The Colored American

The COLORED American A-NATIONAL BEGRO NEWSPAPER BISHOP W. J. GAINES. VOL. XI, NO. 10 BISHOP W. BISHOP GAINS VISIT. Warm Greetings From Washington Friends and Admirers. Washington City has been graced for the past week by the presence of Bishop Wesley J. Gaines, D. D., of Atlanta, Ga. Bishop Gaines is the presiding Bishop in the second Episcopal district of his church, and his purpose for coming to Washington was to meet the members of this conference. While in this city he was the guest of Dr. E. W. Lampton, Financial Secretary of the A. M. E. Church, with headquarters at Fourteenth and Q Sts., northwest. All of the ministers of Washington City, or nearly all, in the Washington Conference, were present and gave the Bishop undivided attention while delivering his message and instructions, and the out line of the general work. The good Bishop was the recipient of much social attention while here. Dr. Scott, the pastor of the Metropolitan Church, gave a special dinner in his honor, Tuesday afternoon, to which Dr. Lampton and a number of special friends were invited. Tuesday night a grand reception was tendered him at Metropolitan Church, and a large and representative gathering was in attendance, including representatives from many churches, creeds and faiths. The reception lasted until a --- WASHINGTON, D.C., AUGUST 6, 1904. late hour, when the Bishop took the late train for Philadelphia. In coming to the Second Episcopal District, he brings a full equipment, a ripe experience anr an eloquent tongue, "The Negro," a book devoted to prominent men of the race, has this to say of Bishop Gaines: "Wesley J. Gaines, sixteenth Bishop of the A. M. E. Church, was born a slave, in Wilkes county, Georgia, October 4, 1840. He received theological instruction from a Protestant Episcopal clergyman, at Athens, Ga.; became a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, in 1860; was married to Miss Julia A. Camper, August 20, 1863; united with the African Episcopal Church in 1865; was consecutively pastor, presiding elder, mission secretary and Bishop. "Through his exertions and influence Bethel Church, in Atlanta, Ga., the largest colored church in the South, was built; he founded Morris Brown College, in Atlanta; is a trustee of Wilberforce University, in Ohio; is vice-president of Payne Theological Seminary; is president of the Board of Trustees of Waters College, Jacksonville, Fla.; president of the Financial Board of the African Methodist Church; author of "African Methodism in the South,' and of 'The Negro and the White Man.' He has etreenuously opposed all schemes for the removal of the Negro from the U. S." AN INDIAN INTERPRETER. A LINCOLN GRADUATE LEADER FOR ABORIGINEES. Col. C. J. Johnson's Career on the Western Plains—Began Life as a Cowboy—Goes to College and Returns to the Plains—A Master of Indian Dialects, Who soon Rose to Court Interpreter—Lawyer and Leader of Two Nations. Washington City is indeed the Mecca for all Americans who have the money and a desire to travel. At the convening of each session of Congress and at the close, leading men from of the large and small cities come to [Name] [Name] [Name] COL. J. COODY JOHNSON. --- every State and Teritory and from all Washington. There is never an idle or uninteresting day. The coming and going of new people and the seeing of new faces never permits interest to lag. Here you meet the bronzed Hawaiian, the South American, the chiseled featured, olive complexioned East Indian, the broad shouldered blonde from Germany, the Chinese, the Japanese, the Indians, and a very superior class of colored men. One of this class who attracted attention on Pennsylvania Avenue, last winter and spring, was Col. Cody J. Johnson, interpreter for the Seminole Nation, a lawyer of ability, a man of (Continued on Page 4.) [Name] 7 10 WHAT WE WOULD LIKE TO SEE. Men who have money back up the younger men who have brains. Less rejoicing when misfortune over takes a member of the race. A revival of business spirit and pride among us. A taboo placed on the River Queen by self-respecting colored people. Department people who receive good salaries cease borrowing money. Our race newspapers and other enterprises properly supported. Better conduct of our young people on the street cars and in public places. More race unity and less knocking among the so-called intelligent classes. Men and women of the race who have money to spend, spend it as far as possible among our own business people. Every share of stock of the Mercantile Co-Operative and Investment Co., sold. Less criticism of racial infirmities and more praise of the better and nobler qualities. A fund raised and lawyers employed to test Jim Crow cars and Jim Crow signs so conspicuous in the District. The morals of some of our teachers improved. CITY PARAGRAPHS The Jane Mosely is doing a great business on the Potomac this season, and to the credit of the colored people, it must be said, that they are taking every date and the churches in addition to giving a pleasant outing, are making money for their treasuries. Rev. Jas. Richards, pastor of Rehoboth Baptist Church, has the record thus far for taking the largest excursion of the season down the Potomac. The Jane Moseley was chartered for Wednesday, July 27th, for Somerset Beach, and a larger and better behaved crowd never went down the river. More than 1,200 people are said to have taken advantage of this excursion. 一 Enon Baptist Church tendered their pastor, Rev. J. I. Loving, a reception, Wednesday evening, August 3rd, in consideration of his services, rendered during the seven years of his pastorate. A most interesting program was rendered, the features being addresses by Rev. W. Bishop Johnson, W. J. Howard, J. Stewart, J. Anderson Taylor, J. H. Lee, Dr. W. H. Brooks, S. Miller and Alexander Wilbanks. The committee having the anniversary in charge had arranged a splendid dinner which was given free to the guests of the pastor. ROOMS FOR RENT-Light, airy rooms for rent. Inquire 1406 15th street M. W. THE COLORED AMERICAN NOT A FARMING COUNTRY. Gov. Brady's Reports, Says an Alaskan, Are All Wrong—Rich in Metals Only. "When people read that Alaska is capable of great agricultural development, they should pass up the statement for rubbish and nonsense." said Mr. H. Bratnober, at the Arlington, according to the Washington Post. Alaska is one of the richest parts of creation in the precious metals, and that is all it is fit for. The Lord never intended it for a farming country, but Gov. Brady has for years, in the indulgence of a hobby, been sending out reports of the wonderful farming possibilities of the territory, simply because he manages to reap a few radishes and cabbages in his garden. The truth is that a very few of the hardiest vegetables can be produced in some special spot that gets an unusual degree of sunshine, but this is about the limit. "I have been in Alaska for several years, and at the risk of incurring the governor's ill will, am here to say that people who go to Alaska in the hope of raising crops are on the highest sort of a fool's errand. Last summer away up on the Cepper river, I met three honest farmers, who had been induced to sell their places in Indiana and go to that desolate region with a view of cultivating the soil. They planted a ton of seed, but never a grain came up, and when I saw them they were heartsick over their failure. It is a shame to send out such delusive reports. Alaska is all right as a mining country, and not a tithe of its wealth has been taken out, but a man wants to go there exclusively for mining or to view its beautiful scenery." WAS CURED .BY LAUGHING. Patient in an Insane Asylum Had Reason Restored by a Good Hearty Laugh. Some time ago a patient in an insane asylum was suffering from extreme melancholia. He did not laugh or smile. Day after day he sat or walked with an expression of settled melancholy on his face. Months passed without bringing any change in his condition. Finally his physician resolved to try a new form of treatment—the laugh-cure. He employed a large, jovial, hearty man to come to the patient's door every day and laugh. What peals the visitor sent ringing through the whole establishment, of deep, melodious, side-shaking laughter, so joyous, hearty and infectious that everyone who heard was compelled to join it! But the melancholy sufferer looked at the laughing man with the same deep immovable gloom upon his face. One day, while the laughter was convulsing everyone in his vicinity, the patient suddenly stopped pacing his room and burst into a hearty laugh. The effect was magical. The light of reason shone once more in his face. He looked around in a dazed way and asked: "Where am I? What is this place?" The black clouds of gloom had been dispersed. The melancholia had departed. The man was in his right mind again. Laughter had done for him what the physicians, the drugs and all the treatment at the asylum had failed to do. Clever Dog Thief. It was found the other day in London, that a stolen dog, which failed to identify its owner, had been dosed with aniseed by the thief. Aniseed destroys the sense of smell temporarily. The dog did not recover for two or three days. The Grand Fountain of the City Is the leading Colored Fraternal Society January, 1881, by William W. Browne, laws of the State of Virginia, with headship is both male and female, and consist of 60 years of age. Its membership of 6 classes. It pays sick benefits from $1.50 to from $24.56 to $1000. BENEFITS PAID—Total benefits paid to benefits, $714,378.75. SENIOR FOUNTAINS—A Fountain may persons not over 50 years of age paying. The monthly dues are not less than 35 or 50 cents per month in towns and cities, in January and July of each year. Sick week, while death benefits range from sized in any locality on application to any of his authorized deputies. ROSEBUDS—For the proper training on thrift, industry and brotherly love, there is more than fourteen years of age may for each. This department, like the Senior twenty-five cents per week, and death dues are fifteen cents per month. CLASSES—Persons desiring to leave than is paid from Fountain Department Classes of the Mutual Benefit Degree, into Circles, and pay joining fees and dues. Class "B" Joining fee $2 50 2 75 3 00 3 25 3 50 3 75 4 00 4 25 Value of Certificate after one year $200 00 200 00 200 00 200 00 140 00 115 00 70 00 65 00 Value of Certificate before one year $100 00 100 00 100 00 100 00 70 00 58 00 45 00 83 00 $4 75 4 75 4 75 5 70 5 79 6 65 6 35 7 60 $1 20 1 20 1 20 1 43 1 43 1 43 1 66 1 66 1 96 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: Slck dues, $r,500,000; death benefits, $714,378.75. SENIOR FOUNTAINS—A Fountain may be organized consisting of 20 or more persons not over 50 years of age paying a joining fee of from $4,60 to $5,10 each. The