The Colored American

Library of Congress The COLORED American A-NATIONAL NEGRO NEWSPAPER VOL. IX, NO. 51 The Premier Ministrel Messrs. Ernest Hogan and Billy McClain Capture the Nation's Capital. The Plot of the Play and the Growth of Colored Thespians.—The personnel of the Troup. The smart Set, the theatrical aggregation in which Ernest Hogan and Billy McClain are the ruling stars has been with us. They left an impression for good as it concerns the colored people's capacity and aptitude for all lines of theatrical work. In many respects the show was a notable departure from the exhibitions of the past, in that it sought to put a better front to Negro life, surrounding it with just enough of comedianism and burlesque, as to make an excellent background, or setting for the whole. Ernest Hogan in the minds of many cannot be supplanted, the premier comedianship lies between about three people, and Hogan has strong supporters for the place. In his peculiar line he can scarcely be excelled. He is evidently a student of nature; his comicalities and witticisms are the result of art so perfect, that it appears the individual. One would suspect Mr. Hogan to act on the streets precisely as he does on the stage, so near to nature is he. His power lies in his gestures, what he implies as much so as in what he says; he is a great comedian. He is also a philosopher as was proven by his dying request to his wife, "tell her to stay off of Indiana avenue." Billy McClain makes good support for Mr. Hogan. He makes a clever villain and sport, the roles he assumes. Of course the audience is not enrapped with the character as is always noted. He acted his part well however, giving evidence of dramatic ability. Miss Margaret Jordan is a very pleasing singer with a graceful figure. Her prima donna work deserves much praise. Her movement, voice and figure caught the audience. H. Jackson Norris is a man of superb figure. His singing was a feature of the show. The age has not many more pleasing singers than Mr. Jackson. To say he sings grandly expresses it. Men of the Hour. [Name not visible] [Name not visible in the image] Mr. Ernest Hogan, NEW YORK'S PREMIER COMEDIAN AND SONG WRITER NOW WITH THE SMART SET COMPANY The singing of the Dinwiddie Quartette, was an acceptable feature, their voices were well modulated, sweet and harmonious. The work of Marion Henry with Hogan was a clever bit of acting. Hogan thought she looked "good," there were others. She is blessed with a prepossessing figure, good voice, grace and dignity, the essentials for a successful stage career. She also knew how to put on her clothes, and she had them to put on. Ben Hunn's singing of "Gabie," was a great hit with the audience. Monana, the much sought for, was all right when she did put in her appearance. What little plot there is hinges on this Kentucky darling that has strayed away to the Hawaiians. Much of the finer work of the show is based on the habits of the islanders as they are supposed to be. The Rooster Lodge' skit is about as clever as anything seen on the stage. The initiation is something fierce, the oldest --- IV. lodge man has never seen anything like it; it will certainly do. The ensemble singing all along was good, much of which was operatic in effect and in the personnel the coon songs were good, but not so numerous as in similar shows of the past. The costuming was superb. Taking it all in all there was but very little chance for adverse criticism.—The Freeman. What do you think of the new dress of The Colored American? For verily, Solomon in all his glory approached not to this magnificence. Admirers of Bishop Williams, and they are legion, take off their hats to Editor Cooper for the magnificent tribute of last week. The colored photograph issued as a supplement represents the highest development of pictorial art, and a handsome man has received worthily a handsome compliment. --- RECEIVED APR. 19 1603 PRICE, FIVE CENTS FORTY YEARS OF FREEDOM. For the American Nogro Hindrance and Progress Rev. C. T. Walker, D. D., of New York, Pastor of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, and Gotham's Most Eloquent and Learned Divine, Tells of His Race and its Marvellous Progress and Achievements.—Facts and Figures. The first day of January, 1863, the Immortal Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, liberating more than four million human slaves, who had been held in cruel bondage nearly 250 years. The signing of the Proclamation was the central act of his administration, and the greatest event of the 19th century. The history of my race is very similar to that of the Jewish nation. The Jews were enslaved in Egypt for a period of 400 years, and endured great persecution under cruel taskmasters. It was the Providence of God that they should come in touch with Egyptian civilization, receive the necessary training and discipline to become a great nation, produce great leaders, statesmen, poets, Kings, Judges, prophets and scholars; and give a code of laws to the world. The Jew was carried from Canaan to Africa to be enslaved. The Negro was brought from Africa to America and enslaved. God overthrew Egyptian slavery after sending ten plagues upon the Egyptian slave-holders; and overthrew American slavery by the plague of war, which lasted four years. The Israelites numbered about three millions at the time of their emancipation; the American Negroes numbered four millions at the time of their liberation. The Jews returned to the land of their nativity by way of the Red Sea, passing Sinai to get laws, statutes and ordinances, camping in the wilderness forty years to receive discipline and training. The Negro remained in the land that had been the theatre of his enslavement, and humiliation, and for forty years has been sailing upon the Red Sea, of trouble, persecution, discrimination, murder, lynching, burnings, mob rule, injustices, and disfranchisements. The Negro as a slave deserved great credit for the Spirit of love and kindness he exhibited toward his former master. His loyalty and devotion during four years of the most cruel war in the annals of history is without a parallel. He guarded, defended, and supported defenseless women, and helpless children, while the master fought to tighten his chains. He kissed the hand that smote him; and wept over the dead body of his master, as sincerely as Jacob mourned for Joseph. While many northern states Continued on page 4. 10 HARRY G. LENZ. HUGO LOSSAU LENZ & LOSSAU, Successors to CHARLES I CHER, Trusses, Crutches, Syringes, Cutlery Artificial Human Eyes, Elastic Ho siery. Abdominal Supporters. 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DAVIS STAR Born Clairvoyant & Card Reader Tells about business, Removes Spells and Evil Influences, Reunites the Separated and Gives Luck to all. 228 25th st. n. w. Washington D. C. No letters answered unless accompanied by stamp. --- THE COLORED AMERICAN. PROGRESS OF THE NEGRO. There are 150,000 Negroes in the South who own farms; 28,000 are part owners of farms; 550,000 are tenants of farms; there are 23,000 Negro Churches in the South, spending $10,000,000 annually. In Georgia the colored people owned in 1901, 1,141,135 acres of land; the assessed value of property belonging to colored people in the state was $15,629,181. The Texas Experiment is a Farmers' Society, organized by Hon. Robert L. Smith, for several years a member of the Texas Legislature. The society has 3,000 members; they have paid for 50,000 acres of good Texas land, valued at $500,000; they own among the members 7,000 horses and mules; 8,000 herd of cattle; 8,000 hogs ready for killing at the last report, and it is declared that not a member has ever been committed before Court of Felony. It is a matter of record that the three blackest Parishes of Louisiana, officered and controlled by Negroes, are among the best governed and most orderly of the state. There are 6,000 blacks and 30 whites on the Island of St. Helena in South Carolina; many of the Negroes own and cultivate their own land ad crime is almost unknown. It is reported that a Negro who came into possession of more than $2,000,000 recently in Nebraska, presented the same to his former master living at that time. The leaders of our race are seriously considering the future welfare of the race. The Tuskegee Conferences inaugurated by Booker T. Washington have become contagious; and our people are getting serious. Wise and intelligent action is the result of serious, sober, intelligent reasoning. At a recent meeting held by the Colored State Farmer Association, of Arkansas, in the Baptist College, at Little Rock, under the leadership of Prof. J. A. Booker. Such topics as the following were discussed: What can be done to increase the number of Negro land owners? Is the young Negro buying up land in proportion to his opportunities? What can be done to improve our present methods of farming? Should we engage extensively in stock-raising? Do we fully appreciate the value of gardens, poultry and home dairy? What can we do to improve the condition of our country schools, as to the quality of buildings, qualifications of teachers, length of term, fullness of attendance and supply of apparatus? What can be done to check the migration of our race into the cities, and induce them to settle permanently in the country districts? What relations should our women sustain to the operation of the farm? To what extent should child labor be used on the farm? The mortgage system? What can the Negro farmer do to create a better feeling between the races? How much should the farmer depend upon the store for provisions? To what extent can colleges and farmers be mutually helpful? All news intended for The Colored American must reach this office not later than Tuesday of each week for insertion in the current issue. The paper will be printed a few days earlier in order that its thousands of readers in different parts of the country may have it by Saturday. The Freedman's Transportation Land and Improvement Co., whose officers have been located at 609 F street northwest, has moved to 629 F street northwest, Room 2, nearly opposite The Capital Savings Bank Building. The management reports a large number of dates and look forward to a prosperous season. Mr. Gerard Millar, the celebrated Australian basso is spending a few days on this city at 1013 19th street northwest. Miss Flora Batson is expected in the city this week, and will take part in musical concerts to be given at John Wesley A. M. E. Church, Shiloh and the 19th Street Baptist Churches Bright GIRLS Sell The Colo Bright BOYS AND GIRLS Wanted Sell The Colored American THE COLORED AMERICAN has boys and girls throughout the well as by subscription for the wide awake young agents in eva the demand warrants it. THE COLORED AMERICAN has had so many appplication from boys and girls throughout the country to sell it by the week, as well as by subscription for the year, we have decided to establish wide awake young agents in every town in the country, wherever the demand warrants it. Hundreds of smart boys and girls hours' spare time each week, whi tage and easily earn their pocke 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. We want just such ones to work selling THE COLORED AMERICA old, reliable, original and best able news, illustrations, and aut 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 tepies. Our young Agents take no poss papers every week, and they sell each. Every one wants The C given an opportunity to examine 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 seen as given an opportunity to examine and read a copy of it. If the local pastor or any respect of a smart boy or girl to sell the week in his town, we will put an each week, to be delivered free so long as the agent sells The Colore name of a smart girl or boy at coupon and send it at once; I hereby agree to act from date as agreed to sell the same to as many customer week, and that I will report not later received, and remit sents for each of return all unsold copies. Name...... Address...... Town...... Sta...... How many first week... Appointed by...... The Colore 459 Washin 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 cubteter 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 5 cents for each copy I sell or deliver to subscribers, and return all unsold copies. How many first week...... Appointed by..... The Colored American, 459 C Street, Northwest. Washington, D. C. SUMMER SCHOOL FOR TEACHERS. Under the General Direction of Mr. Roscoe Conkling Bruce. ta University, Rev. Edgar Ga Murphy of the South Education Mr. David E. Cloyd, of the Gener education Board, and Hon. Isaac W State Superintendent of Educati 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 Atlan- --- tell The Colored American Big Pay for Little Work. ORED AMERICAN has had so many applicat girls throughout the country to sell it by the subscription for the year, we have decided to take young agents in every town in the country, and warrants it. We want an Active worker of smart boys and girls in every locality have are time each week, which they could use to get easily earn their pocket money. Read Our Plans. just such ones to work for us a little while even THE COLORED AMERICAN at 5 cents each—so sible, original and best race paper published—fu l, illustrations, jand authoritative opinion on race No Possible Risk. Agents take no possible risk. We send a bvery week, and they sell them like hot cakes at every one wants THE COLORED AMERICAN as opportunity to examine and read a copy of it. The Colored American Free. real pastor or any responsible party will send us to get boy or girl to sell THE COLORED AMERICAN this town, we will put an extra copy in the agent's k, to be delivered free to the party appointing us the agent sells THE COLORED AMERICAN. See smart girl or boy at once. Have them fill and send it at once: I agree to act from date as agent for The Colored American the same to as many customer as can be secured, at 5 cents a cent and that I will report not later than the Monday after each pass and remit 3 cents for each copy I sell or deliver to subscrib will unsold copies. Name..... Address..... Town..... State..... How many first week..... pointed by..... The Colored American 459 C Street, North Washington, D. C. --- red American. had so many appplication from country to sell it by the week, as our, we have decided to establish ry town in the country, wherever als in every locality have several which they could use to good advan- money. for us a little while every week at 5 cents each—selling the race paper published—full of reli- nitative opinion on race topics. ble risk, We send a bundle of them like hot cakes at 5 cents OLORED AMERICAN as seen as and read a copy of it. The Colored American every extra copy in the agent's bundle to the party appointing the agent Colored American. Send us the notice. Have them fill out this 19 It for The Colored American and can be recursed, at 5 cents a copy every on the Monday after each package is my sell or deliver to subscribers, and Colored American, C Street, Northwest. ington, D. C. ta 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 on railroads in the South. For further information as to courses offered, tuition, board, etc., write to BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, Prin., Tuskegee, Alabama. --- --- YOUR LIFE AN OPEN BOOK LIGHT LIGHT MRS. DR. WHITE. 25c. The Greatest Planet Reader on Earth, 25c. 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 mall, sealed in a plain addressed envelope for only 25c. 