farm, and Westham Station is located on it. Adjoining this farm is Westhampton Park, one of the most pleasant resorts in the South in summer. It is reached in a few minutes from Richmond by the Westhampton Electric Railway and the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway. As this home is for the benefit of the whole race, the co-operation of all charitable friends is prayerfully solicited. All contributions, donations and bequests of every character will be very thankfully received. Mr. T. W. Taylor is chief in charge of the Old Folks' Home, offices at 608 North Second Street, Richmond, Va. For further information address— Rev. W. L Taylor, G. W. M. W. P. Burrell, G. W. S. 601-6-8 N. Second Street, Richmond, Va. Class "M" Johning fee. Value of Certificate Annual dues Quarterly dues Age 14 to 30 $11 00 $1000 00 $21 90 $5 25 " 30 to 35 12 00 1000 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 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. 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Also please send me four portraits of Prof. Washington. man to have a copy of this issue as they beautiful story for them, as no man of our race is doing more for the welfare and upbuilding of his people. His life's good work should be read in our schools, as none is more worthy of emulation. I have just received the sad news of the death of my old friend and comrade, Capt. Thos, S. Kelly. Hoping this may find your family and friends, as well as yourself, in the best of health and spirits, I am, American, whose cut appears in this issue of the Times-Speaker, is a man that the Speaker delights to do honor. He is one of the race's most trusty leaders, and as a newspaper man and all around hustler, perhaps he stands without a peer among Afro-American journalists. He is a man whose name is bound to live in after years as a landmark in Negro journalism.—Times-Speaker, Denver, Colo. Charlotte, N. 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Baltimore, Md.—The current issue of THE COLORED AMERICAN is a great one, which certainly adds to your fame as a leader in Afro-American journalism. In this and the annual of the Florida Sentinel, we truly see the race's brains in journalism. F. F. J. THE PLEASURE IS OURS. St. Paul, Minn.—I enclose herewith THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. J. subscription for one year. It is a small matter compared with the good that I get out of your paper. Taking into consideration the enclosed and other matters I have sent you respecting the council, can you tell me if you ever saw more smoke as you go down the pike than we are making for the council? Kindly give us notice. Please send us a list of persons to whom we might send copies of the enclosed matter. Also please send me four portraits of Prof. Washington. See that they are evenly folded and wrapped in a horn so that they will not break, and send half a dozen copies of paper under separate cover. 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DELIGHTED WITH OUR STORY New Orleans, La.—I was so well pleased after reading your issue of the 18th with your article on the life history of Prof. Booker T. Washington, of Tuskegee Institute, that I wired you for copies. Our schools and universities are just about having their commencement exercises, and I thought it would be a good idea for each young go forth into the battle of life. I think Professor Washington's life will be a man to have a copy of this issue as they beautiful story for them, as no man of our race is doing more for the welfare and upbuilding of his people. His life's good work should be read in our schools, as none is more worthy of emulation. I have just received the sad news of the death of my old friend and comrade, Capt. Thos, S. Kelly. Hoping this may find your family and friends, as well as yourself, in the best of health and spirits, I am. Very truly yours. A GRAND RACE ADVOCATE. Editor Colored American: I have read a great number of Negro papers, but the Colored American is the best Negro journal that I have ever seen. It is just what every Negro family should have in their home. I speak proudly of this paper and I wish that I had the opportunity of reading it oftener than I do. I have been reading your paper for several years and am compelled to tell you it is one of the grandest papers that has been published by a Negro journalist. Your paper has been sent to me for several years by my cousin, Prof. W. H. Richards, and I appreciate the favor very highly. I would feel proud if the Negroes in the State of Tennessee could publish a journal on the same broad lines. I trust the Colored American will never die. N. J. L. WHY. CERTAINLY! THE COLORED AMERICAN is independent, fresh and fearless. It rings true upon the questions of the hour.—Baptist Reporter, Helena, Ark. DESERVES CREDIT. THE COLORED AMERICAN of the District of Columbia deserves much credit for the excellent picture of Prof. B. T. Washington.—Western World. Those who would be leaders of the race could do nothing better than to read and take inspiration from what can be found in "Shadow and Light."—Hon. James Lewis, New Orleans, La. Editor E. E. Cooper, of the Washington (District of Columbia) Colored 18 American, whose cut appears in this issue of the Times-Speaker, is a man that the Speaker delights to do honor. He is one of the race's most trusty leaders, and as a newspaper man and all around hustler, perhaps he stand without a peer among Afro-American journalists. He is a man whose name is bound to live in after years as a land mark in Negro journalism.—Times-Speaker, Denver, Colo. The editorial in THE COLORED AMERICAN of Washington, D. 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White Masons of Texas refuse to recognize the Masonic Lodge of the State of Washington as long as the latter affiliate with Negro Masons. Rev. James A. Davis, of Nashville Tenn., is growing in favor as a candidate for secretary of the A. M. E. Sun day School Union. He is one of the most progressive young men of the connection and has well earned a promotion. The corner-stone of the Colored Young Women's Christain Association was laid on the 14th at Baltimore with appropriate ceremonies by the M. W. United Grand Lodge of the State of Maryland, William E. Tilghman, most worshipful grand master. Rev. I. L. Thomas preached a beautiful sermon. Mrs. Ruth M. Collett is meeting with eminent success as field agent of the A. M. E. Book Conn. She has been traveling through a southern circuit, and has raised more money than any representative of the connection in a given time. Mrs. Collett is a woman of rare executive ability. Give us Your Name. 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ADDRESS, THE HOTEL EN distinct departments, under one hundred competent professors and instructors—Theological, Medical, Legal, College, Pedagogical, Preparatory, English, Agriculture, Industrial, and Musical. For information address— Here is an Opportunity! A large picture of PROF. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, printed in four colors which has all the appearance of an oil painting, will be sent elegantly framed by express to any subscriber who will send $3.00 to THE COLORED AMERICAN. To persons who desire the picture without subscribing for the paper, it will be sent by express for $1.50. To parties who desire to sell them, they will be sent in quantities of ten or more for $1.00 each. 15 HOWARD UNIVERSITY Washington. D. C. Rev. J. E. RANKIN, D. D., LL. D., President. GEQ. H. SAFEUD, Secretary. All orders should be addressed to The Colored American WASHINGTON, D.C. This picture should be in every Parlor Library, Reading Room, School Room and every Public Hall used by intelligent colored people. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. ae: cere race (a a A TEE ES, Faas CCC GE CCC CCG CT a rec ~ 7 ry / 16 * City Paragraphs. ; See ee ee Chester Jarvis is at Exeter. Mr. Fortune has sailed for Honoluin- Mr. John H. Wills is on the road to recovery. | Hon. John H. Smythe was in town a few days ago. = Howard University is closed until the fifth of January. Miss May Tyson is now a member of the teaching corpse. . | There are twenty-three colored stu- dents attending Harvard. | Former Peliceman Henry A. Thomp- ‘son has locaied in New York. * | The magistrates have high hopes of being allowed their $2,060 in full. ; Col. Robert Harlan is now connec- ted with the Sixth Auditor's office. Mr. W. H. Fossett is rated as one of the very best clerks in the Sixth Audi- tor's office. Miss Marie C. James will spend Xmas week in Baltimore, the guest of Mrs. Mazie Payne. So far, the District of Columbia bas not come forward with a candidate for the Liberian mission. Mr. Frank Q. Morton, a student at Harvard, is spending the holiday sea- son in the city. The marriage of Miss Lottie J. Smith and Mr. George H. Lee took place Tuesday evening. More students are enrolled this year at Howard University than at any pre vious period in its history. Mr. J. Frank Blagburn, of DesMoin- es, Jowa, is the guest of Mrs. Allen at 1624 iltb street northwest. Col. W. A. Pledger, as Ranking off- cer, is the acting president of the National. Afro-American Council Rev. W. V. Tunnell, warden of King Hall, preached last Sunday at St. Philips’ church, in Baltimore. The Peoples Mercantile Company has opened a erocery and general store at the corner of 11th and V streets. Mr. John H. Hannon hopes to be able to resume his duties in the Re corder’s Office some time in January. Emancipation day is to be celebrated on a large scale at Metropolitan A M. E) chureh on the first day of Janu ary. Miss Lillian May Garrison, of Balti more, is spending he winter with rel atives at 222 Four-andhalf street south west. Mr. J. T. C. Newson has returned t the republican fold, through admira tion for and confidence in Presiden Roosevelt. Prof. Kelly Miller is to address th Y. M. C. A- Conference at Danville Va. Its sittings cover from Decembe 27th to 36th. Miss Ella M. Boston has been instat ed as superintendent of temperanc work among the colored people of th District cf Columbia Mrs. Florine M. Tyson, cf Brook lyn, N_ ¥., will visit her mother Mr: S.C. Johnson, of 1620 5th street, } W., during the. holidays. Mr. Jerome B. Peterson is charge with the dictation of the editori: policy of The New York Age, in th absence of Editor Fortune. Prof. Roscoe C. Bruce went throug the city last Saturdty, en route 1 Josephine, Miss.. to eat turkey wit his mother Christmas day. Capt. Frank Howard. whe is at E tertér, preparing for Harvard, is e: joying th Yuletide with his father ar family at 77 Defrees street. Roscoe Simmons, nephew of D Booker T. Washington, is to take ae, eourse at Amherst, preliz 3 + to entrance to Harvard. eta se a. ee ee A thereabouts im favor of Prof. W. H. Richards for judge of the municipal court, to succeed ‘ Ivory G. Kimball, Mr. W. Hunt, Booker T. Washing- ton’s traveling secretary, was in the city Friday of last week, accompany- ing Miss Portia Washington to Tus kegee. «Prof. W. H. Ferris’ theme tomorrow at Shilow Baptists Lyceum _ will be “Light of History and of Sociology on Some Neglected Phases of ithe ‘Racé Problem. The Birmingham, Alabama, Free Speech. has a new head—that is, typo graphically. The edjtorial head, Mr. F: P. McAlpine, could not be replaced '@ advantage. ‘The Livingston Dress making school Will be established In connection with the Young Woman's Christian