The Colored American

The COLORED American Library of Congress A-NATIONAL NEGRO NEWSPAPER VOL. IX, NO. 47 THE RACE PROBLEM THE RACE PROBLEM DISCUSSED BY GEN. ROBT SMALLS OF S C. How South Carolina has Disfranchised The Negro-He Favors a Convention and would have The Congressional and Electorial Representation of Southern States Reduced. Robert Smalls, former member of Congress from South Carolina, and now collector of customs at Beaufort, S. C., has written as follows to The Star: "In an editorial on 'Wisconsin and the Race Problem,' which appeared in your issue on the 7th instant, I heartily concur, and when I reflect upon this farcial, but much discussed question, I am forced to the conclusion that there is in reality no such thing as 'the race question,' save as it exists in the minds of such theorists as Senator Tillman. I am at a loss to understand what the South Carolina Senator hopes to gain by his frequent and unjust attacks upon my race. The Negro is practically disfranchised in the palmetto state where statistics compiled in 1900 show a white population of 557,995 and a black population of 782,321, or an excess in favor of the blacks of 224,326. The number of white male citizens twenty-one years of age and over in South Carolina in 1900 was 130,375 and a good percentage of them cannot read or write and the number of Negroes qualified by age and sex to vote in that year was 152,950, and yet these colored citizens were subjected to a standard of educational qualification possessed by comparatively few white men in the state. Small wonder that by means of this unfair discrimination, they have been denied the sacred right of suffrage, about the only privilege they could exercise under the arbitrary laws of this aristocratic commonwealth. Cannot Serve on Juries "It is a well-attested fact that a Negro is practically debarred from jury duty in South Carolina. When juries are drawn to serve at any term of a court of general sessions in any of the several circuits of the state, there are never more than three colored men drawn and this is very seldom the case, and if they are drawn, the three preemptory challenges of the state debar them from serving on any petit jury where a case of any importance is to be decided for or against the race. "When a colored citizen of this state is possessed of property he is again discriminated against in the matter of taxation, and pays out of proportion to the white man or forfeits his estate. These are facts that can be demonstrated beyond all doubts. "The governor of this state is an thorized and empowered to appoint three citizens in each county in the state to serve as a board of registration and in no instance has the executive appointed a republican. Permit me briefly to call your attention to the flagrant injustice of these registration laws, notably in Beaufort county. in the union army, is con poll tax until he is six The board meets at the and any person in order or change his registratio if he has moved from or another, must travel by otherwise to the county times sixty miles and in Registration of Voters. The board meets the first Monday in each month for that day only, remaining in session from 9 a. m. to 5 p. m., meeting the first Monday in each month until within thirty days of an election; their duty is to register all those who have attained the requisite age since the last election, can read and write any section of the constitution submitted to them by said board, or can show that they own $300 in real property and have paid all taxes on such property and poll tax six months prior to election. Another discrimination against the Negro is that any many who fought in the confederate army is exempt from paying poll tax upon reaching the age of fifty, while the Negro, who did not fight in the confederate, but did fight in the union army, is compelled to pay poll tax until he is sixty years old. The board meets at the county seat, and any person in order to register or change his registration certificate, if he has moved from one precinct to another, must travel by railroad or otherwise to the county seat, sometimes sixty miles, and in many instances after having traveled that distance at the cost of time and money, they cannot accomplish anything, as a quorum designedly cannot be obtained. I have to my personal knowledge known this to have happened to a score or more of persons on more than one occasion, and all of them were colored republicans; of by chance a quorum is obtained they would take from three to four hours to register a man, notwithstanding the fact that many applicants were better qualified intellectually and otherwise than were some of the examiners themselves. It is small wonder when we consider these outrages that in the last presidential election scare 3,000 republican ballots were Continued 5th page PRICE, FIVE CENTS THE EDUCATORS MEET THE EDUCATORS MEET PRINCIPALS OF INDUSTRIAL SCHOOLS ASSEMBLE. Education of The Hand and Head must go hand in hand-The Heads of Norma and Industrial Schools Deseant on The Higher and Industrial Education-An Interesting Program-Notes. Chattanooga, Tenn., Special.—On the 5th and 6th of March the first annual conference of the Negro presidents of the A. and M. Colleges, convened in this city in the Leonard St. Baptist Church. All of the colleges were represented, there being twelve in number. Among the noted educators present were: The meeting was called to order by R. R. Wright, of Georgia, and the following permanent organization effected: President, R. R. Wright; vicepresident, Jas. S. Hathaway, of Kentucky; secretary, Isaac Fisher, of Arkansas; treasurer, N. B. Young, of Florida; chairman of executive committee, W. H. Councill, of Alabama. For almost six hours the conference gave itself to a discussion of the questions touching the general condition of agricultural and mechanical education among the Negroes in the various states represented. Reports were then heard froc the several colleges, and it was felt that in the main, the Negroes are surely, though slowly, making substantial advancement. One important fact brought in the discussion was that it is extremely difficult to secure competent instructors for these schools. There is no dearth of persons who claim to be experts in particular lines of instruction, but good, conscientious instructors, combining at once ability, character, and honesty of purpose, are not easily obtained. Continued on fourth page e THE COLOR AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. 10 HARRY G. LENZ. HUGO LOSSAU LENZ & LOSSAU, Successors to CHARLES FISCHER, IS SELLER OR WARRANTED. Trusses, Crutches, Syringes, Cutlery Artificial Human Eyes, Elastic Ho siery. Abdominal Supporters. Rubber Goods of Every Description. HTX 623 Soventh St. Northwest. Opposite Patent Office. KIL. WASHINGTON, D. C. Competent Lady Attendant. Ladies Needing Advice Gand Treatment CONSULT Mrs. Renner. The German 'female specialists. Treats woman's illies, complaints and irregularities. Private Sanitarium, not a public hospital, but a private home, separate rooms, and home comforts for cases before and during confinement. Trained nurse and experience physician in attendance. Privide home for infant if necessary. City office hours from 9 a.m., to 6 p.m. 494 Louisiana Avenue Northwest Washington, D. C. LOW PRICES. On Beautiful gold crowns and all other work. We positively extract teeth without pain. ★★★★★ 12th and Penn. Ave... Vero Dentists. Telephone, Main 1768 Established 187 S. H. Hines & Co. Undertakers. Embalmers And Funeral I directors 1315 14 st. nw. Washington, D. C MME. DAVIS I Born Clairvoyant & Card Reader Tells about business, Removes Spells and Evil Influences, Reunites the Separated and Gives Luck to all. No letters answered unless accompanied by stamp. The Seaboard to New Orleans Mobile and Pensacola Offers round trip tickets to above cities at extremely low rates. Tickets on sale February 16th to 22nd via Richmond, Raleigh and Atlanta. For information address W. E. Conklyn Genearl Agent S. A L Ry. Washington, D. C. tf. $4.00 $8.00 a day guaranteed o every person sending name and taddress to the Scott Remedy Co. Louisville, Ky. Write at once. This school will be held at the Tuskegee Institute, under the auspices of the General Education Board of New York, six weeks, June 29th to August 7th. Prof. Lewis B. Moore, Dean of the Teachers' College, of Howard University, Dr. Lucy E. Moten, Principal of the Normal School for Negroes, both of Washington, D. C., Rabbi Levy, of Pittsburg, Pa., Prof. Chas. H. Albert, of the Pennsylvania State Normal School, Dr. W. E. B. DuBois, of Atlanta University, Rev. Edgar Gardner Murphy of the South Education Board Mr. David E. Cloyd, of the General Education Board, and Hon. Isaac W. Hill State Superintendent of Education, of Alabama, will be among the teachers and lecturers of the school. Especial attention will be given to methods and subject matter as well as to kindergarten, manual training and industrial work. A grand opportunity for colored teachers of the South. Reduced rates of one fare plus twenty-five cents or railroads in the South. For further information as to cours es offered, tuition, board, etc., write to BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, Prin. Tuskegee, Alabama. CITY PARAGRAPHS. Read The Colored American. It can be found on all news stands. Call for it. Mr. Charles Thomas, an expert horseman and one of the best coaches in this city, who spends his winter in Washington was a pleasant visitor to our office last week. He leaves in a few weeks for New London Conn., where his employer spends the summer, and where he will remain until next fall. He is one of our sub. A mission of the Catholic Church has been held in St. Augustine Church on 15th street, northwest, for the past two weeks and much interest and enthusiasm have been created among the members and friends of the church. Many Protestant visitors attended the meetings and were loud in their praise. Father Griffin assisted by Rev. Dougherty and Bechoff were inimitable in presenting the cause of the faith and tenets of the church. Dr. L. B. Moore, Dean of the Teachers' College, of Howard University, has been invited unanimously to assume temporary charge of the People's Congregational Church, M street northwest, between 6th and 7th streets, pending the selection of a permanent pastor. We understand that Dr. Moore has consented to serve the church in addition to performing his very useful work at Howard. The congregation is to be congratulated on securing so capable a gentleman even temporarily. It will be remembered that Rev. T. M. Nixon, the former pastor resigned some time ago. He has accepted a call to Raleigh, N. C. 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. Walden University, a vigorous educational institution for the race, will have its annual graduation exercises on Monday March 2nd next, at Nashville, Tenn. Its medical school has been in existence twenty-seven years; it's dental college seventeen years and its college of pharmacy fourteen years. Mr. Julius S. Mitchell and Mr. William J. Whipper, both of South Carolina, were admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court on the 24th ultimo on motion of Justice E. W. Hewlett. Judge Whipper will be remembered for the brilliant part he played in the reconstruction period. It is a healthy sign that American Negroes are taking warm interest these days in the celebration of Washington's birthday. [ ] (X, Y) = Bright BOYS AND GIRLS Wanted THE COLORED AMERICAN has had so many appplication from boys and girls throughout the country to sell it by the week, as well as by subscription for the year, we have decided to establish wide awake young agents in every town in the country, wherever the demand warrants it. We want an Active worker us of smart boys and girls in every locality have several are time each week, which they could use to good advan- easily earn their pocket money: Hundreds of smart boys and girls in every locality have 'several hours' spare time each week, which they could use to good advantage and easily earn their pocket money: Read Our Plans. just such ones to work for us a little while every week THE COLORED AMERICAN at 5 cents each—selling the able, original and best race paper published—full of reli- illustrations, and authoritative opinion on race topics. We want just such ones to work for us a little while every week selling THE COLORED AMERICAN at 5 cents each—selling the old, reliable, original and best race paper published—full of reliable news, illustrations, and authoritative opinion on race topics. No Possible Risk. Agents take no possible risk. We send a bundle of every week, and they sell them like hot cakes at 5 cents every one wants The Colored American as soon as opportunity to examine and read a copy of it. Our young Agents take no possible risk. We send a bundle of papers every week, and they sell them like hot cakes at 5 cents each. Every one wants THE COLORED AMERICAN as soon as given an opportunity to examine and read a copy of it. The Colored American Free. If the local pastor or any responsible party will send us the name of a smart boy or girl to sell THE COLORED AMERICAN every week in his town, we will put an extra copy in the agent's bundle each week, to be delivered free to the party appointing the agent so long as the agent sells THE COLORED AMERICAN. Send us the name of a smart girl or boy at once. Have them fill out this coupon and send it at once; I hereby agree to act from date as agent for The Colored American and to sell the same to as many customer as can be secured, at 5 cents a copy every week, and that I will report not later than the Monday after each package is received, and remit 3 cents for each copy I sell or deliver to subscribers, and return all unsold copies. How many first week...... Appointed by..... "THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE" Which held its first convention in Boston, Mass., August 23-24, 1900. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON. President and Founder. This convention was the first National Convention of colored business men ever held in this or any other country. Every one of business was represented: the farmer, the banker, the equator, the doctor, the lawyer, the manufacturer, the author, the merchant and rulers of municipalities. The addresses delivered and papers read are all in this book besides over fifty cuts of delegates and others, which makes it a valuable souvenir of the convention. BOUND IN CLOTH ONLY. PRICE, $1.00. Send Express or Postoffice Money Order J. R. HAMM, PUBLISHER, 46 IOWARD ST., BOSTON, MASS. YOUR LIFE AND OPEN BOOK LIGHT LIGHT 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 halr, 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 reunite the Separated; Give you luck, Change your life from evil to good, and remove all evil influences from you and your homes. Send today. Send 25c. in letter, do not send stamps. All business strictly confidential. Address all letters to MRS. DR. WHITE, 1917 E. Pratt St. Baltimore, Md. Send 2 Cent stamp and 25 Cents in money for immediate reply. State in what paper you saw this ad. Every Convenience Is afforded ladies traveling alone on the Compartment Cars of the "Great Western Limited," 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 cavass for a first class line of goods in the following territories: Washington, D.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 $12 00 to $15 00 per week and board. This company live up to every iota of their contracts Good chance for idle school teachers dressmakers and other poor people who have no work and no money. Cal a The Colorad American office from 9 to 11 a.m. Wm. H. Brown, Mgr. Guts Illustrations The Maurice Joyce Engraving Co. Evening Star Building Washington, D.C. