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The COLORED American A NATIONAL REGRO NEWSPAPER EASTER DAY OBSERVED. THE CUSTOM BEAUTIFULLY OBSERVED AT MANY CHURCHES. The Two Metropolitan Churches, Bethel and Zion Excel in Magnificance and Beauty of Services-Zion's Program a Literary and Musical Treat A Description of Decorations and Flowers. The Easter services at Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion Church, on D Street, S. W., last Sunday, were of an interesting and high order. The church, Sabbath School, and choir had united in getting out an elaborate program, which was executed with satisfaction to the large audience which attended Zion Wesley to participate in and to witness the execution of the special program. The church was tastefully decorated with flowers, palms and everything that indicated new life. Among all of these decorations hung beautiful bird cages, and their occupants tutored by nature, mingled their sweet notes with the charming melody and harmony of the choir conducted by that gifted vocalist and master of song, Joseph T. Newman. As the exercises progressed the church was filled with the holy spirit and took on a sacred and sweet holiness, which seemed like heavenly joy made richer and sublimer by the presence and influence of angelic anthems. Rev. P. A. Wallace, A. M., S. T. D., was at his best, and was full of the fire of the Holy Ghost, and the audience caught the inspiration, and all for a time seemed like "glory begun below." The first service began with the Sabbath School, at 9:30 a. m. Supt. Wm. H. Washington had arranged for special music, and some interesting features in his exercises. At 11:00 o'clock Rev. Dr. Wallace preached an able, eloquent and impressive sermon, taking as his subject: "Witnesses of Christ's Resurrection." The sermon was historical, doctrinal and showed the learned doctor to be a fine theologian. He is a plain, earnest preacher, and is unassuming. At 3:00 o'clock Bishop Geo. W. Clinton preached an able sermon that set the church on fire with the Holy [Name not visible in the image] REV. W. D. CHAPPELLE, Superintendent of the S. S. Dept. of the A. M. E. Church, Nashville, Tenn. Spirit, taking as his text, 1 Peter; 2:4; subject: "Christ Man's Example." He said among other things: "Man's peculiar constitution makes an example necessary. A living example is better than precept. Christ is the only perfect example. Witness his self-denial, his sympathy, his philanthropy, or love for and helpfulness toward man. Man is most Christ-like when he shows sympathy and kindly interest toward his fellowman, without regard to his race or condition." The Christian Endeavor Consecration Service began at 6:00 p. m. Edward Perry presided at the organ. The song service was fine, among the selections being an anthem, "Now is Christ Risen," choir; solo, "Come to the Land of Rest," Miss S. Cooper; "Hail to the Risen Lord;" solo, selected, Mr. Thos. Walker; anthem, "Awake Thou That Sleepeth," choir; solo, "The Palms," Mrs, Jennie Shel- ton; address, James H. Hayes; solo, "My Hope is in the Everlasting," Mr. Thos. Delaney; "Christ Our Passover" choir, and many other beautiful selections were rendered. The Chicago correspondent of the Denver Statesman is unreliable to say the least. People who are sore and who have axes to grind are not fit to contribute to the columns of newspapers. The writer referred to, speaks of Hon. George F. Ecton, formerly a member of the Illinois Legislature, as not having done anything; of Colonel John R. Marshall, one of the most popular leaders in Chicago as trying to pass for white; of Rev. A. L. Murray, who is a graduate of DePaw University, as being the most illiterate Negro that ever occupied a pulpit; and other gush ad infinitum. PRICE, FIVE CENTS WHAT THE GREAT A. M. E. CHURCH NEEDS. Men of The Hour—Dr. W. D. Chappelle, a Tower of Strength; Should be Elected Bishop—Rev. S. Timothy Tice, D. D., one of the Ablest Men of the Church, Should be Made General Business Manager. All our sister denominations are putting to the front their ablest and most forceful men. They have discarded personal favoritism, and are settling down to hard earnest work. To say that these various denominations are making great headway is seen by all. The men who are to stand in the forefront to-day, must be scholarly, aggressive, honest, manly men, who possess traits of leadership, and whose thoughts and actions can command the respect of the thinking and intelligent public. There are two men among the men in the African Methodist Church, who are discussed more than any two colored churchmen in the country by friends and foes. These two great characters differ largely in temperament, and possibly in methods. But whose loyalty to the cause and interest of the church is beyond question. I refer to Dr. W. D. Chappelle, secretary of the Sunday School Union, and Rev. S. Timothy Tice, P. E., of the New York conference. Dr. Chappelle has been a most forceful character, and prominently before the church and country for quite a number of years. As a pastor and presiding elder, as a college president, in his native state, he has stood out as a beacon light, spotless in character, aggressive in zeal, a hard, successful worker, a man of independent thought and action, a bold champion of right. Dr. Chappelle stands in many respects without an equal in the church. He has been assailed by that class who believe in crushing free speech and whose delights were to dominate the weak. He has been betrayed by untrue friends, and yet, he has borne with patience never yielding a single contention of right. Dr. Chappelle is a true, honest, conscientious man, utterly void of deceit, a tried friend and an open foe. His relation and attitude toward his church and brethren are beyond question. He is affable and kind, easily approached, yet stern and inflexible. (Continued on page 5.) City Paragraphs. ```markdown ``` 10 Prof. L. M. Hershaw is not doing any journalistic work at this time. Major John R. Lynch, paymaster in the army, is in the city. Lawyer L. M. King is the recipient of many congratulations on account of his recent legal victory. The Colored American is the recipient of many new subscribers. Let the good work go on. Mr. Robert A. Burwell, of Richmond, Va., is in the city for a few days. Miss Carrie Jackson, of Cismont, Va., is visiting her brother, Mr. R. Jackson, of 222 Florida Avenue. Mr. Frank Gaines, Jr., a freshman of the Williston College, Easthampton, Mass., is spending the Easter holidays with his parents in this city. Mr. J. M. Jackson, who has been suffering with cold and lagrippe, has returned to his duties at Gaskins & Gaines, 320 Eighth St. N. W. The ticket of Dr. W. S. Richardson and Mr. Jas. W. Poe, for delegates from the District, is proving a most popular one. It is making friends and growing every day. Mr. W. C. Payne, of the U. S. S. Alabama, writes from Pensacola, that his steamer has had a most pleasant trip on the waters of the Carribean Sea. Miss E. Bowen, of Staten Island, who has been spending a few weeks at her home, 222 Florida Avenue, this city, will return to New York about the 11th inst. Messrs. E. R. James & Bro., are expert undertakers and are located at 1826 L St. N. W. They are of long experience and guarantee the finest funeral service at most reasonable rates. Mr. Will Kennedy, of 1529 Madison Avenue, has been confined to the house for quite a while, as the result of a severe attack of typhoid fever, but is now speedily improving, and it is hoped that he will be able to be out once more in a few days. The Jane Moseley is being overhauled, re-painted and prepared for excursion work on the Potomac this season. Prof. J. W. Cromwell has the management of the Hiawatha Concert, to take place in the city soon, and promises the public an up to date entertainment. Prof. R. R. Wright, president of the A. & M. College, Savannah, Ga., is in this city, a guest at the Southern Hotel. He has many friends in these parts. Easter Monday—White Lot Day—was duly observed by the thousands ragraphs. of children in and around Washington, in the grounds in the rear of the White House. The Grand Fountain Is the leading Colored F January, 1881, by William laws of the State of Virgis ship is both male and fem to 60 years of age. Its n cles. It pays sick benefi Prof. Kelly Miller, of Howard University, has been invited to make a return engagement to Louisville, Ky., to address the Colored State Teachers' Association. It is said that the brainy Professor will soon embark in a journalistic enterprise of his own. Miss Amelia C. Cusberd, of 628 S St., N. W., is on a visit to her brother, Mr. J. W. Cusberd, of Jersey City, while away she will visit her cousins, the Misses Johnsons, of Worcester, Mass., returning to Washington the latter part of the month. Lawyer J. Alexander Chiles, of Lexington, Ky., stopped over to hear the arguments in the Virginia Constitutional cases before the Supreme Court, this week. He was en route to New York on important legal business. Mr. Orlando B. Williams, of the Pullman service, was united in marriage to Miss Lucy M. Johnson Wednesday evening, March 30, at 1015 Twenty-first St., N. W. The wedding was a quiet one, and Rev. Walter H. Brooks officiated. Messrs. Cole and Johnson who were on the boards at Chase's Theatre last week, played to large houses. They were entertained at a number of social functions. Among them, dining with Judge and Mrs. R. H. Terrell, Saturday afternoon, and taking lunch with Editor Cooper and other friends. The Easter Song Service by the Asbury Church choir, this year, is regarded by many who attended, as having been the best which they have given for some time. The doors of the church were closed for further admissions at 7:30 o'clock, so great was the rush for seats. Mr. R. Jackson, of the Congressional Limited of the Penn. R. R., has been on the road for fifteen years, all but one being spent on this palace train. He is one of the most efficient employees and stands high in the estimation of the officials and of the traveling public. Miss E. Montgomery, of Pittsburg, Pa., is spending a few weeks with her mother, at 1419 First Street, this city. Miss Beatrice Jackson, who has been visiting her father, Mr. R. Jackson, of 222 Florida Avenue, during her Easter holidays, returned to Cistmont, Va., last Wednesday, after a most enjoyable time spent here. Mr. H. A. Parr, the well known young millionaire, of Baltimore, Md., has just returned from an extended trip abroad for pleasure and sightseeing. His valet, who is a young colored man, speaks in glowing terms of the trip, and especially of the fine treatment he received on board the Hohenzollern, the steamer upon which the return trip was made. --- is the leading Colored Fraternal Society in January, 1881, by William W. Browne, a law of the State of Virginia, with headquarter is both male and female, and consists 60 years of age. Its membership of 60 circles. It pays sick benefits from $1.50 to $1 from $24.56 to $1000. BENEFITS PAID—Total benefits paid to benefits, $714,378.75. SENIOR FOUNTAINS—A Fountain may be persons not over 50 years of age paying. The monthly dues are not less than 35 cents per month in towns and cities, as in January and July of each year. 