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A joint debate was given Friday evening, April 10th, 1903, at Pocomoke City, Md., vs. Union M. E. young men. Many oratorical speeches were made. Union disputants were as follows: Ophir Harris, George A. Cottman, Clarence Winslow, Asbury Marshall, Harry McBride and Harry Cottman. Union discussed the affirmative side, viz. color. Pocomoke disputants were as follows: New Cottingham, Clarence Cottman, Samuel Long, Henry Stevenson, John E. Long, Prof. Stephen H. Long. The above named gentlemen discussed the negative side. The decision was rendered in favor of the young men o f Pocomoke City, by a score of 39-36 points. Subject: "Which is the greatest hindrance to the race, color or conditions?" One of Union M. E. church's beloved members in the person of Mr. John Burkett, has been on the sick list about a month; but we are glad to know that he is improving. THE COLORED AMERICAN. YONKERS, N. Y., NEWS. Yonkers, N. Y., Special.—On last were held at the A. M. E. Zion church, quite a number of communicants being out. At the Messiah Baptist church, the pastor preached at both services on last Sunday to large audiences. Mr. M. J. Chisum, of Manhattan, will speak at the Men's Business Club on Sunday afternoon in the lecture room of the A. M. E. Zion church. Invitations are out for the marriage of Miss Alice Crudup, of Boston, sister of Mr. Jordan Crudup, of Yonkers, to Mr. Vernon Eaton, on April 22nd, 1903. The funeral of Wm. Knox, aged 20, who departed this life at his home on Yonkers avenue on Wednesday took place on Friday afternoon from the A. M. E. Zion church. There were a large number of persons in attendance as he was well known and well liked. He leaves a father, mother, sister and brother to mourn his loss. Miss Eva Williams, of Albany, is the guest of Miss Sarah Oliver. Miss Lena Jackson, of Dobbs Ferry, and Miss Mabel Patterson, of Tarrytown, visited friends in Yonkers during the past week. Miss J. Outlaw, of New York City, is spending Easter with her sister, Miss Elizabeth Outlaw, of Warburton ave. Mr. M. Overton, who has been on the sick list is very much better and able to be out again. The Doctors' Coachmen, of Yonkers, gave a full dress reception, on Tuesday evening, April 7th, at McCann's Hall, N. Broadway. It was largely attended and was a very enjoyable affair. BROWN GRIT, JR. NO MORE BLACK FACES. A comparatively few years ago a man would have been considered insane if he had thought of talking by means of a thin wire to a friend thousands of miles away. But you see how it is when it has been once accomplished. Now there comes a man who says the wires are unnecessary. We can talk to our friends across the sea without even the aid of wires. Only a small mechanical device made out of substances that have existed for ages in the world of matter. A few years ago it would have been considered foolish to think of combining substances that would change the color of the Negro's skin from black to white. But it has been done by a thoughtful chemist. A new factor has entered into the life of the Negro. The question of color will soon be a thing of the past. No man need be different from his fellowmen in the color of his skin. Race wars, lynchings, race prejudice will be only a memory to blot the pages of our history. This wonderful skin whitener is called Black-No-More. It acts on the pigment which lies beneath the inner skin giving the skin its color. Its constant use will change the skin to a clear white. It can be obtained by sending your address' and $2 to Dr. James A. Herlihy, Chillicothe, O. PROF. TRIGG AT HAMPTON. Educational Progress.—Dr. Washington Expected. Princess Anne, Md.,—Special. Principal Trigg has been invited to speak at the anniversary celebration to be held at Hampton Agricultural and Industrial College, at Hampton, Va., April 29th, where there will be a large gathering of both races, from all over the country, among whom will be several Governors of the States present. He is among the first graduates of that Institution, and has spent the greater part of his life since in the education of his race. Miss Helen W. Ludlow, one of the chiefs of the staff of the "Southern Workman" and a resident of Hampton, was the guest of Prof. and Mrs. Trigg, a few days last week. She looked over the school, inspecting the various departments and was astonished to find the school in such a superb condition. She predicts a bright fu- CREDIT FOR ALL MATTINGS, GO-CART Cash Prices and on easy term -GREED The fact that you may cuts no figure, if you buy h the durability of every quar price may be. In Mattings, w in the Chinese and Japanese down entirely free of cost. 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Furniture of every good kind on payments arranged to suit your convenience—weekly or monthly—no notes—no interest. Peter Grogan, 817 819 821-823 7th Street Northwest LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT. SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. Deceased. Administration. Application having been made to the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, holding a Probate Court for letters of administration on said estate, by William Smith, brother, it is ordered this 26 day of March A. D. 1903, that notice be and hereby is given to the unknown heirs of Augustus Smith, and all others concerned, to appear in said court in Mendon, the 4th day of May. D 1903 at 100:clock a m, to show cause why such application should not be granted: Provided this notice be published in the Washington Law Reporter and The Colored American once in each of three successive weeks before the day herein mentioned—the first publication to be not less than thirty days before said return day. JOB BARNARD, Justice. Attest: JOHN R. ROUZER, Deputy Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court. R. S. SMITH, Attorney. ture for the school. Miss Ludlow is a lady of the highest literary attainments. She was one of the Faculty of Hampton Institute for years, coming there in 1872. While she doesn't teach now, she is still a member of the staff. It was at Hampton where Prof. and Mrs. Trigg first met her in their student days and have since been the warmest of friends. Miss Jennette Parker, a most refined young lady and a proficient instructor of the Academy, spent Easter in Camden, N. J., with her parents. No home could be other than sunshine and happiness with Miss Parker in it. Several of the students spent Easter with near-by friends and parents. On their return they were more invigorated and ready to take hold of their work with fresh ambition. Prof. Booker T. Washington, president of Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, is expected to be present at the Farmer's Convention, the 6th of May, at the Academy. Large preparations are being made for the Convention. Among the many distinguished speakers there will none take a more active part in the discussions than our esteemed and most courteous Prof. A. L. Mebane, B. S. Agr., who is without any exaggeration one of the foremost scientific farmers on the eastern shore. Mr. Edward Gale, who has a fine situation at Crisfield, Md., spent Saturday and Sunday in town with his family. Mr. Gale is a fine and pleasant gentleman to meet. He gains the highest esteem of all who meet him. The Sunday schools at 10th, the Metropolitan M. E. Church and the A.M.E. Zion Church, rendered an excellent --- PETER GROGAN Between H and I Streets. ILL WASHINGTON. 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Telephones, { MAIN 1159-2 WEST 365-M EMPIRE THEATRE. 'Phone, 3927. No smoking allowed in the theatre during this engagement. 12 R-I-P-A-N-S Tabules DOCTORS FIND A GOOD PRESCRIPTION FOR MANKIND. The 5-cent packet is enough for usual occasions. The family bottle (60 cents) contains a supply for a year. OFFICES. Matinee Every Day. Begining Next Monday The Kings of Comedy AVERY and HART And Their Own Company of 60 - People - 60 Presenting That Delightful Comedy Sons of Ham The Greatest Company of Colored Artists in America. Come and Bring the Ladies. Is the leading Colored Fraternal Society of the United States. It was organized January, 1881, by William W. Browne, and chartered in April, 1883, under the laws of the State of Virginia, with headquarters at Richmond, Va. Its membership is both male and female, and consists of all persons of good health from 14 to 60 years of age. Its membership of 60,000 is divided into Fountains and Circles. It pays sick benefits from $1.50 to $2.50 per week, and pays death benefits from $24 56 to $1000. BENEFITS PAID—Total benefits paid to date: Sick dues, $r,500,000; death benefits, $714,378.75. SENIOR FOUNTAINS—A Fountain may be organized consisting of 20 or more persons not over 50 years of age paying a joining fee of from $4.60 to $5.10 each. The monthly dues are not less than 35 cents in rural districts and not less than 50 cents per month in towns and cities, and a semi-annual tax of 40 cents paid in January and July of each year. Sick benefits paid are from $1.50 to $2.50 per week, while death benefits range from $75 to $125. A Fountain may be organized in any locality on application to Rev. W. L. Taylor, G. W. Master, or to any of his authorized deputies. ROSEBUDS—For the proper training of the young and their development in thrift, industry and brotherly love, there has been formed a Children's Department known as the Rosebuds. Twenty or more children not less than three nor more than fourteen years of age may form a Rosebud, upon the payment of $1 each. This department, like the Senior Fountain, pays sick benefits from $1 to twenty-five cents per week, and death benefits from $24.50 to $37. The monthly dues are fifteen cents per month. CLASSES—Persons desiring to leave their beneficiaries at death a larger amount than is paid from Fountain Department, take out policies in one or more of the Classes of the Mutual Benefit Degree. The members of this degree are divided into Circles, and pay joining fees and dues according to the following tables: Class "E" Joining fee. Value of Certificate after one year. Value of Certificate before one year Annual dues Quarterly Dues 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 40 " 30 to 35 5 50 500 00 250 00 9 50 25 " 35 to 40 5 75 500 00 250 00 10 40 25 " 40 to 45 6 00 450 00 225 00 10 40 25 " 45 to 50 6 25 400 00 200 00 11 40 25 " 50 to 60 5 70 350 00 175 00 11 40 25 Class "B" Joining fee. Value of Certificate after one year. Value of Certificate before one year Annual Dues Quarterly Dues Age 14 to 25 $2 50 $200 00 $100 00 $4 75 $1 20 " 25 to 30 2 75 2 00 00 100 00 4 75 1 20 " 30 to 35 3 00 200 00 100 00 4 75 1 20 " 35 to 40 3 25 200 00 100 00 5 70 1 43 " 40 to 45 3 50 140 00 70 00 5 79 1 43 " 45 to 50 3 71 115 00 58 00 6 65 1 66 " 50 to 55 4 00 70 00 45 00 6 55 1 06 " 55 to 50 4 25 65 00 33 00 7 60 1 90 Class "M" Joining fee. Value of Certificate Annual dues Quarterly dues Age 14 to 30 $11 00 $1005 00 $21 90 $5 25 " 30 to 35 15 00 10 00 00 22 00 5 50 " 35 to 40 12 00 905 00 23 00 5 75 " 40 to 45 16 00 800 00 24 00 6 00 " 45 to 50 13 00 700 00 25 00 6 25 REGALIA—The members of the Fountains and Rosebuds of the organization wear no expensive regalia. The regalia of the organization is simple and its cost will be in the easy reach of all, costing from 10 cents to $3. The same is made by the organization in what is known as the Regalia Department. THE SAVINGS BANK—In March, 1888, there was granted by the Legislature of Virginia a charter to the Savings Bank of the Grand Fountain United Order of True Reformers, capital stock $100,000. The bank commenced business April 3, 1889, and from that time down to the present has steadily increased in volume of business. It now has a paid up capital stock of $100,000. From the humble sum of $1,268.69, deposited the first day the bank opened for business in 1889 the deposits have grown to $350,058, and the volume of business transacted amounts to $6,190,141.47. During the financial panic of 1893, the Savings Bank of the Grand Fountain was the only bank in the city of Richmond that did not cease to pay cash on all checks presented, while the majority of other banks were using script and clearing house checks. This bank had its origin in the brain of William W. Browne, an ex-slave of Habersham, Ga. The banking house is located at 604 North Second Street, Richmond, Va., Rev. W. L. Taylor, President; R. T. Hill, Cashier. REAL ESTATE DEPARTMENT—The Real Estate Department has charge of all the real property to the amount of $220,221.65, situated in various States, consisting of 13 magnificent buildings used as halls, 8 dwellings, 1 hotel. 5 stores and three farms. It also has under its control 16 large buildings leased by it. This department is under the management of Lawyer J. C. Robertson, chief of real estate and attorney for the association, office at 608 N. 2nd Street, Richmond, Va REFORMERS MERCANTILE AND INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION—Was chartered under the laws of the State of Virginia on the 14th day of December, 1899, with principal office in the city of Richmond, Va. The purpose of this association is to conduct stores (wholesale and retail), buy and sell real property, manage and control hotels, manufacturing establishments, and do general business. The association has in operation Hotel Reformer, 900 N. Sixth Street, Richmond, Va. It is a modern up-to-date structure, heated by steam, cold and hot water 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 12 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 $14,490. The Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad runs through the farm, and Westham Station is located on it. Adjoining this farm is Westampton Park, one of the most pleasant resorts in the South in summer. It is reached in a few minutes from Richmond by the Westampton Electric Railway and the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway. As this home is for the benefit of the whole race, the cooperation 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. 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Fee 3 £082 gEFS SSE 2525 Ss Ez 3 Gs es gsez2 a o3e¢ gstctstestt wskeas BsEs 22 dee Egehase 2s aget Begensee Sas? Ss ae s o Sie) a =a Se : oe oe “The Sons of Ham,” of which Messrs. Avery and Hart are the partic- ular bright stars, and which created such a sensation here last winter are biled for the Empire Theatre ext week. The show contains 50 people ‘lap to date, with new costumes, et Smoking has been prohibited in ‘his theatre, and ladies with or with- out escorts can safely attend these en- eriainments, s Bees: THE EDUCATION OF WOMEN. In an article in the May Delineator, Miss Clara E. Laughlin defines the ideal education of women, ast First, to realize herself as a woman: second, to learn what there is for her to do; and third, to study how to doit. This is anevident dissen- sion from the principles of the ‘higher education.” The mistake of some of our modern educators that woman needs a given number of requiréments, a given amount of languages, science, literature etc., she deplores and rightly, for unless these conduce to make onea more worthy woman, a more useful niember of society, they are as naught. A little more of the wisdom of our grandmothers and less of metaphysics and economics in the femine educational system will. work for its etterment. POSITION FOR A LADY. I would hke to secure the services of a colored lady be! n 20 ard 35 for special work i: acing orders. She must be fairly educated, a fair talker and able to go about to various places in the city. A fair salary will be paid to the might person. Address, “Business, care The Colored Ameri can, Washington, D. C. . Recorder of Deeds Dancy is develop- ing an embonpoint that causes his friends to hesitate when they see him, wondering if it is really he himself. 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Chartered and equipped with electric lights and late improve # , ments and is licensed to carry 1,300 passengers, has 31 state rooms, 3 decks, Taree Z ; dining room and saloon lighted by electricity. ; i Honest Management, Open Accounts and Prompt Returns. § : Books are always open to stockholders at the office of the sec- , retary, 609 F Street Northwest. : DIRECTORS. ; ; Joseph Morrison, F. M. Sims, Frank Johnson, ; Cc. D. Braxton, W. M. Tyler, A. Walker, / Joseph N. Mayne, James Dabney, J. L. Neill, : Lewis Jefferson, Mrs. M. S. Brown, Henry Hood, 5 J. S. Coage, B. Booker, J. C. Scott, OFFICERS. : | Joseph Morrison—President. Jos. N. Mayne—Vice President. z J. L. Neill—Secretary. F. M. Sims—Assistant Secretary, 4 H. Hood—Treasurer. Lewis Jefferson—General Mgr. James Dabney—General Agent. 