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. MASTER WALTER BROWN (Brown Grit), OUR JUVENILE YONKERS CORRESPONDENT Some boys are born smart, Some achieve smartness, and Some have smartness thrust upon them. My little friend Walter belongs to the first order, and comes honestly by his talents, as both his parents are highly cultivated people, and graduates of the famous Hampton Institute at Hampton, Va. The only time Walter has smartness thrust upon him is when, boy-like, he gets his little fingers in the jam jar, a sugar bowl, or locates the hiding place of other toothsome delicacies, and hides some of them under his neat fitting little jacket. Then his pa, following the scriptural injunction makes him smart by tenderly reproving him. Ten minutes after these incidents occur, and they are not of frequent occurrence. Walter is himself again, the brightest cherriest little fellow in all Yonkers. Everybody is his friend, and he is the friend of everybody who is anybody. He was born May 26, 1896, in this city, and has lived here ever since with his parents. His father, Robt. H. Brown Esq., is the trusted bookkeeper of the Otis Elevator Co., whose factory is located here, and is a man of the highest character and integrity. His mother, Mrs. E. L. Brown, is a lady of refinement and culture, a model mother, and a living refutation of the libel uttered by that Negro Sky Pilot—Mitchell, when he characterizes the mothers of the race as "a nice lot." Her two boys, Walter and Reginald, are being raised with as much care as are the children of the most refined and cultured families of any race. Walter is the young man of the family, Reginald is just two years of age, and is a bouncing, rollicking little fellow, the life of the household, and the joy of his parents and grandparents. Walter attends the public school here, and is one of the few bright scholars in his room who does not get flogged or get bad marks for neglecting his books. He is fond of study, of music, of writing, and lady fingers—he has a wonderful capacity for lady fingers, and molasses candy. I think he has in him the making of a great Negro cricaturist, without any training in drawing, he is now able to reproduce with pen and ink or pencil, any picture he has ever seen. He has recently shown me a picture of President Roosevelt from his pencil which while it is not of course perfect, is none the less remarkable for a boy of his age. It is almost an exact reproduction of a picture of the president which appeared in Judge some weeks ago representing him as a patriotic race-loving, little citizen, and he gets off some wonderful pieces opening the door of hope and opportunity to the colored man. Walter is on the problem. As agent and correspondent of the American in this city he is building up a trade which would put some older agents to shame. Last month he sold over $4.00 worth of papers, and he'll do better when school closes so that he can get around among his friends. He is a bright mannerly and industrious little fellow and he will grow to be a useful and serviceable man. He is my friend and I like him, and we both like each other. The churches and clubs and societies here, who wish their entertainments noticed in Brown Grit's column of The American should not fail to extend the usual courtesies by sending complimentary tickets to him, not merely to encourage his ambition, which is laudable and praiseworthy, but because it is the proper thing to do. I trust that our friends in Yonkers will give this ambitious little fellow in the future, as they have in the past, the encouragement which his talents and enterprise deserve. He is perhaps the youngest newspaper correspondent of the race, and he will improve with age. His office address is 258 Main St., Yonkers, N. Y. Office hours, 7 to 9 a. m., 2 to 8 p. m. BRUCE GRIT. 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I am just as vivid you cannot realize how." "Dear Sirs: -Your m. Results were exactly well and vigor have completedment is entirely satisfacf "Dear Sirs: -Yours trouble in making use of and can truthful y say it I am greatly improved vigor." All correspondence mailed in plain sealed en-free for the asking and t have it. PETER GROGAN CREDIT FOR ALL WASHINGTON. No other Furniture House has ever offered such surprising discount arranged such easy terms of GREDIT 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 miss the money. Carpets made, laid, and lined free. 817-819-821-823 7th Street Northwest Between H and IStreets. Subscribe for the American 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 truthful say it is a boon to weak men. I am greatly improved in size, strength and vigor." All correspondence is strictly confidential, mailed in plain sealed envelope. The receipt in free for the asking and they want every man to have it. 11 12 A YOUNG MAN'S SUCCESSES. Mr. Frederick Freeman An All Around Up to date Washingtonian. And once again Fred Freeman is to manage the interior working of the Mathewson Hotel, as far as the dining rooms reach. Having so successfully acquited himself last summer and the summer previous, it follows as a natural consequence that he succeed himself this season; still while this is so, the fact must not be overlooked that innumerable applications from many, older in the business, are even M. now continually being filed for this much sought after position. The dining room with a seating capacity for five hundred, and those to be seated America's and Europe's elite, requires a man quick in thought, alert, punctual, a rigid but humane disciplinarian and above all he must be suaviloquent. Fred has these necessaries embodied in his make-up in just the requisite proportion to win out the ten times out of ten. Another thing which means much to any head waiter's success is the class of men he draws around him. Were it possible to observe the men he now is in charge of at the Gordon Hotel, it could be quickly seen as to what his choice is when men are to be selected. Quiet, sober, polished young men are always given the preference when he is in need of them. To run his summer house at Narragansett Pier, it will be necessary to employ about one hundred men most of whom will be from his native city. To assist him in his work he will have as secretary, Laurence Bradley, who has been with him as right hand man for the last two seasons. To work with two such congenial men no doubt will be the desire of many who regularly go to the Pier, and others who are desirous of going. All communications should be addressed to the secretary, L. Bradley, 1820 11th street, northwest. "REVIEW OF POLITICAL HISTORY OF NEGRO." A large audience assembled at Metropolitan A. M. E. Church last night, under the auspices of Bethel Literary and Historical Association, when Mr. Willis T. Menard, the Washington correspondent of the New York Age addressed the society on a "Review of the Political History of the Negro." The speaker is the son of the first colored man elected to Congress, the late J. Willis Menard, of Louisiana, and has given close study to political conditions at the South and elsewhere. Regarding the early political history of the Negro, he said: "The liberation of an enslaved race of people after two hundred and fifty years of abject misery and unparalleled privations brought about a condition of affairs that never has been, nor ever will be, equalled in the history of the world. By reason of great numerical strength, reinforced by a sympathetic sentiment at the powerful and victorious North, and stimulated by the encouragement and untiring zeal of that class of Caucasian adventurers commonly known as THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. "carpet-baggers," the newly liberated race was rampant in its desire to enjoy all the benefits and rights accorded by the proclamation of Lincoln and the fifteenth amendment to the Federal Constitution." The speaker then gave a brief history of the political achievements of the Negro at the South, the election of United States Senators, Congressman, etc., and spoke of political today. He advocated the application of an educational qualification to all men, irrespective of creed or color, who presented themselves for the exercise of political suffrage and advised those present who enjoyed the freedom of the ballot to vote for individual interests rather than essay to shoulder the burden of the race in its entirety. The paper was discussed by Messrs. M. C. Gransome, A. C. Henson, W. R. Laws, and Profs. Jesse Lawson and W. H. Ferris. On motion of Rev. B. J. Bolding, pastor of John Wesley Church, a vote of thanks was tendered the speaker of the evening. MUSICAL ITEMS. Arrangements are being perfected to tender Mr. Roscoe Conkling Bruce a public reception when he visits this city in May next. He will deliver a lecture at the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church May 29th. 1 MASTER WALTER BROWN. The Colored Americen's Youngest Representative [See page 11] A quartette from St. Thomas' P. E. Church choir, of Philadelphia, Pa., of which Mr. W. H. Jones is manager will appear in the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, Friday evening, May 1st next, under local management. They come very highly endorsed, and it is likely that there will be an unusual demand for seats. Further particulars will appear in this paper later. WEDDING ANNIVERSARY. A popular anniversal wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Wheeler took place on March 3rd, at their residence No 9 Fenton street, northeast. The Rev. Lucas officiated, and music was furnished by a quartette which rendered popular airs, led by Mr. Geo, Leitz. Mr. Chas. Johnson and Miss Cordelia Nickens were the ushers for the occasion. Mr. Henry Wheeler escorted the bride and the groom was assisted by Miss Rosa Clark, the bride's sister. Refreshments were served at 10:30. In addition to the city guests were friends from Hyattsville, Bladensburgh and other points. The presents were numerous and costly among them being a handsome lamp, presented by Miss Bettie Nickens. The bride and groom received many congratulations and the best wishes of all present. GLEANINGS Isiah Hill, who was injured by a block falling on his head while working as a longshoreman on the steamship Segurence, while laying at Pier 17, Brooklyn, November 17th, 1901, obtained a verdict in the Admiralty Court, Eastern District of New York in June last for $350, and the claimant of the ship appealed to the United States Circuit Court of Appeals, and Counsellor Alfred C. Cowan, of 206 Broadway, proctor for Hill argued the appeal on the 10th inst., and the court unanimously affirmed the decree of $350 on the 12th March awarded in the Admiralty Court. The Grand Fountain of the United Order of True Reformers The Grand Fountain of the United Order of True Reformers Is the leading Colored Fraternal Society of the United States. It was organized January, 1881, by William W. Browne, and chartered in April, 1883, under the laws of the State of Virginia, with headquarters at Richmond, Va. Its membership is both male and female, and consists of all persons of good health from 14 to 60 years of age. Its membership of 60,000 is divided into Fountains and Circles. It pays sick benefits from $1.50 to $2.50 per week, and pays death benefits from $24.56 to $1000. BENEFITS PAID—Total benefits paid to date: Sick dues, $r,500,000; death benefits, $714,378.75. SENIOR FOUNTAINS—A Fountain may be organized consisting of 20 or more persons not over 50 years of age paying a joining fee of from $4.60 to $5.10 each. The monthly dues are not less than 35 cents in rural districts and not less than 50 cents per month in towns and cities, and a semi-annual tax of 40 cents paid in January and July of each year. Sick benefits paid are from $1.50 to $2.50 per week, while death benefits range from $75 to $125. A Fountain may be organized in any locality on application to Rev. W. L. Taylor, G. W. Master, or to any of his authorized deputies. ROSEBUDS-For the proper training of the young and their development in thrift, industry and brotherly love, there has been formed a Children's Department known as the Rosebuds. Twenty or more children not less than three nor more than fourteen years of age may form a Rosebud, upon the payment of $ each. This department, like the Senior Fountain, pays sick benefits from $ to twenty-five cents per week, and death benefits from $24.50 to $37. The monthly dues are fifteen cents per month. CLASSES-Persons desir ing 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: of the Grand Fountain United Order of True Reformers, capital stock $100,000. The bank commenced business April 3, 1889, and from that time down to the present has steadily increased in volume of business. It now has a paid up capital stock of $100,000. From the humble sum of $1,268.69, deposited the first day the bank opened for business in 1889, the deposits have grown to $350,058, and the volume of business transacted amounts to $6,190,141.47. During the financial panic of 1893, the Savings Bank of the Grand Fountain was the only bank in the city of Richmond that did not cease to pay cash on all checks presented, while the majority of other banks were using script and clearing house checks. This bank had its origin in the brain of William W. Browne, an ex-slave of Hersham, Ga. The banking house is located at 604 North Second Street, Richmond, Va., Rev. W. L. Taylor, President; R. T. Hill, Cashier. REAL ESTATE DEPARTMENT—The Real Estate Department has charge of all the real property to the amount of $220,221.65, situated in various States, consisting of 13 magnificent buildings used as halls, 8 dwellings, 1 hotel. 5 stores and three farms. It also has under its control 16 large buildings leased by it. This department is under the management of Lawyer J. C. Robertson, chief of real estate and attorney for the association, office at 608 N. 2nd Street, Richmond, Va. REFORMERS MERCANTILE AND INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION—Was chartered under the laws of the State of Virginia on the 14th day of December, 1899, with principal office in the city of Richmond, Va. The purpose of this association is to conduct stores (wholesale and retail), buy and sell real property, manage and control hotels, manufacturing establishments, and do general business. The association has in operation Hotel Reformer, 900 N. Sixth Street, Richmond, Va. It is a modern up-to-date structure, heated by steam, cold and hot water baths, also electric cars passing the door. This hotel has accommodations for 150 guests. Mr. A. W. Holmes is manager, and Mr. T. W. Taylor is clerk. It has in operation a system of five stores, located as follows: Richmond, Va.; Washington, D. C.; Manchester, Va.; Portsmouth, Va.; and Roanoke, Va. The first of these stores, at Richmond, Va., was opened April 3d, 1900. It employs a force of 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 63414 acres, located six miles from Richmond, Va., on the historic "James," has been purchased, at a cost of $14,400. The Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad runs through the farm, and Westham Station is located on It. Adjoining this farm is Westampton Park, one of the most pleasant resorts in the South in summer. It is reached in a few minutes from Richmond by the Westhampton Electric Railway and the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway. As this home is for the benefit of the whole race, the co-operation of all charitable friends is prayerfully solicited. All contributions, donations and bequests of every character will be very thankfully received. Mr. T. W. Taylor is chief in charge of the Old Folks' Home, offices at 608 North Second Street, Richmond, Va. Rev. W. L. Taylor, G. W. M. W. P. Burrell, G. W. S. 601-6-8 N. Second Street, Richmond, Va. Class "M" Joining fee. Value of Certificate Annual dues Quarterly dues Age 14 to 30 $11 00 $1000 00 $21 90 $5 25 " 30 to 35 12 00 1000 00 22 00 5 50 " 35 to 40 12 00 905 00 23 00 5 75 " 40 to 45 13 00 800 00 24 00 6 00 " 45 to 50 13 00 700 00 25 00 6 25 of the Grand Fountain United Order of The bank commenced business April 31, present has steadily increased in volume, ital stock of $100,000. From the humble the bank opened for business in 1889, that the volume of business transacted amo civil 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 department is under the management of I tate and attorney for the association, of REFORMERS MERCANTILE AND INDUS 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 i C.; Manchester, Va.; Portsmouth, Va.; stores, at Richmond, Va., was opened a men, runs three delivery wagons, and o business. The other stores have been as prosperous. The general manager o headquarters at 608 N. Second Street formed on the plans and recommend President. THE REFORMER PRINTING DEPARTMENT which has a circulation of 12,000. This paper is cusses the leading questions of the day. The scopy. The office is equipped with modern up print anything from a visiting card to a poster description is made a specialty at lowest prices ager, office 608 N. Second Street, Richmond, Va. OLD FOLKS' HOME—In September, 1893, R tion and establishment of Old Folks' Homes for race. Since that time the valuable farm know six miles from Richmond, Va., on the historic "The Chosapeake and Ohio Railroad runs through It. Adjoining this farm is Westhampton Park, summer. It is reached in a few minutes from and the Chosapeake and Ohio Railway. As this co-operation of all charitable friends is prayer bequests of every character will be very thank of the Old Folks' Home, offices at 608 North Sec Rev. W. L. Taylor, G. W. M. 601-6-8 N. Second S Closs "E" Age 14 to 25 $5.00 $500.00 $250.00 $9.50 $2.50 $25 to 30 $5.25 $500.00 $250.00 $9.50 $2.50 $30 to 35 $5.50 $500.00 $250.00 $9.50 $2.50 $35 to 40 $5.75 $500.00 $250.00 $10.40 $2.70 $40 to 45 $6.00 $450.00 $225.00 $10.40 $2.50 $45 to 50 $6.25 $400.00 $200.00 $11.40 $2.50 $50 to 60 $7.00 $350.00 $175.00 $11.40 $2.50 REGALIA—The members of the Foundations 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. שפה שפה שפה OZONO AND CEDROLINE. The new, non-failing and infallible hair. OZONO and CEDROLINE, used conjointly, cannot fail to lend to the Hair length, lustre, life, and beauty. 