The Colored American

The COLORED American A-NATIONAL NEGRO NEWSPAPER VOL. X, NO. 27 Post Prandial Oratory A FEAST OF REASON AND A FLOW OF SOUL AT THE MORRIS BANQUET. Lawyer Morris Responds Wittily to the Men of the United States and to the District of Columbia especially—Recorder Dancy Responds to the Toast "Our President," While Grand Master W. H. Judd Malvin Responded to the subject "Masonry." To print all or even half of the many witty speeches made at the banquet to Hon. E. H. Morris at Odd Fellows hall, Saturday evening, January 9th, would require more space than can be spared in this issue of The Colored American. Three of them, however, have been selected as specimens of the kind and quality of oratory displayed at the banquet. The host, Mr. E. H. Morris, was the fifth or sixth speaker and responded as follows: Hon. E. H. Morris said in part: Mr. Toastmaster, gentlemen of the U. S. and D. C.: I use that last term advisedly. I feel grateful to each and everyone of you for your presence this evening; grateful because it is not often in one's life time he hears many pleasant things of himself, and it is not often that a lawyer hears anything pleasant of either his attitude or position—that is by reason of the calling he pursues. I appreciate more than I can express in words the presence of you here tonight. However little it may mean to you it will always be a pleasant memory to me. In the city of Washington there can be found men of all shades of opinion. I have often thought that if ever I had an enemy and he was the father of a young man whom I desired to forever successfully hide from the notice of the world, I would importune my Congressman or Senators to get him a job in Washington; and I think he would be successfully hidden because it is a hard thing to be a big rat in a big town, and for that reason I have always preferred to be a big rat in a little town. This is nothing against my town but rather in illustration of how easy it is to get prominence where there are only a few to compete with. You can throw a stone and strike an ex-congressman any where on the streets here. I have no message to bring to any of you gentlemen; no information to impart to WASHINGTON, D.C., JANUARY 16, 1904. [Portrait of a man in formal attire, wearing a suit and bow tie. The background is plain and light-colored. No text or additional details are present.]] HON. EDWARD H. MORRIS. Attorney at Law, Ex-Member of the Illinois Legislature, Ex-Grand Master of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, and Chicago's Leading any of you. Except one word to so many of you whom I am sure have in view possibly a return home when you can no longer draw the westerners' hard earned money out of Uncle Sam's pocket. Possibly you intend to pursue many callings when your terms have ended as office-holders. God loves an office-seeker because of his perseverance. But the end always comes. But when we get out of one place we look for another, and when we fail to find the other we begin to push along the canoe where we are resting. Some of you may locate in the west and in the northwest. Most all of the citizens of the northwest point to the southern states largely as the place of their birth. But one of the things and this is really the only serious thought I want to express to you. One of the things that will help any one or all of the men to succeed in the west or the northwest in whateveer calling of life he may choose in that place is absolute courage. Nothing so strikes the heart of the northwest as the manifestation of courage. If the present administration exemplifies any thing that pleases the men of the west, whether they agree with him or not it is his manifestation of absolute courage. I again thank you for your presence and trust my coming to Washington may be of much benefit to you. PRICE, FIVE CENTS In Grand and Comic Opera THE WEDNESDAY CLUB PROPOSES TO TAKE THE INITIATIVE. Comic and Grand Operas to be Carefully Selected and the Characters Properly Trained.—A Richmond Soprano, Mme. Cross, the Leading Prima Donna.—A Word about the Dramatic and Musical Association.—Thespian Small Talk. RICHMOND, VA., Special.—The Wednesday Club here proposes to stage a Grand Opera in the near future, with home talent. In fact, there are to be a series of plays, both musical and dramatic, and if I mistake not some of the plans and arrangements have already been perfected. The pieces have not as yet been decided upon, but it is understood that the musical numbers will in all probability be about three or four and the Comic and Grand productions of some of the best writers. It has been learned that "East Lynn" will be one of the dramatic pieces and the Grand Opera "Carmen" will be one of the musical numbers. The Wednesday Club's move has interested the music critics here who are busy asking themselves the question, "Can Richmond produce a Grand Opera? In my opinion the question should be "Will Richmond produce the opera?" She has the talent, without a mistake. In this I mean to say she has the better portion of the talent the opera would require, if it could be used. Taking for granted the production of either "Carmen," or "Faust," there is some very laborious work for five of the caste in both and they will find themselves almost continually occupied from the rise to the fall of the curtain. The prima donna must be a good one, with wonderful dramatic power and a bosom full of fire and passion. But this would be of a little consequence to Richmond, as she has the best colored prima donna in the South, in Mme. Cross, and I feel that the Association has already settled on her for the work. Mme. Cross has the ability, the fire and that mad passion that characterizes all professional singers of these master pieces. In an interview with a musical critic for a very reputable newspaper, some time ago, the prima donna was Continued on page 4. THE COLORED AMERICAN. pa EO SR, EEO OR RES eee Several patients have been sent to the Hospital by Dr. Gufiin for (Phe fhrand Founta treatment from Beaufort and he had expressed himself as highly Is the leading Colored F pleased with the treatment they fanuery, a eee : : : : i aws of the Srate of Virgi have received in the institution. ship is both male and fer With a splendid ambulance ser- e 60 i of aa — 2 rae : . ; a cles. t pays sick benet vice and the institution well ¢om $24 6 to $1000 equipped, an intelligent corps of gewerjrs palp—Total nurses and the debt of the Hospi- - efits, $714,378.75. tal almost liquidated, those in SENIOR FOUNTAINS—A chez f = i. n ri r rsons not over 50 year: charge of the work have every ah Pigeuty cues re reason to feel that they have done 50 cents per month in to. marvelously well, and will finally in Janae ene cee. aL, = = . week, while Gea‘ enenh make the institution second to Peain any locality on 2 none in the South.—Charleston any of his authorized der New's*Courier. | ROSEBUDS—For the pr SHILOH’S GREAT RECORD. Last Year the Banner Year Under the Pastorate_of the Rev. J. Anderson Taylor. The Shiloh Baptist Church, L street, between Sixteenth and Sexenteenth Streets, N. W., of which Rev. J. A. Tay- lor, D. D., is pastor, closed one of the most prosperous years in its history, having met all its financial obligations during the year, besides making two thousand dolars worth of improvements on its edifice. It has now one of the most beautiful auditorium in Washing- ton. The congregation is very devoted to their energetic and able pastor. The Pastor’s Club, of which Mrs. Laura De- laney is President, Mrs. Fannie Taylor, Vide President, Mrs. Mamie Jackson, Secretary, and Mrs. Lucy Coleman, Treasurer, visited the residence of their pastor on Thursday evening, Christmas Eve, and supplied his store room with thegood things of the season, and pre- sented the pastor with a purse of fifty dollars. The presentation speech was made by Mrs. Mamie Jackson and was befittingly responded to by the pastor. After spending two hours in social en- joyment, they repaired to their homes, wishing the pastor and his family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Rev. Taylor preached an able sermon on Christmas morning at 5 o'clock, to a large congregation. The gift of Thursday night was augmented by an addition of twenty dolars from the congregation. The church and congre- gation commenced the New Year with a series of meetings with high prospects. The pastor takes this oportunity to thank all those who contributed to him- self and family, which helped to make Chirstmas pleasant. Judge Robert H. Terrell returned Iast Friday from a trip to Jacksonville, Fla., where he delivered the Emancipation celebration speech. The Judge speaks in the highest terms of the colored people in the Land of Flowers and of the rapid and substantial progress they are mak- ing. Among the things which attracted his attention were Dry Goods Stores, Banks, Street Railways, Saw Mills, and nearly every industry conducted by col- ored people. The colored Messenger Boys were a novelty to him. Young man desires position as book- keeper. Excellent accountant; “Al ref. erence. Address, €mith, Box 75, Smithfield, N. C. nov.24-73 to SS A NEW YEAR'S RECEP- TION. A very enjoyable reception was given on New Year's Day, at 1923 Seventeenth Street, N.W., the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Chinn. Mrs. Chinn was as- sisted by the following ladies, Mrs. E. W. Schaney, Mrs. Jere Pannell, Mrs. Geo. Tancil, Miss A. V. King, of N. Y., Miss Am- brosia Hall, of Boston, Mass., Miss Kate Payne, of N. J., and Miss Mary Campbell. Mrs. Chinn was neatly attired in a cream satin gown, trimmed in chiffon and ribbon. Mrs. Scha- ney was dressed in a gown of black grandine, over satin, with applique. Mrs. Pannell received in a handsome gown of white or- gandy and blue ribbon. Mrs. Tancil wore a gray crepe do chine gown. The New York lady, Miss King, wore a_ lavender silk, trimmed with white chiffon. Miss Hall, the Bostonian, ap- peared in a blue organdy gown, trimmed with white lace and rib- bon. Miss Payne, of New York, received in a white Persian lawn gown, with pink ribbon, while Miss Campbell moved around the circle attired in a heliotrope voile gown with cream applique. But while all this pomp and splendor added to the popularity of the la- dies, the crowning point of the oc- casion was an artictically dressed table, laden with delicacies that readily appealed to the appetite. The music was of up-to-date style numerous and enjoyed them- selves bountifully, and after the reception, those who remained re- solved it into a progressive euchre party. THE COLORED HOSPITAL. Money Sent from Beaufort to As- sist in Meeting Instalment on Purchase of Hospital Build- ing. The surgeon in charge of the Hospital and Training School for Colored Nurses was agreeably surprised when he received a check on Saturday for a hand- some sum of money. This mon- ey was raised by Dr. C. M. Guffin, a popular young white physician of Beauford, and is to aid in meet- ing the annual instalment of five hundred dollars on the purchase of the Hospital building. The great interest manifested by white citizens im this city and State in the work of the Hospital and Training school has given the management encouragement to struggle on with the work until it is entirely relieved of all debt on the purchase of the hospital building. Starting six years ago with a debt of $4,500 and with no equipment there remains now only $1,500 on the purchase of the building and the institution fully equipped in all its departments. WANTED. The fjrand f ountain of the {foited f)rder of {rue Reformers Is the leading Colored Fraternal Society of the United States. It was organized jae, 1881, by William W. Browne, and chartered in April, 1883, under the aws of the Srate of Virginia, with headquarters at Richmond, Va. fis member. ship is both male and female, and consists of all persons of good health from 14 to 60 years of age. Its membership of 60,000 is divided into Fountains and Cir- cles. It pays sick benefits from $1.50 to $2.50 per week, and pays death benefits from $24 56 to $1000. BENEFITS PAiD—Total benefits paid to date: Sick dues, $r,500,000; death ben. efits, $714,378.75. SEVIOR FOUNTAINS—A Fountain may be organized consisting of 20 or mo-= ‘sons not over 50 years of age paying a joining fee of from $4.60 to $5.10 eacu. The monthly dues are not less than 35 cents in rural districts and not ess 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 dea‘h benefits range from $75 to $125. A Fountain may be organ- ized in any locality on application to Rev. W. tT Taylor, G. W. Master, or to any of his authorized deputies. ROSEBUOS—For the proper training of the ponte ari their developmeut 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 thau three nor more than fourteen years of age may form a Rosebud, upon the payment of $1 each. This d-partment, 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 monthl* dnes are fifteea cents per month. CLASSES — Persons desiring to leave their beneticiaries at death a larger amoum than is paid from Fountain Department, take out policies in one or more of the Classes of the Mutual Benefit Megree. The members of this degree are divided into Circles, and pay joining fees and dues according to the following tables: 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 monthlr dnes are fifteea cents per month. CLASSES — Persons desiring to leave their beneticiaries at death a larger amounr than is paid from Fountain Department, take out policies in one or more of the Classes of the Mutual Benefit Pegree. The members of this degree are divided into Circles, and pay joining fees and dues according to the following tables: SS hs. cae a eae eee ee ee eee |g |e [242| £7.21] g lee [22/27 2 ony) © [See] »l A [BA tr) = [Sen (Of Bl Ss] Sa we [Sos] SeoSi ais fi w 1S,81Se8} =] 8 jig | 222] o22 | 4/2 Bi efe{/osa| 3] s |S |88o/22s/ 2/8 || = 222/222] 2 3 S ef! 8 is 3 = 18 |Ss3/S83} 215 | 3 | $58 | 558 2|¢o Fae Salt eee SSP me ap eee ak ora peas oy Seman aeRO ac Age l41025 $2.50 $200 00 $100 00 $475 $1 20 | Age 14 to 25 $5 00 3500 00 's250 08 $9 50 | 2 34 “25 te 30 2 75 | 290 00 | 100 00 | 4.75 | 120 || + 25 to 80 | 5 25 | 500 00 | 250 00 | 980! 