The Colored American

Saturday, March 14, 1903

Washington, D.C.

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The COLORED American A-NATIONAL NEGRO NEWSPAPER VOL. IX, NO. 46 A PACE MAKER HOSPITAL FOR NURSES IN CHARLESTON Dr McClennan's Matchless Werk—An Institution Which has Done and is Doing Excellent Work for The Colored People in South Carolina-A History of The School. The Sunday News of Charleston, S. C., in its issue of July 20th, 1902, has a most interesting account of the Hospital and Training School for colored nurses in that city. We reproduce the article in part: "Near the west end of Cannon street is a plain, unpretentious brick building. Its solid walls and massive pillars and general style of architecture attest its age. A small marble tablet in front of the wall and bearing date 1798 is hidden by a large sign board, which displays the description Oshrdlushrdlu plays in the inscription, Hospital and Training School for Nurses. The Hospital and Training School for Nurses is kept wshrdlushrdlushrd for Nurses is an institution with a history. The well kept grounds and neatly whitewashed outbuilding and the general air of repose pervading the place gives no hint of the difficulties and discouragements overcome and the obstacles surroundingtshrdlushrdlu the obstacles surmounted to establish and maintain this institution for preparing colored women to be professional nurses. In the fall of 1896 Dr. A. C. McClennan called a meeting of the colored physicians of Charlston at his office to consider the advisability of establishing a nurse training school for colored women. There were at that time in Charleston six colored physicians and one dentist, who had, with one exception, expressed willingness to cooperate in the work. Other meetings were held, the work was organized and in January, 1897, the course of lectures was begun. The use of a room in the Wallingford School building was secured and here the classes met for lectures. It was the intention of the physicians connected with the work to give practical training to the nurses by placing them in charge of cases in connection with their practice, but this proved to be imprecitable and it became evident that hospital training was necessary if the school was to turn out competent nurses. Dr. McClennan, who was at the head of the work, then requested the commissioners of public lands to establish a hospital ward for the treatment of sick inmates at the Ashley River Asylum, offering to furnish medical attendance and nurse service free. This, however, the commissioners did not think practicable. An effort was then made to have a ward in the City Hospital placed in charge of the students of the Training School. This effort was also unsuccessful. It now became evident tthat the DR. A. C. M'CLENNAN. Surgeon 11-in-Chief Hospital and Training School for Nurses, Charleston, S. C. school must have a hospital of its own, but how to get it was the question. There as no money on hand and there seemed t be no way of getting any. Some money, about $300, was raised by concerts and other entertainments, but that was only a beginning, and a very small one. A meeting of prominent colored men and women was called in July, 1897, a charter was secured, with Mr. James Preston as president, and an association was organized. A committee appointed to secure a building reported in favor of the building the institution now occupies, which was offered for sale at $4,500. The terms of the purchase were to be $1,500 cash and the balance in annual instalments of $500. The owner of the building consented, however, to give the Training School possession for a cash payment of $500, provided $1,000 was paid before the expiration of a year. By hard work the $500 was raised and the first payment made. Possession of the building was given and on October 4th, 1897, the building was opened as a hospital with appropriate dedicatory services. The work was begun under not very encouraging conditions. The building was old and needed considerable repairing; there was neither instruments, nor equipments. Donations were asked for, and churches, Sunday schools, benevolent associations and private individuals gave furniture, bed clothing and money. Patients began to come in and it soon became apparent that the hospital was filling a long felt want. The Hospital and Training School will close the fifth year of its work in August next. During that time the building and grounds have Continued on fourth page: PRICE, FIVE CENTS IN THE PUBLIC EYE IN THE PUBLIC EYE BRUCE GRIT DESCANTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Secretary Root's Speech and its Real Purport-The Ni'lifiers at Work in The Old Dominion-Fitzhugh Lee and Some of His Tribe-Brave Negro Soldiers-The Ex-Slave Pension Bill. Some of the democratic newspapers and some democratic statesmen, profess to be highly elated over Secretary Root's speech before the Union League Club, of New York, February 6th, on the occasion of the fortieth anniversary of that organization, and have construed his remarks to mean that the republican party in view of the fact that Negro suffrage has proven a failure will now abandon its efforts to secure to that race its civil and political rights. I recently addressed a letter to Secretary Root on this subject, asking him if the construction placed upon his speech by these newspapers and statesmen was the correct one. His answer in part is as follows: "My Dear Sir: "I beg to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of February 28th. I send you under separate cover a copy of the speech I delivered at the Union League, February 6th, and I think a reading of it will answer the questions you ask. Yonkers. N. Y.. Mar. 6th, '03. Was your speech before the Union League Club intended to convey the COL AM—TWO mfwy fwyp w impression that the republican party will now abandon its efforts to protect the Negro in his civil and political rights? Was it not your purpose rather to call attention to the highhanded methods of the people of one section of the country to override the constitutional amendments, and defy the majesty of the law by denying to these Negroes, rights for which the republican party and the Union League of America have contended since the close of the war of rebellion? The answer to these questions are found on page 9 of the speech delivered by the Secretary, and I make the following citations: "Now I am not discussing the question, I am simply showing that the same state of official treatment of the blacks meets a change in the public feeling of the South; that the right to aspire to office under the Federal government which was formerly unquestioned is now questioned. And it is probably but a matter of time—not so very long a time—when the overwhelming weight of opinion of the white men will succeed in excluding blacks from all offices in the Southern states." This paragraph seems to have given Continued on second page. HARBRYG.LENZ. HUGOLOSEAU LENZ& LOSSAU, Successors to CHARLES FISCHER, c os B c as SS a ~ 4 : rd se p ea SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS. Trusses, Crutches, Syringes, Cutlery Artificial Human’ Eyes, Elestic Ho siery. Abdominal Supporters. Rubber Gocds of Every Descripticn. {ATA623 Soventh St. Northwest. sags Opposite Patent Office. WASHINGTON, D. C. Si ee Ladies Needing Adyice ad Treat —S—=——. Coxsurt Mrs. Renner. The German female specialists. Treats woman's ills, complaints and irregularities. Pri- vate Sanitaritum, not a public hospital, but a private home. separate rooms, and home com- forts for cases before and during confinement. Trained nurse and experierce physician in at- tendance- Frivide home fcr infant if neces- sary. City office hours from oa m., to6p. m. 494 Louisiana Avenue Northwest, Washington, D.C. Low PRICES. On Beautiful gold crowns and all other work- We positively extract teeth - without pain. 38 38 28 3 JF OF «rath and : rean-ave. Wero Dentists. Houres am. taGc.m: Sanday aa. wm te rem, Telephone, Main 1768, Established 187g LS, H- Hines & Co. Undertakers. Embalmers And Fw e-al Directors 1315 14 st. nw. Washington, D.C MME, DAVIS Se SST j ki YY, pe. thd Bet \ \ 7 Pim ey \ yy iy aeessy este Z BR Mee Fea/iw Ra KES Se of _ Hi \\ Nieto 7 PY ai } Pr \ AS AN \ A |e Born Clairvoyant & Card Reader Tells about business. Removes © Spells and Evil Influences, Re- unices tne Separated and Gives Luck to all. 1228 25th st. n, w. Washington D.O. S&F No letters answered unless ac companied by stamp. Mobile and Pensacola Offers round trip tickets to shov: cites at extremely fow rates. TVick+t on Bale F-braary 16t to 220d via Rich mond, Raiegh snd Atlanta For i formation address W. E, Contlyr Genear] Agent 8. A L. Ry. Washing ton, D. C, tf. $4.00 98.00 a day guerintee toeyery person sending name an address to the Sectt Remed ouisyille, Ky. Wri 3% 4HE COLOR: AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. ©. oo ee i SUMMER SCHOOL FOR TEACHERS. | eerenterereetr st © re - e ly ader the General Direction of | = Roscoe Conkling Bruce. | « ° I if 4g This school will be held at the Tus- = | kegee Institute, under the auspices of * SSS ee eee |the General Education Board of New { « poo SSI York, six weeks, June 29th to August | « on ==AN = ith. Prot. Lewis B. Moore, Dean of the} ; “eachers’ College, of Howard Univer- Ss sity, br. Luey E. Moten, Principal of | & the Normal School for Negroes, both of | & Washington, D. C., Rabbi Levy, of| ® ees | Pittsburg, Pa., Prof. Chas. H. Albert,| @ ——ooo » : S n ih 4 ——— — & <a = : ———— . 2 . / ; Sell The Colored American. . . . . : Big Pay for Little Work. . Taz Cotorep American has had so many sppplication from 5 boya and girls throughout the country to sell it by the week, as & well as by subscription for the yezr, we have decided to establish e wide awake young sgents in every town in the country, wherever : the demand warrants it, ; ; We want an Active worker 5 Hundreds of smart boys and girls in every loeality have ‘severs! : hours’ spare time each week, which they could use to good advan. . tage amdeasily earn their pocket money: » : Read Our Plans. : We want just such ones to work for us a little while every week . selling Tux Cotorep Ammrics™ at 5 cenis each—aelling the 5 old, reliable, eriginal 2ud best race paper published—full of reli- . able news, illustrations,jand authoritative opinion on race topics, : : : : No Possible Risk. : Our young Agents take no possible risk, Wesemd a bundle of ; papers every week, and they sell them like bst sakes at 5 cents ; each, Every one wants Tnx CoLoRED AMERICAN at #000 a2 . given an opportunity to examine and read eopy of it. : 5 : : The Colored American Free. | . If the loeal pastor or any responsible party will send us the name, e of a smart boy or girl to seli Tue CoLoRED AMEE:CAN every 4 . week in his town, we will put an extra copy in the agent’s bund : each week, to be delivered free to the party sppeinting the agent 7 . so long as the agent sells Tas Cotonmp Ammricam. Send usthe 7 ‘ name of a smart girl or boy at ence. Have them fill out this ° . coupon and send it at once; e : tSF— . strenerreretsesserreeesssneterenasrsreeeerenecererewermess IS @ | | fe I bereby agree te aci from date as agent for The Colored Amorioan and ‘ S| eck mnetinti esccctioig ientie enderansemae setkeres | & received, and remit s cents for exch eOpy I asil er deliver te subscribers, tod | . retura al) unscid copies. ' a - ge SEE EEE ES ES & & DG BF OS .020200- cocscence woccersns covyseees coveccses soveesere : TOWRA... sss. sevceneae aevsvenees sesenessens srererens : State......... mercases sevccsees eronceeee coveeeee= & Bow many firet week .....00.....-c0. sossseee : ApPORtOd By nn <occscecs ccnnscecs <ocestoesisoserases eovensece _ b -;> . lhe Colored American, ° 459 C Street, Northwest. , Washington, p.c. & EO 6 a OP a a a of ott adh oth add nth amamamamumnea;)adarnrdhdl LL ie Es cat ws ae _ Sy) tha ey hi iN a Ai SSeS (KA | a She e y an \ MM SS” as \ SSS Se. Jigs rage Bi NE I V7 Lp INS LP: “fe \ WV Z MR ROSCOE CONKEING BRUCE, of the Pennsylvania State Normal School, Dr. W. E. B. DuBois, of Atlan- ta University, Rev. Edgar Gardner Murphy of the South Education Board, Mr. David E. Cloyd, of the General Ed- ucation Board, and Hon. Isaac W. Hill, State Superintendent of Education, of Alabama, will be among the teachers and lec-urers of the school. Especial attention will be given to methods and subject matter as well as to kinder- garten, manual training and industrial work. A grand opportunity for colored teachers of the South. Reduced rates of one fare plus twenty-five cents on railroads in the South. For further information as to cours- es offered, tuition, board, etc., write to ECOKER T. WASHINGTON, Prin., Tuskegee, Alabama. THE AMPHIONS BUSY. The annual entertainment by the Amphions is pestponed this year until May 15th. As usual, Grand Army Hall has been selected as the place for it. Th. club promises a program of entire new selections. Hamiltons orchestra. A sermon will be preached to the As- bury Church choir Sunday evening, March 15th, by Dr. M. W. Clair. On this occasion the choir of the Shiloh Baptist Church, Mr. Jos. Wilsen, di- rector, will furnish the music. The Easte~ song service by the choir of the Asbury Church will be postpcned until Sunday evening, April 26th, at which time the newly appointed pastor of the church will have returned from con- ference. Tne S. Coleridge Taylor chorus is actively engased in rounding out their work for April 17th. We predict if an abundant success. “THE HIAWATHA CHORT'S~ Uneer tre able direction of Prof. John T. Layton, the finishing touches are now being put to this great com- position. The cencert will take place in Metropeliteaa Church, April 23rd. Tke singing will be supported by an adequa‘*e orchestra of profession of orefecsional musicians. Mrs. Kathyrine Skeenc-Mitchell, of Cleveland, has con- sented to come on ard sing the soprano sclos: Mr. Sidney Woodward will sing the tenor, and Mr. Harry Burleigh, the daritone. With such eminent soloists ‘he musica! public may expect a really fine production. eS 2 - READ THIS: BOOK !!”. erences nee eon erate Se ; “THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE NA- TIONAL NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE” ‘Which heid its first convention In Boston. Mass., August 23-24, 190% BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, President and Founder. This convention was the first National Convention of color- , €G business men ever held inthis or any other country. Every 4 }« “2 of business was represented: the farmer, the banker, Ses { , €ay ator, the doctor, the lawyer, the manufacturer,® the aut 10F, ¢ | the tierchant and rulers of ‘municipalities. The addresses deliv- ‘ ered and papers read are ali in this book besides over fifty cuts : | Of delegates and others, which makes it a valuabie souvenl | the convention. | BOUND IN CLOTH ONLY PRICE. #100 Send Express or Postotfice Money Order? = ; J. R. HAMM, PusiisHEeR, 4f sawarc $7. BOSTON, MAS? § ta ae a ES a te i AN ADVERTISING SOLICITOR. WaNTED:—An intelligent colored *an of push and energy and of good ddress can obtain a good paying posi- ‘on cn The Colored American, as ad- ertising agent. Will pay Salary, or commission to the right man. One with experience preferred. YOUR LIFE AND OPEN BOOK LIGHT LIGHT MRS. DR. WHITE. Friends, this is the GREATEST OFFER ever made to the public. Mrs. Dr. White will, for a short time only, give every reader of this paper, a full writing of their life for only 25c. Just think of it. Everybody has heard or read of this Wonderful Woman. She will send you a writing of your life by mail, sealed in a plain addressed envelope for only 25c. Send lock of hair, date, month and year of your birth. Now if you want to have your life written by the greatest life writer on earth send at once, as this offer will never occur again in a life time. She can remite the Separated; Give you luck, Change your life from evil to good, and remove all evil influences from you and your homes. Send today. Send 25c. in letter, do not send stamps. All business strictly confidential. Address all letters to MRS. DR. WHITE, 1917 E. Pratt St. Baltimore, Md. Send 2 Cent stamp and 25 Cents in money for immediate reply. State in what paper you saw this ad. Every Con- venience Is afforded ladiestraveling alone on the Compartment Cars of the "Great Western Limited," 9 Leaving Chicago every evening at 6.30 via the CHICAGO GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY. J. P. ELMER, G. P. A. 113 Adams St., Chicago Wanted A few colored boys and girls to canvass for a first class line of goods in the following territories: Washington, J. C., Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, North Carolina and Pennsylvania, two-thirds of our agents on straight salary from one to two dollars per day. General agents from $1200 to $1500 p. week and board. This company live up to every iota of their contract. Good chance for idle school teachers, dressmakers and other poor people who have no work and no money. Col a. The Colored American office from 9 to 11 a.m. Wm. H. Brown, Mgr. Guts and Illustrations The Maurice Joyce Engraving Co. Evening Star Building Washington, D.C. