The Colored American

The COLORED American NATIONAL REGRO NEWSPAPER LIBRARY OF CONGRESS AUG 1 1904 PERIODICAL DIV. ECHOES FROM CHICAG0. The Black and Tans Win a Signal Victory The Platform Social Features—Notes—Chicago the Storm Center and Mecca-A Review of a Busy Week in the Windy City. Chicago, Ill., Special.—The Republican National Convention brought to Chicago the largest number of prominent colored people that have been here at any one time, for many years. From every State in the South, and from nearly every State in the North they gathered either as delegates or interested spectators of the convention. from the many things said, done and attempted, two distinct gains have been made by the colored delegates in attendance. First, the Louisiana black Republicans under the courageous and intelligent leadership of Hon. Walter L. Cohen and Mr. J. Madison Vance, deserve high praise for their heroic fight against Lily Whitism in the South. They came to Chicago with a strong case against the unrepublican conduct of the Lily White crowd of politicians. So well did they present their case that they won before the National Committee by a vote of two to one. The victory thus won was a signal one and received a great deal of attention from the press and leading republicans. The Cohen Republicans won everything they fought for before the National Committee, but the Credential Committee of the Convention robbed them of the full measure of their victory by seating both factions with one-half vote to each. But while these gallant contestants failed to get all they fought for, they have done valuable service to the party by making "Lily Whitism" odious, and many white republicans have learned for the first time just what this "Lily White" movement means, and in the future will be less willing to give hearing to the specious plea of the southern whites, who are Republicans "for revenue only." The Louisiana fighters were ably assisted by the colored republicans of Illinois and by the aggressive canvassing of Mr. Charles Anderson of New York, and others. The second gain is the following platform of the Convention:— "We favor such Congressional action as shall determine whether by special discrimination, the Elective franchise, in many States, has been unconstitutionally limited, and if such is the case, we demand that representation in Congress and in the Electoral College, shall be proportionately reduced as directed by the Constitution of the United States." lightful. Dr. and Mrs. Dale Williams gave a reception in Hon. J. C. Napier and Juda Lyons, at their beautiful ho Forest Avenue. A finer agg of colored men of high distin seldom brought together. The received with charming grace Although the much talked of Suffrage Convention met in Chicago during Convention week, with not more than ten delegates, it had nothing to do with the plank in the platform above quoted, as it is well known that this action had been suggested and decided upon weeks before the National Convention convened in Chicago. The strong and aggressive position taken by the leading colored Republicans of the Convention gave just the moral support needed to make this proposed plank an established fact. The social features of convention week were quite numerous and de- lightful. Dr. and Mrs. Daniel H. Williams gave a reception in honor of Hon. J. C. Napier and Judson W. Lyons, at their beautiful home on Forest Avenue. A finer aggregation of colored men of high distinction is seldom brought together. They were received with charming grace by Mrs. J. C. Napier and the host and hostess. The result of the convention is well known, but those who were not present can not well appreciate the splendid impression made by Mr. Harry Cummings, one of the orators selected to second the nomination of the president to succeed himself. The colored orator was in fine trim and the carrying quality of his voice was a delightful surprise. His speech was the shortest delivered but he swept the audience to the platform as he made his telling points in a way that (Continued on Page 5.) PRICE, FIVE CENTS Hon. George B. Cortelyou Takes Charge of the Republican Forces. He Will Have a Strong and Thorough Organization-Has No Prejudices And Will Recognize Every Element of the Party. No man in public life to-day, is the subject of a keener analysis, by the men who make and shape the destinies of our grand republic, than is Hon. George B. Cortelyou, Chairman of the National Republican Committee. Mr. Cortelyou holds a unique place in the public eye, and is the master mind and spirit, in Republican circles. He occupies a position very near the center of the stage. That he is equal to, and the master of the high position, to which he has been called to fill, is not doubted by those who have studied his public career. He is a self-made man, in the broadest and fullest sense; and a student of men as well as of books. He brings to his new position a large fund of general information, and a ripe experience. Mr. Cortelyou is a graduate of the latter day school of politics, and is thoroughly conversant with the situation with which he is to deal. Born in the State of New York some forty odd years ago, he was reared and educated there. Here his early character was formed, here he learned to judge men by what they were, and not by the color of their skin. This trait has followed him through his entire public career, and in the many positions of honor and trust, that he has held, he has never shown bias on account of race, color, or previous condition. His rise in public life reads like a tale from Aladdin, his career briefly is this. He was born in the city of New York, July 26, 1862; was educated in private and public schools, graduated at Hempstead (L. I.) Institute; State Normal School, Westfield, Mass., and received the degree of L. L. D. from Georgetown, and that of L. L. M. from Columbian University. In 1883, he was a general law verbatim reporter in New York, was principal of primary schools in New York, from 1885 to 1889, and entered the public service in 1889. He has been (Continued on Page 2.) 10 RACE GLEANINGS Mrs. Mary Church Terrell's article on "lynch law," in the North American Review, for June, attracted attention from every quarter. Mrs. Terrell has made a careful study of the subject, and arranges her facts in a manner and presents them in a way that carries conviction. She is indeed one of America's greatest women. Democratic newspapers are not at all pleased with the Republican platform as made and adopted at the late Chicago convention. This is not unusual however, as the Democratic party seems never pleased with the platform work done by the Republican party. The colored press should not be too quick to acquiesce on the guilt of Hon. George W. Murray, of South Carolina. Mr. Murray was not judged by his peers, but by a jury of "crackers," who are bitterly opposed to Negro progress and advancement. Mr. Clarence W. Logan, manager of The Bogus Prince, writes that the company played to packed houses at Young's Pier Theater, Atlantic City, N. J., the week of June 14th. The company has been permanently organized and will play in this city holiday week, beginning December 19th. Messrs. Williams and Walker, premier comedians, who have had a most successful sojourn in England and Europe, reached New York City on the 23rd instant. They report a big time and a great success, artistically and financially. --- Messrs. Avery and Hart, sailed Saturday June 25th, for England, and they took a company of twenty-five people, and will star in "In Dahomy." Col. M. B. Morton, for many years postmaster at Athens, Ga., is now one of the largest building contractors in that State. The prejudiced whites of St. Louis, have at last set aside Aug. 1, as Negro Day at the world's fair. Many prominent speakers have been invited, the majority of whom have declined the invitation. Mr. E. C. Brown, a successful real estate dealer, was paid a high tribute by Mr. J. T. Newsom in a recent issue of the Newport News, Va., Star. The Buxton Gazette is an earnest and careful reader of The Colored American. The Gazette should bear in mind that credit should be given to the articles taken from these columns- Mr. John E. Bruce (Bruce Grit), easily leads as the wittiest, the mosu sarcastic and best all round correspondent the race has produced. No other correspondent is doing so much through the columns of white and colored newspapers in defense of the Negro. He is in a class to himself. The True Reformers, by long odds the most powerful financial organization in the United States, is growing at a rapid pace. The order is inva- ding many States in the west and south. Its recent invasion of Savannah, Ga., has brought telling results. The Grand Fount NAMES USED WITHOUT AUTHORITY. Misses Hattie and Eleanor Minkins of 307- Tenth street, southeast, and their friends were greatly grieved in having their names used without their knowledge or consent on a program, as two of the committee of the Central Club. They wish to announce that they are not, and have never been connected with the club in any way, and that the use of their names was without their consent or authority. SLOWLY TURNING WHITE Every once in a while we read of a man who has been dark-skinned all his life suddenly turning white. The cases have become more frequent of late years. The doctors are puzzled but those who have used Black-NoMore are not surprised. They know that it can not fail. It is a scientific preparation, and chemistry is an exact science. If we combine two substances, a third will be formed entirely different from the first two. Black-No-More will solve the "Race Problem." It will turn the black skin white. Any one can test and prove the matter for himself. Send for circulars and all information to DR. J. A. HERLIHY, Chemist, Chillicothe, O. A PROMISING COLORED SINGER. Pittsburg, Pa., Special.—Mrs. Estell C. Sears, a coming prima donna rendered two solos before a large audience in this city last week. Mrs. Sears is from Richmond, Va., and her voice denotes the sweetness of the southern type, clear and distinct. She was enthusiastically applauded and sang as an encore, "A Dream," and as rendered by her, it was, indeed, a Dream. She is booked to sing at the Wiley Avenue A. M. E. Zion Church, for a number of future engagements. In the account of the nuptials given several weeks ago, of Mr. Jefferson S. Tompkins to Mrs. Adelia Peyton, the names of quite a number of friends who had given presents were inadvertently omitted. Mr. and Mrs. Tompkins are anxious to have all the names of their friends who attended the ceremony, and who remembered them, with presents, to appear in these columns. The following names are among those omitted from the list printed in our good issue of June 11: Mr. and Mrs J. A. Ritchie, Mr. and Mrs. C. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. C. Dodson, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Dickerson, Mr. and Mrs. O. Kelly, Mrs. Ellen Jordan, Miss Bessie Banks, Mrs. Mary Douglass, Mrs. Addison, and Mrs. Skinner. BUY A HOME. A fine home with all modern improvements, consisting of 15 rooms, located in West Newton, Mass., can be purchased on reasonable terms. It is centrally located, in white neighborhood. For particulars address, Rev. S. H. Smith, 451 Curve St., W. Newton, Mass. tf. ERATTA. 