The Colored American

The COLORED American LIBRARY OF CONGRESS A-NATIONAL NEGRO NEWSPAPER VOL. X, NO. 20 THE NEW YORK TIMES MR. J. DOUGLAS WETMORE, Member of the City Council, Jacksonville, Fla. COLORED ALDERMEN BRAVE. The Jacksonville Carnival Committee Ignore Colored Members of the City Council—Lawyer Wetmore Denounces the Committee for Its Narrowness and Prejudice. would enter the city through the principal panied by the city of rade, as announced, but two city officials w by their absence; and that were J. Douglas Wetr Dear Sir:—I have seen in the papers a great many statements made by Northern Negroes to the effect that Negroes in the South were "cowards," "trimmers," and "ultra-conservative," and it gives me pleasure to write you of a recent instance of a Negro in the South being "game" to the backbone, and I trust you will be kind enough to publish the letter. This is Carnival week in Jacksonville, and there are thousands of stran- gers in the city. The papers announced that on Monday evening, November 2, the King and Queen of the Crown would enter the city and parade through the principal streets, accompanied by the city officials. The parade, as announced, did take place, but two city officials were conspicuous by their absence; and these two officials were J. Douglas Wetmore and George E. Ross, Negro councilmen (aldermen) of the Sixth ward. The Carnival committee invited all of the other city officials to participate in the parade, and furnished automobiles for the use of the councilmen, but "forgot"(?) to invite the two Negro Councilmen. The Carnival committee also mailed a complimentary ticket to each councilman, giving each of them the right to go in the Carnival grounds and all the shows therein free of charge. The city council met on Tuesday evening, November 3. and I was present and Wetmore make the s in reference to the "Mr. President and Gentlemen of the Council: The editors of the Times-Union and Metropolis are members of the Carnival Committee, and therefore it is impossible for me to pay my respects to said committee through the columns of either of the daily papers, and you will pardon me, I know, for taking this occasion to pay my respects to said committee. I have been a member of this honorable body for nearly three years, and a number of you gentlemen served two years with me in the old council; and I believe none of you will or can dispute me when I say that my record in this council is clean, and that I have always been identified with the progressive element of this body. During our association as fellow members in this council I have never invited any of you to my residence and have never received an invitation to any of your homes, nor have I expected it. I do not be- ] [Name] ] PROF. RICHARD HILL. Educator and Orator, Nashville, Tenn. 1 ```markdown ``` PRICE, FIVE CENTS lieve any of you have been contaminated by your association with me in this council, and I know that the question of social equality has never come up between us. I want to say to you, gentlemen, that this "social equality" bugbear has been the excuse of a great many outrages committed in the South. I feel that the Carnival Committee has insulted me as well as my colleague. The papers announced that the city officials would participate in the parade last night, and the Carnival Committee invited all of the members of this council except Mr. Ross and myself; and I presume for this excuse for insulting us in this manner would be, that they feared it would look as if they believed in "social equality" of the races. Gentlemen, it was an exhibition of contemptible, mean, petty, nar- (Continued on page 7.) e ```markdown ``` rr ro POLITICS IN OHIO. Senator Hanna the Master of the Situ- ation—Two Colored Members Elected to the State Legislature—Notes. CoLtuMpvs, Onto, Special—The vast- ness of the Republican majority in Ohio dazed both the Republicans and Democrats, for while the Republicans anticipated a victory, and General Dick had predicted a Republican majority of 75,000, the campaign, while spec- tacular in many respects, and yet char- acterized by considerable apathy, there was considerable concern on the part of Republicans as to the outcome, and the Johnson cohorts rather anticipated a result sufficientiy close to be accepted as a victory even though they lost. In many respects the like of this cam- paign had not before been experienced in Ohio. Outside of Cuyahoga county, the one county where Tom Johnson and Senator Hanna were apparently making the fight for their life; the first to maintain his hold on the coun- ty and the latter, to recover it from Democracy, there was but little interest manifested in the campaign, among the rank and file of Ohio’s voters. LZ SE Gg) Yagi RE") HE a \ CE Ome EE case WA EZ WZ, YG UR e// iy, img a// Li 3 RO Le ani ad OR er MEE IS, : Hiisks SSS fal see eS e~ SSO pees RT \ aE SSN) ee WS Ee \ Ui ge ASA \ OG my \ “eae Wee = Lae ae \ ULE FOR \ Upae ui ian | Vip VRRR\ | Z = jae HON. H. T. EUBANKS, Member of Legislature. _ Now that the campaign has been fought to a finish, and Senator Hanna has won such a splendid and over- whelming victory, Ohioans are impa- tient to declare for him for the Presi- dency. All over Ghio its Hanna, Han- na, Hanna, and in the most deafening applause for the masterful man from Cleveland the name of Roosevelt is lost. In spite of the fact that Sena- tor Hanna, by almost superhuman ef- fort, is retsraining the impatient Ohio- ans from declaring openly and equiv- ecally for him for the Presidency, the time will come when they will break the bonds of restraint, and nerved on by the swelling popularity of their chief~in other States, will sound the slogan: “Hanna for President in 1904.” History may repeat itself. In spite of his determination not to become a candidate, the name of Hanna, like that of Garfield, may go before the convention and sweep all before it. Some one delegate will insist on vot- ing for Hanna, and when announced the expected stampede to Hanna may come, and Teddy the Aggressive be swept away. : THE COLORED AMERICAN. eo Ohio, in spite of Senator Hanna’s wishes, resoluted for Roosevelt at the : pee, last State convention, two years in ° | eS FEB advance. Ohioans have not forgotten j ELIS “its Se the almost insulting demand that the | SARS Egat President sent to Senator Hanna, at (ees A the time, that he must have Ohio’s en- Eee q@ Se dorsement. Senator Hanna, the first ike Sy ~ time in his life east aside his own best ae ba judgment and acquiesced. He was tak- ay ed en at a disadvantage. Now he is “It” a a in Ohio and there are none to dispute ] A Dy es him. His friends are for him, and Lea’ Ns those who belonged to another faction , GF BPs € are climbing into his band wagon with "Mg metone a rapidity that makes them crowd and ST or jostle one another. | i ak rein Afro-Americans will have two rep- resentatives in the next General As- sembly—H. T. Eubanks, of Cleveland, and George W. Hayes, of Cincinnati. ‘Both are good men, but it is question- able whether they will be able to cut any figure for the reason that the Leg- istature is too overwhelmingly Repub- lean. Mr. Hayes comes ‘from a coun- ty. (Hamilton) that is ruled by George -Cox.!s Heé' makes and unmakes his men, and they usually vote as he dictates. ‘Mr, Eubanks will be a new member, eo will require the first term to put him onto the ropes and ways of a leg- ‘islator. Hayes will have the experi- ence, and if anything is accomplished for the race, he, having the prestige of two terms, will be in a position to do the most. However, there are no black laws on the statute books of Ohio, and leg- islation in the black man’s favor in this State is unnecessary. The best they can do will be to see that Ham gets an equitable portion of the plums that will be given out. It is expected that both will unite to accomplish this. Should Senator Hanna be swept into the Presidential chair on the tidal wave of popularity and availability, nothing could beat General Dick as his successor to the United States Sen- ate. General Dick has the organiza- tion and the advantage. It is well known that Senator Hanna only kept General Dick from being the candidate for Governor in Ohio this fall. It was an open secret that Senator Hanna, at that time, intended something bet- ter for his astute manager. Senator Foraker has six years to serve, so it can not be his place. Now the think- ing ones are wondering if Uncle Mark did not intend that his own Senatorial toga should fall upon the shoulders of General Dick, and if so, then why not Hanna for President in 1904? The very great Republican majority is not conducive to the best results for the colored voters of Ohio. It was so overwhelming that the G. O. P. could have won without us. However, not in years has te colored vote been such a unit for Republican success as this fall. There was no discord, no dissat- isfaction, or sulking among Chio’s col- sored voters. They were all for Hanna and Herrick. But, say, Watch Hanna. Keep your eye on Uncle Mark, for there may be something doing in 1904 in which the plain, blunt, epigramatic man of Cleve- land may figure as the stellar attrac- tion. Every one in Ohio is looking for it, impatient for it, and will in- sist on'it at tae proper moment, oie 2% SAD : gee a Our Creat Special—— Complete ere Eg GR > | eee Ach Saar WORTH FIVE DOLLARS. ONLY Bares Eg i | = a SP ¢ ete & ies 7 © 66 99 er eet « te a & 7 THE SWEET-SCENTED KING OF HAIR T | 4 “Sg MOST RAPID HAIR-CROWER IN EXIS TENSE | ee HARMLESS-RELIABLE~SUPREME , N Sone UPA Se | | MSTUE EY eee BEFORE “ = SB : Shou Sietel oe ce TO THE oe $--ZZES- LE == oN 5 4 EB = Sees | (thy AZZ ER Li ae ee )) RLY Re ZT | B Sie | ae ae, Ce 3 2 igre S “4 r SE g wourn) (aes & 2 ‘ Wes eso ~<« = ee POSITIVELY straizhtens, icngthens and beantifios the SS ry = Fe Most obstinate, troublesome, refractory, curly, nappy eee F hair. 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It takes four boxes to complete the treatment. No hot ircisare used. No plastering down with grease. Ozonoalone and unaided absolutely perfects the hain matinee Mee Enoow led it to be ,long, soft, straight and beautiful. Ozono prevents failing, breaking and <2 a 5; CUT OUT THIS ADVERTISEMENT 2nd mail same to us with Cc €1, and immediately upon receipt of Senge} we © il send to you (no matter where you may live) four large boxes of Ozono, worth Sie each, or $2.00. Our Great) year! he lange hackaie of Ov uci eusine ete shen” * poo), worth bic, atknowledged te greatest shampoo ever formulated. Special We Will also incinde « cake ot Purlt? Scalp Sean mec See, Sees LO absolutely ee — uiterated and is made especialiy for use on the haman hait and scalp. It is the finest sealpsoapin existence: In addition era to thesbavetgrent fier we will sand Ses uaoee CORTESE TEDL TTE = eens FLING OCTHHT, consisting of one large jar of Instantona Massage Cream, actually worth 1. This exquisite preparation WHITENS THE DARKEST SKIN immediately upon applica tion. It ia simply rubbed well into the skin, allowed to remain @ few moments and then robed eet It comes off in roils, bringing with it all the dead, dark skin and callous substances, removing the dark picment and positively making the skin much brighter in a few minutes. Used according to directions, i: WILL BUIGHTRS UP THE BLACKEST SKIN from three to ix shades. Furthermore, we will also include large-size jar of our Electrical Skin Food, worth ie, which cures all skin diseases: removes wrinkles, sears, plmpies, tan, freckles and ail facial’ Imperfections. 