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. CITY PARAGRAPHS There are ugly rumors of overdrafts from the funds of the Capital Savings Bank by its officers, during the so-called reign of loot there, and the receivers are doing a public service in taking legal action to fix the responsibility Mr. H, L. Dublin and wife, of Ednor, Md., spent a few days in this city last week, the guest of Mrs. Shorter, 1218 U street northwest. Mr. Dublin is a successful business man, and is held in high esteem by those who know him. The Chrysanthemum Club of this city held a unique entertainment described as an "Old Town Washout," at the residence of Mrs. L. V. Johnson, 422 Washington street northwest, on Monday evening last. It was greatly enjoyed. The Sparta Club, on Pennsylvania avenue, is adding many new features to its already attractive appointments. Mr. George Noble has been put in charge of the entertainment department, and this is becoming an attractive feature of the club. Mrs. T. W. Barton formerly of The Nest, New London, Conn., but who is spending the winter in New York City, is visiting friends and relatives in this city. She is a great admirer of The Colored American, and paid its sanctum a pleasant visit last week. Messrs Avery and Hart, of The Sons of Ham Co., were in the city last week and played to crowded houses at the Empire Theatre. Mr. Avery was a guest at the Brunswick Hotel while Mr. Hart with his wife and secretary, were guests at the McKinley House. The Colored American is under obligations to its representatives in Memphis, Tenn., in Goldsboro, N. C., in Columbia, S. C., and in Moundsville, W. Va., for especial efforts in its behalf. These agents have sent in fully three hundred cash subscribers in the last ten days. Mr. Harry B. Parker, senior member of the firm of Parker, Bridgett & Co., of this city is recovering rapidly from his recent attack of paralyiss. Mr. Parker has the hearty good wishes of the entire community. His firm has made a fine record of consideration and courtesy to its colored patrons. The Hiawatha Chorus is diligently at work. Prof. Layton declares its presentation will mark a distinct epoch in the race's musical progress. The Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, which has been engaged for the function, it is claimed, has the finest acoustic properties of any auditorium in the city. Mr. and Mrs. Trammell, of 2236 12th street northwest, entertained Mr. Frank Byron, of Chicago, Ill., Thursday evening, before his departure for the Windy City. Quite a number of distinguished ladies and gentlemen were present. The tables contained all the delicacies of the season, dotted here and there with palms and ferns. A Record Breaker Our gifted friend, Mr. Phil. H. Waters, of Charleston, W. Va., and of whom mention has been frequently made in these columns comes in for mention again, because of his intelligent and efficient services as clerk of the finance committee of the House of Delegates in his city. The House voted him an increase of salary as well as a bundle of thanks. The Charleston Mail says of him: "Phil. Waters, clerk of the finance committee of the House of Delegates, has made an enviable record in his clerical capacity during the recent illness of Clerk of the Senate Finance Committee A. M. Miller. He has acted as clerk to both committees, and performed his duties with ability and dispatch. He is the first colored man ever appointed to a clerkship in either branch of the legislature, and, as predicted in the Mail, his work has been highly commended by the members of both houses." "Résolved. That the thanks of the Senate be tendered to Phil. Waters, clerk of the finance committee of the House o fDelegates, for preparing and writing the senate appropriation bills, and for otherwise assisting the senate finance committee during the illness of its clerk and that he be allowed a compensation of two dollars per day during the session for such services." PETER GROGAN CREDIT FOR ALL WASHINGTON. No other Furniture House has ever offered such supra or arranged such easy terms of GREDIT Furniture House has ever offered such suppli such easy terms of No other Furniture House has ever offered such surprising discounts or arranged such easy terms of GREDIT NOTES. - NO INTENTION We bending every energy towards reducing the small old pieces, to make room for new spring now beginning to arrive. Now is the time to buy board, China Closet, or Dinner Set, while prices unt. We will make the payments so small that Carpets made, laid, and lined free. Peter Grogan 77 819 821-823 7th Street North Between H and I Streets. FURS Weak Men Fear BEND NAME AND ADDRESS TO-DAY—THEN HAVE IT FREE; AND BE STRONG VIGOROUS FOR LIFE. FURS Love and a Happy NO NOTES. We are bending every energy clearing away all old pieces, to make goods that are now beginning to arrive for Suite, Sideboard, China Closet, or the bargain point. We will make the miss the money. Carpets made, laid, Peter C 817·819 821-823 7 Between H Cures Wea SEND NAME AND A HAVE IT FREE VIGOROUS Insures Love an We are bending every energy towards reducing these stocks, and clearing away all old pieces, to make room for new spring and summer goods that are now beginning to arrive. Now is the time to buy a new Parlor Suite, Sideboard, China Closet, or Dinner Set, while prices are far below the bargain point. We will make the payments so small that you will never miss the money. Carpets made, laid, and lined free. Peter Grogan, SEND NAME AND ADDRESS TO-DAY-YOU CAN HAVE IT FREE AND BE STRONG AND VIGOROUS FOR LIFE. Insures Love and a Happy Home. Happy home. How any man may quickly cure himself after years of suffering from sexual weakness, lost vitality, night losses, varicoccele, etc., and enlarge small, weak organs to full size and vigor Simply send your name and address to Dr. Knapp Medical Co. 867 Hull Bldg., Detroit, Mich., and they will gladly send the free receipt with full directions so any man may easily cure himself at home. This is certainly a most generous offer and the following extracts taken from their daily mail, show what men hint of their generosity. "Dear Sirs:—Please accept my sincere thanks for yours of recent date. I have given your treatment a thorough test and the benefit has been extraordinary. It has completely braced me up. I am just as vicious you cannot realize how it "Dear Sirs:—Your results were exactly well and vigor have completed ment is entirely satisfactory. "Dear Sirs:—Yours we trouble in making use of and can truthfully say it I am greatly improved vigor." All correspondence mailed in plain sealed envelopes for the asking and to have it. Subscribe for cribe for the Ameri Subscribe for the American DIT NO INTEREST y towards reducing these stocks, and ke room for new spring and summer e. Now is the time to buy a new Par- tition Dinner Set, while prices are far below payments so small that you will never and lined free. Grogan, with Street Northwest and IStreets. k Men Free ADDRESS TO-DAY—YOU CAN AND BE STRONG AND FOR LIFE. and a Happy Home. me up. I am just as vigorous as when a boy and you cannot realize how happy I am." "Dear Sirs:—Your method worked beautifully. Results were exactly what I needed. Strength and vigor have completely returned and enlargement is entirely satisfactory." "Dear Sirs:—Yours was received and I had no trouble in making use of the receipt as directed, and can truthfully say it is a born to weak men. I am greatly improved in size, strength and vigor." All correspondence is strictly confidential mailed in plain sealed envelope. The receipt is free for the asking and they want every man to have it. the American 11 J. COL. H. A. RUCKER, Collector of Internal Revenue, Atlanta. Georgia. 12 THE DOOR OF HOPE. Hon. Henry A. Rucker, a leader in the Thought and Merals of Georgia. Unlocks the Portals That Lead to Solving the Race Problem. The bulk of criticism heard against the appointment of Negres to Federal offices in the South, when it sidesteps the question of color, is leveled at their want of business experience and their unfamiliarity with affairs of large proportions. These strictures are equally untrue and insincere. The record of Negro office holders since reconstruction has been almost without exception one continuous tribute to their honesty, their intelligence and their progression. They have served with eminent credit in every degree of elective office and in every form of fiduciary employment and the record is unmarred by the name of a single defaulter in high places. These highly creditable achievements should be emphasized. They give us all comfort and renewed hope, and they successfully dispute the unjust criticisms of our traducers. One of the shining lights in this galaxy of Negroes is Hon. Henry A. Rucker, now Collector of Internal Revenues for the state of Georgia. This gentleman is the architect of his own fortunes, though we must concede one thing to kind Nature, which gave him capacity and high ideals. From his earliest manhood he has made moral excellence and personal integrity his standards, and has won the warmest commendations from his neighbors of both races. Mr. Rucker has been a leader of his people and of his section, not by any means because of his self-seeking, but by conspicuous fitness and the logic of events. He has been broad enough to appreciate that in espousing all the interests of Georgia in general, and of Atlanta in particular, he was rendering the best service to his own people. His indefatigable energy and exhaustless public spirit soon brought their reward in his selection for Federal office. The highest office yet conferred on him is that which he now holds, and it should be known to the country that his official bond approximating $100,000 has upon it as sureties the names of some of the most conservative and distinguished white men of the state. That is the true test after all of how highly a man stands among his fellow citizens. An inquiry recently instituted elicits from the Treasury Department the information that the office of Collector of Internal Revenue for Georgia is in most excellent conditions, all collec THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. tions and accounts are promptly adjusted, no friction whatever is known to exist between the official force and the public and that the office holds the very highest rank in the estimation of superior officers in Washington. This gratifying condition is no doubt due primarily to the infusion into it of Mr. Rucker's strong personality and his careful rentention in his own hands of the directing power. Mr. Rucker's relations with his white fellow citizens are most cordial. Mutual respect is always engendered by mutual appreciation of good qualities, and this healthy status is possible of repetition in any given part of the South where white men will recognize and encourage the merit of the Negro. THE JANE MOSELEY. The pleasure seekers of the District are down for a good time this summer, and The Jane Moseley, the magnificent and palatial steamer owned by the colored people and operated by The Freedman's Transportation Land and Improvement Co., has been rigged up in gay attire for the summer season. The officers of this company are wideawake, intelligent aggressive men, and they will leave no stone unturned to fill the bills to the fullest measure and to the pleasure and comfort of those, who will run excursions down the Potomac the coming season. The Jane Moseley has been overhauled, repainted, refurnished, reupholstered and equipped in up to date fashion; and is now ready to receive charters. The company owns its own wharf and offers the very best inducements to clubs, churches, lodges and societies for charters. Mr. Lewis Jefferson, the general manager, assisted by his enterprising secretary, Mr. James L. Neill, in speaking to the Washington public say that they are going to, and are anxious to give the public its money's worth. They have the confidence of the people and should have, as they so richly deserve the patronage of the whole people. A SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY An intelligent, wide awake colored man, who has an eye for business is needed on The Colored American to take entire charge of the circulation department. It is an opportunity for the right kind of man, who means business, and who can give bond for the faithful performance of that duty. A settled man with family located in Washington is preferred. For particulars address The Colored American, 459 C street, northwest The Grand Fountain of the United Order of True Reformers The Grand Fountain of the United Order of True Reformers Is the leading Colored Fraternal Society of the United States. It was organized January, 1881, by William W. Browne, and chartered in April, 1883, under the laws of the State of Virginia, with headquarters at Richmond, Va. Its membership is both male and female, and consists of all persons of good health from 14 to 60 years of age. Its membership of 60,000 is divided into Fountains and Circles. It pays sick benefits from $1.50 to $2.50 per week, and pays death benefits from $24.56 to $1000. BENEFITS PAID—Total benefits paid to date: Sick dues, $r,500,000; death benefits, $714,378.75. SENIOR FOUNTAINS—A Fountain may be organized consisting of 20 or more persons not over 50 years of age paying a joining fee of from $4.60 to $5.10 each. The monthly dues are not less than 35 cents in rural districts and not less than 50 cents per month in towns and cities, and a semi-annual tax of 40 cents paid in January and July of each year. Sick benefits paid are from $1.50 to $2.50 per week, while death benefits range from $75 to $125. A Fountain may be organized in any locality on application to Rev. W. L. Taylor, G. W. Master, or to any of his authorized deputies. ROSEBUDS—For the proper training of the young and their development in thrift, industry and brotherly love, there has been formed a Children's Department known as the Rosebuds. Twenty or more children not less than three nor more than fourteen years of age may form a Rosebud, upon the payment of $1 each. This department, like the Senior Fountain, pays sick benefits from $1 to twenty-five cents per week, and death benefits from $24.50 to $37. The monthly dues are fifteen cents per month. CLASSES—Persons desiring to leave their beneficiaries at death a larger amount than is paid from Fountain Department, take out policies in one or more of the Classes of the Mutual Benefit Degree. The members of this degree are divided into Circles, and pay joining fees and dues according to the following tables: Class "B" Joining fee. Value of Certificate after one year. Value of Certificate before one year Annual Dues Quarterly Dues Class "E" Joining fee. Value of Certificate after one year. Value of Certificate before one year Annual dues Quarterly Dues Age 14 to 25 $2 50 $200 00 $100 00 $4 75 $1 20 Age 14 to 25 $5 00 $500 00 $250 00 $9 50 $2 50 " 25 to 30 2 75 200 00 100 00 4 75 1 20 " 25 to 30 5 25 500 00 250 00 9 50 2 40 " 30 to 35 3 00 200 00 100 00 4 75 1 20 " 30 to 35 5 50 500 00 250 00 9 50 2 40 " 35 to 40 3 25 200 00 100 00 5 70 1 43 " 35 to 40 5 75 500 00 250 00 10 40 2 60 " 40 to 45 3 50 140 00 70 00 5 79 1 43 " 40 to 45 6 00 450 00 225 00 10 40 2 60 " 45 to 50 3 75 115 00 58 00 6 65 1 66 " 45 to 50 6 25 400 00 200 00 11 40 2 75 " 50 to 55 4 00 70 00 45 00 6 35 1 66 " 50 to 60 6 50 350 00 175 00 11 40 2 85 " 55 to 60 4 25 65 00 33 00 7 60 1 90 ``` of the Grand Fountain United Order of True Reformers, capital stock $100,000. The bank commenced business April 3, 1889, and from that time down to the present has steadily increased in volume of business. It now has a paid up capital stock of $100,000. From the humble sum of $1,268.69, deposited the first day the bank opened for business in 1889 the deposits have grown to $350,058, 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 Habersham, Ga. The banking house is located at 604 North Second Street, Richmond, Va., Rev. W. L. Taylor, President; R. T. Hill, Cashier. REAL ESTATE DEPARTMENT—The Real Estate Department has charge of all the real property to the amount of $220,221.65, situated in various States, consisting of 13 magnificent buildings used as halls, 8 dwellings, 1 hotel. 