The Colored American

DEC 21 1904 PERIODICAL The COLORED American A-NATIONAL NEGRO NEWSPAPER J.H. Cunningham RT. REV. H. M. TURNER, D. D., L. L. D., Senior Bishop African Methodist Episcopal Church, Atlanta, Georgia. 10 HON. CHAS. W. ANDERSON, J. Gotham's Silver Tongue Orator. J. Alternate Delegate at Large, Cleveland, Ohio. MR. J. MADISON VANCE. 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 schools 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 consist of 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 toefits, $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, ther ment known as the Rosebuds. Twenty more than fourteen years of age may for each. This department, like the Senior twenty-five cents per week, and death b dues are fifteen cents per month. CLASSES—Persons desiring to leave the than is paid from Fountain Department Classes of the Mutual Benefit Degree into Circles, and pay joining fees and d The Grand Fountain of the United Order of True Reformers Is the leading Colored Fraternal Society of the United States. It was organized January, 1881, by William W. Browne, and chartered in April, 1883, under the laws of the State of Virginia, with headquarters at Richmond, Va. Its membership is both male and female, and consists of all persons of good health from 14 to 60 years of age. Its membership of 60,000 is divided into Fountains and Circles. It pays sick benefits from $1.50 to $2.50 per week, and pays death benefits from $24.56 to $1000. BENEFITS PAID—Total benefits paid to date: Sick dues, $r,500,000; death benefits, $714,378.75. SENIOR FOUNTAINS—A Fountain may be organized consisting of 20 or more persons not over 50 years of age paying a joining fee of from $4.60 to $5.10 each. The monthly dues are not less than 35 cents in rural districts and not less than 50 cents per month in towns and cities, and a semi-annual tax of 40 cents paid in January and July of each year. Sick benefits paid are from $1.50 to $2.50 per week, while death benefits range from $75 to $125. A Fountain may be organized in any locality on application to Rev. W. L. Taylor, G. W. Master, or to any of his authorized deputies. ROSEBUDS—For the proper training of the young and their development in thrift, industry and brotherly love, there has been formed a Children's Department known as the Rosebuds. Twenty or more children not less than three nor more than fourteen years of age may form a Rosebud, upon the payment of $1 each. This department, like the Senior Fountain, pays sick benefits from $1 to twenty-five cents per week, and death benefits from $24.50 to $37. The monthly dues are fifteen cents per month. CLASSES—Persons desiring to leave their benefcfarles at death a larger amount than is paid from Fountain Department, take out policies in one or more of the Classes of the Mutual Benefit Degree. The members of this degree are divided into Circles, and pay joining fees and dues according to the following tables: Class "B" Joining fee. Value of Certificate after one year. Value of Certificate before one year Annual Dues Quarterly Dues Age 14 to 25 $2 50 $200 00 $100 00 $4 75 $1 20 " 25 to 30 2 75 200 00 100 00 4 75 1 20 " 30 to 35 3 00 200 00 100 00 4 75 1 20 " 35 to 40 3 25 200 00 100 00 5 70 1 43 " 40 to 45 3 50 140 00 70 00 5 79 1 43 " 45 to 50 3 75 115 00 58 00 6 65 1 66 " 50 to 55 4 00 70 00 45 00 6 35 1 66 " 55 to 60 4 25 65 00 38 00 7 60 1 90 Class "M" Joining fee. Value of Certificate Annual dues Quarterly dues Age 14 to 80 $11 00 $1006 00 $21 90 $5 25 " 80 to 85 12 00 1000 00 22 00 5 50 " 85 to 40 12 00 905 00 23 00 5 75 " 40 to 45 13 00 800 00 24 00 6 00 " 45 to 50 13 00 700 00 25 00 6 25 of the Grand Fountain United Order of The bank commenced business April 31 present has steadily increased in volumetal stock of $100,000. From the humbly the bank opened for business in 1889 th the volume of business transacted amoial panic of 1893, the Savings Bank on the city of Richmond that did not ce of the Grand Fountain United Order of True Reformers, capital stock $100,000. The bank commenced business April 3, 1889, and from that time down to the present has steadily increased in volume of business. It now has a paid up capital stock of $100,000. From the humble sum of $1,268.69, deposited the first day the bank opened for business in 1889 the deposits have grown to $350,058, and the volume of business transacted amounts to $6,190,141.47. During the financial panic of 1893, the Savings Bank of the Grand Fountain was the only bank in the city of Richmond that did not cease to pay cash on all checks presented, while the majority of other banks were using script and clearing house checks. This bank had its origin in the brain of William W. Browne, an ex-slave of 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 arms. It also has under its control 16 large buildings leased by it. This department is under the management of Lawyer J. C. Robertson, chief of real estate and attorney for the association, office at 608 N. 2nd Street, Richmond, 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. K.; 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 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 resident. THE REFORMER PRINTING DEPARTMENT—Issues a weekly journal, THE REFORMER honor has a circulation of 12,000. This paper is published in the interest of the race, and dis- cusses the leading questions of the day. The subscription price is $1 per year, or $c. 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 62 inches. Fine job work of every class and description is made a specialty at lowest prices. Mr. E. W. Brown is editor and business man- ger, office 608 N. Second Street, Richmond, Va. Correspondence solicited and agenies wanted. OLD FOLKS' HOME—In September, 1893, Rev. William W. Brown recommended the forma- tion 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 68414 acres, located x 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 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 rid the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway. As this home is for the benefit of the whole race, the generation 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 W. P. Burrell, G. W. S. 601-6-3 N. Second Street Richmond, Va. 