monthly dues are not less than 35 cents in rural districts and not less than 50 cents per month in towns and cities, and a semi-annual tax of 40 cents paid in January and July of each year. Slck 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 "M" Joining tee. Value of Certificate Annual dues Quarterly dues Age 14 to 80 $11 00 $1000 00 $21 96 $5 25 " 20 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 O The bank commenced business April 3 present has steadily increased in volu- tital stock of $100,000. From the humb- the bank opened for business in 1889 to the volume of business transacted amo- cial panic of 1893, the Savings Bank o in the city of Richmond that did not ce- while the majority of other banks were This bank had its origin in the brain of bersham, Ga. The banking house is lo- mond, Va., Rev. W. L. Taylor, Preside REAL ESTATE DEPARTMENT—The Rese- real property to the amount of $220,221 of 13 magnificent buildings used as hal- farms. It also has under its control department is under the management of state and attorney for the association, o REFORMERS MERCANTILE AND INDU der the laws of the State of Virginia o principal office in the city of Richmond to conduct stores (wholesale and retail control hotels, manufacturing establis- h association has in operation Hotel Refo It is a modern up-to-date structure, he also electric cars passing the door. This Mr. A. W. Holmes is manager, and M tion a system of five stores, located as 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 o headquarters at 608 N. Second Street formed on the plans and recommend President. THE REFORMER PRINTING DEPARTMEN which has a circulation of 12,000. This paper o cuses the leading questions of the day. The copy. The office is equipped with modern u print anything from a visiting card to a poster description is made a specialty at lowest price ager, office 608 N. Second Street, Richmond, Va. OLD FELKS' HOME—In September, 1898, tion and establishment of Old Folks' Homes for race. Since that time the valuable farm know six miles from Richmond, Va., on the histori- The Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad runs thru- it. Adjoining this farm is Westhampton Park summer. It is reached in a few minutes from and the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway. As the co-operation of all charitable friends is pray 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 $350,858, and the volume of business transacted amounts to $6,190,141.47. During the financial panic of 1893, the Savings Bank of the Grand Fountain was the only bank in the city of Richmond that did not cease to pay cash on all checks presented, while the majority of other banks were using script and clearing house checks. This bank had its origin in the brain of William W. Browne, an ex-slave of Habersham, Ga. The banking house is located at 604 North Second Street, Richmond, Va., Rev. W. L. Taylor, President; R. T. Hill, Cashier. REAL ESTATE DEPARTMENT—The Real Estate Department has charge of all the real property to the amount of $220,221.65, situated in various States, consisting of 13 magnificent buildings used as halls, 8 dwellings, 1 hotel. 5 stores and three farms. It also has under its control 16 large buildings leased by it. This department is under the management of Lawyer J. C. Robertson, chief of real estate and attorney for the association, office at 608 N. 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 $5 per single copy. The office is equipped with modern up-to-date machinery, run by electricity. It can print anything from a visiting card to a poster 42 by $8 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 agendas wanted. OLD FOLKS' HOME—In September, 1898, Rev William W. Brown recommended the formation and establishment of Old Folks' Homes for the benefit of old and decrepid members of the race. Since that time the valuable farm known as Westham, consisting of 63414 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 Westhamton Park, one of the most pleasant resorts in the South in summer. It is reached in a few minutes from Richmond by the Westhampton Electric Railway and the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway. As this home is for the benefit of the whole race, the co-operation of all charitable friends is prayerfully solicited. All contributions, donations and 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. 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 MR. ADAMS PREDICTS GREAT MEETING. Mr. C. F. Adams, Transportation Agent of the National Negro Business jeague has issued a very neat circu- jar calling attention ‘to the colored business men of the country to the 5th annual meeting of the League at SSS aa ey ‘ ; ps >. ey, = sf > Ca 7 Mi SZ y A \-@ \ Si | i Ss = SAS i ‘= A <= Ne) CYRUS FIELD ADAMS. indianapolis, Ind., beginning August 3ist. These circulars have been broad- cast and a full explanation of the rates and of the program of the League meeting is given. Mr. Adams predicts the coming meeting the greatest meet- ing in the history of the League. THE NEGRO’S HOPE. ‘We read in one day of the following insults heaped upon the Negro for no other reason than that his skin is dark. <A telegram: from Chicago says The 8th Regiment, Illinois National Guard, which saw service in Cuba, was told that they could come to the St. Louis Exposition but must provide a camp and commissary of its own and go into camp outside of the grounds. Two highly respectable colored women were put out of a Church on account of their color. White-cappers are caus ing Negroes to leave Mississippi in vast numbers. Truly the lot of the Negro is a hard one. His only hope lies in his change of color. The etructure of his skin and composition of his blood are precisely the same as that of the white man. Ages of living under a tropical sun have made a chemical change that can be remedied by the use of counter chemicals. “Black-No-More,” the greatest scien- tifie discovery of the age, changes the blackest skin to the purest white, with- out pain, inconvenience or danger. Makes a white skin whiter and is a positive blessing to the better class of Negro, as it does away with the prejudice of the dark skin. No mat- ter how well educated and refined 2 Negro may be there is that prejudice that he can not live down. But “Black-No-More” is within reach of all. $2 seems but a trifle to stand be- tween the Negro and his happiness. Send this amount to DR. JAMES A. HERLIHY, Chillicothe, Ohio, and be convinced that science can work wonders. Mrs. Mary Holmes, wife of Mr. Ben- jamin Holmes, of the Engineer De- partment, has gone to Atlantic City, where she will spend her vacation. THE? COLORED AMERICAN. MAKING OF ORIENTAL RUGS. American Taste Now Dominates tho Output of Artistic Product That Is Centuries Old. “From an artistic point of view nr may seem absurd, but it is nevertheless true that American taste dominates the output of Turkish rugs,” said a man who has made a study of these beautiful products of the orient, toa Philadelphia Record reporter. “Any importer will bear me out in this. Of course, inasmuch as the Armenians and Turks who make these rugs have no power looms on which to reproduce exact copies, it would seem ridiculous to suppose that more than one rug of the same pattern and design could be turned out. But the American dealer has learned to know Pretty much wkat sort of rug appeals ‘to the American buyer, and he says to his agent on the other side: ‘Make me a lot of rugs that look as much like thie as possible.” So the native weavers, on their hand looms, do their best to copy the colors of a special design that is put before them. This handicaps them, for these untutored artisans have their own ideals, just as a painter of pictures has, and it is galling to be thus restricted. It is also not very gratifying to realize that the rich American, who is often the par- venu, with no idea of art, should dictate the output of an artistic product that is centuries old. But the rich American is the greatest buyer of oriental rugs, and must be considered.” WED ON WHOLESALE PLAN. All Marriages in Brittany Towns Are Celebrated on a Given Day im the Year. _ Rebellion would convulse any state in America if the law or custom should order that all marriages should be solemnized together on one particular day in the year. - Such is the strange rule in that queer section of Brittany near Brest, where stand the little towns of Plougastel and Daoulus. Besides, the young wom- en of this section know nothing of the joys and the heartpangs of courtship. The inhabitants seem to be either of Spanish or Asiatic origin. In each vil- lage is a matchmaker, called the “bastalaine,” who arranges marriages. He needs only the approval of the par- ents of the parties most interested. The marriages being arranged, all the brides, however unwilling, and all the bridegrooms, however unhappy, meet at the church door, the women flocking on one side, the men on the other. The brides and bridegrooms join each other before the altar in turn. After the wholesale wedding there is a common banquet, which 2,000 guests attended this year, coming from all the countryside. The Hereros. The Hereros, now in rebellion against Germany, have a pretty fair opinion of themselves and of their chief. One of their songs begins: “What is the king of England, what is the king of Ger- many compared with thee, O Mahereo, first among all princes? Have they so marty cattle as thou? No! Who is so mighty as art thou?” The Hereros de- sspise Europeans. The name for a Eu- pean is “otyirumbo”—‘white thing.” The Family Hat in Corea. A Philadelphia man who has been in Corea, over which the Russians and Japs are at war, long enough to grow familiar with its customs, says one of the most unique and picturesque of them is the family hat, that descends from father to elder son. This hat, made from the hair of the family ancestors, is a priceless possession, and so carefully handied that it never wears out.—Philadelphia Rec- ord. ai? patos sar Yeas? id 7 eye The Greatest : Clairvoyant and Fortune Teller THE WORLD HAS EVER KNOWN. Unites separated, brings back the ons Sa love, helps quickly all in trouble. moves Evil Influences. Cures Mys- terious Diseases. Gives luck and suc- cess. Send lock of hair, Date of birth end 12 cerfts. 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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. Some Men Pay $10,000 For an expert to manage their advertising. There are ethers 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 100 to Printer's Ink, No. 10 Spruce Street, New York City. WE HAVE A BAR'L of money to lend on furniture, pianos, &c. No delay. Goods are not disturbed. You return the money in small payments. If you have a loan and need more money, we can fix you up. Business confidential. Phone, M, 3043. SURETY LOAN COMPANY. Suite 1, Warder Building, cor. 9th and F, 522 9th. Loans of S10 Loans of $10 and Upwards Made on Furniture, Pianos. Wagons, etc., at lowest rates and to the day you apply. We are loaning on the Bulbifying and Loan Amortisation 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. Bates cheerfully given and no need to you unless the loan is made. Loan made anywhere in the District. Call and get rates. Front room, first floor. Scientific American Bulbifying. National Mortgage Loan Company. 