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The COLORED American Library of Congress Hon J W Lyons 1820 T nw NEWSPAPER VOL. X, NO. 24 Shown in a Review on Last Year's Earnings. Supervisor Anderson, of New York Racing Account the Recipient of Congratulations From the Patrons of the Paddock.—The Popular Leader and Gold-Tongued Orator Makes Good as State Supervisor.—The Stat'e Racing Commission Elated over the Report. No better argument could be adduced to prove the popularity of racing in this community of ours than the annual report of Mr. C. W. Anderson, State Supervisor of Racing Accounts, which has just been filed with the State Comptroller at Albany. This report demonstrates that the season of 1903 was the most successful since the appointment of the State Racing Commission. Eight racing associations this year contribute a total tax of $200,741.67, and this is $30,655.79 more than the tax of a year ago. Last year's tax was larger than any that had ever before been levied for any such purpose in the State. This tax of more than $200,000 shows that the gross receipts of the racing associations during the season amounted to upward of $4,000,000. The report furnished by Supervisor Anderson, is of great interest, not only in that it shows a vast public patronage of thoroughbred racing, as conducted under the auspices of the State Racing commission, but that it means a most handsome contribution to the agricultural societies that are the beneficiaries of the five per cent. tax that is levied upon all the receipts of racing associations holding licenses from the Commission. Supervisor Anderson calls particular attention to the fact that the sum of $200,741.67 constitutes a fund which, under the direction of the legislature and the provisions of the agricultural law, is distributed annually in behalf of the State for prizes for improving the breed of cattle, sheep and horses at the various fairs throughout the State. Such distribution is made proportionately to the premiums offered at such fairs for agricultural and domes- J. tic products, exclusive of the premiums paid for trials or tests of speed, skill or endurance of man or beast. Thus, it will be seen, thoroughbred racing as now conducted in this State not only necessarily calls for the highest development of the thoroughbred itself, but a most substantial percentage of the gross receipts derived from racing goes to the betterment of the cattle throughout the whole beneficiaries in or have annually paid iums not les than above the amounts ted for such incidentals to rotting races and trials of As showing tr growth of the popul and of the public management, it that the increase of the tax of 1903 over that of 1902-$30655.79-is larger than was the total tax paid by all the racing associations for the year 1895, the first year to which the State Racing Commission assumed the direction and government of the turf under the law creating it. Every year since the running turf of the State has been under the direction of Mr. August Belmont, Mr. E. D. Morgan and Mr. John Sanford, the revenue to the agricultural societies has grown in such amo 64,034.64 80,483.85 90,791.74 98,671.53 128,581.50 170,985.88 200,741.67 PRICE, FIVE CENTS National Suffrage League ITS INITIAL SESSION STORMY AND ITS REAL PURPOSE LOST. Too Many Factions to Accomplish Any Good.—Many Men of Many Minds.—A Number of Good Speeches.—Trotter's Fiasco.—A Split One Faction Endorsed the Administration of President Roosevelt.—Letter of Address to the Country.—The Next Meeting. The National Negro Suffrage League has come and gone, and is now a matter of history. Its initial meeting was held in this city last Monday, at the Metropolitan Baptist Church, and it is said that nearly two hundred and fifty delegates were present. The majority of these delegates were used of middle age, and had the League was largely attended, best of attendance was given and a generous hospitality on the part of the people of this city extended. It seems impossible for colored men to meet in convention without winding up in a row; and this was too true in the case of the Suffrage League Convention. There was the widest range and diversity of opinion, and it seems that the delegates could not agree on anything. It had been previously announced that the object of the meeting was to discuss and look into the suffrage rights of the race, and to advise ways and means by which these rights could be obtained and enforced, but healers and paliticians abounded and all good intentions were blocked. The meetings were held in the Metropolitan Bay Church and it was comfort at every session. In the platform Rev. S. L. Corruthers wished to insert an indorsement of Roosevelt, and after hours of wrangling and uproar, the measure by a vote of 38 to 32. (Continued on 10 BEHIND THE SCENES Noticing the crowds that daily throng the streets and stores, and considering the number of colored shoppers, we reflect on the large amount of money spent during the Xmas season by the latter and why it should all flow into the coffers of the white man. Dry goods stores, jewelry establishments and business of every description all owned and controlled by the whites with not even a colored clerk employed in any of them. There are 90,000 Negroes in Washington and yet not a business house owned by them that will reap material benefit from the 15,000 or $20,000 spent by the race in preparation for Christmas. This is a sad commentary on the business qualifications of the race. It has been claimed that they will not patronize their own, this no doubt has come from having to pay a little more and get a little less from those doing a small trade with limited capital. We believe if a firs-class enterprise was started and intelligently conducted there would be no question as to patronage. Surely we have the intelligence and the money, but the fear of failure and lack of confidence seem to block the way. Let us hope that before another year colored men of means will form a company and give employment to young colored men and women and afford us an opportunity to spend our money with our own. The opportunity of a number of colored members of the local bar to the reappointment of Judge Scott and Kimball of the Police Court was based upon the severity shown in the cases of colored offenders. There is no reason that a heavier sentence should be given a colored culprit than a white one charged with the same offence, yet the discrimination was so marked that the attorneys trying cases in this court were compelled to enter an earnest protest. Judge Kimball's case is being held up in the Senate pending investigation. The Christian Advocate publishes an article which endeavors to prove that the best education for the Negro is in "The great school or the cotton field. That a publication in the interest of Christianity should prostitute itself by allowing such a travesty on right and justice to appear in its columns, indicates that its sincerity along religious lines is of a very doubtful character. When men making a pretence as laborers in the Lord's vineyard rail against the lowly and unfortunate, advocate slavery as a divine institution and believe that a part of God's own children should be kept in the mental darkness their sentence, when they appear before the bar of the Supreme Court of Courts, should be "Go from me, ye accursed, I know ye not". There is a weakly contributor to the Monday edition of the Washington Post who echoes the sentiment of that paper by advising Negroes, "not to do this" and "not to do that". As an apologist for supposed overt acts of his race he is omni present in print. It is not pleasant to be constantly reminded of our faults even if we have them, but to have a man of supposed intelligence and information parade imperfections that exist only in his imagination produces that weary feeling that comes from being bored. If this self appointed custodian of 10,000,000 Negroes will rest his pen it may give his brain an opportunity to become normal. Four or five Negroes of Democratic persuasion for revenue only, and calling themselves a League, met recently and declared in favor of Judge Parker, of New York, for President, and Wm. R. Hearst, of New York, for Vice-President. The selection of each candidate from a money center indicates their financial acumen. The time is ripe for these mushroom growths to appear. They sniff the smoke of bat- THE COLORED AMERICAN tle from afar and vampire-like are anxious for the blood of candidates. Earnest, honest, energetic partisans of either party have nothing but contempt for political freebooters and "boodlers," and the sooner these excreences are cauterized the better. A judge in Texas sentenced a Negro to 1,000 years in the penitentiary. He evidently has implicit confidence in a hereafter. A masquerade will be given during the holidays and all the ladies will wear short dresses. It will be an opportunity for studies in Chippendale. The bright illumination of the heavens during the past week was not due to "Northern Lights" but the shining lights of the race who have been sojourning here in large numbers and mostly from the South. A number of falling stars were observed. There seems to be a fight to the finish on, between a minister and a saloon keeper on the liquor question. There are numerous supporters of both who would like to hold the stakes. Another League Convention has met and adjourned sine die. It would be well if most of them would leave off the sine. A BOSTON FIB NAILED The Trustees of the Metropolitan Church Make an Explanation. For The Colored American—The following letter has been sent to Beoker T. Washington by the trustees of the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church. The letter specifically refers to a statement sent to a Boston newspaper by a juandiced correspondent. One by one the methods employed in the campaign of defamation by the Boston newspaper are exposed: Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, Washington, D. C., December 4, 1903. Hon. Booker T. Washington, Tuskegee, Ala. Dear Sir:—Doubtless you have noticed in the Boston Guardian of November 25th an article having reference to an invitation extended to you by Mr. Henry Lassiter as trustee of the Metropolitan Church