1¢ makes the old look young and the young look younger, and lastly, to prove our liberality, we will inctude a package (one pint) of Anti-Oder, worth S0e, which removes til smells and odors from the human body: such as feet, grm-plterete, Cale ures sore thrnet: core mouth, frosted foot. chiibiatns and ia certaincure for ail Somb Rroubles, ALL OF THE ABOVE-MENTIONED PREPARATIONS (9 packazes In all), actually wort 5, SE evo: ON RECEIPT OF OXLY $1. This reat offer made to Introduce HONEST GOODS, Send money by rezictered letter or by money order obtainable at any postofiice or express office. Write YOUR naime and address plainly, and address, BOSTON CHEMICAL GO, 310 E.sroanst. RICHMOND, VA. FOR SALE BY DR. L. H. SINGLETON, 20th and E N-.W., Washington, D. C. A BOY WANTED ERE ee ae FE » (5 Sy oN N . “fo fe Na die We will send fre ORED AMERICAN neighbors at the ra like to bring them lowing them to sto get up a route of t to $1.00 to $5.00 a as your profit. Th a clear profit of 2¢ We will send free of cost ten bright new copies of THE COL- ORED AMERICAN, which you may sell amongst your friends and neighbors at the rate of 5 cents per copy, and tell them you would like to bring them the paper in this way from week to week, 4l- lowing them to stop when they please. It will be easy for you to get up a route of twenty to a hundred papers, which will amount to $1.00 to $5.00 a week. Of this amount you may keep two-fifths as your profit. This means that’on every ten papers sold you have a clear profit of 20 cts., or two dollars a hundred. We furnish you sufficient papers, free of cost, to start you and enable you to try the plan. We pay the postage and run all risk. Could you ask for anything better or make money more easily? Write today and reserve territory in your town. Address THE COLORED AMERICAN, 459 ¢ St., N. W. Washington, D.C. In every town and hamlet in the United States and Canada who is willing to sell The CoLorED AMER- ICAN on a liberal commission. Any boy with push can easily get up a large list of weekly customers and make considerable monéy. The work is pleasant and agreeable, and need not take up more than a few hours each week. HERE I SOURPLAN: Its Energetic Secretary, Dr. G. W. Hayman. The Secretary of the League is Dr. G.W. Hayman. He is a most exemplary young man. He always takes great interest in every movemnet destined to the good of the race. He is a member of the faculty of Philander Smith College, lecturer in physiology and hygiene, college physician and president of the Alumni Association. He is one of the prime movers of the State League, having written its constitution as well as every letter pertaining to its success. With him as Secretary the League has prospered. [Name not visible] Secretary of the State Negro Business League, Little Rock, Ark. He is one of the most successful physicians and surgeons of his city and State. He has acquired considerable means from the practice of medicine. Since being in Little Rock, he has, by his persistent efforts and strict business principles of integrity, made a rating in the business world that speaks volumes for the race. He is also a member of the World's Fair board of directors for Arkansas; composed and wrote the first call that brought that representative memorable body of men together of his State, November 14, 1900, for the purpose of considering plans by which a creditable showing and exhibit of the race may be had at the coming great exposition in St. Louis, Mo. THE CHURCH MILITANT. Rev. A. M. Middlebrooks, of Pine Bluffs, Ark., a Leader in His State and a Power in Religious and Educational Circles—Admires Mr. Washington and Thinks Texas and New Mexico Should be Set Apart for the Colored People of America. The Negro State Business League of Arkansas came in for a large share of space in the last issue of THE COLORED AMERICAN, and many thousand extra copies were sent to the State. We can not dismiss this State without a word about Rev. A. M. Middlebrooks, of Pine Bluff, one of the bestknown men in the State. He is to the manor born and possesses all of the pluck, dash and enterprise characteristic of the big men of the State. He was a Republican elector on the THE COLORED AMERICAN. Hayes and Wheeler National ticket in 1876, and a delegate to the National Republican Convention in 1880 and voted 36 ballots for Hon. James G. Blaine. Was a delegate again in 1884 at Chicago and was an elector for the Harrison and Morton National ticket and ran ahead of his ticket. In 1888-89 he was the court sheriff of Jefferson county and was U. S. internal revenue collector for four years under the Harrison administration. In his church he was the State missionary for the Missionary Baptists for four years, and is now engaged in the pastorate of a large and influential Baptist church in Little Rock. He erected this church at a cost of $20,000, and is now forging to the front on the payment of the said church. He is also a real estate man in Pine Bluff—owns 40 cottages and a fashionable modern-built residence two stories high and with all the modern improvements. He is the field agent for the New York Equitable Assurance Society and a 16-year-old child in the Society's family. He is one of the mud sills of the Arkansas Baptist College, located at Little Rock, and has done more for it than any one man in the world who has no children to go to the school. He says President Joseph Albert Booker, the president of this college, has in all probability done more for his JOYCE BACON REV. A. M. MIDDLEBROOKS. Pine Bluffs, Ark. school among his own people than any other Negro professor now living—I mean direct among the Negroes—from the wash tub to the plow handles "But when," he says, "it comes to the man of fate among the cohorts of education, who has stirred the hearts of the Rockefellers, the Ogdens, the Peabodies, the Carnegies and the Tabithas of the white race, our Beacon Light, Booker T. Washington, has lead the world. I want to see the day when the great men of the white race and the cooperation of the world will see the practicability, through our Moses, leader and beacon light, of saying to him, 'Choose your territory in America and WE WILL PURCHASE IT.' "You may say what you will, but could New Mexico and Texas be purchased and the colored people located thereon, it would prove to be a goldmine of precious nuggets to those who model the deal. God be with the Negro of this country." RETURN THEIR THANKS Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Peebles and family, formerly of 1014 D southeast, desire to thank their many friends for their great kindness during their recent trouble. Here is an Opportunity! A large picture of PROF. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, printed in four colors which has all the appearance of an oil painting, will be sent elegantly framed by express to any subscriber who will send $3.00 to THE COLORED AMERICAN. To persons who desire the picture without subscribing for the paper, it will be sent by express for $1.50. To parties who desire to sell them, they will be sent in quantities of ten or more for $1.00 each. The Colored American WASHINGTON, D.C. 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Families Supplied With First Class Salt Water Oysters : : WHOLESALE AND RETAIL No. 606 Ackers Street, Northeast All orders should be addressed to This picture should be in every Parlor Library, Reading Room, School Room and every Public Hall used by intelligent colored people. Washington, D. C. | THE IMPENDING CRISIS. (Continued from page 9.) which teaches men to hate each other, because of a difference of hair, com- plexion and condition. It is the relig- ion of hell, and no Negro with an ounce of manhood can swallow it even in small doses. As in religion, so in politics. The Negro is the chief topic of discussion— the thorn in the side of the white man. How to put him out and how to keep him out are serious questions. Ar- thur Pue Gorman, a luaryland dema- gogue, has discovered a plan, and has applied it with some success in the State of Maryland vecently. What Gorman is up to does not ap- pear on the surface, but those who will take the trouble to look beneath it will discover that his anti-Neg:u crusade, which is to be made a promi- nent issue in the Presidential cam- paign next year, has for its object (1) the uniting of the Democartic party of the South and of the Nation against the recognition of the Negro’s claim to citizenship and his right to partici- pate in the selection of his rulers, or to represent a constituency in office aS a result of the free expression of popular will; (2) the election of a Democratic President (preferably A. P. Gorman, of Maryland) committed to the idea that the three amendments to the Constitution are not sound jn law, and who will pledge himself and his creators to so manipulate the Judg- es of the Supreme Court as to force a decision that will sound the death knell of Negro citizenship, not only in the State of Maryland but throughout the United States. | This is Gorman’s game and aim, and he is playing it with the desperation and cunning of a card shak who has staked his last doJlar on a game of poker, Gorman’s appeal to white prejudice found a ready response in Maryland and he won out in a canter. Can he win out in 1904? This question does not concern the Republican party; it does concern the Negro, whose man- hood and citizenship is in jeopardy, whose political future is threatened by a Jesuitical politician, than whom there is none more corrupt or more unscrupulous this side of the heated hence. The Republican party stands for the civil and political rights of all men, black and white. The Demo- cratic party is against us. This being true, will the Negro, like a fool, stand still and wait for the Republican party to fight his battle, or will he, like a man, take off his coat and go at these rebel devils in good earnest and fight them to a standstill at the polls, as he can with intelligent organization in the States where the Gorman propa- ganda has not yet been introduced. We all understand the animus which un- derlies the Gorman campaign against the present administration. Its activ- ity and intensity are a confession of fear that if Mr. Roosevelt is elected in 1904, Negroes will enjoy political rights and privileges which are now denied them in many Southern States. Can any sensibie or self-respecting Ne- gro do otherwise than work and vote THE COLORED‘AMERICAN. a for the election of Mr. Roosevelt, = would any but an ingrate and a traitor . : . : vote for the Gorman idea? The fight Benjamin Franklin V is on. The race issue is to be the Shibo- leth of the Democratic party in 1904. Which side aret you on, kind reader? Your house is on fire; will you go to fetch your neighbor to put it out, or § will you put it out yourself? Bruce Grrr. Yonkers, November 14, 1903. 4 Benjamin Franklin Was Famous for His Common | Sense. a ; fora eare l 4 A ae . is Yee —— Hn. . . aC Wve x + ee = Ye Se % 1 —e ae Ae, , are) 1a men = a ss SN Sasso AG cs Eee ES se 9 OE ego EU eee SS os oe fe. sEaNINUN NS ee ee Pee Sar thee . <2 Ss aa VG ie .tae pass ae ee Sa eee Se (7 f -— & - jy een \ < é ey 5g SI ae P . SOS ee ee Sa The FRANKLIN STANDARD TYPEWRITER was named in honor of Franklin for its own Common Sense characteristics. SPEAKING OF TYPEWRITERS It isn’t Common Sense to write upside down. It isn’t Common Sense to write in the dark. It isn’t Common Sense to waste time. It isn’t Common Sense to pay $100 for a writing machine, when you can get one just as good and better for $75. The four essentials of a perfect typewriter; VISIBLE WRIT- ING, SIMPLICITY OF MECHANISM, SPEED and DURA- BILITY are embodied in the FRANKLIN. —:Mention the CororFD AMERICAN :— Give the FRANKLIN a trial and be convinced: THE BUFFALO BALL. At the True Reformers’ Hall—A Grand Success—A Pace Setter for Other Organizations—The Social Features. “There was a sound of revelry by night.” The Buffalo Club, a new popular sociai organization, gave its first en- tertainment at the True Reformers Hall, corner Twelfth and U streets, last Tuesday evening. The gathering was a large but very select one. It was a full dress affair and the young ladies, as well as the young men, vied with each other in the beauty and per- fection of their costumes. A close scru- tiny was kept on objectionable charac- ters, so that no unpleasantness or un- seeming circumstances marred the pleasure of the evening. The program was carefully prepared and was very unique. The ball proper began at 9 o'clock and the bewithching strains of Ambler’s Invincible Orchestra put everyone present in a dancing mood; and the light fantastic toe was tripped until a late hour, The hall and galleries, which are commodious and beautifully arranged, were filled comfortably with Washing- ton’s elite, and the management, with President J. Madison Jackson at its head, assisted by an excellent corps of floor managers, and other officials are to be congratulated upon the suc- cess of the first entertainment. Ca- terer E. Murray had charge of the buf- fet and everything in the gamut of good things was to be had in abund- ance. To use a hackneyed expression, the table fairly groaned with the weight of good things. 