625 Fairfleet J. W. HERE IS A CHANCE To get the money you want. We have more than we need. We will make loans to everybody without delay. If you want money see us to-day. You will not be disappointed. Loans made on furniture, pianos, organs, etc., without removal. Loans to established employees without endorsement. 602 F STREET, - - Oct. 6th St. Capital Loan Guarantee Company. MONEY For everybody at rates lower than the lowest. Don't be deceived; come to me and investigate. Business strictly confidential. No one knows of your transactions with me. We lend on furniture, plants, 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. 305 E STREET, X. 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 Cleansee 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 Pelodity street, phone 3404-12 New Orleans, La. The Souls of Black Folk By W. E. R. DuRide A REMARKABLE BOOK that is provoking moral 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 overloaded nor ignored. Anise from its remarkable presentation of facts it holds the reader—prejudiced or not—by its fascination of style and overpowering passion. Some of the Chapter Headings follow: OF OVERSEARCHING. OF THE DAWN OF PRELUDE. OF THE WASHINGTON AND OTHERS. OF THE BELEAGUE OF PROGRESS. OF THE TEACHING OF BLACK KEN. OF THE BLACK BELLE. OF THE SOME OF MASTER AND MAK. OF THE PLANT OF THE FATHER. OF THE PAINING OF THE FLOWER-JOHN. OF ALEXANDER CHURCHILL. OF THE COMING OF JOHN. OF THE WOOLFLOWER. M Edition 61.20 and 1.15 printed 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 $5.00 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 institutes, 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. [Portrait of a man in a suit with a bow tie]. JAMES E. McGIRT, Ph. B. "The New Poet" Editor in-Chief and Owner "McGirts 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 a terms, outfit, and a large number work at once Subscription to every one is One S. 414 Eventh Street, --- 13 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. in the greatest writers of the race. 100 per day selling this Magazine as they first in the field. Send life. for agenda' magazine, with which you may begin. Mar Per Year. Write— OGIRT, Philadelphia, Pa. --- 14 FRANKLY OWNED HIS FAULT. Incident of Recent Occurrence Illustrating French Army Discipline A Grenadier's Offense Although there has been complaint of late about a growing lack of discipline in the ranks of the French army, the demoralization has not, it is believed, progressed seriously, as the following incidents, coming from a French naval port, will illustrate: A general holding a high command made his appearance a few days ago at the barracks of an infantry regiment, which, in obedience to his orders, was promptly drawn up in the yard. Then he explained the reason in a brief address. He said that as he was walking in the town attired in mufti on the previous day a man belonging to the corps, who was the worse for liquor, accosted him rudely and asked him to stand him a drink. "Let him step out of the ranks," he concluded. Immediately a bugler emerged, and, saluting, said: "It is I, mon general." The incident is characteristic and apropos of it one is reminded of such an adventure which befell a certain French marshal. A grenadier, who was exasperated at some injustice that had been done him, pointed his pistol at him and pulled the trigger, but it did not go off. Without moving a muscle, the veteran cried: "Four days in the cells for keeping your arms in a bad state." The bugler's honesty can scarcely have failed to be an extenuation of his offense in the eyes of the general. DANGERS OF CIVILIZATION. Bashful Young Man Has a Streak of Hard Luck at His Best Girl's Home. A young man from Silver Lake called to spend the evening with a Castle Rock girl the other night, says the Castle Rock (Ore.) Advocate. A storm came up and the girl's father asked him to remain over night. He was a bashful young man and the next morning when he was invited to a seat at the table he very reluctantly accepted. He was very nervous and agitated. He sat opposite the mirror and discovered that he had forgotten to comb his hair. Then he dropped his fork on the floor and as he stooped to pick it up he upset his coffee. Matters went from bad to worse until the young man quit eating and put his hands under the table. The loose end of the tablecloth was lying in his lap and when he touched it he turned pale. He thought it was his shirt and in his nervous excitement while dressing he had forgotten to put the garment inside his trousers. There was no time to lose. He hurriedly stuffed the supposed shirt inside his trousers. Two minutes later when the family arose from the table there was a crash. The dishes lay in a broken mass on the floor. The young man pulled three feet of the tablecloth out of his pants and fled through the door. He is now hiding and the girl is looking for a less bashful lover. MAKING PRECIOUS STONES. Chips of the Ruby Turned Into Stones of Commercial Size---Are Pronounced Genuine. Rudolph Oblatt, a chemist and expert on precious stones, is reported to have invented a process for the fusing of particles of ruby, known as ruby waste, into stones of a commercial size. The stones which he has produced have received considerable at- ```markdown ``` THE COLORED AMERICAN tention from local geologists and are pronounced genuine. He selects, says the New York Commercial, from the small, rough, genuine ruby particles whose colors and qualities are practically the same. One chip he places upon the top of a U-shaped platinum tube. He then applies the heat, which is concentrated by a special process and forced upon the ruby with an air pressure of 800 pounds. As the chip is melted he adds other chips until he has built up a genuine ruby whose weight varies from five to ten carats. The operation requires from one to two hours. After the ruby has been produced a difficult task remains—that of cooling of the stone, which is at a tremendous heat. This is accomplished by a scientific process which prevents cracking. The ruby is sent to the precious-stone cutters, where it passes exactly through the same process as a stone from the Burmah mines. New Dry Cell Battery. A new German patent relating to galvanic batteries of the class which is composed of a series of separate dry cells has been issued. The improvements cover the production of a battery which is capable of being kept in store, of being transported in an absolutely dry condition and of being rendered fit for use at a moment's notice by the introduction of a suitable liquid into the separate cells constituting the battery. The space between the two electrodes of the cells is filled up with blotting paper or other suitable material, capable of absorbing the electrolyte. When required for use the covers are removed from the cells and filled with the blotting paper soaked with any convenient electrolyte, such as ammoniac solution. The covers are then replaced, and the batteries are ready for immediate use. In Cases of Suicide. Dr. Waldo, city of London coroner, aid in a lecture recently that a weapon in the hand of a man who had been murdered is always tightly grasped, so that the fingers sometimes have to be severed before it can be released. In the cases of suicide there is no grasp at all. Fish Warden N. J. Hanna, of Rockland, has the following to say, according to the Portland Press, relative to a government bounty on dogfish: "There is no doubt but that for five years these scavengers of the sea have wrought more damage to our fishing industry than in a quarter of a century. They swarm every bay and even penetrate our rivers. They came into Cape Cod by the million five years ago and now Maine's fishing industry is at their mercy. Years ago they came only about a month or six weeks each year from August to September and at the first northerly wind they disappeared, but now they are with us about all the year. "What are known as the whip lash dogfish are our scourge—a small, voracious fish that feeds on every other fish that is not its master. A species of the shark, the large one, will attack a man. I remember 22 years ago a boy fell overboard off Monhegan and before he was rescued he was literally torn to pieces, the water surrounding being covered with blood. "They are not a menace to the lobster, as claimed. A dogfish has to turn upon its back to bite, and the lobster being a bottom of the sea shell fish has ample protection in his location. There should by all means be a government bounty of five cents apiece or over for these dogfish. If something is not done there will be in time annihilation of one of Maine's greatest industries—her fisheries." 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The Bay Shore B UCKROE BEACH, fr three miles above For the season of 1904, THURSDA The Bay Shore Summer Resort BUCKROE BEACH, fronting on Chesapeake Bay, three miles above Fortress Monroe, will open for the season of 1904, THURSDAY, MAY 26. With comfortable Bed-rooms, spac Electric Lights, Fresh Sanitary B With comfortable Bed-rooms, spacious Parlor and Dining-room; Electric Lights, Fresh Water Bath and Good Sanitary Equipment. A LARGE PAVILION, A FINE PIER, AND AS GOOD A BATHING BEACH eral important improvements contributive to the comfort and pleasure of guests, made this year. Electric cars from Hampton, Newport News, and Fortress Monroe run to the door. We solicit the patronage of all who seek rest and comfort during the heated term. Charges moderate—correspondence requested. Excursion parties can find no more attractive place than Bay Shore. Use of grounds and plazzas free. Address, and comfort during the heated ten dence requested. Excursion parties than Bay Shore. Use of grounds a THE BAY SHORE HOTEL CO THE BAY SHORE HOTEL CO., P. O. Box 364, Hampton, Va. Established January, 1897. Telephone, 803 Columbus. TO OUR DELINQUENT SUBSCRIBERS. HOTEL MACEO. 