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The COLORED American Library of Congress A NATIONAL NEGRO NEWSPAPER VOL.1X,NO.4J A HAMPTON GRADUATE WHO HAS GIVEN YEARS OF WORK TO EDUCATION Prof J. L. Trigg, Principal of Prince Anne Academy Honored by The Late Gen, Armstrong-His School Work in Virginia an Maryland-An Apostle of Industrial Education. Princess Anne, Md., Special.—The subject of this sketch was born in Virginia and is a graduate of the well-known Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute, of Hampton, Va. He took an advanced course at Norwich. Conn., and has since been engaged in the education of his race for over twenty-five years. At one time he was principal of the graded schools at Abingdon, Va., which position he resigned to accept the principalship of the public schools in Lynchburg, Va., where he served twenty years, and was once principal of the Colored High School of the last named city, which ranks among the leading colored schools of the state. For six consecutive years he was conductor of state institutes for teachers, having won the esteem and confidence of the "Bureau of Education, of that state through his faithfulness in the schools of Lynchburg, Va., under Supt. E. C. Glass, whose schools have a national reputation. He was at one time member of the Board of Visitors of the Petersburg State College, and helped shape the course of studies for that Institution, which lasted until the changes were made by the recent adopted state constitution. In June, 1877, he was invited by its honored president, the late Gen. Armstrong to make the commencement address, at Hampton Institute, being the first graduate invited to speak on such honored occasion, which shows the esteem he was held at his "Alma Amater." The writer has been creditably informed that Gen. Armstrong once said of the subject of our sketch, that: "He will finally win his way to the front in the field of education among his people." The editor of the Somerset Journal, in a recent article said of him the following: "He deserves the highest commendation for placing the Princess Anne Academy at once upon its feet;" he further states that its leading educational institution for the colored race in the state of Maryland, with a faculty of ten competent men and women, all graduates from among the best institutions in the country. Prof. Trigg is generally known to be courteous and manly, he has convictions of his own and has a faculty for impressing upon the hearts of his people what he regards to be true, this is clear to everyone who knows him. He has strong faith in the possibilities of his race and believes that it will outlive the prejudices and obstacles that stand in its path to WASHINGTON, D.C., FEBRUARY 7.1903. MEN OF THE HOUR PRINCIPAL FRANK TRIGG Principal Princess Anne Academy, Princess Anne, Md day, and firmly believes in the education of the head, heart and hand; he believes in agriculture, and says that Mother Earth is fully able to solve what is known as the Negro problem. The Professor was appointed principal of the Princess Anne Academy in June, 1902, and entered immediately upon his duties. President J. O. Spencer has stood firmly by principal Trigg in every step he has taken. The people of both races of Princess Anne regard the Professor with the highest esteem, and consider him the hight man in the right place. The Goldsboro News Tar Heel News, Goldsboro, N. C., Special.—Dr. Goler, President of the Livingstone College was in the city this week, the guest of Prof. and Mrs. W. F. Fouvielle. Mrs. A. L. Dillard left for Washington, D. C., on Wednesday to spend several weeks with relatives. The A. M. E. Zion Church, of which Rev. C. L. Alexander is pastor, is preparing for a "Grand Rally" next Sunday. The congregation and friends expect to raise five hundred dollars to complete their new church. "Uncle Sam" is preparing to give u a magnificent postoffice building on the corner of John and Mulberry Sts. Goldsboro has quite a number of new buildings going up. Our "boro" is fast taking on the city attire. The Colored Insane Asylum is located one mile West of us. This grand and imposing structure with its beautiful grounds, would interest any artist. The First African Baptist Church, of which Rev. J. W. Dew is pastor, is preparing to remodel the church and put in a pipe organ. Prof. and Mrs. Whitehead entertained a large number of friends at their beautiful home on last Friday night. All expressed themselves as having spent the evening very pleasantly. Prof. R. E. Williams, who has been appointed postal railway clerk, is one of our rising stars. He is a graduate of Biddle University. It gives us pleasure and inspiration to read of so many great and noble men and women through the columns of The Colored American; for "Great men are the pillars in this dark pilgrimage of mankind; they stand as heavenly signs, everlasting witnesses of what has been prophetic tokens of what may still be, the revealed possibilities of human nature." JULIET. PRICE, FIVE CENTS THE PASSING SHOW COLORED OFFICE HOLDERS SHOULD VISIT THE WHITE HOUSE RECEPTIONS. Captain Mebane Takes Issue with Bruce Grit-The "Misguided Colored People" not so Misguided After all- Colored Men and Women of Education Have a Right to Visit The President Phila. Pa., Feb. 3, 1903. Editor, Colored American: In your great journal of January 31st, appears a letter from the venerable pen of the redouble "Bruce Grit." His course is usually manly and it is conceded that he ranks, not only among the best of his profession, but it may be truthfully said that he lead the brigade. Among the many philosophical and logical deductions he makes appertaining to the race question, he fathers a statement unworthy of a man of his calibre; unworthy of an aspiring being of the ebony hue. I beg to quote him: "To-day's Sun, January 24th, contains nearly a column article under the caption, 'Negroes at the White House,'" being an account of the 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 says: "All things lawful are not expedient." I beg to say that in my humble opinion, "ex-Recorder Cheatham and some other misguided colored people," who attended this reception did more to break down the barrier than all the writing since the liberation of the esteemed "Bruce Grit," and the other more than four million blacks. Not only did ex-Recorder Cheatham attend, I understand, but Recorder-somebody else. If the pace set is kept up, not only will the few referred to attend another such reception, but, many more of such high and different calibre will be invited and attend also. Those who attended the recent reception represent the culture of our race, and some hold diplomas from universities. Some of these "Misguided Colored People" have farms and city property and bank accounts, and all of them have education and refinement. "There are others," but they happen to be outside of the breastworks; but if the present pace is kept up, then the breastworks will be proportionately enlarged. 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The Atlanta Journal, referring to the appearance recently of some colored officials and their wives at a White House reception, and to the threat attributed to several politicians of boycotting the President socially, says: "It is a sad spectacle when the representatives of nearly one-third of the states of the Union have to keep away from the White House for decency's sake." It is surprising to find an influential newspaper taking such talk seriously. There is nothing whatever in it. Southern representatives are not keeping away from the White House. Conditions in Washington are normal. Why should they not be? What has taken place calculated to make them otherwise? Not the appearance of colored officials at the White House. That is no unfamiliar sight. Nor is the present severe condemnation of it the first note of protest to be uttered on that subject. But that note availed nothing in the past, and its repetition is not likely to avail anything now. It afforded then, as it is affording at present, only a passing sensation. Mr. McKinley is sincerely beloved by the South, and deserves remembrance. He as sincerely loved the South, and served her interests well. The people of Atlanta are preparing to erect a monument to his memory. And yet Mr. McKinley appointed far more colored men to office than Mr. Roosevelt has done, and showed those who held office here the same official attention that his successor is doing. Mr. Cleveland was twice elected largely through the support of the South, and chose for an important portfolio in his second cabinet a distinguished citizen and editor of Atlanta. He likewise appointed colored men to office, and they received at his hands the same official recognition that Mr. Roosevelt is bestowing on his appointees. He gave his hand in public to Frederick Douglass after the latter, to the pronounced displeasure of both races, had taken a white woman to wife. Some of the southern politicians shook their heads and looked glum, but they did not abandon their pursuit of patronage, or fail to make themselves as agreeable as possible when they called on Mr. Cleveland for practical evidences of his distinguished consideration. No, no. The Journal has been misled. No boycott has been declared against the President by the Southern men, and none will be. The sputter of a few excitable individuals is not to be accepted as the pronouncement of a whole section. It proceeds from those who either have failed to secure attention on any public issue, or are playing for re-election on a popular prejudice for home consumption, or else know no better. The southern men of influence to whom the South looks for service here continue to receive invitations to the White House, and continue, of course, to accept them.—Evening Star. 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Have them fill out this coupon and send it at once; I hereby agree to act from date as agent for The Colored American and to sell the same to as many customer as can be secured, at 5 cents a copy every week, and that I will report not later than the Monday after each package is received, and remit 3 cents for each copy I sell or deliver to subscribers, and return all unsold copies. Address..... Town..... State..... many first week..... pointed by..... The Colored American, 459 C Street, Northwest. Washington, D. C. "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 type 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. THE STUDENTS ENTERTAIN And Give a Packed Audience all that was Coming to it-An Unique Debate Between Young Women and Men- The Women Wen. Princess Anne, Md., Special.—The people of Princess Anne and the community united on last Friday evening, the 30th ult., in the enjoyment, in the auditorium of the Metropolitan M. E. Church, of one of the richest, and most carefully prepared programs, rendered by the students of the Academy, for years. It was refreshing and enthusiastic from the beginning to the end. The students showed that they had been drilled with the most painstaking care in every part that was rendered. The orations, declamations and recitations were masterly delivered; then came the discussion, viz., Resolved, That nature has more influence over the formation of character than education. The debaters being two young women against two young men. Affirmative, Misses Baily and Stevenson; negative Messrs. Parker Moore and H. Richardson. The participants received the closest attention from a large audience. No one thought at the beginning but that the poor girls would be weighed in the balance and found wanting, but like women are in everything they undertake, when the end came they stood at the head. The people of Princess Anne, in fact the entire peninsula, should congratulate themselves on having come to them such a scholarly gentleman as Prof. A. R. Marsden, A. B. who was master of ceramies, and under whose eye the boys and girls entrusted by the principal to be trained for rhetoricals. Last Friday evening's exercises proved him a master of the science of rhetoric and oratory. At the conclusion of the exercise two of the professors of the industrial department, made most excellent and stirring addresses of their department and the school generally, namely Prof. W. W. Privott, of the blacksmithing and wheelwrighting department, and Prof. J. L. Richardson, of the carpentry department. They are both master mechanics, and the people readily regard them so. Mr. Parker Moore, director of the printing plant took part in the debate. He is a bright young man. They collected a handsome sum at the door, which they presented to the church, and in return the church extended them many thanks and prayers. One more member has been added to the faculty in the person of Prof. A. L. Mebane, B. S. Agr., a graduate of Amherst College, Mass., who has charge of the agricultural department. The little infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Handy, died on Tuesday night, the 27th ult. They have our deepest sympathies in their bereavement. Dr. J. O. Spencer, President of Morgan College, Baltimore, was visiting Princess Anne Academy last week. He was very much pleased with the work at the Academy, and says there has been a great improvement made, but stated that it hasn't reached they place they expect it yet. He made special emphasis to the fact that on the 15th of the present month, is set apart for a special collection from all the churches in both the Washington and Delaware conferences for the cause of education, and made a special request of the students to arouse their friends and parents to the need of making a special effort on that date. Prof W. P. Todd, principal of the manual training school, at Salisbury Md., gave a very interesting talk to the students on the 31st ult. A number of registered fowls and swine have been placed on the academy farm in the last week, and are expecting ten head of registered milch cows during the wek from New York. Yonkers News Notes Yonkers, N. Y., Special.—The revival meetings at the A. M. E. Zion Church have closed very successfully, twenty-two persons having been added to the church, among them three of the pastor's children. At the Messiah Baptist Churchc, the meetings are still in progress, with a manifestation of great interest. Mrs. J. H. Scott of New Main St., accompanied by Mrs. Alice G. Thomas, of Hampton, Va., spent Saturday of THE COLOR AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. the past week with Mrs. Jordan Crudup of Dunwoodie. Mrs. George Madison, of Stamford, Conn., has been the guest of Mrs. A. M. Conway, the past week. Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Scott, accompanied by their cousin, Miss M. Vanderzee, spent Sunday with Rev. Miss Taylor, at Port Chester. Mrs. W. Webb, sister of Mrs. James H. Spennie, who has been sick, is now much improved. Mr. A. Q. Thornton, who has been on the sick list is now much better. Mr. Southwick of New York City is the guest of Mr. Harry Brooks, of Kellinger St. Mr. Pearson Jolly, of this city, will leave Yonkers February 3, 1903, for Virginia. Miss L. Dungey, of Staten Island, and Miss Grace Gilliam, of Jersey City, are visiting friends in Yonkers. The Literary at the A. M. E. Zion Church, will begin February 2, 1903. Miss J. Outlaw of New York City, was the guest of her sister, Miss E. P. Outlaw, of Warburton Hoe, on Sunday last. Mrs. Thomas Mason, of Kellinger St., is at Staten Island for a few days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. Dungey. Master Joseph Gregory, who has been ill for several weeks is quite well again much to the delight of his many friends. Mrs. Brown and Miss Williams, of West Chester, have been visiting their cousin Mr. Albert Williams of New Main St. BRUCE GRIT. JR. DR. WASHINGTON IN OREGON. Mr. Chas. A. Lucas, attorney at law in Portland, Ore., says in a private letter to the editor of The Colored American anent Dr. Washington's visit to the Pacific coast: "Nothing has happened in recent years, and certainly not since the memorable visit of the late Prof. J. C. Price to the Pacific Coast, that has so thoroughly aroused the people, as the visit of Dr. Booker T. Washington. Everywhere he has been given a reception scarcely short of an ovation, the best people of the various cities vying with each other in honoring the distinguished colored educator. His visit will be of untold benefit to the race in this section of the country, as he has been in a position to reach a class of busy people, who have not the time, and in many instances, the inclination, to inform themselves on the race question. These people, largely the employers of Negro labor, the benefactors of Negro enterprises, and the patrons of Negro institutions, are attracted by the personality of the man, and everywhere have been made for the race, and much encouragement of a substantial character has been given the institution over which Dr. Washington presides with such conspicuous ability." THE C. E. SOCIETY'S ELEVENTH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATED The C. E. Society of the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, M St., between 15th and 16th, will celebrate the 116th anniversary of the organization of African Methodism at the above church, on Sunday and Monday evenings, February 15th and 16th. On Sunday at 7:30 p. m., there will be interesting papers read on the progress of the church, Sunday school, and C. E. work, by members of the society and others. Mr. Owen P. Kellar, of the District C. E. Union will speak briefly on C. E. work in general. The choir, Prof. J. L. Taylor, director, will render appropriate music. A most cordial invitation is extended to members of other C. E. Societies to unite with us in making the celebration a success. On Monday evening, February 16th, there will be a Mother Allen Tea Party in the lecture room of the church. A fine program and a general good time is expected. A committee of ladies in ancient costume will serve light refreshments. Ice cream for sale. Admission 10 cents. 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Mr. Guess brought suit, and summoned Judge Robert Terrill, one of the directors, who testified in an unbiased manner as to the business workings of said bank. After the testimony was all in the attorneys for the directors moved the court to dismiss Mr. Guess' suit, on the grounds that no partnership had been established. The judge over-ruled the motion and gave judgment in favor of Mr. Guess. Owing to the long service on the bench, his opinions are held in high respect and will go a long way towards indicating what course will be followed in the many suits of the same nature to be heard in the near future. Since this decision some of the stock-holders and directors seem to think that the best thing to do is to get together and raise sufficient money to pay the depositors a reasonable amount and thus relieve themselves from annoyance and litigation. The attorneys for the directors opposed this suit vigorously at every point, but were beaten in the end. Lawyer L. Melendez King, one of our energetic colored attorneys, represented Mr. Guess and showed great skill in managing his case. Mr. King's office is located at 609 F street, northwest, and depositors having claims against said bank will do well to consult him in connection with their suits. Rey Nixon Resigns. Rev. T. M. Nixon, pastor of the Peoples' Congregational Church, M street, between 6th and 7th streets northwest, tendered his resignation [Name not visible] REV T M. NIXON. January 29th. It was purely voluntary and was sent in because he feels that a larger field of usefulness is opened to him elsewhere. He served two years or more and gave general satisfaction. His resignation was accepted and he was dismissed by the Council last Thursday, February 5th. His success during his pastorate in this city was remarkable. He added one hundred and eight new members to the church; had seventy-five conversions and raised over $10,000. He has been in great demand, and many calls have come to him from time to time from all parts of the South; many large churches having called him. His work before coming to this city at the several charges he had, was such that many TRE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. of them are asking for his return. He leaves the church with the best wishes of the officers and members, and is loathe to leave them. He is a most eloquent divine and will be heard from. EDITORIAL BRIEFLETS The eloquent and lamented Phillips Brooks came all the way from Boston to join in the good work and great were its fruits. Our men are slipping away from the influence of the church. What are our ministers doing to stem the tide? When the mountain would not come to Mahomet, he went to the mountain. When Bishop Potter, of New York, found the business men of the metropolis would not come to church he went down among the bulls and bears and preached Christ and righteous living to the Wall Street heathen. Will our Washington clergymen go and do likewise? Why are the colored citizens ignored in all public movements in the District, looking to civic betterments? How rarely are we invited to participate in any effort to benefit the people as a whole. It is true that a few places on the Board of Trade and Charities have been given, grudgingly at that, to worthy members of the race, but civic pride is not cultivated in them. They give to charity—modestly as their means permit—so far as public notice is concerned, but more extensively among the destitute of their own race than perhaps will ever be known, but in the larger matters of the District's well-being their names are conspicuous by omission. This should not be so. They should be called upon to bear their share in promoting public utilities, or to keep before their people their responsibility in all that effectuates the good of the community. The Negroes constitute quite one-third of the entire population of the District, and this fact is of greater import when it is remembered that the whole population does not exceed three hundred thousand. The race is industrious, acquisitive, and frugal. But are we enterprising? Where are the large and prosperous establishments, controlled by the race, for the sale of groceries, dry goods, clothing, boots and shoes, and the other necessities of life? Is there any other race of men or class of our citizens who stand for such sloth and who are content to pour their hard-earned cash into the coffers of another race without reciprocal advantage? Is it true that our race will not support enterprises of people of their own color? This reproach is not heard in other communities! Why should it be our badge of shame? Let us demonstrate its untruthfulness. There are a number of business establishments conducted by Negroes in the community and we should begin by according them our full patronage. BIRTHDAY PARTY. Miss Emma E. Brooks, 2034 17th street northwest, gave a very pretty birthday party to a party of young people Monday, January 26th, 1903, from 11. o'clock p. m. It was a recherche affair. The young folks enjoyed themselves immensely with music and other attractions. The presents were numerous and pretty, among those present who gave presents were, Mr. Wm. Sprague, Rochester, N. Y.; Mrs. E. S. Burns, Livonia, N. Y.; Miss Ethel Thomas, Miss Teressa Washington, Mr. A. A. Richardson, Miss Edith Sprague, Lanham. Md.; Miss Mamie Chase Laura Charity Grace Edmunds, Messrs. Amos, Clark and others, whom space will not now allow us to give. A bountiful repast was served in the diningroom, the table being handsomely decorated with costly and beautiful flowers. Four to Eight Dollars a day gua- uateed to every person sending name and address to the Scott, Remed Co. Louisville, Ky. Write at once The Grand Fountain of the United Order of True Reformers The Grand Fountain of the United Order of True Reformers Is the leading Colored Fraternal Society of the United States. It was organized January, 1881, by William W. Browne, and chartered in April, 1883, under the laws of the State of Virginia, with headquarters at Richmond, Va. Its membership is both male and female, and consists of all persons of good health from 14 to 60 years of age. Its membership of 60,000 is divided into Fountains and Circles. It pays sick benefits from $1.50 to $2.50 per week, and pays death benefits from $24.56 to $1000. BENEFITS PAID—Total benefits paid to date: Sick dues, $r,500,000; death benefits, $714,378.75. SENIOR FOUNTAINS—A Fountain may be organized consisting of 20 or more persons not over 50 years of age paying a joining fee of from $4.60 to $5.10 each. The monthly dues are not less than 35 cents in rural districts and not less than 50 cents per month in towns and cities, and a semi-annual tax of 40 cents paid in January and July of each year. Sick benefits paid are from $1.50 to $2.50 per week, while death benefits range from $75 to $125. A Fountain may be organized in any locality on application to Rev. W. L. Taylor, G. W. Master, or to any of his authorized deputies. ROSEBUDS—For the proper training of the young and their development in thrift, industry and brotherly love, there has been formed a Children's Department known as the Rosebuds. Twenty or more children not less than three nor more than fourteen years of age may form a Rosebud, upon the payment of $ each. This department, like the Senior Fountain, pays sick benefits from $ 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 Age 14 to 25 $2 50 $200 00 $100 00 $4 75 $1 20 Age 14 to 25 $5 00 $500 00 $250 00 $9 50 $2 50 " 25 to 30 2 75 200 00 100 00 4 75 1 20 " 25 to 30 5 25 500 00 250 00 9 50 2 40 " 30 to 35 3 00 200 00 100 00 4 75 1 20 " 30 to 35 5 50 500 00 250 00 9 50 2 40 " 35 to 40 3 25 200 00 100 00 5 70 1 43 " 35 to 40 5 75 500 00 250 00 10 40 2 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 2 40 " 40 to 50 3 75 115 00 58 00 6 65 1 66 " 45 to 50 6 25 400 00 200 00 11 40 2 40 " 45 to 50 4 00 70 00 45 00 6 65 1 66 " 50 to 60 6 50 350 00 175 00 11 40 2 40 " 55 to 60 4 25 65 00 33 00 7 60 1 90 Quarterly Dues 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 $350,058, 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 Hersham, Ga. The banking house is located at 604 North Second Street Richmond, Va., Rev. W. L. Taylor, President; R. T. Hill, Cashier. REAL ESTATE DEPARTMENT—The Real Estate Department has charge of all the real property to the amount of $220,221.65, situated in various States, consisting of 13 magnificent buildings used as halls, 8 dwellings, 1 hotel. 5 stores and three farms. It also has under its control 16 large buildings leased by it. This department is under the management of Lawyer J. C. Robertson, chief of real estate and attorney for the association, office at 608 N. 2nd Street, Richmond, Va. REFORMERS MERCANTILE AND INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION—Was chartered under the laws of the State of Virginia on the 14th day of December, 1899 with principal office in the city of Richmond, Va. The purpose of this association is to conduct stores (wholesale and retail), buy and sell real property, manage and control hotels, manufacturing establishments, and do general business. The association has in operation Hotel Reformer, 900 N. Sixth Street, Richmond, Va. It is a modern up-to-date structure, heated by steam, cold and hot water baths, also electric cars passing the door. This hotel has accommodations for 150 guests. Mr. A W. Holmes is manager, and Mr. T. W. Taylor is clerk. It has in operation a system of five stores, located as follows: Richmond, Va.; Washington, D.C.; Manchester, Va.; Portsmouth, Va.; and Roanoke, Va. The first of these stores, at Richmond, Va., was opened April 3d, 1900. It employs a force of 150 men, runs three delivery wagons, and during the first year did $50,000 worth of business. The other stores have been established since, and have been equally as prosperous. The general manager of the system of stores is Mr. B L. Jordan, headquarters at 608 N. Second Street, Richmond, Va. This Association was formed on the plans and recommendations made by Rev. W. L. Taylor, its President. THE REFORMER PRINTING DEPARTMENT—Issues a weekly journal. THE REFORMER which has a circulation of 12,000. This paper is published in the interest of the race, and discusses the leading questions of the day. The subscription price is $1 per year, or 5c. per single copy. The office is equipped with modern up-to-date machinery, run by electricity. It can print anything from a visiting card to a poster 42 by 62 inches. Fine job work of every class and description is made a specialty at lowest prices. Mr. E. W. Brown is editor and business manager, office 608 N. Second Street, Richmond, Va. Correspondence solicited and agents wanted. OLD FOLKS' HOME—In September, 1893, Rev. William W. Brown recommended the formation and establishment of Old Folks' Homes for the benefit of old and decrepid members of the race. Since that time the valuable farm known as Westham, consisting of 63414 acres, located six miles from Richmond, Va., on the historic "James," has been purchased, at a cost of $14,400. The Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad runs through the farm, and Westham Station is located on it. Adjoining this farm is Westhampton Park, one of the most pleasant resorts in the South in summer. It is reached in a few minutes from Richmond by the Westhampton Electric Railway and the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway. As this home is for the benefit of the whole race, the co-operation of all charitable friends is prayerfully solicited. All contributions, donations and bequests of every character will be very thankfully received. Mr. T. W Taylor is chief in charge of the Old Folks' Home, offices at 608 North Second Street, Richmond, Va. Rev. W. L. Taylor, G. W. M. W. P. Burrell, G. W. S. 601-6-8 N. Second Street, Richmond, Va. Class “B” Joining fee. Value of Certificate after one year. Value of Certificate before one year Annual Dues Quarterly Dues Age 14 to 25 $2 50 $200 00 $100 00 $4 75 $1 20 “ 25 to 30 2 75 200 00 100 00 4 75 1 20 “ 30 to 35 3 00 200 00 100 00 4 75 1 20 “ 35 to 40 3 25 200 00 100 00 5 70 1 43 “ 40 to 45 3 50 140 00 70 00 5 79 1 43 “ 45 to 50 3 75 115 00 58 00 6 65 1 66 “ 50 to 55 4 00 70 00 45 00 6 65 1 66 “ 55 to 60 4 25 65 00 33 00 7 60 1 90 Class “M” Joining fee. Value of Certificate Annual dues Quarterly dues Age 14 to 80 $11 00 $1000 00 $21 90 $5 25 “ 30 to 35 12 00 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 of the Grand Fountain United Order of The bank commenced business April 31 present has steadily increased in volume ital stock of $100,000. From the humble the bank opened for business in 1889 th the volume of business transacted amo cial panic of 1893, the Savings Bank o in the city of Richmond that did not,ce while the majority of other banks were This bank had its origin in the brain of bersham, Ga. The banking house is lo mond, Va., Rev. W. L. Taylor, Preside REAL ESTATE DEPARTMENT—The Real real property to the amount of $220,221 of 13 magnificent buildings used as hall farms. It also has under its control 16 partment is under the management of L tate and attorney for the association, or REFORMERS MERCANTILE AND INDUST der the laws of the State of Virginia o principal office in the city of Richmond to conduct stores (wholesale and retaili control hotels, manufacturing establish association has in operation Hotel Refo It is a modern up-to-date structure, hea also electric cars passing the door. This Mr. A W. Holmes is manager, and Mr tion a system of five stores, located as C.; Manchester, Va.; Portsmouth, Va. stores, at Richmond, Va.; was opened men, runs three delivery wagons, and o business. The other stores have been as prosperous. The general manager o headquarters at 608 N. Second Street formed on the plans and recommend President. THE REFORMER PRINTING DEPARTMENT which has a circulation of 12,000. This paper is cuses the leading questions of the day. The copy. The office is equipped with modern up print anything from a visiting card to a poster. description is made a specialty at lowest prices ager, office 608 N. Second Street, Richmond, Va. OLD FOLKS' HOME—In September, 1893, P tion and establishment of Old Folks' Homes for race. Since that time the valuable farm know six miles from Richmond, Va., on the historic The Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad runs through Adjoining this farm is Westhampton Park, summer. It is reached in a few minutes from and the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway. As this cooperation of all charitable friends is prayer bequests of every character will be very thanks of the Old Folks' Home, offices at 608 North Seek Rev. W. L. Taylor, G. W. M. 601-6-8 N. Second S REGALIA—The members of the Fountains and Rosebuds of the organization wear no expensive regalia. The regalia of the organization is simple and its cost will be in the easy reach of all costing from 10 cents to $3. The same is made by the organization in what is known as the Regalia Department. THE SAVINGS BANK—In March, 1888, there was granted by the Legislature of Virginia a charter to the Savings Bank A Mean Man. "Remember," said the beautiful girl who was soliciting for the charity entertainment, "that the Lord loves a cheerful giver." "I know He does," replied the square-jawed old captain of industry. "Just give me a cheerful rest, will you? You're the tenth nuisance that has been here this afternoon."