5 stores and three farms. It also has under its control 16 large buildings leased by it. This department is under the management of Lawyer J. C. Robertson, chief of real estate and attorney for the association, office at 608 N. 2nd Street, Richmond, Va REFORMERS MERCANTILE AND INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION—Was chartered under the laws of the State of Virginia on the 14th day of December, 1899, with principal office in the city of Richmond, Va. The purpose of this association is to conduct stores (wholesale and retail), buy and sell real property, manage and control hotels, manufacturing establishments, and do general business. The association has in operation Hotel Reformer, 900 N. Sixth Street, Richmond, Va. It is a modern up-to-date structure, heated by steam, cold and hot water batts, also electric cars passing the door. This hotel has accommodations for 150 guests. Mr. A. W. Holmes is manager, and Mr. T. W. Taylor is clerk. It has in operation a system of five stores, located as follows: Richmond, Va.; Washington, D.C.; Manchester, Va.; Portsmouth, Va.; and Roanoke, Va. The first of these stores, at Richmond, Va., was opened April 3d, 1900. It employs a force of 18 men, runs three delivery wagons, and during the first year did $50,000 worth of business. The other stores have been established since, and have been equally as prosperous. The general manager of the system of stores is Mr. B. L. Jordan, headquarters at 608 N. Second Street, Richmond, Va. This Association was formed on the plans and recommendations made by Rev. W. L. Taylor, its President. THE REFORMER PRINTING DEPARTMENT—Issues a weekly journal, THE REFORMER, which has a circulation of 12,000. This paper is published in the interest of the race, and discusses the leading questions of the day. The subscription price is $1 per year, or 5c. per single copy. The office is equipped with modern up-to-date machinery, run by electricity. It can print anything from a visiting card to a poster 42 by 62 inches. Fine job work of every class and description is made a specialty at lowest prices. Mr. E. W. Brown is editor and business manager, office 608 N. Second Street, Richmond, Va. Correspondence solicited and agents wanted. OLD FOLKS' HOME—In September, 1893, Rev. William W. Brown recommended the formation and establishment of Old Folks' Homes for the benefit of old and decrepid members of the race. Since that time the valuable farm known as Westham, consisting of 634¼ acres, located six miles from Richmond, Va., on the historic "James," has been purchased, at a cost of $14,400. The Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad runs through the farm, and Westham Station is located on it. Adjoining this farm is Westhampton Park, one of the most pleasant resorts in the South in summer. It is reached in a few minutes from Richmond by the Westhampton Electric Railway and the Chesapeake and Ohio Fallway. 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 35 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 $1006 00 $21 90 $5 25 30 to 35 12 00 1006 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 office. The bank commenced business April 31, present has steadily increased in volume, it stock of $100,000. From the humble the bank opened for business in 1889 that the volume of business transacted amo- cial panic of 1893, the Savings Bank of 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 parment is under the management of I- tate and attorney for the association, or REFORMERS MERCANTILE AND INDUC- der the laws of the State of Virginia or principal office in the city of Richmond to conduct stores (wholesale and retail) control hotels, manufacturing establish- association has in operation Hotel Refo. It is a modern up-to-date structure, hea- also electric cars passing the door. This Mr. A. W. Holmes is manager, and Mr- tion a system of five stores, located as a 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 of headquarters at 608 N. Second Street formed on the plans and recommend President. THE REFORMER PRINTING DEPARTMENT which has a circulation of 12,000. This paper is cusses the leading questions of the day. The 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 FCLKS' HOME—In September, 1893, P- lion 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 co-operation of all charitable friends is prayer bequests of every character will be very thanks of the Old Folks' Home, offices at 608 North Sea 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 THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. BEFORE THE CUSIN OZONO AND CEDROLINE. The new, non-falling and infallible Hair, OZONO and CEDROLINE, used conjointly, cannot fail to lend to the Hair length, hustle, life, and beauty. One year ago the directors of the BOSTON CHEMICAL CO., with the sole purpose and intention to produce an absolutely perfect and reliable treatment for the Hair, appropriated the sum of $6,000 for this purpose alone. The services of three of the world's most noted chemists were secured, who, after twelve months of investigation and costly experiments, have successfully formulated a treatment so potent and powerful, yet so harmless and innocent. This treatment can be used in all faith and confidence, as it is certain to produce results most gratifying, causing the Hair to grow long and luxuriant straight and of a most delicate and pliable texture. It prevents the tendency of the Hair to draw up, contract, curl, and angle, thus making it easy to dress the Hair in any style desired. It causes the Hair to grow out on all bald spots, scant vartings, thin places and bare temples. It is sure to prevent the Hair from tailing, breaking off, and splitting at the ends. This great combined treatment is now the most wonderful remedy for the Hair in the whole wide world. BESUIT OF 5 WEEKS The most generous offer ever made by any firm on earth. Out out this advertisement, and send to us, with only $1.50, and, immediately upon receipt of same, we will send to you a full and complete treatment, consisting of two extra large boxes of OZONO, king of all Hair Tonics, worth $2.00; also two large bottles of CEDROLINE, the lightning Hair Grower, worth $2.00; also one large package of our latest discovery, POWDERED EGG SHAMPOO, worth 50c.; also one bar of our celebrated and renowned PUNITY SCALP SOAP, worth $2c., and one 1-pint package of ANTI-ODOR, the most wonderful toilet specialty of the day, worth $2c. This grand collection, worth in all $5.00, will be sent on receipt of $1.50 and your name and address, with full, plain, and complete directions, together with our beautiful Souvenir Catalogue, justly called the toilet educator of the day. NOTE.—To all who have ever bought OZONO we will send this great bargain offer for only $1.00. Your word will be sufficient. Simply tell us when and where you bought it. This liberal offer is made with the object of securing good Agents, who can simply coin money selling our preparations. No matter where you live, we can get our goods safely to you. Do not delay; ord to-day. Address BOSTON CHEMICAL CO., 310 E. Broad St, Richmond, Va. NOTE—To all who have ever bought OZONO we will send this great bargain offer for only $1,100. Your word will be sufficient. Simply tell us when and where you bought it. This liberal offer is made with the object of securing good Agents, who can simply coin money selling our preparations. No matter where you have, we can get our goods safely to you. Do not delay; or to-day. Address BOSTON CHEMICAL CO., 310 E. Broad St., Richmond, Va. 3 MONTHS USE. The Popular Studio Lottie E. Wilson. 806 M Street, Northwest. Hss re-opened for scholars and the public. For terms of ten lessons in painting $5.50; for free hand drawing $2.50 THE CONNECTICUT NEWS. Ansonia, Conn., Special.—There was a concert and supper given at the A. M. E. Zion Church, under the direction of Mrs. Geo. W. Beall, on Friday evening, Mar. 6th, 1903. The following programme was well rendered. Opening chorus, "Come ye that love the Lord;" solo, "In the Canoe Where I Love to sit and Dream," by Mr. Edward Lane; Solo, "Happy Birds," by Miss Jennie Jones; solo; "When You Were Sweet Sixteen," Miss Edna Lee; solo, "The Silent Violin," Miss Carrie Robinson; duett, "Softly Now The Shadow Falls," Misses Mamie Fletcher and Jennie Jones; recitation, Mrs. Odorley on the Chinese Problem, Mrs. Lyman Jackson; solo, "When Two Hearts Are One," Miss Yettie Gaynor; solo, "A Thousand Leagues Under The Sea," Mr. Arthur Washington; duett, "Only Thee," Mrs. Geo. W. Beall and Mrs. I. J. Wilson; solo, "Spirit of the Deep," Mr. Chas. Tinney; chorus, "The Lord is King." After the concert, a supper was served in the Vestry of the Church and refreshments were also for sale. Mrs. Beall presented to the Trustees of the church on Sunday evening, $36.50. The Court of Colanthe, Queen Esther Lodge, of Ansonia, had their annual sermon preached to them at the A. M. E. Zion Church on Sunday evening, March 8th, by the pastor, Rev. L. H. Taylor. His text was found in 1 Cor. 13 chap. and 13 verse, "And the greatest of these is charity." There will be a concert at the Macedon Baptist Church, on Thursday evening, March 12th, by the little folks, consisting of singing, speaking, and diologues. P. E., E. Geo. Biddle will hold the 4th quarterly at the A. M. E. Zion Church on Friday evening, Mar. 12th. 12th. The Stewardesses of the A. M. E. Zion Church will give a supper at Mrs. Charlie Marlow's, Clifton avenue, on Friday evening, March 13th. Sunday will be Quarterly Meeting at the A. M. E. Zion Church. Love Feast at 10:30 a. m.; preaching at 7:30 p. m., by the P. E. Rev. E. Geo. Biddle. Mrs. Mary Griffin, Mrs. D. C. McCall, Mrs. James Queenan, Mrs. Sandy Washington, and Isaac Bee are still on the sick list. Prof. J. A. Lankford, supervising architect and builder for the Grand United Order of True Reformers, left the city this week for a visit to Attanta, Georgia. He is related to Bishop Turner by marriage, and will be the guest of the learned prelate during his sojourn in the Gate City. President Roosevelt has decided to stand by Dr. Crum, though his confirmation for Collector of Customs at Charleston, S. C. was defeated. Dr. Crum will be made a recess appointee and will retain his office and draw the salary. Hip, Hip, Hurrah! for President Roosevelt. 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. MINES AND MINING. NOTICE. We wish to correspond with some capilists who would like to patent about 60 acres of valuable gold 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 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. URE TO GET THE SAFEST, SWIFTEST AND COMMODIOUS STEAMER ON THE RIVER JANE MOSELEY For Charter Season 1903 O UPPER GLYMONT, LOWER CEDAR POINT, ROCK POINT, OTHER POINTS ON THE POTOMAC RIVER. BE SURE TO GET THE SAFEST, SWIFTEST AND MOST COMMODIOUS STEAMER ON THE RIVER 1903 1903 TO UPPER GLYMONT, LOWER CEDAR POINT, ROCK POINT, OTHER POINTS ON THE POTOMAC RIVER. BUY STOCK IN THE Man's Transportation, Land & Improvement Co. (Incorporated.) Vectors of the Swift and Commodious Steamer JANE MOSELEY. And amount of the stock is now on the market for sale to the pub- m Dollars per share, payable in small monthly payments. Ar- nts made to suit purchaser. Buy quickly if you want a first class investment. has recently been overhauled and thoroughly inspected by the U. S. Gov inspectors, chartered and equipped with electric lights and late improve is licensed to carry 1,300 passengers, has 3! state rooms, 3 decks, large dining room and saloon lighted by electricity. Rest Management, Open Accounts and Prompt Returns. Freedman's Transportation, Land & Improvement Co. Proprietors of the Swift and Commodious Steamer JANE MOSELEY. A limited amount of the stock is now on the market for sale to the public at Ten Dollars per share, payable in small monthly payments. Arrangements made to suit purchaser. Buy quickly if you want a first class investment. This boat has recently been overhauled and thoroughly inspected by the U. S. Gov eriment inspectors, chartered and equipped with electric lights and late improve ments and is licensed to carry 1,300 passengers, has 31 state rooms, 3 decks, large dining room and saloon lighted by electricity. Books are always open to stockholders at the office of the secretary, 609 F Street Northwest. DIRECTORS. Joseph Morrison, F. M. Sims, Frank Johnson, D. Braxton, W. M. Tyler, A. Walker, Joseph N. Mayne, James, Dabney, J. L. Neill, Lewis Jefferson, Mrs. M. S. Brown, Henry Hood, S. Coage, B. Booker, J. C. Scott, OFFICERS. Morrison—President. Jos. N. Mayne—Vice President. Bill—Secretary. F. M. Sims—Assistant Secretary. —Treasurer. Lewis Jefferson—General Mgr. Joseph Morrison, F. M. Sims, Frank Johnson, C. D. Braxton, W. M. Tyler, A. Walker, Joseph N. Mayne, James, Dabney, J. L. Neill, Lewis Jefferson, Mrs. M. S. Brown, Henry Hood, J. S. Coage, B. Booker, J. C. Scott, OFFICERS. Joseph Morrison—President. Jos. N. Mayne—Vice President. J. L. Neill—Secretary. F. M. Sims—Assistant Secretary. H. Hood—Treasurer. Lewis Jefferson—General Mgr. James Dabney—General Agent. Books are now open for Charters, for terms apply to J. L. Neill, Sec'y or LEWIS JEFFERSON, Gen. Manager, Room A, 1st Floor, 609 F St. N. W. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. 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 Wonderful 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 an nouncement 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 remarkable 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. T there can be no doubt of the doctor's earnestes in making his claims nor can his cures be disputed. He does not ask any man. woman or child to take his or anyone else's word for it, but he stands ready to send free trial packages of this great hair restorative to anyone who writes to him for it. enclosing a 2 cent stamp to prepay postage. In a single night it has started hair to growing on heads bald for years. It has stopped falling hair in one hour. It never fails no matter what the condition, age or sex. Old men and young men, women and children all have profited by the free use of this great new discovery. If you are bald, if your hair's falling out or if your hair eyebrows or eyelashes are thin or short write to the Altenheim Medical Dispensary 2 cent 8296Foso Building, Cincinnati, Ohio enclosing a stamp to prepay postage for a free package and in a shorth time you will be entirely 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. $4.00 to $8.00 a day guaranteed to every person sending name and address to the Scott Remedy Co Louisville, Ky. Write at once. NATIONAL - COLORED Teachers Bureau, 459 C St., N. W. WASHINGTON D. C. FOR GOOD HEALTH To preserve or restore it, there is no better prescription for men, women and children than Ripans Tabules. They are easy to take. They are made of a combination of medicines approved and used by every physician, Ripans Tabules are widely used by all sorts of people—but to the plain, everyday folks they are a veritable friend in need. Ripans Tabules have become their standard family remedy. They are a dependable, honest remedy, with a long and successful record, to cure indisgement, dyspepsia, habitual and stubborn constipation, offensive breath, heartburn, dizziness, palpitation of the heart, sleeplessness, musculo rheumatism, sour stomach, bowel and liver complaints. They strengthen weak stomachs, build up run-down systems, restore pure blood, good appetite and sound, natural sleep Everybody derives constant benefit from a regular use of Ripans Tabules. Your druggist sells them. The five-cent packet is enough for an ordinary occasion. The family bottle, 60 cents, contains a supply for a year. Opportunity 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. Principal, Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee Alabama THE NEW ERA 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. Monk, Editor and Manager Hamilton, Bermuda, $4.00 to $8.00 a day guaranteed to every person sending name and address to the Scott Remedy Co. Louisville, Ky. Write at once. Mr. M. J. Frawley. SUCCESSOR TO BERNARD CONROY, 233 Virginia Avenue Southwest. Fine Wines and Whiskeys. Fresh Beer always on tap. TO CORN SUFFERERS. Corns, bunions, and callouses permanently cured without pain or soreness by using Troy Corn Salve 15 cents by mail. Circulars free. Troy Chemical Company, Station G, Washington D. C. 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 lost love 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 AGENTS.—Wanted everywhere, to sell our line of new goods; illustrated catalogue free; sample set of 12 books 10c to agents only. Irvin Jermon Supply Co., Mitchell's Station, Ala. A fine Line of Men's Women's and Children's Shoes and Rubbers at lowest prices. The Only Shoe Store in the city conducted by colored Men. DR. LEATHERMAN. 