213 West 53rd Street, N. Y. First Class Accomodations ONLY. Handsomely Furnished Rooms for Permanent or Transient Guests Headquarters for Clergy and Business Men. First Class Restaurant. Regular Dinner, including Wine, 35c. 6 p. m. to 8. Sundays, 1 to 4.30 p. m., 45c Summer Resorts and Baarders. HOTEL SHEPARD HILL, at Colton Point, Md. Every known resort attraction and convenience for summer guests. Boating, crabbing, and dancing. Write for terms to WM. D. BOND, PROP. Palmers, St. Marys County, Md. GOOD COLORED PRINTER WANTED A competent colored printer who understands job work, and the care of mailing galleys can find steady employment with fair wages at this office. Must be able to furnish reference. Address "Printer," 459 C St., N. W., Washington, D. C. BOOKS-FORD PUBLISHING CO. Bay Shore Summer Resort CKROE BEACH, fronting on Chesapeake Bay, three miles above Fortress Monroe, will open for on of 1904, THURSDAY, MAY 26. A NEAT, WELL CONDUCTED HOTEL. comfortable Bed-rooms, spacious Parlor and Dining-room; Electric Lights, Fresh Water Bath and Good Sanitary Equipment. PAVILION, PIER, GOOD A BEACH as is to be found anywhere in the world. Several important improvements contributive to the comfort and pleasure of guests, made this year. Electric cars from Hampton, Newport News, and Fortress Monroe run to the door. We solicit the patronage of all who seek rest port during the heated term. Charges moderate—correspon- quested. Excursion parties can find no more attractive place Shore. Use of grounds and plazzas free. Address, BAY SHORE HOTEL CO., P. O. Box 364, Hampton, Va. --- New York City, N. Y. --- TO OUR DELINQUENT SUBSCRIBERS. We have on our mailing books, a large number of names of persons who are considerably behind in their subscription to this paper, and who have been notified a great number of times, but who seem to pay no attention to these mild duns. This doesn't mean the other fellow, but it means you. Who will be the first to start the ball rolling? 505 E ST., N. W. ELECTRIC POWER. SANTAL-MIDY Standard remedy for Gleet, Gonorrhea and Runnings IN 48 HOURS. Cures Kid- ney and Bladder Troubles. MIDY ```markdown ``` 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. 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 grain-oil, (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 THE WONDERS OF THERMIT. Humanity, which swelters in a heat of 90 degrees, and withers and dies if the mercury runs up 10 or 15 degrees higher, finds it hard to realize a heat of 5,400 degrees. Yet, says the Brooklyn Eagle, that is the heat developed in the combustion of thermit, a heat which welds together pieces of the most ponderous machinery, which makes it possible to mend iron castings weighing tons, which heretofore had to be replaced at great expense of labor and time; which can unite iron rails so perfectly that the jolting can scarcely be seen or felt, and a rail can be made miles long, instead of 50 or a hundred feet at the outside. This thermit is a compound discovered by Dr. Hans Goldschmidt, of Essen, Germany, who has been lecturing in this country before chemical and engineering associations on this chemical discovery of his that is so full of engineering possibilities; a discovery that, unlike so many scientific discoveries, is not merely interesting to the scientist, but commercially valuable in the industrial world. The thermit is a mixture of finely granulated or powdered aluminum with some metallic oxide, most frequently oxide of iron. This mixture looks not unlike gunpowder, or to a housewife would suggest mixed tea, the light granules, being aluminum and the dark ones oxide of iron. In burning this mixture creates a temperature, as Dr. Goldschmidt expressed it in a paper read at the annual meeting of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, "about equal to that of the electric arc light." PATIENT'S LUCKY ESCAPE. Victim of Blood-Poisoning Saved His Limb by Dodging the Surgeons ---Strange But True. "We certainly have some strange cases to deal with," said the hospital attendant, "and an odd one came to us recently. An awfully bright but eccentric chap was brought here for the treatment. He had contracted blood poisoning from some colored wearing apparel, and it was decided that amputation above the knee was the only thing that would save his life. Of course, we told him about it, and made all preparations for it. But the strange part was that when we got ready for the operation the patient was nowhere in sight. 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Ten departments—Theological, Medical, Dental, Pharmaceutical, Legal, Collegiate, Teachers, Commercial, Preparatory, Industrial—conducted by one hundred competent Professors and Instructors. NO COLOR LINE IN THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY 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 BAY VIEW! $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. Make a Deposit and secure one of these valuable lots before they are all sold. Spring water on the ground. Free clear title deed 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. 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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 Parlor 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.* 783 Seventh Street, N. W. --- 2 ———— THE NATIONAL NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE. The Fifth Annual Session of the National Negro Business League will be called to order by Booker T. Wash- ington, the President, Wednesday, August 31, in Tomlinson Hall, Indian- apolis, Ind., ahd will continue in ses- sion for three days. The program has just gone to press and is represen- tative of the high purposes of the League, being confined to men and wo- men who have actually succeeded in business,—example being consfdered more important than theoretical dis- cussion not buttressed by tangible achievement. Among other subjects to be discussed are the following: “The Negro Publisher,” “The Story of a Thirty-Six Years’ Business Ex- perience,” “The Furniture Business,” “White Coat Manufacturing,” “Build- ing up a Grocery Business,” “Cigar Manufacturing,” “Undertaking,” “Fra- ternal and Industrial Insurance,” “Meeting the Realty Needs of the Ne- gro People,” “Establishing and Main- taining Barber Shops,” “Making oe ) eee Si ee ee ad ae Bee Soar pete ae ei as 4 Genet Sere o> Nee Ga ne meet ee Eee <a eae Sen paras fa uaa 5 ie Rrra oe eeaks = Lae ye es Poamaee. “ar te eae poate, | uci ae eer, eee Peta auress pe, eRe SS Be EG 7° aie OE ae eae Loy ~ ee Reg ee CRS = Pap ET Sapa eee ers! =e a res Re ee mie Be ea See a een Siig SRE ah, Fears ee eee LS eae be ERE ica oe 2 eS Fess Sec bo ree eon Leh Jeane aioe aoe | SGieE SE ea mee oo bos Ne eee Bes Fe se a DR. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON. Farming Pay,” “Producing White Po- tatoes on a Large Scale,” “The Negro’s Success in Silk Culture,” “The Growth of the Banking Idea,” “The Affinity of Law and Business,” “Building a Street Railway Line,” “Photography,” “Soda and Mineral Water Manufacturing,” “Building an Industrial Community,” —story after story of success won in spite of many difficulties by mea who represent the wealth of the Negroes of the country. These meetings of the National Ne- gro Business League have proved in- calculably helpful and successful. They inspire help and confidence 4nd more than that, they afford opportuni- ty for giving to the world examples of which it knew not of Negro thrift and accomplishment. For the Indianapolis meeting, reduc- ed rates of one and one-third fare ON THE CERTIFICATE PLAN have been granted by all of the various Passen- ger Associations of the country, and, in addition, an extension of the return limit may be secured by depositing validated certificates with agents of the Indianapolis terminal lines on or before September 6. By this arrange- ment opportunity will be afforded for THE COLORED AMERICAN visiting St. Louis or any other point desired. The entertainment of the delegates to the Business League will be an es- pecial feature of the coming meeting. The Indianapolis Commercial Club has expressed its interest by a special communication to Mr. George L. Knox, Chairman of the Local Committee of Arrangements. A street car ride about the city, with outing at Fairview Park, has been arranged for the afternoon of the second day; on Friday evening, the Local Business League and citi- zens of Indianapolis will tender a ban- quet in Tomlinson Hall in honor of the officers and members of the Na- tional Negro Business League. Last year at Nashville the Fisk Jubilee Singers rendered selections all through the three days’ sesSions so acceptably and pleasingly that the Local Commit- tee at Indianapolis has arranged for a Select Chorus of one hundred voices to sing during the coming meeting. A special exhibit of photographs il- lustrating the development of business enterprises among the Negro people of the United States will be an especial feature of the coming meeting, and will be shown in the corridors of Tomlinson Hall. Such photographs ‘az. SS [Ne . NAG iN ss Vi a Riis a WN i FO SO Vie 7) RS” / “iat iw hens j S a // by TNS we a a BET Vf ase ij RU ANS Geo NGG TON NIWA ee YUf fee MR. EMMET J. SCOTT. will be welcomed if sent AT ONCE to Booker T. Washington, President, Tus. kegee, Alabama. Delegates, intending to be present, are especially requested to notify Emmett J. Scott, ¢orrespond- ing secretary, Tuskegee, Ala., and Dr. S. A. Furniss, Secretary Local Commit. tee of Arangements, 132 West New York Street, Indianapolis. Dr. Fur. niss will be glad to arrange for the proper accommodations of delegates. WANTED: A FIRST-CLASS COL ORED PRINTER. ; ‘A good practical lL. printer, who understands general job work, and make up and lock up of forms, and who gould 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 right kind of man. Address, Printer, care of this office. BUY A HOME. A fine home with all modern im- provements, consisting of 15 rooms, located in West Newton, Mass., ean be purchased on reasonable terms. It is centrally located, in white neighbor- hood. For particulars address, Rev. S. H. Smith, 451 Curve St., W. Newton, Mass. 1 tf. HINTS FOR BRIDEGROOMS. There Is Plenty of Advice for Bridse, But Not a Word for the Poor Men. A thoughtful young man of Wash- ington was heard to decry the other day the fact that while there is a del- uge of “don’ts” and “dos” for the bride to follow, the bridegroom must shift for himself, says the Post. “There is absolutely nothing to guide a man but his own awkward self. It isn’t fair,” he said. “From the time a girl is old enough to de- tect sound she understands the im- Portance of having things done prop- erly at a wedding, while the prospect- ive groom is only something necessary to complete the picture. Nothing short of inspiration can get a man through a marriage ceremony grace- fully. “In order to impress the bride and spectators that he is enthusiastic about it, he appears. with a sort of frozen grin on his face that you ex- pect to melt at any moment and run down his collar. If he is too fright- ened to respond in a loud voice some of the bride’s girl friends will whis- per that ‘it was plainly evident he was unwilling from the start.’ Again, if he repHes in a loud, stern voice, another bunch in another direction of the church will huddle together and express how glad they are that they are r°. marrying him, while the at- titude of many ig that they are sign- ine away their iife and ail worth living for. So I, for one, think it high time that somebody wrote a few hints on how to behave, that we men may appear enthusiastic about being married, without being ridiculous and proving a target for the world in general to knock at.” SENATORS «" ROM KANSAS. Hoodoo Which Seems to Attach to Line of “Fated Succession”’---Bad - Imck Follows Them. John T. Ingalls’ “fated suecession™ is vividly recalled to minc® by the present trouble in which Senator Burton finds himself. The brilliant Atchison statesman so designated the line of Kansas United States senators that started out with Gen. James H. Lane. Those in the “fated succession,” says the Topeka Capital, were James: H. Lane, Edward G. Ross, Robert Crozier, Alexander Caldwell, James M. Harvey, Preston B. Plumb, Bish- op K. Perkins, John Martin, Lucien Baker and the present Senator J. Ralph Burton. Lane committed sui- cide. Ross committed political sui- cide by voting against the impeach- ment of Andrew Johnson, and was driven out of his party. Crozier, who served about a year by appoint- ment, died without leaving a single mark by which his brief senatorial career can be remembered. Caldwell resigned after two years’ service to escape investigation. Harvey, although he had been governor of his state and had made a fairly good reputation ae such, made a very insignificant senator, and was, after three years’ service, defeat ed for reelection and dropped out of Political life. Plumb died in office at Washington. Perkins served 4 brief term by appaintment and 1: scarcely remembered as a senator Martin served two yaars, and left the senate poorer in pura> and with les: prestige than he possessed when h¢ went in. Baker was almost a tota failure, and his cruslAng defeat fo reelection at the hands of Burton 1} still warm in the memoay of the pec pie of Kansas. 4 eb ee SENT ON APPROVAL \ TO RESPONSIBLE PEOPLE « ee | Laughlin = | Fountain Pen | Guaranteed Finest Grade 14k. ; 5 SOLIDGOLD PEN | . 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Clip this ad. and sent it fo a ire sample. i A SHAKEUP AT FREEDMEN’S. Writer Gives another Version of the pr. West Affair and Tells WhY He Left the Service—Some Hospital Ex- periences, Editor COLORED AMERICAN:— Freedman’s” in the Record of a few weeks ago, Dr. Charles J. West was un- justly treated in the writer not ascer- taining all the facts in the case and publishing them, as they were. In view of the vast difference between the facts in the case and the writers ver- sion of the affair, I shall for the bene- fit of the writer and public, give a short account of the trouble at Freed- men's, So far as it affected Dr. West: | In June, a Mr. Thomas cailed at the hospital to have Dr. West treat an in- fected finger, an infection due to an in- jury he received a week previous to his visit there, he was informed that he, being a man of property and in fairly good circumstances, could not be treated as a charity patient, for the rules of the Hospital will not allow other than indigent sick or emergen- cies to be treated there. This man came in neither class. Mr. Thomas in- sisted on being treated by Dr. West and he informed him that he could treat him only as a private patient, and that he would have to pay him for his services. He readily consented, saying that he had been referred to him after being unsatisfactorily treat- ed by some physician for a week or more. Whereupon his hand was treated and a nominal fee charged, also for subsequent treatment. The Record would make it appear from his information “from entirely reliable sources” that this man Thom- as was a pauper and was not expecting to be charged for treatment as a pri- vate patient, when the facts are that the agreement was for him to pay for such treatment for reasons above stated. In reference to the man, Dr. West had boasted of having “touched” for a small fee, when he should have charged more, the facts are that the man called at the Hospital about a year ago and said to the clerk, he wanted to be examined by a Hospital doctor, not as a charity patient, as he was able to pay for such examination. Whereupon, he was referred to Dr. West, who made the examination and charged him a nominal fee of one dol- lar. The man expressed surprise at such small charges whereupon he was told by the doctor that he was only ‘rying to harmonize his charge with his apparent ability to pay. The man drew a one dollar bill from a roll of about a thousand, and stated in explan- ation that he was a merchant of Chi- “as0 and had been sick quite a while and was traveling for his health and *as not only able, but insisted on pay- ing for any treatment given him. The man was dressed in rough clothes, Without collar and laughingly stated oS of his fads to travel incog. Z Dr. West stated in the 3 that he had received only t am fee when he should have "yea a fee commensurate with the “ryices he had given and in accord- anve with the man’s ability to pay THE COLORED AMERICAN Ee ee a Meee of at the table in presence of the sur geon in Chief, Clerk, and others. Nc one said anything about it to him or anyone at that time; but strange to say twelve months later it was report ed. The mere fact of it being spoken of at the table goes to show that Dr. West was not doing anything he con. sidered wrong. And evidently all pres ent thought likewise at that time. I wonder if the Clerk will ever ex. plain why he did not recommend that Dr. West be reprimanded or dismissed then. It is strange the Clerk did not report this to the proper authorities twelve months ago. When you consid. er that Dr. Warfields’ four years ex- pires in but little more than a year hence and compare the Clerk’s present salary with what he received prior to Dr. West’s dismissal it may aid you wonderfully in realizing why this “Shakeup at Freedmen’s.” To an ob- server on the outside it appears that Dr. West was simply made a scape goat, for some good reason known only to those in authority at the Hospital. For several years the surgeons and at- tendants at Freedmen’s have done pri- vate work in their profession and the public mayjudge whether all this work is done outside of the Hospital build- ing or not. Even the present Chief has only maintained an outside office since he was married, yet I @oubt seriously if his private practice dates from his marriage. While the Record claims that it was all a surprise to Dr. Warfield, the pub- ‘Ne does uot see it in that light. Dr. West has been for several years an as- pirant for the position of surgeon in Chief at Freedmen’s Hospital, but has always tried to obtain it by honorable means. In a competitive examination to fill that position he stood far above everybody on the list, but for political reasons some one else was appointed. Nearly three years ago he entered the competitive examination for assistant surgeon and easily stood head on the list. Even in the Marine Hospital ex- amination in competition with forty whites he stood number one on the list. That is the kind of a man whose ser- vices we lose for a trival affair. He is made suffer for continuing a practice that has been in operation no doubt ever since the Hospital was es- tablished. A man who has given faith- ful service and who has merited all he has received, not being fortunate as others have been to receive positions without any competition whatsoever. I feel safe in saying that the public does not indorse such methods of deal- ing with such a man. The reaction will eventually set in and it remains to be seen what the outcome will be. Remember that “Truth crushed to earth will rise again.” | : Junrovs. July 28, 1904. The Temple Quartette gave one of its inimitable smokers. Friday evening, July 22nd, at 1221 Sixteenth street, northwest. This Quartette is the crack vocal orgénization of the city and took advantage of the smoker to have a number of its friends present. Music and merriment was continued until a late hour when all adjourned efter having voted the Temple quar- tette the “IT” of the District. EXECUTION OF AN INDIAN. ConGemned to Death for Murder of Brother-in-Law--Faced His Fate with Composure. Daniel Davis was the name of the culprit, and he was condemned to death fer the murder of his brother-in- law, says the Coweta (I. T.) Courier. On the day of the execution his coffin had been placed on two chairs under a big oak tree, which still stands in the old courthouse yard at Coweta. He requested them to let him see the coffin, and he stood by its side, gazed sadly into it, amd said it was al? right. A chair was set at the head of the coffin; he took his seat, pulled off his boots, and said he was ready. Capt. Childers, the sheriff—now dead— pinned a small blue ribbon on the lapel of _Davis’ vest over the heart. The prisoner viewed all this with composure and unconcern. Two men, one with a double-barreled shotgun and the other a Spencer rifle, took their places about 20 feet away. The command was given, ready, aim, fire! Both shots were simultaneous; the blue ribbon was hit; a convulsive tremor, and poor Daniel Davis was no more. Old men wept and many were the tears that were shed for this poor full-blood Indian who had taken the life of his erring brother-in-law. JUMBO’S HEART IS ON FILE. Treasured by Cornell University Which Has No Glass Jar Large Enough to Receive It. The largest heart in the world, which once beat in the generous bosom of Jumbo, the great elephant, is one of the treasures of the museum in the depart- ment of neurology at Corneil university, says the New York World. The heart is so large that there is no glass jar large enough to receive it, so it cannot take its place in the ranks of other hearts which stand on record in the museum. Instead, it rests in a barrel stowed away in the cellar of the museum waiting its turn for dissection. When it is finally dissected by the students it will be de- stroyed. Jumbo’s heart is 98 times as large as the average human heart. It now weighs 364% pounds, after having stood several years in alcohol. A human heart, which weighs a little more than a pound, soaked in alcohol for the same length of time, weighs ten ounces. The human heart is less than six inches long. Jumbo’s is 28 inches long and 24 inches wide. The ordinary heart will go inside the main artery of Jum- bo’s heart. The walls of the artery are five-eighths of an inch thick and the walls of the ventricle are three inches thick. A Japanese Soldier’s Luggage. Lieut. G. S. Turner, Tenth United States infantry, who accompanied some Japanese troops in a three days’ recon- noissance south and east of Peking, says: “Each soldier carried on his person 100 rounds of ammunition, an overcoat for bedding, a haversack, water bottles and three days’ rations. The ration consist- ed of rice and dried fish. The soldiers, however, depended mainly on the goun- try for their subsistence. I am of the opinion that in a counfry where there was no foraging the amount of food car- ried would be insufficient. Before leav- ing camp each morning the food for din- ner is prepared and packed in a ration box made of lacquered wood, similar in shape to our meat ration can, and con- sists of rice, dried fish and sometimes small pieces of mutton or beef.” 3 SALOONS. rn Fritz Reuter’s . Washington, D. C. Hotel and Restaurant, 461, 452, 455, 457 Pennsytvanfa Avenue. 