—Chicago Record-Herald. Poetry and Farming. Oh, the musing poet warbles Of the frost that's on the vine And the labors of the huskers In a style that's very fine; But you bet he couldn't do it If he'd ever husked an ear, For about that much of farming Makes the romance disappear. -N. Y. Herald. THE QUICK AND THE DEAD. A Lady—Here's a dime. Now go away; my husband is sick upstairs—nearly dying. Grinder—Sorry, lady, but dere's so many sick people in dis street dat de price has went up. It'll cost youse er dollar to save yer husband's life dist time.—N. Y. Journal. Education. He sent his boy to college. And now he cries, alack! He spent ten thousand dollars And got a quarter back. -Puck. His Intentions Were Good. Wantanno—Did Ezamark succeed in trying all the grip remedies his friends recommended? Duzno—No, the process was interrupted midway by a funeral. Wantanno—Whose funeral? Duzno — Ezamark's. — Los Angeles Herald. Correct Estimate. Hatterson—That woman next door must have a tolerably correct notion of the partner of her joys and sorrows. Mrs. Hatterson—Why? Hatterson—I went over there to get a rake, and she said her husband was out.—Town Topics. Unlimited Supply. He-I've just been reading about a man whose living expenses are only ten cents a day. I wonder how he manages. She-Oh. I suppose he gets a free sample package of every new kind of breakfast food.-N. Y. Journal. An Irishman's View. "Are you looking for trouble?" demanded the angry man. "No." replied the Irishman; "only for pleasure." "You seem to want a fight?" "That's what I said," returned the Irishman.—Chicago Post. Before Their Time. First Chappie—I wonder now, Chollie, how the donkey ever came to be used as the—er—emblem of stupidity?" Second Chappie (with a yawn)—Don't know, I'm sure, deah boy; must have been before our day."—Tit-Bits. Two Points of View. "If there is one man I like more than another," said the optimist, "it is a man that I can trust." "My ideal man," rejoined the "is one who is willing to Chicago Daily News. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. rant to get my lunch and across the table from me sat two middle-aged, prosperous-looking men. They weren't talking about business or money."—Chicago Record-Herald. Profuse Apologies. "See here!" said the hotel clerk, "you'll have to move on. We can't have any loitering around the hall." "Well," replied the offender, "the head-waiter told me to stay here till he came. I'm after a job as waiter." "O! I beg your pardon. I thought you were only a guest."—Philadelphia Press. Benefactor of Mankind. "Hobbs is weak, financially, isn't he?" "Well, he hasn't much to boast of, but he gives employment to a great many men." "Who are they?" "Other fellows' bill collectors."— N. Y. Times. He Wouldn't Do. Barber—Mein cracious! You von't do. New Man—You schoost dold me to go to vork. Barber—You von't do. Now you haf your hat off I see you are bald. How you zell my hair restorer, eh?"—N. Y. Weekly. A Day for Bad Luck. "No; John never seemed superstitious until we were married. Isn't that so. John? And why did you change?" "I suppose it was because my wedding day came on Friday."—Cleveland Plain Dealer. Tough Parishioners. Deacon Blunt—So your congregation gave you no vacation this year? Dominy Dull—Not a week; not a day. Deacon Blunt—Well! well! They are the hardest people to tire out I ever heard of.—N. Y. Weekly. An Incurable Case. "When a man's unconscious he doesn't know anything, does he, pop?" "No, my son." "Well, pop, are you unconscious? I heard ma say you didn't know anything."—Yonkers Statesman. Then and Now. Once, long ago, 'twas her delight, To dress up in a handsome gown; But now, when he's out late at night She likes to dress her hubby down. -Chicago Daily News. A "Have you heard—Frau von Specht is dead. "Indeed? It's hard to believe it! Why, she owed me a call."—Unsere Gesellschaft. True Philosophers The true philosophers are those Who treat all men as brothers, And while they smile at their own woes Believe the woes of others. -Philadelphia Press. Earned It. "How did he ever get the title of 'Hon.?'" "He declined a nomination for alderman once."—Chicago Tribune. And Alimony. Mrs. Dearborn—And what has she Holmes Hotel 333 Va Ave., S. W., for the Best Afro-American Accommodation in the District European and American Plan. Bar Stocked with Fine Wines, Imported Brandies and PURE OLD RYE WHISKEY. Best Line Cigars, 5 & 10c Good room and Lodging 50 75 & $1 00 Comfortably heated by steam. Give Us a Call. James Otoway Holmes, Proprietor. WASHINGTCN, D C. Guts and Illustrations The Maurice Joyce Engraving Co. Evening Star Building Washington, D.C. TELEPHONE, 317 B COLUMBUS. WILEY G. OVERTON. — W. DAVID BROWN OVERTON AND BROWN, Undertakers and Embalmers, 146 West 58rd Street. Brooklyn Branch, 315 Bridge Street. Camp Chairs and Coaches to let for all Purposes THE NEW ERA It reaches the masses. The only Negro newspaper in Bermuda. It is the voice of the people. Free and independent sheet devoted to the interest of the island. FOREIGN SUBSCRIPTION. 1 year — $2 25 6 months — 1.15 3 months — 60 Chas. V. Mork, Editor and Manager Hamilton, Bermuda. CLAIRVOYANT AND ASTROLOGIST Life from cradle to grave, Gives names in full of those you have or will marry; causes happy marriage to those you desire; unites those separated (never fails). If you are in doubt as to the outcome of any undertaking in business, social or domestic life; sickness divorces separations, lawsuits, lost or absent friends interest you; if you desire to have your domestic troubles removed, your lostlove returned, consult or write me. You will be advised the best way to succeed. Fee, $1.00. Patrons attended to in all parts of the world. Letters of inquiry answered on receipt of two 2c. stamps. MRS. C. CARY 1406 W. YORK ST. PHILADA., PA. Four to high Dollars a day guaranteed to every person sending name and address to the Scott Remedy Co, Louisville, Ky. Write at once: 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. If you have a furniture need of any description you can supply it now at a great saving. Our January clearance includes Parlor, Bedroom, and Dining-room Furiture of every description, also fine Haviland China, Pictures, Bricabrae, &c. There's a pleasant surprise awaiting you in the arrangement of payments. No notes, no interest. Carpets mode, laid, and lined free: Peter Grogan, 17-819-821-823 7th Street. Between H and I Sts. ```markdown ``` LIFE IN THE NORTHWEST. If you have any idea of changing your location—go into the northwest where life is worth living It is the coming empire of this country. Climate and elevation are found in great variety and will never be as low priced again as it is now. For farming, fruit raising and grazing no portion of our country equals it. Irrigation makes the farmer independent where irrigation is practiced and the finest irrigable part of our lands are in Montana and Washington. The towns and cities are growing rapidly in the Northwest. Let me know what you want and we will try and help you. There are all sorts of places and kinds of land in the Northwestern states through which the Northern Pacific runs. Don't wait until it is too late to go. Low settlers rates are in effect during 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. O. 14 Marvelous Growth of the Hair. Marvelous Growth of the Hair. A Famons Doctor-Chemist Has Discovered a Compound that grows Hair on a Bald Head in a Single Night. Startling Announcement Causes Doctors to Marvel and Stand Dum-founded at the Wonde ful Cures. The Discoverer Sends Free Trial Packages to All Who Write. After a half century spent in the laboratory crowned with high honors for his many world-famous discoveries the celebrated physician. A. Miss Clarissa Kerby and her Marvelous Growth of Hair. chemist at the head of the great Altenheim Medical Dispensary, has just made the startling announcement that he has produced a compound that grows hair on any bald head. The doctor makes the claim that after experiments, taking years to complete, he has at last reached the goal of his ambition. To the doctor all heads are alike. There are none which cannot be cured by this remaakab'e remedy. The record of the cures already made is truly marvelous and were it not for the high standing of the great physician and the convincing testimony of thousands of citizens all over the country it would seem too miraculous to be true. There can be no doubt of the doctor's earnestness in making his claims ncr can his cures be disputed. He does not ask any man. woman or child to take his or anyone else's word for it, but he stands ready to send free trial packages of this great hair restorativo to anyone who writes to him for it, enclosing a 2 cent stamp to prepay postage. In a single night it has starfied hair to growing on heads bald for years. It has stopped falling hair in one hour. It never fails no matter what the condition, age or sex. Old men and young men, women and children all have profited by the free use of this great new discovery. If you are bald, if your hair's falling out or if your hair eyebrows or eyebrows or eye lashes are thin or short write to the Altenheim Midical Dispensary, 8074 Foso Building, Cincinnati, Ohio. enclosing a 2-cent stamp to prepay postage for a free package and in a short time you will be fully restored. GRAND Opening Society Paraphernsalia, Lodge Supplies, Badges, Class Pins, College Flags, Committee Badges, Flags and Banners. ALL ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. C. E. GUNLACH, 813 7th St., N. W., Washington D. C. Telephone 342-Y. Young Colored Women and Men wanted to handle rapid selling articles. Work to be done in this city. Salary from $1 00 to $2 00 per day. Call at---- Wash., D. C. From 9 to 12 M W. H. Brown, Manager. 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. "You might let some other girl wear it." —Philadelphia Press. A man in a suit 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. No Escape for George. 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. 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- The New Negro Poet $500 PER DAY James E. McGirt declared by both English and American critics to be written in this age, regardless of race or color, and a great mark for his race in literature that will last. It is bought for half price for a few days. The com- consists of two cloth bound silk finish volumes, will spending $1.00. Two beautiful poems on the life of W. W. BROWN of the True Reformers. 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Lynch has accepted a position as stenographer in The Colored American office. The Excise Board is giving some unquiet hours just now to the Congressional Club on 17th st. n. w. Mrs. R. H. Terrell is out of the city filling engagements. She is in great demand as a platform speaker. Elaborate preparations are already being made for the celebration of St. John's day by the Masonic order. Rev. I. L. Walton of the National Industrial Beneficial Council was in Richmond, Va., last Friday on business. Prof. John T. Layton and the Hiawatha Chorus are hard at work. They promise a public performance in April. Mrs. A. A. Syphax, who has been spending a few weeks in Virginia for her health has returned greatly re. cuperated. The Imperial Dancing School is still most popular. It had a successful and largely attended gathering on Monday night last. Mr. Fred. D. McCracken, private secretary of Congressman Stevens of Minnesota is up and about again after a severe illness. Mr. C. B. Heloombe the veteran postal clerk and one of the most popular officers running South spent his six days leave on business in the city. Prince Hall Lodge of Masons has renewed her old time enthusiasm under Worshipful Master Warfield and Eureka must be prepared for a stubborn foe this year. Mr. Albert Bradford of the War Department is the sole remaining member of his family in Washington The whole city regretfully parts with these charming people. Professor Bocker T. Washington accompanied by his secretary, Mr. Emmett J. Scott passed through the city last Sunday morning from the East en route to Tuskegee, Ala. Information just received from Pittsburg, Pa. tells of the death there of Mr. Cyrus, a well known citizen of that city. It will be recalled that but a year or two ago he married Miss Hattie Goines, a member of one of the old Washington families. The American Savings Bank of the D'strict, a corporation exclusively of white people has recently had its affairs aired in the courts. It went into the hands of receivers in 1901 owing depositors $50,000 and when it closed its doors had just $11 05 on hand Mr. C. R. Cole, the estimable brother of the late Dr. A. B. Cole is about to leave Washington for his home in New Jersey. He has spent his winters her for a number of years. His newspaper and periodical establishment at Highlands, N. J. is flourishing. Mr. Edward E. Brooke, an ex member of the common council of Fred gricksburg, Va., the father of Mrs. Emma B. Muse of 1503 S street, n. w. died last week. He was in his 87th year, and was a man of great force of character and influence. He was born in Fredericksburg. Va. and leaves an only daughter, Mrs. J. H. Muse. THE HOTEL HOWARD UNIVERSITY Washington, D. C. TEN distinct departments, under one hundred competent professors and instructors—Theological, Medical, Legal, College, Pedagogical, Preparatory, English, Agriculture, Industrial, and Musical. For information address— Rev. J. E. RANKIN, D. D., LL. D., President. 