2 46 ** 30 to55 3 00 | 200 W | 10000) 475/126 || « 30 to 35 | 5 80 500 00 | 250 00 | 952} 2 44 st 85040 | 3 25 | 200 60 | 100 00 | 5 70 | 143 || “ 85 t240| 5 75 | 500 00 | 250 00 fo 40; 2 td “ 40 to 43 | 3.50) 14000 7000/5791 43 || * 40045 | 6 00 | 450 00 | 225 00 110 40 | 2 «ai 45 1080 | 3 7t 4-115 00| 58 00 | 6 65 | 166 |) & 45 to.50 | 6 25 | 400 02 | 208 00 |11 40} 2% + 50 to55 400M 7000) 4500/6355 166 |] “ BOtoGO %FO | 3°79 00 | 175 00 1140) 285 8 BB to 0 ee | | | | eg prince ice eel eee geyser TR eNSsiasiipomeonetsmeree tisieneonesinpuspemnineiecahimeee. | ee eb? ai . x s s So REGALIA—The members of the Foun: Ns M" | sa se s | gc | tains and Rosebuds of the organization Yl 18S 2 se 3 | = wear no expensive regalia. The rega- | =} ss 31s lia of the organization is simple and its Ma 2 1 FT | 1S | cost will be im the easy reach of all, Age 14 to 80 $1100 $1000 00 (2190 $5 25 costing from ro cents to $3. The same oc ae POE 38 OO cites 20 | 2m | 590 | is made by th. organization in what is oS eee | Son 00 | 24.09 | § 09 | KNOwn as the Regalia Department. “ 45to50 1300 | 700 00 iS a0 {6 25 THE SAVINGS BEWK—In March, 1888, . gi ae Fe MG Seeks aoe) | eee was granted by the Legislature of . ee Virginia a charter to the Savings Bank f 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 »resent has steadily incteased in volume of business. It now has a paid up cap- tal stock of $ic0,000. From the humble sum of $1,268.69, deposited the first day ve bank opened for business in 1889 the deposits have grown to $350,058, ard »+ volume of business transacted amounts to $6,190.141.47. During the finan- al-panic cf 1843, the Savings | Bank of the Grand Fountain was the only bank ithe city of Richmond that did not cease to pay casn on all checks presented, vhile 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 Ha- versham, Ga. The banking house is located at 604 North Second Street, Rich- ~ aond, Va., Rev. W. L. Taylor, President; R. T. Hiil, Cashier. | REAL ESTATE DEPARTMENT—The Real Estate popermacae has charge of all the eal property te the amount of $220,221.65, situated in various States, consisting of 13 magnificent buildings used as halls, 8 dwellings, 1 hotel. § stores and three orms. Ii also has under its control 16 large buildings leased by it. This de- - artment is under the management of Lawyer J. C. Robertson, chief of real.es- ite and attorney for the association, office at 608 N. 2nd Street, Richmond, Vz REFORMERS MERCANTILE AND INCUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION—Was chartered un ter the laws of the State cf Virginia on the 14th day of December, 1899. with srincipal office in the city of Richmond, Va. The purpose of this association is o conduct stores (wholesale and retail), buy and sell real property, manage ana -ontrol hotels, manufacturing establishments, and do general business. The ss ociation has in operation Hotel Reformer, goo N. Sixth Street, Richmond, Va, tis a modern up-to-date structure, heated by steam, cold and hot water baths, uso -lectric cars passing the door. This hotel has accommodations for 150 guests dr. A W. ifolmes is manager, and Mr, T. W. Taylor is clerk. It has in opera ion a system of five stores, located as follows: Richmond, Va.; Washington, D. >; Manchester. Va ; Portsmouth, Va.; and Roanoke, Va. The first or these cores, at Richmead, Va., was opened April 3d, Sade It employs a force of 18 aen, runs thr e delivery wagons, and enone the first year did $50,000 worth of susiness. “fhe other stores have been established since, and have been equally 8 prosperous. The general manager of the system of stores is Mr. B. L. Jordan, eadquarters at 608 N. Second Street, Richmond, Va. This Association was on don the plans and recommendations made by Rev. W. L. Taylor, its resident. THE REFORMER PRINTING DEPARTMENT—1sexes weekly tournal, THE REFORMER. ica has a circulation of 12.000. This paper is published in che interest of the race, and dis ssse3 tce leading questions of the day. ‘he subscription price is 8! per year, or 6a per single apy. The omce is equipied with modern up-to-date machinery, run by electricity. It ce iatany tin from a visiting card to a poster 42 by €2inches. Fine job work of every class and -s-ription ts made a specialty at lowest prices. Mr E. W. Brown is editor and business man- rer, Office 608 N. second Street, Kichmond, Va. Correspendence solicited and agents wanted. OLD FOLKS” HOME —1y september, 1893. Rey William W. Brown recommended the form on and astablishment of O14 Folks’ Homes for the henefit of old and decrepid members of the we ince that time the valuable farm known as Westham, consisting of acres, locate’ x milos tron Ki-hraor.d, Va ,on the historic “James,” has been ——— at a cost of $14,490 he Chesanenk= and Ohio Railroad runs through the ta-m, and Westham Station is located <6 + @Adjoinine this farm is Westhampton “ark. one of the most pleasant reeorts in the South in ummer. T: g --a-ned in a fw minutes trom 2ichmond by the Westhampton Electric Railway ad tha (hasaneske ind Ohio Vailway As this home is for tae benefit of the whole race, tht honeration +f all charitable friends is prayerfully soliclted, All contributions, donations and -@ users of every chara ter will be very thankfully received. Mr. TW. Taylor is chief in charse f the Old Forse’ |. m . offices at 608 North Second Street, Richmond, Va. sor further Information address— | Rev. W.L Taylor, G. W. M W. P. Burrell, G. W. S. Se pie EE he ne ae gy oe ie ec ares ama AN EMINENT BOSTON DIVINE. Rev. Simon P. W. Drew, Barrister, of the St. Paul Baptist Church to Preach at the Metropolitan Baptist Church in this City at Both Morning and Evening Services To-Morrow. Since the death of the late Rev. Robert Johnson, pastor of the Metropolitan Baptist Church, a number of eminent divines of the Baptist faith have been invited to preach at the Metropolitan Baptist Church on R Street, between 12th and 13th Streets. As it is generally known, Dr. Johnson pastored this church for thirty years, and it will take a minister of more than mediocre ability to fill his place. There s no doubt, however, that at an early date some able dvine will be called to the pulpit of this church. Rev. Simon P. W. Drew, pastor of St. Paul Baptist church, Corresponding School and College, will preach at the Metropolitan Church at 10.3$ a. m., tomorrow, taking for his subject "A Wheel Within a 'Wheel.'" At 7.30 p. m., he will preach from the text, "Hand- PRIEST REV. SIMON P. W. DREW, Pastor of St. Paul's Baptist Church, and Corresponding Secretary of the Parmele Industrial School and College, Parmele, N. C. writing on the Wall;" and on Monday, January 18th, beginning at 8 p. m., Rev. Drew will start a series of revival meetings, subject, "The Heavenly Insurance Company." Tuesday evening, January 19th, at 8 p. m., subject "Eternity;" Wednesday the 20th inst., at 8 p. m., subject, "Prepare to Meet Thy God;" Thursday, January 21st, at 8 p. m., "The Rich Fool." Friday, January 22nd, at 8 p. m., subject, "Can These Dry Bones Live;" and Sunday, January 24th, at 10.30 a. m., subject, "The Lamb of God." At 8 p. m., Sunday, subject, "I Have Put off My Coat How Can I put it on Again?" Rev.Drew is well known in the South and throughout the East as a gifted pulpit orator and evangelist. He is at present pastor of the St. Paul Baptst Church, No. 27, Lennox Street, Boston, Mass. When he has completed his work in this city, he will visit his sick mother in the South, and the Parmele College, of which he s Secretary, at Parmele, N. C. The public is cordially invited to hear his sermons. ARE YOU A. K. OF P.? IF NOT, WHY NOT? GONZAI I hope this will awaken in the colored people a just pride for the Order of Knights of Pythias. Its past faults have been corrected. For the Negro it has had no equal since Syracuse gave to the world, that which will live to the end of time. A Society representing the three links F. C. B., that bind us so closely together in every sense of the word. The order was re-incorporated in the District of Columbia, December 14th, 1903, with such honorable men at its head as G. W. Starks of West Virginia, Suprene Chancellor, S. A. F. Watkins of Chicago, Ills., Supreme Attorney and several others, some of the leading men of the race. All Lodges in the District of Columbia have been placed under the Supreme Lodge with a death benefit for each member of from $50 to $350. It is easy to sail on the smooth waters of life, but when the winds of adversity blow, and the billows of trouble and sorrow are sweeping over us, is the time for the demonstration of the three letters, that bind us together in this grand order. Some very good men have gone out, but will come back. There are others who can't get back; our strength has been greatly increased by the new order of things, and we hope to continue increasing by taking in young blood. Activity and vigor will be enfused into the Order in the District of Columbia. We care for the members of the Order, the widows and orphans of those deceased. We pay from $3 to $5 sick benefits per week. Joining fee in clubs of not less than twenty persons, not over 45 years, $4.50 each. I will organize a new Lodge giving you all the benefits of the Order. The four departments are as follows: (1st) The Subordinate Lodge. In this members are united to care for and protect each other in health, as well as in sickness and distress. (2d) Uniform Rank. In this department our young men are receiving a military education, which makes them better and more useful citizens. (3rd) Ladies Court. In this the wives, mothers, daughters, widows and sisters of Knights are united for the common purposes of life. (4th) Endowments. In this department we have theandlshrd this department we are paying out thousands of dollars annually to the widows and heirs of deceased Knights. Each member receives from this department $300 at death. It comes from the Supreme Lodge. It is not a local affair. Those interested may obtain further information by addressing, JAMES M. CONWAY, Special Deputy of the District of Columbia, 1618 L. St., N. W., Washington, D. C. tf Mr. S. Laing Williams, a member of the Bar of Chicago, Ill., attended the Morris banquet, at Odd Fellows Hall, last Tuesday night. He was the guest of Miss Ella D. Barrier, during his stay in the city. The death of Col. William A. Pledger, in Atlanta, Ga., last Thursday was a great shock to his many friends in this ctiy, where he was so well and so favorably known. Mr. J. Ottoway Holmes, the popular South-side boniface, is contemplating making new improvements in his already up-to-date hostelry, at 333 Virginia Avenue, S. W. Mr. Holmes is one of our most successful business men. 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. MME. DAVIS F. 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This picture should be in every Parloe, Library, Reading Room, School Room, and every Public Hall used by intelligent colored people. THE COLORED AMERICAN. THOMAS HENRY HAYES UNDERTAKER AND EMBALMER Mail orders promptly attended to. Special Services for Shipment TELEPHONE, 518 New Cumberland or 4261-A Cumberland The Arctic Ice Cream Co. and Oyster House. Makers of all kinds of AMERICAN and FRENCH CREAMS and ICES. OYSTERS served in all styles Our motto, "Purity of Goods and Promptness of Service." Charges reasonable. Remember the Arctic Ice Cream Co. I. E. WILLIAMSON, Successor to J. J. Johnson, The Colored American-5c the Copy 12 Phone Main 1048m. SHAMS, AND SOME OF THEM. Hon. Edward H. Morris, the great Chicago Barrister, Decants on the subject of "Shams" Before a Large and Intelligent Audience at the Bethel Literary and Historical Association. Tuesday night last was the banner night at the Bethel Historical and Literary Association, which meets at the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church. One of the largest and most intelligent gatherings ever held by this Society was present. The attraction was the Hon. Edward H. Morris, of Chicago, Ill., who had selected for his subject "Shams." The audience came on time, with high expectations, but their expectations were not fully realized. They did not overrate Mr. Morris, and he sustained his well known reputation as a great lawyer and law maker, and a most gifted and polished orator. He has mastered all the graces of oratory and there was not a moment of ennui from the beginning to the close of his lecture. He is a masterful word painter and can almost make the blind see, so clear and concise is his language. His exordium was fine, and prepared his audience for the real subject in his mind, "Booker T. Washington." J. GOV. P. B. S. PINCHBACK, New Orleans, La. To have heard Mr. Morris and not to have known of Mr. Washington and his work one would have left the meeting with a wrong impression of the Tuskegee leader. Mr. Morris used all of his tact and skill as a lawyer in discussing Mr. Washington, his leadership, and what Mr. Morris considered his inconsistencies. At the close of his address, he received an ovation—one which lasted for a few minutes, and it looked very much as if he had carried the house by storm, but he hadn't. The people expected more from him. They thought rather small in a big man to come so far to point out the mistakes of another great and useful man. A motion was made to cast a vote of thanks for the address and was seconded by at least a dozen speakers, all of whom took advantage of the opportunity to discuss the address of the evening. Mr. J. L. Ewing of the Treasury Department, opened up the discussion in defense of Dr. Washington and set the audience thinking and applauding. He was followed by two local lawyers, well known to be opposed to Dr. Washington, and who wanted to amend the resolution from a vote of thanks to that of endorsing Mr. Morris' address as the sentiment of the people of the District of Columbia. This amendment was lost and it was then that the battle royal began. Lawyer W. H. H. Hart of the Hart Farm and Industrial School, took occasion to tell the audience how in a weakened physical condition, he had brought his class of law students to hear the great Chicago barrister expose "Shams." Lawyer Hart was followed by Mr. Davidson, who praised Mr. Morris' address, without saying much for or against Mr. Washington. Lawyer Thomas L. Jones followed in a fly eagle scpeech, in which he denounced the Tuskegee leader and dwelt largely on "manhood rights." The audience seemed divided at this