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The COLORED American Library of Congress A-NATIONAL REGRO NEWSPAPER MR. E. J. Secretary, Manager and Founder The association, Char MR. E. J. YOUNG, Secretary, Manager and Founder The People's Benevolent and Relief Association, Charlotte, N. C. Secretary, Manager and Founder The People's Benevolent and Relief Association, Charlotte, N. C. A North Carolinian Opens up a New Avenue of Industry. The People's Benevolent and Relief Association, Founded by Mr. E. J. Young, Who in Seven Years of Hard Work has Built up a Business Enterprise Which is a Monument to His Race—Facts and Figures Tell the Story. The following address was delivered by Mr. E. J. Young, general manager of the People's Benevolent and Relief Association at Charlotte, N. C., before the National Negro Business League, Thursday, August 20, 1903, at Nash- VOL. X, NO. 13 IN A NEW FIELD. ville, Tenn. It was received with great applause. He spoke as follows: "Mr. President and Gentlemen of the League:—In enforcing the duty on the part of every individual to the generation in which he lives, that earnest writer, profound thinker, and eminent critic, Thomas Carlyle, makes the hero in his 'Sartor Rasartus' somewhat testily exclaim, 'Were it the pitifulest infinitesmal of a product, produce it.' Sustained by such high authority in the opinion, that the small value of the offering which one has to make furnishes no valid reason for withholding it, I accepted the invitation generously tendered me to address you on the subject, 'Insurance Business.' To say that I highly appreciate the honor, is but a faint expression of J. the pleasure thus afforded me of not only meeting but of hearing the many eminent men of our race, who will deliver addresses on other subjects during the progress of this meeting. I make no pretensions of bringing with me a rich tribute of literary excellence or rare scholarship, but a plain business talk, such as I trust will fully illustrate the importance and utility of insurance business. "Insurance was first established in Egypt about thirty-seven hundred years ago. If you will read the forty-seventh chapter of Genesis, you will find that Joseph, the son of Jacob, was an insurance agent, and Pharaoh, the king of Egypt, was the president. In fact, Joseph became the pioneer insurance man when he organized the plan of saving during the seven years of plenty for the seven years of famine. We are told that the merit of being first to apply mathematical cal- culations to the value of human life belongs to the famous John De Witt, pensionary counsellor of Holland. The first insurance company of Brittain appears to have been the 'Amicable,' founded in 1696. It appears to have been established at a very early period, without attaching undue importance to those who were its promoters. "It is said that Emperor Claudius, was an insurer, because in order to encourage the importation of corn he took all the loss or damage it might sustain upon himself. There are yet extant rules of corporations among the Anglo-Saxons whereby in return for certain fixed contributions the members guaranteed each other against loss of fire, water, robbery or other calamity. I failed to say that so early as in 1435 the magistrate of Bar- Continued on page 4. 10 GONZALES The Greatest Clairvoyant and Fortune Teller THE WORLD MAS EVER KNOWN. Unites separated, brings back the one you love, helps quickly all in trouble. Removes Evil Influences. Cures Mysterious Diseases. Gives luck and success. Send lock of hair, Date of birth and 12 cents. Ask 3 questions and receive Horoscope and lucky Birthstone by mail GONZALES—236 Bergen St. Brooklyn, New York. MME. 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PHOENIX, ARIZ., Special.—For several years your most excellent paper has been a weekly visitor to our home here in the far West, and should a week pass by without it, great would be our disappointment. As we are so far away from you, who derive so much pleasure in leading conventional lives, perhaps a few lines from Salt River Valley may interest you. Surrounded by mountains, in a spot where the sun shines warm and bright, where snow is never seen, (except on the mountain peaks,) and where birds sing and flowers bloom all the year, you will find the city of Phoenix, the capital of Arizona. Here you find the Indian in his primitive and civilized state, the Mexican, Chinese, Turks, Jews, Americans and Negroes, all dwelling in one valley in peace and harmony. We are truly a happy people; and while the number of our race is small, still you will find us busy, ambitious and prosperous. In fact, I do not know of a really poor colored family in the valley. Life here is unique in a measure, and quite un-conventional, and is truly a rest from the tinsel glare of society. Money is plentiful and the Afro-American gets his share. We have many men here in business, who in a few years have become men of financial worth. Those who stand foremost in the ranks are: Allen Smith, George Caldwell, W. P. Crump, R. B. Stevens, Robt. Stearns and Frank Shirley. As Phoenix is a winter resort for wealthy tourists and health-seekers, it naturally follows that our population is rather transitory. However, we own our place of worship, which is a neat brick, in the business portion of the city, and the majority of colored residents own pretty, cosy homes of their own. Mr. Ben James will leave Thursday for Europe, where he will fill the position of valet for a millionaire of Paris. Mr. and Mrs. John Hill, of the Charleston, W. Va., Institute, have become residents of our city. Mr. Hill is a man of sterling qualities, such as men of our race need. Mrs. Hill is a beautiful and winsome little lady, and is winning laurels with her sweet soprano voice. Mr. and Mrs. George Caldwell have moved in their new home on East Jefferson street and find the change made an agreeable one. During the present year the people of Phoenix have paid off a $500.00 debt on the church, over $90.00 interest money and have given the pastor $500.00 in cash, paid his board and house rent, besides giving him two suits of clothes, valued at $60.00 each, making a total of about $1,600 besides incidental expenses. How is that for a little Western town? LOTTIE B. SHIRLEY. ATLANTIC CITY NEWS. New arrivals at Keen Cottage for this week: Miss Irene Riley, Phila., Mr. Thomas P. Smith, Phila., Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Morris and daughter, Phila., Miss Adah Tupton, Pittsburg, Mr. A. W. Robinson, Bellevernon, Pa., Miss Carrie J. Bamester, Pittsburg, Miss Emma Williams, Pittsburg, Miss E. L. Purdy, Erie, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Ferguson, Charleroi, Miss Ella Scott, Washington, D. 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Indian Hair Tonic It is a positive guarantee when given a fair trial to remove Dandruff, Tetter, Scald Head and all Scalp Diseases; prevents hair from falling out, removes itching, restores gray hair to its original color and makes it soft and glossy. Price 50c per bottle. This coupon accompanied with $2.25 to my office, is good in return for twelve bottles at the above price. White and colored agents wanted on commission or salary throughout the world. J. S. WEBB 1419-1421 West Fifteenth Street LITTLE ROCK, ARK. WEBB'S P. REV. OSCAR J. W. SCOTT, D. C., Pastor Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, Washington, D. C. BETHELS NEW PASTOR. In writing the sketch of a good man there is an almost irrisistable temptation to overdraw the picture, for if the writer admires his subject and this he should always do—attempts to bring him up to the ideal. This would not be just to either. But the subject of this sketch has so many excellent qualities, he approaches so nearly the ideal minister, that one would not be very likely to overdraw his picture. The combination of goodness and intellectuality in a man is possibly one of the rarest things found; especially in such proportion as makes the possessor a useful, powerful and well-balanced person. Dr. O. J. W. Scott, the pastor of the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, of Washington, D.C., combines these elements. He is both intellectual and good; both scholarly and practical. He is a genuine exemplification of the American type of the educated minister. Like the majority of the world's great men, he is the product of self effort, the result of individual struggle against the opposing influences with which he was surrounded in his boy-hood. His native home is Gallipolis, O., where he attended the public schools. In 1882 he took the naval examination and stood first in every study except algebra. Two years later he applied for admission to the Gallia Academy, but on REV. OSCAR J. W. Pastor Metropolitan A. M. E. Drew Theological Seminary, completing a three years' course in two years, and receiving the degree of B. D. Soon after this he was sent to Shorter's Chapel, Denver, Col. Again he took advantage of his educational opportunities and entered Iliff school, from which he received the degree of S. T. B. Ohio Wesleyan University conferred upon him the degree of A. M., and the Payne Theological Seminary the degree of D. D. He also took a course in Oratory at Denver University account of his color he was not admitted. Through the kindness of Superintendent Hard, he entered the Ohio Wesleyan University, in 1885, but on account of the removal of his family to Defiance, O., he left the school and attended the Normal Academy, at Defiance. Through the assistance of Governor Foraker, he secured the position of Advertising Clerk for the Columbus Buggy Co. His work was satisfactory and he rapidly rose to the position of assistant cashier. While here he attended the night sessions of the Columbus Business College, thus preparing himself for efficient service. in 1889 he reentered the O. W. U., from which he graduated in 1895 and in the official contest he took the highest honors of his class. He then went to Madison, N. J., as pastor of a small church, and while there he entered --- THE COLORED AMERICAN and received therefrom the degree of B. O. For two years, Dr. Scott was president of the Alumni of Denver University, a distinction not enjoyed by any other colored man. He delivered the annual address to the class of 1900. In 1899 he delivered two masterful orations before the Colorado Legislature, one before the Senate and one before the House. In 1895 Dr. Scott was married to Miss Nettie Poindexter, a cultured young lady of Columbus, O., who is a graduate of the High School of that city. Mrs. Scott is also a graduate of Eckhardt School of Music. She once taught in Wheeling, W. Va., and for eight years she was assistant musical director at the Ohio State Institution for the Blind. Their union has been blessed with two lovely children. Dr. Scott is a finished pulpit orator, for in his sermons he combines the three most essential elements of effective oratory—strength, beauty and learning—and through these he pours forth an earnest soul saturated with a deep spirituality that never fails to move his audience, be they high or low. Dr. Scott is blind to consequences, when it comes to right and wrong. Altruism, that broader self, through which the soul overflows its narrow channel of egoism and heeds not the bounds of physical and sociological circumscription, has swallowed him up, as a consuming fire. On several SCOTT, D. C., Church, Washington, D. C. AGENTS Hustling ing the Doo lithograph i postpaid, or Boyd Gray, (Permit Pusk.) BE SURE TO GET T INGTON, D. C. occasions he has hazared his own popular standing by his uncompromising attacks upon the outrages committed on his people. Few men have the courage to go against popular current, or stand upon their feet amid the popular applause. Dr. Scott is one of the few who asks not public sentiment to determine the side he must take on questions at issue; nor does he get drunk on the seductive wine of popular praise. He was next transferred from the Shorter's A. M. E. church, to Allen Chapel, at Kansas City, Mo., where he soon established his ability as a great orator and Christian worker. After serving this church for nearly three years, he was called to his present charge, the pastorate of the Metropolitan A. M. E. church, of Washington, D. C., one of the best colored churches in the United States. He is giving thorough satisfaction and has shown himself equal to any emergency, and he therefore has the full co-operation of his entire membership. He has succeeded in organizing every element and department of the church into harmonious and enthusiastic operation. The Jane Moseley continues to do the banner business down the Potomac. --- LINCOLN WITH MALICE TOWARD HOME 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 Pusk.) BE SURE TO GET THE SAFEST, SWIFTEST AND MOST COMMODIOUS STEAMER ON THE RIVER JANE MOSELEY. 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, AGENTS II JUSTICE PRESENT PRESIDENCE PRESIDENT ROONEY - Lincoln can protect you and the people you belong to and 12 protect your dignity. Agents wanted to sell "Roosevelt Open- Door of Hope to The Negro." This fine fish in three colors, 14 by 21 inches, 25c, or $1.00 framed. Send orders to S. May, P. O. Box 29, Yonkers, N. Y. It granted by Keppler & Schwarzman THE SAFEST, SWIFTEST AND MOST COMMON OUS STEAMER ON THE RIVER NE MOSELEY, FOR CHARTER SEASON. 1903. GLYMONT, LOWER CEDAR POINT, ROCK ER POINTS ON THE POTOMAC RIVER. transportation, Land and Improvement (Incorporated.) OFFICERS: 12 Would Take No Risks. "Now, Freddie, go and kiss your little sweetheart and make it up," said Freddie's mother. "No, I won't." "Go and tell her how much you love her and how sorry you are." "No, I won't. Pa says he got into a breach of promise case by tellin' a girl that, and had to marry the old thing. I won't run any risks, I won't."—Tit-Bits. Partial to Anthracite. Old King Cole was a merry old soul, And a merry old soul was he. His girl threw film down— "You're a spooney old clown, And I don't like soft coal," said she. —Princeton Tiger. VERY LIMITED, INDEED. A Hiram Hayseed-All the trains on this here line are limited. Drummer—Limited? Hiram Hayseed—Yes; limited to eight miles an hour.—Louisville Courier-Journal. The Surprised Statesman. A mighty speech he paused to frame, And zealously displayed it; And yet the world went on the same As if he'd never made it. -Washington Star His Remarkable Power. "Jingle has the most complete confidence in the power of mind over matter." "Indeed!" "Yep. I've known him myself to go home loaded and compel the keyhole to remain stationary until he got his key in."