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Wilkins of New Orleans, was appointed to a position in the Interior Department last week. Mr. R. W. Thompson will leave for Tuskegee, Ala., next week, where he has been tendered a position. Mr. Edward L. Slater of Cambridge was the guest of Miss Elizabeth Lomack of Madison St., on Feb. 1. The city. subscribers will do this paper a favor by having their subscription money ready when the collector calls. Dr. Clifford C. Fry of 1427 28th St., N. W.; was called home last Tuesday on account of the illness of his mother in Pennsylvania. Col. Wm. M. McDonald, a prominent Texan leader is in the city for a few days. He has received an ovation at the hands of the Texas Colony in Washington. W. H. Judd Malvin, one of the most active and intelligent members of the Blue Lodge in the District has been elected Grand Master succeeding Judge R. H. Terrell. It is said that Lawyer W. L. Houston has gained twelve pounds since he was elected a member of the B. M. C. He is very popular and is the coming man in Odd Fellows' circles. Miss Annette Church, daughter of Col. R. R. Church, of Memphis, Tenn., passed through the city last Sunday morning en route to an Eastern Seminary, where she will complete her education. Mr. A. R. Slocum has opened a fine aloo and restaurant at 1235 7th St. N. W., where he will be pleased to see his many friends. He is doing a thriving business. Rev. E. W. Lampton, the Financial Secretary of the A. M. E Church has just returned from a trip in the great West. Dr Lampon is making a baner record for his department of the church. Prof James E McGirt, the new poet, repeated his Political and Dramatical Resid at the Plymouth Congregational Church, Wednesday evening February 4.n. 1903. He starred in thrilling Drama, "The Power of Love." Renunion by the Asbury Choir Handsome gifts to the officers. Musical Program.—The large parlors of Miss Sara A. Tyler, whose residence is 211 R street, northwest, were well filed Friday evening, January 25, the occasion being the annual re-union on the Asbury choir. Mr. R. W. Johnson acted as master of ceremonies and un- der the his direction quite an entertaining program was given. During the evening, Prof. J. Henry Lewis gave an interesting talk relating to the duties of choir members. An elaborate supper was served, during which hand some gifts were presented to Prof. J. Henry Lewis, Director, Mrs. E V. Jarvis, Organist, and Wm. Diggs, Organ Pumper. These annual affairs are looked forward to with very great pleasure by this organization which is among the most prosperous and prominent choirs in this city. ATTENTION PUBLIC. I beg to announce to my many friends and the public that I hav. opened an office, at 913 G Street N. W where I shall continue my Insurance business. I shall also give my attention to Patent and Pension Claims. Requesting a continuance of past favors, I am, D. B. McCARY. 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Springfield, Ill, Special—The Nerroes of the city are awakening to their duties and going at business. We are glad to see this move. The political Negro of Springfield would do very well if he would leave off that forty years ago stuff. The young men are determined to bury old fogyism if they have to bury them soul body and all. The Legislature is not doing very much now but convening and adjourning. Several bills were ready enough before the session opened. None have been passed. Some poor half witt d colored men desire to be newspaper men and don't know the first move to make. So you see they are like a donkey hitched up to a rubber-tire buggy. We would like to know. "When will Isaac H. Smith's bank at Newbern, N. C., re-open for business?" Ans. — It is now open, and has never missed being opened for business since the first day it opened. It invites loans and does a satisfactory business. There was no need of the Capital Savidgs Bank. at Washington, D. C., passing into the hands of a receiver. I. H. S., Newbern N. C. LATE LOCALS, Mr. D. B McCary has recovered from his recent illness. Mr. J. W. Barkley, the Pianolist, is being persuaded to give a public recital. Bishop Walters of the Afro-American Council was the guest of Recorder Dancy during his recent visit to this city. The local detectives have at last begun to search for a white man in connection with the Katherine Jordan murder. Mr. Walter MaClaine of Phila. is visiting Washington and has been most cordially received owing not less, to his own merits than to those of his estimable father. Mrs. I. S. Lee and daughter Pittsburg, Pa., arrived in Washington last Saturday and are the guests of Mrs. Lee's brother and his wife Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Duffield. The Monacan, a swell social organizations of the city will be again heard from before Lent. Is it true that frequenters of the Metropole Club are to receive the frozen face from this awfully exclusive organization. The Freedmen's Transportation Land and Improvement Company are making extensive preparations on the Steamer Jane Moselay for excursions down the Potomac next summer. Everything will be brand new and up to date. The Grand Lodge had their fist communication under the gavel of Grand Master Malvin on Tuesday night. Thirty distinct Masonic Grand Lodges throughout the world now recognize fellowship with the Order among the race in this country. Who is our champion golf player? 'Tis said to rest between Proffessors Ulysses Bassett and Sherman Jackson both of of our High School faculty Proffessors Parker Bailey and Hope are to decide when they master the game themselves. We have been reading of a colored newspaper man in Springfield Ill., who in addition to his journalistic duties, runs a restaurant, a bar room and a pool room. For versatility, where can you find a newspaper man's peer? ATTENTION AGENTS. 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The record up to date includes one brutal murder in Columbia, South Carolina, by a "gentleman" of the first water, the nephew of a distinguished statesman who believes that "niggers" are only one remove from barbarians. This "gentleman" killed his man like a gentleman of his stamp usually kill their man. It seems that he didn't have time to cut his heart out, though this operation is only performed on "niggers" whom "gentlemen" in the South are sometimes constrained to kill. The next demonstration of Caucasian superiority is found in the case of a cheerful and accommodating liar from New York, one Doblin, who contributed to the gaiety of nations and the discomfiture of a congressman, and an ex-congressman, last week, by testifying before a Congress Committee one day, that he had been authorized by the latter to bride the former, and on the next day being overcome by qualms of conscience and the fear of hell fire, deliberately and penitently confessed that he was an unmitigated and conscienceless liar beside whom the great Ananias was a saint. The next demonstration of superiority and depravity combined, finds illustration in the recent discovery in New York of a bunch of alleged respectable white rascals who have been systematically swindling the city by posing as dummies and swearing off taxes of individuals whom they personated, and in consideration for their perjury received one-half of the amounts saved to their innocent (?) clients. One of these eminently respectable "gentlemen" is a city official with a good salary and six years to his credit as a public servant. These instances of crime among white men are only a drop in the bucket. As I have previously remarked in these columns, the white man is the biggest liar and the biggest thief on record. I now add that as a criminal he will make a barbarian turn green with envy of his adeptness and skill as such. When these four perjurers were arrested in New York city, they had all kinds of money in their pockets and wallets, and though they were confronted with the intangible proof of their guilt, every mother's son of them raised his eyes to heaven and said he was innocent. A Negro steals a dollar, or a loaf of bread, a chicken or a red hot stove, and newspapers like the New York Herald and the Washington Post feel called upon to read us lectures and descent on the moral depravity of the race. The white man has been lying and stealing ever since the world began, and it comes just as natural to him as eating or reading the Bible. I cheerfully grant him the right of way as a superior mortal—the Negro can never hope to attain to the eminence and distinction reached by the superior white man as a liar, perjurer, and thief. Of course this does not apply to all white men, for among all races of men there are some who are absolutely honest and truthful and beyond suspicion, but they are in the minority, and more's the pity. It appears from the testimony which is very abundant that the Southern THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. Q. Senators in Congress who profess to be against Negro appointees because they are Negroes, and who refuse to vote for their confirmation for the same unreasonable reason, have recently voted for the confirmation of J. D. Kennedy, of Louisiana, as Receiver of Public Monies, and thereby stultified themselves in the eyes of those who believe that consistency is a diamond sunburst—or some other valuable jewel. The Crum nomination will be confirmed with, or without, the consent of these hypocritical southern demagogues. The Hon. Thos. Collier Platt woke up one morning with a cramp, a few weeks ago, and on investigation found that it was caused by the vigorous kicking of three statesmen—"Youths to fortune and to fame unknown," who had decided that he could not and must not be re-elected to the U. S. Senate. He took down his unabridged, and looked up the words "must" and "not." but could not find them, and so concluded that the aforesaid statesmen were mistaken, and made up his mind that the performance "must" go on. It performed all right, and each of the aforesaid statesmen is wondering where the Platt Machine buys its buzz saw, they are so terribly cut up that their most intimate friends have difficulty in recognizing them. The sputtering and mullering against the re-election of Senator Platt appears to have proceeded from these representatives of the people alone—the opposition was formidable on paper and some of the language used by the spokesman of the trio would have made Bombastes Furioso look as cheap as a three cent smoked herring. The friends of Mr. Platt, I learn, had arranged to set him up in the drug business had the plans of his opponents carried; but, fortunately, the majority of the Republicans in the Legislature of New York are not ingrates. They have not forgotten that this same Thos. Collier Platt made it possible in times past, for many of them to get by politically, and that even the ingrates who delight to discredit his influence and belittle his party services, would now be in obscurity without his aid. And so these grateful Republicans with long heads and green memories, administered an opiate to this trinity of kickers who had fondled the hope that they could beat the "old man," who is still the brains of the Republican party of the Empire State, the acknowledged facile princeps in the great game of politics, and those who have felt the keen edge of his rapier know him to be as brave a knight as ever entered the lists. Take off your hats to Thomas Collier Platt, the harder you rub him the brighter he shines! I wouldn't give a pint of Boston beans in exchange for the political influence of his critics. They forgot to reckon with their host before announcing their intention to do him, and to remember that he cannot be done by small bore statesmen. It would take about a dozen of those kind of statesmen to make one of the intellectual and political dimensions of Thos. Collier Platt, who has forgotten more in scientific statesmanship and constructive politics, than these "infants crying in the night" could assimilate in a lifetime. They will now take their places in the freak gallery with the three immortals of Tooley Street, who spoke for the people of England without their knowledge or consent. The people of New York, through their representatives, have made Mr. Platt a United States Senator for six years, and he'll be their Senator all right. During a meeting of the Senate Committee on Commerce, recently, to consider the appointment of Dr. Crum. Ben. R. Tillman, uncle of the assassin. Jas. H. Tillman, boastingly remarked: "We still have ropes and guns in the South, and if the policy of appointing the Negro to office is insisted upon, we know how to use them." The New York Evening Sun, commenting on this brutal, cowardly and murderous boast, says: "If Tillman uttered such a bloody threat—and we cannot forget that as Governor of South Carolina. he declared that he would be willing to lead a lynching party under certain circumstances—he deserves expulsion from the Senate." The Sun rejoices to know that there is not another of his despicable type in the Senate. As an indication that the northern press is beginning to wake up and see things, I append herewith a clipping from the New York Times, a mugwump newspaper which devotes considerable of its editorial space in giving advice to President Roosevelt and the Republican leaders as to the policy of the Republican party in regard to the Negro. The Times is considerably alarmed about the fate of the Negro, politically, and doesn't take kindly to the idea that he should hold important Federal offices in the South. I believe the head of the Times syndicate, is Mr. Ochs, a southern man, whose sympathies would naturally be with the white people of the South. There is a chain of newspapers controlled by this syndicate, and they all sing the same tune. Sometimes they say a good thing, worthy to be remembered. This clipping which follows is one of them. The thought it expresses, however, is not new or original, but it is quite refreshing coming, as it does, from a newspaper like the Times, which has insidiously helped to make possible the condition to which it alludes, with its scarce headlines and indirect appeals to the white South to put down the Negro. There are a good many thousand people in this country who are asking the same question found in the closing lines of this paragraph: "When John Thomas, a Negro, shot the Sheriff of St. Charles Parish this week, the inhabitants of the parish instantly dropped whatever they were doing and proceeded to hunt the murderer down. They caught him, filled his body with bullets and then threw it into his blazing cabin to be consumed by the flames. That was a bad business but understandable, and not entirely undeserving the name of "rude justice." But when Tillman shot Gonzales, with much less excuse than the ignorant Negro had for shooting the Sheriff, nobody seemed to be at excited, no little army gathered to inflict justice of any kind, and the present indications are that even the law will fail to punish the white assassin. The difference is most remarkable and explanations of it are lacking. If either incident stood alone it would not be particularly mysterious, but the two together baffle comprehension. How can people be at once so passionate and so cool-headed, so bloodthirsty and so mild-tempered?" Mr. G. Grant Williams, of Hartford, Conn., in an address before the Brotherhood at the Union Baptist Church, Hartford, Conn., as reported in the Hartford Courant, of Jan. 26th, said a good many good things among them this: "As a matter of fact Negro blood must be the strongest and purest in America. If a person is known to have one thirty-second part of Negro blood in his veins, he is classified as a Negro. The natural traits of the native African, viz., honesty, sobriety, morality and virtue, are positive proofs that the Negro was never intended to be a bad citizen, and that what bad traits he has acquired have been taught him by men of fairer skins who were supposed to have been civilized and educated." The Negro haters of America are mortally ashamed, no doubt, of the result of their two and a half centuries of effort to blunt the mental and moral sensibilities of the Negro by robbing him of his labor and of opportunity, and now that he is rising in spite of their protests, it excites their enmity, and they have conspired to blacken his character and retard his progress by methods as vile, venal and vicious as some of his opponents. But the scheme won't work; the train has started and it cannot stop. And now Kansas, bleeding Kansas! has recently had a bill introduced in her legislature to exclude all Negroes from the polls. Truly the virus is doing its perfect work, and the Negro is standing still as usual, occasionally doing a little speechifying and resolutionizing, and talking big. BRUCE GRIT. 11 HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS. THE M'KINLEY HOUSE, 489 Missouri Ave. Near 6 St. First-class accommodations for all. An up-to-date Hotel for colored people. 