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The COLORED American LIBRARY OF CONGRESS NATIONAL NEGRO NEWSPAPER VOL. IX, NO. 40. NEWS IN GOTHAM NEWS IN GOTHAM BRUCE GRIT DISCUSSES THE QUESTION OF BLOOD And Defines The Term "Old Citizen"- The South Carolina Embroglio and the Tillmans-The Yankees a Wise and Sturdy People-Current Topics Discussed I read your article on "Interlopers" in a recent issue of the American., and I rather enjoyed your cutting and pointed remarks. The interlopers have made Washington what it is. The old citizen element, black and white, have always been afflicted with mental anl physical inerta, and the "I am holier than thou" fever. Boss Shepard who found Washington a mud hole and transformed it into the magnificent residence city it now is, was an interloper from Maryland. One can count on the fingers of their hand all the Negroes indigenous to the soil who have risen above mediocrity in the District of Columbia in the past eighty years. And I am not quite so certain that all of them were native sons—so-called—but what matters it where a man was born so long as he is a man? The sons of New York, the sons of North Carolina, the native Washingtonian, and the native this, that and the other, who rise up and proclaim themselves to be of superior dust are after all only Negroes, and black and tans whose destiny is indisolvedly linked to that of the great mass of black and colored humanity. The New York Times, of Jan. 24, commening on the opposition to Dr. Crum, observes: "As Charleston reverences white blood so much, why does it make no more account than it does of the fact that seven-eighths of the blood which flows through the veins of Dr. Crum is white and only one eighth black?" It assumes, "that the larger faction on general principle ought to conquer the smaller without any trouble at all and save the man from being called a "nigger" even by Senator Tillman." It asks. "To which part of his composition are Dr. Crum's admitted virtues credited by his opponents?" Then is adroitly asseverates "that experience does teach that however that even a small trace of black blood produced very marked effects," and concludes, "that perhaps the would-be collector is more of a Negro than a white man." If the Negrces of Charleson still keep up the assinine practice of drawing the color line among themselves, the editorial from which I have quoted fixes there status so far as WASHINGTON, D.C., JANUARY 31 1903. MEN OF THE HOUR [Name] M. E. B. HON ISIAH T. MONTGOMERY. Receivər of Public Money Jackson, Mississippi white men are concerned and no matter how great their Caucasion reinforcement, they are still "niggers." All the exclusives among us should photograph this thought on their memories. The educated or cultured Negro or colored man, who thinks he can break away from the Negro race and goes into the white race has got to be a great liar or so white as to absolutely defy detection. The Southern white man knows where to look for the tell tale marks on his Negro relative, and he generally finds them when he tries. The New York Sun, which seems to be opposed to the President on account of his attitude towards the trusts and his friendship for the Negro, never loses an opportunity these days to give the administration a polite jab, and at the same time to call attention, indirectly of our enemies, to any courtesies shown to Negroes by the President. To-day's Sun, Jan. 24, contains nearly a column article under the caption, "Negroes at the White House," being an account of the ```markdown ``` 1 presence at a recent reception there of ex-Recorder Cheatham and some other misguided colored people, who doubtless believed that their presence at this reception would help in the solution of the problem. Opinions differ as to the wisdom of the action of these colored people. They had the undoubted right to attend the President's reception, but St. Paul somewhere says: "All things lawful are not expedient." The insulting comments, particularly those made by that foul mouthed blackguard, Ben Tillman, uncle of the assissin James H. Tillman, who in cold blood shot down Editor Gonzale, and of other "indignant and outraged Southern Gentlemen," some of whom doubtless have children by black women—were significant as showing the trend of white public sentiment in the section of the South represented by the men who gave voice to their thinkings, and the deep and bitter hatred felt for the Negro. ```markdown ``` PRICE, FIVE CENTS AN ELOQUENT DIVINE AN ELOQUENT DIVINE A PRINCE IN THE MASTER'S VINYARD. Rev.C.S. Brown President of The Lott Carey Home and Foreign Convention of The United States-A Model Husband, Father and Pastor of Five Churches His Career. Dr. Brown has been President of this convention from the beginning of the organization and its remarkable growth has been largely due to his ability as presiding officer. He is one of the ablest men in the denomination and has rare powers of leadership. It has always been his desire that the convention should not be restricted to a district, nor even to a foreign field, but not until the last session did the body fully agree with him in this matter. At the last session the body so changed its scope and territory as to cover the whole country and take up both Home and Foreign Mission work. We give our readers a short sketch of his life in order that they may see what manner of man is at the head of this convention. He has had success in everything he has undertaken, and we are sure that he will be equally successful in the work of the Lott Carey. As President of the West Roanoke Association. The magical influence of Dr. Brown as a real leader is remarkably demonsrated in the wonderful results achieved by the West Roanoke Association of which he is President. From an insignificant body of Bapaist Churches, collecting with difficulty less than a hundred dollars a year, in five years, under his leadership, these churches have so developed that during the fiscal year, which closed October 3, 1902, collected the handsome sum of three thousand one hundred and fifty-nine dollars. Within the territory of this Association are these excellent Baptist Academies—Walters Institute, Bertie Academy, and Rich Square. Dr. Brown pleads with untiring earnestness for the support of all these schools, and the people are led to give in a manner that is simply remarkable. But few men are fortunate enough to draw about themselves such devoted and such confiding followers and supporters as Dr. Brown has done; and those who know Dr. Brown best know that the people have been drawn by merit alone. Dr. Brown and His Family. To visit the home of the gentleman of whom we write is an inspiration to anyone, and one soon discerns the characteristics and influences that act so effectively to place him forward as a progressive leader. He has a modest, comfortable home of twelve rooms, THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. 10 CONSTAN'S FEMALE PILLS. 100 SAFE AND SURE. GESSFORD, 9th and YOU STREETS, N. W. HARRY G. LENZ. HUGO LOSSAU LENZ & LOSSAU, Successors to CHARLES FISCHER, SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS. Trusses, Crutches, Syringes, Cutlery Artificial Human Eyes, Elastic Hosiery. Abdominal Supporters. Rubber Goods of Every Description. 623 Soventh St. Northwest. Opposite Patent Office. WASHINGTON, D. C. Competent Lady Attendant. Ladies Needing Advice and Treatment CONSULT Mrs. Renner. The German female specialists. Treats woman's ills, complaints and irregularities. Private Sanitarium, not a public hospital, but a private home, separate rooms, and home comforts for cases before and during confinement. Trained nurse and experience physician in attendance. Privilege home for infant if necessary. City office hours from 9 a.m., to 6 p.m. 494 Louisiana Avenue Northwest, Washington, D.C. LOW PRICES. On Beautiful gold crowns and all other work. We positively extract teeth without pain. ...12th and Penn. Ave... Vero Dentists. Hours 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday 9 a.m. to 10 m Telephone, Main 1768; Established 1878 S. H. 'Hines & Co. Undertakers. Embalmers And Funeral Directors 1315 14 st. nw. Washington, D.C MME, DAVIS Saint Anne Born Clairvoyant & Card Reader Tells about business, Removes Spells and Evil Influences, Reunites the Separated and Gives Luck to all. 1228 25th st. n, w. Washington D. C. No letters answered unless accompanied by stamp. Benevolent Women of The Nation's Capital work for Sweet Charitys Sake-The Election of Officers. The Woman's League of Washington, has entered into its eleventh year of growth with a brighter outlook than ever before. They are now permanently located in their new house, 193112th Street, Northwest A warm well regulated Home and Day Nursery is maintained where the children are well fed and properly cared for by Mrs. Riker, the Matron, who is a woman of culture and broad experience, having served for years as Matron of the Old Folks' Home, Philadelphia. The older children, whose mothers are out in service of any kind during the day, may come to the Home after school and remain until called for. The Ministers of the city are requested to lend their help to this work by circulating it. There is no need for small children to shiver alone in cold rooms, in alleys nor on street corners, when these ladies have worked so hard and long to provide this comfortable place for them At the annual meeting of the Woman's League, held at their house, 1931 12th Street, Northwest, the following officers were elected-President Mrs. Helen A. Cook; First and Second Vice-Presidents, Mrs. John A. Gray. Mrs. Fannie Smyth; Treasurer, Miss A. V. Tompkins; Secretary and Treasurer, Day Nursery Fund, Miss A. L Barber; Recording Secretary, Miss Ella D. Barrier; Corresponding Secretary, Mrs. Henry L. Bailey. Executive Board—Mrs. Isabel Howard, Mrs. Charlotte F. Grimke, Mrs. Emily Lee Mrs O. L. White, Mrs. Samuel Tatum. Committee on Sunday Missionary Work—Miss Annie Gray. Committee on Alley Work, Mrs. R. L. Pendleton. President of the Waiter's Union, Mr. R. N. Smith, a prominent citizen of Hot Srings, Va accompanied by his wife spent a few days in this city and registered at the Southern Hotel J. MR. R. N. SMITH Mr Smith is a hotel man by profession, being one of the most prominent headwaiters in the United States. He is the owner of property and operates one of the biggest laundrys in Homestead Va. He is taking his mid winter vacation and will visit many points in the East during his trip. In addition to his businessinterests, he is president of the Grand United Walters Beneficial Union of Virginia. This union was organized in May 1902. Its object is for the promotion of the best interests of all hotel men as well as to advance the interest of employers. The union has a membership of over one hundred head and second waiters, and will issue book a t an early date. 1. Bright BOYS AND GIRLS Wanted Sell The Colored American. Big Pay for Little Work. LORED AMERICAN has had so many appllication from girls throughout the country to sell it by the week, as my subscription for the year, we have decided to establish like young agents in every town in the country, wherever and warrants it. THE COLORED AMERICAN has had so many appplication from boys and girls throughout the country to sell it by the week, as well as by subscription for the year, we have decided to establish wide awake young agents in every town in the country, wherever the demand warrants it. We want an Active worker s of smart boys and girls in every locality have several are time each week, which they could use to good advan- easily earn their pocket money: Hundreds of smart boys and girls in every locality have 'several hours' spare time each week, which they could use to good advantage and easily earn their pocket money: Read Our Plans. just such ones to work for us a little] while every week THE COLORED AMERICAN at 5 cents each—selling the able, original and best race paper published—full of reli- illustrations,] and authoritative opinion on race tepics. We want just such ones to work for us a little while every week selling THE COLORED AMERICAN at 5 cents each—selling