The Colored American

The COLORED American A-NATIONAL NEGRO NEWSPAPER Library of Congress Mr. C. F. President and General Manager, Unio Mr. C. F. JOHNSON, President and General Manager, Union Mntual Aid Association, Mobile, Ala. THE PATHS OF SUCCESS. ECHOES FROM THE MEETINGS OF THE NATIONAL NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE. Mr. C. F. Johnson discusses Industrial Insurance and Tells of its growth Among the Colored People of the South.—Himself a Successful Manager, He descants Upon its Profits and Losses.—Signs of the Times. At the last session of the National Negro Busines League which met in Nashville, Tenn., in the Capitol Building, August 19th to 23rd, several thousands of the leading colored men engaged in business in the South and East assembled. The three days and nights sessions held were interesting --- VOL. X, NO. 22 from the beginning to the end and while an annual report of this meeting has not yet appeared in book form, as it will appear, the newspapers and magazines of the country have been lavish to generosity in talking about the meetings and the results of them. The Colored American has printed a number of admirable addresses delivered at these different sessions; and the good accomplished by these meetings are beyond calculation. One of the best addresses delivered at this session was by Mr. C. F. Johnson, General Manager of the Union Mutual Aid Association with headquarters at Mobile, Ala. An exchange speaking of Mr. Johnson says: Anxious to point the young men and women of our race to a successful business man, we reproduce the J. H. President and General Manager, of the M. and F., I. and A., School, Montrose, Ark. face of Hon. C. First Johnson, a pioneer insurance man, a leader in promoting 24-hour payment insurance, a man of strong convictions, a conservative and safe business manager, a Christian gentleman. A man of humble parentage, yet making his way by his own untiring efforts from obscurity to the height he has attained. He is a fit character to hold up before the world, since he is a tangible demonstration of what a boy, a colored boy of no rare advantage, can be if he is determined to succeed. Speaking in his characteristic modest way he said in answer to a question: "If I have attained anything like success, I owe it to two chief causes: First, the training I received by my dear and sainted mother, who could not read her name, and the encouragement and strength I have gotten by reading my Bible daily." Build- PRICE, FIVE CENTS ing upon such a foundation, he could not, he can not fail. Mr. Johnson is giving employment to nearly 400 young men and women of the race, paying back thousands of dollars every year to those who insure in his company, and bringing respect and recognition to the race as only men of his cloth can do. Industrial Insurance. C. F. Johnson, one of the most successful insurance men, spoke. He said, in part: "I am aware that the man of the twentieth century is he who can do something for the advancement of people with whom he labors; and the great difference between men, the feeble and the powerful, t and the insignificant, is ene vincible determination—a once fixed, and then death or victory. (Continued on page 5.) 10 BEHIND THE SCENES Washington has the credit of being a "Credit City." People are born on credit, live on the installment plan and die in debt. The Government clerk is the rule, not the exception. Although generally well paid there are more dollarless employees of Uncle Sam than any one not conversant with the facts could possibly picture. This makes the cost of living higher for the storekeeper has to wait fifteen to thirty days and sometimes forever for his money. Theclerks have money on pay days; they disburse it and during the intervals they borrow or go without To borrow is fatal. Note brokers who charge three, five and ten per cent a month accommodate impecunious clerks at their rates. Once on their hands the borower understands the cancerous character of usurious and cumulative interest. He soon becomes as tightly tied as a fly in the web of a spider. He suffers, his home suffers, his family suffer. He concludes Hades is pleasant and preferable and in many instances takes a short cut to it—or nullifies. Why wont some one interested in the matter start a movement to have a bill introduced into Congress pensioning school teachers of the District, who have served twenty-five years. It is simply outrageous that this worthy and overworked class should not be provided for in old age. At the same time it would permit the appointment of normal school graduates by opening wide the door going out, to relieve the congestion at the coming in door. Every year numbers of graduates who have labored with the expectation of becoming teachers are disappointed on account of the limited number of vacancies to be filled, while fossilized and superannuated so-called instructors, having outlived their usefulness and of no benefit to schools or scholars, are allowed to clog the wheels of education because it would be a pity to turn them out. Colored talent that comes to Washington, can not complain of the generous patronage they receive and the warm welcome accorded them by our citizens. We have had during the past two weeks a harpist, pianist, several vocalist and vaudeville artists and in each instance a crowded house greeted them with appreciation and applause. Inno instance did they disappoint, but gave evidence of a high order of ability thereby insuring their success, should they come again. In the meantime it must not be forgotten that no city in the country has more or better qualified colored musicians than Washington. The Young Ladies Social Star of Hope, sent a petition to the Republican National League, which met in this city last week, asking the League to protest against the seating of Senator elect Reed Smoot, of Utah, on account of his having two wives. Not long ago he gave a banquet at his home to which he invited a colored gentleman, who was treated with the same THE COLORED AMERICAN cordiality as the other guests, and now an organization composed of colored people protests against one of the few men who has given public evidence that his colored friends are welcome to his home. The Young Ladies Social Star of Hope makes a mistake in opposing Senator Smoot. If their "Star of Hope" is a matrimonial one they should applaud a man willing to assume a double responsibility. Representative Morrell of Pennsylvania, has introduced a bill in Congress making it an offense punishable by a fine of $5,000 for common carriers toprovide separate cars for either white or colored persons. Should this measure pass, the "Jim Crow Car" will become a thing of the past. Mr. Gorman having won his fight in Maryland on the "race issue" the next move of his followers no doubt will be the introduction of measures in the Legislature of that State providing separate coaches for colored people, and a "grandfather clause" that will virtually disfranchise colored voters. The Supreme Court, of Alabama' has decided that colored men have a right to register and vote in that State. This is the first victory we have won in the South in a long time. If the Supreme Court of the United States will follow this precedent and declare unConstitutional the acts of all Southern States disfranchising the Negro, when a test case is brought before it, no man who believes in right and justice would hesitate in endorsing what under the law is the right of every citizen. Three Negroes were lynched near Belcher, La., Monday night for wounding a white man. The report states that a number of Negroes participated in the hanging and that one Negro was presented with a purse containing $100 by the whites, for the part he took in the pursuit. This is something new along the lines of mob violence. Giving premiums to Negroes for helping lynch Negroes. Paying blood money to shift the responsibility and to be able to boast of the part taken by "Good Niggers" and the reward that followed. These human tigers are setting a dangerous example. There are white and black men in the South who would assist in lynching any member of their own or any one else's family for $100, in fact, would take life for less than that amount. It may be that there will be no further work for the white mob. Should a poor, harmless, ignorant Negro offend, a few dollars placed where they would do the most good would cause his removal by members of his own race with out prejudice, and with business like promptness. COLORED MINING COMPANY. 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HERE IS OUR PLAN: send free of cost ten bright new copies of THE COL-ERICAN, which you may sell amongst your friends and set the rate of 5 cents per copy, and tell them you would bring them the paper in this way from week to week, al- on to stop when they please. It will be easy for you to rute of twenty to a hundred papers, which will amount to $5.00 a week. Of this amount you may keep two-fifths off. This means that on every ten papers sold you have a fit of 20 cts., or two dollars a hundred. We furnish papers, free of cost, to start you and enable you to run. We pay the postage and run all risk. Could you anything better or make money more easily? Write today a territory in your town. Address COLORED AMERICAN, 459 C St., N. W. Washington, D. C. AFTER AFTER --- THE RHODE ISLAND NEWS. A Colored Press Agency is Now Ready for Business. Captain Blunt Honored.—Among the Churches and People. PROVIDENCE, R. I., Special.—After a lapse of more than a year, the citizens of historic Providence are once more happy to be represented among the progressive-seeking members of Afro-American race, through the columns of The Colored American. During the period which had intervened between the discontinuance of the Providence letters and the present time the correspondent has been constantly keeping in touch with this great and influential race journal and although handicapped by business cares to such an extent that he could not devote his time and attention to this most potent work, he has, nevertheless, been carefully and actively watching for an opportunity to enable his towns people to again lend a hand in the upbuilding of the bright and fearless Colored American, champion of the Negroes cause. The time has now come to once more become active in this direction. There was recently conceived in the minds of four young men of our city, the idea of an organized association of "press representatives." This idea grew and on November 5th, matured into the formation of what is known as the Douglass Afro-American Press Agency. The purpose of this organization is to handle, both for exhibition and distribution, all forms of literary productions, newspapers, magazines and books, edited by Afro-Americans. By this means we hope to keep our people in Providence and adjacent cities and towns, informed as to the vast amount of powerful work being accomplished by the ready pens of our many writers, editors and publishers, North, East, South and West. Thus we throw ourselves open to any and all well wishers of our attempt and solicit the support as well as advice of those who may appreciate such an endeavor. The members of the agency are: Fillmore R. Purnell, business manager and treasurer; John H. Maddox, secretary; William P. H. Freeman, advertising solicitor and William Ward, superintendent. Captain Robert W. Blunt, commander of the First Separate Company Brigade, of Rhode Island Militia and senior Captain of the Brigade was tendered a complimentary testimonial in the armory of the company, on Thursday evening, November 19. A very enjoyable entertainment was given at the close of which there was a competitive drill by four members of the company Among the distinguished visitors present were: His Excellency, Governor Garvin, with five colonels of his staff and Adjutant General Sackett. Governor Garvin, who made an address, was introduced by Attorney William A. Heathman. In the course of his remarks the Governor paid a high tribute to the First Separate Company, who he said was always the subject of great applause when appearing in street parade. The silver medal, which was offered by Lieut. Harry Blunt, as a prize in the competitive drill was won by Corp. James Fletcher and presented by General Sackett. THE COLORED AMERICAN The Wadsworth St. A. M. E. Zion church, is now under the partorate of Rev. J. W. H. Johnson. The recently appointed pastor is earnestly laboring to build up his charge and thus for has succeeded admirably. Last Sunday was known as the "Envelope Rally Day." All of the services are fairly well attended. Pastor and trustees happily realized the necessary amount of finance to meet the mortgage interest which was promptly paid the following day. The Mary H. Nixon Mother's Club, one of the out branches of those noble women, who seek to aid their helpless sisters wherever they may be found, have elected officers on the board of directors for Rest Cottage, Cottage City, following are the names: Mrs. S. A. Harris, Chairman;; Mrs. Helen Banks, Secretary; Mrs. F. Hall, Recording Secretary. Mr. Henry Latham has accepted the position of choirster of the senior choir of the People's A. M. E. Zion church. The choir will soon be equipped with vesper robes. W. W. THE YONKERS CLIPPINGS YONKERS, N. Y., Special.