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The COLORED American Library of Congress A-NATIONAL NEGRO NEWSPAPER Singfried Richard Wagner MR. THOMAS DRURY. Rehearsing. IN DIXIE LAND. A Revival in Education and General Progress. Miss Burroughs Charms a Large Memphis Audience Taking for Her Subject "Up From the Depths"—The Alumni Association of Howe Institute Honor Itself—Rev. Fuller's Eloquent Introduction of the Speaker of the Evening. Memphis, Tenn., Special:—Miss Nannie H. Burroughs of Louisville, Kentucky, Corresponding Secretary of the Women's Auxiliary to the National WASHINGTO D.C., FEBRUARY 13, 1904. Baptist Convention, delivered her famous lecture, "Up From The Depths", at Memphis, Tenn., January 25th, under the auspices of the Alumni Asociation of Howe Institute. At the hour appointed the spacious chapel of Howe Institute was crowded with a well selected audience of the best people of Memphis. Prof. W. L. Pulliam, president of the Alumni Asociation, rapped for order and announced an instrumental solo by Mrs. Emma B. Jones, which was most beautifully rendered. A double quartett followed. Rev. H. C. Owens of the Tabernacle Baptist Church delivered the invocation. A most excellent solo was sung by Mr. [Name] D. E. V. Jordan. Prof. Pulliam then presented Rev. T. O. Fuller, President of Howe Institute, who had been selected to introduce the speaker of the evening. Among other things Rev. Fuller said: "It gives me more than ordinary pleasure to greet this host of intellectual, and the unterrified of the city of Memphis, who have escaped the destructive influences of that volcanic eruption, which occurred at Mississippi's capital the other day, when Vardaman was inaugurated governor. Since the early dawn of civilization comrades who have struggled together in trenches, on heights, in the valley and on the sea, in the defence of their country's flag and for principles which they held sacred and dear, have PRICE, FIVE CENTS associated themselves in organizations for the purpose of keeping fresh in their minds the incidents and relics of the conflict. It is in keeping with this idea that the Alumni Association of Howe Institute was formed. They are a noble set and are bringing fresh honors to their Alma Mater, in the schoolroom, at the bar, at the bedside as physicians and on foreign battle fields in defence of the flag of their country. The Alumni is seeking to give inspiration to a higher culture which bespeaks an advanced civilization and they have been wise in their selection when they bring before you this evening for the inspiration of the manhood and womanhood of this race, (Continued on Page 2). City Paragraphs. ```markdown ``` 10 Miss Jennie Wells of Sheperdstown, W.Va., is visiting in this city. THE AEOLIANS, TUESDAY, at True Reformers' Hall. There seems to be a war between some of the ex-members and the present members of the Pen Pencil Club. The Temple Quartet has been invited to join the Aeolian Glee Club and has accepted the invitation. Mr. John H. Wills, the bookman, is visiting in the state of New Jersey on business. A large number of Washingtonians went to Baltimore last Sunday to witness the great holocast. The Temple Quartet will visit Richmond, Va., at an early date, and will give a grand concert and musical entertainment at True Reformers' Hall. Mr. A. Booker, a commercial traveler, whose territory is South spent a few days in this city with his family last week. Editor T. Thomas Fortune, Gov. P. B. S. Pinchback and Recorder Dancy paid our sanctum a pleasant visit Friday of last week. The Amphions, The Amphions. Concert and Reception, Monday evening, February 15, at Grand Army Hall. Single admission, 35 cents. Gov. P. B. S. Pinchback has just returned from a pleasant jaunt South. He visited Tuskegee, New Orleans and other points and is greatly pleased with his trip. Maj. Charles R. Douglass is being prominently mentioned as the right kind of timber to send to the next Republican Convention, which meets in Chicago in June. Mr. Lewis H. Douglass, who has been confined to his home from a slight paralytic stroke is up and about again, much to the delight of his many friends. Prof. J. W. Cromwell has been "retired" from the editorial staff of The Record, a local newspaper in this city. Mr. Cromwell will now have more time to give to his duties in the public schools, for which he is paid. Mr. Allen Dickson of New York, was in the city last week to attend the funeral of his stepfather, Mr. George W. Carter, who died Thursday, February 4th. Mr. Carter left a widow and many friends to mourn his demise. Dr. John W. Prather, a graduate of the Howard Medical School and a leading physician in Baltimore, Md., who was recently appointed inspector of Emmigrants has reached his post of ragraphs. duty in Montreal, Canada, and writes that he is pleased with his position and his location. The Grand Fountain Is the leading Colored F January, 1881, by William laws of the State of Virg ship is both male and fe to 60 years of age. Its n cles. It pays sick benef The Aeolian Mandolin, Guitar and Banjo Club announces its Fifth Annual Mandolin Carnival, Tuesday evening, February 16th, at True Reformers Hall, 12th and U Streets, S.W. It will be assisted by the "Temple Quartee." Prof. Hamilton's orchestra will furnish thme instrumental music. Mr. S. E. Smith, a prominent official of the Custom House at Charleston, S. C., was in the city last week, where he appeared before the Senate Committee in the Crum case where his testimony was desired. It was very favorable to the confirmation of Dr. Crum. Prof. John L. Love of M Street High School addressed the Bethel Literary and Historical Association last Tuesday evening at the Metropolitan A.M. E. Church. He took for his subject "Abraham Lincoln" and delivered a most interesting lecture to an appreciative audience. The Cherry Street Baptist Church, Philadelphia, Pa., tendered its Pastor, Rev. Wm. A. Creditt, D.D., a grand reception Thursday evening the 11th inst. Dr. Creditt is well and favorably known in this city, having been the Pastor of Berean Baptist Church for a number of years. Mrs. Ella Reader of 1156-15th St., N.W., gave a birthday party in honor of Mrs. Wm. H. Brown, wife of the messenger of the Mexican embassy. It was Mrs. Brown's thirty-fifth birthday and the affair was a most enjoyable one. The Bethel Literary would attract larger gatherings to the meetings if it could be induced to eschew the old custom of writing letters and postal cards, as invitations; and use the columns of the newspapers instead. Newspaper advertising is much cheaper and much more effective. The Dynamotor is a new candidate for the public favor in educational and school circles. It is published monthly in the interest of the Armstrong Manual Training School, and the first two numbers show that it is not only lusty, but up to date. It is an interesting little sheet. McKenzie Scott, funeral director and embalmer with headquarters at 438 Second St., S.W., is doing a lively business. Mr. Nathaniel L. Sydnor, the energetic manger is making every improvement in the business. He is ably assisted by Mr. J. Taylor Walker, a practical and expert embalmer. A souvenir valentine will be presented to those who go early enough to hear the concert program by the Amphions Monday evening, February 15 at Grand Army Hall. Concert at 8 p. m. The Amphions. The Amphions. The Amphions. Monday evening, February 15. Grand Army Hall. Single admission 35 cents. The Grand Fountain of the City Is the leading Colored Fraternal Society January, 1881, by William W. Browne, laws of the State of Virginia, with headship is both male and female, and consists to 60 years of age. Its membership of circles. It pays sick benefits from $1.50 to from $24.56 to $1000. BENEFITS PAID—Total benefits paid to benefits, $714,378.75. SENIOR FOUNTAINS—A Fountain may persons not over 50 years of age paying The monthly dues are not less than 35.50 cents per month in towns and cities, in January and July of each year. Sick week, while death benefits range fromized in any locality on application to any of his authorized deputies. ROSEBUDS—For the proper training of thrift, industry and brotherly love, there ment known as the Rosebuds. Twenty more than fourteen years of age may for each. This department, like the Senior twenty-five cents per week, and death dues are fifteen cents per month. CLASSES—Persons desiring to leave than is paid from Fountain Department Classes of the Mutual Benefit Degree, into Circles, and pay joining fees and dues. Class "B" Joining fee. Value of Certificate after one year. Value of Certificate before one year. Annual Dues. Quarterly Dues. Age 14 to 25 $2.50 $200.00 $100.00 $4.75 $1.20 25 to 30 2.75 200.00 100.00 4.75 1.20 30 to 35 3.00 200.00 100.00 4.75 1.20 35 to 40 3.25 200.00 100.00 5.70 1.43 40 to 45 3.50 140.00 70.00 5.79 1.43 45 to 50 3.71 115.00 58.00 6.65 1.66 50 to 55 4.00 70.00 45.00 6.35 1.66 55 to 60 4.25 65.00 33.00 7.60 1.90 The Grand Fountain of the United Order of True Reformers Is the leading Colored Fraternal Society of the United States. It was organized January, 1881, by William W. Browne, and chartered in April, 1883, under the laws of the State of Virginia, with headquarters at Richmond, Va. Its membership is both male and female, and consists of all persons of good health from 14 to 60 years of age. Its membership of 60,000 is divided into Fountains and Circles. It pays sick benefits from $1.50 to $2.50 per week, and pays death benefits from $24 56 to $1000. BENEFITS PAID—Total benefits paid to date: Sick dues, $r,500,000; death benefits, $714,378.75. SENIOR FOUNTAINS—A Fountain may be organized consisting of 20 or more persons not over 50 years of age paying a joining fee of from $4.60 to $5.10 each. The monthly dues are not less than 35 cents in rural districts and not less than 50 cents per month in towns and cities, and a semi-annual tax of 40 cents paid in January and July of each year. Sick benefits paid are from $1.50 to $2.50 per week, while death benefits range from $75 to $125. A Fountain may be organized in any locality on application to Rev. W. L. Taylor, G. W. Master, or to any of his authorized deputies. ROSEBUDS-For the proper training of the young and their development in thrift, industry and brotherly love, there has been formed a Children's Department known as the Rosebuds. Twenty or more children not less than three nor more than fourteen years of age may form a Rosebud, upon the payment of $1 each. This department, like the Senior Fountain, pays sick benefits from $1 to twenty-five cents per week, and death benefits from $24.50 to $37. The monthly dues are fifteen cents per month. CLASSES- Persons desiring to leave their beneficiaries at death a larger amount than is paid from Fountain Department, take out policies in one or more of the Classes of the Mutual Benefit Degree. The members of this degree are divided into Circles, and pay joining fees and dues according to the following tables: Class "B" Joining fee. Value of Certificate after one year. Value of Certificate before one year. Annual Dues. Quarterly Dues Age 14 to 25 $2 50 $200 00 $100 00 $4 75 $1 20 Age 14 to 25 $5 00 $500 00 $250 00 $9 50 $2 50 " 25 to 30 2 75 200 00 100 00 4 75 1 20 " 25 to 30 5 25 500 00 250 00 9 50 2 40 " 30 to 15 3 00 200 00 100 00 4 75 1 20 " 30 to 35 5 50 500 00 250 00 9 50 2 40 " 30 to 40 3 25 200 00 100 00 4 75 1 20 " 35 to 40 5 75 500 00 250 00 10 40 2 10 " 40 to 45 3 50 140 00 70 00 5 79 1 43 " 40 to 45 6 00 450 00 225 00 10 40 2 10 " 45 to 50 3 71 115 00 58 00 6 65 1 66 " 45 to 50 6 25 400 00 200 00 11 40 2 75 " 50 to 55 4 00 70 00 45 00 6 35 1 66 " 50 to 60 9 70 350 00 175 00 11 40 2 85 " 55 to 50 4 25 65 00 33 00 7 60 1 90 CLASS "M" Joining fee. Value of Certificate Annual dues Quarterly dues Age 14 to 30 $1 00 $1000.00 $21 90 $5 25 " 30 to 35 12 00 10 0 00 22 00 5 50 " 35 to 40 12 00 905 00 23 00 5 75 " 40 to 45 13 00 100 00 24 00 6 00 " 45 to 50 13 00 700 00 25 00 6 25 of the Grand Fountain United Order of the bank commenced business April 3 present has steadily increased in volumetal stock of $100,000. From the humbl the bank opened for business in 1889 th the volume of business transacted amoal panic of 1893, the Savings Bank on the city of Richmond that did not ce of the Grand Fountain United Order of True Reformers, capital stock $100,000. the bank commenced business April 3, 1889, and from that time down to the present has steadily increased in volume of business. It now has a paid up capital stock of $100,000. From the humble sum of $1,268.69, deposited the first day the bank opened for business in 1889 the deposits have grown to $350.058, and the volume of business transacted amounts to $6,190,141.47. During the financial panic of 1893, the Savings Bank of the Grand Fountain was the only bank in the city of Richmond that did not cease to pay cash on all checks presented, while the majority of other banks were using script and clearing house checks. This bank had its origin in the brain of William W. Browne, an ex-slave of Haersham, Ga. The banking house is located at 604 North Second Street, Richmond, Va., Rev. W. L Taylor, President; R. T. Hill, Cashier. REAL ESTATE DEPARTMENT--The Real Estate Department has charge of all the real property to the amount of $220,221.65, situated in various States, consisting of 13 magnificent buildings used as halls, 8 dwellings, 1 hotel. 5 stores and three arms. It also has under its control 16 large buildings leased by it. This department is under the management of Lawyer J. C. Robertson, chief of real estate and attorney for the association, office at 608 N. 2nd Street, Richmond, V2 REFORMERS MERCANTILE AND INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION—Was chartered under the laws of the State of Virginia on the 14th day of December, 1899, with principal office in the city of Richmond, Va. The purpose of this association is conduct stores (wholesale and retail), buy and sell real property, manage and control hotels, manufacturing establishments, and do general business. The Reception has in operation Hotel Reformer, 900 N. Sixth Street, Richmond, Va. A modern up-to-date structure, heated by steam, cold and hot water baths, so electric cars passing the door. This hotel has accommodations for 150 guests. A. W. Holmes is manager, and Mr. T. W. Taylor is clerk. It has in operation a system of five stores, located as follows: Richmond, Va.; Washington, D. Manchester, Va.; Portsmouth, Va.; and Roanoke, Va. The first of these stores at Richmond, Va., was opened April 3d, 1900. It employs a force of 18 p. runs three delivery wagons, and during the first year did $50,000 worth of business. The other stores have been established since, and have been equally prosperous. The general manager of the system of stores is Mr. B. L. Jordan. Employers at 608 N. Second Street, Richmond, Va. This Association was held on the plans and recommendations made by Rev. W. L. Taylor, its solicitor. REFORMER PRINTING DEPARTMENT—Issues a weekly journal. THE REFORMER has a circulation of 12,000. This paper is published in the interest of the race, and is leading questions of the day. The subscription price is 81 per year, or 50. per single office is equipped with modern up-to-date machinery, run by electricity. It can be done from a visiting card to a poster 42 by 12 inches. Fine job work of every class an office is made a specialty at lowest prices. Mr. E. W. Brown is editor and business man. Office 608 N. Second Street, Richmond, Va. Correspondence solicited and agents want D FOLKS' HOME—In September, 1893, Rev William W. Brown recommended the formation and establishment of Old Folks' Homes for the benefit of old and decrepid members of the community since that time the valuable farm known as Westham, consisting of 63414 acres, located miles from Richmond, Va., on the historic "James," has been purchased, at a cost of $14,400. Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad runs through the farm, and Westham Station is located. Adjoining this farm is Westhampton Park, one of the most pleasant resorts in the Southern summer. It is reached in a few minutes from Richmond by the Westhampton Electric Railway of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway. As this home is for the benefit of the whole race, the organization of all charitable friends is prayerfully solicited. All contributions, donations or queues of every character will be very thankfully received. Mr. T. W. Taylor is chief in charge of the Old Folks' Home, offices at 608 North Second Street, Richmond, Va. Rev W. L Taylor, G. W. M. W. P. Burrell, G. W. S. 601-6-8 N Second Street, Richmond, Va. REGALIA—The members of the Fountains and Rosebuds of the organization wear no expensive regalia. The regalia of the organization is simple and its cost will be in the easy reach of all, costing from 10 cents to $3. The same is made by the organization in what is known as the Regalia Department. THE SAVINGS BANK—In March, 1888, there was granted by the Legislature of Virginia a charter to the Savings Bank TEACHERS NATIONAL CONFERENCE. Leading Educators Favor the Organization of a National Body—The Purposes of the Proposed New Conference. The Editor The Colored American: I am sure it will be of interest to the readers of your valuable paper to know that the movement to organize a National Conference among the colored teachers of the country is receiving the hearty endorsement of the leaders in education in almost every State. Such men as the distinguished Dr. J. W. E. Bowen, of Gammon Theological School and Dr. J. M. Henderson of Morris Brown, Atlanta, Ga., President N. B. Young of the State Normal Institute of Florida, President M. W. Dogan of Wiley University, President Lovinggood of Sam Houston College, both of Texas; Dr. Lewis B. Moore, Dean of the Teahers' College of Howard University. Principal W. Bruce Evans and Prof. A. U. Craig of the Armstrong Manual Training School, Washington, D. C., President W. H. Council and Principal Booker T. Washington, Alabama; President James B. Dudley of the Agricultural and Mechanical College of N. C., President Johnston of Va. Normal and Collegiate Institute, Prof. Scarborough, President J. H. Jones, of Wilberforce University; Presidet G. W. Hayes of Virginia Theological Seminary and College Maj. R. R. Moten of Hampton Institute, Hampton, Virginia, Principal E. L. Blackshear, Principal Prairieview State Normal School, Texas, Principal Isaac Fisher and President Joseph A. Booker, of Arkansas; Dr. D. G. Sanders of Biddle University, N. C.; President B. F. Allen of Lincoln Insitute Missouri and Principal Waring of Baltimore with a large number of others are most heartily in favor of such an organization. Letters are coming in daily endorsing the movement. Perhaps I should say that it is not in our minds to sever connection with the National Educational Association in any degree. We feel that we should be in closer touch with that body. The Southern Educational Association, while a distinct organization, does not in the least, entertain the idea that its members shall not have membership in the N. E. A. We shall no doubt, when organized, urge a large attendance upon the N. E. A. Meetings. There are local questions and questions along racial lines which ought to engage the attention of the colored teachers in a way that would not interest the masses of the teachers of the white race. For this reason these questions cannot be taken up by the N. E. A. without ignoring the foremost object of that body—and that is to do the greatest good to the greatest number of its members. For instance, much must be made of homt life in our teaching. A discussion of this subject would be out of place in the N. E. A. where a large majority of the teachers know nothing of the homes of the Negro except at "second hand." On the other hand, in an association of teachers, all of whom are constantly in the homes of the Negro, it would be a most appropriate subject. There are many other subjects of which the same may be said. Cer- THE COLORED AMERICAN. tainly no color line will be drawn as to membership. The teachers of the race should not be contented not to be heard from as teachers in this great struggle for uplifting the race. They are no secondary power in this work of civilization. No set of persons has done more or can do more for it than the faithful teachers, however little they may be taken into count. Why should not we, like all other workers, get together, understand each other, help each other and make one solid front for the advancement of education. A call for this organization meeting will be issued early in the Spring. The time and place for this meeting are yet to be settled upon. We should be be glad to have suggestions upon these points. Such men, women and material are being secured for the program as will make the organization meeting most interesting and helpful. JOHN R. E. LEE, Head of the Division of Mathematics, Tuskegee Institute. A NEW Y. M. C. A. A large meeting of young men was held last Sunday at 3:30 P. M., at Shiloh Baptist Church, for the purpose of organizing a Y. M. C. A.. Rev. J. A. Taylor acted as temporary chairman, while Mr. D. E. Taylor served as temporary secretary. A number of enthusiastic speeches were made by the chairman, by Mr. F. D. Lee and others. A meeting will be held at 3:30 tomorrow for the purpose of effecting a permanent organization. Young men from all parts of the city are invited to be present. GREAT REVIVAL AT GALBRAITH Thirty-two additions to the church mostly men. It is not known when the special services will close. Galbraith church. has not been so prosperous and well attended in all of its history. Under the pastorate of Dr. Sylvester L. Corrother's for one year and seven months the church has raised more than $14,000 for all purposes. There have been nearly two hundred conversions and one hundred seventy-seven additions to the church including persons from almost every walk in life. The present special services are attracting universal attention. The subject for Sunday morning February 14, will be "Prevailing Prayer:" Sunday night, at 8 p. m., "The Redemption of the Soul." Gralbraith Sunday School is said to be one of the best in the city. To all of these services, he public are cordially invited. A CREDITABLE SHOWING. The annual statement of the Afro-American Investment and Building Company of Brooklyn, N. Y., has just been received, and a good showing is made for last year's work of that thriving company. The statement shows it to be in a healthy condition and a paying investment. Mr. Fred R. Moore the national organizer of the National Negro Business League is the president. Cello solo, mandolin duet, Temple Quartet, Niobe, Sue, Anona, Bedelia, Cupid's Glance all to be heard at "The Aeolians." 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. 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AMENITIES OF THE PRESS. An Advocate of Higher Education Taken to Task—The Enterprise and Spectator Lock Horns Over Tuskegee and Its Work. ee ee. ee ee ee prise. No, not to him, but to his de- ceitful correspondent, but that if he will show to us or to an honest com- mission, that Booker T. Washington does not in his school emphasize in- dustrial training to the neglect of that for which the public schools were eS tablished then the editor of the Spec- tator will acknowledge himself wrong and the correspondent of the Enter- prise, who by the way is full of ego- tism, deceit and lies is a Daniel Web ster, which he thinks himself. If the Enterprise correspondent knows any- thing, he knows that Tuskegee, Hamp- ton and other schools were intended not so much to prepare boys and girls to be American citizens but to make the Negro a good hand in some of the skilled trades Booker T. started for this. For this he begged himself into prominence and a good sum for his school. The dispensing of this filthy lucre has made a few newspapers liv- ing by preying upon the credulity of the public, instead of giving value for value, editors willing to suck at any teet, sell anything, even their wives. lose sight of the idea of Tuskegee and the purpose of Booker T. Washington. That Booker T. Washington is prepar- ing the Negro in the South to be a bet- ter field hand and a skilled mechanic goes without saying. With this in- struction he can earn a living and do more. The Negro is more profitable to the planters, hence the tolerance of the South to Booker. But is Booker T. Washington's idea of an education that which makes the best citizen? That system of education as promulgated by the fathers is a development that will makes its citizens good husbands. know what is best for all the people as well as themselves, inspires in its recipient lofty ideals and willing to do anything that will add to the good of the world as well as themselves.— The St. Joseph Spectator. The above gem of lucid and classical English (?) is copied VERBATIM from last week’s Spectator. It pur- ports to be a reply (7?) to a recent editorial of the Enterprise. Aside from its barbarous use of the English language, the Spectator’s editorial con- tains several hidden allusions that are too profound for our comprehension. The chief of these is the allusion to “his deceitful correspondent.” Who is he? What correspondent writes the Enterprise editorials? We have about twenty correspondents and the Specta- tor will confer a favor by informing us as to which is the “deceitful corres- pondent” who is so kind as to write our editorials. One other comment at this time will suffice. It is this: While it is abso- lutely true that Booker T. Washington does not attempt to teach Greek and Latin at Tuskegee, it is gratifying to know that he does teach his ,upils to use correct English and we respectfully recommend that the writer of -se Spectator’s editorial for the present, at THE COLORED AMERICAN. ee j least, eschew “the higher learning,” of I G H s which he is such a brilliant example, row all until he shall have taken a course at — Tuskegee in the correct use of the} A Famous Doctor-Ch English language. cret Compound that G 3 = SEND FREE TRIAL PA‘ LONE STAR STATE NEWS. Waco, Tex., Special:—Rev. Benja- min W. Roberts, D. D., a veteran hero and an early pioneer of the A. M. E. Church, who was married to Miss Fer- guson of Columbus, Ohio, has fallen asleep to wake no more. He took se riously ill in Oakwood, Texas, while enroute home to Waco, where his de voted companion and daughter await ed him. The public schools were closed in his honor, and his death is deeply mourned by the people general- ly. Dr. Roberts was elected delegate in the last Annual Conference to go to Chicago, to the Quadrennial Con- vention. He was a strong man and his place will be hard to fill. The fu- neral tock place at St. Pauls A. M. E. Church, Rev. T. C. Denham officiating Mrs. Harvey, daughter of Rev. Cobbs died last week. She was a member of the First Baptist Church and left many friends to mourn her departure. THE CAPITAL CITY CONCERT COM PANY. . The 20th Century Theatrical Com- pany and the Capital City Concert Company have combined to appear be- ‘ore the public with a grand concert at The Auditorium, formerly Odd Fel- lows Hall, 8th street, between E and G streets, S.E., Thursday evening, Feb- ruary 18th, 1904, under the manage- ment of Mr. Peter Barnes. He will in- troduce the best talent Washington affords. It has been requested by the friends of each company to unite and produce the grandest comedy ever pre- sented by Washington’s stars. The stars of each company are 20th Cen- tury, Messrs. John Jackson, John John- son, William Stewart and William Barber; Capital City, Messrs. Wilbar Richards, West Tyler, Sam Richards, Walter Mathews, pianist. The music will be furnished by the famous Gen- esta Orchestra, Prof. James Richards. leader, which will render the latest music. After the performance refresh- ments will be served by Mrs. Jackson Don’t forget date and place, Thursday evening, February 18th, 1904; Audi- torium, Sth street, between E and G streets, S.E. Doors open at 7 o'clock, verformance will begin at 8 p. m. Reserved seats, 35 cents. Admission 25 cents. DON’T MISS THEM. The well-knowin Amphion Glee Club, which is entering upon the four- teenth year of a most remarkable ex istence, has issued a card announcing their annual concert and reception, which will be given at Grand Army Hall, 1412 Penn. Avenue, Monday even- ing, Febrbuary 15, 1904. Short concert program at 8 o'clock; orchestra at 9 o’cleck; lady and gen- tleman, 50 cents; single admission, 35 cents. J. HENRY LEWIS, | Musical Director. | Hon. H. P. Cheatham, ex-Recorder of Deeds was in the city a few hours this week on business. I Grow Hair in One Night. A Famous Doctor-Chemist Has Discovered a Se- cret Compound that Grows Hair on any Bald Head, SEND FREE TRIAL PACKAGES TO ALL WHO WRITE. es a toe UTI Ses es eS eG % EAI Voy) S55 (eee? tA SS Yon A z i Gi Si HON \ Wi we iM lS OS dh DISCOVERER OF THIS MAGIC COMPOUND THAT GROWS HAIR IN A SINCGILF NIGHT. Benjamin Franklin Was Noted for His Common Sense. a7 Fs : Sets ee wees ee / _Pa a we 4 oe FESS \ Wa ¥ Ca — gs Pied a a SS “as ATA SeAFTERIRTRIE Sa WHT eS SS Siem Se 3 et Rees OS SEES = . saw 0 vee Leja ee aS eS = Qs ee bs eae shee ee : ee er ee as : ee irs: = ee SS pase eS eS SS Se eee The FRANKLIN STANDARD TYPEWRITER was named in honor of Franklin for its own Common Sense characteristic. SPEAKING OF TYPEWRITERS Ii isn’t Common Sense to write upside down. It isn’t Common Sense to write in the dark. It isn’t Common Sense to waste time. It isn’t Common Sense to pay $100 for a writing machine, when you can get one just as good and better for $75. | The four essentials of a perfect typewriter; VISIBLE WRITING, SIM- eee OF MECHANISM, SPEED and DURABILITY are embodied in the FRANKLIN. Mention The Colored American. | Give the FRANKLIN a trial and be convinced. After half century spent in the laboratory crowned with high honors for many of his world famous discov- eries the celebrated physician chemist at the head of the great Altenheim Medical Dispensary has just made the startling announcement that