—Baltimore News. A Frequent Invitation. "A minister must find it rather hard to keep temperate." "I don't see why." "Well, you know, there are so many couples coming around and saying, 'Will you join us?'""—Philadelphia Bulletin. Disenchanted. "How did you enjoy your visit to the Bermudas; Uncle Jed?" "I was a good deal disappointed. The onions didn't come up to my expectations. Why, gosh, I've eat better Bermuda onions right here!"—Chicago Tribune. For Him to Say. "Bridget," inquired the mistress of the house, "were you entertaining a policeman in the kitchen last night?" "Sure, mum," replied the cook lady, "'n it's fer him t' say how entertainin' Oi was. Oi was doin' me bist."—Philadelphia Bulletin. In the Mines. Jason Peckham—I always said, an' I'll say ag'in, that the guver'ment should own the coal mines. Hiram Close—Thet's exactly my idear, too, B'gosh! Them darn gover'ment clerks should be made tew earn their wages by workin'!—Puck. Knew a Thing or Two. Benedict—How is it you've never thought seriously of marriage, old man? Bachelor—But I have, dear boy. That's the very reason why I'm still single.—Ally Sloner. THE COLORED AMERICAN. Profuse Apologies. "See here!" said the hotel clerk, "you'll have to move on. We can't have any loitering around the hall." "Well," replied the offender, "the head-waiter told me to stay here till he came. I'm after a job as waiter." "O! I beg your pardon. I thought you were only a guest."—Philadelphia Press. Benefactor of Mankind. "Hobbs is weak, financially, isn't he?" "Well, he hasn't much to boast of, but he gives employment to a great many men." "Who are they?" "Other fellows' bill collectors."— N. Y. Times. He Wouldn't Do. Barber—Mein cracious! You von't do. New Man—You schoost dold me to go to vork. Barber—You von't do. Now you haf your hat off I see you are bald. How you zell my hair restorer, eh?"—N. Y. Weekly. A Day for Bad Luck. "No; John never seemed superstitious until we were married. Isn't that so. John? And why did you change?" "I suppose it was because my wedding day came on Friday."—Cleveland Plain Dealer. Tough Parishioners. Deacon Blunt—So your congregation gave you no vacation this year? Dominy Dull—Not a week; not a day. Deacon Blunt—Well! well! They are the hardest people to tire out I ever heard of.—N. Y. Weekly. An Incurable Case. "When a man's unconscious he doesn't know anything, does he, pop?" "No, my son." "Well, pop, are you unconscious? I heard ma say you didn't know anything."—Yenkers Statesman. Then and Now. Once, long ago, 'twas her delight, To dress up in a handsome gown; But now, when he's out late at night She likes to dress her hubby down. -Chicago Daily News. DIED INSOLVENT. A "Have you heard—Frau von Specht is dead. "Indeed? It's hard to believe it! Why, she owed me a call."—Unsere Gesellschaft. True Philosophers. The true philosophers are those Who treat all men as brothers, And while they smile at their own woes Believe the woes of others. —Philadelphia Press. Earned It. "How did he ever get the title of 'Hon.?' " "He declined a nomination for alderman once."—Chicago Tribune. And Allmony. Mva. Dearborn—And what has she The Grand Fountain of the United Order of True Reformers Is the leading Colored Fraternal Society of the United States. It was organized January, 1881, by William W. Browne, and chartered in April, 1883, under the laws of the State of Virginia, with headquarters at Richmond, Va. Its membership is both male and female, and consists of all persons of good health from 14 to 60 years of age. Its membership of 60,000 is divided into Fountains and Circles. It pays sick benefits from $1.50 to $2.50 per week, and pays death benefits from $24.56 to $1000. BENEFITS PAID—Total benefits paid to date: Sick dues, $r,500,000; death benefits, $714,378.75. SENIOR FOUNTAINS—A Fountain may be organized consisting of 20 or more persons not over 50 years of age paying a joining fee of from $4.60 to $5.10 each. The monthly dues are not less than 35 cents in rural districts and not less than 50 cents per month in towns and cities, and a semi-annual tax of 40 cents paid in January and July of each year. Sick benefits paid are from $1.50 to $2.50 per week, while death benefits range from $75 to $125. A Fountain may be organized in any locality on application to Rev. W. L. Taylor, G. W. Master, or to any of his authorized deputies. ROSEBUDS—For the proper training of the young and their development in thrift, industry and brotherly love, there has been formed a Children's Department known as the Rosebuds. Twenty or more children not less than three not more than fourteen years of age may form a Rosebud, upon the payment of $ each. This department, like the Senior Fountain, pays sick benefits from $ to twenty-five cents per week, and death benefits from $24.50 to $37. The monthly dues are fifteen cents per month. CLASSES—Persons desiring to leave their beneficiaries at death a larger amount than is paid from Fountain Department, take out policies in one or more of the Classes of the Mutual Benefit Degree. The members of this degree are divided into Circles, and pay joining fees and dues according to the following tables: of the Grand Fountain United Order of True Reformers, capital stock $100,000 The bank commenced business April 3, 1889, and from that time down to the present has steadily increased in volume of business. It now has a paid up capital stock of $100,000. From the humble sum of $1,268.69, deposited the first day the bank opened for business in 1889, the deposits have grown to $350,058, and the volume of business transacted amounts to $6,190,141.47. During the financial panic of 1893, the Savings Bank of the Grand Fountain was the only bank in the city of Richmond that did not cease to pay cash on all checks presented, while the majority of other banks were using script and clearing house checks. This bank had its origin in the brain of William W. Browne, an ex-slave of Hersham, Ga. The banking house is located at 604 North Second Street, Richmond, Va., Rev. W. L. Taylor, President; R. T. Hill, Cashier. REAL ESTATE DEPARTMENT—The Real Estate Department has charge of all the real property to the amount of $220,221.65, situated in various States, consisting of 13 magnificent buildings used as halls, 8 dwellings, 1 hotel. 5 stores and three farms. It also has under its control 16 large buildings leased by it. This department is under the management of Lawyer J. C. Robertson, chief of real estate and attorney for the association, office at 608 N. 2nd Street, Richmond, Va. REFORMERS MERCANTILE AND INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION—Was chartered under the laws of the State of Virginia on the 14th day of December, 1899, with principal office in the city of Richmond, Va. The purpose of this association is to conduct stores (wholesale and retail), buy and sell real property, manage and control hotels, manufacturing establishments, and do general business. The association has in operation Hotel Reformer, 900 N. Sixth Street, Richmond, Va. It is a modern up-to-date structure, heated by steam, cold and hot water 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 or 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 FCLKS' HOME—In September, 1893, Rev. William W. Brown recommended the formation and establishment of Old Folks' Homes for the benefit of old and decrepit 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 $14,900. The Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad runs through the farm, and Westham Station is located 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. Class "M" Johning 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 " 35 to 40 12 00 905 00 23 00 5 75 " 40 to 45 13 00 800 00 24 00 6 00 " 45 to 50 13 00 700 00 25 00 6 25 REGALIA—The members of the Fountains and Rosebuds of the organization wear no expensive regalia. The regalia of the organization is simple and its cost will be in the easy reach of all, costing from 10 cents to $3. The same is made by the organization in what is known as the Regalia Department. THE SAVINGS BANK—In March, 1888, there was granted by the Legislature of Virginia a charter to the Savings Bank The Dvoraks, who created a sensation by a one night performance in the "Pirates of Penzance," here at one of the theatres a few seasons ago, res to be re-organized for a production of the same comic opera at the True reformers Hall, during the present season. Probably before the holidays. A meeting will be called for some evening next week and arrangements only made. Good enough. The public was wondered why this organization which was such a credit to the race was not revived long since. Mr. J. Henry Lewis will please now start the wheel going. LINCOLN INCOLN INSTITUTE INNOCENT HILLS LINCOLN INSTITUTE Missouri State School for Colored Youth the Best Equipped Schools in the Country for New year Twelve States represented One of the Best Equipped Schools in the Country for Negroes. Students last year Twelve States represented in Student Body DEPARTMENTS— Machinery, College, Shoe-making, Formal, Farming and Gardening, Preparatory, Priothing, Industrial, Typewriting, Agricultural, Sewing, Domestic, Cooking, COURSES— Laundering Classical, College Preparatory, Normal, B-Normal, Model Training School, Music—Instrumental, Vocal, Drawing, Fine Arts and Mechanical, carpentry, Food-working, Backsmithing, Opens Monday For Catalogues and furry Pres. Benjamin Franklin Opens Monday, September 7 For Catalogues and further information write to Benjamin Franklin Allen, Jefferson C Opens Monday, September 7 For Catalogues and further information write to Pres. Benjamin Franklin Allen, Jefferson City, Mo. FULL SIZE your beautifully decorated either brown, blue or is genuine CHINA, and ours on it; all we ask how you got it. Also addressed to you free worth, and you can a $1,000 REWARD to an NEW YORK MEDICAL ASSOCIATE beautifully decorated 112-piece CHINA dinner set, exactly as per out, with either brown, blue or gold decorations, FULL size for family use. This set is genuine CHINA, and has absolutely no trade-mark or advertisement of ours on it; all we ask you to do is to show it to your friends and tell them how you got it. Absolutely no other conditions. Dishes packed and shipped addressed to you free of charge. Our No. 2 box of remedies contains $10 worth, and you can also secure many other valuable premiums therefor. $1,000 REWARD to any one who will prove we do not do exactly as we say. beautifully decorated 112-piece CHINA dinner set, exe- either brown, blue or gold decorations, FULL size for the is genuine CHINA, and has absolutely no trade-mark ours on it; all we ask you to do is to show it to your how you got it. Absolutely no other conditions. Dishe- addressed to you free of charge. Our No. 2 box of re- worth, and you can also secure many other valuables $1,000 REWARD to any one who will prove we do not MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Dept. AP 111 Broadway Boys' Hall. Stone Hall. Girls' Hall. ANTA UNIVERSITY, Atlanta, Arian Institution, devoted especially to advanced educa- tory and English High School courses, with Industrial and Printing. Athletics for boys. Physical culture for even to needy and deserving students. Term begins th ogue and information, address NEW YORK MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Dept. AP 111 Broadway, New York. James Building. Boys' Hall. Stone Hall. Girls' Hall. Model Home. ATLANTA UNIVERSITY, Atlanta, Ga. Miscellaneous Christian Institution, devoted especially to advanced education. College, Nor- College Preparatory and English High School courses, with Industrial Training. Superior mages in Music and Printing. Athletics for boys. Physical culture for girls. Home life training. Aid given to needy and deserving students. Term begins the first Wednesday October. For catalogue and information, address President HORACE BUMSTEAD, D.D. college, formal, reparatory, industrial, agricultural, domestic. THE COLORED AMERICAN. We've wireless wires and horse less cabs, But will we ever own A cussless, waitless, out-of-order less, Birlless telephone? —Life. For up-to-date news, read The Colored American. INSTITUTE d Schools in the Country for Negroes. Twelve States represented in Student Body Machinery, Shoe-making, Farming and Gardening, Printing, Typewriting, Sewing, Cooking, Laundering, ADVANTAGES Competent Teachers, Good Location, Free Tuition, New Dormitories, with Modern Improvements, Local, Buildings Heated by Steam, Diplomas are State School Certificates, Board only $8.50 a Month. Monday, September 7 and further information write to Boklin Allen, Jefferson City, Mo. We are anxious to introduce our household remedies in every home throughout the Americas, and are doing some sensational advertising to do this quickly and thoroughly. Will you order home remedies from us, either for yourself and relatives, or to sell among friends, and get a beautiful dinner set FREE? Send us your name and address and we will send you eight boxes of remedies, sell each box for 20c, and return the money. When we have received the money for the medicine, which we will send you immediately upon receipt of your order, without the payment of a single cent more than for eight boxes, after you have sold the $1 60 worth and returned the money, we will without any further work on your part or payment of any kind whatsoever send you a corporated 112-piece CHINA dinner set, exactly as per cut, with value or gold decorations, FULL size for family use. This set NA, and has absolutely no trade-mark or advertisement of the ask you to do is to show it to your friends and tell them Absolutely no other conditions. Dishes packed and shipped you free of charge. Our No. 2 box of remedies contains $10 you can also secure many other valuable premiums therefor. To any one who will prove we do not do exactly as we say. CIATION, Dept. AP 111 Broadway, New York. Stone Hall. Girls' Hall. Model Home. UERSITY, Atlanta, Ga. Noted especially to advanced education. College, North School courses, with Industrial Training. Superior tactics for boys. Physical culture for girls. Home life preserving students. Term begins the first Wednesday in address. President HORACE BUMSTEAD, D.D. KNOXVILLE COLLEGE KNOXVILLE COLLEGE Offers the following COURSES: Classical, Scientific, Normal, Theological, Music, Common School, Mechanical, Agricultural and Various Industrial Departments. Faculty, foreman, and officers number thirty. Enrollment of students for the last year was 407, coming from 18 States and Central America. THE LOCATION is one of the most desirable in the South, healthful, convenient of access, and beautiful. BUILDINGS ARE STEAM HEATED and electric lighted. SELF HELD offered through the Inductrial Departments. FALL TERM opens September 30th, 1903. EXPENSES for board, fuel, light, furnished room only $6.85 a month. For further information, catalogue, etc., write the president, R. W. McGranahan, D. D., Knoxville, Tenn. EDUCATIONAL. 