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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. [Name not visible in the image] JUDGE M. W. GIBBS, e Capital City Savings Bank, Little HON. EDMOND H. DEAS, Delegate at Large Darlington, S. C. THE! COLORED AMERICAN. 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. VME, DAVIS STAR Born Clairvoyant and Card Reader Tells about business, Removes Spells and Evil Influences, Reunites the Separated and Gives Luck to all. 1228 25th st. n. w., Washington, D. G. No letters answered unless acompanied by stamp. FOSTER FOSTER CATERER 1120 20th St. N. W. Good Work. Good Treatment Good Work. Good Treatment Good Work. Good Treatment and Reasonable Charges. Vero Dentists, 1115 Pa. Ave. Opp. P. O. Drugs, Toilet Articles, Finest of Soda Water in EUREKA DRUG Carl W. Shaffer, Prop. & 922 Frederick Avenue Drugs, Toilet Stationery Articles, - Cigars - Finest of Soda Water in Season. EUREKA DRUG STORE, Carl W. Shaffer, Prop. & Druggist. 922 Frederick St. Joseph Avenue Missouri- Holmes Hotel 333 Va. Ave., S. W., Washington, D. C Best Africo-American Accommodation in the District. European and American Plan. 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. Huge Lossau. LENZ & LOSSAU, Successors to CHARLES FISHER. SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS Trusses, Crutches, Syringes, Cutlery, Artificial Human Eyes, Elastic Hoslery, 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 troubles 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 addressed 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 enclosed people. THE COLORED AMERICAN. 12 WORK IS PLENTIFUL To All Who understand it Thoroughly. We train young women to self-support by teaching them dressmaking, millinery and all kinds of embroidery. In our Cooperative Help Department, we employ hundreds. We need and can accommodate one hundred new students in our Millinery Department. Special inducements are made to any young woman who understands stitching well. The only school of its kind for young colored women in the country. Diplomas are given when students show themselves worthy, usually after nine months satisfactory work. Branch Schools are to be established throughout the country. For further particulars, call or write Mrs. L. R. Clark, The Dressmakers Training School, Twelfth and U streets northwest. HORNER & HARLAN Attorneys at Law Real Estate Brokers Webster Law Bldg. 505D St. N.W. A number of desirable houses for sale on terms to suit. Money loaned in any amount. Telephone East 515Y. ...THE... Municipal Buffett Municipal Buffett An up-to-date Cafe and Buffet, a full line of the oldest and best brands of cigras and tobacco. Ladies dining room up stairs. J. H. Montgomery, Mgr. 1310 E Street, N.W., Washington, D. C. Merchant Tailoring Cleaning, Altering and Repairing a Specialty. We give prompt attention to our trade and guarantee our work. Give us a trial. Branch 503 14th St. N.W. 1011 E Street Headquarters BENNETT B. SLADE, Proprietor 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 MONARCH OF NEGRO NEWSPAPERS. The ideal race newspaper, and published at the Capital of the Nation, is THE COLORED AMERICAN. It is clean, newsy, and ably and fearlessly edited. It is the organ of no clique or faction, but a fearless champion of the colored people everywhere. Its columns teem with news of the day, reflecting the best sentiments as well as the doings and achievements of the race everywhere. Read what the Negro press says: THE COLORED AMERICAN is already a great newspaper, printing forty-eight columns each issue. It aims to print seventy-two columns. May its friends aid it to its realization.—The Wilmington Record. Mr. Edward Cooper, manager of THE COLORED AMERICAN, Washington, D. C., is unquestionably the ablest all-round newspaper manager of our race, if results are to settle the question.—The New South. THE COLORED AMERICAN .s, without question, the greatest newspaper published by colored men; every colored editor should take off his hat to Mr. Cooper.—The Leavenworth Herald. THE COLORED AMERICAN, of Washington, D. C., comes every week, brim full and running over with good things; Brother Cooper is one of the best newspaper men of the country.—The Huntsville Journal. THE COLORED AMERICAN, in a short space of three years, has gone to the front at the Nation's Capital. Its manager, E. E. Cooper, holds a unique position in colored journalism, being the pioneer of illustrated journalism. Ex. Editor Cooper, of THE COLORED AMERICAN, has so many good things for his readers that he seriously contemplates making his a twelve-page, instead of an eight-page paper. This shows that THE COLORED AMERICAN is not only holding its own, but is doing more. The Star of Zion. THE COLORED AMERICAN, of Washington, D. C., will shortly issue a twelve-page paper weekly—seventy-two columns of reading matter. Under the able management of Editor Cooper it has forged ahead till it earned the name of "Monarch of the Weeklies." The Western Outlook. THE COLORED AMERICAN, a local hebdomadal, published in the interest of the colored people, came out in a new dress and with a beautiful heading Saturday. It is one of the best newspapers in the country edited by colored men; has a good circulation, and carries a large line of live advertising.—The Washington Post. THE COLORED AMERICAN is without doubt one of the ablest journals published by Afro-Americans. It is a Republican paper, very free in its expressions, which makes it more popular even among those who deny the "equality of man." This paper is published at Washington, where the doings of the lawmakers of the great Republic may be had pure and fresh, and submitted to the people for their disposal.