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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 selling to you. Do not delay; ord to-day. Address BOSTON CHEMICAL CO., 310 E. Broad St., Richmond, Va. BESHAM SILVER C. The Popular Studio OF 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 THOU SHALT GO NO FARTHER. Is the pendulum about to swing the other way? Is the white man of the South awaking to a realization of the incalculable injury which his persistently unfriendly attitude towards the Negro has done to his section? The signs of the times indicate it. The beautitudes of the Master find fruitful field in the Negro's heart. He blesses them that curse him and despitefully use him. We do not know whether he is to be commended or contemned for it. It is a fact however. Almost without a protest, though with a bleeding heart he has seen each dearly bought right, acquired by servitude and by the sacrifice of his blood, slowly slip away from him. Equal accommodations in public places are denied him, unfair assessments of property and inequitable taxation discourage him in the acquirement of property. The right of suffrage is to him but a mockery. Trial by a jury of his peers is refused him (and the Supreme Court of the United States has just refused to right this grievous wrong), and last there goes up a great wave of protest against his holding Federal office. Our putative friends advise peace and patience, and yet though we yield to their solicitations, our burdens are not lightened but grow weightier it seems by reason of our failure to resist. No other people in history have so submitted, even though, like the American Iidians, they have suffered extinction as the price of opposition. But the thoughtful Southern white man is arriving on the scene. Here and there we note the expression of views which are sure to bring forth fruit and relegate the old Bourbon to the reminiscent stage. The bright modern thinkers of the South know what a stupendous work there remains to be done in building up its waste places and what a valuable, if not indispensible factor, the Negro is to be in the development of them. They also have learned that the best results are always obtained from the labors of a well fed, prosperous and contented people. The old hide bound reactionists must be made to take a back seat; the new man, the new thought must dominate the destinies of the South. Give the Negro decent treatment, cease to regard him with less consideration than is given to a pet animal, and extend to him the hand and word of encouragement. THE FORTNIGHTLY LITERARY. President Dr. C. C. Fry called the Fortnightly Literary Society to order. After singing "My Country 'Tis Of Thee," the Secretary, Miss Margaret Flagg, read the minutes of the previous meeting, which were adopted. President Fry then announced the subject for the evening: "Has the Negro's Progress Been in Proportion to His Advantages?" Rev. L. Flagg read an editorial from The Independent, in which the editor answered Senator McEnery in his bitter attack upon the Negroes. Rev. C. H. Steptean then read an editorial from a recent number of The Independent, in which the utter ignorance of the southern whites, as to the true status of the Negro, was plainly and positively set forth. Then the discussion of the subject for the evening was participated in by the following: Mr. G. N. Mitchell, E. C. Howard, Miss Ella Nash, Messrs. Turner, Hines and Devenport. Mr. Battle ventured a few remarks on the much agitated Race Question. Much benefit is derived from the gatherings and discussions. The next meeting will be April 6th. The subject for discussion will be: "Are the Young People's Societies Beneficial to the Church?" Miss Ella Nash will read a paper on the subject also Miss Margarette Flagg. All are cordially invited. Many prominent speakers will be present. A silver offering at the door will be highly appreciated. Kansas proposes a severe anti-lynching law. 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Gov ernment Inspectors, chartered and equipped with electric lights and late improvements 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 John 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 Pres eill—Secretary. F. M. Sims—Assistant Sec —Treasurer. Lewis Jefferson—General 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. 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We cannot begin to supply the demands that come to us for trained men in the direction of agriculture. The positions for which these trained men are wanted are those in most every case which pay high salaries. We are especially anxious to get hold of men who have received as far as possible, a good education before coming here, and are ready to enter upon a thorough course of agricultural training. For further information address, BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, Principal, Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee, Alabama 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. 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The Only Shoe Store in the city conducted by colored Men. TO CORN SUFFERERS. Corns, bunions, and callouses pern anently cured without pain or soreness by using Troy Corn Salve 15 cents by mall. Circulars free. Troy Chemical Company, Station G, Washington D.C. Some Men Pay $10,000 For an expert to manage their advertising. There are others who pay $5.00 for an annual' subscription to printers' ink and learn what all advertisers are thinking about But even these are not the extremes reached. There are men who lose over $100,000 a year by doing neither one. For sample copy send 10c to Printers' Ink. No.10 Spruce Street, New York City. SKILLED WORKMEN PROMPT DELIVERY ESTABLISHED 1876. J. H. Polkinhorn Book & Job Printer, 616 Louisiana Avenue, Books and Pamphlets a Specialty. Engraving, Color Work. Commercial Printing. Complete Facilities. Consistent Charges. Sypecial Designs for all Societies. 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If you are anything at all—let the public know who you are by Advertising in The Colored American Mrs. T. W. Allen has gone to visit relatives in Chicago. She is located at 2939 Armour avenue. Prof. J. A. Lankford has returned from a pleasant trip to Atlanta, Ga., and other cities in the South. Mr. F. D. McCracken, private secretary of Congressman Stevens, of Minnesota, left for his home in St. Paul on Saturday last. Mrs. Emma Stewart, of Brightwood Avenue who has been confined to her bed for some time with la grippe is now convalescent. Mr. Charley Harrison, of Philadelphia, paid a flying visit to the city last week. While here he was the guest of Mr. Albert Bradford. Misses Grace Green and Hattie Ross entertained Messrs. Godman and Jones, students of Howard University; and members of St. Luke choir at dinner last Sunday. Mr. Frederick Freeman will take charge of the New Matheson, at Narragansett Pier, R. L., this season. He will take a large crew of men with him. Mr. Lawrence C. H. Bradley will accompany him as his secretary. The Sparta Club, at 343 Pennsylvania avenue northwest, is putting many new changes into its already up to date methods. The newest feature is an addition of a Buffet department, where all the latest delicacies of the season can be had. Miss Lena M. Hclmes, the talented organist of the 19th St. Baptist Church is greatly admired by the members and friends of that church. She is a cultivated and painstaking musician and counts her friends by the score. Robert Smalls, former member of Mr. Richard Green, of the Treasury department, and one of the oldest and most reliable attachees in that department is indisposed, and secretary Shaw has generously allowed him a vacation. Mr. Clinton C. Burke, an enterprising young gentleman, has opened a first-class barber shop at 1400 S street northwest. This is a fine location and his venture should receive the patronage and encouragement of our citizens. Mr. Sophrany Payne is exultant in praise of his little daughter, Catherine, who though a mere tot and scarcely two years old, can entertain her father and mother. Mr. Payne says she can speak as plainly as the average child of ten years. Every young parent feels the same way about his first born. Mr. C. L. Bland the noted chef who has held an important charge at Altoona, Pa., for the past seven months has returned to the city. He has been called to an important post in this city. Rumor has it that Mr. Bland used a face bleach during his sojourn in Pennsylvania. The FranklinStandard Typewriter FRANKLIN Franklin Visible Writing, Simple Mechanism, Speed, Excellent Manifolding. Permanent True Alignment, Durability and a Fair Price. A Strictly High-Grade Machine Sold for $75. CUTTER TOWER COMPANY, Boston Mass H. B. WALKER, Agent, Room 216 -Jenifer Building, Washington, D. C. Subscribe for The American 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 ordi- nary 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. R I C E 25 CENTS 15 HOWARD UNIVERSITY Washington, D. C. EN 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. Greg H. SAFORD Secretary. 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 Even among our own race the woman with a past is intensely religious. The evening card party is much more popular than the night school among our people. "Insurance in all its branches, F. M. Sims, Insurance Broker, No. 609 F street, northwest." Ex-Congressman, H. P. Cheatham, of Littleton, N. C., was in the city a few days this week. "For Fire, Life, Health, and Accident Insurance write F. M. Sims for rates and particulars." The Banneker Relief Association will give its great annual charity ball at Convention Hall, April 17th. Rev. Ernest Lyon has at last been nominated by the President, as U. S. Minister to Liberia and confirmed by the Senate. Mr. Benjamin Boyd a solid citizen of Washington Grove, Md., spent last Tuesday in the city, the guest of Editor Cooper and others. The choir of the Asbury Church will give a song service Sunday evening. April 2t6h, at which time they will be assisted by some of the best local talent. If the Negro was as strenuous after office as his enemies allege he is there would be hundreds of them holding down fat jobs instead of the mere handful of to-day. Bishop George W. Clinton, of the Zion Church, was in the city last week and preached at Ebenezer Church, of 23rd street, at both morning and evening services. Drop in at Clinton Burke's barber shop at 1400 S street, after dinner, and get a good shave. The attractiveness of the shop and the character of the work will make you feel better. One of our colored divines in discussing the Negro Question expresses his opinion that it must be approached with soap, soup and salvation. Mrs. Mamie Hall, of 119 D street southwest, accompanied by her two children, spent a few days in Baltimore last week, the guest of Mrs. Annie Henry, of 644 W. German St. One of the serious economic questions ahead for the Negro is "what will be the attitude of organized white labor to him when he becomes a large factor in the ranks of skilled work men. One advantage to be noticed in Burke's new barber shop, at 1400 S street, is that there are plenty of first call barbers always on hand, and your work is done promptly and neatly. Bishop R. S. Williams, of the C. M. E. Church preached a soul stirring sermon at Israel Church last Sunday morning. He is a gifted pulpit orator and a man of high character and great influence. Clinton Burke, one of Washington's well known young men, and an experienced barber, has opened up a barber shop at 1400 S street, where you are invited to drop in and get up to date work done. Capt. David J. Gilmer who was appointed a lieutenant of the Philippine Scouts, U. S. A. left for his home in Greensboro, N. C. last Saturday evening. He will start for the Philippines in a few months. Mr. F. M. Sims has been appointed a notary public for the District of Columbia, by the President, and received his commission this week. Mr. Simms is a young man who is rapidly forging to the front. The music by the Shiloh Baptist choir, Mr. os. Wilson, director, was greatly enjoyed last Sunday night at the Asbury Church, where they sang in place of the choir of that church to whom an excellent sermon was delivered by Dr. M W. Clair. One of the most complete barber shops in the northwest section of the city is the one opened by Clinton Burke, at 1400 S street. His long ex- experience in the business is noticeable in the completeness of his shop. The Wilgera Oil and Gas Company of Columbus, Ohio, is reported to be fast placing its stock among conservative colored people throughout the country. It is thought that a dividend will be declared within the present year. The Hartford Business League announce their first reception and banquet on Tuesday evening, March 31, 1903, at Hartford, Conn., in honor of Prof. Booker T. Washington who was he founder of the National Negro Business League. Capt. J. L. Woollen, manager of the River Queen will announce his new program for the summer very soon. He is said to have something great in store for his many patrons and that the River Queen will be the "Queen" of the Potomac this summer. It was erroneously stated in the last issue of The Colored American that Dr. James E. Shepard was the general secretary of the M. E. Church, was a mistake. He is rather the field secretary of the International Sunday School Association of that church and is doing herculean work. The Amphions will be heard in a program of catchy selections at Lincoln Temple, Friday evening, April 3. Later during the month a quartette of them headed by Prof. J. Henry Lewis, will sing for the Y. M. C. A. of Baltimore, Md. Quite a party will be made up to accompany them to the Monumental City. Galbraith Church is now holding its annual Fair, which will be continued about three weeks. The general public is cordially invited to attend, and participate with us in the exercises. On Sunday evening at eight o'clock, the pastor will preach the second sermon on "The Need of a National Revival," taking for his subject "The dry bones of the Valley." Mr. F. D. Redgeley, head waiter of the Keystone Cafe, Jersey City, N. J., was in the city a few days this week, the guest of his mother-in-law, Mrs. Elizabeth Savoy, 2003 17th street, northwest. Mr. Redgeley is one of the leading young men of his set in Jersey and in New York and counts is friends by the score. The Industrial Committee of The Woman's League, purpose holding a sale of useful articles at the rooms of The Day Nursery, 1931 12th street, northwest, with the special object of establishing a Woman's Exchange. Sale to begin Monday evening, March 23rd, and to continue throughout the week. Convenient to 11th street and U street cars. The public cordially invited to attend. Admission free. BLACK SKIN REMOVER. REGISTERED IN PATENT OFFICE U.S. BEFORE AFTER A.Wonderful Face Bleach. 