The Colored American

The COLORED American A NATIONAL NEGRO NEWSPAPER VOL. X, NO. 6 The New Southland. The Remarkable Career of Col. R. R. Church, a Large Tax Payer, a Successful Business Man and a Leader Change in Public SentimentThe Home Life of Mr. Church, His Ownesting Family and some of His Ownings. Memphis, Tenn. — Special. — Memphis has a population of about 150,000, half of whom are Afro-Americans. The condition of our people in this city is about the same as it is in any other southern city. When the terrible epidemic of yellow fever in '78 and '79 caused our city to be almost depopulated, it was virtually in charge of our people. After the ravages of the fever had subsided and the whites had returned home, it was the unanimous opinion of the ruling classes that the police force should always be equally divided between the races in recognition of services rendered by our people when all others left the city to care for itself. The force remained half black and half white for a few years, till finally a sentiment against our men in uniform was created. The papers began writing long articles on the humiliation caused white men on being arrested by "niggers." They did this to such an extent that the conservative white people forgot all about the valuable services of their Negro officers when they could not get others to serve, so to satisfy the race hatred every one was removed from the service. To-day, while we pay taxes on thousands of dollars worth of property, we have no more voice in affairs pertaining to our city government than a Chinaman in Africa. If we are to judge the sentiment of our city by the daily papers, feelings against the Negro as an officer are increasing. We are, however, permitted to earn an honest living in a great many ways. I have never traveled north, but have been told that advantages for work are far superior south for our people than there. However true this may be, I do not think any man of good hard sense, who has lived here, unless he is too prejudiced to tell the truth, will say the Negro, if he wants to work, is denied that right. Evidences of these opportunities may be found in every southern city, town and country district. The log cabins and tenement houses in which six and eight persons formerly slept, cooked, washed and ate are being transferred as if by magic into beautiful cottages and two-story residences made of brick and stone. Floors are carpeted and pianos or some other musical instrument ornament the homes of WASHINGTON, D.C., JUNE 13, 1903. MR. ROBERT R. CHURCH, Memphis, Tenn. The Lars Race in the South and Auditorium of its No better example in the entire south could be offered as proof of our financial success than in the life of Mr. Robt. R. Church, of our own home city. Mr. Church ranks with the largest real estate dealers in this section. You can scarcely go in any direction in our city that you do not find his property; so large are his possessions it is necessary to keep a young man collecting every day in the year at a salary of $75 per month. Five hundred thousand dollars would be a moderate estimate of his wealth. No man in our city stands higher than he in three-fourths of our people. the business circles. He is a man known to be extremely slow in saying yes, but when his word is given there is not a woman, man or child in Memphis who would have the least possible doubt as to his promise being fulfilled. In things pertaining to the interests of his race he is almost faultless. There was a time when we were compelled to accept "Jim Crow" treatment in Memphis theatres or accept none; we were compelled to have our school exercises where our ladies were Continued on page 2. PRICE, FIVE CENTS Our Soldier Boys. THE BATALION IN A COMPETITIVE DRILL. Company B of the M Street High School Wins in a Hotly Contested Battle—The Flower of Washington Society Turn Out to Witness the Contest—The Marine Band Enlivens the Occasion with Patriotic Airs— The Order of the Drill. On the afternoon of Saturday the 23rd instant, the annual competitive drill of the companies composing the battalion of cadets recruited from the pupils of the M St. High School and the Armstrong Manual Trail School took place at the Amer League Baseball Park and serve bring out an immense number of friends of the pupils and of the oral public. These annual competi have always been most popular functions, not only in school circles, but with every element of society. They are encouraged by the school authorities as an important factor in the development both of mind and muscle, a material aid in imparting the lessons of discipline and precision. For weeks prior to the event, partisanship ran high, though with the utmost good humor. The young ladies and girls of the two schools soon caught the infection and bravely be decked themselves with the colors of their favorites, and we suspect that even the dignified teachers themselves, however alert to quell any overt act of enthusiasm, found it impossible not to indulge in some secret hopes that this or that company should win the laurels. Saturday was an ideal Spring day, and when the companies marched afield in the afternoon, they were greeted with hearty and impartial applause by the magnificent and representative audience present, which must have included no fewer than five thousand persons. The scene was stirring. Flags and streamers each with the name of a chosen company, the vivid coloring and charming animation impossible except in an audience of high class colored people, the cries of challenge and the answering yells of defiance were sufficient to quicken the pulses, even of the worn out old stager, accustomed to loll listlessly through every function, to say nothing of the warm blooded youth who thronged every stand and irritated the atmosphere with leather lunged power. Verily, Verily, 'twas good to be there, if only to bite off a chunk of these dear young people's innocent and hearty enthusiasm, to take from them renewed interest in the wholesome things of life, and Continued on p re Io OUR TRADE MARE. To K... 2: SAMMONIA eee. ie <3 ee SE Fe ca} _= ee a? A” - Vea. . ' awe. J ‘a F ‘ <i ieee ELS Hates: Aer The Crowning Beauty of every Lady and Gentle- man is a beautifu suit of hair, which you can have by using The Greatest Hair Grower, Hair Strengthener and Dandruff Cure ‘ in the World. 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He| If you have trouble had spent his life since the civil war] factory footwear, try traveling and preaching, and giving lectures on temperance in al of the| They are the very | southern states. He had the welfare} we're sole agents here. of his race at heart, and never lost an opportunity to advise them on mat- We've almost double ters affecting their interests. So anx- 2 me ious was he for the upbuilding of his} "°S of the $15 grade o people that he made a practice of late|ing into it broken lots ZE \ 4 fie’ EY. ‘ae BA. kee 7 RN WA if INGA SS £7] a Ney IS OF yp HN years, when he went to a town, of calling them together on the public square, usually Saturday afternoon. and lecturing them on good citizen. ship, temperance, securing homes and all the vital questions of life. His work as an evangelist was rewarded by the conversion of large numbers in some of the places where he heid re- vival meetings. His death came suddenly while he was in Newton, Mass., last Wednes- day, May 20, but owing to telegrams being misdirected his family did not receive the news until noon Thursday. Interment was private to-day at Wood. lawn cemetery. WEDDING BELLS. Mrs. Nellie A. Williams, of Hartford, Conn., widow of the late Henry Wil- liams of this city, takes pleasure in announcing the coming nuptials of her only daughter, Emma, to Mr. Juseph H. Bonepart, of that city. Miss Emma L. Plater of this city will be bride's maid, Mrs. Williams and Mrs. Plater being dear friends since their child- hood days in boarding school. Miss Plater leaves for there to-day to be in time for the wedding, which will occur June 3d, at the bride’s residence, 90 Fairmont street She will spend her summer vacation at Hartford, Conn., New York, Wilmington, Del., and other points. & On the first of June the office of Justice of the Peace Robert H. Terrell will be removed from 913 G street N.W to 707 G street N.W., which will there- after constitute its permanent loca- tion. : Mr. Wm. H. A. Wormley, now one of our deputy U. S. marshals, has fully recovered from his recent illmess and is again at work. Mr. Wm. Justin Carter, a successful eolored attorney of Harrisburg, Pa. is in town this week, the guest of Prof Geo. Wm. Cook. On Tuesday night iast he delivered the address of the evening at the graduating exercises of! the English and Commercial Depart. ment of Howard University. Hi: friends will tender him a banquet be fore his departure. Mr. Solomon G. Brown, the veteran poet of the Smithsonian Institute, is still contributing many new poems for Ris forthcoming bock. Miss G. Viola Johnson, of Anacostia, D. C., left for Canada last evening, to be gone about six months. Saks & Co. | If you have trouble in getting satis- factory footwear, try Hanan’s Shoes. They are the very best made, and we're sole agents here. We've almost doubled the attractive- ness of the $15 grade of Suits by turn- ing into it broken lots of the higher- priced grades. - Ours have always been from $3 to $5 better values than can be found in any other $15 assortment—and now there’s this sprinkling of still better qualities. No wonder such interest centers about $15 when such regular and ex- traordinary Suit-values are under its control. Before we began the making our- selyes most all ready-to-wear clothing was on a par. But dating from the es- tablishment of our own workrooms there’s been a difference—a marked difference. We've reached perfection. Saks & Co. Pennsylvania Ave. and Seventh St. f mits Ue BOOKS ON AVOIEd SUDjeCTS Books for Men By Sylvanus Stali, D. D. “What a Young Boy Ought to Know.” “What a Young Man Ought to Know.” “What a Young Husband Ought to Know.” “What a Man of 45 Ought to Know.” | Books for Women By Mrs. Mary Wood-Alien, M. D., And Mrs. Emma F. A. Drake, M. 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Everything ts marked in plain figures, and you cannot buy reliable 0018 more advantageously In any cash store. We make, lay, and Line all carpets free, and tack down all mattings, oilcloths, and lineoleums without extra cost. Our \CREDIT. grades of Chinese and Japanese Mattings wear almost as well as carpet. All the newest patterns are here. We sell the best grade of Refrigerators, and warrant every one to give perfect satisfectio® All sizes are here—all prices. We hav? the largest and best selected st « of Baby Carriages to be found in Washing: ton, and prices were never so low ' fore. Your summer cooking should be dene a Dangler Vapor Stove or Gasvline ‘ pok- er. We? have them in al! sizes Every” thing for complete Jhousekeeins all PETER GROCAN, $17-819-821-S23 7th Street \® Between A and I Strect>: THE COLORED AMERICAN Race Gleanings. Race Gleanings. There are fifteen colored students at Yale University this year. There are ten colored justices of the peace in office in Blaine county, Oklahoma. Mr. Joseph Park, who died a few days ago at White Plains, N. Y., left [30,000 to his colored coachman. A weekly paper in Trinidad, West Indies, is publishing Booker T. Washington's book, "Up From Slavery," as a serial. It is expected that Mr. T. Thomas Fortune will start on his return trip from the Philippine Islands early during the present month. If the Carnagle-Washington episode don't paralyse the Boston Guradian man he is the toughest piece of white-leather in the country.—The Pine Bluff Weekly Herald. The Bluff City News, of Memphis, Tenn., made its first appearance on Sunday, the 3d inst. It is devoted to race interests and shows vigor and capacity in its treatment of them. Of the desired $2,000,000 endowment fund for the Tuskegee Institute, Dr. Washington reports that $1,010,000 have already been given. The amount includes Mr. Carnagie's princely gift. Mr. Floyd Dunston, of Los Angeles, Cal., an unusually promising young colored man and a musical composer of some note, has just died at Berlin, Germany, where he was prosecuting his musical studies. Rev. Dr. W. A. Credit, of Philadelphia, Pa., formerly pastor of the Berean Baptist Church, is winning high praises from New England audiences for his oratorical abilities and ripe scholarship. The editor of The Colored American is indebted to the Western World of Oklahoma City, for the publication of his cut and some flattering comments on his career as the father of the illustrated colored press. Evidence accumulates that organized union between the C. M. E. Church and the A. M. E. Zion Church will be consummated in 1904. The Central Georgia Conference of the former church has just declared for it. The salary of Hon. Charles N. Robinson, superintendent of public documents State of New Jersey, has been increased, largely through the efforts of Governor Murphy. The thirty-second annual commencement of Alcorn A. & M. College, at Westside, Miss., was held May 17, 1903, and an attractive program was carried out. This is one of the many fine institutions in the South which devote special attention to industrial education. The State Agricultural and Mechanical College at Greensboro, N. C., is a race institution doing excellent service. Among its students is a young man named E. Logan, who is making a name as an inventor of practical devices. His latest is an ingenious biscuit cutter. In Rochester, N. Y., a few nights ago a largely attended mass meeting was held to protest against race disfranchisement in the South. The mayor of the city and the venerable and much-loved Susan B. Anthony participated and spoke vigorously in denunciation of the wrong done our people. Within the last twelve months colored people in different parts of the country have contributed $1,169.14 towards the expenses of the Tuskegee Institute. This is the largest contribution made by colored people in any one year of the history of the institution. The pulpit of Plymouth Congregational Church, Brooklyn, N. Y., long and ably occupied by the great Henry Ward Beecher, has returned to its first love. Too much can not be said in commendation of Rev. Dr. Hillis, pastor of old Plymouth, on Sunday last, in the stand taken by him for the maintenance of manhood rights in all parts of the United States. Plymouth kept the anti-slavery fires burning until its mighty conflagration swept slavery from the land. But political serfdom has taken the place of chattel slavery, and Dr. Hills has kindled the fires of freedom anew. May they spread from ocean to ocean. OUR CHIEF OF POLICE. On Monday evening, the 25th inst., a representative gathering of the business men of the city and District assembled at the Hotel Barton to welcome home Major Richard Sylvester, superintendent of our metropolitan police, who has been absent South on business, and to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of his connection with the force. Quite a thousand gentlemen participated, and a magnificent gold watch and an enlarged replica of the police badge were presented to the Major as tokens of the community's appreciation of his faithful service. M. Major Sylvester. Major Sylvester's feelings as to this tribute must be entirely unmixed. He has made a most capable, energetic and impartial official, and this sentiment is practically unanimous among his fellow citizens. The colored people have had abundant opportunities to know of the Major's kindness to them, and of his repeated assertion and maintenance of their rights, and they join with all the other good citizens in the District in wishing him continued personal and official prosperity, as well as long life and happiness. OFFICERS OF A AND B ENTERTAINED. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gaines entertained the officers of companies A and B of the M St. High School, at their cosy residence, 717 E street N.E, last Monday evening. The officers of these companies were the guests, assisted by a number of young ladies, students of the M Street High School, the principal, Mrs. Anna J. Cooper, Judge Robert H. Terrel, the late principal of that school, and Messrs. Wilkinson and Newson, teachers of this school. It was an informal affair. There was a special program of music, however, and a collation which was elaborate and recherche, after which dancing and cards were indulged in until the wee sma' hours. Mrs. Haydee Campbell, who has charge of the St. Louis (Mo.) training school for kindergarteners, will have charge of the kindergarten work at the Tuskegee Institute Summer School for Teachers. A Dr. James A. H. CHEMIST, WE SURE TO GET THE SAFEST, SWIFTEST AND OUS STEAMER ON THE RI JANE MOSE 1903. FOR CHARTER SEAS TO UPPER GLYMONT, LOWER CEDAR POINT, OTHER POINTS ON THE POTO BE SURE TO GET THE SAFEST, SWIFTEST AND MOST COMMODIO OUS STEAMER ON THE RIVER JANE MOSELEY. 1903. FOR CHARTER SEASON. 1903. TO UPPER GLYMONT, LOWER CEDAR POINT, ROCK POINT, OTHER POINTS ON THE POTOMAC RIVER. reedman's Transportation, Land and Freedman's Transportation, Land and Improvement Co. A limited amount of the stock is now on the market at Ten Dollars per share, payable in small money. This boat has recently been overhauled and the S. Government Inspectors, chartered and equipped with late improvements and is licensed to carry 1,500 passengers. OFFICERS: Jas. Morrison, President, J. L. Neill Secretary, H. Hood, Treasurer, James Dabney, General Agent BOCKS ARE NOW OPEN FOR CHARGE for terms apply to J. L. NEILL, Secretary, LEWIS Manager, Room A, 1st Floor, 629 F Street Very Low One-Way and Round A limited amount of the stock is now on the market for sale to the public at Ten Dollars per share, payable in small monthly payments. This boat has recently been overhauled and thoroughly inspected by the U. S. Government Inspectors, chartered and equipped with electric lights and late improvements and is licensed to carry 1,300 passengers. OFFICERS: Jas. Morrison, President, Jos. N. Mayne, Vice President, J. L. Neill Secretary, F. M. Sims, Assistant Secretary, H. Hood, Treasurer, Lewis Jefferson, General Manager, James Dahney, General Agent. For terms apply to J. L. NEILL, Secretary, LEWIS JEFFERSON, General Manager, Room A, 1st Floor, 629 F Street, Northwest. Very Low One-Way and Round Trip Rates Northern Pacific One way colonist tickets on sale until Round trip homeseekers tickets with 7th and the first and third Tuesday and June. One way colonist tickets on sale until April 30th only Round trip homeseekers tickets will be sold March 17th and the first and third Tuesdays of April, May, and June. For full information write at once to CHAS. S. FEE, G. P. & T. A., CHAS. S. FEE, G. P. & T. A., --- 11 BLACK-NO-MORE Whitens the darkest skin. Removes Tan, Sunburn, and Freckles. Absolutely harmless. No grease. Acts on pigment of skin gradually but surely changing to a clear white. The scientific wonder. Sent anywhere on receipt of $2.00. Address— A. Herlihy Address— J. James A. Herlil CHEMIST, Chill LET THE SAFEST, SWIFTEST AND MOST OUS STEAMER ON THE RIVER ANE MOSELEY FOR CHARTER SEASON. GLYMONT, LOWER CEDAR POINT, HER POINTS ON THE POTOMAC RI WIFTEST AND MOST COMMODI ON THE RIVER OSELEY, PER SEASON. 1903. ER CEDAR POINT, ROCK THE POTOMAC RIVER. Transportation, Land and Improv Land and Improvement Co. (orated.) now on the market for sale to the pub-in small monthly payments. fauled and thoroughly inspected by the red and equipped with electric lights to carry 1,300 passengers. CERS: Jos. N. Mayne, Vice President, F. M. Sims, Assistant Secretary, Lewis Jefferson, General Manager, General Agent. EN FOR CHARTERS. Secretary, LEWIS JEFFERSON, General 629 F Street, Northwest. Round Trip Rates (Incorporated.) Amount of the stock is now on the market for 10 cents per share, payable in small monthly payments. It recently been overhauled and thoroughly inspected. Inspectors, chartered and equipped with instruments and is licensed to carry 1,300 passengers. OFFICERS: M. President, Jos. N. Mayne, Vice President, F. M. Sims, Assistant Treasurer, Lewis Jefferson, General Agent. James Dabney, General Agent. BOOKS ARE NOW OPEN FOR CHARTERS. To J. L. NEILL, Secretary, LEWIS JEFFERSON. Room A, 1st Floor, 629 F Street, Northwest To the Northwest via the Northern Pacific Rail donist tickets on sale until April homeseekers tickets will be s first and third Tuesdays of A Pacific Railway. n sale until April 30th only tickets will be sold March Tuesdays of April, May, IAS. S. FEE, G. P. & T. A G. P. & T. A., St. Paul, Minn. --- 12 Holmes Hotel Holmes Hotel 333 Va. Ave., S. W., Washington, D. C Best Africo-American Accommodation in the District. European and American Plan. Bar Stocked with Fine Wines, Imported Brandies and PURE OLD RYE WHISKEY. Best Line Cigars, 5 & 10c Good Room and Lodging, 50, 75 and $1. Comfortably Heated by Steam. James Ottaway Holmes, Prop. WASHINGTON, D. C. PhoneEast 347. Recems 5. & 6 WM. L. POLLARD ATTORNEY and COUNSELLOR-AT-LAW Collections, Real Estate and Insurance. A Matters given prompt Attention in the District of Columbia Member of the Washington Real Estate Exchange. 609 F STREET, NORTHWEST. Washington, D. C. Ladies Needing Advice and Treatment CONSULT BRENT MAR. The German female specialist. Treats woman's ills, complaints and irregularities. Private Sanitarium, not a public hospital, but a private home, separate rooms, and home comforts for cases before and during confinement. Trained nurses and experience physician in attendance. Private home for infant if necessary. City office hours from 9 a. m.; to 6 p. m. 1233 Pa. avenue, N. W., Washington, D. C. 1233 PA. AVE. N W. Washington, D. C. OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUNG MEN. The demands in all parts of this country, and in several foreign countries, for well trained men of our race in the direction of scientific and practical agriculture are so great that this institution is willing to offer exceptional advantages to young men who wish to come here and take either a regular or post graduate course in agriculture. We cannot begin to supply the demands that come to us for trained men in the direction of agriculture. The positions for which these trained men are wanted are those in most every case which pay high salaries. 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. Prin. Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee, Alabama. WANTED Canvassing "THE NEGRO agents for IN REVELATION, IN HIS TORY AND IN CITIZENSHIP; What the Race Has Done and Is Doing in Arms, Arts, Letters, the Forum, the School and the Marts of Trade." A record of his achievements and a demonstration of his possibilities. 600 pages, 200 engravings. By Rev. J. J. Pipkin. Supervised and introduced by Gen. John B. Gordon, former Major General in Confederate Army. Address, for description, terms, and full particulars and what is said of it by Democrats and republicans—white and black: N.D. THOMPSON PUBLISHING CO., St. Louis, Mo. Advertise in The Colored American. --- THE COLORED AMERICAN. Charles H. Shorter, of 1218 U St. N. W., has been appointed messenger to Auditor Pellit. Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Asberry are rejoicing over the birth last week of a winsome girl baby. Miss Isabelle Carter, of Atlantic City, N. J., spent a few days in the city this week, the guest of her sister and friends. Remember the Berean Picnic at Green Willow Park, Anacostia, Friday June 19, 1903. The grounds are near the car line and well equipped for a pleasant outing. The Business Mens' Excursion will be run to Glymont, Sunday June 14th. The first excursion given under these auspices was well attended, but the management of The Jane Moseley hopes for a larger crowd on the 14th inst., on account of the fine weather. Mr. Wm. Hill, the veteran barber, has opened up a four chair shop at 105 6th St., N. W. He has the very latest pattern of chairs and the furnishings are all up-to-date. Mr. Hill invites his friends, as well as the public to visit and inspect his new tonsorial parlor. A rate of one fare plus twenty-five cents for the round trip has been granted on railroads from points in the South on account of the Tuskegee Institute Summer School, to be held June 26th to August 7th. Tickets will be sold June 23, 24 and 25, inclusive, with a final limit of August 10th. The Blaine Invincible Club gave its first annual excursion to Glymont on The Jane Moseley, on Decoration Day. The boat made two trips and a large number of friends and members of the club took advantage of the outing. Col. Perry Carson is loud in his praise of the members of the club, and reports the affair a great success. Rev. J. Edward Mason, the financial secretary of Livingstone College, at Salisbury, N. C., spent a few days in this city last week., the guest of Rev. S. L. Corrothers, pastor of Galbraith A. M. E. Zion Church. Mr. Mason is a man of magnificent ability, an orator of fine standing, and a financier of acknowledged ability. In company with Dr. Corrothers he paid our sanctum a pleasant visit. --- Advertise in the Colored American. --- The Grand Fountain of the United Order of True Reformers Is the leading Colored Fraternal Society of the United States. It was organized January, 1881, by William W. Browne, and chartered in April, 1883, under the laws of the State of Virginia, with headquarters at Richmond, Va. Its membership is both male and female, and consists of all persons of good health from 14 to 60 years of age. Its membership of 60,000 is divided into Fountains and Circles. It pays sick benefits from $1.50 to $2.50 per week, and pays death benefits from $24.56 to $1000. BENEFITS PAID—Total benefits paid to date: Sick dues, $r,500,000; death benefits, $714,378.75. SENIOR FOUNTAINS—A Fountain may be organized consisting of 20 or more persons not over 50 years of age paying a joining fee of from $4.60 to $5.10 each. The monthly dues are not less than 35 cents in rural districts and not less than 50 cents per month in towns and cities, and a semi-annual tax of 40 cents paid in January and July of each year. Sick benefits paid are from $1.50 to $2.50 per week, while death benefits range from $75 to $125. A Fountain may be organized in any locality on application to Rev. W. L. Taylor, G. W. Master, or to any of his authorized deputies. ROSEBUDS—For the proper training of the young and their development in thrift, industry and brotherly love, there has been formed a Children's Department known as the Rosebuds. Twenty or more children not less than three nor more than fourteen years of age may form a Rosebud, upon the payment of $1 each. This department, like the Senior Fountain, pays sick benefits from $1 to twenty-five cents per week, and death benefits from $24.50 to $37. The monthly dues are fifteen cents per month. CLASSES—Persons desiring to leave their beneficiaries at death a larger amount than is paid from Fountain Department, take out policies in one or more of the Classes of the Mutual Benefit Degree. The members of this degree are divided into Circles, and pay joining fees and dues according to the following tables: Class "B" Joining fee. Value of Certificate after one year. Value of Certificate before one year Annual Dues Quarterly Dues Class "E" Joining fee. Value of Certificate after one year. Value of Certificate before one year Annual dues Quarterly Dues Age 14 to 25 $2 50 $200 00 $100 00 $4 75 $1 20 Age 14 to 25 $5 00 $500 00 $250 00 $9 50 $2 50 " 25 to 30 2 75 300 00 100 00 4 75 1 20 " 25 to 30 5 25 500 00 250 00 9 50 2 40 " 30 to 35 3 00 200 00 100 00 4 75 1 20 " 30 to 35 5 50 500 00 250 00 9 50 2 40 " 35 to 40 3 25 200 00 100 00 4 75 1 20 " 35 to 40 5 75 500 00 250 00 10 40 2 40 " 40 to 45 3 50 140 00 70 00 5 79 1 43 " 40 to 45 6 00 450 00 225 00 10 40 2 40 " 45 to 50 3 71 115 00 58 00 6 65 1 66 " 45 to 50 6 25 400 00 200 00 11 40 2 40 " 50 to 55 4 00 70 00 45 00 6 35 1 66 " 50 to 60 3 50 350 00 175 00 11 40 2 40 " 55 to 60 4 25 65 00 33 00 7 60 1 90 of the Grand Fountain United Order of True Reformers, capital stock $100,000. The bank commenced business April 3, 1889, and from that time down to the present has steadily increased in volume of business. It now has a paid up capital stock of $100,000. From the humble sum of $1,268.69, deposited the first day the bank opened for business in 1889 the deposits have grown to $350,058, and the volume of business transacted amounts to $6,190,141.47. During the financial panic of 1893, the Savings Bank of the Grand Fountain was the only bank in the city of Richmond that did not cease to pay cash on all checks presented, while the majority of other banks were using script and clearing house checks. This bank had its origin in the brain of William W. Browne, an ex-slave of Habersham, Ga. The banking house is located at 604 North Second Street, Richmond, Va., Rev. W. L. Taylor, President; R. T. Hill, Cashier. REAL ESTATE DEPARTMENT—The Real Estate Department has charge of all the real property to the amount of $220,221.65, situated in various States, consisting of 13 magnificent buildings used as halls, 8 dwellings, 1 hotel. 