to deliver a lecture at future date in said church. We, the undersigned trustees, beg to say that the articles referred to has no foundation whatever, and doubtless it was inspired by some jealous or unfriendly person. Some time during the month of July last we authorized Mr. Lassiter to extend to you an invitation to speak for us at our church; the invitation was extended because we sincerely wished you to come. Mr. Lassiter retired from the board of trustees in the early part of November and before doing so the trustees passed another resolution authorizing Mr. Lassiter to extend to you another invitation to come to our city and deliver an address, and also authorized him to make all necessary arrangements with you provided you concluded to come. Since Mr. Lassiter has in the past been very successful in arranging for such entertainments and as he also originally made the suggestion that you be invited to come, the trustees thought it proper that the matter should be left in his hands as the one most capable of carrying it through successfully. We therefore beg of you to pay no attention to such articles as the one referred to. It is our profound wish that you should be with us. Trusting that this will find you in good health, and with our best wishes for your continued success, we are, Very truly yours, John A. Simms, Jeff. H. Clark, B. Alex, Chase, E. Murray, Clement Dorsey, M. Honesty, Wm. Beckett, J. A. McDuffie, M. D. Miss Georgia A. Coleman, a graduate of the Trained Nurse Department of Freedman's Hospital, now located in Atlanta, Ga., is seriously ill at her home on Auburn Ave. in that city. A BOY C We will send free of cost ten ORED AMERICAN, which you neighbors at the rate of 5 cents like to bring them the paper inlowing them to stop when they get up a route of twenty to a hu to $1.00 to $5.00 a week. Of tha as your profit. This means that a clear profit of 20 cts., or two you sufficient papers, free of cost try the plan. We pay the posta ask for anything better or make and reserve territory in your to THE COLORED AMER We will send free of cost ten bright new copies of THE COL- ORED AMERICAN, which you may sell amongst your friends and neighbors at the rate of 5 cents per copy, and tell them you would like to bring them the paper in this way from week to week, allowing them to stop when they please. It will be easy for you to get up a route of twenty to a hundred papers, which will amount to $1.00 to $5.00 a week. Of this amount you may keep two-fifths as your profit. This means that on every ten papers sold you have a clear profit of 20 cts., or two dollars a hundred. We furnish you sufficient papers, free of cost, to start you and enable you to try the plan. We pay the postage and run all risk. Could you ask for anything better or make money more easily? Write today and reserve territory in your town. Address THE COLORED AMERICAN, 459 C St., N. W. The Crowning Social At Conve LA TOSCA CLASS Music by the most pop Dis Columbian Prof. Sylvester Thomas, Dir. Dancing from Music by the most popular Orchestras of the District Admission to Ladies and Gentlemen 50 cents. Remember Friday, Convention Hall. Advertise in the Colored American. Low rates. In every town and hamlet in the United States and Canada who is willing to sell The COLORED AMERICAN on a liberal commission. Any boy with push can easily get up a large list of weekly customers and make considerable money. The work is pleasant and agreeable, and need not take up more than a few hours each week. HERE IS OUR PLAN: send free of cost ten bright new copies of THE COL-ERICAN, which you may sell amongst your friends and at the rate of 5 cents per copy, and tell them you would bring them the paper in this way from week to week, al-um to stop when they please. It will be easy for you to retire of twenty to a hundred papers, which will amount to $5.00 a week. Of this amount you may keep two-fifths profit. This means that on every ten papers sold you have profit of 20 cts., or two dollars a hundred. We furnish rent 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 the territory in your town. Address COLORED AMERICAN, 459 C St., N. W. Washington, D. C. Downing Social Event of the Season At Convention Hall. by the most popular Orchestras of the District mbian and Invincible Master Thomas, Dir. Prof. Edw. Ambler, Dir. January 1,'04 New Years' Night First Grand Social Soiree of the season-dansante SPARKS FROM THE ANVIL. Hangers-on are not respected by real workers. Possesion of the soil and the intelligent cultivation thereof are the first steps toward independence. If the Republican National Committee names Chicago as next year's convention city, why Chicago's our choice. It is generally agreed that the Boston Guardian owes the race at large an apology, also. The Washington Record might achieve greater success as a maker of Bishops, if it would try a little better grade of material. Politicians out of a job should not overlook the vast opportunity for work that the Panama canal will afford. Mr. Hanna is suffering from a case of ingrowing fool friends—that is, as far as he will suffer them to make him suffer. Demands, unbacked by tangible power, in the form of money, land, education or weapons of warfare, are not likely to be impressive. Only those who lend material and in creating them can justly prate of "our" church, "our" school, "our" bank, "our" house or "our" country. The peace-loving diplomats who have been anxious to serve their country as Minister to Haiti are curbing their foaming ambitions until things get settled a bit in and about San Domingo. The Boston Colored Citizen is a lusty youngster. It shows ample signs of longevity and undisputed influence, for which the good people of the Hub should return thanks. Keep it up. Brothers Smith, Hamlin and Campbell! That Springfield, Illinois, convention did not denounce Booker Washington, is it was first reported, through the misrepresentations of a certain Chicago citizen and a pseudo-secret order potenvate. They say John Temple Graves refuses to use paper money because it bears the signature of a Negro. Perhaps he will pay his bills in notes to hand when he finds out that Negroes are also handling large amounts of gold and silver. The National Suffrage Association is an anti-office holders' organization. President Roosevelt could break it up by placing every mother's son of them on the government's pay-roll, but we will wager a V against a Chinese copper cent that he won't do it. The Republican majority in the Senate will not decline to confirm Dr. Crum merely to gratify Senator Tillman's unholy prejudice against a race of patriots and home-makers. The colored people everywhere should personally interest themselves to see that --- their Senator votes with Roosevelt on the open door to citizens, regardless or color. The death of Mr. William Henry Smith removes from earth's activities one of the race's most interesting and useful characters. He lived long, served most capably in many stations, and has reared a family of sons and daughters who well maintain the lofty standard of living set by their revered father. We shall miss William Henry Smith's sturdy personality and result-making labors. If white teachers fail to "cuss the nigger" at every opportunity his usefulness in the South is at an end, if the experience of Prof. John S. Bassett, of Trinity College, Durham, N. C., is a fair sample of prevalent opinion on that score. Prof. Bassett declared in a recent article in the South Atlantic Quarterly that Booker T. Washington was the greatest man, excepting Robert E. Lee, born in the South in one hundred years. For giving utterance to this palpable truth, Prof. Bassett is being chastised hip and thigh by the Bourbons from the Potomac to the Rio Grande. PRINCESS ANNE ACADEMY. PRINCESS ANNE, Md., Special.—The Eliza Smith Lyceum, of this School, held its monthly joint lyceum, Saturday, November 21, 1903. A very pleasing and instructive program was rendered. Thanksgiving Day was appropriately observed. The school went to Metropolitan M. E. Church, to attend the regular Thanksgiving services. A foot ball game was played Thanksgiving afternoon, between the two teams of the Acamedy. The teams were captained by Mr. L. S. Moore and Mr. F. M. Cottman. The game was won by Mr. Cottman's team, score 21 to 0. The features of the game were the kicking of H. L. Briggs, the end running of M. J. Hall, W. J. Helm and the line bucking of F. G. Potts. The Domestic Science Department is flourishing. A large range with hotwater attachments, a fine set of dishes, with chiffonier and several new sewing machines have been purchased for this Department. The classes are now learning the rudiments of sewing. The students were given their annual Thanksgiving dinner at 3.30, which was pleasing to all. A very pleasant time was spent by the students at the social in the evening. Much credit is due Mr. Stanford for the fairness with which he umpired the foot ball game. COLORED LABORERS WON'T DO. Between and three hundred Italians and Scandinavians are employed in the rebuilding of the new Long Bridge. When the management was asked why he did not employ colored laborers, he replied that of late colored laborers were unreliable and that he could not count upon them. And yet there are five thousand idle, able-bodied colored men in the District, who are being supported by their wives, mothers and sisters or by charity. Shame! Xmas Gifts in Our Special Bargain Dep't. 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 GO. 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 Hoslery, 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 us ing or harmless remedy. It relieves without fall delayed or ab ormallysappressed menstruation. Seed For Free Trial We answer in plain sealed envelope by return mall. Paris Chemical Co., Dept. 31, Milwaukee, W/s I will provide a detailed description of the image content. 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 WHISKEY. Best Line Cigars, 5 & 10c Good Loom and Lodging, 50, 75 and $1, Comfortably Heated by Steam. James Ottaway Holr WASHINGTON, D. C. The Souls of Black Folk The Souls of Black Folk 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. Aside from its remarkable presentation of facts it holds the reader—prejudiced or not—by its fascination of style and overpowering pathos. 