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The COLORED American LIBRARY OF CONGRESS A NATIONAL NEGRO NEWSPAPER VOL. X, NO. 7 South Carolina Politics An Aggressive Leader at the Helm. A Review of the Career of Hon. John G. Capers, the Leader of the Republican forces in the Sea Island State A Friend and Champion of President Roosevelt—Local Troubles Amount to Little. A photograph appears in this issue of the Hon. John G. Capers, United States District Attorney and Republican National Committeeman for the State of South Carolina. He was originally appointed District Attorney by the lamented President McKinley, and after serving several months of that recess appointment, his name was sent to the Senate by President Roosevelt, and he was confirmed by that body in December, 1901. Upon the death of Doctor E. A. Webster, Mr. Capers, then U. S. District Attorney, and located at Charleston, S. C., was appointed a member of the Republican National Committee for the State of South Carolina, by Senator Hanna, in the exercise of the National Chairman's right to make such ad interim appointments, in case of death or resignation. In the absence of a Republican member of Congress from South Carolina, on either side or the Capitol Mr. Capers, as Republican National Committeeman, and, also, with the weight and dignity of his office of District Attorney, has had the ear and the confidence of President Roosevelt, Postmaster-General Payne, and others who are high in authority. Mr. Capers is in his thirty-eighth year, and was born and raised in South Carolina, where, indeed, his people have been reared since before the Revolution. His grandfather before him was a Methodist Bishop, and his father is, at present, the Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of South Carolina, and on his mother's side, he is nearly related to General Francis Marion. All of the male members of his family are Democrats, and have been for many years. Mr. Capers, himself, was at first a Democrat, and was one of the Superintendents of Education in South Carolina after his college days, and for some time the editor of an independent daily paper, published at Columbia, the capital of the State. He was for seven years one of the U.S. Attorneys in the Department of Justice, at Washington, under appointment of President Cleveland; but when Mr. Bryan was nominated for President, in 1896, Mr. Capers, along with a great many gold Democrats, went boldly and aggressively into the Mckinley-Hobart campaign. Mr. Capers devoted several weeks to campaigning for the Men of the Hour. [Image of a man with a mustache and a suit]. M. MR. J. H. LEWIS, Merchant Tailor, Boston, Mass. McKinley-Hobart ticket, and four years later, rendered similar, but more aggressive service in the campaign for the McKinley-Roosevelt ticket in Maryland and West Virginia. Senator Scott, of West Virginia who was Chairman of the National Speakers' Bureau, wrote him an earnest and special letter commending him for his splendid service during the campaign. After the election of McKinley and Roosevelt, Mr. Capers had thus become in that and in the previous campaign, thoroughly identified with the Republican party, and it was agreed that he should be appointed District Attorney of his native State. Mr. Capers had been in Washington and away from the State for seven years, and when he left South Carolina to accept an appointment, he was a gold Democrat, he returned, however, a full-fledged Republican, and holding a commission for the highest office, except a Judgeship, in the gift of a Republican President, within the limits of his state. It was with natural doubt, therefore, if not, indeed, suspicion, that he was looked ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` 1 upon by what might be called the Old Line Republicans of the State. They wondered how a man of his previous environments, a man whose people on both sides of his family, and on both sides of his wife's family, for he married a Trenholm, of that State, could really be a Republican in his politics in South Carolina, in view of the feeling of the great majority of his associates, Democratic friends and relatives here. Subsequent events, demonstrated, however, that the would-be critics of Mr. Capers had overlooked the fact that a residence of nearly eight years in Washington with frequent personal and official contact with New York, Phliadelphia, Chicago, and the Great West had enlarged his views and given him a scope of this country, and this country's needs, beyond the boundaries of the battery in Charleston, or the North Carolina line in the Piedmont section in his State. The death of the Republican National Committee, and Mr. Capers appointment in his stead, centered upon him Continued on page 2. PRICE, FIVE CENTS Com. Fortune Dined. He Reviews His Trip to the Philippine and Hawaiian Islands. Two Races Outside of the Constitution, but Under the Flag—The Wizard of the Colored Press—The Guest a Cultured Set—A Notable Gathering of Leaders Pay Tribute to a Veteran Chieftain. "There was a sound of revelry by night." Friday evening, June 26th, a complimentary banquet was tendered to Mr. T. Thos. Fortune, of New York, late commissiner to the Hawaiian and Philippine Islands. It took place at Gray's and Costley's cafe, 1313 E St. N. W., and was given by the leading colored men of the country in token of the high regard and esteem in which Mr. Fortune is held. The menu was as follows: Menu—Little neck clams, olives radishes, Hockheimer; Soup—Bisque clams, sherry; Fish, boiled salmon, trout, cucumbers, new potatoes, claret, filet of beef, green peas, broiled spring chicken, lettuce and tomato salad, Roquefort cheese, coffee, cigars The caterer and florist and the chef de cuisine gave ample evidence of their art in the admirable menu decorations and gastronomic completeness which marked the occasion. Messrs. Gray and Costley served the affair in their large and most elegantly mirrored and upholstered dining hall. The table was set for forty and was arranged in the letter T. Candelabras graced the table from four points. They were filled with flowers of different hues and varieties, and with the many mirrors and electric lights, the room had the appearance of a banquet in ye olden times. Sprays of ferns ran the length of the festive boards and found an embankment in the huge boquets of American beauty and Marciel Neil roses, rendering the air redolant with their delicate perfume. Fine linen, cut glass and various displays of silver with accessories that gave a keen edge to the appetite and pleasure to the eye, and induced a feeling of satiety that "mingled with the flowing bowl," "A feast of reason and a flow of soul." Possibly a more noted gathering of colored men never joined in an individual and collective capacity to honor a representative man and give expression to the worth, energy, intelligence and pluck that has placed T. Thos. Frotune in the front rank of Continued on page 4. Io OUR TRADE MARK. TO K.... Be SAMMONIA FREE. ng : ie? 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Marietta, Ohio, June 26.—The build- ings of the Ocote Oil Co., 1,700 acres, 150 barreis production, was sold to Frank Ransom, a New York <apitalist, leases in Washington and Morgan counties for $150,000. After a thorough investigation of Washington county, an expert gas man makes the statement that the greatest supply of gas in the county is in this territory and that in a short time the entire gas supply of the state will be taken from this territory; that although this is a good oil field the greatest money lies in gas. He discovered a plugged up gas well on Milligan farm, this county, which he said had sufficient gas and the pres- sure was strong enough to supply a city of 500,000. He stated the gas supply in this section was inexhausti- ble; that Washington county covered one immense bed of ofl unequaled any- where in America. The gas well on Milligan’s farm spoken of above is the property of The Wilgera Oil and Gas Co., the com- pany organized by colored men. Fur- ther information can be had by ad- dressing Mr. Ralph W. Tyler, secre- tary, Columbus, Ohio. Don’t let your best girl sing the lines of “Horey, will you miss me when I’m gone,” by allowing her to be on time for the boat Saturday, July 18, and to find yourself left at the wharf. Six o’clock is the hour. THE CLEANEST, NEATEST AND NEWSIEST. GreateBend, Kans., June 9, 1903. Dear Editor:—I am here to say that The Colored American is the neatest, cleanest and newsiest paper that makes its weekly visit to cur humble home, and do sincerely hope it will ever receive the proper endorsement and support. So, just as a reminder of my appreciation of its worth, I voice the sentiment of many by say- ing long live The Colored American and its fruits. Thanking you for past favors in the way f a No. i race paper, I hope to be one of its happy host another year, for which please find enclosed draft for $2. Yours very cheerfully, _ A. J. MICHAUX. 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The Press from womb of great necessity, Was born on wing of opportunity, While humble, bold and strong, in cause of right, A giant in the hardest of the fight. The welfare and the progress of the race, The wise men, on our Press their judgment base, Because our genius does the world attract, Sore prejudice cannot the race set back. JOSEPH G. BRYANT. COLATION TO ASBURY CHOIR. The choir of the Asbury church, Prof. J. Henry Lewis, director, was tendered a colation last Thursday evening at the residence of Mrs. Estelle V. Jarvis, who is the choir organist. The appropriation made by the choir for this entertainment was sufficient to enable each member to invite a friend, and the company was a large one, and the evening was very pleasantly spent. The exercises embraced selection by the choir, including a solo by Miss Bessie Hamilton. Remarks were made by Messrs. Wm. H. Johnson and J. E. Harris, represening the church, and a letter was read from Mr. Chas. E. Sprague, secretary of the official board. A fitting response was made by Prof. Lewis, who also in behalf of the choir, presented Mr. R. W. Johnson, baritone soloist, and one of the oldest and most useful members of the choir, with a purse containing $15.50, in token of their appreciation. Refreshments were served by a local caterer. These annual occurrences by the choir are looked forward to with great interest, and are contributive toward keeping an interested and faithful membership. One evening with the Amphions is better spent than a thousand around town these dreary days. Saturday, July 18 is the date. Miss A. S. Payne gave a patriotic luncheon, in honor of Miss Evelyn Damon, of Chicago, Ill., at her residence, 1328 New Hampshire ave., N. W. The guests present were Miss Williams, Miss Fanny Payne, Mr. Edwards, Sergeant Clayton, of 10th cavalry, U. S. A., Prof. S. D. Milton, Mr. Wm. H. Payne, and Dr. C. S. Payne. Decorations were the national colors. The Amphions have decided to appear July 18th in their usual costumes worn on these occasions—white hats, trousers and shoes, and blue coats. My! Those fellows are swell!! WANTED A young lady for Real Estate Office: must be good penman and understand stenography and typewriting. Apply in own hand writing. E. C. BROWN, 647 24th street, Newport News, Va. THE COLORED AMERICAN PETER GROGAN. Credit for all Washington. --- pen an Account With Us and Furnish Your House. You will appreciate the convenience of paying for what you get, a little at a time, weekly or monthly, as you can spare the money. You will appreciate the certainty that comes with buying here, for we personally guarantee the durability of every quality, no matter how low the price. Everything is marked in plain figures, and you cannot buy reliable goods 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 satisfaction. All sizes are here-all prices. We have the largest and best selected stock of Baby Carriages to be found in Washington, and prices were never so low before. Your summer cooking should be done on a Dangler Vapor Stove or Gasoline Cooker. We have them in all sizes. Everything for complete housekeeping. All PETER GROCAN 817-819-821-823 7th Street N. W Between H and I Streets. SANTAL-MIDY Standard remedy for Gleet, Gonorrhoea and Runnings IN 48 HOURS. Cures Kid- ney and Bladder Troubles. KEEN COTTAGE For the best accommodations Keen Cottage, 1713 Arctic avenue, Atlantic City, N. J. Will accommodate 60 guests. S. A. Keen, 1713 Arctic avenue, Atlantic City, N.J. Agricultural and Mechanical College Four-year courses in Agricultural and Mechanical pursuits, leading to the degree of B. S. or of B. Agr. Excellent equipment. Graduates earning from $30 to $150 per month. Fall term begins Sept. 1, 1903. Send for catalogue. JAS. B. DUDLEY, Pres., A. M. College, Greensboro, N. C. BOARDING:—1032 Sewall Ave., Asbury Park, N. J. Mrs. Saml. T. Marrow, Prop. Excellent neighborhood; all modern conveniences; terms and full information on application. 2-3-100 0 LINCOLN WITH MALICE TOWARD NONE WITH CHARITY 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.) BE SURE TO GET THE SAFEST, SWIFTEST AND MOST COMMODI OUS STEAMER ON THE RIVER JANE MOSELEY. JANE MOSELEY. 1903. FOR CHARTER SEASON. 1903. TO UPPER GLYMONT, LOWER CEDAR POINT, ROCK POINT, OTHER POINTS ON THE POTOMAC RIVER. Freedman's Transportation, Land and Improvement Co (Incorporated.) 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. 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 Dabney, General Agent. BOCKS ARE NOW OPEN FOR CHARTERS. For terms apply to J. L. NEILL, Secretary, LEWIS JEFFERSON, General Manager, Room A, 1st Floor, 629 F Street, Northwest. AGENTS 11 JUSTICE VERSUS PREJUDICE February Reckert, Louisiana you, the people gave you citizenship and I will protect your rights. Agents wanted to sell "Roosevelt Open-Door of Hope to The Negro." This fine photograph in three colors, 14 by 21 inches, 25c, or $1.00 framed. Send orders to S. Gray, P. O. Box 29, Yonkers, N. Y. It is granted by Keppler & Schwarzman AT THE SAFEST, SWIFTEST AND MOST COMMON OUS STEAMER ON THE RIVER NE MOSELEY. FOR CHARTER SEASON. 1903. GLYMONT, LOWER CEDAR POINT, ROCK POINTS ON THE POTOMAC RIVER. WANTED transportation, Land and Improvement (Incorporated.) OFFICERS : THE COLORED AMERICAN. Interesting things to see in Washington and where to see them. Unless otherwise noted, all are open daily except Sundays and public holidays. A. M. P. M. 9 to 4 Agricultural Department, Mall, 12th and 14th sts. S. W. All day. Arlington Cemetery, Arlington, Va. Open also Sundays and holidays. 9 to 4 Army Medical Museum, 7th and B steeets S. W. 8 to 5 Botanical Garden, Pennsylvania ave. and 1st st. 9 to 3 Bureau of Engraving, 14th and B streets S. W. But visitors are not conducted between 11:45 and 12:30. 9 to 4 Capitol, Capitol Hill. 9 to 4 Corcoran Gallery, N. Y. ave. and 17th street. From Oct.1 to May 1, 9:30 to 4. From May 1 to Oct.1, 9 to 4. Also Sunday afternoons, 1:30 to 5. Holidays, 10 to 2. Admission 25 cents Monday, Wednesday, Friday. Other days free. See page 101. 