The Colored American

LIBRARY OF CONGRESS MAY 8 1904 PERIODICAL DN. The COLORED American A-NATIONAL NEGRO NEWSPAPER Rev. Chas. Bundy, D.D. 3rd Dist. Rev. N. J. M. Grasher, D.D. 4th Dist. Rev. G. H. Shaffer, M.D. 5th Dist. Rev. J. S. Flapper, D.D. 6th Dist. Rev. L. R. Nichols, D.D. 7th Dist. Rev. John Horst, D.D. 2nd Dist. Rev. J. M. Turner, D.D. 9th Dist. Bishop B. W. Harnett, Pres. Of Board. Rev. E. W. Lampton, D.D. Financial See. Rev. J. M. Henderson, M.D. 1st Dist. Rev. W. F. Dangerfield, D.D. 8th Dist. Rev. A. G. Scott, D.D. 10th Dist. Rev. A. J. Hershaw, D.D. 11th Dist. Rev. S. G. Dorseti, D.D. 12th Dist. Rev. John. Webb, D.D. 13th Dist. Rev. M. M. Mokone, D.D. 14th Dist. VOL. XI, NO. 3 1872 1900 A BANNER REPORT. The Financial and Numerical Growth of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. The Financial Board of the A. M. E. Church Holds its 32nd Session at the Financial Headquarters, Chicago, and Received a Most Remarkable Report From the Financial Secretary, Rev. E. W. Lampton—The Marvellous Growth of the Church and the Matchless Record of Secretary Lampton in Organizing and Bringing the Forces of the Church Together. Last week was red letter week in the history of African Episcopal Methodism. The occasion was the 32nd session of the financial board of the church, which closes the fourth fiscal year. The report of Dr. Lampton was magnificent and comprehensive. The new system he has inaugurated simplifies the great work of this department, and enables every member of the Fi- cial Record to understand and to see clearly the works and methods of the Financial Department. Secretary Lampton is proving himself a record-breaker in many ways. It was he, who inaugurated the system of paying the salaries of bishops and other officers of the church, promptly, and of looking after other business obligations of the church in a businesslike way. He has also originated the idea of a communication direct with every official department of the church, from the class leader to the bishop, and in addition to his work as secretary, he took the field himself, and raised $3,365.50 of dollar money. The meeting of the Financial Board at Chicago was a pleasant one and the outlook for the church was never brighter. All of the members of this board, including a number of visiting bishops and officers of the church, left the city for Chicago early this week. The following is Secretary Lampton's report: Net Collection of Dollar Money by Districts for Each Fiscal Year During The Quadrennium. PRICE, FIVE CENTS THE COLOREDJAMERICAN. +200 : aaa € loots ; (ae Fa THE Po.iticat § \\ K, f ) Usk — HOROSCOPE yy CRS z a Editor W. Calvin Chase got lost in]proved himself a strong and capable the shuffle. organizer. Mr. Murrell is a mixer and eee has no apologies to make for the de- Mr. Whitfield McKinlay is the choice | feat of his ticket. of the District Republicans for Na- Sa tional Committeeman. Bishop Alexander Walters, the chair- ees man of the new National Republican The Georgia politicians are scrap-| Afro-American Council, passed through ping among themselves and seem to|the city Monday of this week, en want all that is coming to them, route to St. Louis to attend the quad- — : rennial conference of his church. He Mr. Gurley Brewer editor of the|was accompanied by Recorder J. C. Indianapolis World, has been appoint-| Dancy and a large delegation. The victory is not to the swift but to him who endureth to the end. The colored republicans of Okla- homa seem to be losing out. At the recent State Republican Convention no colored man was elected delegate or alternate delegate to the Chicago Convention. ‘What has become of Messrs. E. P. McCabe, Judge Perkins. J. C, Leftwich and others? The campaign for delegates to the} next National Republican Convention : was held last Tuesday, and resulted in the election of Dr. Reyburn and John F. Cook as delegates. The fight was a hotly contested one and it was any- body’s victory until the polls were closed. The Van, Wickle-Patterson ticket proved to be a strong one and but for the active co-operation of the Blaine Invincible Club and _ other strong local organizations, would have won. The Simmons-Poe ticket was also in the race and made a gallant fight. The slogan now is “On to Chi- cago.” 3 Ea gs Do ee ‘THE ELEMENT OF CITIZENSHIP. Mr. Charles W. Chesnutt, of Cleve- land, Ohio, will addréss the Bethel Literary next Tuesday evening, the 10th inst., in the main auditorium of the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church M street between Fifteenth and sixteenth streets, northwest, subject: “The Ele ments of Citizenship.” < wes ae Zr Wi VA Z Hy MR. CHARLES W. CHESTNUT. The musi¢ for the occasion will be furnished by the pupils from the Arm- strong Manual Training School, Miss H. A, Gibbs, director, assisted by Miss Mary Europe, pianist. Mr. Chesnutt needs no introduction to a Washington audience. As an au- thor he has won a world-wide reputa- tion and is clearly the ablest prose writer the colored race, in America, has yet produced. ! zo Editor W. Calvin Chase got lost in the shuffle. Mr. Whitfield McKinlay is the choice of the District Republicans for Na- tional Committeeman. The Georgia politicians are scrap- ping among themselves and seem to want all that is coming to them, Mr. Gurley Brewer editor of the Indianapolis World, has been appoint- ed messenger to the chairman of the Republican National Committee. The Competitive Drill ©f the M Street and Armstrong Manual Training High Schools Cadets, will take place on the Seventh Street Baseball Grounds, May 27th at 3 p. m. Mr. Whitfield McKinlay, our enter- prising real estate dealer is the hap- piest man in town and will henceforth be known as “Boss Cox” of District politics. He engineered the Reyburn- Cook forces to a successful issue. The lessons of the campaign are many, and many new leaders were de- veloped. Among those who won new laurels were Lawyer Thomas L. Jones, “Big” Matthews, Harry A. Clark, Col. Robert H. Keys, H. T. Beason and B. H. Baggett, the undertaker. The Van Wickle-Patterson forces were in the hands of Col. William Murrell the veteran politician who ST. PAUL’S CHOIR RECITAL. The choir of the St. Paul A. M. E. Church gave a grand presentation Thursday evening May 5, beginning at 8 p.m. It was assisted by the choirs of the Metropolitan, Zion, Isreal C. M. E., Zion Baptist and Ebenezer M. E. =a ee | eS ae De eK EVLA re Pe Sag Fe Pas / Zo 9 oS Be BIA €3 ee vo PROF. JOHN T. LAYTON, Director of “Hiawatha Chorus,” Wash ington, D. C. choirs. It was given in honor of Prof. John Layton, as a mark of esteem and appreciation of his services rendered at St. Paul. The affair was a grand success in every way. Pat Chappelle’s Rabbit Foot at the Empire Theatre next week. Do not miss it. rs Js the leading Colored Fraternal Society of the United States. It was organizeg oy: 1881, by William W. Browne, and chartered in April, 1883, under th, laws of the State of Virginia, with headquarters at Richmond, Va. fis member, ship is both male and female, and consists of all persons of good health from a to 60 years of age. _ Its membership of 60,000 is divided into Fountains and Cin cles. ‘It pays sick benefits from $1.50 to $2.50 per week, and pays death benefits from $24.56 to $1000. BENEFITS PAID—Total benefits paid to date: Sick dues, $r,500,000; death ben. efits, $714,378-75- ~ SENIOR FOUNTAINS—A Fountain may be organized consisting of 20 or mo-= sisi not over 50 years of age paying a joining fee of from $4.60 to $5.10 eac, r e monthly dues are not less than 35 cents in rural districts and not less than 50 gents 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 5 to nt A Fountain may be organ. ized in any locality on application to Rev. W. L. Taylor, G. W. aioe Or to any of his authorized deputies. é ROSEBUDS—For the proper training of the young ari their developme:t ir thrift, industry and brome: leve, there has been formed a Children’s Depar. ‘ment known as the Rosebuds, Twenty or more children not less than three no; more than fourteen years of age may form a Rosebud, upon the payment of {; each. This departmert, like the Senior Fountain, pays sick benefits from $1 ig twenty-five cenis per week, and death benefits from $24.50 to $37. The monii dues are fifteen cents per month. : CLASSE S—Persons desiring to léave their beneficiaries at death a larger amon 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 {nto Circles, and pay joining fees and dues according to the following tables: ee ee ee es ee ee ea —_— ——_ 3 gp i ie [es [3331 2 z || ¢ ge 1333/2) : fin] S (Seg 1/2 5) a LBA srs] S |Sa5/2 -] o | 28 s lssdlsea| ¢ [F (luge E'| = | Sad gefl 3 |: # | s25) 238] 8 1s 2 1 $88)|s35| 2] = 8 |28e|2e8| 2 | € |2e3|252| 2 | : 8 {ess |ess| < |e eS Age 14 to 25 ‘$2 50 |$200 00 |$100 00 |$4 75 [#1 20 | Age 14 to 25 $5 00 $500 00 09 |go so | go 38 S25 to 30 | £75 | 200 00 | 10000 | 475 | 120 || * 25 to30 5 25 | 500 00 | 250 00/90! 2 wR 080 |S bo | 200 00 | 100 00 | 475 | 120]] « 30t035 | 5 60 | 500 00 | 250 00 | 950) 2 35040 | 3 25 | 200 00 | 100 00 | 5 70 | 143 || “ 85 t2 40] 5 75 | 500 00 | 250 00 0 40) 2 +6 « 401045 | 8 50 | 140 00| 7000|579| 143 || “* 40 to 45 | 6 00 | 450 00 | 225 00 10 40) 2-4 % 48 to50 | 3 72 | 11500} 58 00/665 | 166 || * 45 to50 | 6 25 | 400 00 | 200 00 111 40) 25 © 5oto55 | 400| 7000) 4500/6 35/168 || “ BOtoGd 4% 80 | 35000 / 155 0 1140 28 «+ 551060 /425| 6500| 33 00/7 60 i3| : | \ EN . 3 3 ea 3 $ & en REGALIA—The members of the Foun. 1 pe - 3g 3 |=” | tains and Rosebuds of the organization 18s z 22 3 & wear no expensive regalia. The rega- 3 2s = 3 lia of the oreanrggion is simple and its te > <__|*__| cost will be in the easy reach of all Age 14 to 80 $11 00 |$1000 00 [$21 90 $5 25 vegan 2 from 4o cents to $3. The same ‘80 to 35 | 12 00 = = 2 = 550 | is made by thy: organization in what is st 85 to 49 | 12.00 | oe 0 | 2.00 | 60 | KNOwn as the Regalia Department. « 45 to58 | 1300°| 70000 | 2500 | 6 25 THE SAVINGS BANK—In March, 1838, pt there ie gtemeed os ie Legislature of Virginia a charter to the Savings Bank 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 cap- ital stock of $100,000. From the humble sum of See a deposited the irst day the bank opened for business in 1889. the deposits have grown to $350.055, and the volume of business transacted amounts to $6,190,141.47._ During the finaa- vial panic ef #893, the Savings Bank of the Grand Fountain was the only bank in the city of Richmond that ‘did not cease to pay cash on ail checks presented, waile the majority of other banks were using seript and clearing house checks Chis bank had its origin in the brain of William W. Browne, an ex-slave of Ha bersham, Ga. The banking house is located at 604 North Second Street, Rich- snond, Va., Rev. W. L. Taylor, President; R. T. Hill, Cashier. REAL ESTATE DEPARTMEWT—The Real Estate ee has charge of all the real Bete to the amount of $220,221.65, situated in various States, consisting of 13 meer cent buildings used as halls, 8 ewan, 1 hotel. 