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We want 5,000 canvassers at once to introduce this great book. Highest commissions paid. Books on credit. Agents' magnificent sample book for $3c. to pay mailing expense. Write for our proposition at once. This is the opportunity of your life J. L. NICHOLS & CO., Naperville, Illinois. 2 Autobiographical Sketches of Some of Its Shining Lights. Murray Daniel—was born at home in the state of Maryland, on or about the beginning of the era when Negroes were first adressed as Mr., and began to pine for the splendors of official life and to come to Congress. He is a very learned and capable man, and behind his back people call him a bibliophile. He is a human interro- J. W. gation point. As his bent will show, (our artist has kindly reproduced his bent). The halo will be found close by Mr. Murray's understandings. He is a very agreeable gentleman, a faithful public servant, loyal friend and genial host. As a pencil pusher he stands at the head of the heap. White, Gec. H.—Ever since Hon. George H. White returned from Germany, (Hcoboken), where he lunched with the Kaiser and sold him a block of lots at Whitesboro, on which there is to be erected a German Juice Factory, he has affected the manners and style of wearing his handsome moustachios of his kingly host. The ex-Congressman says that M. the advantage of wearing the moustache with the points turned upward, is that it prevents the schweitzer and limburger from caking them, and also that a fellow of an economical turn the advantage of wearing the moustache with the points turned upward, is that it prevents the schweitzer and limburger from caking them, and also that a fellow of an economical turn THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. of mind gets more lager than the fellow who bathes his moustache in this delightfully enervating juice. Mr. White is one of the star members of the Pen and Pencil Club, and is a jolly good fellow, our artist represents him in the act of explaining why Whitesboro is the most delightful place on earth for dark citizens in danger of hemp fever or Winchester chills. Speech Hershaw, L. M.—Georgia is famed for many things, chief among which is the luscious "water million," with sixteen white stripes running longitudinally athwart its green bosom and causing the mouth of man to "git watery." It is the home of Bill Pledger, the broke bone fever, a few lily-white republicans and many democrats. It was founded by an old party named Oglethorpe some time after the landing of Noah's Ark, and during the ante-slavery period Hell and Georgia were synonymous terms. I do not know whether this still applies, but judging from the number of Georgians now scattered over the face of the map, I should say it did. It seems to be a pretty good state to emigrate from. Mr. Hershaw was born in Georgia. He couldn't help it, but he had the good sense on arriving at the age of discretion to remove his remains to Washington, D. C., some years ago and they are still in a good state of preservation. Nature has blessed Mr. Hershaw with an excel- 66 lent pair of lungs and a vocabulary which is the envy of the local orators of the District of Columbia. Morgan, of Alabaster, isn't in it with Mr. Hershaw. equired the speech-making habit quite early in life and can wake up in the middle of the night and orate in the dark with that ornate grace and ease which are distinguishing characteristics of the cultured Ethiopian. So that in transferring his remains to Washington, the home of constitutional liberty and the bird of freedom, Mr. Hershaw discovers a desire to perpetuate his name and fame as an orator, which perhaps was not possible in Georgia. Our artist depicts him in the act of expounding a knotty problem in constitutional law. He is one of the pillars and part of a cross beam of the Pen and Pencil contingent, and is a first-rate fellow as full of brains as an egg is of meat. In avoirdupois he has expanded somewhatly since I first met him in Washington nearly forty years ago, but his head is still the same size and his heart is as big as ever. Board, William L.—This young man is a Buckeye by birth, a Marylander by adoption, and a Washingtonian because he has a good place in the Post Office Department, which he obtained in a Civil Service examination, where there were ninety contestants, and he came out ahead of the other eighty-nine. When Mr. Board came to Washington he was not accompanied by a brass band nor by the proverbial sounding brass and tinkling cymbals. Somebody was unkind enough to say that he actually walked into the city, and that he wore sandals instead of shoes. Several Washington acquaintances of ours have threatened to ask him just how he came into the city, but he so much resembles Thos. L. Jones that our acquaintances have been afraid to ask the question, for fear of being hauled into the courts. Mr. Board had a record in the Post Office Department long before he was known among the Washington elite, and it was not until a banquet was given somewhere nearly a year or two ago, when by accident he was put down as one of the "also ran orators. The banquet mentioned was a recherche affair and the picked orators made the hall and welkin ring with eloquence. The real orator, however, did not speak until Mr. Board's name was called, and in almost frenzied eloquence he charmed and swayed the audience with the witchery of his personality and the mellifluousness of his diction. He is one of the original members of The Pen and Pencil Club, a young man who makes good money, and who saves it, and who will be heard from in a larger measure before many years. Cooper, E. E.—was born on the first anniversary of his birth somewhere down South his mother being present on the occasion. His father was away fishing. It is said that he was born with a caul and therefore can see things but he is near sighted, being obliged to wear glasses, and I have my doubts about his ability to see more than the average man. When he first began to squawk he was called the black squall by the neighbors, who complained to the Health authorities about him, on the ground that his infantile vociferations constituted a public nuisance under the statute. He commenced to grow soon after he started and he kept on growing until he arrived to the age of manhood when he stopped and commenced to expand in the region of the commasariat, so that now he resembles a London Alderman or a Tammany State Senator. He has a penchant for publishing newspapers; and founded the Indianapolis Freeman, joined the church, and the republican party when he was twenty-one; is an officer of the Sons of Temperance, and an honorary member of the good Templars of the world; belongs to the True Reformers, Sons and Daughters of Moses, and has his washing done at a Chinese laundry to show that he has no feeling against the mooneyed Mongolians. He is Inside Sentinel of the Sons of Rest, and some kind of a high muck-a-muck in the Pen and Pencil Club. Our artist has flattered the old rascal in the portrait here given of him. He is not half so good looking as that, and doesn't wear such expensive clothes. He is not as bad as he looks, and when you know him well you like him better. Being only human he is, of course, not perfect. His coffee pot nose can scent more news than a half dozen gossiping women. Lyons, Judson W.—This is the warmest member of the outfit. He is a trusted employee of my Uncle Sam'l, who is very fond of colored people. Some time ago he appointed this gentleman as Register of the Treasury, and gave him permission to put his signature on the greenbacks and bonds of the U. S., so that he handles more wealth than any man in the United States—Morgan not excepted. The folks down home who have been raising such a hulabuloo about putting Negroes in office down there, fall 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 Roo ms 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 MISSOURI AVE, N.W. First-Class Accomodations For Ladies and Gentlemen. Hot and Cold Baths. 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Arthur Webster, steward; William Leonard and William Hall, mixologist Henry Johnson, manager and Auto Scott, clerk. CALEB A. SIMMS, Prop: 331 W.37th St. New York $4 00 to $8 00 a day guarantee to every person sending name an address to the Scott Remedy Co. Louisville, Ky. Write at once Pen and Pencil Club over each other in their desire to get some of the money with this Negroes signature on it. I should think that they'd feel outraged and insulted in being obliged to carry around with them the name of this black man in their pocket-books and pockets. This man is closer and dearer to the white South than any living Negro. His cards are in every home of the South, his name is a household word. You couldn't pay Ben Tillman or any other fire-eating Negro-hating rebel in the South to refuse to accept a $50 or $100 bill bearing the signature of a Negro, and they wouldn't fumigate the bill after they got it either. Mr. Lyons is from Gawgegia sah. He is as straight as a string, an Appollo. COLORADO AMERICA with eyes like Mars to threaten or command. In politics he is a Hanna man, and a handy man, a republican with correct notions as to his duty to his party, and a deferential respect for majority rule, this isn't characteristic, however, of all Georgians. Mr. Lyons is an honored member of the wind-jammer guild Yclept, the Pen and Pencil Club, and judging from the shape of his expressive mouth, he knows how to get and enjoy all that belongs to him at any gastronomic feast of reason, and flow of bowl to which he is summoned to put his feet under the round table. More power to his process of mastication and duglutition. Pelham, R. L.—About thirty-eight years ago a young man full of the fire of youth and saturated with a big dose of commendable ambition such as they produce round Saginaw Mich., and Detroit, met me on Pennsylvania avenue one frosty morning in June of that year and enquired the way to the White House. I noticed that his grip had a foreign cast of countenance and that helooked thirsty, so asking him what mout be his entitle and being informed it was Pelham, of the Detroit Plaindealer, I threw off my reserve after telling him my name, and offered to go with him direct to the White House and present him to the President. We stopped at an inn hard by the Treasury, where the President keeps his salary, and irrigated for the space of ten or fifteen minutes in which time I learned much about the greatest Negro journal in the West at that time. The President was delighted to meet Mr. Pelham and then told him how much he enjoyed his editorials and the general tone of the Plain Dealer, and that it would give him pleasure of the inexpressible brand to sub THE OXORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. scribe for a few dozen copies for friends of his in the West. At this Mr. Pelham fainted and with the assistance of Arthur Simmons and Col. Loeffler we carried him to one of the outer offices and laid him on a sofa. Mr. Simmons thoughtlessly poured some ice water over his face, which so shocked the Michigander that he "kem to reether sudden" and said things. It gave him a cold from which he has never recovered and at times his voice becomes so husky that he is compelled to lubricate his oesophagus with small portions of the juice that made the saints kep the faith in Ireland centuries before good St. Patrick drove all the snakes out of that country to America. The President bought $37.00 worth of weekly Plain Dealer. A and sent with his check to the Riggs House, where Mr. Pelham usually stopped in Washington, a pressing invitation to us both to lunch with him the next day, which had to be declined as on reaching his hotel in the evening he found a telegram awaiting him from the home office, telling him that an editorial of two columns. J. B. on which he had spent considerable time, had been pied by the devil, and that his manuscript had also been destroyed. The Westerner raged over the receipt of this news for on that editorial his political future had been staked. It had been noised around town that he was slated for one of three places, Ministership to Dahomey, Recorder of Deeds, Consul to St. Paul De Lando, the latter at a salary of $2.50 per annum, fees. He is now in his right element as a member of the Pen and Pencil aggregation. He is a sweet talker, a cogent and persuasive writer and as bland as any mongolian that ever chewed rice or played Fan Tan. If he was a Kentuckian he'd be a Colonel and of him it would be said: He hails from old Kentucky where the corn is full of kernals and the Colonels full of corn. And now in the words of the immortal Lincoln "with malice towards none and with charity towards all," I drop my stub for the purpose of irrigating. If I have said anything I ought to be sorry for I am glad of it. Shoot! Dag gone ye! BRUCE GRIT. Y. W. C. T. U. CONTEST Greensboro, N. C., Special. On Monday evening, March 2, 1903, the Y. W. C. T. U., of Bennett College, gave a joint oratorical and musical contest, in the college chapel, at which quite an appreciative audience was present. Five persons spoke for the oratorical prize, two of whom were honorary members. The selections were good, and as the speakers would picture the woes and sufferings of strong drink, or appeal to the citizens and lawmakers of our country for aid in crushing out the evils of intemperance, or through prophetic vision would transform the present world into one filled with all the blessings of temperance and christian purity, there were evinced in carious ways many essential traits of the true orator. The oratorical prize, a silver medal, was awarded to Mr. J. H. Lovell, (class of 1904), of Pitot Mountain, N. C. The contestants in music were two young men and two young women. Their selections were of standard composers, and some of the renditions showed remarkable skill in effective singing. The musical prize, being also a silver medal, was awarded to Miss Blanche Gibson, of Washington, D. C., who sang very sweetly "I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say," by Chas. Harris. The judges for the contest were Lawyer G. W. Mitchell, Mrs. Lettie McConnell and Prof. Buntruck, all of this city. We were also honored with the presence of two visitors from Washington, D. C., the distinguished Mr. Hill and his son Earl. After the program refreshments were served and all seemed to enjoy a few moments on the social side. There can be no doubt that these contests and such enthusiastic meetings will do much towards keeping before the people a growing and healthy sentiment in favor of the temperance cause; besides, there must come also no little inspiration and encouragement to those who are in sympathy with the temperance movement and those who are spending their lives in the promotion of this grand cause. A LISTENER. BROWN GRITS BUDGET. Yonkers, N. Y., Special. On last Sunday evening communion services were held at The Messiah Baptist Church, several persons connected themselves with the church. The Ladies Home and Foreign Missionary Society of this church will hold their first annual entertainment on Tuesday evening, March 31st. A fine program is anticipated. The ladies of the A. M. E. Zion Church are making preparations for their annual Fair, which will take place the last week in April. Rev. F. J. Moultrie is forming a Young Men's Club, to meet in the lecture room of the A. M. E. Zion Church Sunday afternoons at 4 o'clock p.m. The little three-year-old daughter of Rev. J. T. Gaskill is ill with pneumonia. Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Berry, who have spent several months in Yonkers, left last week for Brooklyn, where they will make their future home, much to the regret of their many friends here. Miss Bessie Oliver, of Kentucky, is visiting her cousin, Miss Hattie Conway, of Prescott St. Mr. Henry Wood, who has been on the sick list is able to be out again. Miss M. Vanderzee, formerly of Yonkers but now of New York City, visited friends here last week. BROWN GRIT. JR. 3 SALOON. FritzReuter's WASHINGTON, D. C. HOTEL AND RESTAURANT 451 453, 455, 457 Penn. Ave. 202, 208 and 210 41 St. Northwest MOORE & PRIOLEAU, Sparta - Bullet and Cafe 1210 Pa. Av. Wash., D. C. Fine wines, liquors and cigars, Hot Free Lunch Every Day. All Ladies will receive special attention in Dining Room upstairs. Jas. F. 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Continued from first page At the competition of the general discussion the following committee on resolutions was appointed: J. S. Hathaway, W. H. Council and N. B. Young. The meeting then adjourned until evening. Before 8 o'clock p. m., the hour appointed for the commencement of the night services, the entire seating capacity of the First Baptist Church was taken and many persons were unable to gain admittance. It is estimated that more than 2,000 colored people attended this meeting. Principal J. A. Henry, of the Colored High School, opened the meeting with a few brief remarks, after which Rev. W. G. Parks offered a touching prayed. The High School students then sang a beautiful chorus and were followed by Mayor, pro tem., H. A. Chambers, who delivered the address of welcome to the delegates. Speaking of what the whites have done towards educating both whites and Negroes, Mr. Chambers said: "And while the white people have done this, their fellow citizens of the colored race have not lagged in their march of knowledge. Considering their condition when they were brought here, and the short space of time since then, their progress has been as great as that of the white people. I have read with interest the biography of that great leader of your race, Booker T. Washington. Some people say that his efforts have been misplaced. However that is, he has caused no antagonism." J. C. PROF. WM. H. COUNGILL. Responding to this President Wright said in part: "I thank you heartily for your kind address. We have come to Chattanooga because we believe it to be one of the most cosmopolitan of cities. The A. and M. Colleges supported by the Southern states are doing as great a work as the money of the philanthropists of the North is doing. We lived with your parents and your grand-parents and learned to love them. There is no reason why we cannot live with you friendly now. We thought that freedom brought rest from labor, but these A. and M. colleges are teaching that this is not the rest we want; that we should not only live in houses but build houses; not only eat corn and peas but raise corn and peas." Rev. H. C. Trusty then delivered an address of welcome on behalf of the colored people of Chatanooga, which was responded to by president W. H. Council, who, because of illness, was unable to speak at length, but said, among other things: "Were I to have granted to me any wish I might utter, I would only pray to be allowed to continue at work for another thirty-five years for the advancement of our little white and black boys and girls." "Beyond The Gates of Paradise," was next very beautifully rendered by Mrs. B. C. Phillips, who was compelled to respond to an encore. That this is the day of the young man was plainly evidenced by the ap the head of a school. Fisher said Arkansas. President Fisher is perhap the youngest head of a state college in the whole country, not having completed his 25th year; but he not only was accorded recognition by his colleagues in their election of him to the secretaryship of the association, but on the platform, with perfect ease, he vindicated his right to be at among other things: "I feel that I should not attempt to THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. pearance and address of Isaac Fisher, of the Branch Normal College, of speak here in the presence of these veteran presidents whose hair has grown white in the service of their race. But there are common interests which give us a right to stand on common ground. I bring a greeting from the "Bear State." We are trytics is used to better mankind it will ing to teach our students that unless their knowledge of Latin and mathebe of no permanent value to them. We are teaching them to bear the white man's and black man's burdens, which are, I take it, the twin evils, ignorance and crime." President Hathaway, of the Kentucky College, speaking with reference to the term "Negro" said: "Let us escape the name Negro. It is given us now in contempt, perhaps, A. and as a stigma. We will make it a badge of honor." President N. B. Young, of Florida, was next introduced. He seconded the expressions of the others, and closed with a happy anecdote, after which the choir closed the exercise with a song. On Friday, the 6th, the second day's business session convened. The first matter o business taken up was the report of the committee on resolutions, the adoption of this report being one of the most important features of the meeting. Following is the report: The presidents of Negro state Agricultural and Mechanical colleges of the various states in conference assembled at Chattanooga, the state of Tennessee, March 5th and 6th, 1903, do affirm the following principles: 1. We heartily approve the efforts put forth for this meeting to the end that we might confer as to matters touching that community of interests peculiar to our work and our people. We pronounce this meeting, with its reports from the various fields, its exchange of views, its discussion as to future policies, as interesting and helpful and inspiring. 2. We wish to emphasize the importance of that peculiar line of work to which our schools are committed. We regard the development and improvement of the Negro along agricultural, mechanical and domestic lines as of primary importance inasmuch as it conduces to useful and productive citizenship. 3. We are mindful of the wisdom of our federal government in proividing for the endowment and maintenance of the A. and M. colleges throughout the various states; also we acknowledge with due appreciation the supplementary aid extended this class of schools for our people, both by the southern states and philanthropic individuals and organizations. 4. We address ourselves to the members of our race most earnestly, calling attention to the opportunity offered by noble farm life for the avoidance of the idleness, poverty and squalor so often incident to city and town life. 5. We regard with high favor the movement now being inaugurated by the general education board toward the betterment of the rural schools of the South. We consider this the most powerful influence of the century for the spread of education among the masses. 6. We further regard with keen in- terest and with great satisfaction the proposed change in the policy for the future distribution and use of the Peabody fund looking toward its concentration upon a Normal College, for the training of the teachers of the southern schools. In view of the South's dual system of schools, this policy wisely and peculiarly means the establishment of such a school for the teachers of both sections of the system, since the entire system should continue to be a beneficiary of this fund. An interesting and lengthy discussion followed the adoption of the report, in which all the presidents joined. An especial interest was taken in the discussion relative to the purpose of the General Education Board, and the recently avowed policy of the trustees of the Peabody Fund. It is was the consensus of opinion that a Normal College for Negro teachers, such as is likely to be built by the trustees of that fund would give an impetus to Negro education such as can hardly be realized at present. After further discussion the conference djourned its first annual meeting. At night the colored citizens gave a splendid banquet to the presidents, which was highly appreciated and which gave a fitting close to the session. THE MISSION OF A NEWSPAPER Mr. Edward M. Shepard, of New York, has within a few days delivered a stirring and eloquent address on the "World Power of Public Opinion," and shows how more potent than armies or than the armed leviathans of the deep, is its effect upon problems affecting the interests of great nations. Mr. Shepard's views deserve profound study. They suggest at once the inquiry how the great force first finds expression, and then commands effectiveness. The answer is ready. It is by means of the newspaper. The conservative, manly, consistent journal which comes into our hands as a welcome daily or weekly visitor, comes presently by some occult process to reflect the views, the prejudices, and the political learnings of its readers. It is the very index of a community's inner self; the outward expression of an inward grace. If in the excavations of the two buried cities of Italy, copies of the "Pompelian Stylus" or the "Herculaneum Scimeter," could be exhumed we would doubtless learn more of the habits, the civilization and the trend of thought of Pliny's age than has been acquired from all the statuary and other treasure which the zeal of modern research has brought into the light of to-day. As newspapers are the indices of a people's thought, they advance collaterally. If the prevailing sentiment of a community is wrong, its favorite newspaper will no doubt be equally and pugnaciously wrong. When the light of reason dispels the illusions or the sophistries of error in the public mind the newspaper promptly reflects the change in sentiment and proceeds to adorn truth with brighter colors. One of the distressing problems of a Negro newspaper solicitous to truly represent our people's views and advance them is to determine with any degree of exactness what our people's views are on any given subject. Our fellow journalists know the process and the embarrassments. We set to work patiently to develop public sentiment on a question and the vanity of view is bewildering. For too often we encounter the "knocker," that ubiquitous, that numerous, that offensive, that negative Negro, jealous, envious and vicious, to whom the success of any Negro institution or of any other Negro, man or woman, is a personal affront and the object of his vile abuse and sneering detraction. The fellow has talents. Yes indeed! the copiousness, the readiness, the wealthy vocabulary of his vituperation proclaim them, and the pity of it all is that so many excellent people absorbed in their own daily cares, without opportunity to examine and ascertain the facts pause, listen to the wretch and are carried away into antagonism against worthy men and worthy enterprises by his plausible lies and his vile insinuations. Take the case of The Capital Savings Bank of this city. The Colored American has pursued a conservative course in its treatment of this case. It wants to see the guilty punished, but it recognizes the rights of our Courts to determine the fact of guilt and the measure of punishment. It has no intention of listening to the clamor of the "knockers," and pouring out a stream of abuseupon men whose good names are as dear to them as ours are to us. We want it clearly understood that we take no stock in this undiscriminating and sweeping series of charges against the managers of this Bank, and we venture to offend perhaps some of our warm friends, when we say plainly that the prime and the largest cause of the failure of the Bank was the want of recognition and patronage of the colored people and colored organizations. All honor to those of them who did sustain it, but throughout its career the constant and just complaint was made that so many of our people and so many of our societies deposited their money and did their financial business through other banks. If the Bank was "rotten to the core," as alleged, how did it weather the crisis and tide over the panic during Cleveland's second administration, when three white banks went to the wall? It is also a very significant fact that in the experience of The Colored American, white banks in the city have refused to advertise in its columns because it was not necessary, the executive officer of one of them, saying to our represntative, "we already have twice as many colored depositors as has your colored bank." Lets wait the Court's action, and meanwhile keep in mind that fallibility of judgment is not necessarily dishonesty and that the deliberate thief is usually a cool proposition, armed at every point, missing no figure in his equation. LITTLE COLORED AMERICANS The Delaware Senatorial muddle having been settled, there is renewed hope for the solution of the Negro problem. The Negro is not a hostile alien knocking at our doors, haunting our shores, intent upon the country's destruction. He has his stake in the soil and the weal of the land. The conference on the Negro Question proposed for July 4th next, at Atlanta, Ga., will probably not be held. It is now somewhere in the woods, keeping company with the ex-slave pension bill. The history of politics is full of examples of nonentities who have achieved prominence and high office only because they were Irish Americans or German Americans. That was class recognition. Every other element in our body politic is politically placated by reason of its solidarity and its numbers. The Negro has that fact as a sufficient reason for claiming preferment, because he is a Negro. The Macon, Ga., News, of March 9, preaches a whole sermon in one sentence when it says that "the Negro who owns property is almost invariably a law-abiding individual, and not easily led by agitators." The race puts arguments into the mouths of our enemies by failing to support industries instituted by our own people. It is the unanimous testimony of race journals that we fail in our manifest duty in this regard. Colored men should remember that while the world owes every man a living, there is no delivery system to bring it to his door. He's got to go after it early and often, and elbow his way through the crowd that gets there first. Messrs. Gaskins & Gaines have put into their place of business one of the latest Hallwood cash registers, made to their order. It is a novelty and very unique, making nine different registers with five different keys, so that the receipts from every department of the business can be registered in a separate place. It has all of the nickel finish and more of the appearance of a piano than of a cash register. A SOUTHERN LEADER. Hon Henry Plummer Cheatham The Ideal of his Race-His Career as a Congressman as Recorder of Deeds and as a Leader in North Carolina Politics Hon. Henry P. Cheatham, of North Carolina is visiting our city this week, pursuing the even tenor of his way and quietly caring for the many interests which are entrusted to him. Mr. Cheatham is an interesting man. Of engaging manners and fine presence, his dignified bearing and superior mental equipment soon won him an enviable place in the esteem of his associates in the House of Representatives when he first came to Congress. At this time he was a very young man, judged by political standards, and we believe the youngest member of the House, except Mr. Stockbridge, of Maryland. Democrats and republicans alike appreciated Mr. Cheatham, and were glad to extend to him the many little courtesies which go so far in smoothing the sometime rugged pathway of a new member, especially if he be a Negro. It is well known how difficult it is to get undivided attention of the House of Representatives. That honor is accorded to few men. The heads of the great committees, ex-Speakers and some unusually bright and brilliant stars in oratory are alone able to "quell the riot" and compel its silence. The