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WE GIVE ANY LADY A splendid chance to earn spending money very easily working for us in their leisure time; the work is not hard, and any Woman or girl who has a little spare time will do well to avail themselves of this great opportunity to earn money. Send us 25 cents (silver) and we will at once send you the Cloth will full directions, prepaid by us anywhere in the U.I.S. so they can commence work at once. Address PRILLIANTI NA CO (J 3)Roxbury Mass. AT OLD POST AGIAN Jams H.Hudnell Representing the Castleberg Diamond Importers, 85 Penn. Ave., Washington, D. C. Residence-2009 9th st., n. w. Orders delivered by card. $400 to $800 a day guaranteed to every person sending name and address to the Scott Remedy Co. Louisville. Ky. Write at once. THE CLOURED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. HERE IT IS. If you have rooms to let. 20 If you have a house to rent. If you want to place your business before the people. If you want big crowd your excursions or picnics. If you are anything at all--let the public know who you are by Advertising in The Colored American. Hon. John C. Dancy was out of the city a few days last week. Dr. J. E. Shepard, of Durham, N. C., was in the city this week. Mr. Will L. Houston has returned from his visit to Philadelphia. Mrs. Asbury Neal, of 1250 New Jersey Avenue northwest, is on the sick list. It is rumored that Mr. Ira T. Bryant, of the Government Printing Office, has matrimonial designs. Mr. Bernardine Smith, of 816 4th street northwest, is rapidly recovering from his recent indisposition. and remove all aspersions against the good names of those who are assailed but are innocent of wrong doing. And again: "Mr. Robinson submitted the following resolution, which was referred to the committee on extra pay: Mr. Augustus Mallory, well-known in this city as a breeder of fancy pet animals, died on the fourth inst., at the Freedman's Hospital. Miss Mildred Pratt, a talented educator of Macon, Georgia, is in Washington for a brief stay. She is the guest of Miss Locker, of 22nd street. Mr. David Brown, formerly connected with the Nelson tonsorial parlor on 41/2 street northwest, has taken service with the Pullman Palace Car Co. The receivers of the Capital Savings Bank have sued Henry E. Baker, one of the former directors, for $38,000 alleged to be due the bank from him. Mr. D. L. Brewer, the ship painter on the President's yacht, The Mayflower, is spending a few days in this city. He joined the Navy from Virginia in 1893. Rev. A. L. E. Weeks, President of The New Bern Collegiate Industrial Institute at New Bern, N. S., spent a few days in the Nation's Capital this week. Nathan Sprague, of this city, son-in-law of Fred Douglass, is in the clutches of the law over an alleged illegal act in connection with the storing of a colored woman's furniture. The many friends of Mr. P. M. Mitchell, the popular railway mail clerk, are pained to learn of his illness. He contracted the smallpox at Fayettville, N. C., and is now under skillful treatment. W. T. Menard, Washington correspondent of New York Age, will read paper before Bethel Literary, next Tuesday evening, 17th inst. Subject: "A Brief Review of the Political History of the Negro." It is said that Mr. George F. T. Cook, late assistant superintendent of our public schools, has purchased a large tract of land in the northeast section of the city, where he will operate a first-class brick-yard. Mr. G. E. Logan, a senior in the college department of Fiske University, Tenn., will graduate this year with high honors. He has been an especial friend to The Colored American during his entire college career. Dr. Fred S. Phillips, of Wilmington, Del., is spending a few days in this city the guest of friends and relatives. He will leave next week for Atlanta, Ga., where he will take charge of a leading drug store in that city. The Franklin StandardTypewriter . FRANKLIN Franklin Visible Writing, Simple Mechanism, Speed, Excellent Manifolding. Permanent True Alignment, Disability and a Fair Price. A Strictly High-Grade Machine Sold for $75. CUTTER TOER COMPANY. 8 Mass H. B. WALKER, Agent, Room 216 - Jenifer Building, Washington, D. C. AVERY COLLEGE TRADES SCHOOL A Practical, Literary and Industrial Trade School for Colored Boys and Girls, Carpentry, Bricklaying, Plastering, Painting and Interior Decorations. Tailering, Dress-making, Millinery, Voice Culture and Piano Forte. Literary Department from Primary to Normal Course. Job Work Solicited and Profits given to the Students. Catalogues now ready. Unusual advantages for Girls and a separate building. Fall terms begins Sept. 9th, 1901. Address JOSEPH D. MAHONEY, Allegheny, Pa. Principal. Do Your Collar & Cuff Wear Out? CERTAINLY THEY DO. Send ten cents (10c.) for a device to make your collars, cuffs and shirt bands last twice their ordinary life time. M. S. STURGEON. 612 14th st. n. w. --- HANDOLINE Cures chapped hands and all roughness of the skin. For sale by all druggist. PRICE 25 CENTS The Franklin Stan 15 THE HOTEL 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. Here is an Opportunity! A large picture of PROF. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, printed in four colors which has all the appearance of an oil painting, will be sent elegantly framed by express to any subscriber who will send $3.00 to THE COLORED AMERICAN. To persons who desire the picture without subscribing for the paper, it will be sent by express for $1.50. To parties who desire to sell them, they will be sent in quantities of ten or more for $1.00 each. The Colored American WASHINGTON, D.C. This picture should be in every Parlor, Library, Reading Room, School Room, and every Public Hall used by intelligent colored people. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. 16 City Paragraphs Dr. James G. Clayton is on the sick list. Mr. James H. Holmes the all around boniface is home again. Mr. Will T. Ferguson, late of the Census Office is booked for a good position in the new department of Commerce and Labor. Messrs. Edward Howard and J. Irving Greenleaf has shown their appreciation for The Colored American by subscribing for it. Capt. David J. Gilmer will leave for his home in North Carolina next week, where he will spend a few days with his family and friends. Mr. E. L. Dawkins, of Florida, who holds a responsible position in the Treasury Department, was a visitor to our sanctum this week. Mr. J. E. Haskins, a typo at the G. P. O., will visit North Carolina in a few days. It is rumored that he will return as a full-fledged benedict. Mr. M. F. Hunter, a representative of The Boston Guardian, is in the city, where he will remain for some time in the interest of his publication. Mr. Howard H. Williams has so far recovered from his recent illness that he has gone for a brief stay in Philadelphia, with his life long friends, the Bradfords. Mr. L. P. Costley in addition to his accomplishments as a successful business man is a pool player of considerable ability and takes delight at the sport in his leisure hours. Mr. Harry Lewis, of Boston, was in the city for a few hours last week, on his way home from a trip South. Mr. Lewis is well known as well for his intellectual gifts as for his prominence in athletics. Col. James W. Gray, one of the directors of the Bannica Relief Association is an active worker on the board, and is adding many new and practical ideas for the good and promotion of the Association. Col. Jack N. Ryan will have his new buffet and cafe, at 619 B street northwest, open for business about the first of April. Everything will be brand new and the Col. is sparing no pains or expense in equipping it in the most up to date fashion. Justice Hagner in Equity Court No. 1, has signed a decree granting Celestine Waters a divorce from Isiah Waters because of cruelty and desertion. The petitioner is authorized to resume her maiden name, Celestine, Perry. Perri W. Frisby represented Mrs. Waters. The Parker Bridget quartette, whose music is likened unto the Aeolian Harp entertained guests at Gaskins and Gaines last Monday evening. It is composed of Messrs. Wm. Walker, Jas. A. Lomax, J. T. Toscoe and Col. James Madison Jackson, basso profundo. Rev. J. Harvey Anderson, one of the literary lights of Zion Church, and now pastor of A. M. E. Zion Church, at Allegheny, Pa., was in the city this week, the guest of Rev. J. E. Bolding. He left last Wednesday for Greensboro, N. C., to attend Bishops' meeting of his church. Dr. James E. Shepard, the General Secretary of the M. E. Church, who has been overseeing his work in Alabama and in other Southern state, spent a few days in this city and in Baltimore this week. The Doctor is about completing his book, a reply to the book recently issued by Rev. Thos. Dixon, "The Leopard Spots." Little Alice E. P. Lomack, age seven years, departed this life on Wednesday, March 4th, and was buried on Friday, March 6th, from the residence of her father, Louis T. Lomack, 1622 Madison street. She was the daughter of the late Serena A. Lomack, and the granddaughter of Mrs. S. D. Camper. She was the favorite of many friends, and is missed greatly by her entire family. A fine portrait of Thornton A. Jackson, painted by Lottie E. Wilson, is most handsomely framed and exhibited in the show window at Tyler's, 9 Grant Place. It is a source of great satisfaction that our people are showing their appreciation of this worthy artist by their patronage, and Mr. Jackson is to be congratulated on receiving so grand a present from his most excellent wife. A certain school teacher who is devoting more of his time to his private business than to the interest of the work of the public schools will probably hear, something drop about the closing of the schools, or when the appointments are made for the next school session. The charges against him seem to be his pernicious activity in unearthing scandals, affairs of the Capital Savings Bank, and using his time, which should be given to the public service for which he is paid, for his own private use. It is said that the same teacher has been demoted a number of times for inefficiency. ALBANY NEW YORK NEWS. The Female Laundry Society gave an entertainment Monday night, March 9th, at the home of Mrs. J. W. Price, for the benefit of one of the delinquent members. It was largely attended, and was quite a success. The affair was in charge of the Misses Egbert, Lewis Right and others. At the last meeting of the above-named society, Mrs. John Chapman was elected ice-President. Mrs Wiley Wilson, of North Albany, died Sunday a. m., March 8th, at 4:00 o'clock. She is survived by a daughter, husband, mother, sisters, and brother. Abram Meyer, one of the older Albanians, died Saturday night, March 7th. Mr. R. H. Jones, of 12 Monroe street, has been suffering from a slight attack of the grip for the past week. Mrs. McNeal, of 29 Monroe street, has been confined to her room for a week with a very heavy cold. Mrs. MacIntyre, of Brooklyn, is visiting her sister-in-law, Mrs. Douge, of 197 Second street. Mrs. John Jackson left Wednesday for a short visit with Mrs. F. A. Washington in Utica, N. Y. If there is one thing for which the young present day Negro is justly criticised it is his bad manners, and in their exhibition he is strictly impartial. Guardians, teachers and parents are doubtless greatly to blame. It is a serious question and the condition must be corrected. The old ante bellum Negro was a Chesterfield in comparison with his "up to date" grandson and besides had many other points worthy of imitation. Perhaps we are sparing the rod too much in bringing up our children. BLACK SKIN REMOVER. REGISTERED IN PATENT OFFICE U.S. BEFORE AFTER A.Wonderful_Face_Bleach AND HAIR STRAIGHTENER. both in a box for $1, or three boxes for $2. Guaranteed to do what we say and to be the "best in the world." One box is all that is required if used as directed. A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH. A PEACH-LIKE complexion obtained if used directed. Will turn the skin of a black or brown person four or five shades lighter, and a mulatto person perfectly white. In forty-eight hours a shade or two will be noticeable.® It does not turn the skin in spots but bleaches out white, the skin re-maining beautiful without continual use. 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We have all the best makes of Gas Heaters. See them INTHE PUBLIC EYE great comfort and joy to Southern nullifiers, Lily-whites, and wiseacres generally. But they all seem to have forgotten that Mr. Root is a lawyer, and one of the Presidents closest personal and political friends, that it would be impossible for him in the present state of the public mind to advance views on public questions antagonizing the policy of the administration, and the republican party, and especially on a question of such grave moment as that comprehending the civic and political rights of the Negro. His next sentence begins thus: "So the country has to face the failure of the plan which was adopted at the close of the civil war, to lift the blacks from the condition in which they were left when they were freed from slavery by conferring upon them the suffrage. "We can never throw off the responsibility that rests on our people for the well-being of these men who were held in bondage for so many generations, and the new question of what can be done for them, now that the first attempt has failed is one that challenges the best thought and the best patriotism of our country." The democrats who discuss this speech have not analyzed this paragraph which contains the kernel of the Secretary's admirable effort. For obvious reasons the anti-pigment society prefer to overlook these ominous words of the War Secretary, since they conceal more than they reveal. Continuing he says: "But," (ah, that but,) "let me say this: You did not live and labor in vain, in this field the spirit in which you wrought still lives, you have created a higher type and sense of patriotism; you have elevated the character of American citizenship; and there live to-day, largely through your efforts and the example and inspiration furnished by you and the men who labored with you in 1863, men enough in this land devoted to their country, competent to meet the problems and perform the labors of good citizenship to carry on the blessings that you saved from extinction to the remotest generation, and to that end long live the Union League." Now if any democrat, living or dead, who, if living, can extract any comfort or consolation from the Secretary's speech, he ought to bottle it at once and put wax over the cork. As previously stated Secretary Root is a lawyer—one of the first lawyers at the New York bar. He has not discussed this question of the denial of suffrage to the Negro at all. He has merely adverted to conditions which exist, which are out of harmony with the policy of the administration and the republican party, and which will certainly be remedied. Of this there need be no misgivings on the part of the Negro, for nothing is more certainly written in the book of fate than that the republican party and its supporters at the North will never abandon efforts to make the Negro in fact as well as in name, a citizen of the United States, and will protect him in all his civil and political rights. The significance of the opposition to his insistence upon being so recognized discovers the deep-seated fear at the South as to the ultimate outcome of the struggle, and it will inevitably be called on to decide whether it will stand by the results of the war of secession, or whether it will continue to defy the Federal authority and spit upon the constitution. If it comes to the latter, the South will discover that the biggest part of this nation is North of Masons and Dixon's line, and that the principles for which Lincoln stood, and Grant and Sheridan and Sherman fought will survive and "will not perish from the earth." E. Cuperton Braxton, a young snip of the law from Virginia, and the man who wrote the clause in the new constitution of Virginia, excluding all Negroes from office in that state, no THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. matter how well qualified, in a speech before the Southern society in New York, in February last said: "No white man believes in the XVth amendment save as a theory to be applied to some other man's case." This young man will be disillusioned if he lives long enough, and he will and that his theory is a real condition. and that his theory is a real condition. General Fitzhugh Lee (nephew of the Rebel, General Robt. E. Lee), exConsul-General to Cuba, under McKinley, a retired officer of the U. S. Army on a salary of $4,125.00 per annum, in a speech before the Lee Camp, (exConfederates in Richmond,) Feb. 20th, emitted the following: I quote from the Richmond, Va., Times-Despatch, (the preceding speaker had said that he was glad the war ended as it did, and that we had one, instead of two Republics). When General Lee was called out he referred to this, and made the remarkable statement stirring up wildest enthusiasm, that he would never rejoice in the consequences of the war. Before he would express such a sentiment, or if such a sentiment was in his heart, he would head a mob and going to the West End would tear down and scatter to the winds the splendid statue of R. E. Lee he would go to the Capitol square, and mutilate and break to powder the bronze statue of Jackson; he would say to the ladies who are holding fairs and bazaars in the efforts to raise money with which to honor Confederate heroes, "cease your labors it is useless and your heroes are not worthy." He would never say that it was not best for this country to have two Republics instead of one. He declared that if Getsburgh had been won—and it would have been won had the orders of General Lee been obeyed, the South would have been victorious, and two Republics would have risen in place of the present government, or at least the South would have gotten the recognition her due. This is an idle boast, mere speculation hot air and disappointed hopes. Had the orders of Lee been obeyed the battle of Gettysburgh would have been fought and won, as it was fought and won, by the "Yankees." The South did not have men enough, and their arts of war to snatch a victory out Generals were not skilled enough in the of the hands of the determined men who saved the day for the Union at Gettysburgh's bloody field. But General Fitz Lee has a penchant for boasting. In 1864 he took 5,000 rebels and several wagon loads of handcuffs to Wilson's landing for the "nigger" soldiers there whom he averred he was going to take to Richmond and present to Jefferson Davis. When his troops arrived at the fort he sent his demand to the proper officer for its immediate and unconditional surrender, stating that he had a force quite sufficient to take the fort. If they would yield to superior force they would be treated as prisoners of war. If not, and he was compelled to take it by storm, he would not hold himself responsible for the conduct of his soldiers. Lees representative was given to understand that the men in that particular fort were soldiers whose duty it was to die, but to surrender—never! When the flag of truce returned for the