'Sick week, while death benefits range from $125 in any locality on application to any of his authorized deputies. ROSEBUDS—For the proper training of thrift, industry and brotherly love, there isment 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 be dues are fifteen cents per month. CLASSES—Persons desiring to leave the than is paid from Fountain Department, Classes of the Mutual Benefit Degree. Tinto Circles, and pay joining fees and du 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 " 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 75 115 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 Glass "M" Johning fee. Value of Certificate Annual dues Quarterly dues Age 14 to 30 $11 00 $1000 00 $21 90 $5 25 " 30 to 35 12 00 1000 00 22 00 5 50 " 35 to 40 12 00 905 00 23 00 5 75 " 40 to 45 13 00 800 00 24 00 6 00 " 45 to 50 13 00 700 00 25 00 6 25 of the Grand Fountain United Order of The bank commenced business April 3 present has steadily increased in volum ital stock of $100,000. From the humb the bank opened for business in 1889 t the volume of business transacted amo cial panic of 1893, the Savings Bank o in the city of Richmond that did not co 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 $350.658, 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 Habersham, 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 farms. It also has under its control 16 large buildings leased by it. This department is under the management of Lawyer J. C. Robertson, chief of real estate and attorney for the association, office at 608 N. 2nd Street, Richmond, Va. REFORMERS MERCANTILE AND INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION—Was chartered under the laws of the State of Virginia on the 14th day of December, 1899, with principal office in the city of Richmond, Va. The purpose of this association is to conduct stores (wholesale and retail), buy and sell real property, manage and control hotels, manufacturing establishments, and do general business. The association has in operation Hotel Reformer, 900 N. Sixth Street, Richmond, Va. It is a modern up-to-date structure, heated by steam, cold and hot water baths, also electric cars passing the door. This hotel has accommodations for 150 guests. Mr. A. W. Holmes is manager, and Mr. T. W. Taylor is clerk. It has in operation a system of five stores, located as follows: Richmond, Va.; Washington, D. C.; 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 men, runs three delivery wagons, and during the first year did $50,000 worth of business. The other stores have been established since, and have been equally as prosperous. The general manager of the system of stores is Mr. B. L. Jordan, headquarters at 608 N. Second Street, Richmond, Va. This Association was formed on the plans and recommendations made by Rev. W. L. Taylor, its President. THE REFORMER PRINTING DEPARTMENT—Issues a weekly journal, THE REFORMER, which has a circulation of 12,000. This paper is published in the interest of the race, and discusses the leading questions of the day. The subscription price is $1 per year, or 5c. per single copy. The office is equipped with modern up-to-date machinery, run by electricity. It can print anything from a visiting card to a poster 42 by 42 inches. Fine job work of every class and description is made a specialty at lowest prices. Mr. E. W. Brown is editor and business manager, office 608 N. Second Street, Richmond, Va. Correspondence solicited and agents wanted. OLD-FOLKS' HOME—In September, 1893, Rev William W. Brown recommended the formation and establishment of Old Folks' Homes for the benefit of old and decrepid members of the race. Since that time the valuable farm known as Westham, consisting of 634¼ acres, located six miles from Richmond, Va., on the historic "James," has been purchased, at a cost of $14,400. The Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad runs through the farm, and Westham Station is located at it. Adjoining this farm is Westhampton Park, one of the most pleasant resorts in the South in summer. It is reached in a few minutes from Richmond by the Westhampton Electric Railway and the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway. As this home is for the benefit of the whole race, the co-operation of all charitable friends is prayerfully solicited. All contributions, donations and requests of every character will be very thankfully received. Mr. T. W. Taylor is chief in charge of the Old Folks' Home, offices at 608 North Second Street, Richmond, Va. For further information address— Rev W. L Taylor, G. W. M W. P. Burrell, G. W. S. 604-6-8 N. Second Street, Richmond, Va. Glass "E" Joining fee. Value of Certificate after one year. Value of Certificate before one year Annual dues Quarterly Dues Age 14 to 25 $5 00 $500 00 $250 00 $9 50 $2 54 " 25 to 30 5 25 500 00 250 00 9 50 2 46 " 30 to 35 5 50 500 00 250 00 9 50 2 46 " 35 to 40 5 75 500 00 250 00 10 40 2 66 " 40 to 45 6 00 450 00 225 00 10 40 2 66 " 45 to 50 6 25 400 00 200 00 11 40 2 66 " 50 to 60 8 50 350 00 175 00 11 40 2 66 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 EASTER AT METROPOLITAN. The Easter services were of a char- acter befitting the day. The altar in snowy linen, beautiful flowers, a ser- mon full of life thoughts, able and scholarly, infant baptism, and the Holy Communion filled the hearts of the many who attended the morning service, with thanksgiving and joy. At night there was barely standing room, crowds coming to enjoy the evening of sacred song, for with Prof. J. T. Lay- ton in the lead, only the choicest music is expected. The annual election of officers for the ensuing year in the Sunday School, was held Friday, April 1. The follow- ing were eleeted: Dr. Wim. H. Conner, Supt.; Mr. E. A. Patten and Mrs. M. Wilson-Smoct, Assistants; Miss Addie Hall, Secretary; Miss Laura Charity, Assistant; Miss E. V. George, Treas.; Miss Annie Charity, Organist; Miss Corinne Martin, Assistant Organist; “Supt. of Primary Dept., Mrs. A. E. Waddleton; Assistants, Miss E. V. George, Miss E. R. Clarke, Miss I. I. Russell, Miss Fannie Lynch, Miss Eunice Brooks, Mr. Samuel Hill; Or. ganist, Miss Margaretta Brent. The school is increasing in attend- ance, and there is a spirit of general activity among the officers, teachers and scholars. Conference convenes next Thursday morning, April 14, in the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church. Washington will give to the Baltimore Annual Confer- ence a royal welcome, and their enter- tainment will be worthy of the city to which they come. The reception Wed- nesday night, to which the public is. invited, supper and refreshments to be served at cafe rates, W. M. M. S. Anniversary exercises, Friday at 7:30 Pp. m. The local pulpits will be supplied during the day (Sunday April 17,) by the visiting ministers. Persons enter- taining ministers will furnish the breakfast—dinner and supper being served in the church. Anyone desir- ing to attend the conference will find it very convenient to remain, as dinner and refreshments can be bought at reasonable rates at the church. “PREE BOOKS GIVEN AWAY.” To any person who writes to me I will send a copy of a “Free Book,” teaching you how to become a_pro- fessional hypnotist, phrenologist, mag- netic-healer ,clairvoyant and spiritual medium, learning you how to cure all kinds of diseases. Some of my stu- dents make from $5 to $25 a day, and in addition a complete lesson in palm- istry and a complete lesson in chartol- ogy is given. Send in your name to-day together with the month and year of your birth and you will receive in addition an astrological and zodialogical delinea- tion of your life. Send 25 cents in silver to help pre- pay postage, ete., and write your name and address plainly. Enclose 25 cents and address all letters to— DR. J. C. JONES. ° “High Yoghi Mystic Adept,” 403 E St., N. E., Washington, D. C. The grand opening at A. L. 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Did’ you ever notice when a man smites his thumb with a hammer while putting down a carpet under his wife's supervision how quickiy he thrusts the bruised and throbbing member into his mouth? People think:it is because the application is soothing. But the move- ment is purely involuntary, like wink- ing. The man cannot help it. The fact is that nature knows what a man is apt to say under such circum- stances and so has provided him with an automatic stopper. Whenever he hits his thumb hard enough to hurt— and it doesn’t take a very hard blow almost to kill a man when he is doing something he doesn’t like to do—by a sort of interlocking system his thumb flies into his mouth, and for the critical moment spech is cut off. Am Gad. Korean Custom. Everybody knows the fondness of the adult Chinese for kitefilying. The Ko- rean, however, puts this pastime to a use altogether novel. When the time of good resolutions comes around at the new year the Korean writes on a kite all his faults, “evil disposition, impatience, bad words, street fights,” ete. “It was so dark,” says one Amer- ican residing in Korea, relating such an instance, “that uo kite could be seen, but when the Korean had run the string out to its full length he cut it and let it go, imagining that so he had rid himself of his enemies and could begin the new year with new courage.” Crocodiles and Allizators. The true crocodiles are distinct from the alligetors. Among the points of distinction the following are the most noticeable: In the crocodiles the so called canine tooth, the fourth counting from the front, fits into a notch in the side of the upper jaw and is therefore visible when the mouth is closed, while in the alligator it is received in a pit in the upper jaw and is therefore in- visible or nearly so. Again, in the croc- odile the hind legs have a fringe of fattened scales which is wanting in the alligators, whose legs are round.— London Saturday Review. Fish Delusions. There are two popular delusions about fish—one that they cannot live out of water and the other that they ean live in any pure water, the food supply taking care of itself. As a mat- ter of fact, there are fish in Africa which, having to exist in absolutely dry rivers for a portion of the year, have developed lungs, while in many an amateur’s aquarium fish cannot live in the water provided owing to lack of food. Then It Was Tommy's Bedtime. Tommy Figgjam—Paw, what the Bi- ble says is true, ain’t it? Paw Figg- jam—Sure thing, my son. Tommy Figg- jam—Don’t it say “All flesh is grass?” Paw Figgjam—Yes, Tommy. Tommy Figgjam—Then ain’t dried beef hay ?