House is not a forum for mediocrity. It is intensely practical. Nowhere else does a man so quickly reach his level. It is a high compliment to Mr. Cheatham that his every forensic effort while a member, received the closest attention of the body and the warmest appreciation from both sides of the chamber. He left Congress in the chances and changes of political life to the great regret of almost the entire membership, the personal friendship of whom he retains to the present day. With his career as Recorder of Deeds of the District, all are familiar. His relations with the District Commissioners and with the Judges and Officers of the District Courts were most cordial. They have all given unstinted praise to his conduct of that office and to the courtesy and efficiency which he exacted of his subordinates. An instance of Mr. Cheatham's personal popularity is found in the fact that though similar appeals by his predecessors were ineffectual he succeeded by his personal efforts in securing from his old friends in Congress a substantial appropriation with which to equip the office with type-writing machines one of the most important improvements it has ever had. After his term of office as Recorder expired and it became evident that the exigencies of politics required that another gentleman should be appointed to the place, Mr. Cheatham did not linger about Washington, nor did he sulk in his tent, but he promptly returned to the people who had so highly honored him by their suffrages and with whom his entire life had been spent, and took his place again as a private in the ranks of the great industrial army which after all is to work out the salvation of the race. The people of North Carolina, who loved him, and whose confidence he had never betrayed could not, however forget the great benefits which his former leadership had achieved for them, and in spite of his own wishes he soon found himself again in the forefront of the political struggle in the Old North State, and compelled to interest himself in the realization of the great hope of all party men both in and out of North Carolina that the republican party in that state shall be rehabilitated, unified and made harmonious, that the virus of lily-whitism shall be eradicated and that the manly, deserving and capable Negro shall again occupy his wonted place in the party councils. There is national significance in this counter movement of the regular republicans, because if North Carolina goes to the next National Republican Convention with a divided delegation or with a lot of troublesome contestants washing their soiled linen away from home, the influence of her dele- THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D.C. gation will be inappreciable while if she send a solid harmonious phalanx of strong men, black or white, she will be a force to be reckoned with. The colored people of North Carolina know the fitness of Mr. Cheatham for the broad leadership which by placation, by compromise, by argument, and yet by the surrender of no principle will accomplish this result. This is a fine field for the exercise of Mr. Cheatam's talents, and there is as little doubt of his success as there is of the great political future which is in store for him in any event. One of the most admirable things in Mr. Cheatham's Congresional life, was his warm interest in every race movement, and his zeal in advancing the fortunes of every deserving Negro, whether from North Carolina or from any other state. His ear was ever ready for the tale of an unappreciated clerk despairing of well earned promotion, or the plaint of a deserving widow or orphan telling of struggles against adverse fortune, and he was as ready to act as to hear. Many Department people now in honorable positions owe their preferment to Mr. Cheatham and are his enthusiastic friends. It is also interesting to note that up to Mr. Cheatham's entry into Congress no colored man had ever held the office of Postmaster through appointment by the President, in North Carolina, but that before his term expired he had succeeded in having three or four appointed, the last one of whom was by his influence confirmed by a democratic Senate. THE RACE PROBLEM Continued from first page. cast for Major McKinley in South Carolina. The Crum Appointment. 'God moves in a mysterious way His wonders to perform,' and it is fitting that he should have made a Roosevelt, with sufficient resolution to insist upon the appointment of a man possessed of those qualifications that fit men for public office. I refer to Dr. Crum, the honest, efficient applicant for the collectorship of the port of Charleston. True, he is a colored man but all things else being equal, why should this fact debar him from the realization of his honest aspirations, cleaner, perchance., than those of many a white politician. "The President's resolution in this matter is admirable and ought to secure his administration the indorsement of every honest colored voter in the South. Such a policy is in marked contrast with that of Senator Tillman, whose purpose seems to be the debasement of the Negro rather than his elevation to the plane of Anglo-Saxon civilization. Fortunate it is that Tillman's sphere of influence is curtailed, else he might carry his theories concerning the Negro into practical operation. What the results of such a practical application of the senators ideas would be it is difficult to surmise. Suffice it to say that they will never be realized in this age of human progress and civilization. Intelligence. As you say, "If the Negro is not intelligent enough to have a voice in the local affairs of South Carolina through the exercise of his suffrage he is not intelligent enough to serve as a basis for representation from this state in the Congress of the United States and in the electoral college." Let the remedy already provided in the Constitution of the United States be applied in this connection and the effect of such an application would doubtless be wholesome to the people of this historic commonwealth, in that it would teach some of them at least what constitutes citizenship in its broadest term in this republic and that there is a marked difference in the qualifications for such citizenship and those which qualify men to become citizens in a state like South Carolina. We do not object to the convention, but we do object to the governor of the southern state appointing the delegates from among the white people to the exclusion of the very people who are to be placed on trial by the convention. The meanest criminal is allowed to make a defense, either in person or by representation. Why then should the Negro be denied representation by men of his own choosing? Let the convention be held, but let the Negro be a part of the body, so that he will be in a position to defend himself against any charge that his southern neighbors might make against him, especially as to his unfitness and disqualifications. Competency for Office Holding Among other things, he is charged with being incompetent to hold offices, and that to appoint him to office is to ruin him and his race. I cannot believe that the white people of the country can be serious in this belief, for it will not be denied that the greatness of Presidents Washington, Lincoln, Grant, Cleveland and a host of others would never have been known had it not been that they were elected to office. Their fitness, their abilities would never have been demonstrated had they remained in seclusion, or if they were shut out from holding public office. If these men who are members of the Anglo-Saxon race, backed up by centuries of advantages, must be elevated to positions or office in order to demonstrate their fitness and abilities, why should the Negro be said to be unfitted, when he is kept from occupying places where he can have the opportunity to prove himself. The Convention Favored Yes, let us have the convention, and also let us have three or more representatives frof the colored race from the states that send white delegates to the convention, and let the country say whether they have been able to meet every issue brought out by the most learned men of the world concerning the race. We have too many trials now in the South that are like the handle to the jug, and if we are to be judged let us be heard before judgment is pronounced. The Negro has been charged with receiving bribes at conventions and elections. We deny the charge, and invite the readers of your paper to the editorials and reporters' locals published in the Charleston (S. C.) News and Courier during and immediately after the democratic primary election held in that city last August. It was published to the world that money was freely and openly spent, and, that votes were bought for $1 each. It must be remembered that at this primary not a Negro was allowed to vote, hence it must have been white men who sold and bought votes. Favors Reducing Electoral Vote Of South. In conclusion, I will add that under the constitution of South Carolina of 1895 not a white man in the state was debarred from registration and voting, but the colored vote of 130,000 was reduced to about 12,000 or 15,000 under the registration laws, while under the administration of the election laws that number was further reduced to about 3,000 votes at the last general election for President McKinley. Now, I am in favor of cutting down the number of representatives of the South in Congress, under the Constitution of the United States. By doing this, as the rule of the national republican party is that each state shall have two representatives in the national convention for every one of her representatives in Congress, this will carry out the idea of cutting down the number of delegates in the national convention for each representative in Congress. I truly hope that Wisconsin will come to the assistance of Mr. Crumpacker in the next Congress.—Evening Star. Mrs. Rosetta E. Lawson, National Organizer W. C. T. U., is on a lecturing tour through North Carolina in the interest of the W. C. T. U. She stopped en route and held meetings at churches pastored by Revs. Spiller, Shorts and Skinner, of Hampton, Rev. Jas. Hughes, of Berkeley, Rev. W. H. Moss and Rev. Reynolds of Norfolk. These, with meetings already held in DRESS MAKING ACADEMY. 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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, 1499 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. Adkress Artist, this office. FOR RENT—One large front room in good locality with all modern improvements, conveniences 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. 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Loans made on Furniture, Pianos, Organs, Etc., without removal. Loans to salaried employees Without endorsement. 602 F Street . Cor. 6th St., Capital Loan Guaran- tee Company. WE Have a Bar'l of money to lend on furniture pianos, &c. No delay Goods are not disturbed. You return the money in small payments' If you have a loan and need more money we can fix you up Business confidential. Phone M, 3042 SURETY LOAN COMPANY, Suite 1 Warder Building, cor. 9th and F, 523 9th. $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, THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. AN EDUCATIONAL CENTRE. Princess Anne, Md., Special.—The Teacher's Reading Association, of the Academy, is making a careful study of subjects giving descriptions pertaining to the origin of the race. They will shortly be in position to make public some of their criticisms on the subject under consideration. We would that more of our leading educators would make note of the bias Historian, (who fails to give credit where credit is due), and make known their criticisms to the public, that public opinion may know that we we know something of our progeny. The modern historian has attempted to impress the opinion that the Ethiopian sprang from some inferior being to that of other races, so our critics can not be too severe in that regard, and should give clear demonstration showing that all human beings sprang from the same human family, for the good of the young students, who are easily to be lead to believe that they are inferior to all other peoples. Principal Trigg spent Friday night, the 13th inst., in Salisbury, Md., in the interest of the school. The correspondent of The Colored American was the guest of Prof. and Mrs. Pinkett at tea Thursday evening, the 12th inst. They are model house-keepers, loving parents, genial and courteous to their friends. It is a pleasure to meet them in their home and see how tenderly they are to their little ones, who are being trained by the affectionate care of a good mother and father. Prof. Mebane, B. S., Ago., our esteemed and accomplished agriculturist, is beginning to get their farm in proper shape. Rev. M. H. Horsey, pastor of the Metropolitan M. E. Church is about ready to meet his annual conference, and we all pray for his return. If justice is imported, which we feel sure will be, there will be no doubt as to his return. Rev. Horsey has done more towards lifting the great burden "debt" under which the church has been laboring for some years than any pastor they have had for years. Miss Grace S. Waters, an accomplished lady and a school teacher, and the daughter of the Rev. Dr. J. R. Waters, presiding-elder of the Salisbury district, was the guest of Miss Hattie E. Nutter, one of our best public school instructors, Sunday, the 8th inst. MAN ON THE MONUMENT. Frank G. Manly, of the Wilmington riot fame, writing from Tuskegee to a local sheet, accuses the Man on the Monument, of trying to be funny, and in the same breath implicates The Colored American with having once been edited by Mr. R. W. Thompson. Talk about being funny, now there's wit, mirth-provoking, real side-splitting humor for you. Thompson editor of The Colored American? Why bless your soul, my dear Gaston, don't you know that there is only one living Negro who has the capacity to edit manage and publish a newspaper to the proportions of The Colored American? Did you ever hear of the Indianapolis Freeman in its palmy, halycon days? Oh my adorable Gasty, you positively convulse me with merriment. Really you must not decline the honor as it is incontestably yours by every sense of reason, and to try to thrust it from yourself gives me unspeakable pain—you, you, my affectionate Gaston are the funny man. Mr. Thompson was simply one of the hired hands like the rest of us and furnished "stuff" at so much per, and be it said to his splendid ability, that he ground out a superlative article of copy. Mr. Thompson never assumed to do any editing on this paper except the time when he wanted to drag out our old grindstone and excorciate Dr. J. Albert Johnson, but the "old man's nay, nay, Pauline," had to go. As to your accusing me of trying to be funny, John B. Gough used to tell a story of an Irishman's pig which would eat a whole bucket of slop at one sitting and on being picked up and put in the bucket, would not half fill the pail. He said that there was always at least one fool present in the audience who couldn't appreciate the absurdity of this joke. I will not say that if you had ever heard him relate this story that you would have gone around to his hotel early the next morning before breakfast to have him explain to you where the laugh came in on that shoat. It looked innocent and harmless enough, no one suspected that it was loaded and least of all, the distinguished ex-governor of Louisiana. But when he innocently blew down the muzzle by gently upbraiding the Pen and Pencil Club for not taking up the petition which he and one or two others were circulating in behalf of Dr. Crum's confirmation, there was an explosion, the sounds of which may yet be faintly heard reverberating through the remote corners of Rock Creek Park. Mr. Hershaw, the brainy ex-president of the club broke off in the middle of a pate do foise gras, and springing to his feet with leonine-like fury, flouted the suggestion of the Pen and Pencil Club lending it's support to a measure whose origin was veiled in such doubtful obscurity. The Murray dinner seems to have been provocative of sundry and divers other hair trigger incidents but another will suffice. A distinguished ex-Senator of Ohio took occasion to remark that his state had the honor of first capitalizing the word Negro. As if shot out of a cannon, a celebrated punster from Detroit, Mich., bounded to the floor with the assertion that that honor belonged to his state. As the combatants stood glaring at each other, it probably occurred to both at the same time that The Freeman was the first colored newspaper to spell Negro with a capital N and immediately the white winged dove of peace got busy. And, by the way, they do say that when the Pen and Pencil Club was at the very climax of its very scrappiest mood, some member started a "rough house," about the Kelly Miller idea apropos of self-effacement, line of resistance, etc., whereupon the distinguished professor arose and with his hand upon his heart declared that inasmuch as his doctrine had proven a failure, that henceforth he would forever abandon the same. In view of Prof. Miller's high standing as an educator, writer and scholar, his idea has been generally accepted by the white people as expressive of the sentiment of the entire race. But since his doctrine has always been intolerable to the younger and more virile and aggressive Negro manhood, such as is typically exemplified by the splendid character of the Pen and Pencil Club, we all must feel devoutly grateful for the Murray dinner for bringing about such a gracious consummation, if indeed it be true. Speaking of "rubber necks," what do you think of the fellow who wrote the "We would like to see" column for this paper last week? He has been writing for out of town papers but it is to be hoped that he will resume his scintillations here. Here is your home "Bill Bailey." NOTICE TO MEMPHIS SUBSCRIBERS. 