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The COLORED American A NATIONAL REGRO NEWSPAPER VOL. XI, NO. 7 . COL. JOHN H. DEVEAUX, Collector of Customs, Charleston, S. C. GOV. P. B. S. PINCHBACK, Washington, D. C. GOV. P. B. S. PINCHBACK, Washington, D. C. J. MR. S. H. VICK, Wilson, N. C. PRICE, FIVE CENTS PRICE, FIVE CENTS A. H. 1910 DR. W. D. CRUM, Delegate at Large, South Carolina. HON. H. S. CUMMINGS, Baltimore, Md. HON. H. S. CUMMINGS Baltimore, Md. B. Delegate at Large from Alabama, Mobile, Alabama. "The Republican Party is the ship, all else is the sea."—Frederick Douglass. THE COLORED AMERICAN is introducing in this issue, to its thousands of readers, a few portraits of the leading men of the race, who are in attendance at the Republican National Convention, which meets in Chicago, Ill., Tuesday, June 21st, 1904. A record of the proceedings will appear in the next issue. DR. E. D. UNDERWOOD, Delegate at Large from Kentuck Frankford, Ky. 10 HON. CHAS. W. ANDERSON. J. Gotham's Silver Tongue Orator. HON. H. T. EUBANKS. A. Alternate Delegate at Large, Cleveland, Ohio. MR. J. MADISON VANCE. A. Attorney at Law, New Orleans, La. Invitations are out announcing the wedding of Mr. Thomas E. Barton to Miss Sarah A. Goines, Thursday evening, June 23. The nuptial knot will be tied at 1306 C St., N. E., at 7:30 p. m. The reception will last until ten o'clock. THE COLORED AMERICAN. ORANGE BLOSSOMS The social event of the season was the marriage of Miss Musette Brooks to Mr. Eugene Monroe Gregory. The ceremony took place Thursday evening, June 23, at the residence of the bride's parents, 1437 Pierce Place. The nuptial knot will be tied at 7:30 p. m., and the reception will last from 8 until 10 o'clock. Miss Brooks is a graduate, and has taught in the public schools for a number of years. The groom is the son of Prof. J. M. Gregory, for many years connected with Howard University, and a well known educator. The young couple will be at home to their friends at No. 11 N. Stockton St., Trenton, N. J., July 15. SMALLWOOD—PICKET Mr. Charles J. Pickett, of Chicago, Ill., and the confidential man of Senator Cullom, of Illinois, was united in marriage to Miss Louise K. Smallwood, June 8th, at the residence of the bride's mother, 1513 Church Street, northwest, this city. The ceremony was performed at 5.30 by the Rev. Father Bischoff, of St. Augustine Church. The bride is one of the best known society leaders in the city and has taught in the public school's for a number of years. She comes from one of the oldest and best families. Mr. Pickett, the groom, is well-known in the State of Illinois where for years he has been an active leader in politics and has held many positions of honor and trust. The happy couple left the city after the ceremony on a tour to Pittsburg, Chicago and other points in the West. They will spend the summer in Chicago returning to this city at the convening of Congress. A SUMMER HOME A modern Southern home, illustrated in The Delineator for July, commends itself not only to those who dwell in torrid zones but as well to those in Northern parts who build with an aim to lessening the discomforts of the Portland cement and rough-sawed chestnut, gray-stained, are the main factors, giving a solidity that is well calculated to resist the rays of the sun, without, however, sacrificing the artistic possibilities. Commodious, high-ceiled rooms and green woodwork within contribute to the appearance of coolness, while a quaint effect is given by the furnishings and decorations. Cozy ingle-nooks and interesting mantels are other attractive features of this Summer home. Hon. John C. Dancey, Recorder of Deeds, returned from Little Rock, and Pine Bluff, Ark., this week, where he delivered a number of Commencement addresses. He was royally received and entertained at Pine Bluff, by Judge M. W. Gibbs, Hon. J. C. Bush and many others. Mr. Dancy speaks in glowing terms of the material progress of the colored people of Arkansas. Dr. Jose C. Barbosa, a leading citizen of San Juan, Porto Rico, passed through the city last week, enroute to Chicago, to attend the National Republican Convention. While in this city he was the guest of Dr. John R. Francis and wife. The Grand Fountain of the City Is the leading Colored Fraternal Society January, 1881, by William W. Browne, laws of the State of Virginia, with headship is both male and female, and consists to 60 years of age. Its membership of cles. It pays sick benefits from $1.50 to from $24.56 to $1000. BENEFITS PAID—Total benefits paid to benefits, $714,378.75. SENIOR FOUNTAINS—A Fountain may persons not over 50 years of age paying The monthly dues are not less than 35 50 cents per month in towns and cities, in January and July of each year. Sick week, while death benefits range fromized in any locality on application to any of his authorized deputies. ROSEBUDS—For the proper training of thrift, industry and brotherly love, treatment known as the Rosebuds. Twenty more than fourteen years of age may for each. This department, like the Senior twenty-five cents per week, and death dues are fifteen cents per month. CLASSES—Persons desiring to leave than is paid from Fountain Department Classes of the Mutual Benefit Degree, into Circles, and pay joining fees and dues. Class "B" Joining fee. Value of Certificate after one year. Value of Certificate before one year. Annual Dues. Quarterly Dues Age 14 to 25 $2 50 $200 00 $100 00 $4 75 $1 20 25 to 30 2 75 200 00 100 00 4 75 1 20 30 to 35 3 00 200 00 100 00 4 75 1 20 35 to 40 3 25 200 00 100 00 5 70 1 43 40 to 45 3 50 140 00 70 00 5 79 1 43 45 to 50 3 75 115 00 58 00 6 65 1 66 50 to 55 4 00 70 00 45 00 6 85 1 66 55 to 60 4 25 65 00 88 00 7 60 1 90 Is the leading Colored Fraternal Society of the United States. It was organized January, 1881, by William W. Browne, and chartered in April, 1883, under the laws of the State of Virginia, with headquarters at Richmond, Va. Its membership is both male and female, and consists of all persons of good health from 14 to 60 years of age. Its membership of 60,000 is divided into Fountains and Circles. It pays sick benefits from $1.50 to $2.50 per week, and pays death benefits from $24.56 to $1000. BENEFITS PAID—Total benefits paid to date: Sick dues, $1,500,000; death benefits, $714,378.75. SENIOR FOUNTAINS—A Fountain may be organized consisting of 20 or more persons not over 50 years of age paying a joining fee of from $4.60 to $5.10 each. The monthly dues are not less than 35 cents in rural districts and not less than 50 cents per month in towns and cities, and a semi-annual tax of 40 cents paid in January and July of each year. Sick benefits paid are from $1.50 to $2.50 per week, while death benefits range from $75 to $125. A Fountain may be organized in any locality on application to Rev. W. L. Taylor, G. W. Master, or to any of his authorized deputies. ROSEBUDS—For the proper training of the young and their development in thrift, industry and brotherly love, there has been formed a Children's Department known as the Rosebuds. Twenty or more children not less than three nor more than fourteen years of age may form a Rosebud, upon the payment of $1 each. This department, like the Senior Fountain, pays sick benefits from $1 to twenty-five cents per week, and death benefits from $24.50 to $37. The monthly dues are fifteen cents per month. CLASSES—Persons desiring to leave their beneficiaries at death a larger amount than is paid from Fountain Department, take out policies in one or more of the Classes of the Mutual Benefit Degree. The members of this degree are divided into Circles, and pay joining fees and dues according to the following tables: Class "B" Joining fee. Value of Certificate after one year. Value of Certificate before one year Annual Dues Quarterly Dues Class "E" Joining fee. Value of Certificate after one year. Value of Certificate before one year Annual dues Quarterly Dues Age 14 to 25 $2 50 $200 00 $100 00 $4 75 $1 20 Age 14 to 25 $5 00 $500 00 $250 00 $9 50 $2 54 " 25 to 30 2 75 200 00 100 00 4 75 1 20 " 25 to 30 5 25 500 00 250 00 9 50 2 44 " 30 to 35 3 00 200 00 100 00 4 75 1 20 " 30 to 35 5 50 500 00 250 00 9 59 2 48 " 35 to 40 3 25 200 00 100 00 4 75 1 20 " 35 to 40 5 75 500 00 250 00 10 40 2 66 " 40 to 45 3 50 140 00 70 00 5 79 1 43 " 40 to 45 6 00 450 00 225 00 10 40 2 66 " 45 to 50 3 75 115 00 58 00 6 65 1 66 " 45 to 50 6 25 400 00 200 00 11 40 2 83 " 50 to 55 4 00 70 00 45 00 6 35 1 66 " 50 to 60 4 50 350 00 175 00 11 40 2 85 " 55 to 60 4 25 65 00 83 00 7 60 1 90 Class "M" Johning fee. Value of Certificate Annual dues Quarterly dues Age 14 to 80 $11 00 $1000 00 $21 90 $5 25 " 89 to 85 12 00 1000 00 22 00 5 50 " 85 to 49 12 00 905 00 23 00 5 75 " 40 to 48 13 00 800 00 24 00 6 00 " 45 to 80 13 00 700 00 25 00 6 25 of the Grand Fountain United Order of The bank commenced business April 31, present has steadily increased in volume, ital stock of $100,000. From the humble the bank opened for business in 1889 that the volume of business transacted amoical panic of 1893, the Savings Bank on in the city of Richmond that did not ce while the majority of other banks were. This bank had its origin in the brain of bersham, Ga. The banking house is lo mond, Va., Rev. W. L. Taylor, Preside. REAL ESTATE DEPARTMENT—The Real real property to the amount of $220,221 of 13 magnificent buildings used as hall farms. It also has under its control 16 department is under the management of L atte and attorney for the association, or REFORMERS MERCANTILE AND INDUST der the laws of the State of Virginia on principal office in the city of Richmond to conduct stores (wholesale and retail) control hotels, manufacturing establish association has in operation Hotel Refo It is a modern up-to-date structure, he also electric cars passing the door. This Mr. A. W. Holmes is manager, and Mr tion a system of five stores, located as in C.; Manchester, Va.; Portsmouth, Va.; stores, at Richmond, Va., was opened a men, runs three delivery wagons, and o business. The other stores have been as prosperous. The general manager o headquarters at 608 N. Second Street formed on the plans and recommend President. THE REFORMER PRINTING DEPARTMENT which has a circulation of 12,000. This paper in causes the leading questions of the day. The copy. The office is equipped with modern up print anything from a visiting card to a poster. description is made a specialty at lowest prices ager, office 608 N. Second Street, Richmond, Va. OLD FELKS' HOME—In September, 1898, B lion and establishment of Old Folks' Homes for race. Since that time the valuable farm know six miles from Richmond, Va., on the historic "The Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad runs through. Adjoining this farm is Westhampton Park, summer. It is reached in a few minutes from and the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway. As the 30-operation of all charitable friends is prayer requests of every character will be very thank of the Old Folks' Home, offices at 608 North Scoo of the Grand Fountain United Order of True Reformers, capital stock $100,000. The bank commenced business April 3, 1889, and from that time down to the present has steadily increased in volume of business. It now has a paid up capital stock of $100,000. From the humble sum of $1,268.69, deposited the first day the bank opened for business in 1889 the deposits have grown to $350,858, and the volume of business transacted amounts to $6,190,141.47. During the financial panic of 1893, the Savings Bank of the Grand Fountain was the only bank in the city of Richmond that did not cease to pay cash on all checks presented, while the majority of other banks were using script and clearing house checks. This bank had its origin in the brain of William W. Browne, an ex-slave of Habersham, Ga. The banking house is located at 604 North Second Street, Richmond, Va., Rev. W. L. Taylor, President; R. T. Hill, Cashier. REAL ESTATE DEPARTMENT—The Real Estate Department has charge of all the real property to the amount of $220,221.65, situated in various States, consisting of 13 magnificent buildings used as halls, 8 dwellings, 1 hotel. 