— Baltimore American. Passive Christianity. “Little boy,” inquired the minister who had called to see the man of the house, “is your father a Christian?” “Yes,” replied the boy; “I think he is, but I don’t believe he is working at it these days.”—Lippincott’s. Too Literal. Boarder (tackling a tough steak, to boarding house keeper)—When you undertook to provide me with board, madam, I was unaware that you meant to do so literally. His Feebleness. Johnnie—I told Uncle Simon that he Was getting too old and feeble to at- tend to business. Mamma—Did he take it kindly? Johnnie—He threw me out of his office. 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C., is unquestionably the ablest all-round newspaper manager of our race, if results are to settle the question.—The New South. THE COLORED AMERICAN .s, without question, the greatest newspaper published by colored men; every colored editor should take off his hat to Mr. Cooper.—The Leavenworth Herald. THE COLORED AMERICAN, of Washington, D. C., comes every week, brim full and running over with good things; Brother Cooper is one of the best newspaper men of the country.—The Huntsville Journal. THE COLORED AMERICAN, in a short space of three years, has gone to the front at the Nation's Capital. Its manager, E. E. Cooper, holds a unique position in colored journalism, being the pioneer of illustrated journalism. Ex. Editor Cooper, of THE COLORED AMERICAN, has so many good things for his readers that he seriously contemplates making his a twelve-page, instead of an eight-page paper. This shows that THE COLORED AMERICAN is not only holding its own, but is doing more. The Star of Zion. THE COLORED AMERICAN, of Washington, D. C., will shortly issue a twelve-page paper weekly—seventy-two columns of reading matter. Under the able management of Editor Cooper it has forged ahead till it earned the name of "Monarch of the Weeklies." The Western Outlook. THE COLORED AMERICAN, a local hebdomadal, published in the interest of the colored people, came out in a new dress and with a beautiful heading Saturday. It is one of the best newspapers in the country edited by colored men; has a good circulation, and carries a large line of live advertising.—The Washington Post. THE COLORED AMERICAN is without doubt one of the ablest journals published by Afro-Americans. It is a Republican paper, very free in its expressions, which makes it more popular even among those who deny the "equality of man." This paper is published at Washington, where the doings of the lawmakers of the great Republic may be had pure and fresh, and submitted to the people for their disposal.—The Rock Hill Messenger. THE COLORED AMERICAN PAY UP FIRST. NEGRO DISFRANCHI ALABAMA Many complaints come to this office from agents and subscribers who are in arrears, complaining that they do not get the paper promptly and regularly. While this is a regretable fact, it is not out of place to state here that the majority of the subscribers and agents are considerably behind in their accounts with The Colored American, and they force the good-pay subscribers and agents to suffer on this account. We cannot make brick without straw. 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. Avery's, cor. 14th and Pierce Place Mrs. Keys, 1808 7th St., N. W. Singleton's, cor. 20th and E, N. W. 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The Alabama disfranchisement law is framed in such a way that, of the 800,000 Negroes living within the borders of the state, only 3,000 are voters. The registration list bears the registration list bears the names of 187,000 white men, although the ratio of population between the two races is only five white men to four Negroes. The only way to combat the apparent outrage against human rights is to reduce the representation of Southern States in the Lower House of Congress in proportion to their actual voting strength under the disfranchisement laws. Such action by the national lawmaking body might tend, at least, to check the evil of which not Alabama alone is guilty.—Ohio State Journal. SELF DEFENCE. To the patrons of the concert given Friday night, April 1, at the Metropolitan A. M. E. 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The manager believes that although the milk is spilt that now he can make a comparison: This notice being the milk spilt, the gentleman being the milker, and the manager being the cow kicking the milker down. R. I. FORD, Mgr. Suit s ges . Give us a call $2,15 up I. E. Kent, practical Tailor 922=18 St., N. W. 's Tasteless Chic ers. Average Annual Sales o of merit appeal to you? bottle is a Ten Cent, package of Grove's PETER GROGAN Your credit is as good as gold. We are Not in a Hurry for the Money. Help Yourself on CREDIT We want you to make this store your headquarters for Furniture, Carpets, and Housefurnishings. Get as much, or as little as you please, whenever a want presents itself. You will always find our credit prices as low as the lowest prices in the cash stores, and we will arrange payments to suit your convenience, weekly or monthly. We have no notes for you to sign, and there will be no interest on deferred payments. 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There are said to be no politics in our public schools, but there is lots of hustling just the same. Rumor has it that Lawyer Simmons has decided to withdraw from the race as delegate. It is said that Mr. John F. Cook has declined to enter the contest as delegate. The friends of Gov. P. B. S. Pinchback are endeavoring to persuade him to enter the race for delegate to the next Republican Convention. The colored people of Virginia are quick to resent and to take action against any abridgement of their civil and political rights. It looks very much as if Kentucky would send a number of colored delegates to the Republican National Convention. Political clubs favoring the election of Messrs. Richardson and Poe are being organized in the twenty-two precincts of the District. The law suits growing out of the failure of the Capital Savings Bank are opening up old sores and old scores. Captain D. J. Raedy is gaining strength, and is the popular choice of the District Republicans for Commissioner of the District. The popularity of General Miles is increasing, and it looks very much as if he will be nominated for President, not only by the Prohibitionists, but by the Democrats as well. A number of colored Democrats and disgruntled Negro politicians, have announced the organization of a Negro party. In the language of Shakes- THE AMPHIONS SCORE ANOTHER GREAT SUCCESS. PEOPLE TURNED AWAY FOR LACK OF ROOM. Israel Baptist Church was the scene of a very unusual appearance Monday night. April 4th, the occasion being one of the inimitable concerts by the ever popular Amphions. So great was the desire for admission, that an hour before the time for the concert, the doors had to be closed, and many were turned away. Many were satisfied to be permitted to stand, and others took advantage of the privilege of peering through the open windows. The Amphions are never in better plight than when making a new record, and as they had never been in this particular section of Washington be boys vied with each other the entertainment of their The affair was given for the fund of the church, of which ... peare: "What fools these mortals be." The local political cauldron is beginning to boil and many names are being mentioned for delegates to the next National Republican Convention. There are some dark horses in the field. The members of the Methodist Episcopal Conference, in session in Baltimore, this week, rightly condemned the proposed Jim Crow Car Law and Franchise Bill, recently brought before the Maryland Legislature. Registrar Judson W. Lyons has just been elected delegate-at-large from the State of Georgia. He is also National Committeeman from that State, as well as the party leader. He wears his honors modestly. Representative Crumpacker of the Tenth Congressional District, of Indiana, has been re-nominated for Congress. Mr. Crumpacker has proven himself a power on the floor of the House, and a staunch friend and champion of the colored people. Mr. Chapin Brown, Chairman of the District Election Board, has decided, with the co-operation of his colleagues, to have an honest ballot in the District, even if it is necessary to have registration. The strongest ticket so far is that of Dr. W. S. Richardson and James W. Poe, with C. Horner and Lieut. Clark as alternates. General Charles H. Grosvenor can always be depended upon to line them out when he goes to the bat. In a speech in the House the other day, on the Military Academy Appropriation Bill, he sounded the campaign slogan, "stand pat;" and he epitomized his speech in a single sentence—"the Republicans know what they want to do, and know how to do it; the Democrats do not know what they want to do, and don't know how to do it." Rev. J. H. Burke, is pastor, and Miss Delia R. Dandridge had charge of the arrangements. Mr. Wm. 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Do not despair, while there is life there is hope. We can make you strong and vigorous, and give you lasting, robust health. Brace up. Be a man with a man's feelings. If you want your blood to run pure and uncontaminated; if you want your system re-invigorated and strengthened with those elements so essential to perfect health; if you want your share of the joys that life should bring, write to us immediately, describing the nature of your disease, and we will write and show you the way to health, hope and happiness. Write to day—a postal will do. RICHMOND, - - - VIRGINIA. C We will send free of cost ten bright ORED AMERICAN, which you may neighbors at the rate of 5 cents per 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 amount as your profit. This means that on a clear profit of 20 cts., or two dollars you sufficient papers, free of cost, to try the plan. We pay the postage ask for anything better or make more and reserve territory in your town. THE COLORED AMERICA Washington 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 --- MR CROSS AT BETHEL. Hon. S. C. Cross, of West Virginia, addressed a mammoth audience in the auditorium of the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, under the auspices of the Bethel Historical and Literary Society, Tuesday night, April 5, on the theme: "The Negro and the Sunny South." He gave "the black side of M 1000 20th St., Cor K N. W Lost Manhood, Failing Powers and Impotency; Syphilis in its secondary or tertiary stages; Gonorrhoea, Stricture, Gleet, Hydrocele, Oermatorrhcea, Kidney and Bladder Diseases, and all diseases of a We cure all. Venereal Diseases of Men and Women mallignant the disease may be; no matter how old you are, or how have been sick; No matter if your doctor has told you that you can again. We can cure and restore you to perfect, lasting health. Do while there is life there is hope. We can make you strong and give you lasting, robust health. Brace up. 