the old, reliable, original and best race paper published—full of reliable news, illustrations, and authoritative opinion on race topics. No Possible Risk. ing Agents take no possible risk. We send a bundle of every week, and they sell them like hot cakes at 5 cents every one wants THE COLORED AMERICAN as soon as opportunity to examine and read a copy of it. Our young Agents take no possible risk, We send a bundle of papers every week, and they sell them like hot cakes at 5 cents each. Every one wants THE COLORED AMERICAN as soon as given an opportunity to examine and read a copy of it. The Colored American Free. real pastor or any responsible party will send us the name of boy or girl to sell THE COLORED AMERICAN every town, we will put an extra copy in the agent's bundle, to be delivered free to the party appointing the agent as the agent sells THE COLORED AMERICAN. Send us the smart girl or boy at once. Have them fill out this and send it at once; agree to act from date as agent for The Colored American and the same to as many customer as can be secured, at 5 cents a copy every day, and remit 3 cents for each copy I sell or deliver to subscribers, and all unsold copies. Name...... Address..... If the local pastor or any responsible party will send us the name of a smart boy or girl to sell THE COLORED AMERICAN every week in his town, we will put an extra copy in the agent's bundle each week, to be delivered free to the party appointing the agent so long as the agent sells THE COLORED AMERICAN. Send us the name of a smart girl or boy at once. Have them fill out this coupon and send it at once; I hereby agree to act from date as agent for The Colored American and to sell the same to as many customer as can be secured, at 5 cents a copy every week, and that I will report not later than the Monday after each package is received, and remit 3 cents for each copy I sell or deliver to subscribers, and return all unsold copies. Town..... State..... many first week..... pointed by..... "THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE" Which held its first convention in Boston, Mass., August 23-24, 1900. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, President and Founder. This convention was the first National Convention of colored business men ever held in this or any other country. Every one 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. Send Express or Postoffice Money Order J. R. HAMM, PUBLISHER, 4C (OWARD ST., BOSTON, MAS6. BRIAN H. HARRIS S. P. Mitchell, Supreme President, N. I, Council of America. To the friends of freedom of all the people of Civil Liberty: Whereas it is a matter of fact that there are extremes confronting the two leading political parties of this country, that demands the peoples' immediate attention, and whereas the Southern people pay their part of the general taxes, but are not receiving their righteous proportion of the general distributions of the government in ratio to taxes paid, I am forced, under orders of the Executive Committee of the Civil Liberty Party, believing that voters of the North regardless of color should be rewarded, to appeal to all sections of the country to send representatives to to the National Convention of the Civil Liberty Party May 24, 1903. Your party tie will not be disturbed. Come let us reason to gather. Watch for official call. N. B. Committeemen will be app and the State. Send us the names of a Liberty. N. B. Committeemen will be appointed for each Congressional District and the State. Send us the names of all Friends in your community to Civ Liberty. At a meeting, on the 23rd instant, of the Senior Class of the College Department of Howard University, the following named officers were elected President, Mr. Charles Philip Ford, of New Orleans, La.; Vice President, Miss Hattie A. Hubbard, of St. Louis, Mo.; Secretary, Mr. Prifax Jackson, of Alexandaia, Va.; Treasurer, Mr. H. H. Maynard, Knoxville, Tenn. The following special officers were also elected: Miss Harriet B. Brooks, Washington, D. C. Class Historian; Mr. Martin R. Powell, Orator; Miss Hattie A. Hubbard, Phophetess; and on the declination of Mr. Sbaffer of Kentucky. Mr. H. Roland Miller was unanimously declared Poet. On Jan 25th, Col. W. L Prince and Adjutant General of the Uniform Rank Knights of Pythias, District of Columbia, gave a Tea to the Brigade Staff at his residence, 1428 Florida Avenue, in honor of Captain A. J. Smith, Jr. of the First Regiment of Virginia. Capt. Smith is here in the interest of The Colored American. Never before in the history of Pythianism in this District has such a warm welcome greeted a visiting officer. Among some of the --- Washington, D. C. Senior Class Elects Officers. Captain Smith Honored THE COLOR AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. Address: 8. P. Mitchell. Chief Executive Committee be appointed for each times of all Friends in your pointed for each Congressional Districlall Friends in your community to Civ. Sir Knights present were: Brigadier General H. M. Smith; Col. A. Payne Capt. P. W. Busy; W. C. Johnson, Robert Hayson, H. Barnes, H. Shepard and Isarc Bowman. Orange Blossoms. Mr. Elbert Arnold of Sparrows Point Md., ant Miss Laura R. Lee of Baltimore, M. $ ^{4} $ , were quietly married in the parlor of the Southern Hotel last Thursday. The nuptial knot was tied by Rev. A. B. Hamm, pastor of Mt. Alry Baptist Church, this city. At the St. Mary's Church, Sunday night, January 25 h, Rev. K H. Smith preached: subject—"The Church." He paid a high tribute to the Rev. O L Mitchell concerning the progress made under his administration. His sermon was interesting from the beginning to the end. He held the entire congregation spell-bound after which the vested choir rendered a few selections that added more brilliancy to the oo casion. It is believed that Mr. Roosevelt will be able to bag the two-legged bears down in Mississippi, if they don't watch Four to Eight Dollars a day guard anteed to every person sending name and address to the Scott Remedy Co., Louisville, Ky. Write at once. --- Cures Weak Men Free Cures Weak Men Free SEND NAME AND ADDRESS TO-DAY-YOU CAN HAVE IT FREE AND BE STRONG AND VIGOROUS FOR LIFE. Insures Love and a Happy Home. and a happy Home. 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The receipt is free for the asking and they want every man to have it. 11 12 A WESTERN IDEA Of Dr. Washington and his Power to a Wit and Orate-A Writer of his to Lead and Insure Men. Booker T. Washington is a much blessed man. When one stops to think he appears to be a conspicuously blessed individual. To begin, he espouses what may be called a popular cause, inasmuch as it appeals to about every sensible man and woman. Then he combines in his intellectuality certain traits which he draws from the two races to which he belongs. He calls himself a "black man," but he isn't that. Everybody seeing him for the first time must be surprised to observe the color of his skin. He is a great deal white, and he is thoroughly "civilized," to use an expression of which he is fond. True his features have the African cast, his speech the soft accent of the race, but his attitude toward the black man is that of a superior brother, not that of an equally black brother. Then in his humor—and he is as witty as an Irishman—it seems to me there is the childish cunning of the Negro, the unconscious drollery of him, the pathos of his color with the added intelligence and point of view that belongs to the white man. Can anybody tell a genuine "nigger" story so well as he? Does he miss the slightest phase of Uncle Zeke's unctuousness or Aunt Hebe's amazing artlessness Much is expressed by intonation and dialect, but the story takes a double significance when played upon by the intelligence of this truly remarkable man. To him the chicken stealing propensity of his race is as deliciously humorous as it is to any of us. His dancing eyes, the drop of his chin and the suppressed smile of his lips after an interpolated joke concerning this foible, testify to his thorough understanding of all sides of the story. These same humorous incidents are not lugged in by reason of an orator's desire to amuse or edify; they serve a deeper purpose, broader than that. Don't you suppose the little story about the hen house at Tuskegee that was wanted for a class room, the old colored man's surprise that the "boss" was goin' to clean it out befo' dark," makes one understand certain crudities of the people he works with and their normal understanding clearer than any solemn treaties on the subject." He sees the Negro better, knows him better, than any living black man today, or white man either for that matter. He tacks skillfully so as to steer clear of race prejudice and suspicion on either side. He flatters his people by pointing out how the white man is invading the Negro domain, how various occupations have been wrested from the black man because he didn't study to improve his work. He ministers to the pride of his race by dwelling on the importance of the black man watching his own industries so they will not be taken from him. He tells how Uncle Sam and his long pole and whitewash bucket were first in the field. Now, through the shiftlessness of Uncle Sam, bright, progressive white men have elevated the business into the house decorating profession, and the old Nefro has lost his job. Then, quick as a flash, his position changes to that of a student, who looks at all questions impersonally. He tells his audience that to develop a man's desires, and needs by education and not train his hands so he can support these requirements is to encourage a dangerous type of citizen. Therefore he insists on an industrial education for the black man whose intellectual nature is being aroused. He would have his race composed of men all skilled laborers and craftsmen, and incidentally he remarks that on this point he has met with considerable opposition among teachers and pupils at Tuskegee Altogether Booker T. Washington's is a composite mentality. He is more white than black and he sees the black man in America both ways: as his brother and as the white man may view the matter, as a race of men depending and needing assistance in its THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. upward struggle. His personality is unique and an ideal one for the peculiarly difficult work to which it would seem he has been divinely called.—The Listener, in Los Angeles Express. DR. J. E. SHEPARD. Among the young business and professional men of North Carolina—and of the whole South for that matter—Dr. James E. Shepard stands out in bold relief. He is progressive and aggressive, but has so well understood himself and his environment that he makes for his own talents the very best opportunity, enjoys the respect and confidence of his white neighbors, and has the warmest kind of a place in the hearts of the Negro people, of A. B. all ages and all conditions of life. He can make an able political speech, preach a sermon, deliver a classical oration before the exclusive societies of the colleges or administer to the sick as a accomplished "medicine man." Dr. Shepard made a speech not long ago which is still being talked about, advocating the doctrine that the South I MR. ROBERTW. DUTTON. Chief Engineer District Fire Department was the natural home of the Negro and that he should remain there and work out his salvation—among the people who knew him best—"casting down his buckets where he is." For some time a movement has been on foot to send Dr. Shepard to Congress. Nothing would go farther to show that the Negroes of North Carolina knew what was good for them than taking the matter up in earnest, and giving this brilliant young man the certificate to a seat in the big white building on Capitol Hill to sit in judgment upon the laws that fix our status in the American body politic. Four to Eight Dollars a day guarded to every person sending name and address to the Scott Remedy Co Luisville, Ky. Write at once. 