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The COLORED American LIBRARY OF CONGRESS A-NATIONAL NEGRO NEWSPAPER VOL. X, NO. 18 HOWARD'S NEW PRESIDENT. Dr. John Gordon, of Tabor College, Iowa, Takes Charge of the Work at Howard University. He Brings to that Great Institution a Ripe Scholarship, Profound Learning and a Rich Legacy of Experience A noted Divine and an Eloquent Pulpit Orator—Takes High Rank as an Educator-An Interesting Career. The new President of Howard University, Dr. John Gordon, is a remarkable man and is peculiarly equipped by early training and education to control the destinies of Howard University—the gift of the Government for the higher education of young colored men and women. He brings to his new field of labor a ripe experience and a full knowledge of the work and the possibilities of this great school. He is optimistic on the Negro question and entertains great hopes for the future of the race in America. He resigned the Presidency of Tabor College, Tabor, Iowa, to accept the Presidency of Howard University because he believed that the really great work of Howard is yet to be done. He brings new life, new ideas and new energies to his new field of labor. He believes in the education of the head and heart and hands, and takes no part in the antagonisms between higher and industrial education. He is in full sympathy with the purposes of Howard, and will endeavor to extend its influence to every part and section of this country, as well as to all of our new possessions in the islands of the sea. He is pleased at the great good accomplished by the several adjuncts of Howard—the Theological, the Medical, the Law, and other departments, and hopes to make recommendations to increase the usefulness and improve the facilities of these departments. The Nonpareil, a leading daily newspaper of Iowa, speaking of Dr. Gordon, says—The high position to which President Gordon has been called came to him without any candidating. The place sought the man. The first intimation that he had of what was likely to take place came to him about a month ago. At that time he asked several officers of the university to have his name withdrawn. They later made new representations to Dr. Gor- Men of the Hour. don of their desires, and their subsequent action, culminating in a call, was taken without his being an active factor one way or the other. His notification came in a letter from the President of the Board of Trustees, dated May 27, stating stating that he was chosen unanimously by ballot at the annual meeting of the day previous. Affixed to the letter was a resolution also adopted unanimously by the board stating that "in view of the evidence, both documentary and verbal, as to the wide and varied experience as pastor, educator and of affairs of the Rev. John Gordon, D. D., President of Tabor College, and of the representations which have been made to us of his deep, earnest and abiding interest and belief in the possibilities and higher destinies of the Negro race, together with other eminent qualities and qualifications," he was chosen; and further, that "we pledge him our true and loyal support in his every effort to develop the university along the lines of the chosen field and proper destiny, hoping, praying, and believing that he will do his utmost to realize the purposes for which the university has been founded and fostered, and upon this act and its pregnant consequences we invoke the blessing of Almighty God." It is interesting to note that Dr. Gordon's father, Mr. Alexander Gordon, who was a business man in Pittsburg, Continued on page 12. PRICE, FIVE CENTS THE NEGRO IN BUSINESS. Echoes From the National Negro Business League at Nashville. A Charleston Delegate Makes a Fine Showing—The Colored People of South Carolina—The Boot and Shoe Business Ably Discussed by Mr. J. Perry Seabrook—Lessons of Success in Embarking in Any Kind of Business—What Charlestonians Are Doing in a Commercial Way. The Charleston Exhibit was exceptionally large, embracing over thirty photographs. Mr. Arthur L. Macbeth, the local Negro photographer, had charge of that work and made a very creditable showing. On Friday, Mr. J. Perry Seabrook, the president and delegate of the local League, addressed the convention on "The Boot and Shoe Business." Mr. Seabrook's address was unusually interesting, touching upon a business of which he represents, the only one conducted by a member of the League. Mr. Seabrook, in his usual eloquent and expressive manner, held the close attention of his audience. Among other things, he said: "Mr. Chairman, Delegates, Ladies and ..Gentlemen of this Convention: "It has been my personal desire for the past two years to become a part of this great move inaugurated for the purpose of inspiring and bettering the commercial side of the Negro life. Today I not only stand before you in realization of my gain, but as a representative of the commercial element of the city of Charleston, the State of South Carolina. Perhaps it is fitting for me to say here by way of explanation that the people of Charleston are very conservative. "This accounts, I think, for the slow way we have grasped the doings and the anticipated result of the National Negro Busoness League. We believe in the old adage, 'Be sure you are right and then go ahead.' "For more than forty years the Nergoes have been taught, by the most efficient expounders of the Gospel of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, was presented a large bouquet of beaut that there abides in their bodies a soul which must be cared for by them, the disciples of God. But God did not Continued on page 5. 10 HE'S ALL RIGHT. Hon. Sam P. Hurst, of Clarksdale, Miss., was in the city this week on a visit to his family, who are at the home of his mother-in-law. Mrs. Hurst is somewhat indisposed. Mr. Hurst is, without doubt, the ideal leader of the young Republicans of this State as well as a power in the old J. B. school. His legion of friends here in Jackson are always glad to see him. His unstained record in the services of the past, his unquestioned ability to cope with any of the political leaders of the State, easily commend him to the best graces of the younger element of the party, who demand such fitness for leadership as he possesses. Jackson, (Miss.,) Republican. THE EDUCATION OF BOYS In The Delineator for November Mrs. Theodore W. Birney has a suggestive paper on the Education of Boys as Future Fathers and Citizens. The gist of her argument is that boys seldom receive the sympathy to which they are entitled—not a maudlin, sentimental sympathy that is calculated to spoil the child, but an intelligent comprehension of his needs and an interest in his doings and belongings. Her conclusion is that if parents will only take a genuine interest in all things that interest their boys, they can hold their confidence, and so long as they possess that they can be reasonably sure that their sons will not go far wrong. Parents are wont to look on the problems of youth with eyes of an adult. How much good would result to many little fellows if their parents would come down to their viewpoint or come up perhaps, recognizing the limitations of their inexperience and judging their deeds and misdeeds in the light of it. The rule of the rod is past, and inasmuch as the new order of things has brought much happiness into the lives of the little ones, so will a better understanding of the boy nature on the part of parents benefit them immensely. THE COLORED AMERICAN. AT BIG BETHEL. Three Powerful Sermon's in one Day.—All Forces Working in Harmony.—Dr. Scott's Popularity and Good Work. That rain never interferes with the intensely intersted people was shown by the splendid audiences at the three services held in Metropolitan church, Sunday, October 11,. Seldom do we have three services in which all the sermons are so broad, so deep, so impressive. Dr. W. H. Brooks was at his best. Dr. Gordon, President of Howard University, made many friends for his ideas on "Thought." Dr. Scott will continue his series of sermons on "Facts." The Christian Endeavor Society is doing excellent work. Their services areabove the average and, to know how much they are appreciated one needs only attend the 6 o'clock meetings, held each Sabbath evening, in the lecture room. More than one Amen and Hallelujah was heard when it was known that $1,300 had been raised at the Sunday Rally, Sunday, October 18th. All who failed to respond will have an opportunity of doing just what the church has worked and prayed for during the last three months, $2,-000. Do you love the Sunday School? Be in your places at 9.30 a. m., and spend an hour with the children. The Woman's Day promises a surprise in a days for the Stewardesses. The meeting for the fourth Sunday will be addressed by Miss Emma Merritt. Solo by Miss Kennerly, who possesses a rich, sweet soprano voice. The Star Concert from a musical standpoint, was a grand success. As many students are anxious to be benefited by the hours study in Dr. Scott's Bible class, it is possible the time may be changed to Thursday night, 7 to 8. Be in your places at 10.55 if you would fully enjoy the procession from the altar to the choir. The members appear to an advantage in their vestments. Their singing was grand; with Prof. Layton in the lead we only look for high class music. Mrs. Dr. Harris will read a paper, "Hygiene" before Woman's Day, 4th Sunday in October, 4 p.m. Mr. J. R. Dent, who was to give a dinner at Lakeview Park, has postponed it until October 29. Mr. J. H. Fletcher, of Boston, Mass., is visiting in this city, the guest of his brother-in-law, Mr. E. C. Allen, of the Southern Hotel. The Smart Set Company, which played at the Empire Theatre last week, is playing to crowded houses in Atlantic City last week. 314 NINTH STREET ESTABLISH MONEY LOANED O elry, Silverware, Etc. Unre and Jewelry for Sale. Old C The Most Reliable Place in THE Wonder of the World MONEY LOANED ON Watches, Diamonds, Jewelry, Silverware, Etc. Unredeemed Watches, Diamonds and Jewelry for Sale. Old GOLD and SILVER Bought. 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DAVID BROWN OVERTON AND BROWN Undertakers and Embalmers, 146 West 53rd Street 146 West 53rd Street Bet 6th & 7th Aves New York City Brooklyn Branch, 315 Bridge Street Camp Chairs and Coaches to let for all purposes. Mr. John F. Lane, of Loudin's Fisk Jubilee Singers has returned home. He says that he is here to stay. Miss Helen Adams formerly of the same company who paid America a visit recently has returned to England, and it is said that she will be married before the Holidays. Mr. Wm. Goodrich is making his home in and around Scotland and Wales and he writes that he enjoys the freedom afforded by no discrimination on account of color. ```markdown ``` LOAN OFFICE ET, NORTHWEST HED 1870. Watches, Diamonds, Jew- seemed Watches, Diamonds OLD and SILVER Bought. the City to Borrow Money. TEACHERS' COLLEGE. HOWARD UNIVERSITY, Washington, D. C. Scholastic, Professional, Industrial. Prepares Teachers for Kindergartens, Elementary, Industrial and High Schools. Two years' course leads to Teachers' diploma. Three or four years' course leads to degree in Philosophy or Pedagogy, (Ph. B., or, Pd. B.) Thorough training in Psychology, edagogy, Philosophy, History, Social Science, English Language and Literature, Elocution, Bilogical nature study, Physical study, Physical Science and Mathematics, Kindergarten theory and practice, Child study, Ethics, Logic, Manual training and methods of school organization and management. All departments of the University open to study of Teachers' College. Graduates assisted in securing positions. Tuition free. Expenses small. Fall term opens Sept. 23, '03. Catalogue free. Address, L. B. MOORE, PH. D. Dean Howard University, Washington, D. C. Here is an Opportunity! A large picture of PROF. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, printed in four colors which has all the appearance of an oil painting, will be sent elegantly framed by express to any subscriber who will send $3.00 to THE COLORED AMERICAN. To persons who desire the picture without subscribing for the paper, it will be sent by express for $1.50. To parties who desire to sell them, they will be sent in quantities of ten or more for $1.00 each. All orders should be addressed to The Colored American WASHINGTON, D.C. This picture should be in every Parlor Library, Reading Room, School Room and every Public Hall used by intelligent colored people. LADIES will avoid trouble and worry by using our harmless remedy. It relieves without fail delayed or abnormally suppressed menstruation. Send For Free Trial We answer in plain sealed envelope by return mail. Paris Chemical Co., Milwaukee, Wis. ALABAMA POLITICIANS. Colored Republicans Object to Apostate Leaders. Bishop Small Honored. Mobile, Ala., Special—The reception given to Bishop J. B. Small by the citizens of Mobile, at State St., church last Tuesday night will long be remembered by him. The different clergymen of the city was a feature of the program. Rev. A. N. McEwen, pastor of Franklin Street Baptist church certainly knows how to sway an audience. Rev. McEwen and Dr. R. A. Morris, pastor of Big Zion church made able addresses. Hon. W. J. Steven's letter to Senator Marcus A. Hanna, Chairman of the Republican National Executive Committee voices the sentiment of every Negro in Alabama in this first Congressional District. The reference so said of President Roosevelt has appointed one of the strongest Lillie Whites in Mobile county as dictator of all the federal appointments of this District in the person of J. RT. REV. BISHOP J. B. SMALLS, A. M. D. D., York, Pa. W. H. Ambrech. Just before the last Republican State Convention, Ambrech ran in the Democratic primaries for Attorney General, and was defeated as soon as the majority of the Negroes of Alabama was disfranchised. Up comes this Negro hater, who said in the Birmingham Convention that he would not sit in a convention with a Negro or support a white man, who was elected to a convention by a Negro. He wants to be the dictator as to who should hold federal office in his District. Messrs. Jas. T. Peterson and Clarence Allen have returned from New York. Mr. Allen speaks of having called on Hon. W. H. Smith while in New York, and says he has all of the law practice he can attend to. Mr. J. S. Davis is back in Mobile again. Mr. Davis is a member of the Republican State Executive Committee of which Mr. Wm. Stevens is the chairman. He THE COLORED AMERICAN. is also an able newspaper writer. After visiting Chicago, St. Paul, Milwaukee, St. Louis and other northern and western cities, he is now located at his post at the Bienville Hotel and is a successful agent for The Colored American in Mobile. At the People's Drug Store you can purchase The Colored American at all times. THE WASHINGTON CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC An announcement of the Washington Conservatory of Music at the True Reformers Hall, 12th and U Streets, N. W., has been received. The board of management consist of the following persons: Miss Harriet A. Gibbs, president; Mrs. Gabrielle Lewis Pelham, 1st vice president and cor. secretary; Mrs. Lovinia Haywood Johnson, 2nd vice president; Mr. Clarence C. White, registrar and Conservatoy secretary; Mr. T. A. Johnson, treasurer; Mr. J. Hillary Taylor, librarian and secy. of Board. The Faculty is made M. MME. E. AZALIA HACKLEY, Washington, D. C. up of the best instructors in the District. The "Announcement" is a unique booklet, which contains neat half tone cuts of Miss Harriet A. Gibbs, the president, Mme. E. Azalia Hackley, vocalist and teacher, Mr. J. Hillary Taylor, librarian and secy. of the Board, and Mr. Clarence C. White registrar and conservatory secy. The books are now open for pupils and the public is invited to inspect the school and its workings. Mrs. Gabrielle Lewis Pelham, one of the best known musicians in the city and wife of our popular fellow townsman, Mr. Robert Pelham, Jr., is corresponding secy. Mr. Joseph E. Norris, a clerk in the local post-office, and Miss Octavia Green, niece of Mrs. M. E. Thomas, of 1527 Madison avenue, were married October 5, by Rev. Sterling Brown. Mme. Smallwood, the well-known instructor in the De La Morton Dressmaking, cutting and fitting system, whose academy is located at 1531 Madison avenue, this city, has gone on her annual ten days' inspection trip of her New York City and Philadelphia school. WEC WOMEN AND CHILDREN AT T RUPTURE and PILES Cured by tion from Prostatic Troubles WECUREMEN WOMEN AND CHILDREN AT THE X-RAY MEDICAL INSTITUTE 317 6TH STREET N. W. RUPTURE and PILES Cured by the latest medical discovery; no pain; no cutting; no detention from business. 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"Character Building" Booker T. Washington with the publishers of two great books to give the iss of The Colored American a genuine treat by any of one of the above books for the small sum of .50 and it will pay for a year's subscription and a copy of either one of the books you may se- his offer applies to old as well as to new sub- at $1.50 to $2.00 per volume. This offer will your subscription at once and get a book free. direct to Colored American, red American 11 Washington, D.C 12 ——————= Howard's New President. Continued from page 1. Pa., was for over forty years prom- inent as a friend of the black man, and for that period was active in the management of the affairs of Avery College, located at Allegheny City, Pa. either as president of the board or treasurer. This college is still one of the institutions of learning for the education and betterment of the Ne- gro race. So Dr. Gordon comes nai- urally by his sympathy with the aims of such an institution as Howard Uni- versity. He regards it as a choice legacy bequeathed to him by his father. Dr. Gordon was born March 10th fifty-three years ago. He took a clas- sical course in the Western University of Pennsylvania, from which institu- tion he received the degree of bachelor of arts, and later the degree of master of arts, and the honorary degree of doctor of divinity. DF. Gordon subse- quently took a complete course at Union Theological Seminary, and also for work at Yale University was given the degree of master of arts.. Dr. Gor- don is a preacher of marked ability and has filled pastorates with the Fourth Presbyterian Church of Pitts- burg, Pa., the First Presbyterian Church of Lincoln, Nebr., and the Westminister Church of Omaha. For some time also he was professor of ecclesiastical history in the Omaha Theological Seminary. He has pub- lished many articles and reviews for leading magazines and learned socie- ties, and one book, “The Children of Galilee,” published both in Boston and London, has passed through several editions. THE DAVIS ENTERTAINERS. The Davis Entertainers, whose an- nouncement appears on the last page of to-day’s AMERICAN, is an organiza- tion which has probably delighted more Washingtonians during the past four months than any similar organi- zation seen here in years. During the summer months Mr. Davis, who ranks as one of America’s greatest ventrilo- quists has appeared at many lawn par- ties hereabouts, delighting thousands with his Punch and Judy show and Royal Puppet exposition and receiv- ing the unanimous endorsement of the clergy of the churches under whose auspices he appeared. Churches con- templating giving entertainments would do well to read the advertise- ment mentioned and communicate with the management at the address given. 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VERY LOW RATES tothe Northwest The Northerin Pacific has a new and very Low Rave for Col- pnists, Homeseekers AND OTHERS in effect from September 15 to November 30, 1903. This give not anly farmers a good chance to go home-seeking, aiter 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 ue Northwest, are afforded an unusual opportunity to do so. The finest valleys in the Northwest, good for garin, hay, fruits, ot crops; for mixed, stock or dairy farming; for irrigation or not, }; one wishes, are found along the Northern Pacific or its branches ‘connecting lines. The growing, thriving towns are found there, joo. It is a great country, where hunting and fishing are unsur- assed and where the hotels are first class. Call on any N. P. R. agent for rates and-detailed information or rite to Chas. S. Fee, General Passenger Agent, St. Paul, Minn. 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McGIRT, 414 S. 11th St MeGirt’ a — ne $5.00 Per Day Sure ——_ Agents Are Making $5.00 Per Day Selling “«McGirt’s Magazine.’’ A GREAT periodical published every month in order that we may have a paper that wiil be read by both races, the white as well as the colored that the white race may know the many great men and women of the colored race and what they are saying and doing. . AMERICAN. 13 ee EDUCATIONAL. | EDUCATIOAL. 3 Howard University, Medical Dept. F4 aa Including Medical, Dental and Phar- . aaa, 3 maceutic Colleges. han ae Be THIRTY-SIXTH SESSION (1903. GBI Say 1904) will begin October ist, 1903, Sy ee SASS Site and continue seven (7) months. fags ty PTs eiaes a | Day School for New Matriculants. Bae ees er Tk a Tuition fee in Medical and Dental fee SR Uses E284 | Colleges, each, $80.00; Pharmacentic Beet ee LSS pel icgyaeeeiag | College, $70.00. =. ih eee = ERTS Seite Four years’ graduate course in Med: fee Seg ee egos §=jicine and Dental Surgery. Ss > Sache: See ] Well-equipped_ laboratories in all ld a SSS ES Se Sere a eee ae Dai ee ee eRe ee HOWARD UNIVERSITY, Washington, D.C. {EN distinct departments, under one hundres [ “Competent professors and instructors—Thee rgicai, Medical, Legal, College, Pedagogical, ‘reparatory, English, Agriculture, Industrial, ame- wsical. Forinformation address— © Rev. J. KE. RANKrN, D. D., LL. D., President “y KNOXNIELELE COLLEGE 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 HELP offered through the Industrial Departments. FALL TERM opens September 30th, 1903. EXPENSES for board, fuel, light, furnished room only $6.85 a month, For further information, catalogue, etc., write the president, R. W. McGranahan, D. D., Knoxville, Tenn. Joseph H. Webb & Co. REAL ESTATE, LOANS AND INSURAANCE. Unsurpassed facilities for the collec- tion of rents from all classes of property. Webster Law Building, 505 D Street, Northwest. A BOY WANTED 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 weekiy 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 C@L- ORED AMERICAN, which you may sel] 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 te week, al- Jowing them to stop when they please. It will be easy for you te 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 all risk. Could you ask for anything better or make money more easily? Write today ses torritory in your town. Address LEE a ¢ 2 s iy Sy \ Ni SP eT x VAG Xs ESSA ‘ <é ja S Se Set Howard University, Medical Dept. Including Medical, Dental and Phar- maceutic Colleges. THIRTY-SIXTH SESSION (1903- 1904) will begin October ist, 1903, and continue seven (7) months. Day School for New Matriculants. Tuition fee in Medical and Dental Colleges, each, $80.00; Pharmaceutic College, $70.00. Four years’ graduate course in Med- icine and Dental Surgery. Well-equipped laboratories in all departments. Unexcelled hospital fa- cilities. All students must register before 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. Jos. A, Williamson, BOOK, JOB AND COMMERCIAL REN LEE Estimates cheerfully given. Mail orders receive prompt attention. 