The Colored American

The COLORED American A NATIONAL REGRO WSPAPER LIBRARY OF CONGRESS RECEIVED OCT 4 - 1903 PERIODICAL DIV. VOL. X, NO. 16 A Porto Rican Leader Natives of Our New Possession Make Good Citizens. The Career of Dr. Jose C. Barbosa, a Leader of the Dark-Skinned Porto Ricans—His Influence and Leadership All Powerful Under the New Regime—An Appointee of the Late William McKinley: It is according high distinction to a man to say that he is one of he brightest of his race that ever lived, but the statement is true of the subject of this sketch, a colored man whose name deserves prominent place on the American roll of honor and on all lists of lovers of liberty. At its last commencement exercises the University of Michigan honored itself when it bestowed upon Dr. Jose C. Barbosa, of San Juan, Porto Rico, the degree of Master of Arts; for no graduate is more creditable to that famous institution of learning than is Dr. Barbosa. Dr. Barbosa is the recognized leader of the Republican party of Porto Rico and still retains his position as a member of the Executive Council of the Island, the highest legislative body, to which he was appointed by President McKinley because of his eminent fitness. He thus became part of the organization upon which the Government at Washington most depends to inaugurate and maintain true Americanism in Uncle Sam's beautiful West Indian possession. His life, though he is still young, has been earnest and eventful. He was born in Bayamon, Porto Rico, on July 27, 1857, and went to the United States to study medicine at the University of Michigan, where he was graduated with the degree of M. D. in 1880. He returned the same year to Porto Rico and united with the "Assimilist" party, which was the Liberal one then in Porto Rico. He assisted as a delegate from San Juan at the first Assimilist Assembly, held in said city. He was one of those who met at the caucus held by Mr. Millet, advising the proclamation of the "Autonomist" regime (self-government), as a necessity. In 1887 he went as a representative of San Juan to the Assembly of Ponce, where the autonomic plan was given a definite form. In WASHINGTON, D.C., OCTOBER 3, 1903. Men of the Hour. DR. JOSE C. BARBOSA, San Juan, Porto Rico. that same year, when reaction was the bitterest on the part of the Government, he was prominent, aiding and supporting his persecuted fellow natives. Ever since then he has been conspicuous in all the delegations of his party. In the Assembly of 1897 he unfurled the flag of "Orthodox Autonomy" against the followers of Sagasta. He contributed to pay the expense of founding the Autonomist journal "El Pais," and is now one of Republican daily organ of the island. He was owner and director of the private sanitarium "San Luis" and physician of the Red Cross Association, and was a professor of natural history at the Athenæum, whose vice-president he is now. He was councilman of the city of San Juan. He was one of the directors of the Republican party until 1900. Since its organization he has been a member of the Executive Council. Even his enemies concede that Dr. Barbosa exerts more political power than any other man in Porto Rico. He absolutely controls the colored vote and enough white votes in addition to keep the Republican party well entrenched. He is a natural leader, following closely the methods of the most successful politicians in the States. He believes that to the victor belongs the spoils and he sees to it that so far as possible "the boys" who march under his banner and vote his ticket are rewarded with political favors. But he is more than politician, for he constantly proves his possession of statesmenlike ability when called to rise above the level of the (Continued on page 4.) PRICE, FIVE CENTS Maryland Campaign The Party of Lincoln Announces a Broad Platform. The Democratic Party in a Quandery —It Stands on a Platform too Weak to hold the weight of a Leader—A Party or a Principle—Negro Domination a Scare-Crow—Notes of the Campaign. BALTIMORE, Md., Special.—The "political pot" has truly begun to boil in Old Maryland. Last week both the Republican and Democratic parties nominated their State ticketts, viz: candidates for Governor, Comptroller and Attorney General. This week both parties placed their city tickets in the field for local officers and delegates to the House of Delegates and members of the State Senate. A U. S. Senator is to be selected by the next general assembly, which meets January 1st, 1904, at Annapolis. The campaign bids fair to be exciting, interesting and highly important in that there are vital questions to be determined by the next State administration. Of special importance to all citizens of the State is the regulation of the election law at present in operation. This law was passed by the extra session of the legislature called by the present Democratic Governor against the protest of practically every one save those who were to profit by the result of the extra session. It was called simply because the party in power had the power to call it. The outcome was thousands of dollars use- lessly spent, so far as the public good was concerned, and an election law so faulty in its provisions and omissions that no one has had any confidence in the ventures of any election held under it. It its operation it has defrauded both white and colored citizens—and its most pronounced feature is that it operates to prevent instead of extending to the citizen the right to vote and to have his vote counted. At the various elections held under it, trick ballots have been used. Every trick known to the printer's art has been called in play to bewilder the voter. So open in its provisions for the com (Continued on page 5.) 12 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. BOARDING By The Week or Month. Apply to— MRS. M. J. BUNDY, 941 T St., N. W. Joseph H. Webb & Co. REAL ESTATE. LOANS AND INSURAANCE. Unsurpassed facilities for the collection of rents from all classes of property. Webster Law Building, 505 D Street, Northwest. Avery College Trade School. 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. 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. THE COLORED AMERICAN. Dorsey Foultz and the editor of the Bee are still at large. The idle man is a dangerous man. The season of "keynoting" we have with us. Let the Gospel of Work be preached tomorrow from every pulpit. What a man was is of little consequences. It is what he is, that counts. It is denied that the "single tax" is a scheme to punish our bachelors and maiden school teachers. Keep your eye on the Crum case when the Senate gets together again. The success of every worthy Negro is a source of gratification to The Colored American. This seems to be the year in which the remaining "aged Negroes" are to die. The Atlanta Constitution's daily fits on the race issue continues unabated. The gravest may be feared. No new solution of the race problem has been handed out this week. The Chatauqua season has come to an end. The C. M. E. Church makes it very clear that it does not propose to enter the Zion combine in the attitude of a poor relation. The recent outbreak of the feudists in Breathitt county, Kentucky, proves to be a colorless affair, we are proud to say. Governor Winfield T. Durbin, of Indiana, would suit us mighty well as a vice-presidential candidate. "An impartial symposium of typical views" can be made to demonstrate anything—if you interview the right person. There was no Bacon at the Hamlet, N. C., breakfast, in which the delegates to the National Negro Business League figured. The Washington Bee has reached the very liberal conclusion that it is a Negro's own business what political ticket he chooses to vote. Why certainly, young shares of Byron's muse, send on your "poems." They make splendid kindling for fires these frosty mornings. It may be taken forgranted that Senator Hanna will not re-intro- --- duce the so-called ex-slave pension bill either of his own motion or "by request." According to Prof. Wright's investigation, the Negro does not thrive in the cities. Now is an excellent time to "go back to the pines." A bona fide Roosevelt man will be chosen to represent the colored citizens of the District of Columbia in the next National Republican Convention. It is sincerely to be hoped that the interests of Negro suffrage are not to be imperiled by any National (?) Convention called by irresponsible individuals. Envious editors who prefer to keep their eyes in the back of their heads are not accepted as leaders to-day's thought and morals. "The mill will never grind again with water that is past." The erstwhile summer excursionist is not feeling well as the thermometer goes down. With no overcoat on his back, no coal in his bin and the larder empty, the lot of the season's gay birds is not a happy one. The enthusiastic reception accorded Booker T. Washington, by an audience of 10,000, was an emphatic rebuke to the shining reptiles who seek his undoing. The Tuskegeean. If the ones passed away are cognizant of the doings of people on this earth, the spirit of the late James Monroe Trotter, must suffer much mental anguish over the antics of his misguided son. Not less than fifty creditable Negro enterprises have been established in the last twelve months as a direct result of the inspiration offered by the National Negro Business League. The Negro is "getting more like white folks every day." In the middle west he is taking an active part in a strike against the American Car and Foundry Co., over the mere matter of wages. The remarkable success of Rev. O. J. W. Scott as pastor of the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, Washington, D. C., evidently means that no change may be expected in that pulpit for several years. The educated men and women have the care to-day. Only those who know something and who can do something have any chance at the preferred places in busi the professions. Educate the mind, train the hand and elevate the soul, and we shall have the fundamentals of racial greatness. Cuts Illustrations The Maurice Joyce Engraving Co. Evening Star Building Washington, D.C. Phone East 347: Rooms 5.& 6 WM. L. POLLARD ATTORNEY and COUNSELLOR AT LA Collections, Real Estate and Insurance. A Matters given prompt Attention in the District of Columbia. Member of the Washington Real Estate Exchange. 609 F STREET, NORTHWEST. Washington, D. C. "WE MOVE EVERYTHING" Douglas Baggage and Furniture Express 1533 14th Street N.W. R. T. DOUGLAS,Manager Holmes Hotel 333 Va. Ave., S. W., Washington, D. C Best Africo-American Accommodation in the District. European and American Plan. Bar Stocked with Fine Wines, Imported Brandies and PURE OLD RYE WHISKEY. Best Line Cigars, 5 & 10c Good Room and Lodging, 50, 75 and $1. Comfortably Heated by Steam. James Ottaway Holmes, Prop WASHINGTON, D. C. Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, holding a Probate Court... No. 11665. Administration. THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICES That the subscriber, of the District of Columbia, has obtained from the Probate Court of the District of Columbia, Letters of Administration on the estate of Richard Bruce, late of the District of Columbia, deceased. All persons having claims against the deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, legally authenticated, to the subscriber, on or before the 8th day of September, A. D., 1904; otherwise they may by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate. Given under my hand this 8th day of September. 