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 25 540 00 350 00 9 00 " 30 to 35 3 00 200 00 100 00 4 75 1 26 " 30 to 35 5 50 500 00 350 00 9 50 " 35 to 40 3 25 200 00 100 00 4 75 1 43 " 35 to 40 5 75 500 00 350 00 10 40 " 40 to 45 3 50 140 00 70 00 5 79 1 43 " 40 to 45 6 00 450 00 225 00 10 40 " 45 to 50 3 75 115 00 58 00 6 65 1 66 " 45 to 50 6 25 400 00 200 00 11 40 " 50 to 55 4 00 70 00 45 00 6 35 1 66 " 50 to 60 6 70 350 00 175 00 11 40 " 55 to 60 4 25 65 00 33 00 7 60 1 90 of the Grand Fountain United Order of True Reformers, capital stock $100,000. The bank commenced business April 3, 1889, and from that time down to the present has steadily increased in volume of business. It now has a paid up capital stock of $100,000. From the humble sum of $1,268.69, deposited the first day the bank opened for business in 1889 the deposits have grown to $350,58, 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, V REFORMERS MERCANTILE AND INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION—Was chartered under the laws of the State of Virginia on the 14th day of December, 1809, with principal office in the city of Richmond, Va. The purpose of this association is to conduct stores (wholesale and retail), buy and sell real property, manage and control hotels, manufacturing establishments, and do general business. The association has in operation Hotel Reformer, 900 N. Sixth Street, Richmond Va. It is a modern up-to-date structure, heated by steam, cold and hot water baths, also electric cars passing the door. This hotel has accommodations for 150 guests. Mr. A W. Holmes is manager, and Mr. T. W. Taylor is clerk. It has in operation a system of five stores, located as follows: Richmond, Va.; Washington, D.C.; Manchester, Va.; Portsmouth, Va.; and Roanoke, Va. The first of these stores, at Richmond, Va., was opened April 3d, 1900. It employs a force of 18 men, runs three delivery wagons, and during the first year did $50,000 worth of business. The other stores have been established since, and have been equally as prosperous. The general manager of the system of stores is Mr. B L. Jordan, headquarters at 608 N. Second Street, Richmond, Va. This Association was formed on the plans and recommendations made by Rev. W. L. Taylor, its President. THE REFORMER PRINTING DEPARTMENT—Issues a weekly journal, THE REFORMER, which has a circulation of 12,000. This paper is published in the interest of the race, and discusses the leading questions of the day. The subscription price is $1 per year, or 5c. per single copy. The office is equipped with modern up-to-date machinery, run by electricity. It can print anything from a visiting card to a poster 42 by 62 inches. Fine job work of every class and description is made a specialty at lowest prices. Mr. E. W. Brown is editor and business manager, office 608 N. Second Street, Richmond, Va. Correspondence solicited and agents wanted. OLD FOLKS' HOME—In September, 1893, Rev. William W. Brown recommended the formation and establishment of Old Folks' Homes for the benefit of old and deprived 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 $14,900. The Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad runs through the farm, and Westham Station is located on it. Adjoining this farm is Westampton Park, one of the most pleasant resorts in the South in summer. It is reached in a few minutes from Richmond by the Westampton 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. Rev. W. L Taylor, G. W. M. W. P. Burrell, G. W. S 601-6-8 N. Second Street, Richmond, Va. Glass "M" Joining 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. THE SAVINGS BANK—In March, 1888, there was granted by the Legislature of Virginia a charter to the Savings Bank UP IN GOTHAM An Interesting News Budget from Yonkers. Yonkers, N. Y.—Special. The revival meetings are still in progress in the A. M. E. Zion church, with Rev. Johnson and wife, evangelists of Niagara Falls, conducting the meetings. Sixteen persons have already been added to the church. At the Messiah Baptist church, last Sunday evening. Memorial Services were held in memory of Miss Mary E. Thompson, who recently departed this life in Virginia. Miss Thompson was a member of every branch of the Church and Sunday School, also of two orgainzations, each taking a part in the exercises, which were very impressive. On Sunday evening at the Messiah Baptist church the marriage of Miss Maggie Williams, to Mr. Paul Paris, of Kingsbridge, took place, Rev. Page, of Kingsbridge officiating, assisted by Rev. H. A. Booker. The revival meetings have begun at this church, and Rev. J. F. Blair, of Brooklyn, will lend his aid during the week. Miss E. P. Antlaw, of Warburton ave., spent Sunday in New York City, visiting her sister. Mr. O. Bundick, who has been very much indisposed is able to be out again. Mrs. J. Spennie, who has been on the sick list is now very much improved. Miss Alice Crudup, of Boston, is spending the winter with her brother and sister, Mr. and Mrs. J. Crudup, of Gunther ave. Miss F. Guney, of Staten Island, spent Sunday with her sister, Mrs. T. Mason, of Kellinger street. BROWN GRIT. JR. PENSIONS AND THE SOUTH Editor Colored American Hon. John Wesley Gaines, M. C., from Tennessee, takes the grounds that there is great discrimination between the two sections, the South and the East; that the East receives so much more in pensions than the South. Here is a practical test for the much agitated question of pensioning the old ex-slave of the South and why should they not be pensioned? Cerainly no one will deny that it was their labor that opened up this great section,—that they were kept in servitude till many of them were old and decrepit men and women; no time for cultivation or accumulation. And now hat they are old and needy, they should be cared for, and that by the Government; and by adopting this method of caring for the old people, the discrimination between the East and the South will disappear in a great measure and more of the pension money will go South. This measure is now on and we predict sooner or later is going to win. It is just, it is humane, it is charitable and win it will and must. Now, to my race: Will you not give the above a careful consideration? If Mr. Gaines can see that it is something for you six years ago, why can you not see it in this, the year of our Lord, 1903? Many of our best people look at the ex-Slave Movement, (as it is called,) as a matter of impossibility; to never do any good for the people. Oh! Did you ever think of it? How shall we know? By standing still or waiting on the Lord? The Lord only helps those who helps themselves. How shall we secure legislation other than by agitation? It is impossible to do. If you want anything, you should ask for it, and if you don't think you want and don't ask for it and you will surely not get it. Respectfully, I. L. WALTON, No. 503 D St., N. W. City. REV. FRAMPTON INTERVIEWED Rev. Smith Frampton, of S. C., National President of the National Industrial Council of America, in a recent interview said: "I don't care how much work the public schools might have to perform, the same has nothing to do with a class of people who have, for more than two hundred years, served the THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. better part of their lives in slavery in the United States They were looked upon as goods and chattel, men women and children, alike, and were used as such in paying off mortgages" Mr. Frampton further said, "that the school was a direct tax upon the Negroes. Each tax payer being levied with from one and a half to two and three mills a year. The children get from one to two months schooling during the year, and the teachers receive fifteen dollars a month for their labor. should they receive twenty, then they have to pay the trustees five. The exConfederate soldiers who are receiving a pension are on the general tax payers of the state and the Negroes pay their part without kicking or questioning their right of so doing. REV. SMITH FRAMPTON. 503 D street, N. W. A SILVER WEDDING. The twenty-fifth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Burns was celebrated at their cosy home, 1317 9th street, N.W. Among those present for the occasion were: Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel Papins, Mr. and Mrs. Harry J. Burns, of Ossining, N. Y., Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Alley, of Albany, N. Y., as gusts of Mr. and Mrs. Burns. There were many friends present from the city; and all left delightfully and happy. Standing with Mr. and Mrs. Burns were: Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Haster, Jr. The gown worn by Mrs. Burns was a delightful creation of art, gray silk crepe, trimmed with passementrie and of velvet, and Mrs. Carter was becomingly attired in a white persian lawn, Mrs. Burns, of New York, black silk; Mrs. Papins, steel gray cloth, and numerous other ladies whose costumes made the room look like a flower garden. The presents were many and costly, including a silver tea tray, from Mr. and Mrs. James Shammon, of Government Printing Office. From friends of White House, silver pitcher. From friends, of Foundry Government P. O., silver tea set. Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Bruns, set of knives and forks. From friend, of Government Printing office, tea and coffee set, Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel Papins, soup ladle, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Bram, set of tea spoons, Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Magill, bon bon dish, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Baxter, silver cup, Mrs. Sarah Tredwell, table spoon, from Albany, N. Y., Mr. Henry and Miss Mabel Morton, cut glass pitcher, mounted, Miss M. J. Thompson, silver scissors, Miss Georgie and Miss Ella Young, silver bell, Master Roswell and Theodore Pickney, set table and tea spoons, Miss Ella Russell, silver orange spoons, Mrs. and Mrs. Wm. Brockenbrough, silver table spoons, Mr. Charles H. Wright, silver cigar receiver, Mr. R. L. Holland and Jas. W. Jackson, silver card receiver, Miss Carrie Belle, silver salt and pepper cruit, Mr. and Mrs. Cornell, silver tea spoons, Mr. and Mrs. Julius Viedt, silver butter dish, Mrs. Mary D. Greenleaf, silver paper cutter, Mr. T. E. Harrison, silver jewelry case, Mrs. A. A. Smith and daughter, silver cream ladle, Miss Kate West, silver nut set, Mr. Asher H. Nofringer, silver tea spoons, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Henderson, silver pie forks, Mr. and Mrs. Jas Holmes, silver tea spoons, Mrs. Williams and daughter, silver spoons, Mr. and Mrs. Coles, silver cream pitcher, Mrs. Mary T. Carter, silver ladle, Mr. Charles T. Mattingly, silver after dinner coffee spoons, Miss M. C. Smith, and Miss Jackson, silver ladle, Miss Annie Tubman, cut glass salt and pepper cruit, mounted, Mr. and Mrs. Agustus Wiens, silver money, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Wiens, silver money, Mr. Henry Chase, silver money, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Robinson, silver salad fork, Mr. J. E. Collins, photo holder. It is now announced from Mississippi that the true inwardness of the whitecap movement is opposition on part of a certain element of whites to the Negro's owning or controlling lands. This includes those who are renting and those who are purchasing. They also object to a black man's riding in a buggy with a top to it, and in a few cases tops have been torn from them. Assurance is given, however, that this state of feeling is not general, but is true of a few counties. Why It Worked. Rolls-What did you do when you were in danger from the bear? Bowles-Well, as I had no weapons I tried sitting down and staring at it, and, do you know, the bear didn't offer to touch me. Rolls-That's strange. How do you account for it? Bowles-Well, sometimes I think it was because I sat on a limb of a very tall tree.-Chicago American. His Doom Was Sealed. "I couldn't get out of marrying her," Henpeck explained. "When she proposed she said: 'Will you marry me? Have you any objection?' You see, no matter who her I said 'yes' or 'no,' she had me." "Why didn't you just keep silent, then?" inquired his friend. "That's what I did, and she said: 'Silence gives consent,' and that ended me.'"