9 to 4 Dead Letter Museum, Penn. ave. and 11th street. 9 to 4 Fish-Commission, 6th and B streets S. W. 10 and 2 Government Printing Office, North Capitol and H streets. Visitors are conducted at these hours. 9 to 6 Hall of the Ancients, N. Y. ave. bet. 13th and 14 sts. 9 to 10 Library of Congress, Capitol Hill. Reading room hours 9 to 10. On Saturday in summer building open 9 to 4, reading room 9 to 1. Library and reading room open Sunday, 2 to 10. This schedule is subject to change in summer months. All day. Lincoln Museum, No. 516 10th street. All day. Marine Barracks, 8th and G streets S. E. 11 to 4 Mount Vernon,* Mount Vernon trains leave 134 street hourly from 10 A. M. to 2 P. M. Nov. 1 to April 30. From May 1 to October 31, 10 A. M. to 3 P. M. Return hourly. 9 to 4:30 National Museum,* Smithsonian grounds. 9 to 2 Naval Museum of Hygiene, 23 and E streets. 9 to 2 Navy Department, Penn. ave. and 17th street. 9 to Sunset Navy Yard, Foot 8th street S. E. 9 to 2 Patent Office, 7th and F streets. 9 to 4 Pension Bureau, F and 4th streets. 9 to 2 Post-Office Department, Penn. ave. and 11th street. 9 to 4:30 Smithsonian Institution,* Smithsonian grounds. 9 to sunset Soldier's Home,* Near 7th street extended. 9 to 2 State Department, Penn. ave. and 17th street. 9 to 2 Treasury, Penn. ave. and 15th street. Treasury tours between 10:30 and 12, and between 1 and 2. 9 to 2 War Department, Penn. ave. and 17th street. 9 to 5 Washington Monument, Washington Park, near 14th st. Elevator runs 9:30 to 4:30. 10 to 2 White House, East Room, Penn. ave. and 16th street. Persons having business with the President will be received from 12 to 1 o'clock every day, except Tuesdays and Fridays. No public receptions are now given. The East Room is open to visitors daily from 10 to 2. All day. Zoological Park,* Rock Creek. Open Sunday. Northern Pacific Railway. 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. Holmes Hotel Best Afrioo-American Accommodation in the District. 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. 12 Schedule of the hours in which public buildings are open to visitors. For full information write at once to CHAS. S. FEE, G. P. & T. A., St. Paul, Minn. Collections. Real Estate and Insu rance. A Matters given prompt Attention in the District of Columbia. Member of the Washington Real Estate Exchange. Cuts Illustrations The Maurice Joyce Engraving Co. Evening Star Building Washington, D.C. 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, $1,500,000; 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 Age 14 to 25 $2 50 $200 00 $100 00 $4 75 $1 20 " 25 to 30 " 275 200 00 100 00 4 75 1 20 " 30 to 35 3 00 200 00 100 00 4 75 1 20 " 35 to 40 3 25 200 00 100 00 5 70 1 43 " 40 to 45 3 50 140 00 70 00 5 79 1 43 " 45 to 50 3 75 115 00 58 00 6 65 1 66 " 50 to 55 4 00 70 00 45 00 6 45 1 66 " 55 to 60 4 25 65 00 33 00 7 60 1 90 Class "M" Joining fee. Value of Certificate Annual dues Quarterly dues Age 14 to 80 $11 00 $1000 00 $21 90 $5 25 " 30 to 35 12 00 1000 00 22 00 5 50 " 25 to 40 12 00 905 00 23 00 5 75 " 40 to 45 13 00 800 00 24 00 6 00 " 45 to 50 13 00 700 00 25 00 6 25 Class "E" Joining fee. Value of Certificate after one year. Value of Certificate before one year. Annual dues. Age 14 to 25 $5 00 $500 00 $250 00 $9 50 22 50 25 to 80 5 25 500 00 250 00 9 50 24 50 30 to 35 5 50 500 00 280 00 9 50 24 50 35 to 40 5 75 500 00 280 00 10 40 25 50 40 to 45 6 00 450 00 225 00 10 40 25 50 45 to 50 6 25 400 00 200 00 11 40 25 50 50 to 60 6 30 350 00 175 00 11 40 25 50 Quarterly Dues REGALIA—The members of the Fountains and Rosebuds of the organization wear no expensive regalia. The regalia of the organization is simple and its cost will be in the easy reach of all, costing from 10 cents to $3. The same is made by the organization in what is known as the Regalia Department. THE SAVINGS BANK—In March, 1888, there was granted by the Legislature of Virginia a charter to the Savings Bank of the Grand Fountain United Order of True Reformers, capital stock $100,000. The bank commenced business April 3, 1889, and from that time down to the present has steadily increased in volume of business. It now has a paid up capital stock of $100,000. From the humble sum of $1,268.69, deposited the first day the bank opened for business in 1889 the deposits have grown to $350,058, and the volume of business transacted amounts to $6,190,141.47. During the financial panic of 1893, the Savings Bank of the Grand Fountain was the only bank in the city of Richmond that did not cease to pay cash on all checks presented, while the majority of other banks were using script and clearing house checks. This bank had its origin in the brain of William W. Browne, an ex-slave of Habersham, Ga. The banking house is located at 604 North Second Street, Richmond, Va., Rev. W. L. Taylor, President; R. T. Hill, Cashier. REAL ESTATE DEPARTMENT—The Real Estate Department has charge of all the real property to the amount of $220,221.65, situated in various States, consisting of 13 magnificent buildings used as halls, 8 dwellings, 1 hotel. 5 stores and three farms. It also has under its control 16 large buildings leased by it. This department is under the management of Lawyer J. C. Robertson, chief of real estate and attorney for the association, office at 608 N. 2nd Street, Richmond, Va. REFORMERS MERCANTILE AND INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION—Was chartered under the laws of the State of Virginia on the 14th day of December, 1899, with principal office in the city of Richmond, Va. The purpose of this association is to conduct stores (wholesale and retail), buy and sell real property, manage and control hotels, manufacturing establishments, and do general business. The association has in operation Hotel Reformer, 500 N. Sixth Street, Richmond, Va. It is a modern up-to-date structure, heated by steam, cold and hot water baths, also electric cars passing the door. This hotel has accommodations for 150 guests. Mr. A. W. Holmes is manager, and Mr. T. W. Taylor is clerk. It has in operation a system of five stores, located as follows: Richmond, Va.; Washington, D.C.; Manchester, Va.; Portsmouth, Va.; and Roanoke, Va. The first of these stores, at Richmond, Va., was opened April 3d, 1900. It employs a force of 18 men, runs three delivery wagons, and during the first year did $50,000 worth of business. The other stores have been established since, and have been equally as prosperous. The general manager of the system of stores is Mr. B. L. Jordan, headquarters at 608 N. Second Street, Richmond, Va. This Association was formed on the plans and recommendations made by Rev. W. L. Taylor, its President. THE REFORMER PRINTING DEPARTMENT—Issues a weekly journal, THE REFORMER, which has a circulation of 12,000. This paper is published in the interest of the race, and discusses the leading questions of the day. The subscription price is $1 per year, or 5c. per single copy. The office is equipped with modern up-to-date machinery, run by electricity. It can print anything from a visiting card to a poster 42 by 62 inches. Fine job work of every class and description is made a specialty at lowest prices. Mr. E. W. Brown is editor and business manager, office 608 N. Second Street, Richmond, Va. Correspondence solicited and agents wanted. OLD FOLKS' HOME—In September, 1893, Rev. William W. Brown recommended the formation and establishment of Old Folks' Homes for the benefit of old and decrepid members of the race. Since that time the valuable farm known as Westham, consisting of 634¼ acres, located six miles from Richmond, Va., on the historic "James," has been purchased, at a cost of $14,400. The Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad runs through the farm, and Westham Station is located on it. Adjoining this farm is Westhampton Park, one of the most pleasant resorts in the south in summer. It is reached in a few minutes from Richmond by the Westhampton Electric Railway and the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway. As this home is for the benefit of the whole race, the co-operation of all charitable friends is prayerfully solicited. All contributions, donations and bequests of every character will be very thankfully received. Mr. T. W. Taylor is chief in charge of the Old Folks' Home, offices at 608 North Second Street, Richmond, Va. Rev. W. L Taylor, G. W. M. W. P. Burrell, G. W. S. 601-6-8 N. Second Street, Richmond, Va. THE COLORED AMERICAN. Avery College Trade School Avery College Trade School Reopens Monday, September 7th, 1903 An ideal trade school for young colored women who desire expert mechanical knowledge as a means of increasing their earning capacity 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 provisions for the comfort of our students, this school is excelled by no institution in America. alogues now ready. Address all communications Joseph D. Mahoney, Supt. oney, Supt. Allegheny, Penna. MASONIC HALL SPECIAL REDUCTION JUNE, JULY AND AUGUST. Will This Help Your Church or Society. The New Masonic Temple Hall, 1111 19th Street, N. W. This new and handsome Hall with modern improvements, electric lights and fans—cool and airy—will accommodate Churches, Sabbath Schools or Societies during the summer months at reduced rates. RENT OF HALL: From 8 P. M. until 12.30 A. M.—$7.25. Private Parties, Suppers, Wedding Banquets or Dances can make special contracts by applying to— ALFRED H. T. WALKER, 1111 19th Street, Northwest. THE BEST EXCURSION STEAMER ON THE POTOMAC. To Notley Hall, Upper Glymont, Lower Cedar Point, Rock Point, Other Points on the Potomac. RIVER OOGEN The Swift Commodious Steamer RIVER QUEEN, with Electric Lights and fitted up with all Modern Improvements and licensed by the U. S. Inspector to carry 1,000 Passengers has just been thoroughly overhauled and refitted for the Excursion season 1903. Can be chartered to run Excursions to Notley Hall, Upper Glymont, Lower Point and Rock Point. Books are now open for charters. For terms apply to L. J. WOOLEN, GENERAL MANAGER Office: N Street Wharf, Clyde Line, Telephone 605-2 Main. FINANCIAL DO YOU NEED Financial Assistance? If so, come to us. We are always ready to loan you any amount you may need. You can repay it in small monthly payments to suit your convenience. We make loans on Furniture, Pianos, &c., without removal or any publicity in any way. All business is private. WASHINGTON MORTGAGE LOAN COMPANY, 610—F Street—610. Some Men Pay $10,000 For an expert to manage their advertising. There are others who pay $5.00 for an annual subscription to printer's ink and learn what all advertisers are thinking about. But even these are not the extremes reached. There are men who lose over $100,000 a year by doing neither one. For sample copy send 10c to Printer's Ink, No. 10 Spruce Street, New York City. Loans of $10 and upwards made on FURNITURE PIANOS, HORSEN Wagons, etc., at lowest rates and in the day you apply. We are loaning on the Building and Loan Association plan, which takes the cost of carrying loans much less than, you pay elsewhere, and allows you to pay it off in any sized notes you desire, running from one to twelve months. You only pay for the use of the money for the length of time you carry it. If you have a loan with some other company we will pay it off and advance you more money if desired. Rates cheerfully given, and no cost to you unless the loan is made. Loans made any where in the District. Call and get rates. Front room, first floor, Scientific American Building. National Mortgage Loan Co. 625 F St., N. W. HERE IS A CHANCE. To get the money you want We have more than we need. We will make loans to every body without delay. If you want money we us to-day. You will not be disappointed. Loans made on Furniture, Planos, Organs, Etc., without removal. Loans to salaried employes Without endorsement. 602 F Street Cor. 6th St.. Capital Loan Guarantee Company. WE HAVE A BAR'L of money to lend on furniture, pianos, &c. No delay. Goods are not disturbed. You return the money in small payments. If you have a loan and need more money, we can fix you up. Business confidential. 'Phone, M, 3042. SURETY LOAN COMPANY. Suite 1, Warden Building, cor. 9th and F, 523 9th. The National Safe Deposit Savings and Trust Company Cor. 15th St. and New York Ave. Capital One Million Dollars. Pays interest on deposits. Rents Safes inside Burglar-Proof Vaults. Acts as administrator executor, trustee, etc. 13 EDUCATIONAL Here is an Opportunity! A large picture of PROF. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, printed in four colors which has all the appearance of an oil painting, will be sent elegantly framed by express to any subscriber who will send $3.00 to THE COLORED AMERICAN. To persons who desire the picture without subscribing for the paper, it will be sent by express for $1.50. To parties who desire to sell them, they will be sent in quantities of ten or more for $1.00 each. The Colored American WASHINGTON, D.C. This picture should be in every Parlor, Library, Reading Room, School Room, and every Public Hall used by intelligent colored people. ```markdown ``` HOWARD UNIVERSITY Washington, D. C. TEN distinct departments, under one hundred competent professors and instructors—Theological, Medical, Legal, College, Pedagogical, Preparatory, English, Agriculture, Industrial, and Musical. For information address— Rev. J, E. RANKIN, D. D., LL. D., President. GEO H. SAFFORD, Secretary. WONDERFUL DISCOVERY Curly Hair Made Straight By TAKEN FROM LIFE: BEFORE AND AFTER TREATMENT. ORIGINAL OZONIZED OX MARROW (Copyrighted.) This wonderful hair pomade is the only safe preparation in the world that makes kinky or curly hair straight as shown above. It nourishes the scalp, prevents the hair from falling out or breaking off, cures dandruff and makes the hair grow long and silky. Sold over forty years and used by thousands. Warranted harmless. It was the first preparation ever put forth for extractions or imitations. Get the Original Ozonized Ox Marrow as the genuine never falls to keep the hair straight, soft and beautiful, giving it that healthy, life-like appearance so much desired. A toilet necessity for ladies, gentlemen and children. Elegantly perfumed. Owing to its superior and lasting qualities it is the best and most economical. It is not possible for anybody to produce a preparable cream with full directions with a bottle. Only 50 cents. Sold by druggists and dealers or send us 50 cents for one bottle or $1.40 for three bottles. We pay all express charges. Send postal or express money order. Please mention name of this paper when ordering. Write your name and address plainly to OZONIZED OX MARROW CO., 76 Wabash Ave., Chicago, Illinois. 