22, 208 and 210 4 1-2 St Northwest. RMOGRE &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 iz Dising Room upstairs. 1.28: NAT ines. Harper & Wilson a specialty. 1926 Fourteenth Street, Northwest Sa eee Jas. F. Keenan. FOOPOSIODE OS RECTIFIER AND WHOLESALE LIQUOR DEALER. Elegant Club Whiskey a Specialty imperter of Fine Wines, Brand- ies, Gins, Etc. 462 Pennsylvania Avenue, Northwest 7 A W. fT. DRURY’S Restaurant, 1106 20th St., Corner L. N. W. The Porters Exchange Hotel BROWN & SMITH, Proprietors, Newly rebuilt and elegantly furnished. Micals at ali 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. Ww. Handsome rooms, $1,06 & ap. Phone 17883 Y. ‘Oh for a aay of Pleasure: —— will be a Prize: ' Excursion given by the | ‘Hotel Fritz Reuter: ‘Employees Relief As- | sociation to NOTLEY HALL, FRIDAY, AUP, {2 Steamer. River Queen All Social Eluhs Cordially Invited. This image contains no text. means and of large holdings with headquarters at Wewoka, I. T. Mr. Johnson attracted attention, first, because of his splendid physical development and because of his inseparable companionship with a party of Indians, Principal Chief Halbutta Micco, Second Chief, Thomas Little. As is generally known, the Seminole Indians are rich and while their present number will not run far up into the thousands, they are worth millions of dollars. Mr. Johnson is to the manor born and was reared up with them, so to speak. His relations with them are peculiar, as nearly all of their holdings are entrusted very largely into his hands. Unlike many young men who have grown up with the Western country, he has the advantage of a college education and is therefore doubly equipped for the great duties that devolve upon him, and that have been assigned to his keeping. His career briefly is: He was educated at Lincoln University, in Pennsylvania and belongs to the class of 1884. After leaving college he returned to his home in the Indian Territory and engaged in the cattle industry. As a cowboy he roamed over Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona. Later he served as U. S. Court interpreter for what was probably the greatest court on earth, the United States Court for the Western District of Arkansas, which had lurisdiction over the Indian Territory and Oklahoma. This court was presided over by Judge I. C. Parker, who hanged 68 men. Mr. J. has the reputation of being the best Indian interpreter in the Indian Territory. He read law under Judge Parker while interpreter for his court, was admitted to the bar and actively engaged in his profession at Wewoka, I. T. He is besides, Secretary and National Interpreter for the Seminoles; a member of the Creek legislature and a leader of the house. Grand Master of the Masons of Oklahoma and Indian Territory. Probably no greater tribute can be paid to Mr. Johnson's ability than that paid by the Chief of the Creek Nation. Recently in speaking of Mr. Johnson he said: "This man carries the affairs and I may add the destiny of two nations on his shoulders and he carries them lightly." He represents an odity in American history being the first and only Negro representing the original American citizens before the United States Government. 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. The Amphions! The Amphions!! The Amphions!!! The card is announcing that the trip will be made at 700 p. m. sharp. Be there and on time for this is the last chance this season. THE COLORED AMERICAN. Mr. Lewis Jefferson, manager of the Jane Moseley Steamboat Company, has demonstrated in a most practical way, the ability of a colored man to conduct a business successfully. Although his books were opened up late in the season, the best clubs, churches, and societies have secured charters for dates for nearly the entire season. He is giving perfect satisfaction, and the Jane Moseley is proving a good investment. He has made success one of the obstructions that have come from disgruntled members of the Freedmen's Land Improvement, and Transportation Co., and is doing business at the old stand. He has proven himself to be the right man in the right place and he has the confidence and respect of the best people of this community. His credit is good for any amount he chooses to ask for. He can write his check for a goodly amount up in the four figures. The race has reasons to be proud of a man of the Lewis Jefferson stamp. SINGERS WANTED. The undersigned is sending out a few singers to Melbourne, Australia, for work with an organization under the management of Miss Belle F. Gibbons, who is well-known here. One tenor, a bass, a baritone and a soprano is needed to complete the number. Persons with suitable endorsement should make application at once enclosing stamped envelope for reply. Liberal terms offered. Transportation and expenses paid. Address J. HENRY LEWIS. 29 Sun Building. The Buffalo Club, a strong social organization, is booked for an excursion to Semerset beach on the Jane Moseley, August 21. The Buffalos never do things by halves, and they never fail to carry a large and enthusiastic crowd of the best young people of both sexes. Col. James Madison Jackson, is the president. 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. SUMMER BOARDERS-At $16 per month; $5.00 a week; 75 cents a day, and lodging. My house is situated one-quarter of a mile above the station, 48 miles from the City of Washington. Two accommodation trains South, and three North, morning noon and night. For particulars write to Mrs. aKte McGuire, Catlett's, Va. (tf) Knowles Building. Boys' Hall. Stone Hall. Girls' Hall. Model Home. Christian and unsectarian. For the education of young men and women in the higher study Collegiate, Normal and High School Courses, with Industrial Training. 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WANTED:—Agents, Hustlers, Salesmen, Clerks and everybody who wants to enjoy a good hearty laugh to send 500 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. 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. If you have anything to sell, rent or exchange, put a small "ad," in this column. The results will be assured. Try it. 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 ```markdown ``` THE WOODLAND TERRACE Lawlside, 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, Snow Hill, New Jersey. MRS. C. A. SMITH, Prop. --- A. & M. College 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 catalog address— J. B. DUDLEY, President 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., car of this office. Stone Hall. Girls' Hall. Model Home UNIVERSITY, Atlanta, Ga. Education of young men and women in the higher studies. Courses, with Industrial Training. New Practice Schools teachers. Graduates secure most important positions in training. Athletics. Superior advantages in Music and preserving students. Term begins the first Wednesday. President HORACE BUMSTEAD, D.D., Atlanta, THE COLORED AMERICAN 5 GOT $25,000 BY TAKING DR. HENRYGOLDSEA W. ROBERTSON'S ADVICE The great Medium and Fortune Teller, who was born in Richmond, Va., was called to Dallas, Texas, by special request to settle a law suit. The matter was settled in three day's time. The parties who sought him got twenty-five thousand dollars; now the whole town sings his praise. Everybody is wondering at such a marvelous man. He breaks up conjuration as he goes. He is the greatest man of his profession that ever traveled the Southern states. He gives advice on Bounties, Pensions, Law Suits, Marriages, Speculation, Love affairs, Gambling, Hidden Treasures, Separations, etc. Dr. Robertson has had twenty years' of experience in business. His mother and father are the seventh children and he is their seventh son, born with a gift that no one can equal. He has given light to thousands of homes. He laid in a dead trance at the grave yard for three days. He tells things that happened seventy-five years before his birth. He gives you a Lucky Charm to last forever. He gives you the number of your lucky days and works for white and colored. When he was eight years and ten months old he took a ship and sailed from the Northern to the Southern states, then went to school at Jefferson college, in Natchez, Miss. On his return from school he performed in a dark room for three years. Now he is the king of spiritualists. He is assisted by four other Mediums, and his parlors are always crowded. He has caused the cripple to throw their crutches away after being afflicted and blind for years. He is the star of the whipping post. He does not believe in robbing the poor. Many convicted to be hanged and to the pen for life have been pardoned in a short time by this gifted Medium. Many women and men who could not live in their homes on account of their disagreeable husbands and wives have returned and now are doing well. Many young ladies and gents who have been led astray on account of the devil's work, are now better than ever. Many who have spent all their money going into business and have lost on account of evil work, have gained it back and are now happy and have a great trade. Many who pretended to be great friends to you in a deceitful way, Dr. Robertson has found them evil. Many who fought for justice, such as property, divorces, etc., and lost, have gained their rights by this great Medium's power. Many pretended Mediums, Spiritualists, Fortune Tellers, etc., who have taken money from them and did them no good, are now receiving justice and their devil's work is being broken up. Many who have sprinkled powder, burned candles and buried bundles against you have no more power. Dr. Robertson breaks up conjurations as he goes. Many who were about to die from spells, old sores, witchcraft and conjuration were saved by this mighty healer. Many who have carried news against you to cause trouble have stopped and can not carry more. Many who got between a happy family have got on their knees and begged pardon by this gifted man's power. Many men who have left their homes naked and many women who forsook their husbands, have reformed and are now happy. Dr. Robertson's works were brought from Richmond, Va. Many who tried to save money and spent every dime that they made