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His appearances before colored audiences, representative of the ripest and best in American life, have been made occasions of much moment. A Colored American representative "quizzed" Mr. Taylor while here as J. MR. ROBERT W. TAYLOR, Tuskegee's Financial Agent. to the renegade band of free-booters who are making much noise in Boston, and who have sent one of their number here to Washington, and secured information that will be welcomed to our readers we are sure. Mr. Taylor was asked: "Why is it that the Boston Negroes seem so bitterly opposed to Dr. Washington?" "Things are not always what they seem," answered Mr. Taylor. "Among the colored people of worth in Boston, as well as among the rank and file, Dr. Washington has as loyal friends as he could wish." "According to an address delivered before the Bethel Literary a short time ago by "Prof." W. H. Ferris, and to the weekly editorials in the Boston Guardian, this is not true," suggested the reporter. "Who is "Prof." Ferris? Do you refer to the young man, who, after spending nine years in college was called to the chair of science in the Normal College, Tallahassee, Fla., from which he was dismissed within six months because of incompetency? If he be the Ferris referred to, no thinking person cares a rap for his opinions. Especially is his opinion of science discredited by the students at Tallahassee, who barely escaped death through his ignorance of the elementary knowledge of chemistry. Neither is it to his credit that he has lived in about a half-dozen places within two years." "But what about The Guardian, Mr. Taylor?" continued the reporter to press his point. Then the young man knit his brow and paced two or three times across his room as if collecting his thoughts for an intellectual thrust, and said: "Why The Guardian no more reflects the sentiment of Boston Negroes than the inmates of your lunatic asylum represents the normal condition of the population of Washington. The Guardian is the mouthpiece, par excellence, of six or seven disgruntled Negroes whose souls panteth after notoriety as the hart panteth after the water brook. To get this notoriety THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. ica, but we are never disposed to pay too much, for it. A little of it in politics goes a long way. The Lily White movement is a fraud upon its face. It has no excuse for existence. The southern man who concedes that the Republican policies are the best for the country, but declares that he cannot support them if Negroes are permitted to do so, is not, and never will be, a serious factor in our political affairs. He belongs, not in the United States, but in Barataria, and Sancho Panza is his legitimate leader. The southern man who for years has been voting with the Negroes, who has accepted political honors at their hands, who owes every particle of political prominence he may be enjoying to Negroes, who tried to prevent their enfranchisement because he declared that it would be wicked and unlawful, cannot array himself against the Negroes now except at an expense which no man can afford to incur. The man, indeed, who deserts an old ally, even the humblest—particularly the humblest—in the hour of that ally's misfortune and temporary undoing is not the man for anybody to tie to. He is unworthy even of Sancho Panza, for Sancho was capable both of loyalty and gratitude.—Evening Star. Conventians Condemned-The Afro'Amircan Council Scored Representative Colored People Should Call at The White House Mr. Editor: Why this outburst against Lawyer Hayes, of Richmond, because he deigned to express himself on the disfranchisement of his people in the South, especially at his home, the Jim Crow cars, etc., etc.? His utterances were his and he alone is responsible. To our way of thinking, they were very opportune, coming immediately on the wake of a delegation who called on the President to express sympathy, and offering to relieve him of the embarrassment of troublesome candidates for office, and suggesting that all such candidates first be passed upon and recommended by the Great Afro-American Council. The papers reported that the President didn't give his opinion; probably if he had the delegation would have left his presence sadder but wiser men. We read that a proposed convention is to be held in Alabama to denounce Hayes, and to assure the white people that the colored people are devoted to them, and that they do not approve of what the lawyer said. Let us hope this is a false report; surely the colored people there have troubles enough of their own, and as the politicians say, need to saw wood. At least let the Negro here at the Capital, (where there is as much prejudice as elsewhere.) speak out, even though all may not approve, he is at least safe from being removed quietly. Another Negro in New York suggests that Negroes remain away from the receptions held at the White House; although at these functions one comes in contact with the Chinaman, the Italian, the Turk, the Jew, the Indian and nearly every other people; still, the Negro, regardless of the fact that he is a part of the American people, a soldier and a man, must not go, because by his presence some white man or woman is embarrassed; his official position must play no part in the matter. Just think of a few colored men saying these things! Although they are being disfranchised, discriminated against on cars, and being crowded out of every place, even in the industrial and mechanical world. The women should like some of these writers to know that they are a part of the race, and that they intend to agitate and to protest against these outrages, and to say further that they are really growing tired of these self-appointed apologists speaking for them or telling them what to do. Four to Eight Dollars a day guaranteed to every person sending name and address to the Scott Remedy Co. Louisville, Ky. Write at once. they violate that code of ethics which even prize fighters and bullies respect. They would make themselves appear great by endeavoring to belittle the work of Dr. Washington, and to accomplish this they resort to methods not inconsistent with their ideas of common decency and fair play. To illustrate: A few weeks ago the colored students of Harvard University engaged certain public parlors on whose walls hangs Dr. Washington's picture, together with pictures of other men who have served their race. Because Dr. Washington's picture is so displayed, these parlors are an eye-sore to The Guardian, so the editor and one or two of his associates appoint themselves a committee to plead with the Harvard students not to have their reception as proposed, only to be told by the students that they preferred to be allowed to judge of that matter for themselves. Failing in this The Guardian coterie waited on several of the young ladies invited to attend this reception and tried to persuade them not to go, but were told to mind their own business. "The Boston branch of the Business League arrange to give a banquet in honor of Dr Washington, and again The Guardian promoters busy themselves button-holing those invited to attend the banquet, beseeching them to stay away. Failing in their efforts to array the Negroes against Dr. Washington, they try another scheme. Washington is soaring too far above them, and they would pluck some feathers from his wings so that he might fly only at 'an ordinary pitch.' How better can we do this, they conspire, than by poisoning the minds of the southern white people against him? This is their next move, and to communicate their ill-conceived design, base and baseless letters regarding Dr. Washington's personal and private affairs were sent to many of the leading white newspapers in the South—the Atlanta Constitution and Montgomery Advertiser included. "Is this the tactics of honorable men engaged in a worthy and righteous cause? If so let me learn patriotism of Benedict Arnold and loyalty of Judas Iscariot. "No one regrets more than myself the strife which these young men are trying to create among members of the race. This they consider their mission, however, and to accomplish it I shall have to say of them as the old lady said of the devil: 'They are certainly industrious.'" LILY WHITES AND NATIONAL ... CONTROL. The Alabama Republicans are organizing an opposition to Mr Roosevelt. They resent his attitude toward the Lily White movement, and have solemnly decided that he should suffer for it. Political death is the penalty fixed. If he does not pay this next year it will not be their fault. Hear what Chairman Cooke, of the Alabama Republican State Committee says in an interview on the subject: "I have received many letters from Republicans in other southern states inquiring as to what candidate Alabama would likly throw her vote at the next National Convention. Many of them intimate that they would act in unison with the Alabama delegates in this respect and in consequence of the fact that Alabama comes first upon the call of votes by states we realize and appreciate the fact that as Alabama casts her vote so will the entire South." This, in the language of the street, is what is called "richness." Pity 'tis, for fun's sake, there should be so little in it! How droll and diverting it would be to see a brigade of southern delegates armed with lath swords trying to frighten the next Republican national convention into submission to their will! Fancy that convention making a nomination at the instance of men with no more influence at the polls than yearlings in a pasture! Fancy the Republicans of the East and West and the middle states, where the battle will be fought, taking orders from men who are non-combatants, and who while the battle rages will be plowing their fields, or posting their ledgers, or swapping yarns at the tavern! We like humor in Amer- WOMEN FOR HAYES IDA D. BAILEY, Washington, D. C. FritzReuter's WASHINGTON, D. C. HOTEL AND RESTAURANT 451 453, 455, 457 Penn. Ave. 202, 208 and 210 4 St. Northwest MOORE & PRIOLEAU, Sparta - Bullet and Cafe 1216 Pa. Av. Wash., D.C. Fine wines, liquors and cigars, Hot Free Lunch Every Day. Ladies will receive special attention in Dining Room upstairs. Jas. F. Keenan, Rectifier and Wholesale Liquor Dealer, Elegant Club Whiskey a Specialty Importer of Fine Wines, Brands, Gins, Etc 462 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW. ...C. H. NAUGHTON... LIQUORS AND SEGARS FINE WINFS. Harper & Wilson a specialty; 1926 Fourteenth St., Northwest. Gray & Costley WINES, LIQUORS & CIGARS Ladies and Gentlemen's Dining Room drystairs. The best of service guaranteed 1313 E street N. W. WASHINGTON, D. C. Chris.Xander's QUALITY HOUSE, 909 7th st. NW. Established 86 years ago. The largest wholesale stock in town of the most exquisite, faultless wines and distillates (in all 240 kinds,) at Chris. Xander's modern prices no others can compete quality and purity with any of his goods. His liquors are absolutely free from fusel poison. (No branch houses,) Phone 1425 SANTAL-MIDY Standard remedy for Gleet, Gonorrhoea and Runnings IN 48 HOURS. Cures Kid- ney and Bladder Troubles. MIDY W. M. DRURY'S RESTAURANT 1100 20th St., corner L. N. W 4 A GEORGIA STALWART. Register J. W. Lyons a Conservative Leader and Master of the Situation in his Native State.—A fledgeling Correspondent Gets Wise in a Day. One of the best evidences of the unreliability of these latter day peripatetic, ten cent correspondents of our Negro newspapers is shown by a recent article in the Advocate, of Charleston, West Virginia, in which a feeble attempt is made to disparage the influence of Hon. Judson W. Lyons, Register of the U. S. Treasury. If the malice and venom of the writer are conspicuous in this article, his ignorance is no less so. Those who know Mr. Lyons and the personality of this flippant ingrate do not need to be told how absurd this attack is, but there are many who are not so fortunate and it affords a decided thrill of pleasure. Next this young man has been in the state of Georgia just about one day, and yet he presumes in that short period to have sounded all the depths and shallows of Georgia politics, and to forecast the action of the Republican party in the great national convention in 1904 and subsequently. The race has chosen as leaders not always wisely, but it made no mistake in elevating Hon. Judson W. Lyons. Of an exceptional personal character, of high education and lofty aspirations, he has made an ideal leader. Courteous, dignified, always attired as a gentleman, constantly winning new friends, the confidential adviser of the inner circle of Republican leaders his magnificent personality has made him not only the representative of all that is highest and best in the party and race in Georgia but a source of pride to their fellow Negroes throughout the country. It may be true that Mr. Lyons is not in touch with the elements which inspired the Advocates correspondent and thanks are probably due to kind Providence for the fact; but Mr. Lyons makes numerous visits every few months to Georgia and he is always in demand in his native state. He is eagerly sought and his views listened to with profound attention by all sections and races of the imperial state of Georgia. Mr. Lyons is not tainted with lily whiteism in the smallest degree but he is an old line Republican true to the traditions of the party and higher still true to his race. He has, as national committee representative from Georgia, been influential in the appointment of a greater number of Negroes than any of his predecessors. In the matter of Capt. Wimbish, Mr. Lyons endorsed him for his original appointment, and vigorously urged his re-appointment. It is true that Mr. Lyons has been associated with the appointment of some white men, but what of it? Is a national committee man from the South representative of the Colored men only? He is still the potent factor in Georgia politics, and his rugged, but pure principles and his admirable and well-balanced character are the foundations upon which he has built this potential structure. WE SHALL BE WITH YOU. East Orange. N. J. Please find enclosed check for my subscription. Hope to see you at our next convention at my old home in Richmond. Must congratulate you on the high excellence of the AMERICAN in both ma er and appearance. Best regards and wishes for your future attainments. I am. Very respectfully yours. J. N. V. A Church clerk or trustee cannot be judged by his talk at the "class-meeting" or at his fervent prayers at the revival Ask how his account stands at the grocery, at the newspaper office or how he lives up to his honest obligations. Four to Eight Dollars a day guarantee to every person sending name and address to the Scott Remedy Co. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. The Two Skillfully Combined Produce a Beautifully Ruby-Colored Metal. New remarkable properties of aluminum are still being discovered. Its lightness, ductility and strength are well understood, but even these qualities are being constantly developed and enlarged. Mixed with a small quantity of gold a beautiful ruby-tinted metal is produced that can be used for decorative art. It is said that a comparatively thin sheet of the metal with turn a bullet. Wire has been drawn from it as fine as and not much heavier than a fine silk fiber. In violins it produces a tone as fine as the most perfect Stradivarius. The racing shells made of it are constructed of sheets of only one-nineteenth of an inch in thickness that are as strong as an inch board and less liable to break. It does not tarnish and acids have no effect upon it, says Ores and Metals. Race horses are shod with it. Wounds are sewn up with the wire. Eels Have Two Hearts. The eel has two separate hearts. One beats 60, the other 160 times a minute. Disguised ads Always Bad. "Here is a truth," says a handwriting expert in the Philadelphia Record, "that is as widespread as the other. A disguised hand always tries to be poorer than the real hand. That axiom is a great help to us experts. For instance, when a letter done in a disguised hand is brought to us we always know that the writer of the letter is in a higher station than the hand would lead us to infer. Hence, in our detective work, we are able to save much valuable time by eliminating all persons socially below the appearance of the letter, and concentrating our attention on those only who are above it." Chesapeake Terrapin. The world-famed Chesapeake terrapin is fast disappearing. All along the Chesapeake bay terrapin hunters are finding greater difficulty than ever in capturing the diamond-backed creatures, so highly prized by gourmets. It seems strange now to read that in ante-bellum days the Maryland legislature once passed a law prohibiting slave owners from feeding terrapin to their slaves oftener than once a week. The passage of this law was prompted for pork. Applied Science. One evening at supper little Lester said to his grandmother: "Grandma, do your glasses make things look bigger?" "Yes, dearie," said grandma. "Why?" "Oh!" said Lester, "I only thought if they did, maybe you'd take 'em off when you're cutting the cake."—Little Chronicle. Fixing the Blame. Magistrate—Well, Uncle Rastus, what brought you here? Uncle Rastus—Dem two big perlicemen by de railin', yo' honner. Magistrate—Yes, but didn't liquor have anything to do with it? Uncle Rastus—Yessah; day wuz bofe drunk, yo' honner.—Chicago Daily News. Wouldn't Work Twice. "When you stepped on that gentleman's foot, Tommy, I hope you apologized?" "Oh, yes, indeed I did," said Tommy; "and he gave me sixpence for being such a good boy." "Did he? And what did you do then?" "Stepped on the other one and apologized, but it didn't work."—Tit-Bits. Stranger Than Fiction. "Well, sir, I had a funny experience yesterday." ```markdown ``` Men of the Hour. J. H. HON. JOHN T. McDONOUGH The New As ociate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Phillipine Islands B. H. DR W.D. CRUM. Whose confirmation the Tillmanites assisted by a few weakkneed republicans are striving to defeat. DR W.D. CRUM. Whose confirmation the Tillmanites assisted by a few weakkneed republicans are striving to defeat. J. Dr. B. T. WASHINGTON Educator, Orator Philosopher. A slave boy who walked many hundred miles to enter Hampton Institute and secure an education Without money he founded Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, the largest and best equipped school of its kind in the world. J.C. PROF WM.H.H H RT Superintendent of the Fart Farm School has been given a handsome appropri by Congress. PROF WM.H.H H RT Superintendent of the Fart Farm School has been given a handsome appropri by Congress. MR. M. J. FRAWLEY, SUCCESSOR TO BERNARD CONROY, 233 Virginia Avenue Southwest. Fine Wines and Whiskeys. Fresh Beer always on tap MINES AND MINING NO I E. We wish to correspond with some capilists who would like to patent about 60 acres of valuable mining land for an interest in the property. We have already done about $4,000 worth of work and improvements. This 60 acres is about 1 1/2 miles from the city of Cripple Creek, Colorado. For terms please write us, P. O. Box 36, Cripple Creek, Colorado. M. C. JOHNSON, W. A SMITH. Phone East 887. Rccms 5 6&7 Rooms 5,6 & 7 WM. L. POLLARD. ATTORNEY and COUNSELLOR-AT-LAW Collections. Real Estate and Insurance. All Matters g ven prompt Attention in the Dis trict of Columbia Member of the Wash- ington Real Estate Exchange. 609 F STREET. NORTHWEST. Opportuniy for Young Men. The demands in all parts of this country, and in several foreign countries, for well trained men of our race in the direction of scientific and practical agriculture are so great that this institution is willing to offer exceptional advantages to young men who wish to come here and take either a regular or post graduate course in agriculture. We cannot begin to supply the demands that come to us for trained men in the direction of agriculture. The positions for which these trained men are wanted are those in most every case which pay high salaries. We are especially anxious to get hold of men who have received as far as possible, a good education before coming here, and are ready to enter upon a thorough course of agricultural training. For further information address, Booker T. WASHINGTON, Principal, Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee Alabama. TO CORN SUFFEHERS. Corne, butions, and callouses perm anently cured without pain or soreness by using Troy Corn Salve 15 cents by mail Circulars free. Troy Chemical Company, Station G, Washington D.C. Young Colored Women and Men wanted to handle rapid selling articles. Work to be done in this city. Salary from $100 to $200 per day. Call at---- 459 C St. N. W., Wash. D C. From 9 to 12M W. H. Brown, Manager. THE DANCE OF THE MODERN MILLIFIER. The Disfranchment Fever has now reached "Bleeding Kansrs" THAT 30 000 Echoes From the capital Savings Bank—How Figures can lie. Editor Colored American: Rumor on the streets has it that one director of the late Capital Savings Bank had overdrawn his account by thirty thousand dollars, before that lamented institution yielded up the ghost. We are even informed that some people affect to believe the rumor; and yet they tell us that the age of credulity is past. How any one man could so prevail upon the good nature of his associates as to be permitted to overdraw by an amount equal to the entire paid-up capital stock of the institution is so preposterous a proposition that it can receive credence only by such minds as feed exclusively on Mother Goose yarns. It is a matter of business curiosity to know how many separate items entered into this enormous overdraft; how many checks of the size that the ordinary man of Afro-American persuasion could handle without exciting suspicion, would it take to make $30,000? He could pay his milk bill, his gas bill, and even his coal bill for a hundred years on this amount. When did he first receive the gentle hint, "Hold enough;" who handed him the cash as he "passed in his checks?" How often was his book balanced? May it not be that this much-cussed director overdrew his account by $3, and the four ciphers were added because they have no intrinsic value? If three or four more ciphers had been affixed, the transaction might have assumed such respectable proportion as to attract the attention of the financial world; Wall Street would have looked with wonder; the man that "broke the bank at Monte Carlo," would have looked like thirty cents in comparison. One who is good at figures, especially ciphers, can work wonders. It is said figures can't lie, but they sometimes make us laugh. By skillful manipulation of empty ciphers and the decimal point it is easy enough to make thirty cents look like thirty thousand dollars. EARLY SPRING MILLINERY. Flowers reign almost supreme in the THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. LEGENDS. CONSTITUTION N. C. CONSTITUTION MISS CONSTITUTION LA THE UNITED STATE CE OF THE MODERN chment Fever has now reached "Blee more dressy millinery creations, with filmy tulle, lace or chiffon introduced as a foundation or as a trimming. That the low almost flat hat will continue in favor is assured, but higher crowns will be a feature of some of the later hats, as a distinct change is demanded by many, even though it is not becoming The new tricorne has the brim rolled up straight at the back and graduated to a peak in front. A veritable bed of geraniums is a new Spring hat in tricorne shape with the crown low and formed of the shaded-red blossoms, while the brim is softly rolled and entirely covered with pink geraniums which shade from deep pink having a red tinge to a very pale tint. That plumes will be a feature of the Spring millinery is evident, and there exists a preference for antique lace, some of the most charming hats of the season being made of it. The round or Spanish turban is reproduced in Spring materials and is exceedingly smart when constructed of the new mixed straw braids and trimmed with ribbon quills and in some instances flowers.—From The Delineator for March. THE ANSONIA NEWS Ansonia, Conn., Special.—There was a large surprise given on Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Tinney, on Thursday, Jan. 28. They were receivers of many groceries also a barrel of flour. Mr. Geo. W. Beall presented them with a purse of $13.40, Mr. Beall being the chief mover in the surprise. The young choir of Tabernacle Baptist Church, also gave Mr. Tinney a surprise on Saturday evening. The concert at the Macedonia Baptist Church last Thursday evening, was very not well attended owing to the inclementy of the weather. The revival meetings which have been going on at th A. M. E. Zion Church and Tabernacle and Macedonia Churches have closed. Mrs. Rachel Lane has returned home from Providence, R. I., where she has been to see her sick sister. The many friends of Mr. Chas. Tinney will be pleased to hear that he is convalescent. Mrs. James Queen and Mr. Isaac Bee, and Mr. Sandy Washington, are on the sick list. Miss Edna Lee, of Washington D. C., is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Maria Lee, of North Main St. The young ladies of the A. M. E. Zion Church will give a concert and entertainment at the church, on Friday, February 6th. Anyone wishing The Colored American, can get it at 694 South Main St. TO PENSION EX-SLAVES. Provisions of a Bill Introduced Senator Hanna. Senator Hanna introduced a bill last Wednesday which it is likely will create a great deal of discussion among the colored people of the South. This bill was introduced by request and provides for pensions for ex-slaves. It provides that ex-slaves less than fifty years of age shall receive $4 a month; between fifty and sixty years, $1,000 cash and $8 a month; between sixty and seventy years, $300 cash and $12 per month, and over seventy years, $500 cash and $15 per month. This bill has been advocated by colored people of the South and elsewhere, and a great deal of excitement has been caused in some sections of the country, resulting in adding to the correspondence of the pension office, because at different times an impression has gone out among the colored people hat pensions were actually being granted by the government to ex-slaves. There have been instances in which colored men have taken advantage of the ignorance of colored people in the South to obtain money to press the enactment of such a law, and arrests and convictions have been made because of fraud practiced in connection with this matter by means of misrepresentations. L. M. Hershaw must be Bethel's emergency orator. He has filled two "substitute" engagements already for speakers who couldn't be on hand, and the season is comparatively young yet. Hershaw, however, is a versatile genius and plays permanent winning ball with equal facility in the pitcher's box, behind the bat or in the outfield. DRESS MAKING ACADEMY. Th de Lam Orton Famous French Perf on Tailor System Mme J. A. Sma llwole Agent 1513 Madison street, northwest, Morning class from 9 a. m. to 1 p. m. Afternoon class 2 to 5 p. m. daily. Evenings from 7.30 to 10 o'clock. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, dress makers and ladies who wish to do their ow dressmaking. WANTED—To learn the wonderful De Lam Orton French Perfection Tailor System. Seamless Basques without one inch of visible seam, in lining or goods, not even on the shoulder. Successful dressmaking requires as much earnest progressive study as successful work in any of the professions. No detail is too small to be looked after. We teach you to make dresses with or without seam and guarantee perfect fits, and complete your course with a diploma. Pupils can enter at any time. The Livingston Dressmaking School. The Lilvinston Dress cutting and Dressmaking school is offer a new attraction. A class has be formed in which embroidery as applied to personal adornment t is taught. Miss Charott E. Hunter has been paid in charge of this work. Persons desiring to learn orate embroider should apply at one to Mrs. L. R. Clarke, principal if the school as only a limited number can be taken. Terms etc., cheerfully furnished at the school 1439 N Street Northwet. If you have a spare room that you would like to rent to desirable parties, advertise them in The Colored American WANTED—Reliable colored help for general house work &c, in good homes in New England Good Wages. App with references as to ability and characct o Susie White, 1747 Oregon Ave N FOR RENT-One large front room in good lo cality with all modern improvements, convenien to cars and herdicks, 1625 Corcoran St. N. W ap ply to Mr. J. B Patterson. FOR RENT-Furnished rooms. front and real. all modern improvements. Gentlemen preferred. 540 Elm street, n w. Le Droit ark tt. FOR REV-T-bright. furnished rooms with board half block of car line. Mea's served also to persons not lodging in the house. N J. Bundy. 941 T street northwest Please Help Me Find v other Saunk Joyce was sold in Mecklenburg, Virginia several years before the civil war, to Cunnigan a Negro trader. His mother Willie, was a slave on the Joyce plantation He had one sister Betty who is very anxious to find hlm. Any information will be gladly received MRS BETTY REYNOLDS. 44arker street, atlanta Ga LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT. SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, HOLDING A PROBATE COURT. No. 11,218. Administration. THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE: That the subscriber of the District of Columbia has obtained from the Probate Court of the District of Columbia, letters of administration on the estate of Catherine Jordan late of the District of Columbia, deceased. All persons having claims against the deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof, legally authenticated to the subscriber, on or before the 9th day of January A D 1904, otherwise they may by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate. Given under my hand this 9 day of January, 1903. DANIEL MURRAY, 934 Street, Northwest ATTEST: LOUIS A. DENT, Register of Wills for the District of Columbia Clerk of the Probate Court M. T. CLINKSCALES, Attorney. A HAMPTON GRADUATE be better for us. Those "misguided colored people broke the ice for me and they broke it for the two-year-old boy. If I did not believe and hope so I would be willing o die before the approach of natural death. Ten to one "Bruce Grit" would have attended this reception had he been invited. Refinement, wealth and position are three pre-requisites, it appears, but those "misguided colored people" had more,—nerve to let,—nerve to pave a pathway of ascendency for this and future generations. Before the lapse of many more years the few "misguided colored people" will multiply; and may that time hasten! Men at the fore, deprecate not the advancement of the few! Rather cheer them on their chilly ascent. Pervert not the righteous saying of St. Paul, but bravely cheer the onward traveler. Brave men usually go to the front and pave the way for the timid. So, cheer the "misguided colored people," and prepare more of the same calibre. And may God re-construct "Bruce Grit" and make many more "misguided colored people" to keep his company. H. A. W. MEBANE. 