The Colored American

The Colored American NATIONAL NEGRO NEWSPAPER VOL. XI, NOS. 4 & 5 WASHINGTON, D. C., MAY 14 and 21, 1904. PRICE, FIVE CENTS DR. ULYSSES B. MASON, B. S. Birmingham's Leading Physi-cian, Druggist and Successful Business Man. THE COLORED AMERICAN. | Woman's Day at Metropolitan A. M. = Church, the fourth Sunday in May, at 4 p.m. This mass meeting to be hela under the auspices of the Wo- }man's Day, carries with it the hope ae much practical good will be ac- complished. We invite the ministers ot the district to help us in this ef- fort that is being made for the im- provement of our children. We feel that in proportion as our children are trained to be good, useful citizens, the | vexea problems will be solved. The future of the Negro rests with the | mothers—the women who must often, | working with raw material, present to the world characters that will be creditable to any community. Won’t l the ministers, from their pulpits urge the parents to join with us in this crusade? The cantata, “Laila,” by the S. S. on the 26th of May, promises to be largely attended, judging by the de- mand for tickets. The small sum of twenty-five cents is charged as an ad- mission fee. This is a beautiful can- tata, and the stage scenes are to be as realistic as possible. The music, cakium lights, and decorations are all to be in keeping with the tastes of those who appreciate the higher class of entertainments. Rey. E. H. Hunter preached for us at both services on Sunday. The thoroughness with which he handled his texts, showed a prayerful, thought: ful study of them. It is likely that a stranger will speak at one of the ser. vices. for Sunday. The pastor’s class is being instructed ,in the twenty-five articles of religion Jor faith, that they may intelligently make the necessary pledges when they present themselves for full member. ship, in June. Rev. B. H. Hunter has enarge of the class each Friday eve ning. Y. P. S. C. E. every Sunday, at ¢ p. m. The president, Mr. Tyler Hill is at his post again, and promises better work this year than last. NEW REAL ESTATE FIRM. Mr. L. Melendez King, our popular attorney, who has offices located at 609 F street northwest, has secured a five years’ lease on the old Capital Savings Bank building, and has moved his office from the third floor to the first floor, formerly occupied by the bank. In connection with his legal practice, he is doing a general real estate business, having for his asso- eiates, Mr. J. A. Lankford, architect for the True Reformer’s Bank, and Mr. James L. Neill, an enterprising citizen. Mr. King will be glad to see his many friends in his new puarters, and wishes to announce that his real estate business will not interfere with his law practice. _ The Southern Hotel continues to grow in popular favor. It is one of the most up to date hotels in the city, and manager Stewart is untiring in his effort to give the public the best that can be had for the money. Mr. Edward C. Allen, the head mixolo- gist, knows and is known by every- body, and his friends are legion. He is a drawing card at the Southern. He hails from the “United States of Georgia.” Mr. C. L. Marshall, of Farmville, Va., and well-known in this city, spent a few days here last weck. Io i a SUMMER SCHOOL AT WASHING- TON, D. C. ‘Howard University, well known as the leading school for the education of Negro youth, is to hold this year under the auspices of its Teacher's College, a Summer School, during the month of July, which will appeal to the large body of Negro teachers ail over the country, especially in the larger cities and in the States sur- rounding the District of Columbia, in answer to whose demand the school has been established, The circular, just issued, presents a formidable ar- ray of teachers and courses. Among the subjects listed are Kin- dergarien Principles and Methods, Primary School, English, Mathematics, History, Sociology, Biology, Nature Study Geography, Physics, Psychology, and Pedagogy, Philosophy of Educa- tion, Methods of Teaching, Organiza- tion and Management, Manual Train- ire, Modeling, Raffia, Reed and Basket- ry, Sewing, Dressmaking and Millin- ery. a, A PROF. L. B. MOORE, Dean of The Teacher’s College, How- ard University. The faculty is made up of such well known educators as Dr. John Gordon, President of the University; President Stanley G. Hall, of Clark University; Dr. Booker T. Washington, who will give one lecture on Education; Supt. James M. Van Sickie, of Baltimore, Md.; Dr. L. R. Klem, Specialist in U. S. Bureau of Education; Dr. George W. Hull, of Miilersyill Normal School, Pa.; Dr. J. H. N. Waring, Principal of Colored High Schools, of Baltimore, Md.; Mrs. Myers, Assistant Superin- tendent of Washington Publie Schools; Prof. Kelly Miller; Dean George W. Cook and others of like standing in educational circles. Dr. L. B. Moore, the Dean of the Teachers’ College is Director of the Summer School. - Board and lodging will be offered on the University grounds, and the whole expense of the Summer Schoot has been reduced to about fifteen dollars. ($15.) It is expected that several hundred teachers will take ad- vantage of this opportunity. ‘The death of Mr. Carlisle Mason in Chicago last Saturday, came as a shock to his many friends in this city. He was a brother of Miss Anna Mason, one of our best-known local school teachers, and was stricken suddenly while out driving. The fyrand fountain of the {faite f)rier of [ru Reformer Is the leading Colored Fraternal Society of the United States. It was organized boa , 1881, by William W. Browne, and chartered in April, 1883, under th, awe ofthe State of Virginia, with headquarters at Richmond, Va. iis member, ship is both male and female, and consists of all persons of good health from 14 to 60 years of age. Its membership ef 60,000 is divided into Fountains and Cir. cles. ‘It pays sick benefits from $1.50 to $2.50 per week, and pays death benefits from $24.56 to $1000. BENEFITS PAlO—Total benefits paid to date: Sick dues, $7,500,900; death ben. efits, $714,378.75- SEVIOR FOUNTAINS—A Fountain may be organized consisting of 20 or mors sons not over 50 years of age paying a joining fee of from $4.60to $5.10 eac., Be monthly dues are not less than 35 cents in rural districts and not es than §0 cents per month in towns and cities, and a semi-annual tax of 4o cents paid in January and July of each year. Sick benefits paid are from $1.50 to $2.50 per week, while death benefits range from $75 to $125. A Fountain may be organ. ized in any locality on application to Rev. W. L. Taylor, G. W. Master or to any of this authorized deputies. ‘ ROSEBUDS—For the proper training of the ee ari their developme..t j; thrift, industry and ooh love, there has been formed a Children’s Depan. ment known as the Rosebuds. Twenty or more children not less than three ng more than fourteen years of age may form a Rosebud, upon the payment of j; each. This department, like the Senior Fountain, pays sick benefits from f) i) twenty-five cenis per week, and death benefits from $24.50 to $37. The momhir dues are fifteen cents per month. CLASSES—Persons desiring to leave their benenctfaries at death a larger amoun than is paid from Fountain iecaareneat. take out policies in one or more of the Classes of the Mutual Benefit Megree. The members of this degree are divided into Circles, and pay joining fees and dues according to the following tables: into Ulrcies, and pay JOIMINg tCes ahd GUS ACCOPring, §O EC BOMOW INS tables: . £5 £2g é 3 . ae 265137, 2 é 2 sas ss e23|$ $ “ al € 138, cvs| A | BA | “pn # |55, S75) S| 23 we [SoS/Se8! a é | = 1o2¢ Sesic 3 S| s2eles3) 2 1 = |! 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The rega 2 2s § S lia of the organization is simple and its . peg ees ge <= __|&_| cost will be in the easy reach of all, “Age 14 to 80 $1100 $1006 00 |s21 90 |g5 25 ee from 10 cents to $3. The same . * 80 to 35 | 12 00 ) 100 00 | 2200 | 550| is made by th: organization in what is BB todd | 12 00 | ee oe | Som | 3o5| known as the Regalia Department. 45 tob8 | 1800 | 70000 | 2500 | 6 25 THE SAVINGS BANK—In March, 1888, pS there was granted by the Legislature of - i Virginia a charter to the Savings Bank of the Grand Fountain United Order of True Reformers, capital stock $100,000. fhe 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- ttal stock of $100,000. From the humble sum of $1,268.69, deposited the first day the bank opened for business in 1889 the deposits have grown to $350,058, and the volume of business transacted amounts to $6,190.141.47. During the finaa- cial panic cf 1893, the Savings Bank of the Grand Fountain was the only bank in the city of Richmond that did not cease to pay cash on all checks presented, waile the majority of other banks were using script and clearing house checks. This bank had its origin in the brain of William W. Browne, an ex-slave of Ha- bersham, Ga. The banking house is located at 60g North Second Street, Rich mond, Va., Rev. W. L. Taylor, President; R. T. Hill, Cashier. ' REAL ESTATE DEPARTMEWNT—The Real Estate Dep auenene has charge of all tht -eal eeoreut tc the amount of $220,221.65, situated in various Siates, consisting of 13 magnificent buildings used as halls, 8 eens 1 hotel. § stores and three farms. It also has under its control 16 large buildings leased by it. This de- partment is under the management of Lawyer J. C. Robertson, chief of real es- -ate and attorney for the association, office at 608 N. and Street, Richmond, V? REFORMERS MERCANTILE AND INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION—Was chartered vt ler the laws of the State ee on the 14th day of December, 1899. with orincipal office in the city of Richmond, Va. The pare of this association ¥ o conduct stores (wholesale and retail), buy and sell real property, manage ano control hotels, Ler establishmerts, and do general business. The sss ociation has in operation Hotel Reformer, goo N. Sixth Street, Richmond, V4 {tis a modern up-to-date structure, heated by steam. cold and hot water baths ils 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. *.; Manchester, Va ; Portsmouth, Va.; and Roanoke, Va. The first of these stores, at Richmond, Va., was opened April 3d, rgoo. It employs a force of 8 ner, runs three delivery wapnee and during the aa year did Pe worth of ausiness. The other stores have been estabtished since, and have been equally 1s prosperous. The general manager of the system of Stores is Mr. B L. Jordan, veadquarters at 608 N. Second Street, Richmond, Va. This Association was orm-d on tbe plans and recommendations made by Rev. W. L. Taylor, is *resident. THE REFORMER PRINTING DEPARTMENT—Icsues a weexty ‘ournal, THE REFORMER zhica has a circulation of 12,000. This ace is —= in che interest of the race, and d= usse3 tie leading questions of the day. 8 subscription price is 81 per year, or 5c. per sinc? opy. The office is equipped with modern up-to-date machinery, run by electricity. Ite a rint any ning from a visiting card to a poster 42 by (2 inches. Fine job work of every class 8? tes ription is made a specialty at lowest prices. Mr. E. W. Brown is editor and business m4 Eur, Office 608 N. Second Street, Richmond, Va. Corresp.ndeuce solicited and agen.s want? OLD FELKS’ HOME—1p september. 