last time for a final answer, the Colonel commanding the black troops politely informed the bearer that he had no men to give away; that if Lee had men enough he could come and take the fort, provided he can whip us. This was the sequel of one of the bloodiest battles of the rebellion—for three hours the iron throated guns of the rebels belched forth their leaden hail. The rebels were repulsed, horse foot and dragoon, and Lee filled the wagons in which he brought handcuffs for the "nigger soldiers," with dead and wounded rebels. They discovered that the first U. S. C. T. knew a few things about fighting, and they were glad to get beyond range of their guns—they have not yet forgotten how to fight. It may be of interest to the Braxtons, Leee, Tillmans, and other jackassical performers from the South, and in the South, who are frothing at the mouth about "Negro domination, intermarriage, mulattoes, and niggers in office" to read the New York Evening Post, of Feb. 18th, excerpts from an article therein appearing, are herewith submitted, and they make mighty fine reading; the language is thoughtful and meaty, and if Mr. Johnny Reb will read it prayerfully he will see where Mr. Yank "is at" and he will also discover that the "superior race in the South" are not the whole thing, and that there's a limit to human endurance. New York Evening Post, Feb. 18th: "All that has prevented the execution of the threat repeatedly made during the last few years of cutting down representation of Southern states in Congress to correspond with the changed civic conditions locally, has been lack of the pressure of public sentiment in the dominant party. That lack has in turn been due to a dread on the part of the Northern people of re-awakening the animosities of a generation ago. The North, whose better element has sympathized with the feeling or the South against the political outrages of the carpet bag era is slow to move, but its inertia must not be mistaken for sleep now, any more than in the later fifties. Let the aggressions of the South pass a certain point and there will be a response that must bring trouble in its train. It is the Northern friends of the South who most dread to see this come, for hand in hand with such measures as the Crumpacker resolution aimed at those states of the South which have boldly effaced the Negro's civic rights under the farms of law, will come measures for the Federal control of elections aimed at those states in which personal intimidation still remains the chief weapon for the defence of white supremacy." Senator Hatten, of the Wisconsin State Senate has offered a resolution in that body authorizing and requesting the Governor of Wisconsin to call upon the Governors of other states to appoint ten delegates each to a convention at Atlanta, Ga., on the 4th, to consider the race problem. The time for temporizing and compromising on this question is past. The white men of the South cannot be made to see what asses they are making of themselves by their senseless opposition to the recognition of the Negro as a man. This convention, if pulled off, will give our Wisconsin friends a nice outing, and they will hear some eloquent and impassioned oratory. They will read editorials in the Southern press like the following from the Nashville American, of March 2nd: The President's Letter. "President Roosevelt's letter concerning the appointment of Negroes to office, published in our dispatches of yesterday, will convert no self-respecting Southerner to his way of thinking or convince the South that it is wrong in opposing the elevation of Negroes to places of power and profit. "The President is pursuing a policy in this matter that is good neither for the Negro nor the country. He is endeavoring, as Bishop Hoss says in a recent article, to place the bottom rail on top, over the protests of a superior race. He may theorize until doomsday on the justice of his position—and possibly he is right in the abstract—but he cannot override the decrees of fate. gro, with all his faults. It needs him, and will treat him, as it has always done, better than any other section, but it will never cease to resent his appointment to Federal office or to criticise the man who is so unwise as to make such appointments. "The trouble with President Roosevelt is that he is trying to undo the decrees of the Almighty." They will, of course, be barred from inviting the "problem" to testify or to orate before them. The Southern Governors will relieve the "problem" for social reasons from appearing in his own behalf. No question is ever settled until it is settled right. The South- Continued on third page. HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS THE M'KINLEY HOUSE, 489 Missouri Ave. Near 6 St. First-class accommodations for all An up-to-date Hotel Roooms neatly furnished, linens clean, and prices within reach of all Meals and Lunches served at all hours. The PORTER : HOUSE ; CAFE 103 6th St., N. W. Wines, liquors and Cigars.—A full line of the choicest liquors, the best brands of cigars and the coolest beer in Washington. BROWN & SMITH, Proprietors. HOTEL CLYDE, 475 MISSOUR1 AVE, N.W. First-Class Accomodations For Ladies and Gentlemen. Hot and Cold Baths. MRS. ALICE E. HALL, Proprietress. 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By the Associated Press dispatches I see that the President wishes the re- port of the Commerce Committee to the confirmation of Dr. Crum as Collector of the Port at Charleston, taken up by the Senate. This is vitally necessary because of the issues this affair has brought into the foreground. First, the Indianola incident and the nomination of Dr. Crum and conse- quent diseussion thereof, called forth « timely editorial from the New York ‘Tribune, in which it stated plainly one ot the issues at stake, namely the Fed- eral government’s right to conduct its own affairs in any part of the country without consent of local authority. This issue goes at once to the center of the government’s existence. The first law of nature, self-preservation, de- mands that this be unequivocally set- tied. Second, the President’s manly, cour- aseous and christian letter to the gen- tleman of Charleston brought to focus the second paramount issue in this dis- cussion, namely, the Negro’s right to aspire to true manhood, to real Amer- ican citizenship. The door of hope should not be shut upan any man of character and ability, be his external appearance what it may. This issue involves all in life that’s worth strug- sling or living for. If men are not al- lowed to hone and zspire, if they are not regarded for their real worth, life is a delusion and christianity a hollow mockery. The Mayor of Charleston and a S-e-n-a-t-o-r from South Carolina, in op- posing the confirmation of Dr. Crum, strike at our race’s Palladium, at our race’s vitality. The press of the South who assist them are engaged in the same destructive work. I’m sure some of them would call a halt if they view- ed the situation in this light. Third, it is remarkable that both these pregnant issues, the Federal gov- ernment’s right to transact its affairs untrammeled, and the Negro’s right to aspire to real manhood, are being dis- puted on South Carolina soil; more- over, another vital issue is in dispute in the same state—the freedom of the press, the nation’s protector and civi- lizer; it will be noted that high officials of the state and city figure conspicu- ously in the advocacy of these issues. THE @XCRED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, ov. 6. Then to add the blackest background to an already dark picture, this same state, through an official, opposes the industrial schools that are trying to fit us to be intelligent workmen; the heroic efforts our leaders are making, sacrificing their time, money and even life, are not potent enough to stay the pernicious narrowness and prejudice. } am not yet convinced that-all the South has taken this view of the matter and may and many would de- sist should they do so. It it is really intended to deny us manhood and life we should awake to the fact and face it like men. Awake all the country to the issues involved. We are apt to wait, to long and hope against hope. “It is natural for man to indulge in the fond vlusion of Hope, and listen to the song of that siren till she transforms him into beast.” We invoke the conservative South to call a halt, failing in that, we invoke the aid of the conservative Senate. Our people in all the Northern states must be shown the issues involved—they must be reminded of their strength at the polls and directed to use it in their defense.t Respectfully, T. B. LILLARD. RECEIVERS MAKE REPORT. Affairs of Capital Savings Bank Passed Upen. : The receivers of the Capital Savings bank have submitted a report to the District Supreme Court in which they say they regret that the showing is so discouraging, “but they deem it to be their duty to state the actual facts wit!.out endeavoring to give them any more favorable aspect than is fully warranted. - The assets cf the bank have been thus classified: Bills redeemable, $66,893.67; cash and cash items,’ $841.14; over drafts, $4,002.76; real estate, exclusive of in- cumbrances, $2,515.50; securities, $2,- 226.90; furniture and fixtures, $113.80; making the total apparent assets, $76,- 595.82. The assets have been classified as, good, $3,621.48; doubtful, $8,689.93, and worthless, $64.282.41. ‘tne liabilities are sa follows: De- posits, $82,357.90; certified checks, $80; cashier’s checks, $21, .and aecounts rendered, not in books> $160.05, a total of $82,618.95, rot in books, $160.05, a taral of $82:63-96. 0 ey |, The receivers say that the bills re- ceivable are mainly unsecured promis- sory notes, many of them barred by the Statute of limitations; that the over- drafts are all unsecured; that the se- curities are certain insurance policies taken as security for loans, and that all the insurance companies represen- ted by these seeurities are insclvent and the policies have lapsed; that the depositors numbered about 1,400; that the real estate should be soid as soon as fair velues can be obtained. - IN THE PUBLIC EYE Sontinu ¢d trom recond page ee ern Governors and the Northern Gov- ernors cannot settle this one. It has pas#ed beyond their jurisdiction and is national in its scope and importance. Information has just reached me that the ex-slavé pension bill offered in the Senate by Mr. Hanna, by re- quest, is a political scheme hatched in Washington, D. C., and fathered by a Negro gentleman, whe is editér of a weekly paper, that Mr. Hanna has been told that this move will strengthen him in the South among Negroes, and rossibly make him President in 1904; that he is now a receptive candidate «nd will take advantage of any move- ment which may grow out of this scheme to bamboozle ignorant Negroes of the South. I have the name of the editor, the dates, the place where the conference with Mr. Hanna was held, and of the two or three persons who were present when this fake bill was <iven him to be offered in Senate, and t am further advised that Mr. Hanna admonished his caller not to say that he wes a candidate, though the under- standing is, that he will be a candidate if this bill of his develops the strength in the South which it is claimed it will. Mr. Jas. Hill, of Jackson, Miss., is publishing the only republican news- paper in Jackson, and not without the knowledge and sympathy of Senator Hanna. Mr. Theodore Roosevelt will in all human probability succeed himself in he Presidency 1n 1904 other respective candidates to the contrary notwith- standing. ‘ BRUCE GRIT. FASHIONABLE STATIONERY. The etiquette of invitatfons and an- nouncements is most important to those who aim to be correct in social matters. Among the invitations usual- ly givem are those for weddings, re- ceptions, breakfasts, luncheons, dinner parties, and at homes, and there are also announcements of marriage and birth, and even notifications of death. The cards used for these purposes must conform to the latest and most ap- proved style both as, to form and to lettering. A display of fashionable fornis of invitations and announce- ments is a feature of The Delineator fer April, and those who are not exact- ly up to date in this matter will do well to consult this periodical . SPECBAL SERVICE JOHN WESLEY CHURCH, 18TH ST. BET. L AND M. 11 a. m., Bishop G. W. Clinton, D. D., will preach. 3 p. m., Elder Lewis Sheaf, Hon. Jud- son W. Lyons, and Andrew F. Hilyer, A. M., will speak. Good music by male chorus led by Prof. T. N. Dickson. 8 p. m., Special Sermen to Chas. Sumner Post, G. A. R., and Women’s Relief Corps, by Dr. B. J. Bolding, the paster. Do not fail to hear Bishop Clinton in the morzing. NOTICE TO MEMPHIS SUB- SCRIBERS. To whom it may concern:—The sole agent of The Colored American in Memphis, Tenn., is Mr. Wm. M. Turner, of Polk St. This paper has no other agent in Memphis. All subscriptions and other business transacted in Mem- vhis, Tenn., must come through Mr. Turner. Anyone else claiming to be a representative is a fraud. Edward E. Cooper, Manager of The Colored Ameri- can. A man whose “social standing” can be lowered by the employment at which he makes a livelihood, never had much solid ground to stand upon SALOON. sie rae um te Se Fritz Reaufer’s Wasuinaton, D.C. HOTEL AND RESTAURANT 451 453, 455, 457 Penn. Ave. 202, 208 and 210 43 St. Northwest MOORE & PRIOLEAD, Sparta - Bullet and Cafe | 1236 Pa.Av. Wash,, D.C. Fine wines, liquors and cigers, Hot Free Lunch Every Day. *@”- Ladies Will receive special attention in Dining Room upstairs. Jas. F. Keenan, BOO20048848888 Rectifier and Wholesale Liquor Dealer, Elegant Club Whiskey a Specialty Importer of Fine Wines, Brand- ies, Gins, Etc. 462 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW. ©, H, NAUGHTON.. | FINE W INES, Harper & Wilson a specialty; 1926 Fourteenth 8t., Northwest. ; Gray & Costley BWINES LIQUORS & CIGARS @ Ladies ena Gentlemen’s Dining Room Biows ‘Tne bast of service gueranteed st ai3i3 _E street N. W. » Wasasinatonr, D, O. | Chris.X ris. Xander's QUALITY HOUSE, 909 7thst NW, . The largest ‘nclesale stock’ in town of the inost exquisite, faultless wines and distiliates (in all 240 kinds,) at Chris. Kander’s modern prices no others can compete quailty and purity with any of his goods. His liquors: are absolutely tree rom fusel poison, (No branch houses,) Phone 1425 W:. M. DRURY’S RESTAURANT _ 1100 20th St. corner L. N. W THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. 105 PITCHER AND ISLAND AND A MILK CAFE Hospital and Training School for Nurses. Charleston, S. C. 4 A PACE MAKER. been put in excellent condition, instruments and equipments have been purchased, the running expenses have been met, and $2,500 paid on the building. There have been four classes of nurses graduated, eighteen in all, of which number fourteen have been, or are now, residents of Charleston. This institution is noteworthy in many ways. It receives neither Federal nor state aid, and it has been supported since its establishment almost exclusively by the people of Charleston. Its officers and professional staff are all colored, and it is rendering an incalculable service to the race, both as a hospital and as a medium by which earnest colored women may secure that equipment necessary to render them of practical service in the sick room. It is a great pleasure to call attention to this institution which began as has been stated most humbly and has been of such marked service. It is one of the great object lessons which the race can point out to its friends as evidence of development of self-help, of professional skill and of human emancipation. Probably the most admirable feature connected with it is the fact that neither the faculty of the school nor the professional staff of the hospital will accept compensation for their work. Private Rooms and Nurses Parlor The Colored American publishes in this issue also a cut of Dr. A. C. McClennan, the surgeon in charge of the institution, and some views of the exterior and interior of the building. In the six years of the institution's life, Dr. McClennan has watched its ever-expanding career of usefulness with a solicitude akin to a mother's care for a favored child. He has seen its debt reduced from $4,500 to $1,500 and its entire running expenses paid without incurring additional obligations. The graduates of the Training School are in demand wherever their acquirements are known. The business men of Charleston, both black and white recognize the value of the institution and they have been most liberal in gifts for its maintenance. Especial reference should be made to the generous care which it has received from Col. A. C. Kaufman, of Charleston, who is at once a capitalist and a philanthropist, and always responsive to the race's real needs. Dr. McClennan is justly proud of the success of this institution, as its existence and continued life are mainly due to his own activity and enthusiasm but there is a larger sense which The Colored American points out, and for which there is just cause for race pride, and it is that here is another race enterprise which is a success and to which attention should be directed. The following is the staff: Hospital Staff—A. C. McClennan, surgeon-in-charge; B. F. Rivers, house surgeon; Annie C. Fagain, head nurse. Faculty of Training School—A. C. McClennan, M. D., Phar. D., surgical nursing; W. D. Crum, M. D., medical nursing; J. M. Thompson, M. D., obstrical nursing; Benjamin F. Rivers, M. D., anatomy and physiology; W. Herbert Hollings, Ph. G., materia medica and therapeutics; Annie C. Fagain, (graduate nurse), practical nursing, diaetectics and massage. NURSES Class of Nurse Students. Officers of Corporation—P. N. Davis president; James A. Spencer, 1st vice president; S. W. Bennett, 2nd vice president; R. J. Macbeth, D. D. S., secretary; M. B. Lawrence, Treasurer. Executive Committee—Chas. C. Leslie, chairman; T. McG. Carr, L. J. Hollings, Rev. N. B. Sterritto; P. N. Davis, M. B. Lawrence, ex-officio. Advisory Board—Rt. Rev. M. B. Salter, Bishop A. M. E. Church; Mr. H. P. Williams, Banker; Mr. W. F. Paddon, Merchant; Rev. J. A. Robinson, Pastor Baptist Church; Col. A. C. Kaufman, Philanthropist; Rev. G. A. Office of the Surgeon in Chief. Kraft, Rector Catholic Church, Rev. E. N. Hollings, Rector Episcopal Church; Dr. U. C. Sheppard, Summerville, S. C., Planter; Hon. Julian Mitchell, Attorney-at-aw; Dr. Thomas E. Miller, State College, Orangeburg, S. C. DOINGS IN YONKERS Yonkers, N. Y., Special.