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The COLORED American A-NATIONAL NEGRO NEWSPAPER VOL. X, NO. 21 A Race Champion. OUR MEMPHIS SCRIBE SOUNDS THE TOCSIN. The Colored People Must Hang Together and Have Pride of Race and Color.—Bruce Grit a Peerless Writer and Logician.—Face Bleaches and Hair Preparations Condemned.—A Tribute to President Roosevelt.—The Mixing of Races. MEMPHIS, TENN., Special.—I have the first woman or man to meet who does not say that yours is the newest and best paper it has been their pleasure to read. There is, however, one serious objection all have to it. This objection is not only to your paper. The New York Age, Indianapolis Freeman, Cleveland Gazette, Afro-American Ledger, Mobile Press and every other leading Negro paper that comes to Memphis every week is afflicted with the same disease. The fake advertisements promising to whiten the skin and straighten the hair, with the "Black No More, ad which disgraces your columns, saying nothing about a recent editorial under that caption, "The True Color of the Human Skin is White," are as nauseating as they are damaging to the race. The Christian Recorder is the only Negro paper it has been our delight to read whose columns are not used in training and encouraging our chilrden to get away from the race. The time will come when Negro papers throughout the country, will follow the example set by the leading white papers. Every body knows there is not a white paper in this land under any circumstances that would use its columns in training their girls and boys to hate their forefathers. Because white is a standard color of beauty and purity for the white man, is no reason we should accept the same teaching. In this resepect the young Negro with all his progress and civilization does not show that he is the equal of his father who was a slave, as the following story will show. Just after emancipation it is said a large slave owner was sitting in his farm yard talking for the last time with his former slaves. After asking each one what he intended doing for a living since he was now a free man, and a WASHINGTON, D.C., NOVEMBER 28, 1903. MISS JOE ELLA OLIVER, Memphis Tenn. great many other questions, he concluded his many questions by asking the crowd which of the two political parties it intended supporting. As quickly as a flash of lightning twenty men arose at once and asked their former master the same question. Being told that he intended supporting the Democratic party, over five hundred slaves decided to a man that regardless of what the name of the other party would be, inasmuch as their former master had decided to support the Democratic party, it was for their best interests to support the other one. From that day to this one it has been as natural for the old slave owner and his son to vote the Democratic ticket as it has been for the old slave and his son to support the other party.-What a striking contrast. The white man of to-day says that white is an emblem of purity. That the prettiest we- men that ever lived are white and the handsomest and finest specimen of manhood are to be found in the white race There should be no objections to the white man teaching his children these lessons, but the sickening thought to me is, the whole Negro race is teaching its children the same lesson. How any race can train its children to honor their parents under such conditions passeth all understanding. I have been attending school commencements for the past twenty years. I have heard many young women and men deliver orations on the subjects that gave them such excellent opportunities to tell of great Negroes. I have heard such interesting subjects discussed as the famous orators, statesmen, inventors and warriors of the world. I have my first time to hear a Continued on page 2. PRICE, FIVE CENTS A Modern Demosthenese. The Great National Baptist Convention at Philadelphia. Thirty-six Hundred Delegates and Visitors Attend the Meeting of Baptists from Everywhere.—Large Sums of Money Raised.—Eloquent Men and Women Present.—Rev. Morris and Dr. Booker T. Washington the lions of the Convention. Pine Bluff, Ark., (Special).—Your Pine Bluff correspondent has promised from time to time to give the readers of The Colored American, a news letter from the richest section of the southwest—Arkansas. The writer has been away to the National Baptist Convention at Philadelphia, where he met many of the great and brainy men of America, colored and white; and where he had rare opportunity of exchanging views with men of thought, and men of honor. Our Convention was a huge success with President E. C. Morris, of Helena, Ark., as presiding officer and leader in our religious affairs. Dr. Morris is an excellent leader, under his banner. The National Baptist Publishing Board reported..... $90,000 The Foreign Mission Board.. 10,000 The B. Y. P. U. reported..... 8,000 The delegates from all sections brought up..... 36,000 Making a grand total of.....$144,000 The expense of coming to Philadelphia was on an average of $30 per delegate, which would create the enormous sum of 81,060. This of itself shows frugality and industry of the colored people in the South. Of these 36,000 delegates quite a number of them were men of wealth rating always from ten to forty thousand dollars. The women attending the Women's National Convention were the women of the new type—up-to-date in English, oratory, dress and tidiness. No man could be ashamed of them. Some of these women might engage the pen of a society writer for ten or twelve Continued on page 7. 10 THE SUN FLOWER STATE. The Colored Farmers, of Missouri, a Factor. —A Master Mind in the Work at Lincoln Institute. Prof. Boten's Interesting Letter.—News Notes. JEFFERSON, Mo., Special.—"The Colored farmers of Missouri" are words heard in one connection or the other nowadays. The words are an appellation for all in one. Not until November 6, 1902 were the colored farmers grouped under this head. Then it was when President B. F. Allen of Lincoln Institute organized the Farmers Convention here. Then it was when men who represent all kind of work with the hands" met. I wonder why it was not called a workers convention. My query was answered by the presence of an overwhelming majority of farmers. Since then a great part of the farming lands of Missouri have been watered profusely, yea, even the farmers markets have been "watered"; for the floods were mighty at Kansas City, St. Louis and various less important places. It is easy to take it that this abundance of rainfall was to the first farmer's Convention what an evening J. H. PRESIDENT J. S. MOTEN. shower is to newly set plants. On November 7, 1903, the cover of time one year—was taken off and to those present there appeared the second "Farmer's Convention," with new branches, and hearty growth. President Allen harbors the thought that he who is really a teacher must suggest to young minds their thought-matter, and that the man who would lead among the people must father thought and distribute them among the people that they may make them their own. Children will think and adults must think and he who can furnish the things about which they will and must think is a master of minds if we do not grant that he is a master mind. This Dr. Allen has done. Those who believe in the higher education, those who advocate identical education for all races, those who have never seen a farm except as a distant view from the window of a fast-flying train, all alike, were thinking and talking "Farming and kindred pursuits." Students from the same county with each other and those from the same state with each other gof together, decided on colors for their county, for their state, (for their are many states represented here) made banners on which were inscribed the name of the county, etc., and yelled yells for their "native heaths." Many had gathered valuable information as to the quali- THE COLORED AMERICAN. ties and varieties of products yielded per acre. The thoughts of all were, as I have said "farming and kindred pursuits." For the last two months previous, every one here had been thinking Art and Artists including painters and paintings, musicians and musical compositions, sculptors and sculpture. These have been the subjects of the presidents morning talks for this period of time. Yes, Rapheal and the Madonnas; Millet and Angelus; Handel and the Messiah; Hayden and the Venus of Milo have been among us. Some renewed old acquaintances with them, others met them for the first time. But like a ghost they banished as the approaching shadows of the "workers" announced their coming. The discussion of most of the subjects have produced, for a time at least, this effect: The city boys and girls have been enabled to see how they can live in the country without losing dignity or social rank. And now, with the aid of telephones and rural mail systems, good papers and magazines, they can build pure cities beneath the shades of their yard trees and yet be in touch with the rest of the world. I copy the following from one of the local dailies: "IS IN GOOD SHAPE. "Lincoln Institute, the State School for Colored Youths, Declared to Be Doing Splendid Work. "State Superintendent of Public Shools, W. T. Carrington, paid a visit to Lincoln Institute, the State School for Colored Youths, Tuesday morning, and upon his return declared himself gratified at the evidence he found there of the thorough work being done at the school. He said it was in better condition than for several years, if not better than ever before, and that the faculty and pupils were working harmoniously together. He expressed particular satisfaction with the progress which is being made in the industrial department of the school, and gave it hearty words of encouragement." What is said of the success of Lincoln Institute is said of the man who makes possible such success. What is said of the "farmers convention," of its mission, of results already obtained, is said of him who conceived the idea and materialized it. A friend drove with me by the "main building" in this same campus and pointed to an exterior decoration on the front thereof—the Pheonix—An incident appropos; the old main building was burned and the present magnificent one is erected upon the same spot. When my friend rehearsed the fact that the Phoenix is the mythical bird which, when she had served her time, built a funeral pyre, set it ablaze and was consumed and from the ashes of the old sprang a young Phoenix of longer life and greater usefulness, I say when my friend tells me this and that so has a new Institution sprung from the ashes of the old; he tells me that anew man has taken the place of the old. New, young, of great power, greater usefulness. To separate the history of any event from the biography of the man who was the principle in the history-making is to obliterate Continued on page 11. BEFORE TO THE Colored People OF THE WORLD POSITIVELY straightens, lengthens and beautifies the most obstinate, troublesome, refractory, curly, nappy hair. It never fails to straighten and can be absolutely relied upon to produce an abundant and luxurious growth of soft, fine, pliant, silky, long, flowing hair. 