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 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, them 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 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 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 88 00 7 60 1 90 The Grand Fountain of the United Order of True Reformers 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. SEMIOR 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 50 " 25 to 30 $25 to 30 $500 00 $250 00 $9 50 $2 50 " 30 to 25 $30 to 35 $5 50 $500 00 $250 00 $9 50 $2 50 " 35 to 40 $35 to 40 $5 75 $500 00 $250 00 $10 40 $2 50 " 40 to 45 $40 to 45 $450 00 $225 00 $10 40 $2 50 " 45 to 50 $45 to 50 $400 00 $200 00 $11 40 $2 55 " 50 to 55 $45 to 50 $400 00 $200 00 $11 40 $2 55 " 55 to 60 $50 to 60 $9 50 $350 00 $175 00 $11 40 $2 55 Glass "M" Johning tee. Value of Certificate Annual dues Quarterly dues Age 14 to 60 $11 00 $1005 00 $21 90 $5 25 " 30 to 85 12 00 1000 00 22 00 5 50 " 35 to 40 12 00 905 00 23 00 5 75 " 40 to 45 13 00 800 00 24 00 6 00 " 45 to 50 13 00 700 00 25 00 6 25 of the Grand Fountain United Order of The bank commenced business April 31, present has steadily increased in volume ital stock of $100,000. From the humble the bank opened for business in 1889 th the volume of business transacted amo cial panic of 1893, the Savings Bank o in the city of Richmond that did not ce waile 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 I tate and attorney for the association, or REFORMERS MERCANTILE AND INDUSTR der the laws of the State of Virginia or 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, hea also electric cars passing the door. This Mr. A. W. Holmes is manager, and Mr tion a system of five stores, located as a C.; Manchester, Va.; Portsmouth, Va., stores, at Richmond, Va., was opened men, runs three delivery wagons, and business. The other stores have been as prosperous. The general manager or 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 causes the leading questions of the day. The copy. The office is equipped with modern up print anyhing from a visiting card to a poster description is made a specialty at lowest prices agor, office 608 N. Second Street, Richmond, Va. OLD FELKS' HOME—In September, 1898, B dion and establishment of Old Folks' Homes for face. Since that time the valuable farm know six miles from Richmond, Va., on the historic The Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad runs through Adiplying this farm is Westhampton Park, summer. It is reached in a few minutes from and the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway. As this cooperation of all charitable friends is prayer bequests of every character will be very thank of the Old Folks' Home, offices at 608 North Se 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 farms. It also has under its control 16 large buildings leased by it. This department is under the management of Lawyer J. C. Robertson, chief of real estate and attorney for the association, office at 608 N. 2nd Street, Richmond, Va. REFORMERS MERCANTILE AND INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION—Was chartered under the laws of the State of Virginia on the 14th day of December, 1899, with principal office in the city of Richmond, Va. The purpose of this association is to conduct stores (wholesale and retail), buy and sell real property, manage and control hotels, manufacturing establishments, and do general business. The association has in operation Hotel Reformer, 900 N. Sixth Street, Richmond, Va. It is a modern up-to-date structure, heated by steam, cold and hot water baths, also electric cars passing the door. This hotel has accommodations for 150 guests. Mr. A. W. Holmes is manager, and Mr. T. W. Taylor is clerk. It has in operation a system of five stores, located as follows: Richmond, Va.; Washington, D. C.; Manchester, Va.; Portsmouth, Va.; and Roanoke, Va. The first of these stores, at Richmond, Va., was opened April 3d, 1900. It employs a force of 18 men, runs three delivery wagons, and during the first year did $50,000 worth of business. The other stores have been established since, and have been equally as prosperous. The general manager of the system of stores is Mr. B. L. Jordan, headquarters at 608 N. Second Street, Richmond, Va. This Association was formed on the plans and recommendations made by Rev. W. L. Taylor, its President. THE REFORMER PRINTING DEPARTMENT—Issues a weekly journal, THE REFORMER, which has a circulation of 12,000. This paper is published in the interest of the race, and discusses the leading questions of the day. The subscription price is $1 per year, or 5c. per single copy. The office is equipped with modern up-to-date machinery, run by electricity. It can print anyhing 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 manager, office 608 N. Second Street, Richmond, Va. Correspondence solicited and agencies 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 deprived members of the race. Since that time the valuable farm known as Westham, consisting of 6344 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 cooperation of all charitable friends is prayerfully solicited. All contributions, donations and bequests of every character will be very thankfully received. Mr. T. W. Taylor is chief in charge of the Old Folks' Home, offices at 608 North Second Street, Richmond, Va. For further information address— Rev. W. L Taylor, G. W. M. 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 J. M. C. Mr. Editor: Though I do not regard it prudent now to make a statement of the circumstances leading up to my trial and conviction, I do not think it just to either myself or the public, to further refrain from repudiating some of the slanderous falsehoods accredited to me, and concerning me, in some Negro papers, posing as special guardians of the HON. GEORGE Ex-Member of Congress, Providence, S. C. rights and liberty of the race, yet accepting, in the full light the misrepresentations and slanders that have well-nigh poisoned the fountains of public opinion concerning the race, the exparte statement of the ever over-zealous and officious fabrications of the associated press; and are apparently rejoicing in the news thus secured with the same hilarity of the worst Negro-hating journals. Prominent among these is the New York Age, whose editor gleefully THE BUFFALOES' OUTING. The Jane Moseley's Initial Trip to Somerset Beach Under the Auspices of the Popular Buffalo Club, a Grand Success. The Buffalo Social Club, whose officers and members are composed of some of the brightest young men in Washington, took advantage of the opportunity to make the first trip down the river this season on the Jane Moseley. This palatial steamer has just returned from Baltimore, wearing a brand new dress, refitted with new boilers, and all modern improvements. It is the purpose of Manager Jefferson to surpass himself, and to eclipse all former records. The Buffaloes planned for a gala day, and made special arrangements for refreshments of al kinds, and a cuisine that tickled the palate of the most recherche. The steamer left the wharf at 11:30 a. m., stopping at Alexandria, where a large number --- credits me with telling him that I neither wore fine clothing nor jewellry, and that I rode outside of the cars to keep from giving offense to white passengers prior to the enactment of the Jim Crow car laws; all of which occurred while en route with me from Washington to Raleigh—though I have never been to Raleigh in my life. I repudiate the yarn as a malicious slander and fabrication out of whole cloth, and call upon all we know W. MURRAY, me to witness that riding outside of a car because my presence is offensive to another is foreign to my nature, and that, while refraining from playing the role of a dude, I always wear decent clothes. Why the editor of the Age, whom I have always admired and honored, should take this mean, little, slanderous way of striking below the belt, I am at a loss to imagine. GEO. W. MURRAY. Providence, S. C., June 30, 1904. took advantage of the trip. The officers are: Mr. J. M. Jackson, president; Mr. A. Laws, vice-president; Mr. F. W. Brent, secretary; Mr. C. D. Freeman, financial secretary; Mr. A. J. Gaskins, treasurer, and Mr. G. W. Morgan, sergeant-at-arms. The outing was a success in every way, the attendance being nearly 1,000. The occasion was enlivened and made merry by Ambler's Invincible Orchestra. A large number of ladies took advantage of the opportunity to make the first trip of the season on the Moseley, and right royally were they entertained. The members of the club looked out for the comfort and pleasure of all. The male chorus, which is the pride of the club and its friends, made the welkin ring, singing such popular airs as, Sailing, Sailing, When The Corn Is Waving, Sweet Sixteen, The Old Oaken Bucket, Dreamy Eyes, Heart of Hearts, The Knight's Farewell, I'm Wearing My Heart Away For You, and In The Good Old Summer Time. --- THE! COLORED AMERICAN. 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It does not turn the skin in spots, but bleaches out white, the skin remaining beautiful without continual use. Will remove wrinkles, freckles, dark spots, pimples or bumps or blackheads, making the skin very soft and smooth. Smallpox pits, tan, liver spots removed without harm to the skin. When you get the color you wish, stop using the preparation. |CRANE'S|HAIR TONIC that goes in every one dollar box is enough to make anyone's hair grow long and straight, and keeps it from falling out. Highly perfumed and makes the hair soft and easy to comb. Any person sending us one dollar in a letter or Post-Office money order, express money order or registered letter, we will send you a copy. If you want it we want it C. O. D., it will come by express, 35 cents extra. In any case where it fails to do what we claim, we will return the money or send a book free of charge. Packed so that no one will know the contents except receiver.] CRANE & CO., 11 W. Jackson St., RICHMOND, VA. ```markdown ``` Mrs. Dr. Cornelia White [Name] Mme. McNairdee is the greatest woman appecies are true, and her power over the wonder beyond reasonable doubt. Doctor her the praise of being the mistress of a man walks are in life, or what your trouble may bring with business partners, family troubles in business or marriage. Send lock of hair that you were born, with a one dollar bill, see a full understanding of yourself and of the N. B.—Send lock of hair accompanied by full life reading. Clip this ad. MAD airdee is the greatest woman of her profession. Her pro- rue, and her power over the human mind has been proven a and reasonable doubt. Doctors, preachers and teachers give of being the mistress of a master mind; no matter what your life, or what your trouble may be; financial, or misunderstand- ness partners, family troubles, love, lost affection, disagreement or marriage. Send lock of hair, date of birth, and the month of birth, with a one dollar bill, self-addressed envelope, and receive standing of yourself and of those whom you wish to control.锁 of hair accompanied by one dollar ($1.00) and receive ng. Clip this ad. MADAME McNAIRDE-MOORE, Mme. McNairdee is the greatest woman of her profession. Her prophecies are true, and her power over the human mind has been proven a wonder beyond reasonable doubt. Doctors, preachers and teachers give her the praise of being the mistress of a master mind; no matter what your walks are in life, or what your trouble may be; financial, or misunderstanding with business partners, family troubles, love, lost affection, disagreement in business or marriage. Send lock of hair, date of birth, and the month that you were born, with a one dollar bill, self-addressed envelope, and receive a full understanding of yourself and of those whom you wish to control. N. B.—Send lock of hair accompanied by one dollar ($1.00) and receive full life reading. Clip this ad. MADAME McNAIRDE-MOORE, 1527 English Avenue. INDIANAPOLIS, IND. --- --- 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. 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 Chestity and Precreation," by Prof. J. W. Gibson and Dr. W. J. Truitt. Price, $1.50. AGENTS WANTED—Do you want the agency for one or more of the above get the Above Library Free. It is worth $7.25. Only those who take an agency can get it in the field are making from $5.00 to $10.00 a day. We pay big commissions, supply books and Ouifit Free. Write for full particu-n't hesitate—we mean what we say. J. L. NICHOLS & CO., Naperville, Illinois Arctic Ice Cream Co. and Oyster House. All kinds of AMERICAN and FRENCH CREAMS and ICES. Served in all styles. Our motto, "Purity of Goods and Promptness of Charges reasonable. "Remember the Arctic Ice Cream Co." 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 Precreation," 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 $1.00 free. Agents now in the field are making from $5.00 to $10.00 on credit and send Outfit Free. Write for full particu- lars at once. Don't hesitate—we mean what we say. The Arctic Ice Cream Co. Makers of all kinds of AMERICAN and OYSTERS served in all styles Our motto, Service." Charges reasonable. "Rem AGENTS WANTED — Do you want the agency for one or more of the above books? If so you get the Above Library Free. It is worth $7.25. Only those who take an agency can get it free. Agents now in the field are making from $5.00 to $10.00 a day. We pay big commissions, supply books on credit and send Outfit Free. Write for full particulars at once. Don't hesitate—we mean what we say. J. L. NICHOLS & CO., Naperville, Illinois The Arctic Ice Cream Co. and Oyster House. Makers of all kinds of AMERICAN and FRENCH CREAMS and ICES. OYSTERS served in all styles Our motto, "Purity of Goods and Promptness of Service." Charges reasonable. "Remember the Arctic Ice Cream Co." I. E. WILLIAMSON, Successor to J. J. Johnson, 601 New York Avenue, Washington, D. C. Phone Main 1048m. THE WONDER OF THE WONDER Man Will Read Your Life will tell you of things that will amaze and stare acy to old age. She will tell you how to dr eart, and make them truly love and serve you more, man, or of AF Booker's Mother Praying ```markdown ``` The Greatest Woman of Her Profession. ```markdown ``` INDIANAPOLIS, IND. Phone Main 1048m A $5.00 READING FOR 25C. Cut out this Coupon and mail to us and receive a Five Dollar Reading for 25 Cents. SEND 2 CENT STAMP FOR IMMEDIATE REPLY FINANCIAL DO YOU NEED Financial Assistance? DO YOU NEED Financial Assistance? If so, come to us. 