—Tit-Bits. Lost No Time. "My wife is not fond of music, I fear," remarked the timid man. "Won't go to the opera with you?" asked the sympathetic fellow. "No, not that exactly; but last week when a moving van delivered a piano at the next flat she engaged the man to begin moving us out at once."—Cincinnati Commercial Tribune. Measurement. "It is impossible for a man to mesure the influences which a single individual can exert in this world." "That's right," answered Senator Sorghum; "I've known a man to get as much as a hundred dollars for a vote when it wasn't worth ten."—Washington Star. A Perfect Stranger. Woman—Sor, I've lost me way; me lady said to turn to the right from the square. Man—But, my good woman, you've turned to the left. Woman—How should Oi know? Oi'm a stranger out here.—Harvard Lampoon. Such a Waste. Mrs. Bizzy—I am so sorry to hear that your wife has been throwing the crockery at you again, Casey. Where did she hit you? Casey—Faith, ma-am! That's what Oi do be afther complainin' av. 'Twas a whole set av dishes broke to pieces an' she niver hit me wanst.—Brooklyn Life. How to Be Happy. Returned Traveler—I never saw such a devoted couple as Mr. and Mrs. Lakeside. Met them on the street to-day, and they hadn't eyes or ears for anyone else. Mr. Statestreet—They were divorced last month, and he is courting her again.—N. Y. Weekly. The Good Parent. "What have you gone to smoking for, at your age?" "I want to show my boys how easy it is to break off a bad habit." "Then you are going to quit it?" "Yes—as soon as I get the habit a little more firmly fixed."—Chicago Tribune. Heard Out West. Bill—He was convicted of horse stealing. Jill—Was the chain of evidence strong? "I don't know anything about the chain, but the rope was strong, all right."—Yonkers Statesman. First Automobilist—Well, I see they are making some fuss about the speed we are going at. Second Automobilist-I know it. Why, the next thing, they will be trying to prevent our killing anyone.-Town Topics. To Ann. You are the dearest one to me, A priceless treasure in my sight, Come share my humble home, and be My own dear, dearest Ann Thracite Chicago Chronicle 18 PETRER GROGAN, Credit for all Washington. No other Furniture House has Ever Offered Such liberal Terms of CREDIT And right In the midst Of the Greatest Discount Sale And right Of the Season. 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Let me know what you want and we will try and help you. There are all sorts of places and kinds of land in the Northwestern states through which the Northern Pacific runs. Don't wait until it is too late to go. Low settlers rates are in effect during September and October. Write to me where you want to go and I will tell you what costs. CHARLES L. FEE Gen'l. Pass. Agent, N. P. Ry., St. Paul, Minn. tf. Not a Stockholder. I hereby warn the public that I am not a stock-holder in the Capital Savings Bank, and any person who connects my name with the affairs of that institution will be prosecuted for criminal libel. J. R. WILDER, 412 B St., S, E. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. 14 His Recollection Not Clear. "The charge against you," the police justice said, "is that you were uproariously drunk and cavorting about town, wanting to fight everybody you met. What have you to say? Are you guilty or not guilty?" "I don't know, your honor," answered the battered specimen of humanity in the prisoner's box, "until I hear the evidence."—Chicago Tribune. As to Shape. "The shape of my new winter gown," complained May, "Is not what I want; I can't bear it. I wonder how I could improve it? said Fay: "You might let some other girl wear it." —Philadelphia Press. A man in a coat and pinstripes stands in front of a mirror, holding a bucket. He looks at his reflection. Professor—Now I understand why the people in the restaurant looked at me so. I put on my wife's wig instead of my own.—Meggendorfer Blaetter. His Epitaph. Here lies a maker of mirrors. His loss—how we deplore it! He spent his days behind the glass, While you spend yours before it. -Chicago Daily News. Maud (under the Mistletoe)—Now, George, you must take only one. George—But one from one leaves nothing; let's make it one each and tie. Maud (shyly)—Oh, well, it's sudden, but you may ask papa.—Yonkers Statesman. Helping the Poor. "Well, you must admit," said the misanthrope, "that old Gotrox never gave anything to help the poor." "Nonsense!" retorted Smiley. "I don't admit it. It was only a few days ago that he gave his $3,000,000 daughter to a foreign count."—Philadelphia Press. Visible Proof. Diggs—Smith's wife is deaf and dumb. Biggs—Does she talk with her fingers? Diggs—I guess so. Smith hasn't a dozen hairs left in his head.—Chicago Daily News. His Surmise. Little Willy—Mamma, is it the lightning that strikes, or the thunder? Mother—The lightning, child. Little Willy—And I s'pose the thunder is the walking delegate, ain't it?—Puck. Probably True. Wabash—I wonder what makes old Gotrox dress so shabbily? Monroe—His pride, my boy. Wabash—Why, how's that? Monroe—He's afraid his customers will mistake him for one of his clerks. —Chicago Daily News. Made a Strong Point. Yeast—The moth is no respector of persons. Crimsonbeak—I don't know about that. You never hear of one getting into a $250 fur lined overcoat of a poor man.—Yonkers Statesman. The Only Way. Cora—Do you play ping-pong scien which case I just bank away and trust to luck.—N. Y. Times. Naturally. Rita—Why is Mr. Kodak so glum looking? Nita—He and Eleanor have just come out of the dark room, where he had evidently developed a negative. Princeton Tiger. Compensations. Madge—It must be just lovely to be a millionaire. Marjorie-O, I don't know. There isn't half as much pleasure in buying things when you know you can afford them.—N. Y. Times. A Sympathetic Sentiment. "I'm crazy about music!" said the girl who always uses an exaggerated form of speech. "After hearing you practice," said her father, "so am I."—Washington Star. Pressing. Cleverton—Well, I must go—have an engagement with a pretty girl. Dashaway—Can't you put it off? "No; it's too pressing." — N. Y. Herald. Heredity. Hewitt—Blood will tell. Jewett—That's so; Gruet swears terribly, and it turns out that his grandfather was a hackman.—Brooklyn Life. A Pleasant Future. Groom—You have plenty of money, haven't you, darling? Bride—Why, no. Papa gave me a hundred dollars, but that won't last me a week.—Brooklyn Life. Modest. He—I love the true, the good, the beautiful. Miss Sereleaf—Oh, Mr. Blank, this is so sudden.—N. Y. Sun. *Taking No Chances. "I think," said the first business man, "I'll go home to lunch to-day. A new cook arrived at our house just after breakfast, and she has the reputation of being a good one." "Why not wait for your usual six o'clock dinner?" "She may be gone by that time."—Philadelphia Press. Neighborly Courtesies. Mrs. Dobbs—Mrs. Hobbs has got our cook; she met her and offered her a dollar more a week than we pay. Mrs. Dibbs—How horrid in her! Mrs. Dobbs—Yes, but she was very nice and ladylike about it; she sent her old cook over to see if we wanted her.—Puck. SEALS DID NOT FEAR MEN. And Their Trust Was Repaid by the Slaughter of Several of Thir Number. Hundreds of seals made Nelson island, in the South Shetland group, look black as night as we approached. They disported themselves in the water and played upon the shore. In wonder, not alarm, they stared at us as we drew near in a small boat. We leaped on shore among them. Still they looked at us in dumb curiosity. I was as much impressed as were the seals and stared as hard at them in an answering wonder. "Come, old fellow," said Sobral, approaching one of the largest seals with outstretched hand. It edged away a few feet. "Move on, then," he said, smacking it on the back with his open hand. It edged a little farther away, looking over his shoulder with an injured air. But it made no attempt to seek safety. A mere plunge into the water would have brought freedom from any danger. Several leopard seals were shot by our party, says a writer in the Independent, and their fellows gathered around them, wondering why they lay so motionless, and staring with wide, pathetic eyes. A. James E. McGirt, Race. We declared by both English and American critics to be the test written in this age, regardless of race or color, and made a great mark for his race in literature that will last. Can be bought for half price for a few days. The com- uch consists of two cloth bound silk finish volumes, will one sending $1.00. Are two beautiful poems on the life of W. W. BROWN, master of the True Reformers. Every one should have the homes, that our children may know of the GREAT MAN, by him. The books are indorsed by the leading authors. Persons wishing to become agents will ask for agents in order. Send $1.00 for the complete $2.00 edition. Grit. Perot St., King's Bridge, N. 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As a preacher Dr. Brown is way above the average. He holds the people by strong and hidden charms. They never tire listening to his strong and burning appeals on religious subjects. He is still pastotr of the first church that called him, Pleasant Plains, and the people seem more thoroughly devoted to him now than ever before. He enjoys the distinction of being pastor of five churches, with a total membership exceeding to thousand. He has vainly tried time and again to get away from several of these churches in order that he might devote more time to his educational work, but the people persistently refuse to let his go. He has evangelistic tendencies, and is perfectly "at home" in revival meetings. His sermons, like his addresses, are strong and to the point, clear and logical, bristling with truth, and full of earnestness. He preaches to instruct, enlighten, edify, convince, convict and save. It is hard to overestimate his power as a gospel preacher—one who has the loftiest conception of his calling. Sixteen years ogo, when yet a student at Shaw University, Rev. Brown was impressed with the idea of establishing a school at Winton—in this remote and thickly-settled section of our great State. The country was undeveloped and remote from any railway—obscure section; yet, this gentleman felt that the people needed help, and became willing to lose himself from the public gaze to give light to the blind. Having decided his course, he went to work to carry his plans into effect, and before he had graduated the dense forest, where the school now stands, had been invaded with ax and saw, and the first building was erected. The work has steadily gone on until now five building occupy the campus of five acres, and several hundred students throng their walls. This school is indeed a credit to its founder, and a monument to the race. It was not built without opposition, but controlled by a master mind and hand, all opposition was beaten down, and enemies were converted into staunch friends. There is no section in this entire country where he people, both white and colored, are more united on a work than at Winton. You have only to spend a short while in the community to ascertain how highly Dr. Brown is respected among the people. In fact, this gentleman is solving the race problem in avery effective way. He has induced the people to secure comfortable homes, and nowhere do you find the colored people in general in better circumstances. He has taught them not to despise their white brethren, and nowhere are the people stronger for co-operation than here. He is a strong leader, a broad-guaged leader, a safe and faithful leader. The people love him, because they know that he loves his race; they follow him because they trust him, and have the utmost confidence in his leadership. If anyone doubts for a moment Dr. Brown's loyalty to his race, these doubts will quickly vanish if he should take a visit to Winton—the scene of his activity and labors. News in Gotham. Continued from first page. Whether it was wise or prudent for any colored man to have accepted an THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. [Name not visible in the image] REV. C. S. BROWN. Mary C. MRS C. S BROWN. invitation to the President's reception