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AFTER ```markdown ``` Continued from page 10. the history, and to render the man a nonetity. Tto write the incidents of the battle of Thapsus is to narrate the defeat of Metellus Scipo; of Pharsalus is to tell of the triumph of Ceasar and the downfall of Pompey; of Philippi is to tell of the aweful close of the lives of Brutus and Cassius. To mention the reverse of the Moslems at Tours is to tell of the bravery of Charles Martel. Austerlitz changes the map of Europe but not without terrifying the world with a Napoleon. Waterloo decided England's right but not without erecting a monument to Wellington. "The workers" at this convention were taught from the same resourceful mind that assembled them. The gems of thought given them indicate the carefulness of this student of man, of man in the child, of man in the youth, man in man. "Happy I deem those whom the Gods have endowed with the uncommon endowment of saving something worthy of being written" wrote Pliny, the younger, to Tacitus. I chronicle here some things "said," the worthiness of which I leave in part to the readers and in part to the result accuring there-from: "Parents must know that they are preparing their chilrden for the world, for the companionship of others, those who are different in disposition, in circumstances and the like. Parents make allowances and accept excuses. The world is less considerate." Here another, which smacks of advice and of warning: "The inmates of the alms houses and old folks' homes now are those who have worked for others not of kin, till they have become weaklings upon the charities of the world. The future inmates of these houses will be those who have spent their strength in the fruitless attempt to satisfy the every request, to cater to every whim of irresponsible and pampered children until they are reduced to pauperism and invalidity." These are two of the many thoughts which were expressed during the session of "The Second Farmers Convention" by President B. F. Allen. J. S. MOTEN. LIBRARIAN SMITH DEAD. Prominent Colored Man Who Held Many Important Positions. The death of William H. Smith occurred at his residence, 816 4th St., narthwest, at 5.30 o'clock Monday, November 16. Mr. Smith was born in this city in August, 1833, and has resided here during the long period—seventy years,—of his life. There is probably no colored citizen who possessed a wider range of acquaintances than did Mr. Smith. The late Colonel John W. Forney, during his tenure as secretary to the United States Senate, appointed to a responsible position in the Senate. He was transferred after a brief service to the position of assistant librarian under Whitelaw Ried, then librarian for the House of Representatives. Mr. Smith remained as assistant librarian under several administrations, and was subsequently promoted by the late Edward McPherson, then clerk to the House of Representatives, to the position of librar- ian, which position he held until the political complexion of the House of Representatives changed. Harry G. Lenz. LENZ & LOSSA Successors to In the position of librarian he was regarded as authority on matters of reference, and was freely consulted by members of both political parties. Mr. Smith was appointed by President Grant as a member of the board of police commissioners for the District of Columbia, and served as such until the board passed out of existence. He also served, faithfully, for a period of years as member of the local school board. He was one of the original members of St. Augustine Catholic church and was held in high esteem by the dignitaries of the Catholic faith. Mr. Smith's interest in the formation of the Knights of St. Augustine is well remembered. His collection of papers in the history of the country, would make valuable and interesting matter, as they are largely composed of correspondence on public matters from those high in authority. The work of compiling these papers was under way when his labors ceased by death. THE FLORENCE POST OFFICE. Dr. J. E. Wilson, the Present Incumbent Re-appointed for Post Master, at Florence, S. C.—The Usual Protest. FLORENCE. S. C., Special.—Information comes from Washington that the Post Master General has decided to reappoint Dr. J. E. Wilson, Post Master at Florence. Dr. Wilson has made a most efficient and accommodating official, and this fact is conceded by all of the patrons of the office, white and colored. While he is the leading Republican of his section of the state, and has spent his time, money and energy for years in keeping the party organization together, still there is some opposition to him, and strange to say the opposition comes from the business men of Florence, who willingly indorsed Dr. Wilson's application, and stated that he conducted the office in a most highly satisfactory manner and recommend his re-appointment. There is not a stronger or better representative of the race in this State, there is no man in this community with a cleaner business and moral record, and the President in recognizing his faithful services to his country, his party and his race, has made no mistake in re-appointing him. The same old bugaboo arguments of Negro domination will be injected into the fight to defeat his confirmation. The reputable business men are expected to repudiate the papers, which they willingly signed, but the best citizens down this way, the tax payers have great faith in President Roosevelt and believe that he will stand by Dr. Wilson. Captain John W. Capers has also recommended Mr. Wilson, and it is said that Chairman Deas has also recommended the re-appointment. We hope The Colored American will keep us posted on this question for we look to it for the truth and the light. An American who has one iota of Negro blood in his body is the parish of the social life and body politic in American life to-day. Any foreigner of high or low estate, of light or swarthy complexion, can pass muster before the American Negro. Harry G. Lenz. Hugo Lossau. LENZ & LOSSAU, Successors to CHARLES FISHER. SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS Trusses, Crutches, Syringes, Cutlery, Artificial Human Eyes, Elastic Hosiery, Abdominal Supporters. Rubber Goods of Every Description. 623 Seventh Street Northwest. 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Among the many banquets and entertainments given on Thanksgiving night, the one given by the Waiters and Cooks Union, is to be the most highly commended. It took place at their hall on Dauphin St., the only hall on Main street in this city. It was their first banquet of the season and cost one dollar a plate. Mr. Edward Lewis, the president of the Union and his committee were highly complimented by the white press in this city, on the excellence of the cuisine. The principal speakers at the banquet were Messrs. J. S. Davis, Reuben Norman, headwaiter at Bienville Hotel, J. P. White, James T. Peterson, C. W. Peters and other leading citizens of the city. Editor A. N. Johnson, of The Mobile Press was a special guest. Everybody is waiting to hear the bedate at the Franklin St. Baptist church on the 30th inst., by Dr. W. Williams, Dr. J. H. Wilkerson, Editor A. N. Johnson and Lawyer Wilson. The subject to be discussed will be "Resolved that the teachings of Dr. Booker T. Washington are detrimental to the Negroes of this country." The famous Whiteman sisters with a company called The Smart Set, gave an entertainment at Liberty Park last Monday night to a large and enthusiastic audience. The Royal Swells and Buffalos, two social clubs met at the State St. Zion Church a few Sunday nights ago to hear a sermon by Rev. W. H. Davenport, who took for his text: "Is the young man Absent Safe." The Swells carried off the honors by raising the largest amount of money. Rev. R. Amos, President of Montrose Male and Female Ind. school, in Arkansas, was in town a few days in the interest of his school. He preached at Metropolitan A. M. E. church Thanksgiving night. Miss Alice Mackay Brown, of New York City, is stopping with Mrs. William Gray., 1234 4th street, N. W. where she would be pleased to meet her old Washington friends. OBITUARY. Mrs. B. D. Whitehurst, formerly of this city, died in New York City, last week. 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Sermon of deep _ interest preached to the Sunday School, Sun- day morning. Woman's Day is perparing for a very large meeting the fourth Sunday in December. The missionary committee of the Sunday School under Miss I. I. Rus- sell, is doing much good. Sunday school at 9 :30 a.m.; half hour each Sunday morning devoted to prayer and praise. Mrs. Scott, of Honolulu ,who is one of the Hawaiian committee here to press the royal claims before Congress, has reunited with the church. Bible class every Friday from 7 to 8 p.m. Christian endtit,lathemeee;w,ho p. m. Christian Endeavor Society holds its meetings from 6 to 7 Sunday evenings. . The Parsonage Club, Miss Lettie Lee president, is on the alert for new members and workers. The stewardesses and their associ- ates held a very pleasant and profita- ble meeting at 5 o'clock. TheyE?oep ble meeting Tuesday at 5 o'clock They are keeping in touch with the spiritually sick as well as the physic- ally ill who are brought to their notice. Mrs. Hattie Dorsey, one of the oldest stewardesses of the church, is seri- Ie a 5d Messrs. J. W. Patterson and S. G. Thompson, attorneys at law, have re- turned from a pleasant jaunt to New Orleans. They visited points in Ala- bama, Georgia, and while on their trip met such religious celebrities as Bish- op C. S. Smith, of the A. M. E. church, and Bishop J. W. Lomax, of the A. M. E. Zion church, . THE COLORED AMERICAN. ee a 2 | Makes Old Men Boys Again CETTIN free Receipt that Restores Youthful Vitality to Men of All Ages Can Now Se ee ir ea era ee Be Had of the Discoverer With- IS QUITE AN IMPORTANT out Cost.—Cures Nervous De- TAKE A GREAT DEAL OF bility, Prostatic Trouble, SORT COMES OFF, AND " RONG, TE ped tee WEDDING INVITATIONS ° stores Normal Nerve- Power Almost In- QUALITY OF THE ENGR: . stantly. CONCERN FOR ABOUT Ta COME IN AND SEE US. 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C., is unquestionably the ablest all-round newspaper manager of our race, if results are to settle the question.—The New South. THE COLORED AMERICAN .s, without question, the greatest newspaper published by colored men; every colored editor should take off his hat to Mr. Cooper.—The Leavenworth Herald. THE COLORED AMERICAN, of Washington, D. C., comes every week, brim full and running over with good things; Brother Cooper is one of the best newspaper men of the country.—The Huntsville Journal. THE COLORED AMERICAN, in a short space of three years, has gone to the front at the Nation's Capital. Its manager, E. E. Cooper, holds a unique position in colored journalism, being the pioneer of illustrated journalism. Ex. Editor Cooper, of THE COLORED AMERICAN, has so many good things for his readers that he seriously contemplates making his a twelve-page, instead of an eight-page paper. This shows that THE COLORED AMERICAN is not only holding its own, but is doing more. The Star of Zion. THE COLORED AMERICAN, of Washington, D. C., will shortly issue a twelvepage paper weekly—seventy-two columns of reading matter. Under the able management of Editor Cooper it has forged ahead till it earned the name of "Monarch of the Weeklies." The Western Outlook. THE COLORED AMERICAN, a local hebdomadal, published in the interest of the colored people, came out in a new dress and with a beautiful heading Saturday. It is one of the best newspapers in the country edited by colored men; has a good circulation, and carries a large line of live advertising.—The Washington Post. THE COLORED AMERICAN is without doubt one of the ablest journals published by Afro-Americans. It is a Republican paper, very free in its expressions, which makes it more popular even among those who deny the "equality of man." 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The attendance has been very large and there has been a goodly sprinkling of colored patrons—to give color to the occasion, as it were. Mr. Paris Archer, the well-known race-track follower and bookmaker, is attending the races, accompanied by a large number of his satellites from Gotham. Mr. Charles Robinson, the expert steeple-chase rider, won the crack race, riding Imperialist, of the Bladensburg handicap, last Monday. He is already a prime favorite at the tracks. Baltimore is furnishing its share of visitors, and delegations come over each day to witness the races. Among the more enthusiastic ones are Hons. Hiram Watty, H. S. Cummings, and Messrs. Samuel E. Youngs, C, C, Fitzgerald, J. H. Blackburn, Joe Gans and others. In the Gotham contingent are such well-known horsemen as Messrs. John Carter, Samuel Merrill, Lewis Thompson, an owner of a string of horses, Douglas Carter, the trainer, John Rogers and others. The great jockeys, Wallace Hicks, M. Chappelle, Willie Blake, and Robinson are getting a large share of the winnings. Mr. Oscar O. Thomas, who is said to be one of the best-posted men on the tracks, is shaking hands with his host of friends on the avenue. Mr. Jeff Jackson, one of Paris Archer's old "reliables." is at his old stand. Recorder Dancy and Governor Pinchback are constant visitors, and the latter is said to have landed heavily on the right side last Monday. Mr. Samuel Jones, the dog fancier and all-round sport, has handed out a few "sure things" this week. Mr. Dixey Cole, an old Washington boy, who has been associated with Mr. Paris Archer for many years, and who has been to all of the great tracks in this country and in England, is in the city, and is soon to become a benedict. He is one of the most trustworthy men who follows the track. Mr. Joe Simpson, of Keene's stables, "Beaut" Thompson, of the Steward's Jockey Club, George Moten, an old favorite in Washington, and Mr. Clabe Howard, who looks after Mr. McGrafft's affairs, are late arrivals. Mr. Randolph Nelson picked some sure winners last Monday, but could not get to the bookies to lay his money. The rules are very strict this year and all objectionable characters are kept out of the grounds. The line is said to be closely drawn on colored people. Messrs. Gray & Costley, at 1318 E street northwest, and the Philadelphia House, farther down on the Avenue. THE COLORED AMERICAN are the headquarters for the racing fraternity. Mr. Charles W. Anderson, the superior of the races in New York State, is expected in the city this week. AT VIRGINIA'S CAPITAL. Educators Discuss the Race Problem The Smart Set Company Surprises the Natives—Howard Football Team News Notes. RICHMOND, VA., Special.