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The genial Doc- tor has a host of friends in this city, both white and colored, who are ef- fusive in congratulations to him. | For an enjoyable evening with con- genial folks, attend the Friday even- ing session of The Hesper Dancing Class, at True Reformers’ Hall. Mat- inee for the young people Saturday, 4.30 p. m. to 8.30 p. m. Col. William Murrell and wife gave a dinner in honor of Rev. Ralph Amos, of Montrose, Ark., Sunday, December 6th. It was an elaborate affair. Among those present were Mr. Geo. W. Stew- of Virginia, Mrs. Holmes and Mr. E. E. Cooper, of The Colored American. The Dr. left Sundzy night for Atlanta, where he-was dated te ake a number of speeches. | On Sunday evening, November 29th, The Women’s Home and Foreign Mis- sionary Society, under the direction of Mrs. Adella /furner rendered a’ very interesting program in the Peo- ple’s A. M, E. Zion Church. There were many addresses. Some by the noblest women of the city and vicin- ity. One of the most interesting fea- tures was an address by Miss Ida Mor- gan> After the services a collection of $25 was received. Mr. William Peaco and Miss Jennie Hall were united in marriage Wed- nesday December 2, by the Rev. W. J. Holland, D. D., at the People’s A. M. i. Zion Church. A large number as- jsembled to witness the ceremony. ;Miss Florenece Brewer was brides- jmaid while Mr. James Cheatam and ‘acted as best man. The ushers were ‘M. Elwood Upshaw and Mr. Thomas ,Coston. A reception followed at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Phillips, No. 72 Meeting Street. \ The Mutual Improvement Society with headquarters in this city are do- ing a splendid local business, and pro- pose to branch out in other cities. To this end a great mass meeting was held in Trenton, N. J., Friday night, December 11th, which was largely at- tended by the representative citizens of that place. Among the sneakers L) < : THE GREATEST HAIR DRESSING . 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D., 1902, by and between SARAH ANN SILENCE and GEORGE P. SILENCE, her husband, FRANK GRIMKE, and the FIFTEENTH STREET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, (colored), of the City of Washington, District of Columbia, WITNESSETH WHEREAS, Thomas Graham Dorsey, late of the City of Washington, aforesaid, deceased, in and by his last Will and Testament, bearing date the 15th day of July, A. D. 1897, duly exhibited, proved and admitted to probate and recorded in the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, holding a Probate Court on the 6th day of December, A. D. 1897, inter alia gave, devised and bequeathed as follows: IV. "I give, devise and bequeath my houses and lots in the City of Philadelphia, State of Pennsylvania, known as No. one thousand six hundred and thirty-six (1636), Baker street, and number ten (10) South Seventeenth (17th) street, respectively, unto my beloved wife Sarah Ann Dorsey, for the period of her natural life. Upon her death, I direct that all the above mentioned property, lots and houses be sold and the proceeds of such sale be applied as follows:" "That the sum of two thous and dollars( $2,000.00) be paid to the Reverend Frank Grimke, the Pastor of the Fifteenth Street Presbyterian Church, colored, of the City of Washington, District of Columbia." V. "The rest and residue of my estate I give, devise and bequeath unto the Fifteenth Street Presbyterian church, colored, of the City of Washington, District of Columbia." AND WHEREAS the said parties hereto desired to sell said property and are willing to enter into an amicable arrangement for the division of the proceeds without waiting for the death of the life tenant. AND WHEREAS the said parties hereto have this day entered into a contract with J. P. O'Hara, of the City of Philadelphia, State of Pennsylvania, to sell grant and convey to him the hereinbefore described property mentioned in Clause "4" of sail Will for the sum of Eleven Thousand Dollars, ($11,000.00.) Now, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the sum of One Dollar in hand interchangeably paid between the parties hereto, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the said parties hereto being the life tenant and residuary legatees under the will of said Thomas Graham Dorsey, deceased, hereby agree that the said sum of Eleven Thousand Dollars ($11,000.00) realized from the sale of said property shall be shared and divided between them as follows: Sarah Ann Silence the sum of Fifteenth Street Presbyterian (colored), of Washington, D. sum of..... aforesaid sums are hereby to be accepted by each of them, full settlement, release and disof all interest under said Will, as life tenant or residuarylega- IN THE OLD DOMINION. Dr. Sheppard Makes a Telling Address on Sunday School Work.—Two Notable Social Events.—The Lewis Peace Treaty.—Local Notes. CITY PARAG The La Toscas pro new in the way of d tion Hall New Year Richmond, Va., Special.—The Sunday School workers ended their labors here last night and adjourned the session with the election of officers at First Baptist Church. The leading speaker on the program was the Hon. Dr. James E. Sheppard, the international secretary. Dr. Sheppard's subject was a moral training for the Negro. He said, "Were the people, both white and colored, cease their talk about the Negro it would be better for all concerned, and make much easier the solution of the race problem. The Negroes only hope lies in a substantial Christian training, and he nor others need ever expect to reach a solution of the race problem through any other process but a moral and religious education. The time has now come that the Sunday School is the mother of the church, and you who are parents of children should see to it that they are found in their seats at some Sunday School every Sabbath. The young Negro must be trained morally and M. DR. JAMES E. SHEPARD, Secretay of the International Sunday School Union, Durham, N. C. given a thorough religious education. "Do not understand me," he said, "to be opposing the higher educational plan of the Negro, but I do mean to assert most positively that the only hope and salvation of the Negro's future is sealed in Christianity and all efforts to educate them religiously will tend towards a final solution of the vexing problem. I say the white people, both North and South, have locked horns and are united in this great effort to elevate the race through the processes of Christianity. They are coming to him with these means of education and it becomes us as leaders to lend our every effort along this line. "The Northern and Southern white people have a plan on foot to erect a great institute in the South for the instruction and edification of the Negro. "The institute," said he, "will furnish new methods to the Sunday Schools for the work." At the conclusion of the meeting Dr. Sheppard was given a reception by the Sunday School people. The next International Sunday School Convention will be held in April in the ancient city of Jerusalem, and Dr. Sheppard expects to attend. Mr. S. E. Watkins, assistant attorney of Cook Co., Ill., and a high officer in the K. of P., was admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States last Monday. Judge Robert H. Terrell introduced him and made the motion, which gave him the privilege of this jurisdiction. CITY PARAGRAPHS. The La Toscas promise something new in the way of dances at Convention Hall, New Year's Night. Pennsylvania and New Jersey sent the laregst number of delegates to the National Negro Suffrage Association. The first grand Social Soriee Dansantee will be pulled off at Convention Hall, Friday evening, January 1st. Mr. George F. Jackson of Cape Nome, Alaska, is visiting his sister, Mrs. Francis Frelinghuysen at 1131 17th St., N. W. Mr. James A. Monroe, a prominent leader of Greensburg, Pa., was an enthusiastic delegate at the recent convention. A double orchestra, the Columbian and the Invincible, will furnish the music for the La Toscas, at Convention Hall Friday evening, January 1st. Mr. Wm. R. Ridley, attorney at law, Chester, Pa., was a delegate to the National Negro Suffrage Convention. He is a successful young attorney and was elected secretary of the convention. Rev. L. J. Jordan, secretary of the National Baptist Missionary Society, was in the city this week attending the National Negro Suffrage Convention. The Doctor looks hale and hearty and states that there is a growing interest in his department of labor. Miss Laura Hawkesworth, now of Altoona, Pa., will spend the Christmas holidays in Washington, as the guest of her cousin, Miss Edith Fleetwood, at 1419 Pierce Place, N. W. Mr. Harry Reynolds of the Treasury Department, has returned from Jeffersonville, Ind., whither he was called by the death of his father, Mr. J. M. Reynolds, one of the oldest and most favorably known men of that section. Mr. R. W. Thompson, formerly of city, but row stationed at the U. S. Chartermaster's Depot in Jefferson. India has become a member of the church of our Merciful Savior Louisville, Ky., by transfer from St Luke E. church here. W. Va., State Librarian and Supreme Chancellor of the Knights of Pythias, and Mr. S. A. Watson, Assistant City Attorney of Chicago, and Supreme Attorney for the Knights of Pythias are in the city this week. Their business is to re-incorporate the Order under the laws of the Disctrict of Columbia. They are guests at the Southern Hotel. Mr. J. M. Conway of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing is the chief clerk of the Knights of Pythias for the District of Columbia, who entertained Messrs. Starks, of West Virginia and Watkins of Illinois very royally this week, and propose to raise thebanner of Pythianism in the District. Mr. Joseph H. Douglass, our premier ciolinist, has just concluded a highly successful tour of the middle West, scoring heavily artistically, financially and socially,at Kansas City and Jefferson City, Mo., Indianapolis, Ind., Louisville, Ky., Cincinnati, Ohio and other metropolitan centres. He has under contemplation a trip to Tuskegee Institute. --- 15 EDUCATIONAL THE COLORED BUSINESS Preparatory and Elementary