1903. WILLIAM H. UNDERDUE, Anacostia, D. C. Attest: JOHN R. NOUZER, Register of Wills for the District of Columbia; Clerk of the Probate Court. JOHN W. PATTERSON, Attorney. AMERICAN. 13 EDUCATIONAL. | EDUCATIOAL. Howard University, Medical Bept. Fe Including Medical, Dental and Phar. ms maceutic Colleges. patie vy } THIRTY-SIXTH SESSION (1903 * oi “ 1904) will begin October ist, 1963, en, Parse § ides and continue seven (7) months. Af yess: et ei ested La ae x bl Lito eeen Day School for New Matriculants. Aepirsrebheaee 1p} here Tuition fee in Medical and Dental vr Bi pe Sree, Bet ir SE Eee es Colleges, eaeh, $80.00; Pharmaceutic eee ee Sete eee | College, $70.00. Pepa gs Fs po ere te eee tt Four years’ graduate course in Med Sy an a nS: icine and Dental Surgery. Sie hens i a : Well-equipped laboratories in al rac Sa ba Ss departments. Unexcelled hospital fa cilities. HOWARD UNIVERSITY, Te li th ta a ea distinct departments, under one hundred competent professors and instructors—Theo 1, Medical, Legal, College, Pedagogical Preparatory, English, Agriculture, Industrial, Wusical. Forinformation address- @ Rev. J, E. RANKIN. D. D., LL. D., Presidemt, Gao Gasecn, Secretars. Offers the following COURSES :— Classical, Scientific, Nor- mal, 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 Cen- tral 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 F-ELD 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. 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Some of them declare that they have learned more about the great men of the colored race through this Magazine than they ever knew before and that without a doubt this periodical is far in advance of anything yet attempted by the Negro. Each month it contains articles from the greatest writers of the race. Agents are just as sure of making $5.00 per day selling this Magazine’ as they are in answering this advertisement. Write at once that you may be the first in the field. Send soc. for agents’ terms, outfit, and a large number of Magazines, with which you may begin work at once. Subscription to every one is One Dollar Per Year. Write— J. E. McGIRT, 414 S. 11th St., Phila., Pa. In every town and hamlet in the United States and Canada who is willing to sell The CoLoRED AMER- ICAN on a liberalcommission. Any boy with push can easily get up a large list of weekly customers and make considerable money. The work is pleasant and agreeable, and need not take up more than a few hours each week. We will send free of cost ten bright new copies of THE COL- ORED AMERICAN, which you may sell amongst your friends and neighbors at the rate of 5 cents per copy, and tell them you would like to bring them the paper in this way from week to week, al- lowing them to stop when they please. It will be easy for you to get up a route of twenty to a hundred papers, which will amount to $1.00 to $5.00 a week. Of this amount you may keep two-fifths as your profit. This means that on every ten papers sold you have a clear profit of 20 cts., or two dollars a hundred. We furnish you sufficient papers, free of cost, to start you and enable,you to try the plan. We pay the postage and run ali risk. Could you ask for anything better or make money more easily? Write today and reserve territory in your town. Address THE COLORED AMERICAN, 459 ¢ St, N. W. Washington, D.C. LINCOLN INSTITUTE | Missouri State School for Colored Youth One of the Best Equipped Schools in the Country for Negroes. | go Students last year Twelve States represented in Student Body DEPARTMENTS— Machinery, College, =f : Shoe-making, Normal, » + Farming and Gardening, preparatory, Sai Printing, industrial, ‘ Typewriting, agricultural, 4 Sewing, Domestic, Cooking, COURSES— Laundering, Classical, ADVANTAGES— College Preparatory, : Competent Teachers, Normal, Good Location, Sub-Normal, ¥Free Tuition, Model Training School, New Dormitories, with Modern Im- Music—Instrumental, Vocal, provements, Drawing, Fine Arts and Mechanical, Buildings Heated by Steam, Carpentry, Diplomas are State School Certifi- Wood-working, cates, Blacksmithing, Beard only $8.50 a Month. Opens Monday, September 7 For Catalogues and further information write to Pres. Benjamin Franklin Allen, Jefferson City, Mo. VERY LOW RATES tothe Northwest The Northerin Pacific has a new and very Low Rate for Col- onists, Homeseekers AND OTHERS in effect from September 15 to November 30, 1903. This give not anly farmers a good chance to go home-seeking, after crops are harvested, but all others who wish to move perma- nently into the growing, teeming, improving Northwest, or ehose who wish to visit, at a trifling expense, the fine tourist resorts of tne Northwest, are afforded an unusual opportunity to do so. The finest valleys in the Northwest, good for garin, hay, fruits, root crops; for mixed, stock or dairy farming; for irrigation or not, as one wishes, are found along the Northern Pacific or its branches or connecting lines. The growing, thriving towns are found there, too. It is a great country, where hunting and fishing are unsur- passed and where the hotels are first class. Call on any N. P. R. agent for rates and detailed information or write to Chas. S. Fee, General Passenger Agent, St. Paul, Minn. Send six cents for “Wonderland 1903.” Washington, D. CU. Gist: Howard University, Medial Bept. Including Medical, Dental and Phar- maceutic Colleges. THIRTY-SIXTH SESSION (1903- 1904) will begin October ist, 1963, and continue seven (7) months. Day School for New Matriculants. Tuition fee in Medical and Dental Colleges, eaeh, $80.00; Pharmaceutic College, $70.00. Four years’ graduate course in Med- icine and Dental Surgery. Well-equipped laboratories in all departments. Unexcelled hospital fa- cilities. Al! students must register befere October 12th, 1903. For catalogue or further informa- tion, apply to F. J. SHADD, A. M., M. D., Secretary. 901 R St. N. W., Washington, D. C. figricultural 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. DUDDBY, Pres., A. M. College, Greensboro, N. C. HERE IS OUR PLAN: Miss Florence A. Downs has returned to the city after a sojourn of several months in the East. A rare treat at Star Concert, October 12th, at Metropolitan A. M. E. church. Don't miss the Star Concert, October 12th, at the Metropolitan A. M. E. church. Mrs. Walter Jackson, of 1617 Tenth street, has returned to the city from Narragansett Pier, where she has been summering. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Palmer, of 1201 Madison street, have returned to this city from the Riggs Cottage, Laytonville, Md. Miss S. Pauline Freeman, of 1743 Eleventh street, has returned to the city from Newport, R. I., where she has been summering. Mr. Robert Williams, known in racehorse circles as "Lanky Bob," one of the best known trainers in the country, is in the city visiting his mother and brothers at 2048 E street northwest. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gaines have returned from Boston, where they went some weeks ago to take their son to enter Wiliston College as a sophomore. They visited many points in the east before their return. Mr. Wm. H. Smith, better known as "Schmiddie," the head embalmer for Mr. J. H. Winslow, the undertaker, is kept busy these days owing to the increase of business. If Mr. Smith lived in the States he would be sent to Congress. Hiawatha March is the latest musical venture by Miss Amelia Tilghman, one of our young school teachers. It is dedicated to the Coleridge Taylor Choral Society of this city, and is a musical gem. Miss Marie James, of 1906, Vermont avenue, has returned to the city from Columbia University, New York, where she took a six week's course of the latest method in public school and kindergarten music. Hon. John C. Dancy says that not only he but about every colored man he has met, North and South alike, is a friend and supporter of President Roosevelt for re-election. Mr. B. Moseley, of the firm of Leaphart & Moseley, Atlanta, Ga., passed through the city last week en route to New York, where he will spend a month's vacation. Mr. Moseley is one of the successful young business men of the "gate city." Invitations are out for the Head and Second Waiterss' National Benefit Association, which will be held in Atlantic City, the 13th, 14th and 15th proximo. Quite a number of the hotel fraternity of this city will attend the convention. Mrs. Dr. Thomas R. Mask, of Wilmington, N. C., who has been the guest --- THE COLORED AMERICAN of Mrs. John C. Dancy, recorder of deeds, for several days, returned home this week, after a most pleasant visit here. Her numerous friends paid her many attentions while here. The Sterling Pleasure Club No.1 will give its eighth annual grand ball at the new True Reformers' Hall, corner Twelfht and U streets northwest, Tuesday, October 6th. Among the features of the program are dancing, a grand cake walk, a prize waltz, and a prize quadrille. The Monumental Orchestra wi.. furnish the music. Mrs. Kate Castor, well known in this city, spent the summer in the New England States visiting Providence, R. I., Attleboro, and Boston, Mass. She also visited the niece of Judge E. M. Hewlett, of this city, a Mrs. C. Green, in Cambridge. She will return to this city later on in the season. Hear the following artists at the Star Concert, October 12: Mr. Jos. H. Douglas, violinist; Miss Sarah C. Weston, soprano; Miss Marie Games, contralto; Mr. C .Sumner Wormley, barytone; Prof. J. W. Layton, bass; Mr. Chas. A. Champ, tenor; Madam Anna Lee Slade, elocutionist; Miss Mary E. Europe, pianist, and the Operatic Sextette. Prof. J. R. Daniels, the well-known teacher of piano and organ, and the organist of Zion Baptist Church, begins the fall work under bright auspices. His many classes have been largely augmented by new pupils, and both he and his daughter are kept busy looking after them. Mr. Daniels has made many friends because of his painstaking and intelligent twork in his profession. Mr. E. T. Johnson, principal of Harmony High and Industrial School of Blackstone, Va., who spent a few weeks in this city in the interest of the school, left the city last Tuesday for Blackstone, Va., where the fall term of the school will be opened. His trip to Washington was highly successful, and many friends of education contributed to the school in a substantial way by giving their checks. Among the donors was Mrs. Mary Brown of the Porters' Exchange, who gave a substantial check, and who has promised to do more. Mr. W. C. Hill, whose bust of the late Frederick Douglass attracted so much attention at the Atlanta exposition some years ago, is now in the employ of the Southern railway. He has recently returned from a trip to Marshalltown, Iowa, where he accompanied a part y of friends to attend the funeral of Mr. Ackert, a brother of one of the officials of the Southern railway. Mr. Hill speaks in glowing terms of the great west and of the cordial treatment shown him while on the trip. Dr. W. A. Warfield, surgeon-in-chief of the Freedmen's Hospital, will address the faculty and students of Meharry Medical School at Nashville, Tenn., some time this fall. He will also do clynical work at Mercy Hospital, an adjunct of the college while in Tennessee's capital. Madam McNan Madam McNairdee=Moore THE QUEEN OF KENYA 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 happv." 