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. Offers the following COURSE mal, Theological, Music, Common and Various Industrial Depart Faculty, foreman, and officers students for the last year was 407 tral America. THE LOCATION is one of healthful, convenient of access BUILDINGS ARE STEAM SELF HELD offered through FALL TERM opens Septem EXPENSES for board, fuel, a month. For further information, cata R. W. McGranahan, D. D., Knox IS IT A SCHOOL YOU WANT ? For particulars address J. H. Wilson, No. 53 Sherman avenue, Springfield, Ohio. N. B.-The headquarters of the National Teachers' Agency have heretofore been at 459 C street N. W., but they are now located at the above address, where all correspondence should be sent. Prompt attention will be given to all business entrusted to it. Avery College Trade School. Reopens Monday, Sept. 7. An ideal trade school for young colored women who desire expert mechanical knowledge as a means of increasing their earning capacity. Dressmaking, Millinery, Tailoring, Music and an English course from primary to normal. Boarding, laundry, furnished room, steam heated, electric light, $11 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. Catalogue now ready; address all communications to Jos. D. Mahoney, Supt. Allegheny, Pa. FOR RENT.—Two or three furnished or unfurnished rooms, centrally located in the northwest and within a short walk of two street car lines. All a. m. i. Man and wife preferred, or two young men. Reference required. Call or address C, care this office. 13 EDUCATIOAL. Howard University, Medical Dept. Including Medical, Dental and Pharmaceutic Colleges. THIRTY-SIXTH SESSION (19031904) will begin October 1st, 1908, and continue seven (7) months. Day School for New Matriculants. Tuition fee in Medical and Dental Colleges, each, $80.00; Pharmaceutic 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. SES:— Classical, Scientific, Nor- n School, Mechanical, Agricultural ments. number thirty. Enrollment of coming from 18 States and Cen- the most desirable in the South, and beautiful. HEATED and electric lighted. in the Industrial Departments. November 30th, 1903. light, furnished room only $6.85 dialogue, etc., write the president, Knville, Tenn. 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. 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. "WE MOVE EVERYTHING" Douglas Baggage and Furniture Express R. T. DOUGLAS, Manager. THE COLORED AMERICAN those being present were: Mr. and Mrs. Henry Howard, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Spennie and Mrs. Aaron Applegate. Mrs. Henry Howard has just returned from a visit of a few days to her father, at Lawrence, L. I. Mrs. James Smith, of Poughkeepsie, spent a few days with her sister, Mrs. Charles E. Scott, of Woodworth ave. Mrs. Curtis Potter, of Poughkeepsie, is now the guest of her sister, Mrs. Charles E. Scott, having come over from Newark, N. J., where he is visiting relatives, Mrs. Scott having spent Sunday with them. Mrs. James Spennie, Mrs. A. Bowman and Mr. Boyd Gray and Mrs. Charles E. Scott, leave Yonkers this afternoon as delegates to the Annual Sunday School Convention of the A. M. E. Zion Convention, to be held at Nyack, N. Y. CURTIS WINSTON, Mgr. Washington, D. C. Phone 364-m. Mrs. Albert Williams and children have returned from a very pleasant visit to Atlantic City, N. J., where they were the guests of her sister, Mrs. Lowry, who resides there. Rev. S. B. Gaskill, who has been visiting his son, Rev. James T. Gaskill, has returned home to Newburn, N. C. While he was here he preached to a large and appreciative audience at the Messiah Baptist Church. Mr. Robert Willis, a letter carrier in Brooklyn, ran up to Yonkers, to see his old friends, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Howard, while on his vacation. Little Miss Julia Albert and her sister, Miss Agness, of Fair Haven, N. J., are the guests of Miss M. Ella Bunlick, of Jones Place. Mrs. Hemsley, mother of Mrs. James Spennie has returned home after a delightful visit to her sister, at Cottonsville Md. NERVOUS DEBILITY, BLOOD POISON, STRICTURE, RHEUMATISM, PROSTATIC TROUBLES, UTERINE AND CONTRACTED DISEASE OVARIAN TROUBLES, VARICOCELE, BLADDER AND IMPOTENCY CURES. KIDNEY TROUBLES, VITALITY RESTORED. CONSULTATION FREE. MEDICINES FURNISHED Mr. and Mrs. James Ricks, of Manhattan, visited friend in Yonkers during the past week. Mr. Samuel Giddings, and his little son, Walter, spent Sunday at Staten Island, as the guest of Mr. Leroy Dungey. Mrs. Isaac Evans is home again, after having had a delightful stay with her aunt, at Madison, N. J. Mrs. Sterling Lambert, is also home from her visit. Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Adams, of New Main street, entertainer Mr. Jno. M. Waller at dinner, on Sunday. Hours, 10 a. m. to 12; 2 to 6 p. m., Tuesdays and Saturdays, till 8 p. m.; Sundays, 10 a. m. to 12. 1233 Pa. Ave. N. Master, Geo. C. Scur- Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Bruce spent Sunday at Port Chester, N. Y., as the guests of Rev. and Mrs. M. E. Bradley. Mrs. A. Applegate, of Yonkers ave., left to-day to attend the Annual Convention of the G. U. O. of T. R. to be held at Washington, D. C. Grand Deputy Master, Geo. C. Scurlock, of G. U. of T. R., was the guest of Mr. J. E. Bruce, during the past week Miss Sallie Esquard is the guest of Mrs. Jas. T. Gaskill. Mrs. Flood, of Brooklyn, L. I., is visiting her daughter, Mrs. H. A. Booker. Mrs. Henry Morgan, who has been indisposed, for some time, is quite herself again. Mrs. Flood, of Brooklyn, L. I., is visiting her daughter, Mrs. H. A. Booker. Mrs. Henry Morgan, who has been indisposed, for some time, is quite herself again. Mr. C. E. Conick, Jr., has returned from a very pleasant trip to Virginia. BROWN GRIT JR SECURELY FASTENED. "What prevents the ocean from Here is an The Legal and Legislative Bureau of the Afro-American Council, have issued a stirring appeal for funds with which to prosecute to an authoritative finish all suits now pending involving the constitutionality of the disfranchisement provision of Southern State Constitutions. It is apparent from their appeal that the very best legal advice and talent have been consulted as to the best methods to bring these questions squarly before the U. S. Supreme court and we earnestly urge that prompt response be made to the Committee. Contributions may be sent to Mr. Frederick L. McGhee, of St. Paul, Minn., the vice Director of the Bureau or to Mr. Jesse Lawson, the Financial Secretary, No 2011 Vermont avenue, Washington, D. C. Mr. J. B. Askins of the Treasury department is taking his leave of abscence but will remain in the city. Standard remedy for Gleet. Gonorrhoea and Runnings IN 48 HOURS. Cures Kidney and Bladder Troubles. 14 A MOVE AT TUSKEGEE. The teachers who are attending the Summer School have found no more helpful advantages than those offered in the course of lectures on the History of Educational Reform by Dr. Lewis B. Moore, of Howard University. Dr. Moore has gone to the very heart of the whole problem of education, and its underlying principles, and has offered his student-teachers an insight into the fundamental conceptions of education that have been of untold benefit to them. The aim of the course as set forth in a syllabus just published by Dr. Moore, is to develop in the student breadth of view, 1 by treating the history of education as a vital part of the history of civilization. Beginning with primitive Oriental civilization, it traces the development of culture through the pre-Christian period, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance and Reformation, and gives an account of the political and social theories of the seventeenth, eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, closing with a brief survey of the development of education in America, the Colonial and Revolutionary periods, the types of schools and the growth of elementary and industrial education.—Tuskegee Student. DOINGS IN YONKERS. Flashes From the Pulpit and a Peep in the Social World.—Notes. YONKERS, N. Y., Special.—Services were well attended at both churches on Sunday, although the weather was very inclement. At the Messiah Baptist church, Rev. Edward Johnson, of New Rochelle, N. Y., preached at both services, Rev. H. A Booker, the pastor, being at St. Phillips Baptist church, Staten Island. Rev. Booker, of Messiah Baptist church is now on his vacation. At the A. M. E. Zion church, Rev. F. J. Moultrie had charge of the pulpit, the pastor, Rev. M. R. Franklin, being at Ashville, N. C., attending the Bishops Council. The Annual Peach Festival and "Old Folks Concert, at the A. M. E. Zion church, occured on Thursday evening, and was a great success. Miss Essie Burrell, of Washington, D. C., who has spent several weeks in Yonkers, as the guest of Mrs. Henry Howard, of Morningside avenue, left for her home this morning, much pleased with her visit here. Miss Burrell is a very amiable young lady, and she made many friends during her stay here. Among those who entertained Miss Burrell, were Mr. and Mrs. Sterling Lambert, at dinner, Mr. and Mrs. Moultrie, at tea, having the Misses Williams, of Tremont, Mr. E. G. Conick, and Mr. Eugene Conway, of Yonkers, with her. Mrs. Jno. Age, of Nepperham ave., also gave a tea in Miss Burrell's honor. AN APPEAL FOR FUNDS. The Colored American Coal and Wood Co. 2250 9th Street N.W. We are prepared to supply all customers with coal and wood on short notice at popular prices. We keep a full supply on hand and guarantee to give satisfaction. We solicit your early patronage and only ask for a trial order. Flour, Feed, Etc. Washington, D. C. --- ```markdown ``` United States Medical Institute CURES Diseases of Men and Women. NERVOUS DEBILITY, STRICTURE. BLOOD POISON, RHEUMATISM, UTERINE AND OVARIAN TROUBLES, BLADDER AND KIDNEY TROUBLES, VITALITY RESTORED. PROSTATIC TROUBLES, CONTRACTED DISEASE VARICOCELE, IMPOTENCY CURES. Private Waiting Rooms for Ladies and Gentlemen We make no charge for friendly talk or correspondence—everything strictly confidential. 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"What prevents the ocean from overflowing the land?" asked the teacher. "It's tide," came a shrill voice from the tail of the class. Philadelphia Record. 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. THE PLACE FOR HIM "I see you didn't bring your husband along. The last time he came he rocked the boat." 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. "Well, he's safe enough now. I left him home rocking the cradle."—Cleveland Plaindealer. All orders should be addressed to The Negro asks not for charity, but for the square protection of the law and a chance to earn an honest dollar in any vocation for which he is fitted. The Colored American WASHINGTON, D.C. SANTAL-MIDY Standard remedy for Gleet, Gonorrhoea and Runnings IN 48 HOURS. Cures Kidney and Bladder Troubles. MIDY This picture should be in every Parlor Library, Reading Room, School Room, and every Public Hall used by intelligent colored people. Ladies Needing Advice and Treatment CONSULT. BRENT MAR. The German female specialist. Treats woman's ills, complaints and irregularities. Private Sanitarium, not a public hospital, but a private home, separate rooms, and home comforts for cases before and during confinement. Trained nurses and experience physician in attendance. Private home for infant if necessary. City office hours from 9 a. m., to 6 p. m. 1233 Pa. avenue, N. W., Washington, D. C. 1233 PA. AVE. N W. Washington, D. C. L. J. Hayden, Manufacturer of Pure Herb Medicine, is one of the Greatest Healers of the Sick on Earth. Cures all Diseases or no Charge. I cure all diseases that are known to the human race or no charge, no matter what your disease, sickness, or affliction may be, and restore you to perfect health. I cure the following diseases: Heart Disease, Consumption, Blood, Kidney, Liver, Bladder, Piles in any form, Vertigo, Quinsy, Sore Throat, Lungs, Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Constipation, Rheumatism in any form, Pains and Aches of BENNETT any kind, Colds, Bronchial Troubles, Sorex, Skin Diseaess, all Itching Sensations, La Grippe, or Pneumonia; Uleers, Carbuncles, Boils, Cancer, the worst forms, without the use of knife or instruments; Eczema, Pimples on face and body; Diabetes of Kidneys; or Bright's Disease of the Kidneys. I cure any disease, no matter of what nature. Medicine sent to any address by express. For full particulars send a 2-cent stamp for answer. 