simply because they were courteously invited to be present, is a moat question. My own judgment is that it was a mistake. The only man at that reception, according to The Sun report, who had the courage and the manliness to treat these colored people with courtesy and kindness, was the President himself, who of course could not devote all of his time to them. After his most cordial greeting they flocked by themselves, and were a living illustration of a huckleberry in a pan of milk. It requires a little more than a dress suit and a silk hat to pass muster at the social functions of a President or a Merchant Prince. There are some people, however, who have got the mistaken notion in their heads that they ought to accept all social invitations extended—perhaps they ought and perhaps they ought not to. In England the King commands the presence of such and such a one to his social functions and one may not without a reasonable excuse ignore the royal command. In America the President "writes" his guests and they may accept or decline without giving offense or impairing their standing at the White House. There are a great many colored men, some of them, perhaps, as highly cultured and important officials, as Mr. Cheatham, who if they had been invited to this White House reception, would have considered the situation politically and socially, and sent a dignified and courteous declinative of the well meant and sincere courtesy extended them. Let it be remembered that I am not questioning the right of these colored people who went there and got soilily snubbed, if we may believe The New York Sun, which is usually very truthful—but the wisdom of their action—the President has taken a stand on the Negro question from which he cannot honorably recede. The question in my mind is ought Negroes—pending the settlement of the question to which he has addressed himself—embarass him by obtruding their presence upon him and his white guests, who will never mingle in social alliance with Negroes, merely because they are well dressed, have good hair, Caucasian features and speak a little English? The solution of the problem is not going to be found at a White House reception or dinner with Negro guests. The real solution lie at the end of many centuries. 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CJONES, PROPRIETOR. WASHINGTON, D. C. The Albany Hotel. Has been enlarged and newly refitted with modern improvements for the accommodation of Guests. so as to furnish first class services with Bar, Dining Room, Private Parlors and first class Sleeping Apartments. Arthur Webster, steward; William Leonard and William Hall, mixologist; Henry Johnson, manager and Auto Scott, clerk. CALEB A. SIMMS, Prop: 331W.37th St. New York THEY LEAD THE WORK Rev I. Walton and Smith Frampton on guard—Sketch s of the Leaders of the Ex-slave Movement—Why they champion the Cause. Rev. Smith Frampton, of Charleston, S. C., has been appointed President of the National Industrial Council of America, whose headquarters are at 503 D street, northwest, Washington J. REV. SMITH FRAMPTON. Vice President. D. C. Mr. Frampton is a South Carolinian by birth and is forty-four years of age. He is a strong advocate of the Republican party, and says that while the same has not done anything for him personally, it has helped his people and he has common sense enough to know that all cannot hold office at the same time. While there might be some men in the Council who have never voted a Republican ticket, still the Council as an organization is Republican; its purpose being to look after the interests of the exslave and freedman. As it develops in strength it will consider partyism but not at this time, for it expects to stand by the man who stands for the people. It appreciates help from any one who is in sympathy with the cause for which it is working. Mr. Frampton states that the people on the rice farms is South Carolina, receive from twenty-five to forty cents a day for their labor, being paid by the commissary. On the truck farms, he says, they are paid off in pasteboard and pewter five cent pieces. In the cotton-field they contract to give two days and the balance is made up in rations. Hundreds and thousands of them have passed away as a result of the hardships of former days. After having been set free they were left upon the hands of their former owners, as no appropriation had been made for their support and maintenance. They did not beg their way into the English Colonies, but were fooled to America in order that they might be held in bondage, without any recompense for their hard and arduous labor. A few days ago, while Mr. Frampton was making a speech, a man told him that the Negroes were not worth anything more than their raiment, food and shelter. His reply was as follows: "Then I would not have had them, but would have given them their freedom, so as not to have had any cause for war." Continuing with his speech, Mr. Frampton said, "Gentlemen, some appropriation should be made for the support of the few poor old ex-slaves that are living, thus taking them from off the hands of others, who are only able to take care of themselves. "They are at the door knocking, do something for them, remembering the words of Christ when he said, 'The Poor we Have With us Always.'" Rev. I. L. Walton, was born in Tennessee on the 13th day of December, 1854. He was elected Secretary and Business Manager of the E-Slave Petition Assembly at Madison Arkansas, January, 1897, which was the first Ex-Slave Association chartered in the United States, at Little Rock, Ark., under his management. The Assembly flourished in many states. The organ of the Assembly was edited by Mr. Walton, then known as the Ex-Slave Assembly, which was published weekly at Madison. Ark., and was successful from 1897, the date of THE COXORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, P. C. its birth. The Assembly soon found its way into the journalistic world and acquired thousands of friends. By this means the association soon secured over one hundred agents in various states, and it soon had thousands of members who did not hesitate to give assistance to the Assembly and its agents. While travelling in Hammond, La. Mr. Walton received a telegram August 11th, 1899, stating that the Post Office Department had issued a Fraud Order against him and the Ex-Slave Petitioner's Assembly. This caused much excitement among the Assemblies in the various states. Mr. Walton's attorney promptly notified the P. O. Department, that the order was unwarranted and without a foundation. After consultation with his lawyers Mr. Walton continued to travel among the people, telling them that there was no fraud upon his part, as every paper published by him warned the people agains misrepresentation of the organization. The object of the E. P. A. was to organize Ex-Slave Assemblies throughout the United States for the purpose of making a petition strong enough to be respected by this government. Some of the leading colored men failed to give their assistance. Negro like, they persisted in the spirit of "If I can't be boss, then I will tear up the busi- A. H. ness." Notwithstanding, he labored under the burden of a Fraud Order, relief came from the decision of the U. S. Court, in the first Congressional District of Arkansas, whose Grand Jury in November, 1899, claimed to have found a true bill against Rev. Walton, he being notified of the same by telegram, at Charleston, S. C. Being as devoted to his people as a child to its mother, it was never intended by Mr. Walton, to commit a fraud upon them; thus he was greatly surprised to have been notified of the bill being found against him by the iron hand of Uncle Sam. He continued to work, and about the close of October, the Ex-Slave Assembly organ of the E. P. A., was promptly Fraud Ordered, leaving him without a mouthpiece. This did not discourage him, but only made him more zealous in his undertakings. He therefore issued another paper known as New Life, which was promptly rejected by the P. O. Department as second class rates. The E. P. A. then changed its name at a National Convention held at Baton Rouge, La., Dec. 19th to 21st, 1899, and selected an organ known as the Afro-American, the same being edited and managed by Mr. Walton until Sept. 24, 1901. On Dec. 23, 1899, Mr. Walton returned home and gave bond for his appearance in the U. S. Court, at Helena, March, 1900. When the case was called up, it was promptly dismissed, so away went the Fraud Order. To-day the organization, of which Mr. Walton still remains the leader, is known and distinguished as the National Industrial Council of America, whose membership to date is about one hundred and seventy-five thousand, (175,000). It is the ardent desire of the association, that every Negro who might read of their work will heartily join them in their great efforts, remembering that "In union we stand, divided we fall." Address all communications to I. L. Walton, No. 503 D St. N. W. Washington, D. C. News in Gotham. Continued from second page. This noise and bombast excites the enmity and envy, not only of Southern white men, but of Northern white men, who are not so enamored of the Negro as their fathers were. It embarrases and sometimes hinders the appointive power from doing even more for it than it is doing. What we need more than anything else except money and "Hoss" sense, is a liberal supply of modesty. If we could stop cackling for a year, and let events eventuate, politically and otherwise, the enemy wouldn't know so much about our movements, intentions and prospects. The Hebrews are pretty good at capturing and holding offices in this state, but they don't make any noise about it; they just get the office. The President of the borough of Manhattan, Hon. Jacob Canter, is a Hebrew and a very fine gentleman, yet no Hebrew organization has deemed it necessary to acquaint the world of the fact of his Hebrew origin. He is simply a man, in a man's place, doing a man's work. If he were a Negro his fool friends would make him a target for attack by their indiscreet boastings and "jackassical pufferoonery" of him. I have said that this Negro question, so-called, was never more acute than it is at present. Not only the Democratic press, but some of the great Republican newspapers of the country have been influenced against us by the President's action in the Crum case and his manly reply to ex-Representative Hemphill, of South Carolina and his accomplice in their conspiracy to defeat the nomination of Crum and ultimately his confirmation by the Senate. The Democratic press is bold insulting and defiant. The Republican press is apathetic, indifferent, sarcastic. There is every indication that we are drifting into such a mentatl state in the republic of indifference in the North and aggressive in the South, until this question will again become one of the most serious in human affairs. All we can do is to have faith and go ahead and do the best we can. Behind all the noise from the Democratic press, Democratic statesmen and the cowardly acquiescence of reputed Republican journals and craters in the demand for the effucement, politically, of the Negro is the motive. Primarialy the purpose of this anti-Negro agitation is to get the Republican party in a position where it will do something to forfeit the confidence and support of many of the Negroes of the North. There is method in the alleged madness of these "outraged" white men of the South, and they are playing the game of politics with skill and their usual dispensation. But they cannot win out, the motive is too transparent. If colored men are as wise as they should be in a crisis like this, they will let the enemy do all the talking—colored men can well afford to "grant to these viluperative and malignant spokesmen for the white South, the mercy of their silence." They will pull every string in sight in their desperate and determined efforts to reverse the verdict to which he and his coherts sullenly assented in 1865, at Appomattox, and which later was confirmed by the whole people, through the Representative in Congress. The Yankees stamped out treason and secession in 1865, but they made a mistake in not hanging every scoundrel who had raised his puny arm against the Federal authority, the constitution and the flag. These vipers have since fattened and grown strong and to-day they are just as bitter and Continued on fourth page. Four to Eight Dollars a day guaranteed to every person sending name and address to the Scott Remedy Co., Louisville, Ky. 