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. Read St. John, 9th chap., 33d verse: "If this man is not God he could do nothing." Three parlors so arranged that you meet no friends nor strangers; everything confidential. Owing to such crowds you may call day or night. Permanently located. Send money by postal order or registered letter. I, for one, as one in the midst. My heart ached from the cruel treatment of my husband and the way he would throw away his time and money, until I consulted this wonderful lady. It will soon bea wear. Through her he has become a loving husband; and today he presents me with a lovely lot on which he will in the spring erect a home. Tongue can't praise her too highly. A LADY, of New Iberia, La. Write her at once for all information. 15 Madame McNairdee, Indianapolis, Ind. Dear Madame:—Your letter like a ray of sunshine, came duly to hand and I am very pleased with it, for every word of it were true; I am sorry that I did not write to you months ago. 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. Molino. Fla.. Nov. 14. 1902. 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. 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One box is all that is required if used as directed. A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH. A PEACH-LIKE complexion obtained if used as directed. Will turn the skin of a black or brown person four or five shades lighter, and a mulatto person perfectly white. In forty-eight hours a shade or two lighter will be noticeable. It does not turn the skin in spots but bleaches out white, the skin remaining beautiful without continual use. Will remove wrinkles, freckles, dark spots, pimples or bumps or black heads, making the skin very soft and smooth. Small pox pits, tan, liver spots removed 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 dollar boxes is worth ten dollars, yet we sell it for one dollar a box. Any person sending us one dollar in a letter or Post-Office money order, express money order or registered letter, we will send it through the mail postage prepaid; or if you want it sent 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 box free of charge. Packed so that no one will know contents except receiver. CRANE, 122 West Broad St., RICHMOND, Va. Subscribe for the Colored American MALE HELP WANTED. Wanted-Colored man who can furnish good references to collect for old established house; $50 monthly and expenses. Send self-addressed envelope for reply. Superintendent, 702 Star Building, Chicago. THE COLORED AMERICAN. LOCALS. Judge R. H. Terrell and wife left for Memphis, Tenn., last Friday, where the judge will deliver the Emancipation celebration address at Church's park, on the 22nd inst. Mr .Douglas B. McCary, a former cashier of the late Capital Savings Bank, has opened up a suite of law offices in the Frenzer Block, Omaha, Neb., where he has begun the practice of law. He is also in the insurance and real estate busines. Mr. James A. Pinkett, of this city, a young dramatic reader of ntoe, took a leading part in an entertainment given by the Elite Dramatic Club of Atlantic City, on the 15th ult., in that city. Mr. Pinkett is winning the new laurels in the histronic art. Mr. R. A. Tucker, of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, desires to thank his friends of that institution for their many kindnesses and courtesies shown him during his illness at Freedmen's Hospital, where an operation was performed on him. Mr.William Hill, the tonsorial artist at 105 Sixth street northwest,holds the record as the champion fisherman this season, his largest catch being a 7pound Mississippi cat, taken from the Potomac, above the Acqueduct bridge. The Kinghts and Daughters of Jerusalem will celebrate the seventeenth anniversary of the order by a grand union excursion to Richmond, Va., Saturday, Oct. 24th. It will be conducted under the auspices of Nimrod Grand Encampment No. 1. This excursion will be one of the largest going out of the city this season, as more than twenty subordinate branches are interested. Round trip ticket. $2.50. Mr. J. F. Roberts, of Princess Anne, Md., is now connected with the Mutual Relief Association, a new insurance company with offices at 330 Fourth street southeast. He is also principal of the Civil Service and Normal Institute, of Alexandria, Va., paid our sanctum a pleasant visit last week. Mr. Roberts is an energetic young man. Read The Colored American, 5 cents per copy 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 communicate with us; we will assist you, whatever be your need. Chiefs and Agents wanted in every locality. Splendid compensation for desirable persons. Position permanent. Pay guaranteed. Address: MUTUAL IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY, 407 Seventh street northwest, Washington, D. C. 'Phone E 322. Money to Loan! Money to loan at lowest rate of interest on Real and Personal Property, also on Notes. Apply at office of Mutual Improvement Society 407 Seventh Street, N. W., 3rd floor, rooms, WASHINGTON, D. C. EMPIRE WeeK Starting Monday Billie McClain Tom McIntosh The Laughing Success The Greatest Colored Com A Bewildering Dream in Scenic Effects and a Bevy of Americas' Handsomest Next Attraction - The... Falling Leaves Reminds us that wintry winds will take time by the fore lock, nity to order your fall suit. Monday Mat THE MART SET ed Comedy e ic Effects and Co Handsomest Afro-A Monday Matinee, Oct. 5 THE The Biggest Event of The Year MART SET Willie Cordelia Hattie Hopkins ed Comedy ever Produced Effects and Costumed Splendor with handsomest Afro-American Girls WeeK Starting Monday Matinee, Oct. 5 Billie The Biggest McClain Event of Tom The Year McIntosh The SMART SET Willie Cordelia Hattie Hopkins The Laughing Success The Greatest Colored Comedy ever Produced A Bewildering Dream in Scenic Effects and Costumed Splendor with a Bevy of Americas' Handsomest Afro-American Girls winds will bloe fore lock, now fall suit. winds will blow--If you wish fore lock, now is the opportu all suit. Reminds us that wintry winds will blow--If you wish to take time by the fore lock, now is the opportunity to order your fall suit. R. B. BUCKLEY, 1343 F St. N. W. Stone Hall. IVERSITY, A devoted especially to as High School courses, w athletics for boys. Phy al deserving students. Knowls Building. Boys' Hall. Stone Hall. ATLANTA UNIVERSITY An unsectarian Christian Institution, devoted especial mal, College Preparatory and English High School co- advantages in Music and Printing. Athletics for boy and training. Aid given to needy and deserving stud in October. For catalogue and information, address Stone Hall. Girls' Hall. Model Home. VERSITY, Atlanta, Ga. evoted especially to advanced education. College, No high School courses, with Industrial Training. Super athletics for boys. Physical culture for girls. Home deserving students. Term begins the first Wednesday. Knowle Building. Boys' Hall. Stone Hall. Girls' Hall. Model House. An unsectarian Christian Institution, devoted especially to advanced education. College, Normal, College, Separatory and English High School courses, with Industrial Training. Superior advantages in Music and Printing. Athletics for boys. Physical culture for girls. Home life and training. Aid given to needy and deserving students. Term begins the first Wednesday in October. For catalogue and information, address President HORACE BUMSTEAD, B.D. 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? dinner set free Send us your name and address and we will send you eight buses of needles, 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 $160 worth and returned the money, we will without any further work on your part or payment of any kind whatsoever send you a wallet with beautifully decorated 112-piece CHINA dinner set, exactly as per 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 $18 worth, and you can also secure many other valuable premiums therefor. $100 REWARD to any one who will prove we do not do exactly as we say. decorated 112-piece CHINA of blue or gold decorations, I CHINA, and has absolutely no we ask you to do is to shoot it. Absolutely no other course you free of charge. Our N you can also secure many RD to any one who will proCIATION, Dept. orated 112-piece CHINA dinner set, exactly as per value or gold decorations, FULL size for family use. This set CHINA, 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. 111 Broadway, New York. NEW YORK MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Merchant Tailor, FREE. FREE. FULL SIZE beautifully dec either brown, b is genuine CHI ours on it; all w how you got it. addressed to you worth, and you $1.00 REWARD NO ADVANCE IN PRICES. Matinees Daily,10 and 20c Evenings,10,20,30 and 50c A Fight for Millions President HORACE BUMSTEAD, B.D. M. 2 ALABAMA'S GULF CITY. The Colored People Thrifty and Thriving, though Opposed by Jim Crow Legislation.—The Race Well Represented in the Federal Government.—Editor Johnson and Other Successful Business Men. Mobile, Ala., Special.—Doubtless your many readers will be only too glad to read the news from the gulf city of Alabama. It can be said that regardless of the iron heel of oppression, the Negroes of our city know no Alps. With all of the disfranchising laws passed by the Democratic party and the office seeking Republicans in the state; the vagrancy law passed by the legislature of the state and Jim Crow street car law passed by the Aldermanic board of the city, and the severe criticism by the white press, we have a number of colored men in Alabama, and in the city of Mobile, who are overriding every ob J. A. N. JOHNSON. stacle of oppression, who are opening up businesses for themselves, and making bank accounts. Among a few I may mention as the Moses of his race Mr. A. N. Johnson, Mobile's popular undertaker and editor of The Weekly Press. It can be said of him, that Mobile feels as proud of him as Canton, O., feels of the late Wm. McKinley. Space will not allow more of the details of the success of this remarkable man, but his undertaking business, his newspaper and colored people's Pharmacy and Park speak for themselves. Mr. Alfred Boyd is another of Mobile's hustlers and undertakers, and it must be said that he is a credit to the race. We have two real estate and insurance firms in the perons of Messrs. Jas. Y. Peterson, Clarence Allen, J. R. Smith and Alfred Boyd. These men are fast gaining influence and respect from both white and colored, and are doinga business for the race exclusively. We also have Dr. G. W. Wilkinson, who is kept busy from morning until night with his medical practice and looking after the interests of THE COLORED AMERICAN his drug store. Dr. Wilkinson was nominated by the Republican party of this district for Congressman last year. Scores of other men of the race in our city are striving to make themselves second to none. Take the colored people from a religious and social standpoint and we hold our own with any Southern city. Mobile is a city of more than sixty thousand inhabitants, thirty per cent of whom are colored. Not in our history has a colored man ever been lynched. Our women stand high and while poor, are upright and virtuous, and our young men are ambitious and are aspiring for the things in life which make men respected by all. In the Post Office of this city out of a large number of clerks and carriers, the majority are colored. Our Deputy Internal Revenue Collectors are all colored, and your many readers can see that Jim Crowism and the bloody hands of some of the sons of the late Kuklux have not retarded the progress of the children of slavery, and the victims of lynch law. The race is carrying the day, and we have men and women who can measure