5 stores and three farms. It also has under its control 16 large buildings leased by it. This department is under the management of Lawyer J. C. Robertson, chief of real estate and attorney for the association, office at 608 N. and Street, Richmond, Va. REFORMERS MERCANTILE AND INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION—Was chartered under the laws of the State of Virginia on the 14th day of December, 1899, with principal office in the city of Richmond, Va. The purpose of this association is to conduct stores (wholesale and retail), buy and sell real property, manage and control hotels, manufacturing establishments, and do general business. The association has in operation Hotel Reformer, 900 N. Sixth Street, Richmond, Va. It is a modern up-to-date structure, heated by steam, cold and hot water baths, also electric cars passing the door. This hotel has accommodations for 150 guests. Mr. A. W. Holmes is manager, and Mr. T. W. Taylor is clerk. It has in operation a system of five stores, located as follows: Richmond, Va.; Washington, D. C.; Manchester, Va.; Portsmouth, Va.; and Roanoke, Va. The first of these stores, at Richmond, Va., was opened April 3d, 1900. It employs a force of 18 men, runs three delivery wagons, and during the first year did $50,000 worth of business. The other stores have been established since, and have been equally as prosperous. The general manager of the system of stores is Mr. B. L. Jordan, headquarters at 608 N. Second Street, Richmond, Va. This Association was formed on the plans and recommendations made by Rev. W. L. Taylor, its President. THE REFORMER PRINTING DEPARTMENT—Issues a weekly journal. THE REFORMER, which has a circulation of 12,000. This paper is published in the interest of the race, and discusses the leading questions of the day. The subscription price is $1 per year, or 5c. per single copy. The office is equipped with modern up-to-date machinery, run by electricity. It can print anything from a visiting card to a poster 42 by 63 inches. Fine job work of every class and description is made a specialty at lowest prices. Mr. E. W. Brown is editor and business manager, office 608 N. Second Street, Richmond, Va. Correspondence solicited and agen's wanted. OLD FOLKS' HOME—In September, 1898, Rev William W. Brown recommended the formation and establishment of Old Folks' Homes for the benefit of old and decrepid members of the race. Since that time the valuable farm known as Westham, consisting of 634½ acres, located six miles from Richmond, Va., on the historic "James," has been purchased, at a cost of $14,400. The Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad runs through the farm, and Westham Station is located on it. Adjoining this farm is Westhampton Park, one of the most pleasant resorts in the South in summer. It is reached in a few minutes from Richmond by the Westhampton Electric Railway and the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway. As this home is for the benefit of the whole race, the co-operation of all charitable friends is prayerfully solicited. All contributions, donations and requests of every character will be very thankfully received. Mr. T. W. Taylor is chief in charge of the Old Folks' Home, offices at 608 North Second Street, Richmond, Va. Rev. W. L Taylor, G. W. M. 601-6-8 N. Second Rev. W. L Taylor, G. W. M W. P. Burrell, G. W. S. 604-6-8 N. Second Street Richmond, Va. REGALIA—The members of the Fountains and Rosebuds of the organization wear no expensive regalia. The regalia of the organization is simple and its cost will be in the easy reach of all, costing from 10 cents to $3. The same is made by the organization in what is known as the Regalia Department. THE SAVINGS BANK—In March, 1888, there was granted by the Legislature of Virginia a charter to the Savings Bank [Name not visible in the image] President of the Capital City Savings Bank, Little Rock, Arkansas. JUDGE M. W. GIBBS. e Capital City Savings Bank, Little HON. EDMOND H. DEAS, Delegate at Large Darlington, S. C. THE! 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We give prompt attention to our trade and guarantee our work. Give us a trial. 1011 E Street Headquarters BENNETT B. SLADE, Proprietor Rev. S. H. Smith, late pastor of the Shiloh Baptist Church of Boston, Mass., will spend a few weeks in this city. He has spoken at a number of the local churches, and will leave soon for Columbus, Ohio., where he will reside permanently. The graduating class of the Washington Normal School, No. 2, took place at the minor school building last evening. Quite a number of the graduates received their diploma. The school has enjoyed a most prosperous year. THE COLORED AMERICAN. 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, brimful 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. 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Phone Main 1048m. --- Booker's Mother Praying The Greatest Woman of Her Profession. ```markdown ``` INDIANAPOLIS, IND. Phone Main 1048m. ( 7% AI < ca a > Jonosco OPE ) acto Be 5 14 ‘Virginia seems to have omitted the man and brother altegether. Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York did not need them. The Texas delegation is a strong one and Messrs. Ferguson, Rogers, et al., will be at the Convention. Massachusetts and Michigan did not neglect their mahogany timber, while Minnesota sends both a colored Repub- lican and a colored Democrat respec- tively, to Chicago and St. Louis. North Carolina sends ex-Congress- man Cheatham and Mr. S. H. Vicks, and the South Carolina delegates are headed by Mr. E. H. Deas and Dr. W. D. Crum. Gov. P. B. S. Pinchback delivered a stirring lecture in Allegheny, Pa., last Monday evening, taking for his subject “War Amendments to the Constitu- tion.” He is in great demand as 4 platform speaker. ‘The election of Hon. H. T. Eubanks, member of the Ohio Legislature as alternate at large from the State of Ohio to the National Republican Con- yention, has stirred up the muddy waters of Ohio politics, Mr. George A. Myers, of Cleveland, Ohio, is the acknowledged leader of the race in Northern Ohio, Hon. M. W. Gibbs, president of the Capital Savings Bank, Little Rock, Ark., and the first life member of the National Negro Business League, has been elected delegate at large from the State of Arkansas to the next National Republican Convention. Judge Gibbs is known as the “grand old man” of the Southwest. Hon. J. E. Bush, receiver of the U. S. Land Office at Little Rock, Ark., de- livered the annual address to the grad- uates and students of Tuskegee Normal and Industria] Institute on the 26 inst. Mr. Bush is one of the big men of Arkansas, and is an enthusiastic mem- ber of the National Negro Business League. The Hon. H. C. C. Astwood, editor of The Defender, has moved that pub- lication to Scranton, Pa., where chunks of political and religious wisdom is being thrown out in weekly instal- ments. Dr. Astwood is an able writer and thinker and his pen picture of the stormy session of the late African Methodist Episcopal Conference in Chi- cago, Makes mighty interesting read- ing. | t The appointment of Mr. Jerome B. Peterson, business manager of the New York Age, has given general satisfac- tion to the colored republicans of New York. They are now clamoring for the appointment of Hon. Charles W. Anderson as Secretary to the Philip- pine Commission. Mr. Anderson is eminently fitted for this position and THE COLORED AMERICAN ——llllllSSS———~—EESSSS 5 DLITICAL < iLadies L ,.OSCOPE . oe , ' as he stands high in the councils of the It Ss a p party he should not have any trouble — in securing the place if he wants it. Thus far no colored man has been} we have just published iven a place on this Commission. ‘ert of manicuring In ni; ‘The State of Alabama sends a strong delegation to the next Republican Con- vention, which meets in Chicago. Of the delegates at large, one, Editor A. N. Johnson, is a colored man, and one of the strongest men in the State. Mr. Johnson is to the manor born and represents the highest type of the young leaders of the race in the South. The colored republicans of the South are not permitting themselves to be brow beaten. They are the bone and sinew of the republican party in the south ,and will be heard from in the councils of the party. The colored leaders of the South are holding their own notwithstanding the strenuous efforts made to keep them back by the Lily Whites and the Democrats of the South. They very wisely continue to take an active part in politics, and will be heard from at the next National Republican Conven- tion. , Alabama sends a strong delegation, headed by editor A. N. Johnson, of Mo- bile, who goes as Delegate at Large, <= that State. Arkansas is a close second, with a strong delegation, headed by Judge M. W. Gibbs, who al- so goes at a Delegate at Large. And in Florida, Messrs. Lee, Wetmore and others will be on hand. While the Georgia delegation is led by the stal- warts, Lyons, Deveaux, Jchnson and others. Indiana, Oklahoma, and Col- orado neglected to recognize their cot- ored contingent; but Tennessee sends one of her strongest men, J. C. Nap- ier, of Nashville, as Delegate at Large, and O4io, Hon. H. T. Eubanks, as Al- ternate at Large. Missippi leads in her delegation by sending a strong set of men headed by Dr. E. W. Lampton and Wesley Cray- ton, who goes from the State at Large. ouisiana will be represented by Messrs. Walter L. 