5 stores and three farms. It also has under its control 16 large buildings peace by it. This de- partment is under the management of Lawyer J. C. Robertson, chief of real e- ‘ate and attorney for the association, office at 608 N, 2nd Street, Richmond, Vz REFORMERS MERCANTILE AND INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION—Was chartered ut ler the laws of the State of, BAS pees on the 14th day of December, 1899. with principal office in the city of Richmon¢, Va. The purpose of this association ¥ 9 conduct stores (wholesale and retaii), buy and <a real property, manage ané control hotels, ae establishments, and do general business. The iss ciation has in operation Hotel Reformer, goo N. Sixth Street, Richmond,Va {t is a modern up-to-date structure, heated by steam, cold and hot water baths, iso 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 oper? tion a system of five stores, located as follows: Richmond,Va.; Washington, D. C.; Manchester, Va ; Portsmouth, Va.; and Roanoke, Va. The first ot thes stores, at Richmond, Va., was opened April 3d, rgoo. It employs a force of 8 men, runs three delivery wegen and during the frst year did $50,000 worth of business. The other stores have been estabiished 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 #3 formed on tbe plans and recommendations made by Rev. W. L. Taylor, "5 President. THE REFORMER PRINTING DEPARTMENT—iscues a weekly journal, THE REFORMEE whica has a circulation of 12,000. This paper is published ‘in che Interest of the race, and av cusses the leading questions of the day. ‘o Subscription price is 81 per year, or 5c. per sini? copy. The office is equipped with modern up-to-date machinery, run by electricity. noe _| print anything from a visiting card to a poster 42 - €2 inches. Fine job work of every class a8 - Bee-ription is made a specialty at lowest prices. r. E. W. Brown is editor and business — | ager, office 608 N. Second Street, Richmond, Va. Correspondence solicited and agen.3 want -| OLD FELKS’ HOME—1n september, 1898, Rev. William W. Brown recommended the ae ;] tion and establishment of O14 Foixs’ Homes for the benefit of old and decrepid members ae face. Since that time the valuable farm known as Westham, consisting of 68454 seres, 10°'ip 3] six miles trom Richmond, Va., on the historic “James,” has been ————- at a cost of $14.27) The Chesapeake and Obio Railroad runs through the tarm, and Westham Station is locat®® it. Adjoining this farm is Westhampton Park. one of the most pleasant resorts im the sourwad 1] summer. It is reached in a few minutes from ‘Richmond by the Westhampton Electric = be and the Chesapeake ani Ohio Railway. As this home is for tae benefit of the whole T° | -] co-operation of all charitable friends 1s prarerfully solicited, es cet in chart if y¥ character be ¥ ankfully recei . TW. | Sf ine Old Felts’ Home. offlees at ‘G03 North Second Strect, Richmond, Va. - e for further information address— . re 8 ee ee — -— oa @& cor further information address— Bev. W. ZL. Taylor, G. W. & W. P. Burrell, G. W. 5. 605-8-8 N. Secend Street, Riabmand, Ya. THE MONARCH OF NEGRO NEWS PAPERS. The ideal race newspaper, and published at the Capital of the Nation, is THE COLORED AMERICAN. It is clean, newsy, and ably and fearlessly edited. It is the organ of no clique or faction, but a fearless champion of the colored people everywhere. Its columns teem with news of the day, reflecting the best sentiments as well as the doings and achievements of the race everywhere. Read what the Negro press says: THE COLORED AMERICAN is already a great newspaper, printing forty-eight columns each issue. It aims to print seventy-two columns. May its friends aid it to its realization.—The Wilmington Record. Mr. Edward Cooper, manager of THE COLORED AMERICAN, Washington, D. C., is unquestionably the ablest all-round newspaper manager of our race, if results are to settle the question.—The New South. THE COLORED AMERICAN ,s, without question, the greatest newspaper published by colored men; every colored editor should take off his hat to Mr. Cooper.—The Leavenworth Herald. THE COLORED AMERICAN, of Washington, D. C., comes every week, brim full and running over with good things; Brother Cooper is one of the best newspaper men of the country.—The Huntsville Journal. THE COLORED AMERICAN, in a short space of three years, has gone to the front at the Nation's Capital. Its manager, E. E. Cooper, holds a unique position in colored journalism, being the pioneer of illustrated journalism. -Ex. Editor Cooper, of THE COLORED AMERICAN, has so many good things for his readers that he seriously contemplates making his a twelve-page, instead of an eight-page paper. This shows that THE COLORED AMERICAN is not only holding its own, but is doing more. The Star of Zion. THE COLORED AMERICAN, of Washington, D. C., will shortly issue a 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 An English Country Wedding Dean Kitchin, writing of the country people of Cumberland, England, says: "When a marriage came, the whole district was roused to the utmost excitement, the men in their bravest home-spun, the women in bright blue, the bride's color, or white or red. No green was possible. Was it not the color of the forsaken one, the willow green of disgrace? After the marriage ceremony was over, after which the country priest gave them some homely good advice, they went into the churchyard, where there were laughter and some kissing and play, till the young fellows had pulled off their shoes and stockings, showing the varied colored ribbons which crossed over their legs. Then at a signal they started for a race from the church to the bride's new home. The winner had the right to return, hot and breathless, to meet the bride and her party, who had meanwhile been leisurely walking to the house. And he returned to claim a kiss and a piece of ribbon as his prize. After that came merry feasting and often some dancing." How Satin Was Discovered. The discovery of the principle of the manufacture of satin was a pure accident. The word "satin," which originally was applied to all silk stuffs, has since the last century been used to designate simply those tissues which present only a lustrous surface. The discovery was made by a silk weaver named Octavio Mai. During a dull period of business one day he was pacing before his loom, not knowing how to give a new impulse to his trade. As he passed the machine each time he pulled short threads from the warp and, following an old habit, put them into his mouth and rolled them about, soon after spitting them upon the floor. Later he discovered a little ball of silk upon the floor of his shop and was astonished at the brilliancy of the threads. He repeated the experiment and eventually employed various mucilaginous preparations and succeeded in giving satin to the world. Energy Wasted After Business Hours Energy Wasted After Business Hours A great many people dissipate more energy between the time when they leave their work at night and when they return to it in the morning than they expend all day in their vocations, though they would be shocked and offended if any one were to tell them so. They think that physical dissipation is the only method of energy sapping. But men and women of exemplary moral habits dissipate their vitality in a hundred ways. They indulge in wrong thinking; they worry; they fret; they fear this, that and the other imaginary thing, and they carry their business home with them, and work as hard mentally after business hours as during them.—Orison Swett Marden in Success. The Movement of Odors. That odors move with the air or diffuse through it like gases and do not pass through it in waves as sounds do or in swiftly moving particles like the radium emanations seems to be conclusively shown by experiments on the propagation of scents through small tubes. In such tubes there can be no general motion of the air, and the rate of travel of an odor is extremely slow. That of ammonia took over two hours to get through a tube a yard and a half long. The presence of the ammonia could be detected chemically at about the same time that its smell was noticed. It seemed to make little difference in the speed whether the tube was held horizontally or vertically or whether the odor moved up or down.—Success. GONZALES The Greatest Clairvoyant and Fortune Teller THE WORLD HAS EVER KNOWN. Unites separated, brings back the one you love, helps quickly all in trouble. Removes Evil Influences. Cures Mysterious Diseases. Gives luck and success. 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Send for circular o only manufacturers of reclining rolling chairs Easy Chair Co., New Haven, Conn. --- 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. E. P. Johnson and Rev. J. H. Gadson, 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. Rev. Moses Jackson, Pastor of Presbyterian Church, Chicago, 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 $8.50 per month. Students will be given an opportunity to work out from $2.50 to $3.50 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 forty-three 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 this year is fifty-five; fifty-four males and one female. Four are ordained ministers, thirteen licentiates, and the remaining thirty-eight are laymen. These students come from eleven States, South Africa, and the West Indies. Nine denominations are represented. For further information address BOOKER T. WASHINGTON. Prin. TUSKEGEE, ALA. iss articles from the greatest writers of the race. of making $5.00 per day selling this Magazine as they advertisement. may be the first in the field. Send 50c. for agents' number of magazines, with which you may begin one is One Dollar Per Year. Write— E. McGIRT, Each month it contains articles from the greatest writers of the race. Agents are just as sure of making $5.00 per day selling this Magazine as they are in answering this advertisement. Write at once that you may be the first in the field. Send 50c. for agents' terms, outfit, and a large number of magazines, with which you may begin work at once Subscription to every one is One Dollar Per Year. Write— --- [Portrait of a man in formal attire]. JAMES E. McGIRT, Ph. B. "The New Poet" Editor-in-Chief and Owner of "McGirt's Magazine" Each month it contains articles Agents are just as sure of making are in answering this advertiseme Write at once that you may be terms, outfit, and a large number work at once Subscription to every one is One J. E. I S. 414 Eventh Street, --- 13 McGirt's Magazine.... Agents are making $5 a day selling McGirt's Magazine A great periodical published every month in order that we may have a paper that will be read by both races, the white as well as the colored that the white race may know the many great men and women of the colored race and what they are saying and doing. ```markdown ``` Philadelphia, Pa. Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic has stood the test 25 years. Average Annual Sales over One and a Half Million bottles. Does this record of merit appeal to you? No Cure, No Pay. 50c. Enclosed with every bottle is a Ten Cent, package of Grove's Black Root, Liver Pills. Women's Work and Doings at Metropolitan A. M. E. Church. As assistant pastor Rev. E. H. Hunter is doing excellent work for the church. The Sunday services were instructive, and elevating. The morning sermon by Rev. Isaac Clarke, Dean of the Theological Department, was an able one and carried with it a benediction to each heart. Of Rev. Hunter's future success as a minister in the A. M. E. Church, there can be no doubt. The church needs many more such pushing, energetic, christian young men. The Sunday School is preparing to render the cantata "Laila" on the 26th of the present month. Dr. Wm. H. Conner's success as a leader in the higher class of music is well known, and he never presents to the public any trifling productions. The winding of the May Pole by sixteen little folks from the Primary Department, and a song will be another feature of the evening. All of this can be enjoyed for twenty-five cents. The librarian of the Sunday School, Mr. Tyler Hill, is with us again after an absence of several weeks. There has been a marked improvement in the library since he has had charge and the books seem to be more highly appreciated than ever before. The Woman's Day is making an effort to have the Mass Meeting for women on the 4th Sunday in May, one of the largest, far-reaching, and beneficial of any meeting previously held. It is for the women of the district without regard to creed, to take this matter in hand and respond heartily on that day, giving their support to any measures for the upliftment of our people. We believe much good will be accomplished, if all along the lines the women decide to lend a hand. We wish for this meeting some definite work planned and carried out. REV. MR. MORRIS OVERCOME IN STREET. Rev. Marzy V. Morris, pastor of Mount Horeb Baptist Church, who was charged before Judge Scott in the Police Court with carrying concealed weapons, as the result of troubles in the church, and whose sentence was suspended, was picked up by Policeman Batson Monday night at Seventh street and Massachusetts avenue northeast. He was suffering with heart trouble and was taken to his home, 1148 Sixth St., northeast, in a patrol wagon. His condition was thought to be serious. AGED ILLINOIS MAN TAKES DUSKY BRIDE. Springfield, Ill., April 23. A wedding was celebrated here before Justice Leach late last night, in which Mordichea Sampson, white, and sixty-three years of age, and Charlotta Martin, colored, aged twenty, were married. THE COLORED AMERICAN MAY EXEMPT OLD HOME OF FREDERICK DOUGLASS. District Commissioner West now has under consideration a re- A. H. A CEDAR HILL, ANACOSTIA, The Home of the Late Frederick Douglass. Frederick Douglass Memorial and Historical Association. It is proposed to dedicate the property to "A CHOSEN PEOPLE" FALLACY. The Negro's Right to a Voice in Shaping His Distiny. Editor Post: Apart from the belief in the innate superiority of one's own family over every other family, there is probably no assumption so dear to and so generally held by mankind as the one embodied in the phrase "a chosen people," which was recently used by Senator Daniels in his reply to Senator Spooner's advocacy of "a free and equal citizenship without regard to racial prejudice." The antiquity and universality of such a claim is recognized by every reader of history, sacred or profane. "We," declared the Jews, "are the chosen of the Lord," but where is the Jewish nation to-day? "Serfs, and the sons of serfs!" was the contemptuous title given by the conquering Normans to their Saxon vassals, yet the former is scarcely more than a name, while the latter, strong, masterful, and aggressive, are everywhere seeking for and determinedly taking up "the white man's burden" and piously proclaiming their eternal and divinely ordained superiority over every other race on the face of the earth. As a corollary to the assertion that the race to which he belongs has been "chosen to rule the nations," Senator Daniels declares "that the policy of elevating Negroes to high positions is contrary to the establish law of centuries." Does the gentleman sup Grove has stood the test 25 year bottles. Does this record Enclosed with every quest that the old home of Frederick Douglass, on Cedar Hill, Anacostia, be exempted from taxation. The request was made by the THE HOME OF THE MAYOR the memory of the Negro leader. The property has just been exempted. pose that the world stands still or that man-made laws are changeless? He fears, moreover, that such elevation will set "the race to dreaming of rights inconsistent with their position in society." Does the Senator realize, and, realizing, can he be indifferent to the fact that when a race is denied the right to dream of advancement, when it is barred alike from the joy of struggle and the hope of attainment, its doom is sealed? What has the Negro done that a sentence so terrible should be passed upon him? Happily for him, however, he is to-day privileged to be a potent factor in the settlement of the question of what shall become of him and to what he may aspire. To be absolutely sure that you and no other, that your family and not your neighbors', that your race and none other are a chosen people" must surely be a wonderful and satisfying conviction. To calmly make assertions, based upon the assumption that one is in secrets of omniscience, and therefore qualified to speak authoritatively as to the divine plan concerning things—a collossal racial and personal conceit and a profound ignorance or misunderstanding of the laws governing the rise and fall of nations.—David Thomas, in Washington Post. Rev. E. W. Lampton, financial secretary A. M. E., is in Chicago attending the Quadrennial Conference of his church. It will not adjourn until May 21, 1904. Is Tasteless Chil ers. Average Annual Sales o of merit appeal to you? PETER GROGAN Your credit is as good as gold Our Specialty is Furnishing Homes for Newly Married Couples on Easy Terms of CREDIT If your wedding day is approaching, why not arrange with us for the furnishing of your new home? We can supply everything you need in the way of Parlor, Bedroom, and Dining-room Furniture; also Floor Coverings of every description at lowest cash prices, and on easiest credit terms ever offered. Our ambition is to arrange payments to suit your individual convenience, weekly or monthly, without notes or interest. We sell the very best furniture obtainable, and every piece is guaranteed for durability. Chinese and Japanese Mattings are here in splendid variety, and as usual, we fit them to the floors and tack them down free of cost. We are complete furnishers, and you are cordially invited to open an account and get anything needed, on[c dit. Peter Grogan 817-819-821-823 7th St. Cor. 7th and Eye Streets. TO OUR DELINQUENT SUBSCRIBERS. We have on our mailing books, a large number of names of persons who are considerably behind in their subscription to this paper, and who have been notified a great number of times, but who seem to pay no attention to these mild duns. This doesn't mean the other fellow, but it means you. Who will be the first to start the ball rolling? J. A. WILLIAMSON, PRINTER 505 E ST., N. W. ELECTRIC POWER. Tonic ver One and a Half Million No Cure, No Pay. 50c. Black Root Liver Pills. NEW FREEDMEN'S HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL DEPARTMENT OF HOWARD UNIVERSITY. The Medical Department of Howard University and the Freedmen's Hospital have been intimately connected for more than a quarter of a century. During most of this time the relationship has been amicable and conducive to the success of both institutions. Among the distinguished and able surgeons who were in charge prior to the time when politics dictated appointments, may be mentioned Doctors Reyburn, Palmer and Purvis. Under the administration of Dr. Williams there was continual friction, necessitating a change which was beneficial both to the Hospital and the College. He was succeeded by Dr. Curtis, and he in turn by the present incumbent Dr. Warfield. For more than ten years the friends of this institution have labored diligently to enlarge their facilities and make permanent the old relationship of the College and the Hospital. Last year Congress gave $300,000 which was obtained mainly through the persistent importunity of Prof. Charles B. Purvis, and other members of the faculty. Since that time the friends of Howard University have been solicitous about the appropriation, but under the guiding hand of Rev. Teunis S. Hamlin, President of the Board of Trustees of the Howard University, the Honorable Secretary of Interior recommended that the Park opposite the present Freedmen's Hospital be retroceded to Howard University and then leased to the United States Government for an annual rental of one dollar and the New Hospital be placed there, making a governmental donation of more than half a million to Howard University for educational purposes. Some may question the wisdom of giving so much to the colored race and consider it class legislation. Such is not the case. No one questions the propriety of giving government money to aid the Deaf and Dumb College in this city, and why not give equal advantages to Howard University where colored students are educated, as both are wards of the nation? The colored youth in this country is more handicapped than the deaf and dumb student. As soon as the graduate of Kindall Green receives his diploma, he feels no proscription and is able to carve a niche for himself with no one to say "Thus far and no farther," while on the other hand the colored youth is barred to a great degree by caste prejudices and restriction. Each should have an equal chance. Caste prejudice keeps colored students from the facilities of other hospitals in this city, but with 300 beds in the new Freedman's Hospital, there will be an opportunity for all, rrespective of race, color, sex or condition. The Medical Department of Howard University is to be congratulated on the bright prospects of the future. Those men of the faculty who have given years of their active and busy professional life are now reaping the reward for faithful service. When the Howard University Medical College was first started, it was very difficult to obtain students and equally so to find capable professors. Among the early professors are the nam Strong, Reyburn, Pu nly two of that y, Profs, THE COLORED AMERICAN Reyburn and Purvis. Professor Purvis is really the father of the faculty, as he recommended the appointments of most of the present senior faculty, namely: Professors Graham, Lamb, Seaman, Brackett, Shadd and others. These gentlemen are always ready to aid colored youth and demonstrate to the prejudiced community that there is no difference in brain structure per se—hence as the result of their labors about 900 have been graduated, and are now doing good work in different parts of the world and reflecting honor upon their Alma Mater. We are informed that the autonomy of the faculty will be changed next year by the resignation of Prof. N. F. Graham, who will be succeeded by Dr. Balloch, who was his assistant