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It works directly upon the scalp A and roots of the Hair, removes dandruff and other diseases of the scalp and skin, fg sourishing and stimulating the roots of the Hair, thereby carsing itto grow rich, wy longand luxurious, at the same time stopping it from splitting, breaking off or gy falling out. STRAIGHTINE keeps the Hair soft and pliable, making iteasy to do up M inanystyle. Delightfully perfumed. _ 7 NELSON'S STRAIGHTINE is sold by druggists and agents everywhere. PRICE, 25 Ff ™@ CENTS A CAN. If youcannot get it from your druggist or one of our agents, SEND & ES US 30 CENTS, in stamps, silver or Money Order, and we will send you one large can By (one month’s treatment) by mail, securely wrapped, together with our great fi FREE BRUSH OFFER. Address: AGENTS WANTED Write for Terms and Particulars NELSON M’F’G CO., Richmond, Va. WIDOW SCOTT SUED. Mr. E. R. James is suing Mrs. Mc- Kinsey Scott for $4000 damages for alleged breach of contract. Mr. James claims that Mrs. Scott made an agree- ment with him in August, 1901, to the effect that she would give him the un- dertaking establishment at 432 Second street sonthwest and a branch estab- lishment at 1826 L street northwest if he would conduct the business for her three years free of charge, and that during that time he was to give her the proceeds. Some misunderstandins has arisen, hence the lawsuit. The song service at Third Baptist Churhe, Fifth and Q streets northwest, Sunday night last, was well attended. The singing was something grand. Miss L. Coleman is directress, and Rev. J. H. Lee pastor. yoWARD UNIVERSITY LAW CLASS ELECTION, the senior class of Howard Univer- <ity Law Department met Tuesday eve- ning in the jaw library and organized for the term by electing the follow- .¢ officers: Mr. Barclay Barcus, ; Virginia, President; Mr. N. H. Thomas- of Ohio, Vice-President; Mr. c, Horner Hemans, of Virginia, Sec- retary; Mr. Albertus Brown, of Ohio, Corresponding Secretary; Mr. Edward Hill, of Virginia, Treasurer; Mr. Jos- eph E. Jones, of South America, Ser- geant-at-Arms, PRINCESS ANNE ACADEMY NEWS NOTES. Our Domestic Science Department is having great suecess. The cooking class has been organized; also the sew- ing class. The Boys of Princess Anne Acad- emy have organized their batallion for instruction in military tactics un- der Capt. J. L. Richardson. The girls are drilled in calisthetics by Miss Wright. The B. O. Bird Lyceum has organ- ized and is in an active working con- dition. It is a place for the develop- ment of the literary abilities of the students, § Saturday, November 14th, Dr. Wat- ers, presiding elder of the Salisbury district, paid us a visit. E. Parker Moore. DEATH OF MRS. FANNIE McGUINN. Mrs. Dr. Walter S. Over and her sis- ters, Mrs. Jennie Alexander and Mrs. Mamie Thompson, of this city, were unexpectedly summoned to their home in Sperryville, Va., last week by the sudden death of their beloved mother, Mrs, Fannie McGuinn, who was in comparatively good health within a few hours of her death. The McGuinns are among the most respected families of Sperryville, and her sudden demise was keenly felt by all who know her. The funeral servi- ces were held last Wednesday and were very largely attended, and the inter- ment was had at Woodville, Va., the old homestead of the family. Mrs. McGuinn leaves a husband, Mr. John MeGuinn, and several other chil- dren than those whose names are given above, ) Rooms ror Rent.—Fine large south front room, 2a floor, 3 large windows. Very cheerful and sunny in winter— airy and cool in summer. Also high basement room, bay window, south front. Fine chance for doctor, dentist cr busines sman. Neither of these rooms have been occpuied since newly papered, painted and furnished. Cheap to right party. Fine location to estab- lish permanently. Better come and look at them. You may cortemplate a change. Will rent separately. Jno. B. Hyman, 1415 Corcoran St. dec20-93 Our Texan exchanges are increasing in appearance and improving in news service. Their growth and improve- ment are indices of the progress of the race in the Lone Star State. THE COLORED AMERICAN. WEDDING BELLS. (ae Invitations are ont announcing the coming nuptials of Miss Mary E, Coop- er to Mr. James W. Jackson. It will take place Thursday evening, November 26, at 7 o'clock at the residence of the bride, 1917 R street northwest. The reception will last from 8 to 10 o’clock the same evening. Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Cook announce the marriage of their daughter, May- belle, to Mr. Edward A. Ridgeley, for- merly of this city, at St. Paul, Minn., at noon, November 14, 1903. The cere. mony was performed by Rev. Father Tritton, at St. Peter Claver Church. Miss Lena Holmes, the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs, J. H. Holmes, of L street northwest, was united in marriage to Mr. Joseph Ware, eWd- nesday evening, November 18th. The wedding took place at the Nineteenth Street Baptist Church, Rev. Walter H. Brooks officiating. A reception was held at the home of the bride’s parents, where quite a number of friends of the family, and of the bride and groom assembled and spent a pleasant eve- ning. The wedding supper was a fea- ture and was recherche. The happy couple were bounteously remembered by their friends with a large number of valuable and useful presents. WHERE IS MR. HENSON? Complaints are coming to this office making inquiries as to the whereabouts of Mr. I. L. Henson, the author of a book, “Tharoah’s Decision,” advertised in these columns some time ago. The writers c’1im to have sent Mr. Henson money for the book, and that they have been unable to hear from him. Any person knowing Mr. Henson’s where abouts will oblige the victims by send. ing his address to this office. leer Te :. <2 5 2 fa Sei aes ae eee 3 eae. os A. a & The Souls of} 1€@ SOUS OT] |) Black Folk g) DiacK HO é By W. E. B. DuBois A REMARKABLE BOOK that is provoking *“ much discussion because of the @| wonderful eloquence with which the author pleads for right and justice to Z| his people. In these days of increasing agitation over the “negro problem ™ this passionate human document can neither be overlooked norignored. Aside | from its remarkable presentation of facts it holds the reader—prejudiced or S| not—by its fascination of style and 3 | overpowering pathos. R | Some of the Chapter Headings follow : 3 OF OUR SPIRITUAL STRIVINGS. OF THE DAWN OF FREEDOM. OF MR. WASHINGTON AND OTHERS. OF THE MEANING OF PROGRESS. OF THE TRALSING OF BLACK MEN. OF THE BLACK BELT. OF THE SONS OF MASTER AND MAN, OF THE FAITIL OF THE FATHERS. 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I guarantee to cure any case I undertake. If you cannot call, write for my home cure. DR: CZABRA THE WELL-KNOWN 317 6TH STREET N. W. . » GERMAN SPECIALIST, Office Hours from 9 to 12 and 2 to 6. THE DAVIS ENTERTAINERS Producing the Most Refined: Amusing and Instructive Entertainment Before the Public. Cavis’ Punch and Judy Show and Royal Puppet Exgosition. Together with Marvelous Moving Pictures and Illustrated Songs Mr. Davis appeared at First Baptist Church, 27th street and Dumbarton avenue, on Sept 24th, filling the church to overflowing. Played a return en- gagement on Gctober 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 Ju- dy Show, and a high-class concert, in which the full vested choir will sing “The Holy City,” illustrated with mov- ing pictures. Se rs ees ato | FELT ai) pele ee Shar 24°77, 7 een oe Washington, 2.C." 13 We are now ready to arrange with ministers and church societies for en- tertainments which wil) 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 enter- tainment, but wish to add to your fi- nances, write us. Address THE DAVIS ENTERTAINERS, 727 Third Street N. E., Washington, D. C. Phone East 347. Rooms 5 and 6 WM. L. POLLARD. ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR-AT-LAW Collections, Real Estate and Insurance. All matters given prompt attention in the District of Columbia. Member of the Washing- ton Real Estate Exchange. 609 F St. N. W., - Washington, D, C. THE COLORED AMERICAN. THE FUTURE OF THE RAI 5,000 Intelligent New Women Wanted To help stay the tide of prejudice which now threatens colored people are passing through their greatest crisis ballot is being taken away from them, they hold no po e is anything but bright. What is to be done? THE FUTURE OF THE RACE IS IN DANGER 5,000 Intelligent Negro Men and Women Wanted at Once To help stay the tide of prejudice which now threatens to engulf the race. Are you aware that the colored people are passing through their greatest crisis. They are being assailed on every hand. The ballot is being taken away from them, they hold no political offices as in former days and their future is anything but bright. What is to be done? Read on, we will tell you. TWO GREATEST RACE BOOKS EVER PUBLISHED. RANCE MEANS WEAKNESS, DEATH AND DECAY; KNOWING POWER, INFLUENCE AND POSITION. This is evidence the races of man have proven it. Neither individual nor race out enlightenment and intellectual development. IT IS THAT HAVE HELPED MAKE THE NATIONS GREAT and will rise by the same means. IGNORANCE MEANS WEAKNESS, DEATH AND DECAY; KNOWLEDGE BRINGS POWER, INFLUENCE AND POSITION. This is eternal truth—all the races of man have proven it. Neither individual nor race can rise without enlightenment and intellectual development. IT IS GOOD BOOKS THAT HAVE HELPED MAKE THE NATIONS GREAT and the Negro will rise by the same means. THE BEST BOOKS FOR THE NEGRO he written by Negroes. We therefore recommend "The Story of Work," by Dr. Booker T. Washington, as one of the most insistent of the day. His wonderful life story has an uplifting influence, the reader love the man and the race he represents. Mr. Washington, example of what the Negro can become. No tale or romance composing. From the time the American people were charmed, they fired by the marvelous rise of ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND HENOUGLASS they have witnessed no such display of courage striving for lifting of humanity as in the life of Booker T. Washington, written in a plain simple style so everyone can understand it. For 400 pages, including over 50 full-page photo-engravings, and for ONLY $1.50 POSTPAID. are those written by Negroes. We therefore recommend "The Story of My Life and Work," by Dr. Booker T. Washington, as one of the most inspiring books of the day. His wonderful life story has an uplifting influence. It makes the reader love the man and the race he represents. Mr. Washington is a living example of what the Negro can become. No tale or romance could be more fascinating. From the time the American people were charmed, thrilled and inspired by the marvelous rise of ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND FREDERICK DOUGLASS they have witnessed no such display of courage struggling for the uplifting of humanity as in the life of Booker T. Washington. His book is written in a plain simple style so everyone can understand it. It contains over 400 pages, including over 50 full-page photo-engravings, and sells in cloth for ONLY $1.50 POSTPAID. ITERATURE," is and edited by Dr. D. W. Culp, something of which the race may be student of the Negro question knowledge he will gain from it, it discusses." The Chicago to the Negro has ever been CENTURY NEGRO LITERA-88 GENERAL TOPICS RELATRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL S. It contains nearly 700 large of the writers. PRICE IN erature" and my profits are A. Anthony, Mo., writes, I was out a few hours and so pleased." VERY IMPORTANT! SONCE. This is a cause in w help and influence—will you ugle. Next year is presidential in touch with the leaders an eral distribution of these gr you—if you can't give it all spare time. Send 25c. in sta both publications, or 15c for terms mailed free on applica "TWENTIETH CENTURY LITERATURE." Written by 100 of America's greatest Negroes and edited by Dr. D. W. Culp, is the next book we recommend. This is something of which the race may well be proud. The Baltimore Sun says, "No student of the Negro question can afford to be without it, for without the knowledge he will gain from it he cannot intelligently consider the problem it discusses." The Chicago Inter-Ocean says, "Nothing similar pertaining to the Negro has ever been written. It is a library within itself." THE CONTENTS OF "TWENTIETH CENTURY NEGRO LITERATURE" COMPRISES 100 TREATISES ON 38 GENERAL TOPICS RELATING TO THE RACE, BESIDES A PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF EACH OF THE 100 WRITERS. It contains nearly 700 large 7 x 9 inch pages, including the 100 portraits of the writers. PRICE IN CLOTH, ONLY $2.50 POSTPAID. VERY to th The Northerin Pa- onists, Homeseekers AND November 30, 1903. This give not anly after crops are harveste- nently into the growing who wish to visit, at a the Northwest, are af- per ton, $5.00 ““ 6.60 ““ 6.75 ““ 6.75 ““ 7.00 Ash, Oak and Hickory wood in any size and quantity delivered promptly E COLORED AMERIC AMERICAN BOOKER T. WASHINGTON BOOKER T. WASHINGTON IGNORANCE MEANS WEA EDGE BRINGS POWER, INFL truth—all the races of man have rise without enlightenment and BOOKS THAT HAVE HELPEN Negro will rise by the same mea are those written by Negroes. Life and Work," by Dr. Booker books of the day. His wonder makes the reader love the man is a living example of what the N more fascinating. From the time and inspired by the marvelous ERICK DOUGLASS they were w for the uplifting of humanity as book is written in a plain simple tains over 400 pages, including in cloth for ONLY $1.50 POSTP Written by 100 of America's great is the next book we recommend. well be proud. The Baltimore can afford to be without it, for he cannot intelligently consider Inter-Ocean says, "Nothing similar written. It is a library within THE CONTENTS OF "TWATURE" COMPRISES 100 TREES ING TO THE RACE, BESIDES SKETCH OF EACH OF THE 7 x 9 inch pages, including the 1 CLOTH, ONLY $2.50 POSTPAID Coal and Wood Delivered Promp Pea Coal . . . Furnace . . . Egg, White Ash . Stove, White Ash Shamokin . . . --- 16 Lewis Jefferson & Co., Cor. N. J, Ave. and First, S. W. (Bridge) OF THE RACE IS IN DANGER Intelligent Negro Men and en Wanted at Once judice which now threatens to engulf the race. Are you aware that rough their greatest crisis. They are being assailed on every hand. from them, they hold no political offices as in former days and their What is to be done? Read on, we will tell you. "NICHOLS SPECIAL" LIBERTY FULLY GUARANTEED FULLY GUARANTEED "Canvassed 4 days for '20th Century Negro Literature' and my profits are $32.55. Am delighted with the work." Prof. A. Anthony, Mo., writes, Nov. 5th, "Received outfits of both books and was out a few hours and sold $28.30 worth. Big demand, big money—I am pleased." VERY IMPORTANT! SEND FOR A PROPOSITION TO AGENTS AT ONCE. This is a cause in which you are interested. The race needs your help and influence—will you offer it? Make no delay. This is a great struggle. Next year is presidential election—the colored people must be brought in touch with the leaders and nothing will do more for the race than a liberal distribution of these great race books. But there is big money in it for you—if you can't give it all your time secure the agency anyway and work spare time. Send 25c. in stamps to pay postage on free sample book outfit of both publications, or 15c for either one alone. Circulars and confidential terms mailed free on application. erature" and my profits are $32.55. Am delighted with the work." Prof. A. Anthony, Mo., writes, Nov. 5th, "Received outfits of both books and was out a few hours and sold $28.30 worth. Big demand, big money—I am pleased." VERY IMPORTANT! SEND FOR A PROPOSITION TO AGENTS AT ONCE. This is a cause in which you are interested. The race needs your help and influence—will you offer it? Make no delay. This is a great struggle. Next year is presidential election—the colored people must be brought in touch with the leaders and nothing will do more for the race than a liberal distribution of these great race books. But there is big money in it for you—if you can't give it all your time secure the agency anyway and work spare time. Send 25c. in stamps to pay postage on free sample book outfit of both publications, or 15c for either one alone. Circulars and confidential terms mailed free on application. J. L. NICHOLS & CO., Naperville, Ills. VERY LOW RATES to the Northwest VERY LOW RATES to the Northwest The Northerin Pacific has a new and very Low Rate for Colonists, Homeseekers AND OTHERS in effect from September 15 to November 30, 1903. This give not anly farmers a good chance to go home-seeking, after crops are harvested, but all others who wish to move permanently into the growing, teeming, improving Northwest, or ehose who wish to visit, at a trifling expense, the fine tourist resorts of the Northwest, are afforded an unusual opportunity to do so. The finest valleys in the Northwest, good for garin, hay, fruits, root crops; for mixed, stock or dairy farming; for irrigation or not, as one wishes, are found along the Northern Pacific or its branches or connecting lines. The growing, thriving towns are found there, too. It is a great country, where hunting and fishing are unsurpassed and where the hotels are first class. The Northerin Pacific has a new and very Low RATE for Colonists, Homeseekers AND OTHERS in effect from September 15 to November 30, 1903. This give not anly farmers a good chance to go home-seeking, after crops are harvested, but all others who wish to move permanently into the growing, teeming, improving Northwest, or ehose who wish to visit, at a trifling expense, the fine tourist resorts of the Northwest, are afforded an unusual opportunity to do so. The finest valleys in the Northwest, good for garin, hay, fruits, root crops; for mixed, stock or dairy farming; for irrigation or not, as one wishes, are found along the Northern Pacific or its branches or connecting lines. The growing, thriving towns are found there, too. It is a great country, where hunting and fishing are unsurpassed and where the hotels are first class. Call on any N. P. R. agent for rates and detailed information or write to Chas. S. Fee, General Passenger Agent, St. Paul, Minn. Send six cents for "Wonderland 1903." School Liver Pills GOLD PLATE WATCH FREE. If you take an agency for either one or both of the books, "Story of My Life and Work" and "20th Century Negro Literature," and sell only $10 worth till January 1, 1904, we will pay you the regular agent's commission and give you free of charge a beautiful watch like accompanying cut. Full description of watch sent free on application. It is a first-class timepiece, fully guaranteed by the makers. This is the greatest offer ever made by a publisher, but we want a large force of canvassers to take the field with these valuable books at once—they are needed for the welfare of the race. AGENTSMAKE BIG MONEY. Mr. Wm. Hines, Ky., writes, Nov. 3d: "Have now put in 5 days with Washington book and sold 41; am making big money." Mr. J. H. Thomas, Pa., writes, Nov. 10th, "Canvassed 4 days for "20th Century Negro Lit- The Monarch of all Negro newspapers. The only Negro publication to be found on all news stands. If you want to reach the 90,000 colored people of the District of Columbia, or the ten millions in the United States, advertise in a medium that will do the business for you. * * 2 nr | AN INSURANCE CHAMPION. Professor Hill Charms Memphis with His Eloquence and Knowledge of Insurance—His Speech Before the National Negro Business League— Two Laws for the Races in the South. i representative of the Fidelity Mutual Insurance Company of Philadelphia, has been in Memphis for several weeks in the interest of his company. Those critics of the race who say a college education unfits our men for busi- ness need only to meet this man to have their opinion changed. Professor Hill is highly educated. After teach- ing school at Nashville for seventeen years he two years ago accepted his present position. To hear him talk insurance, explaining every minute point about his company, one would think he was raised up in their Phila- delphia office. While he does not say anything derogatory to any other com- pany, when asked how his company compares with such companies as the New York Life or Equitable, he pro- duces figures showing the liabilities and assets of each company, after which you will think his company is the only one in the world. Many a smooth and silver-tongued insurance agent has visited Memphis, but the subject of this sketch is the first one of whom we have any record who has talked people into buying his goods before they knew it. He is such an expert at mind reading that he knows what subject will interest everyone he rieets. In speaking about the matter, a porminent citizen thusly expressed himself: “Having heard that Mr. Rich- ard Hill, of Nashville, was in our city, stopping at Smith’s Cafe, I called, out of mere curiosity, to see the man who had made such an eloquent speech at the recent National Convention of Ne- gro Business Men, which was held at Nashville. I had not listened to the man five minutes before I was com- pelled to admit that surprise should not be shown when it is known that by his eloquence he caused that great convention of over 2,000 people to burst into an uncontrolable storm of applause which Dr. Booker T. Wash- ington could not quiet. Such an inter- esting conversationalist is he that I left and returned three times before I could catch him. I bought a $2,000 policy while I thought the man was talking botany.” This is one of the many men who, after first meeting him, could not wait for the agent to call, but goes after him. Professor Hill is exceedingly affa- ble and full of jokes, never, however, at any time enjoying himself gg much that he forgets his family. It would indeed be hard to recall the time in his company that he did not in some way mention his wife or some member of his family. When asked about how business was or how was he enjoying his trip he invariably answered: “Fine; my only regret is I'm away from my family.” This is one way of solving the great problem. When a sreater number of our men are as devoted to their families as is the sub- ject of this sketch, they will naturally die for them. Acts of such deyotion for our loved ones will win for us THE COLORED AMERICAN servator, of Chicago, each of which contained his great speech, had been read in Memphis a few days after it was delivered. Everybody wanted to shake the hand of the man who but voiced the feelings of every true Ne- sro in America when he delivered the only speech at the convention of Negro Business Men. It was therefore with feelings of honest pride that a com- mittee waited on Professor Hill and extended an invitation to address the citizens at Church’s Auditorium. The Professor very politely declined the invitation, giving as his reason that he was visiting the city in the inter- est of his insurance company and not to make speeches. It is safe to say if Professor Hill so desires it is in his power to have as much business in Memphis as he has in his home city. If Professor Hill’s color does not prove to be a barrier he will in all proba- bility be promoted to a higher position in his company. The old “Expediency Policy” idea is utmost on its last legs. Future con- ventions will be composed of more men of the Hill’s way of doing and saring tuings. in answer te The American, of Nash- ville, for its denunciation of the best speech that was delivered at the con- vention, the National Baptist Union voices the sentiments of lovers of lib- erty everywhere. In its many edi- torial, among other things we note the following: “The plain truth is, Professor Hill, or any other thought- ful Negro, understands and appreci- ates the feelings of the Negro race far more accurately than it is possible fer The American to understand them. Professor Hill belongs to the race and mingles with it. The editor of The |American occupies neither unfortunate place. His paper shoots at long fange, |and too often condemns the whole race for what is done by the worthless and . irresponsible element in it. It pre- |Sumes to teach the colored people what is best for them in all the ways and walks of life, and to charge colored |men who will not repeat its dictum |with possessing the spirit of resent- _|ment and hatred. Professor Hill does not belong to the scratch-me-head, _|scrape-me-foot,.. grinning, deceitful, toady element that The American de- jlights to call the ‘good nigger.’ ” The National Baptist Union repre- .|Sents the wealth, brains, good citizen- .|ship and advanced journalism not only jin Nashville, but its indorsement of Professor Hill’s speech is what every true Negro in America would have |done. The American and the entire white South may accuse Professor | Hill of “waving the bloody shirt,” but if his speech is to be so classed, the “bloody shirt” will wave more in the ,|future than ever before. If the South .