time, and it was left for Gov. Pinchback set everything right and to bring back to set everything right and bring back paid a high tribute to Lawyer Morris, and added that, while they were great friends, he could not endorse any words or sentiments which misrepresented or underrated the great work of Booker T. Washington. He spoke of the critical times that we are pasing through and eloquently referred to the great work of Dr. Washington in the last five years, of the great speeches he had made at Atlanta, at Chicago, in New York and Philadelphia. He said that Washington alone had been the spokesman for the race for at least the last five years. No other colored man could get the ears nor the hearts of the people of the nation. He was working, said Gov. Pinchback, and leading his people when his critics of to-day were not even heard of except in a local way. He thought the race had not yet realized the great work of this greatest of all men—Booker T. Washington. Mr. S. Laing Williams, a well known Chicago Attorney-at-Law, being in the audience, was invited to speak as well as Hon. J. C. Napier, a prominent Attorney-at-Law and Banker of Nashville, Tenn. Both of these gentlemen spoke in glowing terms of the work and of the worth of Dr. Washington, and deplored the idea that the race as a mass did not sufficiently understand what their leaders were really doing. A good collection was taken up and the Amphion Glee Club, under the leadership of Prof. J. Henry Lewis, rendered a number of popular selections. Lawver Morris did not add to his reputation as a leader while in the city and will never again receive such a royal welcome when he visits Washington. TAILORS AND DRESSMAKERS ORGANIZE. The tailors and dressmakers held a meeting Tuesday evening at Mrs. Clark's Dressmaking School, 1200 U Street., N.W. The meeting was held for the purpose of forming a permanenet organization of the tailors and dressmakers at Washington, D. C. The object is to unite the members of this profession and bring them in closer touch. There was a general election of officers for the ensuing year. The officers are: Mr. R. Ross Burt, President; Mrs. L. R. Clark, Vice President; Miss Jeanette Carter, Secretary; Mr. W. Herman Lane, Correspondiny Secretary; Mr. James E. Kent, Treasurer; Mrs. L. Rhone, Assistant Treasurer; Mr. Wm. Henderson, Chaplin. Mrs. J. Anderson Taylor was elected an honorary member. This organization will be known as the Tailors and Dressmakers Association, and will meet the second Thursday in each month at Mrs. Clark's, 1200 U Streeet, N.W. Our books are now open for the admittance of every person of our profession, who is not a member. Any person wishing information concerning the Association will receive same by addressing W. Herman Lane, Corresponding Secretary, 434 1-2 Ninth Street, N.W., Phone Main 385 M. Mrs. Lewis Thomas of Pittsburg, Pa., is visiting Col. and Mrs. Murrell, of 1933 L Street, N. W. Mrs. Thomas has been spending the holidays with her daughter Mrs. Clarence Thomas of 1016 South 17th Street, Philadelphia. She expects to spend a few weeks in Albany, N. Y., the guest of Mrs. Cornelius B. Curtis, before returning home. Hon. J. C. Napier, of Nashville, Tenn., spent a few hours in this city this week en route from the Business Conference at New York to his home in the South. Mr. Napier has many friends in this section. Matrimonial. There is no doubt that the woman who loves you forgives you too much, while the woman whom you love forgives you too little.—New Orleans Times-Democrat. A man in earnest finds means or, if he cannot find, creates them.—Channing. Lead Pencil Wood. The cedar used in the manufacture of pencils in this country is that which grows in Florida, the common red cedar with shreddy bark and aromatic heartwood. The wood is shipped from Florida in small slabs, a little longer than a pencil, a little wider than four or six pencils placed side by side and of proper thickness. The cedar case of a pencil is made in halves, each half being equally channeled, so that the place where they join comes against the center of the lead. First we have the slab of wood as it is shipped from Florida. This slab is passed under a rotary cutter, which planes the surface perfectly flat and smooth and at the same time grooves it to receive six leads. These leads are now laid in the grooves of one of these slabs, and another slab, similarly planed and grooved, is spread with glue and laid upon it. The two thus put together are placed in a press and when perfectly dry are taken out and passed twice under a grooved rotary cutter, first on one side, rounding one half of the pencil, and then on the other, finishing the rounding of the whole pencil and separating one from the other at the same time. These single pencils are then passed through other machines which polish, varnish, stamp and put them in cases, ready for delivery to the trade. The School of Experience. "Daughter, you ought not to wear those high heeled shoes. They will make corns on your feet." "How do you know, mamma?" "By experience. I used to wear them when I was a girl." "Did grandma tell you they would make corns on your feet if you wore them?" "Yes." "How did she know?" "She found out by experience, just as I did." "Hadn't she any mamma to warn her against wearing them?" "Oh, yes." "But she wore them just the same?" "To be sure." "And you did too?" "Yes. That is what I was telling you." "Well, if I ever have any daughters I ought to be able to give them a warning against high heeled shoes from my own experience, oughtn't I?"—Chicago Tribune. Such Fun. "So you are really engaged, dear?" said Elsie gushingly to her particular friend Madge. "Yes, dear," was the blushing reply. "I am really engaged at last." "And to that stern, stolid looking fellow, Alec Wilson?" "Oh, yes, dear," replied her friend quickly. "He often says that after we are married he means to manage the house, look after my personal expenditure as well as his own and, in fact, have his own way in everything." "Good gracious! And you seriously tell me you mean to marry a man like that?" cried Elsie in astonishment. "Oh, yes, dear. I wouldn't give up the idea on any account. You see, it will be such fun to show him how absurd such ideas are, won't it?" And the speaker smiled a wicked smile, which the happy Alec ought to have seen, but luckily didn't. THE COLORED AMERICAN. The Beverage of Paraguay. Mate, the national beverage of Paraguay, is brewed from the dried leaves of the ilex and does not intoxicate. Mate can be drunk hot or cold, it can be taken with cream and sugar, like tea or coffee, and it can be used "straight," which seems by far the best way of drinking it. Plain mate is quite bitter, and, like beer, it is an acquired taste. The first sip gives a distinctly bitter taste, and the drinker sets down his glass with a wry face. Presently, as soon as the bitter effect wears off, the imbiber has a pleasant recollection of the sensation. By this time the powerful stimulating property of the drink has begun to work and the drinker feels like taking another sip. Mate makes the user of it "feel good," makes him look with a brighter eye on the dark side of life, makes him forget his troubles for the moment, and, best of all, unlike beer, it makes him feel like working or doing something with his brain or his hands instead of loafing or gossiping. Chemists who have carefully analyzed mate say that it is perfectly harmless. It has only the smallest percentage of caffeine and volatile oils, and it never leaves a bad after effect. Even when the drinker has a disordered stomach or bad nerves the consumption of mate is not followed by unpleasant feelings. Geographical Taffy. "What town is this?" asked the eminent statesman, who was making a political tour of the provinces. "Ionia," they told him. The eminent statesman stepped out to the rear platform of the gorgeous private car in which he was traveling to the rear platform of the gorgeous private car in which he was traveling. "My countrymen," he said impressively to the cheering throng at the station, "your beautiful and thriving young city has a rare distinction. Independently of its commerce and manufactures, independently of its charming location, independently, I may add, of the stalwart men and fair women who inhabit it, so many of whom I see before me, not forgetting these bright and winsome young children who are also here, the hope and mainstay of the republic—independently, I say, of all these, your lovely city"— Here he became truly eloquent. His eyes flashed, his voice rang out in clarion tones, and he shook his clinched fist at the zenith. —"has the rare distinction of bearing a name that has only five letters and yet has four syllabies!" The applause as the train moved away was simply deafening.—Chicago Tribune. The Painter and the Dealer. Mr. Spielmann, the art critic, told the following story of Morland, the painter, who was popular enough to have his work forged in his lifetime: "A dealer, unknown to him, employed Morland to paint so many pictures, provided him with a studio free in an upper floor of his (the dealer's) house and begged that he would not trouble to paint for longer than the morning. The terms were good, and the artist, who was more than ever in want of money, readily agreed. But what Morland did not know was that as soon as he had left, on and from the very first day the dealer introduced some six hack copyists into the room with similar canvases to reproduce exactly what the painter had done in the morning, and in the evening all traces of the incursion were removed. Each day until the completion of the picture the process was continued, and thus at the end of the engagement the dealer not only possessed the original pictures, but six copies of each, produced stage by stage in the same way as Morland's own. This, perhaps, accounts for some of the best copies extant." TAKE YOUR CHOICE. New Free Recept Cures Weak Men. NEW IMPROVED METHOD THAT CURES ALL NERVOUS DISEASES THAT EXHAUST THE VITAL POWERS OF MEN—GJVES THE VIGOR AND INCLINATION OF 25 TO MEN OF 65 AND CURES PERMANENTLY. THE FULL RECEIPT, FULL DIRECTIONS AND DESCRIPTIVE BOOK FREE—SEND ADDRESS TODAY. 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W. REGISTERED IN PATENT OFFICE U.S. BEFORE AFTER A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH ...AND HAIR TONIC... both in a box for $1.00, or three boxes for $2.00. Guaranteed to do what we say and to be "the best in the world." One box is all that is required if used as directed. A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH. A PEACH-LIKE complexion obtained if used as directed. Will turn the skin of a black or brown person four a five shades lighter, and a mulatto person perfectly white. In forty-eight hours a shade or two lighter will be noticeable. If does not turn the skin of a black or brown person, the skin remaining beautiful without continual use. Will remove wrinkles, freckles, dark spots, plumps or bumps or blackheads, making the skin very soft and smooth. Smallpox pits, tan, liver spots removed without harm to the skin. When you get the color you wish, stop using the preparation. CRANE'S!HAIR TONIC that goes in every one dollar box is enough to make anyone's hair grow long and straight, and keeps it from falling out. Highly perfumed and makes the hair soft and easy to comb. Any person sending us one dollar in a letter or Post-Office money order, express money order or registered letter, we will send it through the mail postage prepaid; or if you want it sent C. O. D., it will come by express, 35 cents extra. In any case where it fails to do what we claim, we will return the money or send a book free of charge. Packed so that no one will know the contents except receiver. CRANE & CO., 11 W. Jackson St., RICHMOND, VA. THE COLORED AMERICAN Straightens Kind OZONO TRADE KING OF ALL HAIR BEFORE. BE WAY Order to protect the public from the numerous quack nostrums, hair to grow long, and which are simply put up by a lot of quackers. The idea to get your hard-earned cash and give you nothing in the presses, which injure the hair and cause it to fall out, we have United States of America, on every box of OZONO, King of all hairs, as shown in this advertisement—one head showing oneion showing the heads with the hair done up in a coil, or showing not OZONO. Seeing our marked success with the true hair-striking widely advertising spurious compounds, and trading on the most flaring advertisements, which are all promises. Buy the genius and fifty thousand colored people bought OZONO in the last decade of Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America, also in Cuba and the United States of America, that straightens without any outside aid, straightens the hair, but produces a long, silky, beautiful, luxurious, when you can increase its beauty by a few applications or no matter where you may live. The price of OZONO is 50c. and the treatment. In order to introduce this great Hair Tonic, we mention: Four boxes of OZONO; one bottle of ELECTRICAL SKIN making it several shades lighter, worth 50c.; also one bottle of ELECTRICAL PIMPLES, Tan, Acne, Itch, Eczema, and Boils. It also removes a one-pint package of ANTI-ODOR, which removes all smells; also one bar of our PURITY SCALP SOAP, made expresslyduce honest goods. Cut out this coupon and mail to us, with the instructions: If you send $3.00, we will send you four lots; if you send $5.00, we take advantage of this lot, let them pin their name to this person, by some one who does not own this newspaper, they can get the order in which they saw our advertisement. Parties who desire the opening process, can obtain same by sending 50c. extra. ON CHEMICAL CO., 310 E. Broad St., Richmond, Va. ens Kinky, OZON TRADE MARK ING OF ALL HAIR TON 50£ BE WARNED the numerous quack nostrums now on the market, simply put up by a lot of quacks, charlatans, and cash and give you nothing in return for your mind and cause it to fall out, we have placed our trusty box of OZONO, King of all Hair-Growers and advertisement—one head showing short, curly hair, so hair done up in a coil, or showing features difficult with the true hair-straightener, OZONO compounds, and trading on the reputation that we are all promises. Buy the genuine and only original bought OZONO in the last twelve months. In America, also in Cuba and the West Indies, lightens without any outside assistance. No hoax is a long, silky, beautiful, luxurious growth of skin beauty by a few applications of OZONO. We are the price of OZONO is 50c. a box, sent to and receive this great Hair Tonic, we will send to you, the bottle of ELECTRICAL SKIN REFINER, worth 50c.; also one bottle of ELECTRICAL SKIN MA, and Boils. It also removes Wrinkles, and NOOR, which removes all smells and odors arising from SCALP SOAP, made expressly for the human coupon and mail to us, with $1.00, and we will send you four lots; if you send $2.00, we will send them pin their name to this coupon, and this newspaper, they can get the goods by simple arrangement. Parties who desire one of our MAGNETE by sending 50c. extra. Remember, OZONO make itching make itching. Straightens Kinky, Curly Hair OZONO TRADE MARK KING OF ALL HAIR TONICS. 