404 West Broad street, Richmond, Va. Medicine can be had at 653 Pa. ave., Washington, D. C. NO NEED OF TRUNKS Gen. Joseph W. Congdon, president of the American Silk Association, was traveling some time ago in Georgia. He says that in a little Georgia town he one day heard two colored lads conversing. "Yep. I'se got a trunk to take wiv me, too." THE COLORED AMERICAN A VIRGINIA EDUCATOR. Prof. Edward T. Johnson, principal of the Harmony High School, Blackstone, Va., is in the city in the interest of his school. He has met all of the prominent Baptist ministers of the city and has arranged to speak at a number of churches in this city for the purpose of raising collections for his school. Among those who have promised him an audience and cooperation are Rev. Walter H. Brooks, of the Nineteenth street Baptist Church; Rev. I. Loving, Rev. Alexander Wilbanks, of the Virginia avenue Baptist Church; Rev. W. P. Gibbons, of the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church; Revs. Ham, Dent, George W. Lee and Rev. W. Bishop Johnson. Mr. Johnson is a successful young eductaor and is meeting with encouragement for his school in this community. Miss Fannie A. Thompson, of this city, has gone to Tuskegee, Ala., where she will spend the next school term. Last Monday and Tuesday was pay day for the departments and the District Building, and the "good time" husbands whose families are hied away to the mountains, painted Washington a beautiful vermillion. Mr. Robert Brown, formerly of this city, and who has been associated with his brother, John Brown, of 805 Wylie avenue, Pittsburg, for the past year, has spent a two weeks' vacation in this city, the guest of his friends. Judge R. H. Terrell has been invited to deliver an emancipation celebration speech at Memphis, Tenn., on the 21st of this month. It is likely that he will accept the invitation. The first grand opening of reunion of the fall session of the B. Y. P. U. of Liberty Baptist Church will be held tomorrow at the church. A special program has been arranged and the services will begin at 5:30 p. m. Rev. Daniel L. Reed, the president, has put new life and energy into the work of the union and its success is due very largely to him, assisted by the secretary, Miss Lucy Taylor, and by the pastor, Rev. I. Toliver. BAPTISTS MOVING TOWARD PHIL ADELPHIA. The largest body of Negro christians in the world will meet in the city of Philadelphia, September 16-21. For one year the leading Baptist divines of the Quaker City have kept all eyes turned that way. The going of the National Baptist Convention to Philadelphia has been the much discussed question during the past year. But it is a fact that the National Baptist Convention will assemble in that city. Dr. Jordan, Corresponding Secretary, of the Foreign Mission Department of the Convention has in training a native choir that will render music at the Missionary Mass meeting to be held on Sunday. The meetings will be held in the Exposition building and three thousand delegates are expected. SHADY SIDE. One of the most delightful summer resorts near Washington is located at Shady Side, West River, Md. It is conducted by Mr. Alex Dennis and his mother, and they have spent considerable money in making it one of the most pleasant and inviting resorts in and around Washington. Among the guests this season were Miss W. Bertie Page and aunt, Mr. George W. Pitts, Mr. Harry M. Reynolds and wife, and Mr. George Silence, of Washington; Mr. Samuel Barber, Miss Sadie Gray, Mr. Samuel Joyce and wife, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Howard Matthews, of Baltimore; the Misses Butler and Mr. Charles Butler, of Annapolis, also Mr. and Mrs. Griffin, of Baltimore, and Mr. Hamilton, of Washington. Mr. George Jenkins, his little son George, and his daughter, Miss Mamie, have returned to this city after spending a very pleasant visit with Mr. and Mrs. Edward T. Johnson, of Blackstone, Va. Their visit to the capital city was a pleasant one and they enjoyed it immensely. Madam McN Madam McNairdee=Moore The gifted clairvoyant, the great female wonder, born with the double (caul) veil, she is of the old ancient Southern clairvoyants of New Orleans. She's a living Phrenologist and Physiogomist. She tells plainly what you are best adapted for in life by reading your brain and mind. With a grasp of her hand she gives you a coil of influence to enable you to overcome all bad luck. She has made thousands of homes happy. Read the fifth chapter, ix verse of St. Matt.; "Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the children of God." She reunites the separated, makes peace where there is confusion. Your husband or wife will never become angry or your sweetheart forsake you, but will love you better and marry you sooner if you will heed this lady's consultation. Read what several ladies of your city say, "Yes, we believe her a Godsend to our city; mv husband and I had been separated over a year and just think since I called on this lady, he returned to-day; we are together and happy." This young lady says: "The one loved refused to call or write me; I called on this lady and we are now engaged." You can't afford to miss consulting this gifted lady; she is gifted to read characters. She challenges the world to excel her advice on love, losses, business, family and financial troubles. Reunites the separated, causes speedy marriage with the one of your choice. No cards allowed in her place of business; no one's ill wishes filled; strictly a Christian lady and depends entirely on her heavenly gift. If you are painful or ailing, think you have been witchcrafted, go to see her. She spent eight years in the jungles of Africa and has traveled through 34 States doing good wherever she went. 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I enclose $6.00 for your service hoping that you may be successful in bringing about desired results. I feel quite sure that you can. I am very sorry to hear of your being ill, and sincerely hope your speedy recovery. Madame:—You are the proper person in the proper place. All that you say is true, and all that you do is good. May God bless you. F. J. There is no doubt of this lady's prophetic power. She is a living phrenologist, palmist and a natural born clairvoyant to which thousands will testify. She is a God send to our country—born with a gift that no one can dictate. Tell you every incident of your past and present life and put you on the road to success both financially and physically if you will only heed her instruction. I called on her when the one I love had gone, I knew not where, and he returned at once, and to-day I am his dear wife. A LADY of Fort Gibson, Ind. T. Madam—I feel it my duty to do this for you are all you advertise. Just think, my husband and I had been separated two years; I called on you in September and in a week's time he returned and married me, and I can't praise you too much. Ladies that are broken-hearted by family troubles, love affairs and bad luck, until it seems that life is a blank, call or write to this dear lady; she will do you good; she will tell you to trust God and she will do the balance, and she will. A LADY of Rossland, B. C. Dear Sisters and Brothers—Call on her when you can, she will be pleased to meet you when ever you wish to. She devotes her entire time for the welfare of the people, believing God will reward her. She will make your very soul glad to hear her talk of Heaven, for she writes such searching letters, tells you how to make home happy. Please always enclose stamp for answer. Here she is as she looks to-day and a bride three weeks. N. B.—Send lock of hair accompanied by one dollar, ($1.00,) and receive full life reading. Clip this ad. MADAME McNAIRDEE-MOORE. 1527 English Avenue. INDIANAPOLIS, IND.. 16 LOCALS. Miss Beatrice Johnson, of Annapolis, Md., was in this city last week, the guest of Mrs. W. L. Briggs. Mr. James W. Gray left this city last Friday for Saratoga, Long Branch and other eastern points. Hon. Judson W. Lyons spent last Saturday and Sunday, at Atlantic City, N. J. , Mr. Geo. P. Silence, is now located in Cleveland, Ohio, where he conducts the Banneker House. —_— Mrs. Joseph L. Tyson, of Brooklyn, N. Y., will spend a few days in Plain- field, N. J., and Montreal, canada i. Mr. Fred R. Moore paid his sister, Mrs. Thomas Watson, a flying visit, on his way to Nashville, Tenn. Mr. T. J. Tasco, a popular attache of Parker, Bridget & Co., is ill at his residence, 909 W St., N. W., the result of an accident. Mr. Joseph E. Wilson, of Charlotte, N. C., was in the city this week, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Cunning- ham, of 26 Defrees street, N. W. Dr. George H. Murray, the popular Southside druggist at 2nd and ®D sts., S. W., has one of the best stocked drug stores in that section. Dr. Mur- ray’s friends are legion. Mr. Henry Forrest, of the Penn. R. R. Congressional Limited has recently purchased some valuable lots in Long Island, a few miles out from New York City. Prof. J. Henry Lewis has returned to the city from his annual vacation and will be with the Amphions Sat- urday, September 5, much to the de- light of his many friends. The Amphions! The Amphions!! The Amphions!!! Saturday evening, September 5. Steamer River Queen, Twenty miles down the Potomac and return. The last chance for this sea- son. Six o'clock. 5 The Amphions! The Amphions!?! The Amphions!!! Saturday evening, September 5. Steamer River Queen. Twenty miles down the Potomac and return. The iast chance this season. Be on hand. Nearly all the fellows and girls will be here by Saturday evening, Septem- ber 5, many of them having left for home in time to be here for that 6c- casion. Quite a large party of the *1 formers who have been in session here during the week have arranged to attend the last outing of the Am- phions, Saturday evening, September 5. Trip 25 cents. Mrs. Lucy E. Burke and her two daughters, Lillian and Bula, of 427 New York Ave., N. Y., left this week to spend a few weeks with their parents in North Carolina. . Chiefs and Agents Wanted Do you want to, be a member of a Society from which you can obtain a loan if you need money? Then com- municate with us; we will assist you, whatever be your need. Chiefs and Agents wanted in every locality. Splendid compensation for . desirable persons. Position perma- nent. Pay guaranteed. Address: MUTUAL IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY, 407 Seventh street northwest, Washington, D. C. "Phone E 322. 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A PEACH-LIKE complexion obtained if used as directed. Will turn the skin of a black o brown person four or five shades lighter, ana & mulatto person perfectly white. In forty- ‘eight hours a shade or two lighter will be no ticeable. It does not turn the skin in spots but bleaches out white, the skin remaining beauti- fal without continual use. Will remove wrinkles, freckles, dark spo‘s, pimples or bumps or black heads, making the skin very soft and smooth. Small pox pits, tan, liver spots re moved without harm to the skin. When you get the color you wish, stop using the preparation. THE HAIR STRAIGHTENER that goes in every one dollar box is enough to make anyone's hair grow long and straight, and keeps it from falling out. Highly perfumed and makes the hair soft and easy to comb Many of our customers say one of our dolla: boxes is worth ten dollars, yet we sell it for one gollar a box. Any person sending us one dollarin a letter or Post-Office money order, expeess money or der or registered letter, we will send it through the mail postage prepaid; or if you wantit sen’ C.O. D., it will come by express, 35c. extra. In any case where it fails to do what we claim, we will return the money or send a bo: free of charge. Packed so that no one wil know contents except receiver. uo: 6. CRANE, #2 West Broad St., RICHMOND, VAs e Subscribe for the Colored o American Money to Loan ! Money to loan at lowest rate of interest on Real and Persona! Property, 2lso on Notes. Apply at ofice cf Mutual Improvement oc y 407 Seventh Street, N. W...3rd floor, room , WASHINGTON. D.C. BDNDDDDONDOIDIIODAD Fa : ae PS, y Sees he y Q < ame abs pot ) Q Bees se ns Af en > G qemmpeeelet | Gn he » He ay eas ins Hy i S aS ee SS. b 4 Sg RE 5 Suceava ce irs. Charles A, Smith WISHES TO ANNOUNCE THAT THE WOODLAND TERRACE i ‘ ‘ 9 Lawnside, N. J., Will be re-opened for the reception of guests June 13. Terms $5, S6 and $7 per week. Special rates from Saturday 6:30 dinner to Monday morning break- tast, $2.50. - - - - - - miles Phone 3-x, Magnolia, N. J. Write for booklets, P.O. Snow Hill, Fare 31e return from Chestnut or South Street Ferries. ‘ ° Puget Sound and California The GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC and _ the TRANS-MISSISSIPPI COMMERCIAL CONGRESS very low round trip rates to the PACIFIC COAST‘ make it cheaper to go to the coast than to stay at home. Chicago or St. Paul to San Francisco or Los Angelos, going or re- turning, (in one direction,) via the s = Northern Pacific and Seattle, Tacoma and Portland, Chicago to North Pacific Coast points, via direct lines and Northern Pacific, $50.00. St. Paul to North Pacific Coast points and return, $50. Go and see PUGET SOUND and the COLUMBIA RIVER. revel in the cool Pacific Ocean breezes and scenery, and VISIT YELLOW STONE PARK. Northern Pacific trains run di- rect to the Park enroute to and ftom Seattle, Tacoma and Port- land. Write for information and send six cents for “WONDER- LAND, 1903” and other literature, to . CHAS. S. FEE, 2 Bie deca amg eee Gen’l Pass. Agt., St. Paul, Minn. SUMMER REbouvRTS. i ES mE Gee, Te a 7 ate f a 2 — if nai ea atte Ue ee Pde! glee = MADAAM MOORE. Guntersville, Ala., Oct. 26, 1902. I tried Madame MecNairdee and find that she is well up in her profession. She will tell things to coma and they will come as predicted. It will pay people to try her who want to know many things in the future. . See her advertisement on another page. Puget Sound The GRAND ARMY OF 17 TRANS-MISSISSIPPI COM round trip rates to the PACIFIC aaa SE ie, 2 Se Be oe Vas ESE eg SOG SUMMER RESORTS. THE HOTEL HENDERSON. ee ee Atlanic City, New Jersey. A strictly up-to-date hotel for the ac- commodation of first-class colored peo- ple. It has all modern improvements; large and airy rooms newly upholster- ed, renovated and repapered. Its loca- tion is the very best in a quiet neigh- borhood and within sight of the Board Walk and the Ocean. The cuisine is the best—Mr. ‘Henderson being a pro- fessional caterer. Rates reasonable. For particulars address, STACEY I. HENDERSON. 120 N. Mississippi Ave., A‘lantic City, KEEN GOTTAGE ' For the best accommodations Keen Cottage, 1713 Arctic avenue, Atlantic whe N. J. Will accommodate 60 guests. S. A. Keen, jizis Arctic avenue, Atlantic City, N.J. and California HE REPUBLIC and the ERCIAL CONGRESS very low COAST make it cheaper to go to 2 THE BLACKSTONE SCHOOL. Industrial Education in VirginiaMr. E. T. Johnson Building up a Great School Near Petersburg-His Mission North. Mr. Edward T. Johnson, a young colored man and native of Petersburg, Va. is in the city in the interest of Harmony High School, located at Blackstone, Va. This school is located in the black belt in the old Petersburg district, not far from the city of Petersburg. The school facilities in that section for colored people are very limited, and the purpose of the Harmony High School, of which Mr. Johnson is principal, is to educate the colored youths of that section along industrial lines, giving them not only a common English education but industrial education as well. Mr. Johnson was born near Petersburg about thirty years ago and his father is a minister of the gospel and one of the best-known men in that section. He is not a politician, but has devoted his talents and the best efforts of his life to the religious, moral and educational training of his race. Young Johnson, his son, received such education as could be obtained in that section and took a special course of training for a teacher in Howard University, completing his course in 1900. The Harmony High School was opened October 1, 1902, with six pupils, and during its first year the increase of students outgrew the capacity of the school, there being more than sixty pupils. The school will open this fall ASL PROF. EDWARD T. JOHNSON, Blackstone, Va. with a larger number of students, and the purpose of Mr. Johnson's visit to points in Virginia and Washington is to secure financial help from the friends of the colored people to carry on the work. The school is under the Baptist denomination, and to the credit of the white Baptists of Virginia many contributions have been made in small sums of cash, in raw material and in good will. Mr. Johnson comes to Washington well endorsed and very highly recommended, having on his papers the names of the leading white and colored people of his county. The school is located not far from the home of Senator Jno. W. Daniels and Representative Thos. S. Martin, of the Fourth Congressional district, both of whom are in sympathy with the work. Mr. Johnson will speak at the colored Baptist churches in this city and ask for collections for the benefit of the school, and will also solicit the help of the white people who are friendly to the movement. He will be in Washington for a few days to fill the appointments already assigned him. He has a fine education, is a splendid speaker of good deportment and is well equipped for his work. THE SARATOGA NEWS. Mr. Wayland Celebrates His Seventeenth Anniversary—Doings among the Churches and Society. SARATOGA, N. Y., Special.