--The minister's conference ,composed mostly of preachers, identified with the cooperationists, held a public meeting Monday for the first time within the last three weeks. The Rev. Dr .George Cooper, white, addressed the conference at length on the "Reconciliation of Man unto God." His remarks were very timely and instructive. Dr. Cooper addressed the co-operationist conference the Monday before. The Colored Comedy Company, presenting "The Smart Set," a comic opera, visited Richmond last week and gave a most creditable performance at the Academy of Music. The house was packed with both white and colored, and the performers sprung a sensational surprise on all who witnessed the performance. From the show bills the public was led to believe that it was a solid 'rag' show, but sad were the disappointments, especially among the whites, when the curtain was rung up on the most gorgeously costumed company of colored actors that ever visited this city presenting a classical play. Miss Cordelia Scoville, the leading prima dona, is the strongest and most accomplished singer that ever passed through Richmond. The "great game" is the talk of all society here now. There are two Shaw University, of North Carolina, against Virginia Union University, cf Richmond, and Howard University against Virginia Union University. Both games are to be played here, Shaw on the 20th and Howard on the 27th. The delegation from Shaw University will arrive here on a special train on the afternoon of the 26th (Thanksgiving), bringing with them the University Glee Club, who will give a performance at the True Reformers' Hall the night of the game. Shaw is quite confident of her victory, but the Union Tigers say the Tarheels will never get within ten yards of their goal. Harry Barco, the great quarterback, will handle the ball for the Tigers, and the veteran Means is likely to do the snappping. It is said that the toughest problem will be with Howard a week later. This game is expected to be an interesting contest. The V. N. and C. I., of Petersburg, played the Unions here Friday. Mr. Mathew Harris and Miss Florence Coleman were married Tuesday evening at 6 o'clock at the Fifth Street Baptist Church, Rev. Dr. Graham performing the ceremony. They were both employees of the American Insurance Company and stood high in society circles. ...THE... Loyal Legion of Labor, U. S. A. A PRACTICAL SOLUTION FOR THE American Race Problem Z. W. MITCHELL, Supreme Master A. H. MARTIN, Nat'l Organizer National Headquarters HOME OFFICE: In the organization's own beautiful three-story Brick Building, 802 Main Street, RAVENNA, OHIO. 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'Phone E 322. --- Washington, D. C. 15 EDUCATIONAL THE COLORED BUSINESS Preparatory and Elementary Night School Will Open October 1st. IN THE OL1 TRUE REFORMERS HALL Cor. Fourth and N Streets N. W. AN OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL. Special Courses—Business, Preparatory, Elementary, and Lecture. Free Information given from 4 to 5 p. m. Subjects—Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, English, etc. IN distinct departments, under one hundred competent professors and instructors—Theological, Medical, Legal, College, Pedagogical, Laboratory, English Agriculture, Industrial, and For information address- THE MARYLAND AGRICULTURAL AND INDUSTRIAL INSTITUTE, LAUREL, HOWARD CO., MD. Situation beautiful; climate unsurpassed; work thorough and efficient. 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The positions for which these trained men are wanted are those in most every case which pay high salaries. hold of men who have received as far as possible, a good education before coming here, and are ready to enter upon a thorough course of agricultural training. For further information address, BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, Prin. Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee, Alabama. Oldham Bros. 8th and R NW. WOOD COAL FEED WHOLESALE—RETAIL. LOW PRICES—HIGH QUALITY. THE COLORED AMERICAN. SSS OO OTTO 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 brights What is to be done? Read on, we will tell you. TWO GREATEST RACE BOOKS EVER PUBLISHED. | IGNORANCE MEANS WEAKNESS, DEATH AND DECAY; KNOWL- =DGE BRINGS POWER, INFLUENCE AND POSITION. This is eternal ruth—all the races of man have proven it. Neither individual nor race can ‘ise without enlightenment and intellectual development. IT IS GOOD 300KS THAT HAVE HELPED MAKE THE NATIONS GREAT and the Negro will rise by the same means. “NICHOLS SPECIAL’”’ So leek Seeman rk si G@ a et 8 fs j hee f+) | FULLY ees | BOOKS THAT HAVE HELPED MAKE THE NATIONS GREAT and the Negro will rise by the same means. THE BEST BOOKS FOR THE NEGRO 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 ofthat 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 FRED- ERICK 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 con- tains over 400 pages, including over 50 full-page photo-engravings, and sells in cloth for ONLY $1.50 POSTPAID. “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 LITERA- TURE” COMPRISES 100 TREATISES ON 38 GENERAL TOPICS RELAT- ING TO THE RACE, BESIDES A PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF EACH OF THE 100 WRITERS. It contains nearly 700 large 7x9 inch pages, including the 100 poriraits of the writers. PRICE IN CLOTH, ONLY* $2.50 POSTPAID., erature” and my profits are $32.55. Am delighted with tae work.” Pro A. Anthony, Mo.,, writes, Nov. 5th, “Received outfits of both books an was out a few hours and sold $28.30 worth. Big demand, big money—I an pleased.” VERY IMPORTANT! SEND FOR A PROPOSITION TO AGENTS 4’ ONCE. This is a cause in which you are interested. The race needs you help and influence—will you offer it? Make no delay. This is a great strug gle. Next year is presidential election—the colored people must be brough in touch with the leaders and nothing will do more for the raee than a li eral distribution of these great race books. But there is big money in it fc you—if you can’t give it all your time secure the agency anyway and wor spare time. Send 25c. in stamps to pay postage on free sample book outfit « both publications, or 15c for either one alone. Circulars and confidenti: terms mailed free on application. ee eee et Rie he anid ae Oe al eee J.L. NICHOLS &CO., Naperville. Ills. VERY LOW RATES tothe Northwest ee Se, Oe a eae oo gs ee ee: > | Coal and Wood i > | Delivered Promptly a ; PEACOAL Sai seid Sisk ae oe oe See Ons SO 3 3 Furnace ....-.--+---+-+:--s+s2- e201 Sh 2 GiGe 2 ° Eee, White Ash. ..0:..j).. .. iegia te 6.75 > S Stove. Waite Ash 22 si o0 cake 57 Oy al ie Shaniokif’ <2: oo. taeeitk Sesser & Ash, Oak and Hickory wood in any size and quan- 4. tity delivered promptly. = Lewis Jefferson & Co., | % Cor. N. J, Ave. and First, S.W.| & (Bridge) L Ree ene is 0 ge ig ee el ie ele sali eee Nala aig aa el ok oee The Northerin Pacific has a new and very Low Rare for Col- onists, Homeseekers AND OTHERS in effect from September 15 to November 30, 1903. This give not anly farmers a good chance to go home-seeking, after crops are harvested, but all others who wish to move perma- nently into the growing, teeming, improving Northwest, or ehose who wish to visit, at a trifling expense, the fine tourist resorts of the Northwest, are afforded an unusual opportunity to do so. ‘The finest valleys in the Northwest, good for garin, hay, fruits, r2ot crops; for mixed, stock or dairy farming; for irrigation or not, @3 one wishes, are found along the Northern Pacific or. its branches or connecting lines. The growing, thriving towns are found there, too. It is a great country, where hunting and fishing are unsur- passed and where the hotels are first class. Call on any N. P. R. agent for rates and detailed information or write to Chas. S. Fee, General Passenger Agent, St. Paul, Minn. Send six cents for “Wonderland 1903.” THE COLORED AMERICAN 16 EI hi \ K ¥ ae. ee wer’ 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 Nezro 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 de | scription of watch sent free on application. Itisa first-class timepiece, fully guaranteed by the mak- ‘ers. This is the greatest offer ever made by a pub- lisher, but we want a large force of canvassers to take the field with these valuabie 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 Washiington book and sold 41; am making big money.” Mr. J. H. Thomas, Pa., writes, Nov. 10th, “Canvassed 4 days for “20th Century Negro Lit- are $2255. Am delighted with tne work” Prat 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 i= the United States, advertise in a medium that will do the business for you. * * * * * * * ```markdown ``` 2 A Race Champion. Negro graduate mention, even in a complimentary manner, their own women and men who have achieved greatness. Ask any Negro graduate or student who was the greatest warrior that ever lived. Napoleon Bonaparte, as quickly as they can reply, will be the answer. I doubt whether they know that such a man ever lived as Touissant L'Overture or Maceo. The average Negro woman or man, whether teacher or house girl, lawyer or porter in some dive, one knows as much about Negro history as the other. Poor things they are to be pittied more than blamed. They have allowed themselves to be taught to worship white faces to such an extent until they hate their original color and everything pertaining to the race. To Bruce Grit is due the honor of being the greatest writer of his time. He is familiar with all subjects. His article on the massacre of the Jews in Russia proved him to be a close student and logician. Bruce Grit is as familiar with conditions South as if he was a resident of that section. He never writes that he does not say something and say it well. He knows the Negro, too, better than any other writer it has been our pleasure to read after. Everybody will remember the good, sound articles under the caption "Bruce Gritisms." This writer showed as none other can show that the white man is superior to the black man, because he not only sings his own praises, but the Negro joins in the chorus and helps the white man to sing of his greatness to the entire world. Memtion was also made of Negro preachers styling themselves the black Talmage, the black Beecher and so forth. Mention should have been made of Negro women who, the moment some one fools them into believing they can sing a little, begin calling themselves the black Jenny Linn, the black Patti and so forth. The manner in which the American Negro is neglecting to give his children the proper fireside training is causing them to grow up hating their parents as they hate a rattle snake, for no other reason than they are black. It must be remembered that ninety-nine Negroes out of every hundred, teach their children, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are pure must and should be white. Our Sunday school literature, altho it may be published by a black Negro is loaded down with white pictures. Our girls play with white dolls. They hear their mothers sing. "Wash Me and I Shall be Whiter Than Snow." They go to bed thinking of white faces and arise the next morning, pick up a Negro paper and not only read of a fake preparation to whiten the skin and straighten the hair, but they also read editorials advising them to whiten their skin by doing which they will stop lynching in the South. Raising our children under such influences, should there be any wonder that we hate ourselves? "Every Nation Has a Flag But the Coon." To me this is a sad fact. But when I think of the poor wandering Jew who has no flag, notwithstanding the fact, he holds greater power in his adopted country. This fact causes me to beat back the clouds THE COLORED AMERICAN of darkness and live in hopes that the time will soon come when the Negro race, like Rome, which was not built in a day, like the Jew, who has no flag, will some day stretch forth his arms all over the world and exclaim in one voice: We have fought a good fight, we have finished the race and won the victory, blessed be the name of God. But when I reflect and am reminded that the more the Jew child favors Moses the more his mother loves and carrasses him, and the more we favor our legal ancestors the more our mothers hate us,- despondent over this thought I grow almost mad, almost persuaded to curse the moment I was born such an unfortunate child of circumstances. The little Chinaman, the Japanese, the Dutch, the Jew and in fact every little boy has some one to love and pity him but the Negro boy. Charity begins at home. We must love our own. We must respect ourselves before expecting others to respect us. We can do this in no better way than by teaching our children the blacker they are the prouder they should be. I never look at a mulatto that I am not reminded of the disgrace and shame the hellish institution of slavery forced upon our women. I have a daughter, and loving her as I do, I would rather see her burnt to ashes than to see her following the pathway of a large number of half breed women, who are too white to be Negroes and not white enough to be white. The idea of our newspapers being filled with advertisements promising to whiten the skin and straighten the hair, is enough to make a man mad. Understand me, I am not opposed to our people improving their physical condition any more than I am opposed to their mental development. The white man is great, wise and powerful, I admit, but I am not yet willing to admit that he is greater than the Deity we are serving. It is as much impossible for a man to enter the kingdom of God without being born again, as it for an Ethiopian to change the color of his skin. "Can an Ethiopian change the color of his skin, or the leopard his spots? Then may ye also do good that are accustomed to do evil."