505 E Street NW., Washington, D. C. HERE IS OUR PLAN: Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic has stood the test 25 years. Average Annual Sales over One and a Half Million bottles. Does this record of merit appeal to you? No Cure, No Pay. 50c. Enclosed with every bottle is a Ten Cent, package of Grove's Flack Root, Liver Pills. LOCALS. When in need of oysters, clams, crabs etc., get them of I. E. Williamson, who is doing a fine business at 601-3 New York avenue northwest. Messrs. Baltimore and Banks, printers, are now nicely located at the corner of Third and F Streets southwest and in shape to do all kinds of printing at reasonable rates. Mme. A. H. Underdown, a graduate in millinery of the Armour Institute of Technology of Chicago, in which city she was employed for quite a time in one of the leading millinery establishments there, has opened parlors at 314 Elm St. N. W., and invites the friends and the public to call and inspect her line of Millinery and Notions. Manning C. Jones, of Pierce place, arrested on the 8th inst., for making threats, was committed to jail for a mental examination, Tuesday last, having been declared sane. He was found guilty by Judge Scott in the upper police court, required to give $100 bond to keep the peace and keep away from 1531 Madison avenue. In default he is to serve 60 days in jail. Be an optimist, and quit "kicking" and "knocking." Washington city is the storm centre of hot air wind bags. Jackleg Negro lawyers are as thick as "bees" in Washington, but they are harmless. The Home News, of Alexandria, Va., that dear old historic town, is an amusin' little cuss, come to think of it. The minister of the gospel who seeks notoriety by dabbling in politics is a misfit. The voice of the disgruntled political and the disappointed office seeker is loudest in hot air centers. Get a reputation in the banks and business circles and keep away from the police courts. The minister who engages in politics to the neglect of his ministerial duties will be found wanting when the roll is called. A handful of small-fry Negro lawyers are making nuisances of themselves in and around Washington. Practice law and decency and cease hypodroming, gentlemen of the bar. Jim Crow Negroes make jim crow cars possible; but why do boiler plate and patent back Negro editors oppose great men of the race like Dr. Booker T. Washington? Intelligent colored men recognize in President Roosevelt a broad-guaged patriotic American and detest the mouthings of a coterie of political eunuchs, disappointed office seekers and self-appointed leaders. This is indeed the Negro Age in America's history. Every newspaper and magazine, every man big or little, every fool and crank is discussing the Negro problem. THECOLORED AMERICAN L. J. Hayden, L. J. Hayden, Herb Medicine, is one of the Greatest Healers of the Sick on Earth. Cures all Diseases or no Charge. I cure all diseases that are known to the human race or no charge, no matter what your disease, sickness, or affliction may be, and restore you to perfect health. I cure the following diseases: Heart Disease, Consumption, Blood, Kidney, Liver, Bladder, Piles in any form, Vertigo, Quinsy, Sore Throat, Lungs, Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Constipation, Rheumatism in any form, Pains and Aches of J. any kind, Colds, Bronehial Troubles, Sores, Skin Diseaess, all Itching Sensations, La Grippe, or Pneumonia; Ulcers, Carbuncles, Boils, Cancer, the worst forms, without the use of knife or instruments; Eczema, Pimples on face and body; Diabetes of Kidneys; or Bright's Disease of the Kidneys. I cure any disease, no matter of what nature. 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We have purchased from the receiver of a bankrupt music publisher over ONE MILLION sheets of standard Vocal and Instrumental Music which includes such well known composers as Wagner, Beethoven, Verdi, Bisset, Mozart, Chopin, Rubinstein, etc. Also popular songs, marches, ballads, coon songs, choruses and sacred music, all of which we offer at the remarkably low price this per capita customer base. We also offer the per capita customer base to cover postage, packing, etc, and also our complete catalogue and CONSOLIDATED MUSIC CO. Box 430 Williams MME. DAVIS I Born Clairvoyant and Card Reader Tells about business, Removes Spells and Evil Influences, Reunites the Separated and Gives Luck to all. 1228 25th st. n. w., Washington, D. C. No letters answered unless accompanied by stamp. Finest of Soda Water in Season. EUREKA DRUG STORE, Carl W. Shaffer, Prop. & Druggist. 922 Frederick St. Joseph Avenue Missouri SANTAL-MIDY Standard remedy for Gleet, Genorrhea and Runnings IN 48 HOURS. 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Warranted harmless. It was the first preparation ever sold for straightening kinky hair. Beware of imitations. Get the Original Ozonized Ox Marrow as the genuine never fails to keep the hair straight, soft and beautiful, giving it that healthy, life-like appearance so much desired. A toilet necessity for ladies, gentlemen and children. Elegantly perfumed. A supermarket and quarantine requirement is the best and most economical. It is not possible for anybody to produce a preparation equal to it. Full directions with every bottle. Only 50 cents. Sold by druggists and dealers or send us 50 cents for one bottle or $1.40 for three bottles. We pay all express charges. Send postal or express money order. Please mention name of this paper when ordering. Write your name and address plainly to OZONIZED OX MARROW CO., 76 Wabash Ave., Chicago, Illinois. BLACK SKIN REMOVER. REGISTERED IN PATENT OFFICE U.S. BEFORE AFTER both in a box for $1, or three boxes for $2 Guaranteed to do what we say and to be the "best in the world." 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 malatto 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. Homes For Sale. Nos. 635 and 637 Acker St. N. E.—7 rooms and bath; bricks; handsome fronts and cozy interiors; houses are in first-class condition, having been newly papered and painted. Price, $2,500 each;—$1,700 can remain for three years at 5 per cent. interest. No. 2316 H St. N. W.—Frame cottage of 9 rooms and bath; lot 26 x 91 rented at $25.50. Price, $3,500. No. 1806 Corcoran St. N. W.—8 room frame; lot 14 x 60; finest location in city. Price, $2,150. No. 1033 Seventeenth St. N. W.—Five room brick with frame kitchen; no bath; lot 18 x 52; next to corner of Lt. and key to the improvement of same. A fine speculation. Now rented at $20.50. Price, $3,500. Call and see us about terms. Other desirable properties for sale. GEORGE Y. WORTHINGTON, or GEORGE J. EASTERDAY, 1410 G St. N. W. BOARDING By The Week or Month. Apply to— MRS. M. J. BUNDY, 941 T St., N. W. WANTED. WANTED. Young man desires position as book- keeper. Excellent accountant; A1 reference. Address, Smith, Box 75, Smithfield, N. C. nov.24-73 An experienced seamstress desires work with a dressmaker. Address, Miss C, this office. Fine Millinery. Lowest Prices. MADAM A. H. UNDERDOWN, MILLINER. Gloves cleaned. Feathers dyed, cleaned and curled. 314 Elm St. N. W., Washington, D. C. THE COLORED BUSINESS Preparatory and Elementary Night School Will Open October 1st. IN THE OLI 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 MARYLAND AGRICULTURAL AND INDUSTRIAL INSTITUTE, LAUREL, HOWARD CO., Md. Situation beautiful; climate unsurpassed; work thorough and efficient. Courses: English, Normal, Agriculture Practical and Scientific, Stockraising, Dairying, Sewing, Cooking, Laundering, Domestic Science, Carpentry, Mechanical Drawing, Dressmaking and Millinery. $7.00 per month covers tuition, furnished room, heating, lighting, washing and board. Fall term opens October 1, 1903. Winter term opens December 28, 1903. Further information, address M. J. NAYLOR, A. B., Acting President, Box 190 Baltimore, Md. --- THE DAVIS ENTERTAINERS Producing the Most Refined, Amusing and Instructive Entertainment Before the Public. Davis' Punch and Judy Show and Royal Puppet Exposition. Together with Marvelous Moving Pictures and Illustrated Songs $1,000 REWARD and gold. Or we will allow you 50 per cent. commission for selling our assorted COMPANY, No. 71 BROADWAY, DEPT. A , NEW YORK. Stone Hall. Girls' Hall. Model Home. UNIVERSITY, Atlanta, Ga. devoted especially to advanced education. College, North High School courses, with Industrial Training. Superior Athletics for boys. Physical culture for girls. Home life and deserving students. Term begins the first Wednesday mation, address They are handsomely decorated with blue, green and gold. Or we will allow you 50 per cent. commission for selling our assorted remedies. COLONIAL MEDICINE COMPANY, No. 71 BROADWAY. DEPT. A, NEW YORK. Knowles Building. Boys' Hall. Stone Hall. Girls' Hall. Model Home. ATLANTA UNIVERSITY, Atlanta, Ga. An unsectarian Christian Institution, devoted especially to advanced education. College, Normal, College Preparatory 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 v decorated 112-piece CHINA dinner set, exactly as per cut, with blue, or blue gold decorations, FULL size for family use. This set CHINA, and has absolutely no trade-mark or advertisement of all we ask you to do is to show it to your friends and tell them not it. Absolutely no other conditions. Dishes packed and shipped to you free of charge. Our No. 2 box of remedies contains $10 1 you can also secure many other valuable premiums therefor. ARD to any one who will prove we do not do exactly as we say. SOCIATION, Dept. 111 Broadway, New York. beautifully decorated 112-piece CHINA dinner set, exactly as per cut, with either brown, blue or gold decorations, FULL size for family use. This set is genuine CHINA, and has absolutely no trade-mark or advertisement of ours on it; all we ask you to do is to show it to your friends and tell them how you got it. Absolutely no other conditions. Dishes packed and shipped addressed to you free of charge. Our No. 2 box of remedies contains $10 worth, and you can also secure many other valuable premiums therefor. $1,000 REWARD to any one who will prove we do not do exactly as we say. NEW YORK MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Dept. 111 Broadway, New York. WASHINGTON, D. C. Mr. Davis appeared at First Baptist Church, 27th street and Dumbarton avenue, on Sept 24th, filling the church to overflowing. Played a return engagement on October 20, packing the church to the doors. Will appear at St. Mary's Chapel,23d street, between G and H, on Thursday, November 12th, in an entertainment of two hours, introducing the marvelous Moving Pictures, Davis' Punch and Judy Show, and a high-class concert, in which the full vested choir will sing "The Holy City," illustrated with moving pictures. 