50£ BEFORE. AFTER. BE WARNED IN order to protect the public from the numerous quack nostrums now on the market, which claim to straighten and cause the hair to grow long, and which are simply put up by a lot of quacks, charlatans, and fakirs, who have no chemical skill, with the sole idea to get your hard-earned cash and give you nothing in return for your money but a dirty, sticky mass of worthless greases, which injure the hair and cause it to fall out, we have placed our trade-mark, granted to us by the Government of the United States of America, on every box of OZONO, King of all Hair-Growers and Hair-Straighteners. This trade-mark consists of two heads, as shown in this advertisement—one head showing short, curly hair, the other showing long, flowing hair. Any preparation showing the heads with the hair done up in a coil, or showing features different from the faces shown in this advertisement, is not OZONO. Seeing our marked success with the true hair-straightener, OZONO, King of all Hair-Growers, numerous firms are now widely advertising spurious compounds, and trading on the reputation that we have made for OZONO. Do not be fooled by these flaring advertisements, which are all promises. Buy the genuine and only original King of all Hair Tonics, OZONO. Two hundred and fifty thousand colored people bought OZONO in the last twelve months. OZONO is sold in every State in the Union, all over Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America, also in Cuba and the West Indies. Its fame has travelled around the world, because it is a true Hair Tonic, that straightens without any outside assistance. No hot irons are used; nothing but OZONO. It not only straightens the hair, but produces a long, silky, beautiful, luxurious growth of soft, fine hair. To neglect your hair is more than foolish, when you can increase its beauty by a few applications of OZONO. We can send OZONO to any place that you may live in, no matter where you may live. The price of OZONO is 50c. a box, sent to any point on receipt of price. Four boxes is a complete treatment. In order to introduce this great Hair Tonic, we will send to you, on receipt of only $1.00, the following grand aggregation: Four boxes of OZONO; one bottle of ELECTRICAL SKIN REFINER, which softens rough skin and brightens black skin, making it several shades lighter, worth 50c.; also one bottle of ELECTRICAL SKIN FOOD, Nature's cure for all skin diseases, such as Pimples, Tan, Acne, Itch, Eczema, and Boils. It also removes Wrinkles, and makes the skin soft and pliant. We will also include a one-pint package of ANTI-ODOR, which removes all smells and odors arising from the human body, such as feet, arm-pits, &c.; also one bar of our PURITY SCALP SOAP, made expressly for the human scalp. This grand aggregation offer is made to introduce honest goods. Cut out this coupon and mail to us, with $1.00, and we will send the goods the same day we receive the money. If you send $3.00, we will send you four lots; if you send $2.00, we will send you three lots. If you have a friend who wishes to take advantage of this lot, let them pin their name to this coupon, and the goods will be sent promptly. If this offer is read by some one who does not own this newspaper, they can get the goods by simply sending $1.00 and mentioning the name of the paper in which they saw our advertisement. Parties who desire one of our MAGNETIC COMBS, which aids materially in the straightening process, can obtain same by sending 50c. extra. Remember, OZONO is guaranteed to straighten the hair—to Four large boxes of Ozono, worth.....$2 00 One large bottle of Electrical Skin Refiner.....50 One large bottle of Electrical Skin Food.....50 One large pint package Anti-Odor, worth.....25 One large package Purity Scalp Soap, worth.....25 Total.....$3.50 House No. Post-Office____ Nearest Express Office____ County____ State____ House No._____Street. Street Express Office_____ State_____ Here is an opportunity for students and persons who have spare time to make a little money for themselves. The Colored American is the newsiest and brightest race journal published, and it is an easy matter for an energetic person to secure subscriptions for it, and to secure advertising for it. You only have to show a copy of it to your friends and neighbors and to the business men of your acquaintance and they will readily subscribe for it, or advertise in it. 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Apply at office of Mutual Improvement Society 407 Seventh street N. W., third floor. Loans of $10 Loans of $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 Asosciation 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 Loen Company. 625 FStreet N. W. 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. 502 F STREET, - Cor. 6th St Capital Loan Guarantee Company. THE COLORED AMERICAN. CITY PARAGRAPHS Mr. and Mrs. Wiseman and son are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Henry Neal, 645 S.C. avenue, S.E. Mr. Edward C. Hall, late member of the Metropolitan Police force, and one of the finest, has resigned his position and accepted a position with Castleberg and Company as salesman. Miss Estelle Morgan, one of the public school teachers of Richmond, Va., had a delightful stay in this city, where she was the guest of Miss L. O. Naylor, of West Washington. Mr. Gerard Miller, whose mother died in this city last week, and an account of whose death appears in this issue of The Colored American, is traveling in the state of Michlgan with a Troubadors Company. Christmas Song Service will be given at St. Luke's Church, Sunday, 17th, at 8 P. M. Mrs. Pelham will assist at the organ. All seats free. All welcome. Mrs. Col. J. H. Young, and daughter Maud, of Raleigh, N. C., and Miss Beaty, of New York City, were guests of Mrs. Recorded Dancy during the holidays. Mrs. Fannie Lomax will be pleased to shake hands with her manw friends at her home in Rosslyn, Va., on Saturday, January 16, 1904, in honor of the 103rd anniversary of her birth from 1 to 8 o'clock p. m. Bishop George W. Clinton, D. D., of Charlotte, N. C., is visiting the city. He was the only colored man present at the great arbitration meeting held at Willard Hall in this city on Tuesday last. He attracted lots of attention. Mr. Robert T. Douglas, of whom mention was made in our last issue of having been in a run away, was more seriously hurt than was at first supposed. While his wounds are not serious he is confined to the house, but hopes to be up and about again soon. Mr. George L. Knox, editor and proprietor of the Freeman, Indianapolis, Ind., spent Monday and Tuesday in this city visiting points of interest and meeting many of the prominent leaders. He attended the Conference held in New York for the purpose of unifying and bringing the leaders of the race together. Mr. and Mrs. Trammell of 2236 12th Street, N. W., assisted by her sister Mrs. E. G. Simms, or Pittsburg, gave a royal reception Tuesday, January 5th, in honor of Mr. William Cook, of Uniontown, Pa. The table was decorated with all the delicacies of the season. The dining room was prettily decorated with palms and cut flowers. 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. 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The purpose of Mr. Morris' visit was to speak before the Bethel Literary and Historical Association, Tuesday evening, Jan. 12th, taking for his subject, "Shams." His many friends took advantage of his visit to tender him a banquet at Odd Fellows Hall, last Saturday night, where he could meet in a social way his many friends and admirers. The dinner was in charge of Grand Director Wm. L. Houston, assisted by a corps of bright young men within and without Odd Fellow circles. Promptly at 7.30 o'clock the guests were seated in the banquet hall around a table arranged in 1 GRAND MASTER W. H. JUDD MALVIN, Washington, D. C. the letter "T," in the beautifully decorated dining parlors where an orchestra discoursed music during the dinner. After the coffee had been served Mr. Houston introduced R. H. Terrell as toastmaster, who took charge of the ceremonies for the rest of the evening. The following toasts were responded to: "The Negro and the Judiciary," E. M. Hewlett; "Four Years in Congress," George H. White; "The Negro Press of To-day," Edward E. Cooper; "The Negro Legislator," John P. Green; "Howard University," Prof. George W. Cook; "The Negro Masons in America," William Judd Malvin; "The Outlook for Negro Education in the South," Maj. R. R. Morton, of Hampton Institute; "The Public Schools of the District of Columbia," W. B. Evans; "The Grand United Order of Odd Fellows," J. C. Asbury, of Philadelphia; "Our Guest at Home," S. Laing Williams, of Chicago; "The Maryland Bar," W. Ashbie Hawkins of Baltimore; "The Duty of the Young Negro," L. M. Hershaw; "The --- 2 Morris Banqueted Colored Lawyer in the District of Columbia," James A. Cobb. Prof. John T. Layton entertained the company with a solo. He was accompanied by Mrs. Thomas L. Johnson. Brief remarks were made by Mr. William H. Steward, of Kentucky, editor of the American Baptist. The speechmaking was concluded by a bright and facetious talk entitled "Odds and Ends," by Mr. Robert Pelham, formerly editor of the Detroit Plaindealer. Those present at the banquet were Edward H. Morris, Illinois, guest or honor; C. F. Adams, Illinois; Henry L. Bailey, Massachus'ts; George H. Benjamin, Wyoming; Albertus Brown, Ohio; C. F. M Browne, Rhode Island; John F. R. Browne, Michigan; Ira T. Bryant, Alabama; Edmond A. Burrill District of Columbia; John H. Butcher, [Name] --- THE COLORED AMERICAN lumbia; Arthur C. Newman, District of Columbia; Robert Pelham, Jr., Michigan; R. L. Pendleton, Florida; C. J. Pickett, Illinois; P. B. S. Pinchback, Louisiana; W. L. Pollard, District of Columbia; W. H. Richards, Tennessee; Edward D. Scott, District of Columbia; F. J. Shadd, District of Colum- [Image of a man with a mustache and a suit] MR. W. L. HOUSTON, Grand Director and Chairman of the Finance Committee of Odd Fellows. MR. W. L. HOUSTON, Grand Director and Chairman of the Finance Committee of Odd Fellows. bia; Fred. Sims, New Mexico; W. J. Singleton, Nebraska; H. P. Slaughter, Kentucky; Joseph H. Stewart, Michigan; Robert H. Terrell, District of Columbia; R. W. Tompkins, District of Columbia; Charles I. West, District of Columbia; George H. White, New Jersey; S. Laing Williams, Illinois; Ed- X. HON. JOHN P. GREEN, Washington, D. C. ward D. Williston, North Carolina; W. H. Wright, Kentucky. Members of the press: W. C. Chase, District of Columbia; John W. Cromwell, District of Columbia; Edward E. Cooper, Indiana; W. H. Steward, Kentucky. D. C. M. Caterer Foster had charge of the affair, and decorated the main hall, where thetables were spread, in a most tasteful manner. 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Assistant Register of the Treasury. J. A. H. DR. F. J. SHADD, Secretary and Treasurer Howard Medical School. THE COLORED AMERICAN Washington's literati was treated to a lecture on "Shams" at Bethel Liteary last Tuesday evening. The lecturer was the learned law giver of Chicago, Ills., Hon. Edward H. Morris. Mr. Morris has won fame and distinction before the Illinois bar, and an unusually large and intelligent audience greeted him. He ran over the list of "Shams" hurriedly, and was not long in reaching the marrow, his objective point, Dr. Booker T. Washington, upon whom he saddled every wrong, every sin, and every crime committed by the white people of this country against the Negro. He seems to have left the lofty station won by him as a lawyer and scholar and to have descended to the gutter for material to make out his case. His lecture was disappointing. He did not reach the empyrean heights of reason and logic. With the skill of the master lawyer he is, he took fragments of sentences from the writings and speeches of Mr. Washington to illustrate his points. He essayed to prove that Mr. Washington was responsible for the lynchings and friction between the races in the South. To cap the climax of his wild wanderings he stated that the harm done by Mr. Washington to the race could not be obliterated in two hundred years; and there were a few literary curiosities in the audience who tried to believe him. Mr. Morris represents a class of leaders, who are a detriment to the race, who keep up strife between the races, and who retard the progress of the Negro. There are already too many of the fire-brand leaders in the North, East and West. They never go South to work among their people to fight their battles, but give advice and very unwholesome advice at that, at long range. Mr. Washington has been a modest sincere worker from the very beginning of his career. He left Hampton as a mere boy student and opened a school in a cabin, a mere hen house, as it were, in the black belt of the South. In less than twenty years he has built up the largest and best known school of its kind in the Western hemisphere. What other man of the race has done so much, or half so much? He continues to live in the South among his people. He has the respect and confidence of the people of the North and South. He has the ear of the whole people. Only the much-abused colored preachers and bishops are in his class in doing good for the race. The following facts taken from his last annual report will give some idea of what he is doing. During the present school year, we have had an enrollment of 1550 students, and the average attendance has been 1441. These figures do not include the 248 children in the model school, "The Children's House", nor the students in the night school and afternoon cooking classes taught in the town of Tuskegee, nor the 18 students in the night school sustained by us in the village of Greenwood nor the thousands reached and helped constantly through the work of the Annual Tuskegee Negro Conferences, with the local conferences scattered throughout the South. Our enrollment shows that there are 49 countries, and that the most of them are attracted because of the industrial training. Both the governments of Porto Rico and Hayti for example, have made special provisions for supporting a number of students here. Besides the students from the foreign SHAMS. countries, 34 States and Territories have been represented in our enrollment. The bulk of the students have come from the Gulf States. The following industries have been taught in addition to the regular academic, religious and moral training: Agriculture, Basketry, Blacksmithing, Bee Keeping, Brickmasonry, Plastering, Brickmaking, Carpentry, Carriage trimming, Cooking, Dairying, Architectural, Freehand and Mechanical Drawing, Plain Sewing, Dressmaking, Electrical and Steam Engineering, Founding, Harnessmaking, Housekeeping, Horticulture, Canning, Laundering, Machinery, Mattressmaking, Millinery, Nurse Training, Painting, Sawmilling, Shoemaking, Printing, Stock Raising, Tinning and Wheelwrighting—36 industries in all. Now tell us what his critics have done? A LIVELY FIRST TERMER. Columbus, O., Special.