1893, Rey William W. Brown recommended the form”, ion and establishment of O11 Lolks’ Homes for the benefit of old and decrepid members c - ace. Since that time the valuable farm known as Westham. consisting of 62414 acres, loct!s) ix miles from Richmond, Va., on the historic “James,” has been purchased, at a cost of $145", he Chesapeake and Ohio Kailroad runs through the ta-m, and Westham Station is locate!) st. Adjoining this farm is Westhampton “ark, one of the most pleasant resorts in the = iiwey summer. It is reached in a few minutes trom aichmond hy the Westhampton Electric Rally) and the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway. 44 this home is for tae benefit of the whole race 7) +operation of all charitable friends is prayerfully solicited. All contributions, donations aa ‘equesta of every character will be very thankfully received. Mr. T. W. Taylor is chief in of the Old Folks’ Home. offices at 608 North Second Street, Richmond, Va. 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 twelvepage 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. HOWARD NURSES GRADUATE. Twelve Members of Class Graduated From Freedmen's Hospital. GONZAI The Gro Twelve young women received nurses' diplomas last Monday night, from Freedmen's Hospital Training School. Exercises were held in Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel, on Howard Howard University grounds. The university band opened the programme with a lively march, which was followed by the invocation by Rev. E. H. Hunter, assistant pastor of the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church. After more music by the band, Rev. Alexander Garner, pastor of Plymouth Congregational Church, Seventeenth and P streets northwest, addressed the graduates. He pointed out the number of nurses who had become famous the world over, and admonished the young women not to give service according to pay. "Don't give $15 worth of work for $25," he said, "but give $25 in work for v15 in pay." [Image of a woman with a bow in her hair, wearing a high-collared dress with a buttoned front.] MRS. SARA I. FLEETWOOD. Hospital for Training Nurses, Howard University. MRS. SARA I. FLEETWOOD. After a selection by the band, Rev. William V. Tunnell, of the board of trustees of Howard University, gave a little advice to the class, and presented the diplomas. The graduates were generously applauded by their friends, who filled the chapel, and presented them with many floral tributes. The closing number, a cornet solo, by B. H. Baker, leader of the band, was a popular feature. Mr. Baker had as accompanist, Miss Armistead, "daughter of the band." They were so strenuously applauded that they had to play an encore. The graduates and their homes are: Hattie Elizabeth Baker, Darlington, S. C.; Wilhelmina Lucelle Blackwell, New Berne, N. C.; Elizabeth Virginia Carter, Philadelphia; M. Elizabeth Carter, Rippon, W. Va.; Mary E. Gilmore, Leavenworth, Kans.; Anna Elsie Grant, Savannah, Ga.; Aleatha Delilah James, Rochelle, Fla.; Emma Madlyn Jeffries, Red Bank, N. J.; Violet Georgetta Jones, Hartford, Conn.; Louzetta A. Lewis, Montgomery, Ala.; Effie Viola Richardson, Washington, D. C.; Marie M. Thomas, Richmond, Va. Already plans are being made for summer vacations. It will repay our readers to scan the summer resorts column from now on, in this paper, and pick out just the place that will suit and make the outing an enjoyable one. GONZALES The Greatest Clairvoyant and Fortune Teller THE WORLD HAS EVER KNOWN. Unites separated, brings back the one you love, helps quickly all in trouble. Removes Evil Influences. Cures Mysterious Diseases. Gives luck and success. Send lock of hair, Date of birth and 12 cents. Ask 3 questions and receive Horoscope and lucky Birthstone by mail GONZALES—236 Bergen St. Brooklyn, New York. MME. DAVIS ```markdown ``` Tells about business, Removes Spells and Evil Influences, Reunites the Separated and Gives Luck to all. 1228 25th st. n. w. Washington D.C. 1228 25th st. n. w., Washington, D. C. No letters answered unless accompanied by stamp. FOSTER CATERER 1120 20th St. N. W. Mr. Paul Smith of the Government Printing Office gave a supper to a half dozen friends at the residence of the Thompsons, Misses Emma and Flossie, in Ward Place, northwest, last Wednesday evening, which, for the delicacy of the viands, tastefulness of the table decorations and general up to date-ness and pure enjoyment could not be surpassed. Music and dancing followed the repast, the guests departing in the wee sma' hours. Mr. Giles B. Jackson, of Richmond, Va., was in the city on business this week. Holmes Hotel 333 Va. Ave., S. W., Washington, D. C Best Africc-American Accommodation in the District. Bar Stocked with Fine Wines, Imported Brandies and PURE OLD RYE WHISKEY. Best Line Cigars, 5 & 10c Good Room and Lodging, 50, 75 and $1. Comfortably Heated by Steam. James Ottaway Holmes, Prop. Harry G. Lenz. Hugo Lossau LENZ & LOSSAU, Successors to CHARLES FISHER. A. B. C. D. SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS Trusses, Crutches, Syringes, Cutlery, Artificial Human Eyes, Elastic Hosiery, Abdominal Supporters. Rubber Goods of Every Description. 623 Seventh Street Northwest. Opposite Patent Office, WASHINGTON, D.C. Competent Lady Attendant. The SOUTHERN HOTEL Good board, steam heat, and electric bells. Home comforts, moderate prices. 311 Pa. Av. N. W., Washintgon, D. C. Fine Wines, Liquors, Cigars and Tobacco. SAMUEL S. STEWART, Prop. LADIES will avoid trouble and worry by using our harmless remedy. It relieves without fall delayed or abnormally suppressed menstruation. Send For Free Trial We answer in plain sealed envelope by return mail. Paris Chemical Co., Dept. 31, Milwaukee, Wis. Here is an Opportunity! A large picture of PROF. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, printed in four colors which has all the appearance of an oil painting, will be sent elegantly framed by express to any subscriber who will send $3.00 to THE COLORED AMERICAN. To persons who desire the picture without subscribing for the paper, it will be sent by express for $1.50. To parties who desire to sell them, they will be sent in quantities of ten or more for $1.00 each. All orders should be ad-ressed to The Colored American WASHINGTON, D.C. This picture should be in every Parlor, Library, Reading Room, School Room, and every Public Hall used by intelligent or need people. THE COLORED AMERICAN. 12 National Textile Design and Woven Sample Company. We, the President and a majority of the Board of Trustees, of the National Textile Design and Woven Sample Mfg. Co., of the District of Columbia, do hereby certify that the authorized capital stock of said company is $100,000, of which $100,000 has been paid in and that there are no debts of said company. Capital paid in $100,000. Edward G. Andrae, Treasurer. Trustees: Eugene Schooley, 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. Wm. R. Newgear, Notary Public for the State of Pennsylvania. My commission expires April 29th, 1905. Notary Seal. Philadelphia Giant's Base Ball and Athletic Association. We, the President and a majority of the Board of Trustees, of the Philadelphia Baseball and Athletic Association of the District of Columbia, do hereby certify that the authorized capital stock of said company is $20,000, of which none has been paid in and that there are no debts of said company no business having 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 Columbia, do hereby certify that the authorized capital stock of said company 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 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. 