—The Rock Hill Messenger. A NEGRO LIBRARY FREE! 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. RD—"Twentieth Century Negro Literature or a Cyclopedia of Thought," written 100 of America's Greatest Negroes. Edited by Dr. D. W. Culp. Price, $2.99. FOURTH—"Golden Thoughts on Chastity and Procreation," by Prof. J. W. Gibson and Dr. W. J. Truftt. Price, $1.50. ENTS WANTED—Do you want the agency for one or more of the above Library Free. It is worth $7.25. Only those who take an agency can get making from $5.00 to $10.00 a day. We pay big commissions, supply books write for full particu-mean what we say. J. L. NICHOLS & CO., Naperville, Illinois 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 books? If so you get the Above Library Free. It is worth free. Agents now in the field are making from $5.00 to $10.00 on credit and send Outfit Free. 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We are always ready to loan you any amount you may need. You can repay it in small monthly payments to suit your convenience. We make loans on Furniture, Pianos, &c., without removal or any publicity in any way. All business is private. WASHINGTON MORTGAGE LOAN COMPANY. 610—F Street—610. Some Men Pay $10,000 For an expert to manage their advertising. There are others who pay $5.00 for an annual subscription to printer's ink and learn what all advertisers are thinking about. But even these are not the extremes reached. There are men who lose over $100,000 a year by doing neither one. For sample copy send 10e to Printer's Ink. No. 10 Spruce Street. New York City. E HAVE A BAR'L of money to lend on furniture pianos, &c. No delay. Goods are not disturbed. You return the money in small payments. If you have a loan and need more money, we can fix you up. Business confidential. 'Phone. M. 3042. SURETY LOAN COMPANY. Suite 1, Warder Building, cor. 9th and F. 523 9th. Loans of $10 Loans of $10 and Upwards Made on Furniture, Pianos, Wagons, etc., at lowest rates and in the day you apply. We are loaning on the Building and Loan Asosciation plan, which makes the cost of carrying loans much less than you pay elsewhere, and allows you to pay it off in any size notes you desire, running from one to twelve months. you only pay for the use of the money for the length of time you carry it. If you have a loan with some other company we will pay it off and advance you more money if desired. Rates cheerfully given and no cost to you unless the loan is made. Loan made anywhere in the District. Call and get rates. Front room. first floor, Scientific American Building. National Mortgage Loan Company, 625 FStreet N. W. HERE IS A CHANCE To get the money you want. We have more than we need. We will make loans to everybody without delay. If you want money see us to-day. You will not be disappointed. Loans made on furniture, planes, organs, etc., without removal. Loans to salaried employees without endorsement. 502 F STREET, - - Cor. 6th St Capital Loan Guarantee Company. MONEY For everybody at rates lower than the lowest. Don't be deceived; come to us and investigate. Business strictly confidential. No one knows of your transactions with us. We lend on furniture, pianos, or salary. If you have a loan now anywhere and need more money, come to us. Nothing deducted from loan. You get full amount. Extensions in case of sickness without extra charge. Metropolitan Loan and Trust C., 505 E STREET. N. W. --- THE COLORED AMERICAN. Small outfit to agents on commission of 40 cents on the dollar. Hustling agents wanted to handle our great remedies. All kinds, they sell rapidly; the people want them. Agents commission 40 cents out of every dollar. Enclose $1.00 as a guarantee of express charges and pay the rest when the goods are sold. Remember, Time is money, friends. Address, DR. C. G. GONOND, 11 Harmon Court, Chicago, Ill. FOR RENT:Large front room suitable for man and wife, on Pierce Place near Fourteenth street. Address, C. T., this office. Thomas' Magic Hair Grower Cleanses the scalp of dandruff, stops it from falling and will make it grow even in bald spots. Mrs. Thomas teaches each patient how to massage her scalp. This arouses the circulation and makes new hair. If your hair needs attention, try this preparation and you will not regret it. It is NOT A STRAIGHTENER. Natural hair is a woman's crown of beauty, and you can have it if you want it. Price, 1.00. Send 2 stamps for "Hair and Complexion Talks." It tells you all you want to know about yourself. Please send stamps when asking for information or no attention will be paid to your letter. Send money by postoffice order to Mrs. Alice H. Thomas, 1633 Felecity street, phone 3094-12 New Orleans, La. O The Souls of Black Folk By W. E. B. DuBois A REMARKABLE BOOK that is provoking much discussion because of the wonderful eloquence with which the author pleads for right and justice to his people. In these days of increasing agitation over the "negro problem" this passionate human document can neither be overlooked nor ignored. Aside from its remarkable presentation of facts it holds the reader—prejudiced or not—by its fascination of style and overpowering pathos. OF OUR SPIRITUAL STRIVING OF THE DAWN OF FREEDOM OF MR. WASHINGTON AND C OF THE MEANING OF PROG OF THE TRAINING OF BLAC OF THE BLACK BELT. OF THE SONS OF MASTER A OF THE FAITH OF THE FAT OF THE PASSING OF THE F OF ALEXANDER CRUMMEL OF THE COMING OF JOHN. OF THE SORROW SONGS. 3d Edition $1.20 net A.C. McClurg & C PHELPS HALL BIBLE TRAINING SCHOOL OF THE TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE, Tuskegee, Alabama. ESTABLISHMENT.