—Hon. H. T. Eubanks, the colored member of the Legislature, from Cleveland, is proving himself the liveliest first-term member that ever came down the pike. The way he is asking for recognition for members of his race, at the hands of the Legislature is surprising the old mem- M. HON. H. T. EUBANKS, Cleveland, O.bers. He backs his requests up with a statement of the desires of his constituents that carries weight. He is tactful, forceful and untiring. Already Mr. Eubanks has established an enviable reputation for himself among his colleagues, and has won their esteem and co-operation. The sentiment is—Eubanks will do. Mr. Harrison Terrell, a War Department messenger and father of the "Judge" is progressing nicely after having a cataract removed from his right eye, by Dr. Belt, the noted specialist. Mr. Henry Griffiths, of Fall River, Mass., was the guest of our Mr. Terrell, during a recent visit to this city, to see the sights. Mr. Al. Johns, a popular New York song writer and pianist, is spending a few days in this city the guest of Mr. Clarence C. White, the violinist. Mr. Johns is an old Washington boy and had made good for himself in Gotham. 3 SALOONS Chris. Xander's QUALITY HOUSE, 909 7th st. NW. Established 38 years ago. 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I throw my whole soul in it and forget everything about the audi- ence.” Another critic, who had watched Cross very close at three successive per- formances, while she was playing the role of Miss Hurrican, in the Opera, “Little Tycoon,” said that her passion was so great and the imitation so per- fect that she was practically playing all alone as others of the caste were un- able to cope with her. It is known, how- ever, in musical circles, that after some performances it is some time before Cross is really herself again. But can or will Richmond sing a Grand Opera? She has the talent all to a tenor. I can not remember Richmond ever pro- ducing a good tenor, that is, one suitable for promi-opera work. She has en- ough musicians to organize the grand orchestra, 1 believe and enough minor singers for the choruses, but I am in- clined to think that there will be some little trouble in securing a full grand caste here. The Richmond Dramatic and Musical Association controls the best colored singers that can be found in the South, but they are so hopelessly divided and it is not known whether the Wednesday Club can get them all to sign contracts to sing together. This has been the sit- uation ever since the Association’s an- nual Festival, in 1902, when Taylor, whc was then critic for the Richmond Planet, wrote his famous article “The Festiva! Artists,” which came near disorganizing the Association on account of division of sentiment among the members. Every artist who took a part in the Festival was taken to task on his or het merits and given only what they made. Taylor was frank enough, in the story. to tell each of them what they deservec and what they did not deserve. To drop into a little slang, I will say that Richmond has the whole South “skinned” on singing and she knows it The talent is here and the Opera can be sung if they choose. Mr. and Mrs. James Peters, of St James Street, held their fourteenth wed ding anniversary, Friday night. The af.- fair was attended by some of the most prominent people of the city. The bride and groom receiving many costly pres- ents. After a musical program, the guests were ushered into the dining room, where the hostess had prepared z supper. Some of the ladies and gentlemen whc attended were: Mr. and Mrs. James Royal, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Skipwith Miss Alicie Smith, Susie Baughman, Su- sie Fry, Grace Lucas, Mrs. Bently, Mrs Coleman and Messrs. Archie Hawkins Edward S. Brown, Louis Jackson, Po- well Williams, the Rev. W. W. Winns Beverly Boyd and a few others. RECORDER DANCY TO OUR PRESI- DENT. Mr. Toastmaster, Honored Guest and Gentlemen: . In responding to the sentiment The President, every emotion of patriotism is at once aroused within me. To be President of the United States is to fill the highest office within the gift of men. It signifies rulership over ninety THE COLORED AMERICAN. million people covering an extent of territory upon which the sun never sets. It signifies the oversight of the richest and most powerful government in the world dedicated io principles of lib«-ty and human equality for each for all and forever. It signifies a pow- er to man vessels on the high seas, and transport armies on land and sea to protect and honor the flag which is thee emblem of our liberty, under whose mighty aegis we lve, that it may not trail in the dust, nor see a single star obscured, or a single stripe erased. The man who dignifies that hon- orable station to-day, who stands for all his country admires is the best type of ‘he American citizen. President Theodore Roosevelt symbolizes in his life all that Washington won in war, all that Jefferson taught of liberty, all that Hamilton represented in finance and all that Lincoln stood for in sup- port of an indissoluble union of indes- tructible states,—the law of the land and equality before the law. Presi- dent Roosevelt would injure no class that is up and would do injustice to no ‘condition that jis down. The door of opportunity, to him, like the gates of Gospel grace “stand open night and jay.” He would make this a civiliza- tion not merely without a slave, but also without a prejudice. He would, if possible, make this Government in ill respects the ideal Government of the world, that all other Governments might see it, take pattern and profit by its glorious example. In congratu- ‘ating the country on the President it has now, I at the same time des- -ribe and name the man who is to be his immediate -successor,—Theodore Roosevelt, the soldier, the citizen, the humanitarian, the statesman, the man, —the symbol of personal honor, manly courage and the best statemanship,— who shrinks from no duty, and main- tains his best convictions, at the same time upholding the great prin- siples of justice represented by the Republican party. EMMANCIPATION DAY. At Newport News, Va.—Recorder Dancy the Orator. Newport News, Va., Special——The neople of Newport News, celebrated "Emancipation day in great shape. They had a great parade with about 50 carriages, a number of marshals on horseback, with a great body of Odd Teilows in regalia, making a splendid ~how, and marching in regular bat- allion order. The parade passed *hrough all the principal streets and was a beautiful one, the people lining he street throughout the route. The exercises proper took place at he First Baptist Church, which seats >,000 people. It was packed to over- owing. Mr. Ashe was master of cere- monies. Dr. Richard Spillar, of Hamp- on, led in a fervent prayer. Miss Spillar sang a beautiful solo. The ‘nurch choir grandly rendered “Am- srica.” Miss Parker read the Emanci- ration Proclamation. An original oem was read by a very talented roung woman which was warmly ap- plauded. Editor Matt. N. Lewis then intro- ‘need the orator of the day, Hon. Tohn C. Dancy, Recorder of Deeds of ‘he District of Columbia, in a most fitting speech Recorder Dancy was never in better humor for speaking, and for more than an hour enraptured and charmed that vast audience in one of the finest speeches of his life. The opinion is general that for masterly delivery and thoughful utterance noth- ing has been uttered in Newport News which surpassed it. The speech _ is still the talk of all who heard it. We would have listened to him an hour longer had he continued. The fact that he was here this year was due to the fact that he was at Hampton last year, and many of our people heard him there and wanted him to speak here. He has certainly helped all our people, and his words of admonition and good cheer will remain with us for many moons. At night a great banquet was given by the “Hot Air Club,” and Mr. Dancy, D. Webster Davis, the poet, and Prof. Gregory Hayes of Lynchburg, were the guests of honor. It was a great feed, and said to be the finest ever seen here. All the big men in the city pretty nearly were present and they remained at the feast until the wee sma’ hours of the morning. ~ A Comical Situation. In a volume of war reminiscences Major Stiles, a Confederate soldier, tells this story of the retreat from Richmond just before Lee’s surrender at Appomattox: “I remember in al! the discomfort and wretchedness of the retreat we had been no little amus- ed by the naval battalion under that old bero Admiral Tucker. The sol- diers called them the ‘Aye, Ayes,’ be- cause they responded ‘Aye, aye” to every order, sometimes repeating the order itself and adding, ‘Aye, aye, it is, sir’ As this battalion, which fol- lowed immediately after ours, was get- ting into position and seamen’s and landsmen’s jargon and movements were getting a good deal mixed in the orders and evolutions, all being har- monized, however, and licked into shape by the ‘aye, aye,’ a young offi- cer of the division staff rode up, salut- ed Admiral Tucker and said, ‘Admiral, I may possibly be of assistance to you in getting your command into line.” The admiral replied, ‘Young man, I understand how to talk to my people.’ And thereupon followed ‘a grand moral combination’ of ‘right flank’ and ‘left flank,’ ‘starboard’ and ‘larboard,” ‘aye, aye,’ and ‘aye, aye,’ until the battalion gradually settled down into place.” The Clab Among Savages. The club, or mace, was probably the first, as it is the most universal, weap- on, and every nation would seem to have some form peculiar to itself. The Maori spent years of labor in grinding to shape his battledoor-like “merai” out of jade or greenstone. The New Brit- ain savage makes a hole through a granite pebble by dropping water on it while hot and thus forms the head of his club. The Fijian found ready to his hand a tree whose evenly radiat- ing roots he trimmed into an exact likeness of the medieval “morgen- stern,” wherewith the Swiss battered down the Austrian ranks at Sempach. The mace of the Persian horseman was of steel, with a head formed of six or more radiating blades or ridges. and had often a basket hilt like a sword. The terrible Mahmud of Ghaz- ni, like the knight of Border song, “at his saddle girth had a _ good _ steel sperthe full ten pound weight and more,” and it was with this that he shattered the idol of Somnauth before the eyes of the horrified priests, strew- ing the temple floor with the jewels hidden within.—Chambers’ Journal. How Buffaloes Were Slaughtered. The buffaloes traveled “on the run” and in great herds. It was always a helter skelter dash at full speed, heads down, long. shaggy hair tossing over gleaming eyes and every one for him- self. If an animal fell it was trampled to death by the thousands passing on. The annual migration was simply a wild dash for food. The leaders were not always so wild and stupid as the rest of the herd which tbey led in the awful scramble. They would scent dan- ger, but that often availed little with the galloping, bellowing ones behind them. 