have now a large bank account and property. Dr. Robertson chains down your enemies so that they will never reach you in life. He sleeps in his dark room in a dead trance and looks into your pathway as if it were made of glass and catches what is for your good or bad and seals it up on his spiritual table and sends it by mail. He unlocks your door of wealth, happiness and peace. The spirit or God guides him. Now your troubles will end. SWEET FELL THE SPIRIT'S MESSAGE AND REVEALED EVERYTHING TO HIM. HE DOES WHAT OTHERS CAN NOT DO. TESTIMONIALS: To whom it may concern: This is to certify that Dr. Robertson is true. I was in my bed afflicted for months; could not raise up my hand until I heard of Dr. Robertson. I sent for him immediately. He came to my home and told me what was the matter, also cured me sound with his spiritual power. I am excited from gladness. Rev. O. F. Clinton, Jackson, Miss. To the public in general: Allow me to express what Dr. H. W. Robertson has done for me. I was sick for five years and my husband was nearly crazy from a spell that he had for fifteen years and we could not succeed in anything until I tried this gifted Medium and he removed the spells and sickness entirely. Now we are happy indeed. We would like to have him live in our city. Very respectfully, Mrs. I. V. Norman, No. 1123 Tchoupitoulas street, New Orleans, La. Dear Friends: This is to certify that Dr. Henry Goldsea W. Robertson can help the needy. My husband was so cross when he would come to the house I could not stay inside. He kept drunk for years, but after a friend of mine advised me to see Doctor Robertson. I took her advice and to-day we have our own home and a large farm. He is a powerful man. Levy Myles, Vieksburg, Miss. Dr. H. W. Robertson, Dear Friend: I received the last medicine that you sent me and after using it three days I felt as a new woman; all swelling left and the other matter is settled. I am, yours truly, J. J. Holland, Mobile, Ala. This is to certify that Dr. Robertson is great. I had been fighting for my bounties so long until I thought there was no hope, but after reading of his wonders, I gave him a trial and I got my money and have settled up all debts and are in a pretty cottage of my own. May God bless him forever. D. H. Hunt, Chicago, Ill. Dr. H. W. Robertson, Dear Sir:—Allow me to thank you for your kindness. I have gained my property back and the woman who caused the trouble between my husband and myself has left the town and he is now better than ever. You will always have my best wishes for success. Mrs. L. E. Jackson, Beaumont, Texas. Dear Dr. Robertson:Only a few words to thank you kindly for what you did for me. The parties who stole my clothes and jewelry brought them back and put them at my gate. It is a talk for the town. You are true in your works. Respectfully, G. Cinclare, Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Robertson, Dear Sir: After you removed the evil spirits from our home and gave us the lucky charm, we succeeded in getting the hidden treasure. Now we are leaving to live in another state and will always picture you in our memory. From R. A. and H. Penn, Omaha, Nebraska. PRICE FOR CONSULTATION, $1.15. SEND MONEY ORDER WITH YOUR LETTER. ADDRESS MAIN OFFICE, 840 ELM STREET, DALLAS, TEXAS. (SND STAMP FOR REPLY.) THE COLORED AMERICAN. A WONDERFUL INVENTION. | gee It is interesting to note that for- tunes are frequenty made by the. in- vention of articles of minor import: | ance. Many of the most popular devi- ces are those designed to benefit the people and meet popular conditions, and one of the most interesting of these that has ever been invented is the Dr. White Electric Comb, patented ganuary 1, ‘99. These wonderful Combs positively cure dandruff, hair falling out, sick and nervous head- aches, and when used with Dr. Whites’ Electric Hair Brush are positively guaranteed to make straight hair curly in 25 days’ time. Thousands of these electric combs have been sold in var- ious cities of the Union, and the de- mand is constantly increasing. Our agents are rapidly becoming rich sell- ing these combs. They positively sell on sight. Send for sample. Men’s size 35c.; ladies’, 50c—(half price while we are introducing them.) The Dr. White Electric Comb Co., Decatur mu. tf UNSOLICITED TESTIMONIAL. Drs. T. H. and Cornelia White, 1917 E. Pratt street, Baltimore, Md. It is one of the greatest opportuni ties of my life to testify to the merits of the two greatest Spiritualist med- iums 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 won- derful mediums my whole life bas 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 happi- ness. I am now one of their students and can truthfully testify to their most wonderful correspondence cour- ses; 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 cor- respondence course. I hope that some one may be benefitted by these words. These grand and powerful people are really a Godsend to all suffering hu- manity, 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 | ‘{have been. I beg to remain, : Very sincerely, : Miss Bettie I. Abernathy, i Public School Teacher °1640 “Stephens Ave., ri Memphis, Tennessee. Mr. Frank Gaines, President. of the Mercantile and Co-Operative Invest- ment Company, met with a serious mishap last week, by faling from a coal car. He was up and about at the last reports. 6 OO FIVE—COL—AM— A POPULAR HOSTELRY. putjif The Southern Hotel continues to grow in popularity and this is due very largely to the managerial ability of Mr. Sam’l S. Stewart, assisted by his wife. Mr. Stewart had no sooner obtained the full proprietorship of the Southern, before he began to make improvements= This he has continued to do until to day the Southern Hotel Uhh aia” \ SSS <i is the superior of any in this section of the country. It caters for the gen- eral traveling public, and its cuisine is up-to-date. The buffet department is under the management of Messrs. Edward C. Allen, and Jobn L. Sulli- van, who are experts in their line, and who have built up and excellent trade and who know how to cater to the tastes of the most fastidious. Mr. Stewart, not contented with the present excellent condition of the house, is still making improvements He has converted the front dining room into two additional bed rooms, and ha: put the main dining room on the sec ond floor. It has been completely over pa RC \\\\S a) SS YRS See SS ean ||/ <> Mes | Ma \) ea xj NW TO RSNA ANG | Vt HANS De h ft XX PO? MR. EDWARD C. ALLEN. hanied and renovated, beautifully pa- pered; with the latest equipments. The management of the Southern feels that there is nothing too good for its patrons. The cafe department is in ex- perienced hands and the meals are served table ‘dhote, and a la carte. The noon lunches from 12 to 1 o'clock, and the Sunday regular dinners are special features. The public is cordial- ly invited. | Green Mountain Lodge 1447, G. U. 0. of O. F., ran an excursion to Cedar Point, Md., June 26th, and took a large crowd. bas ur NNCK ANOS, LAR SPQ Ad QF SS GRE Hy //// 2) x, Ae — A / —— = Y, IK ' = HII \ i, Yi . sible 4 The Black M : A Can be made white—the white man whiter. Black- No-More, the greatest scientific discovery of the age, acts on the cells of pigment by breaking them 3 up. Nature immediately rebuilds, causing the new , Es cells to beceme constantly lighter until white skin { } results. Simple as any ordinary lotion, absolutely a harmless, and the change is permanent. Removes L/ blotehes and moth patches from white skins. Price $2, by express prepaid. : De 3. A] HeRLIAY, CHILLICOTHE, O. | z Supported i TE nee by the State of Missouri. eRe sen eS ee ee pees EOS tae Fics Boece eee fe 2 eee re ey eS oe See Peed arte pebese cic 4 eee RS eS oe ee Bek 4 Bere een te piitees eee 2 gee BRS ee ee Bees Ee EC See eee re ete Ste te oye = oe apes eo ae px Heke un aa Sines. eee eS eee eles (tat eps) Seed 2 Pee i ae oe fhe tov meh es pea Sal | ae aa eens = S Sas eS ie Dae A Sagres Peed igacee~ ee Lee aS gees Be seen: a <2 Gace Seek Spe pire aoe Beas as ee re Peas, eee a eee Sine oat SESE BAP cree SRR ee ee ES ee aS eS Sa ants RPE Gah ae Sane wear seat : BR GUNS Soon ark Dee ea ape COURSES English, Normal, College Preparatory, College, Industrial, Agricultural and Business. A few students can be aided. ADVANTAGES Free Tuition, Competent Teachers, Modern Butldings, Good Moral Tone, ‘Healthful Surroundings, Reasonable Expenses, Diplomas are State Certif- cates. Opens, September 5, 1904. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ALLEN, President, Jefferson City, Mo. Books Now Open for Charters. THE JANE MOSELEY 1 eae y : A JAZ ads 3 ee = Pee > THE SAFEST,SWIFTEST AND : MOST COMNMODIOUS STEAMER , ON THE POTOMAC RIVER. ° This boat is now in Baltimore where it Is 4 undergoing a complete and thorough over- : hauling. Carefully inspected, a new boiler . put in, repainted and renpvated, new elec- . tric lights and all modern improvements. < It will be licensed to carry 1,300 passengers. 2 BOOKS NOW OPEN FOR CHARTERS. 4 For terms apply to Lewis Jefferson, Gen’l : Mer’s., 1901 Ist St. 8. W., Phone 1779. e Mrs. Mary Brown, Porters’ Exchange, 103 ; 6th St., N. W., phone 1733 Y. COME EARLY AND SECURE THE BEST DATES. SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS TO CHURCHES AND CLUBS. REDUCED RAILROAD RATES. To the National Business League Meeting at Indianapolis, Ind., Aug- ust 31, September 1 and 2, 1904. Te ee a ee tional Business League will take place at Indianapolis, Ind., August 31— september 2, 1904. The Central Pas sager Association has granted a rate of a fare and a third for the round trip on the certificate plan. Tickets at jl fare for the going journey may be secured at any coupon office in the ter- ritory of the Central Passenger As- sociation, which includes Illinois, In. diana, Ohio, Michigan, portions of western New York, western Pennsyl- yania within three days (exclusive of Sundays) prior to and during the first day of the meeting, Be sure when purchasing your ticket you request a certificate. If there are ae less than 100 persons holding cer- tificates in attendance, and your cer- tifieate has been duly validated by the joint agent of the railroads and the transportation agent of the National Business League, you will be entitled up to September 6, to a continuous passage ticket to your destination by the route over which you made the go- ing journey, at one-third the limited fare. The joint agent will charge a fare of 25 cents for validating each ticket. An extension of the return limit of thirty days, for the purpose of visiting the World’s Fair at St. Louis or any other point, may be obtained by depositing validated certificates with agents of Indianapolis terminal lines on or before September 6, 1904. Other Passenger Associations have been requested to concur, and when definite information can be given an- other cireular will be issued. TruykK Line AssoctaTIon RATEs. A rate of a fare and a third for the round trip has been granted by the Trunk Line Association. The reduc- tion is from Trunk Line Territory, i. e from Niagara Falls, Buffalo, Dun- kirk and Salamanca, N. Y., Erie and Pittsburg, Pa,, Bellaire, O., Wheeling, Parkersburg and Huntington, W. Va., and points east thereif, except in New England. List of roads making the reduction: Baltimore & Ohio (Parkersburg, Bel- laire and Wheeling and east thereof), Buflalo € Susquhanna, Buffalo, Roches- ter & Pittsburg, Central of New Jer- Sey, Chesapeake & Ohio (Huntington, W. Va, and east thereof) Chesapeake Steamship Co., Cumberland Valley, Delaware @ Hudson, Lackawanna & Western, Erie (Buftalo, Dunkirk, Sala- manca and east thereof), Fonda, Johnstown & Gloversville, Jamestown & Chautauqua, Lehigh Valley, New York Central & Hudson River, Main Line and Branches, including R. W. & ©. Adirondack and Penna. Divisions, Sat not including stations on the Har. = and Patnam qos New York, Ontario & Western, New York. Washington Steamboat 'Co., Pennsyl. ‘ania, including Gaffalo and Allegheny Division 2s ee ae .