14 Marvelous Growth of the Hair. Marvelous Growth of the Hair. A Famons Doctor-Chemist Has Discovered a Compound that grows Hair on a Bald Head in a Single Night. Startling Announcement Causes Doctors to Marvel and Stand Dum-founded at the Wonderful Cures. The Discoverer Sends Free Trial Packages to All Who Write. After a half century spent in the laboratory crowned with high honors for his many world-famous discoveries the celebrated physician. A. Miss Clarissa Kerby and her Marvelous Growth of Hair. chemist at the head of the great Altenheim Medical Dispensary, has just made the startiing anouncement that he has produced a compound that grows hair on any bald head. The doctor makes the claim that after experiments, taking years to complete, he has at last reached the goal of his ambition. To the doctor all heads are alike. There are none which cannot be cured by this remarkable remedy. The record of the cures already made is truly marvelous and were it not for the high standing of the great physician and the convincing testimony of thousands of citizens all over the country it would seem too miraculous to be true. There can be no doubt of the doctor's earnestness in making his claims nor can his cures be disputed. He does not ask any man, woman or child to take his or anyone else's word for it, but he stands ready to send free trial packages of this great hair restorative to anyone who writes to him for it, enclosing a 2 cent stamp to prepay postage. In a single night it has started hair to growing on heads bald for years. It has stopped falling hair in one hour. It never fails no matter what the condition, age or sex. Old men and young men, women and children all have profited by the free use of this great new discovery. If you are bald, if your hair is falling out or if your hair eyebrows or eyelashes are thin or short write to the Altenheim Medical Dispensary a cent 829560 Building, Cincinnati, Ohio. enclosing a stamp to prepay postage for a free package and in a short time you will be entirely restored. CLAIRVOYANT AND ASTROLOGIST Life from cradle to grave, Gives names in full of those you have or will marry; causes happy marriage to those you desire; unites those separated (never fails). If you are in doubt as to the outcome of any undertaking in business, social or domestic life; sickness divorces separations, lawsuits, lost or absent friends interest you; if you desire to have your domestic troubles removed, your lost love returned, consult or write me. You will be advised the best way to succeed. Fee, $1.00. Patrons attended to in all parts of the world. Letters of inquiry answered on receipt of two 2c. stamps. MRS. C. CARY 1406 W. YORK ST. PHILADA., PA THE COLORED AMERICAN TWO TYPICAL LEADERS. Digest of an Editorial in the Outlook, New York, May 23rd, 1903. Prof. DuBois and Booker T. Washington: They represent different types of character, different conceptions of the race problem, different methods for its solution, and deal with it in a widely different spirit. These differences are strikingly illustrated in two volumes—DuBois' "Souls of Black Folk" and Washington's "Future of the American Negro." To DuBois, the Negro is forever separate from the American nation looking at himself through the spectacles of the white man, regarding himself as an object of pity, contempt, perhaps amusement,—his condition one of humbled pride, and wounded spirit. To Dr. Washington, the Negro is a great race, which exhibited self-control during the civil war, was faithful to his trust, never a traitor or conspirator, was true to his country's flag, and since emancipation has given abundant evidence that he can make himself an honorable, useful citizen. To DuBois, the Negro is a problem; to Dr. Washington, America is the problem—the white race as much a part of it as the black. How to bring about a happy, contented, peaceful and proper relation between the peoples who must inhabit this land is the question as he understands it. DuBois complains in anguish; Washington intelligently and hopefully compares past with present, and rejoices in the fruits of forty years of freedom, and the promise of better things in the future. DuBois is ashamed that he is a Negro; Washing is proud of his race's great achievements. To quote: "The sense of amused contempt and pity for his own race, caught from the white people, is reflected in the title of DuBois' book, "The Souls of Black Folk;" the spirit of race pride and hope for the future is reflected in the title of Dr. Washington's book, "The Future of the American Negro.'" Then follows a systematic comparison that must be read to be appreciated—showing a contrast between the two leaders in their conceptions of all the mooted questions of the hour. Of the view that the discontent of the Negro with ineradicable wrongs should be uppermost, etc., DuBois is credited with giving the ablest expression that the Outlook has ever seen. Of the view that Industry is the basic virtue, and the education which makes industry intelligent is the foundation of civilization, the Outlook points to Dr. Washington as the pre-eminent representative. The Outlook heartily accepts the view of Dr. Washington. Looking to what the Negro should do to solve the problemt The Outlook says to the Negro under these heads, ably worked out: 1. Have faith in yourselves. 2. Do not push yourselves forward; do not allow would-be leaders to push you forward. Rather than ambition for social equality, which no one can give you, through force, be ambitious to be men, and trust that in time the manhood will make for itself a place. 3. Seek education, first, last, all the time. The first duty is to earn a living. Materialism is the basis of life. No education is complete which does not include manual training. That education is best that promotes independence. The assertion of DuBois that Dr. Washington suggests a surrender of rights is not true—it requires all of one's charity to believe that DuBois thinks that Dr. Washington asks surrender of anything. To quote: "Dr. Washington asks his fellows to get political power by proving their capacity to exercise it; civil rights by obedience to law; and higher education by building it on a foundation of a broad industrial and ethical education. In this he is absolutely right." Do not think about yourself. Do not think about your woes or your wrongs. Meditate, not on "The Souls of Black Folk," but on the "Future of the American Negro." Look out, not in; forward, not backward. The Negro suffers injustice and encounters cruel prejudice. The Outlook does not condone the former nor apologize for the latter. A VALUABLE The Authentic History Monument. Biographi teresting Incidents in erick Douglass. His ton, D. C., and Funeral Rochester, New York. This book is filled from beginning to end with im of the Great Leader together w monument to his memory at R somely illustrated, cloth bound address for $1.50. Address JOHN W. T The Authentic History of the Douglass Monument. Biographical Facts and Interesting Incidents in the Life of Frederick Douglass. His Death at Washington, D. C., and Funeral. His Funeral at Rochester, New York. This book is filled with inspiration from beginning to end with important events in the Life of the Great Leader together with the struggle to raise a monument to his memory at Rochester, N. Y. It is handsomely illustrated, cloth bound and will be sent to any address for $1.50. Address the author. H. K. FU LOAN O 314 NINTH STREET ESTABLISH MONEY LOANED ON elry, Silverware, Etc. Unrede- and Jewelry for Tale. Old GO The Most Reliable Place in 314 NINTH STREET, NORTHWEST. ESTABLISHED 1870. MONEY LOANED ON Watches, Diamonds, Jewelry, Silverware, Etc. Unredeemed Watches, Diamonds and Jewelry for Tale. Old GOLD and SILVER Bought. A Black-No-More Chem. Read the P. O. Box 493, Rochester, N. Y. K. FULTON LOAN OFFICE NINTH STREET, NORTH ESTABLISHED 1870. MONEY LOANED ON Watches, Diamonds, Silverware, Etc. Unredeemed Watches, Diam- Jewelry for Tale. Old GOLD and SILVER Bo Most Reliable Place in the City to Borrow Read the R-I-P-A-N-S DOCTORS A GOOD PRE FOR MAN --- ULTON'S OFFICE SET, NORTHWEST. HED 1870. Watches, Diamonds, Jew- leemed Watches, Diamonds OLD and SILVER Bought. the City to Borrow Money. Black-No-More The scientific discovery for changing the dark skin of the Negro to a clear white. Absolutely harmless. No grease. The scientific wonder. Sent anywhere on receipt of $2. Agents wanted. Send stamp for booklet. R-I-P-A-N-S Tabules DOCTORS FIND A GOOD PRESCRIPTION FOR MANKIND. The 5-cent packet is enough for usual occasions. The family bottle (60 cents) contains a supply for a year. THE COLORED AMERICAN BE NOT TO THE COLORED PE King of all BE NOT DECEIVED TO THE COLORED PEOPLE OF AMERICA King of all Hair Tonics, " OZONO. " BEFORE. CHRISTOPHER ENGCO BILKING, VI. AFTER. BEFORE. AFTER. TRADE-MARK. Recognizing the fact that there are many SO-CALLED hair-growers and hair-straighteners now on the market, and knowing to a certainty that many of these are frauds pure and simple, we wish to make a straight-forward, honest statement to the colored race through this great paper. In the year 1871 our late secretary, Mrs. S. M. Moore, through a fortunate circumstance, acquired the receipt for OZONO. It was not offered for sale or purchase to any extent until 1875, when it was put upon the market and met with marked success. After a thorough test by the colored people of that time it was pronounced an honest, legitimate remedy, true to all that was claimed for it, and worthy in every respect of the confidence of every member of the colored race, because they found it to cause the hair to grow long and straight, soft and fine, and as beautiful as an April morning. Now, whenever a genuine article appears upon the market there are always a number of people who imitate and make capital out of the merits of other people's goods. Seeing our marked success, numerous firms have entered the market, offering hair-growers and hair-straighteners, many of which are worthless, causing the hair to fall out and doing great damage to the hair and scalp, and the colored people are buying these spurious compounds, which are filled with animal fats, and do the hair more harm than good. To these let us sound a warning—be careful what you use on your hair. Do not be deceived by flaring advertisements and big words. Buy the King of all Hair Tonics. be used on the scalp. And, lastly, to prove our liberality, we will put in a pint package of Anti-Odor, a positive cure for Sore Throat or Mouth, all forms of Womb Diseases, Chilblains, Sore and Frosted Feet; also removes all smells and odors arising from the human body, such as feet, arm pits, etc. The actual value of this Grand Aggregation is $4.00, but we let you have it for $1.00, simply to introduce honest goods. In order to protect the public in general from imitations of our goods, and to avoid mistakes, we have placed upon our coupon our Trade-Mark, one head showing Short Hair and the other head Long Hair. The U. S. Government has granted us this trade-mark, and it is registered in the Patent Office at Washington; so if the coupon has this trade-mark on it, you will make no mistake. Use only the coupon having the two heads on it. As to our responsibility, we refer you to the Editor of this paper or to the Metropolitan Bank of Richmond, Va. We have thousands of testimonials we have not space to publish. Here is a sample of one: Boston Chemical Company: Dear Sirs,—You are at liberty to state in any newspaper that I have used OZONO, and give it my most hearty recommendation. I have been fooled so often, it does me good to recommend honest goods. MAGGIE B. PROCTOR, Here is another: Box 114, Fairfield, Texas. Gentlemen,—After using OZONO a short while only, I am glad to say that my hair is already straight and growing finely. which is sold with an iron-clad guarantee to do all that is claimed for it, or we will forfeit $50.00. Now, we ask you a plain question—would we absolutely agree to forfeit $50.00 if you are dissatisfied with our preparations, if they were not true to all we claim for them? We have advertised for several years under this guarantee, and we are glad to say that every one who has used Ozono has been satisfied in every respect. A last word. OZONO is absolutely guaranteed to straighten hair and cause a beautiful and luxurious growth. If your hair is already straight, you can use it to secure a glossy long growth. Buy only the genuine "OZONO." Send us $1.00 at once, and the goods will be sent the same day we receive your order. 20,000 people are to-day using our preparations, and every purchaser recommends Ozono as the King of all Hair Tonics. Ozono will positively take the Kinks out of Knotty, Kinky, Harsh, Curly, Refractory, Troublesome Hair. It will make short, harsh hair long and straight. It will cure your head of all itching, worrying scalp diseases. Itch, Eczema, Dandruff, and Scurf can not live after Ozono has been applied. It will stop your hair from falling out. It will restore gray hair to its natural color, making the hair long and soft. BOSTON CHEMICAL CO., 310 E. Broad St., Richmond, Va. TRADE MARK BEFORE AFTER Now, right here, let us make a statement. Many firms are advertising remedies to straighten hair, but when they send the preparation they tell you to use hot irons. Friends, do not use hot irons; they will burn up the life of the hair, and cause it to drop out. Ozono straightens without any outside assistance. Nothing but Ozono is necessary, and the hair stays straight forever. You can stop the use at any time. The good effects on the hair are seen in a day or two after the first application. 4 Boxes of Ozono, worth $2.00. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Refiner, worth 50c. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Food, worth 50c. 1 Package (1 pint) Anti-Odor, worth 50c. 1 Package Scalp Soap, worth 50c. Total, $4.00. The price of Ozono is 50c. a bottle—4 boxes do the work. We make this liberal offer, which is good at any time: Cut out this coupon and send to us, enclosing with it the sum of One Dollar, and we will forward to you four large boxes of Ozono and one large bottle of Electrical Skin Refiner, which makes black skin bright, rough skin soft and pliant, and cures all skin diseases. Also removes all facial imperfections, and actually removes small-pox pits. We will also include one fancy jar of our Electrical Skin Food—Nature's great beautifier—removes wrinkles, moth patches, freckles, and all facial blemishes; makes the old look young and the young look younger. Name..... House, No..... Street..... City..... County..... State..... If you want 4 lots like above, send $3.00. If you have a friend who has no coupon, let her write her name on a piece of paper and pin to coupon when you send your order. We will also include one package of our celebrated Scalp Soap, which is abolutely CHEMICALLY PURE, and no soap but a pure soap should ever he Colored American. We Want an Agent in Every Town and City to Get Subscribers for We Want an Agent in Every Town and City to Get Subscribers for The Colored American. Subscription price $2.00 per Year. $1.10 for Six Months. DLORED AMERICAN, Washington, D. C. For Further Information Address THE CO OZONO. 