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He was one of the most unique and foreeful characters that have moulded public sentiment for more than a quarter of a century. He en- tered activity into the busy scenes of life in the memorable Reconstruc- tion days, and was associated, though young, with those great minds that guided the ship of state through those turbulent times. ‘No Georgian has figured more conspicuously than he in state and national affairs where the interests of our people were concern- ed, and he always stood for manhood and true Americanism. He was edu- cated in the common schools and at Atlanta University, and was ever the champion of education in the broadest sense. Recently he became an ardent champion of Dr. Washington, but not until he was thoroughly convinced that the Sage of Tuskegee would soon be as powerful a champion for the education of the head and heart among his peo- ple and he has beeen of their hands. \s a politician he ranked among the shrewdest and ablest, was true to his friends and relentless to his foes. He was indefatigable in his labors to aid his friends, but woe be to the traitor who posed as a friend and came in contact with his Damascus blade of ‘iplomacy. The confidence of the peo- ple in him was shown by the fa¢t that he was a delegate to every Na- tional Republican convention from 1ST6 to 1900 inclusive, and was honor- ed four successive times as delegate from the state at large. During this eventful period he held no lucrative Sovernment positions, having beeen a Mail agent in the early days, and after- wards Surveyor of the Port of Atlanta, and special agent of the land office. . THE COLORED AMERICAN He preferred to be free from that in- fluence that prevents a government official from speaking boldly for his rights, and thus he may be easily styled the great commoner among our people in Georgia. He was chairman of the Republican State Central twice and was always a powerful factor in the councils of the party. As a jour- nalist he wielded a fearless and tren- chant pen, and was among the first to edit a paper in his native state. He has attended all the national con- ventions and has been a potent factor in directing the course of thonght, that has emanated from the colored press for thirty years. He was ad- mitted to the bar in Atlanta a few years ago and belonged to the firm of Pledger, Johnson & Malone. This coterie of lawyers have wielded a strong influence in securing justice for the colored citizens of that section, and lave gained the respect and confidence of the legal fraternity. As a man he was genial and brave. ‘No man, how- ever humble, failed to feel at home in his presence, and drink in the sun- shine of his jovial nature. No man, how ver distinguished, felt lowered in lis dignity by his association, and -el‘om 1-ft him without being con- scious of the fact that he had com- runed sith a superior mind, and tnat t matters not what the color. * man’s a man for a’ that.” le was brave and allowed no man, white or black, to insult him with impunity. Some years ago two colored men were incarcerated for the alleged killing of a white student in Athens, Ga. A mob organized to lynch them. Col, Pi dger took armed men to the jail and defied the mob, thus preventing a lynching. This is probably the only case on record where a colored man has done a similar deed of bravery. We was arrested and fined, but his determined course prevented a stigma being placed upon the classic city of Georgia. Judge Emory Speer of the Southern Judicial District of Georgia, said of him that he was among ihe ablest diplomatists he had met. At a banquet given in his honor some years ago by Georgians residing in Washington the great Douglass said of him that he possessed those quali- ties of mind that make men great, and that his achievements and those-of his compeers made him think that in the future the hope of the race would come from the South. | He believed in the three great amendments to the Constitution and ae net «gree with some that the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments were egre- ‘gious mistakes. He thought our peo- ple were competent to vote and that they should never surrender that priv- ilege. He believed in a friendly feel- ing between the races, but advocated the right of our people to enjoy every privilege vouchsafed to any other Amercian citzien. So intense was his interest in the welfare of the race that in December, against the pro- tests of his family and friends he came to Washington to attend the meeting of the executive committee of the Afro-American Council and to be pres- ent at the meeting of the National Re- jpablicen Committee to use his influ- ence against the threatened cutting | down of representation from the South in the National Republican convention. Thus ended a strenuous and noble eareer and his life exemplifies the memorable lines by Bryant: “So live that when thy summons comes to join The innumerable caravan, * * * * Thou go not, like a quarry slave at night, Scoured to his dungeon, but sustainec and soothed By an unfaltering trust, approach thy grave, Like one who wraps the drapery of his couch About him, and lies down to pleasant dreams.” NOTES. Mrs. Ida D. Bailey was the only lady speaker and made a “hit.” The usual number of local politicians were present and evidently came for the purpose of “starting something” or of jim-crowing the whole affair. President George W. Jackson makes a capital presiding officer, never loses his head and, unlike many presiding officers, lets the other fellows do the talking. Dr. Scott, the pastor of the Church, announced that in four weeks from now, Mr. Washington himself would speak before the Literary, and the people of Washington will have an opportunity to have the views of this leader from his own lips. Th impression obtained that while Mr. Morris criticised Mr. Washington for pointing out the weak points in the race, Mr. Morris used all of his tact and skill in pointing out the weak points of Mr. Washington. This pro- cedure will only expose us to our own enei.ics and drive away our friends. Hon. John P. Green, U. S. Stamp Agent, was one of the early speakers, who took occasion to define his own position, to state that he was not “muzzled” because he was an office holder; that he would “resign his po- sition to-morrow” rather than to see his race suffer and that he was opposed to the teachings of Booker T. Wash- ington. Mr. Green is something of an orator too. Judge Robert H. Terrell’s five minutes talk from the platform was a masterpiece. There was no doubt about his friendship for Dr. Washington and he -c -red the pettifoggers who are con- tinually abusing office-holders. He very pertinently closed by calling the attention to the fact that the great leaders of the race, such as Frederick Douglass, John M. Langston, B. K. Bruce and others, had held office be- cause they were selected as being the best fitted men to hold office. mang een pea pe ers es If you have a spare room that you would like to rent to desirable parties, advertise them in Tur AMERICAN. pa ee 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. __ The de Lam Orton Famous French Perfection Tailor System, Mme. J. A. Smallwood, sole agent, 1513 Madison street, northwest. Morning class from 9 a. m. to 1 p. m. Afternoon class 2 to 5 p. m. daily. Evenings from 7:30 to 10 o'clock. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, dressmakers and ladies who wish to do their own dress-making. WANTED.—To learn the wonderful De Lam Orton French Perfection Tailor System. Seamless Basques without one inch of visible seam, in lining or goods, not eeven on the shoulder. Successfuj dressmaking re- quires as much earnest progressive study as successful work in any pro- fession. No detail is too small to be looked after. We teach you to make dresses with or without seam and guarantee perfect fits, and complete your course with a diploma. The Best Prescriptions for Malaria, Ague and Fever is a bottle of Grove’s Tasretess Cuitt Tonic. It is simply Tron and Quinine in a tasteless form. No cure, no pay. Price 50 cents. tf ameristar icatbree te taps Sea ben AN ADVERTISING SOLICITOR WANTED. Wanted—An active man, who under- stands soliciting advertising, to take a position on The Colored American. It is a good paying, permanent posi- tion for the right kind of man. Apply at this office. tt BOARDING By The Week or Month. Apply to— MRS. M. J. BUNDY, 941 T St.. N. W. SUPREME: COURT Hioliaing a fFrobate Court. No. 11097, Administration. This is to give notice that the sub- scriber, who was by the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia granted let- ters of Administration on the estate of Nancy Mack, deceased, has, with the ap- proval of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, holding a Probate Court, appointed Thursday, the 2ist day of January, 1904, at 10 o’clock a. m., as the time, and said Court room as the place, for making payment and dis- tribution from said estate, under the Court’s direction and control, when and where all creditors and persons entitled to distributive shares or a residue, are notified to attend, in person or by agent or attorney. duly a:thorized, with their claims against the estate properly vouched. Given under my hand this 29th day of December, 1903. Tiampron Jacoss, 1017 21st St. N. W. Attest: Joun R. Rouzer, Deputy Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court. THIS PAPER FOR SALE AT: Plummer’s, 732 2d St., S. W. Chapman’s, 14th and P Sts., N. W. Leatherwood’s, 1501 M St., N. W. Brinkman’s, 4th and Pa. Ave., N.W. Morcoe’s 421 12th St., N. W. Newsdealer, 1807 7th St., N. W. Wright’,s cor. 14th and Pierce Place Singleton’s, cor. 26th and E, N. W. Ham Adams’, cor. 9th and G Sts., i. Ws 6 HARRY T. BURLEIGH AND R AUGUSTUS LAWSON IN JOINT RECITAL FEBRUARY 1. The second in the series of Artists' Recitals by Lincoln Temple Choir will be given February 1. The attraction will be a joint vocal and piano recital by Mr. Harry Burleigh of New York, and Mr. R. Augustus Lawson of Hartford. Never before has the Washington music lover had such a fine offering as this concert. Both singer and player are artists of the very first rank, finding appreciation for their talent in the most critical and aristocratic audiences of the East. A recent criticism says of Mr. Lawson, "The Hartford public is accustomed to a very high standard of piano-forte H music, having listened to recitals by all of the greatest artists of the day, and its requirements from Mr. Lawson were necessarily great and its criticisms severe. Mr. Lawson stood the test of criticism, and proved himself even a greater artist than had been anticipated by his closest friends and admirers. He is a complete master of his instrument." Of Mr. Burleigh, F. R. Burton of Yonkers writes, "his voice is singularly attractive in the quality that we try inadequately to describe as rich, mellow, pure; none of these terms conveying the impression perfectly to any who have not heard it; but more than that, Mr. Burleigh seems to have special tone color for every emotion." SECOND BAPTIST LYCEUM. Lawyer John Cassius Moore, of Concord, N. H., will address the Lyceum, Sunday, at 3.30 p. m. Discussion will be opened by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Flanders, and J. W. Pope, affirmative and negative, respectfully. Prof. J. H. Lewis, Jr., will render a solo. There will be good singing. Subject, "The Negro's Relation to the United States, as Taught in Schools." There is to be a song-service at St. Luke's Church next Sunday evening, January 17th, to which the public is especially invited by the pastor, Rev. Owen Waller. THE COLORED AMERICAN. BRUCE GRIT HONORED ABROAD. We clip the following from "The West African Mail:" "THE AFRICAN SOCIETY. "At a meeting of the council of the African Society, held on Monday, December 14th, Rear-Admiral G. W. Hand, in the chair, the following gentlemen were duly elected members of the society: Mr. J. W. Braham, Mr. John E. Bruce, general newspaper correspondent, New York; Mr. Arthur Williams O'Dwyer, F. R. C. I., assistant paymaster, Southern Nigeria Regiment; Rev. Levi S. Gardner, Mr. Alex. Johnson, Mr. A. M. Lafone, Captain Ladislas Herbert Richard Pope Hennessy, Sir Alfred Sharpe, K. C. M. G., C. B., F. R. G. S., H. M. Commissioner, commander-in-chief and consul general of the British Central African Protectorate; Mr. Robert Holme Storey, M. A. (Cantab,) barrister-at-law; Dr. Edward Westmarck, University of Heisingfors; Mr. Alexander Whyte, F. L. S., F. Z. S., late director of the Scientific and Agriculture Departments of the British Central Africa, Uganda and East Africa Protectorates; Rev. Frederick H. White.—Ex. WEALTHY SEMINOLES HERE Col. J. C. Johnson, of Wewoka, Indian Territory, Secretatry of the Seminole Chief and national interpreter to the Seminoles is in this city registered at the National Hotel. In his party are Chief Hulbutta Micco, Okchum Harjo and W. L. Joseph delegates. This Chief and delegates represent the three thousand and two hundred Seminole Indians, who own large tracts of land in the Indian Territory, with the capital at Mikusukey. The purpose of Col. Johnson's visit is to arrange with the Interior Department to advise theintroduction of a bill in Congress for the distribution of the funds of the Seminoles, now held by the government. There are more than two million, seven hundred and fifty thousand dollars involved, at annual interest of five per cent. The bill has been highly recommended and it is thought that the Interior Department will take favorable action upon it. Mr. Johnson is a graduate of Lincoln University of a class in the eighties. After leaving college he took Horace Greely's advice and went to the wild and woolly west. He is a strong leader in the Creek Nation and a man of great influence and power. He is said to own valuable property and was selected by the Seminole Sachem as Secretary, because of his fitness and great ability. Col. Johnson will be in Washington for a few weeks. Ex-Governor P. B. S. Pinchback and Mr. Whitefield McKinlay, have returned from New York, whither they went on a business trip. Editor William H, Steward of the American Baptist, Louisville, Ky., spent a few days in this city last week, and was a guest at the Morris banquet. The books for the Jane Mosely will soon be open and the best dates for charters on the Potomac this Summer will soon be taken. Mr. Lewis Jefferson, the successful manager of last season, contemplates putting many new wrinkles into the management this year. PETER GR Your Credit is as PETER GROGAN. Your Credit is as Good as Gold. If your supply of ready cash is somewhat depleted, that fact has no bearing on the buying of furniture and housefurnishings—if you buy HERE. We take pride in arranging payments to suit the in- If your supply of ready cash is has no bearing on the buying of furnit you buy HERE. We take pride in arr dividual convenience of our patrons, and we make them so small that the money will scarcely be missed. Next Friday will be New Year's Day, and your parlor and dining room should look its very best. If a new carpet is needed, make your selection to-day, and it shall be on the floor to-morrow. The cash stores will charge you from 20 to 25 cents per yard for making, laying, and lining, but we do this work boards and China Closets are here in mirrored and carved. You are welcome stock on Credit. We are complete f tains, Crockery, Stoves, Pictures,, Br i ments. Everything marked in plain PETER G 817-819-821-823 laying, and lining, but we do this work entirely free of cost. Sideboards and China Closets are here in great variety—all beautifully mirrored and carved. You are welcome to a choice of our entire stock on Credit. We are complete furnishers, including Lace Curtains, Crockery, Stoves, Pictures., Bric-a-brac, &c. All on easy payments. Everything marked in plain figures—no notes—no interest. A BOY W --- C. 