Assoc- jation of Baltimore, with Mrs. L. R. Clarke in charge. Rev. A.C. Garner's illustrated ser- mons are drawing large audiences on Sunday evenings. Tomorrow even- ing his stereoptican will .present seenes of The Nativity. -Mrs. Coralie Franklin Cook's elo quent address at Rochester, N. Y., is Bighly complimented by the press of that city. While there she was the guest of Miss Susan B. Anthony. Mrs. E. Lyon, now of New York, has just organized. a quartette of young colored ladies, which is the only one of the kind in the country. She will make a tour covering quite a large area. Mr. George W. Jackson, one of the oldest clerks in point of service in the Sixth Auditor’s office, has been for some time a member, of the “board of review,” a very responsible assign- ment. He is an Indianian. Mr. James H. Black, who has beet eonnected. with the Government Printing Office for several months ha: returned to his home in Louisville Ky., to accept a clerkship in station B branch of the citypos t office. Dr. Booker T. Washington passed through the city last Saturday night en route to Tuskegee to spend th Christmas holidays. He is expectec to fill engagements next morth it San Francisco and other points on th Pacific coast. ; The heirs of William E. Mitchel! have won their suit in their grand fathers estate. Property to th amount of $50.000 was divided amon: Mrs. Sylvester Foster, of Philadelphia Mrs. Ridley, of Atlantic City, and Mis M. Bowen, of Baltimore. BLACK SKIN REMOVER? , ea igi *) ghee oS, 7 ae 5 ee ¥ Vserore: ’ AFTER <= A Wonderful_Fece Bleach: AND HAIR STRAIGHTENER, both in « box for $1, orthree boxes for $2. wusran: ted to do what wesay and to be the “hest » the world.” One box is all that is required ifusdas directed. A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH. & PEACR-LIKE complexion obtained ifuseda @irected Will turn the skin ofa black or brown Peteon perfectly tehite. ta fofry-aight homes ehesy fectly white. In forty. 5 Sitwo will be Roticesble @It does mot turn the skinia spots bo vieaches out white. the skin re maining bes": .ul_withom continual use. Wi remove wr 46s, frec ‘les, dark spots, pimples or bumpsor .ack heads, making the skin very sof andsme in Small pox pits. tan, liver spots re moved without harm tothe skin "When you g7 the color you wish, stop using the preparation. THE HAIR STRAIGHTENER that goesin every one dollar box is enough r gree grow lone and straight. and keeps it from falling out, Highly perfumed ané makes the hair so& and easy to comb. Mans ofocr customers ssy one of our dollar boxes — pean sae eee sell it for ome dollar a box. THE NO-SMELL thrown iv free. pany Beimes sending us one dollar in a letter, Post. ice money order, express money ars registered letter, we will send it through the ar ee te want it sentC. 0. D_ will come by express. 3c. extra. | In any case where itfatls to do what we clatm. we will resurn the money or send « box free o charge. Pscked sothat no one will Know cop ‘wents except receiver. ] CRANE ANDO, _ \ 1m west Broad Stra. ee = Donner. ©) ‘MARCUS = ; ~~ a OF iy 4 L \ COOKS OUTFITS AN EI ; A OF EVERY DEscBIPnoy * a % re A aso ef S| \\\) Barber's Coais - a a eo 390 §. State St. Chicago, Illinois. Twentieth Gentury Negro Literature watts sr ONE HUNDRED OF AMERICA’S GREATEST NeGzors 9 s and Edited by DR. D. W. CULP. i .— book contains One Hundred ‘Treatises on Thirty-Bight Seacral Depies in vases the stare problem ie viewed from cvcrpee aE 0 ee ee ee race subjects. There are oF 100 PORTRAITS AHD 100 BIOGRAPHIES a . the writers, To-ech the plotunss seek ens. dhs Iv boctred mat NZ, Tes large pages and retalis at @2.5@ in cloth, porte = CY AGENTS. “= . Write for cur proposition at once. This is the oppor: = DR. D.W. GULP J. L. NICHOLS & CO., Naperville, Wizes cewex Saks and Company «:* .. Bargains for fhe folidays.. You’ve only a short time left in which to eomplete the holiday purchse The place to do the shopping is the place that has most intelligently comp* hended the gift givers need: and provided the best assortments. ; We feel sure that here is the best opportunity to sremember” the 54 folks In every instance we have succeeded in hoid ng up to the meximas # value and at the same time keeping the prices dowa to the lowest ptt te Christmas money goes fartherest here, consequently. . a 1 Pwo special lines of House Coats, worth nesriy doubl2 5 the prices asked. Choice at........$2 85 and $455 Special Line of Bath Blankets, ‘n striped effec's; es 5 cut long and diowing; worth $6 £0... s+ Newest thing in Men’s Holiday Slippers are the “burnt fire's” $235 Choice of indian, Stag and Horse-head designs. 6 cial 8t......-. >* M u’s Fancy S.1k Suspenders, with strong mountings; 3 50¢ durable as well as effective; each pair in a box... # |S ecial line of Men’s H otiday Neckwear; extraordinary $100 g00d grade of ailzs and all new effee:s; each box «d s~parately ...--- | C-waide Leather Dress Suit Cases, made over steel frame, es $5 00 with braes trimmings. voch 23 and 241ach. Epeci+! -..- Meu’s Guaranteed Wa’er-proof Cicth Raia Coats, 5 $15 00 tailor-made and cut in regular Overoost sty!.....- Silk Opera O-ush Hats, Fcreash spri 8, batan American ‘ <a a made aa; worth §7 50 .......$5 9 | | These are just random hints, there are hunérede of other avafistle sivsblet touching the sens ble end snd servicesble, ewaiting yur com Dg: Open Evenings Uniil Christmas Saks & Company... pegs: YLYANIA Ane aai_Sevenn_Suvt THE VOLOREY AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. G REED. A brave end honest man departs, Who made his mark on human hearts, And truckled not to power or pelf— Believed in truth and to himself; And ever held his onward way With masterly, imperial sway! Toun A. Joye. : The Colored American 5 Would Like to See ‘A new deal in the police court. Gen. James 8. Clarkson in the Cabi net, Gcod women stay out of bad com” pany. Capt. D J. Gilmer in the regular army. Fakira give Washington a wide berth. A Negro cadet at West Point and Annapolis. c A private secretary allowed to Ke- corder Dancy. Everv cuild a member of so.ce Sun- day school. The Oapital Savinge Bank continue in business. Less lily-whitism in the Louisiana appointments. ‘ The local Afso-American Conncil Yejavenated. The Armstrong Manual Tiaining Bechool enlarged. Borrowers of The C:lored American sat down upon, The Chicago Conservater actually sold—just once. | Increased salsries for our efficient corps of teachers. A Friday ev ning literary at Lincoln Temple church. Neero soldiers given comm.ssions in the Uaited States Army. A new church building tor the Lin- coln Temple congregation. Our moneyed men agsistin the ce- velopment of the Philippines. The Bostoa Guardian take a few lea sons in what fair play means, A Negro Business League orgenized in Washington and elsewhere. Less loafing around colored restau rants, salocnsand barbershcp?. Teachers assigned to dsy or night daty, as they elect, but not to both. A greater regard for the trath in ceommentibg upon men and measuree, Gov. P. B. 8. Pinchback's gallanted services in Obio adequately rewarded. Prof. W. H. Richards tendered a Judicial appointment by the President A liberal appropriation for the reliey of the office of the Recorder of Deeds An impartial Negro lawyer succeed Ivory G. Kimball upon the local police bench. A succesful meeting of the Afro Americon Council at Lou'svilie nex! sum ner. More skilled Negro tonsorialists, in order to save ihizs valuable csiliag tc the race. Col. W. A. Piedger seat to Liberi: a3 minister, in the event of Dr. Cross Iand’s recall. Dr William-D2mos Crum named a collector at the port of Charleston South Carolina. Agieeclub formed from the rar musical material gathered about th Metropole Clab Rev. Damtel G. Hill serve out h’ fail five years as pastor of Metropol! tan A. M. E. cburch. Some warmth infused ito th stately deliberations of Bethel Literar and Historical A woolation. ee ee West Virginia remembered by the admin etrstion, with Payne and Waters as standard bearers. Justice Harlan live to celebrate his golden anniversary as a member of the United States Supreme Court. The Virginia, Alabama and Louie- iapa constitutionel test reach the Su- preme Court cf the United States. Emmett 3 Scott tendered a diplo- matic post, befitting his commending ability in handling delicate situations- Oongressman C. W. Thompson carry another d¢legation of northern re- prblicans through the black belt of Alabama. , Colored members of the bar take their luncbeon at the Ci'y Hall res- taurant in the room set apart for the general profession. More courageous young lawyers of the Armond W. Scott, W. L. Pollard, Royal A. Hughes, J. A. Cobb, L. G. Gregory and L. Melendez King type Prof. Lankford at Work | Oae of the busiest men in this com- munity is Prof. John Anderson Lank- ford, »msster mechanic of the True Reformers, wo is how in charge of the construction of the mamoth new hail the order is putting up at the corner of 12h and U streets north: west. He isan architect of genius and his methods are in accord witn the highest mod+rn taste, as is evidenced by the artistic plans of the hall re- ferred to. It was Prof. Lankford who put in the plant of the Coleman Uctton Mill at Concord. N C., and the steam apparatue at Tuskegee and.revolution* ized the industrial department at peer Unaiversi'y He resigned his po- sition ss superintendent of iadustries at the latter place to take up the over sight of the ceveral building operations of the True Reformers, at a handsome salary, Bis report at the recent grapd sitting of theo der at Richmond was received with msrked evidences of ap’ provcl, and Grand Maser Taylor personally complimented the young architect and desigver upon the satis: faotory services he has been rendering In sddition to the duties devolving upon him as master mechanic of the Tiue Reformers he is receiving many private contracts, to ail of which he gives hia pereonal presence and at: tention. Prof Lankford is making his home at 1916 11th street north weat, where he is surrounded by an interest: | irg little family. Mr. Bailey Transfers Properiy. The following trahsfers of property were recorded on Friday of last week: concerning which there is much dis- eassjon in visw of ‘he fact that the ee ee ee ee ee ee en ee parcy ofthe “ <part ief$iic. Leonsrd ce. £ sorer of the Capi al Saving ‘hich is temporarity embarr ‘slily. Toe trausfers are as yuare 1075 L. CG. Bailey. e bert E, Sullivan, lots 28 ti val’a subdivision; eubjec. to $9,000. Sq ares 553 and 107. vn;L.C Bailey et ux to Day rts 76 to 79 in Allen’s eudd. e 553; Its 28 les 40 in Dov ‘sion, square 1075; lots 5 anc addition to Georgetown, ac ot in Hul- | mead’s ad dition own. Same to rame, equares lot 109 in Hilyer’s subdivi-. 195, and $4; lot 109 in H division. square 185 and ong square $5. The eonsideau speeifi- oally stated. | WEAK MEN Cured FREE! Send Name and Ad¢r-s8 To-bsy— You Can Hove l: Fre and Bs Srng eni V-gorous f r Life Insures Love and A HAPPY HOME 7 SSRN ZS VW ’ fo 2 SS YS CGS SF) | ty Yan, ea} SHEL HEALTH, STRENGTH anv VIGOR ror MEN. 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Cut out this ad. and bring it c0 our office te 8¢ cure a speCial low ratefor a loan om your piano furniture, etc. The security remains io your possession, No publicity and 20 delay, So Charge for Preparing Paper? 