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HERE IS OUR PLAN: send free of cost ten bright new copies of THE COL- AMERICAN, which you may sell amongst your friends and set the rate of 5 cents per copy, and tell them you would hang them the paper in this way from week to week, al- mom to stop when they please. It will be easy for you to route of twenty to a hundred papers, which will amount $5.00 a week. Of this amount you may keep two-fifths offit. This means that on every ten papers sold you have offit of 20 cts., or two dollars a hundred. We furnish papers, free of cost, to start you and enable you to in. We pay the postage and run all risk. Could you thing better or make money more easily? Write today to territory in your town. Address COLORED AMERICAN, 459 C St., N. W. Washington, D. C. --- 15 ARE YOU SICK, LOW SPIRITED, DISCOURAGED? HAVE YOU LOST YOUR COURAGE AND AMBITION? ARE YOU ENFEEBLED, WEAK, DISPONDENT, IMPOTENT? HAVE YOU BURNT THE CANDLE AT BOTH ENDS? the white race and the white side of the black race," and for breadth of comprehension in grasping the actual condition existing between the races, in the United States; for clearness and logic of exposition; for drawing the deadly parallel between truth and error; for brilliant wit, and the highest form of eloquence, he has few superiors. 16 The Young Men's Protective League will be assisted by their auxiliary of 200 ladies. The visit of the great Tuskegeean last week in this city is still the talk of the town. Mr. and Mr. C. A. Smith, proprietors of The Woodlawn Terrace, Lawnside, N. J., are happy from the visit of the stork. It is a fine daughter six weeks old. Mother and baby doing well. The Washington Light Infantry Hall is a grand, spacious, and commodious one, and the League is to be congratulated on their being able to secure it for their reception on the 15th. The individual and collective popularity of each and every member of the Protective League insures their testing the capacity of the Armory, at their reception on the 15th inst. The Invincible Orchestra, Prof. Edw. Ambler, leader, will furnish the music at the reception of the League at the Washington Light Infantry Hall on the 15th of April. Cards of admission to the League's reception on the 15th inst., are put at 50 cents, but no boisterous or disorderly person will be allowed to remain in the hall. Mr. Michael M. McCary, clerk to Paymaster Major John R. Lynch, located in Omaha, Neb., is spending a few days in this city, the guest of relatives and friends. The Montgomery School, named after cut fell townsman, the late H. P. Montgomery, was dedicated last Monday in a most appropriate and befitting manner. The Second Annual Grand Reception of The Young Men's Protective League, will take place at the Washington Light Infantry Armory, 15th and Penn. Ave., N. W., Friday evening, April 15th. Most of the young men in town are members of the Protective League and all of them are friends of the organization, and as to the ladies, well, they will be very much in evidence on the evening of the reception. The reception of the Protective League will commence at eight o'clock, and will beyond a doubt be one of the finest and most select affairs of its kind that has ever taken place in this city. Miss Susie Hamilton, a graduate of the Business High School, who accepted a position as stenographer with Mr. E. C. Brown, real estate dealer, in Newport News, last summer, has returned to the city. The Arctic Ice Cream Co., 601 N. Y. Ave. N. W., are now serving a large number of families regularly with creams and ices as it has been shown that they are putting up as fine a line of goods as there is in the city. Modern machinery, expert makers and flavorings ensures satisfaction to their the highest quality of ingredients and customers. THE COLORED AMERICAN. HIAWATHA !!! Every indication is that there will be as great a crowd this year as last. Tickets are 50 cents, 75 cents and $1.00. ALL SEATS RESERVED. Soloists: Mrs. Kathyrine Skeene-Mitchell, soprano; Fred J. Work, tenor; Stanley C. Gilbert, baritone; John T. Layton, conductor. Membership Tickets: One Dollar. The Membership Tickets entitle the holder to preference of seats, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, at Droop's Music Store. If you do not want to be disappointed get a membership ticket. 1-2t. THE NEW BRUNSWICK Mrs. Robinson, whose culinary skill is of the highest and who is an excellent manager has taken charge of the dining room of the Hotel Brunswick, at 220 B St. N. W., and solicits the patronage of the public, and gives assurance that everything will be conducted in first-class style, and that there will always be on hand all the delicacies of the season, cooked and served in the same way. Entrance on Pennsylvania Avenue. BEFORE AFTER BENEFITED IN EXTERIOR OFFICE U.S. A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH ...AND HAIR TONIC... both in a box for $1,00.0, or three boxes for $2,000. Guaranteed to do what welsay and to be "the best in the world." One box is all that is required if used as directed. A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH. A PEACH-Like complexion obtained if used as directed. Will turn the skin of a black or brown person four a five shades lighter, and a mulatto person perfectly white. In forty-eight hours a shade or two lighter will be noticeable. It does not turn the skin. In contrast, white the skin remaining beautiful without continual use. Will remove wrinkles, freckles, dark spots, pimples or bumps or blackheads, making the skin very soft and smooth. Small pox pills, tan, liver spots removed without harm to the skin. When you get the color you wish, stop using the preparation. CRANE'SHAIR TONIC that goes in every one-dollar box is enough to make anyone's hair grow long and straight, and keeps it from falling out. Highly perfumed and makes the hair soft and easy to comb. Any person sending us one dollar in a letter or Post-Office money order, express money order or registered letter, we will send it through the mail postage prepaid; or if you want it sent C. O. D., it will come by express, 35 cents extra. In any case where it fails to do what we claim, we will return the money or send a book free of charge. Packed so that no one will know the contents except receiver. CRANE & CO., 11 W. Jackson St., RICHMOND, VA. EXTRAORDINARY BARGAINS.— Opal and Kara diamond rings one and two stones sent prepaid for 25 cents; 50 cents fire opal pin for 25 cents, both sent on receipt of 50 cents. Address: WM. WARD, 157 Waldo St., Providence, R. I. ATTENTION, SUBSCRIBERS! We are sending out a large number of bills each day to delinquent subscribers as well as to subscribers whose subscriptions are just expiring. We are striving to give the race a clean, strong, newsy newspaper and we hope every person who receives a bill or who know themselves to be in arrears will send in their subscriptions at once. tf. Money to Loan! Money to loan at lowest rate of interest on Real and Personal Property, also on Notes. Apply at office of Mutual Improvement Society 407 Seventh street N. W., third floor. 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. PHELPS HALL BIBLE TRAINING SCHOOL OF THE TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE, Tuskegee, Alabama. 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 necessary to have a special call to the ministry. Those who desire to do missionary 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 Bible, 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 neighboring communities. The teaching in the Bible School is wholly undenominational, the intention 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, containing forty rooms, are used for sleeping apartments. 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 Charlotte, N. C., and Rev. H. T. Johnson, Ph.D., of Philadelphia, Pa., deliver a regular 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 so that a few may work out the whole amount. Lack of means need debar none. STUDENTS AND GRADUATES.—There have been twenty-six graduates from the Bible School. Some of these are actively engaged in ministeral work; other, with the ministry in view, are pursuing further studies in other institutions, while still others are teaching. The total enrollment in the Bible School for last year was fifty-three; fifty-two males and one female. Four are ordained ministers, twenty-one licentiates, and the remaining twenty-eight are laymen. These students come from ten States, the District of Columbia, and the West Indies. Seven denominations are represented. For further information address BOOKER T. WASHINGTON. Prin. TUSKEGEE. ALA. The Arctic Ice Cream Co Makers of all kinds of AMERICAN and OYSTERS served in all styles Our motto, Service." Charges reosonable. "Rer Arctic Ice Cream Co. and Oyster all kinds of AMERICAN and FRENCH CREAMS served in all styles Our motto, "Purity of Goods and Charges reosonable. "Remember the Arctic Ice The Arctic Ice Cream Co. and Oyster House. The Arctic Ice Cream Co. and Oyster House. Makers of all kinds of AMERICAN and FRENCH CREAMS and ICES. OYSTERS served in all styles Our motto, "Purity of Goods and Promptness of Service." Charges reasonable. "Remember the Arctic Ice Cream Co." I. E. WILLIAMSON, Successor to J. J. Johnson, 601 New York Avenue, Washington, D. C. Phone Main 1048m FOSTER CATERER 1120 20th St. N W STER TERER HORNER & H Attorneys at Law Real Estate Webster Law Bldg. 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 --- 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. WHY DON'T YOU PATRONIZE THE Capital Shoe Store We are prepared to show you a better assortment of Shoes than here to fore. Our High-Grade Shoes for Men, Women, and Children are priced for quick selling. Come and profit by our..... * Special Sales Every Friday. * 733 Seventh Street, N. W. Phone Main 1048m 2 RICHMOND "JIM CROW" LAW. NEGROES INDIGNANTLY PROTEST TO STREET CAR MANAGEMENT. Richmond, Va., April 5.