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. 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Sold by all newsdealers. MUNN & Co. 361 Broadway, New York Branch Office, 625 F St., Washington, D.C. THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. GOTHAM NOTES COLORED AMERICAN 'DIONYSIUS III' The Rev. Dr. Geo. E. Lorimer, of New York, whose sympathies are evidently with the democratic party, in a recent address before the Patria Club, of New York City, speaking of the Negro vote, among other things said: "The proclamation signed by Abraham Lincoln gave freedom to the white man as well as to the black. A great many men now doubt whether or not it was best to give the freedman the ballot. I apprehend that the black man to-day is on the verge of very serious complications. I remember reading a short while ago that a certain political party intended to get control of the entire Negro vote. I thought to myself that, that might be good politics but it was not good sense. Once you get the Negro convinced that he has the balance of power, he will have the balance of power not only at elections, but in the political party to which he is allied. Then you will have in the North as well as in the South a lily-white party. If such a thing should come to pass the people of the North would become disgusted and vote the democratic ticket rather than tolerate it. The Negro vote should not be massed in one party, and if it is we may look forward to what we are all anxious to avert. Race antagonism throughout the land will rend this country and cause untold suffering to the Negroes in the country." This is strange language from a disciple of the meek and lowly Jesus and it discovers all too plainly that the white clergy of the stamp of this eminent New York divine, need a rebaptism in the principles of justice liberty and equality—that a christian minister should lend his great office and his greater influence to the dissemination of the monstrous doctrine that because men are black and hold the balance of power politically they should not be permitted to exercise it is indeed cuse for serious reflection, and it raises a question as to the genuineness of the religion of these alleged followers of the Man of Sorrow who in his life and work taught that all men were equal before God. The Negro has the undoubted right to mass his vote on the side of the political party which will guarantee to him the protection of the law and his civil and political rights no party except the republican party has yet put itself on record in favor of giving him these rights. The democratic party is unalterably opposed to granting him political equality as its record for more than sixty years will show. It has gone out of its way to emphasize its bitter and implacable opposition to the Negro and through its representatives in Congress and of the press, its purpose "to keep the Negroes' face in the sand." If the Negro divides his vote could he in view of these facts give his allegiance to the democratic party North or South? The Northern wing of that party, by its cowardly silence has given its assent to the cold-blooded butcheries of Negroes at the South, and its dastardly onslaught upon the constitution in the insane hope that the new constitutions of the South will permanently deprive the Negro of the franchise. Great wrongs even when condoned by so eminent a man as Dr. Lorimer and defended by such men as Senator McEvery and others of his way of thinking about the Negro, his future, and his rights, will always be great wrongs until they are remedied by a crisis such as Dr. Lorimer fears, as a logical sequence of them. That this crisis will not be averted except by the interposition of Providence or a mircle, no man who looks at the situation with both eyes will deny. I am not a pessimist, neither am I as optimistic as I used to be on this Negro question so-called. I believe I can see as much as any man of my age and inches, and I see and hear much these days which convinces me that we are approaching the crisis with considerable celerity. Unless, as I have said, something out of the ordinary happens, the crisis and the Philistines will be upon us. Blood is thicker than water. The campaign of slander and virtuperation which has been carried on against us by the emissaries of the white South, in the South and out of it, has been much more effective in the North than many of us are aware. We seem to answer the description given of us by McEnery of Louisiana, in his article to the Independent—of indifference and apathy to our own best interests, where he says that when the South was fighting to rivet the chains of slavery more securely about us, and when we had a chance to slaughter the women and children of our former masters we didn't raise a hand. He concludes rather illogically that this was an indication of the existence of a species of moral cowardice in the Negro quite unpardonable in brutesavages. Of course, McEnery's mouth isn't a prayer book, and he doesn't know it all simply because he happens to belong to a race of savages. That the Negro is not a savage is attested by their magnanimity and humanity to the women and children of the white savages who went forth to kill their brethren of the North on the battlefields of the South, in order to keep these "black savages" among them. These senile senatorial slanderers of the Negro, and their allies of the third estate are precipitating the crisis by appeal to the passions of those who think even less deeply than themselves. Mr. Lincoln's second inaugural is a wonderful state paper, and is peculiarly interesting reading about this time, because the political atmosphere appears to be about as mudy now as when that speech was uttered. "Woe unto the world because of offenses," for it must needs be that offenses come, but woe to the man by whom offense cometh. If we shall suppose that American slavery is one of those offenses which in the providence of God must need come, but which having continued through his appointed time He now wills to remove, and that He gives to both North and South the terrible war, as the woe due to those by whom the offense came, shall we discern therein any departure from those divine attributes which the believers in a living God always ascribe to him? Fondly do we hope—fervently do we pray that this mighty scourge of war may speedily pass away. Yet if God wills that it continue until all the wealth piled up by the bondman, two hundred and fifty years of unrequitted toil shall be sunk, and until every drop of blood drawn by the lash shall be paid by another drawn with the sword, as was said three thousand years ago, so still its must be said. The judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether." In God's appointed time the crisis will come, and the offense will be removed and He will judge this nation—the North for its apathy and cowardice and the South for its blood-thirsty crimes, its oppressions of a weak and helpless people, its defiance of the laws of God and of humanity and its brazen and bold assumption, in making that unequal which He made equal when the morning stars sang together, and when Nebo's cloud-capped mountains were vocal with His praises. "Every drop of blood drawn by the lash was paid by another drawn by the sword." History sometimes re- Continued on ninth page. Throw Away Your Cruss 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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Among other this writer says: "Let those who dislike Dr. Washington's leadership of the race prove their ability to give us a better one by doing greater and better work than he has done—not by throwing mud at him. A dog can bark at a passing train but that is no proof of canine engineering skill. Destructive criticism is the commonest and cheapest thing in all the world but constructive criticism is a pearl of great price. I should like to see some constructive criticism of Dr. Washington's career,—that is I wish the Doctor's critics to build some new and better road to success. Tearing up the track Dr. Washington is laying will do no good. Construction is what we need. The race is over-run with talkers, mere wind jammers." And he concludes by respectfully suggesting that the Boston clique of conspirators prove their right to leadership by constructive work before asking of the race confidence in their leadership. The advice is well given. It seems to be the fashion nowadays for every little small-bore peripatetic in the country to "cuss" Booker Washington. Washington is now passing through the same experience endured by the late Frederick Douglass, who, like Washington, refused to notice the little fellows who were barking at his heels. Our attention has just been called to a book to be published by Dr. W. E. B. DuPois, of Atlanta University, in which the learned Doctor parades the statement that he has a new nostrum for the salvation of the Negro. Dr. DuBois, if we remember aright, is one of the professors at a school conducted in Georgia by white people for the education of blacks. He will have a splendid chance to put all his theories into practical effect. If Dr. Washington's methods aret wrong, the good Doctor like the small fellows who have their habitation in Washington and Boston, can offer the race something tangible aside from criticism. In fact, we rather suspect that the Doctor will be held to account even more strictly than the Boston and Washington nincompoops. The fellows who live far away, of course, can be dismissed without consideration, because they show the quality of their bravery by not going into the midst of the conditions they criticise and seeking to change them. Dr. DuBois, however, is entitled to more praise than the others, because of the fact that he has given up the easy ways and superficial pleasures of the North to accept a position in the South. It is true the good Doctor has created no school of his own, and does not seem to be moving in the direction of creating anything himself, but he is at least a hanger-on at a place created by white people, and has about him young men and women upon whom he can try his new found nostrum. DuBois and his publishers are wise, in a way, however. He seems to have no serious feeling that the book will sell on its merits, and so in order to attract attention to it, they make the claim in the preliminary advertising that the book is meant to combat Booker Washington's theories, etc. If allowed to stand on its own bottom, it is doubtful if it would attract any attention whatever. It is well for Atlanta University and Dr. DuBois to come right out in the open now and declare themselves. The readers of this paper know that Booker Washington has been too great to attempt to reply to any of the critics who have continually barked at his heels, and has gone along building up Tuskegee, leaving to the devotees of the so-called higher education the work of building up their own schools. He has not sought to tear any other school down to build up his own. If Atlanta University intends to stand for Dr. DuBois' outgivings, if it means to seek to destroy Tuskegee Institute, so that its own work can have success, it is engaged in poor business to start with; and in the next place, the assurance can safely be given that it will avail them nothing. Tuskegee will go on. It will succeed. Booker Washington will still loom large on the horizon, notwithstanding the petty annoyances of DuBois and his ilk. Dr. Bumstead in his Northern campaigns has pretended to acknowledge the efficacy of of Tuskegee's methods and also to recognize the necessity of the two kinds of education—the very thing Booker Washington himself does. Visitors who were at Tuskegee during the late Negro Conference will readily remember a speech made there by Dr. Bumstead, in which he declared most positively that there was no friction between the two schools, and was also most loud in his protestations of friendship and interest. Let him prove himself by curbing the outgivings and ill-advised criticisms of the learned Doctor who is now in his employ; that is. if DuBois does not really represent him and the sentiment of Atlanta University. Results are what are going to be asked for anyhow, and all the vainglorious posturing and pompous attitudinizing of DuBois will avail nothing. The muchinitialed doctor will have to offer something besides "words, words, words," if he is to be seriously regarded in the same category with Booker Washington, the friend and counsellor and helper of his people. The Africa-American Presbyterian of Charlotte, N. C., an official organ of the Presbyterian Church, concurs in The Colored American's choice of Prof. Kelly Miller as President of Howard University, and as a second choice recommends Rev. Francis J. Grimke. It will not do to add to the complexity of the present unrest in the country on the Negro question, by asserting that he cannot be relied on in any future war in which the nation may be involved. The assertion is unfounded. The race's patriotism is exceeded only by its reverence for religion—patriotism is indeed a part of its religion. Its record is superb, and is its pledge to the country. The United States Court, at Trenton, N. J., does not subscribe to the absurd assertion that when a Negro asks for a meal or a bed on a railroad train he is seeking to force social equality. Every man who knows Bishop Turner, reveres him for his useful and admirable life. Yet he is a zealot on African invision by the American Negro, so much must be forgiven him for his somewhat ill-advised letter to Ben Tillman. Of course it is all right to make Ben ridiculous and the good old Bishop does that capitally, but thoughtful men know that the race means to stay in America. It is our home and we are building up its industries and acquiring its compensations. We should be loath to lose Bishop Turner, but we are not harassed with any fear on the subject of his probable departure from among us. Thomas Nelson Page says with fine secrn that as soon as the Negro begins to rise he describes himself as an Afro-American. Yet we hear constantly of German Americans, Spanish Americans, and Swedish and Irish Americans used to describe certain elements which go to make