0 They are handsomely decorated with blue, green and gold. Or remedies. COLONIAL MEDICINE COMPANY Knowles Building. Boys' Hall. Store ATLANTA UNIVERSITY An unsectarian Christian Institution, devoted em- mal, College Preparatory and English High School advantages in Music and Printing. Athletics and training. Aid given to needy and deserving in October. For catalogue and information, ad FREE. FULL SIZE beautifully de- either brown, l is genuine CH ours on it; all l how you got it addressed to y worth, and yo $1,000 REWAR REE. FREE. Harry G. Lenz. Hugo Lossau. LENZ & LOSSAU, Successors to CHARLES FISHER. SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS Trusses, Crutches, Syringes, Cutlery, Artificial Human Eyes, Elastic Hoslery, Abdominal Supporters, Rubber Goods of Every Description. 623 Seventh Street Northwest. Opposite Patent Office, WASHINGTON, D. C. Competent Lady Attendant. --- We are now ready to arrange with ministers and church societies for entertainments which will earn them big money. A new and novel plan will be arranged to enrich the treasury of your church. If you contemplate giving an entertainment write to us and our manager will call and arrange terms. A postal card will bring him to you. If you have not considered an entertainment, but wish to add to your finances, write us. Address THE DAVIS ENTERTAINERS, 727 Third Street N. E. Washington, D. C. To anyone who will prove we do not do as we advertise. We want to have our marvellous household remedies used by each of you. and we intend to give away at least 25,000 DINER SERVICES. So do you want one? Please note the only conditions: Send us your name and address and we will send you eight boxes of our remedies each box at 25c, and return us ONLY $1.10 of the $2.20 received for the sale of our medicine. This $1.10 is to show your good faith and that you really want the dishes. The second dollar you send us ONLY after you receive the dishes and have actually used them, and are entirely satisfied that they are equal to any $10.00 set you can purchase in the country. We trust you with the dishes and also with $1.00 received for our medicine. We do this because you may have been fooled by some fake concern; and we want you to thoroughly appreciate our honesty. The dinner set consists of 56 pieces, and is a ULT size for family and saucers, cover dishes, coffee pot, hutter and milk pitcher. President HORACE BUMSTEAD, D.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? Send us your name and address and we will send you eight boxes of remedies, sell each box for 20c. and return the money, which we have received the money for the medicine, which we will send you immediately upon receipt of your order, without the payment of a single cent more than for eight boxes, after you have sold the $1 60 worth and returned the money, we will without any further work on your part or payment of any kind whatsoever send you a Chiefs and Agents Wanted 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., third floor, 2 COLORED PEOPLE'S DAY. At Dallas, (Tex.,) State Fair. President Lovinggood's Welcome Address a Master Piece of Eloquence and Common Sense. The colored people turned out Tuesday in considerable numbers to visit the Texas State Fair, it being Colored People's Day. There were many visitors from the surrounding country, and it was a great social affair. Greetings by old acquaintances and a renewal of old friendships was noticeable throughout the day. The order was good and an interesting program was rendered in Music hall. The choruses by 300 school children were well rendered. President R. S. Livinggood, of Sam Houston College, Austin, delivered the annual address. He said in part: "It is meet that we are here to show our interest in the material and civic advancement of our J. H. PROF. R. S. LOVINGGOOD, President of Houston College, Austin, Tex. glorious State. Our people must be interested in everything that concerns the weal of our State and nation. We should be as much interested in the boll weevil, good roads, or the State Fair as any other citizen. We must strive to be the most patriotic, the most industrious, the most peaceable, the most honest, the most useful, in fact, the best citizens in the community, for this is not a white man's government. It is a government for good people, and he who best serves his State is the best citizen. To this end usefulness should be our motto. The rule of love should govern us. We should be man-lovers, not man-haters. Love is eternal, hate is short lived. By love we can conquer. In this way we put ourselves in a position to receive all the blessings vouchsafed to any other citizen of our government. "All the Negro wants is a fair show in the race of life. I never saw a Negro in my life who want- THE COLORED AMERICAN ed social equality, but they do want civil and political justice, and this according to merit. On his merit he is willing to stand or fall. He will strive to be the best in the community. The Negro challenges the American white man to a contest—to prove the question of the fittest. Submit the ballot, honor, all questions of preferment to the arbitrament of merit. Clear the track. That's all we ask. "The government cannot deny this without forfeiting its right to exist. My fellow citizens, Texas is a magnificent State. It furnishes splendid advantages to our people in education, in business, etc. We appreciate these advantages. It is our duty to use them in the building of men and women of good character. Good character, after all, is at the bottom of all progress. There can be no industrial progress where there is no character as a boss. An ignorant and vicious race has never amounted to anything anywhere. From time to time our people begin to push off to Oklahoma, to Los Angeles, to Chicago or New York. Now, a ride on the train will not change character. Character is not a question of geography. A fool cannot be changed into a wise man by taking a trip on the train to Chicago. What we want to do is to be good, virtuous, industrious, peaceable and we have laid the foundation of progress. "We should labor to be valuable to the community. We should prove that we are not the white man's burden. Stay on the farms and pursue the paths of peace. Take a deep interest in your State educate your children, strive to be the best in whatever you engage cultivate peace and good will, and all will be well." THE NEGRO IN POLITICS. Voters Urged to Cling to the Party of Emancipation and Suffrage. At a conference or prominent colored men in the city last night, it was decided to issue an address to colored voters in behalf of the Republican party. Those who took part in the conference and signed the address were Judson W. Lyons, John C. Dancy, Walter H. Brooks, pastor Nineteenth Street Chuch; John P. Green, George W. Lee, pastor Vermont Avenue Baptist Church; Robert H. Terrell, Thomas H. R. Clarke, and Thomas M. Dent. The address is as follows: "The Republican party has ruled this nation with the exception of two administrations for the last forty-three years, and un- der its guiding hand the population has practically trebled. The glory and wealth of the nation has surpassed the most ardent expectations of all patriots, and universal liberty has been established. The ballet, which is the sign and stamp of a freeman, has been conferred upon all through the instrumentality of this great organization. To that party the colored man owes every civil and political he has ever possessed, or now enjoys. To guarantee to him those rights it has added three amendments to the Constitution, costing more in treasure and in blood to write them in the magna carta of the nation by ten fold than was expended to adopt the original document itself. "Thirteen years ago the spirit of disfranchisement and nullification, which all patriots hoped had been buried forever, reasserted itself in the State of Mississippi; and it has grown until now it haunts the borders of Pennsylvania, Delaware, and West Virginia; and Maryland, a State wherein the colored man constitutes only about one-fifth of the entire population, and aggregates only about 60,000 voters. The Democratic party has declared for the Mississippi plan. To hesitate now to stand in serried and unbroken ranks for the Grand Old Party when this abhorrent spirit of disfranchisement knocks even at the door of the North, or to, by loose and inconsiderate speech, give encouragement to the common enemy—the Democratic party—is worse than folly; it is to the colored man political suicide. The party stands now where it has always stood—for the equality of all men, irrespective of race, color, or creed, before the law. It stands for prosperity, and we are not extravagant when we say that it is the only barrier to-day between the colored American and his complete political undoing. "President Roosevelt has, by every act of his administration, shown that he has inherited the great qualities of his predecessors, of leadership and the unalterable love for fair play. He is to be our next standard bearer in 1904; and any defeat of the party this year makes the fight for his reelection next year harder and more difficult. "We therefore enjoin upon our people everywhere to rally to the support of the party this year as they have never done before in its history." Miss Belle F. Gibbons, who is with a company in Australia sends to America for a suitable soprano and tenor. For further particulars address J. Henry 3, 29 Sun Building. 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 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. THE WOODSON HOUSE. First-class, newly furnished and decorated, unsurpassed cuisine; convenient to all cars. Only half square from Pennsylvania depot. 