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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 A --- New Carpets, New Crockery, New Furniture, For the New Year on CREDIT Our Terms Are the Easiest Ever Offered By Any Credit House in Washington. mining, but we do this work entirely free of cost. Side China Closets are here in great variety—all beautifully carved. You are welcome to a choice of our entire edit. We are complete furnishers, including Lace Curry, Stoves, Pictures., Bric-a-brac, &c. All on easy pay, everything marked in plain figures—no notes—no interest. PETER GROGAN, 819-821-823 Seventh Street. Between H and I Sts. A BOY WANTED In every town and hamlet in the United States and Canada who is willing to sell TheCOLORED 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 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 $5.00 a week. Of this amount you may keep two-fifths fit. This means that on every ten papers sold you have fit of 20 cts., or two dollars a hundred. We furnish print 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. Weekly or Monthly Payments to Suit You Lieut. David J. Gilmer Makes a Good Record, and is Promoted.—Natives Friendly to the American Negroes. A recent letter from the Philippines tells many stories of the achievements and success of the colored Americans in those far away islands. There are now quite a number of commissioned officers of the U. S. Scout regiments, who are winning spurs and who are adding lus- LIEUT. DAVID J. GILMER, Neuva Caceres, Camerines, P. I. ter to the adready proud record of col? ored soldiers. Last August, September and October, Lieut. David J. Gilmer was on duty at Bato, commanding a detachment of soldiers stationed there to protect a lake or rather the fishes in it. In October Lieut. Gilmer was appointed quartermaster and commissary officer by Gen. Jesse M. Lee, Third Brigade, Department of Luzon. On leaving Bato to accept the new duties, Lieut. Gilmer was honored by a grand ball given by Judge Fortono and the Mayor of the town, The song-service at the Metropolitan Church last Sunday evening, drew out a large audience and was very fine. The trios and choruses were all especially well done under the masterly leadership of Prof. John T. Layton. Rev. O. H. W. Scott is a brilliant success as pastor of this important church. --- Don Sirrionalla. The elite of the town was at the ball. Upon entering the ball room the wife of the Judge and the Mayor received Lieut. Gilmer and pinned a beautiful bouquet of tropical flowers on his left breast, while the band played the "Star Spangled Banner," in his honor. The colored officers speak well of the treatment they received there, and the cordial relation, existing between them, and the natives. While ninety-nine per cent of the teachers, (male and female) [Name] the civilian clerks that come to the aisles are all white, these same people seem to forget their American prejudie, when they meet a colored officer, and are usually glad to talk with him. The race question is rapidly solving itself in the islands, is the verdict of those capable of judging. The mosquitoes and ants are very bad, and while we in this country are doing all in our power to keep warm, the people in the Philippines are doing their utmost to keep cool. The Emery family, of Ohio, have, within the last twelve months, given the money for the erection of a large brick dormitory for boys, at the Tuskegee Institute, and within the last few days have informed the Trustees that they have decided to erect a second dormitory fir the Tuskegee Institute. THE COLORED AMERICAN EDUCATIONAL. THE COLORED BUSINESS Preparatory and Elementary . . . Night School THE COLORED BUSINESS OLD TRUE REFORMERS HALL. Cor. Fourth and N Sts., N. W. AN OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL. Special courses—Business, Preparatory, Elementary, and Lecture. Shorthand and Typewriting. Free Information given from 4 to 5 p. m. Subjects—Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry. J. W. BOTTS, A. B., Ph. B., Manager. THE HOTEL HOWARD UNIVERSITY Washington, D. C. FEN distinct departments, under one hundred competent professors and instructors—Theo logical, Medical, Legal, College, Pedagogical, Preparatory, English, Agriculture, Industrial, and musical. For information address— Key, J. E. RANKIN, D. D., LL. D., President. MARYLAND AGRICULTURAL AND INDUSTRIAL INSTITUTE, LAUREL, HOWARD Co., MD. Situation beautiful; climate unsurpassed; work thorough and efficient. Courses: English, Normal, Agriculture Practical and Scientific, Stockraising, Dairying, Sewing, Cooking, Laundering, Domestic Science, Carpentry, Mechanical Drawing, Dressmaking and Millinery. $7.00 per month covers tuition, furnished r om, heating, lighting, washing and board. Fall term opens October 1, 1903. Winter term opens December 28, 1903. Further information, address M. J. NAYLOR, A. B., Acting President, Box 190 Baltimore, Md. OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUNG MEN. The demands in all parts of this country, and in several foreign countries, for well trained men of our race in the direction of scientific and practical agriculture are so great that this institution is willing to offer exceptional advantages to young men who wish to come here and take either a regular or post graduate course in agriculture. We cannot begin to supply the demands that come to us for trained men in the direction of agriculture. The positions for which these trained men are wanted are those in most every case which pay high salaries. hold of men who have received as far as possible, a good education before coming here, and are ready to enter upon a thorough course of agricultural training. For further information address, BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, Prin. Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee, Alabama. All Nations welcome except Carrie Nation EDWARD GREEN Fine Wines and Whiskies S. W. Cor. Cameron and Fayette streets ALEXANDRIA, VA. IN THE 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. Every Convenience Is afforded ladiestraveling alone on the Compartment Cars of the "Great Western Limited," 3 Leaving Chicago every evening at 6.30 via the CHICAGO GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY. J. P. ELMER, G. P. A. 113 Adams St., Chicago 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. "WE MOVE EVERYTHING" Douglas Baggage and Furniture Express 1533 14th Street N.W. R.T. DOUGLAS, Manager The Colorea Published by The Colore Publishing Company. A National Negro Newspa Published every Saturday, at 459 C st. N. W., Washington, D. C. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. should be accompanied with the name of the writer, not necessarily for publication but as a guarantee of good faith. We solicit news, contributions, opinions and in fact all matters affecting the race. We will not pay for matter, however, unless it is ordered by us. All matter intended for publication should reach this office by Wednesday of each week to insure insertion in the current issue. Agents are wanted everywhere. Send for instructions. ADVERTISING RATES. Reading notices 50 cents per line. Display advertisements, $2 per square inch, per insertion. Discounts made on large contracts. Entered at the Post Office as second class matter. All letters, communications, and business matters should be addressed to THE COLORED AMERICAN. EDWARD E. COOPER, Manager, 459 C St., Northwest, Washington, D. C. Sold by all News Dealers. SATURDAY, JANUARY 16, 1904. WHAT THE PRESS CAN DO. THE REFORMER, published at Richmond, Va., prints a very timely editorial on the subject, "What the Press Can Do." If the colored editors would lay aside their jealousies and their hobbies long enough to take a manly stand for therace, the colored press would indeed be a power in the land. There was never a time in the history of the race, when strong leaders were more needed and when the men of thought and action should get together for a common purpose and for a common cause. There is no excuse for a division of opinion on the part of our leaders and editors. The cause is a common one and the fight is a common one. What does it matter if one leader believes in industrial education, another in higher educatiin, another in the principles of the Republican Party and another in the principles of some other party. The civil rights of the Negro are being abridged everywhere; he is denied the use of the ballot; he is denied his civil rights in theaters, hotels and common carriers; he is denied the right of engaging in certain kinds of labor controlled by labor unions and organized labor. If the colored editors want a common cause to fight for, let them all support the Morrell Bill, which makes it a fine (with a punishment,) of $5,000 for any railroad company or corporation to discriminate against its passengers on account of race, color or previous condition of servitude. There is no reason why this bill should not become a law. Every colored newspaper should print this bill, and every colored editor should call the attention of his Congress- --- THE COLORED AMERICAN. ask him to vote for i. If an does not vote for it, the reasons for the The colored people opportunity as of Con- ly or un- that say ye, men of the Press? A numb got out a fine holiday and gave great credit or their editors. That New York Courier was all right whether it pleased everybody or not. It is high time that the leaders of the race were getting together. In the death of Col. W. A. Pledger, of Georgia, the race losses one of its great men and one of its ablest champions. Peace to his ashes. A race that is building schoolhouses, building churches, building banks and other institutions, is not a race to remain long in the rear in the procession of human progress. How well the white people love office is shown by the number of them who are going to the islands of our new possessions as school teachers—male and female—civilian clerks and common laborers. A colored officer in the Philippines writes that the deportment and temperament of white people toward the American Negro is changed as soon as they get into the new possessions. The white office seekers and office hoders in the Phillippines get on the most friendly terms with the American Negroes over there, and really attempt to enforce social quality. WHY DO THEY "BUTT IN?" If certain groups of persons would devote their energies toward pushing the philosophy they pretend to espouse and refrain from making trouble in other spheres of activity where neither their advice nor presence are desired, what a beautiful world this would be! An Irishman would not be likely to attend a session of the A. P. A.. You wouldn't find a Jew "getting busy" in a Gentile prayer-meeting. Arthur Pue Gorman would not be looked for as a delegate to the National Afro-American Council. Then, by the same token, why do such well-known Negro Democrats as Archibald H. Grimke and William Munroe Trotter insist upon "butting in" and attempt to control the deliberations of a true-blue Reepublican Convention, made up, to a man, of loyal, working Republicans? These acknowledged Democrats and their confederates carry a trail of trouble wherever they go. They created a fuss at the Louisville meeting of the Council, and this winter saw them sowing the dragon's teeth in the sanctuary of the Suffrage Association. If the Negro annex to the Democratic party is trying to imitate the main body of their crowd by pursuing a policy of obstruction, negation and demoralization they are in a very fair way to be admitted into full fellowship with their dear Gormans' Tillmans, Vardmans, Morgans, Carmacks, and other excellent "friends" of the black man. Mr. Cleveland's sometime consul to San Domingo and the endorser of the Bay State Democracy should "shinny on their own side," and make a more strenuous effort to observe the eleventh commandment—'Don't butt in!' --- We have on our mailing books, a large number of names of persons who are considerably behind in their subscription to this paper, and who have been notified a great number of times, but who seem to pay no attention to these mild duns. Beginning with the Year we hope that every subscriber make an effort to pay up what we can get out a better paper every way. This dosen't other fellow, but it means who will be the first to start the rolling. The truly great men do not stoop to small things. Petty jealousy is the besetting sin of the Negro. One so-called big Negro will travel a thousand miles to tell the people of the faults—real or imaginary—of another one. There are three sections in the State of Illinios where Negroes have been driven out,—where a colored school teacher was lynched for defending himself and where colored children are denied admission to the mixed schools; and still the wealthy lawyer and race man is not on record as having offered his services to prosecute the law breakers, or his purse to help along the cause. GREAT DAILY. One of the things the Mirror would like to see is a Negro daily paper manned by colored men. We would like to see that "daily" published at Washington as probably the most central point. There is a number of good men available for its management. In this line E. E. Cooper has demonstrated superior ability. W. E. B. DuBois in the editorial chair would make it worth the reading and R. W. Thompson as "Paragrapher," would not be bad.