Night School IN THE OLD TRUE REFORMERS HALL. Cor. Fourth and N Streets N. W. AN OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL. Special Courses—Business, Preparatory, Elementary, and Lecture. Free Information given from 4 to 5 p. m. Subjects—Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, English, Shorthand, Typewriting, etc. J. W. BATES, A. B., Ph. B., Manager. THE HOTEL HOWARD UNIVERSITY Washington, D. C. TEN distinct departments, under one hundred competent professors and instructors—Theological, Medical, Legal, College, Pedagogic Preparatory, English, Agriculture, Industrial, a Musical. For information address—Rev. J. E. RANKIN, D. D., LL. D., Preside GEO H. SAFFORD Secretary. THE MARYLAND AGRICULTURAL A INDUSTRIAL INSTITUTE, LAUREL, HO ARD CO., MD. Situation beautiful; climate un- passed; work thorough. Courses: English, N ture Practical and S raising, Dairying, Se Launderig, Domestic Science, Carpentry, Mechanical Drawing, Dressmaking and Millinery. $7.00 per month covers tuition, furnished room, heating lighting, washing and board. F term opens October 1, 1903. Winter term opens December 28, 1903. Furter information, address M. J. NAYLO A. B., Acting President, Box 190 Baltimore, Md. OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUNG ME The demands in all parts of this country, and in several foreign countries, for well trained men of our race in the direction of scientific and practical agriculture are so great that this institution is willing to offer exceptional advantages to young men who wish to come here and take either a regular or post graduate course in agriculture. We cannot begin to supply the demands that come to us for trained men in the direction of agriculture. The positions for which these trained men are wanted are those in most every case which pay high salaries. hold of men who have received as far as possible, a good education before coming here, and are ready to enter upon a thorough course of agricultural training. For further information address, BOOKER T. WASHINGTON. Pria. Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee, Alabama. JAMES H. HUDNELL, Representing THE CASTELBERG DIAMOND IMPORTERS, 935 Pennsylvania Ave. Washington, D. C. Residence: 2009 Ninth street, N. 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HORNER & HARLAN Attorneys at Law Real Estate Brokers Webster Law Bldg. 5050 St. N.W. A number of desirable houses for sale on terms to suit. Money loaned in any amount. Telephone East 515Y. Jos. A. Williamson, BOOK, JOB AND COMMERCIAL PRINTER Estimates cheerfully given. Mail orders receive prompt attention. 505 E Street NW., Washington, D. C. THE COLORED AMERICAN. DOINGS AT THE METROPOLITAN A. M. E. CHURCH. With the Love Feast Friday night, the revival closes. From every point of view it has been very successful. More than one hundred have been added to the church. There is every reason to believe the members will work with greater vigor than ever before. Sunday morning, at the close of the church services, Dr. Scott will see any one wishing to consult him about the salvation of their soul. He will be in the study. To be convinced one needs only have a half hour's talk, a heart to heart talk with Dr. Scott, and hear him explain the scriptures. Come be benefited. Sunday was quarterly meeting. Communion in the afternoon. The pulpit was occupied by Revs. Seaton, Flagg and Agbebi. Interesting services throughout the day. Mesdames Hattie Dorsey and Hattie Gray, of the stewardess board, who have been quite ill, are improving. Miss Lettie Lee, president of the Parsonage Association, is preparing to give a children's concert at an early gate. The S. S. is having several calls from needy sources and have thus far responded promptly. Dr. Conner is in hearty sympathy with the work of his missionary committee and never allows a cry for help pass without notice. The S. S. teachers' Bible Class is held Fridays from 7 to 8 p. m. The Womans' Day will hold its first meeting in several weeks, Wednesday December 16th. The regular monthly meeting for the fourth Sunday will be addressed by Mrs. Mary Giles Beckett. We invite all to come to hear her; as she comes to us with a wide experience among our people of all classes. Another interesting feature of this meeting will be the presentation of a travelling or individual communion service to be used by the pastor when he gives communion to the sick. Having increased in membership, the Womans' Day will extend its work and hopes to make woman's place in the church more emphatic than before. The C. E. holds its meetings each Sunday from 6 to 7 p. m. Mr. Tucker and others of the missionary committee, held services in the Home and Help Mission Sunday afternoon. That's a grand work for the Young Endeavorers. The Mite Missionary Society, Mrs. Nettie Scott, president, will meet in the church parlor, Mo evening, 7 o'clock. Kings' Daughters are making garments and soliciting groceries to meet the very old and helpless members. FOURTEEN COL AM THIS PAPER FOR SALE AT: Plummer's, 732 2d St., S. W. Chapman's, 14th and P Sts., N. W. Morcoe's 421 12th St., N. W. Leatherwood's, 1501 M St., N. W. Brinkman's, 4th and Pa. Ave., N.W. Singleton's, cor. 20th and E, N. W. 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Wood Canal and N per ton, $5.00 ““ 6.60 ““ 6.75 ““ 6.75 ““ 7.00 Hickory wood in any size and quan- y delivered promptly Lewis Jefferson & Co., Cor. N. J, Ave. land First, S. W (Bridge) --- --- Cures quick and radical in 20 to 60 days by my method. Cured without cutting in from 3 to 10 days. Every vestige of poison removed from system without aid of mercury or potash. ...Come To-day streets, N. W. "I Must a' Been a' Dreaming." By The Colored American's "Dream Man," after "Hitting the Pipe."—Events that Might be Probable, Improbable and Actual. I must a' been a' dreaming, And all a' was a' seeming; I woke up a' screaming, My face it was a' steaming, My eyes they was a' gleaming— I must a' been a' dreaming, A' dreaming all the time. —Nocturne a la Coon... In my Dreams I Did Dream— That Dr. Grimke had nailed a sign above the door of the 15th Street Presbyterian Church like this; "No Salvation here for Liquor Dealers or their Patrons." That Brother Archibald H. Grimke had come down from "that dear Boston" to help out as "full back." That an enabling act had been passed by the church, permitting Brother D. A. Wilkins to put on his frock once more—to put on the whole garment, as it were. That Dr. E. W. Lampton is satisfied to wait until 1908 for his toga. That Trotter and Martin had cancelled all outstanding orders for redpepper. That the "as-ships-that-pass-in-the-night" relation of Trotter and Forbes is an exemplification of the time-worn adage "When rogues fall out," etc. That Recorder John C. Dancy is putting in fifteen hours a day on his famous "Life and Letters of Dr. J. C. Price." That Dr. J. E. Sheppard is to be North Carolina's future political and moral leader, among our people. That Jack Johnson had met Jim Jeffries and "put him to sleep." That Robert J. Harlan had acquired a new batch of stories with ginger in them. That W. D. Johnson's new daily would put the Louisville Courier-Journal out of business. That Henry Y. Arnett has a fine sense of appreciation of the value of printer's ink. That James A. Ross, Lorenzo L. Burke, J. W. A. Shaw, E. F. Horne, Ralph E. Langston, Anthony McCarthy, Julius F. Taylor, F. L. McGhee and the rest of the bunch will look real funny in case they are asked to support Arthur Pue Gorman on a "this-is-a-white-man's-government " platform. That the Kentucky Democrats will find it best to let the question of qualified suffrage severly alone this winter. That the Washington bar would be as quiet as a tomb if Lawyer Thomas L. Jones should catch that polypus in the throat from Kaiser Williams. That Col. Samuel W. Starks, Supreme Grand Chancellor of the Knights of Pythias and Prof. J. McHenry Jones, National Grand Master of the G. U. O. of O. F., are booked for re-election. That Joseph H. Douglass and Clarence Cameron Whyte are preparing for a grand violin contest, to determine the Afro-American championship. --- n a' Dreaming." That Gov. P. B. S. Pinchback and Hon. William C. Whitney are to collaborate on a book entitled "Joys and Sorrows: Reminiscences of Some Trotters We Have Known." CONSISTENCY TO JEW Editor of The C. Sir:—Please allow valuable columns for joinder to the miser the Rev. Dr. Grimkne in your issue of the 11 he attempts to excuse unwarranted and made upon reputable That T. Thomas Fortune had been made a member of the permanent Philippine Commission. That all loafing Negroes would be set to digging the Panama Canal. That the liberal policy of Editor J. W. Smith in giving all sides an impartial hearing in the Star of Zion had burned away all barriers that had hampered his march toward the Bishop's bench. That Prof. W. H. Richards was to become dean of the Law Department of Howard University. That the regeneration and newfound prosperity of Howard University are responsible for the smile of satisfaction that suffuses the countenance of Mrs. Ida D. Bailey. That the St. Louis landladies wouldn't do a thing to the World's Fair visitors. That the A. M. E. General Conference at Chicago would be opened with prayer by Rev. J. M. Henderson. That the Bostonians are finding out what a first-class race paper looks like, since the advent of the Colored Citizen, under the clean and unselfish policy of Editors Peter J. Smith and J. William Cole. That Breathitt county, Kentucky, had become civilized by the introduction of Negro colonists. That department clerks in Washington were saving money. That John P. Green had declined to make a speech. That Ex-Congressman George H. White has forgiven Judge Jeter C. Pritchard. That Gray and Costley, Gaskins and Gaines, Moore and Prioleau, Edward C. Allen, J. Burke Edelin, Mrs. Mary F. Carroll, Robert T. Douglas and other leading restaurateurs of Washington are dying with anxiety to organize the "Francis J. Grimke Blue Ribbon League." That Editor W. E. King, of the Dallas Express had become reconciled to the thusness of things that are. That any member of the "smart set" who failed to pronounce it "He-awatha" was liable to a $10 fine. That J. Henry Lewis had been