—At the Messiah Baptist Church on Sunday morning baptismal services were held, Rev. H. Aruthur Booker, the pastor, officiating. Three persons were immersed. On Thursday evening of last week a Tom Thumb wedding of the little folks was held at the A. M. E. Zion Church, under the auspices of the Golden Leaf Society. It was a very pleasing and creditable affair and a success financilly. O. O. Farrell Lodge F. A. A. M. gave a reception to Most Worshipful Grand Master E. V. C. Eato, of New York city, and Deputy rand Master, J. Webb, of Yonkers, on Wednesday, at Wiggins' Hall, which was largely attended by representatives of Masonic Lodges from adjacent cities, and their wives. The committee in charge consisting of Mr. Jos. Kelley, Mr. John Jones, Mr. Luther Bush and others, were most attentive to the wants of their guests and served a splendid collation. Prof. Jos. C. Moore, principal and founder of the E. T. I. School, and also of Livingstne College, was the guest of Mrs. James H. Scott last week. After a lingering illness of some months, Mrs. Rosina Thompson has passed away, she was a member of the A. M. E. Zion Church choir and also a True Reformer. Mr. C. E. Conick, Sr., of Lamartine avenue, after a pleasant stay of a month in California has returned considerbly reduced in avoirdupois. Miss Gerty Johnson, of Bath, N. Y., is the guest of Mrs. G. Winfield, of Williamsbridge, N. Y., and Mrs. Duers, of New York City visited visited their sister, Mrs. H. Howard, of Morningside avenue, last week. The Daughters of Conference of the A. M. E. Zion Church will give a Musical and Literary entertainment, March 12th, followed by an oyster supper. Miss Jennie Boston, of New York City, and Mr. Parker, of Newark, N. J., were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Scott, on Sunday. BROWN GRIT. JR. MR. BAKER'S REJOINDER. The person who just now occupies the center of the stage in the affairs of the unfortunate Savings Bank, is Mr. Henry E. Baker, against whom the Receivers of the Bank have lately brought suit at law to recover upwards of $38,000, said to be due the bank by Mr. Baker. When seen by a Colored American reporter and asked if he cared to make a statement of his side of the matter, he flatly declined to do so. He said no possible good could come of his attempting to defend his reputation through the newspapers or on the street corners. "The courts," said he, "have been resorted to for settlement of the controversy, and I will meet the issue there." When asked if he did not think his friends were entitled to some explanation as to his connection with the alleged deficit in the bank's funds, he replied, "Yes, and I am prepared to give it in the only effective way, namely, in my defense before the courts when the case comes to trial." MODERN SECRET SOCIETIES This is a little volume, apparently harmless, which has been lately published by the National Christian Association, of Chicago, Ill. It is ascribed to Dr. Charles A. Blanchard, of some note in the West as an educator. Its purpose is to bring modern secret societies into disfavor with christian people, and it sets about this vain attempt by tracing the origin or the inspiration of all other secret societies to the Masonic order, and then proceeds to lambast Masonry by constructing and elevating its own bugaboo, and then knocking it down and to everlasting smithereens. It is difficult to deal seriously with a work of this character. Its misinformation is elaborate. Masons can well afford to laugh at such absurd statements as that "Masonic oaths are a conspiracy against God nd man." Secret societies rather flourish upon such attacks and the reviewer disclaims irreverence when he states that he is reminded in this connection of the stirring old theme—"the blood of the martyrs is the seed of the church." NO IDLE HINT. If children are too young to understand a play why let them attend the theater? If they do understand, then parents should be very careful and know something of what they are going to see. L. C. WHITE. Will They Get Seven Thousand Dollars? Will They Get Seven Thousand Dollars? APRIL 12. 1908. WILL YOU HELP? WHAT—A Great Effort for God and Humanity. BY WHOM—The Negro Baptists will hold a GREAT RALLY for the maintenance of their Lord's work in Foreign Fields. WHERE HELD—In all their churches, Sunday Schools, Women's and Young People's Societies. WHEN—On the second Sunday in April, known as Easter Sunday. For our missionaries, in round numbers, our Baptist Zion raised in ● March 1896.....$ 325 April 1897 ..... 550 “ 1898..... 780 “ 1899 ..... 900 “ 1900..... 1170 “ 1901..... 1500 “ 1902..... 2100 With missionaries in West, Southwest, South and East Central Africa, Dutch Guiana, Georgetown, British Guiana, South America and in Bridgetown and St. John's Barbadoes, West Indies, there is a growing respect for the great commission, "Go ye into all the world and preach the Gospel to every creature." Their personal interest in Dr. Bouey, Dr. Majola Agbebi, Brethren Buchanan, Koti, Saloni, Cheek and Chelembwe and Sister Delany, ourally on April 12th, will excel all previous efforts. The noble leaders in our pulpits, schools, Woman's and Young People's Societies warrant the Foreign Mission Board in asking for and getting at least $7,000 on Rally Day. Do this, and you will put our work in good shape, with houses in which our workers may live and churches in which to worship and teach. We call upon all our leaders to see that nothing hinders them from uniting in this great effort for an advance movement in Foreign Fields. Pray, "Thy kingdom come;" then help us bring it. JOHN H. FRANK, Chairman. L. G. JORDAN, Sec'y. 718 W. Walnut St., Louisville, Ky. N. B.—Order programs at once. We send you all you need free. SCOTT'S MAGIC HAIR STRAIGHTENER AND GROWER Is the only safe preparation in the world that absolutely makes kinky, harsh, knotty, stubborn short and thin hair grow long, thick, beautiful, straight, silky, pliable. Stops hair from falling out, restores its color, grows hair on bald heads, cur dandruff, itching, tert, eczema, and all scalp diseases. PRICE 30 CENTS. AFTER USING. Sent on receipt of price. SCOTT'S Face Bleach and Beautifier Whitens the Skin and gives a Beautiful Complexion. Sent by mail on receipt of price 30 cents. (Stamps accepted.) Remedies at all Drug Stores. Address SCOTT REMEDY CO., Louisville, Ky. (WHEN WRITING MENTION THIS PAPER.) 1,000 Persons Wanted At once to introduce the fastest selling specialties in the world. Beautiful Premiums FREE. $75 to $200 per Month Guaranteed agents. Write at once for particulars. Address SCOTT REMEDY CO., Louisville, Ky. WHEN WRITING MENTION THIS PAPER. ATTENTION AGENTS. Agents who have not made their reports and settlements in this office for some time are hereby warned that unless a settlement comes this week no more papers will be set them. This will also apply to a number of delinquent subscribers who are considerably in ar- THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. AN EDUCATIONAL CENTER. The Students and Faculty Present Interesting Programs. Princess Anne, Md., Special.—We all felt much benefited on last Friday afternoon, the 6th instant, after listening to a well rendered program, prepared by the students of the academy, under the direction of our accomplished Prof. R. A. Marsden, A. B., who is never contented with anything until it can bear the closest inspection. Our attention was closely drawn by Miss Howard, who read an essay, the subject of which was, "Self-reliance." It was well written and read with power and life. Mr. Winter Barkley's oration on "Study" as well delivered. One among the most amusing parts of the program was the declamation of Mr. Earl Horsey, Miss Emma Coltman, Mr. B. F. Dennis and Miss Manerva Little, made excellent renditions, but the most pleasing part was the "Current Topics," a paper of which Mr. Wm. H. Hayman is editor. This is a paper that catches everything that goes on among the students at their least expectations. The academy has added another new director, in the person of Mr. James E. Jackson, of Montclair, N. J., who has charge of the brass band and musical department. Mr. Jackson is an experienced musical instructor, having taken a four years course under one of the leading musical professors in the country and been himself a teacher for several years. We congratulate the principal on being able to secure such a proficient instructor for the place. The academy has been making itself several new presents during the past week, namely, a new horse, to match the present horse, two double sets of harness, one set for the new carriage which is beoing built under the supervision of Prof. W. W. Privott, and the other a heavy hand-made for the farm horses. The Old Maids' concert given under the management of (Rev.) Mrs. M. H. Horsey at the Metropolitan M. E. Church, on Tuesday evening, the 3rd inst., was in every respect a success, as well as an enlivening entertainment. Alas! for the old maids when the great machine began grinding them in powder. Girls don't live to be old maids, for the same may be your fate. Wednesday evening, our renounced Dramatic Club, under its proficient manager, Mr. Pierce Hayman, gave one of its pleasing entertainments in our town hall which was a success, and on the same date the A. M. E. Zion Church gave a successful entertainment. On Friday evening at the residence of Mrs. Mary F. Gale's a company of refined and cultured ladies and gentlemen were gathered, among whom were Mr. Richard Bean, of Burmuda Islands, Miss Adell Newburne, of Tennessee, Mr. Robert N. Boggs, of Fairmount, Mr. Mr. Stanford, of Philadelphia, Pa. Mr. J. F. Roberts, principal of the graded schools of Princess Anne, and correspondent to The Colored American, Misses Hattie E. Mutter, Mammie Horsey, Anna Handy and Prof. Wm. L. Gale, principal of the public schools at Fairmount, Md. After spending an hour or twos enjoyment in that most beautifully adorned parlor, the company was invited to repair to the dining room which was none the less adorned and where covers had been laid for each of the guests. The Colored American correspondent was made toast master and after making a few brief remrks, each one ws called upon to give toasts, which was pleasingly done. LET TILLMAN ALONE. Editor The Colored American: The disposition shown by some of our ministers and prominent men, to resent the attacks of Ben Tillman upon the Negro race, is much to be regretted. The intemperate mouthings of this blackguard of the Senate receive no attention or consideration from the fair-minded people of any section of the country—North or South, and such uncalled for and bitter abuse of millions of the loyal citizens of this great Republic should not be dignified by a response or defence from any of the leaders of the colored people. Tillman and Carmack in the Senate have been reinforced by the Rev. Thos. Dixon in the pulpit; this meek and lowly minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, standing before the altar of God predicts a great strife between the races which will result in the extermination of the American Negro. We are extremely thankful that God Almighty has seen fit to call all of His prophets to their heavenly homes, else we would be quaking with fear in anticipation of the fulfillment of Dr. Dixon's prediction. What the Negro has lost, through the shotgun in the past, and what, he is now losing through violations of the Constitution, will surely be regained by following the advice of such men as Booker T. Washington and Dr. Francis Grimke. Tillman, Carmack and Dixon, advocates of the shotgun and lynch law, mob violence and the wholesale slaughter of nine millions of Negroes, are more than offset by Booker Washington and Grimke, preachers of industry, morality, frugality and temperate utterances. A READER. WE WOULD LIKE TO SEE— Will Ferguson reinstated. All confirmed old batchelors taxed. Our social leaders bury the hatchet. Bethel Literary a popular forum once more. Poet R. E. S. Toomey's new comic opera. Our race leaders "get on" themselves. Daniel Murray's birthday roll along oftener. Detective Henry Lacey capture Dorsey Foultz. The Pen and Pencil Club increase its membership. The "old cits" and interlopers smoke the pipe of peace. Prof. Jesse Lawson write a book on the race problem. Less race prejudice shown by our theatre managers. John H. Wills continue to improve in health and wealth. Prof. Kelly Miller elected president of Howard University. A photograph of Isaac H. Smith's bank at Newberne, N. C. Our go-as-you-please liars and scandal mongers take a recess. Senator Pritchard and George H. White meet in a dark alley. Charles E. Hall pocket the No. 9 ball at the Metropole Club. Prof. W. H. H. Hart and Senator Ben Tillman in joint debate. A successful presentation of S. Coleridge Taylor's "Hiawatha." Ex-Senator Jeter C. Pritchard "slip up" on that Federal judgeship. More Negro clerks employed in the United States Census Bureau. Reuben S. Smith show the place where the master branded him. More people buy or send subscriptions to The Colored American. The man who lost nothing by the collapse of the Capital Savings Bank. Several colored clerks appointed in the new Department of Commerce. Booker Washingtonites and anti-Booker Washingtonites try to "forget it." A few legitimate billiard shots made by some members of the Metropole Club. The Senate confirm Dr. W. D. Crum. Grand Master Judd Malvin's winning smile. An honest election held for delegate to the next Republican National Convention. The breezy and humorous ink-slinger who styles himself "The Man on the Monument." George W. Jackson persuaded to accept another term as president of Bethel Literary. Our National Negro associations accomplish something of real value and quit "spouting" and "resolving." Joseph H. Stewart and Thomas Walker render that pathetic ballad "All going out and nothing coming in." A few of our jackleg preachers and bible pounders shoulder a pick or spade and go to work and give the poor workwoman a chance to feed and clothe herself. A few "sun-down" doctors and lawyers convince Booker Washington that the race needs more professional men, by resigning their position in the government departments and public schools and demonstrate the Negroe's ability to practice law and medicine. SOME BLACK SMILES. "Black Smiles, or the Sunny Side of Sable Life," by Franklin Henry Bryant, published quite recently from the Southern Publishing Association Print, of Nashville, Tenn., is one of the most attractive and charming productions which have reached us for long time. It is a volume of poems, mostly dialect, by a new aspirant for popular favor. Mr. Bryant is a Negro, and the Muse of Poetry has surely touched him with a gracious hand. The illustrations and mechanical features of this volume are exceptionally clever, the former displaying an artistic sense nearly, if not quite equal to that of the poet himself. The dialect verses are wholesome, tuneful and are mostly of Nero life before the Civil War, bringing out in humorous recital much that was cheering in that sad period, and always pointing an excellent moral. Mr. Bryant's versatility is shown when he abandons Negro idiomatics and touches in beautiful measures of the highest forms of our language, the tender chords which respond to awakened memories of mothers and of the rewards which they have taught us to expect for righteous living. Some days ago there was a little tempest in a tea-pot in athletic circles at the University of Pennsylvania. Mr. Howard M. Smith, a student at the University and an athlete of fine record, was informed by the coach, Dr. J. K. Shell, that for prudential reasons he could not do any team work in the contest with the students of Georgetown College, scheduled for March 7th, because Smith was a Negro. and Georgetown would not submit. The undergraduate body of Pennsylvania rose up in wrath and make a few soulful remarks to Shell, the result of which was that Mr. Smith came with the team to Washington, participated in the contest with high honor, and was treated with every courtesy by the Georgetown boys. The friends of Col. J. W. Patterson, a popular attorney at law, are urging him to make the race for delegate from the District of Columbia to the next Republican convention. Mr. Patterson is an able lawyer, eloquent speaker and has a host of friends. Should he decide to enter the race he would put up a winning fight. Minister W. F. Powell, of Port-Au Prince, Hayti, through his matchless handling of diplomatic cases, that have been coming before him of late, is winning new laurels. DRESS MAKING ACADEMY. The de Lam Orton Famous French Petition Fallor System Mme J. A. Smallw Sole Agent 1518 Madison street, northwest 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 o small to be looked after. We teach you to ke 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 Livlingston Dress cutting and Dress making school is offering a new attraction. A class has been formed in which im brodery as applied to personal adornment t is taught. Miss Charlotte E. Hunter has been placed in charge of this work. Persons desiring to learn decorative embroider. should apply at once to Mrs. L R. Clarke, principal of the school as only a limited number can be taken Terms etc., cheerfully furnished at the school, 1439 W Street Northwest. 