for more than twenty years. These gentlemen have seen the college grow from the tiny acorn to the massive oak, and have kept pace with the Medical progress increasing the scope and facilities of the college, by adding a four year's graded course in Medicine and Dentistry and also changing from a night to a day school, giving each student at least 800 hours of actual college work. Observing that the hardships of the students are becoming greater, because they can not do any work to help pay their expenses, it was unanimously voted to start a "Student's Aid Fund," and as a nucleus to said fund the Senior Faculty gave $500 from their meagre compensation. This is practical help to race development. A word of praise is due Dr. Gordon, the new President of Howard University, a man of broad and progressive ideas, thorough mental equipment and christian character, he is laboring earnestly and unselfishly to make the college equal to the best. Although he has been in charge but a short time there is already a marked improvement in every department. He is the right man in th right place. These facts are the silver lining to the black clouds in the wake of jim crow cars and lynching, and portend a bright future for those who are doing their whole duty. The time is not far distant when the new Freedmen's Hospital, under the management of Howard University, will have a staff hospital modern in every respect, and the Medical College by reason of the hospital facilities will draw students from all parts of the country. A WONDERFUL INVENTION. It is interesting to note that fortunes are frequently made by the invention of articles of minor importance. Many of the most popular devices are those designed to benefit the people and meet popular conditions, and one of the most interesting of these that has ever been invented is the Dr. White Electric Comb, patented January 1, '99. These wonderful Combs positively cure dandruff, hair falling out, sick and nervous headaches, and when used with Dr. White's Electric Hair Brush are positively guaranteed to make straight hair curly in 25 days' time. Thousands of these electric combs have been sold in various cities of the Union, and the demand is constantly increasing. Our agents are rapidly becoming rich selling these combs. They positively sell on sight. Send for sample. Men's size 35c. ladies' 50c.—(half price while we are introducing them.) The Dr. White Electric Comb Co., Decatur, Ill. tf. EMPIR Ev'ngs 10, 20, Week Starti The B Ev'ngs 10,20,30,50c Matinees Daily 10 & 20c Week Starting Monday Afternoon, May 9. The Big Musical Farce Comedy Clear 50 Clever Comedia Watch for the THE P Clean, Refined, Funny Clever Performers, A Dozen Comedians, Bewitching Creole Chorus Girls. for the DAILY STREET PARADE 11 A. M. — NEXT ATTRACTION — HE POLICY PLAYERS 50 Clever Performers, A Dozen Comedians, Bewitching Creole Chorus Girls. Watch for the DAILY STREET PARADE 11 A.M. 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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. Books are now opened for New Manhewson Hotel, Narraganset Pier. 4th season. Dates at Grays and Costleys, 1313 S street northwest, or Fred Freeman, 1118 Eighteenth street northwest. (Mr. Freeman takes charge of Stoneleigh Court, May 1.) t2 APPEARANCE EXECUTIVE OFFICE U.S. BEFORE AFTER A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH ...AND HAIR TONIC... both in a box for $1.00, or three boxes for $2.00. Guaranteed to do what we say and to be "the best in the world." One box is all that is required if used as directed. A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH. A PEACH-LIKE complexion, obtained if used as directed. Will turn the skin of a black or brown person four a five shades lighter, and a mulatto person perfectly white. In forty-eight boxes a shade will be noticeable. It does not turn the skin in spots, but bleaches out white, the skin remaining beautiful without continual use. Will remove wrinkles, freckles, dark spots, pimples or blackheads, making the skin very soft and smooth. Smallpox pits, tan, liver spots removed without harm to the skin. When you get the color you wish, stop using the preparation. [CRANE'S HAIR TONIC] that goes in one every 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. STATE OF NE The Albany Hotel. Has been enlarged and newly refitted with modern improvements for the accommodation of Guests, so as to furnish first class services with Bar, Dining Room, Private Parlors and first class Sleeping Apartments. Arthur Webster, steward; William Leonard and William Hall, mixologists; Henry Johnson, manager, and Auto Scott, clerk. CALEB A. SIMMS, Prop. 331 W.37th St.New York EUGENE R. JAMES. J. ARTHUR JAMES. E. R. JAMES & BRO, UNDERTAKERS Late of McKENZIE SCOTT, 1826 L St., N. W. Phone 428, Wash., D. C. Private Funera. Parlor. Everything First-Class, Reasonable Prices. WHY DON'T YOU PATRONIZE THE Capital Shoe Store We are prepared to show you a better assortment of Shoes than heretofore. Our High-Grade Shoes for Men, Women, and Children are priced for quick selling. Come and profit by our.....* Special Sales Every Friday.* 733 Seventh Street, N. W. ```markdown ``` WORK FOR OUR WOMEN. The Co-operative Help Department of the Women's Bazaar. The Women's Bazaar, Millinery and Dressmaking Department under the management of Mrs. R. L. Clark & Co., with headquarters at True Reformers Hall, Twelfth and U Streets northwest, is an agency for good in the District of Columbia. Here the girls and women The image shows a group of people seated in a classroom setting. They appear to be engaged in a discussion or presentation, with some individuals standing in the background. The room is well-lit, and the students are dressed in casual attire. The focus of the image is on the group, with the background slightly blurred. THE SCHOOL THE WOMANS BAZAAR, Cor. Twelfth and You Streets, N. W., Wa Cor. Twelfth and You Streets, N. W., Washington, D. C. are taught the science of dressmaking and of plain and ornamental needlework. The new system of cutting and fitting is taught in a most practical way and to the great credit of the women of Washington, it can be said that they appreciate this opportunity of learning a profession which assures them a good living and which promises so much for the future. This school was started in an THE POLICY PLAYERS AT THE EMPIRE THEATRE NEXT WEEK. Clarence M. Logan's company of colored artists, numbering about thirty people, began a week's engagement at the Park theatre yesterday afternoon and cleverly presented the "Policy Players" in "The Bogus Prince," a two-act musical potpourri by Sidney Perrin. Large attendances were in evidence at both performances, which heartily greeted the attraction and showed manifest appreciations of the offering. The company and its entertainment last evening delighted all present and through the long and varied programme, the audience was kept continually laughing and applauding the very entertaining features. The piece abounds in good comedy and excellent musical numbers. The leading comedy role is played by Sidney Perrin, who, through his clever work and ludicrous by-play, found enthusiastic recognition from the audience. He is assisted by Walter --- 2 humble way some years ago on W street, by Mrs. Clark, the present manager, who has so developed the work that larger quarters had to be sought. The Bazaar is now located on the large ground floor room of the True Reformers Hall, corner of Twelfth and U streets, where a fine display of the work done is shown in the windows, and where within, a large number of young women are engaged in the various kinds of work. The mot- BAZAAR, N. W., Washington, D. C. to is "Work and plenty to all who understand how to do it thoroughly." In a conversation with Mrs. Clark, she said: "We train young women to self-support themselves by teaching them dressmaking, millinery and all kinds of embroidery in our co-operative help department. We employ hundreds and we need and can accommodate a hundred new students in our millinery department. Spe- Crumbly, who enlarges the opportunities of his part in a most praiseworthy manner. Black Carl contributed a well-conceived delineation of Ainos Johnson and adds very materially to the fun by his burlesque character work. Chauncey Vervalian infuses good comedy into the part of "Little Willie Pickles" and deserves credit for his effective portrayal. The colored belles in the entertainment the Misses Nixon, Wright, Copes, Miller, Josephine, Patrona and Leoncle Laza and Ema De Costa are all seen to good advantage in the presentation. The attractive costumes and excellent chorus work aroused the audience last evening to tumultuous applause. In the olio, Allie Brown, with wire and hoop, was clever, while Harry Brown, crayon artist, showed himself an adept in his line. Chauncey Vervalian musical entertainer, was all that could be wished. The success, however, of the evening, was the singing of Madame Flower, the Bronze Melba. Possessing a voice of rare sweetness and power, she thrilled the audience --- THE COLORED AMERICAN cial inducements are offered to any young woman who understands stitching well. This is the only school of its kind for young colored women in the country. Diplomas are given when students show themselves worthy-usually after nine months satisfactory M. MRS. L. R. CLARK, Manager. work. Branch schools are established throughout the country. Our branch at Lynchburg, Va., under the supervision of Miss M. E. Wright, closed last Wednesday, the 17th ulto., and Mrs. Rosetta Lawson, the National Organizer of the W. C. T. U., of this city, delivered the annual address. WANTED-A position as stenographer, bookkeeper; by a competent young woman with some literary ability. Would be valuable assistant on newspaper or magazine. Address: S. Box, 95, Maysville, Ky. Richard E. King, a successful attorney at law and claim agent, of Annapolis, Md., was in town for several days this week and was a welcome visitor to this office. with her artistic renditions.Providence R.I.News. MILITARY ATTACHE FOR HAITI. It has been decided to send a military attache to Haiti and Santo Domingo, and for this duty Capt. Charles Young, Ninth Cavalry, has been selected. That officer has been on duty at the Presidio at San Francisco. He is a colored man, a graduate of the Military Academy and possesses a fine record. His ability and fitness for the place led to his designation. Mr. Roy Cheeks formerly of the War Department, this city is now holding a lucrative and important position in a business house in Cincinnati, Ohio. Prof. Wm. 