3 - Books are now open for Charters, for terms apply to J. L. Neill, 3 Sec’y or LEWIS JEFFERSON, Gen. Manager, j Room A, Ist Floor, 609 F St. N. W. ; Mr. Fred Blagburn, who succeeded Capt. Gilmer as clerk in the office of Recorder of Deeds, is a product of the “wild and wooly,” but you wouldn’t think it to look at him. He is a resi- dent of lowa,—and by the way, a num- ber of Iowans have come to town lately. The Smart Set Company, a musical comedy, with such stars as Ernest Hogan, Billy McClain, Mme. Cordelia, Miss Marion Henry, Miss Stella Wiley and others are playing to crowded houses as the Empire Theatre this week. How do you like The Colored Amer- iean in its new dress? If you are in arrears in your subscription do not wait to be dunued, but bring or send, it te the cffice, and thus he good work of improving 1 1 | The Popular Studio OF 2 2 . Lottie f. Wilsoa, See wid 806 M Street, Northwest. Hes re-opened for echolars and the public, g@s For terms of ten lese>nsin paint- ag $5.50; for free hand drawing $2.50 THE COLORED AMERICAN Is It A School You Want? NATIONAL - COLORED Teachers Bureau, 459 C St., N. W. ASHINGTON D. C. A Famons Doctor-Chemist Has Discovered a Compound that grows Hair on a Bald Head in a Single Night. Startling Announcement Causes Doctors to Marvel and Stand Dum-founded at the Wonderful Cures. The Discoverer Seeds Free Trial Packages to All Who Write. After a half century spent in the laboratory crowned with high honors for his many world-famous discoveries the celebrated physician. A. Miss Clarissa Kerby and her Marvelous Growth of Hair. chemist at the head of the great Altenheim Medical Dispensary, has just made the startling an nouncement that he has produced a compound that grows hair on any bald head. The doctor makes the claim that after experiments, taking years to complete, he has at last reached the goal of his ambition. To the doctor all heads are alike. There are none which cannot be cured by this remarkable remedy. The record of the cures already made is truly marvelous and it not for the high standing of the great physician and the convincing testimony of thousands of citizens all over the country it would seem too miraculous to be true. T there can be no doubt of the doctor's earnestes in making his claims nor can his cures be disputed. He does not ask any man. woman or child to take his or anyone else's word for it, but he stands ready to send free trial packages of this great hair restorative to anyone who writes to him for it, enclosing a 2 cent stamp to prepay postage. In a single night it has started hair to growing on heads bald for years. It has stopped falling hair in one hour. It never fails no matter what the condition, age or sex. Old men and young men, women and children all have profited by the free use of this great new discovery. If you are bald, if your hair's falling out or if your hair eyebrows or eyelashes are thin or short write to the Altenheim Medical Dispensary 2 cent 8292Foso Building, Cincinnati, Ohio enclosing a stamp to prepas postage for a free package and in a short time you will be entirely restored. How dear to my heart is the steady subscriber, Who pays in advance at the birth of the year; Who lays down his dollar, and offers it gladly, And casts round the office a halo of cheer! Who never says "Stop it, I cannot afford it!" Or, "I'm getting more papers than I read," But always says, "Send it, the family all like it— In fact, we think it a household need!" How welcome he is when he steps in the sanctum! How he makes our hearts throb How he makes our eyes dance! We outwardly thank him—we inwardly bless him— The steady subscriber who pays in advance. —Selected. 14 To preserve or restore it, there is no better prescription for men, women and children than Ripans Tabules. They are easy to take. They are made of a combination of medicines approved and used by every physician, Ripans Tabules are widely used by all sorts of people—but to the plain, everyday folks they are a veritable friend in need. Ripans Tabules have become their standard family remedy. They are a dependable, honest remedy, with a long and successful record, to cure indigestion, dyspepsia, habitual and stubborn constipation, offensive breath, heartburn, dizziness, palpitation of the heart, sleeplessness, musculohypertension, stomach, bowel and liver complaints. They strengthen weak stomachs. build up run-down systems, restore pure blood, good appetite and sound, natural sleep Everybody derives constant benefit from a regular use of Ripans Tabules. Your druggist sells them. The five-cent packet is enough for an ordinary occasion. The family bottle, 60 cents, contains a supply for a year. AMUSEMENTS SECOND GRAND Charity Reception OF THE Banneker Relief Association FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE DAY NURSERY, HOME FOR FRIENDLESS GIRLS AND THE SOJ UERNER TRUTH HOME AT CONVENTION HALL 5TH AND L STS., N. W. Friday Evening, April 17th, 1903. Commencing at 8 O'clock. Monumental Orchestra, P qf. C. Hamilton, Leader. Admission, - 50c. Tickets may be had at the Capital Shoe Store, 713 7th St., N. W., Cardozo's Drug Store, 12th and R Streets, N. W., Star Office, 11th and Pa. Pa. Avenue, N. W., Sanders and Stayman, 1327 F Street, N., W. or from any member of the com- mittees. Special preparation for the care and delivery of hats, wraps, etc., so that there will be no un- necessary delay either in receiving or delivering them. A fine Line of Men's Women's and Children's Shoes and Rubbers at lowest prices. The Only Shoe Store in the city conducted by colored Men. 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. GL'AIRVOYANT 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, lcst or absent friends interest you; if you desire to have your domestic troubles removed, your lost love returned, consult or write me. You will be advised the best way to succeed. Fee, $1.00. Patrons attended to in all parts of the world. Letters of inquiry answered on receipt of two 2c. stamps. MRS. C. CARY 1406 W. YORK ST. PHILADA., PA A Tonsorial Palace. 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. 50 YEARS' EXPERIENCE PATENTS TRADE MARKS DESIGNS COPYRIGHTS & C. Anyone sending a sketch and description may quickly ascertain our opinion free whether an invention is probably patentable. Communications strictly confidential. HANDBOOK on Patents sent free. Oldest agency for securing patents. Patents taken through Munn & Co. receive special notice, without charge, in the Scientific American. A handsomely illustrated weekly. Largest circulation of any scientific journal. Terms, $3 a year; for $1. Sold by all newsdealers. MUNN Brand roadway, New York Washington, D. C. THE COLORED AMERICAN Bruce Grits Melange. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2. litical exclusives, who show disposition to treat Negro Republicans as though they were lepers. The Union League Club, of New York, has been driven temporarily into a corner. It has shown the white feather on the Negro question, and refused to adopt a series of resolutions submitted at a recent meeting calling upon Congress to reduce Southern representation in that body, because of the arbitrary suppression of the Negro vote, in the South, by which means a lot of political thieves break into Congress from the South on majorities smaller than those given to dog catchers in the North. The resolutions were on the verge of passing—when a man from Baltimore and Mr. R. C. Ogden, opposed them in speeches which touched the pocket nerve of some of the members, who have business relations of one sort with the South, and they were accordingly tabled. There is no particular significance in this action of the Union League Club, except that the South still has the Yankee in a corner and is still able to make him do anything it wants him to do, by threats of reprisal and injury to his exchequer. It drove the Senate into a corner in the Crum case, drove it into a hole and made it pull the hole in after it. What a lovely bunch of moral cowards some of these modern Republicans are! There is at least one MAN in that body, my good and great friend Hon. John C. Spooner, of Wisconsin, who doesn't intend to be driven or soerced or silenced by these arrogant rebel brigadiers in the Senate, and when Congress convenes in December next, he writes that he will have some remarks to make in reply to Morey, of Mississippi, and the other fellow with the smutty mouth and one eye, from South Carolina, Senator what's his name? The Union League Club isn't the Republican party. It used to be quite influential in the old days, but there have been a good many deaths since it was organized. Like the Senate of the United States all its biggest and brainest men are either dead or have given place to a lot of button head parvenus, who set a higher value on the products of labor, which keep their purses fat, than upon human rights. They would not by one word of theirs disturb the amicable and profitable business relations which obtain between the Southern planter and the Northern manufacturer and merchant for all the Negroes in the South. They must have cotton, corn and all the staples which this Negro labor produces and nothing must be said, or done, to disturb existing conditions. Bah! For spineless cowardice behold the avaricious Yankee, with his CAN'T and demogogy, dancing like a turkey on a hot griddle before his master, the arrogant and overbearing South. In God's name, when will it end? 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. All subscriptions and other business transacted in Memphis, Tenn., must come through Mr. Turner. Anyone else claiming to be a representative is a fraud. Edward E.伯, Manager of The Colored Ameri- A SPLENDID BOOK. It will interest our readers to know that 6,000 copies of Booker T. Washington's two books "Up From Slavery" and "Character Building," have been sold during the six months, August 1st to February 1st. 35,000 copies of these two books have been sold since initial publication. This is rather a remarkable showing. "Up From Slavery," has had an especially splendid run. Although it has been published more than two years, its sustained sales are very flattering. The Franklin Standard 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 Mas H. B. WALKER, Agent, Room 216 -Jenifer Building, Washington, D. C. 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 Mas H. B. WALKER, Agent, Room 216 -Jenifer Building, Washington, D. C. Subscribe for The American EDUCATIONAL. Here is an Opportunity! 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 Seaboard to New Orleans Mobile and Pensacola Offers round trip tickets to above cities at extremely low rates. Ticket 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. 5 MONTREAL HOWARD UNIVERSITY Washington, D. C. TEN distinct departments, under one hundred competent professors and instructors—Theological, Medical, Legal, College, Pedagogical, Preparatory, English, Agriculture, Industrial and Musical. For information address— Rev J. E. RANK:N. D. D., LL. D., President. Gro H SAFE ED. Secretary AVERY COLLEGE TRADES SCHOOL ALLEGHENY, PA. A Practical, Literary and Industrial Trade School for Colored Boys and Girls, Carpentry, Bricklaying, Plastering, Painting and Interior Decorations. Tailoring, 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. hard Typewriter THE COLORED AMERICAN. WASHINGTON, D. C. BLACK NO MORE BLACK NO MORE Address Dr. James A. Herlihy, CHEMIST. Chillicothe, O TIME WAS! IS!! WILL BE!!! TILL ETERNITY STOPS THE CLOCK! As Long as the Wheels Go round and time lasts 'Twill Pay You' IF YOU BOOK FLORA BATSON and GERARD MILLAR. Universal Providers of ANTI RAG VULGAR AMUSEMENTS ORIGINAL ENTERTAINERS OF Kings and Queens, The King and Queen of Entertainers, MORE SONGS, COSTUMES, PRINTING, MORE APPLAUSE, TESTIMONIALS, FRIENDS, Write, everybody, meaning business, For Dates, Terms, etc., to Manager, 1036 19th Street, Washington, D. C. 620 So. Broad St., Philadelphia, Pa. WAS! IS!! WILL BE!!! TILL ETERNITY STOPS THE CLOCK! As Long as the Wheels Go round and time lasts 'Twill Pay You' IF YOU BOOK FLORA BATSON and MILLAR. Universal Providers of ANTI RAG VULGAR AMUSEMENTS ORIGINAL ENTERTAINERS OF Kings and Queens, The King and Queen of Entertainers, MORE SONGS, COSTUMES, PRINTING, MORE APPLAUSE, TESTIMONIALS, FRIENDS, Write, everybody, meaning business, For Dates, Terms, etc., to Manager, 1036 19th Street, Washington, D. C. 620 So. Broad St., Philadelphia, Pa. JUST OUT. A NEGRO ALMANAC AND STATISTICS. PRICE only 50 CENTS; containing pictures of Mrs. Minnie Cox, Postmistress, at Indianola, Miss., and Dr. Crum, Collector Port, Charleston, S. C. This book contains some historical events concerning the race for nearly each day in the year; also gives the creditable deeds of the race for the last two years in EDUCATION, RELIGION, ART, MUSIC, MILITARY AFFAIRS, POLITICS and BUSINESS; also a list of the different Negro inventions and names of the inventors; also a list of the Negro authors and their publications; also the latest statistics about the race in finance and education, including the latest census reports as to population, race increase, &c. It is a most handy reference book for Ministers, Public speakers and others, who wish good Reading and want to keep-up with race Progress. Author of the Famous History Negro Race and History Negro Soldiers in the Spanish-American War. NOTICE! The B. and P. TONSORIAL SHAVING PARLOR. We wish to inform the general public that on and from the first of April, 1903. we will have with us Mr. R. A. Nelson, who for years owned and ran the Palace Sharing Parlor at the corner of 4 1/2 & Pa. Ave. We also have with us Messrs. Welsh Harris and Pearson. We guarantee first class workmanships. We invite the public to give us a call. --- 16 MR. I. LEONARD HENSON, A. B., L. L. M., SCHOLAR, LAWYER, AND AUTHOR. tary on Executive Committee of his county, also as delegatee to every County, Congressional, Senatorial and State Convention, when present in the state; and as Asst. Secretary of the State Convention held at Waco for the purpose of sending delegates at large to the Philadelphia Convention in 1900 was the entering wedge in Texas politics which resulted finally in the election of Hon. R. B. Hawley, as National Committeeman. In the course of his study and reading the beginning of his first effort as author of Pharoah's Decision in the action of Wrong vs. Right was had. It is best told in the preface to that volume, as follows: "About ten years ago there came into the hands of the writer, a book entitled "An Appeal to Pharoah." Having read with much interest the works of Albion W. Tourgee, especially his "Appeal to Caesar," he found time in reading this new work written by an "Unknown." He read and re-read again and again the work, and each time became impressed with a truth that much in it was contrary to his- Address torical fact, existing conditions, and to a true conception of the Negro's powers and possibilities. Smarting somewhat under the calumny heaped upon his people, the wicked desire and method proposed to get rid of them, he sought to make answer. After much search among the histories and works bearing on the Negroes appearance, activity, and force in civilization found in his father's library, he begun this decision. Having exhausted the heips there, he turned his steps toward Washington, D. C., and for five years has pursued his research for facts, connected with the Negro's history, and his relation to this government; the question before his mind's eye being, Why is he here? Who is responsible for