—The Tuskegee Institute, realizing that the demand for an educated ministry is growing throughout the South, opened the Phelps Hall Bible Training School in 1893. To enter the Bible School it is not necessary to have a special call to the ministry. Those who desire to do missionary work only, or to become intelligent Sunday school teachers, as well as those who intend to preach, will be greatly helped by taking the course. OBJECT.—The chief aims of the Bible Training School are to give to young colored men and women a comprehensive knowledge of the entire English Bible, and to implant in their hearts a noble ambition to dedicate their lives to the elevation and Christianization of their people. The students are required to do missionary work in the various churches and Sunday-schools near the institution. In this way they have been very helpful to the neighboring communities. The teaching in the Bible School is wholly undenominational, the intention being not to oppose or antagonize any theological work now being done, but rather to assist all denominations. THE BUILDING.—Phelps Hall, the building in which the School is taught, was given by a generous New York friend. It is a frame structure, three stories high. On the first floor are the Chapel, Library, Reading Room, Office of the Dean, and three Recitation Rooms. The two upper floors, containing forty rooms, are used for sleeping apartments. TEACHERS AND LECTURES.—Rev. Edgar J. Penney is the Dean. He is assisted by Rev. E. P. Johnson and Rev. J. H. Gadson, Rt. Rev. George W. Clinton, of Charlotte, N. C., and Rev. H. T. Johnson, Ph. D., of Philadelphia, Pa., deliver a regular course of lectures during the term. Rev. Moses Jackson, Pastor of Presbyterian Church, Chicago, delivered a special course of lectures during the current year. EXPENSES.—The teaching is free. The cost of board, including furnished room, light, fuel, washing, etc., is $8.50 per month. Students will be given an opportunity to work out from $2.50 to $3.50 of this amount, thus leaving only $5.00 to $6.00 to be paid in cash. In some cases arrangements may be made so that a few may work out the whole amount. Lack of means need debar none. STUDENTS AND GRADUATES—There have been forty-three graduates from the Bible School. Some of these are actively engaged in ministeral work; other, with the ministry in view, are pursuing further studies in other institutions, while still others are teaching. The total enrollment in the Bible School this year is fifty-five; fifty-four males and one female. Four are ordained ministers, thirteen licentiates, and the remaining thirty-eight are laymen. These students come from eleven States, South Africa, and the West Indies. Nine denominations are represented. For further information address BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, Prin. 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Massachusetts and Michigan did not neglect their mahogany timber, while Minnesota sends both a colored Republican and a colored Democrat respectively, to Chicago and St. Louis. North Carolina sends ex-Congressman 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 Constitution." He is in great demand as a 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 Convention, 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., delivered the annual address to the graduates and students of Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute on the 26 inst. Mr. Bush is one of the big men of Arkansas, and is an enthusiastic member of the National Negro Business League. The Hon. H. C. C. Astwood, editor of The Defender, has moved that publication to Scranton, Pa., where chunks of political and religious wisdom is being thrown out in weekly instalments. Dr. Astwood is an able writer and thinker and his pen picture of the stormy session of the late African Methodist Episcopal Conference in Chicago, makes mighty interesting reading. The appointment of Mr. Jerome B. Peterson, business manager of the New York Age, has given general satisfaction to the colored republicans of New York. They are now clamoring for the appointment of Hon. Charles W. Anderson as Secretary to the Philippine Commission. Mr. Anderson is eminently fitted for this position and --- THE COLORED AMERICAN as he stands high in the councils of the party he should not have any trouble in securing the place if he wants it. Thus far no colored man has been given a place on this Commission. The State of Alabama sends a strong delegation to the next Republican Convention, 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 Convention. Alabama sends a strong delegation, headed by editor A. N. Johnson, of Mobile, who goes as Delegate at Large, from that State. Arkansas is a close second, with a strong delegation, headed by Judge M. W. Gibbs, who also 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 stalwarts, Lyons, Deveaux, Johnson and others. Indiana, Oklahoma, and Colorado neglected to recognize their colored contingent; but Tennessee sends one of her strongest men, J. C. Napier, of Nashville, as Delegate at Large, and Ohio, Hon. H. T. Eubanks, as Alternate at Large. Missippi leads in her delegation by sending a strong set of men headed by Dr. E. W. Lampton and Wesley Crayton, who goes from the State at Large. ouisiana will be represented by Messrs. Walter L. Cohen and others; while Hon. H. S. Cummings goes as the sole representative from Maryland, the State of Gorman. A MODERN SEAMSTRESS. Those ladies who like artistic designs and who admire the beauty in a perfect fit, will find their states gratified when wearing one of the lovely costumes made by the hands of Mrs. J. S. Collins, 416 Elm street northwest. Mrs. Collins is a modern seamstress of long experience, and with an excellent taste. (tf.) WHO IS "MONTIE?" If the correspondent, who signs his name "Montie," will furnish this office with his full name and address, the editor will be glad to correspond with him, and to print the matter in his letter. 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Come and profit by our..... * Special Sales Every Friday.