4#@ Our rates dre the i city, and we rarer seen > Sia bene of advertising inthis paper. National Loan & Javestment Co. NEW BUILDING Northeast Cor. 15 and G Sis. 5. * Entrance on G Ste. Fogich Floor Frout- a 3 : SSS SE Sa a SS Ene WS a eS er a 0 ae eee SS ne a WATER SUPPLY IN JERUSALEM It Is Piped Seven Miles from a Spring Known in Solomon's Time as “The Sealed Fountain.” According to consular reports from Jerusalem the most noteworthy un- jertaking during the past year has been the installation of a water sup- ply for the city. The water 1s brought in iren pipes from a spring situated about seven miles distant and known in King Solomon's time as “The Seated Fountain.” Hereto- fore the water supply has been very yneertain and lately a water famine was only prevented by the assistance of the railroad company. Municipal authorities, realizing the necessity of guarding against an emergency of this character in fu- ture, obtained permission to use some of the revenues of the “Evkaf,” or religious endowments, for the pur- pose of securing a water supply for the city. This sum amounted to sev- eral thousand dollars. A commission was formed of the local officials to undertake the work and an engineer was sent from Constantinople to su- pervise it. While the greater part of the seven miles was laid with four- inch iron pipes it was possible to use a portion of the old stone aqueduct, known as “Solomon’s Aqueduct,” for carrying the water. Two public fountains have been erected, one in- side and the other outside the city walls. Notwithstanding the expectation that the water supply would be all that was necessary the size of the city, says the Municipal Journal and Engineer, will require that consider- able additions be made to the supply in the near future. SECRECY AS TO THE STYLES. Forthcoming Soakiaee Are Guarded with the Utmost Care by the Mocistes. Said a buyer for one of the leading houses engaged in the purveying of garments of the latest modes, reports the Chicago Chronicle: , “Our patrons, whom we invite to come and study our imported cos- tumes, have no idea of the secrecy maintained by the Parisian designers and makers. Why, once when I was being shown a dress I suddenly be- thought me of a forgotten commis- sion and drew forth a pencil and a card upon which to jot it down. An attendant (there was one on each side of me) flew to tell monsieur. Monsieur rushed in, fairly petrified at my audacity, and it was not until an English-reading person was called in and had read my jotting and swore there was nothing in it about the dress in question that the matters in hand were resumed. “They want us to buy, net borrow. It may interest you to know that the buyers sit in a row around the room, the engagements having been made days before. They really couldn't af- ford to make the show for one per- sou. Everything is done very com- pletely, you know. They don’t show a dress on a stuffed wire figure. No, « beautiful girl is inside it, and her costume is complete. If she’s show- ing an evening dress, her slippers and stockings match and her hair is done in the latest mode. She looks her part.” QUEER HORSE FRIENDSHIPS. One Past Pacer Chams with a Pullet Another Has a Goat for a Pal. “Some of the famous trotters and Pacers out this year have queer mas- cots.” said a man interested in such things the other day. “Joe Pointer, the “nbeaien stallion, 2:09%4, has a goat for a chum. “Searchlight, 2:03%, is infatuated With a pony stable companion. With the pony near him, he is the most ‘ractable horse in the world. When the ° ii een rire, THE CIXCORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, vo. C. ee ae emeres] rr 2 ee _ do nothing but kick and bite. “But the queerest of all stable friendships I ever saw is one that Hal B., 2:04, has made. He scraped an ac- quaintance with a Plymouth Rock pul- let a month ago. Now she roosts on his back and rides around there for hours when the fast pacer is being cooled off for a race.” History Repeated. In the latest Australian mining news. says the London Daily Chronicle, there fs an account of the discovery of a val- uable golden reef in a curious fashion. A dog out walking with his master, a farmer, chased and caught a kangaroo. In the struggle the ground got torn up, and when the farmer arrived on the scene his eye detected some exposed specimens of golden quartz. Further search revealed a rich reef, and the farmer’s bank balance has been con- siderably increased by his dog’s fight with the kangaroo. Thirty years ago a long productive Australian gold field was discovered through a short-tem- pered settler seizing the nearest stone and throwing it at the dog. Returning good for evil, the dog brought the stone back to its master in its mouth. The man looked at it. It was alump of quartz.thickly studded with gold. Sweden's Water Power. ; | The Swedish government has de- cided to convert the 4,200 miles of government-owned railways in that country into electric traction sys- tems for the purpose of utilizing the natural water power of the country. —N. Y. Sun. Rattlesnake at a Banquet. A monster raftlesnake, fried, boiled and stewed, was the principal delicacy at a banquet given by Capt. Dabney, of Hot Springs, Ark. | It was fattened on rabbits, chickens and larks. The guests pronounced it de- licious. Strict Im Odesaa. A few months agoa young English- man was sentenced to a_ fortnight’s imprisonment for kissing his fiancee in the streets of Odessa, says the New York Telegram. It is strictly illegal for lovers to osculate in pubfic in South Russia, and it was only after considerable teouble on the part of the British consul that the too amor- ous youth was liberated at the ex- piration of three days’ captivity, and even then his sentence was commuted to a fine. : Colors of Flowers. The same species of flower never show more than two of the three col- ors, red, yellow and blue. Roses, for in- stance, are found red and yellow, but never blue; verbeneas are red and blue, but not yellow; pansies are yel- Tow and blue, but never red. When Fish Are Hungriest. - It is a belief of fishermen that the finny denizens of the deep are hun- griest and bite most freely during the four or five days following the moon’s first quarter.—Nature. | England's Horses. Twenty years ago England impert- ‘ed 20,000 horses annually; now the number is 32400, said Sir Walter |Gibley recently at Bishop’s Stortford, England.—N. Y. Post. : A Mammoth Camellia. | At Plinitz, near Dresden, is the largest camellia in Europe. It is 160 years old, about 50 feet high and has 40,000 blossoms each season.—Albany Argus. pret Sn : Honduras Cattle. Wonduras, since 1990, has had no market for her cattle. In the past éhe has depended on Guatemala, but finan- cial conditions in that repubiic have closed the market. Genuine Hard Times. In the silk factories of Italy the usual work hours are from four in the morning till eight at night, ana the wages ten cents a day. NIGHT TURNED INTO DAY. The Expensive Notion of a Retired Stock Broker Who Had Money re A transformation of the interior of a family mansion resulted in an ex- traordinary inversion of the plans of nature. The owner, Mr. Brownjohn, a retired stock broker, was deter- mined to turn night into day, and it cost him thousands of pounds to do it, according to Pearson’s Weekly. All the outside windows of the house were built up, sos to exclude every ray of natural light. Entrance to the mansion was by an underground pas- sage; and every room had a door and windew opening onto a magnificent central space, which was open to the roof. From the roof, when it was night outside, an imitation sun shone forth an electric glare, which filled the whole place with a light as of day. . The wealthy eccentric rose at nine o'clock each evening, and, having breakfasted, started on a day’s rou- tine of work and. pleasure. He lunched at one in the morning, drank a cup of tea about four a. m., and dined at seven o'clock, retiring to rest about ten and eleven a. m., when, by an ingenious sliding ar- rangement in the roof, the bright sky and imitation sun were at once transformed into a concave expanse of inky blackness; from out of which a host of false stars twinkled, and an artificial moon shed forth her spuri- ous beams. QUEEREST SUIT ON RECO ~ Partners in Highway Robbery Went Into Court to Settle Their Busi- ness Accounts, _ Perhaps the most remarkable suit ever brought is on the records of the court of the exchequer in England. It was filed on October 3, 1725, aad it sets forth very clearly that Join Everit and Joseph Williams were highway robbers, says the New York World. In the succinct legal phrases the complaint says that the men formed a partnership for the purposes of carrying on business as highwaymen. It was mighty profitable, as was shown by the fact that Everit sued Williams for the equivalent of $5,090, “being for moneys wrongfully appro priated to defendant's private purse.” _ This was the amount in dispute after the partnership had lasted only a year. Then Everit claimed that he discovered that his partner had not made a fair division of the spoils. The action was adjudged to be a gross contempt of court, and the plaintiff was ordered to pay all costs, while the solicitors who served the writ were fined £50 each. One of the solicitors, a man named Wreathcock, refused to pay the fine and was sent to prison for six meénths. Both plaintiff and defend- ant to this action were subsequently hanged—one at Tyburn and the other ‘at Maidstone. The Kind She Likes Best. “Every woman is looking for a partner in life,” remarked the Ob- server of Events and Things, “and she doesn’t care if it is only a silent one.”—Yonkers Statesman. Quite Sporty, Indeed. Mrs. Gozzer—Your husband is a great sportsman, isn’t he? | Mrs. Malaprop—Yes, indeed; he gives Stagg dinners.—Town Topics. | A Text py tne wayside. | Don’t need no wings ter fly wig w’en dey callin’ er you higher— No railroad on de rocky roadien rough; Don’t want ter go ter glory in a cherryoot er fire— Kaze you sho’ ter hit de fire soon enough, —Atlanta Constitution. : No Doubt About !t. | “A married man can live on less than a single man.” “Of course. A married man usually has to.”