arms with any class of people in finance, in business, in education and from any standpoint. In Mobile our churches are of all religious denominations, the A. M. E. Zion, A. M. E. and Baptist lead in power and influence. Space will not permit a fuller mention of our progress in this city, but I will furnish the news from time to time. THE COLORED FIRE COMPANY A FACT. It looks very much as if the colored people of Washington will be given recognition by assigning to them a fire company officered and engineered by colored men. We learn that both the fire marshall and the chief are favorable to the idea, and it is needless to say that the colored people of the District will hail such a move with delight. In other states in the west and south where colored fire companies have been put into operation, they have given perfect satisfaction. In Chicago, Ill., and in Indianapolis, Ind., especially are they regarded very highly by their neighbors, and are known as "crack" companies. In Nashville, Tenn., in New Orleans, La., and in many other cities of the South, colored fire companies have been in existence for years and have given perfect satisfaction. Let the nation's capital take the initiative and organize a colored fire company at once. Dr. Alphonso J. Harris, a successful young druggist of Baltimore, Md., was i nthe city last week, and paid this office a pleasant visit. ONE OF THE FINEST. Columbus, ohio, boasts of the finest barber shop and bath rooms in the country accommodating Afro-American trade. It is a five chair shop, complete in every particular, elegantly furnished throughout with the most modern barber furniture. A feature of the shop is the free reading room in the rear. Here a room, 30x15, has been handsomely furnished with easy chairs, rockers, desks and library tatbles, the walls hung with pictures of prominent colored men of this country. Here is constantly kept on file the leading [Image of a man with a mustache and a suit]. R. W. TYLER. race papers of the country, magazines and Ohio dailies, making it a handsome place for young men to pass a leisure hour, and where they can meet their friends. The shop, which is named the Gem Barber Shop, with W. H. Lynch as manager, is a great success, and is the talk among the colored men all over Ohio. It is doing a rushing business, and in addition to its immense colored trade has a big white trade. The day it opened for business it gave away, as souvenirs, over 200 handsome straight fifty cent neckties. It's the most popular place in Columbus. MRS. FOWLER'S JAUNT. Mrs. Fred Fowler and little Josephine, have returned from Waterbury, Conn., after a delightful visit of six weeks. Her son, Mr. Clifton Fowler, is a fine machinist, and had a good position in a foundry, but recently he made a successful application for a position in the mail service, and is now a letter carrier; the only colored one in Waterbury. During her stay, Mrs. Fowler went on a trip to Roten Point and Severn Rock; she visited friends in Boston and for a short time was the guest of the Rev. G. H. Bell, in Hartford. She regards her outing as having been not only very pleasant, but most interesting in many ways, and full of varied and valuable instructive information, and much that could not betold or written. 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 board 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 cents for a copy. Every Convenience Is afforded ladies traveling alone on the Compartment Cars of the "Great Western Limited," Leaving Chicago every evening at 6.30 via the CHICAGO GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY. J. P. ELMER, G. P. A. 113 Adams St., Chicago --- PREACHERS DENOUNCE CRIME. Qutrages Upon Womankind Disgrace to the Colored Race. president of National Negro Baptist Association Makes: Earnest Appeal for Higher Standard. PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 16.— Nearly 2,00 delegates were present to-day at the opening session of the National Negro Baptist Convention, every State and Territory in the country being represented. The convention, which will continue for six days, is being held in the National Exposition Audi- torium. Much of the business of the convention will be the discussion of missionary and educational work. Rev. E. C. Morris, of Helena, Ark., presided, and his annual address re- ferred at considerable length to pre- vaking crime and lynching. In the course of his address he said: “Let us consider that most of the blood-curdling outrages committed against the pure womanhood of the country are charged to members of our race; and no matter if the per- sons against whom these charges are made to come from the lowest element of the race, there is room to consider whether or not we have made suffi- cient effort to restrain that element that is™bringing suca disgrace to the race and shame upon the country. I am sure there is no sympathy in the breast of any true man for the wretch who has fallen so low as to commit an outrage against any woman. It should be the verdict of all true men that every woman shall be safe in her position from the attack of any brute, white or black, no matter whther she be in her quiet home in town or city or walking along a country road. Ev- ery man everywhere should be made to know that to commit an assault upon the innocent womanhood of the country means that the strong arm of the law is to be exercised upon him without reserve. I say law, for I am unalterably opposed to mob violence, and consider mobs more dangerous to good, potent government than any oth- er form of lawlessness. “As the representatives of the larg est church organization among our people, we cannot ignore the responsi- bility which the Lord has put upon us to lift up our people to a Stand: ard of Christianity which when at- tained will make impossible the hei- nous crimes with which so many hith- erte have been charged.” Upon conclusion of Dr. Morris’ ad. dress the convention suspended the rules by unanimous vote and elected him president for the tenth year. Rev. L. &. Jordan, of Louisville, for- eign mission secretary, delivered his annual report to-night, in which he discussed the work being done by the Negro Baptists’ in foreign fields. Miss Marie Woolford, of Atlanta, Ga., and’ Miss Rosa Nixon, of Hart- ford, N. C., are the guests of Mrs. M. F. Burke, of 427 New York avenue northwest. They will attend Howard University. ¥ Several energetic young men, gradu- ates of the business department of our high school and Normal training school, have formed a shorthand class with Mr. Chas. Thomas as president. THE COLORED AMERICAN — ,;, ff, eee 2 Je iP Be S os 2 pe 3. - so oo 4 — 7 / e — wees a eo gon ik, MME. CORDELIA, in LOCALS. Mr. Chas. E. Hall was on sick leave the first part of the week. Mrs. Mary Reese, of 402 N north- west, is visiting in Atlantic City, Phil- adelphia and New York. The True Reformers are doing a big business at their new quarters on Twelfth and U strets northwest. The New York Age accuses Hon. John P . Green of veing an editorial writer on The Bee, of this city. Mr. Charles Crawford, of Chicago, tll, was in the city last week, the guest of Mr. Harry Williams. | Messrs. S. H. Hart and J. D. Wet- more, of Jacksonville- Fla,, are visit- ing our city. Mr. John W. Crowner, after spend- ing six weeks at Saratoga, has re- sumed his duties on the Southern rail- way. ‘ Mr. Lewis Evans, of Augusta, Ga., is in the ctiy. He will enter the med- ical deuartment of Howard Univer- sity. The colored shoe store is being pat- ronized by some of the white people as well as a goodly number of their own race. Good. ' eis Mr. Freeborn Subler, of the Inte- rior Department, made a flying trip to Baltimore a few days ago, to see some of the leading Republicans of Mary- land. Mr. Sudler is a hustler. Mrs. M. T. Burke and her two daughters, Lillian and Beulah, have ‘eturned to the city. The Misses Burke will resume their studies at Howard University. 2 After spending a pleasant vacation at Atlantic City, Miss Rachel Newman, ‘of 1603 Fifth streett northwestt, has returned to the city, much delighted with her trip. Judge M. W. Gibbs, of Little Rock, Ark., who has been sojourning in Cali- fornia and other points over the Rock- ies, is expected in this city in a few days. He Mr. N. J. C. Johnson, county clerk of Logan County, Guthrie, Okla., stopped in this city a few hours this week, en route from the National Baptist Convention in Philadelphia. Dr. O. M. Atwood is now located at 1935 Eleventh street northwest, where ae has hung out his shingle and guar- antees to cure all comers. The Doctor is as hadnso meand polly as ever. Mrs. J. C. Waters, of Hyattsville, Md., in company with her sister, Mrs. L. B. Pierce,, of Clark University, At- Lanta, Ga., were in the city this week, shaking hands with their many friends. ‘ Mr. Wilfred M. Carter, better known as “Kid Carter,” is now the manager of the Sparta pool parlors at 1206 Pennsylvania avenue northwest. These magnificent parlors were formerly managed by Mr. Sampson Tyler, who | brought them into such popularity. Mr .Carter proposes to surpass even the record of Mr. Tyler. He invites his friends to pay him a visit. Mr. Charles A. Shavers, of Key West, Fla., visited our city last week, and was entertained by Mr. W. T. Menard, of 333 Spruce street. Mr. Shavers is an inspector at the eKy West custom house and an ex-member of th eFlorida legislature. eee Miss Lucy E. Moten principal of the Normal School, has just returend to the city after a pleasant sojourn south, wher she spent a number of weeks at Tuskegee, Ala., thence to eNw Orleans, to San Francisco, via the Southern Pacific. She reports a delightful trip. ip CES § ea 3 SALOONS. ee SS a ee ee Chris. Xander’ TS. Adnder § QUALITY HOUSE, 8098 7thst NW, Established $8 years ago. The largest wholesaie stock in town of the most exquisite, faultlecs 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 1426. Jas. F. Keenan. = GECOSSOOVOOSE RECTIFIER AND WHOLESALE LIQUOR DEALER. Elegant Club Whiskey a Speeialty Importer ef Fine Wines, Brand- ies, Gins, Eee. 462 Pennsylvania Avenue, Northwest. Fritz Reuter’s Washingten, DB. €. Hotel and Restaurant, <7 j = ——* W. Tl. DRURY’S Restaurant, 1100 20th St., Corner L. N. W. MOORE & PRIOLEAU, Sparta, Buffet, and Cafe, 1216 Pa. Ave. Washingten, B.S FINE WINGS, LIQU@RS end CIGARS Het Free Luneh every Bay. Tales will receive special attention ta Dining Reem upstairs. J.M. RYAN'S CAFE Pool and Billiard Parlors. 