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. THIS PAPER FOR SALE AT: Plummer's, 732 2d St., S. W. McNulty's 14th and P Sts., N. W. Leatherwood's, 1501 M St., N. W. Brinkman's, 4th and Pa. Ave., N.W. Singleton's, cor. 20th and E, N. W. Ham Adams', cor. 9th and G Ste 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. tf ANNUAL Competitive DRILL OF THE BATTALION OF CADETS OF THE M-Street High School AND THE OF THE OF THE AND THE Armstrong Manual Training School AT THE AT THE American League Baseball Park 7th and Florida Ava., N. W. Friday, May 27, 1904, 4.00 P.M. By permission of the Board of Education. Grand Stand, 25c General Admission, 15c In case of rain drill will occur on day to be named hereafter. An Operetta in two acts, entitled, "Pauline, or the Belle of Saratoga," by Mr. Geo. Cooper, and conducted by Mr. Chas. W. Randolph, will be given Friday evening, May 20, at the True Reformer's Hall, Twelfth and U streets northwest, at 8 o'clock, for the benefit of charity, and under the auspices of the Ladies' Vigilance Club. The adm' on fee is only 25 cents, and then will be dancing from 10 to 2 a. m. This is an opportunity for an enjoyable evening that should not be missed. --- A NEGRO LIBRARY FREE! Bookers Mother Praying Do you want a negro library of four volumes containing the sum total of negro knowledge, negro literature, negro progress and negro achievement? In fact, these four books contain everything that anybody could wish to know about the negro race. They are: FIRST — "The Progress of A Race or The Advancement of The American Negro," by Prof. W. H. Crogman, Clark University, Atlanta, Ga. Price, $1.75. SECOND "The Story of My Life and Work," by Dr. Booker T. Washington, Price, $1.50. THIRD — "Twentieth Century Negro Literature or a Cyclopedia of Thought," written by 100 of America's Greatest Negroes. Edited by Dr. D. W. Culp. Price, $2.50. FOURTH — "Golden Thoughts on Chastity and Procreation," by Prof. J. W. Gibson and Dr. W. J. Truitt. Price, $1.50. AGENTS WANTED — Do you want the agency for one or more of the above books? If so you get the Above Library Free. 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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. --- [Illustration of a man in a suit]. $5 PER DAY Agents are making $5 a day selling JAMES E. McGIRT, Ph. B. 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The annals of American history are replete with the stories of self-made men; men who have come from the depths; men who by sheer force of character, thrift and industry have come from the lowest walks of life to the highest places in the esteem and honor of their countrymen. The Negro is a part of American history, and he, too, is not wanting in the material of leadership. Who has not heard of Frederick Douglass, of Samuel Ringold Ward, of Benjamin Banneker, of Bishop Grant, of Booker T. Washington? There was a time when the number of great colored men in the United States was so small that they could be counted on the digits. It is not true to-day, for every town, village, township, and city has its leader. The record of the American Negro in the last forty years is a pacemaker, and stands without a parallel in the world's history for a record of achievements. ```markdown ``` MR. RICHARD HILL, Beggs, Indian Territory, who will graduate from the Law Department of Howard University this year. In this city lives a young man who hails from the Creek Nation in the Indian Territory, whose early life was spent on the farm driving and herding cattle, and doing such work as came to the hands of a farm boy in that wild and wooly country. He will graduate from the Law Department of Howard University this year and stands high in his class. His career reads like a romance, and yet it is the story of many a black boy who has won, and is winning fame, to-day along certain chosen lines. The name of our subject of Richard Hill, who was born three miles north of Muskogee, I. T., in 1872. His great grandparents went to that country with the Indians from Alabama, in the early 30's. His parents were made citizens with the Creek tribe of Indians by a treaty between the tribe and the Federal Government, in 1866. His parents were thrifty farmers, and moved from one point to another in the nation for a more sparsely settled part of the country, and where they could cultivate the rich farms without interruption. Young Hill's life was shaped under these rugged conditions and he was hardened and taught by the privations of this frontier life. As a boy he was ambious to obtain an education and at an early age left THE COLORED AMERICAN his home in the Creek Nation, heading for the East, with no particular objective point in view, but in search of a school where he could work his way through. After a tramp of several hundred miles he reached Kansas City. During his tramp he obtained his food and lodging by doing such work as he could obtain. He soon obtained work in Kansas City with an Asphalt Paving Company, where he was paid a fair salary, and saved his money. He then took service with friendly white people, who gave him a chance to work for his board and go to school, and who assisted him in every way possible. He was headed for the north and his ideas concerning the north were not unlike those of a great many members of the race in the south and southwest—that the doors of opportunity are open and that friends all have extended hands in the North. He soon learned, however, that his Land of Promise of milk and honey was not in that direction, and we next find him starting for Tuskegee, Ala. Before making this trip he returned to his humble home in the Indian Territory, and begged his father that a younger brother might also be sent to school. He then started for Tuskegee, having made a long and arduous trip, and when he reached that Alabama school he was too ill with fever and malaria to enter his class. He did enter, however, and his record is there to-day as a faithful, intelligent student, as the winner of a number of prizes (especially in oratory), and that having made such a record at the school his career is carefully watched by the faculty as well as by the principal, Dr. Booker T. Washington. While in Kansas City he had the advantage of being taught by Mrs. J. Silone Yates, now a teacher at Lincoln Institute, Jefferson City, Mo. Mr. Hill regards Mrs. Yates as one of the truly great women of the race. Mr. Hill graduated from Tuskegee with high honors and was so impressed with the school that a younger brother is now a student there. In the closing year, on two memorable occasions in oraical contests he won $25.00, and in the annual debate of the school he led his class, winning as a debater. We find Mr. Hill now returning to his native heath, Indian Territory, after reaching there, however, he found that the Territory had undergone many changes, brought about by the Government, through the Dawes Commission. The Indians and the Freedmen were given permission to dispose of their holdings and the shrewd whites from adjacent States and Territories were coming into the Nation taking advantage of the credulity and ignorance of the Indians and Freedmen. Mr. Hill realized at once that some native of the Nation should take the initiative, and that whoever took the lead in the matter should understand the law. With that purpose in view he started for Washington, D. C., to take a course in the Law Department of Howard University, and will this year graduate in his class with honors. He reached Washington in December, 1900, and was too late to enter the class, but found work and remained in Washington, entering the class the following year. Possessing unusual industry he has had no trouble in securing work to enable him to pay his tuition and to keep himself in school. He has made many friends while in the District of Columbia not only among the students and faculty of the Law School, but among the people generally. While of late years he has filled the position as messenger in the Interior Department, still he has also used the shovel and pick since he has reached the nation's capital and is not ashamed of having used them. His striking common sense, his Christian piety, his command of the English language are traits that are conspicuous in his make-up. When he receives his certificate of graduation it is his purpose to return to his home in Creek Nation and to begin the practice of law. He himself is an owner of a number of farms and in his immediate family there is upwards of 2,100 acres of rich alluvial and mineral lands whose resources are exhaustless. There is great talk of the Indian Territory being admitted as a State to the Union either by itself or to be joined to Oklahoma. At any event, while no spirit of prophecy abides in the writer, he will not be disappointed to hear from Mr. Hill again; he will not be disappointed to hear of some great legal victory or some splendid law practice built in the Eldorado of the West. The friends of Mr. Hill are looking to him with hopeful eyes, and while he may not represent his native Territory in the Senate, his voice may be heard in the lower House of Congress. 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. Hon. John H. Smyth, president of the Virginia Manual Labor School, Hanover, Va., was in the city last week, where he witnessed the graduation of his daughter, Clara, from the Pharmaceutical Department of Howard University. Mr. Smyth is also president of the Negro Development and Exposition Company of the United States. Mr. N. T. Goldsberry, a successful attorney at law of Lynchburg, Va., is attending the Baptist Convention in this city this week. He is a graduate of Howard University Law School, and is one of the most successful lawyers in the city of Lynchburg. 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. 