—Brooklyn Eagle. NB —— SS FrifzReafer’s WasHInaTon, D.C. HOTEL AND RESTAURANT 451, 453, 455, 457 Penn. Ave. 202, 208 and 210 4% St. Northwest | MOORE & PRIOLEAD, % rta - Buflet and Cale 12-- Pa. Av. Wash, D.C, Fine wines, liquors and cigers, Hot Free Lunch Every Day, 4@° Ladies will receive xpecia} attention in Dine Room upstairs. Jas. F. Keenan, —— SOOOO8804848 Rectifier and Wholesale Liquor Dealer, Elegant Club Whiskey a Specialty Importer of Fine Wines, Brand- ies, Ging, Etc. 462 Pennsylvanis Avenue, NW. ©, H. NAUGHTON... FINE W INES. Harper & Wilson a specialty; 1926 Fourteenth St. Northwest. : Gray & Costley B WINES, LIQUORS & CIGARS q Ladies and Gentlemen’s Dining Room a” ‘stairs. The bast of service gurranteed 8 1313 E street N. W. B Wasainaron, D. O. 2 3 Chris. Xander’ TiS. AaNaer $ QUALITY HOUSE, 909 z7thst NW, Established 86 years ago. The largest wholesale Stock’ in town ot the most exquisite, faultless wines and distiliates “Qn all 240 Kinds, at Chris. Xander’s /modern prices no others can compete quailty and purity with any oft his goods. His liquors are absolutely tree from fusel poison, (No branch hotses,) Phone 1425 Sen Standard remedy for Gleet, E=eO ney and Bladder Troubles. pl scepter: Soe W: M.DRURY’S RESTAURANT 1100 20th St. corner L. N. W, 4 SS THE DOMINANT RACES. Lawyer Smith in Discussing G4e Subject ‘Ourselves’? Brings Out Many Practical Truths— Newspapers Commended. Reuben S. Smith, Esq., read a paper entitled “Ourselves,” before the Peo- ple’s Lyceum of the Shiloh Baptist church, Mr. Edgar L. Kenney, presi- dent, last Sunday. The attendance was good, comsidering the severely in- clement weather. In course of his ad- dress Mr. Smith said: “Strong and dominant races always hold weak and subjugated races to a higher degree of rectitude than they themselves live up to. It was so thousands of years ago, and has been thus all down the ages, that when one Isrealite committed a crime the whole race was condemned for it. It was not right then; nor is it right now for the dominate race to hold the entire colored race responsible for the short- comings of some of its members, but they do it all the same. This being so, it is the part of wisdom for the colored man to establish for himself a code of morals of a higher order even than that laid down for him by the white man, and to religiously live up to it. Colored people console themselves by saying that they are no worse than white people. That is true, but it will not suffice. If they would be counted equal they must be superior to the white man in character accomplish. ments. The thousands of churches and fra. ternal organizations among us should be turned to more practical uses in our material welfare, and the whote. some lessons therein taught should be more clearly exemplified in our daily lives. The weak needs must stand closer together than the strong, and keep the bayonet of character ever fixed on the gun of truth, and fight the battle of righteousness, holding the weapon ot truth.for defense with one hand an¢ rebuilding the wall of manhood with the other, meanwhile setting a watct against the enemy day and night, re membering that it is not by might nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the Lord. a The broad and able race questior editorials of The Evening Star, that has just brilliantly celebrated its 50tt anniversary, and The Post, the Nev Orleans Picayune, the Atlantic Con stitution, The Colored Ameican Record and Bee, have done much to wards creating public sentiment ir all sections favorable to us. If I had the voice of the thunde1 storm, I would send it careerin: throughout the length and breadth o} this broad land, to tell the Negro to bi of good cheer; to look up and be no! cast down; to fit himself in the mos comprehensive sense for the dutie: and obligations of life, for his day has dawned and the master of hi: salvation has come with healing in hi: wings.” Prof. J. W. Cromwell and Messrs McDowell Garland and Simmons tool part in the discuesion. THE CONGO LEAGUE. A New Negro Organization Startes in Memphis, Tenn Memphis, Tenn., Special—The com- mitte on reception of Gov. Wright and President Roosevelt is now a per- manent organization, to be known as The Congo Business League. Our ob- ject is the civic and ethical culture promotion of the rate. The meeting which was attended by the President, received flattering notice at the hands of all the papers. Wm. M. Turner is president, Rev. T. J. Searcy, vice-presi- dent, Robt. R. Church, treasurer and Dr. C. H. Shelby is secretary. Special attention will be given to the develop- ment of the race along commercial lines. It is believed when we have become important factors inthe money world, a great many of these evils of which we complain will be removed. To commence with we have sixty men who represent our best business men as well as the laborer and mechanic. Mr. Church is one of our most en- THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. 6. etc ade. yl) A” SWS ennai eee. Soar) se eae ee a Sea thusiastic members and he has been exceptionally liberal in helping us. port was accepted, but no further ac- He not only d * =| tion was taken. y donated the tise of his Auditorium for our reception, but also A further turn of affairs assumed gave money. Regardless of what any- Monday, however, when Dr. William ; one says to the contrary, Mr. Church |“ Warfield, a stockholder, filed suit ‘nce “recolovine ana useful an. | 0 2 dissolution of receivership to ‘ 4 useful man./_. . .. 4p. hneineexn Dr Warfield / & N i ‘a yy Y) Aen w// pens COb eB CREROR See If we correctly judge the future by present signs, the time will come when the influence of the Congo Business League will be felt outside of Mem- phis. Wm. M. Turner. Hero of Gs4e Planter: Continued from first page. trial and went to Columbia and stood his trial when he could easily have kept out of the way, and when white men who were under accusation of wrong-doing with him fled the state and had to be brought back by force, or remained fugitives until the declar- ation of general amnesty. It is the simple statement of a fact to say that he was tried at a time and under cir- cumstances that did not tend to assure him a fair trial, and that not a few BEE. S as By, ay. & woes)? eo , ee Y) deg i} SI Lee, /!//))| TOL age PY yj) 1 i eee ZS yey, AS LZ} \\ MAS f a GENERAL ROBERT SMALLS, white men in Columbia who attended his trial held the evidence offered to be insufficient to convict him. The action of the jury has been the sub- ject of criticism and remark in Co- lumbia from that day to this and we believe it is safe to say that he could not be convicted before a jury of im- partial white men anywhere on the same evidence to-day Perhaps some of the lawyers or citizens of Columbia will take the trouble to correct or con- firm what we have said in the interests of justice.” Yours truly, ROBERT SMALLS. Beaufort, S. C., December 20, 1902. CAPITAL SAVINGS BANK. The affairs of the Capitol Savings Bank are approaching crystallization. At the meeting of the stockholders last Saturday, Cashier D. B. McCary made his report. It showed that the total assets of the bank amount to $123,- 618.14; the liabilities amount to $193,- 431.56, leaving an excess of assets over liabilities of ]20,186.59. The re port was accepted, but no further ac- tion was taken. A further turn of affairs assumed Monday, however, when Dr. William A. Warfield, a stockholder, filed suit for a dissolution of receivership to wind up the business. Dr. Warfield is represented by A. A. Birney and J. H. Stewart. Justice Hagner issued a rule to show cause, returnable Janu- ary 5. History of Ghe Negro. a Cont nued from first page. ey Lee was introduced in a felicitous speech by Mr. L. M. Hershaw, by request of President George W. Jackson, in recog- nition of the fact that Mr. Hershaw L : yi ie ey \ a ar sce ax\ See \ i RS! l RS by SY WAG » YZ tj Uf 1 NG ee Lie 4 WAAAY SS lh Yo PROF. E. A. JOHNSON. and the historian had been former classmates at Atlanta University. THE CROSSLAND IMBROGLIO. The State Department, it appears, has called upon Dr. J. R. A. Crossland, Minister to Liberia, for a detailed re port of the alleged fracas in the Uni- ted States Legation at Monrovia, pending the ‘receipt ot which Dr. Crossland stands suspended from duty. The Minister is charged with the shooting of one Faulkner, a civil engineer. Conflicting stories are told of the causes leading up to the affray, and other complications relative to the ambitions of Messrs. Spurgeon and Ellis are introduced. The situation is not relished by the tolored people in this country, as such a mess will be construed by our enemies as evidence of our unfitness for the diplomatic ser- vice, forgetting the Hunter case in Guatamala and kindred “slip-ups” on the part of Caucasion representatives, Should Dr. Crossland fail to satisfy the Government of his freedom from blame his recall is the logical out- come. We regret the incident exceed- ingly, for the sake of a people, all of whom are so often forced to suffer for ‘the sins of a few. COMMERCIAL DEVELOPWENT. Col. Robert R. Church represents the type of a Negro who are placing the race upon a solid foundation in commercial, industrial and public spirit. He is to be commended for his activity in forming the Congo Busi- ness League, in Memphis, Tenn., and for his generosity in giving the move- ment strong financial aid. Every dol- lar spent in his mamner will pay div- idends a hundred-fold, and it is hoped that the splendid example set in this regard by Col. Church will be copied in every section of the country by col- ored men of means. This wise step to- wards commercial development is the direct outgrowth of the influence gene- rated at the Richmond convention of the National Negro Business League. The Imperial Dancing School, now in the fourth successive year of its go. is a flourishing institution ahd numbers among its patrons the best of our city’s gay young contigent. On monday night last one of their most brilliant functions occurred at the Conservatory of Music, 12th and R Streets, N. W. The schools officers are Messrs. G. Wash. Brooks and Edward S. Coleman, Instructors, and Mr, Chas. W. Smith, General Manager, Every Con- venience Is afforded ladies tray eling alone on the Compartment Cars the “Great Western Limited,” 3 Leaving Chicago every even- ing at 6.30 via the CHicaco | GREAT WESTERN RAllnay, 113 Adams St., Chicago It reaches the masses. The only Ne gro newspaper in Bermuda. It is the voice of the people. Free and inde pendent sheet devoted to the interest of the island. FOREIGN SUBSCRIPTION. 1 year - $25 6 months - 1.15 3 months - 60 Chas. V. 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ZOMODONE prevents Falling Hair, Grey Hair, Brittle Hair, Curly Hair, Harsh Hair, and Scurf. Cures Dandruff, Itch, Tetter, Eczema, and Ring-Worm. No more Bald Heads, Scanty Partings, Splitting Ends, and Bald Temples. ZOMODONE grows long, luxuriant, soft, fine, silky Hair. Makes the Hair grow down to and below the waist line in most every instance in which it is used. ZOMODONE is a direct Hair food, and softens and lengthens the Hair, so that it can be arranged in any style desired. Not a fraud or a fake, to get your money, but an honest remedy, tried and true. ZOMODONE acts quickly; results are seen at once. If you want Hair down to your waist, send in your order right now—do not delay. No free samples sent; a sample is not sufficient to do good. Price, 50c., or 3 bottles (a complete treatment) for $1.00, or will send four complete treatments for $3.00. AGENTS WANTED. Everything is in favor of the Agent. LIBERAL CREDIT EXTENDED. This is an unprecedented chance to make money. Write quick for territory and particulars. Address A. Actual Results from Baldness After Only 4 Weeks' Use of ZOMODONE. AMUSEMENT. OUR FIRST EVENT OF THE NEW YEAR. The public is cordially invited to attend an Entertainment —Given by the— Dorcas Society —AND— St. Monica's Chapel Choir, Conservatory of Music Hall, FRIDAY EV' G. JAN. 16, 1903. ADMISSION · 25 CENTS. ... SUPPER FREE..... REV. C. I. SMITH; RECTOR WE GIVE ANY LADY splendid chance to earn spending money very easily working for us in their leisure time; the work is not hard, and any Woman or girl who has a little spare time will do well to avail them selves of this great opportunity to earn money. Send us 25 cents (silver) and we will at once send you the Cloth will full directions, prepaid by us anywhere in the U.18, so they can commence work at once. Address BRILLIANTI NA CO (J 3) Roxbury Mass. SKILLED WOBKMEN PROMPT DELIVERY ESTABLISHED 1876 J. H. Polkinhorn Book & Job Printer, 616 Louisiana Avenue, WASHINGTON, D. C. Books and Pamphlets a Specialty. Engraving, Color Work. Commercial Printing. Complete Facilities. Consistent Charges. Syecial Designs