his being here? For what purpose was he brought here? Has he served that purposee? Why is there a desire to get rid of him? Aside from his research, he was attracted by the efforts of our men to correct manifest errors of the race, as well as erroneous ideas entertained by some in the other races. These efforts were drawn upon, but from the variety of opinion, was able to use them only in a comparative sense. The author relies on many U. S. Supreme Court decisions, on facts found in the Federalist, Madison Papers, Jefferson's Works, Source Book of American History, the United States Constitution itself, and statistics as furnished by the Richmond Planet, the Chicago Tribune, and the Twelfth Census. In presenting this work, he does so conscious of the fact that ever changing conditions augment the history and relation of a people that advance with the certainty and rapidity as characterize our race. Nothwithstanding this fact, we make decision upon the twelve (12) assignments of error contained in the Appeal to Pharoah, viz: A sectional Union; 2nd, the divisional lines; 3rd, the continuing cause; 4th, a race question; 5th, the Negro's condition and position; 6th, race prejudice North and South; 7th Trilemma; 8th, radical solution; 9th, Reckonings of numbers; 10th, reckonings of cost; 11th, will he go? 12th, our duty—particularly, out of respect and love for his loving parents, Rev. Mack and Mrs Maggie F. Henson, to whom he dedicated the work, and generally, for the love and respect he has for his race Whitens the darkest skin. Removes Tan, Sunburn and Freckles. Absolutely harmless. No grease. Acts on pigment of skin gradually but surely changing to a clear white. The scientific wonder. Sent anywhere on receipt of $2.00. Chillicothe, 0 SOMETHING NEW Price 50 Cents. Agents Wanted. Large Commissions. E. A. Johnson, Attorney GEO. A. ROBINSON, Proprietor. L RICKEY WEAVER, General Manager 2 BRUCE GRIT'S MELANGE. Whenever the critics of the negro in America want to make an alleged point to show that the Negro is not fitted for self government they point to Hayti and cite that English slanderer of the Haytianas, Sir Spencer St. John, who was at one time Minister from Great Britain to Hayti. The Haytian revolution and wars are taken to indicate that these people do not know how to govern themselves. "The superior races" of the Western Hemisphere are also extremely critical in their judgment of the morals and customs of the Haytians. It is a case of the pot calling the kettle black. My excellent friend, Dr. J. Robert Love, of Kingston, Jamacia, in a recent editorial of some length, under the caption Hints to Hayti, among other things says: "Recent occurrences in the Republic of Hayti, have led all those who feel a special interest in the destiny of that country and people, to reflect, seriously, as to what is needed in order to bring them up to the highest standard of excellence in response to the experience of those who hope well for the advancement of human society; wedon't say to the standard of the times, or to the present state of civilization, because we contend and have always contended that there is not a single bad feature of life in Hayti so frequently and loudly condemned by those calling themselves enlightened and advanced which does not find its counterpart and example among the people who lead in the world civilization to-day. But since Hayti, as a nation, occupies a unique position in the world to-day, she has a unique mission and it is not too much to expect of her to discharge that mission to her own happiness and aggrandizement and to the satisfaction of all who are minded to judge her fairly and squarely. The recent oration on Hayti by Mr. Pickens, of Arkansas, at Yale, has called forth considerable comment. As a literary effort it was evidently up to the standard, otherwise he would not have been awarded the Ten Eyck prize of $100.00. But Mr. Pickens mistakes the temper of the Haytians when he assumes as he does that they ought to submit to benevolent assimilation Mr. Emanuel M. Guilbaud an intelligent Haytian gentleman residing in Brooklyn in a letter to the New York Sun says: I was greatly astonished that Mr. Pickens should say so much against the affairs and conditions of a country of which he seems to be so ignorant. The greatest individuals the greatest nation is not without its faults. So it is with Hayti. But still it is an obvious fact that some people giving vent to their jealousy and hatred, which they possess, endeavor, casting truth and fact aside, to ascribe to that infant Republic to vilest corruption and the most degrading condition. I am very sorry, also to see that Hayti is a subject of criticism even by the Negroes of this country, seeing that they have so much of their own trouble to mind. I think that it is also an outrage for such a man as Mr. Pickens, who never traveled outside of the United States, to say in a part of his speech that "after Hayti was independent of France the savage duty of the Haytian people was to butcher indiscriminately, mulattoes and Europeans, who were the only hope of the island." It is indeed a shame for him to stand before a public audience and say such things, for in putting down our people he has equally spoken against the people of his own race in this country. Those who have visited our country and have seen the state of affairs if they wish to speak the good at the same time as the bad, can testify to the privileges that mulattoes and Europeans enjoy there. These remarks are not only untrue, but have no sense whatever. I do not know if I am mistaken, THE COLORED AMERICAN but I believe that when a young nation has continual political trouble, if it does not ruin itself entirely it must improve the situation. For instance, if we take France and read its history we can see what terrible trouble it had to face in 1830, 1848, 1893, before it could be what it is to-day." I have only seen fragmentary extracts from Mr. Pickens' oration and an editorial from the New York Evening Sun, expressing its surprise that a Negro should give voice to such statements, adding that if the views taken by Mr. Pickens had been uttered by a white man, he would be entitled to be called a statesman, leaving the inference that Mr. Pickens is a freak. I make it a rule never to be on the popular side of any question, unless I am convinced that the popular side is the right side—and so I find myself on the other side of this question, which Mr. Pickens has raised with his vengable paper on Hayti. Hayti is an experiment; so was Germany, which has been four hundred years attaining to its present high state of civilization as "we superior races use and understand these terms, so with England whose people began nearly a thousand years ago to grow and expand and become cultured and civilized. The early Britans were not quite cannibals but they lived on the raw flesh of wild animals and in caves and were not as far advanced in civilization when their country was as old as Hayti now is as Haytians now are. So was America when in its earlier history witchcraft was practiced and believed in and superstition ran riot. It has not quite outgrown some of these things. Under the thin veneer of civilization superstition still exists in America. The Metropolitan Journals carry columns of advertisements of voodoo doctors spirit mediums, conjurors, clairvoyants, test mediums, etc., etc., who play upon the superstitions of thousands of Americans daily and yearly and if they were not supported they could not maintain the elaborate establishments which some of them conduct in New York and other large places. Who supports them? It won't do for Americans, black or white, to make faces at Hayti, for the Haytians can tell them as the Irishman told a friend with whom he was taking a smile: I'm as good as you are as bad as I am. The great Abbe Gregoine in a letter to the citizens of color of the French West Indies concerning the decree of the 15th of May, 1791, sad: In securing to you the exercise of your political rights, we have acquitted ourselves of debt; not to have paid it would have been a crime on our part and a disgrace to the Constitution. The legislators of a free nation could not do less for you than your ancient despots have done. It is now about a century ago that Louis XIV solemnly acknowledged and declared your rights; but of this sacred inheritance you have been defrauded by pride and avarice, which have gradually increased your burdens and embittered your existence. The regeneration of the French empire opened your heart to hope whose cheerful influences has alleviated the weight of your miseries; miseries of which the people of Europe had no idea. While the white planters resident among us were loud in their complaint against ministerial tyranny, they took special care to be silent as to their own. Not a hint was suggested concerning the complaints of the unhappy people of mixed blood; who notwithstanding, are their own children. It is we, who, at the distance of two thousand leagues from you, have been constrained to protect those children against the neglect, the contempt, the unnatural cruelty of their fathers. * * * * You have a country and happiness will shine on the seat of your nativity; you will now enjoy in peace the fruits of the and so it seems. fields you have cultivated without compulsion. Then will be filled up that interval which placing at an immense distance from each other, the children of the same father has surprised the voice of nature and broke the bonds of fraternity asunder. Then will the chaste enjoyments of conjugal union take the place of those vile sallies of debauchery by which the majesty of moral sentiment has been installed. By what strange perversion of reaon can it be deemed disgraceful in a white man to marry a black or mulatto woman, when it is not thought dishonorable for him to be connected with her in the most licentious familiarity?" One would almost imagine that the good Abbe Gregore was addressing himself to the white South of the United States. The picture he draws is so realistic that one cannot fail to note the accuracy of the description as it applies to the superior race "Down home." Continuing he says: You are accused of treating your slaves much worse than the whites; but alas! so various have been the detractions with which you have been aspersed. that it would be weakness in us to credit the charge. If, however, there be any foundation for what has been advanced on this head, so conduct yourselves in future as to prove it will be a shameful calumny hereafter. The Haytians are a brave people and they have given American Negroes an example in courage which they would do well to imitate if they have the courage. They are the only Negroes in the world who by their own effort secured their own freedom and drove the invader from their land. Of course white men are trying to criticise the little black Republic, even if they have to overlook Venezuela and other little South American Republics, where they have revolutions about every other week. It is the fashion to down the blacks, to sneer at and ridicule them, both at home and abroad when they give evidence of the possession of talents and abilities for leadership and self-government. However crude the policy of the "enlightened nations," is one of repression and suppression of marker races when they insist upon governing themselves. I am sorry that any American Negro has so far forgotten his duty to his race as to join hands with the Anglo Saxon race against our struggling brethren in Hayti, who for now nearly a hundred years have maintained a Negro government in the West Indies, without the aid or consent of any outside nation. Rather than criticism, it should have the unstinted commendation of every loyal Negro. My thanks are due Hon. Judson W. Lyons for a copy of the Milwaukee Sentinel of March 29th, containing an interview with him in which he acquits himself ably and sensibly on the never ending "problem." The Sentinel is one of the best papers in the West, and it gives the Negro a fair show in its bright columns. It is newsy, breezy and prosperous, judging from the fatness of its ad pages. I must also thank Mr. Brooker T. Washington or some one else acting for him for a copy of his Brooklyn speech which, as I have before remarked is the ablest and manliest deliverance which has yet fallen from his lips. I am very glad to have his speech in phamphlet form, and I repeat that I am grateful to the sender. There is no demogogy or deceit in the friendship of Hon. Jos. S. Clarkson, Surveyor of the port of New York. He is an honest, sincere true friend. A hater of humbug and sham, a lover of fair play and justice for all men. He doesn't have one rule of official conduct for white men and another for black men. 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SIMMS, Prop: 331 W.37th St. New York ```markdown ``` tried to saddle the responsibility for slavery upon the South, Slavery was an American institution, and America is responsible for the past and the present treatment of the Negro, and must account to God for her sins both of omission and commission. Americans to a great extent are still unwilling to recognize the Negro as bona-fide citizen, a member of the body politic, a loyal patriot. Five hundred thousand foreigners came to America during the last year, and it is easier for that half million to get remunerative employment than for the same number of Negroes, who would lay down their lives for the flag of this country; and would also experience great difficulty in receiving fair and just treatment. Let it be remembered that the Negro did much to uphold the flag of this country. It is sometimes claimed that the Negroes ought to return to Africa, just as the Jews returned to Canaan. It was the order of Divine Providence that the Jews should go back to the land of Israel. God commanded it, ordered the march, furnished leaders, supplies, gave protection and guidance, cut a path across the sea, and destroyed the enemies of his people who attempted to prevent their emigration. God has not yet made known his desire or purpose to have the Negro return to Africa and up to this time has not arranged for his transportation. The Jews did not have the same claim upon Egypt that the Negro has upon America. The American Negro has helped to make America what is it. He played a very important part in securing American Independence. The first blood of the Revolutionary struggle was that of a Negro, Crispus Attucks; then Caldwell, Salem and Maverick. Negroes showed their patriotism, love and devotion for America by sealing it with their blood. History records the deeds of Negro soldiers in the war of 1812. In the Civil War, 178,975 Negro soldiers took part in 249 battles, and rendered invaluable service in defending old glory, and did much towards securing their own emancipation, and that of their race. The white men in the Union army fought to preserve the Union, the Negro soldiers fought for their freedom, and the preservation of the Union. Negro soldiers received $11.00 per month for fighting. White soldiers received $13.00 per month. Did the Negro die for his country. Let Fort Pillow answer. During that ungodly massacre, Major Forest, at the head of a division of the Confederate Cavalry, attacked and butchered 557 colored troops. As fast as the men surrendered they were murdered. Let Fort Wagner speak for the 54th Mass. Regiment of Infantry. "It was there Col. Shaw was saluted by death and kissed by immortality." It is said that at the battle of Fort Fisher, near Wilmington, N. C., "The colored troops fought with such valor and desperation, begotten of an intelligent appreciation of the cause which they were serving, and, in some instances were found heaped in piles where they had died rather than fail." At New Market Heights the Negro soldiers under command of Gen. Benjamin F. Butler played such bravberry and heroism that he