467 MISSOURI AVENUE. HENRY WOODSON, - - Proprietor. THE WAY TO LOOK NEAT. And comfortable is to have your hair nicely combed and put up in the latest style. If your hair is kinky and harsh it looks untidy and hurts when you try to comb it. You can easily change all that and make your hair straight, soft, beautiful and easy to comb by using the Original Ozonized Ox Marrow. it also gives that healthy glow to the hair so much desired. One bottle will do it. For over forty years ladies of refinement have been using it with great success. Warranted harmless, and never fails. Only 50 cents a bottle. Sold by druggists, or send us 50 cents for a bottle. We pay all express charges. Address Ozonized Ox Marrow Co., 76 Wabash avenue, Chicago, Ill. Pupils desired to study "The Livingston System" of Dressmaking, drafting, and cutting. Pupils can enter at any time. Terms reasonable. Call on or write Mrs. S. Francis, 49 G, NW. nov20 COLORED CITIZENS Of New York, Do Honor to the Leader of the Race. New York, N. Y., Special.—At Abyssinia Baptist Church, this city, Octobem 13, Colored citizens, representing the best blood in the J. C. HON. SAMUEL R. SCOTTRON. Gotham's Popular Educator. race from all the five boroughs constituting Greater New York, tendered a magnificent reception to Dr. Booker T. Washington. Indeed, few, if any, events have brought together so many truly representative Negroes. Nearly all the professions in which colored men are engaged were represented on the platform. Wm. Lewis Bulkely, Ph. B., Principal of P. S. no 80, this city, and Dr. Samuel R. Scottron, represented the Negro in education, councellors Wilford H. Smith and D. Macon Webster, represented the Bar, Hon. T. Thos. Fortune and John E. Bruce, (Bruce Grit,) represented the Press, Fred. R. Moore and F. H. Gilbert, Esqrs., represented the New York branch of the Negro National Business J. REV. C. S. MORRIS. An Eloquent Young Divine, New York. N. Y. Men's League, York Russell, M. D., and P. Augustus Johnson, M. D., representing the colored Medical Staff of this city, Mrs. Dora A. Mills and Mrs. Dr. Chas. S. Morris, representing the Women's Confederation. A unique feature of this reception was the presence THE COLORED AMERICAN upon the platform of the Rt. Rev. Majola Agbebi, a native African and senior Bishop of the African Baptist Church, who represented "the Blacks at home," as he said Haiti was represented by General Jacques Jaquiot, formerly of the Haitian Army, and a native Haitian gentleman and scholar. Precisely at 8.30 o'clock, the guest of the evening was escorted to the platform by Hon. Charles W. Anderson, his appearance was the signal for one of the most enthusiastic applauses ever witnessed. The audience rose and waved handkerchiefs en masse until the J.M.C. REV. C. T. WALKER, Pastor Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, New York, N. Y. REV. C. T. WALKER, Pastor Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, New York, N. Y. spectacle presented one perfect sea of linen. Welcome addresses were delivered by Rev. Doctor W. H. Brooks, pastor of St. Marks M. E. church, Rev. C. T. Walker, D. D.,pastor of Mt. Olivet Baptist church and Rev. Doctor Chas. S. Morris, pastor of Abyssinia, [Picture of a woman with dark hair, wearing a dark dress with a high collar.] MRS. AMANDA MILLER, New York City, N. Y. who was chairman of the Reception. Rev. Morris on introducing Dr. Washington, said in part: "Distinguished Chief, welcome home is the sentiment of your friends and your country. We hope; and your appearance, sir, gives us reason to believe that you return to us rested and refreshed. It is with pleasure that I state to you sir, that at a convention of ten thousand Negroes held in Philadelphia, Pa., a few days ago, when the question of Leadership of the Race came up for discussion that convention constituted as it was of representative womenand men of the Race, from all parts of the country, voted unanimously that the one hope of the Negro Race, and its future betterment, rests in the hands of the modern Moses, Doctor Brooker T. Washington, and we, the Negroes of New York and vicinity, desiring to, if possible, add emphasis to the splendid and wise action of that convention, meet here to-night and in this public way, place ourselves on record and publish to the world, that we recognize your indisputable leadership; and like the Israelites of old, we are prepared to follow you into the promised land. Knowing that you always have a message to deliver, we now beg you to address us.." Abyssinia Baptist church is the J. J. C. W. ANDERSON largest edifice of worship owned by colored people in New York City, having a seating capacity of three thousand. The church was packed to overflowing and the daily papers reported that more than five hundred people were turned away on account of not being able to get inside, about eight hundred people stood in the gallery and the isles. Dr. Washington's speech was received with great enthusiasm, having been interrupted again and again by rapturous applause. Mr. Edward C. Allen, of the Southern Hotel, spent a few days in New York last week, returning home last Sunday. He reports having a big time in Gotham. Mr. and Mrs. Mead M. Dowling have issued invitations announcing the nuptials of their daughter, Gertrude, to Mr. Daniel Freeman, the well-known photographer and business man. The event will take place Wednesday evening, October 28th, at the Nineteenth street Baptist Church. 3 SALOONS. Chris. Xander's QUALITY HOUSE, 909 7th st. NW. Established 38 years ago. The largest wholesale stock in town of the most exquisite, faultless wines and distillates (in all 307 kinds), at Cris. Kander's modern prices no others can compete quality and purity with any of his goods. His liquors are absolutely free from fusel poison. (No branch houses). Phone 1425. Jas. F. Keenan. RECTIFIER AND WHOLESALE LIQUOR DEALER. Elegant Club Whiskey a Specialty Importer of Fine Wines, Brandies, Gins, Etc. 462 Pennsylvania Avenue, Northwest. Fritz Reuter's Washington, D. C. Hotel and Restaurant, 451, 453, 455, 457 Pennsylvania Avenue. 202, 208 and 210 4 1-2 St Northwest. W. M. DRURY'S Restaurant, 1100 20th St., Corner L. N. W. Sparta, Buffet, and Cafe, 1216 Pa. Ave. Washington, D. FINE WINES, LIQUORS and CIGARS Hot Free Lunch every Day. Ladies will receive special attention in Dining Room upstairs. J. M. RYAN'S CAFE Pool and Billiard Parlors, 619 B StreetNorthwest. (Op. B. & P. Depot.) A full line of the choicest wines, liquors, and beers. All brands of domestic and imported olgars. J. M. RYAN, Proprietor. C. H. NAUGHTON LIQUORS and SEGARS Harper & Wilson a specialty. 1926 Fourteenth Street, Northwest. S. A VETERAN RAILROADER. "Gen'l Forrest Resumes His Old Run After a Successful Operation at Freedmen's Hospital—He Visits Old Friends in Maryland and Pennsylvania—An Interesting Career. One of the best known railroad men running into Washington is "Gen'l" Forrest, of the Congressional Limited, running from Washington to New York. Gen. Forrest has been on this special run ever since it was started, and because of his general efficiency, his civility and good deportment has become a fixture. He enjoys the personal acquaintance with the wealthiest and biggest men of the nation, most of whom call him by his first name and regard him as their personal friend. Mr. Forrest has had a wonderful career, and to tell it "GEN'L" HEN A Popular Railroader running on the ington City would consume more space than can be given in this article. He was an orphan boy running on the train out West, when he met and attracted the attention of the late Phil. Armour, the millionaire meat king, who took an interest in him and who sent him to Wilherforce College, and was his personal friend until his death. Unlike many young men, Gen. Forrest did not get the swell-head. He had then, as he has now a large storehouse of common sense, and he has used it in a way to make friends, some fame and a great fortune in the esteem of those who know him. He has been in the railroad service for nearly twenty years and enjoys the requutation of having never been discharged and always being able to get any position that he once held. For the past year a small tumor has been growing under his left shoulder, THE COLORED AMERICAN. which became not only cumbersome and annoying, but threatening. He therefore asked for a thirty days' leave of absence to go to the hospital to be operated upon. Many of his friends advised him to go to Bellview Hospital in New York, and other large hospitals of the East, but Mr. Forrest had confidence in our own Freedmen's Hospital and decided to be operated upon there. His case for treatment was a difficult one, but under the masterly and surgical skill of Dr. W. A. Warfield, surgeon-in-chief of Freedmen's Hospital, it was a comparatively easy operation. He had a large fatty tumor attached to his shoulder blade, requiring an incision of eight inches to remove it. The wound healed without any bad symptoms and Mr. Forrest has perfect use of his arms and shoulders. He is now hale and hearty and HENRY FORREST, Congressional Limited between Wash- and New York. has resumed his old position on the Congressional Limited, to the delight of his many friends and to the satisfaction of the general public, and especially of the patrons of that line. Mr. Forrest likes to relate his visit to Catonsville, Md., after leaving the hospital. Gen. B. N. Baker, former president of the Atlantic Transport Steamship Line, plying between New York and London, took Mr. Forrest to Europe some years ago as his special valet, and a warm friendship sprang up between them. General Baker now lives in retirement on his large estate and palatial residence at Catonsville, Md. He is surrounded with an interesting family and is so kind to his servants that nearly all, if not all, of them have been with him from sixteen to twenty years—such is their loyalty to him. Gen. 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Mr. Forrest is enthusiastic in his praise of Gen. Baker, and his daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Harrison. Before leaving Baltimore he made calls on a number of friends, among them Mr. Ulman, the merchant king, and Bishop and Mrs. Handy, where he spent the evening as their guest. He left Baltimore for Marion, Pa., a suburb of Philadelphia, where he called at the home of the late President Frank Thompson of the Pennsylvania Railway.' He was received graciously by Miss Anna and Mr. Frank Thompson, jr., the daughter and son of Mr. Thompson, deceased, who in life was a personal friend of Mr. Forrest. Mr. Forrest regrets very much that he could not visit friends in Richmond, Va., and Chicago, out could not do so for lack of time, and his eagerness to get back to work again. Oldham Bros. 8th and R NW. WOOD COAL FEED WHOLESALE—RETAIL. LOW PRICES—HIGH QUALITY. 