—Mr. H. A. Wayland, head waiter of the Worden Hotel here, gave his seventeenth annual testimonial benefit in the dining THE COLORED AMERICAN room of the hotel on Wednesday night last, August 19th, which was largely attended by the guests of the hotel. The participants rendered their solos, duetts, quartettes and recitations commendably. The guests were well pleased, and voted it was a fine entertainment. A lady guest of the hotel volunteered to sing a solo, in the place of one who was absent. She sang and was heartily applauded. The cakewalk, which was of people who were not connected with the hotel, was heartily applauded. Miss R. K. Evans, the pianist, is a proficient performer. Mr. H. A. Wayland has held the position as head waifer in the Worden hotel for nineteen years, right through the winter. That without anything else, speaks well for him; he is the right man in the right place, and is well liked by the proprietor, guests and the visitors as well. He is about 35 or 38 years old, and a man of intelligence. At the A. M. E. Zion Churchh, Sunday night, Dr. J. E. Mason, of Livingston College, Salisbury, N. C., opened the services with prayer, after which Rev. P. H. Williams, the pastor, preached a very able sermon from Galatians, 6 c, 14 v; Subject, "The Magnetism of the Cross." Though the church was crowded to the doors, he held the audience spellbound to the finishing of his discourse. Rev. A. R. Jackson, pastor of the A. M. E. Zion Church at Schenectady, will hold a camp meeting at the acqueduct, near Schenectady, three weeks beginning Sunday, August 29th. He will be assisted by Albany, Troy, Amsterdam, Schorie, and Saratoga. There will be extra services every Sunday, and also extra singing as well. The camp meeting can be reached by electric cars from the above-named towns. The expectations and outlook for a large meeting and a happy time, are good. THE MARY HOLMES SEMINARY. A School for Colored Girls in Mississippi. We gladly call attention to the opening of the Mary Holmes Seminary at West Point, Miss., Oct. 1st. This School, eminently Christian, for the colored girls of Mississippi, and adjoining states, offers exceptional opportunities in Literature, Science, Music and the Real Home Industries, at exceptional rates. Only $6.25 per month, in advance, for Board, Tuition, Heat, Light and Laundry Privilege fine training in vocal music free. The teachers are unsurpassed in ability for their work, and are thoroughly devoted to the individual interests of every student. The Music department is equipped with four pianos, and five organs. The Literary department includes, Preparatory, Grammar and Normal courses. In the Industrial department, students are taught all kinds of sewing,—including cutting andfitting of garments—cooking and the duties of true Housekeeping and Home making. Carpet weaving, also, will be added this year. The Bible is the key of this school. Hand and heart are trained together. All parents securing this school for their daughters, are most fortunate, and every girl "Entered" is to be congratulated. The new President, Rev. J. Stevenson, with the old loved Faculty, will be on hand for the opening. For further particulars and catalogues, address Miss Mary E. Holmes, Acting President, Rockford, Ill., until Sept. 15, after that, Rev. J. Stevens, West Point, Miss. WHY WE SHOULD NOT DESPAIR. God still reigns. Sheriffs are developing back bone. Wealth is accumulating among us. Negroes worth $100,000 are numerous. Our ministers are now educated men. Hope is the steadfast anchor of the soul. We have learned to boycott Jim Crow cars. Our churches enjoy unpredented prosperity. Every opening finds a capable Negro ready. The conscience of the country is awakening. We have no black beggars on our city streets. Our physicians are attending white millionaires. The race has gilt edge collateral to offer to banks. Only a fraction of crime is committed by the race. Fellowship in suffering is developing race unity. The conservative press of the land is with the race. The spirit of Beecher still lives in Plymouth church. Old Cyclops Tillman is being hissed in the Northwest. The infidel, the ascetic, the atheist, are all white men. There is but one Ellwood in the Presbyterian pulpit. Northern philanthrophy stints not yet its benefactions. The black spy of the white man is losing his vocation. White audiences seek wisdom from our accepted orators. Our patience under wrong wins the country's admiration. Our youth win intellectual triumphs at white universities. We have produced one Negro who accumulated $2,000,000. We are teaching the whites that prejudices are luxuries. Up-to-date Negro business houses find many white patrons. Lands, tenants, and hereditiments are even now in our grasp. The white criminal with a blackened face is being discovered. Increase in our population goes hand in hand with decrease in illiteracy. Bank-looters, assassins, of Presidents and dynamiters, are not Negroes. The lyncher and the mobocrat are being treated to hot lead and cold steel. Invested capital of white men is clamoring for the repeal of Jim Crow legislation. Not many years and a black Roosevelt will be telling of our "Winning of the South.' Even our women are being elected Presidents of banks and other financial institutions. The weapons of victory are being forged at Harvard, Tuskegee and kindred schools. The bane of sloth in one community is offset by the antidote of race enterprise in another. MAJ. DOUGLASS HOME AGAIN. Maj. Charles R. Douglass, who left this city on the 11th of August, to attend the G. A. R. encampment at San Francisco, Cal., has returned. He reports a most pleasant journey to and from the great western metropolis and recalls many incidents and courtesies shown him while away. In company with Mr. A. J. Gaskins and others he visited Los Angeles, Oakland, San Jose and many other places, where they were royally received. The colored people are making great progress in that section of the country and are given a fair opportunity and an equal chance in the race of life. Mr. Douglass among other places visited Pikes Peak and brings many pictures and reminiscences from that noted mountain. He is now sojourning at Highland Beach, Md. Mr. J. H. Webb, of New York, is in the city, where he will open up a real estate office in a few days. Mr. J. R. Johnson, of Washington, Pa., has been appointed to a clerkship in the Department of Labor and Commerce. He has taken quarters at 941 T street northwest. Miss M. Louise Watson, of 1125 Nineteenth street, has returned from Hampton, Va. She reports a pleasant summer. Mr. William A. Joiner and mother are spending some time with Mrs. Colbert at the Silver Crest Cottage. --- HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS. HOTEL CLYDE, 475 MISSOURI AVE, N.W. First-Class Accomodations For Ladies and Gentlemen. Hot and Cold Baths. MRS. ALICE E. HALL, Proprietress. THE SOUTHERN HOTEL, Good beard steam heat and electric bells. Home comforts, moderate prices. 311 Pa. Av., n. w., Washington, D. G. Fine wines, liquors, cigars and Tobacco. SATTERWHITE & CO., PROPS. The Albany Hotel. Has been enlarged and newly refitted with modern improvements for the accommodation of Guests. so as to furnish first class services with Bar, Dining Room, Private Parlors and first class Sleeping Apartments. Arthur Webster, steward; William Leonard and William Hall, mixologist Henry Johnson, manager and Auto Scott, clerk. CALEB A. SIMMS, Prop. 331 W.37th St.New York The Porters Exchange Hotel BROWN & SMITH, Proprietors, Newly rebuilt and elegantly furnished. Meals at all Hours. Electric lights, bells, steam heat, hot and cold baths. High grade Wines, Liquors and Cigars. The coldest Beer in the city. 103 and 105 Sixth Street, N. W. Washington, D. C. Handsome rooms, $1,00 & up. Phone 1733 Y. Passng'r Agt., Northern Pacific Ry. St. Paul, Minn., fifty eents for a copy. BOARDING:—1032 Sewall Ave., Asbury Park, N. J. Mrs. Saml. T. Marrow, Prop. Excellent neighborhood; all modern conveniences; terms and full information on application. OBITUARY. The sympathy of the entire community goes out to Mr. Edward C. Allen, the popular attache of the Southern Hotel and one of our most highly esteemed citizens, in connection with the loss of his estimable wife, Mrs. Mary L. Allen, who died on the 20th instant after a lingering illness. There is much infelicity among colored Baptists in Virginia and South Carolina. The spectacle is not edifying to the ungodly. Get together and fight the forces of the world, the flesh and the devil. --- Why So Few of Them are Engaged in Legitimate Commercial Enterprises Ministers and Leaders at Fault The Masses will not Sustain Our Business Men Unless Forced to Colored Clerks and Bookkeepers Not Wanted by White Merchants. The more I read The Colored American the more I am convinced that it ought to be a daily paper. The American is always full of instructive articles written by some of the best writers, both men and women, the race has produced; and these should reach the public more than once a week—hence this great journal should be a daily, etc., etc. Under the caption "The Colored Man in Business," I cull the following from the editorial page of The Colored American, under date of the 22d of August: "We are grieved to observe how few of our people are engaged in business ventures of any character. What is the explanation?" etc., etc. You certainly have my heartfelt sympathy in your "grief" over the colored man's failure to venture into business. But don't allow these little things to drive you to despair, nor to cause you to commit suicide; for the colored man will never venture very far into business until he is assured of the patronage of his own race. As long as the colored people will continue to pass by the business places of their own race, to patronize the white man, who don't care to wait on them at his place of business, just so long will you have to pour out your vial of grief in behalf of the colored brother who dare not now venture too far into business in opposition to the white man. The thing that we all should be "grieved about" is, why so few of the colored people "patronize" their own race. Get our people aroused along that line and it will only be a question of a very short time when we will make ourselves felt in the business world. Much of this work could be accomplished through the colored ministers right here in Washington. Here we have a nice shoe store—the Capital Shoe Company—gotten up by a few of our energetic young men, who saw the need of such an enterprise among our people. These young men deserve the patronage of every colored man, woman and child in Washington. If our people would only rush to the colored shoe store instead of forcing themselves to Hahn's, Goldenburg's, and the other shoe stores, where they are not want ed, these young men would soon be able to hire a great many of the young people who are educated and are capable of being clerks, bookkeepers, etc. Only a few weeks ago there appeared an advertisement in one of the city papers that a lady clerk was wanted at S. Kann, Sons & Co. A young colored lady whose skin is almost as fair as any of the white lady clerks in Kann's store, answered the advertisement. She was given a place as clerk. But, alas! it leaked out that she was a colored girl—and, notwithstanding the colored people spend their thousands of dollars a year with S. Kann, Sons & Co., this poor girl was only allowed to finish the day THE COLORED AMERICAN there, and she was promptly dismissed. Ah! is not this enough to drive the colored people of Washington to venture into business of their own, and to induce the colored people to spend their thousands of dollars with their own race instead of forcing themselves on these despised Jews? If there ever was a race of people who should be against the persecution of mankind, it ought to be the Jew. Let us start now, to give our patronage to the colored men and women who have ventured into business, and it will be a question of a very short time ere we will have cause to discontinue so much of our unnecessary grief along that line. As I remarked some time ago, the Negro is a giant asleep. Let us wake up and "start" something. Why not the men here, who have some money, open up a store of dry goods, shoes, notions, etc., and then call something like a "business mass meeting" and tell the people just how the colored people are being discriminated against by the opposite race, and urge them to patronize and help build up the business enterprises of their own race. Say what you may, but a "mass meeting" of this kind would arouse the people and the tide will turn when a true picture of the situation shall have been presented to them. The colored ministers would be a power for good, if they would give their influence by urging, from the pulpit, the necessity of building mp ourselves in the business world—and that this can only be done by patronizing the enterprises carried on by our colored men and women. We call upon such ministers as Rev. W. J. Howard, George W. Lee, S. L. Corrothers, R. S. Rives, Walter H. Brooks, and others, to throw open the doors of their churches for the purpose of holding meetings to arouse the people to action. Our people can very easily be aroused in building new churches and running excursions all the summer, and living on charity all the winter—and why can't they be aroused in patronizing race enterprises? It can be done. Leaders who don't lead are no leaders at all. We have leaders who will sell us politically. Where, O, where are the ledaers who are ready and willing to redeem us in the great field (which is full ripe) of business? If such men as Messrs. P. B. S. Pinchback, George H. White, John C. Dancy, John P. Green, Judson W. Lyons, and others, would just come together and lay in a stock of goods, and then call just such a meeting as I have referred