15 MISS BESSIE POWERS, 383 Missouri street, Toledo, O. Boston Chemical Co., 310 East Broad Street, RICHMOND, VA. I enclose you $1.00, for which please send at once Terms Invariably in Advance, THE COLORED AMERICAN. PIMPLES, BLEMISHES and BLACKHEADS DISAPPEAR AFTER USING ONE OR TWO BOTTLES. HEALTH, APPETITE and SOUND DIGESTION RESTORED NOTHING BETTER TO GIVE YOU NEW LIFE and TONE UP MANHOOD. PURE·RICH·RED·BLOOD ROAD TO HEALTH IT TASTES GOOD BECAUSE IT IS GOOD. LEADING DRUGGISTS 50¢ MAIL ORDERS ADDRESS HARRIS CHEMICAL CO. WASHINGTON D.C. 16 "WE MOVE EVERYTHING" Douglas Baggage and Furniture Express 1533 14th Street N. W. R. T. DOUGLAS, Manager. Howard University, Medical Dept. Including Medical, Dental and Pharmaceutical Colleges. THIRTY-SIXTH SESSION (1903- 1904) will begin October 1st, 1903, and continue seven (7) months. Tuition fee in Medical and Dental Colleges, each, $80.00; Pharmaceutical College, $70.00. Four years' graduate course in Medicine and Dental Surgery. Well-equipped laboratories in all departments. Unexcelled hospital facilities. All students must register before October 12th, 1903. For catalogue or further information, apply to 901 R St. N. W., Washington, D. C. The Negro in Revelation, in History and in Citizenship. What he has done, is doing and will do. A grand book of 500 pages by Rev. J. J. Fred. Douglas PIPKIN, with introduction by Gen. John B. Gordon The book is profusely illustrated and is absolutely the greatest work of its kind. Cloth bound, $2.00; Half Russia, $2.75. Big Money to Agents Every negro will buy this book and agents are assured large profits. Write for our extra liberal terms and exclusive territory. Be the first in your vicinity to obtain this splendid opportunity. Write to-day. N. D. Thompson Pub. Co. 204 Olive Street ST. LOUIS, MO. Buy your shoes from The Capital Shoe Store. 733 Seventh Street Northwest. Bet. G and H Streets. A fine line of men's, women's and children's shoes and rubbers at lowest prices. The only shoe store in the city conducted by colored men. FOR RENT.—A 7-room house, excellently located, with modern improvements, in Hillsdale, already furnished, will be rented to the proper parties, man and wife without children, for the summer, from June until October. The premises are large and the surroundings are pleasant, and it can be used for the accommodation of summen guests. It is located on the Columbia Heights, where a full view of Washington, looking down upon it, as it were, can be had, where there is plenty of breeze and fresh water; only a few squares from the Anacostia car line, on Grant Avenue, bet. Nicholas and Pomeroy streets. For particulars address Mrs. J., care of The Colored American office. References required. --- Teachers' College. HOWARD UNIVERSITY. WASHINGTON, D. C. Scholastic, Professional, Industrial. Prepares Teachers for Kindergartens,Elementary, Industrial & High Schools. WELL TRAINED TEACHERS ALWAYS IN DEMAND. Two years' course leads to Teachers' diploma. Three or four years' course leads to degree in Philosophy or Pedagogy (Ph.. B. or Pd. B.) Thorough training in Psychology. Pedagogy, Philosophy, History, Social Science, English Language and Literature. Elocution, Biological nature study, Physical Science and Mathematics, Kindergarten theory and practice, Child study, Ethics, Logic, Manual training and methods of school organization and management. All departments of the University open to students of Teachers' College. Graduates assisted in securing positions. TuitionFree. Expenses small. Fail term opens Sept. 23, 1903. Catalogue free. ADDRESS. L. B. MOORE Ph. D. Dean Howard University Washington D. C. FOR RENT. Large light-furnished room with board for two. Apply at 941 T street N.W. Mrs. Charles A. Smith WISHES TO ANNOUNCE THAT THE ODLAND TERRI WOODLAND TERRACE Lawnside, N. J., re-opened for the reception of guest forms $5, $6 and $7 per week. Speci Will be re-opened for the reception of guests June 13. Terms $5, $6 and $7 per week. Special rates from Saturday 6:30 dinner to Monday morning breakfast, $2.50. Phone 3-x, Magnolia, N. J. Write for booklets, P. O. Snow Hill, Fare 31c retu from Chestnut or South Street Ferries. Subscribe for the America 2 South Carolina Politics Continuued from page 1. South Carolina Politics Continuued from page 1. the eye of every Republican in the State. Let us see, therefore, what he has done in his official and political capacity. In the first place as a lawyer and as United States District Attorney, Mr. Capers has exhibited the highest capacity as a prosecuting attorney for the Government and has made a record at least equal to any District Attorney that State has ever had under any administration. His experience as an attorney in the Department of Justice, at Washington for seven years has made him a master of details, and his office is in splendid condition, and its work well in hand. In addition to that Mr. Capers is a trained speaker and a clear, forceful advocate and makes, in all respects, an officer of whom the administration can well be proud. Only recently at the terms of Courts in Charleston and Greenville there were tried and convicted eleven well known professional burglars, safe-crackers, and post office robbers whose headquarters were proven to be New York, and who had been operating in South Carolina and adjoining States, under a regular organization, the members of which in their work robbed the safes in a number of post-offices in South Carolina, and took therefrom large amounts of money. Mr. Capers did not fail to convict a single one of them, and they are all now in the Atlanta Penitentiary. In his work he was ably assisted by his Assistant Attorney, Mr. Ernest F. Cochran, a life-long Republican and a lawyer of ability, and by Post Office Inspectors Pulsipher and Gregory, from the Secret Service Brueau, of the Post Office Department, in Washington. While Mr. Capers is a tireless and eloquent prosecuting officer, he is not lacking in that judgment which enables him to dispose of cases often without trial, upon a basis satisfactory to the Attorney General's Office, and in which the settlement of the case fully meets the ends of justice. In the matter of his political record it should be borne in mind that for a number of months after Mr. Capers' appointment as National Committeeman Senator McLaurin was in the Senate. The Senator had practically broken away from the Democratic party, but he had not come out as a Republican. President McKinley had thought, however, that Senator McLaurin's independent attitude in the State would finally assist in enlarging and strengthening the organization and efforts of the Republican party in South Carolina, and to that end Senator McLaurin had been given practically full control in patronage matters in the State. For a number of months afterwards, although Mr. Capers was National Committeeman, he had little to do with dictating the patronage under the McLaurin regime, and a number of Democrats were appointed to office. These men were not Tillman-Democrats, however, and it is only fair to say were men of very high character and standing. Nevertheless, the complaint was made by the old line Republicans that the men thus appointed were not Republicans. Among the appointments referred to, for instance, could be cited the Post masters, at Newberry, Greenwood, Walhalla, Abbeville and two or three other places. When Senator McLaurin retired, however, patronage matters were turned over in a large measure to Mr. Capers, as National Committeeman, and since he has had control no Democrats have been appointed, and it is safe to say from the number of excellent Republicans he has recommended for office that the offices will continue to go, as far as his recommendation carries them, to Republicans. One of the first illustrations of Mr. Capers' thorough accord with the Party, and its matchless leader, President Roosevelt, was the attitude he took in connection with colored physicians for the Pension Examination Boards, in the State. He was requested to recommend the appointment of two Republican physicians and one Democratic physician at Columbia, and similarly as to Greenville, for appointment THE COLORED AMERICAN for the Pension Examining boards, to be organized at those places. Mr. Capers recommended in each instance a white and a colored Republican physician for the Republican members of the Board. In Columbia there has been little or no friction. The white doctors serving with the colored doctor, without protest; in Grenville, however, the white physicians would not serve with the colored doctor and Mr. Capers was requested by the Bureau, in Washington, to withdraw the name of the colored doctor and in its place recommend a white man. He declined to do it, stating that the appointment was in no wise a social one, and as long as he felt satisfied that the colored physician recommended by him was a man of character and capacity he would not withdraw his recommendation. As a result of this attitude on his part, there has been no Board at all in Greenville, and only last month a Board was organized, under the direction of the Pension Bureau, in the M. B. HON. JOHN G. CAPERS. U. S. Attorney, Charleston, S. C. next largest city, Spartanburg, and at that place Mr. Capers recommended, and had appointed, one white and one colored Republican physician. He thus early raised the question as to a proper recognition of colored men of merit, character, and capacity and has stuck to it. He has resisted all pressure which has been brought to bear upon him to exercise his influence in having competent colored men removed from the service, and in the Internal Revenue Service one of the deputy collectors of Internal Revenue, one of the important clerkships in the office of the collector, the chief distiller at the large Richland Distillery, and a number of similar appointments of colored men have been made, or the appointees retained, directly upon his recommendation. Mr. Capers has not hesitated to openly and boldly declare his Republicanism, and his willingness to espouse the principles of the Party in spite of the local prejudices and incessant criticisms of the Democratic Press and those around him. The State Chairman of the Republican Party in South Carolina, is Mr. E. H. Deas. Mr. Deas is a man of untiring energy, and no one doubts his being a Republican through and through, but his impetuous nature, and what might fairly be termed his lack of judgment, has practically deprived him of influence for himself or for the party. In the open press he assailed Senator Hanna for his appointment of Mr. Capers upon the National Committee, and only recently sent a lengthy communication to the New York World, in which he termed the administration of President Roosevelt as "the Rottenness which has ever disgraced the South;" and declared that the President could not get a delegate from a single district in South Carolina at the next National Convention. Mr. Deas signed this article as State Chairman of the Party, and Mr. Capers, therefore, as Republican National Committeeman, wrote an admirable article in reply to the one from Deas, in which he demonstrated that there was no one considered for the Presidency in the heart or head of the Republican organization of South Carolina, except Mr. Roosevelt himself. This article Mr. Capers signed in his official capacity, and there can be no doubt that he spoke for the party in the State. GOING TO NASHVILLE. The Negro Business Men, of Boston, are planning to attend the next session 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 Chicago by the local Negro Business League. It will pass through Indianapolis and other cities and be joined by representative business men. Arrangements are also being perfected in Richmond. Other cities planning to have representatives present are urged to follow the suggestion outlined by these several cities. RACE GLEANINGS. Rev. O. J. W. Scott, pastor of Allen chapel, A. M. E. church, who has been called to the pastorate at Washington, D. C. When we lose Dr. Scott we lose one of the most scholarly and one of the best men devoted to the interests of our race in this city. As he goes in his new field we wish him much success and hope that the height of his ambition will be reached.—The Rising Sun, Kansas City, Mo. The Revue des Deux Mondes, published at Paris, calls attention to a letter from a Russian proprietor, who asks to be put into touch with the institute work at Tuskegee, Ala., in, order that the moujiks, Russian peasants, who are regarded as being mentally in the same status as the poorer classes among the Southern Negros, may be profited by the introduction of educational methods like those conducted by Booker T. Washington. This letter and the discussion that grows out of it illustrates very convincingly how far afield Booker Washington's influences has spread. It is sincerely hoped that the application of his ideas to the situation of the Russian peasants may have all the good results the proprietor seems to expect from it. Thought is universal, and it is not unusual that the same ideas and the same manner of treating the same questions at the two extremities of the globe should be made manifest. Mr. Isaac H. Smith has circulated a well-written phamplet in defense of industrial education and praising Andrew Carnegie for his generous gift to the Tuskegee Institute. A new school modelled after the Booker Washington plan is being established at New Berne, North Carolina, by Mr. A. L. E. Weeks, and Mr. Smith is doing some very effective work in its behalf. The colored farmer may felicitate himself upon the fact that he does not live in Italy. The Italian farm laborer receives twenty cents a day for his work and boards himself. Is it any wonder that he prefers to come to America and sell "de nice banan?" The Negro can find all he can do on the farms of the Southland and earn a comfortable living for himself and family. The Negro vote in the country in 1900 was 2,055,989—and so distributed as to hold the balance of power between the great political parties in the selection of President and Congress. A very complete 8-room house has been listed with me to sell or rent. 