5 stores and three farms. It also has under its control 16 large buildings leased by it. This department is under the management of Lawyer J. C. Robertson, chief of real estate and attorney for the association, office at 608 N. 2nd Street, Richmond, Va. REFORMERS MERCANTILE AND INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION—Was chartered under the laws of the State of Virginia on the 14th day of December, 1899, with principal office in the city of Richmond, Va. The purpose of this association is to conduct stores (wholesale and retail), buy and sell real property, manage and control hotels, manufacturing establishments, and do general business. The association has in operation Hotel Reformer, 900 N. Sixth Street, Richmond, Va. It is a modern up-to-date structure, heated by steam, cold and hot water baths, also electric cars passing the door. This hotel has accommodations for 150 guests. Mr. A W. Holmes is manager, and Mr. T. W. Taylor is clerk. It has in operation a system of five stores, located as follows: Richmond, Va.; Washington, D. L.; 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 that anything from a visiting card to a poster 42 by 22 inches. Fine job work of every class and description is made a specialty at lowest prices. Mr. E. W. Brown is editor and business manager, office 608 N. Second Street, Richmond, Va. Correspondence solicited and agents wanted. OLD FOLKS' HOME—In September, 1893, Rev William W. Brown recommended the formation and establishment of Old Folks' Homes for the benefit of old and decrepid members of the race. Since that time the valuable farm known as Westham, consisting of 634¼ acres, located six miles from Richmond, Va., on the historic "James," has been purchased, at a cost of $14,400. The Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad runs through the farm, and Westham Station is located at 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 cooperation 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. Glass "M" Joining fee. Value of Certificate Annual dues Quarterly dues Age 14 to 30 $11 00 $1006 00 $21 90 $5 25 " 30 to 35 12 00 10 0 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 REGALIA—The members of the Fountains and Rosebuds of the organization wear no expensive regalia. The regalia of the organization is simple and its cost will be in the easy reach of all, costing from 10 cents to $3. The same is made by the organization in what is known as the Regalia Department. THE SAVINGS BANK—In March, 1888, there was granted by the Legislature of Virginia a charter to the Savings Bank AskiYour Grocer For HAVENNER’S Celebrated BREADS All first-class dealers keep them | Reopens Monday, September 7th, 1003 SOCK tC OER CEC ERECRE REC ESE ESEES EEE An ideal trade school for young colered women who desire ex- pert mechanical knowledge asa means of increasing their earn- ing capacity@ é é FSC CCC HREe CHO CC CC SE CES CEE CCE CHESS DRESSMAKING, MILLINERY, MUSIC AND AN ENGLISH COURSE From primary to normal. Boarding, laundrying, furnished rooms, steam heated, electric lights: $11.00 Per Month covers all expenses. In appointments, cuisine, ‘service and ptovisions for the comfort of our students, this school is excelled by no institution in America. Catalogues now ready. Address all communications Joseph D. Mahoney, Supt. Allegheny, Penna. ON TO GLYMONT The Old Reliable SUMMER RESORT, With The OF GALBRAITH CHURCH, 6th between L and M Streets N. W. A Grand Old Time Family Excursion to GLYTIONT, MD. TUESDAY, JUNE 30th, 1903. On the Palace Steamer JANE MOSELEY. Rev. S. L. Corrothers, Pastor Ed Greenleaf, Pres. Trustee Bd. MUSIC BY MONUMENTAL ORCHESTRA. ‘t leaves wharf gth & K Sw, 9.30 a. m. and 5.30 p. m. returning in time for cars Fare Round Trip 35c, Children}15c. THE COLORED AMERICAN. Somerset Beach will be opened June 8th, under the auspices of the Potomac Business Club. This beach is said to be one of the finest down the Potomac river, and has been improved and made into @ first-class outing ground. The River Queen will run to the beach, making its first trip Sun- day, June 8th. The famous Invincible Orchestra will enliven the occasion with music. The boat will leave the Zth Street Wharf at 10 o'clock. The officers of the club are: Mr. Frank Smallwood, President; Mr. H. B. Wood, Vice-President; Mr. R. D. Brown, Secretary, and Mr. W. Ingram, Treasurer. Dr. L. H. Harris, the enterprising south side druggist at 3rd & F Sts., 5S. W., is meeting with great success in the sale of his famous blood tonic. Many of the ieading drug stores in the city are keeping large supplies on hand, and find it a good seller. A FIVE O'CLOCK LUNCHEON. Mrs. John C. Dancy gave a very en- joyable five o’clock luncheon, Monday, at her residence No. 2139 L St., in honor of Mrs. Jas. Monroe, of Greens- burg, Pa., who was her guest a few days. The affair was also complimen- tary to Mrs. Charles James, of Latrobe, Pa., ho was entertained during the week by Mrs. Harry Cornell of 17th St. Those present were: Mesdames John Cromwell, H. C. Tyson, M. Green, Carrool, Cornell, Mrs. M. Frac- tion, Mrs. Judson Lyons, Mrs. Dr. Price, Misses Ida Brown, Alice and Marie Jackson, Lavinia Haywood, Lil. iian Dancy, Minnie Green and Annie Jacobs, of Orangeburg, S. C. ORANGE BLOSSOMS. Washington loses one of her fairest flowers in the marriage on Wednesday evening the 3rd, inst., of Miss Carrik Burrell, pene of former Grand Master Burrell, of the Masonic order to Prof. Roscoe Conkling Bruce, the son of Ex-Senator B. K. Bruce, anc now the head of one of the depart ments of the Tuskegee Institute. The union is an ideal one. It is understood that the bride and groom have been lovers from their early youth and notably during their school days in this city. The young lady is quite as cultured as her distinguished husband and will bring to his home that per. fect peace and contentment which the educated mind insists upon in his helpmeet. SUMMER’ RESORTS. Madre’s Park, situated on the Eck- ington and Surburban Line, at the corner of 7th and Albany Streets, has been refitted and is now for rent for picnics, garden parties, etc. This park has a beautiful pavilion 50 by 50, swings, excellent water and everything necessary to make it a desirable pleasure resort- For further informa- tion call or address M. A. D. Madre, Madre’s Park, 7th and Albany Sts., Eckington, D. C. SCHOLARSHIPS FOR TUSKEGEE. - Tuskegee, Ala., May 18th, 1903. Mr. Fred R.. Moore, Western National Bank, New York. My Dear Mr. Moore:— I beg to hand you herewith our treasurer’s receipt for $100.00, the amount sent by you for the two scholarships pledged at the recent banquet tendered me in New York by the colored citizens of Greater New York. I wish you would convey to them my hearty appreciation of their interest and generous gift. It will help us in the most satisfactory man- ner. Yours truly, BOOKER T. WASHINGTON. Prof. H. E. Barnett, principal wef the public school at Roanoke, Va., is in the city, where he will spend his vaca- tion with his family. He is a well known educator, and has brought his school in Virginia up to a high stan- dard of efficiency, 13 EDUCATIONAL. > Here is ane Opportunity! ST ae — A large picture of PRoF. BOOKER _ T. Wasuincron, printed in four colors which has all the appearance of an oil painting, will be sent ele- gantly framed by express to any subscriber who will send $3.00 to | THe ConorED AMERICAN. s @ To persons who desire the picture | without subscribing for the paper, it will be sent by express for $1.50. | To parties who desire to sell them, | they will be sent in quantities of ten or more for $1.00 each. All orders should be addressed to The Colored American WASHINGTON, D.C, ee This picture should be in every Parlor, Library, Reading Room, School Room, and every Public Hall used by intelligent colored people. Se isting plein oe atc a ac ae MRE 1 oe hee . 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The New Billiard Tournament, at the Metropole Club is under way now, and the entry is very large and the interest is very high. The Southern Hotel is doing a thriving business these days. The register books show many prominent guests from all parts of the country. Dr. James G. Clayton, of the Pension Office, has been confined to his bed for two weeks. He is convalescent at this writing. Mr. W. H. Tucker, of the War Dept., has been sick for the last two months, the grippe having had a strong hold of him, but he is now out and around again, as smiling as of old. Dr. L. H. Harris, our popular fellow townsman, is advertising his new blood tonic very extensively in the daily papers of this city. Dr. Harris is a hustler and ought to succeed. Mr. Fred D. Freeman is now booking for his crew at the Hotel Mathewson at Narragansett Pier. Application can be made at Gray & Costley's, 1313 E street N.W., or at Mr. Freeman's residence, 1118 18th street N.W. The books will be opened until June 15th. Mrs. Morgan Howser, of this city, made a flying trip to Philadelphia last week, where she attended the wedding of a friend. She will spend a few days resting up and visiting old acquaintances before she returns to Washington. The Jane Moseley took its first excursion last Sunday for a trip down the Potomac. The excursion was under the auspices of the Business Mens' League, and although the weather was unfavorable a large and representative crowd gathered and spent a most pleasant day. Several marriages among the Washingtonians who are high in colored society are to take place early in June. Prof. Jesse Lawson, will address the Epworth League of the Mt. Zion M. E. Church, 29th and O streets, West Washington, at 4:30 p. m., on Sunday he 31st inst., on the subject, "Christian Citizenship: Our Country and Our Duty." Hon. S. E. Smith, who holds an important position in the office of the Collector of Customs, at Charleston, S. C., was in the city a few days of this week, where he met many friends. He also spent a few days in Gotham, where he looked into the workings of the Custom House now under the charge of Gen. Clarkson. Rev. A. W. Shields, a well-known divine, whose last pastorate in this city was the Virginia Avenue Baptist Church, died at his residence in this city Thursday, May 21st. Interment at Woodlawn Cemetery. Funeral private. He leaves a wife and four children to mourn his demise. Lawyer J. W. Paterson, the attorney for the Sons of Ham Company, left the city last week, to be gone until the 6th of June in the interest of this company. The company played to crowded houses in Harrisburg last week, and begins a two weeks' engagement in Atlantic City June first. Mr. Hop Coates the well known river aonbface is connected with the river boniface is connected with the promises to give all of his friends and patrons of the boat the same gilt edged service as of vore. The South's idol has been shattered. The chambermaid of Indianapolis, Ind., whom they have been idolizing and sending money to, proves to be a very ordinary woman and really did make up Dr. Washington's bed in the hotel. She lost her position, however, through carelessness. She was being sued for divorce by her husband at the time, and is said to have been very friendly to colored people. FOR GOOD To prevent or restore scription for men, women pans Tabules. They are a made of a combination of used by every physician. ly used by all sorts of every-day folks they are. Ripans Tabules have been remedy. They are a de with a long and successf tion, dyspepsia, habitual offensive breath, heartbur the heart, sleeplessness, stomach, bowel and strengthen weak stomach tems, restore pure blood, natural sleep. Everybody from a regular use of Rip gist sells them. The five an ordinary occasion. T contains a supply for a y RIP Pharoah's A valuable as well as an interest the action of Wrong vs. Right, by I. H. 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The attention of those who appreciate a pleasant days' outing is called to the notice of the Berean Picnic, published in another column. An orchestra will dispense lively music during afternoon and evening, at the Berean Picnic, Green Willow Park, Friday June 19. The Ninth Annual Exercises of the Manassas Industrial School will be held in Manassas, Va., to-day, where a number of classes will graduate. Excursion trains will be run from Washington and other adjacent points. Rev. W. P. Gibbons, pastor of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, in addition to being a strong gifted man in the pulpit is a fisherman of note. His success up the Potomac and at Harpers Ferry this season has been so great that he has been dubbed by many of his friends, "the Galilean Fisherman." Tomorrow will be the commencement of the Annual Rally at the Liberty Baptist Church, and the pastor will be assisted by a number of noted divines and the celebrated blind preacher. Services will be held at 11 a. m. and at 7:30 p. m. The public is invited. The interest manifested in the Summer School for Teachers, to be held at the Tuskegee Institute, during the coming summer bespeaks a good attendance for the school. This school will fill a long felt need among the colored teachers of the Southern States, and a large number of city and rural teachers should take advantage of the opportunities which it will afford. Rev. Dr. Gordon, President of Tabor College, Tabor, Iowa, has been elected president of Howard University to succeed Dr. T. S. Hamlin, who has been acting president pro tem for the past few months. Dr. Gordon is a man of the highest ideals for the development of the colored youth. He comes well equipped and brings a ripe experience to his work in his new field of labor. He is both hopeful and enthusiastic over the outlook. The classes of 1902-03 of Mme. Smallwood's Dressmaking Academy will have their graduating exercises at the Metropolitan Church, M street N. W., Thursday evening, June 4th, at 8 o'clock. Mrs. A. J. Cooper, principal of M Street High School, will deliver the address to the class. Mrs. Bettie C. Francis will present the diplomas and Ambler's Orchestra will render seven select musical numbers. The public is invited to attend. Miss Helen Bell, of 1832 Tenth street N.W., was hostess at an informal reception given in honor of Dr. and Mrs. J. Howard, of Chicago, Ill., last Tuesday evening, May 26th. Dancing and games were the amusements of the evening. at 10 o'clock a-dainty luncheon was served. Among the guests present were Misses Hattie Ross, Grace Green, Emma Lewid, and Messrs. J. Wellington Lee, J. Garfield Harris, G. W. Ellis and Chas. A. Greener. All present will spend Saturday and Sunday in the Monumental City. The Masons, of Mississippi are looking forward with warm interest to the corner-stone laying, June 24th proximo, (St. John's Day), of the Masonic Temple, to be erected at Clarksdale, Miss., by Lodge No. 103, located in that city. Grand Master Lampton, Mayor T. D. Culley, Mr. Charles Banks, Dr. C. W. Raines, Dr. E. C. Morris, Hon. James Hill, Rev. E. B. Topp, and Hon. I. T. Montgomery will participate in the exercises. Mr. E. P. Booze the W. M. of the Lodge is the General Manager. We are indebted to Brother Booze for an invitation to attend. LINCOLN WITH MALCOLN TOWARD HOME WITH CHARLES FOR ALL Hustling Agents wanted to sell "Roosevelt Opening the Door of Hope to The Negro." This fine lithograph in three colors, 14 by 21 inches, 25c, postpaid, or $1.00 framed. Send orders to S. Boyd Gray, P. O. Box 29, Yonkers, N. Y. (Permit granted by Keppler & Schwarzman Puck.) United States Medical Institute. CURES DISEASES OF MEN AND WOMEN. 