—The usual services were held at the Messiah Baptist church. They were well attended, both morning and evening. Rev. Smyer, B. B. S. T. B., pastor of the A.M. E. Zion church, had regular services last Sunday, to which a large congegation assembled. Mrs. French and Mrs. Morris, last Sunday, under the auspices of the Y. M. C. A., sung sweet strains of music to the delight of many. Mrs. Charles E. Conick, jr., who has been ill for the past few weeks, is quite restored to her health. Mrs. Ruks, who has been on the sick list, is quite restored also. Mrs. H. H. Howard, who has had quite a serious fullness, is getting along nicely. Mrs. Hadley and Mrs. Bodge are the guests of Mrs. Palmer, of Main street. Miss. Nellie Jackson, from Virginia, is visiting her sister, Miss Tillie Jackson, of Highland ave. Mrs. A. M. Conway, having spent a very pleasant time with friends at Stamford, Conn., returned home last Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Brown and family enjoyably spent Thanksgiving Day with their mother, Mrs. Brown, of Brooklyn. A number of months were delightfully spent in the South by Mrs. Q. Thronton and her little daughter, Alma. Her brother, Mr. Morgan Norris, returned home with her last Monday. On the evenings of Mrs. Thornton's arrival, a pleasant surprise party was given to her, by Miss Agness Bowman. A goodly number attended. H. G. CLASSES IN FINE ART NEEDLE WORK. Miss Johnson, of Niagara Falls, N. Y., is now in the city, and will open this week an elaborate display of Fine Art Needle Work, to be seen in the window of Mrs. Clark's"Emporium," True Reformers Hall, U St., N. W. Day and evening classes will be formed to which she will give her personal attention and cordially invites inspection. Over a dozen tables ofbeautiful articles, both useful and ornamental, ranging in price from Choice 25 cents to $2.00. These tables are prepared especially for holiday gifts and include many varieties of imported vases, ornamments, bric-abrac, etc., and in every instance represent but a small portion of their actual worth. Extraordinary Values. In our Silverware Department. Asortments of Sterling Sil-articles from choice $1.00 and $1.50 and up. DULIN & MARTIN CO. Successors to M. W. Beveridge Pottery, Porcelain, China, Glass Silver, etc. 1215 F St. and 1214 G St. 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. Opposite Patent Office, WASHINGTON. D.C. Competent Lady Attendant. The SOUTHERN HOTEL Good board, steam heat, and electric bells. Home comforts, moderate prices. 311 Pa. Av. N. W., Washintgon, D. C. Fine Wines, Liquors, Cigars and Tobacco. SAMUEL S. STEWART, Prop. HERE IS A CHANCE To get the money you want. Wee have more than we need. We will moke loans to everybody without delya. If you want money see us to-day. You will not be disappointed. Loans made on furniture, pianos, organs, etc., without removal. Loans to salaried employees without endorsement. 602 F STREET, - Cor. 6th St. Capital Loan Guarantee Company. LADIES will avoid trouble and worry by using our harmless remedy. It relieves without fail delayed or abnormally suppressed menstruation. Send For Free Trial. We answer in plain sealed envelope by return mail. Paris Chemical Co., Dept. 31, Milwaukee, Wis. 11 Here is an Opportunity! A large picture of PROF. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, printed in four colors which has all the appearance of an oil painting, will be sent elegantly framed by express to any subscriber who will send $3.00 to THE COLORED AMERICAN. To persons who desire the picture without subscribing for the paper, it will be sent by express for $1.50. To parties who desire to sell them, they will be sent in quantities of ten or more for $1.00 each. All orders should be addressed to The Colored American WASHINGTON, D.C. This picture should be in every Parlor Library, Reading Room, School Room and every Public Hall used by intelligent colored people. Holmes Hotel 333 Va. Ave., S. W., Washington, D. C Best Africo-American Accommodation in the District. European and American Plan. Bar Stocked with Fine Wines, Imported Brandies and PURE OLD RYE WHISK Best Line Cigars, 5 & 1 Good Room and Lodging, 50, 7 Comfortably Heated by Steam. James Ottaway Holmes, Prop. WASHINGTON, D. C. The Souls of Black Folk The Souls of Black Folk By W. E. B. DuBois A REMARKABLE BOOK that is provoking much discussion because of the wonderful eloquence with which the author pleads for right and justice to his people. In these days of increasing agitation over the "negro problem" this passionate human document can neither be overlooked nor ignored. 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Write for Terms and Particalars NELSON M’F’G CO., Richmond, Va. ~ THANKSGIVING AT ZION BAPTIST CHURCH. | An Old Folks Thanksgiving Dinner was served in the Tower auditorium of Zion Baptist church, Thursday, Nov- ember 26th, ’03. Miss Alice Wayne, Chairman, given under the auspices of the Y. P. S. C. Endeavor Sabbath School and Club of the church. A special sermon was preached by Rev. Wm. J. Howard, D. D.; and short ad. dresses were made by Revs. Wm. D. Jarvis, Aquilla Sayles, Charles W. Pryor, L. D. Best, Wm. Taylor, Wm. R. Jackson, Deacon Manning and J. C. Branson. The choir under the direc: tion of Prof. E. W. Scott, and Prof. R. J. Daniels, organist, furnished special music. A souvenir and apron party was giv- en at the residence of Mrs. A. R. Clark, 1300 22nd St., for the benefit of John Wesley A. M. E. Z. church, last Mon- day evening, and proved a big success. A large crowd, including the pastor, Rev. L. W. Kyles, and the ex-pastor, Rev. B. J. Bolding, who came over es- pecialiy for the occasion, from Balti- more, where he is now located, was present. Quite a sum was realized for the church, J. H. COL. PHIL H. WATERS. Charle Miss Lottie E. Wilson, the well known artist, will take a trip to Europe, to study the masters early next year. She has a most valuable collection of all works of art, and the pastel and portraits of many noted colored men and women of ancient and contemporary history, which she will offer for sale. Those of the race, who are interested in the higher works of art, should pay a visit to her studio at once, to take advantage of an early selection of art work. Her studio is located at 806 M St., N. W. Loansof $10 and upwards made on Furniture, Pianos, Wagons, etc., at lowest rates and in the day you apply. We are loaning on the Building and Loan Asociation plan, which makes the cost of carrying loans much less than you pay elsewhere, and allows you to pay it off in any size notes you desire, running from one to twelve months, you only pay for the use of the money for the length of time you carry it. If you have a loan with some other company we will pay it off and advance you more money if desired. Rates cheerfully given and no cost to you unless the loan is made. Loan made anywhere in the District. Call and get rates. Front room, first floor, Scientific American Building. National Mortgage Loan Company, 625 F Street N. W. FOSTER CATERER 1120 20th St. N W Call and get my prices before you decide on your weddings, banquet or dinner parties. Elegant service of China, Glass and Silverware to hire. Special prices during holidays. 'Phone North 1221-Y. LADIES DINING ROOM, UP STAIRS THE COLORED AMERICAN. Charleston, W. Va. MAKES MEN VIGOROUS. 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OF COURSE, YOU NATURALLY TAKE A GREAT DEAL OF PRIDE IN THE WAY AN EVENT OF THIS SORT COMES OFF, AND THAT IS JUST WHERE WE COME IN. FINE WEDDING INVITATIONS THAT PARALLEL THE WORKMANSHIP AND QUALITY OF THE ENGRAVED PRODUCT ARE PRODUCED BY THIS CONCERN FOR ABOUT ONE-FOURTH THE COST OF ENGRAVING. COME IN AND SEE US. HAYWORTH PUBLISHING HOUSE 512 EIGHTH ST., NORTHWEST Phone Main 10 2. WOMEN AND CHILDREN AT THE X-RAY MEDICAL INSTITUTE 317 GTH STREET N. W. RUPTURE and PILES Cured by the latest medical discovery; no pain; no cutting; no detention from business. This treatment strengthens the entire system. Prostatic Troubles Permanently cured, no matter how long standing the disease. Stricture Cured without cutting, pain or detention from business. Wasting Weakness Cured in 10 to 60 days by my original, very simple remedy. Don't Delay... PRIVATE DISEASES Cured in 3 to 10 days, without the use of poisonous drugs. NERVOUS DEBILITY Cures quick and radical in 20 to 60 days by my method. VARICOCELE Cured without cutting in from 3 to 10 days. BLOOD POISON Every vestige of poison removed from system without aid of mercury or potash. WASHINGTON'S SPECIALIST I MAKE NO CHARGE for a friendly talk on and special diseases of men for 12 years. Nothing my office equipment. I will use you honestly, the shortest time, with the least medicine, discomfort any case I undertake. If you cannot call, write to DR: CZARRA, THE WELL-KNOWN GERMAN SPECIAL THE DAVIS ELEC Product Most Refined, Amusing and Before the Davis' Punch and Juice Puppet E Together Marvelous Moving Picture I MAKE NO CHARGE for a friendly talk or correspondence. I have been treating private and special diseases of men for 12 years. Nothing science can devise or money buy is lacking in my office equipment. I will use you honestly, treat you skillfully, and restore you to health in the shortest time, with the least medicine, discomfort and expense practicable. I guarantee to cure any case I undertake. If you cannot call, write for my home cure. DR: CZARRA, THE WELL-KNOWN 317 6TH STREET N GERMAN SPECIALIST. Office Hours from 9 to 12 and 2 THE DAVIS ENTERTAINERS Davis' Punch and Judy Show and Royal Puppet Exposition. Marvelous Moving Pictures and Illustrated Songs Mr. Davis appeared at First Baptist Church, 27th street and Dumbarton avenue, on Sept 24th, filling the church to overflowing. Played a return engagement on October 20, packing the church to the doors. Will appear at St. Mary's Chapel,23d street, between G and H, on Thursday, November 12th, in an entertainment of two hours, introducing the marvelous Moving Pictures, Davis' Punch and Judy Show, and a high-class concert, in which the full vested choir will sing "The Holy City," illustrated with moving pictures. Cuts and Illustrations The Maurice Joyce Engraving Co. Evening Star Building Washington, D.C. --- Prostatic Troubles Permanently cured, no matter how long standing the disease. Stricture Cured without cutting, pain or detention from business. Wasting Weakness Cured in 10 to 60 days by my original, very simple remedy. Don't Delay... correspondence. I have been treating private science can devise or money buy is lacking in great you skillfully, and restore you to health in the short and expense practicable. I guarantee to cure for my home cure. DOWN 317 6TH STREET N COLLIST, Office Hours from 9 to 12 and 2 ENTERTAINERS Using the and Instructive Entertainment the Public. Study Show and Royal Exposition. Offer with Treas and Illustrated Songs Together with We are now ready to arrange with ministers and church societies for entertainments which will earn them big money. A new and novel plan will be arranged to enrich the treasury of your church. If you contemplate giving an entertainment write to us and our manager will call and arrange terms. A postal card will bring him to you. If you have not considered an entertainment, but wish to add to your finances, write us. Address THE DAVIS ENTERTAINERS, 727 Third Street N. E., Washington, D. C. Phone East 347. Rooms 5 and 6 WM. L. POLLARD. ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR-AT-LAW Collections, Real Estate and Insurance. All matters given prompt attention in the District of Columbia. Member of the Washington Real Estate Exchange. 609 F St. N. W., - Washington, D. C. ```markdown ``` 13 Cured in 3 to 10 days, without the use of poisonous drugs. NERVOUS DEBILITY Cures quick and radical in 20 to 60 days by my method. Cured without cutting in from 3 to 10 days. Every vestige of polson removed from system without aid of mercury or potash. ...Come To-day has stood the test 25 years. Average Annual Sales over One and a Half Million bottles. Does this record of merit appeal to you? No Cure, No Pay. 50c. Enclosed with every bottle is a Ten Cent, package of Grove's Black Root, Liver Pills. 14 THE MONARCH OF NEGRO NEWS- PAPERS. The ideal race newspaper, and published at the Capital of the Nation, is THE COLORED AMERICAN. It is clean, newsy, and ably and fearlessly edited. It is the organ of no clique or faction, but a fearless champion of the colored people everywhere. Its columns teem with news of the day, reflecting the best sentiments as well as the doings and achievements of the race everywhere. Read what the Negro press says: THE COLORED AMERICAN is already a great newspaper, printing forty-eight columns each issue. It aims to print seventy-two columns. May its friends aid it to its realization.—The Wilmington Record. Mr. Edward Cooper, manager of THE COLORED AMERICAN, Washington, D. 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." This paper is published at Washington, where the doings of the lawmakers of the great Republic may be had pure and fresh, and submitted to the people for their disposal.—The Rock Hill Messenger. THE COLORED AMERICAN L. J. Hayden, L. J. Hayden, Manufacturer of Pure Herb Medicine, is one of the Greatest Healers of the Sick on Earth. Cures all Diseases or no Charge. I cure all diseases that are known to the human race or no charge, no matter what your disease, sickness, or affliction may be, and restore you to perfect health. I cure the following diseases: Heart Disease. Consumption, Blood, Kidney, Liver, Bladder, Piles in any form, Vertigo, Quinsy, Sore Throat, Lungs, Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Constipation, Rheumatism in any form, Pains and Aches of BENNETT any kind, Colds, Bronchial Troubles, Sores, Skin Diseaess, all Itching Sensations, La Grippe, or Pneumonia; Ulcers, Carbuncles, Boils, Cancer, the worst forms, without the use of knife or instruments; Eczema, Pimples on face and body; Diabetes of Kidneys; or Bright's Disease of the Kidneys. I cure any disease, no matter of what nature. Medicine sent to any address by express. For full particulars send a 2-cent stamp for answer. 