619 B StreetNorthwest. | (Op. B. & P. Depetd A fall line of the cehofeest wines, liquors, and beers. All brands ef domestic and imported cigars. | J. M. RYAN, Proprietor. Cc. H. NAUGHTON LIQUORS and SEGARS Fine Wines. | Harper & Wilson a specialty. s026 Fourteenth Street, Northwest, A Porto Rican Leader. (Continued from page 1.) vote getter and stand for the good of all the people. Loyal ever to Porto Rico's best interests, his love for the American Union and admiration for its great institutions is great. He never ceases to preach and to practice Americanism and to bravely try and teach the natives that they must grow to the heights of Statehood before they can attain it. Never does his enthusiasm on this point wane for an instant. His political enemies fear him, for toward them he is relentless. His friends know him to be loyal with a word as good as his bond. Just now Dr. Barbosa's aim is to induce the National Republican party to recognize the Republican party of Porto Rico by giving it a representation in the next National Republican convention, seating six delegates. Of these, of course, Dr. Barbosa would be one. The Doctor has many strong friends in the States, Senator Foraker being one of his particular admirers. Dr. Barbosa is a strong Roosevelt man, and the Porto Rican delegates would all vote for the President's nomination. The Doctor's move is to offset that now being made by his local political opponents, the Federal party of Porto Rico, to go bag and baggage into the National Democratic party of the United States. Dr. Barbosa ranks as one of the best physicians in the West Indies, being an expert on tropical diseases and enjoys a large and profitable practice. He has a handsome home facing the principal plaza of San Juan, and is raising a taleneted family. He is an alert, good-looking fellow, with a cheerful disposition, but is of the typical nervous temperament and can make things hum about him when he grows excited. He has hosts of friends from the Governor down, is strong in debate, is a champion of education and is about as well-grounded a combination of abilities as can be found anywhere. He is an excellent example from which colored Americans may take pattern. THE ONLOOKER. San Juan, P. R., August, 1903. A CARD. While sugering from the anxiety incident to the long illness of our daughter, Nellie, as well as during the hours of our deep sorrow, the burden was greatly lightened by the extreme solicitude manifested by our many friends; and we take this opportunity of publicly expressing to them our heartfelt thanks for their christian charity and benevolence. Respectfully and gratefully, MR. AND MRS. J. W. HOLLIN. 1209 Linden Place. N.E. TALCUTINE. Sweetness of person is enhanced by using Talcutine, the toilet powder advertised on page 6. A pure white dust that absolutely removes and prevents the odor of perspiration, keeps the pores open, the skin soft and dry. Talcutine has an almost imperceptible pleasing odor, is a perfect antiseptic, and is healing and soothing to all skin irritations. THE COLORED AMERICAN. THE COLORED BUSINESS COL- Opens under Bright Auspices at the Old True Reformers' Hall, Fourth and N Streets Northwest. The colored Business Preparatory and Elementary night school spoken of before in these columns opened last Thursday at 4 p. m. The attendanec was very large and the principal and his corps of teachers were flattered and highly gratified with the prospects. The school will be open from 4 to 11 p. m. daily, there being day session for piano, organ and vocal music, typewriting and shorthand. Here is an opportunity for young men and young women who are engaged in other occupations to take any special course of training which they desire. It also opens a bright field for graduates who have been out of school for a number of years to brighten up for civil service examinations. Prof. J. W. Botts, the principal, is a thorough, painstaking teacher, and with the assistance of his corps of teachers can give a thorough course of training in any branch of study. The following studies will be taught: Typewriting, shorthand, business, commercial arithmetic, bookkeeping practice, civil service grades, piano and vocal music, rapid number work, writing, civics, arithmetic, algebra, geometry, Latin, English, physics, chemistry reading, spelling, laws of wealth, business law. Free information will be given from 4 to 5 p. m. each day. The faculty consists of 14 teachers, all of whom are experienced teachers. The school gives an opportunity to every person who desires to take the advantages offered. There is no excuse for any person who wants an education not to have it, for they can get it at this school by the mere asking for it. The opening of the schools, calls attention anew to the poor salaries which the bulk of our teachers receive. No other class of workers are asked to perform such a valuable service for such meager compensation and yet they never strike. We earnestly hope that every community, especially in the rural districts of the South, will make this matter of raising the salaries of their teachers to the highest limit that circumstances will permit. "Rats desert a sinking ship," says an old marine saw. Prof. W. H. Ferris has abandoned the rickety craft that the Boston gang has been misconducting for some time. Its timbers are rapidly disintegrating and the end is in sight. Troubles never come singly. Now, Wm. Pickens, whose recent brilliant graduation from Yale brought him into national prominence, has instituted libel proceedings against Trotter andForbes of the Boston Guardian. Able attorneys say that Mr. Pickens has made out a clear case, and the law on the subject is quite severe. The suggestion is a good one, that a strong effort be made to call together next year a sureenough Afro-American Press Association. The little side-show that a half dozen of our brethren have been operating for the past few years in the name of the Negro press should be expanded into an active, vital force with fully 280 real newspaper men enlisted in the cause. The Baptist publishing house at Nashville, Tenn., is the foremost of its kind among our people. The printing houses of the A. M. E. and A. M. E. Zion churches should "get a move on" them. "IT HAS COME AT LAST." A First=class Negro We are not mere purchasing a est and thoroughly reliable firm. at the same time feel that you are prices, we are the people you are We do not handle everything, the line of Men's and Boy's Cloth goods, jewelry, ladies clothing, fore buying elsewhere and we will and prices. A First=class Negro Mail Order House. We are not mere purchasing agents, but a well established honest and thoroughly reliable firm. 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Nothing, but when in need of anything in Clothing, lace curtains, ladies' dress thing, underwear or hosiery, write us be- will send you our catalogue, samples 3019 Michigan Ave., Chicago, Ill. Our Great Special Complete WORTH FIVE DOLLARS. ONLY $100 Maryland Campaign (Continued from page 1.) mission of fraud, that the entire board of supervisors of elections of Baltimore city, together with sixty judges and clerks of election, were indicted by the grand jury and tried in the criminal court for failure to perform their duty. So iniquitous indeed is the law that it has no defenders even its makers who now agree that it should be modified. The Republican party comes out boldly in its platform and promises the State the reenactment of the election law passed at the general assembly (Republican) of 1896—a law which was confessedly the best that Maryland has ever had, and is in fact unsurpassed by any other State. The fight will be forced by the Republicans upon this vital issue. It will be for the Democrats to answer why they repealed the law and in its stead gave the present law which they dare not now defend. Next of special importance comes the growing sentiment wafted from the South that the right to vote as extended to the Negro should be abridged. The foundation is trying to be laid to place the Negro voter of Maryland in the same position as he is in Louisiana, North Carolina, Mississippi, Virginia and other States. The Democratic platform declares for "white rule." If a Democratic legislature and Governor are elected, they will in all probability do all in their power to abridge the Negroe's franchise. How will the Negro of Maryland meet the issue? Is there but one thing for them to do? Will any other course save a united opposition to the forces which would destroy him, be manly? These questions answer themselves. Then there's the question of the Senatorship. While this question, so far as individuals are concerned, is not decided, yet with the election of a Republican legislature, the overwhelming victory of the frauds of Senator McComas in the counties and in the wards of Baltimore city, leaves him as the unquestioned choice of the Republicans of the State. With every prospect of Republican victory, it is safe to say that Senator McComas will succeed himself. One of the most interesting incidents of the late political struggle between the Organization and the Anti-Organization in Baltimore city, was the display of masterly political generalship by Councilman Heran Waltz. Though confined to his home by sickness for more than four weeks, this leader mapped out the plans for the colored voter not only in his own ward but in several other wards of the city, thus bringing to the support of the epublican organization the support of the great mass of colored voters. While Councilman Waltz laid the plans from his sick chamber, he was ably assisted on the outside by his faithful friend, Ex-Councilman Harry S. Cummings. The home coming of many sojourners at the mountains and seaside has awakened new life from a business standpoint. THECOLORED AMERICAN Mr. George W. Carroll, one of the most popular promoters of secret societies in this city, died at his late residence on Dallas street on Monday evening, after an illness of several months. Mr. Carroll was connected in one way or another with the Odd Fellows, Masons, Nazarites, Order of Moses, Good Samaritans, and many other orders. To his executive ability is due the purchase of the lot and erection of the Nazarite Temple in the heart of the city, which will always stand as a monument to him and the race. His funeral, which took place on Friday last was one of the largest ever held in Baltimore. Tributes of respect to his memory in the form of resolutions and addresses marked the high esteem in which he was held. The resolutions from the District Grand Lodge No. 14, S. U. O. O. F., read by Dist. Grand Master Julius C. Johnson were particularly touching. The community feels the loss of an able and useful man. Mr. W. Melville Lee, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. E. Frey, who had charge of the catering on the Queen Anne R. R. between Baltimore and Cape May, have returned to the city after a very successful season. Mrs. Williams, of Chicago, sister of Mr. Thomas H. Buckingham, proprietor of the Waldorf Hotel, is visiting her brother and Mrs. Buckingham. Mrs. Harry L. Cummings and daughter, Lucille, have returned to the city after a sojourn of some weeks at Exmore, Va., where they were the guests of Mrs. Mollie Stone and Mrs. Elizabeth Roberts. Mrs. Adelaide V. Hill, of Sand Springs, has been appointed as viceprincipal of the colored school at Dawson, Baltimore county. Councilman Herman Waltz, who has been confined to his home by illness for several weeks, was able to be out this week. He is much improved. Another public school was turned over to the colored school teachers at the beginning of the school term. This insures the employment of additional colored teachers. The opening of the September term of court has caused much activity among the lawyers. Lawyer Harry S. Cummings has a very full docket in the civil, criminal and equity courts among the more important cases being that of State v. John Warfield, charged with murder, and United States v. Richard C. Wright, the popular young society favorite who was an efficient clerk in the Baltimore post-office. COL. ROBT. R. CHURCH WOUNDED. A Fair Daughter of Memphis Elopes to Wed a Pullman Porter.—Colored Huckster Murdered. Memphis, Tenn., Special.