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 10c to Printer's Ink, No. 10 Spruce Street, New York City. E HAVE A BAR'L W Wof 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. 91n 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. 625 FStreet N. W. ```markdown ``` 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, pianos, 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. Some of the Chapter Headings follow: OF OUR SPIRITUAL STRIVINGS. OF THE DAWN OF FREEDOM. OF MR. WASHINGTON AND OTHERS. OF THE MEANING OF PROGRESS. OF THE TRAINING OF BLACK MEN. OF THE BLACK BELT. OF THE SONS OF MASTER AND MAN. OF THE FAITH OF THE FATHERS. OF THE PASSING OF THE FIRST-BORN. OF ALEXANDER CRUMMEL. OF THE COMING OF JOHN. OF THE SORROW SONGS. 3d Edition $1.20 net 1 published by A.C. McClurg & Co. Chicago PHELPS HALL BIBLE TRAINING SCHOOL OF THE TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE, Tuskegee, Alabama. ESTABLISHMENT.—The Tuskegee Institute, realizing that the demand for an educated ministry is growing throughout the South, opened the Phelps Hall Bible Training School in 1893. To enter the Bible School it is not necessary to have a special call to the ministry. Those who desire to do missionary work only, or to become intelligent Sunday school teachers, as well as those who intend to preach, will be greatly helped by taking the course. OBJECT.—The chief aims of the Bible Training School are to give to young colored men and women a comprehensive knowledge of the entire English Bible, and to implant in their hearts a noble ambition to dedicate their lives to the elevation and Christianization of their people. The students are required to do missionary work in the various churches and Sunday-schools near the institution. In this way they have been very helpful to the neighboring communities. The teaching in the Bible School is wholly undenominational, the intention being not to oppose or antagonize any theological work now being done, but rather to assist all denominations. THE BUILDING.—Phelps Hall, the building in which the School is taught, was given by a generous New York friend. It is a frame structure, three stories high. On the first floor are the Chapel, Library, Reading Room, Office of the Dean, and three Recitation Rooms. The two upper floors, containing forty rooms, are used for sleeping apartments. TEACHERS AND LECTURES.—Rev. Edgar J. Penney is the Dean. He is assisted by Rev. E. P. Johnson and Rev. J. H. Gadson, Rt. Rev. George W. Clinton, of Charlotte, N. C., and Rev. H. T. Johnson, Ph. D., of Philadelphia, Pa., deliver a regular course of lectures during the term. Rev. Moses Jackson, Pastor of Presbyterian Church, Chicago, delivered a special course of lectures during the current year. EXPENSES.—The teaching is free. The cost of board, including furnished room, light, fuel, washing, etc., is $8.50 per month. Students will be given an opportunity to work out from $2.50 to $3.50 of this amount, thus leaving only $5.00 to $6.00 to be paid in cash. In some cases arrangements may be made so that a few may work out the whole amount. Lack of means need debar none. STUDENTS AND GRADUATES—There have been forty-three graduates from the Bible School. Some of these are actively engaged in ministeral work; other, with the ministry in view, are pursuing further studies in other institutions, while still others are teaching. The total enrollment in the Bible School this year is fifty-five; fifty-four males and one female. Four are ordained ministers, thirteen licentiates, and the remaining thirty-eight are laymen. These students come from eleven States, South Africa, and the West Indies. Nine denominations are represented. For further information address BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, Prin. TUSKEGEE, ALA. articles from the greatest writers of the race. Of making $5.00 per day selling this Magazine as they advertisement. It may be the first in the field. Send 50c. for agents' the number of magazines, with which you may begin one is One Dollar Per Year. Write— E. McGIRT, Each month it contains articles from the greatest writers of the race. Agents are just as sure of making $5.00 per day selling this Magazine as they are in answering this advertisement. Write at once that you may be the first in the field. Send 50c. for agents' terms, outfit, and a large number of magazines, with which you may begin work at once Subscription to every one is One Dollar Per Year. Write— --- [Portrait of a man in formal attire]. JAMES E. McGIRT, Ph. B. "The New Poet" Editor-in-Chief and Owner of "McGirt's Magazine" Each month it contains articles Agents are just as sure of making are in answering this advertisement Write at once that you may be t terms, outfit, and a large number work at once Subscription to every one is One J. E. N S. 414 Eventh Street, --- 13 McGirt's Magazine.... Agents are making $5 a day selling McGirt's Magazine A great periodical published every month in order that we may have a paper that will be read by both races, the white as well as the colored that the white race may know the many great men and women of the colored race and what they are saying and doing. ```markdown ``` Philadelphia, Pa. --- 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. ```markdown ``` WE WANT AGENTS! Good active hustlers can make big money handling our line. No capital or experience necessary. We furnish you with a complete outfit and give you exclusive territory. Suits to Measure $9 up Trousers $2.50 up Express Prepaid. Excellent opportunity to establish a BUSINESS OF YOUR OWN Send 2 cent stamp for samples and further particulars PROGRESS TAILORING COMPANY 199d Market Street, CHICAGO WHAT PURE WHISKEY IS Can easily be ascertained. Smell your drink before imbibing it. Better still, smell the drained glass. The least disagreeable or foul odor betrays poison in the whisky. Perfect distillation means the careful separation of the first and the end run from the still, the poisonous, impure, essential grainoil. (phlegms, faints, fusel), from the middling product, good, potable spirit. Very likely the majority of cheap whiskies, either for economy or from ignorance, carry more or less of impurities. Such defective liquors could never be admitted to that grandest of stocks, and hence can not be obtained at the store of Chris. Xander's Quality House, 909 Seventh Street Northwest. THE COLORED AMERICAN One of the most interesting observations made in ant life, says Andrew Wilson, the scientist, was that which showed that a certain red ant has evolved the habit of web spinning. The ways of this species were noted in the botanic gardens at Peradenya, Ceylon, by E. G. Green. The extraordinary part of the story is that these ants used larvae as their spinning machines, the larvae employing their silk threads, used to make the cocoons, as their sewing machines. Mr. Green took some leaves which had been sewed together by the ants and unfastened the stitches. The separated edges were drawn together by the ants, and then, an hour afterward, the larvae or grubs, held in the mouths of the ants, were seen to be passed backward and forward across the gaps made in the leaves. The movements of the grubs were duly directed by the ants, and the silk threads spun by the mouths of the larvae soon repaired the defects in the leaves. A 'Great Temple. The most magnificent work of architecture is the Taj Mahal in Agra, Hindustan. It was erected by Shah Jehan to the memory of his favorite queen. It is octagonal in form, of pure white marble, inlaid with jasper, carnellan, turquoise, agate, amethysts and sapphires. The work took 22,000 men twenty years to complete, and though there were free gifts and the labor was free the cost is estimated at $16,000,000. A Forgiving Chinaman. The following remarkable story appears in Mr. Whigham's "Manchuria and Korea." "A Cossack in a fit of drunkenness had shot a Chinaman, and it was necessary to bring several of the men to the bedside of the dying victim for purpose of identification of the culprit. The Chinaman, however, refused absolutely to single out the guilty man, saying, 'Why should he be killed, since I must die in any case?' Then they explained to him that the man would only be severely punished, to which the Chinaman responded that since he forgave the culprit there was no reason why he should suffer. Then the theory of the punishment was adduced as an argument—the Cossack must be punished in order that he might not repeat the offense. 'But,' said the Chinaman, 'he will never do it again when he knows that I forgive him,' and there the matter ended.' A Blush Scientifically Defined. Not long since we were asked to give a scientific definition of the word "blush." We have made an effort, from an anatomical and physiological point of view, to give the definition. A blush is a temporary erythema and calorific effulgence of the physiognomy, aetologized by one perceptiveness of the sensorium when in a predicament of unequilibrility from a sense, of shame, anger or other cause, ventuating in a paresis of the vasomotor filaments of the facial capillaries, whereby, being divested of their elasticity, they are suffused with a radiance effeminating from an intimidated praecordia. Southern Medicine. Democratic Belgium. Belgium is probably the most democratic of all the monarchical states. The king of the Belgians not only does not wear a crown, but has not even got a crown to wear! No coronation ceremony is known to the constitution, the sovereign inaugurating his reign simply by taking an oath to govern according to the laws. Moreover, the births of his children, if he has any, must be registered in exactly the same phraseology and in the same set of books as the births of his humblest subjects. A. We will send free of cost ten brigades ORED AMERICAN, which you may neighbors at the rate of 5 cents per like to bring them the paper in the lowing them to stop when they please get up a route of twenty to a hundred to $1.00 to $5.00 a week. Of this as your profit. This means that on a clear profit of 20 cts., or two dollars you sufficient papers, free of cost, try the plan. We pay the postage ask for anything better or make me and reserve territory in your town. THE COLORED AMERICAN Washington We will send free of cost ten bright new copies of THE COL-ORED AMERICAN, which you may sell amongst your friends and neighbors at the rate of 5 cents per copy, and tell them you would like to bring them the paper in this way from week to week, allowing them to stop when they please. It will be easy for you to get up a route of twenty to a hundred papers, which will amount to $1.00 to $5.00 a week. Of this amount you may keep two-fifths as your profit. This means that on every ten papers sold you have a clear profit of 20 cts., or two dollars a hundred. We furnish you sufficient papers, free of cost, to start you and enable you to try the plan. We pay the postage and run all risk. Could you ask for anything better or make money more easily? Write today and reserve territory in your town. Address --- Howard University WASHINGTON, D.C. Tuition Free except in the MEDICAL DEP Including MEDICAL, DENTAL and Thirty-Seventh DAY SCHOOL FOR NE TUITION FEE IN MEDICAL AND D PHARMACEUTIC C ALL STUDENTS MUST REGISTER LAW SC Organized Applicants for admission to this well-known LA and possess the proper qualifications. Matriculati MEDICAL DEPARTMENT Including MEDICAL, DENTAL and PHARMACEUTIC COLLEGES Thirty-Seventh Session. DAY SCHOOL FOR NEW MATRICULANTS. TUITION FEE IN MEDICAL AND DENTAL COLLEGES, EACH, $80. PHARMACEUTIC COLLEGE, $70. ALL STUDENTS MUST REGISTER BEFORE OCTOBER 12, 1904 Applicants for admission to this well-known Law School must be over eighteen years of age and possess the proper qualifications. Matriculation fee $10.00 strictly in advance. For catalogue or further information address The Secretary of the University, or the Secretary of the Medical, F. J. SHADD, M. D., 901 R St. N. W.; Law Thomas Her Undertaker and Telephones: Memphis 518 For catalogue or further information address THE PRESIDENT, or MR. GEO. H./SAFFORD, Secretary of the University, or the Secretary of the Department which you wish to enter, viz: Medical, F. J. SHADD, M. D., 901 R St. N. W.; Law, JAMES F. BUNDY, Esq., 420 Fifth St. N. W. --- In every town and hamlet in the United States and Canada who is willing to sell TheCOLORED AMERICAN on a liberal commission. Any boy with push can easily get up a large list of weekly customers and make considerable