394 Queen street, Norfolk, Va. Medicine can be had at 653 Pennsylvania avenue, Washington, D. C. 50 YEARS' EXPERIENCE PATENTS TRADE MARKS DESIGNS COPYRIGHTS & C Anyone sending a sketch and description may quickly ascertain our opinion free whether an invention is probably patentable. Communications strictly confidential. HANDBOOK on Patents lent free. Oldest agency for securing patents. Patents taken through Munn & Co. receive special notice, without charge, in the Scientific American. A handsomely illustrated weekly. Largest circulation of any scientific journal. Terms, $3 a year; four months, $1. Sold by all newsdealers. MUNN & Co. 361 Broadway, New York Branch Office, 625 F St., Washington, D.C. LAW, REAL ESTATE, AND PENSIONS JOHN W. PATTERSON, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. 407 SEVENTH STREET N. W. Room No. 3. 'Phone East 352 - Washington, D. C. Grove has stood the test 25 year bottles. 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MIDY Subscribe for the Colored American PROSTATIC TROUBLES, UTERINE AND CONTRACTED DISEASE OVARIAN TROUBLES, VARICOCELE, BLADDER AND IMPOTENCY CURES. KIDNEY TROUBLES, VITALITY RESTORED. CONSULTATION FREE. MEDICINES FURNISHED Private Waiting Rooms for Ladies and Gentlemen. We make no charge for friendly talk or correspondence—everything strictly confidential. We will use you honestly; treat you skillfully, and restore you to health in the shortest space of time, with the least medicine, discomfort, and expense practicable. United States Medical Institute CURES Diseases of Men and Women. Ladies Needing Advice BRENT MAR. The German female specialist. Treats woman's ills, complaints and irregularities. Private Sanitarium, not a public hospital, but a private home, separate rooms, and home comforts for cases before and during confinement. Trained nurses and experience physician in attendance. Private home for infant if necessary. City office hours from 9 a.m., to 6 p.m. 1233 Pa. avenue, N. W., Washington, D. C. GONZALES The Greatest Clairvoyant and Fortune Teller GONZALES The Greatest Clairvoyant and Fortune Teller THE WORLD HAS EVER KNOWN. Unites separated, brings back the one you love, helps quickly all in trouble. Removes Evil Influences. Cures Mysterious Diseases. Gives luck and success. Send lock of hair, Date of birth and 12 cents. Ask 3 questions and receive Horoscope and lucky Birthstone by mail GONZALES—236 Bergen St. Brooklyn, New York. ELEPHONE, 8 317 B COLUMBUS WILEY G. OVERTON. W. DAVID BROWN OVERTON AND BROWN Undertakers and Embalmers, 146 West 53rd Street Bet 6th & 7th Aves New York City. Brooklyn Branch, 315 Bridge Street. Camp Chairs and Coaches to let for all purposes. BLOOD POISON, RHEUMATISM, UTERINE AND OVARIAN TROUBLES, BLADDER AND KIDNEY TROUBLES, VITALITY RESTORED 1233 Pa. Ave. N. W 1233 PA. AVE. NW. Washington, D. C. EEE O_O —— A GREAT FINANCIER. , Trpate to the Sterling Qualities of eg rst Great Secretary——Deserves a Recall. ce Cororep AMERICAN:— ae your issue of September 19th, asd first column, appears a very “yjking article headed: “Out of the pept. ‘The story of a successful ca- reer of a Kentucky Pedagogue.” The i to which I refer relating to the ab nd many qualifications of Mr. ch ii. Brooks, who was five times Sec of G. U. O., of O. F., of Ar met with my hearty approv- al, a t was gratifying to hear you ¢ attention of the patrons of your able organ, to the Order’s a financier, Mr. Charles H. Br " ousands of Odd Fellows in t y, and wherever the name of ex Grand Secretary Brooks, has ever } vn, will arise and say, C. H. B worthily merited a recall 2 | heartily second your de- rm he should be put back into Sas — “Ss SS j RY Be, PD) es <a 4 NEES, } SFT | / faa | MR. CHARLES H. BROOKS, . I idelphia, Pa. h 1. He is a man of sterl- 1 ani high intellectual at- .\ thorough business man. 18 5. M. C. held in Washington, € 1 Grand Secretary of the Or- i \merica. At that time the Or d financial affairs were in a de- I conditions. The Treasurer’s mt did net reach the sum of x s. January 16th, 1903, the! fi mmittee of the S. G) M, in their report, said a report for t period, from September 1st, 1 January 12th, 1903, as per re- Crand Secretary, and Grand i nd finance committee to EB h B. M. G., $48.03650.- To t 1 $6, 629.13. Total $54, 665.- 63. Deduct expenditures leaving a cash balance in hand $49,138.42. In Us report the committee found the Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer accounts correct. In a subsequent re- port, rendered by William L. Houston, ‘rand Director, to the Grand Master aol S.C. M., in settling the financial irs of the office of Grand Secretary, “mitted March 9, 1983, said: I have ‘samined the accounts of ex-Grand “retary Charles H. Brooks. This re r covers the period from September ‘st, 1902, to January 12th, 1903, onty; Tho 11th B. M, C., Aaving approved his *ounts, to and including August 31, “2. From the evidence furnished by \ivch T bave examined, theaccounts of the ex Grand Secretary are correct. “hese accountants are men of affairs, THE COLORED AMERICAN aud tank among the best calculators known in the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows. It has been proven be- yond all doubt, that his official affairs are above reproach. In the language of the Grand Secretary of the world, Geo. Wilde, of old England, ix New Haven, Connecticut, said: Your Grand Sec- retary, Charles H. Brooks, is the encyc- lopedia of the Order in America. It is no use of any one to try to twist facts out of shape in order to give oth- ers an equal share for the magnificent sum, $49,138.42. The fact still remains when Charles H. Brooks entered upon the duties of his great office as Grand Secretary, the Order’s cash account did not foot up six dollars, hence the great financier at once inaugurated a system of collection, and on his retire- ment it has been found that Charles FH. Brooks had placed to the credit of the Grand United Order, a cash a- mount as aforesaid. In view of the facts stated, I will in support of your splendid letter, and-recognition of val- uable services rendered to Order, sec- ond your demand to recajl C. H. Brooks in active service again in 1904. A. HAYSON. SOME MUSICAL NOTES Mr. J. E. Ratley has again been elec- ted as leader of the choir of the 15th street Presbyterian church. Mme. E. Azalia Hackley, primo dona soprano, has determined to make this city her future home. Mrs. Skeen-Mitchell sang at the morning and evening service at St. Luke’s P. E. chureh last Sunday The S. Coleridge Taylor Choral So- ciety received quite an ovation in Bal- timore, Md., on their appearance last Friday evening. Standing room was at a premium. = Dr. Robert F. Plummer will be given a testimonial concert Monday evening December 7th at which time the Am- phions, Prof. J. T. Layton and other talent will appear The beautiful oratorio “Paul, The Apostle,” will be given by the Asbury church choir, assisted by other talent during the New Year. Rehearsals are being held each Thursday evening. The recital by Miss Myrtle Hart, har- pist, supporfed by Miss Constantine Brown and the Lincéin Temple choir under the direction of Mr. W. B. Hay- son, which was given Monday evening last, at Grand Army Hall, was a bril- liant success. The selections given by Miss Brown were especially enjoy- able. The Washington Conservatory of Music with handsome apartments in the True Reformers Hall, have a very competent faculty. “Its first recital was given November 23, at which time Mr. Jesse Gerald Tyler, pianist and baritone soloist, who substituted for Mr. Burleigh, in Hiawatha, was the soloist. Tre CoLorep AMERICAN can be pur- chased at any newstand, If the deal- er doesn’t keep it, have him get a copy for you. ° oye Lesion flag, —. ee oS A PRACTICAL SOLUTION ———_—— For THE ————— American Race Problem Z.W. MITCHELL, Supreme Master A. H. MARTIN, Nat’! Organizer National Headquarters HOME OFFICE: In the organization's own beautiful three-story Brick Building, 802 Main Street, RAVENNA, OHIO. BRANCH OFFICES: In twenty-seven Counties of Ohio alone AGENTS WANTED Live Salaried Representatives Wanted in Every County cf the United States. WRITE FOR PARTICULARS, ENCLOSING STAMP FOR REPLY. The Loyal Legion of Labor, U.S. A. 420 Caxton Building CLEVELAND, - - OHIO "@ D e ? 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Position perma- nent. Pay guaranteed. Address: MUTUAL IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY, 407 Seventh street northwest, Washington, D. C. "whone W SBE kik ia use 15 EDUCATIONAL. | THE COLORED BUSINESS Preparatory and Elementary ° Night School Will Open October Ist. IN THE OLLI TRUE REFORMERS HALL, | Cor. Fourth and N Streets N. W. _ AN OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL. | Special Courses—Business, Prepara- tory, Elementary, and Lecture. Free Information given from 4 to 5 Pp. m. Subjects—Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, English, ete. : J. W. BATES, A. B., Ph. B., Manager. SS nae ee en wee) Masih tte EE Bote in tate bet eee Neosho ee 1d Pieeeteree tt | EeRELe sagt eer | | Re MET icy rpg Sere Se ete | Pree in eee MERC OLS F Coe neers ae pee stern ts a 7 ~ o reo Se Si ae HOWARD UNIVERSITY, Washington, D. C. EN distinct departments, under one hunaree competent professors and instructors—Theo cal, Medical. Legal, College, Fedagogical, xwatory, English. Agriculture, Industral, an ‘eal. For information address e ter 1. R. RaNK'N_D. D., LL. D.. resident. Tue MaryLanp AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRIAL INSTITUTE, Laurer, H ARD Co., Mp. Situation beautiful; climate un passed; work thorough and efficient. Courses: English, Normal, Agrioul- ture Practical and Scientific, Stock- raising, Dairying, Sewing, Cooking, Laundering, Domestic Sciepce, Carpen- try, Mechanical Drawing, Dressmaking and Millinery. $7.00 per month ecov- ers tuition, furnished room, heating, lighting, washing and board. Fall term opens October 1, 1903. Winter term opens December 28, 1908. Furth- er information, address M. J. Nayzor, A. B., Acting President, Box 190 Bal- timore, Md. cia ee ne ee ee) _ The demands in all parts of this country, and in several foreign coun- tries, for well trained men of our race tn the direction of scientific and prac- tical agriculture are so great that this institution is willing to offer excep- tional advantages to young men who wish to come here and take either a regular or post graduate course in agriculture. We cannot begin to sup- ply the demands that come to us for trained men in the direction of agri- culture. 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 trarning. For further information address, BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, Prin. Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee, Alabama. JAMES H. HUDNELL, Representing THE CASTELBERG DIAMOND IM- PORTERS, 935 Pennsylvania Ave. Washington, D. C, Residence: } 2009 Ninth street, N. W. Let THE COLORED AMERICAN. Madam McNairdee Moore | eae eS. +See ee See leg af oe a Bes ee Le ¥. ea pene = ees Ser ee ee seoe es eee Pao 3° F a . = Be SS ee” ee | Seer SS eee ee ae f age i ee I So SS oe ee } a eS S =i Ow See 5G aR: cipnaiee e es Reto ee ee etn ie ae nn Se ge OS ep ee ee eS + = Ae eet ee ee ae eee. 