6 The National Safe Deposit Savings and Trust Company Capital; One Million Dollars Pays interest on deposits. 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Loans made on Furniture, Pianos, Organs, Etc., without removal. Loans to salaried employees Without endorsement. Capital Loan Guarantee Company. WE Have a Bar'l of money to lend on furniture pianos &c. No delay. Goods are not disturbed. You return the money in small payments. If you have a loan and need more money we can fix you up Business confidential. Ahone M 3042. SURETY LOAN COMPANY. Suite 1 Warder Building, cor. 9th and F, 523 9th. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. 10 MADAME AZALIA HACKLEY, The peerless prima donna at Lincoln Memorial Church EDUCATION IN MISSOURI. Lincoln Institute to get a Hand some Appropriations—President Allen's Good Work—Concert Notes. Jefferson City, Mo., Special—The Missouri Legislature is now in session in Jefferson City. Many important bills are coming up for discussion, but the dominant idea in the minds of the students, and those directly interested in the welfare of Lincoln Institute, is the appropriation bill for the maintenance of this institution for the ensuing two years. Missouri has always been liberal in its support of the Institute and there is every reason to believe that the liberality which has paid such excellent dividends to the State in the way of intelligent citizenship will be continued by this Legislature. President Allen is making an excellent record with the Board of Regents, and law-makers, as a wise financier, as a man of first-rate executive ability, and judgement, in all matters pertaining to school management. Detachments of legislators frequently visit the Institute, and to a man each one expressed himself as agreeably surprised at the character of the work that is being accomplished; the number of students in attendance; their general bearing; the appearance of the buildings, etc. Active preparations are now being made for the concert, which is to be given by the students at an early date, probably in the Hall of the House of R presentatives. These conceits are looked forward to with much interest by the law-makers and their families, the citizens of Jefferson city, etc. Although a state school, religious instruction is not lost sight of in Lincoln Institute. On the character, careful attention is paid to this matter through the Aftern on Sunday service held in the school Auditorium. Attendance upon this service is compulsory, but the sermon and other exercises are so full of interest that there is no friction in the matter. The Y. M. C. A. and Y. W. C. Societies are very active, and composed of the best students. In the recent revival conducted outside of school hours under the auspice of these societies, forty convert are reported. Religious enthusiasm has not yet abated, and this number is likely to be largely increased. A Feast of Music. A recital of classic songs by Madam Azalla Hackley is announced by Mr W. B. Hayson for Lincoln Temple choir. We are promised an entire evening with the master song-writers, with Chaminade, that exquisite little French woman and Edward Griege whose music is as ruggedly grand as his native Norwegian Hills; with the unrivaled Franz Schubert whose marvelous songs are translated from the German into every European language; with our own English contemporary, George Henschel, a composer and singer of recognized merit; together with Brahms, Bemberg and Goring Thomas, while Mascagni and Rossini, or Dvorah, the Bohemian, who develops Negro Melodies into grand orchestral works, will contribute the operatic arias. Here is an appeal to our highest musical taste, which will not come in vain, judging from the cordial support given previous efforts of the Lincoln Temple choir. For many persons will remember having failed to secure standing room at the last two sacred song services, when the choir furnished a program of selections from the works of Mendlesohn, Gounod, respectively. 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THE FORT VALLEY WORK How The Fort Valley High and Industrial School won its way to Success - A Word about Prof. Torbert The Assistant Principal and his Methods, However people may differ as to the wisdom of subordinating the higher education of the Negro to industrialism as it is now termed, there is no doubt that among the generous wealthy friends of the race in the North and among their best white friends in the South, industrial training is held to be of first importance for them, and consequently the benefactions of the rich are now being di- [Picture of a man in a suit and tie]. PROF. JAMES A. TORBERT, Fort Valley, Ca rected almost exclusively to the establishment and maintenance of manual training institutions. The needs of these schools now always get a hearing, while higher education is cooling its heels in antechambers. Tuskegee has many imitators. It has planted the seed of a vigorous movement, and incalculable good is being done for the race. These industrial schools dot the entire South. Their mission is a glorious one, though it is too early in their career to look for results of striking character. One institution which is beginning to make its influence felt and its needs met, is the Fort Valley, Georgia, High and Industrial School, which is doing a grand work for the race, and deserves still greater recognition than it has received. No matter how ably an institution may be planted it is well known that the personality of the administrators of its facilities make for it all there is of success or failure. This school at Fort Valley, Ga., is fortunate in having as her assistant principal and financial agent, such a man as Professor James A. Torbert, who is himself a fully equipped instructor, and at the same time a levelheaded man of business, a rare combination, indeed. The school has struggled along for some little time comparatively unknown, but pursuing the purposes of its foundation, and only recently, through the strenuous efforts of Prof. Torbert, it has begun to receive substantial assistance from philanthropic friends of the race's development. Prof. Torbert is a very versatile gentleman. Besides being a scholar, he is a vocalist of great merit, and a superb delineator of that dear old character known as "Befo' the War Negro." He has addressed large audiences in the North and East in the interest of his school, and when they have seemed to weary of that method, he has called to his aid his musical and histronic ability, and has never failed by one means or the other to enlist their sympathy and receive their generous contributions. His most notable victory was his successful appeal to Miss Helen Gould. Every one knows how difficult, how almost impossible it is to reach this lady personally, in the interest of any charitable or educational enterprise, and we also know why and how fully justified she is in protecting her privacy. But sentinels, secretaries and guards had no terrors for Prof. Torbert. He just calmly brushed them aside, and succeeded in giving Miss Gould some moments of unalloyed enjoyment by means of his personal talents and those of the members of th party which accompanied him. Of course thi s resumed in a magnificent contribution from Miss Gould, and a promise of her continued interest. Professor Torbert is a true product of the southern soil. He was born in the state of Georgia, and has ever bent his energies to the elevation of his people in that state. He is still a young man, has received his training at Atlanta University, working concurrently to support himself, and like most all other self helpful men he won high distinction in his classes. Since leaving the University and while engaged up North in his noble work for the Fort Valley School, he has found time to take special courses in the higher and more polite branches, and especially in the languages. It would see m that Professor Torbert was actually educated for the grand work he is performing, so nicely does he meet its requirements, and so finely has he sustained his reputation as a brilliant wit, humorist and earnest orator. It affords great pleasure in saying these true and pleasant things of the Professor not alone because of his work, but also because of his genial personality and his ready and trenchant pen. We have often recognized his clear logic, and the swing of his powerful mind on timely topics in the Atlanta Constitution, the New York Evening Post and the New York Tribune, and we have as often been soothed and charmed by the beauty and lofty thoughts in the many verses of poetry which have been accredited to him. 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SATURDAY, FEBURARY 7 1903 IS THE REPUBLIC TO LIVE.7 The evidence is accumulating and we cannot resist the conclusion that conspiracy among southern white men to deprive the Negroes of his constitutional rights has lately taken large proportions, and extends to what is practically a persecution of the entire race and a denial of an opportunity to earn a livelihood otherwise than in the most abject pursuits. The hope for higher things which "springs eternal in the human breast," the anxious solicitude of our parents that their children should walk in higher spheres of duty and endeavor than were permitted to them, is to be met by thern rebuff—"Ye cannot enter here!" We often wonder whether these whit men have ever taken counsel of their better selves or have comprehended the lessons of the world's history The greatest most powerful and the proudest nation known to history in all the ages agone have fallen and become a memory only less from the incursions of outsid barbarians or the prowess of warlik and jealous rivals than from internecine strife and reactionary narrowness, weakening the centers of powers and emasculating the nation's patriotism and virilty. Has the war of the rebellion taught them no sufficient lesson? Have they not heard the voice of the great Master of the Universe in the earthquakes which have terrorized their section? Is there no warning in the disasters by floods or in the decimation of their people by hideous and contagious disease which have so recently afflicted them, or are they insensate? These men are brave and chivalric in all else, they are good husbands and fathers and yet they seem incapable of doing justice to the Negroes to whom they owe so much. There is to the --- Negro's credit more than two hundred years of unrequited toil and his loyal service and protection to all the families and homes of these men while they were engaged in the supreme effort to throttle the best government on earth. They now confess their error and their satisfaction that their damnable heresy received its death blow at Appamattox. Did not the Negro shed his blood freely, and was not his bravery fully tested on many fields of carnage during that Titanic struggle? Has not the black man himself won his right to all the rewards of good citizenship by his own admirable conduct, by his love of country and of peace, his obedience to her laws and his insatiable desire for the higher and nobler places in the economy of life? He is entitled to to them and he is going to have them sooner or later. Let there be no mistake about this. If the situation were not in its entirety almost tragical, we might laugh at a few of its phases. As for example look at this tempest in a tea pot raised by some of the southern newspapers over the Visit one night not long since of a few colored ladies and gentlemen to a White House Reception. It does not seem to be considered that, they were invited by the President and had therefore perfect right to be present at the function or that visits by colored ladies and gentlemen to the White House have not been uncommon since the days of President Grant. One paper whose prejudices are more apparent than is the accuracy of its information gravely informs its readers that no colored woman ever before attended a White House reception. Yet a great many people know differently and we need only to remind our blinded friend, "Milt Saul," that there is a very amiable and cultivated colored lady even now reaiding in great retirement but with proper dignity in the state of Mississippi, who was a welcome guest at all White House functions during the term of her distinguished husband as United States Senator an who attended them quite regularly. Nor does it appear to matter that the gentlemen in this party hold commissions as federal officers at the Capital of the Nation, given them by the President following confirmation by the United States Senate after the application of the most rigid tests as to their character and capacity. They are men whom we all delight to honor. They are at least the peers of "Milt Saul" and his kind and yet neither their positions nor their personal worth could stay the shafts of prejudice or the mal evolence of elaborate and deliberate misinformation. Of course the real race question involved is of higher significance but the incident shows clearly the animus. Why do southern white men have these sudden attacks of the horrors whenever a Negro is found in a parlor as a guest. Are they afraid us? Are we more engaging? Are we their superiors in the social arts? Are they unwilling to measure swords with us in intellectual acquirements? It must be so and it would appear to the logical mind that this race which has "had an unbroken civilization' for thousands of years is not quite too sure of its primacy. The several mass-meetings held in this city recently by some of the over zealous admirers of Mr. Washington do more harm than good They give a few disgruntled sore heads an opportunity to get before the public through the column of the newspapers Mr. Washington needs no defense by anyone. Let his critics do something The industrious thrifty law-abiding colored people of the District of Columbia approved Mr. Washington's works and methods. The Kansas legislature is trying to "but in" in the Jim Crow business. The Tillmans are still in the public eye. Are they to remain the joke of the American press? The peaceful methods of solving the race problem along industrial lines seem after all the best. The Negro newspapers are in harmony on one subject at least—Mr. Jas. H. Hayes is being excoriated in great style. Can morality ever be too highly pitched? There can be no two standards: One for the clergyman and the other for the layman. Industry, economy, and self-denial, are the secrets of success. The honorable man who goes in debt for a home scon realizes this fact. The District Negro stands high in the estimation of our judiciary as a conscientious and intelligent juryman. One more argument for better treatment. While the colored editors are fighting among themselves, the Southern white press is molding sentiment; and enacting laws against the colored people. When a great mind stored with the accumulated learning of years yields sceptre to grim death the sense of personal loss is often swallowed up in vain regret that humanity must lose this wealth of attainment also. Dr. Crum was a very popular man in South Carolina, and a powerful factor when the appropriation was sought from Congress for the great Exposition at Charleston. Why this marked change in public sentiment, when President Roosevelt desires to reward him with a small