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We have on our mailing books, 4 large number of names of persons who are considerably behind in their sub scription to this paper, and who have deen notified a great number of times, but who seem to pay no attention te 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. WILLIAMS0\, PRINTER | 505 E ST.,N. W. ELECTRIC POWER. ```markdown ``` PETER GROGAN, Credit for all Washington. Let us Send Out the Matting Ice Chest, or Refrigerator, and Any Other Summer Furnishings You May Need, on CREDIT We Will Measure Your Floors, and Tack the Mattings down free. This is the home of accommodation, and we offer you everything known to complete homekeeping at lowest cash prices, and on credit terms arranged to suit your own convenience. A little money weekly or monthly will be a great plenty for us. We sell the best and most durable grades of Mattings, in any desired quantity, at ROLL prices. Refrigerators and Ice Chests in every imaginable size on credit at less than department store prices. Porch Rockers, Lawn Settees, and other summer furniture in great variety. PETER GROGAN, 817-819-821-823 Seventh St., Between H and I Sts. EXCURSION Grand family Excursion to GLYMONT Wednesday, June 29, '04 By the Israel C. M. E. Church, Prof. Richards Orchestra. Refreshments and Amusements. Boats Leave 9:30 A. M. 5:30 P. M. TICKETS: ADULTS 35c CHILDREN 20c THE COLORED AMERICAN Herbert F. Gibson, the most gifted of musicians, performing on 20 different instruments, will be at the Metropolitan Church, Thursday, June 23rd. He came in the interest of the Setwardesses and W. M. M.S. These two departments of women workers in the church, are always being called upon in cases of distress; whether the suffering is physical or mental, it is theirs to soothe, and as is so often the case, it is necessary to provide food, clothing or medicine. As their work is so general, responding without regard to creed, we feel that the public will fully sympathize with them in their work as to come forward and take at least one ticket for the Herbert Gibson musical entertainment. The call, to preach the Baccalaureate sermon at the closing exercises at Wilberforce Ohio, was made on Rev O. J. W. Scott, D. D., the able, learned christian divine, pastor of Metropolitan A. M. E. Church. He will occupy the pulpit Sunday morning. Metropolitan A. M. E. Choir has received so much favorable comment on the excellence of their song services, that they rendered another Sunday June 19th, at 8 p. m. At this time they rendered Farmer's Mass, under the direction of their leader, Prof. J. T. Layton. It is very fitting that in this month of commencements, the probationers should be read in full membership in the church. It will be their graduation into the higher, real work of the church. There are over one hundred in the class, who will pledge themselves and their faith to the A. M. E. doctrine on the Fourth Sunday in June, at 8 p. m. The Woman's Day extends another invitation to everybody to spend a while on next Sunday, at 4 p. m., in listening to one of our brightest and best speakers, Mrs. E. H. Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Ollie Williams, of Spokane, Washington, spent a week in this city with Editor E. E. Cooper, the brother of Mrs. Williams. They also visited New York, Philadelphia, and other Eastern cities. They spent a few days at Newport News, Old Point, Hampton, and Phoebus, Va., and left last week for St. Louis to visit the World's Fair, thence to their homes over the Rocky Mountains, to Spokane, Wash. M. MR. GEORGE A. MYERS, Cleveland, Ohio. MR. GEORGE A. MYERS, Cleveland, Ohio. In every town and hamlet in the United States and Canada who is willing to sell TheCOLORED AMERICAN on a liberal commission. 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The passing of Douglass and Bruce found these young men, like Othello, with their occupation gone. Another set of these youngsters are springing up in these piping times of peace—the storm centers being in Massachusetts and in Georgia. They have yet to learn that "the dog in the manger" policy is not a good one. --- C 15 IT GANNOT FAIL Black-No-More has been tried on all shades of color from blotchy white to mahogany black—it has proved equally effective in every case. Colored people are made white for life, the change is permanent and speedy, and without pain, inconvenience or danger. Removes freckles, tan, moth patches, and similar blemishes from white people—and keeps them removed. Price, $2, by express prepaid on receipt of price. HERLIHY, THE, OHIO. Henry Hayes, and Embalmer, 18; Cumberland 4261. Memphis, Tenn. Dr. Jose C. Barbora and wife, of Porto Rico, spent a day or two last week, as the guest of Dr. John R. Francis and wife. Dr. Barbosa, and Dr. Francis were class mates in the University of Michigan some twenty odd years ago, and this is the Dr.'s first visit to the United States since his early manhood. Dr Barbosa is one of the leading men of Porto Rico, having held high positions, and being a man of considerable means. His wife and children speak Spanish only. --- All Progressive and Intelligent People are Buying Lots so as to Make a Home and Get Rich : We are Practically Giving Away Beautiful Building Lots Located at + , ABSECON, N. J., Near Atlantic City, : For a Short Time Only, at ; 40. 50 AND 60 DOLLARS | Th e N ew Tr Oo Il e Between Atlantic City and Absecon : a run every twenty minutes. : 2 : | Two Dollars Down Will Do It! : : $2 a month will secure one of these valuable Building Lots. Each and every lot is worth $100 to-day, and Land Values are : | still going up. Every lot is a garden spot, high and dry. You can build at once. 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We are striving to give the race a clean, strong, newsy newspaper and we hope every person-who-receives a bila or who know themselves to be in arrears will send in their subserip- ‘ions at ence. A ere The authorities of the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute have been empowered by Mr. Leigh Hunt, to select a committee of three colored people to go to the Soudan, in Egypt, for the purpose of making an examin- ation as to the conditions existing in that country and report on their re- turn. = Puddin’ head Wilkins, the Grimesy of the Conservator, is getting funny from drinking lake water {red eye) and his silly vaporings have ceased to amuse those who know him. Even Ida, or henpecked Ferd. might whisper to him that there is a difference between wit and vulgarity. wo scoromer os A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH -.AND HAIR TONIC... both in a box for $1.00, or three boxes for $2.00. 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ICRANE’S!HAIR TONIC that goes7in every oneidollar box is enough to make anyone's tnt ‘Gis loug Ta soaighes aod Keope h rome Caney eae Highly perfumed and makes the hair soft and easy to comb. ‘Any person sending us one dollar in a letter or Post-omice money order, express money order or recistered letter, we will Send fe through the mail pasture prepal: or If you want Ht sent EO. D., it will come by express, 95 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 fone will know the contents except receiver, CRANE & CO., 11 W. Jackson St., RICHMOND,"VA. a . € Albany Hotel 9 e , “as been enlarged and nowly refitted wish mod org. improvements for the accon odation wy Gvests so as to furmish firsi class Services with Bar, Dining Room, Private Pat jors and first ciass Sleeping Apartments Arthur Webster, steward; William Leonard and William Hall, mixolo. gists; Henry Johnson, manager, ang Auto Scott, clerk. CALEB A, SIMMS, Prop. i 331 W.37th St.New York eS eee EUGENE R. James. J. ARTHUR Janes E. R. JAMES822 = of McKENZIE Scott, =, SS StH. w. Phone 428, Wash.,D.c. Private Funeral Parlor. Everything First-Class, Reasonable Prices. Tee eee eee WHY DON’T YOU PATRONIZE THE Capital Shoe Store We are prepared to show you a bet- ter assortment of Shoes than here tofore. 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. Ww. POLITICS IN ALABAMA. Colored Republican Leaders Assert Their Political Rights and Maintain Them by Shelving the Weak Leaders in the Party and Demanding and Obtaining Recognition in the Delegation.—Editor A. N. Johnson of Mobile, Lead the Republican Cohorts to Victory.—A Review of the Past and Present Campaigns. Montgomery, Ala., Special.—The political cauldron in Alabama has been boiling at fever heat for the past seven or eight years. The weak-kneed Republicans of the North aided and abetted by the lily whites of the South have made the political status of the colored Republicans of Alabama an uncertain one to say the least. Men like Dr. Booker T. Washington have not taken any part in State politics and it has been left to another class of leaders to run the political machine and to champion the political and manhood the rights of the colored people of the State. Alabama seems to be the battle ground for political activity and controversy and every test case that is brought up, every excursion party that is sent South to investigate Southern conditions in general and the Negro in particular, every large body of rich men who have money to distribute in the South, are usually directed to Alabama and anchored here in the State somewhere. Politically speaking, the Negro has lost much in Alabama, but proposes to retrieve that loss. Alabama has played her part in the political arena for the past five years and both the Democrats and Republicans have held the house spellbound by most extraordinary performance. Interesting and exciting because of the strangest and most audacious attacks on the National Constitutional Amendments. The Constitutional Convention disfranchised ninety per cent of the Negroes. Congressman Thompson sought to put a quietus upon Republicans of Representative Crumpacker's stamp, by showing the worst element of the Negro under the meanest conditions. He was combatted by one Negro paper, and its editor was sought to be humiliated because he was bold enough to appear in person in the Mobile Chamber and ask for fair play, that the Thompson party meet the Representative Negroes and hear their side of the question. This Negro editor was selected as their spokesman. The Democracy protested. The people stood pat, but suddenly the bone of contention was prostrated, with a peculiar illness and his life, hung upon a thread for months and, what was once a magnificent specimen of humanity, weighing 220 pounds was reduced to less than 150. The white Republicans met that September following and committed the most stupendous political crime since the Declaration of Independence. They not only excluded the Negro from the Republican Convention as a member, refused to allow him to look on proceedings from the gallery. The country knows how that live in the White House put his up of approval upon such damn methods and called to his assist three gentlemen as referees, to THE COLORED AMERICAN look after Republican affairs in Alabama. The Negroes