named as Director-General of Music of the World's Fair. Madame Florrine Myles-Tyson, the beautiful daughter of Mrs. S. Johnson, of 1630 6th St., N. W., who, since her marriage has resided in Brooklyn, will with her husband Mr. Joseph Tyson will spend the holiday season in Washington. Madame Myles-Tyson has developed considerable ability as a songsters and may be heard in the city The Second Balmum is again becoming the most thoughtful progressive Colonials Americans. The themes discuss general exercises are of order. CONSISTENCY THOU ART A JEWEL. Editor of The Colored American. Sir:—Please allow me space in your valuable columns for a word of rejoinder to the miserable apology of the Rev. Dr. Grimke which appeared in your issue of the 14th inst., in which he attempts to excuse or explain the unwarranted and fanatical attack made upon reputable business men of this community. Now I will ask, did Dr. Grimke tell the truth when the statement that "no saloon men had contributed to the fund raising the debt of the Fifteenth Street Presbyterian Church." In the name of consistency, why did not the Rev. Dr. Grimke examine and scrutinize the contribution box every time the ushers brought it to him to see that no dollar, dime or penny bore the dreaded mark of the hated saloon keeper? Not only have the liquor men given freeely, but their families have been constant attendants and liberal contributors to all funds raised for the benefit of that church, and I take no chances in saying that if the venders of liquor had not joined hands in helping to defray this debt it would be hanging on to this very day. Take the gift of eight thousand dollars to the Fifteenth St. Presbyterian Church; two thousand to Dr. Grimke, and six thousand to the church, made by Dr. Thomas Graham Dorsey, late of this city, the largest single bequest no doubt ever made to a colored church by a colored man in the United States; and the beneficiaries, one of whom was Dr. Grimke himself, could never have come into this valuable asset at this early date had it not been for the stroke of the pen made by Mr. Geo. P. Silence, who on or about the time the conveyance was made, was a dealer in malt and spiritous liquors in Cleveland, Ohio. And the present wife of Mr. Silence, who has contributed so much, and has made so many sacrifices for the sacred temple, how must she have felt when she heard that her pastor, of so many years had raised the bars against her devoted husband. There was a jubilee, the church was celebrating its deliverance from debt; all were invited to come and make merry, but ah, what of the good lady who for more than a generation had cast her lot with the Fifteenth Street Presbyterian Church? The church is out of debt, she cannot receive any of the complimentary notices due to her years of untiring efforts. Her first husband made the final contribution, but her second husband was a dealer in malt liquors. But perhaps the donations of the wives of men who deal in liquor do not count in the summing up of the good and zealous doctor, and I sup pose that is why he over-looked the name of Mrs. Frank Gaines, the same as he did that of Mrs. Silence, formerly Mrs. Dorsey. I further state that the property which was sold in the City of Philadelphia, the proceeds of which went toward raising the debt of said church, was bought by Mr. J. P. O'Hara, who is a saloon keeper of that place and noted for his fine wines and liquors. I leave it to the public to draw its own conclusions as to whether or not I amjustified in my contentions that the liquor dealers have been the largest contributors to the liquidation and cancellation of the debt which hung for so many years like a pall over the Fifteenth Street Presbyterian Church. Again I say "Consistency thou art Again I say Consistency thou is a jewel." 717 E St., N.E. FRANK GAINES. Mrs. Daphne S. Kenny has opened a first-class massage parlor at 1616 14th St., N. W., where she is prepared to give facial massage, scalp treatment and manicuring. Special attention will be given to children and the public is invited to give her a call. Col. W. A. Pledger, who is stopping at the Porter's Exchange, has been confined to his room ever since he reached the city. 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 absolutaly free from fusel poison. (No branch houses). Phone 1425. Jas. F. Keenan. ```markdown ``` RECTIFIER AND WHOLESALE LIQUOR DEALER. Elegant Club Whiskey a Importer of Fine Wines, ies, Gins, Etc. 462 Pennsylvania Avenue, Northwest Fritz Reuter's Washington, D. C. Hotel and Restaurant 451, 453, 455, 457 Penns 202, 208 and 210 41-2 W. M. DR Restaurant 1100 20th St., Corne MOORE & PRIOLEAU, Sparta, Buffet, and Cafe, 1216 Pa. Ave. Washington, D.C FINE WINES, LIQUORS and CIGARS Hot Free Lunch every Day. Ladies will receive special attention in Dining Room upstairs. J. M. RYAN'S CAFE Pool and Billiard Parlors, 619 B StreetNorthwest. (Op. B. & P. Depot.) A full line of the choice liquors, and beers. All b domestic and imported cig J. M. RYAN, Proprietor C. H. NAUGHTON LIQUORS and SEGARS Fine Wines. Harper & Wilson, a speciality. 1926 Fourteenth Street, Northwest City Paragraphs. Do not miss the next issue of this paper. Mr. Charles E. Hall of the Census Office, is putting in his spare hours in a special course of study. The report that Editor T. Thomas Fortune is to sue William Munroe Trotter for libel lacks confirmation. Mesrs. H. A. Clarke and R. D. Green, attorneys at law are now located at 505 E St., N. W. The testimonial concert tendered to Dr. Robt. F. Plummer last Monday evening was quite a musical and financial success. The usual Christmas song service by the Asbury Church Choir will take place the third Sunday evening in December. Miss Isabella Carter, of Atlantic City, N. J., is spending a few weeks in this city the guest of Miss Mabella Drew. Lawyer William L. Cartlett, of London, England, has been the guest of Dr. James M. Frazier, of this city for the past few days. At a recent meeting of the Amphicns Messrs. Phil Green, Chas. Sumner Bealle and Chas. H. Deans were elected to membership. The choir of Plymouth Congregational Church is doing good work under the competent leadership of Mr, Hamilcar Turleigh. Mr. Clarence White, violinist, is among the faculty of the Washington Conservatory of Music with headquarters at True Reformers Hall. Howard University has a new attraction. A competent orchestra has been organized for work at the University and its initial appearance will soon be announced. Editor T .Thomas Fortune, of The New York Age, and Col. W. A. Pledger, of The Atlanta Age, are registered at the Porter's Exchange. Mr. Wm. F. Ferguson, a twelve-hundred dollar clerk in the Pension Office, was dropped from that office this week, charged with conduct unbecoming an officer of the government. Rev. M. Leonard Frazier, A. M., L. L. D., is out for Rev. T. Wellington Henderson; for the Bishopric. "Bishop Henderson" has a most pleasing cadence, and the eminent pulpiteer locks the part to a T. The recent success of the S. Coleridge-Taylor Choral Society has given the organization new impetus and the individual enthusiasm among the membership is unlimited. A visit to Philadelphia of now. THE COLORED AMERICAN. The musical people of John Wesley Church have been much inspired by the enthusiastic work of Mr. Dixon who has reorganized the choir which is now taking first rank among similar organizations. Mr. and Mrs. Peaco were the recipients of many beautiful presents. They will take a tour visiting the National Capital after which they will reside here in Providence. The Mutual Improvement Society with headquarters at 407 Seventh St., N. W., is doing a large business and is growing in popularity. Persons wanting to borrow money or having money to loan will do well to consult Mr. B. F. Stultz, the manager. Dr. John Gordon, President of Howard University, and Prof. Kelly Miller of the same school, have been visiting in the east in search of data of the alumni of Howard. Dr. Gordon's policy is to place Howard high in the galaxy of schools where she rightly belongs. Mr. J. W. Patterson contemplates opening a branch law office in Trenton, N. J. His successful handling of cases at that point recently has made many friends and patrons for him. A glance at his list of cases would indicate that he will soon have a reputation as a national lawyer. Hon: John C. Dancy has returned from a trip to North Carolina, his objective point being Concord, where he went to meet the Board of Directors of the Concord Cotton Mills. He is one of the directors and he reports the factory in a flourishing condition, having all the work it can do and a greater demand for cotton and woolen fabrics than it can supply. Mr. H. Y. Arnett, financial agent of Wilberforce University, passed thro the city this week en route South. During his trip he will visit and speak at Sumter, S. C., at Jacksonville, Fla., at Savannah and other points in Georgia, at Charleston and Columbia, S. C. He is making an aggressive financial campaign in the interest of his school. After nearly two years of service as pastor of the Congdon St. Baptist Church, the Rev. J. L. Davis tendered his resignation Sunday evening, 6th inst., which was to go into effect Mar. 14, 1904. Much to the surprise of the church and congregation. The reason given for the resignation is strife and opposition in the work of the church among its members. Also for the lack of support on the part of the congregation. Mr. Davis is a very enthusiastic and energetic man. Likewise one of the ablest preachers of this city. It was not until just before the benediction was pronounced that Mr. Davis handed his resignation to the church clerk Edward S. Peters, and requested him to read it. After which "Blest be the Tie that Binds" was sung and the services ended. HAYWORTH PUBLISHING HOUSE Our Uniform Excellence permits of no Specialties. All of our work is classed as such. 