referred to it afterwards in Congress. He said: "I went myself with the colored troops to attack the enemy at New Market Heights, which was the key to the enemy's flank on the North side of James River. That work was a redoubt built on the top of a Hill of considerable elevation then running down into a marsh; in that marsh was a brook; then rising again to a plain which gently rolled away toward the River; on that plain, when the flash of dawn was breaking I placed a column of 3,000 colored troops, in close column by divisions, right in front with guns at right shoulder shift. I said that work must be taken by the weight of your column; no shot must be fired; and to prevent their firing, I had the caps taken from the nipples of their guns. Then I said, your cry when you THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. charge will be, "Remember Fort Pillow!" and as the sun rose up in the Heavens, the order was given 'Forward!' and they marched forward steadily as if on parade, went down the hill, cross the marsh, and as they got in the brook they came within range of the enemy's fire, which vigorously opened upon them. The axe men ran to the front to cut away the heavy obstructions of defense, while 1,000 men of the enemy, with their artillery concentrated, poured from a redoubt a heavy fire upon the head of the column, hardly wider than the clerk's desk and 300 yards long, lay the dead bodies of 543 of my colored comrades, slain in defense of their country—who had lain down their lives to uphold its flag and its honor as a willing sacrifice." At the Battle of Milliken's Bend, on the Mississippi River, the colored troops in an engagement with the Confederate Veterans had a hand to hand conflict with bayonets. The engagement lasted from 3 in the morning until noon, and it is said the colored soldiers covered themselves with glory. Among many other battles in which Negro soldiers were engaged may be mentioned Port Hudson, Five Forks, Petersburg, and Port Royal; so that it is clearly proven that the Negro has a claim upon this country, in that he has shed his blood in its defense; a thing that the Jew did not do for Egypt. Again, the Negro has contributed largely to America's Industrial and Commercial progress. He is the back bone and sinew in agricultural sections of our great country. He produces three-quarters of the cotton raised in this country. He is the most reliable laborer in America; he is not given to strikes; he is not an Anarchist; he is patient and forbearing under the most exasperating circumstances. The 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments ought to secure for him all of the rights, privileges and immunities of any other citizen; and yet Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia have disfranchised nearly all of their colored constituents, while Northern States have looked on with apparent indifference and unconcern. What has the Negro accomplished in his forty years of freedom? 1. Intellectually. We have 2,500,000 Negro children in public schools, 35,000 Negro teachers; 45,000 students in higher institutions; 30,000 students learning trades, 3,000 students pursuing classical and scientific courses; 1,500 students pursuing business courses. We have Negro students and graduates from Yale, Harvard, Brown, Cornell, Columbia, Amherst, Oberlin, Boston University, Colgate, Chicago University, Ann Harbor, Penn University, University of Kansas, Bates, Colby, Wellesely, Vassar, Princeton, Drew, Newton Centre and others. There are 156 Normal schools for colored people; then there are any number of colleges, seminaries, universities, and academies owned and controlled by our people. We have 254,000 volumes in libraries valued at $500,000—714 Negro doctors, nearly 300 lawyers, and several hundred newspapers. We have raised for educational purposes $13,065,000. For church property, $40,000,000. School property, $15,000,000. II. Our material progress has been remarkably wonderful. The Jews when liberated, went to Canaan, their own land by lot, and inheritance. The Negre, forty years ago, as a race was like the Son of Man, nowhere to lay his head. In forty years, in the midst of poverty, prejudice, discouragements, injustices, and in many instances starvation wages, we have 175,000 homes, valued at $325,000,000—150,000 farms valued at $450,000,000—personal property valued at $165,000,000. Several banks, a cotton factory in North Carolina, several large brick yards, a number of stores, business men, farmers, by the hundreds owning their own land. I am indebted to Hon. J. W. Lyons—Register of the Treasury—Washington, D. C., for the following statistics: "Under the Ukase of the Czar of Russia, March 3, 1861, 21,625,609 Russian peasants, or about one-half of the total number of the empire were set free. These serfs were at the time of their emancipation in a condition of virtual slavery, and were bound to the land. They received their houses and orchards, and allotments or arable land of about three ares per male. But to-day Russia is threatened with a rural proletariat. In 1871, the proletarian numbered five per cent. of the population; in 1881 fifteen per cent. In 1885, 30,000,000 people in European Russia were living from hand to mouth. The state peasants in thirty-seven provinces pay in taxes 92.75 of the average net produce of their lands. Of 9,079,924 peasants householders 2,437,555 households, representing a population of 14,000,000, and twenty-seven per cent. of the agricultural classes not one owned a horse. The social and material condition of the Russian peasants has been one of constant decline—a down grade toward poverty. One-fifth of the peasants have left their homes. One-half of the males wander about in search of work, or beg. One-third of the former independent peasants are in a state of homeless down-trodden beggary. In thirteen provinces the population is literally starved out at the rate of 17,000 per year. It is estimated that in fifteen years the number may be doubled. The estimated number of proletarians is twenty (20) millions. Forty millions more keep their lands by paying practically all their produce to the tax-gatherer. Where the peasants fail to pay their taxes they are flogged. In 1878, 613 heads of families were flogged for non-payment in taxes. Between 1878 and 1881, 797 heads of families were flogged out of about 1,200. In 1884, 178 delinquent tax-payers out of about 414 were flogged, on non-payment of the land taxes, or dues for their redemption, the peasants are "sold up" and cast adrift to beg or starve. In 71 governments there are 300,000 beggars, of which 182,000 are peasant proprietors. In respect to education the Russian peasants are in a very backward state, due to the lack of schools and means to procure an education. Prince Kropotkin, in speaking of the condition of the Russian peasants says: "No West European is capable of fathoming the poverty of the Russian peasant." Henry Norman, the distinguished English writer and statesman, in his recent book on Russia, says: "While the people have rapidly increased in number and the amount of and commonly owned and tilled by them has remained constant since the liberation of the serfs, with the result that the outcome per family has grown steadily less and therefore the standard of well being has slowly declined." "Poverty and illiteracy naturally go hand in hand. In no other country of the world is poverty monotonous, resigned poverty to so great an extent the national characteristic of the people." It has been recently stated in a reputable magazine that the Russian peasants have burned the school buildings to show their contempt for education. Observe the striking contrast between this picture of the Russian serfs and the American Negroes in respect to material progress. It is said and the assertion appears to be founded in fact, that the colored laborer does four-fifths of the agricultural labor of the late slave holding states, and about all of the unskilled labor. therein. His share therefore in the production of the cotton crop of 10,000,000 bales, would be 8,000,000 bales, and this is at the McKinley and Roosevelt prices of 9 cents per pound, each bale averaging 500 pounds, will amount to $360,000,000. Corn, 496,000,000 bushels, worth $148,800,000. Wheat, 58,400,000 bushels, worth $46,720,000, and oats 77,000,000 bushels, worth $26,160,000. His share in the production of rice last year amounted to $7,497,032.35. Cane molasses crop $22,409,150.40. Thus we see that in the cotton, corn, wheat, rice, oats and cane molasses the colored man produces annually $610,786,182, a sum equal to Insures Love and a Happy Home for All. A. B. 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"Dear Sirs:—Yours was received and I had no trouble in making use of the receipt as directed, and can truthfully say it is a 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. Opportunity for Young Men. The demands in all parts this country, and in several foreign countries, for well trained men of our race in the direction of scientific and practical agriculture are so great that this institution is willing to offer exceptional advantages to young men who wish to come here and take either a regular or post graduate course in agriculture. We cannot begin to supply the demands that come to us for trained men in the direction of agriculture. The positions for which these trained men are wanted are those in most every case which pay high salaries. We are especially anxious to get hold fo 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 HIAWATHA At the Metropolitan Church April 23, at 8 o'clock. Reserved Seats 50 cts., 75 cts., and $1.00 at Droop's Music Store, beginning Thursday, April 16, at 8:30 a. m. Don't get left. Secure good seat early and avoie the crush at the doors as there will not be seats for half the people who will apply that night. $8.14 for every inhabitant of this country, or $61 per capita for every individual of the race. If we divide the total amount of these products made in the entire country, by the population, it will be found that the per capita production is only $27.80, whereas the colored man's part is $61 per capita, thus showing his great activity as an agricultural laborer, and the splendid part he is playing in the industrial development of the Nation. Can you wonder that all oppose emigration or any other scheme! And this vast annual contribution to the national wealth he makes without disturbing the industrial and commercial tranquility of the country by strikes or labor acts of any class whatever. Where their skilled mechanics can get employment, they are equally as faithful in the discharge of their duties as they are on the farm. Some of the finest buildings erected in the South testify to their splendid knowledge of the trades. A year ago the thriving metropolis of Jacksonville, Florida, was destroyed by fire. It has within the twelve months phoenix-like, arisen from its ashes, more beautiful and enduring than ever before, and it was by the skill of these men that the ravages of fire have been so soon effaced and the city restored. Since the colored man has done so much for his country in trade and commerce, it is interesting to inquire what has he been doing for his own elevation? I propose to tell you in a few words what are supposed to be the facts in the case. Like the "Son of Man," he started in 1865 so poor that "he had not where to lay his head." With no education, no experience in business, with so many enemies to way-lay him and with so few friends to guide him that he could walk all day without finding one, has accumulated 130,000 farms worth $400,000,000. Homes valued at $325,000,000 and personal property worth $165,000,000. Making a grand total of $890,000,000; thus presenting to the world for his first generation of freedom a per capita wealth of $89.00 for every man, woman and child of the race. If those figures are gratifying to all students of sociology, and to the philanthropists of the country, how much more satisfactory would the material progress of the race be shown to be, if all the wealth owned by it could be enumerated. Ex-Governor Merriam, the Director of the Census, says that at least 800,000 colored people were classified as white under the present census. If this number has come under the attention of the Census Office, it is safe to say that at least twice this number have been driven over to the Caucasians in order to escape the odium, the injustice and the humiliations which fall to the lot of the colored man in our country. It is a reasonable presumption that among this vast army of colored people who are now classed as white, many of the most energetic, thrifty and enterprising of our people may be found. Is it not reasonable to assume, that the real wealth accumulated by the race, since emancipation, would be far greater, could the holding of this considerable class now be enumerated?" We have scores of men worth from fifty to one hundred thousand dollars, a Negro millionaire in Kansas only 40 years old, a Negro estate of two millions in Pennsylvania. The Negro has contributed largely to the material progress of American industries—11,000,000 bales of cotton were produced mainly by Negro labor in the South last year, to say nothing of the tobacco, corn, rice, syrup and other crops. The Negroes now own one twentysixth of all the land in Virginia and are still buying it at the rate of 50,000 acres a year. In Georgia they pay taxes on $15,000,000 of assessed property which means that they are worth $30,000,000. Other States might be quoted besides Virginia and Georgia that would make a showing equally as creditable. Mr. Washington stated in a recent speech that: "A Negro in Louisiana owns six hundred acres of THE COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. C. land and his note is good for $10,000. The potato king of Kansas is a black man, who wears neither collar nor cuffs, who went from the South to Kansas with ninety cents, but now owns seven hundred acres of the best land, and this season shipped 76,000 bushels of potatoes to market. The largest brick yard in Durham, N. C., is owned by a Negro, who, with his wife, began to build it up when they were liberated. One of the largest dry goods stores at Montgomery, Ala., is conducted by a Negro, a few paces from the spot where Jefferson Davis took the oath of office to build a government, the cornerstone of which was American slavery. A leather store at Vicksburg, Miss., is conducted by a Negro, from whom the wealthy planters are proud to buy their saddles and harness. A Negro at Greenville, Miss., sells books to white and black in a region where a few years ago it was a crime to teach a Negro to read. At Jackson, Miss., the largest and most successful restaurant and candy establishment is operated by a black man, half of whose clerks are white. In your own city, continued Mr. Washington, two of my fellow black men conduct prosperous merchant tailoring shops. But we have gone further than being merchants; at Birmingham, Ala., is a bank that started on the head of a flour barrel, but has grown until now it has 2,600 depositors. You would never know there was a black man about until he poked his head out of the cashier's window. At Richmond Va., are three banks owned and operated by colored people. Few business establishments have a higher rating than the building and loan association operated by colored people at Hampton, Va. Out of these building houses we formed the Negro Business League, about 300 strong, which discusses at its meeting such questions as economics and banking. Yet I have recently heard it more than whispered that the Negro is not making progress enough to justify the money spent on him by the northern people. My friends, by what do you measure progress? Negroes pay taxes on one twenty-sixth of the property in Virginia, owning 1,600,000 acres and $15,000,000 in Georgia. These are tangible and