—Richmond's Negro population, to the number of 34,000, is highly indignant at the proposed enforcement of the law passed by the recent legislature investing motormen and conductors with police powers and forcing patrons to take the seats assigned to them, under penalty of heavy fines. W. P. Burrell, secretary of the True Reformers, and a representative of the Colored Sunday School Union, has forwarded a communication to General Manager Huff, of the local street railway, expressing fear that the power put into the hands of employes of the road will be used wholly against the colored patrons, and that their position will be made so intolerable that they will be forced to walk or to provide their own conveyances. The communication confesses that disorderly Negroes have heretofore caused trouble on the cars, but submits that the great body of orderly Negroes should not be held responsible for the lawless members of their race. It says further that several great colored conventions are scheduled to meet here in the future, and they will go elsewhere unless proper treatment on the cars is assured. SECOND BAPTIST LYCEUM. Easter Sunday was a great day at the Second Baptist Lyceum. Miss Mattie E. Bowen, in her inimitable way, held the large audience spellbound. Dr. Willie May Harris, in dramatic recital, swayed the audience at will, and caused them to hang with breathless interest on every word of her rendition. Prof. R. R. Wright, of Ga., and Dr. Chiles, were in happy vein. Prof. Montgomery's music orchestra discoursed beautiful music. The Lyceum has resurrected its old-time interest in affairs which affect the race. On March 27, after regular collection, the Lyceum raised and donated to Lawyer James H. Hayes, for expenses of the case argued by Capt. Wise before the Supreme Court, about $9.00. Easter Sunday, after a collection for the Lyceum of $8.42, the sum of $6.50 was raised and donated to Miss Mattie Bowen, for the Sojourner Truth Home, also $5.00 was donated to the church for its rally. Next Sunday, the 10th exercises will be of a highly interesting and entertaining order. The Junior Class, of Howard University Law Department, will entertain the Council of Upper Classmen and visitors, at Rankin Chapel, on the evening of the 9th inst. Subject: "Plaintiff A sues defendant B for the price of goods sold and delivered to defendant's wife, without his consent—the same being necessaries." Counsel for plaintiff ,W. R. Blackwell, H. G. Pinkett, James M. Williams. Counsel for defendant, J. J. Jones, S. J. Williamson, H. L. Thomas. The meeting will be presided over by Prof. George F. Williams, president of the Blackstone Club. Mr. Wm. H. Lewis, of Boston, has been promoted from Third Assistant United States Attorney, of Massachusetts to Second Assistant, and his salary has been increased accordingly. MEN OF THE HOUR MEN OF THE HOUR. M. B. HON. RICHARD T. GREENER, U. S. Consul at Vladivostock, Russia. MR. W. P. I Grand United Order J. H. C. [Name not visible in the image] HON E. D. CRUMPACKER, THE HOUR. A. HON. WM. T. POWELL, U. S. Minister to Port-au-Prince, Haiti URRELL, G. W. S., of T. R., Richmond, Va. J. F. Cromwell GENERAL CHAS. H. GROSVENOR SENT ON APPROVAL TO RESPONSIBLE PEOPLE Laughlin Fountain Pen Guaranteed Finest Grade 14k. SOLID GOLD PEN To test the merits of The Colored American as an advertising medium we offer your choice of These Two Popular Styles For Only $1.00 Postpaid to any Address. These Two Popular Styles For Only $1.00 Postpaid to any Address. (By registered mail 8 cents extra.) Holder is made of finest quality hard rubber, in four simple parts, fitted with very highest grade, large size 14k, gold pen, any flexibility desired—ink feeding device perfect. Either style—Richly Gold Mounted for presentation purposes, $1.00 extra. Grand Special Offer You may try the pen a week, if you do not find it as represented, fully as fine a value as you can secure for three times the price in any other makes, if not entirely satisfactory in every respect, return it and we will send you $1.10 for it, the extra 10c. is for your trouble in writing us and to show our confidence in the Laughlin Pen—(Not one customer in 5000 have asked for their money back.) Illustration on left is full size of Ladies' style; on right, Gentlemen's style. LaythisPaper Bown and Write NOW Safety Pocket Pen Holder sent free of charge with each Pen. Laughlin Mfg. Co. 138 Griswold St., DETROIT, MICH. NOW DEPOSITED IN THE BANK $75,000.00 IN CASH GIVEN AWAY. To arouse interest in, and to advertise the GREAT ST. LOUIS WORLD'S FAIR, this enormous sum will be distributed. Full information will be sent you ABSO- LUTELY FREE. Just send your name and address on a postal card and we will send you full particulars. World's Fair Contest Co., 108 N. 8th Street St. Louis, Mo. "WE MOVE EVERYTHING" Douglas Baggage and Furniture Express 1533 14th Street N. W. R. T. DOUGLAS, Manager KIN-KILLA A wonderful preparation for straightening kinky hair. Absolutely harmless. Will positively render the coarsest hair soft and wavy. Once tried, always called for. LARGE SIZE BOTTLES, 50 CENTS; or sent prepaid by mail for 60 cents in stamps or money order. Send 10 cents in stamps for generous sample to— S. T. WORCESTER, 65 THOMAS ST. Agent Kin-Killa Company, PORTLAND, ME. RELIABLE AGENTS WANTED. Please mention this paper when or- dering. BURN HIM! CUT HIM UP! DOWN WITH NIGGERS! TEACH HIM TO PIECES! LYNCHING IS BECOMING A NATIONAL SPORT FOR "RESPECTABLE" CITIZENS. HOW LONG WILL THIS TYPE OF CITIZEN RULE? PERTINENT PARAGRAPHS. The question of importance in the District of Columbia now is, Who shall be the colored delegate to the Republican National Convention? The answer is: The choice of the people seems to be the Hon. James W. Poe although he is likely to be "Chased" for the honors. The General Conferences of the various Methodist churches will be held in May next. There are many offices to be filled, and bishops to be elected in nearly all of these churches. The A. M. E. Zion Church will elect two or three bishops. The Rev. J. W. Smith, D. D., editor of the Star of Zion, is the leading candidate for the bishopric in this church—and all of the members of that denomination seem to be anxious to have him promoted to the position. And after May next it will, in all probability be Bishop Smith. The Hon. "Judge Lynch" seems to be putting in a little extra time nowadays in order to clear up his hellish docket ere those who are in authority take a notion to do their duty and say, stop! In "Judge Lynch's" court no witnesses are to be heard agains nor in behalf of the accused; from this court no appeal can be obtained but the accused, be he innocent guilty—must swing into eternity. H long, O, how long will Civilized Ch tian America suffer such lawlessr THE COLORED AMERICAN NIGGERS! TO PIECES! TIONAL SPORT FOR "RESPECTABLE THIS TYPE OF CITIZEN RULE? RT FOR "RESPECTABLE" CITIZENS. HO E OF CITIZEN RULE? to be perpetuated in the "home of the brave?" The Joshua of his people—Dr. Booker T. Washington, has been here and set all Washington to thinking. As mere talkers Mr. Washington has a plenty of equals in his race—but as doers he has none. Where, pray tell us, is the brilliant you men of the Pen and Pencil Club? These good fellows, like the five foolish virgins, must have gone to sleep; or their lamps have gone out—for we hear no more of them. Wake up, young men, and resume your well-begun work; for there is much for you to do. The readers of this paper are ever anxious to hear from you. His physician has advised Senator Ben Tillman to cease talking for a while. The colored people owe that doctor a vote of thanks. According to the population, the colored people in Washington, and I dare say in all other cities, will come up to, or exceed, the white people in building churches. But how about the business houses? Ours is a race that will meet you on the half-way ground when it comes to getting ready to die; but when it is a question of preparing and to be a factor in the busi- world, it has an inclination to town. generalissimo of the A. M. on Church, the Hon. John C. y, will succeed himself as editor --- LE" CITIZENS. HOW LONG WILL of the A. M. E. Zion Church Quarterly. This church, nor anything else, to our knowledge, has never caught John Dancy nappin'. There can be no doubt that the virtue of many a young girl and young woman have been destroyed by begging for money on these church "punch cards" and "gleaners." In soliciting money on these cards the young innocent woman often comes in contact with ten rascals to one gentleman. Parents, beware of allowing your girls to fool with this way of soliciting money from strangers. It is, indeed, a bad move to raise up your child to be what you wish her not to be. The beer bucket and dancing hall are no less ruinous to the virtue of our girls. By all means the race ought to have a daily newspaper. What say the Pen and Pencil Club? Abuse is not argument, and in the future The Colored American will devote whatever energy and ability it has to striking out for the right and against the wrongs of the race, rather than striking at the weak men of the race, who have more time to quarrel than to do good. A good principle to stand upon, and a good doctrine to preach is race pride. Let every black boy and black girl feel that it is possible to achieve or to do what others have done. Let them strive to excel. 3 SALOONS. MOORE & PRIOLEAU, Sparta, Buffet, and Cafe, 1216 Pa. Ave. Washington, D.C FINE WINES, LIQUORS and CIGARS Hot Free Lunch every Day. Ladies will receive special attention in Dining Room upstairs. C. H. NAUGHTON LIQUORS and SEGARS Fine Wines. Harper & Wilson a specialty. 1926 Fourteenth Street, Northwest Chris. Xander's QUALITY HOUSE, 909 7th st. NW. To the enormous stock of truly good wines and distillates (free from all fusel poison) there has just been added by request: Beri Medicinal Niza Olive Oil he thinnest pressing easily assimilated by delicate stomachs. To preserve its freshness and curative virtues imported only in small (4 ounce) bottles and sold at 25 cents by the sole distributor, Chris. Xander, 909 Seventh Street. Jas. F. Keenan. RECTIFIER AND WHOLESALE LIQUOR DEALER. Elegant Club Whiskey a Specialty Importer of Fine Wines, Brandies, Gins, Etc. 462 Pennsylvania Avenue, Northwest W. M. DRURY'S Restaurant, 1100 20th St., Corner L. N. W. The Blue Mountain POOL PARLOR. CHARLES CUTCH, Proprietor. An up-to-date Pool and Billiard Parlor with all of the latest balls, cues, etc., connected with the profession. A full line of cigars and tobacco. A first-class orderly place. Nothing has been omitted to add to the comfort and pleasure of the patrons. 