money. The work is pleasant and agreeable, and need not take up more than a few hours each week. HERE IS OUR PLAN: will send free of cost ten bright new copies of THE AMERICAN, which you may sell amongst your customers at the rate of 5 cents per copy, and tell them to bring them the paper in this way from week to week to stop when they please. It will be easy to route of twenty to a hundred papers, which are 10 to $5.00 a week. Of this amount you may keep your profit. This means that on every ten papers sell a profit of 20 cts., or two dollars a hundred. Efficient papers, free of cost, to start you and enter plan. We pay the postage and run all risk. Do anything better or make money more easily? Reserve territory in your town. Address THE COLORED AMERICAN, 459 C St., Washington, D. C. of cost ten bright new copies of THE COL- lege which you may sell amongst your friends and one of 5 cents per copy, and tell them you would the paper in this way from week to week, al- when they please. It will be easy for you to teny to a hundred papers, which will amount week. Of this amount you may keep two-fifths means that on every ten papers sold you have acts., or two dollars a hundred. We furnish a free of cost, to start you and enable you to pay the postage and run all risk. Could you alter or make money more easily? Write today in your town. Address D AMERICAN, 459 C St., N. W. Washington, D. C. Quition Free except in the Medical Department. MEDICAL DEPARTMENT MEDICAL, DENTAL and PHARMACEUTICAL Thirty-Seventh Session. LAW SCHOOL FOR NEW MATRICULA TION FEE IN MEDICAL AND DENTAL COLLEGES, EAST PHARMACEUTIC COLLEGE, $70. STUDENTS MUST REGISTER BEFORE OCTOBER LAW SCHOOL. Organized 1868. for admission to this well-known Law School must be over eight proper qualifications. Matriculation fee $10.00 strictly in ad except in the Medical Department. CAL DEPARTMENT MENTAL and PHARMACEUTIC COLLEGES Thirty-Seventh Session. ALL FOR NEW MATRICULANTS. MEDICAL AND DENTAL COLLEGES, EACH, $80. PHARMACEUTIC COLLEGE, $70. ST REGISTER BEFORE OCTOBER 12, 1904 LAW SCHOOL. Organized 1868. This well-known Law School must be over eighteen years of age ditions. Matriculation fee $10.00 strictly in advance. Tuition Free except in the Medical Department. Non-Professional Departments open September 21, 1904. Theological Department opens September 28, 1904. Medical and Law Departments open October 1, 1904. or further information address THE PRESIDENT, or MR. GEO. University, or the Secretary of the Department which you w SHADD, M. D., 901 R St. N. W.; Law, JAMES F. BUNDY, ESQ., 4 Thomas Henry Hay dertaker and Embalr Telephones: Memphis 518; Cumberland 4261 nation address THE PRESIDENT, or MR. GEO. H. SAFFORD, Sec- the Secretary of the Department which you wish to enter, viz: R St, N. W.; Law, JAMES F. BUNDY, ESQ., 420 Fifth St. N W s Henry Hayes, er and Embalmer, Memphis 518; Cumberland 4261. 172 Poplar St., Memphis, Tenn. --- REV. JOHN GORDON, D. D., PRESIDENT. Gives opportunity for Higher Education to all without regard to creed, race or sex. Ten departments—Theological, Medical, Dental, Pharmacentical, Legal, Collegiate, Teachers, Commercial, Preparatory, Industrial—conducted by one hundred competent Professors and Instructors. 15 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 $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. Lots 25x100 feet. Near Atlantic City, and close to R. R. Station. STOP PAYING RENT AND BUY A HOME. MAKING LANDLORDS RICHER AND YOURSELF POORER ALL THE TIME. Electric Lights, School Houses, Stores, Churches, good roads and prosperous farms. Can raise hogs, chickens, ducks and other stock, and truck to get a living. Oysters, Clams, Crabs and fishing in abundance. Parties can view these building lots at any time by making appointment. Maps can be seen and further particulars obtained by applying to the owner. A. JONES, No. 2406 ARCTIC AVE., ATLANTIC CITY, N. J. 16 THE BARBERS MUSEUM RIGHMOND HOSPITAL 406 E. Baker St., Richmond, Va. Organized November, 1902; opened February, 1903. Recently remodeled and fitted up with modern improvements. The finest colored hospital in the South. Sanitation is perfect. In connection with the hospital is a Training School for nurses, under the supervision of Miss M. E. Cabaniss, a graduate of Freedman's Hospital, class of 1897. For further information, apply to M. B. JONES, M. D., Surgeon-in-Chief. THE COLORED AMERICAN. Two Dollars Down Will Do It! General Merchandise Store West Queen St., (Extended) HAMPTON. VA. JAMES W. TAYLOR, Prop. A Full Line General Merchandise Dry Goods, Notions, Staple and Fancy Groceries, Drugs and Medicines and all household needs. Give me a call. JAMES W. TAYLOR, Prop'r. AMERICAN COLLECTIVE AND INFORMATION BUREAU. 303 4 1/2 St., S. W. Phone 1364 A We, authorized and bonded, make a specialty of collection of bills, both in and about Washington and throughout the United States. Only polite, honest and trained people are employed by us. Information furnished on all topics; the whereabout of any friend, here or heretofore, in and about Washington. 303 4 1-2 St. S. W. 'Phone 1364-A ATTENTION, SUBSCRIBERS! We are sending out a large number of bills each day to delinquent subscribers as well as to subscribers whose subscriptions are just expiring. We are striving to give the race a clean, strong, newsy newspaper and we hope every person who receives a bill or who know themselves to be in arrears will send in their subscriptions at once. tf. The Booker T. Washington Industrial Society, (INCORPORATED 1903. HOME OFFICE, 829 7th ST., N. W. WASHINGTON, D. C. This Society furnishes positions free to its members through the Home Office. Table of Rates CLASS NO. 1. Dues 60 cents per month. Sick benefits $3.00 per week. Death benefits $50.00. CLASS NO. 2. Dues $1 per month. Sick benefits $5.00 per month. Death benefits $75.00. CLASS NO. 3. INDUSTRIAL DEPARTMENT. We occupy a building valued at $50,000 Agent wanted in every State. For further information address B. B. PHILLIPS, President. The Albany Hotel. as been enlarged and newly refitted with modern improvements for the accommodation of Guests so as to furnish first class services with Bar, Dining Room, Private Parlors and first class Sleeping Apartments. Arthur Webster, steward; William Leonard and William Hall, mixologists; Henry Johnson, manager, and Auto Scott, clerk. CALEB A. SIMMS, Prop. 331 W.37th St. New York EUGENE R. JAMES. J. ARTHUR JAMES. E. R. JAMESBRO UNDERTAKERS L of McKENZIE SCOTT, 1826 L St., N. W. Phone 428, Wash., D. c. Private Funeral Parlor. Everything First-Class, Reasonable Prices. Capital Shoe Store We are prepared to show you a better assortment of Shoes than 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. W. --- 2 eee eee THE NEW CHAIRMANIN CHARGE. (Continued from Page 1.) omiciais, among tiem: tne fFost-onice Inspector in charge at New York, the Surveyor of the Port in New York, and the Fourth Assistant Postmaster- General. ‘ His ability and general efficiency as an all round man, conversant with every phase of public affairs, attracted the attention of ex-President Cleve- land, when he was elected the second time. Mr. Cleveland’s firmness and independence are well known, and when it came to selecting his execu- tive staff, he sought competent men rather than partisans. When the la mented Wim. McKinley took his seat in the White House, as president, he found Mr. Cortelyou there, but found him so invaluable that he retained him in the service, making him executive clerk in 1898, and assistant secretary in 1900. When Mr. McKinley was re- elected, he made Mr. Cortelyou his secretary, and retained him until the Buffalo tragedy. Thus briefly is the public career ot the man whom the Republican party of the nation has chosen as its execu- tive head. He is a splendid oranizer, and has the happy faculty of making friends and holding them. He repre- sents the whole party rather than any part or faction of it. To the colored voters of the country his selection is especially gratifying. The leaders of the race who have had business at the White House for years, have found him affable and genial at all times, | and willing to serve them when it has been in his power to do so. The popularity of President Roose- velt with the colored people will make the work of Chairman Cortelyou with them a pleasant feature of the coming campaign. In every battle that has been fought in our ceuntry, whether in war or in politics, the Negro has played his part, as a valiant and patriotic citizen. He has come down along the line of patriotic activity from the earliest period of our history to the present time. He has always been loyal, and he could always be relied upon. The colored citizen has been no more patriotic as a soldier, than he has been loyal as a citizen. In every political contest in which he has played a part, since he ob- tained the right of manhood and suf- frage, he has never been found want- ing. The coming compaign presents many new features. The times and the issues have changed. He will be asked again to demonstrate his loyalty to the party to which he is bound, with hooks of*steel,—the party which has given him every right which he possesses, civil and political, and made it posible for him to take a dignified and commendable position, in the intellectual pursuits of his country. He will rally as never before, in this campaign. The ticket is a strong one, and the issues are clearly stated. We believe the ticket will win, with ' THE COLORED AMERICAN ee ee We repeat it: colored voters will do CITY PARAGR. their duty, and why should they not? — For has not the Republican Party Mrs. Eugene Brooks o kept its every pledge with them since} northeast, will leave th its organization? Has “it not given] her old home in New Ye him places of emolument, given him|]she will spend her vaca places of honor, and thereby places of od power? And has it not done all that} ‘Mrs. Harry’ M. Reyn has been done for him; and has it not] Master Harry M. Reyn said all that -has been said for him?}gone to Shadyside, M& Is it reasonable to suppose that the] will spend the summer. people constantly grdwing in intelli- — gence, and the ways of government The Teachers’ Sumn and citizenship, will forsake such a] Howard University, is : party? We do not think so. So far}|many teacher-pupils ar as the colored voter is concerned, the] ance and en route. prosperity of the country in which he at shares, will be safe for. four year Judge R. H. Terrell more. en from his trip east, whe WORKS LIKE. MAGIC... A little Ozonized Ox Marréw applied to kinky hair makes it straight, smooth and beautifui, just like magic, It is wonderful how quickly and, @asily it does the work. It gives the-hair life and stops it from breaking off or fall- ing out. Cures dandruff and feeds the roots of the hair, making it grow long and silky. Read what Mr. Joseph J. Wheeler, 14 Simpson St., Dayton, Ohio, says about it in a letter to us January 13, 1904. 