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Lincoln Temple Choir has just finished its series of artists' recitals, which have consisted successively of a song and harp recital by Miss Constantia Brown, contralto, of Baltimore, and Miss Myrtle Hart, harpist of Indianapolis; a song and piano recital by Mr. Harry Burleigh, baritone, of New York, and Mr. R. Augustus Lawson, pianist, of Hartford; a song and organ recital by Madame Estella P. Clough, soprano of Worcester, and Mr. Melville Charlton, organist of New York. These musicals have been decidedly social and musical successes, very flattering indeed to the management. They have demonstrated, besides, that the race in Washington can furnish an audience of refined men and women who possess not only the power of sustained attention to classical music, but also enthusiastic appreciation of artistic interpretation. Moreover these recitals have made patent the fact that there is musicianship in the race of such high order as to compare most favorably with cultivated musicians anywhere. The Clough-Charlton recital on Wednesday was not so largely attended as the previous musicals, owing to the conflict of date with another large important social function. But the audience was sufficiently large and cordial to inspire any musician. The program was classical throughout, but so varied in style as to illicit applause after every number. Mrs. Clough's offering consisted of the grand and impassioned Ocean Aria from "Oberon," the florid and difficult Air and Variation by Proch, and the Bird Song from "I Pagliacci." Madame Clouh is in temperament and voice a dramatic soprano. This was shown not only in the unqualified success of her operatic selections, but in the less hearty reception accorded her lyric encores. Mrs Clough has not an equable voice. Her lower tones are not only breathy but at times untrue, due, we think, to a habit in legato passages of sliding up to the note. But, taken as a whole her organ may be unhesitatingly spoken of as remarkable. From middle C up, the "quality" is superb, the tone large, full, resonant and pure, and the vocalization fluent and brilliant. We know of no singer in the race, and few outside of it who make such an even and well placed trill or possess such a high voice. It means little enough for a soprano to take a high C at the end of a phrase. But it is a truly great accomplishment to sing without loss in tonality a series of five or six phrases where the dominant note is high A or B. Madame Clough does this and more, scales whose uppermost note is a high C. D or even E, are made with as little apparent effort as the octave lower. When the final word is said this soprano's success was legitimate. Ingenuous in manner though engaging in presence, adequate in technique, intelligent in presentation, Madame Clough won her laurels by artistic singing. Mr. Charlton's task was a very difficult one. The organ as a concert instrument is almost never heard by our concert-goers. Though grand and majestic the organ's largest appeal at best is to the intellectual appreciation, and THE COLORED AMERICAN on this occasion the artist had to create an "atmosphere" for the unaccustomed ears. For few, indeed, had any large conception of the possibilities of the pedals, while registration was thought of as incidental rather than essential. Mr. Charlton's first task, then, was to initiate his hearers into what we may call the hidden mysteries of organ playing. And this he did splendidly, and that, too, with nothing less difficult and less intellectual than the Bach Toccata in F major. Here his manual and pedal work was well nigh faultless, marked with a precision and authority that approached the work of performers of much larger experience. The audience insisted on an encore, but Mr. Chariton declined on the sufficient grounds that his program was long and varied enough to gratify all reasonable demands. In temperament Mr. Charlton is poetic, by education, serious, by experience, poised, all of which contributed to the charm and general success of his playing—the more complimentary since his program was made up of the "legitimate," with none of the fancy transcriptions which tickle the fancy of the musically "light and giddy." Mr. Charlton's program follows: Toccata, in F major.....J. S. Bach Benediction Nuptiale.....Th. Dubois Allegretto Grazioso.....B. Tours VI. Symphonie (first movement) .....Ch. M. Widor Meditation .....Alphonse Mailly Melodie .....Janos Finale, from Theme and Variations in A flat .....Louis Thiele A FREE SUMMER COURSE A free course in plain sewing, millinery, rug making and fancy stitching to be given by the ladies of the Dressmakers' Training School and Woman's Bazaar, at True Reformers' Hall, 1200 U street northwest. The course begins Monday May 16th, and continues through the summer season. There will be a morning class from 9:30 to 12 and an afternoon class from 3:30 to 5:30 every Monday and Wednesday of each week. We hope all who are desirous of learning will take advantage of our offer. Apply at once as the number is limited: MRS. L. R. CLARKE, President, Dressmakers' Training School and Woman's Bazaar. True Reformers' Hall, Corner Twelfth and U streets, northwest. "SHAMS" MORRIS REPUDIATED BY COLORED VOTERS OF CHICAGO. Editor of The Colored American: It will interest your readers to know that at the primaries of the Republican party, held in this city on Friday, Edward H. Morris was overwhelmingly defeated, mainly by colored voters. Mr. Morris did not even control the votes of his own precinct and ward. One of the men responsible for this defeat was Mr. Edward Green, a strong and popular colored man. The colored people of Chicago feel much encouraged over this victory, and are determined to be represented in the future as far as possible by only decent and reliable colored men. OLD SUBSCRIBER. Chicago Ill., May 8, 1904. A BOY C. We will send free of cost ten ORED AMERICAN, which you neighbors at the rate of 5 cents like to bring them the paper in allowing them to stop when they get up a route of twenty to a hut to $1.00 to $5.00 a week. Of this as your profit. This means that a clear profit of 20 cts., or two you sufficient papers, free of cost try the plan. 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CALEB A SIMMS Prop 331 W.37th St.New York EUGENE R. JAMFS. J. ARTHUR JAMES. E. R. JAMES & BRO UNDERTAKERS Late of McKENZIE SCOTT, 1826 L St., N. W. Phone 428, Wash., D.C. Private Funeral Parlor. Everything First-Class. Reasonable Prices. 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. SOME DISTRICT POLITICIANS. Good Work by Ward Leaders for the Cook-Reyburn Ticket. Among the local politicians who M. DR. W. K. SCOTT. took an active part in the recent campaign, is Mr. Robert C. Scott, J. B. MR. R. C. SCOTT. the well-known barber, who has for many years conducted a suc CAPTURED THE NATION'S CAPITAL. Pat Chappelle's "The Rabbit Foot Co., Played to Big Houses at the Empire Theatre, and Won a Boquet of Encomiums. One of the most unique shows that has visited Washington for years is A Rabbit Foot Company, which is appearing at the Empire Theatre this week to crowded houses. This company is a novelty in its line, and is unlike anything else seen in this city. As its name indicates, it is a mixture of oleo, medley, song and fun. In the play the original wit of the Southern Negro predominates. The jokes and ditties are of that quaint kind that provokes applause and laughter. The singing is good and is a blending between grand opera and rag-time, and the dancing is very superior, the buck and wing dancing surpassing anything of its kind ever seen in the --- 2 cessful business on N street northwest, between Sixth and Seventh streets. Mr. Scott is a veteran in politics and received his first lessons through the Virginia Republican Association. He is an active worker and early in the campaign announced his preference for the Cook-Reyburn ticket. From his first announcement until the close of the polls Tuesday evening, May 3rd, Mr. Scott never permitted his activities to lag. He was made a Chairman of the Precinct Committee and a Judge on the ticket which elected Dr. Robert Reyburn and Mr. John F. Cook. Mr. Scott was greatly assisted by his brother Dr. W. K. Scott, who made a strong team. They are both admirers of Col. Perry H. Carson, President of the Blaine Invincible Club, and who is frequently spoken of as the Tall Sycamore of the Potomac; also of Mr. John H. Harrison, the President of the Virginia Republican Association. The Scott's are wide awake hustlers and will be heard from in a future campaign. city. Mr. Chappelle is sole owner and manager, and is entitled to great credit for the high standard of efficiency to which he has brought his show, and to the very successful business management of the same. While colored performers have been able to hold their own on the boards, colored managers up until this time have not won a high place as successful managers. Mr. Chappelle is an exception to the rule. He carries with him his three private cars and fifty people, performers, artists, canvass men, drivers, etc. In towns that contain no opera house or where the use of opera houses are refused to colored people, Mr. Chappelle erects his own canvass tent, which will accommodate from twelve to fourteen hundred people. He carries his own teams and wagons and light rigs, very much on the order of the Barnum and Bailey circus. He has demonstrated his ability to manage successfully his show, and he THE COLORED AMERICAN deserves the support of the race. The Washington Post, speaking of the performance, said: The Empire Theatre has another clever band of colored entertainers this week. The company sailing under the suggestive title of "A Rabbit's Foot" gave the regular matinee and night performances. The show is more of a vaudeville entertainment than anything else, and the peculiar humor of the Negro comedian vies with the singing powers of seven dusky vocalists for the approval of the crowd. Happy Arthur Howe bears the brunt of the comedy in admirable style. Happy's methods depart greatly from the work of the legitimate comedian, but he is funny, very much so, and the large audience at the opening performances found plenty to amuse them in his quaint humor. He also sings a song or two and furnishes an old-fashion dance, all of which are well done. Inman and Davis met with favor in their offering. Both members of the team are clever in their line of work, and were encored repeatedly. E. H. Collins was pleasing in all allotted to his care. Laura Logan sang with grave and expression. John Hopkins came up to the standard. Ivy Harris was not found lacking in qualities as a comedienne. Others in the cast are Sam Davis, Louise Stevens, Mabel Weakley, Charley Williams, Bose Reese, Mamie Lawrence, and Sam Cohen. The large chorus is composed of many excellent singers and dancers, the costumes are pretty, and the scenery all that could be asked for. The company is among the best of its kind and can receive the credit of giving a good all-around programme." The Co-operative Mercantile & Investment Company made no mistake in electing as president Mr. Frank Gaines, who has proven himself the right man in the right place. This company was organized by the colored business men of the District, with a capital stock of twenty thousand dollars, for the object of engaging in some kind of business. From the very first meeting, the purpose of its officers has been to get together and to sell a sufficient number of shares of stock to engage in some kind of enterprise that might be deemed profitable. The shares of stock have been placed at five dollars each, and already many hundreds have been sold. At each weekly meeting, a large cash sale of shares is reported, and this is due very largely to the untiring energies of Mr. Gaines. the president. He is well known in this community as one of the most successful of our young business men, and to his great credit, it may be said that he has the confidence of the public. The Co-operative Mercantile & Investment Co., has a healthy bank account, and is ready at a moment's notice to close a deal for from five to fifteen thousand dollars. There are a few shares left, and the intelligent, race-loving Negro should take advantage of the opportunity to purchase these that have not been sold. Holder is made of finest quality hard rubber, in four simple parts, fitted with very highest grade, large size 14k, gold pen, any flexibility desired—ink feeding device perfect. Elther style—Richly Gold Mounted for presentation purposes, $1.00 extra. 