—Jeremiah 13, 23. Suppose these fake preparations could change the color of our skin, we would even then be going contrary to the teachings of God. For we are taught to raise our children in the way that they should glorify God who is in Heaven and honor their parents that their days may be long. Our original color is black. Our children can not, and will not love, honor and respect us so long as we teach them that the true color of the human skin is white and because of our not being white we are dehumanized and are not entitled to the same recognition as others. How any race can teach its children to honor their parents under such conditions is more than I can understand Johnson's School History should be in the home of every parent throughout the country. Yet I venture the prediction you could not find five hundred homes in Raleigh, N. C., the home of the author who has it, or if they have it they cannot lay their white authors aside long enough to read it. "Black is no reproach to people who do not worship white. The West Indians in the interior, represent the devil as white. The American Indians make fun of the "pale face" and so does the native African. "People in this country have been educated to believe in white because all that is good has been ascribed the white race, both in pictures and words. God, the angels and all the prophets are pictured white and the devil is represented as black." I believe in the justice of the liberty-loving white people of America as never before. We have true friends in the South as well as any other sections of the world. Gov. Longino of Mississippi is one of the grandest men in the entire South. His record as governor and his efforts to suppress lawlessness in his State will stand as monuments to his memory long after he is gone. His defeat as United States from his State is felt by every one familiar with his record. Gov. Candler of Georgia and United States Supreme Judge Jones of Alabama, there are such men as these all over the South and I believe with all my heart as soon as we convince the white South that we love our black women better than we love its white women the time will come when the evils of which we complain will be things of the past. Who has ever heard a little white boy calling his playmate "old white fool," or a young white woman saying she would marry Mr. Jones, but he is entirely too white? These expressions are common in our race except the word white is changed to black and the boy calling his playmate old black fool, and himself be a coal black. Who is responsible for such conditions if it is not the teaching we accept? There is not another race in the world that would allow itself to be taught that because of its color it is a degraded people. We accept this teaching and allow our children to grow to womanhood hating their parents and cursing the power that caused them to be black. Accepting this teaching and being guilty of other "Jim Crowisms", cause white men to say we are their inferiors. Young men of the race who have black parents, sisters and brothers saying their have never in all their lives seen a pretty black woman. Race journals advising us to whiten our skin and marry white women if we can. Negro educators says, "I cannot see that there is any great difference between the mental capacity of the pure blooded Negro and that of the man of mixed race. I have seen a great many arguments on the subject but after twenty years of experience in this work in the heart of a Nego population it seems to me that the question of actual color has but little to do with that of intellectual capacity." Are these not signs of inferiority. For every Negro knows that it has long since been demonstrated that a pure blooded African can be brought to this country and placed side by side with the Anglo-Saxon boy in any college and he will not only equal him but in a great many instances will surpass him. Regardless of what any one says to the contrary, students of history know of the black man's greatness as well as his littleness. The object in presenting this picture is to prove that Continued on page 3. the race from its present mental slavery than "Uncle Tom's Cabin" played in the emancipation of our fathers. BROM BONES. HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS. HOTEL CLYDE, 475 MISSOURI AVE, N.W. First-Class Accomodations For Ladies and Gentlemen. Hot and Cold Baths. MRS. ALICE E. HALL, Proprietress. The Albany Hotel. Has been enlarged and newly refitted with modern improvements for the accommodation of Guests so as to furnish first class services with Bar, Dining Room, Private Parlors and first class Sleeping Apartments. Arthur Webster, steward; William Leonard and William Hall, mixologists; Henry Johnson, manager, and Auto Scott, clerk. CALEB A. SIMMS, Prop. 331 W.37th St.New York Newly rebuilt and elegantly furnished. Meals at all Hours. Electric lights, bells, steam heat, hot and cold baths. High grade Wines, Liquors and Cigars. The coldest Beer in the city. 103 and 105 Sixth Street, N. W. Handsome rooms, $1,00 & up. Phone 1733 Y. THE WOODSON HOUSE. First-class, newly furnished and decorated, unsurpassed cuisine; convenient to all cars. Only half square from Pennsylvania depot. 467 MISSOURI AVENUE. HENRY WOODSON, - - Proprietor. PRATHER photographer A. THE LEADING COLORED PHOTOGRAPHER SOUTH. Portrait making, copying, enlarging Ferrotypes and button photos a specialty. C. A. Prather, 724 W. Ninth St., Little Rock, Ark. Attention given to mail orders. A Race Champion. Continued from page 2. we do not have to have white faces in order to be pretty. One of the Negro's weaknesses, is his desire for everything the white man has for his own happiness. A large tract of land stands idle for years, white men spend money and time in beautifying it for fashionable residences, big Negro raises a howl and enters a lawsuit because he is not desired as a neighbor. No one has heard of big Negro buying a tract of land settling it for his people. Every Negro settlement yet started has proven a failure because it did not receive the proper encouragement from wealthy Negroes. Ninety-nine wealthy Negroes from every hundred would rather live in a settlement of poor white renters than in an aristocratic settlement of their own people. The idea of leading men arguing that amalgamation will solve the race problem. Even if the white race was in favor of such, there is but one thing it would accomplish and that would be the destroying of the race. When we shall have reached that point in our lives that we can teach our children that Christian character, education and wealth make men and women then and not until then will we be ready to denounce the South for its taxing our people without giving them any representation or consideration. We must get right ourselves remembering God made us all. He made some black, some white and others red, but He loves us all, and we should love each other and work together to the advantage of our National cause. The photograph is that of Miss-Joe Ella Oliver. Miss Oliver is a fair sample of the black beauties that may be found all over the South, who consider it an insult to their mothers to tell them to whiten their skin, or straighten their hair. Everybody knows that a piece of dyed cloth never looks as well and never gives the satisfaction as did the original. There is not an imitation in their entire world equal to the genuine. If it were possible to whiten the face of every Negro in America and straighten the hair as well, he would be that same "nigger" trying to be that which he is not. Regardless of how we may be oppressed, it is decidedly better to be a Negro than the imitation of a white man. The idea of big Negroes making excuses for the Negro's color. Some say the climate is the cause and still others say God cursed him and made him black. Any ten year old boy knows that a majority of the people of the world are colored. If God was so unjust as to curse a majority of his children and put a life time seal upon their brow that an upright Christian character could not remove by earnest prayer, he would indeed be a foolish God. I care not what others may say, twenty years' experience with the Negro as a churchman, as well as in every other capacity has taught me that we are not raising our children to meet the demands of the best citizens of our country. President Roosevelt is an embodiment of what every citizen black and white should strive to emulate. Any one who has read THE COLORED AMERICAN WILL NOT ACCEPT OFFICE. Hon. George A. Myers, Ohio's Leading Republican, Declines a Position of Honor and Emoluments. It is so unusual for a colored man to decline office, no matter whether it be one of importance or simply an insignificant one, that when we hear of one that will not accept he stands out in so bold a relief that he attracts attention. Hon. George A. Myers, of Cleveland, O., acknowledged to stand without a peer in the politics of the Buckeye State, has steadfastly refused to accept office of any kind, contenting himself with assisting his friends and worthy colored men to political preferment. When Herrick was elected Governor there was a general demand that Mr. Myers go on the Board of Managers for the Ohio penetentiary, one of the most important places under the Governor. Mr. Myers' friends urged him to accept and it was understood P. A. MR. GEORGE A. MYERS, Director, Cleveland, Ohio. beforehand that the support behind him would land the position for him, one that no colored man has ever filled. But true to his determination not to accept office, he declined. The fact that Mr. Myers will not seek or accept office for himself, and that he is at all time unselfishly for his friends, makes him to-day the strongest colored political factor in Ohio, a prominence that no one can dispute with him. There have been plotters, men who have benefited by his friendship, who have endeavored to shear him of his prominence and power, but their efforts have only served to make him stronger and bring defeat and oblivion for the plotters. Myers has many loyal friends in Washington who appreciate him fully, and who will stand by him at every stage of the game. He's the stuff that lasts. 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 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 of this great man knows that there is nothing that he abhors more than sham. In saying that he would be the last man in America to close the door of hope in a man's face because of the color of his skin, the president voices the sentiments of the wealthiest and most cultured citizens of our land. I am pleading for our black girls, our black boys, our black women and our black men. Let every one who reads this notice, commence now. It is the appointed time. Let us reach and save the unreached boy and girl. Let us "rescue the perishing. If I had ten million mouths and each mouth had as many tongues, I would use them all in exclaiming to the noble black women of our race throughout the world to not be discouraged. Be as proud of your color as the purest Anglo-Saxon woman is proud of hers; remembering that cleanliness is next to godliness. Let your deeds be as pure as is your noble blood. Teach your daughters the straight and narrow path that leads to eternal happiness. Teach them to love, honor and respect their own parents better than any other. You can do this in no better way than by decorating your homes with Negro pictures and Negro statues. Read Negro literature and from its pages learn the way to race elevation without which we can not and should not live. BROM BONES. Memphis, Tenn. A WORD OF THANKS EDITOR COLORED AMERICAN:— My Dear Sir:—You have been sending your publication THE COLORED AMERICAN, to our readers for a year, and we herewith wish to thank you for it and request that you kindly continue it. Our school is poor and depends upon voluntary subscriptions and donations, and we appreciate your willingness to furnish our students with your publication. Again thanking you and wishing you continued success, I am. M. and F. College, Hopkinsville, Ky. ROOMS FOR RENT.—Fine large south front room, 2d 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 or busines sman. Neither of these rooms have been occpued since newly papered, painted and furnished. Cheap to right party. Fine location to establish permanently. Better come and look at them. You may contemplate a change. Will rent separately. JNO. B. HYMAN. Mrs. E. L. Baker and children have arrived in the Philippine Islands, where they have joined Lieutenant Baker, of the U. S. Philippine Scouts. She is pleasantly located at Tobaco Albay, P. I., and sends her regards to her many friends in America. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph L. Tyson, of Brooklyn, N. Y., will spend Thanksgiving in Plainfield, N. J. 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 Pool and Billiard Parlors, 619 B StreetNorthwest. (Op. B. & P. Depot.) A full line of the choicest wines, liquors, and beers. All brands of domestic and imported cigars. J. M. RYAN, Proprietor. C. H. NAUGHTON LIQUORS and SEGARS Harper & Wilson a specialty. 1926 Fourteenth Street, Northwest. 4 THE COLORED AMERICAN. EEN EN ENE ENE EN EEN IN EN ENING IN IN INNIS S| That the foul atmosphere a The Colored American. is Thankful That Howard University is enjoy- ing the biggest boom in its history. That the race separation” cranks are being laughed out of court. That the lily whites have had their lamps extinguished. - That the Colored American's field is the world. That the jail doors are yearning for the ex-slave pension frauds. That Consul R. T. Greener is the whole thing at Vladivastock, Russia. That there will be a genuine Negro Press onvention, next year. That Marcus A. Hanna has tod much hard, common sense to be a victim to his fool friends. That the dignity of labor is being comprehended by the boys and girls of this generation. That W. L. Houston’s lodge has an ample contingent fund for the enter- tainment of fraternal visitors. That the promotors of practical edu- cation, industrial and professional, are closer together than every before. That the charming womanhood of the Negro race has produced not one prototype of Carrie Nation. That one Granville Martin, of Bos- ton, has been effectually cured of the red pepper habit. That the next colored delegate to the Republican national convention will be a true and tried Roosevelt man. That, Col. W. A. Pledger’s harvest days will come “in the good old sum- mer time.” That Daniel Murray is never over- looked when any kind of an office of responsibility is passed around. That Stamp Agent John P. Green’s judgment can always be relied upon and is invariably vindicated by time. That editor W. D. Johnson got off the legislation track in Louisville in time to avoid the smash-up. That Chris Perry’s diamonds are mute but eloquent witnesses that all newspaper men are not headed for the almshouse. That Judge R. H. Terrell’s official tenure is secured as long as Theodore Roosevelt occupies the White House, if not longer. That the denominational organs are discovering that personal bickering by either Bishop, Editor or correspond. ents is not conducive to churchly great: ness or the salvation of souls. That Prof. Jesse Lawson’s fertile brain has given the race a_ sober. thoughtful and broad-gauged senti ment moulder in the National Socio logical Society. That a temporary political obscura tion does not lessen the expansive smile of our great and good North Car olina friend, Henry P. Cheatham. That Bishop Alexander Walters, has so happily convinced our timid young men and wort maidens that mar riage is not a failure. That the newer generation of white leaders will contain few John T. Mor gan’s, E. W. Cormack’s, Ben Tillman’s John Temple Graves’ and Jeff Warda last those wily batchlors Judge E. M. Hewlett, Dr. S. A. Furniss and Charles H.Baughman. That M. M. Lewey’s hold upon Flori- da shows no signs of relaxation and that he can be national committeeman by a mere nod of assent. That W. T.Menard’s valued corres- pondence in the New York Age delini- ates most accurately the currents and counter currents of Washington life. That the Sosiological Society man- aged to put the race question before the people of the county by discussing principles and not personalities. That the opposition to Tuskegee is confined to those who have never visit- ed the schoo! and who know nothing of its actual merits. That Henry P. Slaughter, “Naughn” Todd, Will Davis and W. H. Wright, escaped from the Kentucky election | with their lives. That ex-Congressman Geogre H. White is a bigger man out of politics than he was in it—that he is a leader of Statesmanlike proportions. That West Virginia is spacious enough for such princely grand sa- chems as J. McHenry Jones and Sam W. Starks. That Carrie Nation is no crazier than Trotter, Forbes, Wilkins, H. C. Smith or even the editors of any of our local contemporaries. That Recorder John €. Dancy has been able to prove by conerete results that the victories of peace are not less reknowned than those of war. That Dr. Booker T. Washington’s constructice labors offer no vulnerable spot for the malicious shafts of doubt- ers, loafers and pull-backs. That the Metropole Club has dis- armed all objections by catering only to gent! a and maintaining first class or.._r at all times. That Washington’s delichiful bache- lor girls who have opert:ed so long and well in the schoo] rooms, can get husbands if they want them. That historian E. A. Johnson “made 00d” as he always does, at the Socio- Yogical convention—his speech was among the sanest and best. That genial Douglas B. McCary has |taken root as promptly and firmly in the legal and journalistic circles of his | new location, Omaha, Nebraska. That under the model pastorate of | Dr. O. J. W. Scott, the Metropolitan | A. M. E. Church’s prosperity vividly _|recalls the palmy days of Doctors Mit- _| chell, Steward, Beckett and Jenifer. That the World’s Fair visitors will -|have the extreme pleasure of gazing -}upon the picturesque form of Director -|J. Henry Lewis and hearing his im- proved Amphion Glee Club. That Bishop Holsey has now learned | that sympathetic co-operation between ‘| the races isa feasible plan while col- onization or segregation is an iridis- | cent dream. ‘| That President John Gordon's liber- }al system of management is restoring '| Howard University to her rightful po- Sy) rea| » SS tas» That the foul atmosphere in Missis- sippi, generated by Jeff Vardaman and the lilly white Republicans, is largely stirilized by the clarifying presence of Roscoe Conkling Murray Simmons. Tat the Negro Business League’s publicity and promotion interests are lodged in such capable and energetic hands as those of Frederick R. Moore, National Organizer. That Register of the Treasury, Jud- son W. Lyons, looms up as large in the confidence and affections of the people as he does in physical stature and per- sonal avoirdupois. , That editor T. Thomas Fortune has laid in an ample supply of vitriol and rea ink for a battle royal against the Arthur Poe Gorman brand of Bourbon Democracy. . That a few Democrats remain that are not afraid to stand up and be counted for the doctrine of political decency expounded by Grover Cleve- land. That William Monroe Trotter will be embalmed in history’s pages as a wearer of the cap and bells of the clown rather than the sacred crucifix and gown of the -martyrs. That as an ambassador extraordi- nary and envoy plentipotentiary from the government of Tuskegee, Emmett J. Scott, is entitled to first rank abong the diplomats of these times. That quite a number of our young and well equipped men and women have had the nerve to leave Washing- ton’s congested arena and find success in the productive West and opportuni- tiful Southiand. That our erstwhile fellow-townsman and assistant, R. W. Thompson, has ianded squarely upon both his official and journalistic feet on his native heath, the Ohio Falls cities of Indiana and Kentucky. That Dr. E. W. Lampton is such a skilled pilot and knows the Methodist Bishopric channel so thoroughly that he is never compelled to consult his little book to keep off the rocks or shoals. That General Steward J. S. Caldwell and editor J. W. Smith have such a “lead pipe cinch” on the Zion Bishop ric that they have sensibly conclude¢ to “stand pat” and let the other breth ren do the worrying. That “Shams” for Chicago and else where meet with a cool reception wher they come this way to retard the pro eress of the race and disturb harmon ious relations existing among our edu cators. — MAKE YOUR OWN | HAIR-STRAIGH TENING POMADE csc, a SAVE MONEY! MAKE TONEY! | ae Our booklet contains the complete process of Hair Straightenin< together with a recipe for making one of the best Hair Straightening Pomades. You can save money by making your own pomade, you cat 7 make money by making the pomade and selling, it to others, or you can make a good income by going into the Hair Straightening Business : as many others are doing. Our booklet containing these valuable secrets in plain language sent on receipt of only one dollar. Address DERMA-HIRSUTE COMPANY, P. O. Box 221. Washington, D. C. col ak Se hay ie te a OO | Ba eaee 1) Re ik ee eT es oe That in case the colored Episcopal. ians are granted a Bishop, the church has an abundance of seasonable timber in Revs. O. M. Waller, Hutchens c Bishop, G. Frazier Miller, George F, ‘Bragg, F. J. Duty and others. That the demise of the once promi- nent Pen and Pencil Club has not de creased the literary out-put of the gen. uine newspaper men, who founded the organization and gave it two years of virile force. That Minister W. F. Powell in handling the San Domingo situation so admirably has demonstrated that the Negro can show even the Court of St. James a few kinks in modern diplo- macy. ‘ That high-grade presidents like Prof. W. H. Richards, Prof. Kelly Mil. ler, L. M. Hershaw, F. J. Cardozo and George W. Jackson, have been able to maintain the national prestige of Bethel Literary. That grand old Gov. P. B. S. Pinch- back’s sturdy zeal for the welfare of his people has never been diminished bypolitical disappointments or the failure of administrations to appraise him at his true value. That the Goddess of Fate promises to spare to us for many more years that sterling representative of racial integrity, Douglas-like strength and perennial sunshine, Judge Mifflin Wis- tar Gibbs. That President Roosevelt's splendid chances for re-election are not to be imperiled by the deserting at this critical moment of that North Caro- lina whirl-horse, Banker Isaac H. Smith. That the Boston Colored Citizen, the Cleveland Journal and the ‘Chicago Monitor afford the intelligent people of those cities an opportunity to learn the truth concerning the real workers of the race in education, business and pol- ities. That no colored newspaper man in Missouri has been convicted of having in his possession one of those $1,000 {in said to have been distributed as 2 |corruption furd among the press and | lesislators by conscienceless grafters and bold, bad hoodlers. | That the reputation of Chicago's in- tellectual culture is so safe in the hands of such scholarly geniuses as Cyrus Field Adams and Dr. H. H. Wil- liams, that the ridiculous antics of ‘|spectacular lawyers, illustrious p0- tentates and dyspeptic journalistic con- |seratve can not mar its beauty or dignity. DR. GRIMKE SCORED. An Auditor Takes Exception to the Strictures on Business Men—The Golden Rule. Editor of The Washington Post: In these days of turmoil and strife, when every crank, idiot and imbecile is heading for Washington to call on the President, and when the feeling and friction between the races seem to be growing stronger and stronger, a lawabiding citizen who works from twelve to fourteen hours a day very naturally turns his thoughts toward his home, his family and his church, when Sunday, the day of rest comes. I have been an attendant more or less of the Fifteenth Street Presbyterian Church for more than twenty years, and was married by Dr. Grimke about that many years ago. My wife and children have been constant attendants at this church, and have contributed in a small way to its support, and that of the Sunday School. Dr. Grimke took for his text, the subject of temperance, and although I have been an admirer and follower of his teachings for years, I was surprised and chagrined at the radical stand he took, at the extreme measures he advocated and at the extravagantly ridiculous language he used in his sermon. Speaking of business men who deal in malts and liquors, he said: 'Any man selling liquor, let it be in hotel, restaurant or bar room, is not fit to enter the homes of respectable families in the communities in which he lives. All the liquor men want is the man's money and they will throw him out when it is gone." We are not living in the barbaric ages. We are living on the very threshold of the twentieth century—an age of reason, an age when the heart beats to the tune of liberty. There may be narrowness, prejudice and bigotry in the masses, but we do not expect these ologies in the most advanced pulpits of to-day. It is contrary to right and reason, and isms of the dark ages to obtain in the most advanced pulpits of to-day. It is contrary to right and reason, and it is contrary to the teachings of the lowly Nazerene. Dr. Grimke is supposed to stand for law and order. He certainly has preached this for years. Every town, municipality and State have their law-making bodies. These laws become a part and parcel of our