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Nowhere in this country can you find a park and an auditorium as great as this one owned by an Afro-American, except right here in the "Sunny South," made to blossom by the slave labor of our ancestors. The park is a flower garden. The most expensive and fragrant flowers are now blooming in every nook and The grandest demonstration ever was building last November, under the auspices of President Roosevelt, to the Gen. Lukul forgotten. While the Young Men's Brigade Time in the Old Town To-night," the every day, matter-of-fact way and stood, waved flags and yelled itself to silence. The President's style of demonstration ever witnessed in Memphis, under the auspices of the Congo belt to the Gen. Luke E. Wright received the Young Men's Brass Band played down To-night," the President arose in of-fact way and clapped his hands and yelled itself hoarse till the last president's style of oratory captured THEATRE The grandest demonstration ever witnessed in Memphis was held in this building last November, under the auspices of the Congo League. The visit of President Roosevelt to the Gen. Luke E. Wright reception will never be forgotten. While the Young Men's Brass Band played "There'll Be a Hot Time in the Old Town To-night," the President arose in his characteristic every day, matter-of-fact way and clapped his hands; the audience stood, waved flags and yelled itself hoarse till the last note had fallen in to silence. The President's style of oratory captured all who heard him. CHURCH PARK, MEMPHIS, TENN. The only place of its kind owned The auditorium sets about 400 feet of its kind owned by an Afro-Ameri ets about 400 feet from the main ent THE PARK The only place of its kind owned by an Afro-American in the world. The auditorium sets about 400 feet from the main entrance—S. W. Corner corner. Mr. Church is exceedingly fond of flowers, and personally sees to it that they are properly cared for. The auditorium sets about 400 feet from the main entrance and has a seating capacity of 2,400. It is up to date in every particular. The curtain on the stage has a very fine painting of a burning boat on the Mississippi river. This is the boat on which Mr. Church was employed as cabin boy. He prizes the painting very highly, as reminds him of his narrow escape from death. In building the auditori- --- --- OUTHLAND. um and beautifying this park he has set a grand example which souldh be followed by our wealthy men throughout the country. Our young women and men of ability could then see the need of improving. The time would not be distant when we would have operas and tragedies the equal of any in the country. Mr. Church is also treasurer of the Congo League. The object of this league is the civic and ethical development of our citizenship—special efforts will be made to improve our commercial standing. Last November witnessed in Memphis was held in this spices of the Congo League. The visit like E. Wright reception will never be grass Band played "There'll Be a Hot President arose in his characteristic clapped his hands; the audience hoarse till the last note had fallen in oratory captured all who heard him. by an Afro-American in the world. from the main entrance—S. W. Corner the League received and entertained President Roosevelt and Gen. White while in our city. Mr. Church did not only donate the use of his auditorium and park for this purpose, but gave money as well, which was used to pay for music and decorations. He was a larger contributor to the fund for flood sufferers this year than any ten men here. He is the young man's friend; hundreds of them are filling positions of prominence to-day by the help of this man. Many years ago an orphan boy was attending our public schools --- THE COLORED AMERICAN Being determined to get an education and being in need of funds, he called on this philanthropist for aid, which he secured. This young man graduated with high honors in scholarship and oratory. He is now one of our foremost men and most efficient representatives abroad United States Consul Jno. N. Ruffin. Instances innumerable could be cited where this man has come to the rescue of the needy. He has a most interesting family, each member of whom is loved the most by those who know them best. Mrs. Mollie Church Terrell, who is now a resident of Washington, D. C., is remembered by her home acquaintances as the most amiable and easily approached lady of wealth and education it has been our pleasure to meet. Mr. T. A. Church, who is police clerk in New York City, is too much like his fathe to be other than a high-toned gentleman of education, too much common sense to be what people call "stuck up." The last time he was here he was the same in this respect as he was many years ago when he left for college. Mr. Church has two younger children—Annette and Robert. Annette is attending Bradford Academy, Bradford, Mass, and Robert at Macon Park, Chicago. His wife is one of the most lovely women in Memphis, with all of her wealth and attainments the humblest citizen feels as much at home in her costly parlor as if in the low but respectable cottage of a peasant. For several years she has traveled extensively and she was one of our most beloved teachers a fine conversationalist. She is extremely religious, believes in the brotherhood of man and the fatherhood of God, and says when both races are sufficiently educated along these lines then and not till then will the so-called race problem be solved. When the President visited Memphis last year the church auditorium was more artistically decorated than ever before. Mrs. Church was chairman of the ladies committee on decoration and was ably assisted by Mesdames Jno. R. Love, W. J. Harvey, Julia A. Hoks, Jesse Jones, and Mrs Louise Williamson. So well did these ladies perform their duty, the League voted each thanks and so expressed its action by letter. After conversing one hour answering questions as to how she succeeded in raising her children to be so polite and courteous to every one, as well as other questions including good government, Mrs. Church kindly escorted your correspondent to the door and made him feel that he had not been there over ten minutes. THE TRUE COLOR OF THE HUMAN SKIN IS WHITE. From a scientific standpoint there is no reason why there should be dark skins. The composition of the skin and of the blood is chemically the same in the dark races as in the white race. The color of any skin is due to the pigment which lies beneath the inner skin and gives the skin its color. The burning sun of Africa produces a chemical change in the pigment cells causing the dark color to come to the surface, but here in this genial climate with our sun-protected houses there is no necessity for any person to have a dark skin. Black-No-More is a chemical compound, its action being to break up the dark cells in the pigment which are immediately rebuilt but in the chemical change the cells become white. It is not a "Lily White" to make the skin white for a few hours and then leave the skin in a worse condition than before. It is to be applied every day or twice a day until the skin becomes white. The change is gradual but permanent. 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They were Major Charles H. Ourand, Inspector General; Capt. Eugene C. Edwards, and Capt. Leroy W. Herron. Company D (the Armstrong M. T. S. Company), was the first to face the music, and following in the order named came companies B, A and C. Each executed the eighty odd numbers with apparently such unexceptionable skill ease and proficiency that at the conclusion of company C's drill the spectators were in absolute doubt to which the trophies should be awarded. Just here seems the proper place to note that the general excellence of all the companies and the magnificent work done by all cannot be referred work done by J.H. Mrs. Anna J. Cooper, Principal M St. High School. [Name not visible] Major Milton Bush. to without extending a sincere and thoroughly earned compliment to Major Arthur Brooks, the military instructor of the battalion, who no less than in former years has during this one labored zealously and untiringly to produce the great efficiency attained by these noble young soldiers. It is to be doubted whether in the whole national guard Major Brooks has an equal as a drill master. But the spectators were not the judges it will be remembered, and when those "grim visaged warriors" retired for consultation expectation was quite upon tip-toe, the very air quivered in impatient sympathy and the tension was extreme. Something had to be done! And done quickly! A word and 'twas done. To the now soothing, now inspiring strains of the Marine Band, the whole command moved forward, and under Major Milton Bush, the battalion com- --- mander, gave an exhibition drill and subsequently a dress parade, which was just beautiful to see. When the judges returned the command was still at "battalion front" and when Major Ourand directed the battalion Adjutant to cause Company B to move to the front, thereby clearly indicating the victors, something broke loose. We are accustomed to say that "pandemonium" did the breaking loose business, but the term is too tame—at least sixteen of them would be nearer to the mark. The partisans of Company B at once took unblushing charge of everything—the circumambient air, the spectators' ears, and of course their feet, and shouted and yelled galore. Commissioner MacFarland waited with an indulgent smile on his handsome face, until the tumult had nearly spent its force, then advanced and in J.H.C. Dr. W. Bruce Evans, Principal Armstrong Manual Training School. Major Arthur Brooks. his usual graceful manner, presented to Capt. Hugh R. Francis, of Company B, the diamond studded teachers' medal and also a gold badge (the latter to be the Captain's private property), in a congratulatory speech which was both felicitous and eloquent. Silver medals were presented to each of the two lieutenants, and a blue ribbon of victory to each of the victorious noncoms and privates. At the conclusion of the exercises the cadets returned in military order to their respective schools and were dismissed. Madamme Flora Batson, the "double voiced queen" of song, will sing at the Second Baptist Church, June 9th. She will be assisted by Mr. Gerard Millar, the great barytone soloist, and otehr local talent. A committee of fifty active members of the church and prominent citizens are sponsore for this entertainment. THE COLORED AMERICAN MR. HAYES IN YONKERS. Yonkers, N. Y., Special.—Lawyer James H. Hayes, of Richmond, Va., addressed the Men's Business Club, at the A. M. E. Zion Church on Sunday last. He gave a fine practical talk, which was so thoroughly enjoyed that he was invited to come back in the evening and speak to the Church. On Monday evening Dr. Mason, of Livingston College, entertained the Lyceum in a very pleasing manner. The A. M. E. Zion Conference, which was held at Kingston, N. Y., and which was largely attendedede, has come to a close and the many friends here welcome the Rev. J. T. Gaskill back to his fold again for the ensuing year. At the Messiah Baptist Church on last Sunday evening, the pastor, Rev. H. H. Booker, preached a very excellent sermon to the Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society, which was out in a large number. On Thursday evening of last week a very creditable entertainment was given at the Bethesda Baptist Church, of New Rochelle, N. Y., under the auspices of the Woman's Missionary Society of the Messiah Baptist Church, of Yonkers, quite a number of persons going over from here. The B. Y. P. U., of Messiah Church, gave a fine social which was greatly enjoyed and largely attended. The entertainment given under the management of Mrs. R. H. Gregory on last Wednesday evening at Zion Church was a very pleasant affair, Mr. Southwell, the pianist, of New York, and several friends assisting in the programme. Mrs. Henry Howard spent several days during the past week with her father at Lawrence, L. I. Mrs. J. H. Kelly, who has been South visiting her mother and other relatives has returned to her home in Yonkers. Miss Caldwell, and Mrs. Dr. Cooper, both of Manhattan, are visiting Mrs. Bowman and iMss Phelps, of Morgan street. FORTUNE IN MANILA. We are not surprised to learn that Commissioner T. Thomas Fortune got into trouble with the local authorities of Manila promptly after his arrival there. He was treated with the consideration due his position and himself everywhere else in the Philippine Islands where his commission required his presence, but in Manila he ran up against the scum of the Army, which remained there after the expiration of their terms of enlistment. Their people over here drew a breath of relief when they enlisted originally for service so far away from home, and when discharged, knowing they had no place and no reputation on this side of the Pacific, they decided to stay where they were. They are mostly of that well-known class—the idle vicious southerners, the material from which lynching parties are recruited, which is a curse to any country. They fairly swarm in Manila, and of course soon get civil office. They afflict the brown skinned Philippino as they and their class afflict the Southern Negro, and with the same implacable prejudice. They will find, however, that they have awakened the wrong customer. Mr. Fortune is an exceedingly warm proposition under any circumstances, and we are looking confidently to see some of Manila's official heads to fail into the basket of decapitation before the Commissioner consents to let up. We acknowledge the recepit of an invitation to attend the closing exercises of Morris Brown College, at Atlanta, Ga., which will take place May 27th to June 3, 1903. The program promises a most interesting series of functions. Rev. James M. Henderson, A. M., D. D., is the President of the College. The Virginia Avenue Baptist Church will be rigged out in gala attire, Wednesday evening, June 10th, when The Batson and Millar Company will give a musical and literary entertainment. Rev. Wilbanks, the pastor of this church, predicts a crowded house and invites his members and friends to come early and obtain seats. 