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The COLORED American A-NATIONAL NEGRO NEWSPAPER VOL. X, NO. 1 A Record Indeed. AFRICAN METHODIST OFFICERS IN THIRTY FIFTH ANNUAL SESSION. The Financial Board Meet and Listen to a Great Report—Bishop Arnett and Other Prominent Divines Present Generous Appropriations to Deserving Causes—The Personnel of the Executive Committee—Notes. The thirty-first session of the financial board of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, was held last week at 1541 Fourteenth street northwest, Bishop B. W. Arnett, D. D., of Wilberforce, Ohio, presided. The first session was called to order at 10 o'clock on Wednesday, the 15th. Rev. George W. Shaffer, of Omaha, Neb. had charge of the opening exercises. Bishop Arnett delivered the opening address. He spoke of the differences between the white and the colored races and expressed the belief that they would finally be eradicated by the influences of the Christian religion. Mrs. L. M. Lampton, wife of the financial secretary, delivered the address of welcome. Rev. J. H. Turner, of Lexington, Ky., made the response. Rev. E. W. Lampton then made the financial secretary's report. During the three fiscal years last past there has been raised the following sums: Total ..... 369,622.07 Of the amount collected credits have been made as follows: Financial Dept., 46 per cent 170,026.15 Church Exten. 10 per cent. 35,962.20 Education 8 per cent..... 29,569.76 Annual Con. 36 per cent..... 133,063.94 WASHINGTON, D.C., APRIL 25, 1903. REV. E. W. LAMPTON D. D. Financial Secretary of the A. M. E. Connection. An appeal was made by representatives of the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church in this city, John Sims, E. Murray, J. W. Cromwell, William Beckett, and C. Clark, for at least $2,500 to be paid on the church debt of $24,000. The church is supported by the whole congregation of the denomination. The sum asked for was scaled down to $1,500, and the motion was then adopted. Rev. J. T. Jenifer, D. D., of Baltimore, Md., asked for an appropriation for the Congregation Preachers' Aid Society. Rev. B. W. Arnett, jr., of Springfield, Ohio, secretary of the Allen Christian Endeavor Society, made an appeal for help for this branch of the Christian work. Rev. R. C. Ransom, of Chicago, described the work in the institutional church in that city. A banquet to the members of the board was given at 2 o'clock, by Dr. and Mrs. Lampton. Rev. D. G. Hill, of this city; Rev. G. E. Taylor, of At- lanta, Ga., and Charles S. Smith, of Wilberforce, Ohio, were invited guests. Before adjournment the following committees were appointed: Auditing—J. M. Henderson, Charles Bundy, N. J. McCracken, John Webb. Appropriations—G. H. Shaffer, W. H. Heard, L. R. Nichols, A. J. Kershaw, W. F. Dangerfield. Institutional Church—Charles Bundy, N. J. McCracken, J. M. Turner, John Webb, W. F. Dangerfield. Resolutions—J. M. Turner, John Hurst, J. M. Henderson. Executive—B. W. Arnett, John Hurst, J. M. Henderson, N. J. McCracken, Charles Bundy. Church history—John Hurst, J. M. Tume, Chas. Bundy, J. M. Henderson, W. H. Heard. The session of the board was brought Continued on page 4. PRICE, FIVE CENTS Gotham's Afro-Americans. New York's Representative Business Men dine the Tuskegee Wizzard in a Befitting Manner, at Carnagie Hall—Chas. W. Anderson's Pen Picture of the Race's Foremost man Notes of the Dinner--Scholarships. New York, N. Y., Special.—The colored citizens of New York city and vicinity gave a complimentary dinner to Dr. Booker T. Washington, in Carnegie Hall, New York, on the evening of Wednesday, April 15th, which was unquestionably the most notable affair of the kind New York has ever seen, nor, with all Dr. Washington's distinction, is he often a guest at a function so well planned and so satisfactorily carried out. The dinner was attended by over two hundred men, and the company was representative of the most intelligent, most progressive, and most successful colored business and professional men of the community. The apartment in which the dinner was given was beautifully decorated for the occasion with flowers and banners. A large portrait of the Principal of Tuskegee was surrounded with flags, and the tables were superbly trimmed with flowers. The decorations, the catering, and all the appointments of the affair were supplied by Negro business men, and it must have been a surprising object lesson to many people who are not acquainted with the capabilities of the men of the race in a business line. Among other pleasant features of the dinner was made the occasion to present Mr. Washington two scholarships to Tuskegee Institute from the colored residents of Manhattan and vicinity. Gifts of this kind are particularly agreeable to the principal of the institution just now for the reason that the General Education Society having offered to duplicate all sums up to $3,000 given to Tuskegee this year by colored people, the amount at this dinner will net the school just twice the sum. The arrangements for the dinner were in charge of the following named gentlemen: Chairman, Fredeerick R. Moore; Secretary, Charles H. Lansing; Committee, Hon. Charles W. Anderson, Hon. Samuel R. Scottron, William H. Smith, Benjamin F. Hawley, Robert R. Willis, Jerome B. Peterson, Frazier O. Stratton, Hon. Wilford H. Smith, Thomas B. McKeel, Frederick B. Watkins, John W. Dias, John B. Nail, Theophilus I. Fisher, Roger Taylor, J. Hoffman Woods, Wm. Russell John- Continued on Page 6. 10 Harry G. Lenz. LENZ & LOSSAU. Successors to CHARLES FISCHER. SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS. Trusses, Crutches, Syringes, Cutlery Artificial Human Eyes Elastic Ho siery. Abdominal Supporters. 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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. THE COLORED AMERICAN. NEW YORK LETTER. A Fine Record of Y.M.C.A. Work in Gotham. Hayti discussed by the Debating Club Which Declared Against Mr. Pickens of Yale.—Easter Notes.—A Picture of New York's Social Life.—Notes. New York City, N. Y., Special.—A word of commendation is due the young men of New York City, who are connected with the colored branch of the Y. M. C. A., organized less than three years. They have established for themselves classes in various departments of study, and upon so substantial a footing have they placed their work, that the Y. M. C. A. has decided to purchase for them a permanent home at Nos. 252 and 254 West 53rd street, paying $28,000 for a title to the houses. The colored association proposes to take possession of the new quarters May 1st, and in the near future hope to enlarge the premises by connecting the two houses and adding a gymnasium and swimming pool. A canvass has been started, and the Branch hopes to be able to refund the money paid by the white association very shortly. JACKSON Its Debating Club which meets every Tuesday evening, has held some very interesting meetings, discussing such subjects as, "Should the young colored men of the South come in large numbers to the great cities of the North," and "Does the Negro need his race lawyer?" At the last meeting on the 14th inst., th discussion was, "Resolved that young William Pickens who won the Ten Eyck prize at Yale University was wrong in declaring Hayti incapable of self government." Although Easter dawned drearily and threatening clouds hung over the city in the morning, there was the usual display of dress and bonnet, and color and fashion ran riot on the popular avenues where the Easter parade always takes place. The crowds at the various churches were not diminished by the weather, and both morning and evening standing room was at a premium. At St. Mark's M. E. Church, Rev. W. H. Brooks, D. D., filled the putpit in the morning and preahdea n eloquent sermon on Christ's Resurrection. The music by the vested choir, under the direction of Prof. R. J. Furbert, was of a very high order. The church decorations arranged in elaborate profusion were furnished by the Floral Circle, of which Mrs. Arthur W. Handy, is President. In the evening sacrament was administered to four hundred and eighty communicants, by the pastor, assisted by Revs. A. J. Mitchell, and C. L. Brown. On Wednesday evening, the 15th inst., Miss Margaret E. Wiley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Wiley, was married to Mr. Burton Jackson, at St. Mark's parsonage in West 53rd St., Rev. W. H. Brooks officiating. Mr. William Downs gave the bride way, and Miss Mabel Coleman acted as bridesmaid. The bride was very handsomely gowned in peau de soie and was the recipient of many valuable presents. The 10th annual reception of the Southern Beneficial League, on Monday night the 13th, at Grand Central Palace, was a social as well as a financial success. Prof. Walter A. Craig furnished the music, and dancing was indulged in from early in the evening until the wee small hours. At 1:30 the Grand March began, led by the President of the Association, Mr. Thomas Johnson and wife, followed by the Vice-President and wife. Among the Committee on Arrangements may be mentioned Messrs. T. Dyer, A. W. Jackson, W. A. Boyd, R. W. Hucles and W. A. Smith. At St. James Presbyterian Church, 359 W. 51st St., the pastor, Rev. C. LeRoy Butler, preached at both the morning and evening services. His subject for the morning was, "The Resurrection of Christ," and for the evening, "Compromising with the Devil." Passion week was observed by holding revival services, and as a result, nine persons were taken into membership Sunday evening. The choir, under the leadership of Prof. Purvis, of Newark, N. J., rendered excellent music at both services. The Sunday School had the largest attendance in its history. A special Easter program was rendered, consisting of recitations, solos, duets and choruses, by members of the school. The superintendent, Mr. James H. Gwathmey, deserves credit for awakening new interest and enthusiasm among the teachers and officers. The Christian Endeavor Society meeting was led by Miss Carrie L. Dent, and the subject for the afternoon was "What Christ Teaches about the Resurrection." Mr. Glasco, of Westchester, addressed the society. He commended them upon the work they had accomplished, and for the earnestness and enthusiasm manifested among its members. Rev. C. T. Walker, pastor of the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, in company with Mr. George Foster Peabody, Mr. Rockefeller, and Dr. Butterick, left Monday night the 13th, for Hampton Institute, on a tour of inspection, and will be gone two or three days. Under the auspices of the Baptist Young People's Union and the Y. M. C. A., there was a large public meeting held at Mt. Guvet Baptist Church on Sunday afternoon, at which time Dr. B. T. Washington spoke on "Three Classes of People." The collection of $85 was divided between Tuskegee and the Y. M. C. A. Mr. and Mrs. Philip A. Payton, Jr., held a house warming at their recently purchased residence, No. 13 West 131 St., Friday evening, the 17th inst. The occasion was a brilliant social event, and Mr. and Mrs. Payton received many congratulations upon their success in acquiring so beautiful a home. The house is built of brown stone, is situate near fashionable Fifth Avenue, and valued at $30,000. It has been furnished at a cost of $4,000, and is complete in all its appointments. Among the guests invited were, Mr. and Mrs. James E. Gardner, Mr. and Mrs. James C. Thomas, Dr. D. P. Reid, Dr. York Russell and Mrs. Russell, Mr. and Mrs. Wilford H. Smith, Rev. and Mrs. Charles Morris, Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Bruce, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ten Eyck, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hubbell. At St. Mark's Lyceum Sunday, the house was crowded and many had to be turned away. The program was under the supervision of Mr. G. Wilton Marshall, and was as follows: Organ prelude, Miss E. B. Magnan; Anthem, "Glory to God" Lyceum choir; Scripture reading, Mr. J. Stevenson; Invocation, Rev. A. J. Mitchell; Quartette, "The Resurrection and Ascension, "Mr. W. E. Gary & Co.; reading, "The Suffering of Christ on earth," Mrs. Maggie Clay; Soprano solo, "Palm Branches," Miss Artie Adams; Solo, Miss Rosetta Kennedy; Easter oration, "The Hero in Sacred History," Mr. George W. Allen, Pres. Literary League; Quartette, selected, Miss H. L. Anderson and orchestra; reading, "The Resurrection," Miss Rosalie Scott; Soprano solo, "Beyond the Gates of Paradise." Miss Effie Star nard; Violin solo, selected, Prof. Pastor Penalver; Offertory, "The Lord is my Strength and Song." Lyceum choir; Baritone solo, "Our King," Mr. J. Francis Morris; Tenor solo, "Calvery." Mr. A. Deancy; Anthem "Bright Easter Story," Mr. J. F. Morris and Choir. MR. CHISUM SPEAKS Doings In and Around Yonkers. Yonkers N. Y. Special.—Easter Sunday was observed in both churches. At the A. M. E. Zion the pastor preached in the morning; in the afternoon Mr. M. J. Chisum, of Manhattan, spoke to the Men's Business Club, and in the evening the Sunday school held its exercises. They were very interesting and the church was packed to greet the little ones. At the Messiah Baptist Church, the pastor preached a grand sermon in the morning from the text, "He is risen as He said." In the evening the Sunday school held its Easter exercises. These were both interesting and enjoyable, and there was a large crowd in attendance. Mrs. Alice McAllister Jackson, formerly of Yonkers, but now of New Jersey, is visiting her mother and other relatives here. The Cake Walk given under the auspices of the Jordan Crudup Association, was a great success both socially and financially, although the weather was very inclement. Mr. and Mrs. Prime of Ossining and Mrs. Oliver, of the Palisades, spent Easter with their parents Mr. and Mrs. John Oliver, of Main street. Miss Sadie Palmer, of School street, spent her Easter in Manhattan visiting her cousin and friends. Miss Caldwell, of Concord, N. C., is the guest of Mrs. Albert Bowman and Miss Marie Phelphs, of Morgan street. Mr. J. L. Montgomery, of North Carolina is the guest of Rev. Gaskill. Miss Melissa Van Derzee spent Sunday with friends here. Miss Alice Turner, neice of Mr. Thomas Brooks died suddenly in New York last week. Her remains were taken to her home in Virginia. Mr. Manlove, of New Rochell visited Mr. and Mrs. James Scott, of Main St. on Sunday. Word has just come to us of the sad death of Miss Grace Gilliam, of Jersey City, who has been ill since February. BROWN GRIT. JR. THE CHARITY BALL The Charity Reception, on Friday night last, at Convention Hall, given under the auspices of the Banneker Relief Association, was like its predecessor of last year, a pronounced success. The Committee are greatly gratified at the fine class of people who gave them their patronage and at the substantial results which accrued. Donations which amounted to nearly $1,000 were given to the cause and the three institutions, the Day Nursery, the Home for Friendless Girls, and the Sojourner Truth Home, are rejoicing at the greater degree of usefulness possible for them, by reason of the success of this entertainment, projected for their benefit. It is safe to say that the Annual Charity Reception of these public spirited gentlemen will be a fixed factor in Washington's social life hereafter. Mr. Aaron Russell, the President of the Banneker Association, and Dr. J. A. McDuffie, chairman of the Executive Committee, are to be specially commended for their indefatigable efforts to make the Reception a success and the ladies who had charge of the supper and refreshment tables, are beyond all praise for their tireless work. 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. 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Reared under the civilizing influences of slavery; informed by long observation of the habits and practices of gentlemen; the body servant of a gallant Southern officer; a faithful friend, a devoted adherent—Judge Perkins of Wisconsin will bring to his new office an equipment of culture tradition, and honorable purpose invaluable to any charged with such duties and responsibilities." "The civilizing influences of slavery"—"observations of the habits and practices of gentlemen," affording him an "equipment of culture invaluable to a Judge."