for all So- MISS WASHINGTON IN THE CITY. Miss Portia Washington, daughter of the principal of the Tuskegee Institute, passed through the city last Friday, and stopped over to do some Christmas shopping, and to mingle with a few old friends of the family. She wasthe guest of her cousin, Mr. Roscoe Simmons, at luncheon and was entertained by Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Calloway at dinner at their V street home. Miss Washington took in a few of the many sights here. after which she left for Tuskegee, to spend the holidays. She returns to Bradford Academy early in the new year --- MRS GRANT S KINDNESS. An Incident Which Tells of The Kindness to Mr Hrrison Terrell Gen. Grant's Old Body Servant Editor Colored American:The death of Mrs. U. S. Grant recalls an incident that occurred at the tomb of Gen. Grant, at Riverside Park, New York, on the 27th of April, 1897, the day preceding the Grant Memorial Exercises, which may prove of interest to your many readers as well as to distinguished residents of your city. The writer, upon the day named upon approaching the Grant Monument encountered a soldier, guarding the monument, in an altercation with an old gentleman who was pleading to be permitted to view the tomb of the great soldier, alleging the impossibility, owing to the crowds, of doing so ont he succeeding, Memorial, day. He was roughly informed that it was contrary to orders for any one to enter the monument on that day. Noticing the earnestness of the old gentleman, the writer volunteered his assistance, and in reply to a question, was informed that the aged man had been one of the nurses to Gen. Grant, at Mcgregor, and could establish his identity by a letter from Mrs. Grant to Gen. Dodge, who was in charge of the memorial ceremonies. After much difficulty we were able to reach the officer in charge of the monument, who, hearing no more of our mission than that my companion desired to view the tomb, was emphatic in his declaration that "McKinley himself can't see that tomb to-day." It was gently suggested that he would modify his refusal when he knew whom the applicant was. This appeared to anger the officer until the old gentleman produced a letter which read, substantially, as follows: McGregor, N. Y., April 26th, 1897. Gen. Dodge, New York, N. Y. Dear General:—This will be handed you by Mr. Harrison Terrell, one of Gen. Grant's nurses, who is attending the Memorial Services. Will you kindly extend, him all possible courtesies and oblige, Sincerely, Mrs. U. S. Grant." It is unnecessary to state that the order was issued permitting us to enter the monument and view the tomb, the workmen opening a roll of carpet to protect the marble floor as we encircled the well in which the sarcophagus reposes, and to which the finishing touches were being given.. The venerable gentleman was the father of Judge Robert H. Terrell, of Washington, D. C. Respectfully, Herschel. Huntsville, Ala., December 18, 1902. ASBURY CHOIR IN BALTIMORE. The well-trained choir of Asbury M. E. church were greeted by a big audience last Sunday evening at Sharp street Memorial church in Baltimore nowwithstanding the downpour of rain. Every seat was taken and standing room was at a premium. The stately oratory "Emmanuel" was rendered in masterly style under the direction of Prof. J. Henry Lewis, with Mrs. Estelle Jarvis as accompanist. The several parts were well taken. Miss Bertina Mason, soprano, appeared to especially fine advantage in her solo, "And it Came to Pass," and won much praise for her effective work in the trio—Misses Mason, Garett and Payne. An effort is being made to have the Asbury aggregation fill a return engagement soon at the Sharp street church. LATE LOCALS. The Manhattan dancing class had a swell gathering on Monday night last at Masonic Hall on 19th street, N. W. The instructors are constantly introducing new features and the class is always largely attended. The latest dance is the "Chicago Glide." Col. W. A. Pledger and Attorney Henry Lincoln Johnson returned to Atlanta, Ga., last Saturday night, after a pleasant stay in the city. Mr. J. E. McGirt, the North Carolina poet, is stopping in the city at 1904 11th street, northwest. He will give a reading from his own works at an early date under the auspices of the Bethel Literary and Historical Association. Mr. I. E. Williamson, an attorney at law, of Des Moins, Iowa, arrived here this week. He will be appointed to a desirable position in the Treasury Department, through the intervention of his friend and patron, Secretary Shaw. On the 27th of January, Lawyer Thomas L. Jones will reply to the argument of Senator Morgan that the negro should be deported to the Philippines. February 5, Miss Lucy E. Laney, the famous Georgia educator, will be the attraction at Bethel. Prof. E. A. Johnson, the historian, was a guest at the Southern this week. He left Wednesday for New York, to spend Christmas. His next appearance here will be before the Second Baptist Lyceum, along the same line of argument presented at Bethel Tuesday evening. The Tuskegee Negro Conferences attract the attention every year of the best thinkers throughout the country. The coming conference, to be held February 18 and succeeding days, will be larger and more interesting than its predecessors. Our readers will be duly apprised of the details. Mr. Elmer Pettiford, whose belief in the Seventh Adventest religion led him to decline to work on Saturday—the Sabbath of his denomination—has been transferred to the Sixth Auditor's office. He is employed five days in the week, his salary being cut from $1,600 to $720 per annum. The Educational Board of the National Baptist Convention met here last week and many good words were said in favor of the co-operative plan under which the work is now being carried on. Rev. G. W. Hayes, of Lynchburg, Va., is chairman, and Rev. W. Biship Johnson is secretary of the Board. . Temperance reform, with its more or less effesiveness against the saloon's open door, may make for good, but reputable methods are necessary to inspire respect for the cause and DRESS MAKING ACADEMY. he de Lam Orton Famous French Perfection Tailor System Mme J. A. Smallwood Sole Agent 1518 Madison street, northwest, Morning class from 9 a.m. to 1 p. m. Afternoon class 2 to 5 p. m. daily. Evenings from 7.30 to 10 o'clock. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, dress makers and ladies who wish to do their ow dressmaking. WANTED—To learn the wonderful De Lam Orton French Perfection Tailor System. Seamless Basques without one inch of visible seam, in lining or goods, not even on the shoulder. Successful dressmaking requires as much earnest progressive study as successful work in any of the professions. No detail is too small to be looked after. We teach you to make dresses with or without seam and guarantee perfect fits, and complete your course with a diploma. 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 in good locality with all modern improvements, convenient to cars and herdicks, 1625 Corcoran St. N. W. apply to Mr. J. B Patterson. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms, front and rear, all modern improvements. Gentlemen preferred. 540 Elm street, n. w., Le Droit Park. Please Help Me Find My Brother Saunk Joyce was sold in Mecklenburg, Virginia several years before the civil war, to Cunnigan a Negro trader. His mother Willie, was a slave on the Joyce plantation. He had one sister Betty, who is very anxious to find hlm. Any information will be gladly received MRS BETTY REYNOLDS. 44 Parker street, Atlanta, Ga AT OLD POST AG AIN James H Hudnell Representing the Castleberg Diamond Importers, 9 5 Penn. Ave., Washington, D. C. Residence—2009 9 h st., n. w. Orders delivered by card. M. Goldsmith & Son, Jewelers, 911 Penn. Ave., Washington, D. C Phone 2482 A. Wanted A Collector: The Colored American will give regular employment to an active, intelligent collector. He must ride a wheel, give his entire time and furnish reference. Call or address, 459 C St. northwest. Bennett B. Slade & Co. Suits to order a specialty; cleaning, altering and repairing. 1202 E STREET, NORTHWEST. And J. S. Rawlings, Mgr. its agents. There are few worthy movements that can be promoted by "ways that are dark and tricks that are vain." Capt. D. J. Gilmer, whose splendid record in the Philippines has been lauded by all of his commanding officers, has been recommended by Senator Pritchard for appointment to a captaincy in the regular army. It would be a recognition of the entire race, as well as of the competency of a worthy individual, should Capt. Gilmer be so chosen. Rain last Sunday caused two postponements of lyceum offerings. The Thomas B. Reed memorial, planned by the Second Baptist Lyceum, is set for the second Sunday in January, and the adress which Editor W. Calvin Chase was to have delivered at the Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion church, goes over until the third Sunday in the new year. WOMEN AS "KICKERS." Those of This Country Know How to Go About it to Obtain the Best The women of America need no advice from anyone on moral questions, as witness what the power of women did in a southern state campaign against a congressman who had been proved of unfit character to represent an upright body of people, and later what women did in a national fight against a western congressman who had reckoned their power so little that he even attempted to take his seat in congress in defiance of public opinion. Everybody admits that these two instances represent a fight of two men against the women of America, and who won? That shows what women can do, and it has never been alleged that in either instance an woman went outside her woman sphere, or was unwomanly in any fort she made in the cause of representation and good government says the Saturday Evening Post. A senseless and ridiculous system of "kicking" against everything and everybody is not urged. The chronic complainer is a nuisance to himself as well as to his neighbor, although if we were forced to choose between the chronic "kicker" and the chronic lamb of a citizen, who bears all municipal injustices patiently, and who meets all attempts at reform with the watchword: "Don't make a fuss about it." we would choose the "kicker." HOW MUD-DAUBERS BUILD. These Solitary Wasps Are Clever Little Masons and Construct Some Neat Nests. An interesting tenant of the farm is the mud-dauber, the best known of the solitary wasps, whose nests are found stuck to the rafters in the attic and outbuildings, or to a nail in the wall or in an old coat-sleeve behind the door. She places several cells about an inch long side by side or on tiers one above another without any regard to regularity. As she toils she sings squeaky little solos in a high key which sounds like a tiny circular saw as it issues from a piece of hard wood. The moment the industrious little mason has completed the cell she sets about to fill it with spiders, all of the same species, of which it takes 18 on an average. On one of these an egg is deposited which soon hatches into a grub and immediately begins to devour the feast of paralyzed spider. When it has eaten all, it spins a dark-brown covering for itself which is about transparent. At the proper time it breaks through the walls of its mud house, says Countrry Life in America, and proudly jerks its pretty steel-blue wings with the same graceful flirt as did mother while she