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My dear Sir:Once or twice I have seen extracts quoted from your paper criticising the course of Booker T. Washington. If you will excuse the personal reference given, I want to say that I am a colored merchant and have lived in Montgomery practically all my life, and if you wish to find out about my business standing and character I can refer you to any of the banks in the city of Montgomery. I have not only taken an interest in my business, where I employ six colored clerks, but I have also taken an interest in the public affairs of the state and in everything that would tend to advance the interests of the colored people. I am now one of the bondsmen in the case of a colored man who has appealed his case to the United States Supreme Court because he was disfranchised through the operation of the new constitution. We have sent up to the United States Supreme Court three cases looking towards annulling the present constitution, and I have contributed and taken an active interest in all three of these cases. I states this only to have you know that I am interested in the political life of our people as well as in the business and educational life. I have known Mr. Washington intimately and of his work for practically twenty years, and there are a few things which I ought to say for the benefit of those who perhaps do not understand the work he has done and is doing, as we here in Alabama understand it. In the first place, you who reside in the North say that you have no problems in that section of the country and that the only problem that exists regarding the Negro is the one in the Southern States. Granting that this is true for the basis of our argument, is it not a fact, then, that since your desire is only to help us that we should be consulted, and is it not a further fact that we are most likely to know more about our condition and needs than those residing a thousand miles away from us! If this would seem to be true, you can only find out about our actual condition and our actual needs by keeping in close touch and sympathy with the leading colored men of the South. I do not believe you can help us very much by misrepresentating our leading men. I feel perfectly aware of the fact that there is a certain class of colored people who will never forgive Mr. Washington for having done something instead of spending his time in mere talk as to what he meant to do. The majority of our leaders have spent their lives in mere talk, when they died the race was little better off than it was before. In the case of Mr. Washington, he has already built a monument in the shape of an institution having over a million dollars worth of property and has sent thousands of educated men and women to help the race. Mr. Washington is different from the most of the leaders of our race in that he remains here with us in the South. Many of the men whom we have elevated at the risk of our lives to positions of honor and trust have moved out of the South as soon as they reaped all the honors that we could bestow upon them and now reside in Northern States, or in the District of Columbia. Mr. Washington remains with us and bears whatever burdens we have to bear. Another thing for which we feel sure some of the so-called leaders will not forgive Mr. Washington was his ability in securing the single gift of $600,000 for his institution and for the benefit of the race. Many of us in the South felt that this would call down on his head the anathemas of scores of would-be leaders, and we have not been dissappointed. Some people in the Northern States are fond of referring to Mr. Washington as a "coward". It is to be noted, however, that some of the people who call him "coward" were not brave enough themselves to remain in the South when danger seemed to threaten them. It is very easy for one to remain a thousand miles away and call someone a "coward" who is in the midst of the conditions from which they fled. It is also easy and requires no courage for one living in Chicago or Boston, for instance, to give advice to the colored people at the South. It is easy, in loud voice and emphatic tone, to tell us what we should do in order to protect our "manhood." If these people want to prove that they have more "manhood" or more courage than we have, the thing for them to do is to come into the heart of the South and prove their courage. If they are not brave enough to come here and make their speeches and "demand" their rights in the way that they are advising us to do, their abstract talk and abstract advice mean little to us. We want leaders who will come here and live among us and be brave at the same time. The colored people who live in the South are not the cowards that you think they are. Has there ever been a case in the history of the South when any one individual was compelled to stand for months severe condemnation and criticism because he accepted the invitation of the President of the United States to dine with him as was true in the case of Mr. Washington? If he was a "coward" then would have been the time to prove his cowardice, but instead of acting cowardly he stood up without flinching in the face of this wholesale denunciation and criticism. While we have lost in many respects many-of our political rights, we still have something in this regard that we can pin to. In Alabama we have two colored men holding high Presidential offices. In Illinois, I think you have none. In Georgia two colored men hold the most important political offices in that State. Our people are equally represented in Florida and Louisiana, to say nothing of other States. If we were the cowards that you think we are, we could not be so well represented even in the holding of public offices. Another charge that is often brought against Mr. Washington by a few colored people is that he is friendly with the Southern white people. This is a very plausible charge, but we of the South have long since learned that we can retain our manhood and self-respect and still be friendly in many cases with the white people by whose side we live; this is the only sensible course, we feel, for any race to pursue. We can live in friendship with the white people and still demand our rights as citizens, and this we intend to do, as the cases we are carrying to the Supreme Court prove. There has never been an important crisis in the history of the race in the South during the last fifteen years in which Mr. Washington has failed to put himself bravely and strongly on record against injustice When the State constitutional convention in Louisiana was in session, he addressed that body protesting in strong terms against the discrimination against the colored people which the new constitution would permit. He did the same thing when the attempt was made to pass a similar constitution in Georgia, and still later in the case of the Alabama State Constitutional Convention. On three different occasions within recent years he has spoken out in strong and brave words against the deplorable habit of lynching. It is true that Mr. Washington is not talking on these subjects all the time, and if he did his words would have no more weight than the words of many THE COLORED AMERICAN of his critics. When the proper occasion arises he always places himself on record. It is perfectly well understood that it is due to Mr. Washington's influences and efforts more than anything else that the lily white movement in this State, which started so vigorously a few months ago and threatened to spread over the whole South, was completely checked and crushed out. If Mr. Washington had done no more than this to show his interest in the public life of the colored people, the race would be justified in continually praising him. There has never been, since the war, such a crucial test of the race as that presented by the lily white movement, and we who reside in the South and know the facts, the real facts, know to whom to give credit for crushing this movement. And all of us here understand perfectly that in connection with the rebuke to the lily whites, Mr. Washington made the statement which a few have tried to distort, that even the new State Constitutions made by the Democrats seemed to put a premium upon intelligence, character and property, and that they, the lily whites, were trying to go further in their efforts to disinfranchise the Negro than the Democrats were through their new State Constitutional Conventions. Some of Mr. Washington's critics pretend to be greatly offended because of his existence upon industrial education as well as literary and religious training. The Tuskegee Institute is not the first nor the only industrial School. There are dozens of industrial schools in the South, mostly conducted, however, by white people. If industrial education is so harmful, why do not some of these people who criticise Mr. Washington attack these industrial schools conducted by the white people instead of concentrating all their attacks upon one man; and why is it that so many of the other schools pretend to have industrial departments when it serves their purpose to so pretend? The people cannot be deceived. We understand perfectly well that these attacks grow in a large measure out of a feeling of jealousy because of Mr. Washington's recognition and success, and at all hazards we at the South mean to stand by and support him, and we are glad to say that practically all the Northern people, except in a few centers here and there, are supporting him in the same way. J. W. ADAMS. Montgomery, Alabama, Nov. 21, '03. LONE STAR STATE NEWS. Waco, Tex., Special:—The readers of The Colored American in this, the central city of Texas are anxious to see some news from these parts. The colored people in this section are thrifty and thriving. They are raising large crops, making and saving their money, and buying property. Our schools are in a healthy condition and the school terms are being made a little longer each year. The annual conference of the A. M. E. Church will convene in this city soon with Bishop M. B. Salters as presiding officer. The Conference will be held at the St. Paul A. M. E. Church. The wedding bell be sounded, again in the midst of the Conference as Rev. H. H. Caire of the Northern Conference will be united in marriage to Miss Mary Allen. The Reverend bridegroom is a well known minister and a very fine man. May God fit the yoke on them are the sincere hopes of your agent. Thanksgiving Day was celebrated in a befitting manner. The churches all had interesting programs, for the Thanksgiving entertainment. The program at St. Paul's Church was as follows: The Field as I See It, by Rev. Sandy Lyons, prayer by Rev. J. A. Sharpe, Thanksgiving sermon, by Rev. L. L. Campbell, duet by Miss M. M. Petteway and Mrs. Dr. H. M. Conner, soprano and contralto. HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS 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. PRATER photographer JOHN H. HARRIS 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. 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 business man. Neither of these rooms have been occupied since newly papered, painted and furnished. Cheap to right party. Fin location to establish permanently. Better come and look at them. You may contemplate a change. Will rent separately. JOHN B. HYMAN, 1451 Corcoran St. dec20-03 Where He Entertains a Large and Intelligent Audience.—He Favors Industrial Education. BLACKSTONE, VA., Special.—The Harmony High and Industrial school, of which one of Howard's enterprising sons is principal, is becoming known. Dr. D. Webster Davis, of Richmond, spoke to an appreciative audience there taking for his discourse "Educational value of an Industrial Training." The doctor was at his best, and besides from the real training upon which hinges our existence, in which lies our strong-hold as a race, good wholesome advice was given. Dr. Davis is a born orator. He cited many side cracking jokes which from time to time caused the (audience) silence to be rent with an outburst of applause. He said in part: "That our J. MR. D. WEBSTER DAVIS, Richmond's Poet, Preacher and Humorist. race numbered ten millions and out of those, two millions in round numbers were professional men, leaving eight millions who must depend upon their muscle for a living. We have about as many teachers, about as many doctors, about as many lawyers and preachers," here he was interrupted by such an out burst of corroboration, that he had to wait until the ears of the audience were ready for further reception; "many as we can well take care of," adding that, "too much stress can't be put upon our Industrial training." The Principal, E. T. Johnson, now came forward and made a few remarks in keeping with what the Rev. said and to encouraging the community as a race to stand together for the principles of right, the love of home, of church, of school, in fine, of the race. A PIONEER JOURNALIST. The Colored American, Washington, D. C., of which Mr. E. E. Cooper is editor, is always brimful of news with pointed and strong editorials on the live issues of the day. Mr. Cooper is one of the pioneer journalists of the race, and is well versed in the newspaper business all along the line. We congratulate him in the marked success, to which he has brought The Colored American.—Nashville Clarion. BRIGHT AS A DOLLAR. The Colored American, always interesting, came out in a new dress last week. It looked like a new dollar. Home News. THE COLORED AMERICAN THE RACE IN ARKANSAS. Dr. Ralph Amos at the Head of a Great Industrial School at Montrose, Ark.—Valuable City Property Donated and Sixteen Hundred acres of Fine Agricultural and Secured For the Inculcation Industrial and Agricultural Suits.—The School Has the Good Will and Cooperation of the Leading White People of the State.