2007 K Street, Northwest. --- 4 Concerning Drowning. It was stated recently by a gentleman well known in the world of natation that accidents to swimmers are seldom due to cramp, but to apoplexy resulting from sudden cooling. The sinking three times is a curious error, as some persons swallow water and strangle on first immersion, sinking but once, while others may sink and rise fifty times. A man who has saved sixty-five lives has found that the drowning person cannot be stunned by a blow in the face, but that he can be handled by pressing the thumb under the ears and ducking his head until manageable, this being done from behind. The loss of presence of mind constitutes the greatest danger while persons are in the water. An Odd Escape. Perhaps the strangest escape from death after being swallowed up by an earthquake is that which is recorded on a Jamaican gravestone. "Here lieth the body of Lewis Galdy, Esq., who died on the 22d of September, 1737, aged eighty. He was born at Montpellier, in France, which place he left for his religion, and settled on this island, where, in the great earthquake, 1672, he was swallowed up and, by the wonderful providence of God, by a second shock was thrown out into the sea, where he continued swimming until he was taken up by a boat and thus miraculously preserved." Peculiar Highland Remedies. A popular highland remedy for both consumption and general debility was what is known as sudh nan cabar ("the juice of deer's horns"). These were gathered in the hills when the animals cast them in the springtime. They were boiled for some hours and the juice thus obtained bottled, after being strained. Candy sugar and whisky are usually added to it nowadays. Crabs' shells pulverized and eaten on bread and butter were used for consumption, asthma and whooping cough in the Hebrides.—Caledonian Medical Journal. Teapots With Qualint Instructions. The following poetic directions for tea making are painted on many of the teapots used in the Celestial empire: "On a slow fire set a tripod; fill it with clear rain water. Boil it as long as it would be needed to turn fish white and lobster red; throw this upon the delicate leaves of choice tea; let it remain as long as the vapor rises in a cloud. At your ease drink the pure liquor, which will chase away the five causes of trouble." She Thought of Him. She—Oh, Mr. Borem! How do you do? I was talking to Mrs. Nexdore just now, and I couldn't help thinking of you. He—And was she discussing me? She—Not exactly. She was commenting on the weather and just asked me if I could imagine anything more tiresome and disagreeable.—Philadelphia Press. Her Undeveloped Sense of Humor. "The trouble with you women," he said, "is that you have no sense of humor." "I know it," she admitted. "I suppose I ought to think being married to you is a lovely joke, but I can't seem to see it."—Chicago Record-Herald. Circumstantial Evidence. Freddie—What is circumstantial evidence? Cobwigger—As a general thing, it's the theory of an expert which is proved to be entirely wrong when the truth comes out.—Exchange. We measure minds by their stature. It would be better to estimate them by their beauty.—Joubert. THE COLORED AMERICAN. The great crested flycatcher chooses for its nesting place a sheltered hollow bough or the abandoned excavation made by the golden winged woodpecker. His architecture is peculiar on account of the unusual materials he uses. In every nest you will find a bit of dry snakeskin and shreds of soft inner bark of trees. Among hundreds of nests examined not one has lacked these peculiar substances. Naturalists have tried in vain to discover why the bit of dry snakeskin is chosen. It does not seem to be of any use in the structure of the nest, and quite often it lies loosely on the outer rim or carelessly set into the extreme bottom. Possibly the flycatcher regards it as a choice bit of ornamentation. Grim Relics. A prison sale is held annually in Paris. The articles offered for sale are the clothes of murdered people, the instruments with which the crimes have been committed and the effects which have belonged to the deceased prisoners. Articles which have been taken to the prefecture of police and have not been claimed are also sold. The proceeds go to the Paris almshouse. Unclaimed jewelry is usually bought by ordinary brokers, but the articles which have belonged to criminals, especially those who are notorious, are bought at high prices. Wars and Births. Statistics of population seem to show that after long and severe wars in which many men are killed and the male part of a country's population is greatly decreased there is for several years a preponderating birth of male children until the normal proportion between the sexes is restored. This seems to have been noted after the Thirty Years' war in Germany, after the Napoleonic war in France and even in more recent times after the siege of Paris. Johnny's Prize Example. Johnny—Papa, I got the prize for arithmetic today. I did an example on the blackboard out of my own head. Papa—What was it, Johnny? 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His business achievements there have been marvelous. To-day that is the most business-like and successful depart- ment in the church. Dr. Chappelle is an economist, and yet broad and liberal. He has stood out in open de- fiance against church looters and money grabbers. He has rightfully contended for the just appropriations of the General Connectional Fund, and openly opposed the extravagant squan- derings of the church money. As a debater he is matchless, always clear and logical. He is scholarly and pro- found as a preacher. Dr. Chappelle is abreast with the times, and a true representative of the church and race. That his re-election to the Sunday School Union, should he desire it, goes beyond question. No thoughtful man in the church would dare ihink of displacing him for another. But Mr. Chappelle is needed most on the Bench of Bishops. His force of char- acter and sterling ability more fits him for the episcopacy at this time, than any other candidate before the church. The General Conference would make no mistake in electing him. From all sections of the church the far-sighted men are saying that the man the church needs at this time, to associate and strengthen the labors of the other good men on the bench, is W. D. Chappelle. The writer candid- ly believes that he will be the fore- most candidate for the Episcopacy.f Not that he will wage a campaign for himself, but the General Church will} demand his promiotion, based solely upon fitness and character. True the]: church has many other good men,] such as Drs. H. B. Parks, H. T. John-]' son, J. M. Connor, Joshua Jones, T. N. }‘ M. Smith, A. J. Garcey and others, but }! the times and conditions of the church J! demands a man of Dr. Chapelle’s}' stamp. d DR. TICE FOR BUSINESS MANAGER. . One of the most phenomenal char-}] acters in the A. M. EB. Church to-day {5 is Dr. S. Timéthy Tice. He in manyf! respects is the young H. M. Turner. }J and the erudite D. A, Payne combined | s in a strange manner. Dr. Tice is af! young man, born and reared in -Flor-|c ida. He has worked his way up from] ¢ 1 country urchin, out of ignorance] F and poverty, educated ‘himself and] V wife unaided and unfavored, he has} steadily forged ahead until he stands] o out as one of the most conspicuous | A “haracters among the men of his gener- | 1 ‘tion. Everybody in the church knows | J ‘Tim Tice.” The writer has known |e! him personally for fifteen years. He]R S one among the best pastors of the} ir onnection, a strong profound scholar-] WV 'y gospel preacher. I heard a most} tt earned lady of Washington say, after | 01 tearing him one morning: “That man | p Sa wonder.” To question the ability | of ’ Dr. Tice to succeed as business|m Manama, Smale Sicwieds eth Gee ad Bae he THECOL ORED AMERICAN kes. He simply goes on and does what he believes to be right. Dr. Tice is frugal and absolutely independent. He courts no favors. He is one of the ‘most advanced men in the church. In fact far in advance of his times. Dr. Tice is eminently fitted for business manager, and if the A. M. E. Church puts any premium on merit and fit- ness, she will honor her eminent son by his election. I have written at length concerning Drs. Chappelle and Tice, because they are two of the most forceful characters before the church to be reckoned with. Both are great credits to African Methodism and the race. But the church dées not only need Bishops and General Officers, but it must have a trained ministry. The General Conference should place Payne Theological Seminary on firm basis, and place at its head one of its ripest scholars and profound theologians. No man is more eminently fitted for this exalted station than Dr. H. T. Johnson, the erudite editor of the Christian Recorder. The writer was forced to this conclusion after hearing this great divine preach in Chicago, at Bethel Church, March 13. Dr. Johnson should be elected Dean of Payne Seminary, and paid direct from the financial de- partment at least $1,500 per annum, and should be classed in the general law-making body, as a. general officer. If he is not elected Bishop the church by all means should place him at the head of Payne. That the General Con- ference will eleet more Bishops since the true light has been turned on, and the real situation understood, is evi- lent. Mr. Editor, as I see it, and zlean from what I hear coming from every section of the church to Chicago, sums itself up thus: The election of ‘wo or more Bishops, Drs. W. D. Chap- elle, H. B. Parks, Drs. H. T. Johnson, x J. M. Connor. General Business Manager, Dr. S. Timothy Tice. - Edi- or Christian Recorder, Drs. A. L. taines or R. C. Ransom. Editor of The teview, Prof. H. T. Kealing. General ‘inancial Secretary, Dr. E. W. Lamp- on. Secretary of Missions, Dr. W. F. Jangerfield, Dr. W. D. Cook, er Dr. ames Dean. Secretary of Education, rof. John R. Hawkins. Secretary of tunday School Union, Dr. James A. avis, R. R. Downs, or Prof. John H. ackson. Secretary Church Exten- ion, Dr. B. F. Watson, or Dr. E. W. ee. Editor Southern Christian Re- order, Drs. J. A. Lindsay, J. A. Jones, . E. Taylor, or A. J. Kershaw. Young eoples’ Christian Endeavor, Dr. M. 7. Thornton, D. A. Graham, W. H. lixon, or R. W. Arnett, Jr. Secretary |. f the C. P. A., Dr. W. H. Heard, W. . Lewis or Geérge H. Shaffer. Chair- an of the Episcopal Committee, Dr. sseph Flipper. Secretary of the Gen- ‘al Conference, Drs. L. H. Reynold, . B. Brooks, Dr. W. A. Roberts. Read- Z Clerk, Prof. John Hi Jackson. hen the excitement is over, amorg is list of gentlemen, we will enroll ir additional force of Bishops, sup- ted by a strong support of general strength to the most worthy candidate. But in 1908 will be a mighty force to reckon with. Keeping my ears to the ground I have heard much in these latter days. More anon. Rev. J. J. Evans. NN f WY \ Figs oP ee x 2 me. 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Before anything further is attempted the pupil must be able te answer simple questions in regard to the pommel and the cantle, the curl and the snaffle, and to know| the uses of the two bits. An Irish Gem. An Irish journal had this gem in an- Swer to a correspondent: “We decline to ackrowledge the receipt of your Post card.” Which is very much like the Corkoni- an who traveled into Kerry to an in sulting enemy to “tell him to his face that he weuld treat him with silens contempt.”"