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Snow- Saari SUS FO ee ee a Se Po ee de ee ie res a a ete gee aS oPe2= ae ge Bee ieee a ~ ah sa o $ 35 oe ee ne “Se ae eS ee : Tee aot (ee cf on Ba A oe ose Pe a >. es ek oe ee) gees eee Fes; ee ae Ph a Poe ose. ge = ae oe a < Frcs oe 7 Roh a . eS Ss RES AS wee 2 ee To gs ee EE Sef em MRS HELEN A DAVIS. den, pastor, on the subject, “Spanish American War.” On the evening of the 2ist inst., at the same church, its 71st anniversary was celebrated by the ladies of the church. Among the papers that were read was one by Mrs. Helen A. Davis, the wife of Judge S. G. Davis, upon the subject, “Relations of Women to Society.” It was as fine an address as one would desire to hear. She has a graceful manner and an excellen deliv- ery, and at the close of her remarks, she was accorded hearty applause. She spoke as follows: “Dear friends, nothing is more pleas- ing to the eye than an assemblage like this. We see here intelligent represen- tatives from all over Washington, Nortb, East, South and West, which make it evident that the old time sec- tional prejudices have merged into race interest. And so to-day we stand more as an entirety. I see the sun of patience, prudence, and perseverance, fast rising upon the horizon of accomplishment. It is the bounden duty of every woman to con- tribute something of what talent she has to society, and she does, con- sciously or otherwise. She is by na- ture charitably and liberally disposed, but she 1s a little partial to the oppo- site sex. This can’t be helped, for wasn't it Eve that proffered Adam the apple? And by this little escapade we have had developed upon us an imper- tant duty to perform, ramely, to as- sist in the elevation of man. For by woman he fell, and by woman he must rise. That is our mission. Now let us go about it, spreading cur influence in every direction for the good of man- kind. History tells us that during the first half of the fourteenth century, women were denied the right to assist man aside from household duties and cares; that they were treated as house- hold chattels, to be borrowed, hired out and used, as their lords and mas- ters saw fit. To dissent was out of the question. There were a few who could read.and write, but most of them had no education whatever. What did they know about arith- metic, algebra, geometry and physics? They had no reasoning power! A cer- tain poet writes: “Women have more of what is termed common sense than man. They cannot reason wrong, for they do not reason at all. They have fewer pretensions, are less implicat- ed in theories and judge of objects more from their immediate and un- voluntary impressions on the mind, hence more truly and naturally. Then all that was expected of them was to love and obey! Yet once in 2 while there would rise an Evadne who was not willing to adopt herself to the life and conditions surrounding her, and whose spirit would strive for more light, more freedom of thought and speech and an acknowledgement of her capabilities. But her efforts were throttled by the mighty meel- strom of opposition by the male sex. What would Sparta have done but for the courage of her women? The history of her bravery is unparalled. It surpasss that of modern times. She reared her boys for the army, and at the tender age of ten they were sent to military schools, and put under the most rigid laws, suffering untold pri- vations; were exposed to all kinds of weather, and as soon as they were old enough to fight, were sent out with these words from the lips of their mothers, “Return with your shields up or on them.” Such courage was hearlded all over this mundane sphere. It was impregnated in her progeny. It helped to give them a place in his- tory. The nineteenth century marks an important epoch in the history of wo- W R i| & of wi Vv .. UN) gah SO \ : iN \ Bee NS | = KTS MA A ft AY \ y \ J) JUDGE S. D. DAVIS. ‘men. We all know what effect the reign of Queen Victoria had upon her subjects. She was revered, honored and loved by all for her many sterling qualities, her fine sense of justice. Dealing fairly by all, England pros- perd as it never had before since the reign of Elizabeth. In our own count®@y the foremost woman of her times in literary circles, was Harriet Beecher Stowe, to whose memory the Colored people are grate- ful, she is the author of ‘‘Uncle Tom’s Cabin,” one of the greatest books of its times, and to-day public interest is alive in it. Its contents were read by nearly every nation in Europe, it be- ing translated into seventeen different tongues, including Chinese and Jap- anese. In our own country the circu- lation amounted to 313,000 copies in four years. It was in my judgment the most formidable weapon ever wielded against the abominable institution of slavery. That book stirred men’s nature to a sense of justice and mght. It created in them a desire to help their less fortunate sisters and broth- ers. This desire culminated in the civil war, and the liberation of three million slaves. All honor to the mem- ory of Harriet Beecher Stowe. She will live in the hearts of our people as long as the world stands. Contemporaneous with her there came upon the stage of action, another grand and noble character who went hand in hand with our Douglass, to champion the cause of women’s rights, socially, politically, and legally. She knew no race color or creed. This woman was the late Elizabeth Cady Stanton. It was she who forced man from his pinacle of self conceit to at least give women a trial in the administration of his affairs, aside from household duties, with the re- sult that they have filled positions as- signed to them creditably. They now occupy along with men, positions un- der the U. S. Government, and are at work in nearly every walk of life. We see them as members of the bar, practicing in the courts of justice. We see them as trustees of schools, ripe with culture and wisdom. We see them as nurses on the battle field, ministering angles. We also see them as sculptresses, Doctresses and artists. We hear of them piloting boats upon our waters, and even in the pulpit, a new field opened to them in the last half of the nineteenth century. All honor to the memory of the late Eliza- ‘beth Cady Stanton! She lived long to enjoy the biessings of God and the blessings of ‘those who have been benefitted by having such privileges accorded them. Among our foremost women to-day, are Miss Mattie Bowen, a woman of great executive ability and enterprise. Already her influence for good is bejng felt among her people. Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, a woman of great in- dividuality, character and culture, who enjoys a reputation as a lecturer of note. Mrs. Rosetta Lawson, who is do- ing a great work in the temperance field. Mrs. Julia Layton, who is ad- ministering cheer and comfort ‘in the homes of the unfortunates. The church to-day owe a great deal of their prosperity to the strength and support given them by women espec- ially. I can say it is so of this church. She is progressing spiritually and fi- nancially. As I’ve said before, it is the duty of every woman to contribute some- thing of what talent she has to society. Every woman has a talent by which someone may be benefited. “Let your light shine,” God has commanded of us; but how often some of us through the bane of self conceit, confine our- selves within ourselves, or surround ourselves by the pale of society, or our chosen clan, because we see in them. and they in us, an affinity or a likeness to ourselves in characteristics, opin- ions, and our own way of entertaining. This is hurtful, as it detracts from our moral and mental growth and tone; hence we become narrow minded and Ligoted. lf we wish to acquire knowledge and enrich our mental faculties, we must 2D eS = { SS SS = SS = Wed (Ag og os oom. d = es, » Ft \\~<an a, Shy} LOX \ NE ¢/ SASS \\ ' wity pV a ie MRS. MINNIE COX. come in contact with the people, mingle with them. Remember, the werld is our greatest school of know- ledge and it has an inexhaustible sup- ply. What an influence is brought to bear when we Come in contact or associate with the honest, thrifty ex-slaves. We see in them all the elements of suc- cess. We learn from them a valuable lesson, which is singularly unpreten- tious and convincing, for it is taught by the force of example, rather than by the vain repetition of hackneyed precepts. We see in their progeny such men as Fred Douglass, Wm. Wells Brown, Henry Highland Garnett, J. M. Langs ton, Anthony Bowen, Chrispus Attucks. All these have played their parts im the great drama of life, and have left foot prints on the sands of time. We see in their progeny such men of Ee repute as Brooker T. Wash- ington, T- Thomas Fortune, Bishop Al- exander Walters, Judson Lyons, R. H. Terrell, ex-Representative Geo. White. It is an acknowledged fact that the Standing and qualities of a nation de- pend largely upon the character of its women, especially the mothers. This condition forces upon us the truth of the declaration that “The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world.” Let us look forward with the high hope, faith and belief that the time is not far distant when he most cultivat- ed and enlightened people wil! mingle together upon the broad level of so- MR. M. J. FRAWLEY, .SUCCESSOR TO BERNARD Conroy, 233 Virginia Avenue Southwest, Fine Wines and Whiskeys, e@ Fresh Beer ulways on tap. MINES AND MINING NOTICE. We wish to correspond with some eapilists who woald like to patent about 60 acres of valuable min‘ng land for an interest in the property. We have already done about $4,000 worth of work and improvements, This 69 acres is about 1} miles from the city of Oripple Creek, Colorado. For terms please write us, P. O. Box 36, Crippte Creek, Colorado, M. C, JOHNSON, W. A. SMITH, Phone East 887. Rooms 5, 6&7 WM. L. POLLARD, Arrorney and CounsELLor-ar-Law Collections, Real Estate and Insurasce. All Matters given prompt Attention in the Dis trict of Columbia. Member of the Wash- ington Real Estate Exchsnge, 609 F Srreer, Norrawesr. Washington, D. 0. cial equality and mutual respect. And when this happy consumation has been attained, the world will have become, indeed, a fit habitation for all those who believe in the fatherhool of God and the brotherhood of man. NE4S IN GOTHAM. Conti-ued from third page. Federal authority as they were in 1860-5. The Bourbons of the South and the Doughface of the North, would, if they dared, again try the experiment of 1860. The Negro is now as he ulti- mately became at that time, the storm centre around which the contending force gathered and by the arbitrament of arms, decided the fate of the nation at the sacrifice of millions of treasure and thousands of lives. The vipers are again hissing and ready to spring and drive their poisonous fangs into the magnanimous foe, who gave them life, liberty and opportunity. Let the colored men all over the country be discreet, temperate of speech, cautious in action, modest in bearing and determined to oceupy the vantage ground which the heroism and suffering of the black man on two hundred battlefields of the rebellion Zave to their posterity and all will be well. Don’t boast and don’t embarrass those of another race, who are en- deavoring to secure to us and to our posterity the blessings of liberty and equality before the law and who recos- nize our right to be. The problem will adjust itself and nothing we can do or say will in any particular retard or hasten its solution. Slavery wasi't abolished by any of the plans of the abolitionists. The Great Emancipa- tion was old “John Brown.” the shot he fired into the citadel of slavery was heard around the world, awoke the sleeping conscience of the nation eos precipitated the greatest