4 “I am using your Original Ozonized Ox Marrow, and find it is a superior pomade. It started a new growth of hair on a bald spot and:I am sure it will do all you claim.” Send us fifty cents and we will mail you a bottle posipaid. Address Ozon- ized Ox Marrow Co., 76 Wabash Ave., Chicago, “Il. A RETREAT IN THE WOODS. | Down at Catlett’s Station, Virginia, is a cool and inviting retreat, where a husband and wife, or the wife and children may spend a few pleasant weeks, away from the noise and strife of the busy city, and far from the maddening crowd. It is only an shou’s ride, and the rates are reason- able. You are sure to get plenty of rest, plenty of country air, fresh fruit and vegetables from the garden, fresh milk and butter, pure water, and that peace of mind that is so dear to all. A number of families can be accommo- dated, but unlike the seashore resorts, they will not be crowded into small rooms and foreed to pay exorbitant prices. For particulars, address, Mrs. Kate McGuire, Catlett Station, Va., or call at this office, 459 C_ street northwest. WANTED: A FIRSTCLASS COL- ORED PRINTER. ' ‘A good practical printer, who understands general job work, and make up and lock up of forms, and who could fill the position of fore- man in a weekly newspaper office, will learn something to his advan- tage by answering this advertisement. Must be sober and industrious, good wages, and permanent position to the Tight kind of man. Address, Printer, care of this effice. A number of July weddings among the teachers is on the tapis. CITY PARAGRAPHS. Mrs. Eugene Brooks of Fourth street northeast, will leave the city soon for her old home in New York City, where ‘she will spend her vacation. | se | ‘Mrs. Harry* M.' Reynolds and son, ‘Master Harry M. Reynolds Jr., have ‘gone to Shadyside, Md., where they will spend the summer. The Teachers’ Summer School of Howard University, is now open, and many teacher-pupils are in attend- ance and en route, Judge R. H. Terrell has returned from his trip east, where he went to attend the annual Harvard Alumni dinner. ! Mrs. M. Harvey Clinkscales has re- signed as organist of John Wesley A. M. E. Zion Church, to take effect July ps, 1904. - Recorder J. C. Dancy, is being urged by colored leaders in different parts of the country for a position on the National Republican Election Board. Mr. Joseph D. Mahoney, secretary and treasurer of Avery College Trade Schools, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, spent a few hours in this city this week. Dr. Lucy E. Moten, principal Minor Normal School, sailed from New York July 9th for Sweden, accompanied by Mrs. Claude M. Moten of New York City. ‘ Miss Alberta Newman entertained a number of her friends at her summer residence, Nauch Station, Va., Satur- day evening, July 9th. “The occasion was the celebration of her birthday. _ Dr. Booker T. Washington and son, Booker T. Washington, Jr., passed through the city last week en route west. Young Booker will travel with his father considerably during his vacation season. Rev. W. H. Davenport, formerly of Mobile, Ala., a candidate before the general conference for editorship of the Star of Zion, has been appointed to the pastorate of Union Wesley Zion Church, in this city. He is an able and eloquent minister. Mrs. John H. Smythe, and daugh- ter, Dr. Clara S. Fraction, who have been in this city for the past iwo weeks, left last week for Saratoga Springs, New York, where they will spend the summer. rr Miss Mary E. Lomack, daughter of Mr. Lewis Lomack, has returned home after a successful operation for ap- pendicitis. She was treated at Sibley Hospital, this city, and is fully re- stored to health. Mr. George W. Milford, an attacne of the Ciiy Post-office, accompanied by his wife, left the city on the 4th instant, for St. Louis, Mo., to visit ‘the World’s Fair. They will stop at Indianapolis, Indiana, and other points en route, and will be gone about two weeks. Mr. Milford has just been Promoted to $1,200 per annum. SENT ON APPROVAL TO RESPONSIBLE PEOPLE + me) eS Laugiiin E . Fountain Pen | Guaranteed Finest Grade 14k. 7 SOLIDGOLD PEN = =e To test the merits of Sweow The Colored American a 3 as an advertising medium S weofferyourchoiceof } BSS These } fee Two Sai Popular e i vo K ies Styles Postpaid | teas For Only to any at Address. on ia Gy registered mail § cents extra) | Hd74 Holder 1s made of finest quality a) hard rubber, In four simple parts, fitted with very highest grade, | fea) large size 14k, gold pen, any flex: | Sy] ibility desirec—ink feeding de- f vice perfect. 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DOUGLAS, Manager Lands to Lease, : : Rent on Shares, : ; OF Sell, in the: : Creek Nation In- | - dian Territory. | t Write, Lynwood : -& Lewis, Clear-: view, Creek Na- : tion, I. T. An Hiastrated Monthly Magazine ATLANTA, Ga, Has as its editors and associate editors six of the brainiest men of the race. It has pledged to its support nearly all of the writers and doers of the race. [tis of ordinary size(no pamphlet.) Froma grammatical and typographical sta né peintit is without s pore in journel ism. Toseeistowantit. It discusses fully the Negro problems of the coun- try. If you would be posted send in your subscription. ONLY $1,00 PER YEAR: Send 10 cents for sample copy, anyway, Agents make from $2 to $5 per day- General Henry Forrest Saves the Piano in the Nurses' Home, Freedmen's Hospital. When the present directress of nurses at Freedmen's Hospital took charge, in 1901, she found in the "Home," a very dilapidated and tuneless instrument, upon which the nurses were dependent for their sole indoor amusement. Finding that there was a source of income from which the rental of this piano was paid, she thought that the money had better be applied toward the purchase of a better instrument. She accordingly contracted for a good piano for $250, to be paid for in THE NEW YORK TIMES GENERAL HENRY FORREST. A well known and popular railroader. monthly instalments. It was placed in the reception room, to the great pleasure of the nurses. Before the cost had been met, the source of revenue was cut off, and an effort was made to meet the payments by voluntary contributions among the officials and nurses in the institution. Though at first cheerfully and promptly met, later it became difficult of collection, and when it was known that the resignation of the directress was slated for a date in the near future, it was evident that the payments could not be finished before that time, although there was remaining a balance of but $48. It was apparent that the loss of $202 already paid and the plano itself was inevitable. General Henry Forrest had been a patient in the surgical ward in 1903, --- and was so favorably impressed by the skillful and very efficient treatment received at the hands of doctors and nurses that he has since been a periodical visitor. The day after the directress had concluded that nothing more could be done from within, and that the piano must go, General Forrest called, and during the visit asked, "How are you getting along with the piano.?" He was told the state of affairs, on hearing which he expressed regret and sympathy. He asked that no step be taken for two days. At the end or that time, he called again, and told Mrs. Fleetwood to give herself no further worry, that the $200 should not be lost, and that the piano should not leave the Home; "I have decided to pay the balance from my own pocket." Now that is just what he has done, and in addition he presented a large framed portrait of himself to be hung over the piano. The whole matter had been kept a secret from the nurses until the evening of the 27th inst., when the directress stated the above facts to the assembled nurses, unveiled the picture and had it placed upon the wall amid hand clappings and general rejoicings, after which all partook of ice cream and cake sent for the occasion with the compliments of General Forrest. Needless to say that for all these kindnesses the directress and nurses are deeply grateful and offer the General a hearty vote of thanks. The only trouble is that should General THE COLORED AMERICAN Forrest ever again be a patient at Freedmen's Hospital he would risk being killed by over attention. The above item was sent from the nurse's department of Freedmen's Hospital, and the writer knowing Mr. Forrest's well known disposition to help the poor and lowly does not hesitate to approve what has been said about his generosity. A few years ago a colored Odd Fellow stricken with heart disease, dropped dead at the Pennsylvania Station. He was a stranger in the city, without friends, and his body was taken to the morgue. Mr. Forrest and a number of railroad men were in the station at lunch, when they were told that a colored man had dropped dead on the outside. The other men in the party did not interest themselves in the matter, but Mr. Forrest hunted up the local leaders in Odd Fellow circles and succeeded in finding Mr. David Warner of the District Building, who assisted Mr. Forrest in seeing that the body was shipped to Durham, N. C., where it was received by his relatives and friends, and buried. On another occasion a poor colored woman who was accompanying the dead body of her husband to some point in the south, had the misfortune to lose her pocketbook, or to have it taken from her, in the station, and was going around among the strangers begging for money enough to pay her way to accompany the body. After many efforts on her part she succeeded in raising the small sum of ten cents. But when Mr. Forrest's attention was called to her, he went to the ticket office and paid $9.50 for a ticket which took her to her destination. Those of us who know of General Forrest can testify to his christian charity and generosity, and we are not surprised that the reception room of the nurses at Freedmen's Hospital will in the future be redolent with strains of sweet music through the generosity of our good friend. MISS MORTON'S DEMISE. Miss Mary Virginia Morton, died Tuesday June 28th, at 3 a. m., at her residence, 1830 Florida avenue northwest. She was born in the District of Columbia, November 10, 1868, and attended the public schools, and graduated from the High and Normal Schools. She was appointed a teacher in 1889, and taught in various school buildings in this city until her demise. She was of a very amiable and lovable disposition, and kind hearted to her pupils. She was highly esteemed by the superintendent and teachers, with whom she came in contact. Her funeral was held in the Vermont Avenue Baptist Church, of which she was a member. Rev. George W. Lee, D. D., officiated, assisted by Rev. J. R. Garner, D. D., of Plymouth Congregational Church, Rev. B. W. Johnston, D. D., S. D., of the Second Baptist Church, and Rev. J. Anderson Taylor, D. D., of Shiloh Baptist Church. The floral tributes from her many friends, pupils and teachers, were exquisite, and made in all kinds of designs. Her remains were laid to rest in Harmony cemetery. She leaves to mourn her loss, a father, mother, three brothers, and other relatives. 3 SALOONS. Fritz Reuter'< Washington, D. C. Hotel and Restaurant, 451, 453, 455, 457 Pennsylvania Avenue. 202, 208 and 210 4 1-2 St Northwest. MOORE & PRIOLEAU, Sparta, Buffet, and Cafe, 1216 Pa. Ave. Washington, D.C FINE WINES, LIQUORS and CIGARS Hot Free Lunch every Day. Ladies will receive special attention in Dining Room upstairs. C. H. NAUGHTON LIQUORS and SEGARS Harper & Wilson a specialty. 1926 Fourteenth Street, Northwest Chris. Xander's QUALITY HOUSE, 909 7th st. NW. To the enormous stock of truly good wines and distillates (free from all fusel poison) there has just been added by request: Beri Medicinal Niza Olive Oil he thinnest pressing easily assimilated by delicate stomachs. To preserve its freshness and curative virtues imported only in small (4 ounce) bottles and sold at 25 cents by the sole distributor, Chris. Xander, 909 Seventh Street. Jas. F. Keenan. RECTIFIER AND WHOLESALE LIQUOR DEALER. Elegant Club Whiskey a Specialty Importer of Fine Wines, Brandies, Gins, Etc. 462 Pennsylvania Avenue, Northwest W. M. DRURY'S Restaurant, 1100 20th St., Corner L. N. W. The 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. ```markdown ``` POVERTY TO WEALTH. Samuel Harris Accumulated $100,000 in a Country Village. And when He Died Recently He was Honored and Respected by all of His Neighbors, White and Black. Hampton Institute, Va., Special. When a Negro makes an unmistakable success among white men and especially among southern white men, gaining their respect and confidence in any vocation where he has to compete with white men, one is perfectly safe in concluding that the success is preeminently deserved. This was never more true than it is to-day. Any white ```markdown ``` [Portrait of a man in a suit with a bow tie]. THE LATE SAMUEL HARRIS Williamsburg. Va. man who can start with $75 in a country town and engage in general mercantile business and in three decades accumulate more than a hundred thousand dollars, would be considered a remarkable man, but when a Negro, with the disadvantages and inconveniences, not to mention the prejudices which he must meet, conducts a similar business with largely a white patronage and accumulates as much, it is indeed very remarkable, and extremely gratifying, not only to every Negro, but should be to every true American without regard to ethnological distinctions. Till recently many of the most sanguine friends of the Negro were doubtful as to his ability along business lines. They questioned whether the Afro-American could make in a direct THE COLORED AMERICAN. way a proper and proportionate contribution to the economic aspect of our American civilization. For, after all, in this "dreary desert of dollars and smartness," I much fear that dollars "cut more ice" than smartness, "Pity 'tis true, but true, 'tis pity." While I have no desire to over-estimate the value of money, yet I believe that if we had in the race a couple of hundred "potato kings" like the one Dr. Booker T. Washington speaks of in the Outloog, a couple of hundred Negro multimillionaires, the race problem would be far along toward its solution. There came about 35 years ago to the old historic capital of Virginia a young man, 17 years of age, with $75 with which to engage in the grocery 1890 burg. Va. business. Under the shadow of the crumbling bricks of old William and Mary College and the moss grown statue of Sir William Berkeley, an early governor of Virginia, Samuel Harris opened what he called a "one horse grocery store." Ten years thereafter, he was doing a general mercantile business and in twenty years he had a