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It makes the old look young and the young we will include a package (one pint) of Anti-Oder. The Negro in Business intend that we should all administer to the soul of each other alone; he planned that some of us should administer to the soles of our feet. To-day I am here as an exponent or a as disciple for the care of the soles of the feet. We have been teaching the Nergo of the things unseen, and preparing him for eternity, but now we must teach him of the things seen and make him ready to live. "The particular pursuits that I wish to direct your attention to is that of the shoe business, unlike most of the commercial business. One might think that to undertake such, means a large capital, as well as long years of experience in handling shoes, before success can be assured. I have only to relate [Name] [Name] my few years of experience along this line to convince you that capital and years of training are not essential to a successful career in the shoe world, but that Garce, Grit and Brains stand out as the three greatest factors. We carried out this three months, when shoes exceeded the ing every possible sae able dollar had been ing up our stock. "In the city of Charleston,October 21, 1899, the firm of Seabrook and Porter, shoe dealers, was launched. The capital stock and fixtures, $500; $200 reserve fund. This gave us about as many pairs of shoes as we could both carry in our arms, and about as many empty shoe boxes to adorn our shelves, and thus added to make a full display of the goods. "We spent a part of the month of September in Boston, where we received our first schooling from a Negro, who had been employed in the shoe factory as shipping clerk for several years. This man took special interest in us. Each night we would meet and THE COLORE AMERICAN talk over the meritorious points of a shoe. The average size of a man's foot, and women likewise, and what grades of shoes would be most suitable for Southern trades. It was more than one week spent in the accumulation of this knowledge, when we went to one of he biggest and richest concerns in the city of Boston to place our order for about fifty styles, all in the lowest and middle grades of shoes. We reached Charleston, everybody anxiously awaiting the opening of this Negro shoe store. "The idea of a general house to house canvass over the city presented itself. With the drummer idea we carried samples from house to house, exhorting each Negro to give us a trial showing them the advantage as well as the quality of our goods, placing our profits on close marginal lines, and THE NEW YORK TIMES We carried out this method for about three months, when the demand for shoes exceeded the supply. By making every possible sacrifice, every available dollar had been turned into building up our stock. The empty shoe boxes had been displaced by boxes containing shoes. The little store, which was about five feet wide and fifteen feet long, was filled to its capacity. Nine months had passed, and we must launch out into deeper water, with the same old grit and determination to sink or swim. We moved into larger quarters. "Ninety per cent of the trade carried on is with the Negro; about ten per cent with whites. To the white, as well as the colored people the fact that shoes can be bought from a Negro concern, is a new feature. There are a number of Nergo businesses supported entirely by the white people. But --- these are concerns that were established immediately after slavery, handling such commodities as the whites thought too degrading for them to handle. Tnese Negroes have made money in their fields of business of the large patronage of the whites. Because of such successful career, to-day finds the whites going into the avenues and helping to awaken the onec powerful influence of the Negro, by gaining the patronage of the whites, who once sought the Negroes for these commodities. There has scarcely been a day past in the history of our business without the attempt to sell to some white customers. In some cases we are turned down because of our color, while others come in and inquire as to who carries on the business, and make purchases, after which they express themselves as being willing to trade with any one who gives them values, regardless of color. We note that whenever we place bargains in our windows the white people take advantage and buy them up before the Nergo customers get around. If you are cheap they lose sight of your color. They want the best goods for the smallest amount. I feel that where it shall become a custom for the Negro to engage in all mercantile pursuits the whites and blacks alike flock to him. "The white shoe dealers have been no barrier to us; rather a help. They come around us and council with us as to the form and best method of handling our trade. In case we are short on sizes of a certain shoe, we can get this shoe from any white merchant with allowance of half the profit for ourselves, and so in this way we keep in touch with the leading shoe men, studying with them the greatest creator for business, which is style. It will take time and work, but it will bring reputation to business, and profit as nothing else will. It rests with you as to whether your store shall be the home of stylish shoes or whether those who wear the styles must go somewhere else to get them, and you lose the benefit and profit. "The shoe dealer can really do missionary service. Time was, when he had one line and one last; now there are lines and lasts without number, and it is here that his skill comes in. The man with the wide crooked foot will want a narrow straight shoe. He insists that he has worn that style of shoe all his life. As an evidence of this, his foot is the proud possessor of two bunions and as many corns as there are toes. The timid dealer will yield to his whim, but the man who is in business for more than the money there is in it almost refuses to sell him a shoe that will continue a source of annoyance. He finally convinces his man, and each time has made a lifelong customer. There is a hygienic value in shoes and we push it. "Be sure that you are a strictly one-priced house. A two-priced shoe store nowadays cannot meet with success, for you must have the full confidence of your customers. It might make a few sales at first, more quickly, but it would only be a question of time when the public would find it out, and when the people find they can not trust to your honesty no longer they will look for another place to do their trading. The old maxim, 'Honesty is the best policy,' always holds good. In case a Continued on page 9. HOMES FOR SALE Nos. 635 and 637 Acker St. N. E.—7 rooms and bath; bricks; handsome fronts and cozy interiors; houses are in first-class condition, having been newly papered and painted. Price, $2, 00 each;—$1,700 can remain for three years at 5 per cent. interest. No. 2316 H St. N. W.—Frame cottage of 9 rooms and bath; lot 26 x 91 rented at $25.50. Price, $3,500. No. 1806 Corcoran St. N. W.—8-room frame; lot 14 x 60; finest location in city. Price, $2,150. No. 1033 Seventeenth St. N.W.—Five room brick with frame kitchen; no birth; lot 18 x 25; next to corner of L St. and key to the improvement of same. A fine speculation. Now rented at $20.50. Price, $3,500. Call and see us about terms. Other desirable terms ETAOI SHRDL CMF desirable properties for sale. GEORGE Y. WORTHINGTON, or GEORGE J. EASTERDAY, 1410 G St. N. W. DRESS MAKING ACADEMY. The de Lam Orton Famous French Perfection Tailor System, Mme. J. A. Smallwood, sole agent, 1513 Madison street, northwest. Morning class from 9 a. m. to 1 p. m. Afternoon class 2 to 5 p. m. daily. Evenings from 7:30 to 10 o'clock. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, dressmakers and ladies who wish to de 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 Negro 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. 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 WIZARDS’ POPULAR- TTY: Judge Terrell’s Estimate of Dr. ” \Washington.—Interview. Four men out of every five who have arrayed themselves in oppo-. sition to the head of Tuskegee are influenced by jealousy. I am sor-) ry to say it, but it is true. ‘There is absolutely no reason why col-) ored men should oppose him. He is in a position to be more help- ful to the race than any living man, and I believe that his gospel of work, and his idea of prepara- tion for the occupations that the Negro masses must engage in will be the salvation of the race. The few men who have started a cru- sade against Booker Washington have not affected his influence in the slightest way either at home or abroad. More than that, one thousnd students were refused at Tuskegee Institute this fall be- cause there was no room for them. The unseemly and wicked demon- stration against Booker Washing- ton in Boston last summer has only served to help the man among all people, white and black. There is said to be some opposition among colored men to what is called the political leadership of Booker T. Washington. I don’t believe that he occupies the posi- tion of a political leader in any particular. He may be called by the authorities from time to time to give evidence as to a man’s character or fitness for place when that man has been recommended and indorsed by other people. This is his right as an American citizen. Those who are fighting him along this line are simply dis- gruntled and disappointed _ office- holders.—Interview with Judge Robert H. ‘berrell, in Memphis Commercial Appeal. A BIG CONFERENCE. _ The most important conference since the war of the rebellion on the race problem in the United States will be held at Lincoln Temple, this city, November 10 and 11, 1903. The best intellect of the land will be there represented in white and colored men of the North and the South. The public meetings will be held at the roth Street ‘Baptist Church, on Monday evening, Nov. oth, and on Tuesday evening, Nov. roth. CAPITAL HILL NOTES. The following was the very pleas- ing program of the Emanuel Bap- tist Sunday School, Sunday, Oct. 18, 1903, at 11 o’clock: 1. Opening Hymn, “Bless Be the Tie,” from Gospel Songs, by the school children. = THE ~JLORED AMERICAN. 2. Scripture Lesson, St. Matt., 2oth chap., by the pastor. 3- Responsive Reading, by pastor and school children. 4. Prayer, by pastor. 5. Hymn, “To the Work, to the Work, Etc.,” from Gospel Songs, No. 2. 6. Recitation of Scripture, Miss Belle Anderson. 7- Hymn, “Come Ye that Love the Lord, Etc., school children. 8. Recitation of Scripture, Miss Sarah Britt. 9. Hymn, “Stand Up, Stand Up, for Jesus, Etc,”’ school children. 10. Select Reading, Master Joseph Dyer. 11. Solo, “Jesus Lover of My Soul,” Mrs. N. Dyer. 12. Select Reading, Master B. H. Taylor. 13. Duet, “I’ve Found a Friend,” Misses Belle Anderson and Lillie Montague. 14. Address, Mr. Joshua Taylor, of the Zion Baptist Sunday School. 15. Closing Hymn, “Onward Christian Soldiers,”’ school. Rev. J. T. Taylor, B- D., pas- tor. Mr. W. Louis O’Donoghue, presiding organist. THE CIVILIZED MAN. | In another column will be found the titles of some very useful and encouraging books, however one may regard the statement defining the distinction between the “civil- ized man and the savage.” There is one book to which es- pecial attention is called, “Shadow and Light,” by the Hon. Mifflin Wistar Gibbs. No one could read a chapter in that most interesting narrative and fail to be deeply im- pressed by the simple and charm- ing style of the author, the diver- sity of experience and incident, the courage, perseverance and intelli- gent mastery of conditions and circumstances. A devotion to the nobler ideals of life, a determina- tion to overcome barriers and ob- stacles is pictured here with a straightforward modesty, which captivates the reader: ! encour- ages the struggling wa__— rer, who may be himself dow st from looking on his own <; re tasks and hindrances. This book shows m-.