rebellion the world ever knew. We are getting ready in this coum try for something very similar to the great rebellion oe leastwise a it looks to me. that’s the way BRUCE @RIT. YWonkere N.Y. Jan. 24, 198. J. B. COL. PHIL H WATERS, Charleston, W. Va. Phil H. Waters The Boy Orator of The Kanawha" whose Energies have Provin his Alladins Lamp—His Latest Achievements The gratifying intelligence has reached us that our brilliant and excellent friend, "Phil." Walters, of Charleston West Virginia has again won desired recognition in his own tate of his splendid abilities and adaptability. He is just one more of those bright young men to point out, which has given The Colored American the keenest pleasure. Starting in life at the early age of fifteen years, after acquiring a sound, practical education and sustained by high character and earnest purpose, he soon came to be a marked man, welcome in the counsels of the pary in West Virginia, and early sought by the leaders for his assistance in their campaigns for the political mastery and retention of the State. Gifted with exceptional powers as an orator, he has never failed to distinguish himself or to make a profound impression upon the audiences which have been privileged to hear him. Political convenions have been stirred to their depths by the resistless currents of his eloquence and swayed hither and yon by the matchless march of his logic and the purity and beauty of his diction. West Virginia, be it said to her everlasting credit, has not been slow to recognize the merits of her Afro-American citizens, and to reward them, in somewhat humble measures, it is true, for their fidelity and active services to the party. Mr. Walters has served with distinction in many public offices in the State. For five years he was corporation clerk in the office of the Secretary of State; subsequently he was librarian of the House of Delegates, and now he has been appointed clerk of the Committee on Taxation and finance of said House, the most important committee of that body. No colored man ever held any of these offices prior to the appointment thereto of Mr. Walters and he may therefore be truly said to have blazed the way for other capable and worthy members of the race. Some one once said that it is a terrible handicap to be born the son of a minister.—We presume extraordinary things are expected of such a young man and when he fails to line up in true measure to these lofty expectations, he is held to be a failure, though he may attain a position higher than mere mediocrity. Well, Mr. Walters is the son of a minister, and his most estimable father has an equally estimable son, who has filled every station of duty and endeavor with high credit to himself and to the enduring benefit of his peo- 6 THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. ple. His life and success are a beautiful picture, upon which all our aspiring youths may gaze with just admiration and take from it renewed strength and enthusiasm for their onward and upward march to the heights whereup repose the rewards, which await the earnest, the honest, the capable, the purposeful and the ambitious, up-to-date Negro. THE PE-RU-NA ALMANAC. The druggists have already been supplied with Peruna almanacs. There is sure to be a great demand for these almanacs on account of the articles on astrology which they contain. The subject of astrology is a very attractive one to most people. 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Mr. Crumpacker, of Indiana, has called for the corres ondence and all papers bearing upon the Indianola Postoffice with a view of bringing to light the circumstances leading up to the resignation of Mrs Minnie Cox and the closing of the office. This is the correct and logical step to find out the facts in this most exasperating case. It is due to the law-abiding people of this Mississippi people to have unmasked the marplots and desperadoes who have brought reproach upon the good name of all. It is to the interest of every well-infentioned citizen of Indianola to re open the postoffice at once and resume the business that is suffering paralysis while the issue is pending That Mrs. Cox had reason to fear for her personal safety there can be no doubt. When her resignation was demanded the intimation was plain that a fusal meant serious consequences. When the local authorities confessed their inability to protect her, it proved that some person or persons had made threats indicative of bodily harm to Mrs. Cox. Resignation, explanation and flight were her only recourse in such crisis, for loss of life even in a n cause carries little recompense. It is clear to the most partial believer in the divine right of Caucasia supremacy that something is rotten—that had no danger of violence been present, the postoffice would have been conducted as usual and Mrs. Cox would have gone on in the even tenor of her way. Office-holders rarely quit a lucrative position without grievous provocation is offered. The department performed its full duty in withdrawing the mail service that had been abused and no amount of low cunning on the part of the apologists for raping and murder should convince the gov THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. ernment that Indianola cannot be trusted with the facilities of modern civilization until they are willing to accept itslegally constituted agent and guarantee her adequate protection in the discharge her duties. The subterfuges of Senator McLaurin are not worthy of notice. If the controlling factions of Indianola are good citizens let them reach out and punish the few conspirators who have caused all this damage. The question of color need not enter the discussion. Competent characters and a federal commission are ample justification for the continuance of the exiled postmistress. Let the investigation go on, and in candid vein. Congressman Crum packer is a "pusher" and we hope he will have the hearty co-operation of every representative of the "much maligned" state of Mississippi. The truth can hurt no one but the doers of evil. Cartonist Berryman's presidential bears in the Post take-offs are too amusing for anything. They're a hit in every application. RETAIN HIM BY ALL MEANS. One of the best arguments ever adduced in favor of direct representation of the District of Columbia upon the floor of the House of Representatives is afforded by the House in its action restricting the incumbency of the office of Chief Engineer of the Fire Department or rather of the Superintendent thereof to those only who shall have five years experience in the practical work of fighting fire The whole trouble is at in all local affairs Congress persis in regarding the District as a mere village and its people an army of mendicants to whom just a few crusts may be grudgingly thrown. We see this policy displayed along all lines of civic endeavor. See what is proposed to be done with that capable officer and fine gentleman, Major Sylvester. See what is aptly described as their "Cheese paring" policy in the matter of public improvements and now comes this palpably personal stab at at Chief Dutton. Mr Robert W. Dutton, the present head of the District Fire Department, has done more to elevate and dignify the position than all his predecessors combined. He has brought the affairs of the department into system order and developed it to the highest practicable degree of efficiency. He is admired and cheerfully obeyed by every employee of the department, who recognize his absolute sympathy and impartiality. He has won the respect and confidence of his fellow officials and his standing in the estimation of the community is well attested by the almost unanimous published endorsement of the Insurance interests. This injustice should be undone and the Fire Department enable to maintain its present high standard of efficiency. The Washington Post "dassent" take its weather eyer off of Gen. James C. Clarkson. It has been the effort of some defamers of Dr. Booker T. Washington and those who can see no good in all of the unselfish work he is doing for his people, to misrepresent a reference in his recent open letter about the disfranchising conventions which have been held in the South. No man who is disposed to be fair could make the criticisms which have been made because Dr. Washington's efforts in behalf of his people and his labors to influence the several Southern Constitutiona Conventions to make a law that would be fair and equitable to both races, have been known to those who would be informed. In the letter to which we have referred, a reference is made to the fact that a premium has been put upon education, character and intelligence by several of these conventions not with any intention of being fair. It must be confessed, but nevertheless they are proving to be such. Dr. Washington's letter has been praised from one end of the country to the other by those whose judgement is worth considering as a statesmanlike and frank declaration of his position. The little critics see nothing in the letter of any worth, or rather they ignore all of the letter except the one opportunity which they think they have to distort themselves and at the same time throw their usual quantity of slime. The South has evidently discovered that there has been a change of administration at the White House. The political atmosphere has a smoky tinge. Appropriations are not popular with this session of congress It is a wise man who knows when he is being made a fool of. It is not difficult to be "mentioned" for high office, To get it—there is the rub! Living within one's means is the best method of avoiding embarassing explanations. Try it. How long does the "press gang" give Wilkins to last as the "proprietor" of the Chicago Conservator? Honor bright! Office-seeking is an industry that calls for more time, energy and ingenuity than it would take to operate the largest kind of business. The man who succeeds must work, be he white or black. He may not get all he earns, but he will nearly earn all he gets. "Interlopers" from Indianapolis and elsewhere will be found on deck here until they get ready to move. If every member of the race would hearken unto the advice of "The Colored American other reformers would be out of employment. The Chicago Conservator makes the startling confession that it does not owe anybody a dollar! Aren't you afraid the "bad man" will catch you, Brother Wilksns? It is a bad policy to condemn any man or woman on hearsay evidence. People who deal largely in the business of retailing what they have "heard," are invariably liars. Something over 100,000 copies of Booker T. Washington's tour books have been sold; that is, "Up from Slavery," "The Story of My Life and Work," The Future of the American Negro," and Character Building. The Colored American is not an "organ"—it is a newspaper. It has no prejudices. It gives all sides a hearing, and in its editorial columns expresses opinions drawn from an impartial survey of the facts as recorded on the pages of current history. We know men and parties only by their merit, South Carolina has had a dose of Tillmanism that should produce a thorough purging of her political system. Some of us feel that funny feeling when our minds move forward to the next Republican National Convention. There'll be "something doing" there. The National Afro-American Council held the boards for a few days in this city this week. The meeting was fairly attended and the cut and dried program was carried out. If Bishop Walters and Col. Pledger carry out fifteeteen per cent of what they propose in their pronunciamento then the whole race problem is solved. We just knew it! and it came to pass The Chicago Conservator has been sold (?) again. This time the Rev. Dr. R. Wilkins becomes the nominal owner, editor and manager. Frank W. Rollins, who retires to the more profitable recesses of a job printing office must have posed as the proprietor of The Conservator for more than a month. Perhaps the Barnett Alliance find Wilkins "easier." If Col. Pledger and the "regular" republican leaders of Georgia do not wish Mrs. Awtrey as Postmistress and stick purely to political