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World's Fair Contest Co., 108 N. 8th Street St. Louis, Mo. "WE MOVE EVERYTHING" Douglas Baggage and Furniture Express 1533 14th Street N. W. R. T. DOUGLAS, Manager KIN-KILLA A wonderful preparation for straightening kinky hair. Absolutely harmless. Will positively render the coarsest hair soft and wavy. Once tried, always called for. LARGE SIZE BOTTLES, 50 CENTS; or sent prepaid by mail for 60 cents in stamps or money order. Send 10 cents in stamps for generous sample to S. T. WORCESTER, 65 THOMAS ST. RELIABLE AGENTS WANTED. Please mention this paper when ordering. 4 ae ——_———_— EDUCATION IN DIXIE. Le Moyne Normal Institute a Beacon Light at Memphis, Tenn. The Great and Good Work of the ‘American Missionary Society—Dr. LeMoyne, a Pennsylvanian, Gave Twenty Thousand Dollars for the Es- tablishment of Lemoyne—Something About the Faculty and the Curricu- lum—The graduates and What They Are Doing. The oldest school for Negroes in Memphis, and one of the oldest in the south, is Lemoyne Normal Institute. This institution was established in 1871, through the American Missionary Association. In 1879, Dr. F. Julius Lemoyne, of Washington, Pa., a life- long and earnest friend of the race, gave twenty thousand dollars to be used by the association in founding an English school in Memphis, Tenn. From this fund the necessary buildings were erected, and the school was open- ed September, 1871, since which time it has been sustained by the associa wf x 7 - ‘ 3 r Pa | oe : Pe 3 ee ys |, Pa reer é z 24 MR. WASHINGTON, Memphis, Tenn. tion. The present enrollment is over 700, and eighteen teachers are employ- ed. Graduates of this school are fill- ing positions of honor with credit to themselves and race; in every avoca- tion, the door of which is open to them. Lemoyne Institute is as much identi- fied with Memphis as any establish- ment in the city. Some years ago by accident, a part of the building was destroyed by fire. Expressions of sym- pathy were heard throughout the city; everyone was asking the other how much damage was done? Merchants and laborers alike showed their sorrow by contributing to repair the losses. In paying this school a visit a few days ago, your correspondent was very courteously received by Prof. A. J. Steele, the principal, who showed him through every department except the departments of cooking and sewing, which were not in session. Mr. D. W. Washington, one of Lemoyne’s oldest students, and one of the wealthiest citi- zens in Memphis, and the only man of the race owning a store on Main street, made the largest donation to this institution that has ever been madeé by a Negro. Being on the alert as he has always been, in looking out for the welfare of his school, as soon as the money was given, Prof. Steele THE COLORED AMERICAN. and established a chemical laboratory, | which is the only one in the city. In memory of the donor’s wife, who was the first woman of the race to practice medicine in Memphis, and who died a few years ago, Prof. Steele has named it the Georgia Washington Laboratory. Mr. J. G. Lemon, a graduate of Atlanta University, has charge of this depart- ment, and is said to be one of the finest teachers of chemistry in this section. Mr. Lemon was as careful and court- eous in showing and explaining the different appliances in his department as were the officers on the gunboat Concord, in explaining the intricate parts of that great sea-vessel. One of the greatest stumbling blocks to the development of the race in the south is, the unwillingness of the whites to apply the “golden rule” when dealing with it. Not one in ten thousand thinks of treating the “nigger” as they would have others treat them. A man’s chance and equality before the law is a recognition of social equality, they ar- gue. Rather than do anything resem- bling social equality, the south has two sets of laws; one for the white man and one for the “nigger.” In order to make the “nigger” know his place, they argue, that they must drive and com- mand rather then request. They never look pleasant when in conversation with a “nigger,” they invariably ap- pear angry, chop off their words and roll their eyes.’ If one happens to not follow these rules, he will be accused of encouraging social equality. This social equality scare-crow is a wall be- hind which the south hides, which is the cause, not only of its refusal to give the Negro justice before the law; but it forces the most highly educated ones among them*to act as if they have no more knowledge of culture and re- finement than their illiterate brothers from the red hills of some remote village. What a striking contrast sreeted your correspondent when he entered the library of this institute. There are thousands of people in Mem- phis who do not know the value of this department; 4,060 volumes would be a moderate estimate of the number of |books it contains, and it is the oniy library in the city where our people jare received. Miss Laura A. Dickin json, receptress and instructor in Eng lish Literature has charge of the li -|brary, and a more pleasant womar {your correspondent has never met | After acknowledging the introductior ;| with the utmost courtesy, Miss Dickin _}son explained her method of managing [the circulating library which is an en ;jtirely new’ feature. “We send _ thi: ;] (pointing to a book case full of books) ,|to anyone requesting its use,—usuall} _|teachers in country districts, who hav ;|no other way of getting books, tak ;Jadvantage of this opportunity,” saic .|Miss Dickinson. In answer to the in ,|quiry respecting the charges for usin: »}a case of books for several months ,| (with a smile as if surprised at sucl .|a question), Miss Dickinson said: “W: || make no charges; but accept whateve: _Ilfriends vive: so far we have receivec Continued on page 5. : eS neta eS Fh C; g i Aa i mo Ft paar cE oh, fe aii eee ee: | le eee ee REN Red SS RR ee . % - SP THE<S : . . : WOODLAND | . i ‘ . ’ ; 4 . . : JERRCAE : . ’ : ‘ c Lawhside, N. J. i : : 2 Will open July 2, for the recep- , cE tion of guests. : : Bath, modern convenience, + » With shaded lawn. Cuisine un- ; : surpassed. : : Terms are $5, $6, $7 each, per * % week. : : Write for booklet. . * Fare 31 cents return, from + ~ Chestnut or South St. Ferries, | = philadelphia. : . P 0. Address, S ow Hill, + New Jersey. * : MRS. C. A. SMITH, Prop. + 9 ceectesteciesteoteietedebdeiebdebbetebdeeteeten THE BAY SHORE SUMMER RESORT Buckroe beach, fronting on Chesa- peake Bay, three miles above Fortress Monroe, Will open for the session of 1904 Thursday, May 26. <A neat, well- conducted hotel, with comfortable bed rooms, spacious parlor and dining room; electric lights, fresh water bath and good sanitary equipment. A LARGE PAVILION, A FINE PIER, And.as good a BATHING BEACH As is to be found anywhere in the world. Several important im- provements, contributive to the comfort and pleasure of guests, madethis year. Electric cars from Hampton, Newport News, and Fortress Monroe, run to our door. We solicit the patronage of all who seek REST AND COMFORT during the neated term. Charges -mnoderate; correspondence re- quested. -EXCURSION PARTIES. Can find no more attractive place than Bay Shore. Use of grounds and piazzas free. Address,— THE BAY SHORE HOTEL CoO., P. O. Box, 346, Hampton, Va. WORK IS PLENTIFY| To All Who understand it Thoroughly. We train young women to Self-suppog by teaching them dressmaking, millinery and all kinds of embroidery. In our Co. operative Help Department, we employ hundreds. We need and can accommo. date one hundred new students im ong Millinery Department. Special induce. ments are made to any Young woman who understands stitching well only school of its kind for YOung colored women in the country. Diplomas arp given when students show thmscive worthy, usually after nine moms gig. factory work. Branch Schools ar y be established throughout the country, For further particulars, call or wr Mrs. L. R. Clark, The Dressmaeg Training School, Twelfth and U strg northwest. HORNER & HARLAN Attorneys at Law Real Estate Brokers Webster Law Bldg. S050 St. A number of desirable houses fr sale on terms to suit. Money loaned in any amount. Telephone East 515Y. actrae... Municipal Butte 7310 E Street WN. W.* An up-to-date Cafe and Buffet, 2 fil line of the oldest and best brands ¢ cigras and tobacco. Ladies dining room up stairs. J. H. Montgomery, Mgr. — | A. L. SATTERWHITS, Pre 1310 E Street, N.W., Washington, D.