was busily engaged with her nest-building. CIRCUS OF TRAINED FLEAS. Insects That Were Trained to Perform Various Feats by Years of Patient Labor. There is a circus now giving performances in Germany in which the actors are ordinary fleas. They walk a tight rope, draw, drive and ride in a chariot, do a series of dances and other marvelous things. It cost years of patient labor and thousands of dollars to train the little things, but it was accomplished at last, and what they do fills the onlooker with utter amazement. Their most wonderful performance is their dance, and this was the most difficult thing to teach them. The first thing to do was to break up their habit of hopping, and this was done by harnessing them in wire as fine as the thread of a spider's web, by means of which they were suspended so that only their hind legs touched THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. Q. this treatment they lost the tendency to hop, and were then trained to dance. The harness used when they draw the chariot, says the Cincinnati Commercial-Tribune, is made of the same fine wire, and the most delicate instruments and the most delicate touch are necessary in all the training. Land of Many Tongues. Twenty-eight languages are spoken in India, and none of these is spoken by fewer than 400,000 persons, while the most general is the mother tongue of 85,500,000. Besides these there are in the remotest part of the country dialects spoken by no more than 500 persons, which none other than themselves can interpret, says the New Orleans Picayune. India has nine great creeds, numbering their followers from the 208,000,000 Hindus down to the 9,250,000 Animistics and the innumerable sects included in the 43,000 "others." Cities of Immigrants. Statistics, when given in bare figures, rarely impress the imagination. But when one is confronted with the statement that the Italians who came to these United States in the year ending last June would make a city larger than Venice and a third the size of Rome, the impression is such as no mere figures can convey. These same immigrants would collect into an American municipality surpassing our own Providence or St. Paul N. Y. World. Another Mastodon. A perfect skeleton of the mastodon has been unearthed in a clay bed at Grove City, O. The tusks are about 12 feet long, and the well-worn teeth show that the animal was an old one. Corean Umbrellas. In Corea a serviceable umbrella costs about 12 cents. The covering is of oiled paper. A "Did you have lots of nice things to eat at the party?" "Rather! Why, I had to take four kinds of medicine after it." — Ally Sloper. Language. The actor cries: "I am undone!" "He is done up!" my neighbor says. It's mighty hard to keep the run Of language in these rapid days. -Judge. A Careless City Editor. Reporter-That's a nice way to make an assignment, isn't it? I'm ordered to get up a column of "Slaughter Statistics." Friend-Well? Reporter-Well. I don't know whether I'm to write up the abattoirs or the grade crossings.—N. Y. Weekly. Able to Afford. Van Grab—I hear you are going to retire from business! Mr. Largefamily—Yep—my last daughter was married off yesterday.—Brooklyn Life. 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The Crumpacker resolution should not be allowed to go down by default. The Negro race, is in too many respects, the victim of its inordinate appetites. Don't believe all you hear, for the "knocker" works overtime seven days in the week. The District of Columbia, for once, seems to be free from a wrangle in the public schools. The "black and tans" will have the easiest seats in the next republican national convention. Horace Greeley's advice still holds good. "Go west, young man, and grow with the country. Aakirs and charlatans contribute noth- to the substantial growth of the race. and them hence. Indiana and Fairbanks are in line for Roosevelt. The tall sycamore of White River is a safe counsellor. Women who talk the loudest and longest at the mothers' meeting do not always rear the best children. The surest way to make friends for a man, preacher, politician or whatnot, is to abuse him unnecessarily. The "jim-crow car will go—when Negroes begin to own stock in the railroads and sit on the board of directors. Literaries cannot fulfill their mission if speakers who bear inspiring messages are refused a respectful hearing. The friends of Charles Warren Fairbanks are not forgetting him. We have him in trainnig for the 1904 meet. That class of colored gentry who have thrived for a long time on their "wits" are experiencing a season of drouth. Paymaster John R. Lynch is developing great popularity among the soldiers and citizens along the Nebraska frontier. The marvelous success of the Armstrong Manual Training School here is a telling indorsement of industrial education. In the art of knowing when it is his cue to talk, and when to hold his peace, John C. Dancy stands at the head of his class. The Chicago Conservator has not been sold anew for several weeks. The triple Barnet-Wells-Rollins syndicate is still in control. Young men who expect to find favor in the sight of right-thinking people do not improve their prospects by indulging in strong drink. Hon. W. Lee Person, of North Carolina, is the weary custodian of some dark secrets relative to the senatorial election of some years ago. The white man cannot prevent Negroes from trading among themselves—supplying the needs of the race as merchants and mechanics. Try to make the holiday season a happy time for some one. You will find the keenest pleasure in catering to the enjoyment of others. Mr. Grover Cleveland is sadly hampered by being a member of the democratic party. Bad company has ruined many a good man and woman. White republicans of the South should not permit the vote of one democrat to outweigh four of their own. Cut down southern representation in Congress. North Carolina politicians are quite handy with the quill, judging from the spicy letters they are dashing off for the enlightenment of the anxious public. We are glad to see the Negroes of Texas turning their attention to cotton mills and progressive manufacturing. Business is the black man's ark of safety. A girl who is not self-supporting is an easy prey to temptation. Fine clothes and fine character never go hand in hand, except as the outcome of patient industry. President Roosevelt, we are proud to say, realizes that he is not the president of any section, class, creed or color—but the President of all the people of the United States. Suppose our esteemed contemporary, The Record, rises and tells what it knows about the rumored change in the pastorate of Metropolitan A. M. E. Church of this city. If the democrats have sense enough to renominate Cleveland in 1904, the Negro voters could rest assured that whether he or Roosevelt won, the race would have a good friend in the White House. We are all anxious to learn of the opportunities that await the Negro pioneers who will eventually break into our insular possessions. T. Thomas Fortune will live in history as the ambassador of the open door. The Negro should be more largely represented as teachers and government agents in Cuba, Porto Rico, Hawaii and the Philippines. Their presence would be a potent factor in inspiring confidence among the natives in American professions of fair play. The Gallinger Bill, providing suffrage for the District of Columbia and representation in Congress is a step in the right direction. There is not one cogent argument why it should not become a law. The people of Washington should be citizens—not subjects. Postmaster-General Payne is eminently correct in his contention that it is too much of a good thing for husband and wife both to draw government salaries. Any husband in receipt of $1,000 per annum can afford to have his wife stay at home and attend to her domestic duties. Oklahoma and Indian Territory united would make a great and prosperous state. Arizona and New Mexico can wait. Let Oklahoma be admitted without delay. This would be a splendid field for young colored professional men who are now huddled up in the large cities of the country. The rumor reaches us that Ben Tillman is not pleased with the remarks made by Mr. Cleveland at Philadelphia complimentary to Booker T. Washington and in advocacy of broader educational opportunities for the Negro. But, then, Mr. Cleveland always did have trouble in satisfying the said Tillman. No, the race cannot hope to succeed by "mere political activity." Interest in politics is one of the agencies for elevation, but it is strong only in conjunction with intelligence, character and industry. Men who rely upon political scheming for a living make no deep impress upon their day and generation. To permit teachers to serve in day and night schools at one and the same time is wrong from every point of view. An instructor that does his full duty during the day needs rest and diversion at night, and cannot handle another school with justice to the school and himself. Instead of putting a coterie of teachers on double commission, the District of Columbia would do better to draw on the services of the surplus graduates of our Normal school. Something Worth Joining A 30-DAY MUSIC CLUB In this year at this time we created an innovative boston by forming a "Music Club." It was a real instantaneous success, and a host of people gave of it to purchase genuinely acceptable Ch . We have decided to repeat the same of Commencing to-morrow and lasting exactly 30 we interested fill out the following blank and re ess. ment Wanted. We will immediately forward you full informa tantages of this special club offer lie in the day terms on which you can obtain any of the instruments: A MUSIC BOXES, WASHBURN GUILD ART BANJOS, WASHBURN MANDO AUTOHARPS, ETC. Many of the smaller Musical Instruments. 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COOPER, Manager 459 C Street Northwest. WASHINGTON, D. 0. Bold by all all News Dealers. SATURDAY, JANUARY 1 1903: WHAT OF INDIANA? The Colored American, for reason well-known, feels a deep interest in the affairs of Indiana, regardless of Face, parties orcreeds. We are ‘‘from there,’”’ so to apeak. and are bound to Hoosierdom by the tenderest ties of blood and friendly association. We note with pride, the rise into national prominence of such political giants as Charles Warren Fairbanke, who will, one of these days, be President of the United States, and Albert J. Beveridge, both of whom add to the prestige of In- diana in the Senate. Not with less gratification, we see Congressmen Overstreet, Landis, Crumpacker and Hemenway—sitting high inthe coaao- cils of the party, flanked gracefully by National Committeeman, Harry 8, New, Comptroller R. J. Tracewell, Solicitor A. W. Wishard, and a host of others, equa)ly well-Known. These, of course, are. white men, and of the true- blue stripe—every one of them, But what of the colored leaders? What is the matter withthem? In the old days when Hinton, Townsend, Ro- berts, Elbert, Sweeney, Broyles and McCoy, were at the helm, Indiana was a factor to be reckoned with, and her voice was heard early, often and suc cessfully in the political temple, We have seen her proud sun set, and have wondered why no Moses has been evolved from the darkness to lead the serried troops once more into the light of administration favor. We have appealed frequently, but up to date in vain, to our great and good friend, the courtly Knox, for informa- tion. The Freemun is as silent as the pioverbial claim upon this all absorb- mng tapic. Our other usually loqua- cious contemporaries; “ The World, the mouthpiceof the volatiie Manning, and the Recorder, edited by the keen-witted Stewart, seem to be too busy raking in the shekels to both- er about official recognition or infia- encing legislation at Washington. We can’t understand why Indiana, so vora cious of yore, should lost its appetite for polit'cal plums, and metaphorical ly, “go way back and sit down,” after ‘the fashion of a spoiled child, | No Indiana delegations ever com® bere tosee about anything, as otber states do. Ohio, Kentucky, Illinois, Missouri, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and the entire southern section have all out- str pped the erstwhile battle-field of the Middle and the West, once made illustrious by the Olympian contests between the Mortons, Harrisons and Gresiams on the one hand, and Hen’ dricks, McDonsid and Voorhees, on the other. Has the state a leader who can speak withauthority? Harry Far- niss, im far off Bahia, setting in his counsular apartments, gazing upon the pellucid waters of the At’aniic, count: ing great barges of commerce steam- ing “or Rio Janeiro, is all the proud old commonwesth has ‘chalked up’’ to her credit, after six years of repub- lican ascendency in the nation. Get together! gentlemen of Indiana, “Are you fiddling while Rome is burn. ing?” Bestir yoursely-s, and hang your banners upon the outward wail?’’ The day is not yet lost. We are at your command, and will back up your plane, ro matter to whose ndvantage the situation may turn: Let's call the roll: Knox, father and son, Lewis, Shelton, Simms, Stokes, Brewer, Sterrett, Banks, Lott, Broyles. junior, Walden, Brown, Christy, Fornies, Bauphizan, Evans, Greathouse— are you, preceut—and voting? From the sand-hills of Michigan to the corn fields of Posey county, and from the banks of the festive Maumee to the wooded ‘‘knobs” of New Albany— “‘Watchman, do tell us of the night!” _ North Carolina politics continues to hold the center of the stage, Save at least a dollar of your salary every pay-day, even if it involves a slight sacrifice. Nevertheless and notwithstanding, The True Reformer’s Bank at Rich- mond, Va., is doing business at theold stand. Editor W. D. Johnson, of the Ken- tucky Standard, will make another “try” for a nomination to the legisla- ture of his state. We are satisfied that Messrs. Joseph O. Thompson, C. H. Scott and W. F. Aldrich will referee the Alabama pokt- ical game along the lines of fair play. Be careful of the record you a making in your daily life, Mistakes made now in a thoughtless quest of | pleasure may return in the future to. defeat your dearest ambitions, Se Rumor reaches us that the bank at New Berne. N. C., conducted by Isaac H. Smith, has collapsed. These fail- ures are inimical to the advancement of our people ia the world of finanee. —— “Whether “judgment” is visited upon the erring or not, the scandals sur- rounding the occupant of a certain diplomatic post, point out that under- band dealings do not pay in the long ran. r enemies sy Ex-Congressman George W. Mur- ray of South Carolina, is wearing his “fighting clothes,” these strenuous days .When the “gang” goes gunning for Brother Murray, they will find him in a receptive mood. It is a matter of some speculation whether,the ‘‘euts’’ of men prominent in the public eye appearing in the;indian- apolis Freeman, and the cartoons of the Bosten Guardian, are hewn out with an axe orare the “artistic” cre- ations of a bucksaw. Mr, W. Allison Sweeney, who made his debut in the political arena, as a “stumper” for Greeley in 1872, has made his appearance upon the classic hustings of Chicago, Sweeney and “Billy” Mason would make a great team, operating in double harness, Mr, Fortune has reached San Fran- cisco, and will!shortly sail for Hono- lulu, His mission to Hawaii and the Philippines is arousing much comment from the daily papers, Mr, Fortune's report on labor and race conditions in those insular possessions will be eager- ly awaited. Judge Emory Speer, in an eloquent Speech at Buffalo, takes high ground upon the race question at the* South. He faces the isue squarely, neither shufffng nor evading the evidence as he finds it. He holds respect for the constitution and the law in both letter and spirit, to be the cardinal yirtue for all Americans, and that every citi- zen, regardless of color, should be giv- en what is due him. Worth, characer, intelligence and Patriotism should “pull their weight” in either race. ‘The shiftless and illiterate should be ‘Classed in common, irrespective of the Pigment that covers them. A union of forces between the better elements of both races in the South would settle the whole vexed question. This is the very logical position taken by Judge Speer, and it is refreshing to discover gentlemen of his standing and influ- ence voicing such truly American sen- timent, and pleading for an open dis- cussion of the isshes in the South with the same vigor and persistance that campaigns are fought out in the cussion of all the issues in the South North and West. The example of Judge Speer is one tat should shame the so- called “lily-whites” and induce them to come back into the Republican party, and live in accord with the logic of events, The most delightful trait in human character, standing foremost in the Proper development of civilization, is loyalty. ee ee MR. FORTUNE’S MISSION MISINTERPRETED. We do not subscribe to the idea that Mr. Fortune's confidential mission to the Philippines has primarily any re- lation to the colonization of that ar- chipelago by American Negroes. It is not doubted that social and labor con- ditions in the island will be inquired into, and that the report will discuss the commercial, agricultural and busi- ness opportunities which may offer themselves to immigrants in general, and to the colored people in particu- lar; but as for a wholesale exodus, as suggested by Senators Morgan and Tillman, such a scheme is impracti- cable, undesirable and preposterous. Individually and incidentally, Ne- groes will leave these shores to try their fortunes in America’s new pos- essions, but here is not now, nor is there likely to be any considerable Sentiment favorable to a forced march Out of the Southland into a country of immature civilization. No re port from any ¢ ommissioner, no mat- ter how glowing in rhetoric or promise of riches unmeasured, can induce the Negro to take his leave of a land where he has lived, suffered and to some ex- tent, triumphed—where his fathers have struggled to build up free insti- tutions and to preserve the integrity of the flag, and whose customs he has become reasonably adjusted. The Negro has invested, too, much of his brain and brawn into this body politi. to fly away and forsake all his Jjiy;, dends, in a perhaps fruitless search for a “golden fleece,” bound up in a mys. tery deeper by far than that which he has partially solved here amone a people with whom he is in sympathy in taste, language, and inspiration. For the young Negro, with some capital and a dash of the pioneer jp. stinct, the chances in the Philippines and Hawaii will prove an inviting field, and Mr. Fortune's observations and suggestions will no doubt carry weight with them in choosing a new arena for business cperations. This would be natural and proper, and con. tribute largely to the rapid develop- ment and Americanization of a virgin soil—profitable alike to the nation anq to the individual. But, a wholesale deportation of Negroes to these islands, or to any other place on the globe, is out of the question. Mr. Fortune's mission has no such impossible plan as its basis, and he absurd rumor to that effect is clearly the fanciful pro- duct of the imagination of space writers on “yellow journals,” who, in the absence of facts, feel forced to “get off” something, with a hope of probing the truth or gathering a few pennies from an over-confiding pub- lisher. Put it down as certain that no exo- dus of Negroes to Africa, Porto Rico, Hawaii, or the Philippines is under contemplation, and that the children of the little band of slaves that began their experience on th banks of the James River two hundred and eighty- three years ago, intend to stay in what has become their native land, to work cut their destiny under the guidance of Providence, amid environments created by their unfailing loyalty in peace and unswerving patriotism in war. A SILLY REVIVAL OF ANCIENT HISTORY-. In another column of this issue will be found a clear and succinct state ment from Gen_- Robert Smalls re- futing a slanderous report sent out by the Washington correspondent of the New York Evening Post. bearing upon the history of an alleged bribery epi- sode which long ago had been thresh- ed to infinitesimal fragments- No one who has had any dealings of any kind with General SmalJs would for a mo- ‘ment give countenance to a charge ‘that he could be capable of commit- ting any dishonorable act- His in- tegrity is absolutely unimpeacfiable. and his political, as well as his per sonal record, is clean and wholesome_ ‘The revival of an absurd and exploded reflection upon his honor will be treated by his friends with the con- tempt that it manifestly deserves. The truth of the whole matter is— as General Smalls suspects—the be ginning of a foxy attempt on the part of the “lily whites” of South Carolina to discredit him with the national ad- ministration, and by breaking dow" his influence. defeat him for a pro- motion which the President may feel inclined to bestow as a reward for ser vices that have never been suitably re quited. The General’s sturdy advo cacy of his manhood rights, his loyal- ty to Dr. Crum’s interests and his vig orous opposition to the deep-laid sche mes of the elements behind the “lily-white” movement. have all com bined to render him a dangerous for. in the eyes of the leaders of that pro poganda. Hence the desire to get him out of the way. and save the marshall- ship for themselves. 