—Is not that just pure richness? Of course, then, we are all wrong. Grover Cleveland was wrong on Tuesday night in his great speech on the Negro question, the great black belt of the South is a fraud upon our sensibilities an unworthy suppliant for our sympathy. Slavery did not brutalize them. It civilized them. There is no "White man's burden in the South." How many half caste children are there out in Wisconsin, the paternity of whom Judge Perkins will confess? If there are none then the learned gentleman has not profited by his observations of the habits and practices of the gentlemen to whom the Post alludes. The chances are that Judge Perkins has acquired his recent distinction, not because of his slave life, but in spite of it that the change in his environment, the happy change of the broad and liberal West, as his permanent abiding place, are to be credited with his mental and moral expansion or at least with the aspiration for higher things. SERVICE OF SONG. Th heavy rain storm on Easter Sunday evening having prevented a large number of people from attending the service given by the choir of Israel Metropclitan C. M. E. church, corner First and B Sts., southeast, the program as arranged and given that evening will be repeated on the first Sunday, May 3rd, at 7.30 o'clock. This service will conclude "Rally Day," exercises at this church, and the choir is working hard to surpass their very excellent work of Easter Sunday. Mr. Lucien H. White, the choirmaster, and Miss Georgia V. Savoy, the organist, have the program as given below in hand, and all friends and music lovers are invited to be present. In our account of the Easter Song Service at Israel Metropolitan C. M. E. Church, it was inadvertently omitted that Mr. Reginald F. Brooks, rendered an organ solo. Mr. Brocks is organist and choirmaster at St. Mary's P. E. Chapel, 3rd street, N. W., and studied the organ under Mr. H. H. Freeman. His rendition of the "Festival March," was much enjoyed and exhibited perfection of technique and high development of musical conception. Mr. Felix L. Ryan, who has been sojourning in Florida, for the past year, has returned to the city and taken service with his brother, Col. J. M. Ryan, at 619 B St., N. W. "The Sons of Ham," of which Messrs. 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About the mast aggravating thing in the world to the intelligent, cultured Negro, is the fact that the Anglo-Saxon race will not understand why we cnot gracefully accept an abridgement of our rights as citizens so long as we have a chance to make our bread and live. Rev Gec. Lee tells a good story of a slave who was making tracks for Canada and in conversation with a friendly white man, in Ohio, the following colloquy ensued: "What are you going to Canada for, did you not have a place to sleep, clothes to wear and plenty to eat, all at your master's expense?" "Yes, suh, ah had all that." "Well, said the white man, "I have to work hard for everything I get. I wish I had some one to do for me as your master did for you. "Look heah, boss," said the slave, "as de place I left is still vacant, if you will only show me whar is Canada and help me to git dar, I will apint you to de job I left' and you kin go to work on the first of the mont'." Even so soon there are faint indications that our modest effort in last week's issue to arouse the Christian public to a realization of its duty in the establishment and maintenance of a Y. M. C. A., is bearing fruit. From conversations with a few leading ministers and other prominent church people, it is evident that the reason there is no such organization in Washington, is due more to the lack of some one to take the initiative than it is to any wan of interest in the matter. The only way to get a thing on foot is to go to work and put it on foot. The Colored American will, therefore, shortly issue a special call to every minister in the District to appoint a committee of three of their earnest, and bright young men to meet in convention, to effect an organization, each minister to constitute the chairman of his committee. In the meantime, we respectfully solicit for publication, an expression as regards this contemplated movement. The logic of events in the social, political, business and religious world demands that the Negro should get together. As long as we don't get in touch we will remain legitimate prey to be "touched." There is a large sphere of usefulness for any kind of a Negro organization. The white people are arrayed in solid phalanx against the Negro in every field of effort. They take all and give substantially nothing. Our young men and women are denied even the miserable chance of competition. Between the bright Negro graduate of the Business High School whose parents spend probably a thousand dollars a year with Blank & Co., furnishing store, and some dumb white boy, who may have nothing under the sun to recommend him but a white skin, we all know that the latter is given the preference invariably. Aside from other objects, what a powerful and overshadowing factor might a strong and prosperous Y. M. C. A. not be in diverting and concentrating Negro energy in its own behalf? Much more than ever it devolves upon the upright and virtuous Negro manhood of Washington at this time to wipe out the contemptible infamy imposed upon the race by the scroundrelism of the late Capital Savings' Bank affair. Never have I listened to a more delightful woman than Mrs. Walker, of Richmond, who made an address last Sunday night at the Vermont Ave., Baptist church. This charming woman makes no pretense to rhetorical flourishes, but goes straight to her subject with an eloquent simplicity and earnestness which a child can understand. As old Cic, would say: "Words flow from her mouth sweeter than honey." Mrs. Walker is the head of the Luke beneficial organization, a new woman's order whose plan is similar to that of the True Reformers. She addressed the Washington branch of that order, which has quite a following. Besides the insurance feature, their purpose is to THE COLORED AMERICAN. establish industries that will give employment to our young men and women, especially the latter. It is significantly significant that all such movements that are actually doing something, must needs go to the so-called plain people for support. While Rev. Lee's church was packed with interested listeners to this woman's plan to benefit the race, why is it that our so-called "high muck-amuck church people do not take stock in such things? How many people of the boasted higher set would have assembled in their churches on such a night as last Sunday's to listen to a practical talk as to how the race can really benefit itself? I dare say, not a "baker's dozen." It is recalled that our distinguished towns-woman, Mrs. Jessee Lawson, exhausted heroic efforts to establish a branch of this same St. Luke's organization among the smarter set some time ago, but dismally failed through no fault whatever of her own. If there is a future for this race, it is unquestionably in the hands of the plain, common, but honest and virtuous people. God bless Mrs. Walker and the cause in behalf of which she is laboring. COL AM—THIRTEEN "Bertram." Now there's a name to conjure with. Let us call him Bertie for sociability's sake. To explain who Bertie is, he's the man who writes the Washington News letter for the Indianapolis Freeman. The wonderful thing about Bertie is that he resides in a distant Southern state. His only means, therefore, of giving the people of Indiana their Washington newspaper pabulum, is by filching from the Washington papers. Old Bertie might have pulled off his identity indefinitely, but his sinister allusions to Dr. J. Albert Johnson, in his last week's letter gave him dead away. On the same principle that the Freeman employes Bertie way off south to give the people of Indiana its Washington news, I suppose that if the Freeman wanted its readers to know what is going on in Australia, it would employ a reporter in Europe to tell about it. The Capital Savings' Bank receivers are still throwing raw meet into the animals' cage. The effect is apparent. Explanations are beginning to fly thick and furious. Among his other duties, Mr. Robert Douglas is said to have acted the "buffer" (whatever that means) for the late Sapital Savings' Bank. In view of the fact that the office cat stole a bag of gold one day which Mr. Douglas had just brought in from another bank, it would seem that he was also the receiving end of a pretty stiff bumper. Things must have been getting very strenuous when they took to "standin' up" the teller. Dr. W. D. Onley, is a quiet gentleman, of modest mein who counts a large circle of friends by his companionable bearing and the high rank he takes in his profession. It is always a pleasure of The Colored American to pay tribute to citizens of his worth and merit. Mr. Charles E. Hall, was recently the recipient of a high honor at the instance of the director of the Census, by being appointed to construct a special bulletin, relative to Negro statistics, to be issued officially as a part of the reports of that office. As the work requires statistical ability of a high order, Mr. Hall well deserves the commendation of the race for demonstrating the capability of the Negro in this newique and abstract field of mental Mr. Thomas L. Jones, our well-known attorney, is winning new laurels in his practice before the District bar. He secured a great legal victory in filing a motion for a new trial, and securing it for Messrs. John Banks and Frank Coleman, who were charged with assault on Mr. Lewis Johnson, last June, and who were convicted Nov. 19th, 1902. The Grand Fountain of the United Order of True Reformers The Grand Fountain of the United Order of True Reformers Is the leading Colored Fraternal Society of the United States. It was organized January, 1881, by William W. Browne, and chartered in April, 1883, under the laws of the State of Virginia, with headquarters at Richmond, Va. Its membership is both male and female, and consists of all persons of good health from 14 to 60 years of age. Its membership of 60,000 is divided into Fountains and Circles. It pays sick benefits from $1.50 to $2.50 per week, and pays death benefits from $24.56 to $1000. BENEFITS PAID—Total benefits paid to date: Sick dues, $r,500,000; death benefits, $714,378.75. SENIOR FOUNTAINS—A Fountain may be organized consisting of 20 or more persons not over 50 years of age paying a joining fee of from $4.60 to $5.10 each. The monthly dues are not less than 35 cents in rural districts and not less than 50 cents per month in towns and cities, and a semi-annual tax of 40 cents paid in January and July of each year. Sick benefits paid are from $1.50 to $2.50 per week, while death benefits range from $75 to $125. A Fountain may be organized in any locality on application to Rev. W. L. Taylor, G. W. Master, or to any of his authorized deputies. ROSEBUDS—For the proper training of the young and their development in thrift, industry and brotherly love, there has been formed a Children's Department known as the Rosebuds. Twenty or more children not less than three nor more than fourteen years of age may form a Rosebud, upon the payment of $1 each. This department, like the Senior Fountain, pays sick benefits from $1 to twenty-five cents per week, and death benefits from $24.50 to $37. The monthly dues are fifteen cents per month. CLASSES—Persons desiring to leave their beneficiaries at death a larger amount than is paid from Fountain Department, take out policies in one or more of the Classes of the Mutual Benefit Degree. The members of this degree are divided into Circles, and pay joining fees and dues according to the following tables: of the Grand Fountain United Order of True Reformers, capital stock $100,000. The bank commenced business April 3, 1889, and from that time down to the present has steadily increased in volume of business. It now has a paid up capital stock of $100,000. From the humble sum of $1,268.69, deposited the first day the bank opened for business in 1889 the deposits have grown to $350,058, and the volume of business transacted amounts to $6,190,141.47. During the financial panic of 1893, the Savings Bank of the Grand Fountain was the only bank in the city of Richmond that did not cease to pay cash on all checks presented, while the majority of other banks were using script and clearing house checks. This bank had its origin in the brain of William W. Browne, an ex-slave of Hersham, Ga. The banking house is located at 604 North Second Street, Richmond, Va., Rev. W. L. Taylor, President; R. T. Hill, Cashier. REAL ESTATE DEPARTMENT—The Real Estate Department has charge of all the real property to the amount of $220,221.65, situated in various States, consisting of 13 magnificent buildings used as halls, 8 dwellings, 1 hotel. 5 stores and three farms. It also has under its control 16 large buildings leased by it. This department is under the management of Lawyer J. C. Robertson, chief of real estate and attorney for the association, office at 608 N. 2nd Street, Richmond, Va. REFORMERS MERCANTILE AND INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION—Was chartered under the laws of the State of Virginia on the 14th day of December, 1899, with principal office in the city of Richmond, Va. The purpose of this association is to conduct stores (wholesale and retail), buy and sell real property, manage and control hotels, manufacturing establishments, and do general business. The association has in operation Hotel Reformer, 900 N. Sixth Street, Richmond, Va. It is a modern up-to-date structure, heated by steam, cold and hot water bathtub, 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 644 acres, located six miles from Richmond, Va., on the historic "James," has been purchased, at a cost of $14,400. The Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad runs through the farm, and Westham Station is located on it. Adjoining this farm is Westhampton Park, one of the most pleasant resorts in the South in summer. It is reached in a few minutes from Richmond by the Westhampton Electric Railway and the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway. As this home is for the benefit of the whole race, the operation of all charitable friends is prayerfully solicited. All contributions, donations and requests of every character will be very thankfully received. Mr. T. W. Taylor is chief in charge of the Old Folks' Home, offices at 608 North Second Street, Richmond, Va. Rev. W. L. Taylor, G. W. M. W. P. Burrell, G. W. S. 601-6-8 N. Second Street, Richmond, Va. Class "B" Joining fee. Value of Certificate after one year. Value of Certificate before one year Annual Dues Quarterly Dues Age 14 to 25 $2 50 $200 00 $100 00 $4 75 $1 20 25 to 30 2 75 200 00 100 00 4 75 1 20 30 to 35 3 00 200 00 100 00 4 75 1 20 35 to 40 3 25 200 00 100 00 5 70 1 43 40 to 45 3 50 140 00 70 00 5 79 1 43 45 to 50 3 75 115 00 58 00 6 65 1 66 50 to 55 4 00 70 00 45 00 6 35 1 66 55 to 60 4 25 65 00 33 00 7 60 1 90 Class "M" Joining fee. Value of Certificate Annual dues Quarterly dues Age 14 to 80 $11 00 $1006 00 $21 90 $5 25 30 to 35 12 00 1000 00 22 00 5 50 35 to 40 12 00 905 00 23 00 5 75 40 to 45 13 00 800 00 24 00 6 00 45 to 50 13 00 700 00 25 00 6 25 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 " 25 to 30 5 25 50 00 250 00 9 50 " 30 to 35 5 50 500 00 250 00 9 50 " 35 to 40 5 75 500 00 250 00 10 40 " 40 to 45 6 00 450 00 225 00 10 40 " 45 to 50 6 25 400 00 200 00 11 40 " 50 to 60 5 70 350 00 175 00 11 40 25 50 24 50 23 50 22 50 21 50 20 50 19 50 18 50 17 50 16 50 15 50 14 50 13 50 12 50 11 50 10 50 9 50 8 50 7 50 6 50 5 50 4 50 3 50 2 50 1 50 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. 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C,, THE COLORED AMERICAN. CITY PARAGRAPHS. Mas taken charge of ihe Mecklenburg, a leading hostelry in Chase City, Va. Miss Ollie Booker, of this city, spent her Easter holidays in New York. | Mr. and Mrs. John Johnson, of Pitts- burg, Pa., accompanied by their maid, were guests at the Southern Hotel, last week. Mr. Joseph B. Manning, the contrac- tor and builder, of E St., S. W., has been confined to his bed. He was con- valescent at last reports. ‘ ‘Miss Alice E. Smith, a prominent society lady of Richmond, Va.,_ is spending a few weeks in this city, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Leonidas Hughs. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Chinn, formerly residing at 1428 Pierce Place, are now pleasantly domiciled at 1923 17th street northwest. Lincoln Temple Choir will present a program of Sir Authur Sulivan’s mu- sic in a song service, Sunday eve- ning, the 26th inst., at 8 o’clock. Mr. George W. Lewis, a successful attorney-at-law, of Richmond, Va., was in the city last week on legal busi- ness. Mrs. Daniel Mason held a handsome reception at her residence on Corcoran street, in honor of visiting Baltimore friends, on Easter Monday night. Mrs. Clinton, the wife of Bishop G. W. Clinton, is spending a few weeks in York, Pa., the guest of Mrs. Bishop J. B. Smalls. ' Misses Ellen Bryan, Lizzie Ham- mond, and Mr. Edward L. Slater, of Baltimore City, were the guests of Miss Mary E. Lomack, of Madison St., during the Easter holidays. ‘ The Executive Committee of the Financial Dept. of the A. M. E. Church which met in this city last week, has adjourned and the members have re- turned to their respective homer. ! ‘The Sons of Ham will continue their engagement at the Empire Theatre, next week. Among the new features promised are ten musical numbers and the presence of Black Carl, the magi- cian. | Mrs. Anita Joy Clarke, of St. Luke’s Choir, has a very pleasing voice, and | rendered the solo in the chorus “Christ ‘the Lord is Risen Today, beautifully, at the song service. Bishop Geo. W. Clinton passed through the city last week and visited Baltimore, York and Philadelphia, Pa. | He is in the city to-day and will speak at Wesley Church to-morrow morning. Mr. Ernest Hogan and Mr. Henri Strange, members of The Smart Set Co., in company with Judge Terrell, paid our sanctum a pleasant visit last week. artists of M St., N. W., has received a flattering offer to open a DuSiness place in Springfield, Ohio, but has finally concluded that Washington presents finer opportunities and will remain. Mr. J. T. Settle a leading member of | the Memphis bar is in the city, where , he will remain for a few days, and will . be admitted to the Supreme Court of the United States, Mr. David Messler, for years a clerk ‘in the Pension Bureau, and an active | Worker in the Berean Baptist church, , died early on the morning of the 21st, j instant, after a lingering illness. . i Mr. and Mrs. Haywood Wooten of «The Smart Set Company were pleasant visitors to our office last week. Mrs. Wooten hails from Georgia, while Mr. Wooten is a hoosier and a well known #nd very popular tenor soloist. Mrre. R. Langston, of 17th street northwest, entertained at dinner in honor of Dr. A. C. Ridgley and Miss | Manette Williams, friends of her daughter, Miss Nettie Langston, and of her sister, Mrs. Mahoney, of Pitts- burg. Col. Jack N. Ryan, is now located at boards at the Empire Theatre are jemonstrating to the prejudiced white theatrical managers of this city, that ‘here is money in colored companies. The Empire Theare, which seats over wo thousand people, was packed every natinee and evening last week, when The Smart Set Company held forth. Mr. Milton Stewart, a well-known young resident of the city, died on Fri- day last. His funeral occurred on Tuesday, of this week, from the resi- dence of his sister, Mrs. Carrie Page, of 2nd st., northeast. Mr. Wm. H. Bagley, the tonsorial A pleasant theatre party composed of Hon. Judson W. Lyons, Gov. P. B. 3. Pinchback, Judge R. H. Terrell and wife, Miss Church, of Memphis, Tenn., Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Cooper, and Mr. Whitfield McKinley, occupied a box at Che Empire Theatre last Thursday right, as the guest of Mr. Ernest Yogan, the comedian and star of The smart Set Company. Horton attended the last meeting of ‘he Financial Board of the A. M. E “hurch at its headquarters, 14th and Q street, northwest. They were very valuable and their services were in- lispensable to the good Bishops and tcembers of the committees. The Song Service, at St. Luke’s lart Sunday was well rendered and reflect- ed much credit. Misses James and Murray, and Messrs, Goodwin and Car- ter, deserve special mention for their artistic rendering of their solo num- bers. The work of Miss Lucy Moten, as piano accompaninent, was greatly admired throughout. St. Lukes is to be congratulated in having such a painstaking director as Dr. Walker. The following named _ gentlemen were elected vestrymen of St. Luke’s P. E. Church, on Easter Monday night: Wardens, Francis Upsher and Dr. J. °. Norwood; vestrymen, James F. Als. ‘on. F. L. Cardozo, Jr., John P. Green. Richard H. Nugent, W. P. Napper Daniel S. Brandon, Richard P. Horne! and Henry Dixon. Mr. Alphonzo L. Allen was united in marriage to Miss Ada Henry, at Blackville. last Wednesday evening at the residence of Mrs. Ida Stewart. 634 L St.. S. E. The wedding was a home affair, but was largely attend. ed by the friends of the bride and groom. Mr. Allen will leave for his post of duty, in Antwerp, Belgium. this week, and will be accompanied by his bride. Mr. Wm. R. Green, attorney-at-law, Cleveland, Ohio, accompanied by his father, Hon. John P. Green. U. S. Stamp Agent, paid our sanctum a pleasant visit. Mr. Green is accom panied by his wife, and will be the guest of his parents for a few days in this city The Troubadours Club will give ar “Evening of Pleasure,” at the resi- fence of Mrs. Western, 214 D street. nerthwest. Thursday evening, April 30th. There will be music and re- freshments, and the object is for char- ity. Wednesday, Anril 15th. Mr. and Mrs, Andrew Jackson, of 337 H St., S. W.. gave a party in honor of their neice. Miss Carrie Spillman, who leaves for New York in a few davs. Amore those present were Miss Sch- lev, the Misses Spillman, Mrs. Blanch Lewis. Mrs. Livernool, Messrs. Wal- ter Honesty. A. Johnson. Wm. Floris- ter, Wm. Arnold, J. E. Green. J. But- ler, the Misses Lawsons. Miss Lula Washington and others. Dancing and different games were indulged in un- +il a late hour and the repast was a ich one. - : Some of the Iadies of the Coleridge- Tayler Choral Society made it warm for Prof. Donch, leader of the orches- Re ee ea eS le 13 Noo Ning iat cs a e T eeRee eT e ae or ae eae ee the many years of the existence of this Institution of learning, we venture to say that never before has a more cultured audience of the dark races from all corners of the world, assembled in our grand old chapel, where the voices of our grand- parents have sounded and contrary to the saying of Shakespeare, “The pic- tures on the walls have “not” changed for as) we look upon the walls our eyes are greeted with the array of intellectual generals, whose number the cruel hand of death has, and is still, cutting down, this of itself might plant the seed of dispair in our hearts, but then we drop our gaze to the vast sea of faces in front of us, and what do we behold. We would be dumb indeed did we not read in those ever sparkling eyes, the admonition of the sage: “Of all your getting, get ye wisdom.” There we behold the eag- er, ever toiling student “representa- tives. from one extreme to the other, namely the jungles of old Africa, to he boasted hut of intellect, each alike are hungering after knowledge and glorious refinery of humanity, they are being equipped to go forth and pro- claim that of one blood God made all natives of the earth and though skin be dark, and environments be darker -he faculty of supporting President Joshua H. Jones, are equal to the >mergency. But hark! The nimble iingers of the learned musician steals softly over the grand piano, and Miss *lora Batson, our Queen of Song, in her child-like simplicity, steps to the centre of the stage and we are en- tranced, and a savage though I am, I have become poetic: There is a road to fame in song; But few who know its start— The portals to this wondrous way Is held within the heart. AS we may see it when, with Eyes half closed, we hear a song, That calls up many a glad sanrise, And many a twilight long. Such is the effect of these great sing- er’s renditions, whose voices have belted the earth in its entirety, and broke down the massive walls of preju- lice that exist in this and other lands, who have more friends, more songs, more costumes and more real features of refined and cultured ammusement than any others in they lines; it is en- tirely out of the ordinary to attend a concert, and not be able to brand some feature as; objectionable, but an en- teriainment given by Batson and Mil- ‘ar, such is not the case. In general Millar, as a basso and humorist, we have yet to meet and hear his equal; his stage appearance being a study of itself; his voice the wonder of the century. To write of, to speak of, to praise these artists, looks like a useless expenditure of effort, but how can we keep silent when all earth seems to be singing their praises; to speak of each num- ber as it should be would require too much space, but in conclusion, let me say, Wilberforce cannot say enough of the artistic refinement and instruc- tive entertainment given by Batson and Millar, King and Queen of enter- ainers and entertainer of Kings and Queena. OBSERVER. MR. ERNEST HOGAN DINED. Mr. Ernest Hogan, the comedian and song writer, who created such a sensation in this city with The Smart Set Company, last week, was the re- cipient of many invitations to social functions. Among the number he ac- cepted was a dinner in his honor, given by those popular bonafaces, Messrs. Gaskins and Gains, in their special dining room, 320 8th street, N. W., last Saturday evening. Among those invited were the Misses White and Brown, of The Sons of Ham Co., Mr. Al. F. Felters and Editor E. E. Cooper. The repast was a rich one and contained all of the delicacies of the season. FOR GOOD HEALTH To preserve or restore it, there is no better prescription men, women and children than Ripans Tabules. They are easy to take. They are made of a combination of approved and used by every physician, Ripans Tabules widely used by all sorts of people—but to the plain day folks they are a veritable friend in need. Ripans have become their standard family remedy. They are dependable, honest remedy, with a long and successful to cure indisgement, dyspepsia, habitual and stubborn tion, offensive breath, heartburn, dizziness, palpitation, heart, sleeplessness, musculohematism, sour stomach and liver complaints. They strengthen weak stomach up run-down systems, restore pure blood, good appl sound, natural sleep Everybody derives constant benefit a regular use of Ripans Tabules. Your druggist sets The five-cent packet is enough for an ordinary occasion family bottle, 60 cents, contains a supply for a year. 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, musculohaematism, sour stomach, bowel and liver complaints. They strengthen weak stomachs, build up run-down systems, restore pure blood, good appetite and sound, natural sleep Everybody derives constant benefit from a regular use of Ripans Tabules. Your druggist sells them. The five-cent packet is enough for an ordinary occasion. The family bottle, 60 cents, contains a supply for a year. Pharoah's Decision A valuable as well as an interesting work is Pharoah, the action of Wrong vs. Right, by I. Leonard Henson, A. B. This book is the answer in legal form and character to "An Appeal to Pharoah," written by an "Unknown," and aation of and decision made on the twelve (12) assignments of A Sectional Union; 2nd, The Divisional Lines; 3rd, The Ct; 4th, A Race Question; 5th, The Negro's Condition and PoPrejudice—North and South; 7th, Trilemma; 8th, Radical Reckoning of Numbers; 10th, Reckonings of Cost; 11th, W Our Duty.—Is supported by U. S. Supreme Court decision in the Federalist, Madison Papers, Jefferson's works, sources can History, the United States Constitution itself, and stat ed by the "Richmond Planet." "The Chicago Tribune," and Census. There is much in it of historical fact, much abditions, and much in aid of a true conception of the Negro's sibilities. Price $1.25. Agents Wanted. Liberal Commis Write, I. Leonard Henson A valuable as well as an interesting work is Pharoah's Decision, in the action of Wrong vs. Right, by I. Leonard Henson, A. B., L. L. M. This book is the answer in legal form and character to a work entitled "An Appeal to Pharoah," written by an "Unknown," and, in the consideration of and decision made on the twelve (12) assignments of error. 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, Reckoning of Numbers; 10th, Reckonings of Cost; 11th, Will He go?; 12th, Our Duty.—Is supported by U. S. Supreme Court decisions, by 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. There is much in it of historical fact, much about existing conditions, and much in aid of a true conception of the Negro's powers and possibilities. --- 14 Marvelous Growth of the Hair. Marvelous Growth of the Hair. A Famons Doctor-Chemist Has Dis covered 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 The Discoverer Sends Free Trial Packages to All Who Write. After a half century spent in the laboratory crowned with high honors for his many world-famous discoveries the celebrated physician A Miss Clarissa Kerby and her Marvelous Growth of Hair. chemist at the head of the great Altenheim Medical Dispensary, has just made the startling announcement that he has produced a compound that grows hair on any bald head. The doctor makes the claim that after experiments, taking years to complete, he has at last reached the goal of his ambition. To the doctor all heads are alike. There are none which cannot be cured by this remarkable remedy. The record of the cures already made is truly marvelous and were it not for the high standing of the great physician and the convincing testimony of thousands of citizens all over the country it would seem too miraculous to be true. There can be no doubt of the doctor's earnestness 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 starred hair to growing on heads bald for years. It has stopped falling hair in one hour. It never fails no matter what the condition, age or sex. Old men and young men, women and children all have profited by the free use of this great new discovery. If you are bald, if your hair's falling out or if your hair eyebrows or eyelashes are thin or short write to the Altenheim Medical Dispensary 2 cent 8296Foso Building, Cincinnati, Ohio. enclosing a stamp to prepay postage for a free package and in a short time yen will be entirely restored. THE EDITOR'S SONG. 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. THE COLORED AMERICAN 1524 Fifth Street. 