—Plan and Scope of the Work. Rev. Ralph Amos, the President and General Manager of Montrose Male and Female, Industrial and Agricultural School, located at Montrose, Ark., is a visitor at the nation's capital on his trip through the North raising funds for the building up and completion of the work of the school, which is now over two years old. Dr. Amos comes from the most thickly settled part of Arkansas, where the colored people outnumber the white people, and where his school seems to have come to fill a long felt want. He doesn't come unknown, neither does he come empty-handed. His testimonials are of the highest order. The leading men of the State have indorsed his work and school. Among his indorsers are Attorney General Hon. George W. Murphy, Secretary of State, Hon. John W. Crockett; Hon. T. M. Hooker, Little Rock, Ark.; Rev. J. M. Conner, President of Negro State Business League of Arkansas, and the popular choice for Bishop of the A. M. E. Church; Mr. Harry H. Myers, Register U. S. Land Office, Little Rock, Ark.; Hon. H. M. Sugg, Postmaster at Dardanelle, Ark.; Mr. John B. Crownover, President People's Bank, Dardanelle, Ark.; Mr. R. D. Richardson, Clerk Circuit Court of Ashley County, with headquarters at Hamburg, Editor J. N. Heiskell of the Arkansas Gazette. Dr. Amos is well known, is highly respected and has the confidence of the people of his State, having been preaching the gospel for nearly eighteen years, and being a most active and influential factor in the African Methodist Episcopal Church. He was born in Plaquemine, La., some forty years ago, of slave parents. He obtained such education as could be had in the common schools of that section at that time. Being ambitious and of a religious turn of mind, he early connected himself with the church. He was an omnivorous reader, and a close student, and it was not long before he had saved enough to become a student of the New Orleans University for a course of two years. He is a self-made man in the fullest sense of the word. As a speaker and pulpit orator he stands in the first rank. An evidence of his oratorical powers was given at the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church of this city on Thanksgiving evening, where he charmed his audience by the witchery of his eloquence. The Montrose School has been established two years, there being but seventy pupils the first year, and eighty-two the second year. If the school had the facilities many more hundred of boys and girls could be accommodated. The school property consists of one block in the city, given by the Miss. Hamburg Western R. R. Co. In addition to this city property, where the main building is located, a track of 1640 acres of rich land only five miles from the town of Montrose has been secured and is now being put into cultivation. It is on these rich acres that the agricultural feature of the school will be developed. Everything that can be grown will be cultivated to the best advantage. Dr. Amos states that the race problem in Arkansas is nearing solution. There is no ill-feeling nor friction between the races—the leading white men as well as the colored ones pay no attention to the bickerings of the shiftless, loafing-class and get along well together. Dr. Amos hopes to place the work of his school fully before the people of the North and East, and to get such assistance and co-operation as the people of these sections are willing to give. Since his arrival in this city he has been well received, having the personal acquaintance of the Arkansas delegation in the House and Senate, who have shown him every courtesy and expressed a willingness to assist in the work. PRAISE FOR WETMORE. Commended by One of the Fair Sex. EDITOR COLORED AMERICAN:— May I, through the columns of The Colored American, say a few words in praise of the "Strike-back" to the Carnival Committee, of Jacksonville, Fla., by J. Douglas Wetmore, member of the City Council of said place? I am not a newspaper writer or correspondent, but when I see and hear so many things, "pro" and "con," on the "Negro," I fret and chafe the bit, because I was born a girl instead of a boy and therefore, can never be a M-A-N. When I read the many attacks upon the Carnival Committee, by my friend J. Douglas Wetmore, denouncing them for their lack of respect, as men, and lack of courtesy as gentlemen, due the colored members of the City Council, in forgetting to invite them to participate in the Parade during Carnival Week, in the City of Jacksonville, Fla., I was proud that the South had at least one colored man with the backbone, grit and stamina to fight, instead of faint, when his manhood has been trampled upon. As Mr. Wetmore says, "All Negroes are not cowards," and the sooner those who are not come to the front and "Walk over the white man's Negro" in the South and demand their rights as citizens in any state where they own property and pay taxes, the sooner will the white South recognize the truth of the situation, and concede him the rights of citizenship and the courtesy his office may demand. "Social equality" is the bug bear to the Anglo-Saxon all over the U. S., North, South, East and West, and the "Result" of this possible condition of affairs hangs like a pall over the white man's future. Such a terrible Godsent vengeance will this be that they shudder and hide their faces before the wrath to come, and their very souls are lost in the depths of meaness, narrowness, injustice and predjudice, which gives rise to thousands of acts of littleness common to no people save the Southern white man. Every law, every act, every sentiment of the South gives us to understand that they FEAR SOCIAL EQUALITY and to my mind, at least, one reason is clear—the proud unconquerable Caucasian sees glimmering through the dreams of things that will be, a Government of Octoroons, Guardrous and Mulattoes. But that is neither here nor there. Let us as a race do our duty and demand as citizens our rights and "every thing else will come out in the wash." MRS. LOUIS F. BALDWIN, No. 278 Harvard St. Cambridge, Mass. Don't fail to hear Rev. Ralph Amos, the Black Demosthenes at the Metropolitan A. M. E. church, to-night. Doors open at 7 o'clock. 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 Ave 202, 208 and 210 4 1-2 St Northwest W. M. DRURY'S Restaurant, 1100 20th St., Corner L. N. W. Sparta, Buffet, and Cafe, 1216 Pa. Ave. Washington, D.C FINE WINES, LIQUORS and CIGARS Hot Free Lunch every Day. Ladies will receive special attention in Dining Room upstairs. J. M. RYAN'S CAFE Pool and Billiard Parlors, 619 B StreetNorthwest. (Op. B. & P. Depot.) A full line of the choicest wines, liquors, and beers. All brands of domestic and imported cigars. J. M. RYAN, Proprietor. C. H. NAUGHTON LIQUORS and SEGARS Fine Wines. Harper & Wilson a specialty. 1926 Fourteenth Street, Northwest. ```markdown ``` City Paragraphs. The beautiful snow has paid its first visit to Washington. Mrs. Ida Carter and Miss Lula Martin, have returned from a pleasant trip to Philadelphia and Atlantic City. The Home News, a sprightly sheet published at Alexandria, Va., is responsible for the catchy phrase "Cold Storage News Items." It is pertinent as applied by The Home News. Mr. Richard Laws, the well-known Virginia orator and a prominent Mason in the District, is seriously ill. Mr. Frederick J. McCracken, of St. Paul, Minn., has returned to the city, where he will spend the winter. Mr. C. L. W. Smith, of Smithfield, N. C., is expected in this city evry soon, to accept a government position. Mrs. Maria Lewis, of Washington, D. C., is spending a few weeks in New York City, the guest of friends. Mr. James A. Lomax, a prominent member of the Buffalo Club, has been appointed to a good position in the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. The Plantation Coons gave a laughable entertainment at True Reformers Hall, cor. 12th and U Sts., last Monday evening. Dr. Booker T. Washington, accompanied by his traveling secretary, Mr. Stokes, passed through the city last Saturday en route to Tuskegee. Miss Grace P. Green, daughter of Mr. Richard Green of the Treasury Department, was one of the special visitors to Baltimore during the Hiawatha musical entertainment. Don't fail to hear Rev. Ralph Amos, the Black Demosthenes at the Metropolitan A.M.E. Church, to-night. Doors open at 7 o'clock. The Metropolitan choir will furnish music. Miss Mabelle C. Johnson, the daughter of our popular fellow townsman, Mr. C. C. Johnson, of the Capitol, is one of the apt students of the M St., High School. Miss Helen Douglass, relic of the late Frederick Douglass, died at her home in Cedar Hill, Anacostia, D. C., Tuesday, December 1st. More will be said of her in the next issue. The Metropolitan A. M. E. choir will furnish music at the Metropolitan A. M. E. church, to-night, where Senator Clarke, of Arkansas will speak on the Negro Problem in the South. A large and select crowd was present at the reception and dance of the Native Washingtonians, at Odd Fellows Hall, last Tuesday night, and the affair was a big success. The Buffaloes, a new social club, who entertained at True Reformers hall last week, have been so enthused by the success of that entertainment, that they have been incorporated. The incorporators are Messrs. J. M Jackson, A. J. Gaskins, Frank Gaines and J. A. Lomax. ```markdown ``` THE COLORED AMERICAN. ```markdown ``` The Home News, a sprightly sheet published at Alexandria, Va., is responsible for the catchy phrase "Cold Storage News Items." It is pertinent as applied by The Home News. Hon. John C. Dancy spent his Thanksgiving in North Carolina, whither he went on a matter of business. He returned to the city last Wednesday. Judge J. B. Raymond, the scholarly orator and Quay leader of Altoona, Pa., is expected in the city for a few days. Judge Raymond is one of the solid young men of the Keystone State. Mr. J. Welfred Holmes, a leading attorney at law, of Pittsburg, Pa., spent a few days in the city this week. His visits are becoming more frequent, and there is a flavor and a suspicion of orange blossoms connected with them. Mr. Robert C. Harris, head bellman at The Homestead, Hot Springs, Va., is spending a few days in this city, the guest of his many friends. Mr. Harris is a very handsome young man and by his many friends is known as the Apollo Belvedere. Revs. George W. Lee and Walter H. Brooks, have returned from Helena, Ark., where they attended the 28th Annual Baptist Convention of Arkansas. They were both in great demand as speakers, and made good impressions in the "bear" state. Mr. and Mrs. James H. Hudnell have returned from a pleasant trip to Philadelphia, New York and other points on the Eastern Coast; and are now enclosed in their cosy home for the winter. Mr. Hudnell resumes his old position at Castleberg and Company, at 925 Pa. Ave., where he will be pleased to see his many friends and patrons. Prof. J. A. Lankford, the supervising architect of the Grand United Order of True Reformers, is kept busy these days looking after the many contracts under him. In addition to the work on the new Berean Baptist church, he has the improvements on Shiloh and quite a number of other churches. Mr. and Mrs. J. Madison Jackson, of 1917 R St., N. W., were at home to their friends last Sunday. Quite a number called to pay their respects and to meet the bride and groom; and to lookover the large list of valuable and useful presents sent by their friends. The National Suffrage Convention will meet at the Metropolitan Baptist church, on R St., between 12th and 13th streets, on the 15th of this month, and a large number of delegates from the east and middle states are expected. Rev. S. L. Corrothers, president of the local organization is being urged by delegates from this city and elsewhere as the president and chairman of the National body. Historian Johnson Takes a Hopeful View of the South and Advocates the Gospel of Peace—Excerpts from His Address Before the Sociological Society. The first meeting of the Sociological Society has come and gone. It was a success from every view point. Men of ripe scholarship and great distinction of both races took part in the proceedings and good work should accrue from the meetings. There was an absence of hot heads and disgruntled politicians, and a spirit of optimism prevailed. On the program was the name of Mr. E. A. Johnson, of Raleigh, N. C., a member of the faculty of Shaw University, a successful attorney-at-law, and a well-known author whose histories of the colored-race are to be found in every complete library. The closing paragraphs of his most admirable speech are worthy of reproduction. He said: "But, with my eyes turned toward the future, my remedy for the solution of the race problem in the South lies in peace and patience. The immortal Grant said, 'Let us have peace.' Peace is necessary to growth. The only way to develop peace in the South is to cultivate friendship between the races there. He who would array the races against each other does the cause serious injury and sets back the hands of progress. In the present condition, only direful results could be expected from a clash. You miscalculate the white man's nature and his long-standing thirst for power if you would expect him to back down in any contest. Peace might come temporarily through a standing army, as in 1865, but who believes that the Nation is willing or desirous of maintaining soldiers in any portion of its territory, as an example to the world that her system of government is a failure? "There are duties which confront us as imperative and binding in their obligations as rights in considering this great question. When a man cries out for his rights, he should never forget his duties. Wellington said to his soldiers on one occasion on the eve of battle,—"Soldiers, England expects every man to do his duty!" So say I to-night, that in this crucial period of our history every Negro is expected to do his duty! There are fifty thousand log cabins in the Southland, in every one of which there are barefoot boys and girls; not only bare of feet, but bare of training—Booker Washingtons, J. C. Prices, Fred. Douglasses and Phillis Wheatleys in embryo—waiting for the school master! "Full many a gem," etc. Their condition appeals to us for action. Twenty years hence they will be men and women. What kind of citizens will they make? Shall they grow up into manhood and womanhood with beclouded minds and narrowed souls, or shall they be lifted up into the purer atmosphere of American freemen? "Looking back to 1503, when Las Cassas landed the first Negro slaves in Hispanolia, we behold great and marvelous progress made in the condition of the race since that time. We see it leaping from African barbarism to American Christianity; we see the slave trade abolished; we see the gradual transformation from the African jungle to the sublime privileges of American citizenship—but in spite of all this the zenith of all