he has produced a compound that grows hair on any bald head. The doctor makes the claim that after experiments, tak- ing years to complete, he has at last reached the goal of his ambition. To the doctor, all the heads are alike. There are none which cannot be cured by this remarkable remedy. The record of the cures already made is truly marvelous and were it not for the high standing of the great physi- cian and the convincing testimony of thousands of citizens all over (‘the country it would seem too miraculous to be true. There can be no doubt of the doc- tor’s earnestness in making his claims, nor can his cures be disputed. He does not ask any man, woman or child to take his or any one else’s word for it, but he stands ready and willing to send free trial packages of this great hair restorative to anyone who writes to him for it. enclosing a 2-cent stamp to prepay postage. In a single night it has started hair to growing on heads bald for years. It has stopped falling hair in one hour. It never fails, no matter what the condition, age or sex. Old men and young men, women and children all have profited by the free use of this great new discovery. If you are bald. if your hair is falling out, or if your hair, eyebrows. or eye- lashes are thin or short. write the Al- tenheim Medical Dispensary, 1521 Foso Building. Cincinnati, Ohio, enclosing a 2-cent stamp to prepay postage for a free package and in a short time you will be entirely restored. COLORED MEN IN BUSINESS. Mrs. Mary Church Terrell is contributing a very valuable series of articles to the Washington Sunday Post, on the Negro, discussing him from several points and showing in a most comprehensive way just what he is doing. A recent article, "The Products of Our High School," was copied by the metropolitan newspapers throughout the country, and gave the public schools of Washington such an advertising as they have not had for many years. Last Sunday's Post contained a most elaborate article on "Business Establishments Conducted by Negroes of Washington." In this article Mrs. Terrell shows that the Negro is engaged in nearly avenue of industry and that many of them are highly successful and are doing a large and lucrative business. Mrs. Terrell is doing the race a great service by presenting its side to the public and the Washington Post is to be congratulated upon securing the services of such an able writer. The Washington Post is one of the best and newsiest newspapers in the United States and intelligent colored people should not miss the Sunday edition. MAY JAPAN WIN. When we think that the main point of the Japanese demand was an insistence on the carrying out of the Russian pledge to the Peking powers to maintain the "administrative entity and territorial entegrity of the Chinese empire"—a McKinley-Hay policy which Russia bound herself to keep by sacred pledge alike to the United States and other Peking treaty signers as to Japen—American sympathy must be with the nation that has made this common international grievance, and peculiarly American grievance, all her own. Inasmuch as the battle of the Japanese nation is to punish Russia for her shameless perfidy in the sight of the world in Manchria, and to enforce the Russian promise of the open door for all the world in China, the Japanese nation's battle is ours. More power, then, to the Mikado and his little brown men! May the God of Hosts prosper their arms!—New York Press. Those who wish to indulge the Terpsichorean Art will be allowed to remain until 2 o'clock at "The Aeolians" on February 16th, at True Reformers' Hall. WANTED—SEVERAL INDUSTRIOUS persons in each state to travel for house established eleven years and with a large capital, to call upon merchants and agents for successful and profitable line. Permanent engagement. Weekly cash salary of $24 and all traveling expenses and hotel bills advanced in cash each week. Experience not essential. Mention reference and enclose self-addressed envelope. THE NATIONAL, 332 Dearborn St., Chicago. MONEY We can invest $2.00 per month for you for the next five months, where you are practically certain to draw out $100 perhaps $500. Hundreds are investing, will you also trust us? If prepared to do business send 4e. stamp for references and particulars, otherwise don't answer. FRANK H. WRAY & CO., Brokers, 533 Broadway, New York. THE COLORED AMERICAN. UNHAPPY HOMES Caused By Weakness in Men A Michigan Specialist Finds an Easy Way to Cure Any Case of Sexual Weakness Even in the Oldest Men. This Wonderful Cure Has a Most Marvelous Record of Successes. SENT FREE TO ALL WHO APPLY IN WRITING Thousands of cheerless homes are filled with discontent and unhappiness, lacking in love and companionship through the sexual weakness and physical impairment of a man whose years do not justify such a condition. Indiscretions, abuses and recklessness often cause a temporary cessation of vital power that intently yields to the wonderful treatment discovered by the great specialist, Dr. H. C. Raynor, of Detroit, Michigan. It has remained for this physician to discover that sexual weakness and similar troubles can be cured in remarkable short spaces of time. This treatment does not ruin the stomach, adding the miseries such injury entails, but it is a new treatment that easily and quickly restores youthful vigor to men of mature years. The discovery is beyond doubt the most scientific and comprehensive that our attention has ever been called to. From all sides come private reports of cures in stubborn cases of sexual weakness, enlargement of the prostate, varicocele, spermatorrhoea, lost manhood, impotency, emissions, prematurity, shrunken organs, lack of virile power, bashfulness and timidity and like unnatural conditions. It does this without appliances, vacuum pumps, electric belts or anything of that kind. Simply write Dr. H. C. Raynor, 421 Luck Building, Detroit, Mich., and immediately on receipt of your name and address it is his agreement with this paper to send you a free receipt or formula of this modern treatment by which you can cure yourself at home. Livingstone College Closed!! FULL TO OVERFLOWING! Livingstone College Closed!! FULL TO OVERFLOWING! Livingstone College (Salisbury,N.C.) has now four hundred and forty (440) students. Every available space is filled. Dodge Hall is full; Stanford Seminary is crowded; the dry rooms over the laundry have been brought into requisition to accommodate students. We have refused a number of applications, and we take this means to notify all that no others can be received this year. Room is very much needed, and in all probability the Trustees will make suitable accommodations for larger numbers by the next opening. W. H. GOLER, President. 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. 20th and E, N. W. Ham Adams', cor. 9th and G St. N. W. How to Build up a Race. Education the Great Agent. The Negro Lacks Business Tact. Give us Your Opinion. Give us Your Opinion. If the Negro is going to amount to anything in the business world, in the industrial world, or in the educational world, he must begin at the very beginning by equipping his sons and daughters at an early age how to meet and Education the Every parent should see to it that the children begin early in life to know how to do something. The children should be encouraged to work before and after school hours. They should be taught the dignity of la- The Colored American has been testing the ability, the pluck and the business tact of the boys and girls of the race for the past few months by offering special inducements to them to become its agents. Out of over two hundred boys and girls who have accepted our offer, ninety per cent. of them have made complete failures. The fault has not always been with these boys and girls, but in many cases the fault of the parents. To read the letters of this army of bright young hustlers one would imagine that they all either lived in hospitals or in communities where pickpockets and pocketbook-snatchers predominated. Excuses like these come in in the largest numbers: "I sold the first ten copies of The Colored American and think I can sell twenty copies of the next issue." Then in a few weeks the same agent writes—"I have sold all of the papers and intended to send you your money, but was taken sick and cannot send it until I get well. Please do not send me any more pa- Give us Yo We will be glad to have any reader of The Colored American write his or her opinion on this subject or a solution of the problem and send the same to us. We shall be pleased to publish communications which may FOSTER CATERER 1120 20th St. N W Call and get my prices before you decide on your weddings, banquet or dinner parties. Elegant service of China, Glass and Silverware to hire. Special prices during holidays. 'Phone North 1221-Y. LADIES DINING ROOM, UP STAIRS 13 fight the battles of life. There is open to every boy and girl an opportunity to do something if they desire to do anything. There is no excuse for idleness, or to complain for lack of work or lack of opportunity. bor and the value of a penny. A great many children are indulged too often by their parents and grow up in idleness when they should be taught to work. pers.' This agent owes anything from ninety cents to two dollars. Another agent writes, "Please send me ten copies of The Colored American to begin with as I think I can do well here." The second letter follows—"I sold every copy of The Colored American and I think I can sell twenty-five copies each week hereafter. Will settle monthly." At the end of the month a bill is sent, but no answer is received. At the end of six weeks another bill is sent with an urgent letter. An answer comes—"I have been sick and have not taken any of the papers out of the postoffice, I have not sold a single copy of the paper. Please continue to send twenty-five copies and I will send your money on the first." These letters show the character of the excuses made and how indifferent parents are in looking after the affairs of their children and to seeing that they grow up to be honest as well as useful citizens. ur Opinion. throw light on this very, very dark subject. Address all communications to Edward E. Cooper, Mgr., THE COLORED AMERICAN., Washington, D. C. HORNER & HARLAN Attorneys at Law Real Estate Brokers Webster Law Bldg. 505D St. N.W. A number of desirable houses for sale on terms to suit. Money loaned in any amount. Telephone East 515Y. Capital Shoe Store We are prepared to show you a better assortment of Shoes than heretofore. Our High-Grade Shoes for Men, Women, and Children are priced for quick selling. Come and profit by our..... * Special Sales Every Friday. * 723Seventh Street, N. W. --- ERE Ne wa ai Eee. 1 eee 9 . e e Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic has stood the test 25 years. Average Annual Sales over One and a Half Million bottles. Does this record of merit appeal to you ? No Cure, No Pay. 30c. Enclosed with every bottle is a Ten Cent. package of Grove’s Black Root, Liver Pills. : Cee 14 —————S THE MONARCH OF NEGRO NEWS- PAPERS, The ideal race newspaper, and pub- lished at the Capital of the Nation, is Ture CoLtorep AMERICAN. It is clean, newsy, and ably and fearlessly edited. It is the organ of no clique or faction, but a fearless champion of te colored people everywhere. Its columns teem with news of the day, reflecting the best sentiments as well as the doings and achievements of the race every- where. Read what the Negro press Says: Tue CoLorep AMexican is already a great newspaper, printing forty-eight columns each issue. It aims to print seventy-two columns. May its friends aid it to its realization—The Wilming ton Record. Mr. Edward Cooper, manager of THE CoLorepD AMERICAN, Washington, D. C., is unquestionably the ablest all-round newspaper manager of our race, if re- sults are to settle the question.—The New South, —_— Tue CoLoRED AMERICAN .s, without question, the greatest newspaper pub- lished by colored men; every colored editor should take off his hat to Mr. Cooper.—The Leavenworth Herald. Tue Cotorep AMERICAN, of WaShing- ton, D. C., comes every week, brim full and running over with good things; Brother Cooper is one of the best newspaper mcn of the country.— The Huntsville Journal. Tue Cororep American, in a short space of three years, has gone to the front at the Nation's Capital. Its man- ager, E. E. Cooper, holds a unique position in colored journalism, being the pioneer of illustrated journalism. —Er. Editor Cooper, of THE Cotorep AMER- IcaN, has so many good things for his readers that he seriously contemplates making his a twelve-page, instead of an eight-page paper. This shows that Tue CoLrorep American is not only holding its own, but is doing more.— The Star of Zion. Tue CoLorep Amenican, of Washing- ton, D. C., will shortly issue a twelve- page paper weekly—seventy-two col- umns of reading matter. Under the able management of Editor Cooper it has forged ahead till it earned the name of “Monarch of the Weeklies.” —The Western Outlook. THe CoLorep AMERICAN, a local heb- domadal, published in the interest of the colored people, came out in a new dress and with a beautiful heading Saturday. It is one of the best news- papers in the country edited by col- ored men; has a good circulation, and carries a large line of live adrer- tising—The Washington Post. THe Cororrp American is without doubt one of the ablest journals pub- lished by Afro-Americans. It is a Re- publican paper, very free in its ex- pressions, which makes it more popu- lar even among those who deny the “equality of man.” This paper is pub- lished at Washington, where the do- ings of the lawmakers of the great Republic may be had pure and fresh, and submitted to the people for their disposal.—-The Rock Hill Messenger. THECOLORED AMERICAN A BRIGHT STAR FALLEN. | a ee Mr. William A. Beckett, who de- parted this life after a short illness at Wheeling, W. Va., January 12th, 1904, at the age of 28 years was the son of now, Mrs. Minerva Brown, and the late James P. Beckett, and grand- son of the late Henry Beckett. He was a young man of excellent qualities and of a fine musical talent. He was zealous in Christian work and was al- ways found doing something for the Church of God. He aided materially in the work of the Organ Mite Club of the Vermont Avenue Baptist Church, of which his aunt, Mrs. M. S. Williams is President. He greatly assisted the club by his musical talent in liquid- ating the debt on the new church or- gan. Mr. Beckett will be missed great- ly, as he was loved and held in high ‘esteem by all who came in contact with him; and like his father, could greet everyone with a smile. He had a host of friends, who with the family will pmourn his sudden demise. He was a loving and devoted son and brother, and was a member of the Third Bap- tist Church, where his funeral took place, Rev. Jas. H. Lee, Pastor. He was also a member of Blossom of Youth No. 1368, who had charge of his remains. His uncle, Mr. George W. Beckett, accompanied the remains to this city from Wheeling, W. Va. The floral tributes were numerous and beautiful, and interment was in the family lot at Harmony Cemetery. THE ILLINOIS MINERS. Danville, Iils., Special: The Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and Western Pennsyl- vania operators and miners have failed to reach an agreement for the year beginning April the 1st. Neither side lost any time hurrying home after providing for an extra session at a late date, and adjoining the Joint Con- ference. February 5th the operators returned home to push and get all the coal they can between this date and the expired time, April the 1st. Del- egate Robinson, from Local 122 re- turned home from the Convention on the 4th inst., also Delegate Robert Nole of Grape. Mr. Nole has been a delegate five or six years for both colored and white and he is a good one. YES, NEGRO JUDGES. The Item is alarmed, lest there will be Negro judges, as well as Ne- gro juries to try Negroes. Why not? We have all kinds of separation laws, let us have more of them. The more the merrier. Let the thing be entirely and altogether separate. If we can get any good out of the separation busi- ness, are we not entitled to it?