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Brown, Lincoln Temple Congregational church; S.L.Corrothers,Galbraith Zion church; J. Anderson Taylor, Shiloh Baptist church; W. V. Tunnell, S. T. D. Protestant Episcopal; Rev.Colyer, Episcopal, The Hon. J. W. Lyons, Register of Treasury, J. C. Dancy, Recorder of Deeds, J. P. Green, Stamp Agt., P. O. department. Others present were: Mrs. Green and daughter, Mrs. Dancy, Prof. McKinney, Dean, Geo. W. Cook, Mr. E. A. Patten, Miss Bullard, Mr. J. A. Fray, Mr. Oxley and others. Miss Lola Johnson rendered a solo, as also Miss Bauner Kennerly, and cornet solo by Dr. Baker. Rev. D. E. Wiseman, in a short speech, impressed Mr. Payne of the fact that as he was going to his native home, he would find the people genial and intelligent, and above all he would not know himself a colored man. The committee consisted of the following ladies: Mrs. A. Wiseman, Mrs. Mattle Hill, Mrs. K. Dayton, Mrs. G. Chichester, Mrs. M. C. Jones, Mrs. C. Butler, and Mrs. C. Vanderpal. DISCUSS THE NEGRO. Looks Upon Booker Washington as the Race's Moses. Editor Post: Your editorials in Saturday's issue, entitled "Golden Smith's Novel Suggestions" and "The Real Race Issue South," must commend themselves to every thoughtful reader. To adopt the novel suggestion would be as practicable as to stop the wheels of progress, even if it could be constitutionally adopted. No; it is a waste of time to advocate the suspension of the fifteenth amendment "during a certain term of years which would be a period of pupilage and probation, at the end of which it might be seen whether Booker Washington's sovereign remedy, free industry, had fulfilled his hopes." Yes; there are certain people, North and South, who are willing to accept anything that promises elimination of the Negro from the national equation in this country. But, like Banquo's ghost, this element is ever present, and will not be eliminated at the behest of any section, and the race question must be solved along with the other part of the national problem. It has been undergoing a slow, but THE COLORED AMERICAN HOSPITALITY OF CONGRESSMAN HOUSTON. Rev. W. L. Taylor, D. D., President of the Savings Bank, G. F. U. O. T. R., who has been absent from the main office several days on an extensive tour through the Northern Grand Division of the Grand Fountain, returned to the office last Friday looking the picture of health. He reports that the field is in excellent condition and that the wrok is progressing in a very satisfactory manner. Having visited Brooklyn Division, and from there to Philadelphia where he participated in the closing rallies for the Old Folks' Home of that Division which is reported to have been a success in every particular. Leaving that point accompanied by the Grand Worthy Mistress, Mrs. Rosa Thompson, he boarded the train for Milford, Del., where a large meeting had been planned among the True Reformers and a citizen of the town. Unfortunately before reaching Milford a large storm arose and to his surprise the conductor made a mistake and carried him to Milboro, a distance J. REV. W. L. TAYLOR. of twenty miles beyond the place of his destination. At this point the rain was coming down in torrents and as there was no other train that night he was at first put to his wits end for a resting place. Fortunately there was aboard the same train Hon. Charles Bell Houston, Member of Congress, who after finding who he was and what he represented, willingly arranged for him to be cared for over night. He had his carriage to take him from the station to his house, where supper was prepared for him, after which he retired to his abode, where he rested comfortably. Early next morning Congressman Houston had breakfast prepared for him, upon which he feasted most sumptuously, after which he boarded the early morning train bound for Milford, where he was met and entertained in the highest manner. Congressman Houston not only has the thanks of Dr. Taylor for the hospitable manner in which he was entertained and cared for, but of the 70,000 person he so nobly represents.—The Reformer, Richmond, Va., June 13, 1903. A FLOWER BOOK OF REAL FLOWERS. The Yellowstone Park Flower Book, published by the Northern Pacific, is a beautiful creation. It contains eleven specimens of real flowers, in natural colors, from Yellowstone Park, with names and places where found. Also six full page, fine, half-tone illustrations of bears, the grand canon, geysers, hotels, etc., found in the Park, the most wonderful spot on earth, 54 by 62 miles in size, and where President Roosevelt recently spent his vacation. The Flower Book makes a beautiful souvenir. Send Chas. S. Fee, Gen'l Passng'r Agt., Northern Pacific Ry., St. Paul, Minn., fifty cents for a copy. Two lots on Howard avenue. Splendid ground for building. Apply to Mr. Samuel P. Edmondson, private entrance, National Hotel. sure solution for the past thirty years. After all, public sentiment rules. Right or wrong, the South has now about all it could gain, even by a repeal of the fifteenth amendment, which, together with many other guarantees of equal rights, stands on the statute books as a mere promise by reason of its non-enforcement. We had, and still have, great political leaders and educators, but we have never had until the advent of Prof. Booker T. Washington a truly great industrial leader and educator. It is my earnest opinion that Prof. Washington is the Joshua upon whose shoulders the mantle of Moses has fallen, and that his mission is to lead his benighted people out of the wilderness of doubt and despair into the sunlight of hope and success, by teaching them the practical lessons of selfhelp, self-reliance, and independence of political agencies by the aid of skillful knowledge of industrial and economical agencies. No fair-minded man, even in the South, will deny that a man of whatever color, who is worthy and well qualified by having been duly and truly prepared for the duties and responsibilities of American citizenship, should enjoy every right and immunits amendments. REUBEN S. SMITH. DELEGATES TO AFRO-AMERICAN COUNCIL A large party of delegates en route to the National Afro-American League, which holds its annual session at Louisville, Ky., this week, passed through this city last Monday. The party was a representative one, and among them were Mr. John E. Bruce (Bruce Grit,) of Yonkers, N. Y., Mr. Geo. E. Wibecan, Jr., of Brooklyn, N. Y., Mr. H. W. Barrett, of Orange, N. J., Mr. A. B. Cosey, attorney at law, Newark, N. J., W. J. Abbott, of New York City, N. Y., Mrs. H. O. Smith, of Brooklyn, N. Y., and Mrs. Althia Jefferson of Newark, N. J. They had a special train from his city to Louisville over the Chesapeake and Ohio. BEFORE THE KING. The brilliant success of the Williams and Walker combination in England has been further accentuated in their unusual reception by King Edward, at whose royal command they were summoned to give one of their great performances at Windsor Castle. This they did with wonderful success on the 20th instant, before their Majesties, the King and Queen, and a large entourage of distinguished and titled persons. It is said that this is the first instance of any Negro appearing before the Sovereign of England in any histronic or musical capacity. Gratifying as is the report relative to the Williams and Walker company, the truth of history must be respected, for it is within the memory of many persons still living how that great musician, Frank Johnson, and that equally accomplished tragedian, Ira Aldridge, both American Negroes, at different times during the reign of Queen Victoria appeared before that august lady to her extreme delight. "Pencil Pusher," of the Philadelphia Tribune, whose lucubrations have a distinctive charm, conspicuously to an old Philadelphia, has within a short time past indulged in some interesting reminiscences of these two eminent Afro-Americans, with whom in his early adolescence he was on terms of warm intimacy. Prof. Booker T. Washington, President of the National Negro Business League, has issued a circular outlining the program to be followed at its next meeting, at Nashville, Tenn. Aug. 19th, 1903. The gathering will be an interesting one and will be sure to be helpful to the race and to individual business men. The lower house of the State Legislature has given the use of their hall for the meetings. Every business men of our race and every newspaper should be represented at this important gatherin The local branch are enthusiastically at work, preparing for the reception of the delegates. FOR SALE. 3 SALOONS. Chris. Xander's QUALITY HOUSE, 909 7th st. NW. Established 38 years ago. The largest wholesale stock in town of the most exquisite, faultless wines and distillates (in all 307 kinds), at Cris. Xander's modern prices no others can compete quality and purity with any of his goods. His liquors are absolutely free from fusel poison. (No branch houses). Phone 1425. Jas. F. Keenan. RECTIFIER AND WHOLESALE LIQUOR DEALER. Elegant Club Whiskey a Specialty Importer of Fine Wines, Brandies, Gins, Etc. 462 Pennsylvania Avenue, Northwest. Fritz Reuter's Washington, D. C. 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Fortune Dined Continued from page 1. journalists. * a Pe After the various courses had been disposed of, the brilliant, witty and scholarly Judge R. H. Terrell, acting as toastmaster, paid a high tribute to the guest of the evening, eulogizing his work and worth and briefly detail- ing the many salient points in his ca- reer. The first speaker of the evening was Hon. vudson W. Lyons, Register of the U. 8. Treasury, who responded to the toast “Our President.” In well- chosen words and in tones of elo- quence, Mr. Lyons gave & brief eulogy of President Roosevelt, and at the con- clusion of his speech received hearty applause. He was followed by Hon. John C. Dancy, Recorder of Deeds of the District of Columbia, who re sponded to the toast, Our honored guest. Mr. Dancy was at his best and painted a beautiful picture of Mr. Fortune’s in all of the colors of the solar spectrum. He spoke of Mr. For- tune’s long and useful career, that while he had opposed many men and measures, he had never lost their friendship nor their respect, and was today the most popular leader, and has the respect and confidence of all of his fellow men. Toastmaster Ter- rell then introduced that veteran leader, Gov. P. B. S. Pinchback, of Louisiana, who delivered the most telling speech of the evening. Gov. Pinchback has not lost any of the power, nor the fire of his early days, and moved his hearers as with magic wand. Speaking of the career of Mr. Fortune, he disagreed with Recorder Dancy age said that Mr. Fortune had always Seen consistent to his way of thinking, that he had never erred, and that of the many young and older men of the race, was the ideal editor and leader. The Governor’s speech was received with thunderous ap- plause. <) Asie: Se ae gee a/ a — ‘ZA EDITOR T. THOS. FORTUNE. Mr. Fortune, the guest of the eve- ning, was then called upon and made one of his characteristic addresses. Mr. Fortune’s speech was enthusiast- ically applauded. It was mainly on the conditions that confronted and hemmed in the Negro race in America to-day. It was full of common sense and sound advice." Among other things he said: “It is a hopeful sign of the times that the thoughtful men of the repub- lic are beginning to speak out in clar- ion tones for justice to the wronged and the oppressed, for human rights, and for law and order. Error cannot prevail if truth will combat it. When the breins and character of a nation become aroused against wrong and wrong-doers, when the pulpit and the press and the philosopher s of the closet and the chair begin to protest and to point the finger of warning, all men who fear God and love their country may take heart of hope. We stand upon the threshold of great events. Ten millions of citizens with coequal rights under the Federal Constitution clamor for justice and fair play, and the great republic will not disregard their prayer, because in the hour of national peril, when the dismemberment of the Union of the States trembled in the confusion, and THE COLORED AMERICAN. bared their bosoms to’the hail of lead and iron. Ancient republics may have been ungrateful; the greatest repub- lic since the Roman eagle over- powered the world cannot afford to be so, and,.I believe, has no desire to be so. The heart of it is true to the highest and noblest aspirations of the human soul. Behold, the dawn cometh, and the black shadows of night shall ‘be pierced by the rays of God’s light. And now, my friends, what of the Philippine Islands and the Filipino people? And here is another and mighty problem of race squarely un- der the American flag and clean out from under the American Constitu- tion. And in this aspect of it, at least, we are companions of theirs, for it is construed that we stand largely where they stand—outside of the American Constitution, but under the Ameriean flag. The hazards of war make strange bedfellows, but none stranger than this of the Afro-American and Filipino peoples. The islands are rich beyond the dreams of avarice in agricultural and mineral resources, and they are capa- ble of sustaining 50,000,000 instead of 10,000,000 people they now sustain. They need new life. They need much increase of population, of men and women who have large, strong, phys- ical development, who love eternal summer, and who are not afraid of COL AM—FOUR SH honest toil. And nature has ordained it so that the white man cannot live in the Philippines, except as a para- | site; he may suck bloed there, but he can create none that has not in it the, elements of hasty decay. But the Ne-, gro—he was born in the sun, and hon- est toil has been his portion through the dyll ages since the Sphynx lifted. his head out of the sand of Egypt and dared the wise men of all times to solve the riddle of him. And do these | facts suggest a solution of two race problems to you? Perhaps.” Short addresses were then made by Judge E. M. Hewlett, of the District of Columbia, Dr. E. D. Scott, Mr. Rob- ert Pelham, jr., Editor E. E. Cooper, of The Colored American, Mr. W. L. Houston, Mr Johu H. Painter, Mr. W. D. Montague, Lawyer W. L. Pollard, Lieut. Thos. H. R. Clark, closing with an original poem from Lieut. R. L. Tooney. NOTES. | Dr. E. D. Scott’e wit and oratory | was the surprise of the evening. | L. M. Hershaw can always be de- pended upon for a good impromptu speech. y 13 3 One seldom meets a finer set of postprandial speakers. ) Judge Hewlett’s tribute to the wash- er woman and wage workers brought | Dr. P. B. Brooks to his feet, so great was his enthusiasm. | Judge Terrell is the prince of toast- masters. Gov. Pinchback possesses all of the eloquence and fire of his youth. His speech was the gem of the evening. As a punster and extemperaneous wit, Bob Pelham is in a class to him- self. Will Houston’s jungle story took well and provoked -prolonged ap- plause. \ Lieut. Clarke’s tribute to the black soldiery of the world’s history was a classic. ‘ Lieut Toomey is nothing if not orig- inal. His ode to Fortune was mag- nificently rendered. Lawyer Thos. L. Jones looped the loop. ‘ The guests are still wondering how Prof. Geo. W. Ceok got out of the ban- quet hall. . j _ Messrs. Gray and Costley were vot- he got in his nap just the same. John Paynter’s address was brief but to the point. Messrs. W. T. Menard, Chas. E. Hall, Bob Pelham and H. E. Baker grew very boisterous upon the arrival ef the ehicken. Major C. A. 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Savep: Wear on carpet, Dre ken furniture, loss of wraps, labor of cleaning and straightening atte’. COST: $10.00 AND UP- Apply for terms and special rates GAY ATLANTIC CITY. at the Social Doings of a ar Resort—Personal Mention—Notes. | Attantic City, N. J., Special.