smarting under the blows heaped upon them by their former political associates, who "out Heroded Herod," when compared with the Democratic franchising constitution, made up their minds to stand in a solid phalanx and fight like Trojans in this political year and gain what prestige and power they could. There have been five good and true men on the race elected as Delegates to the National Republican Convention, from the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, and 8th Congressional districts. It had been conceded that the State Convention would elect one Negro in the Delegations at Large. The referees had agreed upon Mr. Ad. Wimbs, of Hall county, and in every interview it was given out that Wimbs was assured of election. It was rumored that the highest powers in the party desired it, and many of the strong men in the party, while objecting, acquiesced. A meeting was held among the leading Negroes and Wimbs was too much to swallow. Although a Negro, he has been the protege of a Democratic Governor and his followers and Wimbs has never harvested a Republican vote. When the best men in Alabama were fighting the Constitution, this man was the only Negro in all the State giving it his heartiest support on the hikhways and in the Democratic press. Weekly his "cards" made their appearance and as a result when the votes were published he had been instrumental in having more than two thousand Negroes gallantly march up and vote to disfranchise themselves. With his great influence he has allowed only 20 out of more than 3,000 Negroes in his county to be registered. Possessed of such power, he arrogantly demanded his election as a delegate to 'represent the Negroes." Then the men demurred and placed editor A. N. Johnson before the Convention as a "representative business man who reflects credit upon the party, because of his stand for their Constitutional rights. Mr. Wimb challenged Johnson to debate on the floor of the Convention and The Alabamian, a leading white Republican paper in Alabama declares his "tore the cuticle off Wimb and hung it up to dry." While there were more than 300 hundred white Republicans present and less than 40 colored Republicans, it was not long before the Convention was all Johnson's way, and the members were standing in chairs waving hats and handkerchiefs as if the horses were on the home stretch. Even the lady Republicans in the galleries applauded and the man who, only a few moments ago was conceded the election, was so poor that none could be found to do him reverence. Mr. Wimbs could have been elected from the sixth district, but he refused, stating that the honor was not great enough; but he closed the door to any other Negro and two white Delegates were elected as a result of his treachery. When the Constitutional Convention was held, Mobile County went against it and Bryan carried the county by less than 100 majority. Mr. Johnson and his friends had to answer the call of the Lily Whites and still when the County Convention was held, a delegation as large in Negro as well as White members was sent to the Dis- trict and State Conventions. At the District Convention, Mr. Johnson and and his friends had one Negro and one white Delegate and two Negro alternates elected, and the new Executive Committees of the County and District have equal numbers of Negro members with the whites. The State Convention selected three white Delegates, men of the highest standing in the party and amidst great enthusiasm and applause, five white men withdrew from the race and elected A. N. Johnson by acclamation; one of the Lily Whites openly declaring that "Johnson was the first Negro he had ever worked and voted for, but it was because Johnson was such a representative Republican that any man, white or black, could respect him, because he fights Democrats with his own money and does not ask for expenses in a fight." Mr. Johnson conducts the only Negro paper in Alabama, which owns its plant. He has the most magnificent Undertaking and Embalming establishment and finest equipped of any man of his race in the county, and the finest funeral cars in the entire South, white or colored, and stands in the front ranks as a business man. His place of business is on the main St. of Mobile, where he is idolized by 95 per cent. of his race, who give him all the moral and financial support at their command. He is called "The Father of Negro Business Enterprise" in Mobile, for when he left the Mail service 12 years ago, and entered business in Mobile, there was nothing to show Negro business enterprise except a bar room or two. Now there are real estate, furniture insurance, grocery, drug, general merchandise and other enterprises supported by the race; the largest part of which was induced by the preachings of Mr. Johnson through his paper. Mr. Johnson is less than 40 years of age, yet has shared the honors of his party. He has been elected a member of the State Legislature, but counted out. Eight years ago when all the county was wild for McKinley, he was elected a Reed delegate to the National Republican Convention from his District. Four years ago he was elected Delegate at Large to the National Convention at Philadelphia, and was nominated by the Republicans for Congress and stumped the entire District, but counted out as usual. He has not enjoyed the best of health for the past two years and has had some reverses in minor affairs, but when the best Negroes of the State called on him a few weeys ago to save them from disgrace, he led. While better men supported him and placed him where he is, he is nevertheless the central figure in the final overthrow of Lily Whiteism in Alabama. GOOD COLORED PRINTER WANTED A competent colored printer who understands job work, and the care of mailing galleys can find steady employment with fair wages at this office. Must be able to furnish reference. Address "Printer," 459 C St., N. W., Washington, D. C. Miss Angie Brown and Mr. Harry Clay Lynch are to be married June 22nd, at the Nineteenth street Baptist Church. NOW DEPOSITED IN THE BANK $75,000.00 IN CASH GIVEN AWAY. To arouse interest in, and to advertise the GREAT ST. LOUIS WORLD'S FAIR, this enormous sum will be distributed. Full information will be sent you ABSO- LUTELY FREE. Just send your name and address on a postal card and we will send you full particulars. World's Fair Contest Co., 108 N. 8th Street St. Louis, Mo. "WE MOVE EVERYTHING" Douglas Baggage and Furniture Express Lands to Lease, Rent on Shares, or Sell, in the Creek Nation Indian Territory. Write, Lynwood & Lewis, Clearview, Creek Nation, I. T. GOING TO ST. LOUIS The Celebrated Hiawatha Chorus of This City to Compete in a Musical Contest at the World's Fair. Mrs. Curtis' Efforts Crowned With Success. It will be pleasing news to the citizens of Washington to learn that the Hiawatha Chorus of this city has been invited and have accepted the invitation to enter the musical contest at the World's Fair at St. Louis, July 11-16. The crack musical organizations and 2 MRS. A. M. CURTIS, Washington, D. C. choruses of the country have entered this contest which will be one of the features of the July program. Through the efforts of Mrs. Dr. A. M. Curtis, of this city, who, by the way, has been invited to do some special work at the St. Louis Exposition, the Hiawatha Chorus was invited to enter the contest. Arrangements have been made for the chorus to travel on special cars with Pullman and buffet accommodations and every attention will be given J. PROF. JOHN T. LAYTON, Director of "Hiawatha" Chorus to the comfort and pleasure of the members of the chorus. Prof. John T. Layton, the Director, has decided to take 150 picked members of the chorus and has already sent for the music to be sung in the contest. He hopes to give a series of concerts in the larger halls and churches in St. Louis, and arrangements are being made by which the chorus will return by way of Chicago, where it will give a number of entertainments. THE COLORED AMERICAN friends in this city feel that it will be able to take care of itself, both at the World's Fair and in Chicago. MISS HOWARD A CANDIDATE It is not generally known that the only first grade teacher of the Tenth, Eleventh and Twelfth divisions of the public schools, who is striving for the St. Louis trip as offered by the Washington Post, for the teacher of each grade, for the greatest number of coupons cut from the daily and Sunday Post, is Miss Bertha A. Howard, daughter of Rev. Wm. J. Howard, of the Zlon Baptist Church. Miss Howard is a very popular school teacher, and many of her friends are not aware that she is leading the contest for her grade. Her many friends will serve her by having all ballots clipped and sent to No. 77 Defrees street northwest, to Miss rBetha A. Howard, who will easily win the prize if her friends are on the alert. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON SPEAKS IN THE HEART OF THE SOUTH. In a recent address in Uniontown, Alabama, where one of his graduates has built up a strong and successful school, Booker T. Washington, of Tuskegee, Ala., made some notable utterances. On the platform where the speaker stood, were many white and colored citizens, among others the Mayor of Uniontown, who introduced Mr. Washington, Hon. H. S. D. Mallory, Chairman of the State Democratic Committee, and Hon. Chas. G. Brown, former Attorney-General of Alabama. There were present more than 1,000 persons, of whom not less than 300 were whites. During the time of the address nearly every business house in the town was closed, and the city court adjourned, according to the agreement of two attorneys, who were trying a case before the Mayor. The address by Mr. Washington was enthusiastically received. The following statement was more heartily applauded than could have been expected. "The white people can not be unjust to the Negro without reaping due punishment. We hear that there are counties and communities in Mississippi to-day that have their cotton lands in idleness where a few years ago there was prosperity and wealth; there are few black hands to take the hoe and plow, or drive the mule. This is true almost wholly owing to the fact that the Negro has not been protected by the strong arm of the law. Without judge or jury, in many cases, he has been lynched or murdered. The people of the country might as well learn once for all, that they can not lynch the Negro in the winter and expect him to make cotton in the summer." At the conclusion of Mr. Washington's address, Mr. Mallory said: "We are one in this country for every vital need, and should and must work to make this in truth and fact the grandest section in all this land. It is now too late to contend that a man is not a better citizen when he is educated than when he is not, and that ignorance and vice do anything but drag down our citizenship." Former