—Mo- bile Press. THE AEOLIANS February 16, 1904. The last and best recital before Lent will be “The Aeolians” at True Reformers’ Hall on February 16th, when the most extensive program they have ever prepared will be rendered. . New Free Receipt Cures Weak Men, NEW IMPROVED METHOD THAT CURES ALL NERVOUS DISEASES THAT EXHAUST THE VITAL POWERS OF MEN-—GIVES THE VIGOR AND INCLINATION OF 2% TO MEN OF 6 AND CURES PERMANENTLY. TWIP LITITT. PrerrDmrTr VII). WIP KCTIONEG AND DESCRIPTIVE BROOK rere For the benefit of male readers young and old who find themselves weak in vital function, the well-known Dr. Knapp Medical Co., of Detroit, Michigan, will send their famous receipt and full directions how to cure yourself at home, free of charge. It is not necessary to write a full letter, as they send it free as soon as they receive your name and address. Wonderful improvements have been made f ey TAKE YOUR Gur M2 CHOICE. ns (xy oj ; aa Re 3 TE ] P ry Mate. a> S bes \. ee ay = 4 7 4 ape mg ik, Oy) (ee \ Rue | ate, \1\ \ eee. A ara ec Bh AOS le A d\e¥ aes. i c y = iy aN \y NEE a oe 2 r eee | i? ~ SK Er ES). ex" @ \ PAS Nd | = ae _s Waryyd Be a Se |) He ree I \2 eee =» RAS YY FSS NN pO SS Glee a NN) SS ee ce eae eee aE |= Oh | eg ae a Pree 2" SS, fe see 0 133 WANG AE Uj f } Sy A eae Set pe Sant) Pe O_O: 8 in this famous receipt until it now positively gives the longed for effect in one day's use, and cures permanently in half the time required by any other method that we have ever heard of. It is a lasting cure for any form of wasting drains, vital weakness, lack of staying power, bashfulness and timidity, puny organs, prematurity, dissatisfaction, varicocele, stricture and all other embarrass- ing conditions that interfere. With the newly discovered ingredients that have lately been added this wonderful receipt it is indeed worth having. It goes di- rect to the weakened parts, makes the muscles firm, the nerves steady and has a vitalizing effect on the glands and mucous membranes so that a cure is certain. You know best if yeu need it or not, and if you do, lose no time in getting it, for the sooner you write the sooner you will be cured. The address is Dr. Knapp Medical Co., 867 Hull Building, Detroit, Mich. The new receipt with full direc- tions how to cure yourself privately at home and a book that goes into the sub- ject thoroughly will be mailed you at once in a plain sealed package free of charge. You wil not be asked to deposit any money or to pay for it in any way. It is absolutely free; and as it can cost you nothing you should send for it with- out further delay and find out for yourself that it can cure you. | 1 YOUR HAIR MADE TO GROW FREE!) LS It will cost you nothing to test this wonderful | Hair Preparation, so send fora FREE box of | JOHNSON’S HAIR FOOD to-day. | a WE do not claim that our Hair Food will | wa straighten the hair, for any preparation | Bo that is made up so powerful to do that will be | | om ce injurious to the scalp and will cause the hair to | za eet, fall out instead of benefitting it. | 8 S; \ We do CLAIM and GUARANTEE that it | Ey AEREERR will make the hair grow long, soft and glossy; | Si eS as MAWES stop it from falling out and will prevent and | | OE ONS cure Dandruff, Itch, Tetter, Scurf and Eczema. | | It is also an agrecable dressing for the hair, it being highly perfumed. We | | have great confidence in our Hair Food and in order to prove to you that-| | it is the best hair preparation on the market, we are willing to let you test 1 a full size box absolutely FREE. | | In order to get a free box, cut out this advertisement and send it to us | | with your name and address and 10 cents to help pay postage, packing, | ete., and we will send you a free box at once. Good Agents Wanted. Large Commission. | Address JOHNSON HFG. CO., 699 Washington St., Boston, Mass. “WE MOVE EVERYTHING” | Douglas Baggage and Furniture Express 1533 14th Street N. W. R. T. DOUGLAS, Manager $6.00 FREE to every person who will send their address we will give particulars how you can secure the above sum. Write to-day. Address: Scott Remedy Co., P. O. Box 570, Louisville. Ky.” With the Amphions Monday night, February 15? Well, I should say. 1 can’t afford to let them out. THE COLORED AMERICAN Straightens King of OZONO TRADE IN KING OF ALL HAIR BEFORE. 50 BE WANTED 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 it, causes, 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, two heads, as shown in this advertisement—one head showing a section 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 Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America, also in Cuba and it is a true Hair Tonic, that straightens without any outside lightens the hair, but produces a long, silky, beautiful, luxurious, when you can increase its beauty by a few applications on 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 SKINKING it several shades lighter, worth 50c.; also one bottle of ELEPHANT 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 expressly for honest goods. Cut out this coupon and mail to us, with it. If you send $3.00, we will send you four lots; if you send $5.00, take advantage of this lot, let them pin their name to this by some one who does not own this newspaper, they can get the hair in which they saw our advertisement. Parties who desire a cleaning process, can obtain same by sending 50c. extra. ON CHEMICAL CO., 310 E. Broad St., Richmond, Va. ens Kinky, OZON TRADE MARK KING 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 and cause it to fall out, we have placed our very box of OZONO, King of all Hair-Growers and advertisement—one head showing short, curly hair, the hair done up in a coil, or showing features directed success with the true hair-straightener, OZONO compounds, and trading on the reputation that we are all promises. Buy the genuine and only apple bought OZONO in the last twelve months, with America, also in Cuba and the West Indies, weightless without any outside assistance. No he is a long, silky, beautiful, luxurious growth of beauty by a few applications of OZONO. We The price of OZONO is 50£. a box, sent to and reduce this great Hair Tonic, we will send to you one bottle of ELECTRICAL SKIN REFINER, worth 50£.; also one bottle of ELECTRICAL SKIN, and Boils. It also removes Wrinkles, and DOR, which removes all smells and odors arising from SCALP SOAP, made expressly for the human is 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 advertisement. Parties who desire one of our MAGAZINE by sending 50£. extra. Remember, OZONO road St., Richmond, Va. send me the following goods, as by your offer: OZONO TRADE MARK KING OF ALL HAIR TONICS. 50¢ BEFORE. AFTER. BE WARNED 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. nearest 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. The work is light and pleasant, and as a good commission is offered an energetic person can make a few dollars every day without much effort. Send at once for sample copies and full instructions. Address The Colored American, 459 C street, N. W., Washington, D. C. --- --- OZONO is guaranteed to straighten the hair—to make it grow long, soft, and glossy; also to cure all itching, burning, humiliating scalp diseases. To make the hair grow out again on bald spots, especially around the temples, there is no Hair Tonic on earth one-half so good. The Boston Chemical Company holds a charter granted by the State of Virginia. We also refer to the Metropolitan Bank of Richmond, Va., and to the Southern Express Company. Register your letters; it protects you. Address your letters plainly to— BOSTON CHEMICAL COMPANY, 310 East Broad Street, RICHMOND, VA. THE COLORED AMERICAN. lle members are in closer touch with each @pg@papqpaeapae- ~ other; there is a broader Christian Gp (EACAEREACTCACTCA sympathy existing. We realize and aes more thoroughly appreciate the force, 3% HAYWORTH 7 the truth, the beauty in the hymn so a : 7 ae ae often sung, “Help us to help each Spaededegedes PA CHETET other, Lord.” TE 74 eg FFF FES The Stewardesses will give an Old ze = eq ETE aes Folks concert March 4th in the lec g@egea £72 € i ae = ture room of the church; and it is & CAETES cae. nomen hoped all who are in sympathy with B&Ssaseged and most artis their work of love and mercy, will deena: 3 _ excellent generously remember them or pur- qe, delivery. Yo a . eed: > adyantage chase the garments which will be for a€9 & (EXETE ° sale at the close of the concert. yexeqe: exe GSS SHILOH BAPTIST CHURCH. OO ss gs ace There was a fine service at the Shi- loh Baptist Church, Rev. J. Anderson Taylor, last Sunday morning and even- ing, baptising taking place after the morning service, ten being immersed. Twenty new members were receivea into the church at night. Sunday morning tae pastor will preach his 13th annual sermon in which he will give a detailed history of the church, spiritually and financially. The pub- lic is cordially invited to attend. The Y.M.C.A. will meet at 3:30 p. m., and there will be a sermon to the Odd Fellows in the evening at 8. Short concert program. Twenty numbers with the orchestra. Carriages at 2 a.m. The Amphions. Monday evening, February 15. Grand Army Hall. PHELPS HALL BIBLE TRAINING SCHOOL eae ee ee ESTABLISHMENT.—The Tuskegee Institute, realizing that the demand for an educated ministry is growing throughout the South, opened the Phelps Hall Bible Training School in 1893. To enter the Bible School it is not neces- sary to have a special call to the ministry. Those who desire to do mission- ary work only, or to become intelligent Sunday school teachers, as well as those who intend to preach, will be greatly helped by taking the course. OBJECT.—The chief aims of the Bible Training School are to give to young colored men and women a comprehensive knowledge of the entire English Bjble, and to implant in their hearts a noble ambition to dedicate their lives to the elevation and Christianization of their people. The students are required to do missionary work in the various churches and Sunday-schools near the institution. In this way they have been very helpful to the neighbor- ing communities. The teaching in the Bible School is wholly undenominational, the inten- tion being not to oppose or antagonize any theological work now being done, but rather to assist all denominations. THE BUILDING.—Phelps Hall, the building in which the School is taught, was given by a generous New York friend. It is a frame structure, three stories high. On the first floor are the Chapel, Library, Reading Room, Office of the Dean, and three Recitation Rooms. The two upper floors, con- taining forty rooms, are used for sleeping apartments. E TEACHERS AND LECTURES.—Rev. Edgar J. Penney is the Dean. He is assisted by Rev. B. H. Peterson and Rev. J. H. Gadson, Rev. C. O. Boothe, D. D., of Selma University, Selma, Ala.; Rt, Rev. George W. Clinton, of Char- lotte, N. C., and Rev. H. T. Johnson, Ph.D., of Philadelphia, Pa., deliver a regu- lar course of lectures during the term. Dr. Frank K. Sanaders, Dean of the Yale Divinity School, New Haven, Conn., delivered a special course of lectures during the current year. EXPENSES.—The teaching is free. The cost of board, including furnished room, light, fuel, washing, etc.. is $8 per month. Students will be given an opportunity to work out from $2.00 to $3.00 of this amount, thus leaving only $5.00 to $6.00 to be paid in cash. In some cases arrangements may be made ee a few may work out the whole amount. Lack of means need debar z 7 STUDENTS AND GRADUATES.—There have been twenty-six graduates pas sii cane ee of these are actively engaged in Ministeral work; yi ministry in view, are i i ; : tutions, me still others are Sade further studies in other insti- The total enrollment in the B fifty-two males and one female. Pee ae eat mie ee licentiates, and the remaining twenty-eight are laymen. eneae of twenty-one from ten States. the District of Columbia, and the West Indies See eae nations are represented. For further information address E ene BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, Prin. ATTRACTIONS AT THE METRO- POLITAN A.M.E. CHURCH. Rev. Dr. Bamford, of Philadelphia, will occupy the pulpit in Metropolitan A.M.E. Church, Sunday morning. At the evening service, 7:30, Bishop L. J. Coppin, recently returned from South Africa, will tell something of his experiences in South Africa. Prof. Layton, with his full vested choir, will render choir music at each ser- vice. It is the purpose of the choir to give superior music at each even- ing service, in order to help make the evening service as interesting as the morning service. Rev. O. J. W. Scott, the pastor has been quite indisposed for the past ten days. Rey. Cleves, of Israel C.M.E. Church, preached an instructive, appealing ser- mon Sunday night. It being commu- nion supper. “This do in remembrance of me.” Tickets for the Love Feast Febru- ary 24th can be secured from the pas- tor or the leaders. Strangers are wel- come to this service and can secure the tickets for the asking. “Come for the feast is spread for all.” The stewardesses, who have labored so faithfully all the winter, visiting the sick, carrying money and pro- visions for the needy, find their lists still quite lengthy and new calls for help being daily made. 