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Please mention this paper when ordering. To the Colored People in the South: The problem of providing proper school facilities for our children is of gravest importance to us as a race. The thinking people of New York and Massachusetts feel that a ten months' school session is necessary to fit their children for life, and a generous public school system answers this demand. How much less can we afford to give our children? The object of this appeal is to force from colored fathers and mothers, from colored men and women who feel and think, a prompt and effective answer to this vital question. The great majority of our people must depend upon the public schools for all the education they will receive. Not more than one per cent of the colored children of school age will enter a private or an endowed school, and upon the public school rests the burden of educating the remaining ninety-nine per cent, if indeed, they receive any education. It is evident that our progress in the industries, in business, in college and industrial school, as in morality and religion, will be based upon the foundation work done in the public schools. To fail here, then, to neglect our youth in the most formative period of their lives, is to do them an irremedial harm. To speak more definitely, I find [Name not visible] DR. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON. that after careful investigation the Negro children in the ex-slave States are in school on an average of 107 days in the year, and that only one third of the children of school age are in school; that in North Carolina, for example, the average school term is only 68 days, and that only 22.5 per cent of the Negro children attend school at all. I find that in thirteen of the former slave States, 90 per cent of the Negro children of school age did not attend any school for as much as six months during the year 1900, taking that year as an example. It requires no argument, then to prove that if these conditions control, we shall continue to be classed as an ignorant, illiterate people. With these facts before us, the main question then is, What shall be done? The first answer is that we pay our taxes and thereby aid the State in supporting the public schools. Because of their poverty, and perhaps, in some cases, their indifference, the THE COLORED AMERICAN States are not supporting an effective school system for our people, especially in the smaller towns and rural districts. The system is but little better for white children outside of the large cities. More fault-finding with public officials will not educate our children. In the present condition of the public schools, I would urge with all the earnestness I can summon, that our ministers, teachers, business men, leaders, parents, and newspapers insist that our people shall 1. Go before the public school authorities and ask for better school facilities. 2. See that all taxes, especially the poll taxes, which go directly in most States into the school fund, are promptly paid. 3. Co-operate in every way possible with the public school officials, and raise money by privation, or other methods, to su present school funds terms are extent months. Unles in school for months in t him to be school m 4. Ir term com fu f a good, d properly schools to be cts are not fit a day in. ld repeat that in ant period in our e, immediate atten- nic schools is funda- community will do its tu whole race will be lifted and su- ened and a general quick- ening will be evident everywhere. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON. Tuskegee, Ala., April 25, 1904. EVIDENCES OF PROGRESS. Professor Richings Shows What the Colored People Have Done in Forty Years of Freedom. An illustrated lecture was a feature at the Church of Our Father last Sunday at 7:30 p. m., when Mr. G. F. Richings lectured on the Evidences of Progress of the Colored People Since Emancipation. The lecture itself was a gem, and the one hundred illustrations which he used on his panorama, illustrated every point he made in his lecture. Mr. Richings has made a careful study of the colored people, and has written many valuable articles concerning them. He has put his more than twenty years' experience in the form of a book, which is brim full of information concerning colored people, and which is beautifully illustrated. He is a pleasing speaker and is admirably equipped for the work. The Washington Post, speaking of his lecture, said: "Mr. Richings used one hundred stereopticon pictures to illustrate his lecture. The pictures included colored men who are engaged as bankers, lawyers, doctors, merchants, inventors, contractors, artists, electricians and founders of colleges. One picture was that of a hotel owned by W. Berry, at Athens, Ohio. Mr. Berry began business with forty dollars of borrowed capital, and he now owns a building costing $60,000. A cotton factory at Concord, N. C., operated and owned by colored people, was also presented. Mr. Richings paid high tribute to the "True Reformers," located at Richmond, Va., where they have a large bank. The most interesting set of pictures during the evening were those illustrating the work of Booker T. Washington, of Tuskegee, Ala. Mr. Richings presented pictures illustrating his school from its beginning in 1881, where the work was started without either money or friends. The school now has 2,600 acres of land, with more than a hundred buildings, 150 officers and teachers, and this year enrolled 1,800 students. It costs about $400 a day. Mr. Richings said in closing the lecture, that the Negroes do not ask for special legislation in their behalf. All they want is fair treatment and an opportunity to earn an honest living, the basic opportunities granted to other races in this country. Received Diplomas and Prepared to Await the Course of Events. The commencement exercises of the Medical Department of Howard University will be held at the First Congregational Church Tuesday evening, May 10, 1904, when a large and representative class will receive diplomas in medicine, dentistry and pharmacy. The class in medicine numbers 36; in dentistry 11, and in pharmacy 15. These exercises mark an epoch in the history of this great school and are looked forward to each year as the crowning event. The following program will be rendered: Overture—"The Yankee Consul," Robyn; Intermezzo—"Cupidietta," Tobani; March—"Unole Sammy," Holzman. Invocation. Quartette—"Good Night, Beloved, Good Night," Oliver, Mr. Elzie S. Hoffman. Conferring of degrees, by Rev. John Gordon, D. D., President of the University—in medicine. Patro?l—"The Picaninnies," Laurendeau. Conferring of degrees in dentistry. Characteristic—"In the Cabbage Patch," Logan. Conferring of degrees in pharmacy. Valse—"Babes in Toyland," Herbert. Charge of the class, by Prof. Robert Reyburn, A. M., M. D. Two Step—"A Stroke of the Pen," Horet. Benediction. Finale—Excerpts from "The Sultan of Suba," Wathall. Music by Hoffman's Orchestra, Mr. Elzie S. Hoffman, Director. The graduates of this class hale from nearly every State and territory as well as from the Islands of the sea. Among them is Mrs. Clara Smyth-Fraction, who made a high per cent in pharmacy. She is the daughter of Hon. John H. Smyth, ex-minister to Liberia, West coast of Africa, one of the most scholarly men of the race and Superintendent of the Virginia State Industrial Reform School, at Hanover, Va. She was educated in the public schools of Washington, completing the high and normal courses with high honors. She was appointed and taught successfully in the public schools here for several years until her marriage to Mr. J. M. Fraction, himself a teacher. Mrs. Fraction took a special course in German and literature under Mrs. Mary Church-Terrel and has served in the capacity of substitute in the High Schools, teaching Latin, history and English. She will spend her vacation in Hanover, Va., with her parents and hopes to begin the practice of her profession at an early date. 3 SALOONS. Fritz Reuter's Washington, D. C. Hotel and Restaurant, 451, 453, 455, 457 Pennsylvania Avenue. 202, 208 and 210 4 1-2 St Northwest. 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 C. H. NAUGHTON LIQUORS and SEGARS Fine Wines. Fiarper & 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 Porters Exchange Hotel BROWN & SMITH, Proprietors, Newly rebuilt and elegantly furnished. Meals at all Hours. Electric lights, bells, steam heat, hot and cold baths. High grade Wines, Liquors and Cigars. The coldest Beer in the city. 103 and 105 Sixth Street, N. W. Handsome rooms, $1,00 & up. Phone 1733 Y. --- Wait for the Big Show Traveling in 3 cars, carrying Brass Band and Orchestra. The only genuine Negro Company to-day that really has a plot, which is owned, managed and controlled by Negroes. Every act clean, refined and up-to-date. Introducing a Minstrel first part, Funny Jokes, Songs, Dances and genuine Negro Dialects. See the Big, Free Street Parade daily. This Company is booked to appear at the EMPIRE THEATRE EMPIRE THEATRE WASHINGTON, D. C., For ONE WEEK Commencing MAY 9th, Tickets on sale at the usual time and place. See a Rabbit's Foot Comedy for the first time and be convinced that it is the best of them all. THE COLORED AMERICAN. [Name not visible in the image] BISHOP B. F. LEE, D. D. The Executive Head of the A. M. E. Church. 9 BISHOP B. T. TANNER, D. D., The Scholar of the A. M. E Church. 9 Traveling in 3 cars, carry The only genuine Negro Compan which is owned, managed and act clean, refined and up-to-date part, Funny Jokes, Songs, Dam See the Big, Free Street Parade to appear at the EMPIRE For ONE WEEK Co Tickets on sale at the usual See a Rabbit's Foot Comed vinced that it is the best of the WORK IS PLENTIFUL To All Who understand it Thoroughly. We train young women to self-support by teaching them dressmaking, millinery and all kinds of embroidery. In our Cooperative Help Department, we employ hundreds. We need and can accommodate one hundred new students in our Millinery Department. Special inducements are made to any young woman who understands stitching well. The only school of its kind for young colored women in the country. Diplomas are given when students show themselves worthy, usually after nine months satisfactory work. Branch Schools are to be established throughout the country. For further particulars, call or write Mrs. L. R. Clark, The Dressmakers Training School, Twelfth and U streets northwest. 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. Pat Chappell Owner and Manager. 50 PEOPLE 50 ing Brass Band and Orchestra. ay to-day that really has a plot, controlled by Negroes. Every e. Introducing a Minstrel first res and genuine Negro Dialects. daily. This Company is booked THEATRE immencing MAY 9th, time and place. for the first time and be con all. Municipal Buffett An up-to-date Cafe and Buffet, a full line of the oldest and best brands of cigras and tobacco. Ladies dining room up stairs. J. H. Montgomery, Mgr. A. L. SATTERWHITE, Prop. 1310 E Street, N.W., Washington, D. C. Merchant Tailoring Cleaning, Altering and Repairing a Specialty. We give prompt attention to our trade and guarantee our work. Give us a trial. Branch 503 14th St. N.W. 1011 E Street, Headquarters BENNETT B. SLADE, Proprietor. ...THE... A BANNER REPORT. (Continued from page 1) — Se ee ee eee increase over last quad- renniuM .... . 2522 sess: )6,08048 sixth District, Bishop H. M. Turner, DED: First Fiscal Year ..........$16,966.54 Second Fiscal Year ....5.... 18,054.50 Third Fiscal Year ... ...... 18,293.87 Fourth Fiscal Year ......... 