Attorney-General Brown spoke in warmly eulogistic terms of Dr. Washington, and his work, and turning to him said: "Go on, Dr. Washington, in your noble work. The best manhood and the bravest chivalry of the southland will uphold you." Many white and colored citizens crowded the platform to shake Mr. Washington's hand at the conclusion of the exercises. PERTINENT PARAGRAPHS Lincoln University, Pa., has recently conferred the degree of D. D., upon Rev. J. Milton Waldron, of Jacksonville, Fla. Rev. Waldron is well known in this city, where he has served for a number of years. The annual graduating exercises of the Hospital and Training School for Nurses, at Charleston, S. C., took place, June 7, at Centenary M. E. Church. A most interesting program was rendered. Dr. James E. Sheppard was the principal speaker. Miss Nettie Barber of 1206 3rd St. N. W., a popular young miss, who has been very ill, has fully recovered to the delight of her many friends. She has left the city for an extended trip to regain her health. Her many friends wish her a safe and happy voyage. The Whitehead House, Asbury Park, N. J., has made an announcement of its opening. Mrs. Whitehead extends a cordial invitation to all of her old friends and patrons to attend the annual opening, Monday, July 4. The Whitehead House is by long odds the leading cottage in Asbury Park and leads in fashion, entertainment and cuisine. Mr. Charles E. Hall, of Illinois, a clerk in the Census Office of this city, has been promoted from $1,000 to $12,000 clerkship. Mr. Hall is one of the most efficient clerks in that department. Mr. S. H. Vick, postmaster at Wilson, N. C., for many years, passed through the city this week, en route from Cape May. N. J., to his home in Wilson. Mr. Vick is one of the solid citizens of N.C. He was elected delegate of the National Republican convention which meets in Chicago, June 20, and is an owner of valuable realty in Cape May. Mr. S. Grant Alexander, of the Bureau of Printing and Engraving, will visit friends and relatives in North Carolina at an early date. Mr. Alexander is an alumnus of the Howard University Law School, and expects to engage in the active practice of law in the near future. SINGERS WANTED Two more singers are needed to complete the campany that is now being organized to go to Miss Belle F. Gibbons, Melbourne, Australia. Those who desire to go should make application at once to the undersigned, and enclose a self-addressed envelope for reply. J. HENRY LEWIS. 29 Sun Building, Washington, D. C. --- 3 SALOONS Fritz Reuter's Washington, D. C. Hotel and Restaurant, 451, 453, 455, 457 Pennsylvania Avenue. 202, 208 and 210 41-2 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. Harper & Wilson a specialty. 1926 Fourteenth Street, Northwest Chris. Xander's QUALITY HOUSE, 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. ```markdown ``` RECTIFIER AND WHOLESALE LIQUOR DEALER. Elegant Club Whiskey a Specialty Importer of Fine Wines, Brands, Gins, Etc. 462 Pennsylvania Avenue, Northwest 1100 20th St., Corner L. N. W. A BAPTIST CHURCH BUILDER. Dr. Smith’s Iteneracy—His Splendid Work in Texas, California, and Mas- sachussets—His Ministerial Career. Rev. S. H. Smith, a well-known Baptist divine, late of Boston, Mass., is in this city and will remain a while, speaking at a number of local church- fi ee | Cee ae [poe es A ae S tes Pa ee nd | \ 3 2 y \ 7 ava + 8 Se eS Se Late pastor ‘Shiloh Bavtist Church, | € W. Newton, Mass. 2 es. Dr. Smith was called from Sacra- mento, Cal., several years ago to take charge of the Myrtle Street Baptist Church, in West Newton, Mass. He remained at this church for nearly two years, and built up a large congrega- tion, paying off in the meantime, a. large amount of indebtedness. -He was then called to the Shiloh Baptist Church, in West Newton, of which Rev. Bien & at See Ak qh mes cae. a . a wl. Se eae ee na eee — ee i ma SS » ee 1) Si <a it eS SS oe oT. Ak tel wea eS @ Be | 5 at ra sm. or See Sa | erage ee ; as ae | eS SE Se Pa ae } THE RESIDENCE OF REV. S. H. SM ITH, 45 CURVE Sr: WEST NEW- TON, MASS This beautiful home includes fifteen rooms, with all modern improvements, and is for sale on reasonable terms For further information, address Rev. S. H. Smith, 45 Curve Street, W. Newton, Mass, . C. S. Morris had been pastor, and did | pastorate of the Shiloh Baptist church much to unify and solidify the church [son for the Western’ Baptist Asso and bring the membership together. | ciation with headquarters at Oakland He made many friends while in West Cai. His work hére “ig ‘a “matter ©! Newton who united in presenting him recerd and while holding that position with a fine home. On account of the|he built a large Baptist Church iz rigid climate of Massachusetts ana Riverside, Cal., preaching in the mean. failing health. Dr. Smith resigned the|time in Fresno and other points. He ti biieté : . a ad oe a a 4 THE COLORED AMERICAN. ees with the good will of the officers and | was then invited to take chai members, and after a few months of| largest colored Baptist churc itinerancy and avisit’ to ‘relatives in|ramento, Cal., and held thi Columbus, Ohio, will locate some place | until he was invited by the w in the South. tist, of Boston, to go East a He was born in North Carolina, re-|the charge in West Newton. ceiving his early’ education there, but Rev. Smith is a man of sple completed it in Texas, where he took a | sique, commanding appearan theological course’ in’ Bishop college.|an extensive reader, fluent After graduating he taught school for|tionalist, and an _ eloquent a number of years in Limestone coun: ty, Tex., and other points:' He is es- pecially proud of his ministerial work in the Lone Star State, Waving hela successful charges at ‘Calvert, Fort Worth, San Antonio, Terrell and Mex- ia, Texas. His work attracted the at- tention of the white Baptists of Cali- fornia, who invitel him to accept the position of Superintendent. of Mis- pastorate of the Shiloh Baptist church, ons for the Western’ Baptist Asso- ciation with headquarters at Oakland, ‘Cai. His work hére ig ‘a “matter of record and while holding that position he built a large Baptist Church in Riverside, Cal., preaching in the mean- time in Fresno and other points. He ti bissté x - = g S55 es me me P- i Nase ee 3ualbiintt was then invited to take charge of the largest colored Baptist church in Sac- ramento, Cal., and held this charge until he was invited by the white Bap- tist, of Boston, to go East and accept the charge in West Newton. Rev. Smith is a man of splendid phy- sique, commanding appearance and is an extensive reader, fluent conversa- tionalist, and an _ eloquent speaker. His letters of recommendation from Sacramento, Cal., from the white Min- isters’ Union of Fresno, Cal., from the ‘Western Baptist Association, with headquarters at Bakersfield, Cal., from Secretary E. R. Bennett, of the Gener- al Baptist Convention of -California, from W. F. Taylor, of the First Bap ‘ist Church (white), Riverside, Cal., and many newspaper clippings, show Dr. Smith to be a recognized Christian zentleman, a man of high charactei md a man who has done and is doing great work in the Master’s vineyard. A portrait of Dr. Smith and a pic- ure of his beautiful home in West Newton, Mass., is given in this issue of Tue CoLorep AMERICAN, and it-is with nuch regret that, owing to declining yealth, the doctor has offered his home ‘or sale. It is a fifteen room house, with all modern improvements, locat- 2d-in a good white neighborhood and it-a low estimate is worth $4,500. Dr. Smith will be glad to corres- pond with anyone in Boston or else- where, who desires to purchase this xeautiful. home. He can be reached at No. 45 Curve street, West Newton, Mass., or No, 1272 Man street, Colum- bus, Ohio. _ While he has not decided just where ne will iocate, the doctor would be vleased to Have Baptist churches, who lesire to call a new pastor, communi- vate with him. CITY PARAGRAPHS. Po ee > ee Le Ee et at ee eee in Baltimore last Saturday. Mr. J. E. Gray, son of Mr. Jas. W. Gray, of Gray and Costiey, who has been in ?ittsburg, Pa., for the past year and more, has returned. The stork visited Mr. Gray and wife a few monts ago, eaving little Hortense to bless them. Grandpa and grandma are all smiles. z —_— Messrs. W. P. Burrell and Wm. H. Silis, Jr., prominent officials of the Grand United Order of the True Re formers, were in this city last week, ‘ooking aftetr the business of the or- ler. They met many old friends while rere and renewed many old acquain- tances. i Miss E. D. Lampton, daughter m Dr. E. W. Lampton, is spending her vacation in this city, with her parents. Miss Lampton is an accomplished young woman, being a graduate of the New England Conservatory of Music, and for a number of years a teacher in the Public Schools of Greenville, Mississippi. Dr. C. C. Johnson, of Columbia, S. C. is in the city visiting his mother, who is indisposed. He is one of the leading physcians n hs part of the State, ena is a grand master of the masons in that State. He has practiced successfully for sixteen years in Columbia, by may locate in this city on account of the health of his mother. Ee oa = a7, ay BR 3 P fal a i be my PR or oI i —? eee! Hf EN ranergt ftir: Peet ere ea es SY SS ne es SE ee ee ee SS Sie te ; STHE<R WOODLAND : : : TERRACE : Lawhside, N. J. 3 : Will open July 2, for the recep 3 % tion of guests. 4 = Bath, modern convenience : % with shaded lawn. Cuisine un- 3 surpassed. 5 Terms are $5, $6, $7 each, per % week. % Write for booklet. 3 Fare 31 cents return, from 3 : Chestnut or South St. Ferries, 2 = Philadelphia. 3 % 3 - L a e P 0. Address, S ow Hill, ; : New Jersey. 