* 733 Seventh Street, N. W. --- ```markdown ``` 2 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-kneeed 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, but refused to allow him to look on the proceedings from the gallery. The country knows how that live man in the White House put his stamp of approval upon such damnable methods and called to his assistance 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. Johnsen 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. 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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 C 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. Arrau-gements have been made for the chorus to travel on special cars with Pullman and buffet accommodations and every attention will be given [Pencil sketch of a man in a suit with a bow tie.] 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 Hiawatha Chorus has reached a high degree of efficiency and its many 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 Zion 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. 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 or 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 on 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 ct 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. 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 Fine Wines. Harper & Wilson a specialty. 1976 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. RECTIFIER AND WHOLESALE LIQUOR DEALER. Elegant Club Whiskey a Specialty Importer of Fine Wines, Brandies, Gins, Etc. 462 Pennsylvania Avenue, Northwest W. M. DRURY'S Restaurant, 1100 20th St., Corner L. N. W. The Porters Exchange Hotel BROWN & SMITH, Proprietors, Newly rebuilt and elegantly furnished. Meals at all Hours. Electric lights, bells, steam heat, hot and cold baths. High grade Wines, Liquors and Cigars. The coldest Beer in the city. 103 and 105 Sixth Street, N. W. Handsome rooms, $1,00 & up. Phone 1733 Y. A BAPTIST CHURCH BUILDER. Dr. Smith's Iteneracy—His Splendid Work in Texas, California, and Massachusetts—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- [Name not visible] REV. S. H. SMITH, Late pastor Shiloh Baptist Church, W. Newton, Mass. es. Dr. Smith was called from Sacramento, 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 congregation, 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 THE RESIDENCE OF REV. S. H. SMITH TON, M This beautiful home includes fifteen r and is for sale on reasonable terms Rev. S. H. Smith, 45 Curve THE HOME OF THE MAYFIELD MUSEUM THE RESIDENCE OF REV. S. H. SMITH, 45 CURVE ST., WEST NEWTON, 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 much to unify and solidify the church and bring the membership together. He made many friends while in West Newton who united in presenting him with a fine home. On account of the rigid climate of Massachusetts and failing health, Dr. Smith resigned the pastorate of the Shiloh Baptist churches for the Western Baptist Association with headquarters at Oakland Cal. His work here is 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. --- 4 THE COLORED AMERICAN. with the good will of the officers and members, and after a few months of itinerancy and a visit to relatives in Columbus, Ohio, will locate some place in the South. He was born in North Carolina, receiving his early education there, but completed it in Texas, where he took a theological course in Bishop college. After graduating he taught school for a number of years in Limestone county, Tex., and other points. He is especially proud of his ministerial work in the Lone Star State, having held successful charges at Calvert, Fort Worth, San Antonio, Terrell and Mexia, Texas. His work attracted the attention of the white Baptists of California, who invitel him to accept the position of Superintendent of Mis ITH, 45 CURVE ST., WEST NEW-MASS. Rooms, with all modern improvements, For further information, address Street, W. Newton, Mass. pastorate of the Shiloh Baptist church, sions for the Western Baptist Association with headquarters at Oakland, Cal. His work here is a matter of record and while holding that position he built a large Baptist Church in Riverside, Cal., preaching in the meantime in Fresno and other points. He --- was then invited to take charge of the largest colored Baptist church in Sacramento, Cal., and held this charge until he was invited by the white Baptist, of Boston, to go East and accept the charge in West Newton. Rev. Smith is a man of splendid physique, commanding appearance and is an extensive reader, fluent conversationalist, and an eloquent speaker. His letters of recommendation from Sacramento, Cal., from the white Ministers' Union of Fresno, Cal., from the Western Baptist Association, with headquarters at Bakersfield, Cal., from Secretary E. R. Bennett, of the General Baptist Convention of California, from W. F. Taylor, of the First Baptist Church (white), Riverside, Cal., and many newspaper clippings, show Dr. Smith to be a recognized Christian gentleman, a man of high character and a man who has done and is doing great work in the Master's vineyard. A portrait of Dr. Smith and a picture of his beautiful home in West Newton, Mass., is given in this issue of THE COLORED AMERICAN, and it is with much regret that, owing to declining health, the doctor has offered his home for sale. It is a fifteen room house, with all modern improvements, located in a good white neighborhood and at a low estimate is worth $4,500. Dr. Smith will be glad to correspond with anyone in Boston or elsewhere, who desires to purchase this beautiful home. He can be reached at No. 45 Curve street, West Newton, Mass., or No. 1272 Man street, Columbus, Ohio. While he has not decided just where he will locate, the doctor would be pleased to have Baptist churches, who desire to call a new pastor, communicate with him. CITY PARAGRAPHS Mr. E. E. Cooper spent a few hours in Baltimore last Saturday. Mr. J. E. Gray, son of Mr. Jas. W. Gray, of Gray and Costley, who has been in Pittsburg, Pa., for the past year and more, has returned. The stork visited Mr. Gray and wife a few monts ago, leaving little Hortense to bless them. Grandpa and grandma are all smiles. Messrs. W. P. Burrell and Wm. H. Ellis, Jr., prominent officials of the Grand United Order of the True Reformers, were in this city last week, looking aftertr the business of the order. They met many old friends while here and renewed many old acquaintances. Miss E. D. Lampton, daughter or 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, and 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. 