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Woman can talk enough on her own account without an introduction, but when introduced and given full liberty to talk none but a divine intelligence can correctly forecast what she will say. The men of our race have won distinction in various fields of human endeavor and now we must give our women a chance. Let us hear the story as only a woman can tell it. Hear her, the gifted, the scholarly, the eloquent Miss Nannie H. Burroughs, of Louisville, Kentucky." Like a black goddess of liberty who had come to bring messages of peace and love to her oppressed people, Miss Burroughs arose amid loud and continuous applause, standing like a statue for several minutes waiting for the applause to subside; she was a picture to behold. When quiet had been restored, Miss Burroughs spoke in part as follows: "It would be the greatest pleasure of my life if Wendell Phillips. Wm. Lloyd Garrison, Frederick Douglass, Chas. Sumner, Harriet Beecher Stowe and Henry Ward Beecher were here tonight witnessing this magnificent scene of black professors, teachers and pupils in one of the grandest institutions of learning in the South." After paying tribute in a most eloquent manner, which almost raised the audience from its seat to each one above named who had done so much for the emancipation of our ancestors, Miss Burroughs continued: "The man who wrote this piece of poetry seems to have written it for me and for this occasion. He knew better than I, doubtless, that I would be called upon to present these lines and a large number would be present to hear them. The poet expressed the deepest craving of my heart when he wrote, 'Lord plant my feet on higher ground.' This should be the sentiment of every teacher, student and leader of the race with which we are identified." After touching upon the life of Toussaint L'Overture, Frederick Douglass, B. K. Bruce, Phyllis Wheatley, John M. Langston, Booker T. Washington, Prof. W. E. B. DuBois, Mrs. Francis Ellen Harper, Mrs. Mollie Church Terrell and Mrs. Fannie Barrier Williams, Miss Burroughs said, "Look upon this great audience tonight and be not discouraged. Two thousand years ago our Anglo-Saxon friends were eating from the skulls of their ancestors in the hills of Europe, notwithstanding which fact today they are the most powerful people in the world. The same thing that made the white race great will make the black race great. We must realize that we have to begin at the bottom; that if we would develop a full grown race we would begin low. Take the character of Jesus Christ, the humble position which he occupied, at no time was he weighed in the balance and found wanting. God took David from the low position of a shepherd boy and made him King. Paul, one of the greatest and most intelligent characters in the Bible, on his way to Damascus, got so high that the Lord had to knock him down. "Did you ever plant flowers and corn and THE COLORED AMERICAN return and find the roots growing upward? No, for they grow downward. Did you ever know a man to invest his money in mountains unless for gold, silver and coal? These grow in the earth and they must be dug from it. Did you ever hear of a man who went to gather pearls, looking for them on the top of the water? You ask me what made the white race great and I will tell you that the great secret was love, the blessed gospel and the art of commencing low. The Bible is the stepping stone to greatness. For, in as much as the Bible has been a great help in elevating the Saxon race, it will aid in elevating this race of ours. The black race is God's race and I believe whatever we ask he will give to us. No one can go to the top alone, the man or woman who attempts to climb to the top alone will certainly fall. Some of our enemies say we are kin to monkeys and therefore will never reach the highest heights of civilization. If we can produce from monkeys a Frederick Douglass, a Bruce, a Langston and hundreds of others I might mention, we should be encouraged to continue the well begun work of preparing ourselves for every duty performed by other citizens of our country, regardless of what our enemies say.' "I was in the city of Philadelphia some time ago in the white women's convention and was invited to answer in a lecture this question, "What does the black race of America want?" The conclusion of my address was as follows: "We don't want your teachers, we have our teachers; we don't want your furniture, nor your clothes; we have plenty of clothes—(laughter and applause) we don't want your doctors nor your preachers; we have our doctors and our preachers; we don't want what you have earned, all we ask of you is a man's chance. (Applause). What we ask is fair play and to be let alone" "Talk about dividing the fund for education; that white men are paying for our education, our education was paid for in advance by our mothers and fathers, our great-grandmothers and our great-grand fathres. (Tremendous applause)." "There is a great noise about the race problem,—there is no race problem—it is simply a problem of justice and injustice. The Governor of Mississippi says the Negro is immoral, that education is not the thing for the Negro, that it is a curse and unfits him for farm work. If it is a curse it is a blessing. "No, they don't want you to love education, but they do want you to love the jail, the workhousse and the penitentiary. The Negro can go into any jail in the United States and there is no color line. He can go into any penitentiary and on any farm and there will be no color line, but he can not go into any place of amusement or any school house. It has been said that the Negro has begun to want and demand typewriters and stenographers. The Negro is not beginning to want, but he has been wanting and now he has them. "In Georgia there was a white man from the North visiting a school and when he was about to leave he asked the children what did they want him to tell the people when he returned home. One little boy said, "Tell them that we are risin'" Another little boy raised his hand and said, "Mister, dont tell them people that we are coming, tell them that we have already come." The Negro is making wonderful progress and that is why you hear so much about the race problem. They know that we are getting near them. They realize more than we, that we are coming. Beneath the black skin of the Negro there is as much intelligence and morality as there is beneath the white skin of the blue-eyed and flaxened headed Anglo-Saxon. There is no field of labor, science or literature in which the Negro has not held his own. "While we are enumerating our wonderful progress we must not forget some of the stumbling blocks that impede our onward march. The Negro race often reminds me of popcorn. You know when you pop corn in a skillet, when it begins to pop if you do not put a lid on it, it will all pop out. I guess the American prejudice is the lid to keep us in the skillet. If the lid didn't keep us in the skillet we would all pop out. We have several ways of getting away from the race; some are bleaching out and others are straightening out. When we have almost bleachhed out, we straighten out the rest. I am sorry we are colored as we are—I am sorry all of us are not black. When we would get out prejudice tells us to get out and pop with the rest. Her reference to this most shameful weakness brought forth loud and continued applause. The speaker continued: "The white man and the Negro are like the fable. Once a white man had a house which was said to be haunted, so he said to a Negro, "John, there are spooks in that house and if you can stay there you may have it." John said, "Yes sir, boss." We all like to have houses of our own. When John quit work he was very tired and he took a few quilts and spread them on the floor and fell upon them and there he went to sleep. About twelve o'clock he heard a great noise, he uncovered his head and began to look around and there was a great death like figure standing over him with his finger pointing down on him. He covered up again and decided to keep one eye out the next time, so he did, and there stood that same deathh like figure with that same finger pointing down on him. He began to think of the convenience that the carpenter had made whereby he might make his escape. He jumped up and made his way out of the house and ran about a mile and when he sat down to rest there was that same spook, and the spook said, "Taint nobody here but you and me, didn't we have a run?" The Negro says, "Yes and 'taint half what it is gwine to be. "Yes, we are living in a dark period and it is going to be worse for a while. but I believe that God will lead his people through. Let us not discuss leadership, but when the clarion note is sounded let the Negro go forth. "What we want as a race is fair play." After paying eloquent tribute to President Roosevelt and ex-President Grover Cleveland in which the speaker said they were the greatest Presidents this country has ever had; Miss Burroughs concluded as follows: "Negro soldiers have borne a conspicuous part in every war in which their country has engaged. "The magnificent charge up San Juan Hill by our black boys (Continued on Page 4). [Image of a woman with a decorative border around her face. 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It is the duty of parents to put these youthfuls in school and if they will not stay there, put them to work. Mrs. Elizabeth L. Bampfield, daughter of Gen. Robert Smalls, has been reappointed postmistress at Beaufort, S. C. The colored people hold quite a number of good federal positions in that State. The Sunday School Monitor published under the auspices of the Sunday School Union of the A.M.E. Church with headquarters at Nashville, Tenn., is a newsy and interesting publication. It is doing herculean services in building up the fortunes of the S. S. Union. Dr. Chappelle, the Secretary, is the right man in the right place. The Methodist Intelligencer, published in Baltimore, Md., announces the candidacy of Col. Phil. H. Waters as delegate to the Lay Electoral Conference which meets in Los Angeles next may. Mr. Waters is a brilliant and gifted young man, and is a power ```markdown ``` HE SLEEPING GIA Awake! Ye Blind Sampson. in the religious and political life of West Virginia. The Civil Service law is not such a bad thing if honestly carried out. In the great cities of the South where fair and honest examinations are held the young colored men are winning nearly all of the places, especially in the Post Office Department, in places such as clerks, carriers and mail agents. Talledega College, located at Talladega, Ala., noted for the number of young colored men it has turned out who have won prizes in the white colleges of the East, received a donation of $15,000 from Mr. Andrew Carnegie, to build a library for the college. The bright black boys and girls turned out from this school are attracting the attention of the world. The Star of Zion is growing to be one the best and most interesting exchanges. The last issue contained an elaborate article on the financial headquarters of the Zion connection with a picture of the main building, an excellent half-tones of G. L. Blackwell, D.D., J. S. Caldwell, D.D., and W. H. Coffey, D.D. The paragraphing feature of the editorial page of this journal is of a high literary character. The colored voters of Virginia are to be congratulated upon the manly stand they are taking in insisting that colored delegates be sent to the next National Republican Convention. The colored voters of the State constitute between sixy and seventy per cent. of the republican party in that State, and there is no reason why they should not have representation in the delegation. Mr. S. W. Starks, State Librarian of West Virginia, and Supreme Chan- THE COLORED AMERICAN ANT. cellor, Knights of Pythias, has been appointed a member of the Republican State Central Committee. The appointment shows that the republicans of West Virginia are willing to recognize the colored voters. Mr. Starks succeeds Hon. C. H. Payne, U. S. Consul to the Danish West Indies. The Western Union Telegraph Co. of Richmond, Va., have employed colored messenger boys, and some of the "poor white trash" and the "weekly hand-bills" are advising the white people to boycott the Telegraph Company. This same clas of people convict the Negro for idleness and curse the man who woll give him work. Consistency, thou arte a jewel! The colored people of Mound Bayou, Miss., have established a new bank, to be known as the Bank of Mound Bayou, with a capital of $10.000. Their purpose is to carry on a general banking business and to handle real estate. This is the richest section of the State, a great many of the wealthiest colored men residing in this section. The officers are: President, John W. Francis; Vice-President, B. H. Creswell; Cashier, Charles Bankks. Score another victory for the race. SUMMERVILLE—THE MECCA. The Republican Congressional Committee of the First Congressional District of South Carolina, met in Charleston and decided to meet in Summerville, S. 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A race so true to its flag as we have been, remembering God and his teaching, will in the end be more than conquerors." The picture painted by Miss Borroughs in which she showed the audience our boys climbing San Juan Hill will live forever fresh in the memory of all who heard it. A spontaneous outburst of applause followed the close of this most excellent lecture. Miss Ella D. Thomas came forward holding in her hands a most beautiful boquet which she most fittingly presented to Miss Borrughs on behalf of the Alumni Association. The reply of Miss Borroughs was eloquent and appropriate. Some high class selections were rendered by some of the best musical talent of the school and the cultured audience dispersed. It is impossible in an article like this to give even a faint idea of the greatness of this lecture, and grandeur of the speaker's diction and the oratorical flights which were as easy and natural as water running from a babling brook. Miss Borroughs struck the keynote when she told her audience if the Negro ever secured their rights it would be because they had lived consistent Christian lives in accordance with the teaching of the Bible. Everybody who is conversant with the real conditions South know that the prejudice to the Negro on account of color has driven a large number from their God and has caused everybody to look on his religion with suspicion. That you may understand we note the following: Some time since two young women of education were preparing to leave the city. One was the wife of a minister; the other a teacher. A young man of prominence in church circles, himself a teacher went to the depot to see them off. The moment he was seen by one of the women he was told to return at once that they were traveling as white women. Of course this Sunday school teacher and Christian worker left and had more respect for his friends and co-workers than ever before. Ask the average to repeat the Ten Commandments, he will do so readily but should you ask him if it is not a sin against God and his parents, as well, to deny his race identity thus turning his back on his own mother just to ride with white people, seven out of ten will tell you it is no harm in practicing such deception. They have not as yet learned to suffer and bear these unjust discriminations for His sake but they allow prejudice to force them to lie and steal more quickly than they will tell the truth. Every time one denies his race identity regardless of what motive that may prompt him to do so, whether it be to ride in a sleeper or what not, he is lieing and stealing a privilege to which he is not entitled. If for nothing else his dishonesty should keep the door of hope forever closed in his face. Miss Burroughs will never be forgotten in Memphis. 