indisputable evidences of the progress of my race." To the pessimist who asks what has the Negro to show for his forty years of freedom? I would say to him, behold our churches through this country with their steeples pointing to heaven; our schools, and colleges training the youth of our land, our banks, stores, business men, and women, our teachers, preachers, doctors, lawyers, mechanics, stenographers, typewriters, musicians, writers, composers, editors, orators, and statesmen; our soldiers, painters, artists, dressmakers, poets, farmers, and men and women with bank accounts. I would point to a host of manly men and dignified women. The result of a new generation, I would point to the True Reformer's Bank at Richmond; to Tuskegee, to Hampton, to Lynchburg Seminary, to Fiske, to Spelman, Clarke, Gammon, Atlanta Baptist College, Morris Brown, Shaw, Benedict, Arkansas College, and a host of other institutions. I would speak of Wood, the inventor; of Edmonia Lewis, the sculptress; Frances Harper, the orator; Geo. W. Williams, the historian; W. E. DuBois, the sociologist; Tanner, the painter; Montgomery Jones, the artist; Paul Dunbar and D. Webster Davis, the poets; of Fortune, Cooper, Taliaferro, E. W. D. Isaac, John L. Mitchell, White and Knox, the editors; of Boyd, the publisher; of the A. M. E., the Zion, and C. M. E. publishing houses, of the Negro Y. M. C. A. buildings, of the educators, like Booker T. Washington, G. W. Hayes, Inman Page, Gresham, Gilbert, Holmes, Bowan, Purce, Council, Wright, Scarborough, Saunders, Jones, Roscoe Conkling, Bruce, Hope, Booker, Abner, Atkins Pegnes, Crogman, Henderson, Hawkins, Goler, Scruggs, Mary Church Terrell, Lucy C. Laney, Mary C. Jackson, Mrs. B. K. Bruce, and a host of others. I would tell the pessimist the auction-block is gone to return no more that slavery is buried, and the four million emancipated by Lincoln and their children swear by the eternal God we will be slaves no more. I would say to the enemy: We are Americans by right and inheritance, by blood, by loyalty to her constitution. Her flag is our flag, and we have stood forty years' persecution as freedmen-looking the blue-eyed Saxon in the face, and refused to retreat, recant, or emigrate; here will we stay. The following lines penned by Ella Wheeler Wilcox: The Black Man's Claim. Out of the wilderness, out of the night, Has the black man crawled to the dawn of light: COL AM—SIXTEEN. zetto tSv Beaten by lashes, and bound by chains. A beast of burden with soul and brains He has come through sorrow and need and woe, And the cry of his heart is to know, to know! Out of the wilderness, out of the night, Has the black man crawled to the dawn of light; He has come through the valley of great despair— He has borne what no white man ever can bear— He has come through sorrow and pain and woe, And the cry of his heart is to know, to know! In answer to the above, I would state the Negro has come to the light, and not only does he see, but he will be found agitating in a manly way for all of his constitutional rights as an American citizen. He will make his power felt with the ballot, with voice and pen, and by his own strong arm he will bring salvation to his race. He wants adequate opportunities to earn a living. He wants the barriers removed which hinder him on account of his color. He is not responsible for his color; let the Negro haters take God to task for creating the Negro, rather than the created. It is indeed fortunate for the race that at the close of forty years wandering in the wilderness we have in the executive chair of the nation in the White House at Washington, a God-sent, and a heaven confirmed, and an earthly endorsed President. A humanitarian, a man who loves justice, the friend of the oppressed, and the President of all the people. A man who, like the lowly Nazarene, knows no man by the color of his skin. God bless him, may his tribe increase. In order for our race to become strong and great, and be a mighty factor in American civilization, we must profit by the past. This is the most critical period of our history. This is the period of adjustment. We must continue our development in education, industry, and commerce. Spiritual, intellectual, moral and material development will mike a great race. Let us learn the importance of race unity. A divided people will of necessity be a weak and helpless people. The three great pillars of the American Republic are: "Equality of rights, community of interest and reciprocity of duty." If we would-take a prominent place in the galaxy of races, let us have intellectual, moral, spiritual, and financial strength, these achievements will win respect, remove barriers, and will make us victorious, and indestructible. We must learn the importance of self-help and self-reliance. We must awake and arouse the letent, dormant powers within us, and arise and do. We must get up and get. Get education, get out of ignorance, the prolific mother of weakness, of bigotry and superstition. Become active, get away from apathy, indifference and sloth. Get money, save it, and invest it wisely. Learn the value of a dollar; shake off poverty. Get business, make success of it; and ring victory out of seeming defeat. Get homes, get character, get trades, and 6 DRESS MAKING ACADEMY. The de Lam Orton Famous French Pe tion Tailor System Mme J. A. Smallwo. Sole Agent 1513 Madison stree, northwest Morning class from 9 a. m. to 1 p. m. Afternoon class 2 to 5 p. m. daily. Evenings from 7.30 to 10 o'clock. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, dress makers and ladies who wish to do their ow dressmaking. WANTED—To learn the wonderful De Lam Orton French Perfection Tailor System. Seamless Basques without one inch of visible seam, in lining or goods, not even on the shoulder. Successful dressmaking requires as much earnest progressive study as successful work in any of the professions. No detail is o small to be looked after. We teach you to ke dresses with or without seam and guarantee perfect fits, and complete your course with a diploma. Pupils can enter at any time. If you have a spare room that you would like to rent to desirable parties, advertise them in The Colored American. SUMMER RESORTS FOR RENT--Summer of 1903 Lincoln Hall at Harper's Ferry, W. Va. For particulars address N. C. Blackett. Please Help Me Find My Brother Saunk Joyce was sold in Mecklenburg, Virginia several years before the civil war, to Cunnigan a Negro trader. His mother, Willie, was a slave on the Joyce plantation. He had one sister Betty, who is very anxious to find hlm. Any in formation will be gladly received. MRS BETTY REYNOLDS. 44 Parker street, Atlanta, Ga. TypeWriting done at home at reasonable price. Apply at 1753 L street n w: DOG EXPERT Prof. Victor; Dog Expert. 1339 Corcoran St Expert dog washer Special care in washing delicate house dogs and cats during cold weather. Surgical operations. Pets washed a owner's residence if desired. Send for circular SOMETHING NEW. The Rapid Cigarette Maker is an article every smoker should possess. Handy to carry in pocket. Landsomely nickel plated Sent post paid to any address on receipt of price 15 cents A. Taylor, 126 Pittsburg St. Uniontown, Pa Mention this paper when writing. become skilled workmen. Get serious, quit frolicking, carousing and spending money for excursions and balls. Remember life is a battle, and every man and woman is a soldier, fighting an individual battle; face the issues, grapple with the problems, and keep step to the music of the age. Let our watchword be progress. Get away from the past. Appomattox is forty years behind us. Forget the flesh pots and brick yards of Egypt. Get on the march to our intellectual and financial Canaan, for Egypt is behind us. Forty years have made us stronger and braver. I close with the words of a young man of our race, a product of emancipation. The race is sadly in need of true leaders, wise leaders, optimistic leaders, unselfish, broad-minded, hard, horse, common sense leaders. Every Negro leader that kicks out of the traces and proves a traitor must be whipped in line or put out of the race. A COLORED PRINTER WANTED. There is an opportunity for a firstclass job printer one who is practical and who understands the business can get a position on salary or as partner in an established business. No capital required, but the printer must be able to take entire charge of the office. In writing give references and state experience. Address, "Printer," care The Colored American Office, Washington, D. C. Mr. Jay C. 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Front room, first floor, Scientific American Building. National Mortgage Loan Co. 625 F St., N. W. HERE IS A CHANCE. To get the money you want We have more than we need. We will make loans to every body without delay. If you want money we us to-day. You will not be disappointed. Loans made on Furniture, Pianos, Organs, Etc., without removal. Loans to salaried employes Without endorsement. Capital Loan Guarantee Company. WE Have a Bar'l of money to lend on furniture pianos. &c. No delay. Goods are not disturbed. You return the money in small payments If you have a loan and need more money we can fix you up Business confidential. Phone M. 3042 SURETY LO ANCOMPANY. Suite 1 Warder Building, cor. 9th and F, 523 9th. THE COLORED AMERICAN. Prof. E. J. Daniels has a fine card for his recital, May 1. Some of our very best local talent are billed for it. Hiawatha! Hiawatha!! That is the talk of the town. Thursday, April 23rd is the date. If you have not secured your ticket you should do so at once. There was a tremendous sale at Droops last Monday morning. Children's matinee Wednesday afternoon. April 22nd. It is with great regret that we announce that owing to ill-health, Mr. F. J. Louden has been compelled to abandon the directorship of the Famous Fisk Jubilee singers, now in England. It is not yet known whether this circumstances will dissolve the organization. We hope not, for its career has been a most creditable and remarkabe one. Mr. William C. Elkins, formerly baritone soloist of the Amphions, is with a company performing at the Empire theatre this week. Mr. Elkins sang at the Metropolitan song service, last Sunday evening, and his effort received very favorable comment. Last Tuesday evening the Amphions sang for the British Ambassador and suite, Hon. Eugene Hale, United States Senator and a number of other distinguished personages, and their work received unstinted praise. The 19th Street Baptist Church choir have a song service tomorrow, (Sunday) night. Mr. L. H. White the new choir director at Israel church is also pianist for the Amphions. He accompanied them in their song service Easter Sunday afternoon at the Second Baptist Lyceum. Standing room was at a premium and they were tendered a hearty vote of thanks aside from receiving a generous share of the collection. Mr. P. H. Goines, General Secretary of the Colored Y. M. C. A., of Baltimore, Md., is in this city this week, arranging for their big event of April 21st, at which time Prof. J. Henry Lewis will present a quartette from the Amphions. There was a very large attendance at the Galbraith Chapel Easter Sunday afternoon song service. The program was made up of excellent selections which were given by Prof. J. T. Lavton, Mr. Jos. Wilson, and others. Mme. Flora Batson-Bergen is to fill a return engagement here at an early day, supported by an entire new collection of local support. We are pleased to note that the Orpheus glee club has not disbanded, and shall hope to hear from them before the excursion season. What is the matter with a joint concert between them and the Amps? Messrs. Sidney Woodward, Harry Burleigh, and Mme. Skeene-Mitchelel will arrive here next Sunday, preparatory to their appearance for the S. Coleridge Taylor affair. The next annual conference of the Methodist Episcopal connection will be held in the Sharp Street Memorial church, Baltimore, Md., and the Asbury chior of this city, will furnish the music. ISRAEL CHURCH CHOIR. The choir of Israel Metropolitan C. M. E. Church rendered an elaborate and well-balanced program of music during the Easter services in very fine style. This choir has been disorganized for several months, and Mr. Lucien H. White has lately taken charge as choirmaster. In the short period he has worked with them he has developed a new spirit and aroused an enthusiasm that causes the singers to respond to his every call. Mr. White's work with the choir has surprised his friends, for while he has been known as a pleasing baritone, and as a skilled pianist, it was not known that he possessed the rare faculty of training and handling a large chorus. In his work with the choir, however, Mr. White has shown a broad knowledge of music and its attributes, the power of imparting his conception of a composer's idea to the singers, and the magnetic quality which centralizes and combines the efforts of individual singers into a concrete tone body. Easter Sunday's work was concluded with a Song Service, largely attended, which represented the climax of the choir's efforts. The program in its entirety as given in last week's Colored American, was rendered in impressive style. The solo work was above the average, and the chorus work was a revelation in tone work and phrasing, and in the development of nuan- cess. Miss Lulu Pollen and Mrs. Paul Stewart represented the choir in solo work; and Dr. Samuel A. Ward, of Berean Baptist Church Choir, with Dr. J. E. Rattley and Mr. Albert K. Brodie, of St. Mary's P. E. Chapel Choir, also contributed solo numbers. For the very excellent showing of the choir a large amount of credit is due to the very excellent organist, Miss Georgia V. Savoy, who has ably seconded Mr. White in his work, and whose sympathetic rendition of the accompaniments added largely to the effectiveness of the various numbers. Miss Savoy is possessed of the musicianly spirit, and combines with it a skillful technique. A series of Sunday evening song services is projected for the near future, and to these Mr. White and the choir extend a cordial invitation to all music lovers. WOMEN'S CLUBS. Some vigorous language is employed by a lady correspondent in a recent issue of the California Independent, on the subject of the admision of colored women as delegates to white convention. It points out the fact that white women merely tolerate them, do not really want them, pay little need to what they say and honestly believe them better placed in clubs of their own race. We are too wise to take either side of this question, but there are a few thoughts we think pertinent. In this present agitation of this many sided race problem, one subject is rapidly pushing itself to the front rank, and that is the status of our women. Ministers and editors are discussing it gravely and judges upon the bench even in the far South are inveighing against some of its disressing features. Here is a great missionary field for our cultivated and more fortunate colored women. The strength, the virility, the morality of a people rarely rise above the conditions in which its women live. It is idle to discuss causes. The great fact is that too many of our women, and young women especially, are not fitting themselves to be the mothers of the next generation, which we all hope is to carry the banner of race progress to still greater heights. The moral elevation of women is one of our momentous questions. The breadth and liberality of New England women is shown in their cordial treatment of Mrs. Booker T. Washington at a recent reception in Boston. Every colored business man in every city, village or hamlet in the land should bestir himself and see to the formation of local branches of the National Negro Business League, and to the selection of delegates to the next meeting of the League at Nashville, Tenn., in August next. There is a marked and gratifying improvement in most of our race journals, due no doubt to the greater recognition which is being accorded to them by our own people, and in greater measure to the progress of the people. Newspapers are the indices of a people's growth and it gives us pleasure to note the substantial progress they are making. PUBLISHER'S NOTICE. The demand for the last edition of The Colored American was so great that the entire edition was exhausted. Agents who have any unsold copies on hand, will please return them at our expense. The popularity of Bishop R. S. Williams was shown by the great demand for the paper not only in Washington, but in all parts of the country. His lithograph was admired by all and the publisher has been forced to get out a second edition. Now is the time to subscribe. Now Open and Ready With the latest fabrics and fashions in Spring goods at reasonable rates. EVERY FIT GUARANTEED. THE PENN. PRESSING CLUB A new wrinkle. Will keep your clothes pressed and repaired and in good order for the small sum of $2.00 per month. Cleaning, Altering & Repairing. Goods Called for and delivered. James S. Rawlings. 