fabric of government. All commercial enterprises are legalized and a traiff or license placed upon them. The merchant or business man who pays a traiff or a license to sell a certain commodity, is just as much a lawabiding citizen as Dr. Grimke or any other gentleman of the cloth. For a man of Dr. Grimke's supposed calibre to stand in a pulpit and denounce any member of his congregation for using their right to make an honest living, to support their families, is an outrage. It is a matter of general information that the largest contributions to charities comes from dealers in malts and liquors, and the largest revenues to the Government come from the same source. When Dr. Grim'ke's church sent out emisaries to beg money, to lift the final mortgae of his church, those who contributed most freely were the men whom he is now denouncing. But what is the good Doctor THE COLORED AMERICAN driving at anyway? I read not long ago in a Boston newspaper a letter from this godly and eminent divine, who carded a Boston newspaper over his signature, defending a young man who had sprinkled red pepper around the pulpit in a church, who had brought disreputable, drunken women into the church, ward healers and men who were too ignorant to understand the enormity of the crime they were committing, to break up a public meeting at which no less a person than Dr. Booker T. Washington was to speak. Dr. Grimke has insisted all along that our people ought to be law-abiding, and ought to lead a clean and high life. Yet he writes a letter of sympathy to a man who was convicted for desecrating the sacred altar of God. He has preached against rowdyism and crime, and yet he publicly expresses sympathy for a young man who was convicted by the courts of Massachusetts for disorder and disgraceful proceedings. I was not alone a sole listener at the church last Sunday—many of the members of the congregation left the church in disgust. It is high time that the good people of this community secure for their pulpits men of Christian character, men who preach as well as practice the golden rule; and men who can find enough to do in the Master's vineyard to keep out of politics and other isms that do not pertain to the church, but to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ. Yours for the right, FRANK GAINES. 717 E street northeast. NO MATCH FOR COOPER. It seems that the Conservator has about finished her course, for awhile editor Wilkens tcok Mr. Cooper, of Washington, out for a half mile heat, but it was not long until Bro. Wilkens realized that he was no match for the gentleman from Washington. So he turned his attention to Prof. Washington, as a leader, at this he made a miserable failure and now as a last resort he has jumped on the preachers of his city. What next, Bro. Wilkens? —Kentuck Reporter. The outcome of the Panama controversy will be the annexation of that little country to America. With Porto Rico, Cuba and the Philippines we are augmenting our possessions, as well as our population very largely with people of dark skins. Uncle Sam is negotiating for the purchase of the Danish West Indies, and if Santo Domingo continues her internecine strife, we shall add another black Republic to our possessions. The Southern "Delegates" to Congress, who want to nullify the 14th and 15th amendments and disfranchise more than ten millions of colored people in the United States had better get at their work very soon. The dark cloud is rising. Mr. H. J. Echols, of the Government Printing Office is investing his earnings in valuable real estate in the District. He hails from Little Rock, Ark., where he is well and favorably known. Misses Mabelle Mason, Clara Freeman and Sarah Smith constitute the clerical and stenographic force in the well appointed law firm of Mr. J. W. Patterson. A NEW CITY POST MASTER. Mr. John A. Merritt, the Incumbent to Succeed Himself.—A Record Without a Blemish. A new City Post Master will be appointed at an early date and all indications point to the reappointment of the present incumbent, Mr. John A. Merritt. As an officer of the government, and as a servant of the people, Mr. Merritt has filled the position to the satisfaction of all. When first appointed he entered into the work with the enthusiasm of a student—determined to inform himself all about the workings of the Post-office to the minutest details. Not a single feature of this big piece of machinery was neglected, so that it was not long before he understood the workings thoroughly and was master of the situation. He has not only sought to give the public the most efficient services, but he has [Picture of a man in a suit, seated in a chair, with a hand resting on his knee.] sought at the same time to give the hundreds of carriers, clerks and employees under him such hours and such time as would conduce to the welfare of the service. How well he has succeeded is to be determined by the expressions that come from the general public without any solicitation on his part. He is indorsed by the people of the city generally. It is hoped that the President, through the Post Master General, will recommend the re-appointment of Mr. Merritt, for he has been a faithful servant. Mr. Merritt hails from the commonwealth of New York state, is a sterling Republican and an up to date business man. He knows no man by the color of his skin or by any previous condition of servitude. The highest compliment that can be paid to him will be to say, that the city Post Office under his management is to-day one of the best, if not the best managed Post Office in the United States. The President will make no mistake in re-appointing Mr. Merritt. Miss Cora Peck, of 809 East Capitol Street, spent her Thanksgiving in Philadelphia, with friends, but has now returned to this city. Lawyer Fountatin Peyton is handling some of the most difficult and important criminal cases on the District docket and in such a clever manner as to greatly please his many friends and acquaintances. 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HOUSES FOR SALE. FOR SALE:A ten room house with bath and all modern improvements throughout, lot 35 x 100 feet, front, back and side yard. In good location in the Northwest section, within one block of the two main car lines. Good bargain. Prices and terms reasonable. For further information address "Seller," this office. Hon. George H. White will address the Christian Endeavor Society at Galbraith A. M. E. Zion church, on M St., between 6th and 7th Streets, N. W., tomorrow at 3 p. m. The public is cordially invited. Music will be a special feature. THE COLORED AMERICAN. ae eee Tre! 7 Se Gages) 4 7 ey Py es aS Ce 55 PA / LLA DR INRAG 0 Leif ee ZA SARI Shy LY ee, ARVN MN lees Iga - : 4 Z F Ye fy A hd ; gare eZ We ae Nd A 7, BO Gli! | I i ON ME eae WA e Mee PNG HAIN 2 SZEZSZ Lf. HLGCENTE. LAE Gags VA Xi M2 Zi Meg, A eMeic =, id pe ean NOMI Gay Z r igh ya 2 = See S [ y~ = Me ~ ENS —See NR = He E Zk) wu = oe MeN LF ee FY e EN = ae Se sg 435 E> A ~ Way Se ——. v- fe Tor 9 mp gprer tel se a ee : (asta f THE OLD SLAVERY. A nen nictnrea of ane R T. Ralawin in Wachinctan Dract seedlings of character; the true esti- mate is not ascertained by his acciden- tal or occasional achievements, but by his everyday habits. Let his love for liquor become a daily habit and he will soon look back upon opportuni- ties lost, plans unachieved, thoughts crushed and aspirations unfulfilled. It is well for the clergy to invite ser- ious attention to this insidious evil and inquire, “Is the young man, Ab- solom, safe?” In a short time the United States will have acquired a piece of the Re public of Panama and anothe- addi- tion will be made to our colored popu- lation. The race problem will not af- fect these new citizens. They are col- | onized. DIED IN COLORADO. Mr. John Scott fell dead last Tues- day, 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 boun- ty, 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 : HORNER & ARLAN Attorneys at Law Real Estate Brokers Webster Law Bldg. 505 BD St. W.W. A number of desirable houses for sale on terms to suit. Money loaned in any amount. Telephone East 515Y. eS dos- A, Williamson, BOOK, JOB AND COMMERCIAL PRINTER Estimates cheerfully given. Mail orders receive prompt attention. 505 E Street NW., Washington, D. C. EEE EE EE 6 It is amusing to read some of the contributions to the Washington Post, Monday morning, on the race ques- tion. One from R. L. Baldwin, needed only his picture with a bull whip in his hand and the admonition on his lips “Now you d—d niggers get back wheré you belong,” to make it a strik- ing characterization. The cultured representative of white inferiority for- gets that a few centuries back his an- eestors clad in vérmin infested skins, with matted hair and “eyes purging plum tree gum” crawled from their caves, clubs in hand, to kill lizards for the morning meal. He protests against being put on the same plane with the Negro. He is right. No edu- eated, self-respecting member of the race desires to associate with a man so lacking in humanity, character and decency. And now comes Mohammed Baraka- tullah Maulavie, who mindful of our numerous troubles desires to suggest a means of escape. It is for the Negro race in the United States to become Mohammedans. That the 300,000,000 of the latter know no prejudice having been brought up under the unalterable law, “Verily, the faithful are all brethren,” and that, the theory of race superiority is entirely an Anglo-Saxon product, and quotes a Roman poet to the effect that the Anglo-Saxons “are sea wolves, whose school was the ocean, whose friend was the storm, and who lived on the pillage of the world.” This follower of Islam fur- ther says “The U. S. welcomes the scum of Europe because they are white, and ostracises and tramples up- on the blacks who are citizens.” Is- lam he says, would make a model community of the latter. Allah be praised! We can go to Aisa instead of Africa. Last Sabbath one of most learned local divines delivered an excellent sermon on the evils of intemperance. It was a logical, unvarnished, sensible statement of facts. 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Chanks, of Pine Bluff, Ark. Mrs. Chanks in religious work and race proclivities stands in the front ranks of noble womenhood, for the elevation of the women to the Christ-like position of Mary and Martha, and she serves as a strong fulcrum and leverage, for an inspiration to the men. God is certainly with our people. But many of them are up with so much industrialism till they want to hurry up the Master with their wealth, education and refinement into society. But the Master will do all his work in his time, good and well. Never the less these literary flashes from men of the day and women of the day furnish us the Booker T. Washington Light. The literati of the world have been using the term "The Beacon Light." But I know him to have the honor to see and to "dub" a Negro of America, "The Washington Light." Any God-made man to sit and listen to the Demothenese of the race as I listened to Washington in the exposition building at Philadelphia, when every word and sentence that came from his mouth was flaming with the very spawn of success for the elevation of the whole ten millions of Negroes in America. Any Negro who would oppose Washington and President Roosevelt would oppose the Christ here on earth had they lived in His day, but we should not be dismayed at the "Niggers" who oppose Washington, for the Jews opposed Moses as he lead them out of Egypt to a land of milk and honey. I thank God that out of the 200,000 Baptists not a man or woman of them oppose the great man, and never will. God raised Moses to lead the Jew, Lincoln to lead the patriotic people of the North against human slavery. He raised up honorable Jefferson Davis to lead the white Southerner against it, and God raised up a Fred Douglass to imflam the patriotism of Old and New England against the immigration institution of slavery and God has selected Booker T. Washington, our Beacon Light, to lead us out of ignorance, superstition, arrogance and poverty, and all the Negroes now living can not stop his career. God bless our Beacon Light. Washington is the one man, so far as we know of, now living who has the ears of the thinking white people, North, East, South and West on any kind of plea for us. Let pen, books, pamphlets, press, pulpit, horn, sockbut and fife ring out for our Beacon Light, Booker T. Washington. God is in the mercy seat, the cloud and pillow of fire are nearing the camp of the Negro. Dr. Booker T. Washington passed through the city Tuesday, and spent an hour or two attending the Sociological convention. He also spent nearly an hour in conference with the President, going over various matters of interest to the race. 