19,242.73 Total ..+-s-a9- ities eee ee eee Increase over last quad- rennium ... ... 2.5 --+- 7,023.22 Seventh District, Bishop W. J. Ganes, D. D. First Fiscal Year. .......<.$20,123:27 Second Fiseal Year ......... 20,562.82 Third Fiscal Year......... 22,437.57 Fourth Fiscal Year .... 4... 24,211.27 Total ... +: S27 pq5e oe eeeee rennium ... ... ..+ ss<: 2442202 Eighth District, Bishop E, Tyree, D. D. First Fiscal Year ....... ... 14,955.57 Second Fiscal Year ... ..... 17,129.96 Third Fiscal Year ......... 21,529.53 Fourth Fiscal Year ...-.... 23,015.48 Total... ... .. eee eaaoe Inerease over last quad- FENNIUM .... ... .cijeiwce se: OU,22549 Ninth District, Bishop B. T. Tanner, D. D. First Fiscal Year ....4..+..$ 5,894.17. Second Fiscal Year ......... 6,680.51 Third Fiseal Year ......... 6,590.77) Fourth Fiseal Year ......... 6,838.70 POtaboe sire siete aisle we opsinpe SOO E a Increase over last quad- TOMBE =o Siac. Sens en Bpeeeee Tenth District, Bishop M. B. Salter, D. D. First Fiseal Year ....... ...$ 7,514.47 Second Fiscal Year .. .. ...° 7,356.32 Third Fiscal Year ... ... ... 7,601.78 Fourth Fiscal Year . ... ..- 8,512.66 Total 2. “cca. bie ae RSE Se Increase over last quad- rennium ... Bese eS 6,010.36 Eleventh District, Bishop Jas. A. Handy, D. D. First Fiscal Year ... .... .;.$10,307.63 Second Fiscal Year... -.. - 10,787.51 Third Fiseal Year ......--- 10,673.51 Fourth Fiseal Year +... ..---10,859.62 Total {sek ale te 2+ Bx kn — 22628-21 Increase over last quad- rennium,... foe. se~.. 4s -_ SACLE Twelftli District, Bishop C. S. Smith, D. D. Third Fiscal Year ......... 4,674.81 f tected, so must- these little Fourth Fiscal Year ......... 5,052.40 guided into full development ——| By the request of Rev. W.. PROURE Fae he... 17,561.46 the pastor, Mrs. Lawson ocx Increase over last quad- { pulpit at the 1 lo’clock ser ronnivms jo.07 3S .o5, -- 7,386.36 in troducing her, Rey. Hug Fourteenth District, Bishop L. J. |“Mrs. Lawson is no less « Coppin, D. D. to her work than Frances E First Fiscal Year in whose footsteps she tread a es St ee The large congregation : Second Fiscal Year ......... 800.00) Third Fiseal Year --- 2,246.004 0 SEE me peter ‘ae < . ve . Cr F h Fiscal cscceees 1,800.00 rae wae gree way to the hearts of 1 Total! 2. we. cee... 4,946.499S= MS Rawson -ureed purer home life, in which « Increase over last quad- = : 599 79|She said that much of th rennium.. ... ..... ... '4,623.72)~—_ Z jcrime, poverty and immoral MRS LAWSON’S ITINERARY. Hient is due to alcoholics. Lynchburg, Va., Special—Sehtom has there come to our city one who left such impressions as did Mrs. R. E. Lawson, a national organizer of the Woman's Chirstian Temperance Union. On Friday, the 29th, accompanied by Mrs. Nelson Spiller and Miss M. E. Wright, she visited Virginia Collegiate and Industrial Institute, an institution presided over by Prof. G. E. Stephens and wife. Mrs. Lawson spoke to the students and in a very impressive way she urged the girls to ally themselves to those organizations whose purpose is to fortify the home—that centre ea ar ey sea 2 a eee ee : ie eee Se ee & x \ oa 5 E> . ? ss e why § pes og ‘ 3 < —- es .- =- ieee a i Mics tes 6 ee & J ee Sera % aS Se io E y a a. ee ee ae peers Pies ee 5 fe ees » aes ) ES A REELS ERS Se * oy ee = ae > Sao MRS. ROSETTA BE. LAWSON. from which must emanaie those in- fluences which tend to lift us up or keep us forever down. She found the girls already organized, but not in touch with the National W. C. T. U. By, the addition of the name Somerset the college society became a part of that great organization. On Friday evening Mrs. Lawson de- livered a very helpful and inspiring address at the Eighth Street Baptist Church of which Rev. P. F. Morris is pastor. There she found ready re- sponse to her appeal and an organiza- tion was perfected. Mrs. L. B. Stephens, who is presi- dent of the girls’ Un:on a and chairman of the Tem] mittee, of Jackson Street persuaded Mrs. Lawson to us until Monday. She sp night at the college, an: morning in company wi phens and wife visited Street Sunday School. T comed her, after which persuasive gna convince spoke to those assembl: ing to the teachers, Mrs. py sust as a plant is cared for and pro- tected, so must. these little lives be guided into full development.” | By the request of Rev. W. A. Hughes the pastor, Mrs. Lawson oceupied the | pulpit at the 1 lo’clock services. In in troducing her, Rey. Hughes, said: “Mrs. Lawson is no less consecrated eo her work than Frances E. Willard, ‘in whose footsteps she treads.” | The large congregation sat atten- tive and the usual Methodist “Amen” gave evidence that her words found —— way to the hearts of her listen- ers. Mrs. Lawson urged especially purer home life, in which conneetion ‘she said that much of the misery, crime, poverty and immorality preva- lent is due to alcoholics. After the [services the women of the church were organized to do battle against the great evil, rum. | In the evening Mrs. Lawson spoke at the Diamond Hill Baptist Church, of which Rey. Bernard Terrell is pas- tor. Although this was Mrs. Lawson’s fourth time to speak during the day ‘she greeted those gathered to hear her with unusual enthusiasm. Her words [revealed how deeply her heart is in | work and how anxious she is about the womanhood and manhood of out race. When she said that the women of our race should be accorded by ‘our men the same respect and protec. tion which the white men accord their women, the audience no longer able te keep silent gave one great chorus, “Yes.” The necessity of woman taking her part in the fight against the breeder of evils, alcohol, was duly em phasized. Mrs. L. B. Stephens, fol lowed Mrs. Lawson. The audience was perfectly familiar with the work Mrs \Stephens has done in the city and with the work she is doing now. Fre quent interruptions showed that great er than her words is her work. Mrs. Bernard Terrell followed Mrs. Stephens. She thanked the speakers for all they had said. In a very brief “way she told that her efforts too, had been along the lines of ‘purer lives, “more respect on the part of our men for our women, and the abstinence from strong drink. The women were organized, and under their leader, Mrs. Mollie McDonald, much will be done for the causg of temperance. | It is hoped that the words of Mrs. Lawson and of those who helped to -impress the necessity of Temperance ‘Unions may find a place in the lives LE 4 FS Ae eee _eip./ ae fa Clara H. Smyth-Fraction. article page 3, 3rd column. ) 5 ee DRESS MAKING ACADEMY —ae de Lam Orton Famous Freneh Perfection Tailor System, Mme. J. A. 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It is a good paying, permanent posi- tion for the right kind of man. Apply at this office, tw a re BOARDING By The Week or Month. Apply to— MRS. M. J. BUNDY, 941 T St, N. W. Room For Rent—One single room, baths and all modern improvements at 1731 Tenth St., N.W., for rent at reasonable rates. Gentleman pre- ferred. WANTED! A LADY a | STENOGRAPHER! There is a good position in Florida for a lady stenographer, one who can ‘take dictation, and one who is prac- tical. Expenses will be paid to the oe person. Call or address, “H” care of this office, for fuller informa- tion. For Rent:—1704 Tenth street north- west. One large furnished room; sec- ond floor. Hot and cold water. Wantep:—A young lady stenographer and book-keeper for a real estate office; one who has had office experience pre- ferred, although this is not essential. In answering advertisement kindly send let- ters of recommendation and state salary expected. Address E. C. BROWN, 2123 Madison avenue. Newport News, Va. ; Wanrtep:—Agents, Hustlers, Sates- men, Clerks and everybody who wants to enjoy a good hearty laugh to send 50c for “Tips to Agents.” Worth $50 to any person who sells goods for a living. If not satisfactory your money back. Circular for stamp. The Dr. White Electric Comb Co., Deextur, Tl. Wantep:—In a state institution, a person to teach mechanical drawing and carpentry and to conduct Manual Tram- ing Department. Acquaintance wth wood-working machinery necessary as steam plant with machinery is connect- ed with the department. A good salary offered. Address this office, Teacher. The M Street High School the Armstrong Manual Training School Cadets will drill at League Park, May 28. ‘ 6 HOSPITAL WORK IN RICHMOND. The Richmond Hospital Association which was organized in the city of Richmond, Va., a little more than a year ago, has now secured a large hospital building at 406 E. Baker street Richmond, Va., and is now in full operation. It was founded for the purpose of affording a convenient, comfortable, clean and healthful place for the care of the colored sick who need hospital attention. The building is centrally located and before its purchase by the Richmond Association, was known as the "Old Ricks Homestead." The officers of this association are well known physicians, located in Richmond, and in this city. The first anniversary was celebrated on the 22nd of February of this year and was largely attended. It has the co-operation of the Ladies' Auxiliary and of the Progressive Club two organizations of ladies; the one founded for charity and the other to help in any way to meet the demands made upon the institution. The La- A. dies' Auxiliary has contributed more than $200 toward fitting up the hospital and the Progressive Club has given $85.00 for hospital purposes. The following officers and Board of Directors speak for themselves: Dr. R. F. Tancil, President; Dr. G. W. Cabaniss, Vice-President; Dr. D. A. Ferguson, Secretary and Treasurer; Dr. M. B. Jones, Surgeon-inChief; W. P. Burrell, Chairman Committee on Anniversary. Board of Directors: Dr. R. F. Tancil, Richmond, Va.; Dr. G. W. Cabaniss, Washington, D. C.; Dr. D. A. Ferguson, Washington, D. C.; Dr. M. B. Jones, Washington, D. C.; r. A. M. Curtis, Washington, D. C.; Dr. A. W. Tancil, Washington, D. C., Armstead Washington, Richmond, Va., W. P. Burrell, Richmond, Va., A. D. Price, Richmond, Va., Dr. S. G. Jones, Richmond, Va. George W. Lewis, Richmond, Va. GIRLS' MEETING AT SUMNER SCHOOL BUILDING Speeches, Music and Collation. Following a meeting for boys which was inaugurated by Slater School, Miss L. S. Chase, principal, a similar one for girls was planned by Miss E. F. Wilson, and held at the Sumner school building, Saturday afternoon, April 30, from 2 until 5 o'clock. The seventh grade pupils of this building and their teachers, Misses Martin and Wilson, cordially received the representatives of the seventh THE COLORED AMERICAN. grade schools in the city. Nearly 300 persons being in attendance. The theme of the meeting was "Character." The speakers were Mrs. Mary Church-Terrell, Mrs. M. I. Weller, Mrs. B. G. Francis, Miss E. V. Thompkins, Miss E. F. G. Merritt, Dr. W. S. Montgomery and Mr. Ellis W. Brown. Vocal selections were given by Miss Lola Johnson and Prof. John T. Layton, and through the kindness of Mr. Brown several selections were given by a graphaphone which was kindly loaned for this occasion. The visiting teachers were Misses Thompkins, Patterson, Chase, Thomas, Smith, Page, M. E. and F. S. Bruce, Fletcher, Boston, Bush, Barrier, and Thompson. The Industrial Department was represented by Misses Syphax and Ella Freeman. The quotations given by the pupils were of a high order, and a spirit of perfect unity prevailed. The meeting was highly complimentary to the management, and successful in every essential. ENTERTAINED IN GOTHAM. Miss Amelia C. Cushberd, who is sojourning in Jersey City for her health, has recently been the recipient of many social favors from the friends of her brother, Mr. J. W. Cushberd. Among the many functions tendered her was by Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Washington, at a dinner on Sunday, April 17, a theatre party by her brother on the 18th, Mr. and Mrs. Sewall gave a dinner in her honor, a theatre party on the 23rd by Mr. Febough, followed by a dinner at Marshall's, and on Wednesday following, Mr. Cusberd, her brother, had some of his friends to a whist party in her honor. Miss Cusberd has made many friends during her brief stay in New York. NATIONAL NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE. The next meeting of the NationalNegro Business League occurs in Indianapolis, Ind., August 31 and September 1 and 2. Those who expect to attend should correspond with Dr. S. A. Furniss, 132 W. 