3 SALOONS. Chris. Xander's QUALITY HOUSE, Established 86 years ago. 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The house was a first-class six room pressed brick, bath, pantry, china closet, electric gas lighters, cellar, etc. It was vacant but two days. Have many others just as desirable propositions located in various parts of the city. Drop me a postal and lets talk the matter over. My services will cost you nothing—the other fellow gladly pays the freight. JOHN C. KEELAN Brokers' Representative. Real Estate, Life Insurance, Loans. 245 Elm Street, N. W. OOOO SOME GOTHAM NOTES. Colored Business Men Organize for _pusiness Purposes.—That Alabama Case. \.ocal.—Social. —News Notes. tens ee fue: lg i Bee EI Beebe ee jpere is strength,” said one philosopher ‘nd the strength of the statement has peen exemplified by thousands of fail- ares caused by division. It is there- fore gratifying to note that the busi- yess and professional men of New York ani Brooklyn have considered the wis- dom of this axiom, and are organizing iyemselves in a body under the name of “Che Colored Mens’ Business League of Greater New York.” The purpose of the League will be to hold confer- ences among the men of the race in pusiness, and to encourage and stimu- late business interest. Mr. Fred Moore, President; Mr. Jas. Cc. Thomas, Vice-President; Prof. W. L. Bulkley, 2nd Vice-President; Mr. P. Sheridan Ball, 3rd Vice-President, and Mr. James E. Garner, Treasurer. The League intends to co-operate with the National Business League of which Dr. Booker T. Washington is President. Another concern which is yet in the embryo, but shows promise of devolop- ment, is the Afro-American Realty Company. It has for its object the renting of flats, and taking desirable leases to be sub-let to the best class of colored people. Its officers are, Mr. J. C. Thomas, President; Mr. J. E. Gar- ner, Secretary and Treasurer, and Mr. Philip A. Payton, Business Manager. Mr. Justice White of the United States Supreme Court, granted writs of errer in two cases appealed from the Supreme Court of Alabama, of Giles vs. The Board of Registrars. Attorney Smith, of 150 Nassau street, succeeded in getting the writs on Friday the 29th, and will leave New York for Montgom- ery during next week, to serve them | on the Justices of the Supreme Court of Alabama | With the advent of warm weather there usually takes place an exodus of) city folks for mountain and seashore. This year is no exception to the rule, | and on Decoration Day Miss Annie Wilson. one of New York’s popular society girls left for East Quoque Long Island. Miss Wilson expects to) spend several months at Quoque before | returning to New York. | On Thursday Miss Gertrude Fender- son in company with her father left for Stowe, Vermont, where they expect to be joined by other members of the, family. Mrs. K. Van Houten Garret, well- known in the musical world, is spend- ing some time with her mother at Sag Harbor, Long Island. y The Union Baptist Church, at No.) “2 West Sixty-third Street, probably the first church building ever erected | in New York City for colored people, has proved inadequate for the accom- modation of its small but fast growing congregation. The pastor, Rev. G. H. Sims, and the members are endeavor- ing to raise funds to enlarge the build- ss. The church has now a seating capacity of two hundred, which was onsidered sufficient for all require: ments at the time of building, two vars ago. The trustees have secured ‘wo lots adjoining the church, so that ‘hey now have property with an area of more than 7,500 square feet. Although Sunday was lowering and threatening clouds chased themselves | “ross the sky, there was a large audi-; ‘nce at St. Mark’s M. E. Church in the morning who listened to an effec- "ve sermon by the Pastor, Rev. W. H. Brooks. His text was, “I had rather be “ doerkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of the “icked.” The members and friends of ‘| Mark's are still congratulating ‘iemsa@lves over the return of Dr. Srooks to the chureh, and hoping that “US stay here may be indefinite. In the evening Rev. Charles L. frown spoke from the twenty-third Psalm and 4th verse. = THE COLORED AMERICAN. change of air and surroundings will prove beneficial. At St. Mark’s Lyceum Sunday after- noon, Mr. J. E. Robinson was in charge. Temperance exercises were held, and the following excellent prograin was rendered: Solo, Mr. N. Arrington; Address, “Temperance from a_ legal standpoint,” Counselor James H. Hayes; Address, Rev. Chapman, - of New Jersey, subject, “Temperance from a Churchman’s point of view.” Solo, Prof. Barrett, of Newark, N. J.; Address, “Temperance from Physio- logical Standpoint,” Dr, George Canon. On Thursday a good program is pro- mised, the principal feature of which will be a lecture, subject, “Pharioh’s Decision in the Action of Right Versus Wrong,” by 1. Lenored Henson, Esgq., of Washington, D. C. Rev. Dr. Dean Richmond Babbit, one of the leading white divines of the North, preached on “The Negro and the South, at the Protestant Church of the Epiphany, Brooklyn, Sunday evening. He said in part: “The attitude of the South toward the Negro to-day is not defensible, ex- cept on pleas utterly un-American. Its plea for Anglo-Saxon dominance, its pdejudice against the Negro, its ‘Systematic attempt to nullify the Con- stitution of the United States all are but a far-off echo of strident voices heard for 30 years before the Civil War settled forever the overweaning pride and arrogance of State sovereign- ty. “It is trying to shut the door of op- portunity in the face of the black man on grounds of race and color. It is rapidly robbing the Negroes, by a de- liberate system, of not only political rights, but inalienable natural rights, the rights of life, liberty and happi- ness. There is real slavery of the Ne- sro in parts of the South to-day, only the poor black man or woman is not sold from the auction block, but from the bench of the Judge in collusion with slave catchers and slave buyers. What mean those thirty-six indict- ments for slavery returned by a Grand Jury in Alabama? What .means the slave stockades, the tracking blood- hounds, and the lash among the pine woods of Georgia? It means that slay- ery is in existence to-day. Why should the North let the South settle alone this great national problem? We are first Americans, then members of a State or section, and the Negro belongs to the North as well as to the South. The Negro is a United States problem.” M. McADOO. REV. L. G. JORDON, D. D. Rey. L. G. Jordon, D. D., Secretary of ‘the Foreign Mission Board of the Na- tional Baptist Convention, passed through the city this week en route for the Georgia Baptist Convention. Dr. Jordon takes the “Black Duchmon” Rev. C. P. Reir, of Surinom, La., Amer- ica, with him. He reports the work in good shape. The Dr. says: Rev. F. Saloni, who was imprisoned in Natal, South Africa, for preaching to his own people, and Rev. Maqzia, of Tronki, are en route for this country to attend the National Convention in September. He says this is to be the best year of Ne- gro Baptist work in foreign fields. Letters from Dr. and Mrs. Faulkner tells of their arrival in Liberia, and prospects of a great work. All the fields where Negro Baptists are at work will be represented in Philadelphia, in September. An invitation has been received to attend the commencement exercises of the M street High school which will take place at the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church on Tuesday evening, the 16th inst. Col. Perry H. Carson, president of the Blaine Invincible Republican Club, has gone to Mexico in search cf relief from throat trouble. The Club unani- mously appropriated from its treasury a liberal amount to defray the entire expenses of the Colonel’s trip. He was much touched by the Club’s spontane- ous action. It is expected that he will return to the city in the early fall. Mr. J. Irving Greenlease has connect- ed himself with the dining car service of the Royal Blue of the B. & O. R. R. Company. THE MAY MUSICALE. Miss Harriet Gibbs, assistant direc- tor of music of the public schools of Washington, is to be congratulated upen the highly artistic program rendered at the May Musicale of the Washington Normal School, at the Fif- teenth tSreet Presbyterian Church last Tuesday evening. The numbers were well chosen and splendidly interpreted, and it would te invidious to mention one without naming all of the partici- ‘pants. However it is due to the young folks who sang the chorus from “Hia. watha” to say that their rendition of that difficult selection was highly cred- itable and proved Miss Gibbs to be a skilful director and themselves posses- sed of thoroughly musical tempera- ments. It addition to the members of the Normal School, other partici- pants were Miss Lola Johnson, who delighted the audience by her charm- ing interpretation of the Spring Song from “Hiawatha;” Miss Marie C. James, Mr. Joseph H. Douglass, Miss Beatrice Warrick, and Miss Gibbs, who favored the audience with a most difficult but well interpreted Ballade by Reinecke. The accompanists were Misses Europe and Della White and Mr. Braxton. Altogether the Musical | Was an uplift to the higher aspirations of the Washington public toward gen- eral culture and refinement. _ Mr. T. W. Allen, late of the Census Office, has been assigned to a position in the new bureau of Commeree and Labor. —————— Dr. T. H. Jackson president of Short- College, Little Rock, Ark., delivered the annual lecture before the literary societies of hig schcool, June 2. The commencement exercises of the same school took place on the 4th inst. There were nine graduates and the baccalaureate sermon was preached by Rey. I. M. Burgan, of Paul Quinn Col- lege, Waco, Texas. - The Tuxedo Pleasure Club is making great preparations for its first picnic and summer outing at Coiiseum Park, Monday evening, June 1st. Music will be furnished by the Invincible Orches- tra, under the leadership of Prof. Ed. Ambler. The officers and members of this club are an active and energetic set. The President, Mr. Frederick Brooks, assisted by Mr. Chancey Le Brant, will leave nothing undone to make this outing a great success. The public is invited. Mr. Shadd S. Brown, who has had charge of the buffet department of the St. Charles Hotel, in New Orleans, La., for the past seven months, is in the city where he will take a few weeks rest. Mr. Brown is one of the old guard and is delighted to meet his old friends in Washington. HE LIKES IT, To The Colored American: I am receiving so much_ reading matter that I can scarcely get through with them all, yet I cannot afford to give up The Colored American. Please find enclosed $2.00 for one year’s sub- seription. Yours very truly, B. H. THOMPSON. $5.00 PER HUNDRED for addressing envelopes. Send dime and stamp for full instructions. Steady work. Address: A. J. GREEN, Agt., 472 Ridge St. N. W. ——— THE TURNER HOUSE. Everything tm the season that’s fit to eat. A delightful ride to Chesa- peake Junction, and a visit to The Turner House. DANIEL TURNER, Prop. FOR RENT. A nice large room; furnished or un- furnished; fine neighborhood; 1627 Madison St., N. W. ire. ree ed DRESS MAKING ACADEMY. The de Lam Orton Famous Freneh Perfection Tailor System, Mme. J. A. Smallwood, sole agent, 1513 Madison street, northwest. Morning class from 9 a. m. tolp. m. Afternoon class 2 to 5 Pp. m. daily. Evenings from 7:30 to 10 o'clock. ‘Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, dressmakers and ladies who wish to do their own dress-making. WANTED.—To learn the wonderful De Lam Orton French Perfection Tailor System. Seamless Basques without one inch of visible seam, in lining or goods, not eeven -on the shoulder. Successful dressmaking re- quires as much earnest progressive study as successful work in any pro- fession. No detail is too small to be looked after. We teach you to make dresses with or without seam and guarantee perfect fits, and complete your course with a diploma. Ifyou have a spare room that you would like ¢ rent to desirable parties, advertise them in The Colored American, SUMMER RESORTS. —_—SX_—nnnn FOR RENT--Summer of 1903 Lincoln Hall Harper's Ferry, W. Va. For particulars ad dress N.C. Bi ackett. Please Help Me Find My Brothec Saunk Joyce was sold in Mecklenburg, Virginia several y ears before the civil war, to Cunnigan a Negro trader. His mother. Willie, was a clave on tke Joyce plantation. He had One sister Betty. who is very anxious to find hin. Any ia formation will be gladly received. Mrs Berry Reynoips. 44 Parker street, Atlanta. Ga. pe SOMETHING NEW. 4&@- The Rapid Cigarette Maker isan article every smoker should Possess. Handy to cacty “ia pocket. tiandsomely nickel plated Sent post paid to any address on receipt of price 15 cents. A. Taylor. 