1 ```markdown ``` THE WOODLAND TERRACE Lawside, N. J. Will open July 2, for the reception of guests. Bath, modern convenience, with shaded lawn. Cuisine unsurpassed. Terms are $5, $6, $7 each, per week. Write for booklet. Fare 31 cents return, from Chestnut or South St. Ferries, Philadelphia. P O. Address, S ow Hill, New Jersey. MRS. C. A. SMITH, Prop. ```markdown ``` A. & M. College ```markdown ``` The Twelfth Annual Session will begin September 1st, 1904. Good four year courses in Agriculture and Mechanic branches—Short Courses. Young Men desiring room for Fall Term should secure accommodations at once, as only about 100 lodgers can be received. Write to-day to secure room. For further information or for catalogue, address— J. B. DUDLEY, President Greensboro, N. C. Dr. Charles J. Johnson, Grand Master of the Masons of South Carolina, will be united in marriage to Miss Cecelia C. Ladevese, of Augusta, Ga., on Wednesday June 22nd.. After a short bridal tour, including a visit to Columbia. S. C., the home of the groom, the couple will come to this city, where they will make their future home. Mr. A. L. Satterwhite of the Municipal Buffet at 1310 E St., N. W., has opened a summer garden in connection with his buffett, where nightly performances will be given for the delectation of his patrons. Mr. Satterwhite has shown great enterprise in the management of this place and the summer garden feature has come to fill a long felt want. ```markdown ``` THE COLORED AMERICAN 5 JOYCE ENG WASH. D.C. PRESIDENT THEODORE ROOSEVELT, Enthusiastically Endorsed at the Chicago Convention by a Grateful Republic, and Beloved by Ten Millions of Afro-Americans for his Manly Stand for Human Rights and Equity of all Citizens Before the Law-He will be Triumphantly Elected President this Fall. 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 Occasion. 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 prominent 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, or 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 CHURCHES AND CLUBS. 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 secured a large trap with a seating capacity of twelve people, and a vehicle which comfortably seated four, thus making up the party. The objective point was Aveniel, Montgomery Co., Md., near Burnt Mills, and an early start to avoid the heat and to catch the early 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 two hours, the home of Mr. Joseph H. Downs was reached, where the party spent the day. Mr. Downs is located 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, umbrageous trees, beneath which hung hammocks of many kinds and colors. Mr. Downs is blessed with a most interesting family, consisting of a wife and three daughters, Miss Blanche A. Downs, Mrs. Sitka D. Thomas, and Mrs. Florence D. Garner. They had been apprised of the coming of the party, and had made every preparation in the way of an elaborate country dinner, and things that go along with it. Mr. Gaines did not neglect to equip himself with refreshments of a liquid nature in great abundance. The day was pleasantly and most enjoyably spent, and all voted Mr. and Mrs. Downs royal entertainers. The party consisted of Messrs. James W. Gray, A. J. Gaskins, John H. Carter, Lewis P. Costely, J. M. Jackson, Washington Wood, J. H. Cooper, James H. Frazier, Sid. A. J. Reese, Sam'l Ewell, W. H. Smith, E. J. Whitelow, Nathaniel Sidnor, Thomas E. Sayers, Frank Gaines and Edward E. Cooper. WAITERS' MUTUAL RELIEF ASSOCIATION. The Waiters' and ex-Waiters' Mutual Relief Association, that has been in organization for a few months, finished its constitution and by-laws last Friday evening, and proceeded to permanent organization by electing the following officers: President, Alex. D. Watson; First Vice-President, Jno. H. West; Second Vice-President, Rob't F. Lewis; Financial Secretary, Jno. R. Brown; Assistant Financial Secretary, Wm. F. Swann; Recording Secretary, J. R. F. Browne; Assistant Recording Secretary, Arthur F. Boston; Treasurer, Nelson F. Booker; Chaplain, W. O. Holmes; Assistant Chaplain, Frank Marrow; Serg't-at?Arms, George W. Cole; Assistant Serg't-at-Arms, Jas. H. Matthews. Trustees—Wm. E. Sandford, George W. Stewart, Royal A. Hughes, L. D. D., Samuel M. Pierre, M. D., Edw. W. Turner, Jas. A. Payne, Augustus W. Gray, L. D. D., Walter L. Lewis, Wm. Toreman. RC 192 e Union Stati THE COLORED AMERICAN This Association starts with a membership of nearly 300 men, and will install officers on Friday evening, July 8th, 1904. The regular meeting night being the second Friday in each month, at Odd Fellows' Hall, 1606 M street northwest. THE JANE MOSELEY TO RUN. Manager Jefferson Announces New Grounds for the Season.—Books Now Open for Charters. 