3 MRS. C. A. SMITH, Prop. 3 * ee ee A. &% Mi. College The Twelfth Annual Session will be- gin September Ist, 1904. Good four year courses in Agriculture and Mechanic branches—Short Courses. Young Men desiring room for Fall Term should secure accommoda tions at once, as only about 100 lodgers can be received. Write to-day to secure room. For fur- ther information or for cata- logue, address— J. B. DUDLEY, President, Greensboro, N. C. Dr. Charles J. Johnson, Grand Mas- ter of the Masons of South Carolina, will be united in marriage to Miss Ce celia C. Ladevese, of Augusta, Ga., on Wednesday June 22nd... After a short bridal tour, including a visit to Colum- bia. S. C., the home of the groom, the couple will come to this city, where they will make their future home. Se See Mr, A. L. Satterwhite of the Munici- pal Buffet at 1310 E.St., N. W., as opened a summer garden in connection with his buffett, where nightly pe™ formances will be given for the delec tation of his patrons. Mr. Satterwhite has shown great enterprise in the man agement of this place and the summer garden feature has come to fill a lone felt want. ee CITY PARAGRAPHS. Dr. Shadd is spending a few days in Philadelphia this week. The books of the Jane Moseley are now open to receive charters. Dr. E. W. Lampton attended the commencement exercises at Wilberforce University this week. Mrs. Ella F. Sewell and husband have left the city for Stockbridge, Mass., where they will spend the summer. Hon. Judson W. Lyons, Register of the Treasury, and a member of the National Republican Committee, left this city for Chicago last Saturday. Judge Robert H. Terrell will leave the city to-day for Boston, and other points East where he will spend his vacation. Dr. E. W. Lampton spent a few hours in Philadelphia last week attending the conference of the first district. Books are open to receive charters for the Jane Moseley, and now is the time to secure the best dates for your excursion down the Potomac river this summer. Mr. F. A. Waters, a member of the Metropolitan Police force, and Officer Stewart, of Aanocstia, did herculean work in keeping order at the barbecue of the Blaine Invincible Club. Mr. Lewis Jefferson, General Manager of the Jane Moseley Steamboat Co., is kept pretty busy these days, receiving new charters for dates down the Potomac. The Jane Moseley will return from Baltimore in a few days looking as handsome as an easter bonnet. Now is the time to secure your charter for an early date. Mr. R. M. R. Nelson, formerly connected with the dead letter office of the post office, in this city, is now engaged in mining and real estate, in Holquin, Cuba. Hon. Judson W. Lyons, Register of the Treasury, left the city last Wednesday to attend the convention at Chicago. Mr. Lyons is a member of the National Committee. Mr. J. C. Smith, of the Sixth Va., Social Club, of Richmond, Va., spent a few days in this city last week. He attended the Blaine Invincible Club's barbecue, at Eureka Park, Anacostia. Mr. John R. Chiles, a well-known post office official, of Richmond, Va., and a member of the Board of Directors of the Mechanics Savings Bank, has been a few days in this city, the guest of his brother, Mr. Chiles. Summer weddings are coming thick and fast. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Easton, of Cincinnati, have announced the marriage of their daughter, Alice May, to Dr. Marshall F. Leland, Wednesday, Jun The happy couple will be at ho getown, Ky., after July 24. THE COLORED AMERICAN Register of the U. S. Treasury Member of the Republican National Com- HON. J. C. NAPIER, M. B. Cashier The Penny Savings Bank, Nashville, Tenn. DRESS MAKING ACADEMY. The de Lam Orton Famous French Perfection Tailor System, Mme. J. A. Smallwood, sole agent, 1513 Madison street, northwest. Morning class from 9 a. m. to 1 p. m. Afternoon class 2 to 5 p. m. daily. Evenings from 7:30 to 10 o'clock. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, dressmakers and ladies who wish to do their own dress-making. WANTED.—To learn the wonderful De Lam Orton French Perfection Tailor System. Seamless Basques without one inch of visible seam, in lining or goods, not eeven on the shoulder. Successful dressmaking requires as much earnest progressive study as successful work in any profession. No detail is too small to be looked after. We teach you to make dresses with or without seam and guarantee perfect fits, and complete your course with a diploma. 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 ceded with the department. A good offered. Address this office. Tea AN ADVERTISING SOLICITOR WANTED. Wanted-An active man, who understands soliciting advertising, to take a position on The Colored American. It is a good paying, permanent position for the right kind of man. Apply at this office. tf If you have anything to sell, rent or exchange, put a small "ad." in this column. The results will be assured. Try it. SUMMER RESORTS Madre's Park, situated on the Eckington and Suburban Line, at the corner of Seventh and Albany Streets, has been refitted and is now for rent for picnics, garden parties, etc. This park has a beautiful pavilion 50 x 50, swings, excellent water and everything necessary to make it a desirable pleasure resort. For further information call or address M. A. D. Madre, Madre's Park, Seventh and Albany Streets, Eckington, D. C. ATTENTION—EVERYBODY! Agents in all parts of the country to sell the Stock of American and West African Steamship Co. Among the Directors are Bishop Walters, Bishop Derrick, and Rev. E. C. Morris, President National Baptist Convention. Greatest Negro Enterprise. Address, at once, S. T. MARROW, Investment Broker, 132 W Fifty-third Street, New York City. Authorized General Agt., of American and West African Steamship Co. "WORLDS FAIR INFORMA- TION BUREAU" ....FOR COLORED VISITORS. With us are associated the best homes and hotels. Rates reasonable. Have your accommodations reserved. Stamp for reply. H. S. FERGUSON, Mgr., tf 1923 Market street. Opposite Union Station, St. Louis, Mo. THE COLORED AMERICAN. 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. 6 THE 20TH MILESTONE. China Wedding of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Bundy Befittingly Celebrated.—Notes of the Occassion. Mr. and Mrs. James F. Bundy celebrated the twentieth anniversary of their marriage at their elegant home, 405 O street northwest, Monday evening. June 6, 1904, from 3 to 12. Over five hundred of Washington's best people were in attendance and congratulatory letters were received from promient people from all part of the country—a desherved tribute to the successful lawyer, the efficient secretary and treasurer of the Howard University School of Law, and an active member of the Board of Education. This entire home was decorated with palms and cut flowers and the back lawn illuminated with Japanese lights. Promptly at 3 o'clock, Miss Lottie Brown began to play the Wedding march and Mr. and Mrs. Bundy and their attendants entered the spacious and tastefully decorated parlors. Mrs. Bundy was beautifully gowned in a pearl gray French voile over taffeta silk. The bodice was trimmed [Picture of a man in a suit with a bow tie]. MR. J. F. BUNDY with white chiffon and peau de cygne and she wore jewels of diamonds. In the receiving line were Mrs. Daniel Freeman, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Walker, Mrs. Thornton Taylor, Mrs. George W. Taylor, Mrs. Geo. W. Milford, Mrs. Austin Fickling Miss V. Morton, and Miss Anna E. Tnompson. Others who assisted in the reception were Misses A. V. Williams, Hattie Freeman, Florence C| Chapman, Dollie Dodson, LulaBrown, Rita Thomas Mrs. James R. Bell and Mrs. Robert Richardson; Messrs. Robert J. Dickey, Talbert Dowling, Daniel Freeman, Austin Fickling, Benjamin Washington, Charles Neal and George F. Collins. The guests were met at the door by Miss Mayme Early and presented to Misses Marie A. D. Madre and Bertha Howard, who introduced them to Mr. Charles F. M. Brown, who presented them to Mr. and Mrs. Bundy and the receiving party. Professor William H. Richards, of the Howard University Law School, was called upon for a toast and in his usual compact, vigorous style and easy manner, paid a beautiful tribute to Mr. Bundy's sterling character and capacity, his public spirit and public services, his splendid ideals and brilliant success and the virtues of the noble lady, who presided over Mr. Bundy's home, and is the in- spiration of his life. And to this toast Mr. Bundy responded in a happy vein. After the graceful and eloquent speech of Prof. W. H. H. Hart, a select musical program was rendered, consisting of instrumental solos by Misses Della A. Bundy, Lottie Brown, Fannie Bostic, Bessie Ware; Messrs George M. Jones and Edward Syphax. The vocalists were Prof. John T. Layton, Misses Lola Johnson, Marie Jones, Georgia Smith, Georgie Makall and Mrs. Maggie Wilson Smoot. At the close of the musical program the guests passed through the receiving parlors to the dining room, where they were served with refreshments; thence to the second floor where were exhibited hundreds of costly presents, which they viewed and then bade the host and hostess adieu. This interesting event which brought together so many successful men and cultured women, with tasteful and refined manner, furnishes new evidence of the progress of the race. Among those present were public school officials and teachers, prominent business men, lawyers, ministers and a host of life-long friends of Mr. and Mrs. Bundy. SMALL PERCENTAGE OF NEGRO CRIMINALS. The juvenile court record shows that, of the seven thousand children arraigned in the juvenile court of New York in a given time, only thirteen were of Negro blood. The population of the city of Greater New York is approximately 4,000,000, of whom 66,000 are colored people. That is to say, 1.65 per cent of the population is colored while, of the children charged with crime in the period covered by the statistics, only .185 per cent were Negroes. These figures do not support the statement sometimes made by prejudiced men that the Negro is a natural criminal. On the contrary, if accepted at their face value, they show that the Caucasians of New York, including, of course, the great mass of ignorant immigrants, are nearly ten times as likely as the Negro to have criminal tendencies. No fair and accurate deduction can be drawn from the court record's report, which covers only a limited period of time. To form any exact estimate of the ratio of crime between the white race and the black, exhaustive study and comparison would be necessary. But it may be taken for granted that, if the juvenile court's figures had showed a very large percentage of Negro criminals, the fact would have been widely exploited. 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Porters' Exchange 103 6th St., N. W., phone 1733Y COME EARLY AND SECURE THE BEST DATES. SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS TO THE FERRY A SUMMER OUTING. The Clover Club Spend a Day in the Woods. A party of sixteen made a trip of fifteen miles into the country, last Sunday, to spend the day in the woods. The management Of the trip was in the hands of Mr. Frank Gaines, who se cured a large trap with a seating capa- city of twelve people, and a vehicle which comfortably seated four, thus making up the party. The objective point was Aveniel, Montgomery Co., Ma., near Burnt Mills, and an early start to avoid the heat and to catch the carly morning breeze, was made. The meeting place being at the residence of Mr. Gaines, 717 E street northeast. Mr. Gaines and his obliging madam served the whole party with hot rolls and coffee, and the start was made at once, to the wild woods. After a delightful drive of nearly tw6 hours, the home of Mr. Joseph H. Downs was reached, where the party spent the day. Mr. Downs is locate on a large estate, and has a spacious and commodious home, with all of the comforts of up-to-date country life The premises abound in cool springs bright, well-kept lawns, umbrageou: trees, beneath which hung hammock: of many kinds and colors. Mr. Down: is blessed with a most interesting fam ily, consisting of a wife and thre daughters, Miss Blanche A. Downs Mrs. Sitka D. Thomas, and Mrs. Flot ence D. Garner. They had been ar prised of the coming of the party, an had made every preparation in the wa of an elaborate country dinner, an things that go along with it. Mi Gaines did not neglect to equip hin self with refreshments of a liquid i ture in great abundance. The day was pleasantly and mo enjoyably spent, and all voted Mr. ar Mrs. Downs royal entertainers. 