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A Contributor Takes Issue With The Colored American. reoatror The Colored American: ap ee eee which is to be regretted, the follow- ing: “Our own business enterprises languish for the patronage of our own people; our financial institutions fail for the same cause, and we are not exhibiting the intelligent appreciation of race possibilities which our asso- ciated press friends have a right to ex- pect from us, etc., etc.” Then you go on, Mr. Editor, and ask the question, “Where is the public spirited colored man who will rise up and lead us toa higher conception of our duties to our- selves and to the younger genera- ion?” ‘ You will please pardon my boldness, if such you might term it, Mr. Editor, but | wish to ask why is it that you present the names and pictures of a jot of men, and say to the many read- ers of your newsy journal that these are the true leaders of the race— leaders who have the interest of their people at heart and will lead us to victory; and then, in the next breath, come out and ask the question, “Where is the colored man who will rise up and lead us?” ‘Pears to me that our editors get things mixed up a little. Editors, to a certain extent, are leaders, and they should set an ex- ample by patronizing the business en- terprise of the colored race themselves, and then say to the readers of their papers to come on, and do likewise. See? But since the question, “Where is the colored man to rise up and lead us to a higher conception?” is asked, 1 shall endeavor to point out just a few of them. I shall not speak of our colored politicians, since we are Gis- cussing business enterprises, for the majority of them are a set of lying curs, who are not at all interested in the welfare of the race further than to use them for their personal gain. But I shall give the other side of the history of some of them later on. If you would build up our business enter- prises you will do well to follow such leaders ‘as Booker T. Washington, Bishop Walters, Rev. W. L. Taylor— the great leader of the True Reform- ers, (who has done more for the col- ored race than a thousand politicians), the young men who have opened upa nice little shoe store here in Washing- ton, our colored photograhpers—where the pictures of our colored ladies and gentlemen are not too hideous to be displayed in front of the photograph gallery), Mrs. L. R. Clarke, the great teacher in dressmaking, etc., etc. Follow such leaders as these, and urge the many readers of The Colored American to do likewise, and many of the thousands of dollars of the coiled people’s money will find its way into the black man’s pocket, instead of soing into the white man’s pocket, who turns up his red nose at the very thought of waiting on a Negro in his place of business. It seems to me that the much dis- crimination and persecution through which the colored race is going now- adays ought to be enough to drive any sane people to unite more closely together, Behold, if you please, the great crowds of colored men and women as they march by the colored shoe store ‘o spend their money in the white shoe Stores. The white man won’t have a colored clerk in his place of business. Not & Single little colored boy or girl is given a place to wrap bundles in these stores. Still, these stores are ‘aking in thousands: of dollars of the colored people’s money. Why is this? Cannot the Negro go into business as well as the white man? Look at the Jews. See what fine stores they have here in Washington. They give em- ployment to hundreds of white clerks, beet Bek te Clerks THE COLORED AMERICAN. where the Negroes are spending their thousands of dollars, and ask for em- ployment as clerk—why, they would take it as an insult. - Is there no way out of this kind of discrimination against us? Yes, yes! Let the moneyed men of the race cease talking so much and form companies, and “do something.” The eloquent speeches of these lying, treacherous, political wind-bags will never do the race any good. Let me ask, if you please, how many of our big men, de- partment clerks, and school teachers, yea, and our ministers of the gospel, have bought a pair of shoes from the colored shoe store? Is there one? Let the colored people get together and “start something.” The Negro is a giant asleep! Ali that’s needed is, to get him awake! Here is a great field—a great gold mine for our people if they will only take hold of it. There is no better time to start than now. Start now, and let the ministers an- nounce it from the pulpit, and urge their people to patronize their own color instead of forcing themselves upon the whites, who hardly want to wait 02 colored people, when.they go in their stores. Where is the colored man who will lead us? Echo cries out, where? | J. C, CUNNINGHAM. JUNIORS’ ORATORICAL CHAMPION WORKED FOR HIS BOARD AND SAVED HIS TUITION. New Haven, April 2.—“When you find that race prejudice is just as much a part of some persons as the body which surrounds their soul, while with some others there is absolutely no trace of it in their actions, then you do not mind it so much,” declared William Pickens, the Negro, who won the Ten Eyck oratorical prize of $100 at the Yale junior exhibition last night. s Pickens came to Yale last fall. He is the son of a poor Negro of Little Rock, Ark. By working as a ferryman » the Arkansas River on Sundays and Saturdays he earned money enough to gay his way through the Little Rock High School, where he was graduated in 1899 at the head of his class. In that summer he continued his labor, and saved sufficient money to attend Yalledega College, at Talledega, Ala., where he was graduated in 1902, hav- ing skipped one class because of his advanced study. To come to Yale Pickens worked on a railroad as a laborer, thus making his way to Chicago. There he secured a position as a machinist’s helper and earned his fare to this city. “When-I landed in New Haven,” said he to-night, “I had no idea where T was to go or low I was to get a course at Yale. I met D. Stuart Dodge in New York. He has been very good to me. After coming here I secured a room in a remote part of the city, and by the hardest kind of work I have managed to scrape a living and get through in my classes as well.” Pickens has washed the windows of the Y. M. C. A. building for his board and has done many other odd jobs. Dean Wright, of the academic de- partment, said to-day that Pickens was among the first thirty men in the class. Pickens chose “Hayti” asthe subject of his oration. “I knew no more about Hayti than the average citizen when I started to study my subject,” declar- ed he. “My first notion was.a plea for the Haytian nation. But as I read and studied I became convinced that the country needed the influence of some great restraining power, so that civili- zation might be permitted to extend itself and gevelop in the island. The American Negro has been lauded for his rapid strides toward civilization. But where was there ever a race so surrounded by the advantages of 4 civilizing inflvence? It is just this opinion that Hayti needs.” ———_—_____ Col. 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We solicit news, contributions, opin‘ons and in tact all matters sffecting the race. We will not pay tor matter, however unless it is ordered by us, All matter intended for publication must reach this office by Wed- nesday of each week to insure insertion In the current issue. weAgents are wanted everywhere, Send tor instractions. ADVERTISING RATES, Heading notices 50 cents per line, Display tint ‘Dinecunts made om large contracts, Entered at the Post-office as second-class weit letters, communications, and business matrers should be addressed to THR COLORED AMERICAN, £DWARKD:E. COOPER, Manaczer 459 CO Street Northwest. WASHINGTON, D. ©. Sold by all all News Dealers. SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 1903. PUBLiSHER’S NOTICE. The Colored American will be issued one day earlier, beginning with this week and contributors and correspon- dents, are hereby notified that all news should reach this office by Mon- day and Tuesday and not later than Wednesday morning of each week, to insure mmsertion in the current issue. This change of date of publication is done for the convenience of the thou- sands of readers of the paper, outside of Washington, who want their paper on Saturdays. Our agents are also re- quested to get their order in by Tues- day morning of each week, in order that they may be filled promptly. They will receive their paper one day earlier each week than heretofore. A FALSE PROPHET. Mr. Bryan, the man from out of the West, who has twice steered the Dem- ocratic ship straight to the rocks of disaster, has recently in his usual in- consequent way been discussing the Negro question, taking for his text the thread-bare Booker T. Washing- ton dinner, at the White House. He assumes that the episode was a declar- ation by the President cf social equzl- ity and that the Negro has been in- jured by his act and then left to bear the consequences unaided and alone. Mr. Bryan most certainly knows bet- ter and his remarks are disingenuous. Mr. Roosevelt is.a brcad man. We believe him = sineerely solicitidus of the just claims of every sectron of the country and of every class of our citizens. If the interests of our Italian con- tingent requires accurate information of their condition he would be justi- fied in seeking the counsel of their highest and best exponents; and if, during his conference with Signor Tullio Vermicilli his lunch hour ar- rived and he invited the gentlemen to COLORED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. & join him, would that mean that every Washington dago, every periputetic organ-grinder, was at once placed on terms of social equality with the White House family? The President is a republican, first, last, and all the time. Yet in his famous Howell letter, he has demon- strated his intelligent appreciation of conditions in the South by freely ad- mitting the fact that he has consulted capable and high-grade southern demo- crats touching the distribution of Fed- eral patronage in their section. How perfectly natural, therefore how emi- nently proper that when the serious questions affecting the American Ne- gro came under Executive considera- tion, he should seek the views of our leader, the man whose works are recognized as the one conspicuous, un- assailable beneficence to our people, and who has had the mind to con- ceive the importunate demand for in- dustrial education and the courage and talents to chrysiallize the thought into a living, breathing entity. It is difficult to speak without warmth on these absurd assumptions on the subject cf social equality. The question alwazs resolves itself into a declaration of principles. Social equal- ity is elective. It is individual. The king and the miller find companion- ship; the poet and the peasant ac- knowledge reciprocal attraction. Sen- ator Tillman himself freely admits to his social equality one Negro who runs his plantation, and of whom he says: “I do not know whether I own Joe or Joe owns me.” Yet supose this bugaboo has some living principle. Concede that there is some foundation for its existence. What of it? How many years must we live in these United States to make us American citizens? What is that hope that springs eternal in the human breast but the aspiration for better things. Every devoted father resolves that his offspring shall live a higher life than he; every devoted mothe! has elected and inaugurated her swad. dling infant as President of the United States before he has taken his first tentative steps in the nursery. The colored man will not be repres sed. He will aspire. It is his right and he would be a poltroon not to look out and up for the very best of earth’s gifts. SOUTHERN MOSSBACKS. There are many parts of the South where prosperity has smiled upon her people and there is an apparent awak- ening to the beneficial results of a diversification of industries, but in every instance a little inquiry shows all this impulse and activity is due to the infusion of northern brains, north- ern capital and northern thrift. In vastly more numerous locations, the northern man, Jew or Gentile, is still dubbed a “Yankee” and sneered at and conspired against as ever. Forty years of poverty have taught these reaction- ary old Bourbons absolutely nothing. They continue at the tail end of the national procession among the malign- ers and the non combatants. Even the colored people within their gates have the spirit of enterprise which seems dead within them. The race problem is by no means the only affliction in the South. President Roosevelt grows day by day in the esteem of the statesmen and patriot. Our patrons who are in arrears in their subscription to The Colored American, should not wait to be dunned but should bring or send in their mite. It is as easy for a colored youth to go through the eye of a needle as it is for him to enter the portals of West Point or Annapolis. Gen. Frank D. Baldwin, who has just retruned from the Philippines, likes the Philippine soldiers for the same reason that he likes the Negro Soldiers. Listen at this tin scldier: Denver, Col., April 13—“One of my reasons for liking the Filipino as a soldier is the same that gives me a preference for the Negro in the same capacity—in a fight I am not worried about his safety, as it doesn’t make any difference whether he gets killed or not.” So said Gen. Frank D. Baldwin, commander of the Department of Col- orado, this morning on taking charge in Denver, fresh from the Philippines. “There. is nothing more to it,” he added, in explanation to this. “If a person owned a thoroughbred or full- ‘blooded dog and also a cur, is it not natural that he would prefer to have the cur killed before the other?” - COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AGAIN. We publish in this week’s issue “an interesting communication from Mr. J. C. Cunningham, of this city, in which he takes issue with the views expressed in our editorial of last week on “What Are We Doing?” We do this not only in a spirit of fairness, but because we concur heartily with the writer in the advice which he gives our people. Yet we do not con- cede that we are either illogical or have gotten things “mixed” in any de- gree. _ It is true that from time to time we publish pictures and sketches of not- able men of the race and point to their example and lives with proper pride. These men are rarely if ever charac- ters whose usefulness has been circum- scribed by purely local lines, or who have made names in commercial pur- suits. They have won distinction in jarger fields. They are leaders in specialized activities and they deserve the cordial admiration of our entire people. But the burden of our edi torial plaint is both local dnd com. mercial, and we find in our correspond ent’s