—The Mirror, Danville, Va. DELEGATES TO THE NEXT CONVENTION. EDITOR THE COLORED AMERICANS The time and place for the next National Convention has been named, Chicago is the place-June 1st, is the time. The all-important question now is, who shall be the colored delegates from the District of Columbia? In former years, Mr. Perry Carson has been honored with the privilege of representing the District in these great National Conventions. Mr. Carson has always proved himself true to every trust imposed in him, and has ever stood for the rights of his people. We praise him for what he has done, and will ever cherish him for his past record in behalf of his people. But, his hard work of the past and his declining years all tell us, that his usefulness to his people, and, to the party of his choice, is about at an end, and therefore, it becomes the duty of the people to select a delegate to represent their wishes in the next National Convention. Whom shall it be? is the question. We can only stand off and look on. There seems to have been a great deal of dissatisfaction in the selection of the colored delegate to the National Convention of 1900. The cry of "unfair" ballot was heard on every corner. These things ought not to be; we should be just in all our dealings. But, as "unfair" as that election might have been, we are informed that that same gentleman is again an aspirant to go as a delegate. This may be true. But we can not believe that the intelligent people of the District of Columbia will always sit still and submit to these nominations made in the whiskey saloons and forced upon them for ratification. You can not expect to be reecgnized as an honest people—people who should be counted worthy to have a say in the national affairs, until we learn to put our best men to the front to represent us among the brain of this country. The eyes of the world are watching us today, as never before, so let us be prudent. Let us endeavor to be men. "Traders" and "traitors" in former national conventions, in years gone by, among our own people, are some of the great objections to the colored peeople in politics today. The Negro who can be bought for a song, and who is easily turned by every wind that blows, is not a fit subject to represent any race of people. Beware of that colored brother who would give his very soul to represent you in the Chicago convention. He is after something—the race be d—d. We know of no one more befitting to represent the District of Columbia in the next National Convention than Mr. James W. Poe. He is a true race man,—a man who has the interest of his people at heart,—and the District people should see to it that Mr. Poe be elected as their delegate to the next National Convention. He is a man of clean character and is highly respected by the leading Republicans of this country. He is also for President Roosevelt, (as all sensible colored people are,) and is therefore in better shape to present the wishes of his constituents, before that august body, than the gentleman who went as delegate in 1900. Three cheers for Mr. James W. Poe! On with him to the Republican National Convention. J. C. CUNNINGHAM. DIED AT AN OLD AGE Mrs. Eliza Johnson, well known in this city and perhaps best known as the mother of Mr. Gerard Millar, the world renowned basso profundo and comedian, died Sunday, January 3rd, at 6 p. m., in her 61st year. She was a Christian and died in full Christian hope and faith. She was a daughter of the late Wm. and Ellen Pinn, and was born in Fauquier County, Va. She leaves a loving, devoted son, Mr. Gerard Millar, and a brother and sister, Mr. Strother Pinn and Mrs. Sarah Gaskins, and a host of friends to mourn her loss. Her son did everything in his power to assist her, and nothing was left undone to add to her comfort. Her slightest wish was always granted. At her death Mr. Millar was traveling in Michigan with a theatrical company and could not be reached for a day or two after his mother's death. The funeral took place from the Second Baptist Church, January 7th, at 2 o'clock. Rev. W. Bishop Johnson and W. J. Howard spoke beautifully over the remains, and the good and hustling qualities of the deceased. She was a member of the Council, Household of Ruth, and the Good Samaritans. SPARKS FROM OUR ANVIL. Lawyer Albert S. White, of Kentucky, very fittingly dubs John Edward Bruce the "Dean of Negro Correspondents." The Pen and Pencil Club to try its hand at furnishing a syndicate letter to the press of the country. If the members find themselves able to agree upon the tenor of such a letter they may justly lay claim to being the eighth wonder of the world. Through the dropping of the Christmas week's issue a number of our contemporaries gave their "faithful employees" a vacation that the said employees could ill-afford. Editor W. D. Johnson's Louisville daily has reached the "persistent rumor" stage. Partner G. W. Forbes, of the Boston Guardian, should not insist too strongly upon an immediate settlement. Perhaps Mr. Trotter needs the money. If Tim Campbell's spirit could get in touch with Messrs. Trotter and Forbes, it would pooh-pooh the thin-skinned notion that monetary discrepancies should make any difference "between friends" any more than should a trifle like the Constitution. Prof. Kelly Miller and Prof. G. W. Carver, were the centers of attraction at the brilliant sessions of the Kentucky State Teachers' Association. Both put in some body blows for effective education in the arena of philosophy and agriculture. Prof. Miller is preparing a book for publication and Prof. Carver is laying awake of nights studying new experiments to increase the yield of sweet potatoes to the acre. The right to work in the North is as pressing a problem as the right to vote in the South. The demand of the age is for men who can "make things happen." The man who does is worth a million of men who merely talk. It would help some if the Negro saw to it that black does not necessarily stand for ignorance, poverty, shiftlessness and filth. Invest a dollar in good citizenship by contributing that amount to the cause of effective education such as taught at schools like Tuskegee and Hampton. with a live Business Men's League. It might be in order for Mr. Archibald H. Grimke to revive the National Negro Democratic League, as a counter move to the Hayes People's Program. The truly national correspondent does not go to the trouble of writing in a date line. The dear reader is supposed to know his location if indeed point of view is considered in connection with one who deals out news to the universe. Industrial education is the safest guarantee of bread and butter to the well-equipped worker. C. W. Moore, a former student in Tuskegee tailoring department is now employed in a large tailoring establishment in Topeka, Kansas, at $12.50 per week and room. Andrew Carnegie is quick to acknowledge the worth of a peaceable, lovable people like the Negro, and grants that the 12,000,000 bales of cotton produced by us early places our labor as the corner stone of American commerce. We are surely rising. If companionship in misery helps any, Mr. W. T. Ferguson can recall the fact that the late James G. Blaine had trouble with people who forgot to obey the injunction, "Please burn this letter." Mr. Fortune's clincher ticket, "Roosevelt and Hanna" wouldn't be bad if it were a possibility. The Roosevelt and THE COLORED AMERICAN. Fairbands combination has the call, however, at this stage of the game. Go West or South young professional man! Get out of the Washington Departments and make your diplomas worth at least the paper they are printed upon. Washington City still suffers from the effects of her last attack of conventionists. The disease is complicated with oratorical and resolution indigestion. Suppose the alleged Suffrage Convention had endorsed President Roosevelt, what would the action have amounted to? A colored Bishop would greatly stimulate the work of the Protestant Episcopal and Methodist Episcopal churches among the colored people. The secular press should take this matter up for a thorough discussion as this is the year to secure the long-delayed consummation. Take along a few dimes if you go to the St. Louis Exposition. They may come in handy in case of emergency. The new girls dormitory at Tuskegee Institute has been named Dougless Hall in honor of Frederick Dougless, and supplies Dr. Washington's dearest desire for a monument on the grounds in memory of the "Great Commoner." MR. MALVIN ON MASONRY. Mr. Toastmaster:— I accept with pleasure the assignment to speak for Masonry, because it requires but little for me to say. The great organization speaks for itself. For ages it has been telling its story, with an eloquence which no human lips can command, and listening mankind has responded to its words with an applause that reaches round the world. This order instituted by virtuous men, sustained and supported by honest and worthy ones, has grown and thrived, until to-day it stands the wonder and admiration of all the children of men. For morality it takes its place by the side of the church; for charity and philanthropy among its members, it leads all others and for internal beauty and sublime granduer it occupies the most exalted place of any creation conceived by man. It has taught men how to live; has helped them to careers of usefulness; has held the star of hope above them and through its teachings has contributed to the upbuilding of civilization throughout the world. The living bear loud witness and the dead mute testimony to the good that it has done; while the coming generations are sure to offer their praise and support to Freemasonry, an organization designed to add so much to the sum of human happiness. The glorious and imperishable work which has been done and is being done through the instrumentality of Masonry would furnish a theme for a thousand hours and no man has the genius to present a statement of its accomplishments within the space of three minutes. Mindful that my time has almost expired, I shall content myself by stating just one of its virtues, that is, like a fond parent, it rejoices in the success of one of its own. Now you, Mr. Morris, through your remarkable achievements have won a favored place in the heart of the craft. And in behalf of the 847 Masous in this jurisdiction—brother craftsman of yours—I welcome you and congratulate you upon your distinguished career. A career which brings renown to yourself, honor to the race and fills with pride the heart of every man of color who wears the square and compass on his breast. Dr. L. H. Singleton, the enterprising pharmacist at 20th and E streets N. W., has issued a most attractive and unique calendar for 1904. A little booklet also issued by him is very attractive. MEDICAL EXAMINER Of the United States Treasury Recommends Pe-ru-na. Of the United States Treasury Recommends Pe-ru-na. Other Prominent Physicians Use and Endorse Pe-ru-na. DR. LLEWELLYN Jordan, Medical Examiner of the U. S. Treasury Department, graduate of Columbia College, and who served three years at West Point, has the following to say of Peruna: "Allow me to express my gratitude to you for the benefit derived from your wonderful remedy. One short month has brought forth a vast change and I now consider myself a well man after months of suffering. Fellow sufferers, Peruna will cure you." A constantly increasing, number of physicians prescribe Peruna in their practice. It has proven its merits so thoroughly that even the doctors have overcome their prejudice against so-called patent medicines and recommend it to their patients. Peruna occupies a unique position in medical science. It is the only internal systemic catarrh remedy known to the medical profession to-day. Catarrh, as everyone will admit, is the cause of one-half the disease which afflicts mankind. Catarrh and catarrhal diseases afflict one-half of the people of United States. Robert R. Roberts, M. D., Washington, D.C., writes: "Through my own experience as well as that of many of my friends and acquaintances who have been cured or relieved of catarrh by the use of Hartman's Peruna, I can confidently recommend it to those suffering from such disorders, and have no hesitation in prescribing it to my patients."----Robert R. Roberts. Dr. R. Robbins, Muskogee, I. T., writes: "Peruna is the best medicine I know of for coughs and to strengthen a weak stomach and to give appetite. Besides prescribing it for catarrh, I have ordered it for weak and debilitated people, and have not had a patient but said it helped him. It is an excellent medicine and it fits so many cases. "I have a large practice, and have a chance to prescribe your Peruna. I hope you may live long to do good to the sick and the suffering." Dr. M. C. Gee, writes from 513 Jones St., San Francisco, Cal.: "Peruna has performed so many wonderful cures in San Francisco that I am convinced that it is a valuable remedy. I have frequently advised its use for A POPULAR ALDERMAN. Judge J. B. Raymond, of Altoona, Pa., is spending a few days in this city, the guest of his wife's parents and other friends, on his return from the East on a business trip. He has been Alderman in Altoona, Pa., for ten years, having been elected four consecutive times. He was defeated in the recent campaign for the nomination on account of his color, and his great friendship for the Pennsylvania Senators. Mr. Raymond is one of the most powerful as well as popular young leaeders in his State. He is a splendid campaigner and an effective and gifted speaker. Although the only colored voter in his ward, which he has represented for the past ten years, he is so popular that when his own party refused to nominate him, he was at once taken up and nominated by the Democrats of his ward. Judge Raymond has declined the honor, although his election would be a foregone conclusion 9 Dr. Llewellyn Jordan, Medical Examiner United States Treasury. women, as I find it insures regular and painless menstruation, cures leucorrhoea and ovarian troubles, and builds up the entire system. I also consider it one of the finest catarrh remedies I know of." —M. C. Gee, M. D. Catarrh is a systemic disease curable only by systemic treatment. A remedy that cures catarrh must aim directly at the depressed nerve centers. This is what Peruna does. Peruna immediately invigorates the nerve-centers which give vitality to the mucous membranes. Then catarrh disappears. Then catarrh is permanently cured. If you do not derive prompt and satisfactory results from the use of Peruna write at once to Dr. Hartman, giving a full statement of your case, and he will be pleased to give you his valuable advice gratis. Address Dr. Hartman, President of The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, Chic. should he accept the nomination. A local white newspaper pays the judge the following tribute: "The defeat of Alderman Raymond at the last primaries Saturday is not only a surprise, but a disappointment to his many friends. The Alderman has always attended to his duties and a number of Democrats are talking of putting him on their ticket as the candidate for the office. WANTED FOUR YOUNG MEN.