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After delivering up his sword, General Lee, at the close of the civil war, faced a situation gloomy in the extreme. The South was in ruins. Her people were bankrupt and discouraged. They needed the best advice and the best guidance possible. As he had led them in war, it was plain that he must lead them in peace. His course must be a lamp unto their feet. He made the choice which was characteristic of a man of the highest character and intelligence. He did not lend his name for a money consideration to the shady schemes of a gigantic lottery enterprise. He did not take up his headquarters at the nearest tavern, fill his stomach with mean whisky, and spend his time "cussing his luck" and the Yankees. He put himself at the head of an educational institution, and gave all of himself to preparing young men of the South for their duties as citizens under the restored Union. It was an admirable and a patriotic service admirably performed. The stoutest champion of the Union cause could but view it with enthusiastic approbation. When Booker Washington came to man's estate he looked about him and saw the people of his race and section sunk in ignorance and helplessness. He sympathized with them and wanted to assist them. With the capacity of leadership and the ambition to lead, he gave himself wholly to the work of practical education. He put aside the temptations of politics, and addressed himself to what, so far as he then could see, was a mission with but little personal return outside of a sense of duty done. He set an example to the young of his race of inestimable value. He comforted the older members by inspiring them with hope for their children. His work began to tell, and he found himself honored by men of both races of the highest attainments. Statesmen of international reputation, bishops of the church, educators of renown, became his personal friends and assisted him in his endeavors. He is now known all over the world, and interest in the man and his mission is profound and sincere. Can anybody familiar with the highest type of the manhood of the old South doubt what the attitude of General Lee would be toward Booker T. Washington, if he were alive to-day? Is it not safe to say that the famous Negro educator would have no more helpful friend than the great man who took off the headgear of a general-inchief and put on that of a college president? Would General Lee hesitate to listen to the Negro's account of the progress of the latter's work, or hesitate about assisting him with suggestions? And can any man doubt what the reply of General Lee would be to any jack-leg statesman or cross-roads rabble-raiser who might offer an impudent protest against such a course?— Evening Star. LATE PARAGRAPHS Mr. William H. Steward, editor of The American Baptist at Louisville, Ky., the most prominent Baptist layman in the country, is in the city for a few days, the guest of Mr. Davis on 11th St., N. W. Mr. Steward has just returned from a pleasant trip to Arkansas where he attended the 38th Anniversary of the Baptist State Convention, at which convention $12,000 was raised. The city is overrun with strangers, little and big, wise and otherwise. The attraction seems to be the convening of the 58th Congress, the meeting of the Executive Committee of the National Afro-American Convention and the National Suffrage Convention, which convenes in this city next week. Mr. A. B. Cosey, attorney at law, and an active and aggressive leader in New Jersey politics is in the city preliminary to the National Suffrage Convention. Mr. Cosey has been prominently mentioned as the permanent chairman and president of the National Suffrage Convention. He is being urged to accept the position, for the reason that he is a successful lawyer, that he is a tower of strength in New Jersey and that he has the time, means and prestige to lead the forces of the convention. Then too, there is a protest against the preacher politicians. Mr. Cosey, if elected, would make a capital presiding officer, and a useful president. 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. tf 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 HOUSES FOR SALE FOR SALE:A ten room house with bath and all modern improvements throughout, lot 35 x 100 feet, front, back and side yard. In good location in the Northwest section, within one block of the two main car lines. Good bargain. Prices and terms reasonable. For further information address "Seller," this office. [Name] O. President of True Reformers Bank, Richmond, Va. J. MAJOR CHARLES R. DOUGLASS, Son of the Late Frederick Douglass S. MR. GRANVILLE T. WOODS, Electrician. If you have a spare room that you would like to rent to desirable parties, advertise them in THEF AMERICAN. If you have anything to sell, rent or exchange, put a small "ad." in this column. The results will be assured. Try it. DRESS MAKING ACADEMY. 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Wanted-An active man, who understands soliciting advertising, to take a position on The Colored American. It is a good paying, permanent position for the right kind of man. Apply at this office. tf PLEASE HELP ME FIND MY BROTHER. Saunk Joyce was sold burg, Va., several years be War, to Cunnigan, a Negro mother, Willie, Was a Joyce plantation. He had one sister, Betty, who is anxious to find him. Any information will be gladly received. MRS. BETTY REYNOLDS, 44 Parker Street, Atlanta, Ga. BOARDING By The Week or Month. Apply to— MRS. M. J. BUNDY, 941 T St., N. W. 2 MR. JOHN W. THOMPSON, Treasurer Afro-American Council, Rochester, N. Y. MR. WM. H. STEWARD. Editor of the American Baptist, Louisville, Ky. M. Among the distinguished race leaders, who visited the Nation's Capital this week, was Mr. William H. Steward, for more than twenty years, the managing editor of The American Baptist, a very powerful and influential newspaper published in the interest of the colored Baptist in the country. Mr. Steward is one of the distinct THE NEW ENGLAND NEWS. Providence, R. I., Special.—Messrs. James E. Dixon, William A. Heathman and Rev. W. J. Holland, delegates chosen by the Republican suffrage Association, of Providence, left the city Sunday night, for Washington, D. C., to attend the meetings of the United Negro Suffrage Committee, held in said city on December 14 and 15. At the last meeting of the Mary H. Dickerson Mother's Club, which was held at the residence of Mrs. Sarah A. Watson, the subject discussed was "Woman's responsibility toward the home and school." A visiting committee was chosen with Mrs. Helen Banks as chairman. Miss Roberta Dunbar was selected to visit the schools and homes. The many friends of Mrs. Mary A. (Creamer) Dorsey, wife of Levi W. Dorsey, who formerly resided in Providence, were shocked to learn of her learn of her death, which occurred on December 7th, after a brief illness. Mrs. Dorsey removed from Providence about 7 years ago, and at the time of her death resided at 6 East Lenox St., Roxbury, Mass. Mrs. Mary Rhodes Jackson, matron of the Home for Aged Colored Women, has returned home after an absence of one month. Among the places which she visited on her trip were Washington, Philadelphia and Boston. Miss Mary E. Jackson, secretary of the North Eastern Federation, recently addressed about 100 boys and girl at a Children's Day observation, under the auspices of the Mary H. Dickerson's Mother's Club. Her talk was upon the Race Question. Miss Jackson offered a prize for the boy or girl, who shall, before January 1st, 1904, send her the most complete list of prominent colored men of the country. Mrs. Vio'a Hazard, colored, aged 105 years, theoldest resident of Wash- 6 forces in the Baptist denomination and while not a minister of the gospel has attended all of the Baptist conventions of any consequence held within the last twenty years, and has contributed with his tongue and pen to the upbuilding of the Baptist denomination. He is the head of a most interesting family and withal a true leader of the race. ington county, died at South Kingstown, Sunday, December 13. Mrs. Hazard is said to be a direct descendant of one of the passengers on the Dutch ship Palestine, which was wrecked off Block Island, more than 200 years ago. She leaves one daughter, who is over 60 years of age. POOR PIEROTT. This very charming song is from the Opera "Babette," written by Victor Herbert and Harry B. Smith, for the fascinating prima-donna, Fritzi Scheff. "Poor Pierott" typifies in its unique treatment and attractive melody, the general atmosphere of this recent comic opera success, which is now playing to crowded houses at the Broadway Theatre, New York. "Guess Little Girlie Who Loves You," by Maurice Stonehill and Ernest Ball. Wheeler and Edith Eldridge it fairly captured the town. If you have not heard it yet, you will "Here's to The Ones at Home," by Rida Johnson Young and Manuel Klein. This drinking song which has been introduced to the public by Charles Richman in "Capt. Barrington," has caught on in a remarkable manner, though so recent a publication. It bids fair to become a standard song of good-fellowshop, having already been incorporated in many college glee books. Mr. William H. Steward, the Great Baptist Layman and Editor of The American Baptist, Louisville, Ky. By invitation of the citizens, Recorder John C. Dancy, will deliver the Emancipation Day address at Newport News, Va., January 1st, 1904. 