reasons, she should not be appointed. We know that Col. Pledger would not be guilty of such narrowness as drawing the color line. Messrs M. C Johnson and W. A. Smith of Cripple Greek. Colorado, announce the sale of some valuable mining properties in another part of this issue of the Colored American. They are practical miners and they have secured a comfortable share of this world's goods. The property they have for sale is valuable and requires only an honorable colored man with a little cash capital, who desires to better their condition would do well to correspond with these gentlemen. THE AMERICAN COUNCIL. The Afro-American Council has been in session during the past week in this city and its proceedings have been watched with keen interest by all the thousands of thinking men, Blacks and whites alike. Its meetings have been largely attended and the delegates have been warmly received and hospitably entertained. As in all meetings of this kind a great deal of misrepresentation has been indulged in. Bishop Walters has been grossly misrepresented and misquoted while the encendiary speech of Lawyer Hayes has not helped matters at all. The Afro-American Council is a strong organization and is in a position to do much good for the race. The purpose of Bishop Walters, Editor Fortune and others have been to make its tenets and platform broad enough for the whole race, without regard to religion, creed or politics to stand upon. From the very beginning they have struggled to unite the factions and harmonize the contending forces. Those who know Bishop Walters, know him to be a conservative leader and a man whose counsel has always been for the promotion and the advancement of the best interests of the race. The council deserves the entire support of the colored people and should have it. Four to Eight Dollars a day guaranteed to every person sending nam and address to the Scott Remedy Co. Louisville, Ky. Write at once. THE OLDEST MAN IN AMERICA Tells How He Escaped the Terrors of Many Winters by Using Pe-ru-na. The Reaper Dnath Claims his Own—The First Graduate In The Social whirl Princess Anne, Md., Special. Mr. Thomas Trigg left the 24th inst., for Philadelphia, where he will spend a few days with friends, after which he will return to his home in N. Y. The monster death has visited us this past week calling two of our friends away, namely: Mrs. Bulah Cornish, wife of Mr. George Cornish; Mrs. Cornish had been an intense sufferer for several months and died Friday mornin g at 9 o'clock. A husband and three children are left to mourn her loss, all girls: Lena, Bessie and Cecilia. Her funeral took place at 3 o'clock p. m. Saturday, Rev. H. M. Horsey officiated. Mr. Phillip B. Warrick, the oldest alumnus of the Princess Anne Academy, and a public school teacher, of Snow Hill, Maryland, passed quietly away at his home last week. His death was a sudden shock to all who knew him as he was sick but a few days. He was the first student to enter the Princess Anne Academy and he and the late Principal, Prof. B. O. Bird, remained the closest friends until the latters death. His interment took place Friday, the 23 inst., from his church at Snow Hill, Rev. H. M. Horsey, assisted by Rev. Hubbard, of Poccomoke City, Md. officiated. The Misses Idell Newburn, Henrietta Tilghman, Lottie Morris and Mrs. H. Smith, gave a high class "German" Thursday evening, 22 inst., at the residence of the latter. Misses Hattie E. Nutter, Jennie Carroll, Ella S. Tilghman, Mary Tilghman, Nettie Jones, Lillie Morris, Lottie Morris, Anna Handy, of Pokes Road, Md., Mammie Horsey, Mrs. H. W. Jones, Mrs. Sallie Maddox, Mrs. Bell Pollett, Mrs. Mammie Bacon, and among the gentlemen were: Messrs. H. W. Jones, Joseph Maddox, Chas. Havard, H. C. Cornish, George King, Isaac Hughes, Prof. W. L. Gale, and Prof. Robert Boggs, of Fairmount, Md., Thos. Triggs, of N. Y., Frederick Coltman, of Philadelphia, M. Trill, of Allen, Md., John Nutter, of Pokes Road, Thos. W. Dennies, Nathren Stanford, of Philadelphia, Harold Richardson, of Wilmington, Del., and Geo. Dennis. Covers were laid for thirty-two. The table was gracefully adorned with the delicacies of the season. Mr. Thos. W. GALL. FOUR. GOL AM. Dennis was toast master for the occasion. It was in every respect a high tone affair. We must congratulate our young peopipe on their intelligent manner of conducting affairs. Music was furnished by Gale & Co. The young people of Pocomoke City gave a concert on Wednesday evening, the 21st inst., at the A. M. E. Zion church, of this place for the benefit of said church. They had a full house to witness the most pleasing and exciting scenes they gave us. Everybody went home highly pleased and gave the troop a standing invitation to visit us at pleasure. It was a happy financial success to the church. Alpha. VITAL TO BLACK RACE. Importance of upholding the President's Policy in the South. The executive committee of the National Afro-American Council met in executive session here yesterday and passed a resolution urging confirmation of the Senate of the nomination of Dr. W. D. Crum, to be Collector of Customs at Charleston, S. C., and adopted an address to the country on the race question in general. The address is signed by Alexander Walters, chairman of the executive committee, Cyrus Field Adams, secretary, and William A. Pledger, acting president, National Afro-American Council, which numbers in its membership some of the most distinguished men of the race. The address, in part, is as follows: "It is evident to the thoughtful among us that we are passing through one of the most critical periods of our existence in this country. Questions that immediately concern the liberty and well-being of one eighth of the population of the United States and scarcely to less degree the whole population of the country are pressing for THE COLOR AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. Mr. Brock's Age is 114 Years. MR. ISAAC BROCK, BORN IN BUNCOMBE CO., N. C., MARCH 1, 1788. His age is 114 years, vouched for by authentic record. He says: "I attribute my extreme old age to the use of Pe-ru-na." Born before the United States was formed. Saw 22 Presidents elected. Pe-ru-na has protected him from all sudden changes. Veteran of four wars. Shod a horse when 99 years old. Always conquered the grip with Pe-ru-na. Witness in a land suit at the age of 110 years. Believes Pe-ru-na the greatest remedy of the age for catarrhal diseases. ISAAC BROCK, a citizen of McLennan county, Texas, has lived for 114 years. For many years he resided at Bosque Falls, eighteen miles west of Waco, but now lives with his son-in-law at Valley Mills, Texas. treatment as never before. A systematic effort has been inaugurated on the part of the South, which has for its object the withdrawal of the franchise from the Afro-Amenicans of that section and their reduction to a position of absolute subserviency in all relations of life. It has been openly declared by some of the most prominent leaders of the South, that it was the intention of the framers of the new constitutions, to disfranchise as many Afro-Americans as possible and leave every Caucasian in full possession of the sufferage. The effect has been that not only has the Afro-Americans been disfranchised, but also a very large number of Caucasians, who, previous to the adoption of these constitutions, participated in elections, have ceased to register and vote. "We contend for our constitutional rights on the ground that the right of suffrage has been conferred upon its citizens by the Federal Government. We heartily commend the Afro-Americans of Virginia, Alabama and A short time ago, by request, Uncle Isaac came to Waco and sat for his picture. In his hand he held a stick cut from the grave of General Andrew Jackson, which has been carried by him ever since. Mr. Brock is a dignified old gentleman, showing few signs of decrepitude. His family Bible is still preserved, and it shows that the date of his birth was written 114 years ago. Surely a few words from this remarkable old gentleman, who has had 114 years of experience to draw from, would be interesting as well as profitable. A lengthy biographical sketch is given of this remarkable old man in the Waco Times-Herald, December 4, 1898. A still more pretentious biography of this, the oldest living man, illustrated with a double column portrait, was given the readers of the Dallas Morning News, dated December 11, 1898, and also the Chicago-Times Herald of same date. Louisiana, and other States, who are are seeking redress through the courts of the land, and we pledge them our moral and financial support. "We denounce the mob murderers now so prevalent in this country. "We call the attention of the country to the condition of service on many farms in a number of the Southern States, resembling very much the old peonage system, and ask for legislation looking to the remedying of the evil. "We submit our protest against the unfair practices in the transportation of passengers in Southern States, discriminating unjustly against Afro-Americans; requiring of them the highest rate for travel and providing in return the poorest accommodations in carriage; and we invoke the exercise of the powers of the Interstate commerce Commission, by that tribunal, to prevent discriminations in rates and accommodations against interstate passengers. "We appeal to Congress for favorable action on one of the several 9 This centenarian is an ardent friend of Peruna, having used it many years. In speaking of his good health and extreme old age, Mr. Brock says: "After a man has lived in the world as long as I have, he ought to have found out a great many things by experience. I think I have done so. "One of the things I have found out to my entire satisfaction is the proper thing for ailments that are due directly to the effects of the climate. For 114 years I have withstood the changeable climate of the United States. "I have always been a very healthy man, but of course subject to the little affections which are due to sudden changes in the climate and temperature. During my long life I have known a great many remedies for coughs, colds and diarrhoea. "As for Dr. Hartman's remedy Peruna, I have found it to be the best, if not the only, reliable remedy for these affections. It has been my standby for many years, and I attribute my good health and extreme old age to this remedy. "It exactly meets all my requirements. It protects me from the evil effects of sudden changes; it keeps me in good appetite; it gives me strength; it keeps my blood in good circulation. I have come to rely upon it almost entirely for the many little things for which I need medicine. "When epidemics of la gripe first began to make their appearance in this country I was a sufferer from this disease. "I had several long sieges with the grip. At first I did not know that Peruna was a remedy for this disease. When I heard that la grippe was epidemic catarrh, I tried Peruna for la grippe and found it to be just the thing." For a free book on catarrh, address The Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus, O. If you do not derive prompt and satisfactory results from the use of Peruna, write at once to Dr. Hartman, giving a full statement of your case, and he will be pleased to give you his valuable advice gratis. Address Dr. Hartman, President of The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, Ohio. measures now pending therein for the appointment of a commissioner to inquire into the condition of the Afro-Americans of the country. "We heartily endorse the deliverances of President Roosevelt, with reference to the fitness for appointment to office, and the attitude of the Federal Government toward all its citizens, regradless of race or color. He has imparted new life and vigor to the time-honored principles and traditions of human rights, and has given hope and instruction to a people struggling heroically beneath the burden of hate and proscription. We commend Theodore Roosevelt to the affection and confidence of our people, regardless of party affiliation."—Washington Post. 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