¢ Merchant Tailoring Cleaning, Altering and pairing a Specialty. Weg prompt attention to ™ trade and guarantee ™ work. Give us a trial. Branch 503 14th St. X.¥ 1011 E Street, Headquarters BENNETT B. SLADE, Proprie “TPS THE QUALITY IN DRUG that cures. Our drugs are the © Our prices are the most reasonablé As cheap as any. Quick service a best treatment accorded to all. Headquarters for “Tiona” and % zono,” also “Pierce's Celery Tablets the greatest tablet on earth for stipation, biliousness and as 2 £°% tonic-laxative pill. Call in and get a free sample. SODA, CIGARS, ETC., STAFFORD'S PHARMACY, Successor to F. A. Van Reuth. a 1000 20th St., Cor KN: EDUCATION IN DIXIE. (Continued from page 4.) reading." was the next question. "Yes, indeed," she replied, "the girls seem to like stories, and the boys read biographies and science." The next department visited was the printing office. Mr. E. S. Snelling, a graduate of the school has charge of this department. It is interesting to see young women and young men setting type. running the presses, folding papers and learning to do everything necessary to be done in a printing office. The Head and Hand, the school journal, is published monthly, and gives not only school news, but often contains interesting papers written by students; this paper is sent to any address, one year, for twenty-five cents. It is interesting to see the different geological specimens, a great many of which Professor Steele gathered himself from sea shore and mountain while enjoying well-deserved rest, these he uses in explaining geology. A slight glance in the other half of the same room will remind one that he is entering a museum of anatomy. Physiology is explained with this help as it could not be without it. This school is not complete, to be sure; it is, however, safe to say that if it had the financial backing it would be the equal to any in our land. Mr. S. A. T. Watkins, one of Chicago's leading lawyers, Mr. T. P. Rawlings, a prominent printer of the same city, and Mr. H. R. Saelles, perhaps the youngest lawyer in the south, and who is pushing his way to the front at the Memphis bar, are graduates of this school. Mr. M. H. Barker, who is a writer of ability; and who writes for some of the leading magazines under the non de plume of Rose Bud, Mr. Thos. H. Allen, a lover of sport, a great baseball player, and without a doubt one of the best catchers in this section, Mr. Thos. H. Pratt and Mr. L. F. Branch are also graduates who are filling positions in the postoffice, with honor to themselves and race. Misses M. E. Johnson and C. E. Lewis, are teachers who have the love and respect of the whole city. The good influence of this school will live long after we are gone. "I have called on the Missionary Association for funds so often this year; I feel a delicacy in asking for more right now, notwithstanding there are improvements that demand immediate attention. Think of the number of pupils we have with no available place for lunch; to me it is a sad sight to see young women and men eating from their laps. I have a plan that I should be so much pleased to see prosecuted, it is the finishing and furnishing rooms in the basement, to be used as a school restaurant and dining room." This was the manner in which Prof. Steele expressed himself, in conversation with your correspondent, in his private office. In my next letter I shall tell the many readers of The Colored American about the public schools for Negroes in the south and especially in Memphis. I think I shall convince the most earnest supporters of this system of education, that unless they strive to give Lemoyne Institute and all other such schools, their heartiest support, sad indeed is our future. The Professor's thirty years' service at the head of this institution, and the esteem in which he is held by all who know him are guarantees sufficiently strong, THECOLORED AMERICAN that donations given for this purpose will be used for none other. Professor Steele is a very modest man, when asked for his picture for your many readers to see, with a smile he politely refused to give it; but when told it would interest your readers everywhere to look in the face of a man who had given up the association of his own people for over a quarter of a century, for the elevation of others; he said he did not consider that he had made a sacrifice; that he loved the work. "However," continued he, "when you call again I shall give you a passive answer. After listening to sad and painful reminiscences in which this man showed the progress of the race as compared with earlier days when he first came south, your correspondent left, fully convinced that he had spent the evening pleasantly with a white man who is as honest and sincere in helping the race as any man it had been his pleasure to meet. The students of Lemoyne have organized a dramatic company, to be known as Le- DR. E. E. UNDERWOOD. DR. E. E. UNDERWOOD, lican Convention, from Kentucky. moyne Dramatic Co. They are preparing a dramatic sketch from a favorite chapter in Du Bois' "Souls of Black Folk." The sketch has the title of the chapter'on which it is founded, "Of the Passing of the First Born," and seeks to set forth the peculiar conditions into which the ambitious Negro youth of to-day is born. The rendition of this drama is booked for the first week in May. It is safe to say this dramatic company will be a credit to the name of Lemoyne, as were the jubilee singers to Fisk. NOLANA. COLORED AGENTS WANTED All over the country to handle our great Remedy of all kinds. Write at once for particulars. The remedy sells rapidly. A good hustler agent can make big money—the only colored medicine house in the United States that furnish agents with all kinds of medicines cash or on commission and pay 40 cents on the dollar. Our mix outfit that we send first to agents sells for $10 we will send prepaid to agents for $5 with order. We will treat any kind of diseases one month for $3.50 by express. Address DR. C. G. GONOND, II Harmond Court, CHICAGO, ILL. MAKES MEN VIGOROUS. MAKES MEN VIGOROUS. Valuable Prescription by Which any Man Can Make His Own Remedy to Cure Himself at Home Sent Free to All. Write for it. WILL MAKE A MAN OF YOU. 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No detail is too small to be looked after. We teach you to make dresses with or without seam and guarantee perfect fits, and complete your course with a diploma. If you have anything to sell, rent or exchange, put a small "ad." in this column. The results will be assured. Try it. AN ADVERTISING SOLICITOR WANTED. Wanted-An active man, who understands soliciting advertising, to take a position on The Colored American. It is a good paying, permanent position for the right kind of man. Apply at this office. BOARDING Room For Rent-One single room, baths and all modern improvements at 1731 Tenth St., N.W., for rent at reasonable rates. Gentleman preferred. WANTED! A LADY STENOGRAPHER! There is a good position in Florida for a lady stenographer, one who can take dictation, and one who is practical. Expenses will be paid to the right person. Call or address, "H" care of this office, for fuller information. FOR RENT:1704 Tenth street northwest. One large furnished room; second floor. Hot and cold water. WANTED:A young lady stenographer and book-keeper for a real estate office one who has had office experience preferred, although this is not essential. In answering advertisement kindly send letters of recommendation and state salary expected. Address E.C.BROWN 2123 Madison avenue. WANTED:—Agents, Hustlers, Salesmen, 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., Decatur, Ill. WANTED:In a state institution, a person to teach mechanical drawing and carpentry and to conduct Manual Training Department. Acquaintance with wood-working machinery necessary as steam plant with machinery is connected 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 : ; THE BELLE OF SARATOGA. An Operatie in Two Acts, at True Reformer’s Hall. Pauline, or the Belle of Sara- toga, an operatic in two acts, will be rendered Friday evening, May 20th, at True Reformer’s Hall. This bewitching operatic was ar- ranged by Mr. George Cooper, and is econdftcted by Mr. Charles W. Randolph. A strong cast of char- acters will be presented, among them, Pauline Western, the Belle, Miss Cox; Clara Rivers, her rival, Mrs. Smallwood; George Ardent, a student, Joseph Jones; Sir Charles Grandiswell, an English Tourist, J. E. Sewall; Captain Western, a retired Officer, Father of Pauline, J. H. Williamson; guests at hotel, Miss Abbie Webb, Miss Jeannette Carter; Miss Ros- etta Thomas, Mrs. Clara Smith, Miss Arnetita Valentine; Mr. Frank Trent, Mr. Addison Turn- er; Mrs. Daisy Wright, Miss Bes- siline Gibson; Miss Addie Ed- munds; Miss Lottie Wallace, Miss Glennie Parker; Mr. Walter arly, Mr. Fonteroy; Miss Etta Josnson, accompanist. After the rendition of the op- eretta, dancing will begin and last until two a. m. The enter- tainment is given for the benefit of charity under the auspices of the Ladies Vigilance Club. Car- roll’s Columbia Orchestra will furnish music for the occasion. NORMAL, ALA., NEWS. Normal has just celebrated (on May 2,) its 29th year, from May 1, 1875. Many graduates were present and contributed to the ex- ercises. Oakwood Seventh Day Adventist Industrial school, and its faculty, lead by Dr. Nichola, Central Alabama Methodist Epis- copal Academy, represented by Dr. B. E. Scruggs, Miss Holmes, the matron, and many others were present and participated in the exercises. Prof. H. C. Binford, Jr., Principal of the Huntsville Graded Colored school and the en- tire faculty, were present. Prof. Binford delivered a most excel- lent address. A number of good speeches, charming singing and music by Normal’s Brass Band, heightened the enjoyment of the oceasion. The large pavilion was comfortably filled. This was the most interesting anniversary in the history of the school. THE SECOND BAPTIST LY- CEUM. The Second Baptist