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The attraction for next week at the Empire Theatre will be a musical farce comedy, entitled “A Rabbit’s Foot,” a mixture of rollicking comedy, catchy music, popular songs, and choruses, presented by a company of CITIZENS The Colored Citizen, published in this city, is a weekly newspaper of large circulation among colored folk, not only in this vicinity, but through- out New England. It is intelligently and conservatively edited throughout and often contains on its editorial page excellent counsel for those for whose interests it is especially concerned. We note particularly in the last issue an article treating of the unfortunate reaction of the tendency of colored citizens to hold mass meetings and adopt highly denunciatory and vehe- ment resolutions regarding occurren- ces in other parts of the country, of the facts of which they have no exact knowledge. If these resolutions are in any way conveyed to the section chiefly concerned they are apt to be regarded as foolish, even by the colored citizens there. The writer of the arti- cle says: “We deplore the awful condition of the Negroes in the Southern States as much as any one can, but after a care- ful observation through the Southern States we find that many of the Ne- groes there are getting a great deal more out of life than we are here, and most of them are decidedly more use- ful to their race and country than we who believe in resolutions and hot air speeches as a means of bettering pres ent conditions. * * * The evils suffered by the race in the South can A COUNSEL TO COLORED ‘forty people. While this production is new to Washington, it is now on its fifth successful tour. “Happy” Howe holds the position of chief fun mager. The company includes D. Ireland Thomas, Will Goc Kennedy, Walter and Pauline Crampton, the Reeveses, Billy Bradley, George MeDaniels, Clifford D. Brooks, and thirty others. Don’t miss the great street parade, with brass bands, mounted guards and a showy exhibition. not be cured by resolutions passed in a mass meeting held in New England. A manly stand for justice and frank discussion of the situation with south- ern men upon the ground, backed by intelligence, is a surer and better way of reaching our difficulties. And a man need not suffer martyrdom in order to render this service, because it is our observation and experience that south- ern white men are perfectly willing to discuss in a sane and temperate man- ner the problems affecting their sec- tion.” This is plain language ai highly significant with reference to the ac- tual relations between whites and blacks in the South. It denotes a con- dition that is full of encouragement and promise. The estimony, coming from a member of the colored race, confirms strongly some reports which come from the other side. 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Discounts made on large contracts. Entered at the Post Office as second class matter. All letters, communications, and business matters should be addressed to THE COLORED AMERICAN. EDWARD E. COOPER, Manager, 459 C St., Northwest, Washington, D. C. Sold by all News Dealers. SATURDAY, MAY 7, 1904. OUR CITIZEN RIGHTS. If the Negro vote had been eliminated in the last two Presidential elections the result would have been the same. Large majorities are inimical to the political welfare of the Northern Negro, and cause indifference as to his conditions South. Notwithstanding the fact that during the past eight years the executive and both branches of Congress have been Republican, no action has been taken regarding the nullification of the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments, and democratic States do not hesitate to take away from the Negro rights guaranteed to him by the Constitution thereby making the vote of one white man in the South equal to the votes of five, eight or ten white or black men in the North. According to the last census there were 60,406 Negro voters in Maryland. Every republican victory in that State was due to the Negro vote. It is now practically eliminated and Maryland has joined the sisterhood of the Solid South. Kentucky with its 74,728 Negro voters will follow the example of Maryland, and be indefinitely lost to the republican party. The election of every republican President from Grant to Harrison was, due to the Negro vote, and it was only when the people put the stamp of popular disapproval upon Bryan and his "isms" that this element was not an important factor. We are rapidly approaching another Presidential Election. It is almost certain that the standard-bearers of the two great contending parties will be President Roosevelt and Judge Parker. They are both from the Empire State whose vote made Mr. Cleveland President, and is zealously sought by THE COLORED AMERICAN. both parties as an important quauity in determining the result of every national election. Mr. Low, as mayor of New York City, studiously ignored the colored voter in the distribution of patronage. He was defeated for reelection and Tammany came into power. A number of colored men were appointed to important and good paying positions. While principle rather than office actuates a large majority of voters, party managers realize and recognize the fact that campaigns run on sentiment are generally unsuccessful and that those active in bringing about victory must share in the results. A black face no longer indicates a republican vote, and while a large number are tenacious in their loyalty to the party of Lincoln, Grant, Garfield, and Harrison, there is a marked feeling of unrest and indifference generally, and a defection in New York City that calls for the serious consideration of thoughtful leaders. Shrewd democratic leaders are using every means to shake the allegiance of the Northern blacks, and unless the republicans are alive to the situation and meet this effort promptly and systematically, serious inroads may be made among these most important allies. There will be no wave of McKinleyism this year. It is said "the republicans fight best when they are scared or mad." No one acquainted with the situation doubts the stubbornness and determination with which the democratic party will contest every foot of ground. It should be impressed upon every black voter that he is only safe when inside the republican lines, and that while the party has been somewhat neglectful of his interests, he cannot afford by his apathy or assistance to help a party into power that has deprived his people in the South of their rights, opposed their advancement, curtailed their privileges, and under all circumstances since the war has occupied the position of a bitter and uncompromising enemy. SCHOOL SCANDAL AGAIN. Editor Colored American: I generally agree with your views on questions of deep interest to the race, but in your last week's issue appeared an article on the colored schools of the District that leads me to believe you have been imposed upon. Every child in the Armstrong Manual Training and M Street High School is aware of the scandals connected with these hot-beds for gossip, mismanagement, incompetency, immorality, and general cussness on the part of teachers and pupils, is freely discussed and commented upon all over town. It seems impossible that with your opportunities for information you are unaware of this condition. Charges have been-filed, I am told with General Boynton, President of the Board of Education, by reputable citizens, who desire purity, competency and morality in our public schools. If the teachers are not qualified for their positions put others in that are. If their conduct is reprehensible promptly see to it that they are dismissed. Weed out and clean out the bad and useless, and let our schools be up to a standard that will permit us to speak of them with pride and not with burning cheeks and a feeling of shame. In this work, Mr. Editor, you have a duty to perform, and let us hope that you will no longer permit yourself to be blinded to what exists, but that you will fearlessly and faithfully perform that duty to the public in publishing whatever in your opinion will be for the betterment of our schools, the increased moral tone of our teachers, the protection of our children and the purity of our homes. WENT AGAINST CONSTLTUENTS. The Chicago Daily Tribune, Monday April 11, publishes the report of the Voters' League bearing upon the records of the Cook County delegates to the State Legislature. It is cause for sincere regret that the only colored member from Chicago in the Legislature should be so unfortunately referred in this report as follows: "Edward H. Morris, (rep.) lawyer, 193 Clark street; shrewd member of House organization; retired with organization when honest majority captured the House; voted against enabling act; for Powers' amendment to civil service law, and helped kill state civil service bill by amendment; misrepresents his constituents and should be retired." NEGROES BARRED The St. Louis Advance said last week that it had been reliably informed that President D. R. Francis said that no color line would be drawn at the World's Fair grounds. Last Thursday a representation of the American Eagle visited the grounds, and was refused a ticket or seat in an automobile and was told plainly that colored people were not allowed to ride in their conveyances. A neatly-dressed colored man stepped to the counter of the little soda water stand, and, in a very polite manner, asked to be served with a glass of soda water. He was refused and was informed that they did not serve Negroes. This little stand is near the automobile office. It is a humiliating insult, and a disgrace in the eyes of the civilized world, for the United States to give five millions of dollars to a prejudiced, narrow-minded enterprise that will openly offer insult to ten millions of its most loyal citizens. The color line is tightly and insultingly drawn within the grounds of the World's Fair, and the indications are that a colored American will not be able to get a glass of cold water inside the grounds unless he carries it inside with him.