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. THE COLORED AMERICAN. BEHIND THE SCENES Thanksgiving Day has past and was generally observred. The country at large has much to feel thankful for—prosperity and plenty abound. Provisions are high, but labor is in demand and wages are good; no doubt at the most humble board the hearts of those gathered around it were gladdened by the ample dinner provided. As individuals we enjoyed the day as a holiday and an opportunity for pleasure as well as praise. As citizens, well let us look the situation over. We are denied common privileges, the door of opportunity is closed against us. We are disfranchised in many of the States; we are classed as inferiors and expected to be servers. In fine, not to murmur at what we are, or repine at what we can not be; to accept existence as it is given, and in the circumstances of life do the best we can. It is enough for us to be ourselves, patiently bear our trials and proceed earnestly and hopefully to the acquisition of those excellencies that will fit us for Heaven. We are not all thankful for these conditions. When an old colored brethren was told that the Lord gave him his freedom, he replied: "Yas sah, dats so, sar, but the 'Publican party helped him a heap, sah!" While we are ever ready to return thanks for the blessings we enjoy, there are so many we cannot enjoy that we would fully enter into the spirit of "Thanksgiving Day" if some earthly power would secure us those common rights to which we are entitled. SPARKS FROM THE ANVIL. The busy man always has a dollar. The policy of the Republican party is, always universal good. Thanksgiving day November 26; let all give thanks instead of turkies. Make money and save part of it, is the only successful business rule. Don't sleep on your own rights and charge some other person of taking your rights from you. Do unto others as you wish them to do unto you, if you want to keep straight yourself. Let the mote come out of your own eye, before you endeavor to get one out of someone else's. Some people are forced to tell the truth; in such cases the individual gets no compensation from his Maker. —Pine Bluff Herald. Mr. John Jordan, an instructor of gunning at Annapolis, Mr., and one of the expert gunners of Admiral Dewey's flag ship Olympia, which sunk or captured all of the Spanish vessels in Manila Bay, was a visitor in this city last week. He is a brother to Miss Maria L. Jordan, our well known school teacher. The Lincoln Republican National League held a convention at Israel C. M. E. church, Thursday and Friday of this week. Mr. James W. Poe is president, and Mr. Joseph C. Hill, secretary. The convention was well attended by residents of the South side. Hon.John C.Dancy, Recorder of Deeds, delivered a stirring address at Hartford Conn., last Monday evening, the 16th. The subject of his address was "The Church an Element in Race Uplift." The address was delivered at the Pearl Street A. M. E. Zion Church, of which Rev. A. E. Crooke formerly of this city, is pastor. Mr. Dancy is one of the most polished and persuasive orators the race has produced, and so charmed his audience at Hartford that it will not soon forget his visit. FINANCIAL DO YOU NEED Financial Assistance? If so, come to us. We are always ready to loan you any amount you may need. You can repay it in small monthly payments to suit your convenience. We make loans on Furniture, Pianos, &c., without removal or any publicity in any way. All business is private. WASHINGTON MORTGAGE LOAN COMPANY. 610—F Street—610. Some Men Pay $10,000 For an expert to manage their advertising. 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ANOTHER COLORED INVENTOR. Mr. Wm. A. Roberson, U. ‘S. In- spector, Q. M. Department, U. S. Army, Jeffersonville, Ind., was a visitor in this city last week. He met the repre- sentative men at the nation’s capital and was royally entertained by Re corder J. C. Dancy, Judge R. H. Tur- rell, Editor E. E. Cooper, Mr. Charles E.Hall, of the Census Office and Mr. Dobert T. Douglas, of the Metropole Club. Mr. Roberson is a native of St. Louis, Mo., and occupies the prominent position of being the only young man of his race in the U. S. Inspecting ser- vice of the army. He is a high sala- ried man with headquarters in Jeffer- sonville, Ind. He resides in Louisville, Ky., where he has a most charming family. He is an inventor of note. His most pretentious invention being, a portable laundry, or field laundry, an invention which is designed to accom- modate Uncle Sam’s troops in the field, where facilities for cooking and laun- dry work is limited. Patents having been secured on his invention and the “laundry” is now being used in the Philippines and in Cuba, being oraered by the Govern- thement in large quantities. Mr. Roberson has taken out patents on other inventions, one being the Identi- fication Button, which is used by army officers and by the travelling public to a large extent. He represents the pro- gressive type of the young colored men of to-day and The Colored Ameri- can regrets that it can not present its readers a picture of him. THE COLORED AMERICAN. A LEGAL VICTORY, { = be atorney-general of th. Considerable credit must be given the attorneys who defended George Howard, indicted for murder on the first degree, for killing “Buck” Als- tor, last July. There was absolutely no defense on the part of the prisoner and yet in the face of a preponderance of evidence produced by the Govern- ment, the attorneys for the accused succeeded in obtainng a yerdict of murder in the second degree. The case was tried before Justice Prichard and the Court room was crowded each day during the trial which occupied nearly all of last week. Mr. Horners address to the jury was highly commended by the bench and bar. Horner and Har- lan assisted by ex-Assistant Prosecut- ing Attorney Taylor defended Howard. E A FORUM. | That The Colored American is a for- um for public thought and expression has been Glearly demonstrated in the last few issues. Its large circulation gives the people in all parts and sec- tions of the country an oportunity to know what the race is doing, and to give expression to their own senti- ments. A glance at any issue of The Colored American will show that in nearly every issue many sections of the country are heard from. It is not necessary that our contributors and staff agree with the opinion or policy of the management of the paper, but they are giving carte blanche to ev- press ¢heir individual opinion. An occassional subscriber and advertiser is lost, but there are always others to take the places of those, who desert us because of a broad [Tiberal policy. The Colored American stands in the first ranks of race journalism. Now is the time to subscribe. The, white man and the black man are brothers. Both are here fo stay. The confirmation of Dr. W. D. Crum will come up in the Senate at an early date, and indications point to his con- firmation. This is as it should be. The echoes of the Rev. E. D. W. Jones’ shaking of the plum tree con- tinues to rob Bishop Hood of a much- needed repose. The Negro is the corner-stone of Southern industry. John Temple Graves is chewing the rag to no pur- pose, Prof. DuBois will soon issue a new race journal from some part of Georgia. It will be known as The Black American, “and will advocate Eas purity, so it is said. | Delinquent subscribers to The Col- ored American are hereby warned that it takes Money to run a newspaper, and that their overdue subscriptions will be appreciated. Roosevelt and Fairbanks against Cleveland and Harrison would make the 1904 Presidential tournament worth watching, yet without endanger- ing unreasonably the final pleasure of ‘the shout that is coming to us. | Stranger things have happened than that lawyer W. H. Lewis should one day be atorney-general of the great commonwealth of Massachussets. He has the requisite brains and legal skill to start with, | Let us see—yes, if we mistake not, ‘there is such a book somewhere on the market, called “The Souls of Black Folks.” If our memory is not at fault the author is an instructor of some kind in one of the Southern universi- ties. It is not generally known, but it is a fact that Johnson, the captain of the great Carlisle Foot Ball team, the life, brain and brawn of the team, is a col- ored man. When this famous team had played the University of Virginia, last week, there was no good feeling in Charlottesville for Mr. Johnson, when his identity was discovered. The A. M. E. Bishopric problem is being rapidly simplified. The contest has practically narrowed down to Drs. H. T. Johnson, J..M. Confier, J. M. Townsend and H. D. Parks, and senti- ment crystalizes on two as about the right quotation to be elected to allow for that number of possible vacancies during the next quadrenium. South Carolina is growing to be a political storm centre. In addition to the Crum and Harris cases, which come before the Senate, Chairman Deas and National Committeeman Ca- pers are making faces at each other while the appointment of a Post Mas- ter at Florence may add to the agony. But President Roosevelt is equal to em- ergencies of this kind. At the recent séssion of the Sociolog- ical Society, which met in this city, a commission was appointed to present a formal petition to Congress. This commission consisted of Dr. Dean Richmond Babbitt, of Brooklyn, N. Y., Dr. A. D. Mayo, of Boston, Hon. Geo. C. Gorham, of Washington, D. C., Prof. Kelly Miller, of Washington, D. C., Prof. Jesse Lawson, of New Jersey and Mr. Daniel Murray, of Washington, D. c. William Monroe Trotter and George Washington Forbes, of the Boston Guardian have “ducked” a possible term of servitude in a Massachusetts bastile by tendering an ample apology to William Pickens, who had insti- tuted proceeding against them for criminal libel. Mr. Pickens was pre- vailed upon by the Trotter and Forbes atorneys to accept the public apology, and the prosecution has been dismiss- ed. It is well to “mind how one walks on the cross” when abuse is dealt out without provocation. We are thankful, exceedingly thank- ful in this season of general rejoicing: For fear that our many and varied reasons for thankfulness may over- step the limitations of an _ editorial paragreph, The Colored American respectfully directs the attention of its host of readers to another page of this issue and invites them to share in the happiness to which we give hearty vent, in a spirit that mingles in pleas- urable proportions, the grave and the gay. | The usually level-headed Washing- ton correspondent of the Indianopolis News, writes glibly of “Three Great men of Indiana,” without Once refer. ring to thé Hon. George L, Knox, the a “Gabe” L. Jones or the Hon, “Gurley” Brewer. It is these thought. less omissions that keep modest merit from its rightful reward and hide In. diana’s refulgence beneath the bushel, Why should the names of such People as John Hay, John W. Foster and James A. Heminway be sounded often- er than those we fave mentioned — “The few—the immortal names That were not born to die!” Letters of a congratulatory nature are coming to us from all parts of the country, commending the literary, me chanical and typographical beauty of the last issue of The Colored Ameri- can. We are grateful to our friends for these expressions of appreciation, but more than this these letters are strong arguments whith convince us that we have an intelligent constituen- cy, and a class of people who know a good thing when they see it. It The Colored American has been a good thing in the past, it will be better in the future. It proposes to set a Pace, and while our boiler plate, pot metal contemporaries may howl, the great good papers and the intelligent public will applaud. The President has recommended the re-appointment of Judges Scott and Kimball, of the Police Court. He has acted wisely. These two gentlemen are qualified and have filled the po sitions acceptably and to the satisfac. tion of all. They were the choice of the people of the District. The colori people inclded and they were not op posed as has been erroneously stated in a daily contemporary, by the colored clubs of the city. The handful of jack leg resolutions which have been received came from a source not wor- thy of comment. The law abiding col- ored, as well as white citizens of the District indorsed the re-appointment of Judge Scott and Kimball, and the Pres ident very wisely acquiesced in their indorsements. The colored people of Pine Bluff, Ark., are solving the race problem in a most satisfactory way. The street railway and race track are owned and operated by them. They are building a $50,000 Masonic hall and have quite a number of wholesale and retail gro- cery and dry goods stores. They also have a bank, which, while not a year old is doing a large business, and is able to furnish money on reality to the farmers in that section for any amount. The latest venture in Pine Bluff is the Southern Mercantile Co., with a capital stock of $50,000. Its motto: “We advertise what we have, | We have what we advertise.” ‘Mr. Ferdinand Havis, a wealthy Ne gro capitalist is the President, and Mr. Wiley Jones, the owner of the street car line and race track is the treasurer. A large number of young colored men and women are employed in this store as clerks, salesmen, ete.; and a hand some percent on money is earned 0 the investment. And yet some people say the Negro is not progressing. Men who succeed in life are thos? who attend to their own affairs and have no time to medgle with other peo ple’s affairs. PROF. ARNETTS ITENERACY. | The Financial Head of Wilberforce University on the Alert.