our hopes can not be realized; the proud capstone of the citadel of our liberty can not be set, until these boys and girls in the log cabins of the Southland are touched with the magic wand of the vanguard of our Twentieth Century civilization. There has been much done for us. In the brief resume herefore made, we are represented as being acted upon by outside forces. The question now arises, what can we do as actors ourselves in the great drama? If the mountain will not come to Mahomet, let Mahomet go to the mountain. Why sit on the banks of the stream like the men in the fable, waiting for the river to run by, when we can build a bridge, or walk to the ford, or, better still, swim the current? The race needs co-operation. It is understood that we must work and save. To be born an American citizen means that! But after all the working and saving, there must be concerted movement. We have learned that property may give many of the comforts of life, but that alone never gave liberty. Liberty comes through a struggle. "Let him take who will. "I believe in contending in the courts, and to do this the race must act in concert "There are thousands of Negro churches, societies and business organizations, but where is the black Pierpont Morgan who will syndicate them into one engine of gigantic strength that with a long pull, a strong pull, a pull altogether, we may be able to force conditions? We must learn to create conditions. Concert of action is an evidence of intelligence either in nations or individuals. All life, both international, State and individual, is but one vast checkerboard on which a master mind "moves" his "men" to resist the advances of the enemy. When the Negro by concert of action can make himself needed and felt, the things he wants can be obtained. he commercial North and the commen! South have combined against the gro's civil liberty, let the Negro make such a 'move' on the checker board as will "corner" the combine. As we have seen in the review heretofore made of the slave trade, the Negro was brought from Africa only to meet a condition in the new world. In short, he was needed. The meeting of these conditions as slaves was a conception, not of themselves, but of the white man. The time now has come to meet these conditions by our own planning and for our own welfare. If we can not live in one State, we can live in another, and if we all die away from the tombs of our ancestors, perhaps we shall find just as short a route to either of the eternal resting places of man, as otherwise, The Path of Success. But I must hasten to the subject. It was my purpose to discuss 'Industrial Insurance; its Advantages as a Business Field,' but the President requests that I simply make a statement as to my business and the success which has attended it; while the committee assigns me to discuss the insurance business. Mr. President, ladies and gentlemen, I begin the consideration of this subject with a maxim as familiar as the name 'Tuskegee.' 'Necessity is the mother of invention.' Every class of insurance owes its existence to necessity. A great need manifested itself, and the ingenuity of man was stimulated to invent something that would satisfy this need. Savings banks are a benefit to the community through the great opportunities they offer to save small sums of money. Industrial insurance or mutual aid associations act in a precisely similar way, with the additional provision that the depositors are given title to a much larger sum than their deposits amount to in case of premature death. As the growth of the savings banks signifies the increasing prosperity of the community in which it is located, so the increase in the magnitude of the operations and resources of insurance companies indicate the development of an idea which will in time revolutionize the thought and habits of the world. "Will the Negro take his place in this field as he has in the professions? Will he contribute to the business life what he has to the professions and industries of to-day? Will he turn his attention to a field vast though it be, yet almost unsurveyed, but waiting for reapers to gather the golden grain? Will he lift himself to a position of prominence and opulence, and blot out the counter-education which seems to say, though God made him, Christ redeemed him, and the Holy Spirit sanctified him, there is a difference between a white man and a black man. Would he enjoy the dignity of manhood after the American idea, if wealth or fame awaits him and the men delight to do him honor, he must take his place in the business world and contribute to this great institution some added laurels, some element of success, if you please. May we suggest there is one direction in which we will find an abundance of room in which to work steadily upward and onward, with the certainty that finally we will reach the top? "Referring to the company founded and managed by your humble servant, its growth has surpassed the most sanguine expectations of its strongest friends and admirers. A few years ago without confidence of personal friends as to the success of this industrial insurance business and in competition with trained men in the field and other companies with years of experience the business we represent was launched; then I was clerk, solicitor, porter—the whole thing. Then I could carry all of the literature and Wall street. He must be consulted the business in two pockets, and continued at this gait for some two months. Now it requires hundreds of collectors, solicitors, office clerks and other help to conduct the large business done by this company. Our last annual statement will show the receipts to be $106,889.19. We have written over $3,000,000 and by the end of the present year we will have written nearly $5,000,000. With all that past has brought to us we see the need of competent help for it is wonderful to contemplate such a marvelous growth when our business was so poorly served. In the early days, while the plans of insurance were few and simple, no great capacity, nor education were required of its agents, and their occupation did not stand very high in the regard of the public. Many men took it up chiefly because they had failed to make a success at anything else. But to-day finds the world viewing this business through different glasses. The insurance so- licitor has a calling, a calling whose opportunity is almost limitless, a pursuit which has already attained to the dignity of any one of the so-called learned professions. "The Negro must find his place on Wall street. He must be consuled when the markets of the world are concerned. The open door to all greatness is through the agency of the insurance business." THE WIZARD OF KANAHA That brilliant young man, Mr. Phil. Waters, of Charleston, W. Va., is eternally on the alert and forging ahead. As an organizer and leader of his people he has been a positive force in West Virginia politics. And few men of his years have won such golden plaudits as an orator in a state where the standard for oratory is so high and where the competition is so close. It should be remembered that Booker T. Washington came from this section. The Charleston Mail, of a recent date, says: "Phil Waters was unanimously elected last night by the members of Simpson M. E. church a lay delegate to the Washington annual conference that convenes in Baltimore in April. He is also a candidate for delegate to the general conference of the M. E. church that meets in Los Angeles, Cal., in May. He is one of the most brilliant colored men in the State, one of the race's leading orators and is competent in every way to represent his people in that great body. Phil. may retire from politics and study for the ministry. AN ARKANSAS EDUCATOR. Rev. Ralph Amos, of Montrose, Ark., a new apostle of education for the Negro is in the city, and will deliver a public address at the Metropolitan A. M. E. church, next Saturday night taking for his subject "Why This Unrest, Why this Discrimination." Rev. Amos is a full-blooded Negro and was born in Louisiana some forty years ago. His great school, the M. and F., I. and A., is located at Montrose, Ark., the center of the black belt in the Southwest, where there are said to be ten colored persons to each white one. The Rev. is a noted orator and is well and favorably known by the Arkansas delegation in the Senate and in the House, a number of whom will make short addresses at the meeting Saturday night. He declares that the Negro is the architect of his own fortune and proves by biblical and ancient history a close parallel between the Jews and Negroes. Admission to his meeting is free and the public is invited. A number of local colored men of prominence will occupy seats on the rostum at the church, and will make short five minutes addresses. Judge Robert H. Terrell has been invited to deliver the Emancipation Speech, at Jacksonville, Fla., January 1, 1904; and at the urgent request of Lawyer Wetmore, Banker Hart and others has decided to accept the invitation. Dr. F. J. Shadd, Dean of the Medical Department of Howard University, spent a few days in Philadelphia last week. He was a guest of Green's Hotel. [Illustration of a woman in a military uniform]. MISS ROSA K. JONES, Instructor of Music, Hartshorn University, Richmond, Va. MISS ROSA K. JONES, Instructor of Music, Hartshorn University, Richmond, Va. BENNETT Dr. W. D. CRUM, Collector of Customs, Charleston, S. C., Now before the Senate for Confirmation. The newspapers tell us of a rich New Yorker who is paying $5,000 for an ordinary man's ear. It is a problem how much Major Charles R. Douglass would be willing to pay about now for a small fraction of President Roosevelt's ear in order to tell him that the poor depositors of the defunct Capital Savings bank at Washington have not received a cent of their money—yet one of the directors held to be chiefly responsible for the crash has been given a promotion in the government service.—R. W. Thompson, in Ex. 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. 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Every seat was sold several days before the concert, and hundreds were compelled to stand. The rendition by chorus, soloists, accompanists and director was a revelation. The work of all was done better and was more effective, than in Washington last April, when the rendi- 1 MR. S. COLERIDGE TAYLOR tion created a sensation. The following from the Baltimore News of Nov. 28, tells the story: A remarkable reproduction of a remarkable work was a Washington Negro Choral Socitey's performance of S. Coleridge-Taylor's "Hiawatha" at the Lyric yesterday evening. Samuel Coleridge-Taylor is a Negro, born and educated in London, who studied at the Royal College of Music with Dr. Stanford, and who wrote. A. H. PROF. JOHN T. LAYTON, Director of Hiawatha Chorus, Washington, D. C. while still a student, the first section of the "Hiawatha Trilogy" — "The Wedding Feast." The second section, "The Death of Minnehaha," was composed for the North Staffordshire Music Festival of 1899, and the third, "Hiawatha's Departure," was written for and performed with the preceding sections by the Royal Choral Society at the Royal Albert Hall, London, in 1900. It would be difficult to praise too highly Coleridge-Taylor's setting of scenes from Longfellow's famous poem There is not a line of "made' music in the score. It is spontaneous from cover to cover. The musical garb of the poem is so perfectly fitted as to give the impression of their having been conceived simultaneously. The themes are of exquisite beauty, the rythms forceful and wonderfully de- THE COLORED AMERICAN. scriptive, and the workmanship of a high order of art. The S. Coleridge-Taylor Choral Society was organized about eighteen months ago and named for the AngloAfrican composer. Its first concert was given in Washington last April, when "Hiawatha" was sung. There was almost nothing at which to cavil in last night's performance, under the directorship of John T. Layton, judging from the best standards, for the work of director, chorus and soloists calls for no plea because of their race. The director's conception was as refined as the control of his forces was intelligent. The parts of the chorus were well-balanced and the tonal quality sonorous and rich, though the sopranos were shrill when much demand was made upon their register. Despite unusual difficulties of syncopated rythms and close harmonies, all the choruses were sung with absolute correctness and understanding. The soloists were Mrs. K. SkeeneMitchell, soprano, whose voice was adequate, and whose style was admirable; Sydney Woodward, tenor, the possessor of a beautiful voice; J. Gerald Tyler, baritone, an excellent singer. The accompanists—Miss Mary L. Europe, Mrs. R. Pellham and William Braxton—were likewise good, the work of Miss Europe being particularly commendable. 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RICHMOND, VA., Special.