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 GoodWages, Apply with references as to ability and character to Susie White, 1747 Oregon Ave N W. WANTED By a young lady artist a room, preferably unfurnished. Address Artist, this office. FOR RENT—One large front room in good locality with all modern improvements, convenient to cars and herdicks, 1625 Corcoran St. N. W. apply to Mr. J. B. Patterson FOR RENT—Furnished rooms, front and rear, all modern improvements. Gentlemen preferred. 540 Elm street, n. w., Le Droit Park. tf. FOR RENT—Bright, furnished rooms with board half block of car line. Meals served also to persons not lodging in the house. N. J. Bundy. 941 T street northwest. tf FUNISHED ROOMS—For rent with or without board. Apply at 407 Warner street n. w. FOR RENT—Nicely furnished front rooms suitable for two gentlemen or man and wife, $6 00 per month 920 25th st. n. w. WANTED—Instructor for private dancing, Waltzing only. Address Mrs. W. H. Johnson. 459 C street, n. w., Washington, D C. Please Help Me Find My Brother Saunk Joyce was sold in Mecklenburg, Virginia several years before the civil war, to Cunnigan a Negro trader. His mother, Willie, was a slave on the Joyce plantation. He had one sister Betty, who is very anxious to find him. Any information will be gladly received. MRS BETTY REYNOLDS. 44 Parker street, Atlanta, Ga. Typewriting done at home at reasonable price. Apply at 1753 L street n. w. DOG EXPERT. Prof. Victor; Dog Expert, 1339 Corcoran St Expert dog washer Special care in washing delicate house dogs and cats during cold weather. Surgical operations. Pets washed a owner's residence if desired. Send for circular. POSITION WANTED. $25—Widow, age 28, educated and refined, Massachusetts high school graduate, has taught school, successully for several years, latest method—is also excellent sick nurse and good housekeeper, will pay twenty-five do, lars to any one securing her a permanent position at salary of $25 or more per month. Best of references given and required. Address, Mrs. D. S The Seaboard to New Orleans WANTED Canvassing "THE agents for NEGRO IN REVELATION IN HIS- TORY AND IN CITIZENSHIP; What the Race Has Done and Is Doing in Arms, Arts, Letters, the Forum, the School and the Marts of Trade." A record of his achievements and a demonstration of his possibilities. 500 pages, 200 engravings. By Rev. J. J. Pipkin. Supervised and introduced by Gen. John B. Gordon, former Major General in Confederate Army. Address, for description, terms, and full particulars and what is said of it by Democrats and Republicans—white and black: N. D. THOMPSON PUBLISHING CO., St. Louis, Mo. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. FARMERSCONFERENCE. Georgia Industrial School Make a Good Showing-Representative Colored Leaders Present who Make Telling Addresses Personal Mention-Notes College, Ga. Special.—The conference of colored farmers, mechanics and laborers, held under the direction of President R. R. Wright, at the Georgia State Industrial College, was a great success. The sessions, and there were three one day, and four the next were crowded from start to finish. More than one thousand persons were present during the session. All were delighted and went off glad to have been there. The aim of the conference was to J. W. W. W. ROF. R. R. WRIGHT. President of the Georgia Industrial Institute, College, Ga. ROF. R. R. WRIGHT. President of the Georgia Industrial Institute, College, Ga. harmonize the farming interests with other interests especially with the school room, and in this respect succeeded far beyond Mr. Wright's expectation. A conference of the leading College Presidents was held at the College during the session, and many able addresses were made by leading white citizens of the state. Two fine subjects were discussed at the night sessions of the conference, on the subjects: "What can the white man do to help the Negro better his condition;" and, "What can the Negro do to help better his own condition." These questions were discussed by leading white and colored speakers respectively. In speaking on this question, Rev. T. B. Lillard, of the Congregational Church, told the audience that: The Negro must be hindered by no T. COL. JOHN H. DEVEAUX. obstacle, no matter how oppressed, no matter how deep the race prejudice may be; he must ever look upward and forward, and never loose hope. Let hope, like an eternal spring ever dwell in his breast." He said, "fix yourself in the soil, stay on the farm, buy land. Every advantage hangs on the possession of the solid qualities of life. Don't wait for others to help you, help yourself. Build school houses, unite yourselves in good race enterprises. Support every good undertaking, and the results will take care of themselves, as an old farmer once said in the conference: 'take advantage of your disadvantage!'" Prof. Carver, of Tuskegee, lectured to the farmers on agriculture. Carver did much good. He is a graduate of the Agricultural Department of the Iowa State University. On the opening day a "Woman's Conference" was held, to do more in the line of small domestic industries, such as poultry raising, milking, vegetable gardens, etc. The school batallion gave an exhibition drill each. The school board gave a band concert each afternoon. The new Peabody Dairy was eagerly inspected by the delegates, and came in for a great deal of praise. The talks of the farmers were inspiring in many respects, and the reports showed improvements on last year. There are some rich Negro farmers in Georgia and not a few of them were present at the conference. D. S. Jackson, President of the Georgia Farmers' Association owns eighteen hundred (1800) acres of first-class farming land. Many others own from five to five hundred acres. The conference is to help inspire others to purchase land and thus better their condition. Those veterans in the cause of the race, Col. W. A. Pledger and Col. J. H. Deaveaux, with a host of other notables were present. Both of them made telling speeches urging the farmers to make better men of themselves. Among the notable educators present were: Miss Tapley, of Spelman Seminary, Dr. Bumstead, of Atlanta University, Rev. Sales, of Atlanta Baptist College, Dr. Hathaway of the Kentucky State College, at Frankfort, Ky., Principal Curtright, of the Walker Baptist Institute, Prof. F. M. Gordon, of the Deaf and Dumb Academy. Chancellor Hill, of the University of Georgia, complimented Prof. Wright very highly on the work of the conference. Mrs. Dinah Pace, of Covington, Ga., one of the best women in the state, made one of the finest talks ever delivered on the grounds at the "Woman's Meeting." Some very fine facts were brought out at the meeting and one of them is, "That the farmers are working up to their best interesest and are not farming any more just for their health. One thousand packages of seed, secured through the efforts of the Georgia Delegation in Congress, were given away, and also several hundred pamphlets on practical farming, from the U. S. Agricultural Department. Some facts secured from the delegates are interesting. Blanks were given out and they were asked to fill in return. Sixty did so, and the total value of real estate reported by these amounted to $86,780. One reported having $2,500 in Bank, 2,892 chickens, etc., owned by them, also 35 horses, 87 mules, 297 cows. Out of 400 students now enrolled, 57 have purchased and paid for farm property by their own efforts; one of these is a young woman who made her money by cooking. The fathers of 87 of the students own free from debt over 8,000 acres of land. President Wright with limited facilities is doing a surprisingly good work, and a work that will tell for good in years to come. The Wire-grass Negro conference closed a most successful year of its history with a big oyster roast, under the official management of instructor Golden; Instruct Thompson's work was superb; farmer McLester had the farm looking neat as possible; Roston, the proctor, was a busy man; Miss Jackson gave some fine fish dinners to the farmers. The drilling of the girls was one of the finest features of the conference. Mr. Roscoe Conkling Bruce, an old High School graduate, an alumnus of Harvard College, and at present the principal of the academic department at Tuskegee, Ala., will deliver an address at the Metropolitan Church in this city some time in May. He will come under the auspices of some musical organization. A BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY! WANTED:—A middle-aged colored man with some capital, can find a splendid investment for it, in an already established business in this city. $500 or $1,000 will be required for an interest. Employment at a fair salary will be given the investor. This is an excellent opportunity for the right man. Address Business, care The Colored American office. tf. Throw Away Your Gruss and be Happy. Don't Wear a Truss any Longer. We Can Post tively Cure You, Without Cutting or Pain. No Detention From Business or Waste of Valuable Time. 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We solicit news, contributions, opinions and in tact all matters affecting the race. ‘We will not pay for matter, however unless it is ordered by us. All matter intended for publication must reach this office by Wed- nesday of each week to insure insertion In the current issue- 3-Agonts are wanted everywhere, Send for instructions. ADVERTISING RATES, Reading notices 50 cents aon Display eavertiggments, €.bas on large contracts, ‘Entered at the Post-office aa second-class matl‘letters, communications, and business matters should be addressed to THR COLORED AMERICAN, EDWARD E. COOPER, ManacsR 459 C Street Northwest. WASHINGTON, D. 0. Sold by all all News Dealers. SATURDAY, MARCH 14 1903. THE INDUSTRIAL PROGRESS OF THE NEGRO. There is no occasion for the Negro race in this country to yield to despair. Many wrongs there are which should be righted and in the Providence of God will be righted in His own good time. Impartial observers like Bishop McCabe of the M. E. Church, see plain- ly the steady progress of our people, the substantial advance of the race in all lines of high endeayor. We are represented in every field of labor and most creditably. Hospitals, schools, banks, societies and elemosynary insti- tutions of every character are being conducted by. the race and for the race throughout the broad land. It is true that occasionally a bank or some other enterprise comes to grief through lack of experience or of proper precautions on the part of its conductors, but though unfortunate the fact is but in- cidental to our advance and of not un- frequent occurrence in the history of any civilized people. Behind the somber coloring which marks much of our contact with the whites of the country there is the great and con- stant leaven, ever fermenting and in- sistent, slowly perhaps, but surely ele- vating our prolitarians and destined finally to make for this ambitious and struggling Negro race a place in the history unequalled since the foundation of time. Think of our magnificent church re- cord and of the vast sums which we have invested in the edifices consecra- ted to the service of the Almighty Father in spite of our poverty. If that record is not matchless, it is equalled only by our own achievements in secret societies, The Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, the Masonic Craft, the True Reformers have each of them 4 history to satisfy the pride of the warmest race lover. In all forms of educational endeavor, we are no longer merely respectable, put we are coming rapidly into the front ranks. Higher education has given us great names, and industrial training is keeping pace. These two forms of training have no natural antagonism. They should go hand in hand with reciprocal appreciation. Each should supplement the other, Both are prime essentials to the race. The mass of the race needs most of all the weapon of industrialism with which to fight the battle of daily life with effect, win the rewards of in- telligent labor and higher education, which at best can come only to the few will adjust itself and will confer its favors upon those of us who are ready for it. Individual prosperity among our peo- ple was never so strongly marked as at present, and the fact will be appre- ciated all the more when we reflect to how great a degree our charitable organizations are being supported by our own people. Forty years of liberty is but a brief space of time in the history of any people, but our strides upward in that period have been gigan- tie. We should press on, never disheart- ened and ever inspiring to our highest ideals and our victory over all the un- toward influences which now surround us will be assured. THE REAL PATRIOT. And now there is a new attack upon industrial education! Its ingenuity is excelled by its insincerity only. It in- dicates at once an appreciation and a fear of the Negro’s ductility. It is said that to give him the cunning of the practised hand, to provide for the coincident industrial development of the two races is to furnish a dangerous contribution to that war of races 1n this country, which some learned doctrinar- ies affect to believe inevitable. The proposition is absurd. The Southern Workman, an exceedingly healthy and vigorous periodical published by the Hampton Virginia Institute, recently gave space to a conclusive refutation of the proposition. The points should be emphasized. The Negro is not a striker. He Ys not a conspirator. His exclusions from the ranks of trades unionism is due perhaps to his color, but more to his love of peace and order. His mind is not fertile soil for the labor agitator. He will have noth- ing to do with the propaganda that the force of labor is the apotheosis of li- cense. His record in the South where for years he has practically dominated the labor problem is most admirable. While conspiracies and all the most unlovely attributes of white laboring men in the North have combined to make hrm a practically unknown factor in the ranks of skilled workmen in that sec- tion, (and attention is invited to the strong word of Mr. Samuel H. Blythe- wood, of Philadelphia, on this subject ‘recently published in our columns,) he has never failed to extend a most cordial welcome to every white man, who comes into the skilled industries of the South and he has never put an obstacle in the way of the white brother intent upon gaining an honest day’s pay for an honest day’s work. The Negro will dominate the Southern labor market for many, many years yet, and there will be no trouble of his making or his seeking. If the white man wants to make trouble, upon his own head be the consequences. Courtesy has been aptly described as the small change of daily contact. Yet how many Negroes forget the fact when prosperity begins to smile on them. Elsewhere in our columns this week we publish some account of the strug- gles for existence made by the Hospital and Training School for Nurses, loca- ted at Charleston, S. C., with cuts of its exterior and of some parts of its in- terior. We also present a cut of Dr. A. C. McClennan, the capable surgeon- in-charge of the institution. The his- tory of its succes and of the great good which it is accomplishing should be carefully read. It will be noted that up to the present time the Hospital and School have been supported wholly by local liberality and its effectiveness has been greatly circumscribed by that fact. The penury and squalor of our race in sc many parts of the country appeal most urgently for alleviation, and the management of this institution believe it will be a most potent factor if its present limited capacity can he extended, its dispensary features de- veloped and its benefactions made to include ,a greater number of students and patients. Appeal is made by the Executive Committee for liberal dona: tions, especially of money,* from all parts of the country to aid in fostering this worthy enterprise. The renomination and prompt con- firmation of District Commissioner, H. B. F. McFarland, is very gratifying in- formation to his many friends. He has easily maintained the high standard of official conduct set by his able pre- decessors, and has endeared-to himself every employe of the District govern- ment. Mr. McFarland’s preparation for the duties of his office was