}does not want to hear such speeches _|it should do away with its two sets _|of laws. Everybody knows that the '|South has a law for the White man tand one for the Negro. It mav be well ee a ee ee Te eee name of those who know that the Ne- gro can do more than hew wood and draw water; in the name of those who believe no man our superior un- less he acts better; in the name of those who think that the best way to break up insolence and insult in shops and stores of all kinds is to build up shops and stores of our own; in the name of those who believe that the best way to secure congenial work for our sons and daughters is to make it ourselves; in the name of those who believe that if a Negro can make a fortune for other men he can make one for himself; in the name of those who believe that if we have produced two millionaires during the last years of determined, persistent oppression, we will have dozens in a few years more; in the name of those who be- lieve in no prescribed place or educa- tion, but believe in the fullest devel- opment of our people in every way and every avocation; in the name of those who believe in equality before the law and the privilege of possess- ing and using what is our own in peace; in the name of those who be- lieve that the right to vote is the high- est privilege vouchsafed to an Ameri- can and should be exercised by every brave and true man wtihout dictation or coersion; in the name of those who know that a Negro is a man and only asks a man’s chance; in the name of those who believe what President Roosevelt has so nobly said, ‘A man who is good enough to shed his blood for his country is good enough to be given a square deal afterawrds; in the name of those who hate all crime and love justice and order; in the name of those who believe that an individual—as well as a native—must be prepared to guard his belongings as well as his life and honer from the attacks of others; in the name of those who feel that they should be prepared even to assist the officers of the law in suppressing tawlessness and protecting the innocent; in the name of those who believe that God is not dead; in the name of those who be- lieve in loving God with your whole heart and your neighbor as yourself; in the name of those who have no faith in the person who says he loves God, whom he hath not seen, and hateth his brother whom he hath seen; in the name of those who feel that 300 years of unrequited toil and tears have bought us the privilege of deny- ing that ‘this is a white man’s coun- trys” in) the name of our mothers whose blood has been lashed from their bodies in streams, by the cruel whips of slave drivers and whose hearts are dripping still over the un- bridled, licentious conduct of the slave- drivers sons; in the name of our moth- ers who have never ceased to pray and mourn for their children,and whose mighty struggles to be pure and holy are known only to God in person; in the name of our fathers and sons, for the race from its present mental sla- very than “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” Played in the emancipatioa of our fathers. Brom Bones. ———y — HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS. ———————— Ss HOTEL CLYDE uiDE, 475 MISSOURI AVE, N.W, First-Class Accomodations For Ladies and Gentlemen. Hot ard Cold Baths. MBs, ALICE E. HALL, | Propnietress, The Albany Hotel, Has been enlarged and newly refitted with mod- ern improvements for the accomodation of Guests. so as to furnish firsi class services with Bar, Dining Room, Private Par- lors and first ciass Sleeping . Apartments. Arthur Webster, steward; William Leonard and William Hall, mixolo- gists; Henry Johnson, manager, and Auto Scott, clerk. CALEB A, SIMMS, Prop. 7 331 W.37th St.New York BROWN & SMITH, Proprietors, Newly rebuilt and elegantly furnished. Nieals 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. Handsome rooms, $1,00 & up. Phone 17383 Y. DE. THE Woopson Hous First-class, newly furnished and deco- rated, unsurpassed cuisine; conven- ient to all cars. Only half square from Pennsylvania depot. 467 MissourI AVENUE. HENRY WOODSON, - - Proprietor. PE ER hotographer , = THE LEADING COLORED PHOTOG- RAPHER SOUTH. Portrait making, copying, enlarging, Ferrotypes and button photos a special- tx_C. A. Prather, 724 W. Ninth St., “Ark. Attention 2*v= DOINGS IN ALABAMA. The Colored Citizens of Mobile on the Alert—Work Among Our Women Mrs. Josephine Allen, an Educator And Musician—Notes. MOBILE, ALA., Special.—There was a great mass meeting of the different local unions held at the Franklin St. Baptist Church on the 3d of the month. The meeting was well attended and the speeches aroused the throng to great enthusiasm. The speech made by Mr. J. F. Post, the traveling organizer of the International Tobacco and Cigar Association, showed up the capitalists and trust men in this neck of the woods to great disadvantage. Mr. Fost said if there was any living man in Mobile working for the small wages now paid, he was thirty days ahead of starvation. He also discussed politics and said that he would like to see the three referees of President Roosevelt in Alabama attend the convention to be held in Montgomery on the 10th. The colored people are tak- 1 THE BIRTH OF A WOMAN MRS. JOSEPHINE ALLEN, Mobile. Ala. ing a greater interest than ever in the industrial, commercial and political life of the State. The Circulation of THE COLORED AMERICAN is increasing very rapidly in Mobile, and the agent is having no trouble in securing yearly and quarterly subscribers. Mrs. Josephine Allen, one of the leading women of Mobile, and Mr. C. F. Johnson, president and general manager of the Union National Aid Association, are well known, not only in Mobile, but throughout the country. They are representative people and are doing much to build up the commercial interest of the colored people in this section. Mrs. Josephine Allen is one of several daughters of the late Charles and Mary Blackledge, of Mobile. She was born in the city of Mobile about 28 years ago. Emerson Institute of the American Missionary Association and Broad Street Academy, the public high school, contributed shares in her education. Receiving a high school certificate in 1899, she made applica- tion and was employed as a teacher in Broad Street Academy. In 1892 she was married to Mr. Charles W. Allen, one of our most congenial, pleasing and progressive young men, who is at present a member of the firm styled Peterson & Allen, dealers in real estate and money brokers. In 1892 she resigned her position as a public school teacher and opened a private school. Her personal qualities, and the excellent and repute and worth which she possessed in her calling gave to her universal popularity, which brought a large patronage, and her school has the unique distinction of being the largest private school of color in the State. From the beginning her school has constantly grown. The purchase of grounds and the erection of a capacious building modern in all its details for school purposes; an increase in teachers from one to four, and in pupils from 50 during the first term to 200 at the end of the last school term, covering a period of 8 years, are items which speak with emphasis and compliment of the aggres The image provided is too blurry to accurately recognize any text. Therefore, no text can be extracted from it. sive and progressive energy of this young woman. Her achievement almost absolutely under the single guidance of self, is wonderful—to say the least it is a nice lesson in results, to all. The school is located at 52 Seng stak street. While she is contributing such a splendid public service in training the young Negro hopeful along book lines at her nice home, No.106 Walnut stret, with all the orderly suggestions that remind one of the good housewife, one is impressed that she is alive to her domestic duties and responsibilities. One boy, 10 years of age, Clarence, jr., adds the sunlight of the domestic circle. Mrs. Allen is a well-trained and accomplished musician. Is the organist of State Street A. M. E. Zion Church, a good church worker and is conspicuous in all local charitable enterprise. In no sense representing that vulgar type which is so aptly called the "new woman," Mrs. Allen is modest but with telling effect contributing a large individual service in results, the like of THE COLORED AMERICAN which in this community and in that community must be fundamental in bringing the race to that higher life for which we aspire and towards which we advantageously travel. Can't we have more like her? We need them. CORNISH MEMORIAL SERVICES. The Star of the West, Lodge No. 1369, G. U. O. of O. F., held memorial services at Odd Fellows Hall, M street northwest, Sunday, November 8, at 3 o'clock, over the life and services of their late treasurer, Past Noble Father Louis A. Cornish, in the presence of an admired audience of the deceased. Past Grand Master Lawrence Clark was master of ceremonies, and in stating the object of the meeting Mr. Clark payed a very high tribute to the life of Mr. Cornish in the most pathetic words. After an appropriate song, and prayer by P. N. F. Isaac James, the usual condolence and resolutions were read by the chairman, Mr. W. L. Clark. The master of ceremonies then introduced the eulogist, Past Grand Master Abraham Hayson, who payed an eloquent tribute to the deceased. P. M. V. P. Thomas H. Wright spoke of Mr. Cornish as an exemplar as a husband, father and friend, and as an official spoke of him as a man of high traits of character. Grand Director William L. Houston spoke in the highest praise of Mr. Cornish as a husband, father, friend, neighbor and good citizen. After Grand Director Houston had concluded, the resolutions were adopted. All joined in with singing "Blessed Be the Tie that Binds," etc. Benediction by P. N. F. William A. Scott. CITY PARAGRAPHS. The races at Bennings are being well patronized by the colored sporting fraternity of the city. Mr. Cyrus F. Adams, assistant Register of the Treasury, was in Richmond, Va., a few days last week. Lawyer J. W. Patterson spent a few days in Pittsburg, Pa., this week on legal business. Mr. Daniel Murray, assistant Librarian at the Congressional Library, has been placed in charge of the library in the Capitol proper. Mr. J. R. Rutherford, of the People's Benevolent Society, returned from a business trip to Virginia last week. He visited Staunton and other points. Mr. Daniel W. Chase, a clerk in the Interior Department, has been promoted to a clerkship class No. 1, at $900 per annum. Mr. Chase was for a considerable time a clerk and stenographer in THE COLORED AMERICAN office. The Smart Set Company played to crowded houses in Richmond, Va., last week. The Richmond daily newspapers referred to the members of the company as "fifty or sixty colored servants who had been spoiled by going on the stage trying to imitate the white people." 3 SALOONS. Chris. Xander's QUALITY HOUSE, 909 7th st. NW. Established 38 years ago. The largest wholesale stock in town of the most exquisite, faultless wines and distillates (in all 307 kinds), at Cris. Xander's modern prices no others can compete quality and purity with any of his goods. His liquors are absolutely free from fusel poison. (No branch houses). Phone 1425. Jas. F. Keenan. ```markdown ``` RECTIFIER AND WHOLESALE LIQUOR DEALER. Elegant Club Whiskey a Specialty Importer of Fine Wines, Brandies, Gins, Etc. 462 Pennsylvania Avenue, Northwest. Fritz Reuter's Washington, D. C. Hotel and Restaurant, 451, 453, 455, 457 Pennsylvania Avenue. 202, 208 and 210 4 1-2 St Northwest. W. M. DRURY'S Restaurant, 1100 20th St., Corner L. N. W. MOORE & PRIOLEAU, Sparta, Buffet, and Cafe, 1216 Pa. Ave. Washington, D.C FINE WINES, LIQUORS and CIGARS Hot Free Lunch every Day. Ladies will receive special attention in Dining Room upstairs. J. M. RYAN'S CAFE 619 B StreetNorthwest. (Op. B. & P. Depot.) A full line of the choicest wines, liquors, and beers. All brands of domestic and imported cigars. J. M. RYAN, Proprietor. C. H. NAUGHTON LIQUORS and SEGARS Harper & Wilson a specialty. 1926 Fourteenth Street, Northwest. THE COLORED AMERICAN. 