—London Tit-Bits. Veteran District Politicians Veteran District Politicians 6 # COL. ANDREW GLEASON. POLITICS IN DISTRICT. The Political Horoscope from a Local Viewpoint-Hon. James W. Poe Candidate for Delegate. In keeping with the policy of The Colored American, all of the news will be printed each week in its columns anent District politics. There is much doing in a political way and there are many candidates in the field. Pictures and sketches of them will be printed each week, and our readers will enjoy a rare treat. The subject of the sketch this week is Hon. James W. Poe, who hails from North Carolina, but who has lived in this city for many years. He served with distinction in the Legislature of his native State, the last time being in the session of 1883. Hon. Lee S. Overman, now a United States Senator, was at that time a member of the State Legislature, of North Carolina. Mr. Poe is a strong race man and a true Republican, who once said in a speech: "I am a Negro first, with all that stands for the manhood and womanhood of my race, and then I am a Republican. I will resent any grievous insult to my people, let it come from whom it may. An insult to a colored man, woman or child, is an insult to me." "I may be extreme along this line, if so I am not more so than the true men of other races. I believe and feel that my people are entitled to every right and immunity guaranteed to them by the Federal constitution. If I am wrong then all of my efforts to know the right as God sees it, in and through all things, has been a failure." These utterances speak for themselves. If Mr. Poe goes as a delegate A THING OF BEAUTY. The tenth annual edition of the Florida Sentinel has been received at this office and in a general way we can only say that it is a thing of beauty. Its coming would have been mentioned ere this, but it was borrowed by a visitor who thought enough of it to take it away with him. Editor Lewey has our congratulations, and is deserving of the highest praise. THE COLORED AMERICAN. J. COL. PERRY H. CARSON. to the Republican National Convention, he will be of great service to his constituents in the District, and to the race throughout the country. He is a vigorous fighter, a shrewd political strategist, but is respectful to his opponents, never referring to them in unkind terms, nor allowing his friends to do so if he can prevent it. He stands well with the administration, and holds recommendations from such men as Judge Pritchard, Hon. J. W. Babcock, Hon. Stephen B. Elkins, Mr. Thos. H. McKee, the late President McKinley and Senator Hanna, the Hons. Thos. Little, J. M. Brower, Richmond Pearson, Judge Adams, Rev. A. S. Billingsley, and a recommendation signed by many white and colored Republicans, among them being Recorder John C. Dancy. Mr. Poe mingles freely with the masses of the people, which is much in his favor. They feel that they would at all times be able to meet and confer with him about District matters. His record is clean, his race pride strong, his literary qualifications are fine, and he is unassuming and has little to say unless occasion require him to speak. He is peculiarly fitted for delegate to the Chicago Convention because he would have to lose no time to learn what to do as he is well versed in the work of deliberative bodies. No delegate would enter the convention better equipped for the duties to be performed where all of the best brain of the country will be gathered. He is a member of Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion Church, and has many friends among the church people, regardless of denominational lines. The Richardson-Poe-Ready combine is a strong team and will carry the Republican banner to victory. The Hesper Innovate on Easter Monday night, at True Reformers' Hall, was attended by one of the largest crowds that the hall has ever held, and was thoroughly enjoyed by all. The young men, Messrs. Williamson, Sewall and Brown who are the promoters of this class, deserve great praise for conducting such a select affair in an up to date and rescherche a way, and may rest assured that every future affair of theirs will be well patronized. 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No better evidence of the truth of his assertion could be given than the fact of fifty or more of our Negro ministers advising their congregations to go down en masse to the Supreme Courtroom, at the hearing of the argument of the disfranchising clause, in the new Virginia Constitution. The audience room in the Supreme Court chamber will accommodate about one hundred persons. Now what could these preachers have had in mind, or did they stop to think of the effect of such a mass of people beseiging the court? Did they expect this mass of half-grown boys, girls and men and women to overawe the court, and influence a decision in our favor, or did they dream that such an exhibition would impress the court of the great interest the colored people felt in these efforts to protect us in our constitutional rights? If they imagined either or both of these propositions would result thus they certainly showed their childishness. 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It was announced in the daily newspapers not long ago that Civil Service examination would be held for messenger boys and out of the hundreds of boys that made application, not a single colored boy appeared. Our youths of today have the same opportunity as the white youths to take and to pass these examinations, and it is criminal the way these opportunities are neglected."—The Colored American. It can be said that the younger element are not extensive readers, but go to the home of the masses and you will find them three to one, nearly every white paper published in the community, and one to three, or now and then, will you find a Negro publication; and on finding the latter, an investigation would most likely show that the person to whom it is addressed is in arrears with his subscription to the amount of several months, more or less, while the white publication in the same home is paid for, if at all, in advance. But Bro. 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SAFFORD, Secretary. THE MARYLAND AGRICULTURAL AND INDUSTRIAL INSTITUTE, LAUREL, HOWARD CO., MD. Situation beautiful; climate unsurpassed; work thorough and efficient. Courses: English, Normal, Agrioulture Practical and Scientific, Stockraising, Dairying, Sewing, Cooking, Laundering, Domestic Science, Carpentry, Mechanical Drawing, Dressmaking and Millinery. $7.00 per month covers tuition, furnished r om, heating, lighting, washing and board. Fall term opens October 1, 1903. Winter term opens December 28, 1903. Further information, address M. J. NAYLOB, A. B., Acting President, Box 190 Baltimore, Md. OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUNG MEN. The demands in all parts of this country, and in several foreign countries, for well trained men of our race in the direction of scientific and practical agriculture are so great that this institution is willing to offer exceptional advantages to young men who wish to come here and take either a regular or post graduate course in agriculture. We cannot begin to supply the demands that come to us for trained men in the direction of agriculture. The positions for which these trained men are wanted are those in most every case which pay high salaries. hold of men who have received as far as possible, a good education before coming here, and are ready to enter upon a thorough course of agricultural training. For further information address, BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, Prin. Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee, Alabama. All Nations welcome except Carrie Nation EDWARD GREEN Fine Wines and Whiskies Cigars and Tobacco Private Entrance for Ladies S. W. Cor. Cameron and Fayette streets ALEXANDRIA, VA. --- Of the many cases brought before the Supreme Court of the United States, during the last quarter of a century, touching the Negro and his rights, none has attracted so much attention as the Virginia suffrage case, which was agreed last Monday and Tuesday. There have been so many decisions rendered against the Negro and his petitions by this august body, that colored men everywhere seemed to regard this case as their last hope—the final stand in the great struggle which they are waging for manhood rights in this country. It is not surprising then that leading Negroes from many of the adjoining States, as well as from the District of Columbia, were present on Monday to listen to the arguments of counsel that meant so much to them in every way. There was general disappointment that Mr. James H. Hayes did not participate in the argument for the appellants. It would have been well for a Negro to have raised his voice on this occasion in behalf of himself and his brethren throughout the country, but the time allotted each side in the controversy was so limited that he did not think it wise for him to take any part of it. However, those who heard Hon. J. S. Wise present the case of the appellants in his masterly and convincing manner feel that all was said against the Virginia Constitution that could have been said. It is hard to foreshadow the opinion of the court. We can simply indulge the hope that this exalted tribunal will see the case presented to them in the same light as we do. THE COLORED AMERICAN. The intelligent reader is kept busy buying maps of Japan and of Russia. The demand for new Jexicons and dic Some preachers who are unable to attract attention to themselves by their knowledge of the bible, by their education or personality, aim to get it by engaging in affairs outside of the practices of their profession. When a minister leaves his pulpit to engage in politics or into other things not connected with his profession, he will bear watching. The picture issued by an enterprising Chicago firm showing President Roosevelt and Booker T. Washington at a dinner table ought to be suppressed. There is mischief in the picture. It inflames the minds of the ignorant whites, and it stirs the feelings of the ignorant blacks to talk of social equality, a thing which is impossible, and which must regulate itself. Some men are so ordinary that they have no past, while the men who have accomplished something usually have a record, sometimes dotted with mistakes. Failure is, indeed, the alphabet of success. The colored press of the United States is unanimous in its opinion that the address of Dr. Booker T. Washington, delivered before the Bethel Historical and Literary Association, was sound to the core. The great Lincoln once said: "You can fool all the people some of the time, and some of the people all the time; but you can't fool all the people all the time." Mr. Washington has come into the kingdom which he has made for himself. The clans of the A. M. E. Church, and they are legion, are polishing their lances for the denominational fray, to come off in Chicago in May. When you hear a so-called Negro leader abusing the race, abusing its leaders, and finding fault with their methods, you may conclude without investigation, that there is something wrong with him. To find fault and criticise others is not conclusive proof that you are right yourself. It is always in bad taste. Mr. Charles Stewart, the traveling stenographer, and we might add, encyclopaedia of the A. M. E. Church in general, and of Bishop W. B. Derrick in particular, takes advantage of his idle hours to deliver an occasional lecture. Mr. Stewart writes over the pseudonym of "Midnight," and while his news letters are verbose they are always interesting. He belongs to the Baptist Church, is associated with the A. M. E. Church, and is an all around good fellow. Here is a good one from the Standard (Columbus) Ohio: "A southern colored preacher of the inflammatory kind, got a northern white brother to preach for him one Sunday. The colored ecclesiastic opened the exercises with prayer, thus: Oh, Lord, bless dis yeah white brother w'ats come down from de no'th to preach to us. Fill 'im wid de flame o' de sperret. 