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Henry R. Kraber, Notary Public for the State of Pennsylvania. We, the President and a majority of the Board of rustees, of The Lombard Company of the District of Columbia, do hereby certify that the authorized capital stock of said company is $20,-000, of which $15,000 has been paid in and that there are no debts of said company. Capital paid in, $15,000. Walter E. Lombard, President; Walter E. Lombard, Nathan C. Lombard 2nd, Edwin T. Luce, Trustees. I, Nathan C. Lombard, 2nd, Secretary of The Lombard Company, of the District of Columbia, do hereby swear that the facts stated in the above certificate are true to the best of my knowledge and belief. Nathan C. Lombard, 2nd. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 5th day of February, A.D., 1904. Walter E. Lombard, Notary Public for the State of Massachusetts. We, the President and a majority of the Board of Trustees, of the Sterling Manufacturing Company of the District of Columbia, do hereby certify that the authorized capital stock of said company is $50,000 of which $200 has been paid in and that there are no debts of said company. Capital paid in $200. A. R. Fulton, President; A. R. Fulton, E. H. Shaw, H. E. Gifford, Trustees. I, Harry E. Gifford, Secretary of the Sterling Manufacturing Company, of the District of Columbia, do hereby swear that the facts stated in the above certificate are true to the best of my knowledge and belief. Harry E. Gifford. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 8th day of February, A.D., 1904. Mayhew R. Hitch, Notary Public for the State of Massachusetts. We, the President and a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Hyatri Co., of the District of Columbia do hereby certify that the authorized capital stock of said company is $20,000, and $20,000 has been paid and there are no debts of said company. Charles F. Richards, President; Astlev Atkins, Rollin F. Foster, Arthur D. Hyde, Trustees. I. J. Sheldon Cartwright, Secretary of the Hyatri Co., of the District of Columbia, do hereby swear that the facts stated in the above certificate are true to the best of my knowledge and belief. J. Sheldon Cartwright. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 18th day of January. A.D., 1904. Archer Crosby, Notary Public for the State of Massachusetts. We, the President and a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Ardmore & Boston Company, of the District of Columbia, do hereby certify that the authorized capital stock of said company is $500,000 and $319,306 par has been paid and there are debts of said company amounting to $2,000. Astley Atkins, President; Charles F. Rich- A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH. CRANE'S HAIR TONIC Two Shoes on a pin. Two pair by mail for 10 cents in stamps or coin, or 1 dozen by mail for 45 cents, with wholesale price. The swiftest seller out. Magic Bill Book. Latest Novelty. 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For sample copy send 10c to Printer's Ink, No. 10 Spruce Street, New York City. E HAVE A BAR'L of money to lend on furniture, pianos, &c. No delay. Goods are not disturbed. You return the money in small payments. If you have a loan and need more money, we can fix you up. Business confidential. 'Phone, M, 3042. SURETY LOAN COMPANY. Suite 1, Warder Building. cor. 9th and F, 523 9th. Money to Loan! Money to loan at lowest rate of interest on Real and Personal Property, also on Notes. Apply at office of 407 Seventh street N. W., third floor. and Upwards Made on Furniture. Pianos. Loans of $10 Wagons, etc., at lowest rates and in the day you apply. We are loaning on the Building and Loan Asosclation 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. 602 F STREET, - - Cor. 6th St. Capital Loan Guarantee Company. The Burleigh-Lawson song and piano recital deserves more than a passing notice. Metropolitan church was filled last Monday night with a fashionable audience well sprinkled with musicians and music lovers. Such an audience would inspire any musician, and its responsive attention and liberal applause showed a significant appreciation of the high-art musical. The program commanded the respect of the most exacting. The vocal numbers were well calculated to display the many sided art of Mr. Burleigh, while the selections for the piano made the severest demand upon the virtuosity of Mr. Lawson. There was never a lack of feeling, of sentiment, of fire, but it was noticeable in every rendition that to whatever heights musicianly instinct led, a fine poise was maintained by a discriminating mentality. Of Mr. Burleigh, the baritone, much was known and much expected. Nature has endowed him with a beautiful voice musical throughout and that too with a largeness which in no way lessens its richness and vibrance. If at times the voice is not quite plumb in the uppermost tones, if occasionally the chest tones are carried to far for good sustainment, there is more than ample compensation in the trueness and fine sustenuto of the lower middle registers. Where nature left off with Mr. Burleigh's voice, art began, and to-day he stands a master singer. Technique, of course, is the prime requisite of good singing. But this is not all. Unless the hidden as well as the more evident meanings of a song the adequately conceived and intelligently expressed, the most perfect vocalization is vain from the artist's view-point. It is not sufficient that a song shall please, but that it shall give the degree and the kind of pleasure intended by the composer. In a word, the performer's art, is the interpretative art. And it is this very power of interpretation to which Mr. Burleigh brings a splendid voice and a versatile art, that gives him such a great distinction among musicians. This explains the storm of applause that followed the aria from "La Gioconda" the other evening. Hardly a listener knew a word of Italian, and even with a translation in hand, the audience could easily fail of the meaning of the wonderful aria. But Mr. Burleigh with judicious changes of tempo, intelligent use of crescendo and diminuendo, an appreciation of phrase values, and above all with varied tone coloring, made thoroughly intelligible the tragic resolve of the vengeful Alvise. "Danny Deever"—a hard song, was rendered with the same discriminating interpretation, resulting in the same hearty appreciation. In strong contrast were Korbay's bravura, "Had a Horse," Franz's pathetic "Im Herbst," Greg's delightful "Hidden Love," and the buoyant "When All theeh Worlld Is Young, Lad," by Atherton. Mention, too, must be made of Rosamond Johnson's "Lil Gal," a gem of the purest ray, which made us long for other Mr. Burleigh has delighted many a cultured audience in New York. But I pass now to Mr. Lawson, whose playing made good the boast of his friends that he is the premier THE COLORED AMERICAN with make grateful acknowledgment of the generous patronage of the public upon this series of artists' recitals. The editor of The Colored American is also thanked for the invitation which permitted this expression of regard for the art of Mr. Burleigh and Mr. Lawson. Some of the instruments "The Aeolians" use are: Mandolins, Guitars, Banjos, Violins, Mandolas, Pianos. Some of the selections are: Tannhauser, Navaho, Barcarolle, Niobe, Our Director, Goddess of Night, Symphonies. Some of the compositions are: Intermezzo, Overture, Waltz, Characteristic, Medley, Popular Songs and Classics. ARE YOU A K. OF P? IF NOT, WHY NOT? I hope this will awaken in the colored people a just pride for the Order of Knights of Pythias. Its past fauls 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 of 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 S. W. Starks, of West Virginia, Supreme Chancellor, S. A. T. 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 $3.50. It is easy to sail on the smooth waters of life, but when the winds of adversity blow, and the billows of troble 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 effused 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. (2nd) Uniform Rank. In this departments 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. (4ht). Endowments. In 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. YOU NEED Me=Lange Hair Tonic if your hair isn't naturally straight, is thin or falling out. Miss Lucy Jones, No. 32, New St., Newark, N. J., writes: "Before using Me-lange my temples were bare for years, since using, the hair on the temples has all grown in, and my hair has grown in general a great length." Trial box sent on receipt of ten cents. There is nothing like it for the hair. Address: Frank E. White Mfg. Co., P. O. Box No. 26, Jersey City, N. J. 5 If you have a spare room that you would like to rent to desirable parties, advertise them in THEF AMERICAN. If you have anything to sell, rent or exchange, put a small "ad." in this column. The results will be assured. Try it. DRESS MAKING ACADEMY. 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. Successful dressmaking requires as much earnest progressive study as successful work in any profession. No detail is too small to be looked after. We teach you to make dresses with or without seam and guarantee perfect fits, and complete your course with a diploma. The Best Prescriptions for Malaria, Ague and Fever is a bottle of GROVE'S TASTELESS CHILL TONIC. It is simply iron and Quinine in a tasteless form. No cure, no pay. Price 50 cents. tf AN ADVERTISING SOLICITOR WANTED. Wanted-An active man, who understands soliciting advertising, to take a position on The Colored American. It is a good paying, permanent position for the right kind of man. Apply at this office. tf BOARDING By The Week or Month. Apply to— MRS. M. J. BUNDY, 941 T St., N. W. Room For Rent--One single room, baths and all modern improvements at 1731 Tenth St., N.W., for rent at reasonable rates. Gentleman preferred. Jennette Carter Lottie V. Wallace MISSES CARTER & WALLACE. Dressmakers and Ladies' Tailors. Evening and Party Dress a Specialty. Dry Goods and Milline.y. 1721 7th Street N. W. H. K. Fulton's Loan Office. Established 1870. watches, diamonds and silverware for sale. Old gold and silver bought. The most reliable place in the city for borrowing money. $6.00 FREE to every person who will send their address we will give particulars how you can secure the above sum. Write to-day. Address: Scott Remedy Co., P. O. Box 570, Louisville, Ky." WE WANT AGENTS! Good active hustlers can make big money handling our line. No capital or experience necessary. We furnish you with a complete outfit and give you exclusive territory. Suits to Measure $9 up Trousers $2.50 up Express Prepaid. Excellent opportunity to establish a BUSINESS OF YOUR OWN Send 2 cent stamp for samples and further particulars PROGRESS TAILORING COMPANY 195-T Market Street, CHICAGO AN ANTI-SLAVERY LEADER. Favored the Education of Colored Youth in the Early Days. Mr. Nicholas Longworth, the Present Member—A Leader of Great Force and a Fearless Champion of the Rights of the Whole People—Familiar With Ohio Politics and Legislation—A Practical Business Man and a Friend of the Negro. In 1847 Mr. Nicholas Longworth great grandfather of the subject of this sketch, loaned the money to build the first school house of any pretension for colored children in the city of Cincinnati, Ohio. Prior to that time those fortunate enough to receive a rudimentary education were taught in the [Name] HON. NICHOLAS LONGWORTH, M. C. The Young Republican Leader From the First Ohio Congressional District. basement of churches or smaller and badly ventilated rooms. An appeal to Mr. Longworth met with a prompt response, and a loan of thirty thousand dollars was secured, and a substantial four story brick building, located on East Seventh Street was the result. This school house was used for several years after the passage of the bill abolishing colored schools in the State of Ohio, in 1888. Mr. Joseph Longworth following the example of his father gave liberally to colored institutions, and in many instances rendered substantial assistance to worthy colored men. Judge Nicholas Longworth, was an eminent lawyer and jurist, and prior to his death occupied a position on the Supreme Bench of --- 6 the Sate. He was one of the most popular men of his day among all classes. The colored people of Cincinnati fairly idolized him, and he in turn used his wealth and influence for their advancement and welfare. Liberal to a fault, he gave freely to all charitable and deserving enterprises and his loss was keenly felt, not only by those who knew him as an upright man, and a distinguished citizen, but by the poor and lowly, who regarded him as a friend and benefactor. Hon. Nicholas Longworth, son of the latter and present member of Congress from the First Ohio Congressional District has only been in public life a little over five years, and during that time has served in the lower and upper branches of the General Assembly of [Name] Ohio, and has recently entered upon the first term in Congress, having been chosen to succeed that stalwart old war horse, General W. B. Shattuc. Nominated unanimously, and elected by 16,000 the largest majority ever received in Hamilton County, by a candidate for Congress, he starts auspiciously upon what will no doubt be an extended Congressional career. Trained as a business man, and having charge for a number of years, of the immense interests of the Longworth estate valued at millions, his early experience burnished by service in the Ohio legislature has given him the necessary qualifications for the po (Continued on Page 7). THE COLORED AMERICAN. If your supply has no bearing on you buy HERE. W laying, and lining, boards and China C mirrored and carve stock on Credit. W tains, Crockery, St ments. Everything PET 817-819 A E --- PETER GR Your Credit is as If your supply of ready cash is has no bearing on the buying of furnit you buy HERE. We take pride in arr 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 individual 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 dements. Everything marked in plain f 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. PETER GROGAN, 817-819-821-823 Seventh Street. A BOY WA --- C. We will send free of cost ten bright ORED AMERICAN, which you may send neighbors at the rate of 5 cents per day like to bring them the paper in this lowing them to stop when they please get up a route of twenty to a hundred to $1.00 to $5.00 a week. Of this ams as your profit. This means that on each clear profit of 20 cts., or two dollars you sufficient papers, free of cost, to try the plan. We pay the postage and ask for anything better or make money and reserve territory in your town. THE COLORED AMERICA We will send free of cost ten bright new copies of THE COL-ORED