—Of the four big colored organizations of Richmond doing a National business, perhaps the Independent Order St. Luke, is the most prominent. Its phenomenal progress within the last two or three years has astounded the Southern whites and created a sensational fever of push and go even within the strenuous confines of what is called the colored Wall Street, in Richmond. The Colored American correspondent, who is making a special study of THE MUSEUM ST. LUKE'S OFFICE AND BANK BUILDING. RICHMOND. VA. colored business interprises and the real financial situation here, has been deeply impressed with the St. Luke Order. Its latest stride in the financial world was the production of a woman president for its new Savings Bank, which opened here week before last, with a deposit of $75,000. The newspapers are gossiping about it all over the country. Mrs. Maggie L. Walker, the womanly president of the new bank, during her stay in New York, studying the ways of the Bulls and Bears, in Wall Street, had some thrilling experiences with the newspaper people, who hounded her on every side, begging a short interview. The New York Evening Journal printed a long CONGRESMAN GIBSON TO SPEAK. The public is cordially invited to attend the Second Baptist Lyceum, Sunday, December 6th, at 6.30, p. m., to hear the famous orator and lecturer, Judge Henry R. Gibson, of Tennessee. The subject of his address will be "Evolution, Revolution and Devolution." Special music will be furnished by the Philadelphia violinist, Prof. Mapp, and by one of Washington's famous tenors, Mr. J. T. Newsome. Col. W.A. Pledger, the veteran Georgia leader, is expected in the city this week. story about the institution together with Mrs. Walkers picture, in which it predicted a new era for the Negro in financial circles of the world. Mrs. Walker, the official head of the institution, has a most searching and dancing pair of hazel eyes, and those with whom she came in contact are immediately impressed with her striking beauty and tact of business. When ever speaking of the Order's progress afterward, they will invariably mention this brilliant person. Dr. Charles P. White, a graduate of Howard University, died at his home on College street, last week. The Union University foot ball team was defeated here last Friday, by Shaw University, of North Carolina. by the score of 22 to 0. Endom Jones, who played quarterback for the Unions, was found to be unconscious at the close of the game, from injuries received during the contest. Young Jones was taken home and had not regained consciousness at a late hour that night. The unfortunate boy is the son of Prof. Joseph E. Jones, instructor at the University. Mrs. Rosa K. Jones, a graduate of Howard, is professor of music at Hartshort college. The Union team plays Howard University here Friday, the 27th. George Taylor, the great foot ball writer, predicts Unions defeat in the Howard game here Friday. AN ELOQUENT DIVINE. Rev. Ralph Amos, of Montrose, Ark., preached to an immense audience at Metropolitan A. M. E. church last Sunday. He is a most gifted pulpit orator and charmed his audience. He took for his text, "What Means this Bleating of the Sheep, and the Lowing of the Oxen," questions asked by Samuel to Saul. The explanation of the question by him was a most interesting and exhaustive explanation of the prophetic ages. Many old church goers stated that they had never heard the subject treated in such an interesting manner before. THE COLORED AMERICAN. SALES OF ART GOODS. Miss Lottie E. Wilson, the artist, will move her studio after the first of January, and will dispose of all of her paintings, bric-a-brac, etc, at a sacrifice. This is a rare chance for those wishing Christmas presents and for those who are in search of historic relics of the race. She will also be pleased to have those who have work there to call for the same. Miss Lottie E. Wilson, 806 M St., N. W. tf Mr. Felix LaFon, the all-roung politician, is back in Washington again. 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. There are others who pay $5.00 for an annual subscription to printer's ink and learn what all advertisers are thinking about. But even these are not the extremes reached. There are men who lose over $100,000 a year by doing neither one. 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If you have a loan and need more money, we can fix you up. Business confidential. 'Phone, M, 3042. SURETY LOAN COMPANY. Suite 1, Warder Building, cor. 9th and F, 523 9th. Money to Loan! Money to loan at lowest rate of interest on Real and Personal Property, also on Notes. Apply at office of Mutual Improvement Society 407 Seventh street N. W., third floor, WASHINGTON, D. C. By The Week or Month. Apply to— MRS. M. J. BUNDY, 941 T St., N. W. FINANCIAL PETER GROGAN, Credit for All Washington. Carpets ordered at one o'clock in the day will be on your floor the following day. We do the making, laying and lining free, and on CREDIT. This means a saving to you of 20 to 25 cents on every yard. All reliable grades are here, including Velvets, Axminsters, Tapestries, Brussels and Ingrains. Parlor, Bed Room and Dining Room Furniture in great variety. Everything for housekeeping at lowest cash prices and on small weekly or monthly payments. 817=819=821=823 7th St. Between H and I Streets. 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All matter intended for publication should reach this office by Wednesday of each week to insure insertion in the current issue. Agents are wanted everywhere.—Send for instructions. ADVERTISING RATES. Reading notices 50 cents per line. Display advertisements, $2 per square inch, per insertion. Discounts made on large contracts. Entered at the Post Office as second-class matter. All letters, communications, and business matters should be addressed to THE COLORED AMERICAN. EDWARD E. COOPER, Manager, 459 C St., Northwest, Washington, D. C. Sold by all News Dealers. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1903. ATLANTA CONSTITUTION APPLAUDS TUSKEGEE. When the Atlanta Constitution is moved to endorse any enterprise originated and controlled by the Negro, or to applaud any movement looking to the unlift of the race, in mind, morals and material acquisition the country at large is ready to accept the subject at issue as a very good thing. To Tuskegee Institute and the intensely practical labors of Booker T. Washington, the Constitution gives its unqualified approval. Under date of November 1st, it prints a double page story of Tuskegee Institute, written in a sympathetic vein by a special correspondent sent out to make a critical examination on the spot and to report from first hand evidence just what he saw there. The article tells of Tuskegee's early struggles, quotes Mr. Washington freely upon the ethical phases of the work, describes in detail the class-rooms, shops, buildings and grounds, the many industries and the stock, illustrating the whole by a number of fine half-tone engravings, from direct photographs. Discussing Dr. Booker Washington and his remarkable creation in Alabama's black belt, the Constitution says editorially: "The principle upon which Tuskegee is conducted is that an educated, trained and sober-minded working Negro is more valuable to himself and his environment than any ignorant, helpless and vagrant Negro. The work and results at this famous institution are demonstrating every day --- that this principle is as exiomatic as that the earth revolves diurnially upon its axis. tion, but they can help it by their friends to subscribe. ceeding issues of The Colore "Booker Washington is a sane, serious and sufficient man for the life work in which he is engaged. In part he is an official member in the state school system, receiving and using state funds. He is not running a fad school for the gushing enthusiasm of fanatics. Fairly every dollar contributed to build the Tuskegee Institute into the magnificent proportions and power it now has was donated by serious, wealthy business people, North and South, who have no wild notions about the Negro issues. They have been willing to help an enterprise that has approved itself as a wise and capable one to spread among the Negro in the South the gospel of honesty, contented work and self-utility in labors that make for community, state and national welfare. "Ignorance needs a master. Education makes for self-mastery and the increment of civilizing forces that fruit in peace right relations between races and classes, and the high sense of justice that commands the good citizen of whatever stamp. Opposition to fitting citizenship education for the Negro race in the South is archaic, unwise and unjust. It has been so declared by the General Assembly of Georgia and other states that have been hotly appealed to for a curtailment of the Negro's share per population and per capita tax-paying power in the industrial funds of the state. The square and sensible thing for every man to do who is interested in the safe and profitable future of the South is to encourage that practical education of the Negro that will fit and inspire him for useful and creative service for the general welfare. How persistently and how well Booker Washington is devoting himself and the great school his wisdom has created, is told in graphic but provable terms x x x in our special article this morning." Such illuminating sentiments and such sound advice as well as such a profound appreciation of the economic value of Negro education to the South, coming from the most representative journal published in the heart of that section, are most encouraging indeed! It bespeaks a future full of promise if the teachings of Booker Washington are imbibed and practiced by our people in the land of Dixie. If augurs for success if we can take, with him, the long-sighted view that places the fundamentals of civilization progress and happiness far above and beyond the temporary indulgences and unsubstantial enjoyments of to-day The manager of The Colored American is in daily receipt of a large number of very pleasing letters congratulating him on the general improvement of The Colored American. Many of these letters, not only contain words of praise, but blessings of a substantial nature. Every reader of The Colored American has noticed the improvement in the paper, and every friend of the paper should lend a helping hand, that the improvements may continue. Those subscribers who know themselves to be in arrears should send in their arrearage at once; and the real friends of the paper should not be contented with paying their own subscript tion, but they can help it by inducing their friends to subscribe. The succeeding issues of The Colored American will be an improvement on the past and present ones. Now is the time to assist. Now is the time to subscribe. "Graduates of the Colored High School" came in for a goodly share of space in last Sunday's Washington Post, and that paper is to be congratulated upon its generosity. The article was well written and made a magnificent showing, not only for the public schools of Washington, but especially for the colored high school. It is remarkable how many young men and young women have gone out from this school to make their mark in the world. Some enterprising person would do the race a service by elaborating on the article, and putting it in book form. The public schools of Washington are a credit to the city, and the colored teachers and students have sustained their part to the letter. Washington city is not only a Mecca, but a storm center for political selfseekers. While the whites are inaugurating strikes, cementing the fibres of their labor unions, and growing rich from it, the "man and brother" is turning heaven and earth over in organizing, antagonizing and creating new political parties. For instance we have in our midst one LaFon, President of the National Afro-American Congressional League, whatever that may mean, and then the Lincoln Republican National League with delegates from "six states," etc., holding a two days session somewhere in South Washington, with Mr. James W. Poe, Sr., at the mast head; then, the National Suffrage Convention, of which Bill Chose and a Mr. W. H. Hayes, of Virginia, seem to be the head and shoulders. Speaking of the last named, the Atlanta Age, makes the following remarks: "W. H. Hayes came to Louisville to the Afro-American Council with his National Convention delegates. The editor of this paper was chairman of the Committee on Credentials and the committee reported against seating the delegates. T... Thomas Fortune and other friends declared in favor of seating them and they were seated. Mr. Hayes was elected organizer after Bishop Clinton had gotten out of the way. What does this mean? Is Hayes with the Council? If he is not, President Fortune and Chairman Waters should declare the place vacant and put some one in his place to fill it. At the Louisville meeting of the council the half hungry members of Hayes' tribe were fed and sent home by the council with a promise to send the money back. Talk Hayes and your friends. The 15th amendment will not be repealed. It will simply be nullified wherever the Bourbons are in power. We don't care if Senator Morgan isn't happy over his "throw down" on the inter-ocean canal question. He will doubtless proceed very shortly to vent his spleen by cutting a few didoes on the race problem. It ill-becomes disgruntled office-seekers to denounce the successful ones as spcophants and cowards. The trades unions are now in favor of an open door to the black workman —but it reads "this way out." Up-to-date type-setting machines would make our costly Government Printing Office equal to any first-class private shop. President Roosevelt has never evinced the slightest concern as to whom Senator Tillman "hashes" with. The election of a Roosevelt and Fairbanks ticket next year would give Indiana's great Senator plenty of time to prepare for first place in 1908. From Grover Cleveland to Arthur Poe Gorman is a far cry. Grover can afford to smile as