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, E'c., without removal. Loans to salaried employees Without endorsement. Capital Loan Guarantee Company. INSIDIOUS VIRUS. Written expressly for The Colored American. In wars the Negro gave his life, And helped with drum and gun and fife, To lay the broad foundation sills, Which make oppressive power nill. He dug out roots and leveled hills, And built upon the streams the mills, With his stout muscles and dark hands Whih feed the thousands of the land. And now shall he be robbed of all, The godd fruit of the tree that falls? "Inferior race," we hear some say, "They cannot rise within a day." "To lowest places, which our race Now fills, and has so long embraced. In humble paths let them all walk. Until they all have long been taught." "Perhaps they may yet doubt remains, Themselves with us cannot maintain?" If generations humbled live, Poor citizens to Nation give. When hands unused the muscles shrink. Inhabitants untrained, we think, Unfit for all the avenues A worthy Nation should pursue. As they are trained in Church and State, Their worth they do well demonstrate; And when they meet requirements all, Let higher them the Nation call. Through Church and school come up ye men. With well trained minds your worth defend worth defend, Your hands lift up toward the skies, The gesture God will recognize. Let live in you the Christ—the wise— Your rights, no matter who denies, For grandeur and great glory yours, Which God aroundh is people throws. —Joseph G. Bryant. Charlotte Hall, Md.. April 14th, 1903. My dear Mr. Cooper: I have been so impressed with your editorial, "A Negro Worth Mentioning," in your issue of the 11th inst., it has led me to send you the inclosed lines; if you think them worthy use them. The Negro to-day, has stronger grip upon the Nation than ever. It is his upward tendency which invites opposition, his everincreasing aspiration and assimilative qualities. You are doing the race a great service, and deserve our sympathy and financial support. With sincere wishes for your continued success, I am, dear sir. Yours truly. SUMMER SCHOOL FOR TEACHERS. Under the General Direction of Mr. Roscoe Conkling Bruce. This school will be held at the Tuskegee Institute, under the auspices of the General Education Board of New York, six weeks, June 29th to August 7th. Prof. Lewis B. Moore, Dean of the Teachers' College, of Howard University, Dr. Lucy E. Moten, Principal of the Normal School for Negroes, both of Washington, D. C., Rabbi Levy, of Pittsburg, Pa., Prof. Chas. H. Albert, of the Pennsylvania State Normal School, Dr. W. E. B. DuBois, of Atlanta University, Rev. Edgar Gardner Murphy of the South Education Board, Mr. David E. Cloyd, of the General Education Board, and Hon. Isaac W. Hill, State Superintendent of Education, of Alabama, will be among the teachers and lecturers of the school. Especial attention will be given to methods and subject matter as well as to kindergarten, manual training and industrial work. A grand opportunity for colored teachers of the South. Reduced rates of one fare plus twenty-five cents on railroads in the South. For further information as to courses offered, tuition, board, etc., write to BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, Prin., Tuskegee, Alabama. FOR GOOD HEALTH RIPANS. Decision. Testing work is Pharoah's Decision, in Leonard Henson, A. B., L. L. M. Form and character to a work entitled by an "Unknown," and, in the consider-elve (12) assignments of error. Viz.: Real Lines; 3rd, The Continuing Cause; Go's Condition and Position; 6th Race Lemma; 8th, Radical Solution; 9th, Sings of Cost; 11th, Will He go?; 12th, Supreme Court decisions, by facts found in Jefferson's works, source Book of Ameri- tution itself, and statistics as furnish- Chicago Tribune," and the Twelfth historical fact, much about existing con-ception of the Negro's powers and pos- ited. Liberal Commission. Henson, Pharoah's Decision. Price $1.25. Agents Wanted. Liberal Commission. I. Leonard Henson, 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. SURTTY LOAN COMPANY, Suite 1, Warden Building, cor. 9th and F, 523 9th. Write. Washington. D. C. The Negro's Valor a Matter of History Since Battle of Bunker Hill. Editor Post: I simply desire to call Gen. Baldwin's attention to a few facts of American history, through the columns of your paper, and ask in the light of these facts whether the life of the Negro soldier ought to be regarded as being of no more worth than that of a "yellow cur?" The blood of Crispus Attucks consecrated American soil to liberty; Peter Salem's well-aimed shot turned the tide of battle at Bunker Hill; Negro soldiers tramped the blood-stained snow of Valley Forge with Washington; Negro sailors fought with Commodore Perry on Lake Erie; Negro soldiers piled up the cotton breastworks and fought under Jackson at New Orleans; they were with Taylor in Mexican War. When the nation was convulsed in the throes of internecine strife he fought for the Union, yet defended his master's hearthstone. He has scoured the plains and saved his white comrade in arms from annihilation. During the Spanish-American war the black sailor, Tunnel fell when Bagley died. The Negro helped Dewey to victory at Manila Bay. He stepped over the Seventy-first Regiment and marched on to victory up San Juan Hill. He is ready to-day, as he has ever been, to lay down his life for his country, believing that time and the truer appreciation of American ideals will bring to him all the amenities that American liberty implies. I but suggest these facts to show the general how ill-timed, how unwarranted are his strictures upon and aspersions gainst the Negro soldier. 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; four months, $1. Sold by all newsdealers. MUNN & Co. 361 Broadway, New York Branch Office, 625 F St., Washington, D. C. Most of the honest warriors who have come into contact with the Negroes of the American Army, will testify as to their patriotism, courage, and integrity, also their ambition to reach the highest type of American citizenship. RICHARD E. TOOMEY, 1st Lieut, late 8th U. S. V. Infantry. In the great intercollegiate baseball match between Harvard and Georgetown on Saturday last, on the latter's campus, one of the most brilliant players was Harvard's shortstop, Mr. Matthews, who contributed largely to the victory obtained by the New England boys. Mr. Matthews is colored, and at the commencement of the game some local hoodlums started to make it unpleasant for him, even the capt. of Georgetown would not play because of his presence on the Harvard team. It did not take Mr. Matthew's long to show the stuff in him, and then he became a prime favorite. The Post's sporting editor made a very fair report of the game, and was quite just to Mr. Matthews, who in addition to his work in the athletic field is an all round good fellow, and a brilliant student. R. F. Douglas, MANAGER. It is related that he studiously ignored the rudeness in the early part of the game and just "played ball," in a double sense until the spectators found out that Harvard had made no mistake in putting him on their nine. 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. 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The floods of the lower Mississippi this spring have been causing widespread suffering and unusual destruction of the property. Samuel A. Jordan, a leader among his people at Carlisle, Pa., has died recently. He held many lucrative political offices. Mascagni, the Italian composer, declares his belief that this country must look to the Negro for the distinctive American music of the future. Colored house servants are said to be in demand in many Western cities. Sioux Falls, South Dakota, is especially named in this connection. Ethnoligists of the Smithsonian Institute have found that the Philipinos have a large infusion of African blood. The colored people of Memphis, Tenn., have been giving substantial aid to the unfortunates who are suffering from the recent floods in that section. Ex-President Grover Cleveland has shown warm interest in Mr. William Pickens, the Afro-American student at Yale, who recently won the Ten Eyck prize. Col. E. R. Belcher, of Brunswick, Ga., will go to the next Republican Convention if he so desires. The name of Belcher is still a strong one in Georgia. Miss Victoria Overall is a new star in the firmament of the race's gifted daughters. She is from Kansas City, Mo., and has already made a name for herself in dramatic circles. The tide of colored emigration seems to be setting towards California. More than two thousand have settled near Los Angeles since February of this year. The next time Jim Tillman will probably be careful not to kill a white man. He feels that he is being put to considerable unnecessary inconvenience.—The Washington Post Black Patti, our great vocalist, is having great success in the West. Not long ago "standing room only" was put up in Indianapolis at one of her concerts. Down in Dallas County they have just convicted a white man, and sent him to the penetentiary for an extended term for killing a colored man, and a few days later acquitted a colored man of the killing of a white man. The initial member of The Loyal Legion of Labor Educator of Akron, Ohio, has just made its appearance. It is to be a monthly publication, and is very attractive both in form and matter. The Colored Voters' Independent Republican Club, of Allegheny County, Pa., is an unique organization. It is beneficial and political. In less than a year it has secured over five hundred members. The politicians are watching it carefully. Prof. R. R. Wright, President of the Georgia Industrial Institute, has lately been receiving an ovation in New England, and especially in Boston, where industrial education is alleged to be unpopular. Siegel Cooper & Co., the great department store people of Chicago, has just been mulcted in the sum of $4,000, for causing the arrest of a colored lady, Mrs. Mollie Murray, on the unjust suspicion of dishonesty. Capt. W. T. Shorey, of West Oakland, California, has lately received the first master mariner's certificate issued to a colored man on the Pacific coast. He is now authorized to act as the master of a steamship of any size. Ann appeal is shortly to be made to the U. S. Supreme Court to decide the title to mining claims in Alaska, valued at more than a million dollars. The claimant is Miss Lena Walton, a young colored lady formerly of New Jersey, but now of Nome City. Madame Henrietta Vinton Davis, and THE COLORED AMERICAN. her dramatic company are reported in Western Exchanges to have come to grief in Denver, Colorada. Praise is accorded to the Madam but her support is said to have been execrable. The company has disbanded. Robert J. Wells, a colored student at the University of Colorado, has lately distinguished himself by winning in an oratorical contest in that institution, the students of which are almost exclusively whi The Boston Enterprise is a new candidate for popular favor at the Hub. New England needs a clean-cut, up-to-date race journal, and in the hands of the right man will succeed. The Enterprise is well edited. It is typographically beautiful. Enterprising colored men of East St. Louis, Illinois, have secured forty acres of land in that city and will shortly open a first-class baseball park and amusement grounds. The street railways seeing sure success for the venture have already taken steps to extend their lines to the park. Other cities where baseball is equally popular should follow this example. Rev. George L. Brown, whose early life was spent in Washington, has had an unique eexperience in California. In ignorance that he was colored, the Episcopal Bishop of that diocese assigned him to a white church at Los Angeles, and the church on his arrival promptly refused to accept him. Mr. Brown is now attempting to establish a mission church among the colored people of Los Angeles. The Bishop supports his efforts. The good people of Boston are making a strong effort to provide a fitting place of worship for the St. Paul's Baptist Church of their city which is fast growing in numbers under the administration of Rev. Simon P. W. Drew D. D., a man of talent and energy. On the evening of May 14th, proximo, they will have a celebration at People's Temple of the 4rd anniversary of Lincoln's first inauguration. Ex-Congressman White will be the principal speaker and an array of other talent will partipate. They hope to raise $50,000 in a few months. Miss Lillian Davenport, of Staunton, Va., and Dr. James Sawyer, of Philadelphia, were married on the 2nd of April at Charlottesville, Va. 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A., St. Paul, Minn. The 5-cent packet is enough for usual occasions. The family bottle (60 cents) contains a supply for a year. --- Zola,the Wonder of the Age. ZOLA will improve the darkest complication, so even your best friends can hardly believe it true Send for it today. Mailed to any address for 25 cents. H. L. C A R R, 15 Bishop Court, Chicago, Illinois. R-I-P-A-N-S Tabules DOCTORS FIND A GOOD PRESCRIPTION FOR MANKIND. 2 THE NEW SOUTH. A Month in Dixie and More Than Two Weeks As Lecturer to the Bible Students at Tuskegee-A Hopeful View of The Race-Religion and Industrial Education Solving the Problem An Interesting Interview Note. Atlanta, Ga., April 16, 1903.—Bishop George W. Clinton, one of the best-known and ablest episcopates on the bench of the A. M. E. Zion connection, elected to this exalted office in Mobile, Ala., in 1896, passed through this city to-day, en route North by easy stages, after a fortnight's season of lectures to the Bible students of Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute. The Bishop, of a proverbially sunny disposition, was unusually affable this morning when approached by your correspondent for an expression upon a number of topics of contemporaneous interest. He talked freely, and in the engaging manner that has won for him such a widespread personal popularity among all classes. That Bishop Clinton is a man of strong convictions, possessing a wonderfully judicial temperament, coupled with originality of thought and clearness of statement, is well attested in the comprehensive interview here presented in full: "What impressions did you gather of racial education, Negro possibilities and individual capacity, while at Tuskegee?" "Tuskegee Institute, in so far as its management and operation are concerned, is truly a school of the race, for the race, and by the race. I have been in personal contact with the work since 1893, when I came as a representative of our church to participate in the dedication of Phelps Hall, in which the Bible Training School is conducted, and where my lectures are delivered. I have noticed the work with the closest scrutiny and deepest interest from that time till now. The growth of the school in buildings and students, the large number of efficient instructors in the various departments, and the splendid work which is being done by both teachers and students, furnish the strongest testimonial to the worth and achievements of the institution. I have been long convinced that the education of the Negro under well-equipped and earnest instructors of the race is the surest and quickest way of solving the race problem. Tuskegee confirms me in that opinion. The wisdom and splendid leadership of Dr. Booker T. Washington are made more manifest in his tact in securing ideal assistants in helping him to carry on the prodigious work that has developed at Tuskegee. There can be found at Tuskegee, aside from the student body and regular teaching corps, a veritable bee-hive of busy and thoroughly-equipped workers, who contribute more to the success of the great enterprise than is surmised by the transient visitor or casual observer. "Mr. Emmett J. Scott, Dr. Washington's private secretary, is one of the most efficient young men of the race. Although unassuming in every way, he is one of the most important factors in the business department of the school, and is to Dr. Washington what Mr. Cortelyou was to Presidents McKinley and Roosevelt—a trusted and well-qualified aid, who understands every detail of the work, is in closest touch with his chief, and deeply interested in the welfare of the great school, as well as in the great man to whom he is an almost indispensable assistant. On account of the growth of the business and the frequent absences of Dr. Washington, it has been found necessary to call in an addition- THE COLORED AMERICAN al helper in the person of Mr. R. W. Thompson, recently of Washington, D. C., who is known throughout the country as a newspaper man of the first rank. Mr. Thompson, who is an old friend of Mr. Scott's, has entered into the work with his usual zeal and energy, and is proving to be a most valuable accession. In close touch with the Principal's office, is that of Mr. Warren Logan, the treasurer, who, with his attaches, conducts one of the best offices of the kind in the South. One feels himself in the presence of a thorough business man when in Mr. Logan's office. It can prove to be none other than a source of inspiration to come in contact with the work of Tuskegee as one goes from one department to another. I learn that Mr. Roscoe Conkling Bruce, who won national fame at Harvard, is proving himself a useful acquisition to the school." "In your opinion, is the Negro as a race, making satisfactory progress, or is he retrograding?" "If we take all things into consideration, I think the progress of the Negro should encourage the lead- BISHOP GEO. W. Seventh Episcopal District, A. M. ers and friends of the race, sufficient to hold the one and inspire the other, and stimulate both to more earnest endeavors than ever yet put forth. I think further, that the progress of the race should win new friends in all sections of the country. It is slow in some places and on some lines, but steady and substantial throughout, everywhere I have been." in May. I think the organization not been jushed as it should have been, and that it has been hampered by lack of means and energetic effect on the part of the members of the executive committees from the differ states." "What is the outlook for the tional Convention in Louisville, July?" "You are National Organizer of the National Afro-American Council, I believe. What is the condition of the organization at this time, and what weaknesses need correction, to comman the fuller co-operation of the people?" "As to the Afro-American Council, it has a healthy and splendid organization, well-manned. Mr. Fortune, the President, who is one of our best-equipped men, is now absent from the country, and Col. W. A. Pledger, of Georgia, is Acting President, heartily seconded by Bishop Alexander Wal- --- ters, chairman of the Executive Committee, under whose able leadership it has attained its present prestige. The Council has done some good work, and is now making a vigorous campaign against the disfranchising laws of the southern states. I regret, however, that we have not been able to reach the intelligent and leading forces of the race to that extent which I think necessary to make the Council accomplish its true purpose, and bring about results which I believe possible. We need efficiently organized state, county and local Councils, in which the intelligent, conservative and progressive forces of the race, representing every sphere of activity among us as a people, should be heartily and unitedly enlisted. I believe such a thing can be accomplished without meeting with any serious opposition in the South or elsewhere. The meetings held in the North recently, have been productive of good results. As National Organizer, I have only done a little work at Mobile, Ala., Pensacola, Fla., and Charlotte, N. C. I hope to take additional steps in this direction after I hold my northern conferences CLINTON, DD. E. Zion Church, Charlotte, N. C. in May. I think the organization has not been jushed as it should have been, and that it has been hampered by lack of means and energetic efforts on the part of the members of the executive committees from the different states." "What is the outlook for the National Convention in Louisville, in July?" "I think the promise of a large-attended and enthusiastic meeting of the next session at Louisville, in July, is all that its most ardent advocate could desire. In fact I think the next session will be the banner meeting of the Council's entire series." "What will be the overshadowing issue to be discussed?" 