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The question of suffrage was lost sight of and the convention adjourned in a disgraceful wrangle upon a question of endorsement of the President. We had expected to have heard a detailed statement of organizer Hayes' work for the cause showing the amount of money collected and disbursements made since the suffrage agitation began, but no such thing was done. We are informed that over $1,400 has been collected in New Jersey alone by Counsellor Hayes, to fight disfranchisement. If other states have done half as well, it will soon be time to stop the collections and proceed to count the gold. We have no sort of ideas that the lines along which the suffrage fight is proceeding will avail in securing to the Negro his political rights. We do not take the idea of John Carlisle being the Chief Counsel in causes which involve the Constitutional rights of black men. Mr. Carlisle is a Democrat, those who have disfranchised the THE COLORED AMERICAN Negro are of his party. It is hardly reasonable to assume that Mr. Carlisle will exert himself overmuch to secure for Negroes the rights which by every consideration of justice belong to them. The Democratic party has great expectations for 1904 and old time leaders like Carlisle will not throw any obstacles in its way if it can be prevented and it can. "Men do not gather figs of this kind," and Negroes ought not expect even good Democrats like Carlisle to oppose their party's policies to favor them. We are unable to understand why Mr. Carlisle was chosen to represent these causes in the Court of Last Resort. Neither Mr. Carlisle nor Mr. John S. Wise, the son of Henry A. Wise, are large enough, or wise enough to accomplish what the Negroes of Virginia hope to accomplish in these suffrage cases. What is needed is attorneys of national repute; great Constitutional lawyers like Choate or Root of New York, who are respected by the Court because of their knowledge of the law and their standing socially and politically. While Carlisle and Wise are good lawyers in their way, they have not yet made such reputations at the bar as Messrs. Choate and Root and men of their calibre. The cause is too great and the interests at stake too important to be experimented with by the son of a great Governor and an ex-Speaker of the House of Representatives, who has yet to prove himself a great Constitutional lawyer. It is not necessary for a convention of colored men called for the purpose of discussing the rights of the race to endorse anybody. Nor is it necessary that they condemn anybody with Jim Crow cars, Jim Crow Legislation, discrimination on account of race and color at every turn of the road. The colored people have plenty to do without fighting among themselves and abusing one another. COLORED MEN FOR CONGRESS The Republicans in the lower branch of Congress have at this time a splendid opportunity of showing the colored people how much they think of them and how willing they are to give them their rights. Two colored men from South Carolina are contesting for seats. They come from districts overwhelmingly Republican, and where the blacks outnumber the whites, and yet look at these figures: First district—George S. Legare, Democrat, 3,794 votes; Aaron P. Prioleau, 175 votes. Seventh district, Democrat, 4,220 votes to 167 for A. D. Dantzler, Republican. No sane man doubts the election of Messrs. Prioleau and Dantzler. The administration is Republican; Congress is Republican by a good working majority and if civil and political justice is to be given the colored voter, now is the time. Here is a sample of the indictment that is being rendered against us in Kentucky, preparatory to a rape upon our suffrage: "The Negro must be eliminated from Kentucky political He pays no taxes, he regards no law, he knows no justice, reveres no ideal, and votes like a machine." People who patronize slot machines have precious little business with savings banks. The Suffrage League did not endorse anybody, nor accomplish anything, but it succeeded in bringing to the nation's capital a very fine brand of oratory. The speeches of Messrs. Hayes, O'Connell, Drs. Harvey, Johnson, Geo. W. Lee, S. L. Corruthers and a number of others were finished efforts, and were replete with the witchery that wins in oratory. The much talked William Monroe Trotter, spoke at the Suffrage meeting one evening this week. As a reasoner, as a thinker, and as an orator, he is below mediocrity. He didn't class at all with the young men, who came from Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, and other states unhearlded. Mr. William Calvin Chase 'eserves a great deal of credit for his endorsement of President Roosevelt. We knew all along that he was an original Roosevelt man. Mr. Chase's influence will count for a great deal at the Chicago Convention, to which we understand he will be a delegate—perhaps. What will poor Senator Hanna do now, that Calvin Chase has come out for Roosevelt? The National Negro Suffrage League had a mission to perform, and the program would have been carried out to the letter, had the leaders of the movement possessed cool heads. Unquestionably the two characters who have made the deepest impress upon this decade are Theodore Roosevelt and Booker T. Washintgon. The Colored Communicants of the Methodist Episcopal Church are clamoring for a bishop. The most prominently mentioned in this connection are Drs. J. W. E. Bowen, C. B. M. Mason, and Editor I. B. Scott of The Southwestern Christian Advocate. EDUCATION AND BUSINESS The State Negro Business League of Arkansas will hold its annual meeting at Little Rock, Ark., December 28, to the 30th, -903. In commendation of this League, it can be said that the colored men engaged in business in all parts of the State are interested in it and the attendance will be unusually large. The Colored School Teachers' Association will meet in Little Rock at the same time, and the professional men such as lawyers, doctors and ministers from all over the state have been notified to be present. The colored people of Arkansas take the lead when it comes to engaging in and operating business enterprises. If rumors are true after the first of January of our Lord, 1904, colored passengers will not be allowed to purchase tickets on Pullman sleepers. We live in a strange age. The son of the great war president who signed the Amendments to the Constitution and the Emancipation Proclamation will sign the bill denying to twelve million of American citizens the right to ride on Pullman palace cars. Great was Abraham Lincoln, the father and emancipator. Mr. John Edward Bruce, the well-known writer and newspaper correspondent (Bruce Grit) is spending a few days in this city. Washington is his old home, and he counts his friends here by the score. He was kept busy shaking hands and renewing the acquaintance of old friends Hon. Walter L. Cohen of the Genenral Land Office, New Orleans, La., returned to his Southern home last Thursday. The friends of Col. Perry H. Carson are urging him to make the race for delegate to the National Republican Convention, from the District. Col. Carson held this position for many years, and filled it with great credit to himself and to the race. Mr. P. S. Blackwell, editor of The Steelton Press, Steelton, Pa., was an active conventionite this week, and was one of the biggest men on the floor, physically. Mrs. Wm. Murrell, of 1935 L St., N. W., is the authorized agent and representative for the M. & F., I. & A. School for the colored people at Montrose, Ark. Those desiring to contribute anything for the benefit of this school will please notify Mrs. Murrell. The Colored American is still regarded regarded by the people as the leading Negro journal in the country. Mr. William Monroe Trotter, editor of the Boston Guardian, is in the city and is stopping with Mr. H. R. Clark of the Treasury Department. The most Worshipful Grand Lodge of A. F. M. met at the Masonic Temple on Clay St., Tuesday in its 27th annual session. The following officers were elected for the next term: J. B. Evans, of Lynchburg, Grand Master; W. H. Gaskins, of Accomac; Deputy Grand Master; Harris Barriett of Hampton, Senior Grand Master; George W. Ramsey, of Norfolk, Junior Grand Warden; Douglass Johnson, of Petersburg, Grand Treasurer; Dr. H. L. Harris, Richmond, Grand Secretary Colonel Benjamin Boulding, of Norfolk, Grand Lecturer; J. C. Carter, of Houston, Grand Senior Deacon; Rev. P. F. Morris, Grand Junior Deacon; Prof. D. Webster Davis, of Richmond, chaplain. CITY PARAGRAPHS Mr. Paul Lawrence Dunbar, reads in Indianapolis, Ind., this week. He is greatly improved in health. Miss M. E. Gray, sister of Mme. Smallwood, of 1513 Madison ave., is confined to her home by sickness. Mrs. Tilgman, of 806 M St., N. W., mother of the well-known singer and composer, is very ill. Mr. A. W. Bowman and wife, one of the best known merchants of Worcester, Mass., are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Beckett, or 1628 M St., N. W. Miss Henrietta Vinton Davis, is resting in Memphis, Tenn, preparatory to a series of engagements in Louisville and several points in Indiana and Illinois. Miss Davis is proving a drawing card everywhere. A large number of our school teach planning to spend the holidays out of town, as the Christmas guests of relatives and friends. A number of our subscribers have the same plain in mind and are already giving our collectors the old stereotyped phrase "see you after the holidays" which from experience we know doesn't get us a FRIEND TO NIWSPAPER MEN. Quite a Namber. Whe: Can Boast of Personal Favors from King Edward, No monarch, according to London “M. A. P.,” has shown a warmer appre- ciation of newspaper power and news- paper men than King Edward. There are quite a number of the latter who can boast of his personal friendship, and are able to show trinkets which he has given them as souvenirs. Sev- eral, indeed, belong to his immediate circle, notable Sir “Billy” Russell, the veteran war correspondent of the ‘Nimes, who was once attached to his suite as honorary private secretary, and has still, I believe, the right to wear the household button when in eourt dress. King Edward, until the time of his accession to the throne, was in the habit of paying an annual visit to Sir Edward: Lawson, the editor and proprietor of the London Daily Telegraph, as u sort of recognition for the support which that paper had given to his own and Queen Alexan- dria’s charitable enterprises. At least two dozen newspaper editors were knighted by Queen Victoria at the sug- gestion of the king, several newspaper proprietors have received baronetcies, and one, Lord Glenesk, has receiveda peerage. WITNESS’ CLEVER REPLY. Retort Courteous of the Same to Bail- if Upsets the Dignity of a Row of Judges. Recently, during the hearing of a charge of felony, a young man was called to give evidence on behalf of accused, and was about to be sworn, when the imspector informed their lordships that the witness had dis- obeyed the order for witnesses to leave the court. - The bench were almost inclined to refuse his evidence in consequence, but the witness, in the most innocent man- her, caused a burst of laughter which even the dignity of a whole row of Judges was not proof against, and the position was saved. The inspector, addressing the bench, said: “In order that there should be no mistake, I distingtly said: ‘All wit-, nesses on both sides must leave the. court until they arecalled,’ ” and then, turning to the witness, he said: “You must have heard the order.” “Yes,” at once responded the witness, according to the Detroit News-Trib-' une, “I did; but Iam not a witness on both sides!” | Women Railroaders. ; There are now in the United States, {5 feminine locomotive engineers and firemen and seven female conductors. | Add to these 31 brakemen—or, to be: correct, brakewomen—ien baggage women, Family History. “She has such a taking way, don’t you think?” “Yes. She inherited it, I think. Her mother was a kleptomaniac.”