AMERICAN, which you may sell amongst your friends and neighbors at the rate of 5 cents per copy, and tell them you would like to bring them the paper in this way from week to week, allowing them to stop when they please. It will be easy for you to get up a route of twenty to a hundred papers, which will amount to $1.00 to $5.00 a week. Of this amount you may keep two-fifths as your profit. This means that on every ten papers sold you have a clear profit of 20 cts., or two dollars a hundred. We furnish you sufficient papers, free of cost, to start you and enable you to try the plan. We pay the postage and run all risk. Could you ask for anything better or make money more easily? Write today and reserve territory in your town. Address THE COLORED AMERICAN, 459 C St., N. W. --- --- 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. supply of ready cash is somewhat depleted, that fact ng on the buying of furniture and housefurnishings—if RE. We take pride in arranging payments to suit the in- lining, but we do this work entirely free of cost. Side- China Closets are here in great variety—all beautifully and carved. You are welcome to a choice of our entire edit. We are complete furnishers, including Lace Cur- cery, Stoves, Pictures,, Bric-a-brac, &c. All on easy pay- rything 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- AMERICAN, which you may sell amongst your friends and at the rate of 5 cents per copy, and tell them you would hang them the paper in this way from week to week, al- ton to stop when they please. It will be easy for you to date of twenty to a hundred papers, which will amount to $5.00 a week. Of this amount you may keep two-fifths profit. This means that on every ten papers sold you have offit of 20 cts., or two dollars a hundred. We furnish ent 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. ```markdown ``` Weekly or Monthly Payments to Suit You AN ANTI-SLAVERY LEADER. (Continued from Page 6). sition he now _ occupies. Rich, thoroughly educated, a close student and a keen observer of men and affairs he hasalready impressed his personality upon his associates in the House. He is frequently seen seated in the Senate Chamber following closely the debates and weighing with well balanced judg: ment the utterances of the “potent, grave and reverened Senators.” Mr. Longworth is an enthusiast on out door sports, and, is a frequent visitor to the golf links, as a participant in the in. yigorating sport, which affords him recreation from his duties. It is an erroneous opinion among those not conversant with Congression- al life, that a representative has only to answer the roll call, vote when his name is called, tell, or listen to stories in the cloak room, and draw his salary. The average Congressman does more work than a government clerk. Aside from his correspondence, his desire to thoroughly represent his constituents keeps him busy during the day and compels him to burn considerable mid- night oil—in fact many have to can- cel all social engagements to meet the demand made upon their time. With but primary instruction in the school of politics, Mr. Longworth has advanc- ed so rapidly, that he is not only an as- tute politician, but a legislator of un- questioned ability. The opportunity may not present itself in the present Congress enabling him to distinguish himself among his associates, but his work in the Ohio Assembly was of such character as to give assurance of 2 particularly bright future. He is an unqualified advocate of the education of the Negro, believing every facility should be given along educational lines, to enable the race to cultivate their faculties to the highest degree, and that the inexorable mandate of law should enforce every right guar- anteed by the Constitution, without re- gard to race, color or condition. It is to men like Mr. Longworth, who accept position more to enlarge their powers of usefulness, than to gratify selfish ends, that the colored race must turn for equal and exact justice in legislation——men who believe in Re- publican institutions, and favor the largest degree of liberty consistent with the good of society and the well being and maintenance of the rights of the citizens,—men faithful to every official obligation, during public life, and with the bravery to do right al- ways, even in opposition to sectional sentiment. The Longworths from great grandfather to great grandson have been men of character, integrity and convictions, earnest and fearless b the performance of every duty. prt- vate or public, and ever ready to help the weak and deserving. Mr. Long: worth’s re-election next fall is already assured. Aside from the advantage of its being a Presidential year, he will have no opposition for renomination and very little at the polls. The revival at Shiloh Baptist Church which began the first of January has been attended with great success. Rev. J. Anderson Taylor, the pastor, in charge reports more than thirty conversions and a large number of additions to the church. A large bap- ‘izing took place last Sunday after the morning services. THE COLORED AMERICAN. ——L— THE 16TH ANNIVERSARY. ——s The members and friends of the A Real Cha Church of Our Redeemer Lutheran, ‘ gathered at the home of Rev. D. E. Enterpri Wiseman, 330 Pomery St. N. w., Canvas: Tuesday evening, February 2d, and —_—_— gave him a surprise. It was ground ‘The demand for Pror hog day and it marked the 16th an DvuBors’ great niversary of his marriage to one of Virginia’s fairest girls, who was then The Sot known as Miss Almira Gaskins, daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth Gaskins, of Wellington, Va. Mr. W. Black ] R. Smith, the superintendent of the Sunday School in behalf of those has been so remarkal present, presented to Mr. and Mrs. among those who do 1 : s books, that we have Wiseman a purse and gilded tea set, nk “ as a token of esteem. After the serv- Special Subscript oot. y\ yy / A. Wii. Fy \\\ Uy, Wii? LG W\ YW Lia, NN at < Z A eS \ ae Ah Li apf VN 1 AW“ Wine ge ZF ie WEA Weel VON EF i!’ = RS NY, A~3 Oe .! aw REV. D. E. WISEMAN. ing of refreshments all went away happy. Among those present were Drs. Leigh S. Tappin, Wilford S. Du- haney, Sydney C. E. Muirhead, Messrs. Chas. Wright, Leon Perry, Raymond Fisher, Joseph Wiseman, Geo. Dulov, Alfred Carroll, Wim. Richardson, Frank Van Brakie, and Robert Tyler; Mrs. C. P. Julian, M. C. James, Misses Mamie Lowe, Julian B. Carroll, Lottie Wright, Lula Gains, Harriet Tibbs, Carrie James, Blanche Vanderpool, Mable Van Breckle, Ella Shumate, Ida Johnson, Amy Duhaney, Felicia Wiseman, Marie Louise E. Wiseman and others. LITERARY CURIOSITIES. It seems rather strange that Mr. L. M. Hershaw, a department clerk em- ployed here, should be interestted in contributing constantly to anti-Roose- velt Negro newspapers. It is a well known fact that Mr. Hershaw is the Washington correspendent for an anti- Reosevelt colored paper published in Boston, and he now has the Washing- ton Bee very largely on his shoulders. We repeat, it is strange that a man holding a position under President Roosevelt should contribute both edi- torially and otherwise so constantly to papers that are doing everything they can against the very administration under which Mr. Hershaw is holding his office. Mr. J. T. Johnson, he well-known tonsorialist of 1403 and 1423 P Street is speedily recovering from a severe illnes and wishes to thank ail of his friends, throughh the columns of The Colored American for their many kindnesses and attentions to him dur- ing his illness. Two overtures, Tannhauser and | Goddess of Night, will be rendered by “The Aeolians.” A Real Chance for ee Enterprising Canvassers ——————_____. The demand for Proressor W.E. B. DvuBors’ great book has been so remarkable, especially among those who do not buy many books, that we have just issued a Special Subscription Edition This powerful study of the Negro Question stands ahead of all others. Every one who has the future of the colored race at heart will want to buy tt and read it. Is one of the easiest books tointerest people in that has ever been published, and we are anxious to secure live, intelligent canvassers everywhere. Send to us for information, terms, etc. A. C. McCLURG & CO., Publishers 215-221 Wabash Avenue, Chicago HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS, . The Albany Hotel, “as been enlarged and newly refitied with mod ern improvements for the accomodation of Goests so as to furmsh firai class services with Bar, Dining Room, Private Par- lors and first crass Sleeping Apartments. 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B., Manager. b — 5 Lge 5 eer Pt Ses rab ei ¥ eth LSCR eee. 9 | tit, Seen aPE Se cee res = {i Fie] ie BAR aa ete Apt ete ea) etry 4 ee Bt Pec aaae tt Learcai Nord acts Hee) ee Te ee ee BES Foes ss Soe oan Sse a = Ses Caner HOWARD UNIVERSITY, Washington, D. Cc. [EX Wistinct, departments, under one hundred Competent professors and instructors—Theo bgical, Medical, Legal, College, Pedagogical, Preparatory, English, Agriculture, Industrial, and Musical. Forinformation address— @ Rev. J, FE, RANKIN, D. D., LL. D., F resident, Gro H SaFFoRD Secretary. THE MARYLAND AGRICULTURAL AND | InpustRisL InstiTure, Laure, How- arp Co., Mp. Situation beautiful; climate unsur- passed; work thorough and efficient. Courses: English, Normal, Agricul- ture Practical and Scientific, Stock- raising, Dairying, Sewing, Cooking, Laundering, Domestic Science, Carpen- try, Mechanical Drawing, Dressmaking and Millinery. $7.00 per month cov- ers tuition, furnished r om, heating, lighting, washing and beard. Fall term opens October 1, 1903. Winter term opens December 28, 1903. Furth- er information, address M. J. Naytor, A. B., Acting President, Box 190 Bal- timore, Md. ISS MARSA OVERS S Mae - Sees SEC. The demands in all parts of this country, and in several foreign coun- tries, for well trained- men of our race in the direction of scientific and prac- tical agriculture are so great that this institution is willing to offer excep- tional advantages to young men who wish to come here and take either a regular or post graduate course in agriculture. We cannot begin to sup- ply the demands that come to us for trained men in the direction of agri- eulture. 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 welcy ‘eexcept Carrie Nation EDWARD GREEN Fine Wines and Whiskies Cigars and Tobacco Private Entrance for Ladies S. W. Cor. Cameron and Fayette streets ALEXANDRIA, VA. ```markdown ``` The Colored American Published by The Colored American Publishing Company. A National Negro Newspaper Published every Saturday, at 459 C st. N. W., Washington, D. C. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. One Year, $2.00 Six Months. 1.10 Three Months .60 Invariably in advance. Subscription may be sent by post office money order, express or registered letter. All communications for publication 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. 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It is incredible except to actual observers that a man of Mr. Gorman's intelligence and progressiveness. would more than thirty years after the enfranchisement of the colored man in Maryland, inspire a proscriptive, unjust and diabolical piece of legislation solely for the purpose of oppressing the weak and yet loyal race in America, such as the following: 1. Those who can read a section of the constitution of the State which registers shall submit to them and give a reasonable explanation of it. 2. Those who were prior to January 1, 1869, competent to register under the laws of this State or any other State. 3. Lineal descendants of those qualified to register and vote under the preceding section. It was painful to us to see that Maryland too was willing to engage in the small ignoble business of endeavoring to deprive a deserving and faithful people of their God-given rights of American citizenship, secured to them by the sacrifice of millions of lives of the best blood of this country and billions of its precious treasure and sealed in the life-blood, wounds --- THE COLORED AMERICAN. and tears of hundreds of thousands of colored people who fought for a flag which at that time did not protect them in their manhood rights and for a country which sanctioned their physical enslavement. That Mr. Gorman, who we understand, was not born with a silver spoon in his mouth, who knew what it was to be poor and needy, should now attempt to out-Herod Herod in trampling upon the rights of defenseless people, in our mind, shows him wholly unfit to be President of the United States even if it were possible for his party to elect its candidate. It is pleasing to note that the large majority of intelligent progressive Democrats of Maryland turned from the narrow and contracted Gorman in disgust and are repudiating his plans to eliminate the colored vote in Maryland by aid of the "Grandfather's clause." To limit the colored vote in accordance with the measures above set forth would be as much in accord with the Constitution and its amendments as it would have been had any one of the thirteen states, just after the adoption of the Constitution, enacted a law to the effect that any man who was not born in America, or whose father was not born here, or who did not fight on either side in the Revolutionary War, or whose father did not so fight, or who was not a voter at the time of the adoption of the Constitution, should not vote nor should his lineal descendants. Several Southern States have set the pace for Maryland in their attempt to disfranchise the colored vote, but we venture to assert that there is not an honest man in either one of those States who participated in enacting disfranchising laws, but feels deep down in his heart of hearts that he has committed a high crime against nature and nature's God in his attempt to take from his weak fellow-men those rights for which he himself would suffer death before surrendering. EDITORIAL BREVITIES The Crum case still hangs fire. The Indianapolis World has come to life again; it is an old but welcome visitor to our sanctum. The Republican politicians of South Caroline are gradually moving towards the center of the stage. The disfranchising law and the Jim Crow car bill that were to come up before the Maryland legislature this week, have been postponed indefinitely. Editor T. Thomas Fortune has just made a swing around the loop, giving lectures in the interest of the National Afro-American Council. Baltimore City is suffering a great holocaust; untold millions have been consumed by the flames and it is feared that untold suffering will be visited upon the poor of that city. The St. Joseph Spectator should engage the services of an editor and a proof reader before it attempts to discuss the methods of Booker T. Washington or anybody else. The Virginia Republicans should see to it that Mr. James H. Hayes is sent to the next National Republican Convention. Here is a case where race harmony will bring about the desired result. Lay aside jealousies, gentlemen, and elect your man. The