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The Woodson House First-Class, newly Furnished and decora'ed, unsurpassed cuisine.convenient to all cars. Only half square from Pennsylvania Depot..... 467 MISSOURI AVE. HENRY WOODSON, PROPRIETOR. TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Signature on every box 250 The Hotel Brunswick 235 Penn. Ave., and 220 B st. n. w. On European Plan. First Class in Every Particular. MRS. D. A. CJONES, PROPRIETOR. WASHINGTON, D. C. The Albany Hotel. Has been enlarged and newly refitted with modern improvements for the accomodation of Guests, so as to furnish first class services with Bar, Dining Room, Private Parlors and first class Sleeping Apartments. Arthur Webster, steward; William Leonard and William Hall, mixologist Henry Johnson, manager and Auto Scott, clerk. CALEB A. SIMMS, Prop. 331 W.37th St. New York --- THE NEW SOUTH. Continued from Page 2. will be present. Men of the "Old Guard" like ex-Governor P. B. S. Pinckback of Washington, Col. James Lewis, of Louisiana, Col. Pledger, of Georgia, with a large number of the younger race leaders, will be present and take an active part in the deliberations. I think cool-headed, cautious, yet earnest aggressive efforts will be put forth to awaken and develop a healthy public sentiment against the wrongs that are being done the Negro by the suffrage laws in the South, and to arouse the lethargic members of the race to greater efforts to do something for themselves by way of contributing to help push our cases now in court and institute others. I think the Council will urge that all the members of the race endeavor to fully qualify themselves for the duties and responsibilities of citizenship, and continue to comply with the laws of the states, vigorously putting forth all possible efforts to gain substantial material, as well as educational and moral advancement." "Is there ny likelihood of federal intervention in the matter of representation of the southern states in Congress, on account of the elimination from the suffrage of a large body of voters?" "That depends upon circumstances. The North, the section from which such action would be expected to originate, will be wary about taking vigorous steps in that direction, unless it finds it necessary to save a Republican majority in the National Congress, and to protect northern interests. If the South, however, is too aggressive in its endeavor to nullify the amendments to the National Constitution, I should not be surprised to see something done along that line. It will not be done, however, solely or perhaps mainly, in the interest of the Negro, but because of its effect upon the fundamental principles of our National government and Republican institutions. I don't favor cutting down the Congressional representation. I believe the National Congress ought to prescribe laws regulating the election of its members, execute those laws by officers chosen by federal courts, and permit electors to take part according to laws made by Congress, regardless of any laws made by states. This could be done, and should be done." "What do you think of President Roosevelt and the outcome of his relations with the South?" "President Roosevelt has pursued the only course that a wise, consistent and courageous man could pursue. I don't think that the attitude of the South will affect him unfavorably in the North and West, except among those who are jealous of him, or some politicians who cannot use him. No fair-minded man can do other than admire him for his earnest and righteous convictions, his manly courage, and for his fearless manner of expressing and standing by the principles which he believes to be just and in harmony with the spirit of the government. He is truly a president of the whole people, and his administration will inspire every American citizen to be worthy and progressive." "Do you apprehend that he will have any difficulty in securing the presidential nomination at the hands of his party next year?" "Not the least. Nothing but an unexpected upheaval in public sentiment, or some unwise act on the part of the President, (which I think almost impossible, considering the wisdom, skill and dexterity with which he has handled difficult problems thus far), can prevent his nomination and election. There is absolutely no hope for the Democrats next year, from the present outlook, it matters not who they nominate." "In what way, do you think the Negro can most rapidly and permanently gain the confidence and good will of the American nation, and secure the rights guaranteed him by the Constitution?" "If the Negro will continue to show himself worthy, by making steady THE COLORED AMERICAN progress educationally, morally and industrially, exercise patient forbearance under present trying ordeals, and prudent perseverance in demanding his citizen rights, as he becomes qualified to enjoy them, by awakening and developing a healthy public sentiment in his favor, he is bound to gain the good will of all right-thinking people, and in time, secure his full rights. The Negro's cause is a just cause, and every just cause is bound to win. It more largely depends upon the Negro himself than upon any other agency, or upon any number of person, as to how soon his cause shall triumph. I expect to live to see the day come when the Negro shall enjoy his full citizen rights, and have other representatives in southern legislatures and in the National Congress. To my mind, this is the crucial crisis, and at its highest tension. If the Negro can only pass through this safely, without any serious mistake on his part, despite the present gloom, the morning of his brighter day is not far off. I would urge the Negro to do all in his power to win substantial friends in the South, as well as in the North, by placing himself on the right side of every question where he is called upon to speak or act, and by proving himself a worthy and law-abiding citizen under every circumstance." Nashville, Tenn., Special.—The Hon. Judson W. Lyons, Register of the United States Treasury, has come and gone, with an exhalted opinion of the Negroes of the Athens of the South, from a social, financial and educational point of view. He reached the city Friday morning, and became the guest of Prof. D. W. Bryd, Dean of the Literary Department of Walden University. At night he addressed a fine audience at St. Paul A. M. E. Church, on the "Race Problem." After the lecture, he was the guest of honor at a swell banquet given by the Douglass Club. This Club is composed of the leading professional and business men, ministers, educators, and others in the city. Capt. Geo. T. Robinson, Dean of the Law Department of Walden University, is President. The banquet took place at the restaurant of Dwiggins, and was served in courses. President Robinson acted as toastmaster, an honor accorded him on several other occasions. He filled that function when Booker T. Washington and the Bishops of the C. M. E. Church were banquetted last spring. In the words of Dr. R. F. Boyd, "Cap. makes an ideal toast-master." The Club is named in honor of the late Frederick Douglass. It is not a social organization; but one looking toward organizing the Negroes in Tennessee and to develop leadership. The constitution provides that the interests of the race along all lines, notably political, educational, industrial, commercial and moral, are to be looked after. KENNETH REID. 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. It is a work of love. The social functions are incidental. After all were seated at the table President Robinson spoke briefly of the mission of the Club, and of the pleasure it afforded the members to have the Treasury of the United States as their first guest. Between courses the following toasts were responded to: Our guest, Dr. R.F. Boyd; The Negro in medicine, Dr. F. A. Stewart; Our Universities, Prof. D. W. Byrd; The Round Table, Prof. J. W. Grant; The Door of Hope, Hon. J. C. Napier. ANNOUNCEMENT. Dr. M. De Hes, of Chicago, Ill., the noted oculist and optician, is in the city where he will spend a few weeks. He would like to secure the services of a few energetic young men and women to introduce his methods. Liberal salary will be given to the right persons. For particulars address at once, Dr. M. De Hes, 459 C street, northwest, Washington, D. C. Each speaker came in for much applause. When the guest of honor was introduced all arose and cheered. Mr. Lyons paid the Douglass Club a high tribute, and extended his thanks for the distinguished honor paid him. He spoke on citizenship, advocating conservatism in accordance with the course mapped out by the Club. In part he said: Agents, when sending in returns, headings, news, etc., will please write name and address plainly on wrapper or envelope, so that proper credit may be given. tf "What our young men want to do is to build up a well-rounded manhood. Be manly, respectful and industrious, and you will command the respect of your white neighbors. Don't go around with a chip on your shoulder. Don't seek a quarrel, but seek peace. We are a praying people; thus far have we come by these means, and by these same means we shall gain the victory. I do not take a gloomy look of the future for my race. The future is full of hope for the young man who will do his best. E. C. M. Mesdames Watty and Bruce, and Miss Fannie Alexander, of Baltimore, were the guests of Dr. and Mrs. A. T. Pride, of Georgetown, last week. Miss Nannie B. Harris, who is teaching in Baltimore Co. Md., spent the Easter holidays with her folks at 322 E street, southwest. SCHOOL CHILDREN TO HEAR HIAWATHA. THE WINNING TICKET, 1904. Through the efforts of Miss Gibbs, directress of music in our schools, children from the public schools will be admitted to the last full rehearsal of "Hiawatha" at the Metropolitan Church, Wednesday afternoon, the 22d, at 3 o'clock. Admission to children only 10 cents. The tickets will be on sale at the church at 1 o'clock. To the Editor: Please allow me space to make one answer do for the many questions asked in many letters. Questions asked: The national ticket of what party will be elected in 1904? Answer: The Democratic Presidential Ticket! THE HIAWATHA CONCERT. ISAAC H. SMITH. New Bern, N. C. The audience is requested to be in their seats before eight o'clock, as the chorus will open promptly at eight. No one will be seated during the rendition of a number. Mr. Sidney Woodward will sing the beautiful Onaway! Awake. Beloved," early in the first number. Don't miss it. 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. 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Tanner, of Kentucky and Tennessee, and Dr. E. W. Lampton, the corresponding secretary of the board. Dr. Lampton scored Senator Tillman for his recent speech on the race question in the Senate, and said that Mr. Tillman does not represent the sentiment of the whole people of the South. "I thank God that while he can boast of shooting some of our people down like rabbits and burning them at the stake," said Dr. Lampton, "he has not been able to crush the manhood out of the whole race. "It is impossible for all of the Negroes to rise, but some of us are ris- P. REV. N. J. McCRACKEN, Chicago, Ill. ing. We are not all angels, but there are good men and women among us. I come from the state of Mississippi, and I am proud of it. I love the southland, and at some time I shall return there. I am always proud when the time comes for this meeting, when I can welcome the friends from the proud South." "I say to the white people all over this country that we do not seek social equality, as they claim for us, but high-ground equality. We do not seek to go into the parlors of white people, where we are not wanted, but in our own parlors and reception rooms, however humble they may be. "We do not want to be denied justice on account of color or previous condition, but we form a part of this country and want to be treated before the law as all other citizens. Should a white man call on a daughter of mine, I would invite him out; and we REV. JOHN WEBB do not want to call on his daughters. We are satisfied with our own daughters. "What social equality there is in this country was brought about by the white man and not by us. You see evidences of it among our people to-day." Bishop Arnett advised the colored people to adopt as their motto, "Industry honesty, and reliability, but the greatest of these is reliability." He said that they could only make progress by giving up loafing in the streets and going to work and saving money. THE COLORED AMERICAN. Bishop Tanner spoke of the work accomplished by the church among the Negroes of Kentucky and Tennessee. The board appropriated $1,500 to assist the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, of this city. An effort will be made with the officers of the church to wipe out the entire indebtedness, which amounts to $24,000. The address of Dr. Lampton closed the meeting and the session. Those in attendance at the sessions M. REV. A. J. KERSHAW, Appalachicola, Fla. were: Revs. James M. Henderson, Philadelphia; Charles Bundy, Cleveland, Ohio; N. J. McCracken, Chicago, Ill.; George H. Shaffer, Omaha, Neb.; W. H. Heard, Atlanta, Ga.; L. R. Nichols, Charleston, S. C.; W. F. Dangerfield, Vicksburg, Miss.; J. M. Turner, Lexington, Ky.; A. G. Scott, Dallas, Texas; A. J. Kershaw, Pensacola Fla.; John Webb, New Orleans, La. P. BISHOP B. W. ARNETT, DD., President of The Financial Board, Wilberforce, Ohio. Great gratification is expressed by the members of the Board, at the splendid financial showing, and at the lucid and business-like report presented by the Financial Secretary, Dr. Lampton. It is to be noted that of the amount collected during the last REV. J. M. HENDERSON, Philadelphia, Pa. fiscal year the sum of $1,030.50 was procured by Dr. Lampton's personal efforts and by the exercise of his ver- satile accomplishments, and in addition to the performance of his onerous duties as financial secretary, and not in any manner to their neglect. Dr. Lampton is extreemely punctilious in all financial matters and has an exalted conception of his duties as a fiduciary officer. An example of this fact will be found in his refusal to pay himself one dollar of his annual salary out of the thousands, which have gone through his hands, until the Board had met and formally appropriated the amount, and this too in spite of the fact that the amount