4 MAXIM & GAY CO. (INCORPORATED UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK.) Established Three Years. CAPITAL $50,000. Before the Public Every Day. NEW YORK, NEW ORLEANS, CHICAGO, SARATOGA, WASHINGTON. REFERENCES: ANY BANK OR BANKER IN NEW YORK, NEW ORLEANS, CHICAGO, SARATOGA OR WASHINGTON. WIN AT NEW ORLEANS. No greater opportunity has ever been afforded the American racing public to earn a steady income with a small capital than does the Maxim & Gay Co. offer you at New Orleans, beginning Thanksgiving Day, November 26. Everybody conversant with the history of the Maxim & Gay Co. knows that at New Orleans it has scored those sensational successes which have made its name a household word among patrons of the turf. No record approaches ours for the number of winners named at long prices at the Crescent City. Our experts are already on the ground preparing for the opening. Every indication points to us surpassing our best efforts in furnishing information from that track, and we are again certain we will enable patrons of the Co. to win steady incomes on small investments there. $50 netted $201.75 Here is a complete statement, showing the result of a $10 play on each horse given in our "Discretionary Series" during October. (Note: A capital to begin with of $50 is required by us, as a matter of conservatism, to make a $10 play on each horse that is considered by us a good betting proposition.) October Meetings—Morris Park and Brighton. NET DAILY RESULT. Day. FIRST WEEK. Won. Lost. 1—Bobadil, 7 to 5, won; Castalian, 9-5, won; Duelist, lost... $22 2—Oarsman, 5 to 2, won; 3 losers... $5 3—Juvenal Maxim, 6 to 1, won; M. Theo, lost; Wealth, lost... 40 4—S. Protect., 1 to 2, won; M. Brant, 7 to 2, won; 3 losers... 10 5—Auriesville, 6 to 5, won; 3 losers... 18 6—Land of Clover, 5 to 2, won; 2 losers... 5 SECOND WEEK. 1—Fulcombridge, lost... 10 2—Surmise, lost... 10 3—No play (track conditions unfavorable) ... 4—Medal, 7 to 1, won; 4 losers... 30 5—Charawind, 4 to 5, won; Duelist, 11 to 5, won; 3 losers... — — 6—Outcome, 9 to 10, won; Tepee, 3 to 5, won... 15 $122 $43 THIRD WEEK. (Forw'd $122 $43) 1—Astarita, 8 to 5, won; Pol Rogers, lost... 6 2—P. Stone, 13 to 10, won; Hermis, 7 to 10, won; 1 loser... 10 3—Damon, 3 to 1, won; Emergency, 9 to 2, won; 3 losers... 45 4—Canuhnawaga, 6 to 5, won; 2 losers ... 8 5—River Pirate, 3 to 1, won; Moharib, lost... 20 6—Enright, 9 to 5, won; 3 losers... 12 FOURTH WEEK. 1—Mamie Worth, 2 to 5, won; Piquet, 9 to 2, won; 1 loser... 39 2—Woodshade, 12 to 1, won; 3 losers... 90 $332 $63 Less losses... 63 Net winnings... $269 Less our commission, 25 per cent... 67.25 Net profit on $10 play for month... 201.75 We Pick the Winners. The system we employ to locate winners is identical with that used by "Pittsburg Phil," John A. Drake, John Gates, W. Langdon, Joe Yeager, and other famous plungers who win hundreds of thousands on the turf every year, and it proves just as successful. We gather our information of prospective winners through a force of expert horsemen who hold a watch on the horses in their early-morning trials, and in that way learn when they are ready to win. Join Our Winning Army. The greatest race meeting in the history of the South begins at New Orleans on November 26. In magnitude it will eclipse all other turf gatherings of the past. The Crescent City Jockey Club knows this to be a banner year and has prepared for it. So have we. If there are more horses at the New Orleans racetrack than ever gathered there before, we have more expert "clockers" and handicappers than we ever employed at any other meeting. They cannot make the game too big for us to handle. We move with the times. To Maxim & Gay C. (ncorp.), 928 Canal St., New Orleans, La. In accordance with the terms of your ad in the Washington (D. C.) COLORED AMERICAN, I enclose..... Dollars. Please bet for me daily....Dollars on each selection of your Discretionary Series at the New Orleans races. You agree to send me every day, in a letter postmarked before the races are run, the names of the horses which will be played for my account that afternoon and to send me statement and check weekly for profits, less 25 per cent. of winnings. Post odds are guaranteed as published in the New Orleans Morning Newspapers. My account is subject to withdrawal in full on demand. Name Street Town or City State. City Paragraphs. Bishop W. B. Arnett, chairman of the financial board of the A. M. E. Church, spent a few days in the city last week. Mr. and Mrs. Green, of 330 Spruce street, have returned to the city from Richmond, Va., and other points South, where they had a very pleasant time. The Palmeto Cafe and lunch room, 323 Railroad avenue, Jersey City, N. J., owned and managed by Mr. W. H. Burton, caters to the very best trade and is doing an excellent business. Hon. Walter L. Cohen, of the Custom House, New Orleans, La., and one of the leaders of the race in Louisiana, will be in the city shortly. THE COLORED AMERICAN can be purchased at any news stand. If the dealer doesn't keep it, have him get a copy for you. tf A great deal of interesting matter is crowded out of this issue of THE COLORED AMERICAN. Don't fail to obtain a copy of the next issue. Dr. W. A. Warfield has returned to the city from Nahsville, Tenn., where he attended the annual convention of colored physicians. Mrs. Armie D. Green and baby, of Twelfth street northwest, is on a visit in Springfield, Ohio, the guest of Mr. Green's parents. She is greatly benefited by the trip. Mr. Robert Warner, of the Metropolitan Club, is introducing a number of new features for the entertainment of the guests of that popular organization. Mr. Warner is a fine mixer. Mr. William A. Roberson, U. S. Inspector, Q. M. Department, Jeffersonville, Ind., is viisting in this city. He reports general prosperity in the West and great progress for the race. Mrs. Walter Y. Clark, who has been spending a few months in Kincargine, Ontario, Canada, is visiting her old home in Detroit, Mich. She will return to Washington later on in the season. Mr. Wallace Sudler, of 606 Ackers street northeast, has returned to the city after campaigning several counties in Maryland, especially in Cambridge, Dorchester county, where he made a great fight for the success of the Republican ticket. Mrs. A. E. Clay, of Quinimont, W. Va., is in the city, stopping at 206 C street southwest. She was formerly Miss Annette Perkins, and was for quite a while the general stenographer of the Freeman at Indianapolis, Ind. The senior class of the Medical College of Howard University, at a regular meeting, elected for the ensuing year the following officers: S. S. THE COLORE AMERICAN ```markdown ``` Thompson, president; S. G. Holmes, vice-president; G. W. Thompson, secretary; A. N. Lewis, treasurer; L. G. P. Todd, sergeant at arms. Mr. H.P.Slaughter has returned from his home in Louisville, Ky., where he went to take part in the recent campaign and to vote. Mr. H. Y. Arnett, formerly the comparer in the office of the Recorder of Deeds in this city, is now located in Wilberforce, Ohio, and is the financial agent of Wilberforce University. His charming wife, who has many frie in this city, is the matron. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Dickerson, of 13. Sixteenth street northwest, entertained a party of a half hundred friends at a home dance and musical, Monday evening, November 16th. Refreshments, both liquid and solid, were abunantly in evidence, and the evening was a thoroughly enjoyable one. Dr. E. W. Lampton, the financial secretary of the A. M. E. Church, is making a tour of Mississippi and other Gulf States. He officiated lats week at the obsequies of the late R. D. Pettijohn, and delivered a masterly funeral oration. He has been appointed administrator of the estate, which which amounts to nearly $50,000. The Buffaloes, under the direction of their president, Mr. J. M. Jackson, contemplate adding a beneficiary feature, so that members may receive sick benefits by paying certain dues. The organization has proven to be a most popular one, and will soon take out a charter. More than one hundred active members, representing the best business and social life of Washington, are enrolled. Richard Henderson, of the Treasury Department, has been visiting his old home in Cleveland, Ohio. While there he was the recipient of much social attention. Among the many social functions extended to him was a reception by Mr. George A. Myers at his palatial residence, 63 Woodland avenue, and a smoker by Mr. William R. Green, at which entertainment representative men of the race were present in honor of their guest. The Austin (Tex.) Watchman must take a grain of salt when the items it sees in our local boiler-plate contemporary. For sap-headedness and unreliability the above-mentioned patentback is without an equal in the entire press fraternity. The Best Prescriptions for Malaria, Ague and Fever is a bottle of GROVE'S TASTELESS CHILL TONIC. It is simply Iron and Quinine in a tasteless form. No cure, no pay. Price 50 cents. tf AN ENTERPRISING BUSINESS MAN Washington can boast of one enterprising and successful young business man in the person of Mr. Robert T. Douglas, the president and manager of the Douglas Baggage and furniture Express. Mr. Douglas is a South Carolinian by birth, but has spent the greater part of his life in this city, being a product of our public schools and of the city. In different parts of the city the Douglas Express and Furniture moving cars can be seen at all hours. While he has a large number of teams, they are all kept busy. In addition to this, Mr. Douglas is the owner and S. C. R. T. DOUGLAS. manager of the Metropole Club, the most aristocratic club for gentlemen of the race in the United States. He also owns and operates a number of first-class billiard parlors and does considerable real estate business as a pastime. Mr. Douglas is happily married, his wife, formerly a Miss Henderson, of Cleveland, Ohio, and a number of bright children have blessed the union. He is an ideal husband and father and seems never so happy as when Mrs. Douglas is sharing a drive with him, or on some trip to Gotham or to the West. Mr. Douglas is still a young man, an owner of valuable real estate and has a great future before him. SEABOARD TOURIST TICKETS SOUTH. The Seaboard Air Line Ry. is the quickest and surest route to all Florida and Southern Winter Resorts. For descriptive booklet, excursion rates and general information, address W. E. Conklyn, Gen'l Agt., 1411 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. nov30 DIED IN COLORADO. Mr. John Scott fell dead last Tuesday, November 2, 1903, at Silverton, Colo., presumably of heart disease. He was a native of Washington, D. C., and is said to have children there. He was a veteran of the Civil War and served in the Tenth Cavalry; had put in his application for pension and bounty, which would be quite a sum of money, as his papers are said to be all right. Any person reading this article and having any knowledge of Mr. Scott can call on or address the editor of this paper. tf If you have a spare room that you would like to rent to desirable parties, advertise them in THE AMERICAN. DRESS MAKING ACADEMY. The de Lam Orton Famous French Perfection Tailor System, Mme. J. A. Smallwood, sole agent, 1513 Madison street, northwest. Morning class from 9 a. m. to 1 p. m. Afternoon class 2 to 5 p. m. daily. Evenings from 7:30 to 10 o'clock. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, dressmakers and ladies who wish to do their own dress-making. WANTED.—To learn the wonderful De Lam Orton French Perfection Tailor System. Seamless Pasques 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. HOME FOR SALE. Nice home, ne location; 7-room frame; concrete cellar. All modern improvements. $2,500. Open for inspection and information as to terms. 1327 Twelfth st. N. E. nov14-21-28 WANTED. WANTED. Young man desires position as bookkeeper. Excellent accountant; A1 reference. Address, Smith, Box 75, Smithfield, N. C. nov.24-73 Fine Millinery. Lowest Prices. MADAM A. H. UNDERDOWN, MILLINER. Gloves cleaned. Feathers dyed, cleaned and curled. 