to, and get all of the ministers to keep the subject before their people, we will soon find employment for the colored girl who was recently dismissed by S. Kann, Sons & Co. because of her color, and numbers of others. The above-named gentlemen are great great talkers. But, gentlemen, much talk without work availeth nothing. You have sons and daughters who are being educated for business. When they return home from school, they will be given an equal chance to spend their money with the white man, but will not be given a chance to earn any, save to sweep the floor, wash windows, etc. There is no law to prohibit you from going into business. Will you try it? It's your move, Gentlemen. J. C. CUNNINGHAM. An Industrial and Educational Conference was held, by the colored citizens of Charles and adjacent counties, at St. Phillips church, Port Tobacco, Wednesday and Thursday the 19th and 20th inst. Despite very inclement weather, the Conference was attended by large numbers of people. The Conference was opened with an inspiring service, followed by a very interesting address by General Wilmer, of Charles county, on the subject, "Does the strict enforcement of law lesson crime." In the evening, the Rev. Father Smith, of St. Monoca's Chaple, Washington, D. C., preached a very instructive sermon from John iii 33. The subject of farming was opened by Rev. J. G. Bryant, of Charlotte, Md., and was followed by a general discussion. Many points of interest was brought out, in regard to the best method of farming. The people assembled again in large numbers on Thursday. The Conference opened by an address by Rev. Father Smith, on the subject of "Religious education," followed by Rev. Bryant, on "The Colored Schools in rural districts." Both addresses were warmly discussed by members of the Conference. It was learned from the discussion that there exists much dissatisfaction with the colored public schools; especially of Charles county. The presence of the Rev. Mr. Poindexter, who has labored faithfully for many years in this locality, was greatly appreciated, as were also his words of commendation and encouragement. In the evening, three intensely interesting papers were read by young misses of the Parish school. The received close attention. The value of these conferences is seen from the fact that many farms have been purchased, by the people of this vicinity, who receive their stimulus from addresses given by the several speakers. HIGHLAND BEACH NOTES. The usual amusements at this resort were indulged in during the past week. The close of the season is now at hand. A great many visitors have been to this resort during the season, from surrounding places and from distant homes. There is no resort near Washington where we can possibly derive so much pleasure and solid benefit as this place. Several have concluded to build cottages here before another summer comes. We notice among the visitors this week, at the Bowen Cottage, Misses Katie, Sylvia, and Alexander, Annie Wilder, Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Tatem and children, who have spent several days at the beach; Messrs. Walter Welbourne and Jesse Chinn; Misses Ellen and Laura Fisher, Carrie and Minnie Price, of Washington, D. C., and Miss Ellen Lee, of Baltimore, Md. Mrs. Kate Perry, of Fayetteville, N. C., is spending a few days with her daughter, Mrs. H. C. Tyson. Mrs. M. E. Tucker and daughter, Essie, were guests of Mrs. Tyson during the present week. Mrs. Taibert and daughter, of Washington, D. C., are visitors at the Douglass Cottage. Mrs. R. B. Coleman and little daughter, Rosa, Mrs. F. A. Dyson and the Misses N. T. Jackson, Augusta and Lyda Savoy and Mr. Clarence Robinson are visiting at the Guy Cottage. Mr. G. W. Fair, of the Superintendents office, at the Capitol, accompanied by his wife, has just returned from a month's vacation. They visited N. Y., Philadelphia, and Atlantic City, and had a delightful time. Mr. Fair is now at his post at the Capitol, thirteen pounds heavier than when he started on the trip. If you are taking quimine and need a good whiskey to go along with it, get a bottle of "Trimble" at "Con Naughton's, 1926 14th street, N. W. He has on hand the best of liquid goods. This is no "eon." 3 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. ```markdown ``` 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. Hotel and Restaurant, 451, 453, 455, 457 Pennsylvania Avenue. 202, 208 and 210 4 1-2 St Northwest. W. M. DRURY'S Restaurant, 1100 20th St., Corner L. N. W. MOORE & PRIOLEAU, Sparta, Buffet, and Cafe, 1216 Pa. Ave. Washington, D.C FINE WINES, LIQUORS and CIGARS Hot Free Lunch every Day. Ladies will receive special attention in Dining Room upstairs. J. M. RYAN'S CAFE Pool and Billiard Parlors, 619 B StreetNorthwest. (Op. B. & P. Depot.) A full line of the choicest wines, liquors, and beers. All brands of domestic and imported cigars. J. M. RYAN, Proprietor. C. H. NAUGHTON LIQUORS and SEGARS Fine Wines. Harper & Wilson a specialty. 1926 Fourteenth Street, Northwest. In a New Field. Continued from page 4. it does to kill him. There was one Grant Wallace, who was a fireman on the Southern Railroad, but, thank God, he carried a policy in the Old Reliable, the People's Benevolent and Relief Association and in less than twenty-four hours after his death they called on his widow and paid her the death claim. A few days afterwards his widow sued the railroad for four thousand dollars for the killing of her husband and the court allowed her two thousand; but Oh, let us notice the killing and the mere injury. There was a man killed on the other hand. There was another case in the court, brought by a man who had a leg cut off by the train. In this case the jury gave a verdict for fifteen thousand dollars, which showed that they considered one leg of a living man worth over seven times as much as the life of the man who was killed. To my mind this is a fair illustration that it takes more brain, more tact, more pluck and eenrgy to run a sick and accident insurance than it does to do a straight life business. THE NEGRO'S ABILITY TO DO BUSINESS. "Since it is so freely demonstrated in the business life and successful management of the People's Benevolent and Relief Association, and the Great True Reformers Society, that the Negro can, and does successfully manage the most difficult kinds of insurance. It is also admitted that the Negro can do any kind of business, a successfully as any other class of people. In 1899, was in the city of Augusta, Georgia, for the purpose of establishing our work there, and in every church there were two or three burial societies, whose names were Brothers and Sisters of Love, the Tribe of Benjamin, whose object was to take care of the sick and bury the dead. These twenty or thirty burial societies had together deposited in the banks, white, of course, more than twenty thousand dollars, and without interest, enough money to establish a bank for themselves. Why not deposit it in the banks of the True Reformers? The People's Benevolent and Relief Association was oragnized August 13th, 1896. Was chartered by the legislature of North Carolina, February 10th, 1897. Commenced business April 1st, 1897. Number of policies issued in 1897 was 6,794, amounting to $1,120.26; in 1898, 4,910, $4,647.80; in 1899, 6,148 $6,425.20; in 1900, 4883, $9,953.50; in 1901, 6,957, $10,053.50; in 1902, 6,395 $15,762.91; in 1903, 12, 348, $11,000. Total number of policies issued, 48,425; total amount, $58,965. 17; paid for clerks, $50,657.09; clerks employed, 224. Paid for stationery, literature, etc., $2,998. Number of policies in force, 30,000. Total amount of insurance, $1,500,000. Total amount of sick benefits, $60,000. Death rate, 1 1-2 per cent, at $35 each, $15,750 per year for death. Number of policies issued in 1898, 5,851; in 1899, 4,479; in 1900, 6,312; in 1901, 4,172; in 1902, 6,155; in 1903, 12,253. Total, 29,222. Amount donated to the orphan children, 1126. "We have employed now, 137 agents, 12 clerks, 2 office boys, making a to- THE COLORED AMERICAN. tal of 151 persons, each receiving upon an average one dollar, making a grand total paid out of $257.83 daily to run our business. We say now and publish the same in our literature, that if anybody in the world has a claim against this company, present the same, and if legal it will be settled or adjusted within twenty-four hours. The utility of insurance business has long since passed the experimental period and the purpose of the business league as I understand it is to map out the way in which our people can engage in all sorts and kinds of business enterprises, and to encourage and insist that they shall do so. These business associations not only furnish a safeguard for the insured, but they provide employment for our young men and women, and give us a standing in the financial world that redowns greatly to our credit. Mr. President and Gentlemen of the League, please permit me to say in conclusion that insurance business has made a steady and permanent growth upon the Nation which evidences the wisdom that called insurance into being. Insurance is well nigh ubiquitous, and that nation which does not do insurance can hardly be called progressive. Without it the very fabric of our commercial life would decay and our whole civilization in a few years would go into inocuous decline. It is the spirit of the age, and leaders in all walks of life are urging it upon the laity. Catching the spirit of the progressive Anglo-Saxon, the Negro has seen both the wisdom and propriety in undertaking the insurance business upon precisely the same principle and basis as his white neighbor. His lease of life with constant growth and correspondingly widening influences demonstrate beyond all doubt his fine mental ability and his power to grasp and solve difficult problems. Since he has made this adventure, then it is seen on his daily rounds and in well-fitted offices, Negro clerks and agents doing precisely the same business as members of another race and making a living out of it. "It opens up an avenue for the youth of the race not to be found anywhere else. If it did nothing more as a benefit, giving value received, it would be deserved of the highest consideration. If we are to build of the ladder by which we must rise, then the Negro insurance business on business principles will furnish some of the most importance rounds, climbing by this means and others equally deserving, the Negro will ultimately reach the pristine heights making him the admiration of the civilized world. A MUSICAL CARNIVAL Miss Helen Adams and Others Star at St. Lukes Parish.—Notes. Miss Helen Adams in an under graduate of the High School of this city. It was here that Prof. Loudin, of the world famed Fisk Jubilee Singers heard her sing and immediately engaged her to travel with his troupe, which has sung before more potentates than any other band of singers in the world. Miss Adams has undergone an excellent training and her services are in great demand in England and Scotland, where she has spent most of her time. Associated in the same troupe, was Miss Jeanne Kelly, also of this city. After a successful tour of two years, through Great Britain, Miss Kelly has returned to this country, with a con- tralto voice, developed to extreme richness, purity, and sweetness. Hearing of her rapid improvement, Rev. McGuire, pastor of St. Thomas church, Philadelphia, immediately secured her to come at Parish Visitor. In Belfast, Dublin, London, Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool and hundreds of other places where these ladies have appeaed the press has paid glowing tributes to them. On Thursday, Sept., 10th, 1903, Miss Adams, Soprano, Miss Kelly, Contralto, Jos. H. Douglass, violinist, and one other star will give an excellent Song Recital, at St. Luke's Parish Hall, 15th and Madison streets, N. W. The demands for tickets have been very great and the music loving folks who are at home are taking advantage of the opportunity to attend this Recital. Miss Adams is the guest of her friends, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Fountain, 1930 L street, where she will be pleased to see any and all of her friends, as she will soon return to Scotland, to resume Evangelistic and musical work. In June she graduated from the Bible Training Institute, of Glasgow, Scotland, where she has been a student for two years. On Tuesday evening, Mr. and Mrs. Chesterfield Jackson gave an "At Home" at their residence, 2130 Ward Place, to introduce Miss Scott. Douglass, Adams, Kelly, at St. Luke's Parish Hall, Thursday, September 10, 1903. A large number of friends assembled at Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Fountain's, 1930 L street, Wednesday afternoon, where they met Miss Helen Adams, recently returned from Scotland. Thursday, Sept., 10, 1903 at St. Luke's Parish Hall.—Duglass, Adams, Kelly. When Mr. Alfred Lewis reached NOTES. home this week, he found another had arrived during his absence. Now Mr. Lewis looks like "Sunny Jim." Miss Alice E. Gaines, of 14 1-2 O St., has been very sick for quite a while. Two doctors are in attendance and they are working hard to save her life. All music lovers will meet at St. Luke's on Thursday, Sept., 10, to hear Miss Adams, soprano, Miss Kelly, contralto, and Mr. Douglass, violinist. Miss M. E. Grimshaw has just completed an extended course in millinery, dress making, and tailoring, in New York. She is now spending a few days at her home, 247 10th street, N. E., before resuming her work at Lincoln Institute, Missouri, where she is teaching Domestic Art. Alfred C. Cowan, Attorney and Counsellor at Law, 206 Broadway, New York City, has been appointed a member of the Legal Bureau of the Afro-American Council. RECORDER DANCEY IN TEXAS. Hon. Jno. C. Dancey, Recorder of Deeds in the District of Columbia, has been invited and accepted an invitation to speak at the Texas State Fair, to be held at Dallas, Texas, Sept., 6th to Oct., 11th. This is the 8th Annual Entertainment and while it is under the auspices of the colored people, it is part and parcel of the great State Fair of the Lone Star State, the attendance being a larger per cent. of white than colored. Mr. Dancey speaks on the 6th proximo and reports are that the leading race men of the state are all interested and a large attendance is assured. Mr. Dancy, is in great demand as an Emancipation Day orator. The American Counts will run a grand excursion to Blackstone Island, landing at Cottons Point, Md., September 14th. It will be an all-day trip down the river, the steamer Jane Mosley leaving her wharf at 8:30 a.m. returning at 11 p.m., in time to catch the cars. Now is your time for a delightful ride of seventy-eight miles down the Potomac. Fare ,round trip, 50 cents. Mr. Randolph Nelson has returned from a four weeks trip to Philadelphia and other eastern points and can now be found at his old stand, 101 6th St., N. W. DRESS MAKING ACADEMY. The de Lam Orton Famous French Perfection Tailor System, Mme. J. A. Smallwood, sole agent, 1513 Madison street, northwest. Morning class from 9 a. m. to 1 p. m. Afternoon class 2 to 5 p. m. daily. Evenings from 7:30 to 10 o'clock. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, dressmakers and ladies who wish to do their own dress-making. WANTED.—To learn the wonderful De Lam Orton French Perfection Tailor System. Seamless Basques without one inch of visible seam, in lining or goods, not eeven on the shoulder. Successful dressmaking requires as much earnest progressive study as successful work in any profession. No detail is too small to be looked after. We teach you to make dresses with or without seam and guarantee perfect fits, and complete your course with a diploma. If you have a spare room that you would like to rent to desirable parties, advertise them in The Colored American. SUMMER RESORTS FOR RENT--Summer of 1903 Lincoln Hall Harper's Ferry. W. Va. For particulars address N. C. Brackett. Please Help Me Find My Brother Saunk Joyce was sold in Mecklenburg, Virginia several years before the civil war, to Cunnigan a Neare trader. His mother, Willie, was a slave on the Joyce plantation. He had one sister Betty, who is very anxious to find him. Any in formation will be gladly received. MRS BETTY REYNOLDS. 44 Parker street, Atlanta, Ga. WANTED 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 railroad and Hotel expenses. The season of 1903-04, beginning Sept., 15th. Address 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. Theoretical and Practical AGRICULTURE The call for Educated Negro Men who have made a special study of Theoretical and Practical Agriculture is more pressing than the supply. The demand for such men comes from all parts of the U. S. and from several foreign countries. The Agricultural Department of The Tuskegee Institute Is now prepared to give instruction of a high grade to persons who have finished either common school or college courses We hope that a large number o such persons will enter this department of Tuskegee this fal; For information as to expense, etc. apply to BOOKER T. WAHSINGTON, Tuskegee, Ala. The Colored American for all Newsy matter, of interest to the race. For sale at all news stands, price 5 cents. 6 eran ee COLORED LAWYERS PERFECT OB- GANIZATION. National Bar Association Launched anda Officers and Committees Select- ed. Lirtte Rocx, ArK., Special.—On July 15, 1908, at Little Rock, Ark., in pursuance of a call issued by Scipio A. Jones, a prominent colored lawyer ef Little Rock, Ark., and president of the Arkansas colored state bar associa- tion, to the colored lawyers of the United States, there was organized a national bar association. A ilarge number of tke various states of the um ion were represented. Attorney G. N. Perkins, Guthrie, Okla., acted as chair- man of the meeting, and J. H. Stepi- ens, Jr., of Little Rock, Ark., served as secretary. An appropriate constitution with the necessary by-laws was adopted. It 3 pe) Rew. \ CC _— AN A a \) oN Nt S iad X \ \ HON. J. MADISON Seni. decided to name the association the National Bar Association. The mem- bership of the association was limited to admitted attorneys in good standing in the various states. It is evident from the fact mentioned that the or- ganization is compdsed only of the most intelligent and capable members of the race, and in this respect com- pares most favorable with the other national organizations among the Af- ro-Americans. The officers elected were as follows: Scipio A. Jones, Little Bock, Ark., s © eS alli “> 3 > \weeD Hh Sie, SY \\\\\\ ee gifathig OR \\ Ngan" "Saa8S S\ AY > ~ Te oper Say fl kay NG Ghee 7 Affe 7 2S E. A. JOHNSON, president; G. N. Ferkins, Guthrie, Okla., vice- president; J. Douglas Wetmore, Jacksonville, Fla., secretary; Judge Robert H. Terrell, Washington, D. C., treasurer; J. H. Stephens, Jr, Little Rock, Ark., corresponding sec- retary. The following vice- presidents for tke various states were selected: Arkansas, C. T. Lindsey, Little Rock; District of Columbia, Perry W. Fris- by, Washingtotn; Florida, Joseph E. Lee, Jacksonville; Georgia, H. L. John- son, Atlanta; Illinois, R. M. Mitchell, Chicago; Indian Territory, George Fitzpatrick, South McAlester; Kansas, A. S. White, Louisville; Louisiana, F. B. Smith, New Orleans; Maryland, J. H. Ballou, Baltimore; Miciigan, D. A. Straker, Detroit; Mississippi, Wi J. Latham, Canton; North Carolina, E. THE COLORED AMERICAN. ———— A. Johnson, Raleigh; Oklahoma, E. S. On legal edueation a1 Saddler, Guthrie; Pennsylvania, W. J.]the bar—Judson W. L Carter, Harrisburg; Tennessee, #. W.| ton, D. C. Grant, Nashville; Texas, Allen G. Per- On international law kins, Galveston. ham, Philadelphia, Pa. An advisory council was selected, On jurisprudence an cemposed as follows: Arkansas. J.!|J. T. Settles, Memphis, ae ze = _ |. eae See Ait i), eg See? “1e| Fv BV VA = = MR. B. F| MOSBLEY, = Chicago, Ill. W. Gaines, Little Rock; District of Columbia, E. M. Hewitt, Washington; Florida, I. L. Parcell, Pensacola; Georgia, H. A. McBeth, Atlanta; Illin- ois, S. L. Mast, Chicago; Indian Terri- tory, T. S. Wiggins, Ardmore; Kaarsas, I. F. Bradley, Kansas City; Kentucky, R. L. Landers, Hopkinsville; Louisi- ana, J. Madison Vance, New Orleans; Maryland, W. Ashbie Hawkins, Balti- if a ee - | ONES cae Wan. f| i a 1 Van, Eanes nod bl = NI a XS ‘NK — HON. D. A. STRAKER, more; Michigan, W. C. Swan, Deffoii; Mississippi, W. B. Mollison, Vicksburg; Oklahoma, E. 0. Blair, Kingfisher; Pennsylvania, W. M. Randolph, ‘Pitts- burg; Tennessee, R. L. Mayfield, Nash- ville; Texas, Daniel M. Mason, Dallas. Committees, with their chairmen, ET eee” ‘ea : Ree’: 2 cee | Me zh Ae <a as LN ame. “Ep TN Rr, ONS ZF. “ * | Pees ee Za ihe | LK EA" 5 I pAe Z;\ Se Pw VS \ 3 HON. JUDSON W. LYONS, Register of the U. S. Treasury, Wasi- ingtor, D. C. wete appointed, as follows: Executive Committee—S. A. McEl- wee, Chicago, Ill. On judicial administration—T. G. Ewing, Vicksburg, Miss. | On legal edueation and admission to the bar—Judson W. Lyons, Washing- ton, D. C. On international law—John S. Dur- ham, Philadelphia, Pa. On jurisprudence and iaw reform— J. T. Settles, Memphis, Tenn. On grievances—B. F. Moseley, Chica- go, Il. On publication—W, A. Pledger, At- lanta, Georgia. Obituary committee—G. N. Perkin§, Guthrie, Okla. IN SECRET SOCIETIES. Geo. Winfield Thomas, a Power in Dis- trict Odd Fellowship.—The Career of a Young Marylander which is full of Promise—Twice a Grand Marshall and Four Times a Delegate to the B. M. C.—The Patriarchie Regiment Tournament. Odd Fellowship in the District of Columbia is enjoying a healthy boom. The men at the helm are active, ag- gressive and intelligent and are al- ways on the alert when the interest of their favorite Lodge is at stake. Under the slogan of “Amor Ami- vitia et veritas” these men work in perfect harmony with a common pur- poseof making the bonds of uniorm and friendship stronger. To name the leaders in this great fraternal body would take up more space than is re- quired in this article. It is safe to say however, that the representative colored men of the District are largely represented. It has been the custom of late to celebrate biennially in a pub- lic way, so that the annuoncement of ‘the 6th Annual Field Day of the First Patriorchie Regiment of the Grand | United Order of Odd Fellows, in Amer- ica is not a surprise. Labor Day has been very properly seleeted as the day on which the exercises will take place and a grand time may be expected. A strong committee has been appointed ‘and magnificent arrangements have ‘been made for the exercises, which will ‘take place at Convention Hall, on the evening of the 7th. The Chief Mrshall of the day is Mr. George Winfield Thomas, who is serv- ing his second term in that capacity. aah Thomas has been an active Odd Fellow every since he became a mem- ber of the Order and through his in- telligemt and incessant work he has been honored by his Lodge in many ways. This year he proposes to put renewed activity into the work and to make the administration the Ted let- ter one in the history of the Order. He will have a staff of thirty-two mounted men in uniform and has ap- pointed committees to look after the visiting delegates and strangers. He belongs to Social Lodge, No. 1819, and has been elected four consecutive times as a delegate to the B. M. C. He was at Indianapolis, Ind., at Louisville, Ky., at St. Louis, Mo., and at New Ha- ven, Conn., last year, being recognized at each place as a strong exponent of the doctrine of Odd Fellowship. Mr. Thomas was barn in Prince George’s county, Md., in 1865 but has lived in Washington since 1873. He was edu- eated in the schools of the District, but unlike most young men, did not lay aside his books when he left school. He is an extensive reader and keeps himself posted on ali subjects. In Odd Fellow circles, he is considered an authority. Me has been connected with the Bureau of Engraving and Printing since 1886 and has been pro- moted a number of times. He is still a young man and the door of hope is open to him. He owns a good farm un. der cultivation, eight miles from the District lines, thus holding his resi- dence in Prince George’s county, Md., where he exercises the rights of ' suffrage, Prof. L. B. Moore, dean of the Teacher's Department, Howard Uni- versity, spent a few days in Balti- more this week. Dr. Moore is con- tributing some valuabie articles to the Eastern Magazines on Tuskegee and his trip through the Black Belt. Lawyer Thos. L. Jones is keeping bachelor’s hall in the absence of his family who are estivating in the Vir- ginia mountains. LEGAL ANNOUNCEMENT. Supreme Court of the District of Co- lumbia, holding a Probate Court. No. 11622, Administration, THIS Is TO Give Novice: That the subscriber, of the State of New Jersey, has obtained from the Probate Court of the District of Co- lumbia, Letters Testamentary on the estate of Julia A. C. Powell, late of the District of Columbia, deceased. Al) persons having claims against the de- ceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, legally authenticated, to the subscrib- er, on or before the 28th day of July, A. D. 1904; otherwise they may by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate. Given under my hand this 28th day of July, 1903. WM. ¥. POWELL, Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Attest: JOHN N. NOUZER, Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court. R. S. SMITH, Attorney. GOOD HOMES ror LITTLE MONEY. The low round-trip homeseekers’ rates in the northwest, via the North- ern Pacific Railway, have attracted many thousands. These rates will he continued, on thefirst and third Tues. days of July, August and September, so that other thousands may yet take advantage ef them and enjoy a trip through the Northwest. The Northern Pacific runs throvgh the heart of this region and reaches nearly every important city and town, and almost every valley of conse- ‘quence in that territory. | Use your vacation in making an in- ‘spection of this land and pick out a nice home. Great variety of climate, soil and elevation is found and everybody can be satisfied. Irrigated or non-irrigat- ed lands, timber, mineral, and pasthre lands are obtainable. Write us what you want and for particulars as to rates, etc., and we will try and help you. CHAS. S. FEN, Gen. Pass. Apt., St. Paul, Man. CHEVELINE Is wonderful; you have only to wash your hair every four or «ix months and it will straighten, lenych- en and give you a glossy head of bwr. No hot irons used. Send a piecy vf your hair for proof of work. Price y-r outfit, $3 for one head, $5 for Wo heads. MME. M. C. TURNER, 1511 Dryades St., New Orleans, La e Every Con- venience Is afforded ladies trav- eling alone on the Compartment Cars of the “Great Western Limited,” 3 Leaving Chicago every even- “ing at 6.30 via the Ciicaco GREAT WESTERN Railay, 113 Adams St., Chicago OUR LONDON LETTER. Mr. Frederick J. Loudin Writes from the King's Domain—British opinion of Booker T. Washington—Great Sale of His Book. LONDON, H. C., Special.—It may be of interest to those "astute race men" and "leaders" of Boston, and elsewhere, who have been and are trying in their small way to crush Booker T. Washington, to know that the next morning after the riot in Boston, it was cabled to Europe and published in all the daily papers using the Associated Press dispatches, that the Negroes of Boston had mobbed Booker T. Washington, fighting in the church with razors, hat pins and knives. When it is remembered that it is supposed, whether truthfully or otherwise, that the race enjoys the largest freedom and greatest liberty in Boston of any part of the country; and this being so, that it is generally thought that the race is farther advanced in education and general culture there than in almost any other part of the country, one may be able to judge what the opinion of people throughout Europe must be of our "leading men," and the race in general. For, be it remembered, Bookes T. Washington holds no second place in the minds of the people of Europe, among our people and scarcely second among the whites. He is regarded as having accomplished more in the South than any other man, white or black. The sale of his book over here has been phenominal, and it is found in many of the public libraries all over Great Britain. By mobbing him we have given another proof that a fool can pull down in an hour that which takes man years to build. It would seem as if the million dollars he has secured for Tuskegee has turned certain people green with jealousy, and intensified the hatred which is ever ready to be meeted out to the man or woman of the race who really does something besides talking. I do not agree with all Mr. Washington's ideas, but I know he has accomplished, and is still doing a most important work more successfully than any other man of our race. God hasten the day when the ignorant masses of our people shall have availed themselves of the advantages which Tuskegee under the direction and management of Dr. Washington is seeking to give. The small minority of our people who desire and are capable of obtaining the higher education will find the way of obtaining it. The it is the great majority of our people, and in fact of any people who only desire or who are only capable of absorbing what Tuskegee is aiming to give. Instances are numerous of men who have begun by taking the Tuskegee course and ended in Yale, Howard, Oberlin or