126 Pittsb-rg St. Uniontown, Pa Mention this paper when writing. ED For the FamousTroubadours Company, Three Chorus Girls, with strong Soprano voices. Must be good looking, good dressers on and off the Stage. State salary expected; we pay rail- road and: Hotel expenses. The season of 1903-04, beginning Sept., 15th. Ad- dress all communications to E. W. Dale, Cape May City, N. J. LISTEN! “The Story of My Life and Work,” by B ooker T. Washington, the great- est living Negro, should be in every home. I will give every person, sell- ing 24 initial scarf pins, at 10 cts., this great book. I trust you. Write immediately. JOHN THOMPSON, 83 Fairview ave., Nashville, Tenn. THE DUDLEY INN. A natural garden spot, high with constant breeze from the Blue Ridge mountains, frequent drives, good board TERMS:—$3.00 and $3.50 per week. Apply to, MISS T. FLETCHER, Lincoln, Loudoun Co., Va., Box 22. THE LIVINGSTON DRESSMAKING SCHOOL. The Livingston Dress cutting and Dress making school is offering a new attraction. A class has been formed in which embroidery as applied to per- sonal adorment is taught. Miss Char- lotte E. Hunter, has been placed in charge of this work. Persons desiring to learn decorative embroidery should apply at once to Mrs. L. R. Clarke, principal of the school as only a limit- ed number can be taken. Terms,-etc., cheerfully furnished at the school, 1439 W Si. N. W. BOARDING By The Week or Month. Apply to— MRS. M. J. BUNDY, 941 T St. N. w. a ll . = ee Roo <i “ ¥ , 2 (Nadas ‘pionysivs on} |q//) GEN. CLARKSON IN THE SADDLE. The Progressive American of April) 23 contained a very high tribute to the character and worth of Mr. James F. Vail as an energetic, broad_guaged, level headed man. Mr. Vail knows tio man by the color of his skin. He is an efficient officer and this accounts for the promotion which has just come to him. If he were a politician we would style him a good mixer, as he knows Wow to make friends and to hold them. The following is a very fair pen picture of Mr. Vail: ‘The surveyor of this port, Hon. James S. Clarkson, one of the grand- est men that ever lived and one of the truest friends the Negro ever had {mot one of the holiday kind), has been singularly fortunate in surround- ing himself with men in his office who discover abilities and talents for the conduct of the public business which are so essential in a great establish- ment like the Surveyor’s Office, with its large army of employees. A recent and most satisfactory appointment is that of Mr. James F. Vail to be Deputy Surveyor, assigned to the charge of the Fifth Division. He will have su- perintendence of weighers, weighers’ laborers and all officers and employees heretofore comprising the Fifth Divi- sion, and supervisor over the weigh- ers’ assignments and transfers of all officers and employees and all matters relating to the weighing department. When the Surveyor picks a man for a position under him he generally suc- ceeds in picking the right man, be- cause he has a way of his own of de_ termining the worth and value of a man to him. In selecting Mr. Vail for this office the Surveyor diisplayed his usual good sense and knowledge of men, as he could not have chosen a more conscientious or thoroughly cap- able and efficient assistant than Mr. Vail. Colored men in the service will find him one of the squarest men they ever worked under if they do their duty, and that no favoritism will be shown in his department. Personally Mr. Vail is one of the most amiable and even tempered of men, approachable, kind hearted and generous to a fault. I congratulate Mr. Vail on his pro. motion and the Surveyor in having ap pointed this manly young American to a positioh commensurate with his abilities and his public worth. I think and believe that the wisdom of his selection will be fully justified es time grows old and that Deputy Surveyor Vail will make an enviable record ir his new position. So mote it be. BRUCE GRIT. Mr. Josh Adams, of Poolville Dis- trict, Md.. a highly esteemed and re- spected colored man, died in his 83rd year one day last week. He was born in Montgomery County, Md., and was a farmer in his early life. After the death of his wife he moved to this city, where he made many friends. He was highly esteemed by all who knew him without regard to race, politics, or religion. He leaves five children and many friends to mourn his de- mise. His children are Mrs. Thos. Owen of this city. Mrs. Josiah E. Duffin, Mrs. Washington Matts, Mr. Elijah Adams and Miss Mary Adams of this city. : THE COLORED AMERICAN. DOINGS AT KENNILWORTH. { CADET OFF! Mr. Howard Brodie, one of our well known young men celebrated his 37th anniversary at his home in Kenil- worth, D. C., Tuesday evening, May 19th. He comes of a good old stock and représents one of the best families in the District. Quite a number of his friends were picsent and the event passed off in a most pleasant way. Mr. Brodie has made hay while the sun shone, and in addition to a most elegant home in Kenilworth, has two additional lots, and a most happy and interesting family. Among those pres- ent were: Mrs. Joseph Brooks, Mr. Frederick Brooks, Mrs. Boston, Mr. and Mrs. Simms, Mr. and Mrs. Curry, ‘the Misses Jennie and Lulu Brown, duughters of the late Bishop Brown, Mrs. Keeling, Mrs. Weaver, Mrs. Gordon, Miss Frazier, of Selma, Ala., Miss Hutchinson, of Barnesville, Md., Mr. Samuel Thompson, Rev. Rivers, pastor Berean Baptist Church, Dr. W. Bruce Evans, principal of Armstrong Manual Training School, Mrs. Bishop Brown and Mrs. Gaskins sent baskets of flowers, Mr. and rMs. Simms a love- ly pair of wall pictures, the doilies were of beautiful design and were the gift and hané*~ork of Mrs. Howard Brodie. A ce nade by Mrs. Sim ms and presente. ., Mrs. Brodie wa: the perfection of the confectioners art, and served as a center piece “or the table being illuminated by 37 candles symbolical of the 37 years of Mr. Howard Brodie’s life. GOING TO NASHVILLE. The Negro Business Men, of Boston, are planning to attend the next ses- sion of the National Negro Business League, to be held at Nashville, Tenn., in August, in special Pullman cars. In this way not only comfort and privacy is secured, but more cheaply are they able to travel. Arrangements are similarly being perfected in Chi- cago by the local Negro Business League. It will pass through Indiana- polis and other cities and be joined by representative business men. Ar- rangements are also being perfected in Richmond. Other cities planning to have representatives present are urged to follow the suggestion outlined by these several cities. WOMEN’S DAY SUCCESSFUL. It was Women’s Day at Liberty Bap- tist Church last Sunday, and they kept things going from the early morning service until the last service in the evening. Stirring addresses were made by Mrs. Page, of Berkley, Va., Mrs. R. E. Lawson, Mrs. M. E. Toliver, of this city, and Mrs. Hubbard, of Pennsylvania. The event was the cel- ebration of the second annual Wo- men’s Day at this church. Rey. A. Barber preached at 11 a. m.,-and the pastor, Rey. I. Toliver, in the evening. IN THE SOCIAL WHIRL. Miss Minnie E. Walker, of Vienna, Va., assisted by Mrs. Freeman, enter- tained a number of her friends on Tuesday and Thursday evenings of this week, in honor of her nephew, Nelson L. Ford, of Uniontown, Fa. Music and cards were the principal features of the evenings. At 10:30 the guests were ushered into the dining room where elegant refresh- ments were served. The table was beautifully decorated with pink and green. Among those present were Miss Lily O. Hatchett and sister, Miss- es Martha Johnson, Fannie Whitney, Jannie Brooks, Mary Simms, Bettie Swift, Gunn. Pollard, Lillian Ford. Nettie Herbert, Mrs. Burnette and Mrs. Martha E. Freeman. Mrs. C. W. Thompson, the wife of our popular fellow townsman, Mr. Thompson, who has made several trips around the globe with Mr. Graham Bell, of telephone fame, has been very ill for the past few weeks. She is con- valescent, and will spend a month's vacation at her‘old home in Arrington, Va. The trip to Califorria had to be abandoned because of her illness. CADET OFFICERS. Continued from page 4. “Y off ae Ss f UY, AS 2 Ss “U; Uy VEZ S Me Ly Nit | YG Ser eo Si . N Capt. Morris Dodson. [es Ley 7 <Y x \ | all SPSS \ ty ips Pee pg EGis Pee ON S pap AY Maa ree CaN PROLIF y+ Ke 1 i Vif) NO WW OA) HAAN 4 ML Magy | a eZ Be hse mij Jesse Gardiner, 1st Lieut. ROBERT J. GOODMAN DROWNED. Coroner Nevitt gave a verdict of accidental death in the case of the smal colored boy who was drowned in the pond at Ivy City Saturday. The victim of the accident was Robert J. Goodman, thirteen years old, who lived at 917 4th street northwest. Three drownings have occurred in the pond referred to. It was formed by water filling an excavation made by brick manufacturers, and is said to be as much as thirty feet deep in pla- ces. It is now a public dump. -Mem- bers of the crew of the police boat re- covered the body after it had been in the water about eight hours, and it Was removed to the home of the boy’s uncle on 4th street, from where his funeral will take place to-morrow. SONG SERVICE IN ANACOSTIA. The last song service of the season will take place at St. Phillips P. E. Chapel, Nicholas avenue, Anacostia, D. C., Sunday afternoon, June 7, at 5 o'clock. The choir of the church will be assisted on this occasion by a quar- tette from St. Luke’s P. E. Church, consisting of Dr. J. T. Walker, tenor; Miss Nettie Murray, soprano; Miss Masie James, alto; and Mr. William Carter, bass, each of whom will render solos also. In addition to this excel- lent array of tallent, there will also be solos by Mr. J. T. Newman, director of Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion choir; Mr. Jas. D. Wilson, leader of Shiloh Baptist choir, and Miss Georgie Smith, of the Coleridge Taylor socie- ty, all of whom are artists of rare ability and note. There wil be a sil- ver offering at the door. Revs. Wm. Vv. Tunnell is rector and priest in charge, and is doing an excellent work in the suburb of Anacostia. Mr. James L. Johnson is- choir master, and Mr. C. Sumner Livingston, organist. Let every one attend this song service, and enjoy a rare musical treat, Mr. E. R. Russell, formerly Treas- urer and a Director of The People’s Mercantile Association, llth and U streets, northwest, severed his connec- tion with the above organization April 22nd last. NOTICE. . Every Con- venience Is afforded ladies trav- eling alone on the Compartment Cars of the “Great Western Limited,” 3 Leaving Chicago every even- “ing at 6.30 via the Ciicaco._ GREAT WESTERN Rally, 113 Adams St., Chicago Mi h i T il Grcnant talior, (JAMES S. RAWLINS) Now Open and Ready With the latest frabricks and Fash- ions in Spring Goods at reasonable rates. Every fit Guaranteed. % THE PENN. PRESSING CLUB A new wrinkle will keep your clothes pressed and repaired and in good order for the small sum of $2.00 per month. Cleaning, Altering and Repairing. Goods Called for anw Delivered. James 8. Rawlings Manager and Proprietor. 493 Missouri Avenue, Northwest. (Opposite Pa. Station.) zs 5O YEARS’ EXPERIENCE Trave Mars Desicns Copyricuts &c. Anyone sending a sketch and Gaseription may quickly ascertain our opinion free whetber su invention is probably patentable. Communica- ticns strictly confidential. HANDBOOK or Patents sent free. Oldest agency for securing patents. Parents taken iBrougn ‘Munn & Co. receive special notice, without. Charge, in the Scientific American. A handsomely illustrated weekly. Largest cir. culation of any scientific — Terms. $3 3 year: four months, $L Sold byall newsdeslers. MUNN & C0,2618rcace=. New York Branch “fice, 6% F St, Washington. D.C. Telehone, Main 1768. Established 1873 S. H-. Hines & Co. Undertakers. Embalmers And Funeral Director 1315 14 at. nw, Washington, D.C POSITION FOR A LADY. I would like to secure the services ef 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 Colored Ameri can, Washington, D. C. DIPLOMAS FOR TEACHERS. Three Classes Graduated from the Teachers' College at Howard University. Commencement Exercises in Rankin Chapel—Conferred by Acting President Hamilton. The commencement exercises of the Teachers' College of Howard University were held last evening in the Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel. Seventeen persons, representing three classes, received degrees or diplomas from acting President Teunis S. Hamlin, D. D., and were addressed by Prof. William Allen Wilbur, of Columbian University. The exercises, which were interspersed with music, were presided over by Prof. Lewis B. Moore, dean of the Teachers' College. The chapel, which was crowded with friends and alumni, was tastefully decorated with flags gracefully draped. The stage, where the graduates were gathered, was adorned with palms and flowers. There were also upon the stage a number of hats and other articles, which had been made by the members of the Teachers' College. Recently a class has been instituted for the purpose of training teachers in the manual and useful arts in addition to their academic work. This class is in response to the demand for such teachers, and the articles were the first examples of its work. [Name] Prof. L. B. Moore, Dean of the Teachers' College. The programme contained but two numbers to be given by undergraduates. The first was an oration by James W. Botts, A. B., on the "Relation of Pedagogy to Society." This, however, was omitted in order to shorten the exercises. The other was an essay on "The Kindergarten and the Primary School," read by Miss Ida Freeman. Following this the degrees and diplomas were conferred by Dr. Hamlin. Six members of the Kindergarten Training course after two years' work were recommended to Dr. Hamlin by Dean Moore as entitled to diplomas. These were Oceana Estelle Brooks, Hattie Bell Cornish, Lulu Bell Davis, Ida Freeman, Banna Blanche Kennerly, and Marion West, all of Washington. Five members of the elementary teachers' course were given diplomas. They were Mary Curtis, Ithica, N. Y.; Alice Maude Edmondson, Virginia Harris, Matthew Milton Morfon, and Mrs. Anna Leonora Poindexter, all of Washington. Five persons were awarded the degree of Bachelor of Pedagogy, as follows: Musette Brooks, Ella B. Campbell, Mrs. Laura E. Hawkesworth, Benjamin Washington, and Herbert E. Wilson, all of Washington. Mr. James W. Botts, who received a degree of A. B. last year, has just finished a year's wonk in pedagogy and philosophy, and was given the degree of Bachelor of Philosophy... The charge to the graduating class THE COLORED AMERICAN by Prof. Wilbur was a scholarly address. He told the graduates that they were entering upon a life of great privilege. The work of the teacher, he said, was a noble one. Speaking of a teacher's aim, he said that the aim of a person for education was a demand of his nature for perfection, for goodliness, and to learn the will of God. He said that the life of a teacher must be unselfish and filled with devotion to duty. He pointed out the four essentials for the teacher, namely: To study his pupils, to lead them to believe in him, to awaken hope and arouse his latent faculties, and finally, to bring his pupils in the right relation with truth. Dr. Hamlin also