—The qlored population of our city within a period of the last decade has made re- merkable progress, greater than that of any other peopie similiarly handi- capped by unfavorable conditions within the same period of time. This progress in part is the result of their own inherent desire for advancement and their own determination to rise in the seale of civilization against the most untoward circumstances and glaring allurements. It is impossible to make any proper comparison be- tween the deplorable and degraded conditions of ten years ago and the very large intelligent, cultivated and enterprising element of fhe colored people to-day, as seen in such notable gatherings, for instance, as frequent our churches, entertainments and lit- erary societies. There is abundant rea- son for thanksgiving and praise for the magnificient work already accom- plished; while at the same time it should be born in mind as we are con- sidered morally inferior to the whites the works of Dr. Cook, when a few wetks ago he delivered the able and scholarly sermon on “The Building up of Strong Christian character,” when he said, “Young men, respect the vir- tues of your young ladies, as we would have the virtues of our sisters respect- ed; young ladies prize your virtue highly. A grand céncert and reception will be given at Fitzgerald Auditorium, Tuesday evening, July 7th, under the auspices of Mt. Nebo Baptist church, at which time Mrs. Hackley, of De- troit, Mich., and a late graduate of the conservatory of music at Denver; Colo- rado, will make her firs appearance. Mrs. Hackley is a soprano of very high register reeaching high C with evident ease and pleasure, and by both white and black, is said to be the most culti- vated singer that the colored race has ‘ever produced. Rev. S. S. Jolly, A. M. B. D., of the Asbury M. E, Church, will deliver an address of welcome. No more in his praise need be said, for his scholarly attainments and oratori- cal abilities are well know. The Prin- cess of song will be accompanied by some of the best local talent,’ among them being Messrs. W. H. Skipwith, W. A. Johnson, B. L. Smelly, Madam Cross and the Southern Quartette of Shaw University. Music will be fur. nished by Prof. F. Forman’s Orches- tra. Committee of arrangements: W. H. Skipwith, D. B. Cooley, H. P. John- son, W. D. Engleside and Prof. E. Ross floor manager. It is to be hoped that both white and colored will be present to listen to the sweet strains of melody and test the great vocal ability of Mrs. Hackley. The anniversary services of St. John Day were celebrated by Prince Hall Lodge No. 27, F. and A. M., at Fitzgerald's Auditorium, Sunday eve- ning, June 28, and were largely at- tended. It was a representative gath- ering and long before the appointed time for services many were refused admittance. The sermon was deliv- ered by the Rev. S. S. Jolly, A. M., B. D., pastor Asbury M. E. Church. it was a masterpiece and the time when the man was equal to the occa- sion, for soon the large auditorium began to resound to his oratory while the cogency of his logic, the wealth of his imagery and illustration as he cited the past history and tradition$ of the ancient order made him lis- tened to by all. Rev. S. S. Jolly is still a very young man and %f he con- tinues along present lines of clean. private life, conscientious aap scies ance of duty, with ps ao i inin, er professional t ger a g Imagination can THE COLORED AMERICAN. the Asbury Literary Society, is con- valescing and feiit reaniie vaso oF pig euctes this week. eman’s Day at the Secon tist Literary Society was eat ee day a notable success. A large audi- ence gathered in the main auditorium of their spacious edifice and enjoyed every number of the excellent and well- arranged program by Mrs. Bul- lock, who presided in the chair. The current topic for general debate as to whether Mr. Washington should ae- cept the invitation of going to South Africa, was enthusiastically comment- ed on and the concensus of opinion was that he should remain head of! his institution in the South. The gem of the program was the paper of Mrs. Doctor Fayerman on “The Influerce of Woman in the Home.” It was well written, scholarly and masterly, and the comments of Rev. Jenkins and Mrs. Terry are deserving of special commendation. The Second Baptist Literary is doing good’ work and promises the literary-loving people of our city some literary treats in the future. Mrs. A. J. Green has recently come from Baltimore and is expecting to re- main the entire summer. Mr. Walker A. Johnson, of Virginia Normal and Industrial Institute, 1s here for the summer and is a valuable addition to the vocal musical talent of our city. The Second Session of the Atlantic City Moot Courts convened at the St. James A. M. E. Church under the au- spices of the J. S. Thompson Literary last Monday evening, and at the Shi- loh Baptist Literary last Thursday. The meetings were largely attended and all enjoyed anexcellent treat. Lawyer Scott was the justice of the courts and Lawyer Keen and Mr. Par- ker, of Howard Law School, were the attorneys. Mrs. Maria Bacén, who has been visiting in our city, has gone to Long- port for a few days. Mrs. M. B. Anderson has opened an ice cream parlor at 110 North New York avenue, in addition to the regu- lar cottage. The Asbury Literary convened last Friday evening, and in the absence of the president Mr. Tyler, the energet- ic vice-president, presided in his usual effective manner, and the program de- serves special commendation. It was as follows: Opening chorus, Nearer My God to Thee; paper, The Future of the Negro, Mr. Robinson; solo, Mr. |J. B. Thompson; paper, Influence of a Pure Woman, Mr. Furr; recitation, Mr. Joseph G. James; solo, Miss Edith William; paper, There is a |God, Mr. Martin; bass solo, Mr. Cul- bert; recitation, Miss Bernard, and a few closing and timely remarks by Rev. Buck. Mr. Josiah Conwell, who has accept- ed a position with the West Jersey and Seashore road, and formerly a bellman at the Dennis, visited our city Sunday. His coming was not an- ticipated and the announcement to one of our pretty young ladies filled her heart with joy and happiness and it was some time before she recovered her self-control. It looks like a sure case. Miss Bessie Johnson, the esteemed and competent little secretary of the Second Baptist Literary, visited Phil- adelphia for a few days last week. Her kind and genial disposition won jher many friends. | It has been said with the advent of |a certain colored young lady as cham- bermaid last week to one of our fash- |ionabte beach front hotels, another young lady will be compelled to go away back and sit down. Mr. Charies Buck, a learned and set Ae ane a eg NR a ay oe nee ard; when competent and efficient services are considered; ‘when the rare and essential littie things which conduce so much in making the Brigh- ton, the abode of the elite of society from all parts of the globe, is weighed, we must concede her first place among our many beautiful hotels. .Mr. Ham- mond is a comparatively young man, exact and methodical in performance of his duties, and rose to the exalted position he now holds through his ex- perience, self-command and _ fore- thought, qualities which conduce to success in the life of a bellman. He is ever ready to advance the interests of his men when fully convinced of its necessity, and with a courage and wisdom born only of years of experi- ence has won many concessions from the manager looking to the betterment of his men. He possesses the happy discernment of selecting men whose general appearance, character and make-up are such as to class them umong our foremost young men of col- or. The names of the young men who will make it possible for Mr. Ham- mond to maintain his past record this summer are: Mr. Robert Wood, Mr. William Purvell, Mr. Charles Allen, Mr. Walter Cork, Mr. Walter Jones, Mr. William T. Taylor, Mr. Frank Pe- terson, Mr. Lewis Russell, Mr. John Bush, Mr. Maynard Henry, Mr. John Wynder, Mr. Samuel Lewis, and last but not least Mr. Herman Henderson. The Colored American can be bought at all the colored news stands and business places throughout the ejty. E. 8. K. Col. Perry H. Carson has reached Mexico and reports a good time. Mr. Paris Livers and attache, of the city post-office, located at Station G, was arrested last Saturday by the post-office inspectors for violation of the postal laws. He is out on bail and J. W. Patterson is his attorney. Mr. J. W. Cusberd ,of Jersey City, N. J., is spending a few days in the city, the guest of his friends and rela- tives, and incidentally looking after some real estate, of which he is the administrater. 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 St. N. W. re TH® TURNER HOUSE. Everything in the season that’s fit to eat. A delightful ride to Chesa- peake Junction, and a visit to The Turner House. DANIEL TURNER, Prop. 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. pee IS IT A SCHOOL YOU WANT ? For particulars address J. H. Wil- son, No. 53 Sherman avenue, Spring- field, Ohio. N. B.—The headquarters of the Na- tienal Teachers’ Agency have hereto- fore been at 459 C street N. W., but they are now located at the above ad- arass, where all correspondence should ‘pe sent. Prompt attention will be giv- ae to all business entrusted to it 5 i - ( A cil _ \ a : BAR Black Folk By W. E. B. DuBois Detroit Informer : “Should be read by every intelli- gent negro in the land.” The Freeman (Indianapolis) : » ‘‘Without doubt the most interest- ng publication by a colored man up until this time.” The Guardian (Boston): “‘A great book by a great scholar, touching the spiritual life of colored people.” The New York Age: “A work of peculiar power and penetration.” The Ohio Enterprise: “From every point of view can well be termed a masterpiece.” $d Edition $1.20 net Pubdlished by A.C. McClurg & Co., Chicago DRESS MAKING ACaHam? . The de Lam Orton Famous French Perfection Tailor System, Mme. J. A. Smallwood, sole agent, 1513 Madison street, northwest. Morning class from $ a. m. to 1 p. m. Afternoon class 2 to 5 p. m. dally. 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 eevén on the shoulder. Successful dressmaking re- quires as much earnest progressive study as successful work in any pro- fession. No detail is too emall 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 spare room that you would like ¢ rent to desirable parties, advertise them in The ) Colored American. | SUMMER RESORTS- ee FOR RENT--Summer of 1903 Lincoln Hall Harper's Ferry, W. Va. Fer particulars ad dreas N.C. Brackett. Please Help Me Find My Brether | Saunk Joyce was sold in Mecklenburg, Virginia several y ears before the civil a to Cunnigan a Neero trader. His mother. Willie, was a slave on the Joyce plantation. He had One sister Betty. who i¢ very anxious to find him. Any in formation will be gladly received. Mrs Berry Rernotps. 44 Parker street. Atlanta. Ga 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 reason of 1903-04, beginning Sept., 15th. Ad- dress all communications to E. W. Dale, Cape May City, N. J. BOARDING By The Week or Month. Apply to— MRS. M. J. BUNDY, “941 T St., N. W. 6 THE LATE DR. J. G. CLAYTON. Until now we have not been able to write with calmness of the death of Dr. James G. Clayton, who died on the evening of June 4th last at his home in Springfield, Ohio. No loss of a parent or of a brother could have come home to us with greater poignancy, and even yet our hearts would reject what our minds compel—the fact that he has gone for all time from us. Dr. Clayton was one of our best products, talented, soundly educated, of unimpeachable character, a man of high aspirations, an ideal husband and an unwavering friend. He was graduated from the Springfield High School in 1877 with honors and at once took up the profession of teaching, first at Zanesville, Ohio, and subsequently at Jackson, and then at Birmingham, Ala. His ambition to enter the profession of medicine soon led him to this city, where in due course he was graduated from the Medical Department of Howard University. Meanwhile he was appointed to a clerical position in the U. S. Pension Bureau, where his exceptional scholarship and his mastery of his chosen profession soon were recognized and resulted in his unsolicited promotion to the position of medical examiner in that bureau, a position which is most exacting in its professional requirements and which is most sought after. He continued in this office and position to the great satisfaction of the higher J. THE LATE DR. JAS. S. CLAYTON officials and to the pride of his friends until his broken health forbade further work. The prayers of his many loyal friends followed him in his journey to his Ohio home in search of renewed health, and the hope was confidently indulged that his recovery would be a matter of a few weeks only. But alas, how quickly and how rudely was this hope dissipated! The information of his death at the early age of forty-five years and so far from the scenes of his many years of usefulness came with a shock comparable only with the devastation of a widespread calamity. His death is a peculiar loss to The Colored American, for aside from the personal affection in which he was held by all, he was allied to our journal in many ways. He wielded a trenchant pen and his contributions to our columns were always eagerly welcomed by our readers and feared by the unrighteous and the hypocrites whom he was wont to excoriate. In addition to his literary and professional eminence, Dr. Clayton's versatility was shown by his superior musical ability. He was both vocalist and composer. One of his finest compositions is The Colored American March, dedicated to this paper, and which has been highly commended by capable musical critics. Dr. Clayton is dead, but the memory of his gentleness, his dignity of character and his clean private life will, not less than his ripe scholarship, remain a grateful essence within the hearts and minds of all who were privileged to know him. THE COLORED AMERICAN. Lynchings are uncomfortably close to Washington nowadays. Is anyone to be punished for that Wilmington lynching? The stench from the Post-Office Department does not come from the dead letters. Who will start the agitation to change the name of the automobile to autogoslower? One thorn of experience is worth a whole wilderness of roses—(warning). Rev. R. A. Elwood, who preached the pro-lynching sermon in Wilmington, Del., is sure of his "crown of righteousness." The Russians will shortly present a largely signed petition to this Government praying that lynchings of Negroes be stopped. It is a good sign that Tillman, the South Carolina murderer, will be punished, that the court has granted a change of venue. Mr. John E. Bruce (Bruce Grit), of New York, is publishing weekly what he calls "Tracts for the People." They, like all of his productions, are brilliant and full of information. They are designed to give a succinct and attractive history of the Negro race from the dawn of civilization to the present time. The National Baptist Convention of the United States, representing 16,440 churches and 16,080 ministers, will meet in Philadelphia, Pa., September 16, 1903, and preparations for entertaining those who will attend are now rapidly progressing. Rev. G. L. P. Taliaferro, D. D., is the chairman of the entertainment committee. "The Seventh Wonder of the World," by Prof. Boston Napoleon Boyd, of Greenville, N. C., which has been heretofore reviewed in the columns of The Colored American, is making substantial progress as a result of the author's intelligent and systematic advertisements as well as by its intrinsic merits. It will repay perusal as it is the work of a thoughtful Afro-American. A NEW COLORED ENTERPRISE. The Colored American Coal and Wood Company, whose headquarters are at 2250 Ninth street, N. W., has just been organized for the purpose of doing a general coal and wood and merchandising business. It was composed of business men of experience, and men who are willing to work and build up a solid and substantial business. They have opened up and are now ready for business and propose to enter the contest unhampered. The Company guarantees to sell at popular prices and to furnish just as good goods for the same money as is furnished by other people, who are in business. The Company is composed of colored men and makes a special bid for the colored trade. It is hoped that the colored people will take advantage of this opportunity and patronize one another and give this company the fullest share of their trade. If the distance is too great for you call by and leave your order, then order it by telephone. Goods will be delivered with neatness and dispatch. Give them a call and see advedtisement. Mrs. Katie Castor, well known in this city for her musical and missionary efforts in behalf of the down-trodden, and who has been living in Pennsylvania, will spend the summer at Nantucket, Mass., where she will be pleased to hear from her many friends. The Amphions! The Amphions!! The Amphions!!! Saturday evening July 18, 6 o'clock. Monumental orchestra! Notley Hall! Round trip 25 cents!!! TEACHERS FOR LINCOLN INSTITUTE CHOSEN. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., June 13th. The board of regents of the Lincoln institute, the state school for colored youth, held a meeting to-day and selected the faculty for the ensuing year. Heretofore a number of white men have held places on the faculty. When it was chosen for the coming term colored men were chosen for the places they had held, with one exception, that of James English who is made superintendent of the state farm. This, it is believed, willadd to the harmonious working of the school. The new faculty will be made up as follows: President, B. F. Allen; English, J. H. C. PRESIDENT J. S. MOTEN. Miss Josephine Yates; Mathematics, J. S. Moten; Science, G. S. Murray; Language, J. H. Garnett; Music, Miss Ida Carney; R. A. West, of St. Louis, O. N. Shackleford, of Warrenburg, and J. W. Daniel, of Jefferson City, assistant teachers; superineendent of industrial department, A. U. Craig, Washington, D. C.; A. L. Reynolds, assistant; sewing department, Miss Mary Grimshaw; domestic science, Miss Ida Burrell, Philadelphia, Pa.; matron, girls department, Mrs. L. C. Anthony; boys' department, Mrs. Sara Dupee. President Allen was chosen for a term of two years instead of one, the board believing this was also in the interest of harmony, there having heretofore been turmoil in changing the head of the faculty annually. GOING TO CAMP OLYMPIA. Olympia Boys to Pass the Summer in Glymont, Md.—Will Be Joined by Others. A number of out-or-town boys will join their comrades, the Olympia Athletic Club, for ten days or more, in Glymont. The camp is situated on the Potomac, in the midst of Maryland's hills, mosts alluring scenery is known as "Camp Olympia, for Boys," and is owned by the Freeman's Land Transportation and Improvement Co., of Washington, D. C. It was established by the Olympia Athletic Club, for well-to-do boys, who desire to enjoy the pleasures of out-of-door life, entirely free from the many objectionable features of the average summer resort. Only boys of the best moral character and good habits are admitted to camp, and car is taken t get only boys who represent the best and most influential homes of Washington. The boys live in floored tents, row swim, fish, play tennis and ball and in fact enjoy every sort of aquatic and athletic sport. The boys will leave July 5tm on the steamer "Jane Moseley," at 10.30 a. m., reaching Glymont at 2 p. m. Hon. Edward B. Thomas, Judge of the Eastern District, United States Court of New York, on June 23, handed down his decision to the amount of $1,000 in favor of Joseph-Walker, of Brooklyn. Alfred C. Cowan, of 206 Broadway, New York City, was his Proctor in Admiralty. Look at These Look at These Elm street, near Third, two 6-room bricks, bath cellar, etc., in good condition, at a close price, on $100 cash and $20 per month for balance. These will not last for a second offering. 2141 Virginia avenue N. W., corner, 6 good rooms, bath, etc., rents for $18.50, at $2,750; $200 cash and $25 per month for balance. A good investment or a neat, attractive home. Seldom happens that you can get a home in central Northwest and in localities with an immediate prospect of enhancing for $ 3,050. T street between 14th and 15th; 6 rooms and bath; lot 16 by 100, cellar under entire house; newly papered throughout. Plenty of room to build two rooms on in front; present parking about 25 feet and the building line only requires 10 feet. $300 vash and $20 per month. Worth investigating. John C. Keelan, Brokers' Representative, REAL ESTATE, LOANS, LIFE INSURANCE. 245 Elm Street N. W. WANTED:—A few boarders in private family, 30 miles in Va. High and healthy. $3.00 per week. No children. Address, E. N., this office. 20-27 Every Convenience Is afforded ladies traveling alone on the Compartment Cars of the "Great Western Limited," leaving Chicago every evening at 6.30 via the CHICAGO GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY. J. P. ELMER, G. P. A. 113 Adams St., Chicago Merchant Tailor, Merchant Tailor, (JAMES S. RAWLINS) Now Open and - Ready With the latest frabricks and Fashions in Spring Goods at reasonable rates. Every fit Guaranteed. THE PENN. PRESSING CLUB A new wrinkle will keep your clothes pressed and repaired and in good order for the small sum of $2.00 per month. Cleaning, Altering and Repairing Goods Called for anw Delivered. James S. Rawlings Manager and Proprietor. 493 Missouri Avenue, Northwest. (Opposite Pa. Station.) THE COLORED AMERICAN. NEN STH PRO CON VAL IMP CON Pri den you heal cine Hours, 10 a. m.' to 12; 2 to 6 p. m., Tuesdays and Saturdays, till 8 p. m.; Sundays, 10 a. m., to 12. Knoxville College Summer School. The second annual session of the Knoxville College Summer School will begin June 24th, and continue six weeks. Unparalleled opportunities are offered on account of the favorable location in the mountainous district of East Tennessee—high elevation, abundant shade, commanding view and great healthfulness; on account of its proximity to the Summer School of the South at the University of Tennessee, through which many of the most eminent lecturers of the country have been secured and which makes possible the remarkably low railroad rate, and on account of the well-equipped college plant at the disposal of the summer school. Among the list of 27 lecturers and teachers already secured are the following: Dr. Lewis B. Moore of Howard University, Washington, D. C.; Hon. S. A. Mynders, state superintendent of Tennessee; Hon. H. R. Sanford, state institute conductor of New York state; Dr. W. E. B. BuBois of Atlanta University; Prof. Kelly Miller of Howard University, Washington, D. C.; Prof. P. P. Claxton, editor of Atlantic Educational Journal and conductor of the summer school of the South; Dr. L. H. Bailey, professor of horticulture, Cornell University; Prof. J. H. Phillips, superintendent of schools, Birmingham, Ala.; Prof. W. H. Singleton, principal of schools, Chattanooga, Tenn.; Dr. E. G Murphy of the southern educational board and Hon. L. D. Harvey, state superintendent of Wisconsin. Expenses very low. Railroad fare from all points in the South, one fare plus 25 cents. For full particulars write the President of Knoxville College. R. W. McGRANAHAN, D. D., Knoxville, Tenn. The Colored American Coal and Wood Co. CURTIS WINSTON. Mgr. THE HOTEL HENDERSON. Atlantic City, New Jersey. A strictly up-to-date hotel for the accommodation of first-class colored people. It has all modern improvements; large and airy rooms newly upholstered, renovated and repapered. Its location is the very best in a quiet neighborhood and within sight of the Board Walk and the Ocean. The cuisine is the best—Mr. Henderson being a professional caterer. Rates reasonable. For particulars address. STACEY I. HENDERSON. 120 N. Mississippi Ave. Atlantic City. UNIQUE ORDINATION. Next Sunday, June 21, for the first time in the history of the Episcopal church of this city, a colored Episcopal minister will be ordained at Trinity church. The candidate for ordination is Rev. Robert D. Brown, whose call will be as an assistant minister to Trinity church and vicar of St. Philip's chapel, the latter being the colored Episcopal church on Lexington ave. The ordination services will be at Trinity church at 9.30, standard time. Sunday morning. Bishop Vincent, of Cincinnati, will preach the ordination sermon and perform the rite of advancing Mr. Brown to the priesthood in the Episcopal church. Rev. Mr. Brown is originally from Washington, D. C., where he received his common school education, graduating from the Washington High School in June, 1892. After nearly a year of additional preparation he WENT TO ENGLAND to secure his college and ecclesiastical training, entering Dartmouth college, from which he graduated in the class of 1898, receiving his degree of A. B. He then entered the Episcopal Theolo- PRIEST REV. R. D. BROWN. gical school, at Cambridge, Mass., and graduated from that school in 1901, with the degree of bachelor of divinity. In June of he same year he was ordained deacon by the bishop of Massachusetts and immediately began his work in the ministry, accepting an appointment as minister-in-charge of St. Paul's chapel at Chester, Pa. His stay at Chester laster one year, after which he was engaged in educational work in Philadelphia, until his call to Columbus. Mr. Brown comes to Columbus with the highest endorsement of the Episcopal bishops and rectors in the east. He is very much interested in his work, fully equipped by education for the labor before him, and will enter on his work under he most auspicious circumstances. St. Philip's chapel, of which he will be the vicar, is perhaps the most successful colored Episcopal congregation in Ohio, worshiping in a beautiful little stone edifice, that is entirely out of debt, this congregation being the only colored church in the city that can congratulate itself on such an accomplishment, and when it is known that this congregation is but a little over ten years old, the success of St. Philip's can better be appreciated. The congregation is rapidly growing, numbering among its members the more advanced and cultured of Columbus' colored population. Those Saturday evenings of the Amphions are irresistable somehow or other. Many people go on them who have an aversion to the water. You ask them why they go then, and they say "that they just can't remain at home when the Amphions are going down the river." Blest be the man who knows When the best excursion goes. The Amphions have the pick, So decide, then; be quick. GOOD HOMES FOR LITTLE MONEY. GOOD HOMES FOR LITTLE MONEY. The low round-trip homeseekers' rates in the northwest, via the Northern Pacific Railway, have attracted many thousands. These rates will be continued, on thefirst and third Tuesdays of July, August and September, so that other thousands may yet take advantage of them and enjoy a trip through the Northwest. The Northern Pacific runs through the heart of this region and reaches nearly every important city and town, and almost every valley of consequence in that territory. Use your vacation in making an inspection of this land and pick out a nice home. Great variety of climate, soil and e letv oniaufoisdnETAfle.ydSH CMC elevation is found and everybody can be satisfied. Irrigated or non-irrigated lands, timber, mineral, and pasture lands are obtainable. Write us what you want and for particulars as to rates, etc., and we will try and help you. CHAS. S. FEE. Gen. Pass. Agt., St. Paul, Minn. Stationery, Cigars Carl W. 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SATURDAY, JULY 4, 1903. nr THE AFRO-AMERICAN PRESS AS- SOCIATION. Word has come to us by way of Kentucky, that a meeting of the Na- tional Afro-American Press Associa- tion was held in that city, June 29th, that reselutions were adopted, and a letter addressed to the people of the United States has been issued. This is the extent of our information, and we are forced to guess at to what the other business transacted was. We suppose that the same officers were re- elected, that the next place of meeting was designated, and so on ad infini- tum. This Association which should have great power for doing good and for enlightening public sentiment, has been gradually going down for the pas; three years, At the meeting in Philadelphia, some three years ago, five delegates were present and the meeting was held and officers elected before two of these delegates could get into the place of meeting. The year following this, the meeting was held at St. Paul, Minn., and the same election pro- gram was gone through, with the same itew men at the head. There is said to have been four delegates at the St. Paul meeting. Now comes the meet- ing at Louisville, Ky., this year with- out any previous announcement, and we learn that there were just three ac- tive newspaper men present. To use a slang expression, Mr. Cyrus Field Adams, who seems to be the whole thing in the matter and who publishes a neWspaper somewhere in Illinois, Minnesota, or Missouri, is running things pretty much to suit himself. There ought to be a Negro Press Asso- siction in which the publishers of all live newspapers are interested, elect- ing their officers and committees from the ranks, instead of the under handed way thar matters have been conducted for the past three years. What say ye, brethren of the press? . om THE COLORED AMERICAN. THE NATIONAL AFRO-AMERICAN | in both the McKinley campaign COUNCIL. President McKinley recogni: The Afro-American Council is in session this week at Louisville, Ky. Its proceedings will be watched with keen interest throughout the country. Its main purpose is to be sentinel on the watch tower of the race’s liberty and rights and to sound the alarm when they are attacked and to call our people and their friends to their de- fense. It seems to us that here is a great opportunity for our leaders. | It self-seeking and personal exploitation be omitted in their deliberations, if an earnest, cogent, dignified presenta- tion of all the iniquitous schemes of our many enemies be prepared with the essential facts educed and submit- ted to the great conscience, the Chris- tian heart, and justice loving sensi- bilities of these United States, a long step will be taken in the struggle be- tween righteousness on the one hand and on the other the baleful forces and the ever increasing powerful