Federal appointment? Prof. Kelly Miller's article in the Washington Post, of Sunday last, on the proposed congressional inquiry into the condition of the race in this country easily sustained his high character as a deep thinker, and an ardent lover of his people. We concur with him fully that this inquiry should be made, and we feel confident that if it be comprehensive it will disclose the many admirable traits which distinguish the race and which appeal to the loftier sense of fairness in our white fellow citizens. The progress of the American Negro is without parallel in the country's history. Let our Congress show to the world what we have done. Mr. James H. Hayes has returned to his Richmond home, a sadder and we hope a wiser man. His brave fight against the iniquitous constitutional amendments of Virginia had won him an enviable place in the esteem of all good citizens; but what a fall! He is discredited and despised as a senseless agitator and he has probably destroyed his utility in the suits for the recovery of the Negro's rights soon to be heard in the Supreme Court of the United States. Mr. Hayes should beware the fate of the "versatile" man. Do one thing well and continue to do that, venturing not upon other and unknown seas where shipwreck and disaster alone await the untried mariner. The power and influence for good, of the Negro press in this country, and its thoroughly representative character have been commended even by the best journals of the white people, but a perusal of our exchanges suggests a few thoughts not entirely complimentary. A foreigner or one not acquainted with the peculiar, and, we might say, fearful elements which make up the intellectual part of the average Negro Editor, must greatly marvel at the incessant strife between them, and conclude that if they truly represent their people, we are a race of impossible barbarians, intent only upon our own destruction, and as indifferent to the future and to our own great destiny as is the mule who is said to have no pride of ancestry or hope of posterity as to his finish. The Negro is the best friend you have. He has lived with you and your fathers in perfect peace, both in time of war and in time of peace. When you were poor he made you rich." A most interesting letter has just been received from our valued correspondent, Mr. A. Goldsmith, of Port Melbourne, Australia, who has been for years the accredited agent of The Colored American for the antartic continent. He tells us of all the necessaries of life in the antipodes, and in masterly style portrays the sad condition of the Negroes in Australia since the formation of the great confederation in recent years. It sounds very like our own insistent plains to learn from him that one of the urgent questions agitating the people of that great country is whether a black aboriginal employe of the Confederated Government is entitled to all of the privileges of a white Australian civil servant. And this occurs, let it be remembered, in a government which is under the protecting Aegis of the great British Empire. Rev. A. M. Middlebrook, a leading Baptist minister and educator of Pine Bluff, Ark., recently wrote a very strong letter to the Governor of Arkansas protesting against the action of the legislature in making laws which discriminate against the black people in that state; and very pertinently says: "You and your orators said in the press and on the stump and at every city, crossroads, village and hamlet that if the Negro was manacled with the Australian ballot system and all the political machinery taken from him that there would be no more proscriptive legislation against him, and that there would be a millennium in our state and throughout the borders of our great state and that that would solve and settle the Negro problem forever. And all this has been done, and yet bills are introduced in the halls of our law-making power to the "segregation of school funds," not to allow the railroads to hire the Negro as an employe, and so on, still humiliating and driving the Negro to degradation and the jumping off place. We see no parallel for this proscriptiveness in legislation. No race on earth has had such to contend with but the Negro. They but waste their ammunition. The common enemy is still very much alive and still remorseless. Let us train our guns upon his vulnerable outposts, drive in his pickets, lay seige to his strongholds and cease internal bickerings and the outburst of puerile jealousies. A very pleasant evening was spent last Wednesday at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. John Simms, 1633 P St. the occasion being a surprise party planned by their friends. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Phil. Butler. Mr. and Mrs. David Brandon. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Lacy, Mr. and Mrs. David Kenney, Mr. and Mrs. Allen, Mr. and Mrs. Payne, Mrs. F. C. Revells, Mrs. R. Bell, Mr. and Mrs. Green, Mr. and Mrs. Turner. At the meeting of the St. Luke's Musical Association, on last Monday evening, February 2nd, at the home of the Hcn. John P. Green, 1944 9th St. N. W., a large membership and friends were present. A very interesting programme was rendered by the following artists: Soprano solo, Miss Nettie Murray; piano solo, Miss Mamie White; tenor solo, Mr. Wilson; bass solc, Mr. Lloyd Jones, of Columbus, Ohio; addresses, by ex-congressman White, Hon. John P. Green, and Prof. Ferris; orations, by Mr. Wm. H. Carter, Jr., and Mr. Yarborough. A man whose "social standing" can be lowered by the employment at which he makes a liyelihoon, never had much solid ground to stand upon in the first place. FOR ALL GATARRHAL COMPLAINTS Pe=ru=na is Most Excellent," Writes Congressman John L. Sheppard. HAYES ANSWERED. BISHOP SMITH REPLIES TO THE INCENDIARY SPEECH Leader of His Race Says Negro Wants No Social Equality with the White Man Calls on Confederate Soldiers to Testify to Conduct of the Slaves. (New Orleans Times Democrat.) In the St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church in Roman street last night a large and enthusiastic audience listened to Bishop Charles S. Smith, of Louisiana and Cuba deliver an eloquent reply to the incendiary speech of the Negro, Hayes, in Washington, several days ago. The largest and most representative body of the better colored element of the town was present, and at times was wrought to a high pitch of enthusiasm by the sentiments advanced. The sermon follows: "Touching the advice of the Negro attorney, James H. Hayes, or any one else, to the Negroes to have recourse to the torch and the sword to right fancied wrongs inflicted by whites upon them is but the ravings of a crank or a maniac. "The loyal and peaceful attitude of the slaves during the war between the States is the Negroes pledge and guarantee to the South that he will not use the torch and the sword to avenge either fancied or real wrongs. While I regret to say that the southern press is aflame with articles calculated to arouse hostilities against the millions of innocent Negroes in this country, I appeal to the Confederate soldier, the man who bore the burden and the heat of the day in support of the 'Stars and Bars', to rise in his might and express his knowledge and appreciation of the fidelity of the slave to his home and loved ones while he was absent on the field of battle, struggling for the supremacy of the cause which he believed to be right. "Those sad and bloody days were fruitful of temptation for the slave to retaliate upon his master, and had he then resorted to knife and the torch, for he had no sword, he could have terminated the war in the first year of its existence by destroying the homes and property, as well as imperilling the lives of the wives and the children of the Confederate soldier. By so doing, the slave would have made it necessary for the Confederate soldier to have left the field of battle and return to his home and make one heroic effort to save the wife of his love and the children of his bosom. "God stood above the clouds of battle, and taking the blinded faith of the slave chained it to the chariot of His inscrutable purposes, so that, instead of using the knife and the torch, the slave followed the plow and used the hoe and made the fields continue to yield their increase; so that not only did the families of the Confederate soldiers have the wherewith to feed themselves daily but a portion of it was sent to support the Confederate soldiers in the field. The white man may be able to point to examples of greater bravery on the part of their race than the Negro can but not in patience and forgiveness. "It is unjust and cruel to hold the masses of the Negroes responsible for the ravings of the Negro attorney, Hayes. We are no more responsible for his cranky utterances than are the entire white people in this country or the ravings of Herr Most and Emma Goldman. "The American Negro has not yet produced a pronounced anarchist or revolutionist. "He believes in the supremacy of law and obedience to the powers that be. Whenever the Negro has lifted up the sword it has been, not against the country but for it. "The American Negro is the best ally that the white man has. He alone has accepted, in so far as he has been able to understand it, cheerfully and in toto, the white man's civilization and re- THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. CONGRESSMAN JOHN L. SHEPPARD CONGRESSMAN JOHN L. SHEPPARD. Congressman John L. Sheppard, Member of Congress from Texas, writes: Gentlemen:—"I have used Peruna in my family and find it a most excellent remedy for all catarrhal complaints."—Congressman John L. Sheppard. THERE are two things that the whole medical profession agree about concerning catarrh. The first is that catarrh is the most prevalent and omnipresent disease to which the people in the United States are subject. All classes of people have it. Those who stay in doors much and those who go outdoors much. Working classes have it and sedentary classes have it. little or nothing except to give temporary relief. Catarrh is frequently located in internal organs which cannot be reached by any sort of local treatment. All this is known by every physician. To devise some systemic internal remedy which would reach catarrh at its source, to eradicate it permanently from the system—this has been the de- The doctor finds catarrh to be his constant and ever-present foe. It complicates nearly every disease he is called upon to treat. The second thing about catarrh on which all doctors agree, is that it is difficult to cure it. Local remedies may give relief but they fail to cure permanently. Sprays or snuffs amount to ligion. Millions of dollars have been spent during the past three hundred years in the effort to Christianize the Oriental people. In this effort the sacrifice of hundreds of missionaries has been involved, and I doubt if it can be truly said that as yet a genuine convert to Christianity has been among the Oriental peoples. W of Christianity they have but a veneering of their "When the Negro try he did not pos based upon a csophy. He was imi tive being. I was a child "During the hundred and eighty-three years of his stay in this country he has been a form of his superstition and invested with the faith and principles of Christianity. He fully believes in the psalmic dicum: 'Vengeance is mine. I will repay, saith the Lord.' No, but he bows in humble obedience to the sermon on member of Congress from Texas, writes: "runa in my family and find it a arrhal complaints."—Congressman little or nothing except to give temporary relief. Catarrh is frequently located in internal organs which cannot be reached by any sort of local treatment. All this is known by every physician. To devise some systemic internal remedy which would reach catarrh at its source, to eradicate it permanently from the system—this has been the desire of the medical profession for a long time. Forty years ago Dr. Hartman confronted this problem. He believed then that he had solved it. He still believes he has solved it. He cures thousands of people annually. During all these years Peruna has been the remedy upon which he has relied. It was at first a private prescription, the mount. This much I am free to say not only for the old Negro but for the young Negro as well. "The cry of social equality is but a m- h and a bugbear. There is no such old or young is hankering for social equality with white people. We are not all ignorant of the history of mankind. Some of us know that among all nationalities there is an aristocracy—in some instances it is based upon lineage—in other instances upon wealth, and then again intelligence. But there never has been and I doubt very much if there ever will be such a thing as an aristocracy of color. "We ask that our whole people be not made to answer for the sins of an individual. If the President of the United States has erred let those who say so bring him to account without in- 9 afterwards manufactured expressly for him in large quantities. This remedy, Peruna, is now to be found in every drug store and nearly every home in the land. It is the only reliable internal remedy ever devised to cure any case of catarrh, however long the case may have been standing. A Case of Nasal Catarrh of Five Years Standing Cured by Pe-ru-na. Hon. Rudolph M. Patterson, a well-known lawyer, of Chicago, Ill., writes "I have been a sufferer from nasal catarrh for the past five years and at the earnest solicitation of a friend I tried Peruna and am glad to say it has afforded a complete cure. It is with pleasure I recommend it to others."—Rudolph M. Patterson. A course of Peruna never fails to bring relief. There is no other remedy like Peruna. Its cures are prompt and permanent. Mr. Camillus Senne, 257 West 129th street, New York, writes: "I have fully recovered from my cataphilic trust tarrhal troubles. I suffered for three years with catarrh of the head, nose and throat. I tried all kinds of medicine without relief, but at last I have been cured by the wonderful remedy called Peruna. "I read of Po J. called Peruna. Mr. Camillus Senne. "I read of Peruna in your almanac, and wrote you for advice, which I followed. After taking one and one-half bottles of Peruna I am entirely cured, and can recommend Peruna to anyone as the best and surest remedy for any catarrhal troubles."—Camillus Senne. Hearing Lost by Catarrh---Restored by Peruna. Mr. William Bauer, Burton, Texas, a Ginner and Miller, writes: "Some years ago I lost the hearing in my left ear, and upon examination by a specialist, catarrh was decided to be the cause. I took a course of treatment and regained my hearing for a time but I soon lost it completely. I commenced to take Peruna according to directions and have taken eight bottles in all, and my hearing is completely restored, and I shall sing the praises of Peruna whenever an opportunity occurs.—Wm. Bauer. 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, Co volving either directly or indirectly the innocent millions of my people. We have not petitioned the President to invite any one to his public functions or to his private table. With that we have nothing to do. We are satisfied to dwell in our own homes, eat at our own tables, and enjoy our own society. "In closing, I am pleased to emphasize that even the New South has no need to fear that the Negro whether old or young, will resort to wholesale deeds of violence to avenge either fancied or real wrongs. "Now, as in the past, we submit our cause to the arbitrament of an eternal and just God, and to the Christian conscience and sense of justice of the intelligent and dominant people of the South." Four to Eight Dollars a day guaranteed to every person sending name and address to the Scott Remedy Co. Louisville, Ky. Write at once.