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 Jefferson, has sent the Moseley to Baltimore 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 to 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 passed through Washington last Wednesday, en route to Baltimore, where he goes to attend the closing excises on 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 Convention. Prof. Wright has been at the head of the State School, located at Savannah, Ga., since its establishment. Under him the school has grown marvellously in all branches. At the close of the convention he will return to New York to meet his son, Rev. R. R. Wright, who returns to America after a year abroad spent in study. Rev. Wright about a year ago received from Chicago University a scholarship abroad. He has spent the time in study at Leipsic. Rev. Wright goes to Chicago early in July when he will receive the A. M. degree. Next year he will teach Greek and Hebrew at Wilberforce University. Rev. Wright is a Georgia boy of whom all his friends are justly proud. Announcements are being made of Negro Day, at the World's Fair, St. Louis, Monday, August 1st, and a strong local committee is being appointed by the World's Fair Management, 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. Two accommodation trains South, and three North, morning noon and night. For particulars write to Mrs. aKte McGuire, Catlett's. Va. 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Send postal or express money order. Please mention name of this paper when ordering. Write your name and address plainly to A WOMAN 36 years old would correspond with a colored man of means or ability. Possible object, matrimony. Address:—Mrs. Red Y. Lemon, Butte, Mont. ROOMS FOR RENT—Light, airy rooms for rent. Inquire 1406 15th street K. W. --- Cuts Illustrations The Maurice Joyce Engraving Co. Evening Star Building Washington, N.C. 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. Incorporated March 2, 1867. 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. 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. Courses: English, Normal, Agriculture Practical and Scientific, Stockraising, Dairying, Sewing, Cooking, Laundering, Domestic Science, Carpentry, Mechanical Drawing, Dressmaking and Millinery. $7.00 per month covers tuition, furnished r om, heating, lighting, washing and board. Fall term opens October 1, 1903. Winter term opens December 28, 1903. Further information, address M. J. NAYLOR, A. B., Acting President, Box 190 Baltimore, Md. OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUNG MEN. The demands in all parts of this country, and in several foreign countries, for well trained men of our race in the direction of scientific and practical agriculture are so great that this institution is willing to offer exceptional advantages to young men who wish to come here and take either a regular or post graduate course in agriculture. We cannot begin to supply the demands that come to us for trained men in the direction of agriculture. The positions for which these trained men are wanted are those in most every case which pay high salaries. hold of men who have received as far as possible, a good education before coming here, and are ready to enter upon a thorough course of agricultural training. Mr. J. C. Stubbs, the cartoonist of The Colored American, spent a few hours in this city last Saturday. He is an attachee of the Post Office in Chicago, and is en route to Baltimore to visit friends. 8 The Colored American Published by The Colored American - Publishing Company. A Nationat Negro Newspaper Published every Saturday, at 459 C st. _N. W., Washington, D.C. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. One Year, ....--e..eeeecee sees > $2.00 Six Months.........--2+-eeee2-- 110 ‘Three ‘Months ......-----++++++- -60 Invariably in advance. Subscripticn may be sent by post @ifice money order, express or regis- tered letter. All communications for publication should be accompanied with the name of the writer, not necessarily for pub- Meation but as a guarantee of geod faith. We solicit news, contributions, opia- ions 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 publicatien shiuld 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 Dbus- tmess 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_2:, Igo4. —— SS — —_ SSE 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 Phila- delphia, yelling for McKinley and Roosevelt. Yet such is a fact. And here we are again on the very eve of the quadrennial National Republican Cenvention. At ro time since Appo- mattox 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 amelior- ate the hard conditions that touch the Negro on every side of his life. If the Republican declare in une- quivocal terms against the disfran- chisement 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, In- diana and Illinois, sympathize with their brethren in the South. As to the cenvention itself there is little to say. That man of rugged honesty, of splen- did ability, endowed with the highest sense of justice—Theodore Roosevel#— 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 ai the polls in November. It would be a waste of time to dis- cuss the Negro’s attitude as to Theo- dore 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|the poor, benighted colored pé of Lincoln, Grant, Summer and Doug-|the South how to settle all the lass will do its duty well. lems. We congratulate Bost¢ ee Cambridge upon the possessio A BOSTON “PROFESSOR.” distinguished a fellow citizen. 