department store, selling about everything that would be needed in Williamsburg and the adjoining counties, while thirty years after that he was supplying all the stores for miles around with goods of all descriptions, doing a large and profitable wholesale as well as retail business. He also did a large real estate business and founded the most beautiful section of modern Williamsburg, the residence section known as West Williamsburg. He 19070.00K was one of the charter members of the Peninsula Bank at Williamsburg, as also the Knitting Mill located there, a member of the city board of trade, and a promoter of every other movement that tended to build up the tended to build up the old city, which had hitherto existed so long upon its past history. There was never a question of a public nature or business character of any importance upon which he was not consulted. His business was almost entirely among white people, though he had almost all of the trade of his own people as well. He was one of the very, very few colored men that southern white men and women universally call "Mister" and whose wife was called "Misses." Mr. Harris died at his home on the 24th of June, after an illness of about six months. He leaves a wife and three sons, one Dr. Samuel J. Harris, who is a very successful eye, ear and nose specialist of Boston. Mr. Arthur Harris, who was engaged in business with his father, Miss Elizabeth H. Harris, who was the bookkeeper and cashier for her father's establishment, Master Theodore, who is at school at the Virginia Seminary in Lynchburg, and one adopted daughter, all of whom were with him at his death. Mr. Harris was truly a remarkable man. He showed conclusively what a Negro with industry, frugality, honesty and high Christian character may accomplish for himself his people and his community. At his funeral the audience was almost entirely divided between white and colored people. I remarked to a distinguished southern gentleman after the funeral that I thought the white people owuld miss him quite as much as hte colored people and more. This is a brief story of a Negro who did his duty as he saw it, giving employment to scores of his race, enabling hundreds of them to secure comfortable homes, making the white man respect him and his race, and thereby adding his share in a business way toward the solution of the perplexing race problem. ROBT. RUSSA MOTON. Black-No-More will turn the darkest skin white without injuring the skin. The effect is noticed from the first application. As freckles, tan, and the black hue of the Negro's skin are all due to one cause, Black-No-More can be used with entire satisfaction by white people as well as colored people. Its effects are quickest seen on the darkest skins. But no matter what the shade may be, Black-No-More will in due time make any skin pure white. In order to give the readers of this paper a chance to try this wonderful remedy, the price for Black-No-More has been placed at $1.50 express not prepaid. Cash must accompany order. No goods sent C. O. D. No free samples. Make all money orders payable to Dr. J. A. Herlihy, Chillicothe, O. This offer is good only until July 20th. Three unfurnished rooms. Suitable for man and wife. Located in good neighborhood in Mt. Pleasant, near two car lines. Terms reasonable to the right parties, Call or address T., care of this office. tf THE HOTEL ```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. --- 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. 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 every body in that vast audience could hear and appreciate. Mr. Cummings did the cause of the Negro great good by his patriotic, brave, and strong words in defense of his party and his race. He was the hero of the hour and well deserved the tremendous applause he received. Taken altogether, the convention of 1904 has left a wholesome feeling of hope and encouragement among a sometimes hopeless people. Mrs. James A. Monroe, of Greensburg, Pa., and Mrs. James, of Latrobe, Pa., spent a few weeks in this city recently, as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cornell, of 1625 Seventeenth street northwest. Mr. Frank McCampbell, formerly of Portland, Ore., and now an attachee at the Capitol, has purchased a beautiful six room house on the Conduit Road. Mr. Joseph H. Douglass, the violinist, has returned from a four months' itinerary in the west, southwest, and south. He reports it the most successful of all of his previous trips. Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Hall, left the city last Saturday, to spend the heated term in Berkley Spring, W. Va. Mr. and Mrs. Hall are popular social favorites, and will be missed during the summer months. They will keep house when they return in the fall. DR. J. H. Raliegh, N. DR. SHEPARD IN TOWN. DR. J. E. SHEPARD, Raliegh, North Carolina. Dr. J. E. Shepard, National Secretary of the International Sunday School, spent a few hours in the city last week, en route from New York, to his home in Durham, N. C. The doctor had just attended a meeting of his board in New York, where an encouraging report was received from all parts of the country, showing an increase in the membership, an in- --- ECHOES FROM CHICAGO. (Continued from Page 1.) CITY PARAGRAPHS A WESTERN OUTING. Mrs. John H. Paynter, with her three boys, Verden, Brent and Cary, after a pleasant visit in St. Louis, are spending the summer at Binger, Okla., with the parents of the former. Meanwhile congratulations are in order for our esteemed townsman, the author of "Joining the Navy," in that he has just filled an additional order from the Navy Department, for fifty copies of his book, to be placed in the crew's libraries of our navy. Thus far the Negro has furnished the humor of the campaign—the presidential nominee of the National Liberty Ticket, being handicapped by incarceration in the Belleville jail. Just how long the American people will tolerate the labor union nonsense, remains to be seen. Any cart driver belonging to the union, who happens to commit some misdemeanor, and who is discharged for it, causes a great strike, and thus blocks the commerce of the country, increases the price of meat or coal, as the case may be, out of sympathy. The government will be forced to take a hand in this matter sooner or later. The Maryland jim crow cars, emboldened by the audacity of the Virginia lines, are out Heroding Herod in enforcing the laws. Col. Perry Carson, the well known political leader, was forced to take a seat in a jim crow car, in the District the other day. Where are our able colored lawyers in the District, and where is the pride of race among the 100,000 colored people here? [Illustration of a man in a suit]. crease in the revenues, and an increase in enthusiasf. He is one of the leading men of the race in the Tar Heel State, and his friends are continually urging him to accept some federal appointment. He has no ambition to be an office holder, but is always willing to serve his friends. He has been suggested as a member of the advisory board of the National Republican Committee, and may be called upon to serve in that capacity. --- THE COLORED AMERICAN MR. W. ALLISON SWEENEY, The new Editor and Manager, of the Chicago Conservator, Chicago. Ill. In selecting Mr. W. Allison Sweeney as editor and manager of The Conservator, the Conservator Publishing Company has made no mistake. Mr. Sweeney wields a facile pen, is liberal in his thoughts and trainings. He is well posted in contemporary politics J. H. C. and literature, and will bring to the Conservator, a ripe experience and a rich grainery from which he can draw to make the columns of the Conservator scintillate and teem with the opinions and news of the day. Our association with Mr. Sweeney extends back into the years, and we speak of him a knowledge of his ability and his worth. THE DEATH OF MRS. J. W. E. BOWEN. St. Louis, Mo., Special.—The wife of Dr. J. W. E. Bowen, one of the professors in the Gammon Theological Seminary, Atlanta, Ga., died here today after an illness of only two days. Dr. Bowen was in Denver, Colo., and it MRS. J.W.E. BOWEN seemed impossible for some time to be able to reach him by telegram to inform him of the sad event. Mrs. Bowen was here for the purpose of attending the meeting of the Women's Federation and of seeing the exposition. Her death has cast a gloom over the colored people who knew her and Dr. Bowen, throughout the city. Mr. C. W. Anderson, New York's popular leader and orator, spent a few hours in this city this week, the guest of Gov. P. B. S. Pinchback. "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. 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. 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 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. WANTED COLORED GIRLS. To sell our dainty toilet powder. Guaranteed to absolutely destroy and prevent all odor of body or feet arising from perspiration. $10 to $15 per week easily made. Send 25 cents for full-size box as sample. "The Gemshop," 49 E. Long St., Columbus, Ohio. FREE TO ALL THAT I DO BUSINESS WITH QUESTIONS ANSWERED CORRECTLY. The great Clairvoyant and famous medicine man, Dr. C. G. Gonond, will answer questions for anyone and guarantee correct answers. Thousands testify he can reveal secrets and mysteries past and future. To those sending us an order great or small, the doctor will answer questions free of charge. We have three Prescriptions which positively cure Rheumatism, Piles and Female Trouble. All three prescriptions sent for 50 cents. We want agents to sell our six great remedies. There is big money in handling them. Send one dollar as a guarantee for express charges and pay the balance when goods are sold. Forty cents on the dollar goes to you for your trouble. Address DR. C. G. GONOND, 11 Harmon Court, Chicago, Ill. tf 6 MRS. TERRELL IN BERLIN. A letter from Mrs Mary Church Terrell, dated Berlin, Germany, tells of her long jaunt and pleasant itineracy. The proceedings of the National Conference of Women, published in pamphlet form, and printed in Ger- A. man, have been received at this office. It contains an excellent picture of Mrs. Terrell, with a brief sketch of her life, printed in German. The title of the pamphlet is, "Bilder Vom Internationalen, Frauen-Kongress 1904." UNSOLICITED TESTIMONIAL. Drs. T. H. and Cornelia White, 1917 E. Pratt street, Baltimore, Md. It is one of the greatest opportunities of my life to testify to the merits of the two greatest Spiritualist mediums and practical workers in the world. These wonderful professors of occult science can not be excelled, as it has already been proved by their world renowned reputation. Since I have been acquainted with these wonderful mediums my whole life has undergone a complete revolution, whereas before I knew them I was surrounded with trouble, but by their amazing influence and power my trouble has been replaced with happiness. I am now one of their students and can truthfully testify to their most wonderful correspondence courses; they are of highest merits. They are worded so clearly and illustrated so plainly that a child could not err. I can also testify to the undeniable truths that is contained in this correspondence course. I hope that some one may be benefitted by these words. These grand and powerful people are really a Godsend to all suffering humanity, and I wish it were so that every man, woman and child could be benefitted as I have been by their wonderful aid. I know if more would consult them the world would be far better. In my feeble words I have tried to express the sentiments of my heart, and I trust all who may chance to see this letter will be aided as I have been. I beg to remain, Very sincerely, Miss Bettie I. Abernathy, Public School Teacher. 