in the newspaper field, from which so many brilliant public officials have ‘been drafted. The District is to be con- gratulated. that it has been able to secure the retention in her service of so just and capable a man. We not with regret that Congress has retained that objectionable re- quirement touching the head of the District Fire Department, which will probably cause us to lose the services of Fire Chief R. W. Dutton, on the first of July, the commencement of the next fiscal year. We have heretofore put on record our high estimate of Mr. Dutton’s capacity and usefulness, and of the warm place he occupies in the hearts of his subordinates. We can only add the hope that the Commission- ers may be able to retain him in some capacity in the Fire Department, where his exceptional talents may be kept in full play. ° President Roosevelt wields a ready and a masterly pen. His recent letter to Mr. Clark Howells, of Georgia, on his Southern appointments is a gem. It is impossible to conceive how the South’s attitude of personal hate and vituperation can be maintained against him in the light of this manly and un- answerable statement. Yet his attrac- tive and honorable record in the matter of selecting his subordinates through- out the country is in happy accord with his character as we know it. He is a man of ideals, of high standards, and to win his favor—personal or political —a man must measure up closely to them. The fact may be illustrated by ob- serving the fine note that dominates his personal friendship. Every man who is close to him is a strong man— mentally, and many physically. They have all done or are doing things, and his cronies will never be termed a kitchen cabinet, for they all have af- fairs of large proportions to claim their attention and their best energies. There is no doubt about it, the President is the idol of the American people, and we believe that if the Presidential elec- tion were to occur at once the demo- cratic party would go out of business and into bankruptcy. THE CRUM CASE. Dr. W. D. Crum, whose nomination for the post cf Collector of Customs at Charleston, S. C., failed with the ad- journment of the United States Senate on the fourth instant, has been re- nominated for that office of the Presi- dent to the Special Session of the Senate, which convened March 5th. The Colored American has again and again told its readers of the high es- timatron in which Dr. Crum is held by €very one who knows him, and how admirable a representative he is of ali that is best and truest in the race. We adhere to our judgment of the Dectcr, but while his confirmation is by no means assured, through the dis- appearance of Senator Jones, of Nevada, from the scene of action, makes it most favorable, we are at this writing standing hats off in an attitude of profound respect and admiration for President Roosevelt. In him there is no change or shadow of turning. If he is for you the whole world may be against you. It would have been quite easy to-let Dr. Crum dewn to political obscurity after the Senate adjourned on the 4th instant. There might haye been argu- ment in favor of that course, but’ the President does not believe in snivel and he has simply made his choice be- tween unspeakable Tillmanism on the one hand, and character, morality and high standing on the other. The Presi- dent is both brave and sincere and easily maintains the warm regard cf his fellow countrymen. NR ee ee in THE TREND OF SENTIMEN, .The Louisiana Purchase Expositio managers are no doubt Proceeding me great caution. It is apparent that they have closely studied the history former expositions, and especially the respects in which they failed to realize the expectations of their Projectors The proposition for a distinctive wo. men’s exhibit has been discounten. anced and the Negro has also received the frigid frown. The women, either personally, or through the army of husbands, brothers and sons behing them are abundantly able to take care of their interests, but the Negro has no friend at court. . Congress has adjourned, and has flouted the Negro’s appeal for the crea, tion of a commission to gather and publish to the world the story of our steady and healthy march to the high- lands of material prosperity begun a the Emancipation period and continued unremittingly down to date. It has turned a deaf ear to our pleadings and to those of our friends for an appro- priation to display our progress ma fitting manner at St. Louis. We should not yield the fight however. Even the session of Congress in December next will not be utterly too late to make this proper provision, and every Negro should use his influence and endeavor to impress upon our representatives in Congress that the best and most com- plete answer to the great wave of de- traction which threatens to engulf us is an impartial yet comprehensive presentation of the facts touching the race’s industrial and financial develop. ment and that this may be attained most surely by the action of Congress. it has been suggested that colored men should themselves subscribe liber- ally to a fund for the exemplification of the race’s progression. We are not at present prepared to subscribe to this view. The results which would be obtained from such 2 procedure would not, and they could not command the confidence of the country in a degree cemmensurate with the effect of an au- thoritative, official inquiry and report on_the subject. Those cf us who are in touch with the many enterprises in which the erersies of our race are now enlisted, lmovv the value of such a report, and are confident that our friends will be heartened by the evidences of our thrift. Besides, the race itsélf will find itself kindling anew its ardor, and will be encouraged to press on for the prize of its high calling. The Evening Star, of Washington, D. C., is broad enough to see a close analogy between the cases of Marshal Byrne, of Delaware, and Dr. Crum, of Charleston, both of which are hung up in the U. S. Senate. The Star is right, as usual. The Man on the Monument is ex- citing much interest but there is no little fear that he will shortly abandon ink and adopt vitriol as a_ writing fluid. The neighboring chemists have been put on guard. There is a marked accession of in- terest in The Colored American, and the management is proud of it. One evidence of the fact is that within the fortnight just passed, five hundred new.subscribers have been added to its books. The paper will maintain its high standard and keep abreast of the times. Now is the time to subscribe— $2 per year, invariably in advance. The temperance movement in this country marches on with ever increas ing momentum. It is well-nigh irre- sistible now. Its influence destroyed the army canteen, and though many predictions were made that the Con- gress just adjourned would restore it. they did not materialize, but on the contrary, the Congress accepted the prevailing sentiment by forbidding the sale of liquor in the House restaurant, its last vantage ground in the building. It may be too, that the temperance folke are responsible for the legislation looking to the demolition of the Co? gressional Hotel. a contiguous hish- class temple of booze. What will our bibulous statesmen and their imitators do? Shall the Capital Committe room become speak easies? Be i emee Mr. B. D. Whitehurst, proprietor of the Clarendon Hotel of New York City. is enjoying the sights of the Capital. HEALTHY WOMEN MISS. ELIZABETH UBER MISS. SYBYL A. HADLEY MAN ON THE MONUMENT. It certainly makes a hard-working man furious to think that he was not in on the ground floor of that Capital Savings Bank Klondyke. But then I suppose it is specially ordained that some of us must work and be content to spend our own earnings. The Receivers appointed to straighten up the affairs of that gold brick emporium are making many things clear that were enveloped in doubt and mystery. Since the Bank's methods have been made known, it has been a matter of wonderment why the directors didn't invest in sand bags and way-lay pedestrians on dark nights. It develops that they were too busy counting what came over the counter to have time to try to improve on their "graft." And then again, when the bank closed, or got weary rather and stopped, there was said to be $50 in the room where there ought to have been $89,000. A lawyer in court once asked an old Dutchman how much beer he could drink. "Oh, about 75 or 80 glasses," said he. "Isn't it possible for a man to get drunk on beer?" asked the lawyer. "Certainly," said the Dutchman, "any man can get drunk on beer if he chooses to make a hog of himself." It appears that at the last meeting of the Board, when the last of the $89,000 had disappeared into the hopper, this belittled $50 came straggling in. Contentedly licking their chops and feeling at peace with all the world, someone proposed that they leave that for the depositors or the first thing they knew somebody would be saying that they were trying to make hogs of themselves. The Receivers find that they have just about $3,000 with which to pay this $89,000. It will strike the average person that it might be worse. It will also occur to one as to how they managed to keep their fingers off this $3,000. We've all heard the old adage about colored folks' fingers and other peoples' property. After all expenses incident to settling up the affairs have been paid out of this $3,000 at a liberal estimate, there will remain about $1,500 which will be placed to the credit of 1400 sorrowful depositors. At a close estimate this will allow about a cent and a half on the dollar. For instance, Rev. Geo. Lee who is said to have made a deposit of $25, will be entitled to the munificent sum of thirty-seven and a half cents in full without any incumbrance. Of all the features connected with the crash of this bank, the most pathetic and touching is the innocent, childlike and bland ignorance of those on the inside, in respect to how the affairs of the bank were being conducted. "Hungry Joe," the celebrated bunco steerer of New York, pales into the dimensions of a thirty-cent piece when compared with these black Napoleons of finance, and the late Arnold Turf Investment Co., assumes the sanctity of a prayer meeting when its methods are placed alongside the conduct of this bank. In the former the investor did get very substantial returns on his capital, while the concern lasted. Faith in race enterprise, while it never amounted to much, has been set back twenty-five years. This is the most disastrious consequence of all. Start another bank here? Certainly, all you will have to do will be to chloroform your patrons. It is to be presumed that by reason of her frequent appearance in public print and in the forum that Mrs. Ida D. Bailey is open to criticism as well as other public characters. In view of this fact, it is frequently asked how did she get so prominently in this Howard Uuniversity rumpus? If there is anything doing in the way of a graft we all want to know it, as this late bank bunco has made us wise, and if there is anything juicy to be pulled off we want to be in on the ground floor. In reply to an article in the Post last Monday, Mr. Dan. Murray needed an illustration of his point. He found that illustration in an epoch in the career of Mr. Lem Bailey, late President of the late Savings Bank. 'It will be recalled that Mr. Bailey ran for office here in the District a few years ago, and it was generally believed that THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. ```markdown ``` The first stage of catarrh is what is commonly known as "catching cold." It may be in the head, nose, throat or lungs. Its beginning is sometimes so severe as to cause a chill and considerable fever, or it may be so slight as to not hinder a person from his usual business. In perhaps a majority of cases little or no attention is paid to the first stage of catarrh, and hence it is that nearly one-half of the people have chronic catarrh in some form. To neglect a cold is to invite chronic catarrh. As soon as any one discovers the first symptoms of catching cold he should at once begin the use of Peruna he spent what money was ordinarily necessary for such a purpose. It was left for Mr. Murray in his article the other day to elaborate on the matter. We all lost sight of what the article was about but I venture to say that if you want to know what were the divers and sundry troubles of Mr. Bailey, during his campaign, any of us could put it in book form. But it were ever thus. Let a man once start to having trouble and bother galore piles up in his yard bigger than a load of hay. Anxious inquirer: Yes, I wrote my usual weekly effusion to this paper last week but the coal heaver who sets the type let a crow-bar fall on the headlines and mashed my identity out of recognition. The little itchy-titchy border he had put around it remains. It looks like a grave fence. You can't miss it. I wonder if the Post really believes all the slush and nonsense it publishes on the race question, or is it for some according to directions on the bottle, and the cold is sure to pass away without leaving any bad effects. Unless this is done the cold is almost sure to end in the second stage of catarrh, which is making so many lives miserable. If Peruna was taken every time one has a cold or cough, chronic catarrh would be practically an unknown disease. Miss Elizabeth Uber, No. 57 Bassett street, Albany, N. Y., writes: "I have always dreaded unsettled weather because of my extreme liability to catch cold, when a catarrhal trouble would quickly develop through my entire system, which it would take weeks to drive away. I am thankful to say that since I have taken PERUNA I do not have any reason to dread this anymore. If I have been at all exposed to the damp, wet or cold weather, I take a dose or two of PERUNA, and it throws out any hint of sickness from my system."—Miss Elizabeth Uber. Mrs. M. J. Brink, No. 820 Michigan avenue, St. Joseph, Mich., writes: "This past winter during the wet and cold weather I caught a sudden and severe cold, which developed a catarrh condition through my entire system, and so affected my general health that I was completely broken down, and became nervous and hysterical and unfit to supervise my home. My physician prescribed for me, but somehow his medicine did me no good. Reading of PERUNA I decided to try it. After I had taken but three bottles I found myself in fine health." —Mrs. M. J. Brink. Sibyl A. Hadley, 26 Main street, Huntington, Ind., writes: "Last winter after getting my feet wet I began to cough, which gradually grew worse until my throat was sore and raw. Ordinary remedies did not effect. Its latest is that deep down in the heart of every cultured and refined Negro there is an insatiable longing for social equality. Why under the sun should the Negro desire so called social equality? The Negro can find all in the women of his race that can be found in any other. There are many goodlooking women among the colored race. On the other hand there are few such among the white race. Take the ideal type of beauty as portrayed by the classic brush and chisel of the masters both ancient and modern, as the standard, and you will find that the Negro women will far outstrip the Caucasian in respect to what is ideally beautiful in woman. Then take the educated colored woman and you will find in her all the graces that culture can bestow. This so-called social equality nonsense is all poppy cock. The only equality the Negro wants is commercial equality, the right and the chance the white man and woman have to make money and to enjoy it. ```markdown ``` MISS SARA McGAHAN. help me and cough remedies nauseated me. Reading an advertisement of what PERUNA could do, I decided to try a bottle, and you can imagine now glad I felt when it began to relieve me in a very short time. In less than two weeks I was completely cured."—Sibyl A. Hadley. Miss Sara McGahan, No. 197 3d street, Albany, N. Y., writes: "A few months ago I suffered with a severe attack of influenza, which nothing seemed to relieve. My hearing became bad, my eyes became irritated and feverish. Nothing seemed right and nothing I ate tasted good. I took PERUNA and within two weeks I was perfectly well."—Sara McGahan. If you do not derive prompt and satisfactory results from the use of Peruna write at once to Dr. Hartman, giving a full statement of your case, and he will be glad to give you his valuable advice gratis. Address Dr. Hartman, President of The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, O. Well might the race feel a lofty pride in Mrs. Jno. R. Francis as a member of the School Board. She eminently deserves it. WEDDING BELLS. A happy nuptial flot was tied Tuesday evening, March 3rd, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Wheeler, No. 9 Fenton street, northeast. Rev. Lucas officiated and music was furnished by a quartet which rendered popular airs, led by Mr. Geo. Serty. Mr. Chas. Johnsn and Miss Cordelia. Makins were the ushers for the occasion. Mr. Henry Wheeler escorted the bride to the altar and the groom was assisted by Mrs. Rosa Clark the bride's sister. Refreshments were served at 10:30. In addition to the city guests and friends were visitors from Bladensburg and other points. The presents were numerous and costly. The bride and groom received many congratulations and the best wishes of all present.