Lyceum, which has enjoyed a season of pronounced suceess under the Presidency of Lt. Richard E. S. Toomey, adjourned its meetings, for the spring and summer. This Lyceum, which is one of the most useful organizations in THE COLORED AMERICAN. Washington, some time since suf- fered a period of unpoplarity, but since Christmas of 1903, at which time Lt. Toomer assumed the chair, both attendance and inter- est have been on the upward grade. The remarks of the president before adjournment, speaking for the Executive Committee, and set- ting forth the fact that, under the present managment the Lyceum had paid every debt, and discharg- ed every obligation, were re- ceived with hearty applause. The people were prolific in their expressions of congratulation and appreciation at the manner in which the affairs of the Lyceum have been managed. A PESSIMISTC SCRIBE. The Boston Guardian is still pessi- mistic and is now finding fault with the system cf werk of the colored mission schools. it is too bad that the people will not do things the way Editor Trotter would have them. Here is a ease of his wilful misrepresenta- tion: We congratulate Hon. John F. Cook on his election by the Republicans of tion. And we congratulate the Re- the District of Columbia as delegate to the Republican National Conven- publicans of the District on their good fortune in being able to get such a worthy and distinguished citi- zen to agree to run and on their good sense in electing him by such a hand- some majority. The Colored people of the District and of the country should feel proud and happy that a man of such high character and uncompromising race loyalty has been selected. They should. breathe a sigh of relief when they think of the kind of man the “Black Boss” was trying to get “landed’ in the posi- tion. As for Mr. Cook “there’s no Booker in his.” The Cook-Reyburn ticket was as a matter of fact brought out and engi- neered by Mr. Whitfield McKinlay a warm friend of Dr. Booker T. Wash- ington, and the election of the ticket is conceded by all District republicans to be due to his energy, activity and intelligence. 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The nomination of Dr. Crum to a little $1,400 place in Charleston, S. C., has drawn forth the anathemas of the entire South on President Roosevelt's head. Just a few days ago the new place created in San Domingo, which pays $5,000 a year was given to a Secretary to represent the colored people of the United States in the black republic. A new Consul at Portau-Prince has just been appointed to this same black republic, and he is a white man. All of the officials sent to Porto Rico, Cuba and the Philippine Islands are white men, and yet we still hear the echoes from Indianola, of Dr. Crum's appointment in Charleston. Out of all fairness the Southern white man ought to shut up or at least try to be consistent. Here is what the News and Courier says: When he was in Charleston, two years ago, the President was received with the utmost cordiality, and the people here believed in him. The white people of the South on his several visits to this part of the country have treated him with marked consideration. The very same people have protested against his course in the Crum case, but without making the least impression upon him. He insists upon doing a wrong thing, and an unnecessary thing, and he will crack the lash over the backs of the Republican Senators until they do his will. There is absolutely no benefit to be gained for the Government or for the Negro by Crum's appointment. He would emphasize only the brutality of the administration in dealing with an issue which the administration has made for itself. The Negro in the South will not profit by Crum's appointment and confirmation certainly, and even at the worst the white people of this part of the country will be able to stand four years more of irresponsible rule at Washington." 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There is one Negro Press Association really in existence and Nick Chiles, of the Plaindealer, at Topeka, is president of it. Bro. Chiles might give the president, Bro. Cyrus Fields Adams, some pointers if Adams could spend a time with him—Conservator We now have religious politics galore. The Methodist Episcopal Church, whose quadrennial conference is being held in Los Angeles, Cal., are threshing the straws for the election of a colored Bishop. The African Methodist Episcopal Church, holding similar conference in Chicago is battling for more bishops and more efficient officers in the various departments of the church. While in St. Louis, Mo., the African Methodist Episcopal Zion quadrennial conference is squabbling over the election of more Bishops. These are stormy times in church politics. The Indiana race journals seem to have forgotten the fact that the National Negro Business League meets in Indianapolis the latter part of next August. BEAUTY Dr. Grace Peckham Murray is divulging a great many interesting secrets in her monthly papers in The Delineator under the heading of "The Fountain of Youth." In the June number the subject under discussion is "The Neck and Arms"—points of such anxiety to the girl who wishes to look her best in evening dress. Dr. Murray passes under review the questions of redundant and deficient flesh, of undeveloped chest, of superfluous hairs and rough skin, and recommends such natural and healthy remedies as massage, bathing, gymnastic exercises and voice cultivation. Regarding the last named as a means to beauty she says: "The potency of voice culture may be observed in those who make singing a profession They have beautiful necks and throats without unsightly hollows. It is because they have to supply an ample quantity of fresh air in order to vocalize, and as a result the whole system feels the benefit. Even if one can not sing much, it is most beneficial to take singing lessons." 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Persons sending articles to The Colored American for criticism, inspection or publication should always send return, postage or we can not be responsible for the return of manuscript Howard University WASHINGTON, D.C. Gives opportunity of Higher Education to all without regard to creed, race or sex. Ten departments—Theological, Medical, Dental, Pharmaceutical, Legal, Collegiate, Teachers, Commercial, Preparatory, Industrial—conducted by one hundred competent Professors and instructors. For further information, address— Rev. JOHN GORDON, D. D., President. Mr. GEO. H. SAFFORD, Secretary. THE MARYLAND AGRICULTURAL AND INDUSTRIAL INSTITUTE, LAUREL, HOWARD CO., MD. Situation beautiful; climate unsurpassed; work thorough and efficient. 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"We must face the fact that in a large degree ours, as yet, is but a child race—very largely an undeveloped race, and when I say that, I do not indicate an inferior race. A child race, an undeveloped race, is a far different thing from an inferior race. The child in his place, the youth in his place, deserves as much respect as the full-grown man. Two thousand years ago the proud representatives of the Anglo-Saxon race who sit upon this platform, were in heathenism, were in more complete barbarism than is true of any black man in America. They have had their period of development." "**** Frankness, in the long run is always an element of strength. We must face the fact, then, that ours is a child race, or a partially developed race, when compared with some other races. This statement carries with it nothing discreditable to the race. A child is not to be despised because if its size or age, nor a youth because of his lack of experience. Each has as much right to ask a chance in the world, and is entitled to as much respect as the full grown man. The main question then is, is the child growing, or the youth, and does it possess the elements that ensure development into a complete manhood." The political focus is turned Chicagoward, and the delegates have about decided that it will be Theodore Roosevelt and somebody else "equally as good." THE COLORED AMERICAN. It has been learned on good authority that the President had intended appointing a colored man the ministership, but the San Dominicans have diplomatically informed him that they prefer that no Negro be sent to them as minister, at least not for the present. It is further stated that because of the complicated and sensitive conditions existing in San Domingo at present, the President may decide to send a white man to occupy the place temporarily, and later on may appoint a colored man to be the permanent minister, if it should be thought desirable. EDITORIAL BREVITIES. The graduating exercises of the Medical Department of Howard University brings to the public mind a gentle reminder of the great good that is being accomplished by this great school. Howard University seems to have taken on a new life and every department is being pushed and developed. Dr. L. W. Livingston, U. S. Consul at Cape Haytian, Hayti, will be united in marriage on the 20th to Miss Rosita St. Aubin a native of that country. She is said to be highly educated and Dr. Livingston is a native of Florida but is well known in this city having served for a number of years as a clerk in the Pension Office. Senator T. T. Allain, formerly of Louisiana, and well known in this city, seems to be in bad order with the political machine of his adopted city—Chicago. The local race journals are after the Senator with a sharp stick. One exchange goes so far as to dub him a "wind peddler and a base impostor." Since the colored voters of North Carolina have been put on the shelf politically, the race journals of that State are devoting their space to other issues. The Greensboro Afro-American in a recent issue, devotes its leading editorial to the superiority of the Portner Brewing Company's beer to that of any other brand. Woman's Day, to be observed the fourth Sunday of this month, at the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, in the form of a mass meeting should be largely attended. The people generally are not aware of the great work that is being done through this channel. The meeting will be held at 4 p. m., and interesting speakers have been selected for the occasion. Greenville, has 10 newspapers, four white and six colored as follows: White—The Daily and Weekly Democrat; the Greenville Times, The Spirit. Colored—The Forum, The Advocate, the Pathfinder, The Lighthouse The Preachers Union and the Zion Harp. All of them are engaged in building up Greenville, Washington County and the great State of Mississippi, and educating its population in right thinking and fair dealing to all mankind. The Colored Man's Suffrage Association of Alabama is now preparing through their attorney, Mr. Wilford H. Smith, of New York, two more cases against the constitution of Alabama. These cases will be filed in the courts in the near future. It will be necessary to have enough money to prosecute these cases. Therefore the association appeals to every Negro of America and every lover of liberty to give some money to aid the Negroes of Alabama to secure their constitutional right.