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 tremen- dous 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. In the first place this gentleman is a graduate of Yale University; then he took a special course at Harvard, from which he received a degree. Af- ter graduating from Harvard and tramping the streets of Boston aud wandering about in New England for some months, he finaliy succeeded in getting a white man to give him enough money to pay his way to the State Normal School, in Tallahasse, Florida, where he had the promise ot a professorship in chemistry, but it turned out that after the State Normal School in Tallahasse had employea him, the “professor” knew nothing about chemistry, and his contribution to the uplift ef that institution was mainly in the direction of several ex- plosigns which nearly resulted in the blowing up of the entire establish- ment; in fact, before the “professor” was given his walking papers, it de- veloped that the students in the chem- istry class, spent most of their time in watching the “professor,” feeling al- ways sure that he would be the first to lead the procession to the door when the explosion took place, After being relieved of employment at Tallahasse, the “professor” went to Jacksonville and walked the streets of that city un- til a few educated colored men became so disgusted and embarrased with his forlorn condition that they took up a collection and gave him enough mon- ey to pay his way to Richmond, Va. In some way from Richmond he final- ly reached Boston again. From Bos- ton he became a “professor” in a mew agricultural school for the training of Negroes in the State of New Jersey, but for some reason his stay there also was short, and from there he became a “prefessor” in Mr. Hart’s agricultur- al school, in the District of Columbia, but for some reason his stay there was also remarkably short. Soon after he was asked to give up his professorship at ihe reformatory of Mr. Hart, he at- tended the Afro-American Council, in Louisville, with a collection taken by some colored people in Boston for the purpose of teaching the benighted Ne- groes of the South how to settle the race problem. After giving instruc- tion in various directions during the sessions of the Council, it turned out that when the session adjourned he was minus railroad fare to Boston. Again, he began to tramp the streets of Louisville and remained there un- til the hearts of the people were soft- ened and money was contributed to pay his way out of town. From Louis- ville it seems that he went to a school the poor, benighted colored people of the South how to settle all their prob- lems. 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 usu- ally meets with ridicule and is reject- ed with scorn an@ hatred as though eriginal thought were crime. When Galileo discovered that the earth goes around the sun the idea was such @ 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 ali sclentific men. The idea of breaking up the dark cells of pigmen is not a new idea. The only drawback has been to fine 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 with- out success. There is only one reme- dy that has stood the test and is do- ing the work successfully. It is known as Black-No-More and is man- ufactured 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 af- fair is to be deplored, the better ele- ment of the colored people should not be held responsible. The excursion boat, the River Queen, is run by a com- pany 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 usu- ally joined at the boat by their male companions, and who spend Sundays down the river in every form of ous law and intoxication. On this excursion referred to, it seems that the Deputy Sheriff of Prince George county, was badly beat- en, the caboose in which a number of unruly excursionists had been placed was overturned and the prisoners lib- erated. The boat peliceman was dis- armed and beaten up, a number of peo-| ple were badly cut and received bruised | heads from beer bottles and the fight was continuous all the way from Not- ley 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 pos- sible 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. f he. WILL NOT GO To sr. LEWic The Gem barber shop, at Columbus, Ohio, said to be the largest ang finest barber shop in America, accommodat. ing Afro-American trade, had ap. ranged to send two of its Patrons ty 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 @gainst 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, wij keep thousands of Ohio colored people away. _ Labor unionism is receiving 4 black eye in Colorado. ee a All roads lead to Chicago, in these piping times of politics. aa eet This will be a banner year for t» National Negro Business League, which meets in Indianapolis, Ind., in August. ——S Colored politicians will be well rep resented 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 Park- hurst, 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 Al bama have invited Booker T. Washing- ton, 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. Trade Schools, ALLEGHENY, PA. Offers superior advantages to young colored women, who desire to become expert dress-makers, milliners or Mu- sic teachers. The instruction at Av- ery are excelled by no Negro Institu- tion in this country. Amply endowed, under no church denomination. Incor- porated January 17, 1849, with power to confer degrees. DRESSMAKING, MILLINERY, : TAILORING, Music, Cooking, in connection with the Western University. Civil-min- ing, and electrical enginezring. Pre pares for Yale, Princeton and Harvard Universities. Tuition free. Boarding. Lodging, Laundry, Material and [0 struments for use. All expenses, $1? per month. Catalogues now ready. Address all communications to— JOSEF** D. MAHONEY, General PA cor, Allegheny, Pa. 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 connected with the department. A good salary offered. Address this office, Teacher. AN ADVERTISING SOLICITOR WANTED. Wanted-An active man, who under-ends 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. 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. tf "WORLDS FAIR INFORMATION 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. 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 herculear 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 Mecharings Bank, has been a few d city, the guest of his broth files. Summer wedding and fast. Mr. and Lewis Easton, of Cincinnati, have ed the marriage of their daice May, to Dr. Marshall F. Wednesday, June 29. The happy will be at home in George after July 24. 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. 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