letter the strongest commenda tion of the principles we have enuncia ted. Our readers should take his cogent sentiments to heart and aid ir arousing this sleeping giant of race possibility and start him forward upor his career of high endeavor. We con tinue our call for a local commercia leader. “COMMERCIAL AFRICA. The Colored National Emigration and Commercial Association have an- nounced that they will hold their second annual convention at Montgom- ery, Alabama, in June next. Its pur- poses are to stimulate emigration and commerce with the black republic of Liberia on the West coast of Africa, and its direct effort is to purchase a commodious steamship to advance the project. Our views on the subject of the emigration of our race to any country are well known and need no repetition, but we freely commend the commercial features of this enter- prise. The management, the inspiring spirit of which is Bishop Henry M. Turner, of Georgia, have already in hand the respectable sum of thirty chousand dollars and note a growing interest among our people. - Mr. George W. Ellis, the Secretary of legation at Monrovia, Libria, now in this country, has recently made the statement that in spite of the richness of Liberia’s exports and the demand there for goods of foreign production, there is absolutely no trade with the United States, commerce being in the hands of English, French and German traders. He also states that an Amer- cian vescel is the rarest of visitors to any of the ports of the black re- public or of the West coast of Africa. Here is the golden opportunity for the investment of our capital, for the establishment of a race buSiness ven- ture which has few porsibilities of failure and the success of which will be to our infinite credit. We trust this convention will re- ceive the consideration to which it is entitled and that at least the com- mercial proposition submitted may re- see commendation and financiai sup- po: Mrs. M. L. Keelan and her father, Mr. HLA: Lewis, left Saturday, 1ith inst., for Fall River, Mass. to attend ‘he funeral of a near relative, Mrs. Euphenia Wilson. Their stay will be short. ee eae a Mr. James T. Bradford, of Balti- more, visited the races at Bennings, early last week. A REMARKABLE WOMAN. Mrs. L. R. Clarke’s Phenomenal St. cess as Principal and Manager of The Livingston School of Artistic Dressmaking and Millinery. The subject of our sketch is the founder and principal of The Living. ston School of Dressmaking, which is conveniently located at 1439 Ww street, northwest, her Washington head- quarters. She conducts branch schools through her competent graduates at 1200 Y. W. C.-A., Druid Hill, Ave, Baltimore, Md., and Lynchburg, ya’ The Principal and her able assistants are now holding their annual Spring “Opening,” at their palatial head- quarters. The work done during the season, is now on exhibition and a literary program will be furnisheq every evening for two weeks, begin- ning April ist. _ On Friday evening the 3rd inst., the writer addressed the schoo] on, “Ar. tistie Sewing, A Necessity for Refined Womanhcod.” Mrs. Helen Jackson, President of the Anna Murray Douglass Union, also shared the program, and read an able paper, in which she made a strong ap- SN Fe See OMEN See N E A = whi = %) HAN by \ | K\ ion Ed | ‘\\\\ ‘en. 1] a ae Av be er ms \ LSS > Sig See. WY eee / ay oS Seep 1h peal for the Temperance cause, urging the students te always carry that puri- ty in business and pleasure, which is symbolized by our “white ribbon badge.” Mrs. Jackson’s little son. Iso fasci- nated the visitors by his skill in opera- ting the graphophone. The students rendered vocal music, assisted by Mrs. B. A. Chase. While regretting that this beautiful work is not being exhibited in some immense hall, where thousands could be given an ocular demonstration, yet the werk is telling its own story, for Mme. Clarke's graduates are sought by the most exclusive white dressmakers, and wealthy families in this and other large cities. High Aims. This school aims to inspire and stimulate in worthy young girls the desire to be self-supporting. Also to give a thorough and systematic course of instruction in all -branches, of dressmaking and millinery. The dressmaking department affords 4 ceurse of instruction which enables girls to make in a scientific and mod- ern way, anything from a shirtwaist to the most elaborate evening gown, (iD cluding tailor made, and long and short garments). In the embroidery department from the simplest to the most intricate paterns are taught, in- cluding rare designs. Millinery Department. This is one of the special features of the school, where ladies are taught to modernize “ancient” hats and bonnets, to clean and press the same thereby teaching economy as well as art. Prominent Features. At any of Mrs. Clarke's schools ladies may learn to cut patterns, to measure, guaranteed to fit any form. Copying fashion plates a specialty. Teachers are also being prepared to open schools all over the country. Hours of instruction: Daily 9:30 a.m. to 12 m.; 2:30 to 5:00 p.m., and 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Mrs. Clarke is a thorough business woman, cultured and refined, and a credit to the accomplished business women of the twentieth century. The school refers by permission to: Hon. Geo. H. White, O. M. Waller D. D. S. Luke's P. E. Church, I. L. Thomas, Sharp St. M. E. Church, Baltimore, Md.; F. J. Shadd, M. D., Howard University; Bishop G. W. Clinton, Theol. Instructor, Tuskegee, Ala.; Rev. W. H. Snowden, Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion Church; Dr. J. R. Francis, Rev. George W. Lee, F. J. Grimke, D. D., Mrs. Ida Wells Barnett, Miss C. E. Hunter, High School; Miss Mattie R. Bowen, who is to address the school next year; Miss Cornie Shuford Page, Bennett College, N. C., and hosts of others, besides hundreds of local pupils, cheerfully testify to the merits of Mrs. Clarke's School of Dressmaking and Millinery. Our subject is a strong exponent of the W. C. T. U. principles, being an active member of the A. M. Douglass Union. Of what she has, and is accomplishing by placing a higher standard on industrialism, by teaching the artistic value of sewing, "the half has never been told." ELLA M. BOSTON, Supt. W. C. T. U., District of Columbia. ST PHILLIPS' P. E. CHAPEL. The services at St. Phillips Chapel, Nichols avenue, Anacostia, on Easter Sunday, at eleven a. m., were especially bright and attractive, and the Chapel is making great headway and having remarkable success under the guidance of Rev. Wm. V. Tunnell, the Warden of King Hall. The discourse delivered by the Warden and Priest in charge was eloquent and impressive, and every one present was thoroughly imbued with the spirit of the Easter celebration. Mr. James L. Johnson is choirmaster and superintendent of the Sunday school also, both of which are doing nicely under his leadership, and are in excellent condition. The music on last Sunday morning was very good, and Mr. Johnson deserves great credit for the bright and attractive choral service on that occasion. Mr. C. Sumner Livingston, of King Hall, is organist for the Chapel, and Miss Pauline Bruce for the Sunday School, and they are both faithful and energetic. All of the students from King Hall attended the Easter services at this Chapel, and quite a number of the city church people, and they were all amply repaid for their visit. The same services will be repeated next Sunday morning at the same hour. The Sunday school convenes at 9:45 a.m. The greatest tragedian of his race—R. Henri Strange. Seats limited to 350. May 1st. "My kingdom for a ticket," to see Strange at St. Luke's. May 1st. Next Sunday evening the 19th inst. song services and sacred concert will be given at Galbraith A. M. E. Church, 6th street northwest, between L and M, at three o'clock, under the auspices of the Daughters of Conference. Prof. J. T. Layton will sing a solo. R. Henri Strange, after five years at St. Luke's. May 1st. 25 cents. Strange in Richard III. Tickets at The Colored American office. 25c. THE COLORED AMERICAN. WASHINGTON D. A. The Colored American is under obligations to Mr. Al Jackson, of the Southern Railway for favors received from time to time. Mr. W. E. Hope, of Richmond, Va., and Mr. W. H. Lewis, of the R. M. S., were visitors in the city this week. Mr. Harry Williams, a well known tonsorial artist is now located at 501 Pa. Ave. N. W. Mr. Lucien H. White is now the chorister of Israel C. M. E. Church. The Smart Set, headed by Messrs. Ernest Hogan, Billy McClain, Mattie Wilkes, H. Augustus Halls, and a number of bright thespians are holding the board at The Empire Theatre this week, and are playing to large houses. Mrs. Wilkinson, of P street, northwest, mother of genial Mr. Willie Wilkinson, is repairing her residence at a cost of $1,000. Rev. Robt. A. Payne, the Evangelist, has been conducting successful meetings at Miles' Chapel. Mrs. Emma Stewart, of Brightwood avenue, and her mother, Mrs. Maria Hammond, of Centersville, Md., spent the Easter holidays in Baltimore, as the guests of Mr. Paris Hammond, a relative of both. Mr. Wm. H. A. Wormley, now one of our Deputy Marshals, has been seriously indisposed. Dr. Lucy E. Moten ,the energetic Principal of our Normal School, does not mean to rest this summer. It is announced that she is to assist in conducting the Summer School for teachers, at Tuskegee. Mr. Wm. H: H. Terrell, who has been for some time residing in New York and New England, has returned to this city, and resumed his business connection with this office. Mr. William H. Harris, one of our local capitalists has been absent from the city for some time in South Carolina, where he was called to the funeral of his mother-in-law. Lt. Thomas H. R. Clarke, of the office of the Register of the Treasury, wields a trenchant pen. The colored people of the District patronize the new public library extensively. The Masonic Hall, on 19th street, has had a successful winter. Manager Walker denies that it is for sale. Mr. Aaron Russell, the President of the Bannekar Society, is warmly seconding the efforts of his committee in making their proposed entertainment a success. The White Choral Society of the city promise to attend the rendition of the Hiawatha Chorus in a body. Dr. Hamilton S. Smith cannot decide which to make his specialty—dentistry or photography. He has made a name for himself in both. St. Augustine's Catholic Church congregation are congratulating themselves over their new organ, used for the first time on Easter Sunday. Miss Julia V. Brooks is absent from the city spending the Easter days with friends in Boston. Mr. Thomas J. Diggs, of the Southern Railroad is here for a short stay. He says he prefers Manhattan every time. Mr. Walter Shields, of New York City, was in town last week taking in the races. Mr. David Warner and Mr. Wm. H. Montague both veterans in the District's service are inseparable. They are both a credit to the race. Prof. R. R. Wright, Principal of the A. and M. College, College, Ga., was a guest at the Southern Hotel a few days of last week. Mr. D. Webster Davis, the poet-preacher of Richmond, Va., entertained a large audience at the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church one evening last week. He paid our sanctum a pleasant visit. Mr. D. A. Jenkins, a popular at-achee of the Pullman service, whose headquarters are in St. Louis, spent a few days in the city last week. CONGRESSMAN WILBER SAYS [To The Pe-ru-na Medicine Co., of Columbus, O.] CONGRESSMAN D.F. WILBER. FROM NEW YORK. Congressman D. F. Wilber, of Oneonta, N. Y., writes: The Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus, Ohio; Gentlemen---"Persuaded by a friend I have tried your remedy and I have almost fully recovered after the use of a few bottles. I am fully convinced that Peruna is all you claim for it, and I cheerfully recommend your medicine to all who are afflicted with catarrhal trouble."—David F. Wilber. Peruna a Preventive and Cure for Colds. Mr. C. F. Given, Sussex, N. B., Vice President of "The Past-time Boating Club," writes: "Whenever the cold weather sets in I have for years past been very sure to catch a severe cold which was hard to throw off, and which would leave after-effects on my constitution the most of the winter. In 1899 The Sangerlust celebrated its fiftieth anniversary with a large celebration in New York City. The following is his testimony: "About two years ago I caught a severe cold while traveling and which settled into catarrh of the bronchial tubes, and so affected my voice that I was obliged to cancel my engagements. In distress I was advised to try Peruna, "Last winter I was advised to try Peruna, and within five days the cold was broken up and in five days more I was a well man. I recommended it to several of my friends and all speak the highest praise for it. There is nothing like Peruna for catarrhal afflictions. It is well nigh infallible as a cure, and I gladly endorse it."---C. F. Given. A Prominent Singer Saved From Loss of Voice. Mr. Julian Weisslitz, 175 Seneca street, Buffalo, N. Y., is corresponding secretary of The Sangerlust, of New York; is the leading second bass of the Sangerlust, the largest German singing society of New York and also the oldest. Mr. Alphonso Allen who has been in Antwerp, Belgium with the vice U. S. Consul, for the past few years is spending his vacation in this country among his many friends in this city. He reached Washington City on the 15th of February, and leaves to-day for his post of duty across the waters. He speaks in high terms of the treatment he received from the people of Antwerp and says there is no color prejudice there, and that he rarely sees a colored man from the United States, although there are a few from the East Indies and from South Africa. St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 15th and Madison streets northwest. 11 a. m. festival service, Dudley Buck's "Te Deum," by choir and orchestra. Five p. m. song service by Octette and Chorus. The Invincible Orchestra will support the choir at the morning and evening services. Mrs. James A. Shaw, of Altoona, Pa., is spending a short time in Washington, her former home. She is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Fleetwood, at No. 319 Spruce St. N. W., Le Droit Park. In 1899 The Sangerlust celebrated its fiftieth anniversary with a large celebration in New York City. The following is his testimony: "About two years ago I caught a severe cold while traveling and which settled into catarrh of the bronchial tubes, and so affected my voice that I was obliged to cancel my engagements. In distress I was advised to try Peruna, and although I had never used a patent medicine before, I sent for a bottle. "Words but illy describe my surprise to find that within a few days I was greatly relieved, and within three weeks I was entirely recovered. I am never without it now, and take an occasional dose when I feel run down."—Julian Weisslitz. 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, The Minister of Foreign Relations of the Republic of Haiti, has informed Hon. William F. Powell, United States Minister to that government, that the executive department has favorably considered Mr. Powell's suggestion that the government of Haiti provide the expense of educating a number of native youths at the Tuskegee Institute, and has recommended that the budget of national appropriations include an item covering the necessary amount of money. It is further provided that the sum be increased yearly until it covers the expenses of twenty young men. Two boys will leave Portau-Prince this month for Tuskegee. Mr. Powell himself testifies to his earnest belief in the value of the Tuskegee training by contributing $100 to the general fund of the institution, and has been a regular contributor for a number of years. "The winter of our discontent made glorious" by seeing Strange as Richard III, at St. Luke's, May 1st.