é plainly and clearly the necessity of read- ing and study as elements of suc- cess and is indeed a most inspir- ing literary production. It ap- pears at a time when inspiration, encouragement and good example are most decidedly needed. We are very pleased to commend it to our friends and readers. A testimonial is being arranged for Dr. R. F. Plummer at which it is announced that the Am- phions, Prof. Layton, Mme. Slade and other well-known talent will appear. : z FINANCIAL. —_—_—_————_—— DO YOU NEED ixsstseane Assistance ? If so, come to us. We are always ready to loan you any amount you may need. You can repay it in small monthly payments to suit your conve- nience. We make loans on Furniture, Pi- anos, &c., without removal or any pub- licity in any way. All business is pri- vate. WASHINGTON MORTGAGE LOAN COMPANY, 610—F Street—610. Some Men Pay $40,000 For an expert to manage their ad- vertising. There are others who pay $5.00 for an annual subscription to printer’: ink and learn what all ad- vertisers are thinking about. But even these are not the extremes reach- ed. There are men who Mse ever $100,000 a year by doing neither one. For sample copy send 10c to Printer’s Ink, No. 10 Spruce Street, New York City. . end upwards made Loansol$iQ “oo Perxrroce PIANOS. HORSES Wagons, ete., at lowest rates and n the day you apply. We are loaning on th Busiding snd Loan Association plan, which) ‘ages the gost of carrying loans much less that you pay elsewhere, and allows you to pay it orf in any sized notes you desire, ranning from one to tweive mouths. You only pay for tne use of (be money tor the length of time you carry it. if you have a ioan with some other company we will ra it of and advance you more maoney if desired. Raies cheetully given, and no cost to }ou unless the loan is mads Loans made = where in the District. Cal? and get rates. F -ont room, firsi floor, Scien- ific American suilding, Watior at Mortgage Loan Co, 625 F St, N. W. Be es + te te Ti md a a ‘ . HERE IS A CHANCE. , q Tr get the money you want We ; 4, have more than weneed. We will , make loans to every body wi .out j 4 dejay. If von want money 1 @¢ as 4 to-day. You will not be aisap- ¥, ointed, Loans made on Furni- = { ~ ture,Pianos, Organs, E‘c., without 4 removal, Loan* to salaried em 4 ployee Without endorsement. ' ? Z 602 F Street- - Cor. 6th St. {caprrat LOAN GUARANTEE { , COMPANY. : 1S E HAVE A BAR’L of money to lend on furniturs_ pianos, &c. No delay. Goods are not disturbed. You return the money in small payments. If you have a loanand need more mon_ ey, we can fix you up. Business con- fidential. *Phone, M, 3042. SURETY LOAN COMPANY. Suite 1, Warder Building, cor. 9.4 and F, 523 9th. Read the Colored American 7 PETER GROGAN, Credit for All Washington. ts Carpets ordered at one o’clock in the day will be on your floor the following day. We do the making, laying and lining free, and on Y CREDIT. This means a saving to you of 20 to 25 5 cents on every yard. All reliable grades are here, in- cluding Velvets, ; Axminsters, Tapestries, Brussels and Ingrains. Parlor, Bed Room and Dining Room Furniture in : great variety. Everything for ' housekeeping at lowest cash prices and on small weekly ree tt or monthly _ payments. : PETER GROGAN, 817-819-821-823 7th St. Between H and I Streets. All Nations welcome except Carrie Nation EDWARD GREEN Fine Wines and Whiskies Cigars and Tobacco Private Entrance for Ladies S. W. Cor. Cameron and Faye'te streets ALEXANDRIA, VA s Every Con- venience | Is afforded ladies trav- eling alone on the Compartment Carsoy the “Great Western Limited,” 3 Leaving Chicago every even- Sing at 6.30 via the CHICAGO! > | GREAT WESTERN Ralliay, 113 Adams St., Chicago Published by The Colored American Publishing Company. A National Negro Newspaper Published every Saturday, at 459 C st. N. W., Washington, D. C. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. One Year, $2.00 Six Months. 1.10 Three Months .60 Invariably in advance. Subscription may be sent by post office money order, express or registered letter. All communications for publication should be accompanied with the name of the writer, not necessarily for publication but as a guarantee of good faith. We solicit news, contributions, opinions and in fact all matters affecting the race. We will not pay for matter, however, unless it is ordered by us. All matter intended for publication should reach this office by Wednesday of each week to insure insertion in the current issue. Agents are wanted everywhere. Send for instructions. 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, NOVEMBER 7, 1903. HOWARD'S NEW PRESIDENT. The trustees of Howard University have made no mistake in nominating for president Dr. John Gordon, D. D., of Tabor, Iowa. To use an old expression, "he is the right man in the right place." He is a ripe scholar and an experienced teacher who stands in the front ranks of national educators. He is a young man, comparatively, and is equal to the great work and possibilities of the school. Howard University is the one institution in this country to which the Negro race should turn with pride. It is indeed a national institution, whose lines of influence should extend throughout the entire country, and touch all the complex phases of our national life. Its curriculum should sweep the entire circle of academic and professional courses; its situation at the national capital is of itself worth the moiety of a liberal education. Already its two thousand graduates and twenty thousand sometime pupils are scattered over the face of the earth, occupying exalted stations of honor and influence as well as the less conspicuous places of sacrificial service. It has turned out about one-half of the colored lawyers and one-third of the colored doctors in the United States; it has furnished five members of Congress; the registership of the U. S. Treasury, the highest appointive position which a colored man has ever ```markdown ``` THE COLORED AMERICAN. held under the federal government, is filled by a Howard alumnus; in fact, Howard men are everywhere, and are first among the foremost of colored men in all spheres of activity and influence. And yet the work is only partly begun. The school needs an active head, and such a one is Dr. Gordon. Under his administration Howard will grow and prosper. POSES AS A MARTYR. To be a martyr may necessitate going to jail, but everyone who languishes behind the bars is not sacrificing himself for a great cause. William Monroe Trotter, of the Boston Guardian, who was sentenced to St. Charles' jail for raising a disturbance at a meeting where Booker T. Washington spoke, thinks himself a second Bunyan or St. Paul. He ostentatiously announces that his editorials this week were written in jail and publishes a lot of letters congratulating him upon his stand, or rather his fall. It takes a plentitude of gall and an absence of brains to make a man act as Trotter has, but we never thought he was foolish enough to glory in being sent to jail. Rowdyism is not a mark of martyrdom. Lack of courtesy to a man does not assail his principles, but rather strengthens them by bringing into ridicule those of his assailant. If the Boston bull pen is like those out West, Trotter won't dream over how "the Negro race shall tell with pride of your calm endurance and leave to his children and its unborn generations the story of your martyrdom," as one of his admirers puts it, while reclining on a feather bed, but will have plenty of waking hours, thanks to a ubiquitous insect that "gets there just the same," in which to consider how many kinds of assininity he has displayed in these recent days.—The Denver Statesman. If any wiseacre wishes to do THE COLORED AMERICAN a favor which we seldom can do for ourselves, he will tell us how to procure a good staff of active, energetic and intelligent young men who will represent this paper effectively in the cities and towns of the country. It is a fine opportunity for the right person. It is a lamentable fact, and we speak regretfully from personal experience that the bright, resourceful agent, with glib tongue, who has large capacity for winning the confidence of good people and soliciting money for a paper, is frequently devoid of ordinary honesty. He gets the money and keeps it—never makes a report that means anything, and when the lemon is sucked dry, the rhine is thrown away, and the poor publisher is without redress. It also frequently happens that when a young man has honesty and character in abundance, he is lacking in that assurance and address essential to success in this particular line. He will mean well, but can not "land" the goods. In a dilemma like this, what is a newspaper man to do, when he has opportunities that he wishes to throw into the laps of young men who can combine intelligence with resource, and activity with wit and integrity? This is a problem for the wiseacres of the race. The Charleston News and Courier, in indorsing a statement that "the South would support anybody to beat Roosevelt," says: "The salvation of the South is in the restoration of the Democratic party to power, and there can not be such restoration without the aid of the North and East." What is meant by "the salvation of the South?" What is the present condition of the South? Certain Democratic leaders, at a loss for a cry, are shouting at the top of their voices for a white man's government. The South has that—has had it for thirty years. She stands in no danger whatever of losing it. The Negro could not rule if he would, and it is but fair to him to say that he shows no disposition to try. The palpable dishonesty of the cry is shown by the fact that it is as loud in Maryland, where the Negro is in a small and hopeless minority, as in Mississippi, where despite his numbers, he is a political nonentity. The white man is in control, but owes the Negro and everybody else justice. When the Negro was a slave he was counted at three-fifths in the South's Congressional representation. Now that he is a free man in theory, but still a slave politically, the South has him counted in her representation at five-fifths. This is unconstitutional. The South by the arrangement has thirty or forty votes in Congress to which she is not entitled. Does her "salvation" depend on permitting her to enjoy these fruits of nullification? To deprive her of them would not, in the slightest degree threaten white supremacy in her local affairs. The South is enjoying to the full, with her sister sections of the country, the benefits of the policies of protection and sound money and expansion. She fought them all at the polls, but they prevailed in spite of her. Business within her borders is booming. Her banking capital is increasing all the time, as the result of wise financial legislation. As the result of protection duties on cotton goods she is manufacturing more and more of her principal commodity every year. Her spindles are multiplying amazingly. If our markets in the far East are enlarged, as is generally expected, she will share in the profitable increase very generously. What sort of "salvation" is it, then, to which the News and Courier refers? —Evening Star. The South would enter upon an era of unrivalled prosperity and progress is her white citizens put forth half the effect to uplift the Negro that they do to keep him down. Literature offers the only field of human effort where there is equality of opportunity for all men, white and black alike. The "Race Problem Unmasked" is the title of a new book to be issued by the Eureka Publishing Company, of Columbus, Ohio. Mr. Everett J. Waring, a well-known lawyer and newspaper man, is the author of the book. It will cover a wide range of subjects on the problem of the race. The Tuskegee Institute in Alabama receives $5,000 through the will of Miss Elizabeth S. Fiske, of Boston, Mass. Finney's Famous Negro Orchestra, a well-known musical aggregation of Detroit, Mich., has arranged to play in New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington during the coming winter. It is said to be the most efficient colored orchestra in America. The Negro's supreme need is justice in the economic and business world. 