some other of the leading colleges of the North Is it not an exhibition of the need not only of higher education, but of higher civilization that such a scene as that which occurred in Boston, demonstrates; and instead of pluming themselves upon their action it would be much more appropriate for them to hang their heads in shame. To what do they point as having accomplished to offset the incalculable injury they have done to the race? F. J. LOUDIN. WHY O, WHY! "Professor" J. W. Cromwell, the putatitive editor of a local sheet wants to know why the editor of The Colored American was not re-elected an officer of the National Business League. We will answer that question by asking him another question. Why was "Professor" Cromwell not re-appointed the Principal of Banneker School and other schools which he has been railroading over from time to time? Gov. P. B. S. Pinchback and family are spending the summer at Saratoga, N. Y. TRUE REFORMERS CONVENE. Three Hundred Delegates from Thirty States in Attendance. Address by President Taylor on the Work of the Organization for the Colored Race. welcome at the evening the president, Rev. M the response. Wednesday was de after the delegates ports. At the evening ter of the Old Folks up and a large sum o The twenty-third annual convention of the Grand Fountain of the United Order of True Reformers is being held at Reformers' Hall, at Twelfth and U streets northwest. The first session was held last Tuesday forenoon, and about 300 delegates, representing about thirty States, were participants in the opening exercises. Rev. W. L. Taylor, grand worshipful master and president of the organization, called the convention to order. At the head of the procession of delegates, led by the chiefs of divisions, he marched from the galeries of the building to the main floor of the auditorium and opened the meeting according to custom. The roll of officers showed the following present: Rev. W. L. Taylor, grand worshipful master and president; Edward Ellis, jr., grand vice master; Mrs. Rosa Thompson, grand worthy mistress; W. P. Burrell, grand worthy secretary; R. T. Hill, grand worthy treasurer and cashier; E. W. Brown, editor of the Reformer; J. C. Robertson, attorney and chief of the real estate department; T. W. Taylor, superintendent Old Folks Home; R. J. Kyles, private secretary to the president; A. W. Holmes, chief of the Richmond division; W. L. Taylor, jr., superintendent R. M. I. Association; Mrs. Eliza Allen, governess; Mrs. F. H. James, chief of the Baltimore division and J. President of the True Reformers Bank, Richmond, Va. assistant governess; Rev. J. T. Carpenter, deputy general, St. Louis, Mo.; C. A. Puryear, deputy general. Washington, D. C.; Rev. D. W. Rivers, deputy general, Lynchburg, Va. After the roll call, at 10:30 o'clock, Rev. J. S. Smithers, of Memphis, Tenn., conducted the devotional exercises. In an address of about two hours' duration, Rev. W. L. Taylor, the president, reviewed the history of the organization, the work it had done in the past, and the problems which confronted it, as a powerful factor in fighting for the betterment of the colored race. He complimented the local "fountains" upon the erection of the building at Twelfth and U streets northwest, recalling the pleasure he had in attending its dedication. The president appointed a committee on credentials, consisting of the following persons: Mr. W. P. Burrell, of Richmond, Va.; Mr. S. A. Puryear, of Washington; M. T. Bailey, of St. Louis; R. L. Oliver, of Louisville, Ky.; S. W. Hall, of Norfolk, Va.; Lewis Thompson, of Philadelphia; W. S. Henry, of Lynchburg, Va., and J. H. M. Taylor, of New York. About 300 delegates, each representing about 100 beneficiary members of the District Fountains, will be in attendance at the convention. The committee on credentials had a meeting in the afternoon at 3 o'clock and made a report to the convention in the evening. W. S. Woodson, of Washington, delivered the address of welcome at the evening meeting, and the president, Rev. Mr. Taylor, made the response. Wednesday was devoted to looking after the delegates and hearing reports. At the evening session the matter of the Old Folks Home was taken up and a large sum of money realized for it. As we go to press the importants are still to be held. More next week. Rev. E. W. Lampton, the energetic financial secretary of the A. M. E. Church, is suffering from a severe cold, the result of overwork and traveling. Dr. Roger Watts hopes to bring him back to his normal condition in a fe wdays. FINANCIAL DO YOU NEED Financial Assistance? If so, come to us. 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President Roosevelt once more hits the nail on the head by his brave and earnest words addressed to Governor Durbin, of Indiana, congratulating the latter on his admirable stand on the lynching question. There is not a scintilla of political self-seeking in the President's warm words to Indiana's Executive. They are the expressions of our highest exponent among the laity of this country on this vexed question. They are the words of a man, and not of an opportunist. And the best of it all is that they are the sentiments of the conservative thought of the country. Our confidence in the righteousness of the pulpit on this question has been much disturbed by the whitewashing report of the Presbytery of Delaware, who dismiss the aggravated offense of the unspeakable Ellwood, of Wilmington, Del., with a mild rebuke and a public injunction not to do so any more. Where is the boasted influence of our white clergy? Where is there evidence of one effective portest against the epoch's conspicuous infamy emanating from the holy hills? Too oft do these false teachers preach the doctrine that the Savior's "yoke is easy"—that "his burden is light," instead of taking as their example the great Peter the Hermit, fulminating their thunders against this blot upon Christian civilization, and preaching a new crusade against this insidious foe to our progress as a nation and against these inhuman practices which the muse of history has taken into his keeping to the nation's shame in the eyes of posterity. Ex-Speaker Reed, shortly before his THE COLORED AMERICAN. death, said in his sneering—a la Ingersoll—manner that President Roosevelt had rediscovered the two commandments. Well, of a truth it would seem that they needed rediscovering. One of them is, "Thou shalt do no murder." Its text and its application to civilized society most surely have been forgotten. A warning voice was exigent and it has come. From his high office the President sounds the call to the forces of law and of the right. Will it be effective? The fool killer will find lots of work to do in Chicago. The center of hot air seems to be located near the Conservator office in that city. Our real leaders are those who lead in doing. A WORTHY INDUSTRY. The South boasts of quite a number of business enterprises controlled, officered and supported by our own people, which reflects infilite credit upon their management. One of them, of which just pride may be felt, is The People's Benevolent and Relief Association, which has its headquarters at Charlotte in North Carolina, but which has its agents and its ramifications throughout the commonwealth and in a number of sections in the sister State of South Carolina. The association was organized in August, 1896, and is therefore but seven years old. It owes its origin and its splendid financial success almost exclusively to Mr. E. J. Young, who is at once its secretary and manager. Mr. Young is an ardent race lover and his observation of the features of life insurance as applied to our people convinced him that the greatest benefit was not being derived from the large sums annually paid by them for insurance purposes. While the principle of antecedent provisions for one's probable sickness and certain certain death was unassailable, there were too many agencies for the purpose, all of them well meaning but all struggling in comparative insignificance. With his clear head and persistent application he set himself to work first to master the science of insurance from a scientific standponit, and that accomplished he began his work of combining and extending the benefits of the insurance principle as far as practicable. The success which has rewarded the efforts of the company is shown that after an existence of but seven years it has more than 30,000 policies in force; that during that period it has paid more than $60,000 in sick benefits; that its annual disbursements for death benefits exceed $15,750. Mr. Young delivered a comprehensive speech at the late meeting of the Business League in Nashville, Tenn., in which the financial operations of the organizat of which he is secretary and manager are given in detail. We give space to it in this issue. The gates of this city have been thrown open to the True Reformers and they are here in legions. In point of wealth, numbers and business acumen, the True Reformers stand at the head of the class. All welcome to them, and may their tribe increase. The yellow journals and some Southern newspapers are getting red in the face over a circumstance of minor moment which occurred at Hamlet, N. C., during the return of Prof. Booker T. Washington and a number of delegates from the meeting of the National Negro Business League at Nashville, Tenn. The statement is made that white travelers who sought their breakfast at the hotel were made to occupy an inferior room while the main dining room was given over to Mr. Washington and the colored delegates, and further that a number of the whites refused to be served at all under the conditions. The editor of The Colored American was with the party of delegates, and therefore has personal knowledge that the statement is absolutely false. White patrons of the hotel at Hamlet were most cordial to the entire party of delegates. A number of them ate at the same time in the large dining room with us, and not a few actually ate at the same tables with us. Not a suggestion of rudeness was apparent from proprietor, guest or servant. The condition could not well have been otherwise than as we here state it. The party was truly representative. It included many of our most successful business men from all parts of the country, and while the fact may not be material it is a fact that a number of them were at least quite as whites and all of them quite as well educated and well behaved as the average Southern white man. Perhaps the whole episode might well be dismissed as the usual vaporing of the perfervid Southern press, did it not furnish the opportunity to call renewed attention to the unreliable character of the news furnished to the Associated Press touching our race by the densely ignorant or prejudiced telegraph operators at little railroad stations throughout the South. Mr. Josephus Daniels, of The News and Observer, published at Raleigh, N. C., lets his prejudice get the better of his judgment in his issue of the 26th ultimo. He devotes nearly two columns of his news pages and more than a column of his editorial page to stirring up or "firing" the Southern heart over the occurrence. We confess we are surprised at Mr. Daniels. He is without question a man of superior ability, but we did think he had had sufficient contact with the broader and more Christian sentiment of the country to make it impossible for his paper to be used for the dissemination of such a story without taking the precaution to ascertain something of its authenticity. BARNETT IN THE TOILS F. L. Barnett, a Chicago lawyer who sued the editor of The Colored American for criminal libel some weeks ago, was sentenced to ten days imprisonment in the Cook County jail this week, and to pay a fine, for contempt of court. Some of Mr. Barnett's other legal transactions will be shown up in the district courts when the case comes to trial in this city next month. He is the owner of the Chicago Cnservator, a local sheet in that city, and the husband of Ida B. Wells, well known throughout the country as an agitator of the race problem. Time was when the Northern Negro affected a sort of superior air of condescension toward his Southern brother in black. It is a subject for some thought, therefore, to find Mrs. Maggie L. Walker, the president of the new colored bank of Richmond, Va., up in Newark, N. J., hammering away at the Negro's unthrift in that neighborhood and offering to establish business enterprises there based on capital furnished by Southern Negroes. There is a lesson in these facts which Northern Negroes should take to heart. Is there not too much among them of "sitting in luxurious ease" while the Southern Negro is up early and hustling six days in the week? It matters not about personal differences, but be brave and manly enough to stand up and out for right and principle. The Statesman, of Denver, Colo calls attention to the fact that one J. S. C. Sharp is soliciting subscriptions for The Colored American out in that State. Mr. Sharp is without authority to represent this paper in any capacity or in any locality, and Editor Franklin owes it to his readers in particular and the good people of Colorado in general to warn them of the imposture. Our editors have a large contract on hand in fighting the common enemy. Business is the line of progress for the race offering the least resistance. What one colored man has done others may do. The white people of the South seem to have set up a stone wall to stop the colored brother socially, but they proclaim that they invite us to tread the highway of business and industrial activity. Let us accept their invitation. The business status of the race would be given a great impetus if the cry, "no patronage without representation" should be adopted. Every colored man who succeeds in business is an inspiration and a hope for hundreds of others who will be lead to attempt to do what they see one of their own race doing. The Colored American has no time to reply to the wail of the croakers. The American people need more men of the Booker T. Washington type the calamity howlers—to the contrary notwithstanding. The circulation of this paper is increasing at a rapid pace. If you are not a subscriber now is the time to subscribe. DR. CORROTHERS RETURN. Rev. S. L. Corrothers, after an absence of twenty-five days, has returned to the city, and will occupy the pulpit of Galbraith Church, Sunday morning. Dr. Corrothers made a visit to Boston and several cities in the state of New York, delivering lectures and sermons in each. He will begin an effort at Galbraith, Sunday morning to raise $3,000. Several white friends have pledged themselves to give $1,000 provided the congregation raise $2,000.