advanced prices in cotton means much to the Negro farmers of the South and Southwest, and yet there are some people who believe the Negro should flock to the great cities for the purpose of obtaining higher education. Sensible colored men in every community are realizing every day that one of the great agencies or race advancement is business tact and business enterprise. It does not matter what kind of an education a man has, if he has business sense, and employs it, he will be a useful man in the community in which he lives. Gov. Vardaman of Mississippi, is receiving a great deal of unpleasant attention through the Negro Press of the country, and very justly so. But after all that he has said, it is not Vardaman nor Tillman, nor John Temple Graves, nor Gorman; but it is the Negro himself who stands in the way if his own progress. No people on earth are so bitter toward each other as Negroes. They are more jealous of each others success than the people of other races. The Negro who succeeds in any undertaking is apt to be more hated in the community in which he lives than the worthless fellow who makes no attempt to accomplish anything. A house divided against itself cannot stand. CHURCH SUPPERS A Mississippi editor complains in a recent issue of the Preacher-Safeguard of the evils of late Church Suppers and Festival and complains that the young boys and girls are often kept out late at night attending these festivals and suppers under the guise of getting religion and of doing good, but that in the end more harm than good comes. What he says concerning late suppers and festivals is in too many cases true of the so-called revivals, wherein hard-working people are kept at the churches until 12 and 1 o'clock each night, and having to get up at 5 and 6 o'clock in the morning they are unfit for the day's work, their health is undermined and it is doubtful whether any good is accomplished. Too often the men of the cloth take the livery of heaven to serve the devil with. If we are to have these suppers and festivals and revivals, they ought to begin at a reasonable hour and close not later than 10 o'clock. The article referred to, concludes in the following language: "The degraded,unrefined and evil passioned young man is ever alert for the announcement of such a occasion. The time arrives, and then with a strong determination he makes his way to the scene of action with a pistol in his pocket and bottle of whiskey in the other, and, as I have said, all forms of vices are displayed--gambling, drunkenness, cursing, fighting, shooting, dancing, and a outpour of extreme vulgar language—all this, and more, in the midst of a congrega- tion consisting of sometimes, the most respectful ladies of the community. Restrictions are but words of encouragement, and the peaceful citizens denounce them as a savage gathering as far from intelligence as we are from the long sought north pole. The Fourth Annual report of the convention of the National Negro Business League, held in Nashville, Tenn., last August, is out. Typographically it is very neat, and was printed by Charles Alexander, Publisher, Wilberforce, Ohio. The contents are greatly abridged, but withal, the report is a most interesting one. The daily proceedings of the Convention are published with the extracts of addresses by the leading speakers. Portraits are given of the Executive Committee, as well as the officers for 1903-1904, and a call is made for the next meeting which is to be held in August this year at Indianapolis, Ind. The idea of the League is growing rapidly and the colored business men of every community are taking an interest in it as they should. If the newspapers of the race would give this League the support it deserves, the meeting at Indianapolis this year would be the largest in the history of the League. Persons desiring a copy of this report can obtain it by addressing Mr. Emmett J. Scott, Corresponding Secretary, Tuskegee, Ala. DON'T BE CLANISH. Two newspapers—The St. Luke Herald and The Advocate—published in Richmond, Va., are taking The Colored American and the Chicago Conservator to task for venturing to suggest an opinion as to the policy of the National Negro Suffrage League. They are opposed to outside criticisms and want to make the League strictly a Virginia affair. They forget that the name "National" means more than one State, and they also forget that if the National Suffrage League is to succeed, it must operate in nearly every State in the Union. Efforts to disfranchise the colored people are being made in nearly every State and if the League is to be "National," it should operate in these States. Besides in the Western, Northern, and Eastern States, where there is a free ballot and a fair count, colored voters should be educated, through the League, the proper use of the ballot. There is no doubt but there is plenty of work for the League to do, but it must operate on a platform broad enough to hold every movement and measure which has for its purpose the carrying out of the mission of the League. It does not matter whether The Colored American or the Conservator has contributed one penny or not, it is a fact that a great deal of money has been raised for the League outside of the State of Virginia. It is also immaterial as to whether we like or dislike the "wizard." Mr. Hayes and his little clique cannot succeed with narrow principles and narrow policies. The race is already afflicted with small bore leaders. Rev. and Mrs. J. A. Bray of Athens. Ga., announce the birth of their first born. Ella Church, on Monday, Feb. 1. 1904. WHY THIS SUDDEN FLOP? A few months ago when The Colored American printed a few editorials in defense of Senator Pritchard, showing that while he might be in error in some things, he had always been sound on the Negro question, a cer- iain local newspaper grew frantic and fairly frothed at the mouth at our efforts at fair play for the Senator. When it was announced that the Sen- ator would be appointed a Judge of one of the local courts, this same jocal newspaper protested even in louder tones as to the Senator’s un- fitness for the position of Judge—ad nauseam, ad libitum, ad inifinitum. The appointment of Senator Prit- chard was made and he was duly in- stalled as one of the Judges. This same local sheet is now out-chasing chase in praising Judge Pritchard. Searcely a week passes that a word of praise of the Judge, or that his picture does not appear in said heb- domendal. Again we ask, why this sudden change? THAT THE HAND “SMOTE.” LICKING The columns of the Conservator are fairly grinning with praise of one E. H. Morris, but it was not always thus. Morris gave Barnett, the editor and proprietor of the paper, such a legal flaying some years ago that Barnett never will forget it, and like the little fellow that he is, is ready and willing at all times to lick the hand that smites him.’ A few years ago the Springfield Review, an enterprising colored news- paper published at Springfield and Chicago, accused Barnett of doing a number of dirty things, and among the charges called him a shyster law- yer, or words to that effect. Old Bar- nett is a bluffer, and was quick to go to law, charging the publishers of the Review with criminal libel. The publishers gave bail and secured as their attorney, Lawyer E. H. Morris. The case went to trial and Barnett lost the case; in other words Lawyer Morris proved every charge made by the Review. We can readily understand now why Barnett wants Morris for Judge, and for this thing and for that thing. He feels safe from his enemies and from the clutches of the law by having Morris on his side. Wilkins may drink his whiskey and Barnett may play the wolf in disguise, but the way of the transgressor is hard. AS A REWARD OF FIDELITY. Just before he retired Secretary Root manifested his appreciation of the faithful service he had received for four years from his personal and pri- vate messenger, Maj. Arthur Brooks, by bestowing upon him a beautiful cold watch, with engraved monogram and a suitable inscription. A YEAR’S SUBSCRIPTION FREE. \ colored beneficial society located in North Carolina has, as its motto, “With Charity for All And Malice Toward None.” There is something wrong with this quotation. The first two person who will send in the correct quotation as spoken by President lincoln, will receive a subscription to The Colored American one year free. THE COLORED AMERICAN. a CITY PARAGRAPHS, PPY h Mr. Cyrus St. Clair, a successful HA butcher of Cambridge, Md., was in See the city a few days this week. He A Beautiful Ca paid our sanctum a pleasant visit, Catarrh of tl as well as a subscription. ~“—_€_—_€_—[—_—_—€_—_=_—[‘'""_“"»’_""_"_ —— ? Mr. Frank Williams until recently ; ss with Mr. Charles Johnson at Vermont }? WEE Avenue and R, is now back in his old ; YE berth at Johnson's barber shop at 14th]) é Le; and P. » _ o- 7 Mrs. Martha A. Hobson, widow of Richard Hobson of Richmond, Va., died at her resience, 2008 Third St., N.W., last Thursday morning. Her body was taken to Richmond, Va., for inter ment. Mr. Charles Alexander, Superinten- dent of the Printing Department of Wilberforce University, Wilberforce Ohio, accompanied by his wife reached this city last Monday. Mr. Alexander is on a business trip, and he and his wife will remain in the city for a few weeks, the guest of friends and relatives. The Woman's League of this city has decided to give a charity reception in May next for the benefit of the Day Nursery. The affair will be a most elaborate one, and a good round sum ought to be realilzed. Miss Ella D. Barrier, the secretary, 1706 17th St. N.W., will be pleased to give additional information. Mrs. Nan Dunlap-Burgess of Phila- delphia, was in the city during the week being called here by the deatb of her grandmother, Mrs. Belton. which occurred on the 8th inst., the body be- ing shipped to Charleston, S.C., for purial on the following Wednesday. Many of Mrs. Burgess’ friends here ‘took advantage of her presence in town to call and tender their sympathy. Mr. Chauncey Lei Brant of the Dis trict Building is one of the popular young men about town. In addition ‘+o his work for the government ix has an interest in Holmes Hotel, 335 Virginia Avenue, S.W., being the son- in-law of Mr. J. O. Holmes, and is a favorite with the patrons of that popu- lar hostelry. Douglass Day will be the feature at the Second Baptist Lyceum to-morrow afternoon at 3:30. Hon. George H. White will deliver the principal ad- dress, and Miss Henrietta Vinton Da- vis the great dramatic reader will render something appropriate to the occasion. Special music will be pre- pared for the occasion. The public is invited. A Rabbit’s Foot Company, a musi- cal comedy in two acts will hold the boards in this city sometime in April or May. Mr. Pat Chappelle, the owner of the only colored opera house in Tampa, Fla., and the proprietor and general manager of this company has his own traveling car and a company of forty people. It has had a success- ful tour in the south and southwest, and is said to be one of the most unique and spectacular musical come- dies on the road. HAPPY AND HEALTHY. A Beautiful Canadian Girl Saved From Catarrh of the Lunges by Pe-ru-na. . = a = } Ly SS. o Se Zap - ) Va Ce FAIS Yi 27; =—AZ Ie } f 22) fra ‘@ ikea S FAYZ—-—" AN ) ———) )» yw . a - +7 Ma A Za eNO) 8 OS} , Wa aes i~ om ~ EE ui a ‘ Ao GPRM FTF 22 se ; estan yt SS NS 4; LEY HIND [ELE ~~ = SS — _ SN ne is : = WS = eee oe yoo aa G PSS Ry wk SEE fh) |M4!\ A> - CAGE jf FFB Ye SA SSS ZZ : SE EY ——— . ——S== SE MISS FLORENCE KENAH. Miss Florence E, Kenah, 434 Maria street, Ottawa, Ont., writes: «: A few months ago I caught a severe cold, which settled on my Jungs and remained there so persistently that I became alarmed. 1 took medicine without benefit, until my digestive organs became upset, and my head and back began to ache severely and frequently. «I was advised totry Perune, and although I had little faith 1 feit so sick that I was ready to try anything. It brought me blessed relief at once, and I felt that I had the right medicine at last. Within three weeks i was completely restored and have enjoyed perfect health since. «J now have the greatest faith in Peruna.”’ F. B. KENAH. We should beware of contract- ing catarrh. The cold wind and rain, slush and mud of winter are espe- cially conducive to catarrhal derange- ments. Few women escape. Upon the first symptoms of catching cold Peruna should be taken. It forti- fies the system against colds and ca- tarrh, The following letter gives one young woman’s experience with Peruna: Miss Rose Gerbing is a popular society woman of Crown Point, Ind., and she writes the following: “Recently I took a long drive in the country, and being too thinly clad I eaughta bad cold which settled on my iungs, and which I could not seem to hake off. I had heard a great deal of ‘eruna for colds and catarrh and I THEODORE DRURY OPERA COM. PANY. - Mr. Drury’s Opera will take place on May 16, 1904, at the Lexington Opera House, New York City. The cast is a large one and Mr. Drury has made ar- rangements with the celebrated bary- tone, Mr. Henry Norris Jackson, who is now singing with success in Ger- many and Sweden, for his appearance on this occasion. New Yorkers will be glad to hear of Mr. Jackson's debut with Mr. Drury’s Opera Company. Many have subscribed for boxes al ready, and the performance is looked forward to with great interest this year. “Cavalleria Rusticana” by Mas- cagni will be given first, commencing at 8:20 o'clock exactly and ending at 9:30 p. m. Fifteen minutes intermis- sion will follow, after which “Pagliac- ci” by Leo: Cavallo, will be presented. The opera this season will begin on 9 bought a bottle to try. I am pleased that I did, for it brought speedy relief. It only took about two bottles, and I considered this money well spent. “You have a firm friend in me, and I not only advise its use to my friends, but have purchased several bottles to give to those without the means to buy, and have noticed without exception that it has brought about a speedy cure where- ever it has been used.’?—Miss Rose Gerbing. If you do not derive prompt and satis- factory 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 ad- vice gratis. Address Dr, Hartman, President of The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, 0. ‘time and those who wish to hear “Cavalleria” and the beautiful inter- mezzo shold be in their seats at quar- ter after eight. Orchestra seats at $1 each can be secured by writing to 217 E. 59th St., New York. JUBILEE SINGERS WANTED. | Miss Belle Gibbons of the Jubilee Singers who are now doing Australia | writes for 2 sopranos, 1 tenor and 2 basses who are willing to go to Mel- boure, Australia, for service with the Jubilee Troupe. Expenses are paid from starting point to destination. Leave America about April 1, 1904. All other expenses paid while in the employ of the Company. Contract guaranteed for one year or more to suitable person. Good salary. For further particuiars, call or ad- dress: J. Henry Lewis, tt 1450 Q Street N.W.