up the population of the country. These terms are not thought or spoken of with reproach. The name Afro-American was a happy thought, and when The Colored American finds out who originated it the author should receive due honor. The Latin poet Virgil originally suggested the combination Afro-American, but many writers of the present epoch claim to have first used it in connection with the American Negroe. The weight of evidence, however, is in favor of Mr. Everett J. Waring, formerly of this city, then of Baltimore, Md., and now practicing law at Columbus, Ohio. CANNONS NOT FOR MOTHS. The poor Moribund old Conservator, of Chicago, which is usually permitted to pursue its obscure way in the extreme rear rank of Negro newspapers, without exciting a ripple of interest outside its own composing room, just a while ago by some impertinent remarks touching a subject of which it is as densely ignorant as usual was treated to a very just and vigorous castigation at the hands of The Florida Sentinel, that sterling, upto-date journal of Pensacola, Florida, and writhe in impotent and hopeless fury. What seems to hurt the keenest is Editor Lewey's palpably true charge that it is jealous of The Colored American, though we suspect Brother Barnett, in his secret soul is finding the only balm for his wounds in being named in any connection with the real race journals like The Sentinel and The American. The Colored American is too profoundly impressed with its high mission and its responsibility to the race to descend to the puerilities and the malice of small bore editors, and yet on the subject of circulation, it makes this counter proposition to The Conservator, that instead of comparing The Colored American's circulation in Chicago with The Conservator's circulation in Washington, it names its own terms and its own methods to which we pledge ourselves in advance, if reasonable, and we engage to demonstrate beyond the shadow of a doubt that our circulation in the city of Chicago far exceeds that of The Conservator on its native heath. We make it our business to know all such facts, and keep informed for ready use whenever annoyed by the sting of a gnat or the bite of a flea. In the eternal fitness of things, it is impossible that this should not be so. The Colored American is upon an enduring basis. Its clientage is the American continent and the islands of the sea No one takes up a copy of its regular weekly editions and asks as a first question, who is the owner of the paper this week? Its editorial utterances are consistent. It represents the undeviating policy of an unchanged management which makes race progress its guerdon. The Conservator has had brief intervals of respectability. In its eleven different changes of control, it had the attention and the respect of the country, when its destinies were presided over by Hon. Alexander Clark, Dr. DeClelland and Mr. Rollins. It was a dismal failure whenever the ass threw of the lion's skin and even now, though the editor is masquerading behind the name of a better and most excellent gentleman, Mr. D. R. Wilkins, it cannot escape the vapidity and barrenness which mark it for an early death. THE SITUATION IN SOUTH CAROLINA. We publish in another column this week an able and trenchant review of the political situation in South Carolina from the pen of General Robert Smalls, the hero of the Planter, now Collector of Customs at Beaufort, S. C., and a vigilant and capable race leader. Gen. Smalls has held many places of trust and honor and his words are entitled to unusual weight. With great clearness he points out how, with 152,950 Negroes in the state qualified by age and sex to vote the iniquitous constitution of 1895 has reduced the voting strength of the race to less than 15,000, while the ingenious and unprincipled application of the registration laws has further reduced it to a beggarly 3,000. General Smalls strongly advocates a reduction in the representation of the state in Congress and in the electoral college, and presents unanswerable facts and figures to sustain his contention. It will be remembered that in the convention which framed the present constitution, General Smalls battled manfully and almost singly, but in vain, against the incorporation into that instrument of the very provisions against the operations of which he now protests. The present article also calls attention to the proposed convention of delegates to be appointed by state governors to consider the Negro problem, and the General shows conclusively the unfairness of such a conference from which representatives of the race are sure to be excluded. Of course the General takes a fall out of the unspeakable Tillman, but the latter is an easy mark. General Small's deliverance is sure to add to the strength of our cry to the great public conscience to "come into Macedonia and help us." THE SCHOOL TEACHERS APPRECIATE IT. The regular meeting of the principals of the public schools, was held at the Sumner School last Saturday, at which time Mr. M. Grant Lucas was complimented by a vote of thanks tendered him upon the presentation of a booklet entitled "A Remembrance." The volume is unique, timely, tasty and well-received. It is a fitting tribute to a number of our faithful teachers who have gone to reward from their labors on earth. BETONY CLUB DANCE. The second dance of the Betony Club took place at the residence of Mr. George Gray, 1219 F street, northwest, Mar. 10th, 1903, and was a success in every particular. As usual, the affair was strictly full dress, and the ladies without an exception turned out with a will. The music for the occasion was furnished by Mr. Edward Syphax. The following are the names of some of the invited guests who were present: Mr. and Mrs. Burrell, Mr. and Mrs. Paul H. Bray, Mr. and Mrs. Moore, Miss Matthews, Miss A. Augher, Mr. Beander and sister, J. C. Gray, Mr. F. Carroll, C. Boman, Miss Robinson, Miss L. Gilbert, Mr. L. Chambers, Miss M. F. Fleming, Miss A. Gray, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Webster, Miss Lulu Jackson and others too numerous to mention here. Betony Club is composed of the following officers and members: Geo. T. Gray, President; L. K. Chambers, Vice-President; J. F. Beander, Secretary; C. Bowman, assistant secretary; Geo. Scott, Treasurer, W. C. Clements, Sergeant-at-Arms; J. Johnson, Advocate. Members: J. Burrell, W. A. Hawkins and J. Gray. The Club wishes it stated that it is not made up entirely with janitors of the Capitol as was published by some one not connected with the association. LAWYER HAYES IN GOTHAM. Entertainments and Social Doings Among the Albanites. Albany, New York, Special.—James H. Hayes, an eloquent young lawyer from Richmond. Va., spoke at the Unitarian Church last evening, Sunday 15th, on the recent constitutional amendment adopted by the Legislature and the constitutional convention, which refers to the disfranchisement of the Negro voter. Mr. Hays Spoke very entertainingly and was listened to with much attention as he spoke of the struggle which was being made to have the United States Courts declare the new plan unconstitutional. The collection taken was devoted to the fund for paying the expenses in the courts. Mr. Lewis was introduced to his audience by the pastor, Wm. Milton Boundage, Ph. D., who is a happy speech expressed his hearty concurrence with the work being done by Mr. Lewis. After Mr. Lewis' speech Mr. Brundage thanked him for his efforts and requested the audience to testify to their appreciation by coming forward and shaking the speaker's hand. The whole audience then filed before the speaker and each shook his hand. Mr. Albert Anthony, of 3rd street, is somewhat improved. Miss Mamia Dorsey is quite ill at this writing The Entertainment and Ball given by the Odd fellows on the evening of March 12th, was one of the most elaborate affairs ever given in Albany. The decorations surpassed all previous efforts in richness and general harmony of design, and all the towns in the vicinity of Albany were well represented among the guests, who, together with the Albany guests, made one of the largest gatherings ever had at an entertainment of this kind. The costumes were all brilliant and many of them were exceedingly rich and beautiful, blending in a pleasing effect with the decorations. Great credit is due to the committee in charge of the affair, for the completeness of it and also for its success financially, quite a large profit being realized. The music was all that could be desired and all the talent participating was first-class, receiving encores for every selection rendered. The refreshments served for supper were sumptuous, a novel feature of which was the Ice Cream parlor. This parlor was located on the stage of the hall and the tables of it were presided over by a corps of young ladies gowned entirely in white. The affair was up-to-date in every particular, and was typical in all respects of the progress to be made in the twentieth century. District Grand Master, J. K. Lewis, of Poughkeepsie, N. Y., delivered an address in which he welcomed the guests thanked them for their hearty co-operation and discussed topics in general. IN HONOR OF LIEUT. TOOMEY.— ADMIRERS OF HIS VERSES TO ADMIRERS OF HIS VERSES TO GATHER AT THE SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH. A LITERARY AND MUSICAL FEAST. The citizens of Washington regardless of race, are arranging an elaborate testimonial in honor of Lieut. Richard E. S. Toomey, whom Paul Laurence Dunbar has dubbed "The Soldier Poet." The affair is under the direct auspices of the Second Baptist Lyceum, and takes the form of a superb Literary and Musical Feast, to be given at the Second Baptist Church, on the evening of Friday, April 3rd. The most successful and highly cultured talent of the city have joined hands in the effort, so that a rare treat will be afforded, as well as an opportunity to testify the appreciation for the work Lieut. Toomey is doing along lines altogether unique in the literary progress of the race. The Washington public needs no introduction to this "Poet of the People" for he has many times been before them, and indeed has never failed to respond with a tender of his services for the benefit of churches or in the cause of charity. His published poems, "Thoughts for True Americans," abounding as it THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. CHEMICAL ANALYSIS Reveals That "Pe-ru-na is Calculated to Tone up the System, Restore the Functions and Procure Health." SO SAYS PROF. L. J. MILLER, CHEMIST. PROF. L.J. MILLER. Prof. L. J. Miller, late Professor of Chemistry and Botany of the High School of Ypsilanti, Mich., writes from 3327 N. Clark Street, Chicago, Ill., as follows: "As several of my friends have spoken to me of the favorable results obtained through the use of Peruna, especially in cases of catarrh, I examined it most thoroughly to learn its contents. "I found it composed of extracts of herbs and barks of most valuable medicinal qualities combined with other ingredients, delicately balanced, calculated to tone up the system, restore the functions and procure health. "I consider Peruna one of the most skillfully and scientifically prepared medicines, which the public can use with safety and success."---PROF. L. J. MILLER. does in soulful lines, and breathing through its charming poesy, lofty ideals, pride of race, scorn of meanness, rebuke of caste, the arraignment of the un-American spirit and the gracious tribute which the real poet always pays to Love and Purity, have received flattering recognition from persons, pressa nd pulpit. Notably among the former, who speak in no uncertain words of praise, are the Rt. Rev. J. Mackay Smith and Senator H. Cabot Lodge. The style of writing which is so much in evidence in the work of Lieut. Toomey, furnishes another proof of the versatility of Negro talent, for without in any way invading the field so thoroughly and charmingly covered by Mr. Dunbar, he has blazed the way in a different direction and in a personal and pointed manner, through the rhythm of his striking verse, convinces the judgment and challenges the admiration of his readers. NotesfromGoham peats itself. The crisis which the South is precipitating on account of the Negro may ultimately mean the slaughter of a good many Negroes when it becomes more acute, but Negroes will not be the only ones slaughtered before the offense shall have been permanently removed. "Woe unto the world because of offenses, for it must needs be that offenses come, but woe to the man by whom offense cometh. The judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether. These words have a larger meaning to the white South than they can possibly have to the black South. The white South is in the saddle the black South is on foot. Black men do not be discouraged. The Lord God omnipotent reigneth, and his justice sleepeth not. The arrogance, pride and power of the white man can be "Builds up the System." Hon. Joseph H. Ridgeway, Secretary of the American Anti-Treat Society, writes the following letter from the Grand Central Hotel, St. Paul, Minn.: It is with gdorse Peruna as an honest medicine, competent to do all it claims. I have used it several times and know of nothing that cures so completely, and at the same time builds up the system. Joseph Ridgeway. "I have recommended it to a number of my friends and always feel that I do them a service for I know how satisfactory the results invariably are. I only wish every family had a bottle—it would save much sickness and doctor bills."—Joseph H. Ridgeway. "Feel Better Than for Five Years." Mr. James B. Taylor, Roberts, Ind. writes: "I am at the present time entirely well. I can eat anything I ever could. I took five bottles of Peruna, and feel better now than I have for five years. I have doctored with other doctors off and on for fifteen years, so I can recommend your medicine very highly for stomach troubles. I take great pleasure in thanking you for your free advice and Peruna."-James B. Taylor. Mr. J. W. Pritchard, Wolf Lake, Ind. writes: "I am pleased to say that I have been cured of catarrh of the stomach by Peruna. I could hardly eat anything that agreed with me. Before I would get half through my meal my stomach would fill with gas causing me much distress and unpleasant feelings for an hour or two after each meal. But, thanks to your Peruna, I am now completely cured, and can eat anything I want to without any of the distressing symptoms. I can now enjoy my meals as I used to do, and it is all due to Dr. Hartman and his wonderful medicine, Peruna. "It has been one year since I was cured, and I am all O. K. yet, so I know I am cured."—J. W. Pritchard. Dyspepsia is a very common phase of summer catarrh. A remedy that will cure catarrh of one location will cure it anywhere. Peruna cures catarrh wherever located. That it is a prompt and permanent cure for catarrh of the stomach the above letters testify. If you do not derive prompt and satisfactory results from the use of Peruna, write at once to Dr. Hartman, giving a full statement of your case and he will be pleased to give you his valuable advice gratis. Address Dr. Hartman, President of The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus Ohio. snuffed out in a moment. He seems to have forgotten that there is still a God in Israel and he impiously assumes like Nebuchudnezar of old, that he is invincible. He is drunk, and when he reels he will fall, and when he falls he will dash himself to pieces. The thing is not improbable nor impossible in any nation which forgets that God still reigns in the universe, or that righteousness exalteth a nation and that sin is a reproach to any people. This Negro question is not going to be settled by legislation or agitation, the final arbiter will be the Master of us all. The fine spun theories of statesmen and publicists and the impassioned and venomous utterances of thos who are filled to overflowing with conceit and egotism only adds fuel to the flames which will sooner or later sweep over this land and purge it or offenses that are a stench in the nostrils of a just God.