—The Negro Pilot, Montgomery, Alabama. RANDOM SHOTS Mr. Napoleon B. Marshall, formerly of this city, but now of Boston, Mass., will be united in marriage to a Washington Miss some time in June. Mrs. Booker T. Washington delivered the Commencement address of the W. C. T. U. Temple for the Normal and Industrial Institute at Harriman, Tenn. Miss Ada Robinson, of New York, a member of the Black Patti Company, and Mr. W. W. Orme, one of the "finest," paid our sanctum a pleasant visit last Saturday. Our beautiful city is having a run of colored shows. A Rabbit's Foot Company is here this week, and The Policy Players will be here next week, at the Empire Theater. A delegation of prominent republicans of North Carolina are in the city. It is headed by Hon. H. P. Cheatam, Dr. J. E. Sheppard, Col. J. W. Young and others. Politics in the Tar Heel State are at a low ebb. The graduating exercises of the Training School for Nurses of Freedmen's Hospital took place last Monday, at Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel. A most interesting program was rendered, and the attendance was large and select. The class was No. 12, representing as many States. A call for the organization of the colored teachers of the country has been made by Prof. J. R. E. Lee, of Tuskegee, Ala. It is to be held in Nashville, Tenn., in August, on the 10th and 12th. The leading educators of the race are members of this organization and a large attendance is anticipated. The Knights Templars of the District of Columbia held ascension services last Thursday evening, May 12, 1904, at the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, M street, between 15th and 16th streets northwest. Ambler's band led the procession, Rev. O. M. Waller delivered the sermon. The pastor and congregation of this church were invited. N. E. Weatherless, E. C.; W. G. Smith, Secretary; Wm. W. Walker, C. G. Mr. Charles Henry Phillips, Jr., son of the Right Rev. Bishop Phillips, graduated from the College Department of Waldron University. Nashville, Tenn., May 12th. Mr. Phillips is a brilliant young man, and has a large number of boyhood friends in this city. The 21st anniversary of the Virginia Normal and Industrial Institute took place at Petersburg, Va., May 11, 12, and 13. A most interesting program was rendered the Commencement Day being May 13. A class of thirty-six graduated, taking for its motto: "Learn to do by doing." . HOW TWO BEAUTIFUL WOMEN ESCAPED SPRING CATARRH BY USE OF PE-RU-NA. Nothing Robs One of Strength Like Spring Catarrh---Spring Fever is Spring Catarrh. "UP THE SPOUT." One Explanation of the Origin of This Suggestive Saying. "If you are suffering from ennui and want to divert your mind from life's routine I'll give you a panacea," said a young man who has a penchant for delving into unusual things. "Just pick out some qualit phrase or expression, whether it is a clear cut epigram or a crude colloquialism, and trace it to its source. You will invariably find that these phrases, or 'saws,' as they are called, have a history all their own. And they are usually descriptive of some actual condition. These provincial phrases have enriched the language and have added to its force as well, though some of the provincial phrases are a good stride from the line of correct English. Some days ago several friends were disputing about the origin of these quaint old sayings, and one in particular was used which is as familiar to every one as the dial of a clock. I refer to 'gone up the spout.' It is applied to almost any failure or misfortune. A firm that fails has 'gone up the spout.' "A politician who is crushed is 'gone up the spout.' A man will say that if he does not do a certain thing he'll go 'up the spout.' Going 'up the spout' is a penalty for every sort of failure. Even if a man is dying his friends will answer inquiries with a sad shake of the head and say that he's 'gone up the spout.' The discussion as to the origin of this phrase or expression did not result in any elucidation of its history. A few days later I attended church in this city, and the pastor, who has been occupying a New Orleans pulpit for years, told his congregation how the phrase originated. "Years ago in England money lenders had private offices for the convenience of a particular class of patrons. Any man who has ever gone into a pawnshop, passing under the glint of three gleaming yellow balls, knows what humiliation is secretly felt as he emerges. Many people, in fact, are too timid to enter a pawnshop. It is a matter of pride with them. They do not like to confess their impecuniosity. With the noble paupers of England it was a thing they always left to some trusted servant. It was only natural, then, that some means of allowing these high toned borrowers to pawn their jewels without being seen would be invented. The 'spout' was the result. It was simply a dumb waiter. The man upstairs never saw his patron. The article was put in the 'spout,' sent up, and the money came back, together with the ticket. That is how the expression 'gone up the spout' started. It can be readily seen how very expressive it is when applied to crushing adversities."—New Orleans Times-Democrat. Ancient Way to Force Confessions. In a remote village in Hungary a husband and his wife were found murdered, and their manservant, being arrested, confessed the deed, but stated that three brothers—neighbors of the old couple—had persuaded him to murder them and had divided the spoils, something like £500, with him. These three brothers were immediately arrested. The judge did an unusual thing on the day of the funeral. He brought them in chains to the churchyard, placed them near the open grave and bade the priest in his address to praise the good qualities of the victims and end with the startling words, "And here stand their vile murderers at the grave." This was done, and the judge in the meantime watched the three brothers' faces to see if they looked guilty. This form of examination caused some indignation among the people of the neighborhood. THE COLORED AMERICAN. Mrs. Leone Dolehan. Mrs. Leone Dolehan. Miss Helen Whitman, 308 $ \frac{1}{2} $ Grand Ave., Milwaukee, Wis., writes: "There is nothing like Peruna for that tired feeling, which gives you no ambition for work or play. After a prolonged illness, about a year ago I felt unable to regain my health, but four bottles of Peruna made a wonderful change and restored me to perfect health. As long as you keep your blood in a good condition you are all right, and Peruna seems to fill the veins with pure, healthful blood. I thoroughly endorse it."—Miss Helen Whitman. How to Get Strong Nerves. First, repair the injury already done to your nerves. The way to do this is to do exactly as did Mr. Hal. P. Denton, Chief Department Publicity and Promotion of National Export Exposition. He writes: "Toward the latter part of August I found myself in a very much run-down condition. 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Catarrh in Spring. The spring is the best time to treat catarrh. Nature renews herself every spring. The system is rejuvenated by spring weather. This renders medicines more effective. A short course of Peruna, assisted by the balmy air of spring, will cure old, stubborn cases of catarrh that have resisted treatment for years. Everybody should have a copy of Dr. Hartman's latest book on catarrh. Address The Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus, Ohio. Miss Susie Hamilton, a very bright stenographer, has taken services with Messrs. King, Lankford & Neill, real estate dealers, at 609 F street northwest. Mr. W. C. Payne, of the Navy Department, who has been cruising on the Alabama, is now located in St. Louis, Mo., where he will remain for a time. "The Policy Players," or "A Bogus Prince," will be on the board at the Empire Theatre this week. Mme. The spring is the best time to treat catarrh. Nature renews herself every spring. The system is rejuvenated by spring weather. This renders medicines more effective. A short course of Peruna, assisted by the balmy air of spring, will cure old, stubborn cases of catarrh that have resisted treatment for years. Everybody should have a copy of Dr. Hartman's latest book on catarrh. Address The Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus, Ohio. Flowers, the prima donna, is the star of the show. Mr. James C. Thomas, the leading undertaker and embalmer of New York city, N. Y., passed through the city this week en route to Richmond, Va., on business. Yes, we attended the circus, and witnessed the myriad, marvellous, mystifying and mysterious miracles, death defying deeds deftly done and etc., etc., and we ate peanuts, too, and came away feeling years younger. Long live "de circus." 9 Catarrh in Spring.