—Mr. Robert R. Church, the wealthiest Negro in the South and owner of the only park and auditorium of its kind in the world, was cut by two white men, in a street fight. The cutting of Mr. Church, as is usually the case when Negroes and white men are involved, was without provocation. Mr. Church would not discuss the matter; but one of his clerks says the white men were painters and paper hangers who wanted to do some work for Mr. Church. When told their services were not wanted, they grew angry, hot words passed and the fight followed. Both white men were badly cut and bruised also; after they were carried to the hospital for treatment they were placed under arrest. Mr. Church gave bond for his appearance and was carried to his home, where his wounds were dressed by his family physician, Dr. D. D. Saunders. Wm. Smith, supposed to have been a man from the country peddling chickens, was shot by Louis G. Slaughter, a groceryman, on Walker ave. The poor man died a few days thereafter, and perhaps his family is still expecting him home. This is one of the many brutal murders which is too often committed in the South. Patrolman Boyles, who was not on duty at the time, saw a Negro going from house to house trying to sell chickens; being prompted by the thought that a "nigger" had no right to own chickens, this all important and powerful officer placed him under arrest. After this poor, defenseless mad had been placed under arrest, the officer turned him over to the groceryman and gave the latter his gun, with the injunction to kill the "nigger" if he attempted to escape. Prominent residents of the avenue, whose names were published in The Commercial Appeal, say the man made no attempt to escape, but while standing on the platform, was most brutally shot without provocation. Negro preachers are appealing to citizens to raise five hundred dollars to pay a white lawyer for taking the case. Knowing public sentiment here against punishing a white man for such acts of lawlessness when the victims are Negroes, the people will be slow in responding to this call. One of the most prominent families in Memphis has been very much grieved because of the departure from their home of their daughter, who left without telling them good bye, or telling them where she was going. It was learned after a few days that she had bought a ticket for Chicago and her intention was to marry a Pullman porter. Almost crazy over the bad steps of her daughter, who had been given such fine educational advantages, the grief stricken mother had the sympathies of all who knew her. The girl not being of age telegrams to officers at Chicago, intercepting the marriage. In company with another lady friend the mother went to Chicago and brought the girl home. BROWN BONES. 5 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 rent to desirable parties, advertise them in The Colored American. Please Help Me Find My Brother Saunk Joyce was sold in Mecklenburg, Virginia several years before the civil war, to Cunnigan a Negre trader. His mother, Willie, was a slave on the Joyce plantation. He had one sister Betty, who is very anxious to find him. Any information will be gladly received. MRS BETTY REYNOLDS. 44arker street, Atlanta, Ga. FOR RENT:Two furnished rooms gentlemen only; excellent location; reasonable. 1419 Hopkins st. N.W. WANTED:Girl for house work in suburban home with city conveniences; family of two adults; none but first-class girl wishing a good permanent home with good wages need apply. Call, or address Mrs. J. K. Gaines, Glen Echo Heights, Md., or 467 C street northwest, Washington, D. C. AN ADVERTISING SOLICITOR WANTED. Wanted-An active man, who understands soliciting advertising, to take a position on The Colored American. It is a good paying, permanent position for the right kind of man. Apply at this office. tf NOTICE. NOTICE The copartnership known as Carter & Davis, doing lunch-room business at 308 Twelfth street northwest, has by mutual consent this 28th day of September, 1903, been dissolved. Will be known hereafter as G. A. Carter. THE COLORED BUSINESS Preparatory and Elementary Night School Will Open October 1st. IN THE OLD TRUE REFORMERS HALL, Cor. Fourth and N Streets N. W. AN OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL. Special Courses—Business, Preparatory, Elementary, and Lecture. Free Information given from 4 to 5 p. m. Subjects—Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, English, etc. J. W. BATES, A. B., Ph. B., Manager. --- THE COLORED AMERICAN. For them, for the nine hundred and ninety-nine out of every thousand who ‘have never violated a penal statute and who never will, I plead for the ‘infliction of punishment by due pro- cess of law, even on the vilest of sin- ners. ; ‘That has been the chart and com- ‘pass guiding us safely through the rocks and shallows of the past. Without it we know not where the storms may riotously toss and wreck the ship containing all that makes home and country worth the name. Our contention in this respect will be largely strengthened by our exam- ple—not only example, but preach- ment. To the colored American this obli- gation is doubly binding. He should everywhere give the faithful and hon- est officer of the law the benefit of his support and influence and should by all means discourage by avoidance the man known to be a criminal. Show him by kindly advice, the er- ror of his ways and then if, like Eph- raim of old, he is chained to his idol, shun him as you would a leper, for his company will contaminate, drag down and destroy you. BILLIARD TOURNAMENT October Ist, at the Metropole Club. as The Metropole Club, the well- known social organization, will inaugurate the fall season with a billiard tournament among: its members: ‘The contest will begin October Ist and the event promises to be one of the most delightful affairs yet given by this well known club. Beautiful and appropriate 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes will be offered for the winners. To make the occa- sion unusually interesting the champion pool player of the Dis- trict of Columbia will be invited to spend an evening with the club and give an exhibition of fancy shots. MR. WHEELER GOs TO TUSKE- GEE. At the invitation of Booker T. Wash- ington, Mr. Lloyd G. Wheeler, of 119 Dearborn street, Chicago, who has been doing a successful tailoring busi- ness for a number of years and who S one of the oldest and most respect- ed colored citizens of Chicago, has ac- septed the position of business agent in the Tuskegee Normal School and Industrial Institute, and is now pre- paring to become a permanent resi- lent of Tuskegee. ~ Mr. Wheeier has made several trips to Tuskegee and is convinced that he can render the best service to his race Sy connecting himself with it. The Best Prescriptions for Malaria, Ague and Fever is a bottle of Grove’s Tastetess CHILt Tonic. It is simply Iron and Quinine in a tasteless form. No cure, no pay. Price 50 cents. ee een In these times of political excite- ment the intelligent Negro will keep an eye open to every opportunity for business. 6 ————— THE MOB AND THE INDIVIDUAL CRIMINAL. 1 —-—— Excerpts from a Recent Speech of Reg: ister J. W. Lyons. of the times, that thoughtful, sober- minded, law-obeying men have been aroused to a discussion of the danger of the monster criminal of the age, The Mob. : Dangerous and brutal as the mob is before an awakened and indignant public sentiment contending for its civilized plans and methods, this mod- ern Moloch, horrid, insensate and be- smeared with human blood, will be whipped and scourged into subjection and driven defeated from the field of hideous and barbaric action. With a nation upon whose proud banner perches so many achievements in war and in peace, in religion and in philanthropy, in commerce and in Science, there is no room for a depart- ure from the beaten tracks and well- known highway of legal proceedure. The lesson of merging the individ- ual will, into the entity revered and respected as the State has been too thoroughly taught, and accepted, and has been teo beneficent in its opera- tion te the rich, and to the poor, and to the high and to the low, to contem- plate for a moment the surrender of this high function, to a system that would have been a foul and insuffera ble blot upon the recklessness and disorder of even the dark ages. I object to the mob because it de humanizes every brainless man and thoughtless boy who participates jin its furious deeds. I object to the mob, because it brings odium upon the community where it operates. & I object to the mob, because it often punishes the innocent as the guilty. I object to the mob, because it de- preciates the value of my property. I object to the mob, because it is the overt and walking traitor to civiliza- tion. i And finally, in the name of America whose glorious name and unrivalled fame it has lowered and disgraced, and for whose honor and glory we are all willingly pledged to the last dollar and the last drop of blood, I enter my solemn protest against the mob any where, North,East, South or West. But I am also against the criminal— the individual criminal this time. Send the mob to perdition, but send this scamp to “Fiddlers Green,” so that he can help to keep up the fires of that place by making good fat fuel of his miserable carcass. But let the trip be made on the regular train, as specials run too fast; they scatter too many sparks, set too much property on fire. injure, maim and kill too many good people along the route in their wild runs. 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The opening of the Park Roque Club's new courts on Sixth street near Trumbull, last Monday evening, proved a most successful and interesting event—to inaugurate not only the club's blue ribbon series of games, but the fall social season, and the 250 guests of the club enjoyed the brilliantly lighted courts, the unique and novel contests of the evening, and looked with admiration upon the grounds of the club, which have been reclaimed from the ordinary dumping grounds of an out-lot and put in order by systematic work and an outlay of money. To most of those present it was demonstrated that there is no other field game that can compare with roque as a test for good temper and forbearance, and as the game needs no special dress because of the absence of physical exertion, is suited to those who would, if compelled to change suits, take no exercise at all. Roque is as scientific as billiards and there is a greater field for strategy, the exercise of deliberate judgment, nerve, coolness and display of boldness of play. As the American last week gave its readers a brief account of the points in the game, it will not be necessary to repeat it here. To more clearly demonstrate that the game is not as easy as it looks, a number of those present, among them Dr. Shadd, Prof. Miller and Messrs. Arnold, Joseph Douglass, Dr. Jackson and Mr. W. L. Board, together with a number of young ladies, were invited to try their 'hand' at driving one ball against another at a distant post of the court. This proved unusually interesting to the lookers-on, and paradoxical as it may seem, Prof. Kelly Miller made "the hit" of the evening by not only not hitting the ball aimed at, but by dexteriously and some mathematic twist of the wrist, causing the ball he struck with the mallet to twist and turn in an outlandish manner. He was presented with a huge rosette and streamer of yellow ribbon for having caused his ball to describe the outlines of the initial letter M of his name and M-athematics. Mr. James Cobb was the most successful visitor to swing a mallet, and received a blue ribbon, as did Miss Williamson for a similar feat. Miss May Tyson was given a little mallet and requested to do better next time. The entire evening's entertainment was under the management and direction of Mr. Robert