of his salary has always been a fixed factor. Dr. Lampton became financial secretary at the beginning of the second fiscal year, the returns for which have been quoted above. It will be noticed that there was in that year an increase of nearly two thousand dollars in the receipts, followed by a further increase last year of nearly $10,000. This speaks volumes for the generosity of the laity of the church, but not less for the cool business judgment of the men such as Dr. Lampton, to whom in her wisdom she has intrusted his financial interest. The African Methodist Episcopal Church is one of our greatest and strongest institutions, whatever the point of view. The spirit of true christianity animates her ministry. Progression in all forms of endeavor is her watchword. The laity respond promptly and liberally to every appeal upon which is stamped the approval of her governing bodies and she presents for the emulation of all other organizations, whether religious or secular, a proud example of the mag- nificent results which may be achieved by the momentum acquired by harmony of action, and the surrender of individual initiative to the enlightened opinions enunciated by her rulers after full conference and deliberation among them all. A dance in honor of Miss Annette Church, sister of Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, was given at Gray's Hall, Wednesday afternoon. Those present were: Mrs. Terrell, Misses Annette Terrell, Annie Tyson, Edith Wright, Marlon Harris, Nellie Washington, Cassie Ambler, Sallie Johnson, Helen Cooper, Kitty Cromwell, Vashti Turley, Alice Davis, Edith Savoy, Elmora Curtis, Mabel Drew, Rosa Carter, Gertrude Ryan, Josephine Clark, and Laura Stansbury, of Baltimore; Messrs. John Francis, Hugh Francis, Tolson Grasty, Chester Turley, Kiger Savoy, Roscoe Orme, French Tyson, James Campbell, Edward Henderson, Clarence Lewis, Robert Browne, Alphonso Cook, Ellicott Madden, Frank Gaines, Messrs. Hubbart and Leon, of Canada. The Sons of Ham are playing to crowded houses at the Empire Theatre this week. It is a great show and a great drawing card. Insures Love and a Happy Home for All. [Illustration of a man with a long beard and a mustache, wearing a suit and a bow tie.] How any man may quickly cure himself after years of suffering from sexual weakness, lost vitality, night losses varicocele, etc., and enlarged small, weak organs to full size and vigor. Simply send your name and address to Dr. Knapp Medical Co. 867 Hull Bldg. Detroit Mich. and they will gladly send the free receipt with full directions so any man may easily cure himself at home. 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The demands in all parts of this country, and in several foreign countries, for well trained men of our race in the direction of scientific and practical agriculture are so great that this institution is willing to offer exceptional advantages to young men who wish to come here and take either a regular or post graduate course in agriculture. We cannot begin to supply the demands that come to us for trained men in the direction of agriculture. The positions for which these trained men are wanted are those in most every case which pay high salaries. We are especially anxious to get hold of men who have received as far as possible, a good education before coming here, and are ready to enter upon a thorough course of agricultural training. For further information address, Booker T. WASHINGTON, Principal, Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee, Alabama FINANCIAL The National Safe Deposit Savings and Trust Company Corner 15th St. & New York Ave. Capital; One Million Dollars. Pays interest on deposits. Rents Safes sides Burglar-proof Vaults. Acts as administrator executor, trustee, ac. J. M. RYANS' CAFE Pool and Billiard Parlors, 619 B St. N. W. (Op. B. & P. Depot.) A full line of the choicest wines, liquors, and beers. All brands of domestic and imported cigars. J. M. RYAN, Prop. CELEBRATION OF EMANCIPATION IN THE DISTRICT. Speakers held that Great Emancipator Surpassed in achievement Even Washington and Jefferson—Made Human Liberty a fact Instead of Theory—Celebration Under Blaine Invincibles. Thursday, the 16th inst., was the forty-first anniversary of the emancipation of slaves in the District of Columbia. During the day a great many colored citizens gave token of their regard for the day by wearing blue badges upon their left breasts. In the evening patriotic exercises were held at the Mthodist A. M. E. Zion Church, under the auspices of the Blaine Invincible Republican Club, when glowing tribute was paid to President Lincoln and to the wonderful progress of the colored race since its freedom. A large audience was present to listen to the addresses of Dr. Robert Reyburn, J. C. Dancy, Dr. C. B. Purvis, and the reading of the emancipation proclamation by Mrs. Julia Mason Layton. Perry H. Carson, who has been president of the Blaine Invincible since its organization in 1876, presided, and pre- J. H. sented as the first speaker of th evening Recorder of Deeds, Dancy, who made an eloquent speech in eulogy of President Lincoln. After referring to the work of the club since its inception and complimenting its president Mr. Dancy spoke of the proclamation as coming from a man who did more for the country than any other man, not even excepting George Washingtonn or Thomas Jefferson. Neither measured up as did Lincoln in making the nation a place of civilization without slaves. They laid down the basic principles of government which Lincoln adhered to in the great struggle. Overcame Great Difficulties. After contrasting the differences in the early lives of Washington and Jefferson with that of Lincoln, in order to show the great obstacles which the latter overcame, the speaker proceeded to explain how Webster, Clay, and Calhoun were unequal to solving the problem which confronted the nation in dealing with the slavery question and how it remained for Chief Justice Tawney's decision in the Dred Scott case, which was supported by Stephen A. Douglass, to bring Douglas and Lincoln together, in a memorable debate. The sentiment of Lincoln's that "a nation cannot exist half slave and half free" uttered at an early day proved to be his guiding principle later on. Mr. Dancey related incident in the great leader's life, leading up to the nomination and election of the rail-splitter to the Presidency, and his signing of the prorclamation which set free over four million people. He said, in closing that the memory of Lincoln would grow more inspiring with each year because the nation by reason of his policy had come to be the center of the eyes of the other nations of the world. Dr. Robert Reyburn expressed his conviction that Lincoln was greater than even George Washington or Jef- THE COLORED AMERICAN. ferson. He related vividly the incidents bearing on the assissination of the President and the grief which it brought to the nation. His main talk was to prove that he emancipaion of the slaves by President Lincoln and the adoption of the thirteenth, fourteenth, and fifteenth amendments to the Constitution was not failures. The thirteenth and the fourteenth amendments were enacted, he said, because the Southern states tried after the war to reduce the Negroes to slavery by passing the vagrant laws. Race Grappled with Problems. Once, however, the slaves were freed the race began to grapple with the problem before them. He cited figures to show that while in 1890 57 per cent. of the race was illiterate, yet in 1900 the percentatge was but 47. He said the people were fighting against heavy odds, but pointed out how they had developed in the last forty years, saying that a comparison of the condition of the Negro in 1863 with that of 1903 would show that no other peoplpe have progressed so much in so short a period of time. SIR JOHN HENRY HENRY MRS. JULIA MASON LAYTON. Mrs. Julia Mason Layton made a short address before reading the emancipation proclamation. She emphasized the fact that the burden of development of the race lay upon the mothers in training their children in heart, mind, and body. Dr. C. B. Purvis also made an address. A letter was read from W. E. Curtis, in which he spoke of the regard of Blaine for Col. Carson, as one of the former's ardent and consistent supporters. Speaking of Lincoln, he referred to a life of "The True Abraham Lincoln," in which he was preparing, and said: "Thirty-eight years ago, on the eleventh of this month, Mr. Lincoln made his last public speech in response to a serenade and a demonstration of rejoicing by the people over the capture of Richmond; and, contrary to his usual custom, he took the people into his confidence and discussed the reconstruction of the government of Louisiana. He advocated the policy of conferring suffrage upon the colored men who had been in the army during the war, and in a letter to Gov. Hahn, of that State, he made similar declarations."—Washington Post. Mr. Clarence Cameron White, violin virtuoso, has just returned from a successful professional tour through the New England states. While there he attended the Hartford School of Music, having previously won a scholarship for which many others had contended for nearly a year. At the Easter service at the 15th Street Presbyterian Church, "Praise Ye the Lord," one of Mr. White's compositions was sung with fine effect. The following is from a recent issue of the Evening Star and needs no comment. The bank referred to is the Capital Savings: A pathetic incident was disclosed in the juvenile court yesterday afternoon, when Oliver Beverly, a fourteenyear-old motherless colored boy, was committed to the reform school on a charge of incorrigibility. He will remain in the school until he is twenty-one years of age unless sooner discharged. Jordan Beverly, the boy's father, a hod carrier, more than seventy years of age, who resides at 216 Trumbull street, northwest, informed Judge Kimball that he had three sons, "and Oliver is my baby." he said. "I have worked early and late," the old man continued, "to accomplish my one aim in life, which has been to leave each of my boys $100 when I die. By denying myself and saving all my pennies I managed to save $270, which I had in the bank that failed recently, and——" The old man was unable to control his feelings and gave way to tears as he tottered from the witness stand. THE HUMORIST WORKING OVERTIME. "And are you always drunk?" gasped the horrified old lady, with the white ribbon. "Oh, no mum," assured Rummy Rudolph. "In Chicago, I am plain drunk, but in Philadelphia, I am intoxicated and in Boston, I am inebriated." * * * "Your son's aitomoblie has just smashed the record!" announced the telegraph operator. But the old man frowned. However, on receipt of another message he smiled very broadly. "Has he smashed the record again?" queried the intimate friend. "No, thank haven! he has smashed the automobile." JOKES FROM THE SAME OLD GRIST MILL. 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Tuesday evening, the 16th inst., was the occasion of a most pleasant gathering, at the residence of Miss A. Blanche Graham, of Anacostia, D. S. The grand reception in honor of Miss Tanner, of Philadelphia, the charming laughter of Bishop Benjamin T. Tanner, proved to be the most entertaining known in the history of Anacostia social circles. The excellent program of piano selections by Miss Serena Carter and Mr. Geo, Chase, recitations by Miss Hattie L. Collier and Mr. Wm. Smooth and vocal selections by Misses Sara G. Simpson, Viola Johnson, Vashi Turley and Graham, closing with a nanolin selection by Mr. Turley, was the most appropriate, while the selection, "Old Ace," rendered by Miss Tanner herself, was the crowning feature. Among those present were: Miss Mulligan, of Washington, D. C. and Messrs. Charles P. Ford, '03, and Alfred P. Russel, Jr., '05, of Howard University. 6 Gotham's Afro-Americans. Continued from Page 1. son, Jacob L. Ritter, Dr. D. P. Reid George E. Wibecan, Jr., James W Mars, A. C. McKeel, Daniel Brooks, Prof. Wm. L. Bulkley, Frank H. Carmand, E. V. C. Eato, Rev. Hutchins C. Bishop, P. Sheridan Ball, D. Macon Webster, Lewis H. Latimer, J. W. Rut- J. J. C. W. ANDERSON. ledge, James R. Braxton, Francis H. Gilbert, Charles E. Moore, William A. Heyliger, Rev. Charles T. Walker, Henry L. Kemp. The list of toasts and the names of those who responded to them was: Toastmaster, Mr. Fred R. Moore; Grace, Rev. Hutchins C. Bishop; Our Guest, Hon. Charles W. Anderson; Response, Dr. Booker T. Washington; Educational Opportunities in New York, Prof. Wm. L. Bulkley; Fraternal Organizations, Mr. E. V. C. Eato; Religion's Influence in Race Development, Rev. Chas. T. Walker; Our Young Men in Business, Mr. George E. Wibecan, Jr.; Our Commercial Opportunities, Hon. Samuel R. Scottron; The Bar, Mr. D. Macon Webster. Mr. Anderson, in introducing Mr. Washington, said in part: Mr. Toastmaster and Gentlemen: In rising to respond to the sentiment assigned to me to-night, I feel M. somewhat like the bride of Burleigh, of whom Tennyson says: "But a trouble weighed upon her And perplexed her night and morn, With the burden of an honor Unto which she was not born," for this dinner is given to a distinguished educator; and I am well aware that I do not deserve to be regarded as being, in any specific way, a member of that high calling. As a matter of fact, during all my lifetime I have made but one attempt at being an educator, and the result of that attempt E COLORED AMERICAN. was such as to induce a feeling of profound satisfaction on the part of my friends, that I had gone no further. Realizing, therefore, that I know but little about the great work of education, I shall approach my toast with proper precautionary respect. But to be serious. This function means infinitely more than the mere breaking of bread and drinking of wine. It means that the representative men of the race in this community desire to honor one who holds the highest place in their regard. It means to the guest of the evening that in his work of educating our youth and pleading our cause before the great tribunal of the civilized world, the colored men of New York are with him. We have no titles nor dignities to bestow, no arch of triumph, no Order of Bath, Garter, or Golden Cross, with which to reward those who have rendered us signal service. We have nothing but our thanks,—"thanks, the exchequer of the poor"—and a simple God-speed to offer. This is the sentiment that is on every lip and in every heart to-night. It is not my intention, gentlemen, to praise Dr. Washington. He needs no praise from me, for the world knows in worth and work by heart. Yet praise it will be, if I but speak the simple truth. In him there is nothing to explain, nothing to conceal, nothing to be ashamed of, and nothing to apologize for. In short, his hands are clean, and clean hands are essential in a leader, whether he leads a race movement or a cotillion. Some bright man—I don't recall whether it was Sydney Smith or Simeon Ford—in speaking of Lady Macbeth, said she might have been a lady, but she couldn't prove it by her conduct. I am pleased to say that Dr. Washington has justified his reputation by his conduct. My friends, it is an inspiring thing for a race to have such a leader. Among his many other titles to public confidence, the guest of the evening has the saving grave of sanity—the genius of common sense. In him, common sense seems to have budded into life and blossomed into fame. He is both modest and dignified. The proudest prince of the royal blood has not more real dignity, the humblest laborer in the cotton fields of his beloved Southland, has not more true humility. You do well to pay him the well-earned compliment of a dinner, for he came upon the scene none too soon. The times were restless just before his advent. Old questions were being reopened and half forgotten charges against the race were being warmed into life. Most of our friends of other days were dead—the others were dumb. Just at this time, when many of us were becoming discouraged, there arose out of the darkness and fog of discussion of the race question, clear cut against a southern sky, a strange new figure, who strayed into the camp of the people and proclaimed to them the doctrine of hope, patience and industry. He told them that it was easy to be pessimistic when optimism meant hard work. He advised them to waste no time in striving after the impossible and to