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. PROMINENT MERCHANT DEAD Mr. Peter Grogan, a Pioneer Washington Merchant, Dies in Baltimore. The death of Mr. Peter Grogan in Baltimore last Wednesday removes from the business circles of Washington a good and useful man. His death was not unexpected, for he has been in bad health for the past two years. He was one of the best-known and best-loved business men in Washington because of his square dealing, his honest business methods and his charities. His friends belong to no class of our citizens, for he was loved by the black and white, Jew and Gentile. He was especially well thought of by the colored people for his many charitable acts. Not a church, not a Sunday school, not a mission nor any movement which had for its purpose the good of the community was ever turned away from him without a blessing. His blessings usually came in a substantial way and without begging or persuasion. At his bedside at the time of dissolution were his wife and their seven children—Thomas J., Lawrence V., Patrick J., Nellie, Mamie, Catherine, and their eldest daughter, Mrs. Dr. Powers. Mr. Grogan was a man of exceedingly liberal spirit and beloved by all who knew him. Only a short time ago he donated a large plot of ground and erected a handsome granite church edifice in Baltimore, which will be dedicated, as soon as completed, to the Catholic faith. He was held in the highest regard by his many employees, several of whom have been with him continuously for more than twenty years. Mr. M. L. Nettles, of New York, was in the city for a few days this week. A STRONG, VIGOROUS MAN z 5 => The Negro in Business Continued from page 5. customer buys a pair of shoddy Shoes, from you, and the customer returns the same, always give that customer an- other pair of shoes and return the shod- dy ones to the manufacturer, whe will make good such failures. “One of the most convincing trade features of the shoe business is to get the people interested in you and you in them. Never meet an acquaintance on the street and bore him to buy shoes of you, unless he sugegsts that he must soon have a pair; then tell him what you have that would be nice for him, and ask him to call in and see them when he gets ready to buy. Exercise tact and courtesy in trading with cus- tomers. It’s hard to win a customer, easy to lose one. Have always a sweet ‘thank you for your patronage,’ and a ‘come again’ on the end of your tongue, whether you have been able to sell or not, “By carrying out these few set prin- ciples, our business has shown an in- crease in the gross proceeds each year, ranging from $1,000 to $1,500. And a stock always on hand between $3,000 and $4,000. This has not been accom- plished through luck, but rather to close attention to business, and an in- sight of a few years’ experience.” CITY PARAGRAPHS. Hon. John C. Darcy is taking an active part in the Maryland campaign. The demand for Tre CoLorepD AMER- ICAN of October 24 was so great that the issue was almost exhausted. Colored Republican clubs are organ- izing in gerat numbers in South Wash- ington. Hon. Judson W. Lyons spoke at a mammoth mass meeting in Columbus, Ohio, last Thursday evening. Mr. J. Smith, of the Porter’s Ex- change Hotel, has returned from a pleasant trip to Atlantic City and other eastern points. Mr. Walter Hill, of Hyattsville, Md., one of the active hustlers for THE CoLtorep AMERICAN, has been on the sick list. Messrs. Moore & Priboleau, of 1216 Pennsylvania avenue, are doing a big autumnal business. Mr. Byron Chism, the popular mixologist, is at the helm. Big JimParker, who figured at the Buffalo tragedy when President Me- Kinley was shot, is now lecturing to crowded houses in Texas. Miss Lottie E. Wilson, the artist, is arranging ot paint a full-size oil paint- ing of Col, Perry H. Carson, the presi- dent of the Blaine Invincible Club. Lieut. R. E. S. Toomey, author of “Thoughts for True Americans,” has been called to Ohio to take part in the campaign. A large number of prominent educa- tors, ministers and thinkers will be present in the city next week to at- tend the annual meeting of the Secio- logical Society. / Betting on the Maryland campaign is growing much in favor of the election of Mr. Williams for Governor of the State. This will mean the return of Senator McComas to the U. S. Senate. Mrs, Robert E. Williams (nee Mrs. Georgie N. Waterman). of Thomas- ville, Ga., is spending some time in New York, the guest of Mrs. E. Went- worth Newton, on Second avenue. Dr. W. L. Houston, chairman of the financial committee of the B. M. C., _ THE COLORED AMERICAN. ~ LL S-aee fp es ST TG ee ee (os oka tg teed ar a et a ip oiger ges Ba ee ae ee OM CeO a eee RoR ee ee Pe tiie Se ee PSS ee ae Et oe iz iia eng cero ha Meee US 20: Vee EO Ay ae brea es 3 Ro es cae ee eee ke a Bo gee ig! Rees ae eS Be CAS amy VY La? Be Bea ae ty ote) ee EME Ae ase a C4 5 ees dee fey SS ea er ee ae ed eee - eee eee ES Cen “9 Oe ch NE eae 4 ese SEES toe eS ee F SS aS ei eg A, Ne | NS wall akg a es a ee Bie a NaS A : fui) partg es a iff Be Re \ BS AANURNY dite AN teeth SE aa nf i] eR tune) Pe Nee te ey SCC LTEHEN aR i A ea CN ESN so oe eo VER eB / ToS aS WEE ca a aa & as € ESA AE NS a ORNs 0] | ALDERMAN SS ees Be Seay, UPN Rei FRANK SSS EN igre =e Wek: = DuNN | Hon. Frank Dunn, Alderman Twenty-Fourth District, write. from 232 East Fifty-Eighth Street, New York City: [he Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus, O.: ' . Gentlemen: «There is no remedy for a broken-down systen ‘hat 1 know of which will so effectually restore health as Peruna. ««Whenever I am overworked or suffer from the consequences o 3 cold a few doses of Peruna builds me up again more quickly tha: mnything I ever tried. I find it especially valuable for catarrh fhree bottles cured me three years ago of catarrh of the stomach an | have never had the least symptoms of it since.” Very truly, FRANK DUNN, Alderman 24th Dist., N. Y. City. has just returned from Boston, Mass., where he went to attend the obsequies of Mr. Mitchell, late member of the B. M. C. Dr. W. A. Warfield, surgeon-in-chief of Freedmen’s Hospital, is the recipi- ent of many encomiums from the pa- tients who are turned out of Freed- men’s Hospital hale and hearty, and from their friends. Tue CoLtorep AMrrRICAN is for sale at the three “Mans’;” Brink-man’s, Fourth and Pennsylvania avenue, Chap-man’s, Fourteenth and P north- west, and Eshle-man’s Fourteenth and Pierce place. The Crispus Attucks Club will have a grand business meeting at Odd Fel- lows Hall next Monday, night. This club is growing in popularity and is arranging for a mammoth entertain- ment next month. The management of the Coleridge- Taylor Choral Society have secured the services of Mr. Jesse G. Taylor, of the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, to sing a leading part in “Hiawatha,” which will be rendered in Baltimore next month. A grand collation was given by Pe- ter Odgen Lodge, No. 1374, G. U. O. of F., Thursday evening, October 29, at Odd Fellows’ Hall, 1606 H street northwest. The committee was a large and active one and the affair was high- ly successful. 9 TONIC is a medicine that gives tone A to some part of the system. There are different kinds of tonics, but the tonic most needed in this country, where catarrh is so prevalent, is @ tonic that operates on the mucous mem- branes. Peruns is a tonic to the mucous mem- branes of the whole body. It gives tone to the capillary circulation -which con- stitutes these delicate membranes. | Peruna is @ specific in its operation upon the mucous membrane. It is a tonic that strikes at the root of all ca- tarrhal affections. It gives tone to the minute blood vessels and the terminal nerve fibres. Catarrh cannot exist long where Peruna is used intelligently. Peruna seeks out catarrh in all the hid- den parts of the body. | Paul Landrum writing from Atlanta, Ga., says: - “In January last I began the use of your Peruna and Manalin for what was termed organic heart trouble. At that time I could scarcely walk to my place of business without stopping to rest and on arrival felt completely exhausted. Had severe pains in my heart and general dizziness. After using the first bottle of Peruna I began to improve and today I feel that Iam a sound man and I work fourteen hours a day without any bad feeling.”—Paul Landrum. A. M. Ikerd, an employee of the C. B &Q. R. lt., West Burlington, Ia., writes: “TI had- catarrh of the stomach and small intestines for a number of years. I went to a number of doctors and got no relief. Finally one of my doctors sent me to Chicago and I met the same fate. They said they could do nothing for me, that I had cancer of the stomach and there was no cure. [almost thought the same, for my breath was something awful. I could hardly stand it, it was so offensive. I could not eat anything without great misery, and I gradually grew worse. “Finally I got one of your books, and concluded I would try Peruna, and thank God, I found a relief and a cure for that dreadful disease. I took five bottles of Peruna and two of Manalin, and I now feel like a new man. There is nothing better than Peruna, and I keep a bottle in my house all the time.”—A. M. Ikerd. If you do not derive prompt and satis- factory 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 ad- vice gratis. Address Dr. Hartman, President of The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, Ohio. | Hon, John W. Langley, disbursing officer of the Census Bureau, left the city last Saturday for his home in Ken- tucky, where he is taking an active part in the campaign. As a campaign- er Mr. Langley ranks in the first class, and as an all-round mixer he can’t be beat. parE S " Mr. H. H. Darneille, assessor for the District of Columbia, who suffered a severe accident some months ago by breaking his leg, has returned to his duties at the District Building, to the delight of his many friends. His re- turn to the office came in the form of an ovation by the attachees, em- ployees and patrons of the building.