Pelham, Jr., and his latest literary creation also made "a hit." About one-half of those present were presented with cards round in shape and red, white, blue and black in color, representative of roque balls. Each of the more than 75 cards bore on one side a portrait of some Negro author, composer, publisher, or well-known character in educational life. To the others present cards similar in form were presented, but instead of portraits bore the title of some well-known book, musical composition, publication or sentiment that would at once suggest some portrait. THE COLORED AMERICAN on one of the cards first given out The card holders were requested to pair the author with his book or sentiment, and after sufficient time the guests were invited in to the Park Temple chapel adjoining the grounds, where refreshments were served and a new literary game known as a "Literary Courtship" was played, for being successful in which Mrs. Conner, Miss Gray of St. Paul, the Misses Gibbs, the Misses Ross, Miss Annie Jones and Mr. W. L. Board received prizes in miniature mallets and pen wipers made up in red, white and blue representing the balls and colors of the game of roque. The interesting series of games for the blue ribbon is being played each evening, and those interested are invited to visit the grounds, which are growing in favor as a special point of interest. A history of the Park Club and a full account of the games played "to date" will be given in The Colored American's next issue. A SYMPOSIUM ON LIARS. The following symposium on "Liars" is worth reading, even if it fails to do the subject complete justice: The liar whom the editor hates worst of all is the man who, when dunned for a year's subscription, says he only received two or three copies during the year, and refuses to pay.—Clarksville Graphic. Next to, if not above this one, the editor hates a liar who takes the paper seven or eight years, and when finally cornered for settlement, says he never ordered the paper at all.—Pike County Post. But the worst liar of the whole outfit is the man who takes the paper several years, then moves away without paying or saying anything about it, and yet says he is an honest man.—Elsbury Advance. Brethren, you all fall short of the truth. The biggest liar in the lot is the editor who publishes the obituary of these aforesaid liars and intimates that they have gone to heaven.—Plymouth Independent. Not by any means. The colossal liar is the editor who appropriates the editorial gems of a brother editor and palms them off as his own or who if forced to, credits them to "Exchange." This journalistic pirate is the twin brother to the one who prints a lie and repeats it so often that he finally believes it himself. Miss Annie M. Mason, principal of the Magruder school, has just returned after an extended trip to the great Northwest. She visited Yellowstone Park, that wonderful freak of nature, and many points in Montana, Utah and other Western States. Mr. Chas. B. 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Know Your Own Future Read the Colored American All Nations welcome except Carrie Nation EDWARD GREEN Fine Wines and Whiskles Cigars and Tobacco Private Entrance for Ladies S. W. Cor. Cameron and Fayette streets ALEXANDRIA, VA. 88 The Colored American Published by The Colored American Publishing Company. National Negro Newspaper Published every Saturday, at 459 C st. N. W., Washington, D. C. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. One Year, $2.90 Six Months. 1.10 Three Months .60 Invariably in advance. Subscription may be sent by post office money order, express or registered letter. All communications for publication should be accompanied with the name of the writer, not necessarily for publication but as a guarantee of good faith. We solicit news, contributions, opinions and in fact all matters affecting the race. We will not pay for matter, however, unless it is ordered by us. All matter intended for publication should reach this office by Wednesday of each week to insure insertion in the current issue. Agents are wanted everywhere.—Send for instructions. ADVERTISING RATES. Reading notices 50 cents per line. Display advertisements, $2 per square inch, per insertion. Discounts made on large contracts. Entered at the Post Office as second class matter. All letters, communications, and business matters should be addressed to THE COLORED AMERICAN. EDWARD E. COOPER, Manager, 459 C St., Northwest, Washington, D. C. Sold by all News Dealers. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1903. DR. WASHINGTON IN PHILADEL PHIA. The most important feature of the National Baptist convention being held here last week was the reception accorded Booker Washington, Friday night when he appeared to speak in response to an invitation especially tendered by the officers of the convention. This organization is composed of the leaders of thought and opinion among the Negro people, and more largely represents them than any other, since not less than 2,000,000 communicants belong to the Baptist church. When Washington appeared at the door and proceeded to the platform, the immense audience, some 12,000 people, arose in person, and with frantic yells, and cheers, and the Chautauqua salute, greeted the Negro leader. It was a remarkable demonstration and was repeated when he arose to speak, the applause lasting nearly five minutes, a continuous burst that seemed for the moment to embarrass Mr.Washington. He spoke along practical lines and had his audience from the start, but chiefly remarkable was the demonstration as showing that the rank and file of the Negroes of the country are in hearty sympathy with Washington and his teachings, and delight to do him honor. No public man has ever appeared in Philadelphia, aside from Presidents of the United States, whose presence has drawn together so large an audience as the great number that filled to overflowing the great exposition hall, --- THE COLORED AMERICAN. where McKinley and Roosevelt were os pesoduoop puu '0061 in peaunimou largely as was this one of representative blacks from all parts of the country, and many of the most prominent white citizens of Philadelphia. To accentuate Mr. Washington's popularity with this gathering, Rev. A. N. McEwen, of Mobile, Ala., one of the most important men in the convention, offeret a resolution censuring Washington's Boston detractors as being "pigmies" unworthy of notice, and declaring Washington the accredited leader of the Negroes of the country, and "as a man worthy of the confidence, good will and support of all thoughtful men." A NEGRO DAILY. The Kentucky Standard, edited by that brave and fearless champion of race rights, W. D. Johnson, speaking of a daily Negro newspaper, says: "There never was a time in the history of the Negro race where the demand of a daily paper was more pressing than it is now. We have noticed with regret the evident desire on the part of many of the daily papers to steer clear of all questions that will in any way show up the full standard of our morals; we have also noticed with deep regret how our mothers, wives and sisters are being spoken of through their columns without even the slightest vindication from those who are in a manner better able than we are to make a denial of the grave charges. In view of these facts, and as citizens as we are, believing that proper recognition of us as citizens must come through our demands for respect of our women, equal with that demanded by the white man for their women, we have placed moral excellence first as one of the objects to be sought in bringing our cause properly before any people in any given opportunity." Yes; the time is ripe and the opportunity is here for Negro dailies, but what's the trouble? The same trouble that has stood in the way of all Negro business enterprises. We are afraid to trust each other. Moneyed leaders of the race will not organize companies and corporations and invest their money in a way to give employment to our educated young men and women. It's every man for himself, and the devil take the hindmost. There is a field in every city of any size in the South for a Negro daily and the race is well equipped with competent men who only ask for the financial and moral support of the race. The forty thousand colored people of Jeeffrson county, Ky., are fully able to support one large printing establishemnt, and the press work of five colored newspapers already printed there would make the venture pay from the beginning. Our weekly newspapers, magazines and dailies must be the product of our own printing plants owned and operated by colored men. Editor Johnson is right; we second his motion. The Tuskegee Institute has quite unexpectedly received an additional sum of $20,000 from the estate of the late W. I. Brown, of Boston. Dr. A. C. McClennan, M. D., surgeon in charge of the Hospital and Training School for Nurses at Charleston, S. C., spent a few days in this city, in the interest of his school. He has just returned from a very successful tour of the eastern states, and much interest was shown in his school and in the work. The Doctor has been tireless in his efforts to make his school superior to any in the South, and it looks as though his efforts will be crowned with success. A number of prominent Washingtonians have interested themselves in the work for the school, and have promised to raise a snug sum in this city to help reduce the expense. Among those interested are Prof. Kelly Miller, of Howard University, Dr. J. R. Wilder, Mr. Whitfield McKinlay, and other South Carolinians, who have epride in their native State and city. LOOKING FOR A GOOD TIME. An inquest was held on the 17th ult., over the body of Jack Scott, a colored man who was killed by a train while on his way to attend a camp meeting just outside of the District line. He evidently prepared for a royal good time, for examination of his clothes two quarts of whiskey, four small whiskey glasses, sixteen poker dice, one pack of cards, one razor, one revolver, and a hymn book were found. He was determined to get religion at all hazards. THE TWENTY-FIFTH MILESTONE. Cards are out announcing the twenty-fifth anniversary of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Napier, of Nashville, Tenn. Mrs. Napier was formerly Miss Ida Langston, the daughter of the great diplomat and Congressman, Hon. John M. Langston, of Virginia. Mr. Napier is one of the first citiezns of Tennessee, and was chairman of the executive and general committee, which had to do with the National Negro Business League meeting in August last, and won the title and distinction that was willingly accorded him. Mr. and Mrs. Napier have the best wishes of The Colored American for another twenty-five years of a happy congenial married life. Dr. Booker T. Washington was the special guest of H.H.Rogers, the Standard oil magnate, last week, on the latter's yacht, "The Kanawha," from New York to Fair Haven, Mass., where Mr. Rogers lives and where he entertained Mr. Washington for a few days at his beautiful and palatial home. "THE SMART SET" AT THE EMPIRE. Tom McIntosh and Billy McClain, of "The Smart Set," which will be the offering at the Empire Theatre next week, made a great impression on King Edward of England while they were in London. The King went to see their performance and he had to hold his sides from laughter at their comicalities. His Majesty was asked by one of his friends if he did not think it a mistake to so publicly give his approval of colored artists. "Bless