7! party consisted of Messrs. James N Gray, A. J. Gaskins, John H, Carte Lewis P. Costely, J. M. Jackson, Was ington Wood, J. H. Cooper, James | Frazier, Sid. A. J. Reese, Sam’l Ewe W. H. Smith, E. J. Whitelow, Natha jel Sidnor, Thomas E. Sayers, Fra Gaines and Edward E. Cooper. WAITERS’ MUTUAL RELIEF ASSO. CIATION. The Waiters’ and ex-Waiters’ Mutual Relief Association, that has been in organization for a few months, finish- ed its constitution and by-laws last Friday evening, and proceeded to per- manent organization by electing the following officers: President, Alex. D. Watson; First Vice-President, Jno. H. West; Second Vice-President, Rob’t F. Lewis; Finan- cial Secretary, Jno. R. Brown; Assis- tant Financial Secretary, Wn. F. Swann; Recording Secretary, J. R. F. Browne; Assistant Recording Secre tary, Arthur F. Boston; Treasurer Nelson F. Booker; Chaplain, W. oO Holmes; Assistant Chaplain, Franl Marrow; Serg’t-at?Arms, George Ww Cole; Assistant Serg’t-at-Arms, Jas. H Matthews. Trustees—Wm. E. Sandford, Georg W. Stewart, Royal A. Hughes, L.D.D Samuel M. Pierre, M. D., Edw. W. Tw ner, Jas. A. Payne, Augustus W. Gra) L.D.D., Walter L. Lewis, Wm. Tor man. {THE COLORED AMERICAN. This Association starts with a mem- bership of nearly 200 men, and will in- === THE stall officers on Friday evening, July F sth, 1904. Wonder of t The regular meeting night being the oe second Friday in each month, at Odd Ligue Fellows’ Hall, 1606 M street north- fh gees west. b/w ss —— ae THE JANE MOSELEY TO RUN. Se — earn px “a Manager Jefferson Announces New = : a Grounds for the Season.—Books 4 a Now Open for Charters. es) eas The Washington public will hail with delight the announcement that the Jane Moseley, the palatial river steamer, will run again this season. The general manager, Mr. Lewis Jef- ferson, has sent the Moseley to Balti- more for a complete overhauling, and when it returns in a week or two, it will look as spick and span as an Easter dress. The books are now open for charters, and the Moseley will make her first trip July 1. Manager Jefferson has secured the exclusive privilege of landing at Somerset Beach, and Lower Cedar Point, with the privilege or landing at other points down the Potomac. Persons desiring tc secure dates should call or “phone at once. Down town office, 1901 I St. S. W., ‘phone 1779. Uptown office Porter’s Exchange, 103 Sixth street N. W., (opposite Penna depot..) PROF. WRIGHT’S ITINERARY. Prof. R. R. Wright, president of the Georgia State Industrial School pass ed through Washington last Wednes- day, en route to Baltimore, where he goes to attend the closing exercises 0 the Baltimore High and Industrial School. Prof. Wright after spending Saturday and Sunday in New York City will go to Chicago to be present at the Republican National Conven- tion. Prof. Wright has been at the head of the State School, located at Savannah, Ga., since its establishment. Under him the school has grown mar velously in all branches. At the clos¢ of the convention he will return te New York to meet his son, Rev. R. R Wright, who returns to America afte: a year abroad spent in study. Rev ‘| Wright about a year ago received fron Chicago University a scholarshi abroad. He has spent the time t \Istudy at Leipsic. Rev. Wright goes t || Chicago early in July when he will r -lceive the A. M. degree. Next year h t| will teach Greek and Hebrew at Wi -lperforce University. Rev. Wright is 21Georgia boy of whom all his frien¢ are justly proud. ‘Announcements are being made of Negro Day, at the World’s Fair, St. Louis, Monday, August ist, and 2 strong local committee is being ap- pointed by the World’s Fair Manage-| ment, and efforts are being made to make the occasion a grand affair. SUMMER BOARDERS—At $16 per month; $5.00 a week; 75 cents a day, and lodging. My house is situated one-quarter of a mile above | the’station, 48 miles from the City | of Washington. 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The positions for which these trained men are wanted are those in most every care which pay high salaries. hold of men who have received as far as possible, a good education before j|coming here, and are ready to enter jupon a thorough course of agricultural || training. | For further information adaress, BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, Prin. Tuskegee Institute, y Tuskegee, Alabama Mr. J. C. Stubbs, the cartoonist of The Colored American, spent a few ‘ours in this city last Saturday. He ‘gs an attachee of the Post Office in Chicago, and is en route to Baltimore to visit friends. 2 The Colored American A National Negro Newspaper Published every Saturday, at 459 C st. N: W., Washington, D. C. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. One Year, $2.00 Six Months. 1.10 Three Months .60 Invariably in advance. Subscription may be sent by post office money order, express or registered letter. All communications for publication should be accompanied with the name of the writer, not necessarily for publication but as a guarantee of good faith. We solicit news, contributions, opinions and in fact all matters affecting the race. We will not pay for matter, however, unless it is ordered by us. All matter intended for publication should reach this office by Wednesday of each week to insure insertion in the current issue. Agents are wanted everywhere.—Send for instructions. ADVERTISING RATES. Reading notices 50 cents per line. Display advertisements, $2 per square inch, per insertion. Discounts made on large contracts. Entered at the Post Office as second class matter. All letters, communications, and business matters should be addressed to THE COLORED AMERICAN. EDWARD E. COOPER, Manager, 459 C St., Northwest, Washington, D. C. Sold by all News Dealers. JUNE 18, 1904. THE REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION. So swift has the time passed that it hardly seems possible that it has been four years since we were all at Philadelphia, yelling for McKinley and Roosevelt. Yet such is a fact. And here we are again on the very eve of the quadrennial National Republican Convention. At no time since Appomattox took its place in its history has a meeting of Republicans meant so much to the Negro, as the Convention which is being held in Chicago. We hope that what has been done and said there will have a tendency to ameliorate the hard conditions that touch the Negro on every side of his life. If the Republican declare in unequivocal terms against the disfranchisement of the Negro, against "Jim Crowism" in general and against "Lily white Republicanism," we believe that such a declaration will have a most salutary effect. The party must not forget that the Negroes in New York, New Jersey, Indiana and Illinois, sympathize with their brethren in the South. As to the convention itself there is little to say. That man of rugged honesty, of splendid ability, endowed with the highest sense of justice—Theodore Roosevelt—will be nominated by acclamation, as he should be. And his nomination will be made with that enthusiasm that will carry with it a conviction that the politicians as well as the people want him elected at the polls in November. It would be a waste of time to discuss the Negro's attitude as to Theodore Roosevelt. We can not see how any man with African blood in his veins can think of voting for any other THE COLORED AMERICAN. candidate. Let us hope that the party of Lincoln, Grant, Summer and Douglass will do its duty well. A BOSTON "PROFESSOR." We note that one of the most active "race problem settlers" just now is a certain professor who gives Boston for the present as his residence. It may be of interest to the public to know something of the history and tremendous achievements of this 'professor,' who is now actively setting himself up as a guide in all matters in relation to the Negro race and Southern matters in general. the poor, benighted colored people of the South how to settle all their problems. We congratulate Boston and Cambridge upon the possession of so distinguished a fellow citizen. THE NEW IDEA As we read the history of men and of science we find that a new idea usually meets with ridicule and is rejected with scorn and hatred as though original thought were crime. When Galileo discovered that the earth goes around the sun the idea was such a new one that they made him go down on his knees and publicly retract the glorious truth. It requires years and sometimes even centuries to work out a new idea thoroughly. For the last few years the subject of bleaching the skin of the Negro has absorbed the attention of all scientific men. The idea of breaking up the dark cells of pigmen is not a new idea. The only drawback has been to find something that will break up the cells it being a well known fact that in rebuilding the cells will be white. Many ways have been tried but without success. There is only one remedy that has stood the test and is doing the work successfully. It is known as Black-No-More and is manufactured by a chemist at Chillicothe, Ohio, who has made this subject a life study and has guarded his secret so well that no one has been able to imitate this wonderful discovery. By addressing Dr. J. A. Herlihy, Chillicothe, Ohio, you can find out all about this remarkable bleach. tf BATTLE ON RIVER BOAT Under the above headline the daily papers of this city recently contained pyrotechnic accounts of what they called the Negro excursion to Notley Hall, a continuous riot. While the affair is to be deplored, the better element of the colored people should not be held responsible. The excursion boat, the River Queen, is run by a company of white men, who make it a point each Saturday and Sunday night to distribute free tickets to a certain class of colored women who are usually joined at the boat by their male companions, and who spend Sundays down the river in every form of our law and intoxication. On this excursion referred to, it seems that the Deputy Sheriff of Prince George county, was badly beaten, the caboose in which a number of unruly excursionists had been placed was o'erturned and the prisoners liberated. The boat policeman was disarmed and beaten up, a number of people were badly cut and received bruised heads from beer bottles and the fight was continuous all the way from Notley Hall to the city. As soon as the boat landed the