640 Stephens Ave., Memphis, Tennessee. Mr. Wm. H. Coleman, who has been connected with the fire department for a number of years, has been promoted from $50 to $75 per month. Mr. Coleman is one of the efficient men around headquarters, and is invaluable to the chief of the fire department. THE COLORED AMERICAN. HE LIKES THE TICKET. Recorder Dancy Descants on the Political Outlook. We met Recorder John C. Dancy early this week and he never was in better humor. He was at the Chicago Republican Convention, and is just running over with exultation because of the nomination, by unanimous vote in each case, of Roosevelt and Fairbanks. He declares that the ticket is an absolutely certain winner—that nothing can beat it. He also thinks Parker and Davis, as eastern candidates on an uncertain platform means sure defeat for them. He laughed at the idea of his being a candidate for campaign manager of the colored forces as ridiculous, and said that while he appreciated the interest of influential friends in such a direction that he had promptly vetoed the suggestion to Chairman Cortelyou. He will occupy his spare moments on the stump championing the cause of the Republican candidates, who are the idols of Republicans everywhere. Reports from Chicago are unanimous in saying that the speech of Mr. Dancy at the great banquet given in honor of the delegates and visitors, by the Appomattox Club, was a gem. He responded to the toast "Theodore Roosevelt," and was applauded from beginning to end. That was the night before the president was nominated, and this speech was the subject of favorable comment by all who heard it, as long as the convention lasted. It is reported that Register Lyons and Recorder Dancy will open the campaign in the middle west, at a great Republican meeting early in August. If they both are there the voters may expect to hear Republican truths presented by men who know how to speak, and who will not occasion any fear as to the wisdom and safety of their utterances. The Co-operative Mercantile and Investment Company Start Out Under Bright Auspices. The Co-operative Mercantile and Investment Company, which was organized some months ago, and incorporated with a capital stock of $20,000, has purchased the coal and wood yard, located at Twelfth and R streets northwest, where it will engage in selling coal, wood, flour, feed, lime, and rock salt. In addition to this it will conduct a general ice business. President Gaines has made a complete overhauling of the yard, has purchased five brand new wagons, with full equipments, and has renovated, overhauled and whitewashed the entire premises, and the shingle is hanging out. A great quantity of coal has been purchased from the mines at Reading, Pa., and is being stored for future use. Already the business is good, and the outlook is bright. Mr. A. B. Wesley has been selected as general manager, and has given bond for the faithful performance of duty. The company has come to stay, and invites the patronage of the general public. NOT A "WHITE-WASH." Black-No-More is a liquid preparation, scientifically compounded, that makes black skin white, easily, permanently and without danger. A little deposit of pigment just below the skin is the cause of the black man's color. The Negro was originally white, but his skin has become dark from ages of exposure to a tropical sun. This is proven by the fact that the farther one goes from the equator the lighter the skin becomes. Black-No-More removes freckles, tan and blotches from white skin. PRICE, $2.00 BY EXPRESS PREPAID. DR. JAMES A. HERLIHY, Chillicothe, Ohio. LINGOLN INSTITUTE LINGOLN INSTITUTE The building in the inset is the main structure of the campus, featuring a large central tower and multiple wings. It is a grand example of early 20th-century architecture, with a high pitched roof and extensive use of stone and wood. The campus is surrounded by a large open field, providing a serene and picturesque setting. English, Normal, College Preparatory, College, Industrial, Agricultural and Business. A few students can be aided. Free Tuition, Competent Teachers, Modern Buildings, Good Moral Tone, Healthful Surroundings, Reasonable Expenses, Diplomas are State Certificates. Opens, September 5, 1904. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ALLEN, President, Jefferson City, Mo. Books Now Open for Charters. THE JANE MOSELEY This boat is now in Baltimore where it is undergoing a complete and thorough overhauling. Carefully inspected, a new boiler put in, repainted and renovated, new electric lights and all modern improvements. It will be licensed to carry 1,300 passengers. BOOKS NOW OPEN FOR CHARTERS. For terms apply to Lewis Jefferson, Gen'l Mgr's., 1901 1st St., S. W., Phone 1779. Mrs. Mary Brown, Porters' Exchange, 103 6th St., N. W., phone 1733 Y. --- Supported by the State of Missouri. 10 COURSES ADVANTAGES Competent Teachers, Modern Buildings Logs, Reasonable Expenses, Diplomas October 5, 1904. BANKLIN ALLEN, President, Jeffe Now Open for C JANE MOSE SAFEST, SWIFTEST AND COMMODIOUS STEAM ON THE POTOMAC RIVER boat is now in Baltimore where COME EARLY AND SECURE THE BEST DATES. SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS TO CHURCHES AND CLUBS. INC. COL. JOHN R. MARSHALL. CHICAGO. ILL. Whose manly stand in refusing to take St. Louis, when he learned that it would provoked the highest commendation from all THE COLEMAN, COTTON MILL, CO City Parag Whose manly stand in refusing to take the Eighth Illinois Regiment to St. Louis, when he learned that it would be discriminated against, has provoked the highest commendation from all parts of the country. M THE COLEMAN. COTTON MILL. CONCORD. N. C. City Paragraphs. ```markdown ``` --- ```markdown ``` Mr. Robert J. Harlan, will rusticate in Philadelphia and Atlantic City. A small sized cyclone struck Freedmen's Hospital recently. Mrs. Sarah A. Fleetwood, directress of the Nurses' Training School, Freedmen's Hospital, has resigned. Miss Irene Rosen, of this city, has gone to Atlantic City, where she will spend the summer. Mr. Edward C. Allen, of the Southern Hotel, was in New York a few hours this week. Mrs. Frances Pelham, of Detroit, Mich., is the guest of her son, Mr. Robert Pelham, of the Census Office. { THE COLORED AMERICAN. GO, ILL. to take the Eighth Illinois Regiment to would be discriminated against, has from all parts of the country. HILL, CONCORD, N. C. agraphs. Rev. Robert W. Goff, editor of the Interpreter, of Lynchburg, Va., spent a few days in this city last week. Miss Laura A. Parker, of the cooking department of the District schools, in company with Miss Clara Freeman, is visiting in St. Paul, Minn. Mr. Jack J. Lester, of the Government Printing Office, will spend his vacation in Philadelphia and New York City. Mr. Madison S. Jones, stenographer to the district attorney's office, was married last Tuesday at 12 m., to Miss Lottie R. Crusor, one of our popular school teachers. They took the afternoon train for Gotham, where they will make their future home. A. MR. GEORGE WALKER, Of Williams and Walker. J. MR. BERT WILLIAMS, Of Williams and Walker. MR. BERT WILLIAMS, Of Williams and Walker. WONDERFUL DISCOVERY Curly Hair Made Straight By ```markdown ``` This wonderful hair pomade is the only safe preparation in the world that makes kinky or curly hair straight as shown above. It nourishes the scalp, prevents the hair from falling out or breaking off, cures dandruff and makes the hair grow long and silky. Sold over forty years and used by thousands. Warranted harmless. It was the first preparation ever sold for straightening hairy hair. Beware of Ow Marrow as the genuine never fails to keep the hair straight, soft and beautiful, giving it that healthy, life-like appearance so much desired. A toilet necessity for ladies, gentlemen and children. Elegantly perfumed. Owing to its superior and lasting qualities it is the best and most economical. It is not possible for anybody to produce a preparation equal to it. Fully directions with every bottle of 10 cents. Sold by druggers dealers or send us 50 cents for one bottle or $1.40 for three pots. We pay all express charges. 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 N. W. ```markdown ``` (Copyrighted.) 7 Cuts Illustrations The Maurice Joyce Engraving Co Sending Star Britain Washington 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 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. for further information, address Rev. JOHN GORDON, D. D., President. Mr. GEO. H. SAFFORD, Secretary. THE MARYLAND AGRICULTURAL AND INDUSTRIAL INSTITUTE, LAUREL, HOWARD CO., MD. Situation beautiful; climate unsurpassed; work thorough and efficient. 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. For further information address, BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, Prin. Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee, Alabama. 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. Published by The Colored American Publishing Company. 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. JULY 23, 1904. THE REPUBLICAN TICKET. The Republican party has named its standard bearers, flung its banner to the breeze and is anxious and impatient for the opposition to enter the lists and there determine by the arbitrament of public opinion the question of party supremacy. In the selection of Roosevelt and Fairbanks the party presents to the country for endorsement, men of courage, character and ability, representatives of stalwart republicanism and staunch advocates of those principles and policies which have made the party great and brought prosperity to the people. The platform is short enough for every one to understand. It contains no apologies. It reviews the past and provides for the future. In language clear and unqualified it demands justice for the disfranchised Negroes of the South. If their constitutional rights are denied, the constitutional remedy will be applied and the representation in Congress and Electoral Colleges proportionately reduced. Only the carping critic will insinuate that the plank was inserted to influence colored voters in northern states, or the political demagogue that it will cause race friction in the South. It will do neither. The party has pledged itself to take up the case of disfranchised voters and a republican Congress must discharge the obligation. It is a grateful glimpse of sun shine on the political horizon and indicates that the party that gave the Negro his rights is determined that he shall be protected in the exercise of the same. No man is more staunch in his friendship for the worthy and deserving Negro than President Roosevelt. --- THE COLORED AMERICAN. Capacity, not color, is his standard in measuring men and as the head of the nation he will unhesitatingly use all the powers of his great office for the protection of every citizen irrespective of color or condition. In return it is the duty of every Negro North and South to give him an earnest, active and unqualified support. To use every effort to bring about his election, for the retention of the republican party in power means the political salvation of the Negro voter. Place the democracy in control in northern states and they would not hesitate to disfranchise the Negro by legislation. Holding as we do the balance of power in the North we owe it to our brother in the South, to ourselves and our future welfare, and to the party of Lincoln, Grant and Garfield to be firm in ur loyalty and untiring in our efforts to help the election of Roosevelt and Fairbanks. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN. One of the most important meetings for colored people, which is to be held during the summer, is the fourth bi-ennial meeting of the National Association of Colored Women, which was held in St. Louis, July 12 to 16th inclusive. Meetings were held at St. Paul's A. M. E. Church, corner Twenty-eighth Street and Lawton Avenue. From all indications, this session was the most largely attended of any in the history of the organization. The Illinois National Guards have been invited to visit the World's Fair at St. Louis, in a body; but when it was discovered that the 8th Regiment was composed of colored men, the Fair managers discovered that this regiment could not be entertained in the barracks prepared for the different State militias. Editor D. R. Wilkins who "resigned" from the editorship of The Conservator will not be mised. The colored republicans of the country are better recognized on the National Committee and were in larger evidence at the last National Republican Convention which met at Chicago, than they have been for years. The election of Mr. Harry S. New, of Indiana, for Vice-Chairman of the National Republican Committee will mean the recognition of the colored voters of Indiana, not only around the campaign headquarters but on Committee work in the doubtful states. Mr. New is one of the strong young men of the party. Shrewd colored people who play under the guise of Cuban, Hawaiian, Spanish and the like, are giving gullible white peope a run for their money. There are schools of the William H. Ellis and Hannah Elias class doing business in this country. Where are the advocates of higher education that none of them competed for the Cecil Rhodes scholarship? Dr. Washington has been accused of being opposed to higher education, and yet he did more to advertise and to call attention to these scholarships than the whole army of his opposers. Consistency thou art a jewel. The delegates and politicians have all returned from the Chicago convention. Why John F. Cook did not attend the Blaine Invincible Club's barbecue at Eureka Park, in Anacostia? Why every cross roads politician and half educated preacher imagines he can edit and publish a newspaper? Why Wm. H. H. Hart, of the Hart Farm School, etc., is