he views the downgrade of the putative party of Jefferson. A ringing campaign on human rights and thesacred principles of liberty, equality of citizenship and national fraternity would be a good health-giving tonic to this money-mad republic of ours. We beg to assure the many talented young men who hold diplomas as lawyers, doctors, pharmacists, etc., and yet remain buried in our executive departments, that it is possible to live outside of Washington. It is strange that thousands of wellmeaning white men will talk glibly of colonization, segregation and deportation as solvents of the Negro problem and forget all about that simple, oldfashioned remedy known as the Golden Rule. Managers of Southern Republican interests in connection with the next national convention, will do well to make assurance doubly sure by sending no one as delegate who is not a dyed-in-the-wool, every-day in the week Roosevelt man. The long-suffering public would be spared much "hot air" during the lyceum season on the higher and industrial education issue, if the speakers could be restricted to those who could show a receipt for contributions to a school of either class. An exchange complains that if a candidate for Governor is elected by virtue of Negro support, that is "Negro domination" and the official chosen would necessarily be a Negro Governor. Don't know about that. Lloyd Lowndes was elected Governor of Maryland some years ago by Negro votes, but the veriest Bourbon could not plead that he was in the slightest sense a "Negro Governor." ```markdown ``` THE HART RECITAL The Lincoln Temple Choir, director, Mr. Walter B. Hayson, opened its series of Artists' Recital November 30, at G. A. R. Hall. The refinement of the affair in all its details was every where commented upon, and was thoroughly in keeping with the most cultured audience that has assembled in this city in many a day. Monday night's recital augurs well what promises to be the finest series of concerts ever offered to our music lovers. Socially and musically the Hart recital was a grand success, and too much can not be said in praise of the inaug- THE HARP THE HARPIST MISS MYRTLE HART, Indiana's World Famed Harpist. uration of such high class entertainments. Some delay was experienced in starting the program, due it is said to the delay in the train bearing Miss Hart. But it is a worthy tribute to the culture of the audience that it waited fully a half hour after the appointed time for beginning not only with dignity, but with excellent good humor. Miss Hart, of course was the bright particular star, and sustained well her reputation as a finished harp soloist. There was the same grace and delicacy of touch, the same feeling and the same artistic sense. The hearty applause which followed her first number was given in token of welcome and appreciation for her splendid work in the difficult Legand of Thomas and the DEFENDS NATIVE AFRICAN. Rev. Majola Ag Bebe Declares Him Able and Willing to Learn. Rev. Majola Ag Bebe, of Lagos, Africa, was the speaker at a meeting of the Washington Suffrage Club in the Galbraith Memorial church, on Sixth Street, near M, N. W., last Monday night. The speaker is a native African and speaks the English language with an accent decidedly different from his race in the United States. He made an appeal for funds for the education of his people in Africa, stating that his race was not the ignorant people the white man had pictured them in his books, but able and willing to learn. "There is no dark Africa," asserted the African. "There is no place in Africa darker than the United States --- THE COLORED AMERICAN. sprightly Serenata of Moszkowski. The Romance of Oberthur, however, with its clear harmonics and brilliant effects was the gem of her solos, though a large measure of praise is deserved for the fine rendering of A Song Without Words arranged from Mendelsshon by Miss Hart. Miss Constantia B. Brown, of Baltimore, shared the honors with Miss Heart. She sang with the flexibility and often with the brilliancy of a soprano. Her number were all well sung, especially the Arioso from "La Mort de Peanne d'Arc," where her beautiful, full head tones were heard to splendid effect. Her group of love songs, which included LE HART, Hahn's, "Were My Songs With Wings Provided" was also effectively rendered. Lincoln Temple Choir comes in for its share of honor and praise. Its concerted work is always painstaking and characterized by a precision and smoothness that may be spoken of as characteristic. Very seldom has it been our pleasure to listen to voices so evenly balanced and so beautifully blended, whether in a simple four part song, as Johnson's Massa Dear or a difficult chorus as Mendelssohn's, "As the Hart Pants." Miss Mary L. Europe, was the accompanist, and at the piano gave that intelligent and sympathetic support that has won her marked distinction as an accompanist. Miss Pelham was prevented from appearing on account of illness. in America. No chief would consider for a moment such treatment as lynching a man for some accused action which he probably had not done. You need missionaries sent to you in this country." Rev. S. L. Corrothers, T. L. Jones, Rev. Dr. Reeves, Rev. William P. Gibbons and others made short addresses. FOOTBALL WORK IN DIXIE. Tuskeegee, Ala., Nov. 27.—The Tuskeegee Institute foot ball team on Thanksgiving Day, by a score of 5 to 0, defeated the Fisk University eleven on the Tuskeegee Institute grounds. The Fisk representatives have been regarded for many years as the unbeaten colored team of the country. Not less than 2,000 people were in attendance. --- The Grand Fountain of the United Order of True Reformers Is the leading Colored Fraternal Society of the United States. It was organized January, 1881, by William W. Browne, and chartered in April, 1883, under the laws of the State of Virginia, with headquarters at Richmond, Va. Its membership is both male and female, and consists of all persons of good health from 14 to 60 years of age. Its membership of 60,000 is divided into Fountains and Circles. It pays sick benefits from $1.50 to $2.50 per week, and pays death benefits from $24.56 to $1000. BENEFITS PAID—Total benefits paid to date: Sick dues, $r,500,000; death benefits, $714,378.75. SENIOR FOUNTAINS—A Fountain may be organized consisting of 20 or more persons not over 50 years of age paying a joining fee of from $4.60 to $5.10 each. The monthly dues are not less than 35 cents in rural districts and not less than 50 cents per month in towns and cities, and a semi-annual tax of 40 cents paid in January and July of each year. Sick benefits paid are from $1.50 to $2.50 per week, while death benefits range from $75 to $125. A Fountain may be organized in any locality on application to Rev. W. L. Taylor, G. W. Master, or to any of his authorized deputies. ROSEBUDS-For the proper training of the young and their development in thrift, industry and brotherly love, there has been formed a Children's Department known as the Rosebuds. Twenty or more children not less than three nor more than fourteen years of age may form a Rosebud, upon the payment of $1 each. This department, like the Senior Fountain, pays sick benefits from $1 to twenty-five cents per week, and death benefits from $24.50 to $37. The monthly dues are fifteen cents per month. CLASSES- Persons desiring to leave their beneficiaries at death a larger amount than is paid from Fountain Department, take out policies in one or more of the Classes of the Mutual Benefit Degree. The members of this degree are divided into Circles, and pay joining fees and dues according to the following tables: Class "B" Joining fee. Value of Certificate after one year. Value of Certificate before one year Annual Dues Quarterly Dues Age 14 to 25 $2 50 $200 00 $100 00 $4 75 $1 20 Age 14 to 25 $5 00 $500 00 $250 00 $9 50 $2 50 " 25 to 30 2 75 200 00 100 00 4 75 1 20 " 25 to 30 5 25 500 00 250 00 9 10 2 40 " 30 to 35 3 00 200 00 100 00 4 75 1 20 " 30 to 35 5 50 500 00 250 00 9 59 2 40 " 35 to 40 3 25 200 00 100 00 4 75 1 20 " 35 to 40 5 75 500 00 250 00 10 40 2 60 " 40 to 45 3 50 140 00 70 00 5 79 1 43 " 40 to 45 6 00 450 00 225 00 10 40 2 75 " 45 to 55 3 75 115 00 58 00 6 65 1 66 " 45 to 50 6 25 400 00 200 00 11 40 2 75 " 50 to 55 4 00 70 00 45 00 6 35 1 66 " 50 to 60 9 10 350 00 175 00 11 40 2 85 " 55 to 60 4 25 65 00 33 00 7 60 1 90 of the Grand Fountain United Order of True Reformers, capital stock $100,000. The bank commenced business April 3, 1889, and from that time down to the present has steadily increased in volume of business. It now has a paid up capital stock of $100,000. From the humble sum of $1,268.69, deposited the first day the bank opened for business in 1889 the deposits have grown to $350,058, and the volume of business transacted amounts to $6,190,141.47. During the financial panic of 1893, the Savings Bank of the Grand Fountain was the only bank in the city of Richmond that did not cease to pay cash on all checks presented, while the majority of other banks were using script and clearing house checks. This bank had its origin in the brain of William W. Browne, an ex-slave of Hapersham, Ga. The banking house is located at 604 North Second Street, Richmond, Va., Rev. W. L. Taylor, President; R. T. Hill, Cashier. REAL ESTATE DEPARTMENT—The Real Estate Department has charge of all the real property to the amount of $220,221.65, situated in various States, consisting of 13 magnificent buildings used as halls, 8 dwellings, 1 hotel. 5 stores and three arms. It also has under its control 16 large buildings leased by it. This department is under the management of Lawyer J. C. Robertson, chief of real estate and attorney for the association, office at 608 N. 2nd Street, Richmond, Va. REFORMERS MERCANTILE AND INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION—Was chartered under the laws of the State of Virginia on the 14th day of December, 1899, with principal office in the city of Richmond, Va. The purpose of this association is to conduct stores (wholesale and retail), buy and sell real property, manage and control hotels, manufacturing establishments, and do general business. The association has in operation Hotel Reformer, 900 N. Sixth Street, Richmond Va. It is a modern up-to-date structure, heated by steam, cold and hot water baths, also electric cars passing the door. This hotel has accommodations for 150 guests. Mr. A W. Holmes is manager, and Mr. T. W. Taylor is clerk. It has in operation a system of five stores, located as follows: Richmond, Va.; Washington, D. L.; Manchester, Va.; Portsmouth, Va.; and Roanoke, Va. The first or these stores, at Richmond, Va., was opened April 3d, 1900. It employs a force of 18 men, runs three delivery wagons, and during the first year did $50,000 worth of business. The other stores have been established since, and have been equally prosperous. The general manager of the system of stores is Mr. B L. Jorday, headquarters at 608 N. Second Street, Richmond, Va. This Association was formed on the plans and recommendations made by Rev. W. L. Taylor, its President. THE REFORMER PRINTING DEPARTMENT—Issues a weekly journal, THE REFORMER. Which has a circulation of 12,000. This paper is published in the interest of the race, and discusses the leading questions of the day. The subscription price is $1 per year, or 5c. per single copy. The office is equipped with modern up-to-date machinery, run by electricity. It can print any binder from a visiting card to a poster 42 by 2 inches. The job work of every class and description is made a specialty at lowest prices. Mr. E. W. Brown is editor and business manager, office 508 N. Second Street, Richmond, Va. Correspondence solicited and agents wanted. OLD FOLKS' HOME—In September, 1893, Rev. William W. Brown recommended the formation and establishment of Old Folks' Homes for the benefit of old and decrepied members of the race. Since that time the valuable farm known as Westham, consisting of 6341 acres, located six miles from Richmond, Va., on the historic "James," has been purchased, at a cost of $14,490. The Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad runs through the farm, and Westham Station is located at Adjoining this farm is Westhampton Park, one of the most pleasant resorts in the South in summer. It is reached in a few minutes from Richmond by the Westhampton Electric Railway and the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway. As this home is for the benefit of the whole race, the operation of all charitable friends is prayerfully solicited. All contributions, donations and requests of every character will be very thankfully received. Mr. T. W. Taylor is chief in charge of the Old Folks' Home, offices at 608 North Second Street, Richmond, Va. Rev. W. L Taylor, G. W. M. W. P. Burrell, G. W. S. 601-6-8 N. Second Street, Richmond, Va. Class "M" Joining fee. Value of Certificate Annual dues Quarterly dues Age 14 to 20 $11 00 $1006 00 $21 90 $5 25 " 30 to 35 12 00 10.0 00 22 00 5 50 " 35 to 40 12 00 905 00 23 00 5 75 " 40 to 45 13 00 800 00 24 00 6 00 " 45 to 50 13 00 700 00 25 00 6 25 REGALIA—The members of the Fountains and Rosebuds of the organization wear no expensive regalia. The regalia of the organization is simple and its cost will be in the easy reach of al costing from 10 cents to $3. The sam is made by the organization in what is known as the Regalia Department. THE SAVINGS BANK—In March, 1888 there was granted by the Legislature of Virginia a charter to the Savings Bank