crowd took possession of a number of street cars, assaulting the conductors and people generally. These excursions are operated by white men, for the purpose of making money off of the very colored people whom they refuse to rent houses to except in alleys, whom they refuse to employ except in the most menial way and whom they Jim Crow in every possible way. If Major Sylvester can not put an end to these excursions then the colored pulpit, and press, should take them up and suppress them. WILL NOT GO TO ST. LEWIS The Gem barber shop, at Columbus, Ohio, said to be the largest and finest barber shop in America, accommodating Afro-American trade, had arranged to send two of its patrons to the St. Lewis World's Fair, issuing tickets with each ten cents of work done, which were good on a chance for a free trip to St. Lewis. However, learning of the great prejudice against colored attendants at the fair, the fair, the owner at once changed the plan and now offers two elegant grandfather hall clocks instead. It it said that colored people all through Ohio will remain away from the fair. The unreasonable prejudice permitted on the part of the fair managers, will keep thousands of Ohio colored people away. Labor unionism is receiving a black eye in Colorado. All roads lead to Chicago, in these piping times of politics. This will be a banner year for the National Negro Business League, which meets in Indianapolis, Ind., in August. Colored politicians will be well represented in Chicago, notwithstand the lily whites, and the disfranchising measures inaugurated and practiced by the chivalrous whites of the South. Some man by the name of Parkhurst, has discovered that colored men did not and do not make good soldiers, and that the colored troops did not "fight nobly." We are living in a great age. The State Convict Board of Alabama have invited Booker T. Washington, to meet with them in their annual meeting in June for the purpose of devising plans for the establishment of a reformatory for colored children. Avery College Trade Schools, ALLEGHENY, PA. Offers superior advantages to young colored women, who desire to become expert dress-makers, milliners or Music teachers. The instruction at Avery are excelled by no Negro Institution in this country. Amply endowed, under no church denomination. Incorporated January 17, 1849, with power to confer degrees. DRESSMAKING, MILLINERY, TAILORING. Music, Cooking, in connection with the Western University. Civil-mining, and electrical engineering. Prepares for Yale, Princeton and Harvard Universities. Tuition free. Boarding, Lodging, Laundry, Material and Instruments for use. All expenses, $12 per month. Catalogues now ready. Address all communications to- General Manager, Allegheny, Pa. TO THE WOMEN OF THE UNITED STATES. Dr. Hartman's Cure for Female Diseases--A Generous Offer to Women. Invalid Women are Applying by Thousands for Dr. Hartman's Free Home Treatment by Letter. The Norseman's Nastrond. The Noresman's hades is as unlike the orthodox place of punishment as it is possible for one to imagine. This place of torment for the reprobate sons of the north is called nastrond and is situated far toward the frigid north and is directly under nifiheim, the Scandinavian mythologist's purgatory. A description of nastrond as it appears in the "Prose Edda" (written in Iceland in the thirteenth century) is as follows: "In nastrond there is a vast and direful structure with doors that face the north. This building is formed entirely of the backs and scales of serpents, wattled together like wickerwork. But the heads of the serpents themselves are turned toward the inside of the hall, and they continually vomit forth floods of venom, in which must wade throughout eternity all those who commit murder or swear to lies." Another description of nastrond is similar to this, but adds that the evildoers are occasionally bitten by the great dragon Nidhogg. Seeing Distances. About 200 miles in every direction is the distance a man can see when standing on a clear day on the peak of the highest mountain—say at a height of 26,668 feet, or a little over five miles above the level of the sea. An observer must be at a height of 6,667 feet above sea level to see objects at a distance of 100 miles. The distance in miles at which an object upon the surface of the earth is visible is equal to the square root of one and one-half times the height of the observer in feet above sea level. Some allowance has to be made for the effect of atmospheric refraction, but as the refraction varies at different heights and is affected by the various states of the weather, no precisely accurate figures for general purposes can be given. Probably from one-fourteenth to one-tenth of the distance given by the formula would have to be deducted, owing to the refraction of the atmosphere. Dutch Noses. A study of Jan Steen's pictures of Dutch home life some 200 years ago proves to conviction that in his day the noses of his country folk were quite as fantastic as they are now. Without their pendulous, heavy, mirth inspiring organs of smell, the artist's tipsy fiddlers and peasants, quack doctors and housewives would not make one smile half as much as they do. It is well that the average Dutchman is a good natured fellow. No matter whether his amiability be due to his phlegmatic temperament or to the reasoned discipline in his soul, the result is the same to the outer world. If he were naturally disposed to be a prey to his passions, there would be something horribly discordant in the broad comedy of his face.—Chambers' Journal. Rev. J. Anderson Taylor, pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church has just returned from King and Queen County, Va., where he went to take his little son Robby to spend the vacation. Little Robby was glad to meet his uncle, Rev. Wm. H. Taylor, and was delighted to know that he was to spend his vacation with him. ·Miss Hattie L. Brown, has accepted the position as engrossing clerk for the Jane Moseley Steamboat Company. If you can not spare the time to call on Manager Jefferson to secure a charter for the Jane Moseley, you can phone him at 1779, or you can call at the Porters Exchange, 103 6th St., N. W. THE COLORED AMERICAN. MRS. J. P. COADY, Treasurer of the Ivy Leaf Club, 1,702 6th Avenue, Council Bluffs, Iowa, writes: "Peruna is no experimental medicine. I have used it off and on now for three years. At that time I was cured of irregular and painful menstruation. Since that time I have taken it for indigestion or whenever I felt overworked and in need of a tonic, and I have always found that it was of great benefit to me. I am therefore pleased and happy to say a word in its praise and shall gladly indorse it to my friends."---Mrs. J. P. Coady. Miss Hattie Grace, 254 West 46th St., New York, writes: "Peruna has changed me from a fretful, irritable, nervous woman into a healthy and a happy one. Nothing seems to worry and to fret me any more. Since early womanhood I suffered with bearing down pains and nervousness. I was thin and worried, but Peruna restored me. Those who knew me before cannot understand the change, but I can sum it all up in the blessed word, Peruna."--Hattie Grace. Mrs. Elizabeth Ferguson, No. 181 51st St., Brooklyn, N. Y., President West Brooklyn Audubon Society, writes; "I am pleased to tell what a blessing Peruna has been to me. Several years ago my constitution seemed broken down and I cared little whether I lived or died. I had taken so much medicine that the sight of a bottle made me sick. I had read about Peruna curing women, and I thought perhaps it would help me. I bought a bottle and before it was finished I felt better. I kept on taking it, and after three months' faithful use I was a well woman and able to do the work and undergo the strain of younger days."---Elizabeth Ferguson. In view of the great multitude of women suffering from some form of female disease and yet unable to find any cure, Dr. Hartman, the renowned gynecologist, has announced his willingness to direct the treatment of as many cases as make application to him during the summer months without charge. The treatment will be conducted by correspondence. The doctor will prescribe all medicines, applications, hygienic and dietary regulations necessary to complete a cure. The medicines prescribed can be obtained at all drug stores. This offer will hold good only during the summer months. Any woman can become a regular patient by sending a written statement of her age, condition of life, history and symptoms of her derangements. All cases of female diseases, including menstrual irregularities, displacements, ulcerations, inflammations, discharges, irritation of the ovaries, tumors and IT'S THE QUALITY IN DRUGS that cures. Our drugs are the best. Our prices are the most reasonable. As cheap as any. Quick service and best treatment accorded to all. Headquarters for "Tiona" and "Orono," also "Pierce's Celery Tablets," the greatest tablet on earth for constipation, biliousness and as a general tonic-laxative pill. Call in and get a free sample. SODA, CIGARS, ETC., MRS. J.P. COADY. MISS. HATTIE GRACE. MRS. ELIZABETH FERGUSON. DR. HARTMAN. Successful Home Treatment. dropsy of the abdomen, should apply at once and become registered as regular patients. All correspondence will be held strictly confidential. As is well known, Dr. Hartman is the president of The Hartman Sanitarium, an institution which has a department devoted exclusively to the treatment of female diseases. He is thus brought to see thousands of such cases every year, the most of whom return to their homes to be treated by correspondence. The principal remedy he relies upon in such cases is Peruna, which every woman should have who has any affection of this kind. Those wishing to become patients should address Dr. S. B. Hartman, Columbus, 1910. 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 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. 9 No one knows better than Dr. Hartman how much the women suffer with diseases peculiar to their sex. No one knows better than he does how many of them suffer with such diseases. Patiently, hopefully, wearily, and often silently, they eke out a miserable existence, year after year. No martyr in poetry or heroine in romance makes a more touching appeal to human sympathy than the woman burdened with the cares of a family trying to carry the extra load of some tormenting and ever present female disease. Dr. Hartman's sympathy for such is unbounded, and his willingness to help them limited only to his 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 CHESAPEAKE COTTAGE, on the bay, Shady Side, West River. Open June 1st. Luxurious and modern improvements. Excellent fishing and crabbing. Will be conveyed from and to the boat free. For information, write. MRS. MISSOURI MATTHEWS, Shady Side, A. A. Co., Md.