so popular with the young school misses these summer days? Why the Committee on Credentials divided the honors between the Lily-Whites and the Black-and-Tans of Louisiana? Why Professor DuBois did not reach Washington in time to address the graduating class of the M Street High School? Why a certain class of white men who preach race purity, and do not practice what they preach, will not let colored women alone? Why the Democrats of the South are so deeply interested in the rights of the Chinese and their opportunities for making a living? Why more of the contenders for higher education did not enter into the Cecil Rhodes contest for scholarships at Oxford University? Why the Republican party continues to flirt with the Democrats, when experience has taught it that the Democratic party is beyond conversion? Why the members of the Freedmen's Land and Transportation Co., could not agree on Mr. Lewis Jefferson as manager, instead of remaining in the courts to break up the company? The colored Republicans of the middle western States, are growing chesty over the nomination of Senator Fairbanks for the second place on the National ticket. Harry S. Cummings, of Baltimore, Md., who seconded the nomination of President Roosevelt, received an ovation. Aside from being a good lawyer and excellent speaker, Harry is an all around good fellow We congratulate him on his success. It was mainly through the efforts of Register Lyons that the National Committee reported in favor of seating the Cohen delegation from Louisiana. He made a determined fight, and his work resulted in success. Decent journalism scores a point in the retirement of D. R. Wilkins from the editorship of The Chicago Conservator. Wilkins was a blackguard, and represented a type of colored editors that are slowly but surely passing away. The white people of Kentucky have succeeded in defining the status of the Filipinos. Four Filipinos who made an effort to enter the white high school in that city, were denied that privilege on the ground that they were not white, and that every race of color, including the Negroes, Indians and Mongolians, are considered colored. The passage and enforcement of the jim crow car bill, brings another jim crow line into this city, making three in all. It is said that the trains coming in from Maryland are even bolder in the enforcement of the laws than the other two, and that colored passengers on express trains running through the State are forced into jim crow cars. There are threescore or more colored lawyers in Washington, none of whom so far have made an effort to have the jim crow signs in the District moved, or to test the constitutionality of these laws. Mrs. Mamie Warren of 1820 11th street northwest, Washington, D. C., left the city last month for Nova Scotia, and will be gone until the 1st of October. Mrs. Warren is the guest of Mrs. L. W. Hickman, of Nova Scotia, Canada. 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. 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 JOSEPH D. MAHONEY, General Manager, Allegheny, Pa. THE MONARCH OF NEGRO NEWS. PAPERS, The ideal race newspaper, and pub- lished at the Capital of the Nation, is Tus CoLorep 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 every- where. Read what the Negro press says: = Tue Conorep AMERICAN is already a great newspaper, printing forty-eight columns each issue. It aims to print seventy-two columns. May its friends ald it to its realization.—The Wilming ton Record. Mr. Edward Cooper, manager of THE CoLoreD AMERICAN, Washington, D. C., is unquestionably the ablest all-round newspaper manager of our race, if re- sults are to settle the question.—The New South, —— Tie CoLORED AMERICAN .s, without question, the greatest newspaper pub- lished by colored men; every colored editor should take off kis hat to Mr. Cooper.—The Leavenworth Herald. ‘Tite CoLoreD AMERICAN, of WaShing- ton, 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. Tue CoLoRED AMERICAN, in a short space of three years, has gone to the front at the Nation’s Capital, Its man- ager, E. E. Cooper, holds a unique position in colored journalism, being the pioneer of illustrated journalism. —Exz. Editor Cooper, of THe CoLtorep AMER- IcaN, 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 ‘Tue CoLtorep AMERICAN is- not only holding its own, but is doing more.— The Star of Zion. Tur Cotorep AMERICAN, of Washing- ton, D. C., will shortly issue a twelve- page paper weekly—seventy-two col- umns of reading matter. Under the able management of Editor Cooper it has ferged ahead till it earned the name of “Monarch of the Weeklies.” —The Western Outlook. Tur CotoreD AMERICAN, a local heb- domadal, published in the interest of the colored people, came out in a new dress and with a beautiful heading Saturday. It is one ef the best news- Papers in the country edited by col- ored men; has a good cireulation, and carries a large line of live adver- tising.—The Washington Post. Tre Cororep American is without doubt one of the ablest journals pub- lished by Afro-Americans. It is a Re- publican paper, very free in its ex- Pressions, which makes it more popu- lar even among those who deny the “equality of man.” ‘This paper is pub- tished at Washington, where the de- ings of the lawmakers of the great Republie may be had pure and fresh, and submitte@ to the people for their Gsposal—Phe Rock Hil? Messexger. THE COLORED AMERICAN. LATE PARAGRAPHS. | as P. Gs Mrs. Jessie Barnes, wife of under- takes Barnes of Four and one-halt street southwest, died last week after a brief illmess. She was buried from Ebenezer Church, Tuesday at 2 o’clock Pp. m, Rev. O. M. Waller, pastor of St. Luke's P. E. Church, has resigned. Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, who won suck distinction in Germany recently, is expected in the city soon. Mrs. Tenie J. Cooper and mother, are spending the heated term in New- port News, and Hampton, Va. _ Dr. E. W. Lampton, financial secre- tary of the A. M. E. Church, has re- turned from a 20 day’s trip visiting his farms, and attending to his other interests in the State of Mississippi. Besides being Grand Master of the Mosons of that State, and a large and progressive farmer, he is interested in the educational, religious and moral elevation of the race. The Republicans of Georgia have many reasons to be proud of their member of the National Commitiee, and his counsel is frequently sought. At the late Chicago Convention, the Georgia delegation was a_ positive force in shaping the policies of the party and of the platform. The country at large owe Messrs. Lyons, Deveaux, and Rucker, a debt of grati- tude. : WHAT BLACK-NO-MORE IS. Black-No-More is a liquid prepara- tion which is applied to the skin daily. It does not spot the skin. It is readily absorbed and leaves no trace of grease or stickiness. It is a scientific com- bination which acts on the black cells of pigment by breaking them up. Na- ture immediately rebui'ds the cells, but in the change the dark cells be- come light, and finally pure white. nos ' POINTED PARAGRAPHS. A wise girl is known by the company she doesn’t kvep. If you would profit by your own ad- vice, be a lawyer or a doctor. All women follow the fashions, but some are a long distance behind. A man’s wife believes every word he says—when he talks in his sleep. Self-made men and eggs are too full of themselves to hold anything else. Many a first-class kitchen mechanic is made over into a thirty-third class actress. The trouble with many a young man is that he spends his fortune be- fore he makes it. ‘When a woman attempts to get off a conundrum she forgets either the question or the answer: HAD A GOOD TIME, ALL RIGHT. We had a fine party 2t the Mico Hotel one night last week. Our wife got it up and quite a number attended, including some of the sweetest girls in this section. After games and music a tasteful supper was served. Our wife got sore because we played all the kissing games, and after the com- pany was gone she slapped us and pulled our hair. 3ut we don’t care. We had a good time —Laurel (Miss.) Ledger. Russians Who Never Take a Bath. In Russia and in the Balkan states the baths are, as elsewhere, restrict- ed entirely to the upper classes and may be regarded as a luxury of the rich. The peasantry in these coun- tries—aye, and in the middle classes as well—never take a bath, practically speaking, and yet they seem to bear up heroically under the deprivation and to be perfectly oblivious to en- vironments that can only be describ- ed as aromatic in the extreme. Baths would be of but little use to the Rus- sian peasant, since he never undresses and he could hardly be expected to bathe in his clothes. He is manifestly of the opinion that if he keeps himself hermetically sealed no dust can possi- bly get at him, nor can one quite un- derstand how it does happen that the dust does get to him. Beginning the Day Arizcht. You remember perhaps the story of a Greek philosopher who had his boy every morning awakened from sleep by soft, sweet music. His purpose Was that the boy might begin each day with thoughts of beauty and good- ness. The idea was admirable. It is.a glorious power we have to set the thoughts and feelings of our children for the days. It is so easy to make a bad start and so hard to get reset be- fore we have lost the beauty of three or four hours. It is no light thing to have lived a half day meanly. Then we have to take account of the fact that a great many influences are capa- ble of setting the day badly. The weather affects our boys and girls as it does us, and they are not experi- enced in a way to give them power by reason to rise over antagonism. When You Dent Wuut w Sneeze. “There are times when to sneeze is to be emvarrassed.” said a society ‘man; “at a dinuer table, a social func- tion of some sort, or in the theater, for ¢xample; but most people console themselves with the thought that it is something that can’t be prevented. They are mistaken in this belief, how- ever, for it can be prevented, and by a very simple expedient. When one feels the premonitory symptoms of a sneeze coming on, if he will just press firmly down on the lip on either side of and 4 little below the nostrils, the sy:up- toms will never cash in and the sneeze «will be avoided. A doctor told me about this trick several years ago and #n a number-of occasions since I have had opportunity to test its efficacy. It has never yet failed me.” _ The Green Cap of the Bankrupt. There was a law in force in France for a ceniury or more that compelied bankrupts to wear green caps. This was done to prevent tradesmen from being imposed upon by such as were unable or unwilling to pay. Succes- sive edicts enlarged the privileges of bankruptcy, but they forfeited taem if they appeared in public without green caps. If those who cannot or will not pay their debts were com- pelled to werr such caps at the present day the streets of most of our cities would have rather a verdant appear- ance. THIS PAPER FOR SALE AT: Plummer's, 732 2d St., S. W. MeNulty’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 Piece Mrs. Keys, 1808 7th St., N. W. Singleton’s, cor. 20th and E, N. W. Ham Adams’, cor. 9th and G Sts, v. 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. 5 9 SS —OIO— PELVIC CATARRH CURED. 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F., writes from 124 First street, N., Minneapolis, Minn.: “I was afflicted for several years with kidney trouble which became quite ser - ious and caused meconsiderable anxiety. I spent hundreds of dollars trying to be cured, but nothing gave me any permanent relief until I tried Peruna. it took less than three months and only ten bottles to effect a permanent cure.’’=--Mrs. M. J. Danley. , Address _The Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus, Ohio, for free bock on catarrb written by Dr. S. 2. Hartman. ORANGE BLOSSOMS. Miss Emma E. Crutcher, formerly of this city, was married to Mr. Wi H. Fields, of Monessen, Pa., May 7. The wedding took place at the residence of Rev. J. Dickerson, in Pittsburg, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. Fields are now located in Monessen, Pa, SUMMER BOARDERS—At $16 per month; $5.00 a week; 75 cents a day, and lodging. My tcuse is situated one-quarter of a mile above the station, 48 miles from the City of Washington. Two accommoda- tion trains South, and three North, morning noon and night. For par- ticulars write to Mrs. aKte McGuire, Catleti’s, Va. (tf) THOSE SUMMER BOARDERS. Gorley Cor. Sequachee Tenn. News: This is a summer resort and all the houses are rented. They have tents ali around this place every summer, and the kids—well, you never saw the like. They cripple pigs, kill chickens, throw rocks at wash pots, take young birds and hang them, and winds up by fall- ing in the springs.