in- fluences whichare inimical to our pro- gress towards a full measure of man- hood and to that position in the econ- omy of American life. The men at the head of this Coum- cil already have our confidence. They ‘have already won their spurs in dif- ferent fields of usefulness and we look for practical results from the friction of ideas at their Loutsville meeting. _ There are many matters claiming their grave attention, not the least of which is the consideration which should be given to the prosecution of the suits against the Southern consti- tutions and their disfranchisement features. To a layman it appears that the seminal proposition is to avoid the smaller corallaries and aim to se- cure from the highest tribunal of the land a clear-cut, direct decision upon the infamous grandfather clause. A call from this body of eminently distinguished colored men will no doubt cause the subscription of an ad- equate amount with which to push such a case through all the interme diate channels of the law up to our Supreme Court and finally extract from that exceedingly deliberate body an authoritative deliverance on the subject. \ a ee A TIMELY SERMON. More than usual attention has been attracted to a sermon preached on Sunday last by Rev. Sterling N. Brown, pastor of Lincoln Temple ,on the demoralizing effects of too many of our colored dancing schools and social clubs It was a most powerful, eloquent and timely effort. There is no doubt that incalculable injury is being done to many of our most prom- ising youths of both sexes by the in- discriminate admission to these re- sorts, and especially by the failure of some of the managers to deny ad mission to the very youthful. Parents are themselves not blameless. The pursuit of their own pleasures and preferences have but little time to enforce healthy restrictions upon their minor children or to ascertain with definiteness where and how these youths are occupied when absent from their homes. We hope to see this vere but justifiable arraignment & Mr. Brown followed up by attacks all along the line from our other puipits upon such of these places as are ob noxious to his criticism. " The Colored American is devoting considerable space this week to a sketch of Hon. John G. Capers, U. S. District Attorney, as well as Republi- can National Committeeman for South Carolina and to some details of his of- ficial and political activities. Mr. Capers comes from a long line of Democratic forbears on both his father’s and mother’s side, and he was himself a Democrat until the silver heresy was injected into the vitals of the Democratis party. Like Many oth- er brilliant young men of high social standing and advanced thought, he found the heresy intolerable and at once bravely renounced his allegiance to the mossbacks and joined the party of progress and national honor, render- ing conspicuous service on the stump in both the McKinley campaigns. President McKinley recognized the value of the acquisition to the party and appointed him to his present Fed- eral position, during @ recess of the Senate and upon succeeding to the Presidency, Mr. Roosevelt ratified the appointment; confirmation by the Sen- ate followed. We present this sketh as a matter of news and and of fairness and we hope at an early date to pre- sent the political situation in South Carolina from the point of view o7 Hon. E. H. Deas, Chairman of the Re- publican State Central Committee, who is at odds with Mr. Capers on the question. BOSTON’S PREMIER TAYLOR. Mr J. H. Lewis, the Leading Merchant Tailor, in Massachusetts, a Self- Made Man and a Product of the South—The Secret of His Success— A Leader Full of Public Spirit and Patriotism. : | apt eats | It always affords us great satisfac- ‘tion to observe and point out the ca- reer of successful colored men and the ‘number of them is constantly enlarg- ing. One of the very best types pro- duced by the race is Mr. J. H. Lewis, the energenic and prosperous mer- chant tailor, of Boston, Mass. Mr. Lew- is is in the prime of life and has made a phenonenal success by the applica- tion of integrity and correct business principles, to his occupation. He left his home in North Carolina in 1865, and made his way to Concord, N. H., where he secured employment almost immediately, though it was not very remuneration. Finally he was fortu- nate enough to secure an apprentice- ship at the tailoring business and rapidly acquired full knowledge of it. After only four months’service he was making journeyman’s wages and hold- ing his own with all the other em- ployees of the shop. Mr. Lewis’ strik- ing success was not achieved in Con- cord, but began almost at once on his arrival in Boston, whither he moved four years later and bravely began business for himself. It is related that his business ven- ture was started with a capital of but $93, but he was master both of his bus- iness and himself and in nine years he had done such a volume of work that he was able to save $50,000. He has been in the tailoring busi- ness now for 31 years and the amount involved exceeds $135,000 per annum. His customers are the rich and power- ful people of Boston and are almost exclusively white. One notable quality in Mr. Lewis is his absolute devotion to his business affairs. He suffers no one to do the things the master should do, and he illustrates the truth of the old adage that if you attend to business your business will attend to you. He is equally blessed in his domestic life, his home being a perfectly hap- Py one, and yet he finds time to be public spirited in a great many direc- tions. He is an enthusiastic member of the National Negro Business League and at its first session in Boston, dur- ing the month of August, 1900, he made a most telling and timely speech of good cheer and encouragement to Negro business enterprises. We point with pride to Mr. Lewis, who is without doubt the best expon- ent of the possibilities of our race. He has high character, acute business pie ae he is in most comfortable neial circumstances, th his own thrift. ee eee We want to see more colored men like him, commanding the respect of the communities in which they live and having accorded to them the de- cent consideration and bood treatment cae is justly entitled to receive. ieee nie aie ee: THE NEW SOUTH AND WHAT THE AFRO-AMERICAN IS DOING FOR HIMSELF. MemMPpHuis, TENN., Special.—Our city has her share of well to do Negro fam- ilies, who are making earnest efforts to improve conditions in this section, by giving their children the very best educational adantages to be had. In this respect none are deing more for their children, the race and com- munity than Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Har- vey, themselves highly educateqd— having been engaged in educational work for many years, they know the benefits ,of a complete education, Their daughter, Miss Salie Elizabeth, who graduated his year from college and their son, Master W. J. Jr., who graduates next year, are as highly cul. tured and accomplished as it is possi- ble to be. From a mere child, Miss Harvey evinced signs of great eloca- tionary powers—now, to hear her re- cite reminds one of drinking from that oratorical fountain of Rev. J. C. Price, With all of her attainments ana ad- vantages, there is not a more amiable girl in the whole city than Miss Har. vey. Afro-Americans all over the city are congratulating themselves that they have a young woman of ability sufficienly interested in her Trace to to come to its rescue as she did in the case cited below. Miss Marvey is sty. lish, neat and tidy to be sure, but she does not belong to that class of butter. fly society girls, who have nothing to think about but an Easter dress and bonnet. Hear her words, which would do credit to a woman three times her age. Miss Harvey will in all probabil- ity be heard from again. BROWN BONES. PUNGENT PARAGRAPHS. Mr. George Wi. Crawford, a graduatg of Tuskegee, has won honors at Yale College, of which we are proud. This brilliant young man has more than once participated in these prize con- tests and in every case has acquitted himself in a manner reflecting credit upon both himself and the race. In addition to Mr. Crawford, Mr. Wil- liam Clarence Matthews, also a gradu- ate of this school, is winning honors in both the athletic and academic pha- ses of work at @Marvard College. In- deed, the Tuskegee graduate can be de pended upon to take care of himself wherever he goes. There is no justice in condemning industrial training because of its cost. The first few years of any new plant are of necessity expensive, but when the plant is once thoroughly establish- ed,the same machinery and equipment will be able to turn out five hundred graduates from a school at a cost per capita that will be but nominal as compared with the cost of those finish- ing the first year or two. The young Negro who possesses a technical edu- cation is always in demand, and will not want for lucrative employment. This practical guarantee of success is worth much to those who wish a favdr- able start in life. The agricultural and mechanical institutions of the South reach an element of our race that would never be touched by Har- vard or Yale, or by Howard or Lin- coln. In providing for the masses, they perform a service which they alone can render, and giving instruc- tion that is essential and fundamental, they furnish the beginning upon which a superstructure of the higher culture may be builded later. It is a signifi- cant fact that the cost of educating a boy to a point where he can make 2 good living and lay the foundation of useful and honorable citizenship, 1s less than one-fifth of the expense neces- sary to carry one through West Point or Annapolis. The Mozart Conservatory of Music, in New York City, is meeting with great success. Prof. Albert F. Mando, who is at the head of the institution, 1s a musician of high order. Ttis pupils are nearly all white. His orchestra, composed exclusively of colored musl- cians, has made name and fame for itself in New York City and adjacent cities and is exceedingly popular among all classes of citizens. Commissioner T. Thomas Fortunes home coming from the Philippines 18 to be made notable by a complimentary dinner in his honor, to be given by the representative colored men, of the country. The movement had its orig: in in Brooklyn, N. Y. and proniises to be a great success. : Hon. J. Douglass Wetmore, of Jack sonville, Fla., after a warm contest ba been elected to the City Council of that town. Mr. Wetmore is an advanced race man, capable and cultured. The World's Famous Catarrh Remedy---Pe-ru-na. Senator W.V. Sullivan Congressman Romulus Z.Linney John B. Clark. Ex-Congressman A.H. Goffroth. Ex-Congressman. be without it. I cannot express the EUBANKS FOR LEGISLATURE. Mr. H. T. Eubanks, one of our progressive race leaders of Cleveland, O., has been nominated for the Legislature of that state, at the recent Republican Convention. Mr. Eubanks' sterling character and successful career are known far beyond the confines of his state and the party honors itself as well as accords recogni- M. HON. H. S. EUBANKS. tion to a representative of our highest type, in selecting him for the office. The Colored American wishes heartily for his success in the political field and for a rousing and unprecedented majority in his present contest. SUMMER RESORTS. Madre's Park, situated on the Eckington 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 information call or address M. A. D. Madre, Madre's Park, 7th and Albany Sts., Eckington, 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. Mr. David M. Turner, youngest son of Bishop H. M. Turner, senior Bishop of the A. M. E. Church, passed through the city this week, from Reading, Pa., to Philadelphia. Dave is looking well and met many old friends while in the city. Prof. A. U. Craig, who has been connected with the Armstrong Manual Training School of this city, has been appointed the superintendent of the Industrial Department of Lincoln Institute, Jefferson City, Mo. 0 THE COLORED AMERICAN. United States Senator Sullivan from Mississippi writes the following endorsement of Peruna: "I desire to say that I have been taking Peruna for some time for catarrh and have found it an excellent medicine, giving me more relief than anything I have ever taken."—W.V.SULLIVAN. Congressman Romulus Z. Linney, From North Carolina, writes: "My private secretary has been using Peruna for catarrh. He had as bad a case as I ever saw, and since he has taken one bottle he seems like a different man. I don't think any man who is under a nervous strain should DEDICATORY SERVICES. The Grand Fountain United Order of True Reformers, whose headquarters are at Richmond, Va., will hold Dedicatory services, of the hall erected in this city, corner of 12th and U sts., N. W., Wednesday, July 15th. The exercises will begin at 10.30 a. m., and will continue until 2.30 p. m. President Taylor and the other officers will be present at the dedication and there will be many interesting features, including speaking by prominent men. The local committee consists of Dr. A. J. Gwathney, Chairman, Rev. J. Anderson Taylor, D. D., Rev. D. E. Wiseman, Mr. Travis Ross, Mr. C. L. Marshall, Miss Alice V. Williams, Mr. John H. Thornton, Miss Minnie A. Lucas, Secretary. John B. Clark, Ex-Congressman, Was ten years a member of Congress from Missouri and for six years Clerk of National House of Representatives, writes: "I can recommend your Peruna as a good, substantial tonic and one of the best remedies for catarrhal troubles." Ex-Congressman A. H. Coffroth, Somerset, Pa., writes: "I am assured and satisfied that Peruna is a great catarrh cure, and I feel that I can recommend it to those who suffer from that disorder." Men of prominence all over the United States are commending LOCALS. LOCALS. Miss Mabel Drew is spending the summer at Atlantic City, N. J. Saturday evening, July 18th. With the Amphions. Oh, yes! Twenty miles down the Potomac, with the Amphions as your host! My! what a treat! Dr. John P. Turner, a special agent of the Pension office, whose headquarters are at Pine Bluff, Ark., is in the city on official business and incidentally meeting his many friends. --- Peruna. Over forty members of Congress have written their indorsement of it. Scores of other government officials speak in high praise of it. Thousands of people in the humbler walks of life rely upon it as a family medicine. Send for free book of testimonials. 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. The early closing of the departments and other public places will afford you ample time to get dinner, and to be at the landing in time to accompany the Amphions, July 18th. The Masonic excursion to Glymont last Wednesday was well attended and quite a handsome sum was realized for the different lodges. Mr. Thomas G. Cunningham, of Danville, Va., was married to Miss Turula May, of this city, June 18th. They will make their future home here. The Amphions have issued a handsome card announcing their first of a series of this seasons Saturday evening outings, July 18th.