squander no strength in throwing stones at the stars. He reminded them that hope and industry would win a thousand time where tears and despair would fail. He taught them the lesson that all things come to him who waits, if he hustles while he waits, and he has lived to see the thinking men of his race rise up and call him blessed. Let us then not be discouraged. No race need be doubtful about a fair future when it can produce such a man as Dr. Booker T. Washington. And after all, fifty years is but a second when compared with the centuries through which Dane, Saxon, Celt, Angle and Norman have been fusing themselves into this Anglo-Saxon race, and yet we have something to show when great names are counted, something to tell when great deeds are told. Even if there are those in the land who would willingly render our lives exempt from public haunt, we still have the guest of this evening, and the great schools at Hampton and Tuskegee, where our young men and women are being taught to find "tongues in trees, books in the running brooks, sermons in stones and good in everything." Let us go out of this hall to-night with the purpose in us, that so far as in us lies, we will do our part toward developing young men to take up this great work where our guest lays it down. Let us help some younger man to rise up and catch the torch from his hands and carry it further and still further toward the goal, as in the old torch-bearing days of the ancient world. J. As an evidence of race progress, I want to call our guest's attention to the fact that over one hundred of the diners here to-night paid their subscriptions with their personal checks. This is a significant fact. It means that in a party of two hundred, over one-half of that number have bank accounts, and you know a bank account commands respect, no matter who carries it. I tell you, it speaks "a various language," and is a stronger argument in our behalf, than all of the eloquence of the agitators since they were given the gift of speech at the cradle. Let us then press onward and prove to our friends and our enemies alike, that we are a patient, persevering and broadly receptive people—a people hopeful in education, not altogether insignificant in business, and renowned throughout all the earth for our love of the institutions and the flag of our common country. Mr. Washington's response was listened to with deep attention. The addresses of all the gentlemen who spoke very frequently interrupted by applause. The leading papers of the city quoted extracts from the addresses the next morning and the dinner was fully and satisfactorily reported. J. GEO. E. WIBBECAN. JR. The menu for the collation, which was furnished by Mr. W. A. Heyliger, caterer, was as follows: Caviar Amontillado Potage Consomme Macedoine. Hors d'Oeuvre Salted Almonds Celery Olives Radishes Poisson Salmon au Kennebec, Hollandaise Pommes Duchesse Latour Blanche Entree Pattes de Ris dee Veau Releves Filet de Boeuf a la Washington Petit Pois Potato Croquettes Sorbet a la Manhattan Pommery Sec Rots Squabs a la Kings Pontet Canet Salade de Laitue Entremets Biscuit Diplomate Gateoux Assortis Cafe Cigars This dinner was given on the evening following the one on which a great meeting in the interests of Tuskegee Institute was held in Madison Square Garden Concert Hall. At this meeting ex-President Grover Cleveland presided, being introduced by Mayor Low, of New York City. The other speakers were Mr. Edgar Gardner Murphy, of Montgomery, Alabama, Dr. Lyman Abbott, Mr. Wm. H. Baldwin, Jr., and Dr. Washington. Among those who were present were Mrs. Cleveland, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Carnegie, Mrs. Low, Mrs. C. P. Huntington, George Foster Peabody, Oswald Garrison Villard, Jacob H. Schiff, Carl Schurtz, Douglass Robinson, William J. 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It is an opportunity for the right kind of man, who means business, and who can give bond for the faithful performance of that duty. A settled man with family located in Washington is preferred. For particulars address The Colored American, 459 C street, northwest. Town Talk Mr. Henry E. Baker Interviewed. in the public press, pro and con, anent the affairs of the late capital Savings Bank, of this city, and its failure, that The Colored American, while not giv- ing space to details, has endeavored to sive the facts in the case as far as it is possible. It does not believe in sen- sational journalism. Its columns have been free from a partisan policy. the name of Mr. Henry E. Baker, one of our best known and most enterpris- ing young men has figured’ very jargely in the affairs of the bank. Our representative called on him one even- ing this week to interview him, and to make inquiry as to the statement of Mr. D. B. McCary, the late cashier. Mr. Baker reluctantly consented to make a statement, but said: “While I have not hesitated to ex- plain to my friends and others, as they have asked me about it, just how, in my opinion, the Capital Savings Bank’s books came to show a claim against me to the extent as published in the papers, I have persistently re- fused to discuss the matter in the newspapers, either directly or indirect- ly, though I have been repeatedly asked by them to do so, because I felt that newespaper controversies not only do not settle vital questions, but, as a rule, generally do more harm than good. And my only reason now for de- parting from that rule is that my fur- ther silence in the presence of Mr. MeCary’s published statement, might ln misconstrued by some and misused by others. Mr. McCary’s letter, published in the last issue of The Colored American and the Record, quite surprised me, not only by its mis-statement of facts, but by its evident purpose to give the impression that the alleged indebted- ness held against me by the Capita! Savings Bank, had been treated by me ts a bona fide obligation. He was doubticss led to make this statement by the somewhat sensational, and partly erroneous melange spread before the readers of the Record, in its issue of the 3d_ inst. In that article the reporter for the Record gave one version of the current rumor concerning my alleged obliga- tion to the bank, stating, among other things, that I had been asked to give a note to cover a large debit balance in my bank account, that the account was a disputed account, and that the loss of some of the books of the bank rendered it impossible to get at the tris ccndition of said account. In his letter above mentioned, Mr. McCary, the late cashier of the bank, disputes these statements to the extent of deny- ing that he had asked me to give the note in question, and further that any important books of the bank were lost or misiaid. And here’s where we lock horns. It must be clear to every one, how- ever, that neither the denial nor the affirmation of these facts by Mr. Mc- Cary or myself, can move matters one single inch towards the settlement of the far more important question as to whether there is any actual money consideration behind the note which ‘he bank receivers hold against me, ana therefore whether said note really represents any part of the bank’s as- sets. Mr. McCary knows that the note was given merely as a temporary ad- justment of a disputed account, and that it was absolutely without con- scertion, and has no proper place among the bank’s assets. He knows tha: the account in which that alleged detst balance was shown extended over « period of 4 1-2 years to July, 1900, during which time, and up to December '902, no mention was ever made to me ‘y him that the account showed any -uch condition as that—there being 'o reason fer it. He knows that when THE COLORED AMERICAN. and others undertook the work of ex- amining into the account for the pur- pose of detecting where and how the <tror hac arisen; and he knows that upon my demanding that the commit- tee should not only examine the ledger but also the books from which the ac- counts were transferred into the ledger, so as to do the work thorough- ly, the committee gave it up, refus- ing to undertake such an examination, and suggested that I employ an expert to do the work. He knows that I then employed an expert to make a thorough inspection of the account, but that when the expert stated that no examin- ation of the account could be thorough- ly accurate and conclusive that did not include an inspection of the day- book and journal as well as the ledger, So as to trace the accounts. through from the original entry to final trans- fer, the books could not be produced to make this work to be done. He knows that the very deposit and check journal which contains the record of my business with the bank for some of the time through which this account runs was reported lost, and that it has not since been produced and that it is necessary to a correct examination of the account. He knows that the expert employed by the receivers to ascertain the true condition of the bank did not pretend to go into any ex- amination of any individual account beyond the mere addition and subtrac- tion of column entries in the final ledger, and that nothing more than this was done in the case of my ac- count, notwithstanding the fact that I ‘ried to get the receivers to permit me or my expert to go into the matter of the original entries, and that I clearly pointed out to the bank exam- iner employed by the receivers, how my account was not properly trans- ferred to the ledger. Nothwithstanding his denials, im- xlied or direct, Mr. McCary knows hat these statements are all as true as that 2 and 2 make 4 unless, being steeped in the peculiar mathematics of the bank, he can’t see that 2 and 2 could ever make anything less than 22, During the period covered by the particular account in dispute I think ny business with the bank was per- lapS among the largest and most ictive of its accounts. I was he treasurer of three distinct organizations, the secretary of a build- ing association, and the executor of hree different estates. From all of there sources money came into my hands constantly, and was almost daily leposited. The account was, there. fore a large one, and in connection with my private business, made it possible that many errors of entry might occur where careless and inaccurate work was done. I regret the necessity of making this public statement of this matter, but his is my first and final say on the subject; and no counter statements will draw me into further controversy. The matter has been taken to the Courts by the receivers, and I calmly await the action of that “tribunal.” This interview seems: to cover the case and the incident is closed so far is The Colored American is concern ed. POSITION FOR A LADY. I would lke to secure the services of a colored lady between 20 and 35 for special work in placing 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 mght person. Address, “Business, care The Colcered Ameri can, Washington, D. C. 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 Ist. R. Henri Strange, after five years at St. Luke’s. May Ist. 25 cents. Throw Away Your Gruss and be Bappy. 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The theory of industrial education has never been popular among the mass of northern Colored men, or to be more accurate the subordination to it of all higher education of the race has met with their disfavor. Yet we think that the thoughtful minds among us must find in Ex-President Cleveland’s great speech on Tuesday night last in New York, food for pro- found thought and convincing evi- dence that their position is not ten- able. Especially do we commend Mr. Cleveland’s views to the careful con- sideration of the New England con- tingent, which finds its chief exponent in the Boston Guardian. As we have more than once contend- ed higher education is only for the few of any race. The training of the eye and the hand are the prime es- sentials of the many for the daily battle of life, while the higher waiks of learning are really among life’s rarest luxuries. The more enlighten- ed members of the race in the North it would seem, fail to consider that when white men discuss the Negro question they are never a factor in THE COLORED AMERICAN. the equation. The white man has al- ways in mind our unlettered hordes in the South. They are the menace to our whole country’s industrial and economic progress, and their condi- tion reacts upon our northern brother. Mr. Cleveland has some bitter things to say about the saturnalia of unletter- ed and blighting Negro suffrage, but we do not believe such sentiments would have been uttered had he not determined that however kindly his feelings towards Tuskegee were, he must obtain the good will of the poli- tical South, but we can afford to for- give him in the light of the strong approval which he gives to Dr. Wash- ington’s work and of the incalculable good which his espousal of the cause must do it. It was a brave act to declare himself in favor of Tuskegee’s theory and metheds, and even had he omitted his Strictures on race suffrage we do not believe he would have alienated a single friend among his Democratic adherents in the South. We are indebted to the management of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition for the courtesy of an invitation to attend the dedication ceremonies at St. Louis, which begin on the 30th inst. The invitation itself is most ornate and exhibits the most artistic excellence in the arts, both of printer and engraver, THE COLOR-LINE. After all the true democracy of this country is found in the athletic field. Last Saturday over on Georgetown campus, there was a baseball contest between students of that college and a nine from Harvard. The latter won after a hard-fought battle. Harvard’s shortstop is a young colored gentle- man, Mr. Matthews, a bright student at the University and an all around athlete. When the game began George- town’s captain, one Samuel Apperious, declined to play in the game with Matthews, and some few on the bleach- ers said disagreeable things; but grit, manhood and skill soon told, and it is safe to say that Mr. Mtthews will be welcome visitor in athletic circles here at any time. Mr. Apperious is no doubt feeling pretty mean, that is, if he is capable of such a sensation. His want of hospitality, his conspicuous rudeness, and their absolute futility must be subjects of unpleasant recollection to him. His name indicates his un-Amer- ican traits. Other men present grew ashamed of their conduct and acclaim- ed Matthews as heartily as they had sneered at him, but this foreign im- portation was not cure enough of his own status to imperil it in a contest of brawn and skill with a colored gentleman. ‘Mr. Matthews set him a fine example of courtesy and won out on his merits. If Mr. Apperious can stand the com- parison Harvard's great shortstop most surely can. HAYES IN GOTHAM. There was a monster mass meeting at the Academy of Music, Brooklyn, N. Y., on the night of the 3rd inst. called to protest against suffrage con- ditions in the South as related to our people. The movement befan with the public-spirited colored men of Brooklyn, but the best whites soon caught the infection and contributed by their presence, voice and means to make the occasion a great success. Two thousand people were present. George E. Wibecan, Jr., well and favorably known in both political and social circles presided, and impassioned addresses were delivered by such represéntative men as Gen’l Stewart L. Woodford, ex-Minister to Spain, and Rev. Drs. Cadman and Harmon. | The principal address was made by Lawyer H. Hayes who is reported to have thrilled his audience with his masterly presentations of the pathet. ic condition of the race in the South, and with his denunciation of the smooth-tongued lying southerners who tickle the ears of northern audiences with tales of alleged happy conditions down South, in the effort to weaken their sympathy with the race’s just demands. It is a healthy sign to see the north- ern colored man so closely in touch with his southern brother. Not long sinee in answer to the appeal of some one that the American Negro should show more active interest in the Philippines, the prompt and onclusive answer came that though “Hands Across the Sea,” was a very engaging melody. Hands across Mason and Dixon’s line was much nearer the colored man’s heart. Mr. Isaac H. Smith, the colored banker at New Bern, N. C., the origi- nal McKinley man and a