7 Whatever may be done in the dis tribution of South Carolina patronas® the main point at issue now is to 1> horse the blackmailers- who are # tempting to throw General Smalls and destroy a reputation for honesty buil up by years of sacrifice and labor. “s is understood that he will at once it ‘stitute proceedings for libel against ‘the management of the New York Evening Post, and leave no stone un- turned to secure prompt and thorov- gh vindication. The sympathies of = Colored American are all with Gener’ Smalls in this matter. We arg © vinced that he is “on the are and, further, wish for his prommoto® to,the coveted marshalship as the pz" ‘of hattle RANDALL SCHOOL DRAMA Some Innovations in The Work of Progressive Teachers A Brilliant Display for Parents Day Mr Lucas Delivers an Able Address On last Friday afternoon, from 1 to 4 o'clock, Mrs. M. E. Tucker, principal of the Randall School, furnished a magnificent entertainment to the patrons of that building, the exercises consisting chiefly of the efforts of the Eighth Grade pupils whom she, assisted by Miss Guy, had thoroughly trained for their respective parts. The leading attraction was a drama entitled "A Preplexing Situation." The pupils wore costumes and performed their parts in a manner that would do credit to many a veteran on the stage. The front part of the room was petitioned off with bunting and curtains, and presnted the appearance of an improvised miniature stage. The other part of the program was: Dr. Childs, Revs. Howard and Nixon, and Professors Richards and Lucas gave short addresses. M. GRANT LUCAS ADDRESS. I want to congratulate you parents upon being here to show you interest in the education of your children. I want, also, to compliment Mrs. Tucker upon her magnificent entertainment and drama entitled "Perplexing Situation." I, here in your presence, pledge myself to do all that I can for the success of this building, as I have always done in the past, and I invoke you ladies and gentlemen as well as the teachers to do likewise. But above all, I want to speak an encouraging word for the children who attend this building. Of all the different buildings in which I have been, I have never seen a more persevering set of children. They do splendid work in the industrial classes. They are capable and apt in their lessons, and as to their behavior and moral natures, they come up to the children of any other section of this city. These three essentials stand for the future progress and success of our people. And I here submit that we must have the threefold education, intellectual, industrial, and moral. No matter how loud we may sing the thrilling cry of freedom the chains will still be clanking about us until we have disciplined our minds to think, our hands to work, and our hearts to feel. About two years ago our teachers, assisted by the entire community, conferred upon a white teacher in our corps a fitting, substantial, and graceful testimonial of their esteem for her long, years of service among us. About two weeks ago the leading men of our country did a similar thing for one of the greatest and grandest men that ever lived—Justice Harlan—for his twenty-five years of service on the Supreme Bench. Ladies and gentlemen, while lavishing your praises upon the teachers of this building, you should not forget Miss Saunders, whose long years of faithful service in the schools down here, covering more than a quarter of a century, are richly deserving of our esteem. If you should ask me for one who has THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. been thoroughly tried in the fire of self-sacrifice and devotion. for one whose example has for many years been an object lesson of inspiration to our boys and girls—an example which is still teaching them how to conquer ignorance by study, and to disarm prejudices by calm reason. I should answer by pointing to Miss Hattie Ann Saunders, who has been laboring for the good of our people down here in South Washington for over thirty-six years. She has been toiling in the cause down here ever since before I was born. Do not keep the alabaster box of your love and tenderness sealed up until your friends are gone. Fill their lives with sweetness. Speak approving. cheering words while their ears can hear them, and while their hearts can be thrilled and made happier by them. Give credit where credit is due, and don't forget Miss Saunders. The National Negro Academy The National Negro Academy opens its sixth annual session Monday at 10 a.m. in Lincoln Memorial Temple. THE LONDON EDITOR PROF. W. E. B. DUBOIS. 11th and R streets, continuing until Tuesday evening. Prof. W. E. B. DuBois will preside. An attractive program is offered embracing papers by Revs. T. G. Harper Cry, Oristratukeh Fadinna, Matthew Anderson, Bishop A. Walters, Chaplain T. G. Steward Prof. W. H. Ferris, and Bishop B. T. EMANCIPATION CELEBRATION. The fortieth anniversary of the issuance of the proclamation of President Lincoln's emancipating 4,000,000 slaves in the United States will be celebrated in fitting style next Thursday evening in the main auditorium of the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, commencing at 8 o'clock sharp. The several phases of race progress since the birth of freedom will be discussed by speakers especially selected by reason of their familiarity with the history of the epoch with which their activities are or have been chiefly identified. The list comprises ex-Governor P. B. S. Pinchback, Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, Hon. G. H. White, Rev. L. C. Sheafe, Major C. R. Douglass, Mr. Armond W. Scott, and Prof. Kelly Miller. Education, religion, politics, military achievements, woman's influence, and the outlook for the future will all have a hearing through the medium of the best authorities available. The pople of Washington should turn out en masse next Thursday evening and celebrate our natal day as becomes dignified and intelligent citizens of a great republic. No admission fee will be charged. WILL RECEIVE NEW YEARS. Mrs. Rosa Mahoney, president of the Mysterious Pleasure Club, will receive Jan. 1st at her residence, 1839 K street, from 9 to 12 p. m., assisted by Mrs. Ida Coles, Mrs. M. Whitley, Mrs. M. Brown, Mrs. M. Rawlings, Misses Susie Pondexter A. Douglas, H. Carter, A. Nelson, M. Thompson, Mildred Anderson and Jamie Smith. THE NIGHT SCHOOLS OPEN. M street High School was crowded on Friday evening of last week with citizens interested in the exercises attending the opening of the colored night schools of the District. Addresses were made by Judge R. H. Terrell, Mr. J. F. Bundy, and Prof. Royenond Riordan, and musical numbers were rendered by Prof. John T. Layton, Mrs. Maggie Wilson Smoot, Miss Helen Bell and Miss Hattie Ross. One of the features of the event was a spelling match, in which five students from each of three schools participated. The schools represented were Cook, Randall and Stevens. The winner of the spelling batch was Mr. Cook, from the Cook school, and he was presented with a beautiful banner by Dr. Montgomery. The banner will remain at the Cook school until another spelling contest decides otherwise. Prof. F. L. Cardozo, Jr., is the very capable and painstaking director of the night schools, and he has an efficient corpse of assistants. CHRISTMAS AT ST. LUKE'S. Christmas tide is being celebrated in especially fine style by St. Luke's A. E. church. Special services were held Thursday (Christmas day.) Holy communion was administered, and Rev. O. M. Waller preached a sermon upon the significance of the festal occasion. Tomorrow at 5 p. m. the choir will render a service of sacred song. The program has been carefully arranged by Director James T. Walker, and includes as solcists Misses Helen E. Bell, Marie C. James, Nettie Murray, M. Evena Weeden, and Emily A. Harper, Messrs W. H. Fossett, W. H. Carter, L. M. Goodman and W. A. Goodrich. Two features worthy of especial note will be the quartet and octet numbers, for which great preparation has been made. The exercises begin promptly at 5 p. m. THE DEANWOOD POSTOFFICE. Deanwood, D. C., Special.—The citizens of Deanwood, Burrville and the upper part of Prince George's county, Md., having learned through the newspaper of the discontinuance of their post office, situated on Sheriff Road, Deanwood, D. C., have become very much dissatisfied and are seeking, if possible to have the postmaster of the city of Washington, D. C., to establish a sub-station at the same place for their convenience. Owing to the typography of this section of the District, it will not be convenient for them to get their mail from Bennings or by carrier with as much dispatch as they now get it. It is claimed that under the present postmaster Mr. Eugene T. Broadus, that a high-class service has been rendered and he has given perfect satisfaction to all. Mr. Broadus fitted up a splendid post office at a cost of about fifty dollars, in his new building. The first effort in the form of a petition has been drawn up and signed by over a hundred citizens and patrons of the office, representing a property valuation of about two hundred thousand dollars. The petition was drawn up by the Rev. R. W. Lowrie and among the signers are the Rev's. R. W. Lowrie, R. L. Daniels, A. C. Washington, Timothy Keane, Messrs. John W. Gregory, Wm. E. coates, Wm. Saunders, Jesse Bumbry, M. E. Lowrie, John R. Colvin, J. P. Phelps and others. It is also desired by the petitioners that Mr. Eugene T. Broadus be retained as post master of Deanwood, for both his efficiency of service and the expense he has so recently gone to for the public good. THE STREET CAR BUG-BEAR. Some rigid measures should be taken in reference to the street car service of the electric line running on G and North Capitol streets, known as the Brooklyn line. Without a doubt, in my mind, it is the poorest car service in the city of Washington. The idea of office people and business men being compelled to wait for a car on a corner fifteen minutes on a cold and disagreeable day in a populous sec- CONGRESSMAN DUNGAN. CONGRESSMAN DUNGAN. Congressman Irvine Dungan of Jackson, O., elected to the Fifty-second Congress as a Democrat, in a recent letter from Washington, D.C., says: "I desire to join with my many friends in recommending your invaluable remedy, Peruna, to anyone in need of an invigorating tonic, and whose system is run down by catarrhal troubles. Peruna is a permanent and effective cure for catarrh and I would advise all who are afflicted with this disease to try this remarkable remedy."—Irvine Dungan. Everybody is subject to catarrh. Peruna cures catarrh, acute or chronic, wherever located. Hon. Thomas Gahan of Chicago, member of the National Committee of the Democratic party, writes as follows: "I was afflicted with catarrh for fourteen years and though I tried many remedies and applied to several doctors I was not able to find a cure. I took Peruna for twenty-two weeks and am now entirely cured."—Thomas Gahan. If you do not derive prompt and satisfactory results from the use of Peruna write at once to Dr. Hartman, giving a full statement of your case and he will be glad to give you his valuable advice free. Address Dr. Hartman, President of The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, O. tion of the city. It is an outrage on the generosity of a long-suffering public; there is absolutely no reason or excuse for not giving better and puicker service, for any ten-year-old child could easily compute the income and output of such a road. Cars run every five minutes would be accepted with one accord by all and would be more extensively patronized in proportion—many persons now walking to office and business, while yet others take cars going a round about way rather than put up with the inconveniences and hardships that a ride means on the Brookland line. If it were possible to induce our great law-making body—Congress—to ride out to Brooklyn any evening or into the city any morning we would have a law passed inside of twenty-four hours calling for an entirely different situation. Every man, woman and child that pays car care is entitled to a seat and every car company in the land should be compelled to furnish the same or be fined or deprived of their franchise. In Germany, so I am informed, the street cars are not allowed to carry one person more than there is seats; so do means a fine imposed by the Government, and the eccts are undoubtedly very satisfactory. This article is on written as a personal grievance alone but is voiced by the entire long-suffering street-car-riding public. Mr. Fred Douglass Morton, of Macon City, Miss., is taking a course at Howard. He is captain of the baseball team for the coming season, and is organizing a "crack" aggregation for the diamond.