—He Visits Many Cities Where Telling Speeches are made in the Interests of Pro- gress and the Education of the Race. Sr. Louis, Mo., Special—tThe corres- pondent of The Colored American was passing through the streets of St. Louis Recently and chanced to notice, sitting quietly in the office of one of the leading hotels, our old friend, Prof. H. Y. Arnett. During an hours pleasant conversa- tion with Prof. Arnett, it was learned that he was the Financial Secretary of Wilberforce University, one of the Jeading race institutions of learning, situated near Xenia, Ohio. Prof. Ar- nett was some months since elected to his present position, at a lucrative salary and traveling expenses. The duties of his office require continual traveling in many cities and states. At this time he was just rounding out a circuit which included Troy, Pi- qua, Lima ¢nd Toledo in Ohio; Detroit, Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Lansing, Jack- son, Saganaw, Grand Rapids and Kala- mazoo, in Michigan; Richmond, Lo- gansport, Fort Wayne, Anderson and South Bend, in Indiana; Peoria and Quincy, in Tllinois, Des Moines, in | ae re e =. MR. H. Y. ARNETT, Financial Secretary of Wilberforce University. lowa, St. Louis, in Missouri, Pittsburg, Brownsville and Allegheny, in Penna. Mr. Arnett spends from four to tea days in a city collecting finances for his university, Being widely known as a platform orator of more than usual interest and ability, he is called upon in every city which he visits to speak in one or more places. His speeches are upon education, race progress, race and par- ty statistics, and kindred subjects. Prof. Arnett visited and delivered ad- dresses at the following conferences during the fall: Des Moines, Iowa; Richmond, Ind.; Xenia, Ohio, Cleve- land, Ohio; and Pittsburg, Pa. At the Cleveland, O., conference, he delivered the response to an address by Governor-elect Myron T. Herrick. The response was pronounced one of the most brilliant presentations of the Negroes’ history, rights and prospects ever delivered in that city. Prof. Ar- nett was the recipient of prolonged applause, hundreds of personal con- gratulations by the audience and a sub- stantial financial mark of apprecia- tion by Mr. Herrick. At the Pittsburg conference Mr. Ar- nett acquitted himself with great cred- it as is shown by the following clip- ping from the Voice of Missions whose editor was present: THE COLORED AMERICAN. The Grama fountain ofthe fied eter of {ine Refoniers “Prof. Henry Y. Arnett and Dr. R. D. Stinson held a patriotic meeting on Saturday evening that was a credit to the race. The entire audience brought each a piece of red, white and blue bunting and the spectacle was magnifi- cent. Many said that the mantle of the father had been transmitted to the son. during the delivery of Prof. Ar- nett’s speech. He believes in enthus- iastic patriotism and claims that the Negro can not afford to do other than be loyal to the country and flag, re- gardless of the conditions that sur- round him. Dr. Stinson acquitted him- self right nicely.” Prof. Arnett is making a- decided success of his work and is fast gain- ing the name of “The Booker T. Wash- ington of Ohio.” While he is on the toad for the University, his very ami- able wife is domiciled at Wilberforce, as Matron of University Hall. They will spend their Xmas holidays in St. Louis, as the guest of Prof. and Mrs. Jas. L. Usher. ¢ After an interesting general conver- sation and extending to Prof. Arnett a cordial invitation to visit his many friends in Washington and being as- sured of an early acceptance of the in- vitation, Prof. Arnett passed up to his hotel headquarters and Tue Cororep AMERICAN Correspondent pased on. ds the leading Colored Fraternal Society of the United States. It was organized {ea 1881, by William W. Browne, and chartered in April, 1883, under thy aws of the State of Virginia, with headquarters at Richmond, Va. lis member- ship 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 Cir- cles. It pays sick benefits from $1.50 to $2.50 per week, and pays death benefits from $24.56 to $1000. BENEFITS PAlD—Total benefits paid to date: Sick dues, $r,500,000; death ben- efits, $714,378.75. SEVIOR FOUNTAINS—A Fountain may be organized consisting of 20 or mor= persons not over 50 years of age paying a joining fee of from $4.60 to $5.10 eacii. The monthly dues are not less than 35 cents in rural districts and not Nee than §° 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 organ- ized in any locality on application to Rev. W. re Taylor, G. W. Master or to any of his authorized deputies, ROSEBUDS—For the proper training of the young ard their developmesit in thrift, industry and brotherly love, there has been formed a Children’s Depart- ment known as the Rosebuds. Twenty or more children not less than three not more than fourteen years of age may form a Rosebud, upon the payment of $1 each, This department, like the Senior Fountain, pays sick benefits from $1 to twenty-five cenis per week, and death benefits from $24.50 to $37.. The month!” dnes are fifteen cents per month. CLASSE S— Persons desiring to leave their benehcfaries at death a larger amount than is paid from Fountain De aaa 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: 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 cenis per week, and death benefits from $24.50 to $37.. The month!” dnes are fifteen cents per month. CLASSES— Persons descing te 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: 2 & 22% a 2 Ze vaessni fi.” he oles |s23) 3 3 ls les lesel g ti ae $ See /S°5) 8 | a8 | sory] & |S, [S878] S| md ~ |See|Se8| a 18 Class k w Soe] Se8| a] 3 MSS b | 2 | ese 233|2 | a EEA age} 2 | 4 8 $ a 12 a 3 |Se8|ss8| 3 18 3 |ss8|s88| 2 |S [eae alo ES eee —\———_ > Age 14 to 25 $2 50 $200 00 $100 00 $4 75 [$1 20 ||Age 14 to 25 |$5 00 $500 00 00 |g9 50 | s2 4 “+ 25 toB0 | 275 | 200 00 | 100 00 | 4 75 | 320 || x 35 80.80 | & 25 | 500 00 | 250 00 gto! 240 Ss 39 to 8 | 8 00 | 200 W | 100 00 | 475 | 120 |) * 80t035| 5 BO | 500 00 | 250 00 | 950 | 2 su tt 83 £0.40 | 8 25 | 200 00 | 100 00 | 5 70 | 1 48 || “ 85 t240| ¢ 75 | 500 00 | 250 00 ho 40) 2 64 “40 to 45 | 8 50 | 140 00 | 7000 | 579 143 || * 40045 | 6 00 | 450 00 | 225 00 [10 40| 2 06 45 1050 | 3 7% | 115 00] 58 00 | 6 65 | 166 |} “ 45 to50 | 6 25 | 400 0@ | 200 00 {11 40| 2 85 * 50 to58 | 400 | 70 00 45 00 | 6 35 1 66 || “ BO to60 | 4 50 | 350 00 | 175 00 11 40| 2 8 “55 1080 | 4 25 65 09 | 38 wo | 7 6 180 | : y a ee eee é © s 8 gone 3 3 z a REGALIA—The members of the Foun- Nr e te sg 3 | 35> | tains and Rosebuds of the organization 3 ss 2 & wear no expensive regalia. The rega- | = es a 5 lia of the oreaaiagticn is simple and tts i » Pe <__|°_| cost will be in the easy reach of all, Age 14 to 80 $11 9 jst000 % (ea $0 s Sas Sees cents to $3. The same * 80 to 35 | 12 8 550) is made by the organization in wliat is ela. le 60 | 33.08 | 835 | known as the Regalia Department. “ 45to0d0/ 1300 | 70000 | 2590 | 6 25 THE SAVINGS BANK—In March, 1888, there was granted by the Legislature of , : Virginia a charter to the Savings Bank of the Grand Fountain United Order of True Reformers, capital stock Becca ‘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 cap- ital stock of $100,000. From the humble sum of $1,268.69, deposited the first day the bank opened for business in 1889. the deposits have grown to $350.058, and the volume of business transacted amounts to $6,190,141.47.. During the finan- cial panic cf 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 seript and clearing house checks. Chis bank had its origin in the brain of William W. Browne, an ex-slave of Ha- bersham, Ga. The banking house is located at 604 North Second Street, Rich- mond, V2., Rev. W. L. Taylor, President; R. T. Hill, Cashier. REAL ESTATE DEPARTMEWT—The Real Estate Dep aee 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. § stores and three farms. I: also has under its control 16 large buildings leased by it. This de- partment is under the management of Lawyer J. C. Robertson, chief of real es- tate and attorney for the associatien, office at 608 N. 2nd Street, Richmond, Vz REFORMERS MERCANTILE AND INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION—Was chartered un der the laws of the State of Virgins on the 14th day of December, 1899. with principal office in the city of Richmond, Va. The purpore of this association ir to conduct stores (wholesale and retail), buy and gg!l real property, manage ana contro! hotels, manufacturing establishments, and do ees business. The association has in operation Hotel Reformer, goo N. Sixth Street, Richmond, Va, It is a modern up-to-date structure, heated by steam, cold and hot water bati:s, also -lectric cars passing the door. Thishotel has accommodations for 150 guesis Mr. A W. Holmes is manager, and Mr, T. W. Taylor is clerk. It has in opera tion a system of five stores, located as follows: Richmond,Va.; Washington, D. ©.; Manchester, Va; Portsmouth, Va.; and Roanoke, Va. The first or these stores. at Richmond, Va., was opened April 3d, ae 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 equaily as prosperous. The general manager of the system of stores is Mr. BL. Jordan, headquarters at 608 N. Second Street, Richmond, Va. This Association was formed on the plans and recommendations made by Rev. W. L. Taylor, its President. - THE REFORMER PRINTING DEPARTMENT—t<sues a weekly journal, THE REror-rr. xhica has a cirenlation of 12,000. This paper is published in she interest of the race, and dix chss03 tise Iending questions of the day. The subscription price is $1 per year, or 5c. per single copy. The ofiice is equipped with modern up-to-date machinery, run by electricity. Itcx> print any hin from a visiting card to a poster 42 by 62 inches. Fine job work of every clase au4 Cea -ription is made a specialty at lowest prices. Mr. E. W. Brown is editor and business man. zor, ofice 608 N, Second Street, Richmond, Va. Correspondence solicited and agents wauteo OLD FOLKS’ HOME—1y september, 1893, Rev. William W. Brown recommended the forms jon and astablishment of O14 Folks’ Homes for the benofit of old and decrepid members of t!:« *ace. Since that time the valuable farm known as Westham, consisting of 63434 acres, locntnc six miles from Richmor.d, Va , on the historic “James,” has been a at a cost of 814.4% Tuo Chesaperke and Ohio Railroad runs fhrough the farm, and Westham Station is locate:' . « it Adjo.ning this farm is Westhampton Park, one of the most pleasant resorts im the Sou"): in summer. It ig reached In a f-w minutes from Richmond by the Westhampton Electric Rai wos and tha Chasaneake and Ohio Railway. As this home is for tae benefit of the whole race. t! co-operation of all charitable friends is prayerfully solicited All contributions, donatior= «rs de jnesta of every Character will be very thankfully received. Mr. T. W. ‘Taylor is chief in ch: -..¢ of the OF! Folks’ Home. offices at 608 North Second Street, Richmond, Va For further information address— Rev. W.L Taylor, G. W. M W. P, Burrel!, G. W. 5. “COLORED TROOPS FOUGHT NOBLY.” os According to reports received at the War Department, the popular notion of negro inferiority in the athletic sports was completely upset by the re- sult of the field games held at Fort Riley during the recent maneuvers. The baseball championship of the reg- ular army was won by the nine from the 25th Infantry, with the nine from the 10 Cavalry as next in order. Both of the regiments named are composed of colored men, and they won games from all their white competitors. Rep- ‘resentatives of the 25th Infantry won eleven medals in general athletic con- tests, carrying off all that were offered to the infantry, and in addition won the cup for wall-sealing and the de partment cup for having the best ath- letic battalion on the ground. A squad of the 10th Cavalry won the cup in the dangerous game of wrestling on horse- ‘back, These athletic sports were par- ticipated in by soldiers in all branches of the regular army. HOWARD’S UPPER CLASSMEN MEET. The council of upper classmen of Howard University met Saturday eve- ning in the lecture room, and was ad- dressed by Dr. Gordon, the new Presi- dent of the University. Dr. Gordon spoke of the possible good to come from such a society, and said that it met his hearty approbation. Others who made addresses were Mr. B. F. Leighton, dean of the law school; Dr. Robert Reyburi, dean of medical school; Prof. L. B. Moore, dean of teachers’ college; F, W. Fairfield, dean of college department; Prof. Clark, dean of theological department; Prof. Williams, president of the Blackstone Club. Mr. R. H. Smith, the barber at 521 Tenth street, northwest, has been called to Americus, Ga., by the death of ‘bin aiother.