me," said the King, "I think they can give our best comedians points! Why should I not laugh? They amuse me!" BOOKER T.WASHINGTON The word is written that he who runs may read. What is the passing breath of earthly fame? But to snatch glory from the hands of blame— That is to be, to live, to strive indeed. A poor Virginia cabin gave the seed, And from its dark and lowly door there came A peer of princes in the world's acclaim, A master spirit for the nation's need. Strong, silent, purposeful beyond his kind, The mark of rugged force on brow and lip, Straight on he goes, nor turns to look behind Where hot the hounds came baying at his hip; With one idea foremost in his mind, Like the keen prow of some on-forging ship. SPARKS FROM OUR ANVIL That party who has been impersonating Mr. S. P. Mitchell in the South, collecting money from ignorant Negroes in support of the impossible ex-slave pension bill, will get into deep trouble if he doesn't watch out. It was quite a significant and gracious recognition of the colored people's importance in the city of Louisville, that the management of the Labor Carnival, included an "Afro-American Day" in their list of special occasions. We are authorized to state that there is absolutely no truth in the rumor that Editor T. Thomas Fortune and the Hon. John P. Green will make a joint canvass of the states of Ohio and Kentucky, this fall. Raymond Patterson thinks white labor in the South will solve the race question. He is wrong to the limit. When the South takes on white labor in preference to the Negro, it will have a problem which, compared to the present difficulties, will be as a mountain unto a mole-hill. The National Sociological Society is the latest applicant for the job of solving the race problem. Membership includes many eminent persons, white and colored, and its aim will be to make a careful sudy of the condition of the Negroes in the United States and to suggest plans for the improvement of their condition. Prof. Jesse Lawson, is president of the organization. A conference will be held in this city November g 10, and 11, due notice of which we shall give later. The Achievements of Edwin French Tyson, a High School Boy. Mr. Edwin French Tyson, of the class "Naughty Three' of the M Street High School, has successfully passed the recent Harvard entrance examinatiion thereby winning another, the seventh scholarship, secured by Mrs. A. J. Cooper, to the last graduating class. Young Tyson's success besides reflecting credit upon his abilities, industry and earnestness has won also a new distinction for the M Street School, as he is the first student in the history of the school who has passed directly from the High School to the Harvard Freshman Class. An addi- B E. F. TYSON. tion honor has been conferred upon Mr. Tyson by his appointment as member of the Official Stenographic Corps of the University. A similar success has attended the other students of last year's fortunate class. Mr. Samuel Compton successfully passed early in September the entrance examination of Brown University, Miss Josephine Lawson the Oberlin examination and Miss Lola Ruffin and Mr. Aubrey Morton those of Woman's College and Adelbert College of the Western Reserve University. The success of these young men and women is very reassuring and speaks well for the standard of scholarship which is obtained at the M Street School. Washington boys and girls need no longer spend three or four hundred dollars at a preparatory Academy so long as the Washington High School maintain their high standard. Buy a home. Possession of real estate makes you stand well with your neighbor. A tax-payer is invariably regarded as a friend of order, decency and the sovereignty of the law. THE COLORED AMERICAN. ALABAMA REPUBLICANS AROUSED. Chairman Stevens Writes a Ringing Letter to Senator Hanna. HON. MARCUS A. HANNA, Chairman ..Republican National Executive Committee, Cleveland, Ohio. Honorable Sir:—We beg to submit to you and through you to the National Executive Committee, which we have the honor to represent. First. Under the call of State Chairman William Vaughan, for the assembling of the Republican State Convention in the city of Birmingham, Ala., Sept. 15, 16 and 17, 1902, the Republicans of Alabama, in obedience to said call, assembled in various boats and counties of the State respectively, and selected delegates thereto, as had been their custom heretofore, but an unparalleled surprise confronted and demoralized the true Republicans of the State, and in that way they were denied admittance to and seats in the State Convention on account of color. Second. Following the guidance of Chairman Vaughan, Ex-U. S. District Attorney, Collector Julian H. Binghan and Dr. J. W. Hughes, postmaster of Birmingham, the party was outraged and outlawed by the setting aside or repudiating the time-honored principles, doctrines rules, tenets and practical workings of the party, setting up for themselves and followers an organization that is certainly at variance with the counsel of the party by denying participation to all delegations having, in part or whole, colored delegates—no colored man being permitted, even, to gaze upon the august convention(?), while Democrats were complimented with tickets of admittance to the floor of the convention proper and into the gallery of the convention hall. This line of the above nefarious policy was followed up by absolutely subverting all Boat, county and district committees where Negro representation appeared, so that from the date of the Birmingham "Lily-White" State Convention to this day no Negro is allowed a part in the organization then and now dominating by the parties hereinbefore written. Third. The loyal Republicans of Alabama, who desired to see justice meted out all the Republicans, regardless of race, color, or previous condition, becoming alarmed at the appalling situation, proceeded to call a mass State convention, to resuscitate and reorganize the party at Selma, Ala., December 11th, 1902, where an organization was perfected by the selection of a Stae Executive Committee and placed at its head the Hon. William J. Stevens, of Anniston, as chairman, and John M. Gee, of Selma, as secretary, who were given instructions to bend their energies in organizing all boats, counties and districts in the State thoroughly, a duty which the comitte has cheerfully performed with much earnestness and which effort has been promptly crowned with success. Fourth. The history of the Republican party of the State shows that there has not been a RepublicanNational Convention since 1872 but has had to deal with contests from this State. The trouble began at Cincinnati in 1876, and continued from that time up to the last National Convention at Philadelphia in 1900. The A PASTOR'SWIFE GURED OF PELVIC CATARRH. MRS. ANNA B. FLEHARTY, recent Superintendent of the W. C. T. U. headquarters, at Galesburg, Ill., was for ten years one of the leading women there. Her husband, when living, was first President of the Nebraska Wesleyan University, at Lincoln, Neb. In a letter written from 401 Sixtyseventh street, W., Chicago, Ill., Mrs. Fleharty says the following in regard to Peruna: "Having lived a very active life as wife and working partner of a busy minister, my health failed me a few years ago. I lost my husband about the same time, and gradually I seemed to lose health and spirit. My daughter is a confirmed invalid, and we both felt great need of an invigorator. "One of my neighbors advised me to try Peruna. A bottle was immediately secured and a great change took place in my daughter's as well as in my own health. Our appetites improved very greatly, the digestion seemed much helped, and restful sleep soon improved us, so that we seemed like new women. "I would not be without Peruna for ten times its cost."—Mrs. Anna B. Fleharty. What used to be called female diseases by the medical profession is now called pelvic catarrh. It has been found by experience that catarrhal diseases of the pelvic organs are the cause of most cases of female disease. Dr. Hartman was among the first of America's great physicians to make this discovery. For forty years he has been treating diseases peculiar to women, and long ago he reached the conclusion that a woman entirely free from catarrhal affection of these organs would not be subject to female disease. He therefore began using Peruna for these cases and found it so admirably adapted to their permanent cure that Peruna has now become the most famous remedy for female diseases ever known. Every where the women are using it and praising it. Peruna is not a palliative simply; it cures by removing the cause of female disease. Dr. Hartman has probably cured more women of female ailments than any other living physician. He makes these cures simply by using and recommending Peruna. true and tried Republicans of Alabama are sick, sore and weary, because of factional bickerings, and ask at your hands a settlement of these factional difficulties, and do most earnestly insist (respectfully) upon a decision as to whether the men who have so ruthlessly disregarded party principles and over-rode its regulations and customs will be entitled to seats in the approaching National Convention in 1904. And, whether or not the organization in Alabama, known as "LilyWhites," repudiated by President Roosevelt, is to be accorded regularity. Fifth. The Republican State Committee, organized at Salem, December 11th, 1902, has in its possession data to prove every allegation herein averred. We ask further to be permitted to appear before your Committee with counsel at such time and place as the National Committee may be pleased to designate, and for such Mrs. Anna B. Fleharty. Mrs. E. L. Brown, 329 Elliott street, Memphis, Tenn., writes: "I suffered for several years with headache brought on by nervous prostration. I was also afflicted with insomnia. I would get up in the morning more weary than when I retired and I used to dread the approach of night. Peruna came into my home as a welcome guest, and within three short months I was like another woman. I have now enjoyed perfect health for over a year, and those who have suffered as I did will know how happy I am."—Mrs. E. L. Brown. Mrs. Esther M. Milner, De Graff, Ohio, writes: "I was a terrible sufferer from female weakness and had the headache continuously. I was not able to do my housework for myself and husband. I wrote you and described my condition as near as possible. You recommended Peruna. I took four bottles and was completely cured. I think Peruna a wonderful medicine."—Mrs. Esther M. Milner. Congressman Thad. M. Mahon, of Chambersburg, Pa., writes: "I take pleasure in commending your Peruna as a substantial tonic and a good catarrh remedy."—T. M. Mahon. If you do not derive prompt and satisfactory results from the use of Peruna, write at once to Dr. Hartman, giving a full statement of your case and he will be pleased to give you his valuable advice gratis. Address Dr. Hartman, President of The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, Ohio. other different and general relief as to may seem fit and proper, and your petitioners will ever pray, etc. WM. J. STEVENS, WM. J. STEVENS, Chairman, Aniston, Ala. JNO. W. GEE, Treasurer, Selma, Ala. Republican Headquarters, Sept. 22, 1903. THE WRONG SPIRIT. Judging from the utterances of certain Negro papers there is genuine joy some where because Editor E. E. Cooper has been recently in court for libel. Gentlemen, you show the wrong spirit. Dallas Express.