spoke a few words to the graduates. He said that a teacher influenced his pupils more by what he is than by what he knows. Great teachers have shaped the lives of students, not because of knowledge, but because of greatness of character and devotion to duty. He exhorted them to be guided by virtue in character, convictions of truth, and love of God. Dr. Hamlin also spoke hopefully of the growth of the pedagogical department of the school, and then, referring to the university, as he urged the formation of alumni clubs. A FITTING TESTIMONIAL. Representatives of the Alumni, the faculty of the Law, and the Academic Departments of Howard University, together with members of the local bar, and one of the Board of Education, gathered in the banquet room of Mr. E. Murray, Wednesday, May 27th, to greet William Justin Carter, a fellow alumnus, and a member of the Harrisburg (Pa.) bar, who delivered the address to the graduating class of the English Department on the 26th ult., at Howard University. After a seasonable menu, served with every attention to the minutest detail, Mr. Joseph T. Greene, acting as toastmaster, in an appropriate and fitting manner welcomed the guest of the occasion and introduced the different toasts which were responded to as follows: "Our Guest," Mr. H. J. Davis, "Alma Mater," Prof. George Wm. Cook, "The Alumni," Prof. William A. Joiner, "The Bar," W. L. Pollard, "The Law," Prof. W. H. Richards. "The Secret of Life," Dr. Walter P. Napper, "The Judiciary," A. N. Collins, "The True Standard of Man," Mr. Thomas Walker, "The Race in History," Mr. Shelby J. Davidson, "Our Educational System," Mr. James F. Bundy, "The Press," Mr. R. J. Dickey, "Our National Life," Rev. Allen, "The Future," Mr. James A. Cobb. Among those present were, William Justin Carter, L. L. B., Harrisbug, Pa., Prof. George Wm. Cook, A. M., L.L. M., Prin. Eng. Dept. Howard Univ., Prof. W. H. Richards, L.L. M., Prof. Law, Howard Univ., Henry J. Davis, L.L. M., W. L. Pollard, L.L. M., James F. Bundy L.L. M., Sec. Howard Univ. Law School, and member of the Board of Education, Prof. William A. Joiner, L.L. M., R. J. Dickey, L.L. M., Walter P. Napper, M. D., Shelby J. Davidson, A. B., and Mrs. J. T. Greene, L.L. M. ENTERTAINMENT AT LOUISVILLE KY., JULY 1-3, 1903. All persons who expect to attend the Afro-American Council, at Louisville, Ky., July 1st, 2nd and 3rd, are requested to notify either of the undersigned at once if it is desirable to have the Committee on Entertainment provide for their comfort during the Council. Board will be $1.00 per day and the Committee will make assignments and notify visitors before they leave their homes. Respectfully, W. H. PERRY, Chairman, 2909 W. Walnut St. C. W. HOUSER, Secretary, 2813 W. Chestnut St. The Commencement Exercises of the Livingston Dressmaking School, of which Mrs. L. R. Clark, is principal, will take place June 18th, at Asbury M. E. Church, 11th and K streets northwest. The exercises will begin promptly at 8 o'clock. THE B. A TONSORIAL SHAW THE B. AND P. TONSORIAL SHAVING PARLOR. We feel it our duty to continue our and thoroughly inform the public of the most in the city. Where every ingredient used antiseptic. Where the towels which are only laundered by superior hands, but and they are dried. As we wish to allow no which are too often left on a towel and a one face to another face or faces. We gua We have four chairs with Messrs. Welsh A. Nelson, the cities renowned tonsorial corner of 41-2 and Penn. Ave., N. W., has and intends to remain permanently and o and customers to continue their patronage We feel it our duty to continue our advertisement in order to more thoroughly inform the public of the most up-to-date and ideal shaving parlor in the city. Where every ingredient used in connection thereto is purely antiseptic. Where the towels which are used in drying your face are not only laundered by superior hands, but are rinsed in sterilized water before they are dried. As we wish to allow no possible room for lurking germs, which are too often left on a towel and are subsequently transferred from one face to another face or faces. We guarantee first class workmanship. We have four chairs with Messrs. Welsh, Harris, Pearson, and also Mr. R. A. Nelson, the cities renowned tonsorial artist, who was for years at the corner of 41-2 and Penn. Ave., N. W., has been with us now for some time, and intends to remain permanently and of course invites his many friends and customers to continue their patronage of him. L. RICKEY WEAVER, General Manager. 314 9th Street Northwest. (ESTABLISHED 1870.) MONEY LOANED ON Watches, Diamonds, Jewelry, Silverware, Etc. Unredeemed Watches, Diamonds and Jewelry For Sale. Old GOLD and SILVER Bought. The most Reliable Place in the City to Borrow Money. A profound inquiry into the origin of all races and a strong argument to prove that Adam was a Negro. Supported by proof both biblical and scientific. Written by a Negro, himself of the soil and a great factor in the industrial development of his native South, Mr. B. N. Boyd of Greenville, North Carolina. Should be read by every Lover of the Race. Price Cloth Bound $1.50. Liberal Terms to Agents. HENRY T. BRAGG, GENERAL GROCERY and COAL YARD. Dealer in Coal, Wood and Ice. Ice delivered during season. Coal and Ice prices subject to market fluctuations. Phone Main 1145-Y. at our duty to continue our advertisement in our form the public of the most up-to-date and ideal. Where every ingredient used in connection there the towels which are used in drying you by superior hands, but are rinsed in sterilizer. As we wish to allow no possible room for them left on a towel and are subsequently the other face or faces. We guarantee first class chairs with Messrs. Welsh, Harris, Pearson, the cities renowned tonsorial artist, who was E. and Penn. Ave., N. W., has been with us now to remain permanently and of course invites him to continue their patronage of him. --- H. K. FULTON'S Loan office 314 9th Street Northwest. (ESTABLISHED 1870.) 1448 SAMPSON STREET, NORTHWEST. pertisement in order to moo- date and ideal shaving par- ticle connection thereto is pur- sed in drying your face are m ensed in sterilized water befo- rible room for lurking germ subsequently transferred fro- ttee first class workmanship Harris, Pearson, and also Mr. Artist, who was for years at the en with us now for some time course invites his many friend- him. GEO. A. ROBINSON. Prop. --- orthwest. 1870.) 8 Published by The Colored American Publishing Company. A National Negro Newspaper Published every Saturday, at 459 C st. N. W., Washington, D. C. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. One Year, $2.00 Six Months. 1.10 Three Months .60 Invariably in advance. Subscription may be sent by post office money order, express or registered letter. All communications for publication should be accompanied with the name of the writer, not necessarily for publication but as a guarantee of good faith. We solicit news, contributions, opinions and in fact all matters affecting the race. We will not pay for matter, however, unless it is ordered by us. All matter intended for publication should reach this office by Wednesday of each week to insure insertion in the current issue. Agents are wanted everywhere. Send for instructions. Reading notices 50 cents per line. Display advertisements, $2 per square inch, per insertion. Discounts made on large contracts. Entered at the Post Office as second class matter. All letters, communications, and business matters should be addressed to THE COLORED AMERICAN. EDWARD E. COOPER, Manager, 459 C St., Northwest, Washington, D. C. Sold by all News Dealers. SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 1903. ANNOUNCEMENT. For the past two weeks there has been a little delay in the prompt issuance of this paper, owing to a hitch in the press rooms. This is due as an incident of the new dress being put on The Colored American and the many improvements which have been made, and will be made. Hereafter the paper will reach our readers as heretofore, except a day earlier. This reminds us that many persons have written us complaining of the delay of the paper, and these complaints have come from persons, many of whom are bad paying subscribers. We have several thousand subscribers, whom we are forced to put in the class of dead heads. They give our collectors all kinds of jolly, and they are the first to complain when the paper fails to reach them on schedule time. It is a problem indeed to give the race a first class newspaper, when the race fails to support it, as it should. THE HORRORS OF KISHINEFF. Russia pretends to be a Christian nation, and yet she has an unenviable record of cruelty and inhumanity. Her hands are trimson with the blood of the defenceless, and she is forever adding to her list of crime some new barbarity. Her government is the worst form of despotism the world has ever seen, and has no excuse for existence in this twentieth century. At the present time her hatred seems to be especially exercised towards the Jews, who constitute a large portion of her population, and who have contributed largely to her commercial and military strength. She has erected an altar in the name of Christianity, but with the cardinal principles of Christ left out. At this altar the Jews fail to fall down and worship because the spirit of devotion does not move them in that direction. On April 19th and 20th of the present year, amid the celebration of the Easter festivities, the red right hand of the government of the Czar caused great desolation at --- THE COLORED AMERICAN. Kishineff of Bessarabia, by a wholesale massacre of the Jews. This murder was the outcome of long pentup feelings engendered by race prejudices, and religious intolerance, and it was committed in the name of Christianity. It is alleged that the Jews had put to death a Christian youth in order to get his blood for the celebration of the passover. An unheard of thing in the celebration of Jewish rites and ceremonies. The blood offered up by the Jews in atonement at the Feast of the Passover is the blood of an animal that has been cleansed and purified according to Jewish ceremonies, and the blood of a Christian could never answer for that purpose. To charge that a Christian child had been used as a blood offering by the Jews is a flimsy pretext for the massacre above referred to. People who are familiar with Jewish customs know that the Jews offer in sacrifice to their God, something which they (the Jews) hold sacred. That the blood of a Christian was so offered is discredited by everybody at all familiar with Jewish rites. Protests against the massacre of Kishineff are being sent up from every section of our country, and although lynchings and mob violence run riot in certain sections of the United States, yet the sense of justice and fairplay is still alive in the bosom of the American people, and will make itself manifest in due time. The spirit of lawlessness which obtains at the South will be nipped in the bud, ere long, and when that time comes our protests against such horrors as occurred at Kishineff, on Easter Sunday, will be effective all over the world. Let the United States stand up for the right, and demand justice and fair treatment for every creature under the sun. That is the true policy, and the only one that can win in the long run. Dr. Newell Dwight Hillis, pastor of Plymouth Congregational Church, N. Y., certainly has the spirit of the Master in him. He preaches the gospel of truth, and teaches humility as a civic virtue. COLORED PEOPLE IGNORED. Again we note with regret the apparent studied neglect of our worthy colored citizens by the local authorities. The daily papers of a few days since published an elaborate and we must admit an engaging proposition for the celebration of the fourth of July now approaching. Saving the participation of the First Separate Battalion of the District Militia and the probable, but by no means certain, presence of the High and Manual Training School Cadets, we look in vain for any place of honor or usefulness accorded to a single colored person. Why is this always true, except in those rare instances which rather point the moral than contradict the charge? This is our country. We sing that grand anthem, "My Country 'Tis Of Thee," with the same emotions and sentiments of loyalty and devotion to her. We were born on her soil. We derive sustenance from her bosom. We fight her battles. We give tithes of our possessions to the maintenance of good government. We willingly participate and often at much personal sacrifice in the administration of justice. Why then shall it be assumed that we are deficient in public spirit? The Colored American can point to numbers of colored men in this community of whom it and the whole race are proud; men whose very worth is dominated by their modesty; whose recognition in public movements would be most acceptable to us, and whose counsel in their evolution would be most valuable. When is this narrowness and this contempt for—or at least indifference to our prominent and sterling men to cease? Typhoid pneumonia made a strong fight for the life of that old war horse, Col. W. A. Pledger, of the Atlanta Age but the Colonel won and is convalescing. As he had the prayers of his friends during his illness, he has also their warmest congratulations over his recovery and returns to the prusuits of his energetic and useful life. THE CHAMBERMAID INCIDENT. Well, here is another delectable dish of crow for the dear southern white people who love (?) the Negroes so! The truth has finally come out touching that bed-making incident out in Indianapolis, Indiana, of which one, Mrs. Lulu Hadley, was the heroine. It appears from the statements of the manager of the English Hotel, the scene of the incident, of the Superintendent and the head chambermaid, that Mrs. Hadley did make Dr. Washington's bed up, that she was not discharged, but left after a reprimand for violations of the rules entirely disconnected with bed-making, and in no wise connected with the alleged occurrence and that the sympathy of the southern white people is entirely misplaced. When will these insensate people realize the ridiculous attitude into whichc their prejudices are repeatedly precipitating them? He laughs best who laughs last. Two thoughts suggest themselves. 