314 Elm St. N. W., 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 PLEASE HELP ME FIND MY BROTHER. Saunk Joyce was sold in Mecklenburg, Va., 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 anxious to find him. Any information will be gladly received. MRS. BETTY REYNOLDS, 44 Parker Street, Atlanta, Ga. Holmes Hotel 333 Va. Ave., S. W., Washington, D. C. Best Africo-American Accommodation in the District. European and American Plan. Bar Stocked with Fine Wines, Imported Brandies and PURE OLD RYE WHISKEY. Best Line Cigars, 5 & 10c Good Room and Lodging, 50, 75 and $1. Comfortably Heated by Steam. James Ottaway Holmes, Prop. WASHINGTON, D. C. ```markdown ``` 6 BEHIND THE SCENES The National Sociological Society has met and adjourned. During its session it was busy with pad and pencil, discussions and resolutions in an endeavor to solve the "Negro problem." White men of prominence gave the stereotyped advice to organize, educate and agitate. Moth-eaten theories as to emigration, colonization, segregation, deportation and exportation were thoroughly aired and laid back on the shelf. Eloquence was handed out in imposing chunks to a hungry audience. Shining lights, incandescent and otherwise, made plain the object of the Society, and the meetings were marked with a dignity and decorum in keeping with the serious questions to be determined. While benefit may result from the organization and labor of this new movement, the haunting ghost of innumerable National conventions, conferences and gatherings of colored men convened for the same purpose, rise up and point to the masterful inactivity that followed adjournment. All the colored man wants in this liberty- loving republic is, to be let alone, an equal opportunity to earn a living, protection in rights given him and guaranteed by the Amendments to the Constitution, and recognition of the privileges that belong to good citizenship. If commissions or conferences can bring this about every State in the Union should have a conference and a commission. Experience in the past, however, makes their utility problematical. Aggressive men of both races believe the time for talk has passed and the time for action has come. Resolutions will not nullify our discfranchisement in the South. The case is up to the Supreme Court of the United States and the Republicans in Congress, particularly the latter. The resolution introduced by Gen. Chas. Dick in Congress last week to thoroughly investigate the disfranchisement of voters in the South indicates a movement in the right direction. Congressman W. W. Kitchen has placed a resolution before Congress to repeal the Fifteenth Amendment. The gentleman's name seems to indicate where he started in life. From Minister Lyon's letter to Secretary Hay, Siberia does not seem to be the promised land for emigrants from the South. Will Bishop Turner abandon his pet theory? The colored Republicans of Greater New York don't like Mayor Low. They gave evidence of it in the recent election. The feeling seemed to be mutual. One of the evidences on the mayor's part was to remove Mr. W. R. Scottron as a member of the board of education and put a white man in his place. Mr. Scottron's offence was his color. During the occupancy of his office, Mr. Low gave the colored voters practically no recognition; they THE COLORED AMERICAN. returned the compliment on election day. Pennsylvania and Ohio are particularly fond of their immense Republican pluralities. It is cause for the colored voters of those States to grieve rather than rejoice. When the white man disfranchises us in the South and can win without us in the North we become political eunichs, with no hope for the future. Give us those hard, close, desperate fights where victory is uncerttain in the North, and the colored voter becomes an important factor and shares in the distribution of the results. Big majorities cause our claims to be pigeon-holed. Strange as it may appear, a white man was lynched in Arkansas a short time ago. The mob was no duobt inspired by a chivalric spirit to show that they believed in the elevation of the whites as well as the blacks. It must have given the gathered intelligence of the Sociological Society a hard jolt when the Rev. Mr. Cropsey suggested that "the Negro liked big names and that the society should have a distinctive race appellation—such as the Negro Protective League, etc." It would embarrass General Birney, Hon. George C. Gorham and other caucasian members of the society to serve under any classification other than the present. Mr. Cropsey's point was not well taken. Eighteen of the race have purchased homes in this city during the past two months. They are solving the problem. Several hundred indignant Negroes burned in effigy a figure of Dickinson, editor of the Norfolk News and Advocate, at Norfolk, Va., who in an interview deplored the Booker Washington incident at the White House and declared that the place for the Negro was in the background instead of beside the white race, and declared himself in favor of an educational qualification for the right of suffrage. Dickinson is now traveling in the North to raise funds for the enlargement of his paper to issue a daily for the dissemination of his views. Let us hope that when he returns with his thirty pieces of silver that he will be gentleman enough to follow the example of Judas Iscariot. 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My colleague and I represent nearly twenty thousand residents of this community; and though they are black, they are men and women; and if they were to leave this city tomorrow they would be sadly missed. I have been insulted, as a man and as a city official, and I want you, gentlemen, and the public at large to know that I resent the insult offered me by this Carnival Committee. I want all men, black and white, to know that I am a man, and as good as anybody, and better than a great many, and that I will not humbly submit to an insult without returning it, and I take this opportunity to hurl back the insult I received from the Carnival Committee, and to let them know that if I am not good enough to ride in a parade with other city officials I am not good enough to attend their Carnival, and certainly not at their expense. Gentlemen, all Negroes are not cowards. A new Nergo has come on the stage of action; and Southern white men may as well understand now as ever, that this Negro is prepared to give more in the way of natural citizenship, but expects and demands more in return than has been given his parents. When I look at the name of W. R. Carter, editor of that "blatherskite" sheet called the Metropolis, I am not suprprised at not being invited to participate in the parade, for I know him to be one of the most narrow men in the community. I trust that no self-respecting Negro will be found on the Carnival grounds, as I consider that in insulting their two councilmen they have insulted the Negro population in Jacksonville. There are some Negroes who will strike back, and I belong to that class; and if the opportunity ever presents itself, I will surely let every member of that Carnival Committee know that I was not unconscious of the insult offered me." And as Mr. Wetmore uttered the words "and I take this opportunity to hurl back the insult I received from the Carnival Committee," he tore the complimentary ticket sent to him into small pieces and threw them on the floor and stamped on them. When he had finished there was silence for nearly a minute; and then Councilman Slager arose and said he was surprised to learn that the gentlemen from the Sixth ward had not been invited to participate in the parade; and that he thought it was a shame, and did not blame Mr. Wetmore for feeling hurt by their actions. And Councilman Riles also made remarks along the same line; and then the subject was dropped. Yours very truly, JAMES H. STANLEY. 204 Bridge St., Jacksonville, Fla. GOTHAM'S BUSINESS MEN. Mr. James C. Thomas, the Pioneer Undertaker and Embalmer—Notes in His Career. Indian Cricquet Club Hope, Good Samaritan Charity, Household or formers, Saloonemn's tion, Calumette, Canada NEW YORK, N. Y., Special.—The Gotham readers of THE COLORED AMERICAN look for it eagerly each week and frequently ask what has become of the "Gotham Notes" and the New York weekly letter. The race is holding its own here and we want THE COLORED AMERICAN to tell its thousands of friends in all parts of the country just what we are doing in Greater New York. Our churches are thriving, our business men are keeping pace with their white brothers. One of our most successful business men as Mr. James C. Thomas. For over twenty-three years a resident of New York City, and a very congenial character, he conceived the idea of reaching the masses of his race and felt that the best way he knew how to serve his people would be through a business channel, and feeling that he could be readily adapted to the undertaking M. business, he at once concentrated his energies in that direction. It was readily seen that he was the right man in the right place, and he has for the past six years performed very creditably the duties of an undertaker and embalmer. Mr. Thomas's affable disposition and ready business tact has won to him the highest esteem and confidence of everyone who knows him. He holds a diploma from the Philadelphia Training School for Embalmers and a New York State license. His friends are proud to state that he is to-day the only gentleman of color represented as a member of the National Undertakers Association of New York City. Mr. Thomas holds in his receipt testimonials from nearly every State in the Union recommending his creditable professional services rendered. He has been elected the official undertaker for the following orders: G. U. O. of O. 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A. 113 Adams St., Chicago The Impending Crisis The fool killer has broken loose in Georgia and South Carolina. The Atlanta News, edited by John Temple Grave, the grave-looking joker who made an ass of himself at Chatanooga some time ago on the interminable race problem, is publishing a series of articles from alleged Christian clergymen, in which the unity of the human family is called into question and an effort made to show that the Negro does not belong to it. One Dr. Mack, a South Carolina sky pilot, with headquarters at a Presbyterian church somewhere in that Godforsaken State, seems to be between the devil (but nearer the devil) and the deep sea, as to whether the Negro is man or brute, and can be saved like white people by the blood of Jesus. Now, the question seems to have stirred up those sections of the South from their centers to their circumferences, and Dr. Mack is the central figure and the chief exponent of the idea that God did not create the Negro at the same time white folks were created, etc., etc., etc. I haven't the slightest doubt about Dr. Mack's politics; it is only necessary to know that he lives in South Carolina—the home of unwhipped and unhung murderers, to determine his political leaning. He is a Democrat. President Roosevelt's policy toward the Negro is the basis of Dr. Mack's attack upon the authenticity of the Bible story of the creation and origin of the human family. Dr. Mack doesn't say anything worth remembering, nor does he say anything worthy of serious thought. He is just a plain white jackass with very long ears and enough conceit and pride of learning to make him a third-rate fool. The discussion which he has provoked is political rather than religious in character, and is intended to inflame the minds of sap-headed thinkers like himself against President Roosevelt, who believes, as every Christian gentleman does, that the Negro is a man and that God created him in His own image and likeness, and will in his own time work out his purposes and plans through this race. It is a waste of time to argue with a shallow-pated fellow like Dr. J. B. Mack, of South Carolina. If he really knew the origin and history of the Bible, of which he professes to be an exponent, he would know that the black, or Etniopean race, is largely responsible for his having it; that the leaders and teachers of religious thought, when civilization was young, and his own race was living in caves like wild animals, were men of the black race. There is abundant proof of this, and if Dr. Mack knew where to find it he would do so, and probably confess himself a theological ass. But he does not need to make such a confession; his oral gymnastics proclaim him such. If any white or black preacher wants proof of the unity of the human family he has only to read the record of its origin and establishment in Gen. X, 32; Acts XVIII, 26; Gen. III, 20. These prove the com- THE COLORED AMERICAN. mon origin of mankind and there can be no appeal taken from the record. The Christianity unity of mankind is defined in Ephesians 2, chapter, 19, 22. If Dr. Mack or any other white clergyman is not ready or willing to accept this definition and to live up to its teachings, he has no more of the religion of Jesus Christ in his heart than has the devil in hell. These exclusive white clergy are pretty nearly all agreed that the thick-lipped, black-skinned Negro, despised of all mankind (white) are aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and that God made them a little lower than the white men, who feel that they can best interpret his purposes and fix the bounds and the habitations of men. Let all such read prayerfully and carefully the First Corinthians, 19 to 31. If that does not take the conceit out of them and halter their pride of learning, nothing will. If there is one thing in this world more than another of which the white man is densely ignorant it is the Negro. The truest and best exponents of the religion which Jesus taught and practiced are the people of African descent; the world over they live nearer to God than any other race on earth, and the race that does that is sure to possess the earth and to enjoy his blessings. Out of Africa will ultimately come the true leaders of the religious thought which is to revolutionize the Christian world and teach mankind what brotherhood really and means. Africa is a "dark continent" to the white man because he can not penetrate its vast domains., but he will learn as time grows old that there is much more light and truth within its boundaries than he ever dreamed of. Many years ago Harriet Beecher Stowe wrote these words: If ever Africa shall show (as in the Providence of God she is now showing) as devoted and cultivated (Christian) race (and come it must some time), her turn (more than she has done in the past) to figure in the great drama of human improvement, life will awake them with a gorgeousness and grandeur of which our cold western tribes faintly have conceived. In that far-off mystic land of gold and gems and spices and waving palms and wondrous flowers and miraculous fertility will awake new forms of art, new styles of splendor, and the Negro race will perhaps show forth some of the latest and most magnificent revelations of human life." The Southern clergymen of the Mack stamp possibly see horrible visions. But these prophets of evil can no more stay the hand of God than a mosquito can stop the mighty onward rush of Niagara. "God is trampling out the vintage where the grapes of earth are stored." And has loosed the fateful lightning of his terrible swift sword." And the thunderbolts of his wrath will destroy that thing in America called religion (Continued on page 12.) Is the leading Colored Fraternal Society of the United States. It was organized January, 1881, by William W. Browne, and chartered in April, 1883, under the laws of the State of Virginia, with headquarters at Richmond, Va. Its membership is both male and female, and consists of all persons of good health from 14 to 60 years of age. Its membership of 60,000 is divided into Fountains and Circles. It pays sick benefits from $1.50 to $2.50 per week, and pays death benefits from $24.56 to $1000. BENEFITS PAID—Total benefits paid to date: Sick dues, $1,500,000; death benefits, $714,378.75. SENIOR FOUNTAINS—A Fountain may be organized consisting of 20 or more persons not over 50 years of age paying a joining fee of from $4.60 to $5.10 each. The monthly dues are not less than 35 cents in rural districts and not less than 50 cents per month in towns and cities, and a semi-annual tax of 40 cents paid in January and July of each year. Sick benefits paid are from $1.50 to $2.50 per week, while death benefits range from $75 to $125. A Fountain may be organized in any locality on application to Rev. W. L. Taylor, G. W. Master, or to any of his authorized deputies. ROSEBUDS—For the proper training of the young and their development in thrift, industry and brotherly love, there has been formed a Children's Department known as the Rosebuds. Twenty or more children not less than three nor more than fourteen years of age may form a Rosebud, upon the payment of $1 each. This department, like the Senior Fountain, pays sick benefits from $1 to twenty-five cents per week, and death benefits from $24.50 to $37. The monthly dues are fifteen cents per month. CLASSES—Persons desiring to leave their beneficiaries at death a larger amount than is paid from Fountain Department, take out policies in one or more of the Classes of the Mutual Benefit Degree. The members of this degree are divided into Circles, and pay joining fees and dues according to the following tables: of the Grand Fountain United Order of True Reformers, capital stock $100,000. The bank commenced business April 3, 1889, and from that time down to the present has steadily increased in volume of business. It now has a paid up capital stock of $100,000. From the humble sum of $1,268.69, deposited the first day the bank opened for business in 1889 the deposits have grown to $350,958, and the volume of business transacted amounts to $6,190,141.47. During the financial panic of 1893, the Savings Bank of the Grand Fountain was the only bank in the city of Richmond that did not cease to pay cash on all checks presented, while the majority of other banks were using script and clearing house checks. This bank had its origin in the brain of William W. Browne, an ex-slave of Habersham, Ga. The banking house is located at 604 North Second Street, Richmond, Va., Rev. W. L. Taylor, President; R. T. Hill, Cashier. REAL ESTATE DEPARTMENT—The Real Estate Department has charge of all the real property to the amount of $220,221.65, situated in various States, consisting of 13 magnificent buildings used as halls, 8 dwellings, 1 hotel. 5 stores and three farms. It also has under its control 16 large buildings leased by it. This department is under the management of Lawyer J. C. Robertson, chief of real estate and attorney for the association, office at 608 N. 2nd Street, Richmond, Va. REFORMERS MERCANTILE AND INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION—Was chartered under the laws of the State of Virginia on the 14th day of December, 1899, with principal office in the city of Richmond, Va. The purpose of this association is to conduct stores (wholesale and retail), buy and sell real property, manage and control hotels, manufacturing establishments, and do general business. The association has in operation Hotel Reformer, 900 N. Sixth Street, Richmond Va. It is a modern up-to-date structure, heated by steam, cold and hot water baths, also electric cars passing the door. This hotel has accommodations for 150 guests. Mr. A. W. Holmes is manager, and Mr. T. W. Taylor is clerk. It has in operation a system of five stores, located as follows: Richmond, Va.; Washington, D. C.; Manchester, Va.; Portsmouth, Va.; and Roanoke, Va. The first of these stores at Richmond, Va., was opened April 3d, 1900. It employs a force of 18 men, runs three delivery wagons, and during the first year did $50,000 worth of business. The other stores have been established since, and have been equally is prosperous. The general manager of the system of stores is Mr. B. L. Jordan, head quarters at 608 N. Second Street, Richmond, Va. This Association was organized on the plans and recommendations made by Rev. W. L. Taylor, its president. THE REFORMER PRINTING DEPARTMENT—Issues a weekly journal, THE REFORMER office has a circulation of 12,000. This paper is published in the interest of the race, and discusses the leading questions of the day. The subscription price is $1 per year, or 5c. per single copy. The office is equipped with modern up-to-date machinery, run by electricity. It can print any nine from a visiting card to a poster 42 by 2 inches. Fine job work of every class and description is made a specialty at lowest prices. Mr. E. W. Brown is editor and business manager, office 608 N. Second Street, Richmond, Va. Correspondence solicited and agents wanted. OLD FOLKS' HOME—In September, 1893, Rev. William W. Brown recommended the formation and establishment of Old Folks' Homes for the benefit of old and decrepid members of the race. Since that time the valuable farm known as Westham, consisting of 68414 acres, located six miles from Richmond, Va., on the historic "James," has been purchased, at a cost of $14,400. The Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad runs through the farm, and Westham Station is located at Adjoining this farm is Westhampton Park, one of the most pleasant resorts in the South in summer. It is reached in a few minutes from Richmond by the Westhampton Electric Railway and the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway. As this home is for the benefit of the whole race, the preservation of all charitable friends is prayerfully solicited. All contributions, donations and bequests of every character will be very thankfully received. Mr. T. W. Taylor is chief in charge of the Old Folks' Home offices at 608 North Second Street, Richmond, Va. For further information address— Rev. W. L. Taylor, G. W. M. W. P. Burrell, G. W. S. 601-6-8 N. Second Street, Richmond, Va. Class "B" Joining fee. Value of Certificate after one year. Value of Certificate before one year. Annual Dues Quarterly Dues Age 14 to 25 $2 50 $200 00 $100 00 $4 75 $1 20 25 to 30 2 75 200 00 100 00 4 75 1 20 50 to 35 3 00 200 00 100 00 4 75 1 20 35 to 40 3 25 200 00 100 00 5 70 1 43 40 to 45 3 50 140 00 70 00 5 79 1 43 45 to 50 3 75 115 00 58 00 6 65 1 66 50 to 55 4 00 70 00 45 00 6 35 1 66 55 to 60 4 25 65 00 33 00 7 60 1 90 Class "M" Joining fee. Value of Certificate Annual dues Quarterly dues Age 14 to 80 $11 00 $1000 00 $21 90 $5 25 30 to 35 12 00 100 00 22 00 5 50 38 to 40 12 00 905 00 23 00 5 75 40 to 45 13 00 800 00 24 00 6 00 45 to 50 13 00 700 00 25 00 6 25 of the Grand Fountain United Order of The bank commenced business April 30, present has steadily increased in volume initial stock of $100,000. From the humble the bank opened for business in 1889 ther volume of business transacted amo cial panic of 1893, the Savings Bank or in the city of Richmond that did not ce while the majority of other banks were This bank had its origin in the brain of bersham, Ga. The banking house is lo- mond, Va., Rev. W. L. Taylor, Preside REAL ESTATE DEPARTMENT—The Real real property to the amount of $220,221, of 13 magnificent buildings used as hall farms. It also has under its control 16 department is under the management of I state and attorney for the association, of REFORMERS MERCANTILE AND INDUS Under the laws of the State of Virginia or principal office in the city of Richmond to conduct stores (wholesale and retail) control hotels, manufacturing establish association has in operation Hotel Refo It is a modern up-to-date structure, hea also electric cars passing the door. This Mr. A. W. Holmes is manager, and Mr tion a system of five stores, located as f ; Manchester, Va.; Portsmouth, Va.; stores at Richmond, Va., was opened in men, runs three delivery wagons, and o business. The other stores have been o is prosperous. The general manager o head quarters at 608 N. Second Street, formed on the plans and recommend President. THE REFORMER PRINTING DEPARTMENT office has a circulation of 12,000. This paper is uses the leading questions of the day. The su copy. The office is equipped with modern up print any nine from a visiting card to a poster inscription is made a specialty at lowest prices iger, office 608 N. Second Street, Richmond, Va. OLD FOLKS' HOME—In September, 1893, R ion and establishment of Old Folks' Homes for face. Since time the valuable farm known ix miles from Richmond, Va., on the historic the Cheesapeake and Ohio Railroad runs through Adjoining this farm is Westhampton Park. summer. It is reached in a few minutes from and the Cheesapeake and Ohio Railway. As this operation of all charitable friends is prayer measures of every character will be very thankful of the Old Folks' Homes offices at 608 North Se For further information address— Rev. W. L Taylor, G. W. M. 601-6-8 N. Second S Class "E" Joining fee. Value of Certificate after one year. Value of Certificate before one year Annual dues Quarterly Dues Age 14 to 25 $5 00 $500 00 $250 00 $9 50 $2 50 25 to 30 5 25 500 00 250 00 9 50 $2 50 30 to 35 5 50 500 00 250 00 9 50 $2 50 35 to 40 5 75 500 00 250 00 10 40 $2 50 40 to 45 6 00 450 00 225 00 10 40 $2 50 45 to 50 6 25 400 00 200 00 11 40 $2 50 50 to 60 5 10 350 00 175 00 11 40 $2 50 REGALIA—The members of the Fountains and Rosebuds of the organization wear no expensive regalia. The regalia of the organization is simple and its cost will be in the easy reach of all costing from 10 cents to $3. The same is made by the organization in what is known as the Regalia Department. THE SAVINGS BANK—In March, 1888, there was granted by the Legislature of Virginia a charter to the Savings Bank