—The American Eagle. "A Rabbit's Foot," the musical farce comedy which comes to the Empire Theatre next Monday, for a stay of one week, enjoys the distinction of being the only theatrical attraction on the road owned and controlled exclusively by a colored man. Pat Chappelle, who owns the production absolutely, is an energetic business man who has won immense success with this show and is now on his fifth annual tour. His company this year is much the largest and strongest he has ever had, numbering over forty people, traveling in their own special train of hotel cars. Heading the cast is the inimitably comedian, "Happy" Howe, who is classed as being the funniest man on the stage today. In his support will be seen D. Ireland Thomas, comedian; Will Goff Kennedy, the comedy vocalist; The Cramptons, refined sketch artists; The Reeves, musical experts; Bill Bradley, exponent of Coon Comedy; Geo. McDaniels, the coming Comedian; Clifford D. Brooks, the phenomenal tenor. A chorus of twenty people is carried together with a uniformed band and orchestra. A special feature with this company is the grand street parade, given at 11 a. m. daily, by the Rabbit's Foot brass band. Seats are now on sale for any performance during this engagement. COLORED AGENTS WANTED All over the country to handle our great Remedy of all kinds. Write at once for particulars. The remedy sells rapidly. 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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. Ham Adams', cor. 9th and G Sts. N. W. I. E. Williamson, 601 N. Y. Ave. T. Smith, 1213 N. Y. Ave, N. W. Cigar Store, 706 Fifth N. W. Stafford's, 1000 Twentieth St. N. W. 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. The Black Patti Troubadours played to crowded houses at the Empire Theatre this week. Black Patti maintains her reputation as the queen of song. Her company was a strong one and gave one of the best shows of the season. Patronize our advertisers and be sure to mention The Colored American. --- MISSISSIPP’S FAVORITE SON REV. E. W. LAMP- TON. D, D. idea to me to say a few words in lehalf of Mississippi’s favorite son, Rev. E. W. Lampton, D. D.. as his own successor as financial secretary of this great connection. Four years ago when Mississippi offered him for the place some could reasonably plead as an ex- cuse for withholding their support that they doubted his ability to successfully handle this depart- ment. But God, in His all-wise Providence having seen proper to take unto himself the lamented Dr. Hubbard, an incident the en- tire church regretted, the good Bishops in their wisdom selected Dr. Lampton to fill the unexpired term. Without reflecting the least upon any of those who have hither- to managed this department, I venture the assertion that the of- fice has never been handled better since its organization. Like Pres- ident Roosevelt in sueceeding the late President MeKinley, he does not feel fully licensed to do all that he might do, beeause he has not been elected by the general church. His werk of about three years as an appointee is only a foretaste of what we may expect during the next quadrenium, if elected by the next general confer- ence. A man by nature a finan- cier, strong in executive ability, reader as well as leadtr of men, and polished gentleman, he easily carries to the office a fitness but few are biessed to possess. His work in this State alone, for the church, Masonie order and race, towers above that of any other colored man living or dead, ex- cepting possibly the lamented Dr. Thos. W. Stringer. Taking charge of the Masonic order in this State when disin- tegration seemed eminent, he has by his efforts, above that of anyone else, made it the greatest financial lever in the State, and possibly the South, operated by our people. From a depleted treasury in 1893 he has developed it into a full one carrying a balance always from twenty thousand to fifty thousand dollars, and paying out on an aver- age of six thousand dollars per month to widows and orphans of deceased members. Sueh is the result of the great financier, Dr. Pr. W. Lampton, whom every one in Mississippi, not only in the A. M. R. Chureh, but every sect and creed, race and color shall delight to see elected financial secretary. In offering him, we entertain no ‘elfish motives, but are fully satis- tied we offer one of the best-fitted men in the race for the place. In THE COLORED AMERICAN. ing lived in this State all my life and most of the time an active layman in the A. M. E. Church, I am inclined to think I know something of the sentiment in the State as regards the doctor. If there are any who are quietly op- posing him either ministerial or lay delegates they do not represent the constituency at whose hands they were elected, and could not have been elected by any electoral college or annual conference in the Stat had it been known that they were in the least opposed to the election of Lampton as financial secretary. This is saying a great deal, but anyone conversant with hurch affairs in this State can no, truthfully contradict the asser- tion. The idea that the delegation from Mississippi will offer eandi- dates for other places besides that of financial secretary is erroneous and misleading, and need not be given any serious consideration. When the general conference as- sembles all delegates from Missis- sippi will be found in the Lampton column first, last, and, all the time, or report to their constitu- ency the reason why. Cuas, BaNnKs, Cashier Bank of Mound Buying, and lay delegate to the general conference. National Textile Design and Woven Sample Company. We, the President and a majority of the Board of Trustees, of the Na- tional Textile Design and Woven Sam- ple Mfg. Co., of the District of Colum- bia, do hereby certify that the au- thorized capital stock of said com- pany is $100,000, of which $100,000 has been paid in and that there are ne deb#s of said company. Capital paid in $100,000. Edward G. Andrae, Treasurer, Trustees: Eugene School- ey, James R. Black, James R. Porter, Charles F. Clarke, Edward G. Andrae. I, Charles F. Clarke, Secretary of the National Textile Design and Woven Sample Mfg. Co., of the District of Columbia, do hereby swear that the facts stated in the above certificate are true to the best of my knowledge and belief. Charles F. Clarke. - Subscribed and sworn to before me this 13th day of April, A. D., 1904. Win. R. Newgear, Notary Public for the State of Pennsylvania. My com- mission expires April 29th, 1905. Notary Seal. Philadelphia Giant’s Base Ball and Athletie Association. We, the President and a majority of the Board of Trustees, of the Phil- adelphia Baseball and Athletic Associa- tion of the District of Colum- bia, do hereby certify that the au- thorized capital stock of said com- vany is $20,000, of which none has been paid in and that there are no debts of said company no business hav- ing been transacted as yet. H. Walter Schlichter, President. Trustees: M. De Ford, C. W. Cranmer. I, Harry D. LeCato, Secretary of the Philadelphia Giant’s Baseball and Athletic Association of the District of Columbia, do hereby. swear that the facts stated in the above certificate are true to the best of my knowledge and belief. Harry D. LeCato. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 25th day of April, A. D., 1904. M. Walter Miller, Notary Public for the State of Pennsylvania. Notary Seal. The Long Cattle Company. We, the President and a majority of the Board of Trustees, of the Long Cattle Co., of the District of Colum- SYSTEMIC CATARRH “c8328=,000 Claims Many Thousands. A "Travedian’< Thanks to Pe-ru-na. SS —_ 2 ji aay Ye FLEE AW a Y= WN eS SS WS Se SS aS EZ a > St $H#M}@]J{[CT*oOmoopomnaoahao0ZXZ=@™@—™@<_ S > Ee —————_ 7 SS Ax oe By aS CAAA ee i ¥ ROBERT DOWNING, THE FAMOUS TRAGEDIAN. In speaking of Peruna, Robert now 1s hot dressing room ing, the famous tragedian, says: : Stage. “TI find Peruna a preventative against| «Po sum it up, Peru all sudden summer ills that swoop upon | more good than any t one in changing climates and water. It] taken.”»—Robert Downi is the finest traveling companion and safeguard against malarial influences.|__D*- Hartman was th« “You may notice that persons in poor |!” the United States t health always find the heat most intol-|S¢ribe systemic ecatarr erable; this I avoid by using Peruna. 1| Peruna, the only systen know by the thermometer that the | ©@Y yet devised, is now weather is ho., yet I have felt the heat | the civilized world. A ess this summer than ever. used it once can never “The cooling action of Perdnaon the| %¢ Without it when in nneons membrane makes it invaluable | ™e™edy- ®actors and singers, as it does I Write for a copy of ith that tendency tosudden hoarseness | latest book entitled “Su » apt to overtake one onemerging from | Address Dr. Hartman, | bia, do hereby certify that the au- thorized capital stock of said com- pany is $100,000 of which none has been paid in and that there are no debts of said company. W. F. Dunlap, President. Trustees: F. L. Dunlap, James A. Black, W. F. Dunlap. I, F. L. Dunlap, Secretary of The Long Cattle Co., of theDistrict of Columbia, do hereby swear that the facts stated in the above certificate are true to the best of my knowledge and belief. F. L. Dunlap. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 27th day of April, A. D., 1904. John E. Biophsotyr,aN Ompany,|/m John E, Bishop, Notary Public for the City of St. Louis, State of Missouri. Notary Seal. CITY PARAGRAPHS. Come gentle May. Be ready for our collector when he comes around. The public schools close in June next. a hot dressing room to a draughty stage. “To sum it up, Peruna has done me more good than any tonic I have ever taken.”—Robert Downing. Dr. Hartman was the first physician in the United States to accurately de- seribe systemic catarrh. His remedy Peruna, the only systemic catarrh rem- edy yet devised, is now known all over the civilized world. A person having used it once can never be persuaded to be without it when in need of sucha remedy. Write for a copy of Dr, Hartman’s latest book entitled “Summer Catarrh.” Address Dr. Hartman, Columbus, O. Mr. Jas. Howard, our popular fel- lowtownsman, is now sojourning in Annapolis, Md. The men who did not vote for John F, Cook are as rare as hen’s teeth in these diggin’s. Messrs. T. C. Williams and R. A. Horton, press agents for A Rabbit’s Foot Co., are guests of the Hotel Clyde. ak Bi | Messrs. Charles L. Jordan and Frank Estes, well known railroaders, of Chicago, Ill., spent a few days in this city this week. “The Scourge of the Negro,” a ser- mon delivered by Rev. W. Bishop John- son, pastor of the Second Baptist Church, April 10, 1904, has been print- ed in pamphlet form. S