1st. If we did not know the earnest, dignified character of Prof. Washington we would be led to suspect that the whole story was the concoction of some shrewd and enterprising advance or advertising agent of Tuskegee, who knowing how to further arouse the interest and generosity of the great North in the Wizard's grand work, manufactured the whole occurrence to complete the long desired endowment fund of $2,000,000. 2nd. These foolish men with money to spend to gratify the luxuries of prejudice, but none to build up the waste places of their own section might with propriety inquire for the address of Mr. Levi Hadley, erstwhile husband of the ex-First Lady of the Bed-Chamber, and pour out their sympathy and their golden stream upon him. Old Davy Crockett said, "First be sure you are right, then go ahead." The Boston Guardian pays the following tribute to the South and to Southern chivalry: "My! With the southern lieutenant-governor of Louisiana killed in a street brawl; the same official in Missouri convicted of stealing and, therefore, forced to resign; another waiting trial for murder in South Carolina; a U. S. Senator and Congressman in a curbstone fight in Arkansas; Tillman and McLaurin, of South Carolina, and Bailey of Texas, in a fistic combat in the Senate, the South seems able at least to furnish the scrappers of the country! And all this display of temper and bar-room methods by white men, not Negroes. If thugs and black-legs in that section don't look out, they will have to seek new occupation for distinction!" Hon. W. H. Jackson, the weak-kneed Congressman from Maryland, who failed to stand by his own appointee, Andrew J. Day, but had the postoffice abolished, will doubtless hear from his colored constituents when the next nominating convention is held in his district. Mr. Moncure D. Conway will probably not visit the South at an early date, or at least until the white people down there have had a chance to forget his startling theory on the color of their skins. It would be well, however, when he does go to look up Mr. B. N. Boyd, of Greenville, N. C., a colored author, who has just published a book advancing an almost identical theory. It is very pleasant to note that in the receptions accorded President Roosevelt in the far West, Negroes were prominent. In San Francisco the colored troops held the head of the line, and as a special escort, two troops of the 9th Cavalry were selected. One of them was commanded by Capt. Chas. Young, the only colored graduate of West Point now in the army. It is gratifying to learn that since the latest agitation of the Jim Crow car iniquity, New Orleans colored people have boycotted the cars and that the car companies are more and more disgusted with the law. The mailing books of The Colored American show a large number of names of persons, who have been receiving the paper for years, who have been notified many times of their indebtedness to it, who are still reading the paper, but who refuse point blank to pay for it, or even to answer letters sent them. Many of these people are personal friends of the editor, and he would like to have a line from them. If you read The Colored American and like it, pay for it. Whatever may be the outcome of the strike of The Colored Waiters in Chicago, the effort has been a brilliant one and teaches an important lesson—that of organization and mutual help. A few more earnest efforts of the same character will do the race great good in demonstrating the suicidal policy of rushing to pour out all our troubles into the ears of white men, who exhibit pretended sympathy in order to secure knowledge in advance of our plans that they may turn and rend us The 15th amendment having received a solar plexus blow in the U. S. Supreme Court, may as well be hung up now in the National Museum, as one of the curiosities of the reconstruction period. Mr. W. D. Johnson, Editor and Manager of The Kentucky Standard, of Louisville, Ky., has announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination to the Kentucky Legislature from the 15th district. He is making a vigorous canvass and he has the warm wishes of The Colored American for his success. Since the South refuses to allow the Negro to vote she ought not to be allowed increased representation in Congress and the electoral college made possible by counting Negroes in the population. Rev. Ernest W. Lyon, our new minister to Liberia, will go to his post of duty honored as have been few, if any, of his predecessors. He will be the representative of his government, of the great A. M. E. Church, and of the highest degree of Masonry, the 33rd, which was recently conferred upon him in Baltimore. The Colored American Magazinee, of Boston, Mass., announcement of the suspension of which was made some time ago, is to be revived, and it is announced that the Mayand June numbers will be issued about June 5th proximo. The entire plant of the Colored Co-Operative Publishing Company which until recently published the magazine has been purchased by a company of which Mr. W. H. Dupree is President, Mr. William O. West, is Secretary and Manager, Mr. Jesse W. Watkins is treasurer, and Miss Pauline E. Hopkins is Literary Editor. This strong combination will use the same firm name, and continue the publication of the periodical. A WORTHY MAN. The Voice of The People, a weekly publication at Pittsburg, Pa., pays our Rev. B. J. Bolding, pastor of John Wesley A. M. E. Zion Church, in this city, and editor of Varese Christian Endeavor, a high compliment in its last issue. Among other things it says: "If any 'Gallant Knight of the Quill' has earned his spurs in a trusted literary position in A. M. E. Zion Church, Dr. Balding is that man. He appears to be publishing our Young People's official denominational organ with but little help. They are pluck, pride and ability, which impell him to succeed anyhow." SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS FOR FIFTEEN YEARS Professor Powell, of Washington, D. C. Recommends Pe-ru-na. "They say" is a great liar and a greater coward. The great Negro will continue to come out of the crucible of southern lawlessness and brutality. The shibboleth to-day is—"politicians to the rear and business men to the center of the stage." Idleness is never the handmaid of virtue in a woman or of honesty in a man. As the blood of the martyr is the seed of the church, so persecution and injustice are the stimulus to persistent endeavor. Negro students in northern white colleges are carrying off the honors in the athletic field as well as in scholastics. Washington female gossips, it is said, are to be reached by specific legislation next winter in Congress. Innocent sufferers are numerous and indignant. If our ministers will discuss secular matters in their pulpits, let them preach the gospel of support to Negro business houses. Too often do our clergy confine their financial talks to subjects of their own salaries and fat capon to line their stomachs. How do so many of our clergy get their ponderous degrees of D. D. and L. L. D.? Is the gift of them part of their ordination ceremony? If an alleged learned divine wants the degree of D. D., and has only half the price , can he buy one "D" this year and the other "D" next year? What are local business men doing to provide adequate representation at the meeting of the National Negro Business League to be held at Nashville, Tenn., August 26th next? If in our inmost souls we truly cherish race pride, let us show it by encouraging race business enterprises with the same loyalty we yield to our churches. Does the Negro live who does not love to be commended in a race paper? If not let us support our journals and pay our subscriptions to them. They are all doing yoeman service for our people. It might be a good idea to have our stock market reports include weekly or perhaps monthly quotations of the prices of honorary degrees when conferred by our numerous fifth-rate race "Universities" and "Colleges." The True Reformers should establish a bank in Washington. The prestige of their success in Richmond would offset the failure of other similar institutions here. A bank here is a necessity. KINDERGARTEN WORK On Wednesday evening, the 3rd inst., the National Kindergarten Training School held its commencement exercises at Lincoln Memorial Church. The occasion was most interesting. The exercises were presided over by Mrs. Anna E. Murray, who is at the head of the school and has been its inspiration. The address to the graduates was delivered by Prof. Kelly Miller, of Howard University, and the diplomas were conferred by Hon. H. L. West, one of the District Commissioners. The music under Mr. W. Stanton Wormley, was unusually fine. It consisted of two solos by Miss Marie James and two choruses from Hiawatha, sung with splendid effect by twenty voices. In the battle of life he who would achieve success must keep a cool head. The well balanced man is always trusted in an emergency. THE COLORED AMERICAN. PROF. W. B. POWELL SUPT. PUBLIC SCHOOLS WASHINGTON D.C. Prof. W. B. Powell, of Washington, D. C., is one of the best known educators in the country. For fifteen years he has been Superintendent of the Public Schools of Washington, which is considered the best school system in the United States. Professor Powell is the author of a number of school books which are used throughout the United States. This well known gentleman does not hesitate to recommend Peruna to his countless friends and acquaintances all over the United States. In a recent letter from 1410 N street, N. W., Washington, D. C., to Dr. Hartman, he says: "Persuaded by a friend I have used Peruna as a tonic, and I take pleasure in recommending your remedy. Peruna is indeed a good medicine and should be in every household."---W. B. POWELL. JUNE WEDDINGS. Mrs. Nancy Haywood has issued invitations to the marriage of her daughter, Miss Lovina Ann, to Mr. Thomas A. Johnson on Thursday evening, June 18th. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson will receive at 3229 Sherman avenue after August 1st. Announcement is made by Mrs. William Waring of the marriage on Wednesday evening, June 17, of her daughter, Miss Lavignia Elizabeth, to Prof. Lewis B. Moore, of Howard University, at Lincoln Temple, and that the bride and groom will be at home after September 15th at No. 1 Miner Hall at the University. On the list of contracting couples whose weddings will occur this month, appear the names of Mr. E. H. Hunter. and Miss Jennie Spears, two, of the most popular persons at the capital. Mr. Hunter who has recently received divine orders in the A. M. E. Church, is a brilliant young man of fine character and unusual attainments, who during his residence in Washington has made a favorable impression upon the community and attached to himself a great number of admiring friends. His prospective bride, Miss Spears, is a very charming lady and one of our most successful teachers, being at present the principal of Mott School. It is understood that the wedding will be a very quiet affair, at which only a very few friends will be present. Rev. Hunter, aided by his wife, will earnestly devote himself to missionary work with a view to improving the social and spiritual condition of the masses. 9 SUCH straightforward evidence cannot be overlooked. What the common people say carries weight, but when a man of national prominence says "Peruna should be used in every household," it is a significant fact to the increasing prominence and undoubted efficacy of Peruna. Peruna is of national fame as a catarrh remedy. It is the only internal systemic catarrh remedy known to the medical profession. It makes diseased mucous membranes healthy, whether it is the mucous membrane lining the nose, throat, lungs, stomach, kidneys or pelvic organs. It cures various diseases of all these organs, because two-thirds of the ills of mankind are due to catarrh. With healthy mucous membranes climatic diseases lose their terror, the system is enabled to throw off contagion, and health follows inevitably. Mr. A. T. Wood, Mt. Sterling, Ky., writes: "For many years I have been a sufferer from catarrh, and have spent time and money with physicians and used many kinds of remedies which were 'guaranteed sure cures', but in every case it was money thrown away. "I reaped no benefit whatever from them. In my seemingly vain search for relief I purchased a bottle of Peruna, having no confidence in it whatever at the time. This was about one year ago, and I began to improve and was able to attend to my business without being constantly hampered by every kind of pain known to a human being. My hearing, which was almost entirely gone in one ear, got very much better. The medicine not only seems to cure, but to prevent disease. "This winter when every one was suffering from la grippe, I stood like & stone wall, absolutely proof against it. I am not a believer in 'patent medicines,' having found the majority of them fakes, but I do not hesitate to recommend Peruna as the best medicine for catarrh the world has ever seen. I keep a bottle of it at home constantly and shall continue to do so, because I believe it to be the best medicine on earth. I never leave home that I don't put a bottle of it in my grip." A. T. WOOD. Mr. Evan D. Bowen, Dodge City, Kan., Conductor on the A. T. & S. F. R. R., writes: "I have had catarrh of the stomach for seven years, and I began to think that I never was going to be cured. At the time I began taking Peruna, I was unable to make more than one or two trips on the road at a time, not being able to keep anything on my stomach. I then weighed 168 pounds. I have been taking Peruna since that time and have never lost a trip, and now weigh 200 pounds." —Evan D. Bowen. If you do not derive prompt and satisfactory results from the use of Peruna, write at once to Dr Hartman, giving a full statement of your case and he will be pleased to give you his valuable advice gratis. Address Dr. Hartman, President of The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus Ohio. THE EUREKA GRAND LODGE. F. and A. A. Y. Masons, Prince Hall compact, has just closed a long and important session, and starts out very favorably for the new year. All visiting brothers are respectfully requested to call up n Eureka. Grand Master Col. R. D. Goodman, No. 917 4th street northwest. For information about the craft, please bring financial card of your lodge. DR. J. E. WILLIAMS, Grand Secretary, No. 106 F St. N. W. (tf.) Miss Cora Budd and U. E. Walker will wed June 10th, at 1523 11th St. N. W. Miss Ottie Brooks and Dr. Robt. Jones, will be married on June 18th, at 19th Street Baptist Church.