—Chi- cago Record-lerald. A Conclusive Objection, “Poverty is no disgrace,” said the young woman with ideas of her own. “No,” said Mrs. Cumrox; “it’s no dis- grace. But it certainly is extremely unfashionable.”—Washington Star. Paradesiaak. Sniffles—What did your wife say when you got in so late last night? ' Biffles—She said she was speechless, but talked nevertheless for an hour.— los Angeles Herald. —______ Easy Derivation, : *, notice that the derivation of bois ters isis obseure.” ' bseure? Why, th: * “Boys oa eh kn) ea 3 THE COLORED AMERICAN. 5 TAKEN AS AN OMEN. Tne fyrand fountain of the {foited f)raer of {rue Reformers When the Hangman’s Rope Broke All His Neighbors Said Purdy Was Innocent, Is the leading Colored Fraternal Society of the United States. It was oma (eer: 1881, by William W. Browne, and chartered in April, i under the aws of the State of Virginia, with headquarters at Richmond, Va. Its member- ship is both male and female, and consists of all persons of good health from 14 to 60 years of age. Its membership of 60,000 is divided into Fountains and Cir- cles. “It pays sick benefits from $1.50 to $2.50 per week, and pays death benefits from $24.56 to $iooo0. BENEFITS PAID—Total benefits paid to date: Sick dues, $r,500,000; death ben- efits, $714;378.75. : SEMIOR FOUNTAINS—A Fountain may be organized consisting of 20 or mom ee not over 50 years of age paying a joining fee of from $4.60 to $5.10 eacu. he monthly dues are not less than 35 cents in rural districts and not i than §0 gents ptr month in towns and cities, and a semi-annual tax of 40 cents paid In January and July of each year. Sick benefits paid are from $1.50 to $2.50 per week, while death benefits range from $75 to $125. A Fountain may be organ- ized in any locality on application to Rev. W. f. Taylor, G. W. Master. or to any of his authorized deputies. ROSEBUOS—For the proper training of the young ari their developme..t in thrift, industry and brotherly love, there has been formed a Children’s Depart- ment known as the Rosebuds. Twenty or more children not less than three 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 ta twenty-five cen:s per week, and death benefits from $24.50 te $37. The monthi” dues are fifteen cents per month. CLASSE S— Persons desiring to leave their benetscfaries at death a larger amoune 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: “Although I never saw but one hang- ing, 1 witnessed a sight that even pro- fessional hangmen have not seen,” said A. A. Albreechton, of Columbus, Miss., to a Denver Post reporter. “It was at my home. A young Mississippian named Purdy had been convicted of murder in the first degree and sen- tenced to hang. The evidence was wholly circumstantial, ané before he was accused of that crime che young man had borne an excellent reputa- tion. He was also connected by mar- riage with some of the best people in the state. “Nevertheless, he was serftenced to hang and the governor would not re- Ee hap cy. eS & ae £ My , \ = | = (IN > vs | { H i (aaa aA eX Na 7 i ‘i oF YN " es r A, 4 i ‘a = oF ws — Ee EE NR y AEE PAY JURE OCS A UMS SCCOLUINE 80 Ulc 1OL0WINE (a0: ig [aes 2 1-21 oo lear ee iss Sai| 2 3 = 31s tpn! & [S8e/S° 5] 4 | 28 | spn] & |$4. 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The rega- 2 es 5 5 lia of the oreanieaon is simple and its pee mf 7 | <_ | | cost will be in the easy reach of alt, Age 14 fou ai go #1006 js2t 9 i = conrne ae cents to $3. pisses “ 30 to 2 be is made by th: organization in what is ooo | 3300 | 203 oo | 3300 | $38 known as the Regalia Department. “ 45 to58 | 13.00 | 70000 | 2500 | 6 25 THE SAVINGS BANK—In March, 1888, ‘ there was granted by the Legislature of Virginia a charter to the Savir Rank «of the Grand Fountain United Order of True Reformers, capital stock The bank commenced business April 3, 1889, and from that time dow present has steadily increased in volume of business. It now has a pai: .tal stock of $100,000. From the humble sum of $1,268.69, deposited the the bank opened for business in 1889 the deposits have grown t> $35¢ the volume of business transacted amounts to $6,190,141.47.. During t «ial panic cf 1843, the Savings Bank of the Grand Fountain was the only bank n the city of Richmond that did not cease to pay cash on all checks presented, vnil+ the majority of other banks were using seript and clearing house checks. this bank had its origin in the brain of William W. Browne, an ex-slave of Fia- pbersaam, Ga. The banking house is located at Sot North Second Street. Rich- uoad, Va., Rev. W. L. Taylor, President; R. T. Hill, Cashier, REAL ESTATE DEPARTME¥T—The Real Estate Depa has charge of all the veal property to the amount of $220,221.65, situated in various States, consisting 113 magnificent buildings used as halls, 8 dweilings, 1 hotel.'5 stores and three rms. I: also has under its control 16 large buildings leas by it. This de- )irtment is under the management of Lawyer J. C. Robertson, chief of real es- ate and attorney for the association, office at 608 N. 2nd Street, Richmond, V2 PESORMERS MERCANTILE AND INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION—Was chartered un ior th- laws of the State cf Virginia on the 14th day of December, 1&9. with principal office in the city of Richmond, Va. The purpose of this association i > © yaduct stores (wholesale and retail), buy and sell real property, manage ana ©» tro! lho els, manufacturing establishments, and do coe Cistwem The ass cittion has in operation Hotel Reformer, goo N. Sixth Street, Richmond, Va, ft 3.4 modern up-to-dite structure, heated by steam, cold and hot water baths, Is» -leciric cars passing the door. This hotel has accommodations for 150 guests i-. \ \W. 'folmes is manager, and Mr. T. W. Taylor is clerk. It has in opera tion a system of five stores, located as follows: Richmond, Va.; Washington, D. © + Manchester, Va ; Portsmouth, Va.; and Roanoke, Va. The first of these ores. at Richmead, Va., was opened April oe: ae It employs a force of 13 ten, rims three delivery wagons, and during the first year did es cod worth of vuusiness. he other stores have been established since, and have been equally :s prosperous. The general manager of the system of stores is Mr. B_L. Jordan, | Pead-yuirters at 608 N. Second Street, Richmond, Va. This Association was forey-d on tbe plans and recommendations made by Rev. W. L. Taylor, its resident, THE REFORMER PRINTING eee sae 2 wroerly Journal, THE Ravonue, ttea hn ct 2.000. in che Interest race, reloa Tine & clr ton erie of che dev.’ ‘The subscription price ie €1 por your, or Sa. per simile cope The omee is equipped with modern up-to-date machinery, run by electricity. It cra [ps atony aim from a visiting card toa poster ete Se iaepre. Fine job work oh every stand amd | Gag ripsion is made a specialty at lowest prices. Mr. E. W. Brown is editor and ess maun- > gor, oMice 608 N. Second Street, Richmond, Va. ©orrespondence solicited and agents wanted. OLB FCLES’ HOME—In s . 1898, Rey. William W. Brown recommended the forma nid establishment of O11 Polke, Homes for the benefit of old aud ao ee of the ace “ines that time the valuable farm known as Westham, eeasisting ef acres, located «x miles !-ou Richmond, Va ,on the historic “James,” has been 4 at a cost of $14,490 Tus hesaneik= and Ohfo Railroad runs fhrough the tarm, and Westham Station is leente? <a it Adjoining this farm is Westhampton ark, one of the most pleasant zenerta te Stee sommer. Trig reached in a f-w minutes trom Richmond by the Westhampton Biessws — sad he Chesaneakea ard Onio Failway. 4s this home is for ae "nenndtene sak *cone-arion of all charitable fenda is pray graliprecelved, Me. f-W. Taylor is chief in chezee SUISULY Paneer tae omiees at 605 North Second Strect, Richmond, Va. { Por farther information address— - a rato ss -_—--a 2....7% 2 & oo SHERIFF PULLED A LEVER. prieve him. There were iwo factions in the community, one believing him guilty, and the other considering him innocent. The latter talked of rescue but it was all talk. “The scaffold was not inclosed and when young Purdy ascended the gal- lows he walked erect and fearless. He denied his guilt, and all who saw him were compelled to admit his bearing was that of an innocent man. The black cap was pulled over his face, the sheriff pulled a lever, and the next we saw was a man getting up from the ground, snatching the black cap from his head and declaring dramatically: ‘God has proved my innocence.’ “The rope had broken. That was enough. Former enemies turned into adherents, and before the sheriff could again take his prisoner to the gallows and get another rope he was in the center of a crowd uf thousands of peo- ple, all of whom were swear!ng there were not sheriffs enough in Mississippi te larg an innovent man. x “Purdy was taken home, and an es- cort cf 250 arn.ed and determined men went with him and remained until there was no danger of any further proceedings being taken. Without any legal formalities the matter was al- lowed to drop, and Purdy is living 15 miles from, Columbia, respected and happy. “Joy almost killed his wife when she saw him alive at the time she expected his corpse to be brought home. Tosay Purdy is guilty is now almost as much a@s a twan’s life is worth down there.” Nothing Wonderful. “Yes, sir,” he explained, after his visit to the dime museum, “the armless wonder actually plays poker with his feet.” _ “That’s nothing.” was the reply. “My girl’s father ‘raised’ me with just one foot laste ning.”—Chicago Post. We've All Met Him. Among the fclks we always shun The most confounded bore is ‘The man who tells year after year ‘The same old pointless stories. = |