'Noint 'im wid de kerrysene oil o' salvation and set 'im afire. He was certainly making the northern brother a hot member. A sprightly exchange which comes to our sanctum is the Frederick Hornet. Its pages teem with bright thoughts, and it is always interesting. The following extract will give an idea of the character and quality of wisdom that finds space in its columns each week: Dr. Booker T. Washington is still doing business at the same old stand, notwithstanding the boys that have been trying to make it mighty unpleasant for him. His bearding the lions in their own den, last week, was very manly, and the right way to meet his enemies. Washington is not perfect and lays no claim to such; that he is sincere, true and loves his race and country beyond all things else is a fact that should command respect, love, and more charity from those now opposing his leadership. VERY TRYING TO WOMEN (Pe-ru-na is a Tonic Especially Adapted to Their Peculiar Diseases.) Juvenile Gems. Here are some instances of curious mistakes made by school children in examinations: Oxygen is a thing that has eight sides. The cuckoo never lays its own eggs. A mosquito is a child of black and white parents. A blizzard is the inside of a hen. A meridian is the name of the place where they keep time. "Parasite" is the slang name given to an inhabitant of Paris; it ought to be written "Parisian." The following has an odd ring about it and ought to be true: "Izaak Walton was such a good fisher that men called him 'Judicious Hooker!'" In this next instance phonetics is certainly to blame: "The equator is a menagerie lion running round the earth through Africa."—Liverpool Post. A Modest Colonel. According to the Canadian Military Gazette, the new adjutant of a volunteer regiment was asking the colonel a few things about the corps and eventually got on to the subject of marksmanship. "Is the battalion a fairly good shooting one?" he asked. "Oh, yes; it is quite," answered the colonel grandiloquently. "You'll find a large percentage of good shots in my regiment. And some very fine shots, too—very fine shots. I myself"—here he dropped his voice to a lower and more oily pitch—"am the best shot. Lieutenant Pullthrough, who is the next best shot to myself, is a magnificent shot." Insect Temperatures. The temperature of the human body is essentially the same in the tropics and in the polar zones. Insects at rest have a temperature practically the same as that of the surrounding air in ordinary conditions of heat and of humidity. Under usual conditions the temperature of an insect rises with that of the surrounding air, only more slowly. When the air is very moist the insect's temperature may rise more rapidly than that of the air. When the insect begins to move, its temperature rises and continues to rise until the motion ceases. Ten Ways to Say "Ongh." A correspondent of the London Chronicle points out nine ways of pronouncing the letters "ough." These are, written phonetically, as in coff, cauf (each is allowable), enuff, thaut, tho, throo, hiccup, the Irish lough and the Scot's pronunciation of sough, "such," the two final consonants in the last two words representing the corresponding gutturals in German. The editor in comment adds, "There is one other—'bough.'" Keeping Up Appearances. Mrs. Catterson—Mrs. Wilter is a woman with a great deal of pride, isn't she? Mrs. Hatterson—Intense. She told me she had ordered as many clothes this season as she would if her husband hadn't been in debt.—Brooklyn Life. The Better Plan. Sabina—Do you quote Shakespeare and Dante when that college professor calls? Sabrilla—Not much. I whirl in and make him a rousing old Welsh rabbit.—Cincinnati Commercial Tribune. A Standing Invitation. "Pa, what is a standing invitation?" "The look in a woman's eyes when she gets into a crowded car, my son, and gazes at the men who have seats." —Cincinnati Times-Star. e energetic man who has a pur- life failures are but stepping to real success. -Maxwell's Tal- THE COLORED AMERICAN. Miss Alice Dressler Miss Jessiemene Westland Miss Mamie Groth Mrs. Ida L. Gregory Mrs. Louise Westbrook Miss Florence Murphy Mrs. Louise Westbrook, No. 9 East Columbia St., Detroit, Mich., Secretary of the West Side Lotus Club, writes: "For several years I suffered with leucorrhoea and painful menstruation, which was followed by general debility, until I was but a wreck of myself. Thanks to Peruna I am a well woman to-day."—Louise Westbrook. Miss Jessiemene Westland, No. 767 Beaubien Ave., Detroit, Mich., District COLORED MESSENGER BOYS. The colored messenger boy is coming. He has invaded Richmond, Va., Charleston, S. C., and is now operating to advantage in Savannah, Ga. The Southern Gazette makes the following comment: "Since the installation of the colored messenger boys," said Manager Peebles, "it is gratifying to note the improvements we are receiving in the service over that rendered by the white messengers. When a call box is wrung, there is some assurance that an immediate response will be forthcoming, whereas when the white boys were Deputy of Detroit Independent Order of Good Templars, writes as follows: "Peruna has been a blessing to me and gladly do I indorse it. For two years I suffered with catarrh of the stomach. I lost flesh and grew thin and emaciated, nervous and exhausted, so that I could neither work or enjoy life. I began taking Peruna and can now eat and enjoy everything I eat. I have been well over a year now."—Miss Jessiemene Westland. employed a wait of anywhere from fifteen minutes to an hour, and often no boy at all, was the result. "The colored boys are not perfect by any means, but it is a matter of fact that the service they give is about as good as could be expected. Good service will win friends for the company, and the people of Savannah ought to support any effort to this end, because it is as much to the interest of the public as the company to have their telegrams sent and received promptly. "It is foolish for people to harbor sentiment against the colored boy as a telegraph messenger, when he is em- 9 Catarrh is a very frequent cause of that class of diseases popularly known as female weakness. Catarrh of the pelvic organs produces such a variety of disagreeable and irritating symptoms that many people—in fact, the majority of people—have no idea that they are caused by catarrh. A great proportion of women have some catarrhal weakness which has been called by the various doctors she has consulted by as many different names. These women have been treated and have taken medicines, with no relief, simply because the remedies are not adapted to catarrh. It is through a mistaken notion as to the real nature of the diseases that these medicines have been recommended to them. If all the women who are suffering with any form of female weakness would write to Dr. Hartman, Columbus, Ohio, and give him a complete description of their symptoms and the peculiarities of their troubles, he will immediately reply, with complete directions for treatment, free of charge. "Health and Beauty," a book written especially for women, sent free by Dr. Hartman, Columbus, Ohio. Miss Alice Dressler, of No. 1313 North Bryant Ave., Minneapolis, Minn., writes as follows concerning Peruna: "I was suffering from catarrh of the throat and head. One of my college friends, who was visiting me, asked me to try Peruna and I did so and found it all and more than I had expected. It not only cured me of the catarrh, but restored me to perfect health."—Alice Dressler. Miss Mamie Groth, Platteville, Wis., writes: "I have for several years suffered with frequent backache and would for several days have splitting headaches. Several of my friends advised me to take Peruna and I asked my physician what he thought of it. He recommended it and so I took it and am entirely without pain of any kind now."—Mamie Groth. In a recent letter from No. 2 Grant Ave., Denver, Col., Mrs. Ida L. Gregory writes: "Some six years ago my husband suffered with nervous prostration, and advising with a friendly druggist he brought home a bottle of Peruna. His health was restored from its use, his appetite was increased and restful sleep came to him."—Ida L. Gregory. Miss Florence Murphy, No.2703 Second Ave.. Seattle, Wash., writes: "I suffered for over a year with female trouble, and although I tried several physicians none of them seemed to be able to help me permanently. "It only took a little over three bottles of Peruna to make me well and strong. I never have backache, headache or bearing down pains any more."—Florence Murphy. ployed by every store, hotel, restaurant, and all large concerns, to deliver their goods. If he is good enough to carry a bottle of medicine to a gentleman or his wife, he is certainly as good to carry them a telegram. If he will go and come quickly, and thus enable patrons to make money, he ought to be used in preference to others, if his services are better and quicker." Hereafter agents who send in returns or unsold copies must place their names and addresses on the same or they will not get credit. We have nearly one hundred and fifty agents, and as will be seen at a glance it is utterly impossible for us to recognize the handwriting of each. tf