prophet of some note prophesies the election of the National Democratic ticket in 1904. It would appear that the advocates of industrial education are able to take eare of themselves. Higher education to the contrary notwithstanding. The Afro-American is having his inning. Organize a local branch of the Na- tional Negro Business League and send delegates to Nashville, Tenn., in ipoeae | ie Me meee | Union News. Union Md., Special—One of Union's brave young men in the person of Mr. Clarence T. Cottman, teacher of Stag- ville School, Worcester County, Md., held his commencement exercises Friday evening, April 17, 1903. A mark of scholarship was shown by the fine recitations and songs that were rendered. We can not over-rate the program when we say that it was an up-to-date one, and was rendered with care, as things that are done under the the instruction of Mr. Clarence Cott- man must be done well. Mr. Cottman is a studious young man, and is in- terested in his school work. We wish him God-speed. The patronage from Union was large. : The Union baseball team engaged in a delightful game of ball on _ the campus, every one seemed to enjoy themselves. iMr. Isaac Hayword, one of the silver-tongued orators of the Union Literary, gave an eloquent address at Stagville on the above date. Subject, Courage. Mr. Harry T. McBride gave an ora- tion, he received many applauds for his oratorical flights. Subject, Roose- velt.” i The programme was followed by a discussion. Subject, What do we need the more of, Money or Education. The young men that took part in the sub- ject were on the affirmative side were Messrs. Ophir Harges, George A. Cott- mzn, Harry T. McBride and Harry Cottman. Negative disputants were Messrs. Samuel J. Cottman, Clarence Cottman and Isaac Hayword. The decision was rendered by the house. One of the young men of Union, in the person of Mr. Samuel J. Cottman, now teacher of Deal’s Island School, spent Friday evening with us. We wish him success on his speedy re- turn. The marriage of Mr. Charley Wil- son, of Union, and Miss Page, was witnessed Wednesday evening, at Rid- ley Park, Pa. We are glad to receive our pastor back again in the person of Rey. L. J. Warters, as he is a christian gentle. man, and a constant worker. We are glad to have such a man in our midst. We wish him God-speed in his minis- terial work. HARRY COTTMAN. Hon. John C. Dancy, Recorder of Deeds for the District of Columbia, was the recipient of a very fine collation at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Wil- liam Jennifer, of 445 Second street. southwest, Wednesday evening the 22d inst. A number of representative peo- ple were present and the impromptu program had a musical and literary turn. The menu was very fine and the affair recherche. Se NEW YORK’S CAPITay. of Sons and Daughters, Bros. aa ‘Sisters of Moses, celebrated their an. ‘nual Anniversary and Social Recep. tion at Bleeker Hall, Thursday even. ing, April 16th. This noble ang grand fraternal order, whose good works and charitable deeds stand as an endur. ing monument to the public, spared no pains to make the affair an attrac. tion, and it was indeed a Success jp every respect. Music was furnisheq by the popular Zita’s orchestra, and a program preceded the dancing, supper being served under the direction of Sister Ida Frisby and Sister J. Free- man. Bro. C. E. Lewis, Mrs, Emma Cole, and Mr. Alexander Wilson, rendered solos. Bro. C. E. Lewis mas the opening address. Joseph P. Smith Grand Recording Secretary, made az able speech. Master of ceremonies, Bro. C. E. Latham, of Troy. The lodges from Troy and Schenectady were well represented. The ladies ap peared in attractive costumes, and jt is needless to say more than that they looked charming, and all enjoyed the affair immensely. We heartily encour. age the society and recommend a larger enrollment in the near future, Mr. Alonzo Schuyler, Mr. Albert Seenex, and Mrs. Anna Lucas, of Frankfort, N. Y., were the guests of Mrs. E. Pride a few days last week. The Crummell Historic Club hela their weekly meeting at the residence of Mrs. Walters, Hawk St., Wednes- day evening. Important questions con- cerning the Negro were discussed. Mrs. Aaron Oliver, No. 6 Congress St, was agreeably surprised by a birthday party, Wednesday evening, April 15th. A goodly number of Al- banians were present, and among the out of town guests were, Miss Matilda Martin, of Lansingburgh; Major Poole of New York; Mr. W. Johnson, of Brooklyn, Irving Pell, of Hudson; Mr. and Mrs. O. Peterson, of Troy, also Miss Murphy, Miss Green, Mr. and Mrs. Ethelbert Evans, Mrs. and Miss Hattie Williams, of Troy. Whist, singing and dancing were the pleasures of the evening, after which a beautiful spread was partaken of by the guestr. Mrs. Emma Cole has moved to 191 Third St. Mr. John Johnson has moved from Park Avenue to Third St. We desire to impart to the social world of Albany and the vicinity, of the coming treat, in the way of a May Ball, given by the Dining Car Cooks and Waiters’ Association of the New York Central. They promise the first Annual May Ball to be a forerunner of all the others they contemplate giving, and as an earnest endeavor to please have selected Miss Hallie Anderson's Orchestra, of New York. The gentle men of the various committees are well known, and their past efforts at other affairs, assure a royal time on May 14th, at Bleecker Hall. The of- cers are, M. B. Anderson, resident; T. B. Freeman, Financial Secretary; Ed- ward Bird, Treasurer. We will give a more detailed account in the next issué€ of thir. paper, also look for the advertisement on the last page in next week’s paper. Mr. Gorman Williams, the popular chef of the New York Central Dining Room and Restaurant, and Mrs. Hattie Bluford, of New York City, were mer ried March the 19th by the Rev. John H. Clark. After the ceremony a col lation was served at the residence of the bride’s aunt, Mrs. Wm. E. Walters, 60 North Hawk St. Mrs. Williams has traveled extensively, being a singer of note. We congratulate Mr. Williams upon his fortunate choice. It is very plainly to be seen the cause of 5° much singleness in the regards of the young men of our city, and we — the attractive and charming sex W!! master. The Western Jubilee singers partly filled the church Friday evening and sang some very interesting melodies. Legislature closed Thursday and we will miss the popular men of the State Capitol. THE SONS OF HAM. The ever popular combination, The Sons of Ham, are playing a return engagement this week at the Empire Theatre, to tremendous business. This form of entertainment has truly caught the popular taste and the artists in this troupe fully deserves success and popularity. The most gratifying thing to be recorded of the Sons of Ham is that while their musical numbers are most beautifully rendered and their various situations convulse the audiences at every point, the music and the fun are both clean and wholesome. It is believed that this is the secret of their great acceptability to Washington audiences and the reason why so many ladies attend their performances. The management has made it a point to cater especially to the tastes of the ladies of the city and so has carefully eliminated every objective feature, even at a loss of considerable revenue. Messrs. Avery and Hart, are thoroughly conscientious in their work and they are artists in the truest sense. They are broad enough also to offer the highest inducement to other artists to join their combination and to afford others than themselves the opportunity to win reputation and applause. These gentlemen deserve their prosperity and the high place they have attained in the theatrical world. Boydton, Va., Special.—The colored people of this county celebrated their freedom on the 9th of April, 1903. There were in attendance about three thousand, (3,000) of their race. The main feature of the day was an oration, delivered by Mr. R. B. Baptist, a professional teacher, and Commissioner of Revenue, for District No. 2, Mecklenburg county. He reviewed the existence of slavery among the early colonists; the effect of the stamp act; the embargo law and taxation without representation and what the 4th of July meant to the white people of this country and what freedom meant to the Negro. He reviewed the history of Hayti, when emancipation of the island was ratified, 1794 and that it did not meet with the approval of Napoleon Bonoparte, who with a powerful army attempted to re-enslave the Negroes and how the Negroes fought bled and died to maintain their freedom. He made beautiful tributes to Wm. Lloyd Garrison, Longfellow Whittier and Harriet Beecher Stowe, who aided the emancipation of the Negro by the power of their pen and influences. He recited the injustice of the Virginia constitution upon his race and advised them to take Spartan courage and qualify themselves to become citizens in conformity with the provisions of the new document and when everybody was on tiptoe of expectation, he proclaimed that the gallantry of the Negro soldiers at Santiago, had aided Mr. Roosevelt in his achievements which culminated in his election as vice President of the United States, and that Mr. Roosevelt has made them, as well as all nationalities, a President.—Following this assertion, he made a motion that Mr. Roosevelt be re-nominated for President and that Jas. R. Garfield, son of the late Jas. A. Garfield,) vice President of these United States, for 1904, which motion was seconded and carried by a unanimous vote, amidst great applause. At the residence of Mrs. Bertha Brown, at 1211 11th street, Miss Cecil Reese, of Denver, Col., and Mr. H. Gus Hall, of Indianapolis, Ind., members of Gus Hill's Smart Set Co., en route were royally entertained last Tuesday evening after the performance. A most enjoyable time was had by the few but select coterie of friends of the hostess until the "wee sma hours." Masters Arthur Curtis and Granville THE COLORED AMERICAN. DAN GROSVENOR SAYS: B. T. H. HON. DAN. A. GROSVENOR, OF THE FAMOUS OHIO FAMILY. Hon. Dan. A. Grosvenor, Deputy Auditor for the War Department, in a letter written from Washington, D. C., says: "Allow me to express my gratitude to you for the benefit derived from one bottle of Peruna. One week has brought wonderful changes and I am now as well as ever. Besides being one of the very best spring tonics it is an excellent catarrh remedy." "I consider Peruna really more meritorious than I did when I wrote you last. I receive numerous letters from acquaintances all over the country asking me if my certificate is genuine. I invariably answer, yes."---Dan. A. Grosvenor. In a recent letter he says: "I consider Peruna really more n you last. I receive numerous letter country asking me if my certificat yes."---Dan. A. Grosvenor. A County Commissioner's Letter. Hon. John Williams, County Commissioner, of 517 West Second street, Duluth, Minn., says the following in regard to Peruna: "As a remedy for catarrh I can cheerfully recommend Peruna. I know what it is to suffer from that terrible disease and I feel that it is my duty to speak a good word for the tonic that brought me immediate relief. Peruna cured me of a bad case of catarrh and I know it will cure any other sufferer from that disease."—John Williams. UNBLEACHED AMERICANS. known throughout the country in Mrs. John A. Logan, favorably many fields of endeavor and an acceptable writer on current topics, has lately been indulging in some public expressions of opinion on the race question. Like many other well-meaning white friends of our people she has not learned the deadly character of too much generalization. Here is one of the lady's abstractions. "Persons seem to forget that the greatest men of the colored race that have been produced in this country, have been men of a greater or less degree of white blood in their viens, and that these men have been what they were in spite of their Negro blood." Of course this ill-digested opinion includes such men as Charles L. Red- DAN. A. GROSVENOR. meritorious than I did when I wrote ers from acquaintances all over the life is genuine. I invariably answer, A Congressman's Letter. Hon. H. W. Ogden, Congressman from Louisiana, in a letter written at Washington, D. C., says the following of Peruna, the national catarrh remedy: "I can conscientiously recommend your Peruna as a fine tonic and all around good medicine to those who are in need of a catarrh remedy. It has been commended to me by people who have used it, as a remedy particularly effective in the cure of catarrh. For those who need a good catarrh medicine I know of nothing better." mond, of Boston, Bishop Theodore Holly, now of Hayti, Rev. Alexander Crummell, Martin R. DeLaney, Edward W. Blyden, Jos. C. Price and a host of others, most of whom have lain down the weapons of earthly warfare and joined the silent majority, but whose lives and works are a grateful essence and inspiration to the living Negrc, because we have always ascribed their achievements absolutely to the pure black blood in them. Mrs. Logan's ideas are not less awry when she touches another phase of this question. Let us quote her aagin: "It has been astomishing that so many colored men who have attained prominence by their intelligence and achievements in the north have gone back to the South to practice their profession or to pursue their vocations, when they knew it would be impossible to live down the prejudice against 9 W. E. Griffith, Concan, Texas, writes: "I suffered with chronic catarrh for many years. I took Peruna and it completely cured me. I think Peruna is the best medicine in the world for catarrh. My general health is much improved by its use, as I am much stronger than I have been for years."—W. E. Griffith. A Congressman's Letter. Congressman H. Bowen, Ruskin, Tazewell county, Va., writes: "I can cheerfully recommend your valuable remedy. Peruna, to any one who is suffering with catarrh, and who is in need of a permanent and effective cure."—H. Bowen. Mr. Fred. D. Scott, Larue, Ohio, Right Guard of Hiram Foot Ball Team, writes: "As a specific for lung trouble I place Peruna at the head. I have used it myself for colds and catarrh of the bowels and it is a splendid remedy. It restores vitality, increases bodily strength and makes a sick person well in a short time. I give Peruna my hearty indorsement." Fred. D. Scott. Gen. Ira C. Abbott, 906 M street, N. W. Washington, D. C., writes: "I am fully convinced that your remedy is an excellent tonic. Many of my friends have used it with the most beneficial results for coughs, colds and catarrhal trouble."—Ira C. Abbott. Mrs. Elmer Fleming, orator of Reservoir Council No. 168, Northwestern Legion of Honor, of Minneapolis, Minn. writes from 2535 Polk street, NE. : "I have been troubled all my life with catarrh in my head. I took Peruna for about three months, and now think I am permanently cured. I believe that for catarrh in all its forms Peruna is the medicine of the Mrs. Elmer Fleming, Minneapolis, Minn. age. It cures when all other remedies fail. I can heartily recommend Peruna as a catarrh remedy."—Mrs. Elmer Fleming Treat Catarrh in Spring. The spring is the time to treat catarrh. Cold, wet winter weather often retards a cure of catarrh. If a course of Peruna is taken during the early spring months the cure will be prompt and permanent. There can be no failures if Peruna is taken intelligently during the favorable weather of spring. As a systemic catarrh remedy Peruna eradicates catarrh from the system wherever it may be located. It cures catarrh of the stomach or bowels with the same certainty as catarrh of the head. 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 Sanitary, Columbus, O. them. This seems suicidal, because they can do better anywhere north of Mason and Dixon's line and be unmolested in the exercise of their legitimate privileges. It would seem that there could be no such thing as sentiment or association that could influence them to seek a home where every association would awaken unpleasant memories of the experience of their ancestors or of themselves." Indeed! Then altruism has no place in the Colored man's composition. That for which Mrs. Logan criticizes the educated and useful of our race is their highest claim to admiration and respect. They recognize their obligation, to play their part in the uplifting of any submerged contingent, and self seeking and personal comfort do not enter as factors in the equation of their lives.