\THE COLORED AMERICAN. States of New York, New Jersey, Penn- syivanta, Delaware, aryland, portions of Virginia and West Virginia and the District of Coiumbia. By Cepositing validated certificates with agents of terminal lines on or before September 6, and payment of a fee of 50 cents at time of deposit, an extension of return limit of thirty days may be obtained. It is urged that Leagues arrange for special Pullman or reclining chair cars. This will insure comfort and enable delegates from the South to avoid the “Jim Crow car. A number of delegates are arranging details for special transportation, and delegations from other places are urged to join them enroute or arrange similarly. In order that the matter may be systema- iized Leagues which arrange for Spe cial cars should notify Cyrus Field Adams, Transportation Agent, 934 § street, N. W., Whshington, D. C. Booker T. WASHINGTON, President. T Tuomas Forrung, Chairman Executive Committee. Emmett J. Scort, Corresponding Secretary. Cyrus Fretp Apams, : Transportation Agent. PERTINENT PARAGRAPHS. Mrs. Daniel Murray and children are estivating at Harpers Ferry, W. Va. Major Arthur Brooks of the First Separate Batallion spent a few days last week in Hampton, Va. Mr. R. S. Smith, the well known at- torney, is spending his summer outing in the wilds of Maryland. The employees of Fritz Reuter, known as the Fritz Reuter Employees’ Relief Association, will run a mam- mouth excursion down the Potomac, some time in August. Jim Crdw car laws are all now in active working order in the District of Columbia. Col. Perry H. Carson, being one of the prominent ones to be| ordered into the Jim Crow car in the District. | Mr. J. E. Johnson, a stenographer at the House of Representatives, h gone to New York, where he will be connected with the Republican Con- gressional Committee, until after the election. The palatial steamer, the Jane Moseley, is now doing the banner bpsi- ness on the Potomac. If your church agg society or club has not secured a sisi. tat es fe ena was Ty charter, you should secure one ai once. A majority of the stockhelders of the Freedmen’s Land and Transporta- tion Company, owners of the Jare Moseley, have asked for a Receiver. It is thought a new company will be formed and many new features added to the boat and to the river landings. _ The Capital Pleasure Club cele- ‘brated its first re-union at Lake View Park, Thursday, August 4th. An in- teresting program was _ arranged. Among the speakers were Hon. John C. Dancy, John P. Green, George H. White and lawyer Thomas L. Jones. Col. and Mrs. James Lewis of New. Orleans, La., have announced the com- ing nuptials of their daughter, Julia Ella, to Prof. Wm. J. Nickerson. The affair took place Wednesday, August 3rd, at 5 o’clock, at St. Joseph’s Church. LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT. Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, holding a probate court. Estate of Howard M. Armistead, de. ceased. No. 12312. Administration. Application having been made to the Supreme Court of the District of Col- umbia, holding a Probate Court, for probate of the last will and testament of said deceased, and for letters testa- mentary on said estate, by Mary E. Armistead, the widow of said decedent it is ordered this 25th day of July, A. D., 1904, that notice be and hereby is given to Lewis R. P. Amstead, Rose Clayton, Cassie Hill and Walter Pen- dleton and to all others concerned, to appear in said court on Monday, the 29th day of August, A. D., 1904, at 10 o’clock a. m., to show cause why such application should not be granted: Provided this notice be published in the “Washington Law Reporter” and “The Colored American” once in each of three successive weeks before the return day herein mentioned—the first publication to be not less than thirty days before said return day. Wright, Justice. Attest: W. J. Grif- fith, Deputy Register of Wills for the Diswict of Columbia, Clerk of the Pro- bate Court. R. S. Smith, Attorney. tf OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUNG MEN. The demands in all parts of this country, and in several foreign coun tries, for well trained men of our race an the direction of scientific and prac tical agriculture are so great that this institution is willing to offer excep tional advantages to young men who wish to come here and take either s reguler or post graduate course ip agriculture. We cannot begin to sup ply the demands that come to us ier trained m@p in the direetion of << culture. me positions for which these traf 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 eoming here, and are ready to enter upon a thorough course of agricuftura’ training. For further information address, BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, Prin. Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee, Alabama 4 WOMAN 36 years old would corre spond with a colored man of means or ability. Possible object, matri- mony. Address:—Mrs. Red Y. 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Subcription 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 RATER 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. AUGUST 6, 1904. The colored people of the District are beginning to realize the mistake they made in the past, by neglecting to engage in any kind of business enterprises. Heretofore they have been satisfied to hold a few places under the Federal and local government, and to leave the business interests of the city to the white people. The wisdom of protecting their own interests is forcing itself upon them, and it is a happy omen that they are beginning to realize the great mistake they have made in the past. There are nearly 100,000 colored people in the District, who spend thousands of dollars annually for the necessities of life and luxuries. This money goes into the hands of the white merchants, who fatten and grow rich on it, and who draw the line on the colored people in every way and every manner. The Negro's condition in Washington is becoming unbearable. He is discriminated against on all hands. The public schools are turning out hundreds of young men and women annually, and when they have received their diplomas, find every door and avenue of employment closed against them. And for what? Not because they are not intelligent and competent, not because they do not represent a good spending class of customers; but simply because they are colored. Any foreign young man of woman of the darkest hue, who do not understand our customs, who can not speak our language, and who can not read the constitution, are given the preference over the sons and daughters of men who have fought in every battle of the Republic, from Bunker Hill to San Juan. --- ```markdown ``` 8 THE COLORED AMERICAN. A new era is dawning, and to the credit of the race loving men of the District, they have decided to take the situation by the forelock, and to engage in every kind of business that the white man engages in. They propose to control the thousands of dollars being spent by the colored people themselves. A harbinger of this sentiment is the Mercantile Co-Aperative Investment Co., composed of colored men, organized and incorporated with a capital of $20,000. Nearly every share of this stock has been sold, and the willingness and eagerness shown in the purchase of this stock, prove that the opportunity has come and the time is ripe, for this step. The company has purchased a large coal and wood yard at the corner of twelfth and R streets northwest, where a full supply of coal, wood, hay, flour, and feeds, have been procured. It has invested nearly $1,000 in coal, at wholesale prices, from Pennsylvania, and is now prepared to sell coal as cheaply, to deliver as promptly, and as the late Senator Bruce said, "and wait as long for their money," as any company doing business in Washington. It is gratifying to know that this company has the hearty support of the colored people, and that its success will be the means of developing other companies, which will engage in other lines of business. STOP MUD SLINGING The Charleston Messenger reads a very sensible lecture to the colored newspapers of South Carolina anent their habit of "mud slinging" and fighting among themselves. It very pertinently says: "If the Colored Press Association will be productive of no greater good than to stop mud slinging it will have accomplished a good purpose. Mud slinging is a peculiar species of Negro Journalism in South Carolina and is used as a substitute for honest argument. When a colored editor falls to have sufficient points to defeat the assertion of his antagonist, he comes down from the high pedestal of editorial purity and starts his mud slinging batteries agoing. Along this line South Carolina Negro Journalism needs to be educated. May the first meeting of the association be the inauguration of a kindergarten with instructions in elementary lessons on dignified discussion and Journalistic courtesies." The advent of the fall campaign brings into pernicious activity a class of people who, like the butterfly, is only seen in certain seasons of the year. The class referred to is the "carpet bag leader" who does not live anywhere in particular, and whose home is wherever his carpet bag happens to be. He is "smart" but does not work and his particular stock in trade is his nerve and lung power, both of which he will use on a candidate or a campaign manager at the slightest provocation. He has no particular habitat but seems to thrive best in doubtful States and around campaign headquarters. The Liberty Party Ticket, has just moved across the centre of the stage to the great amusement of the politicians. Prof. Arnett's suggestions of a flag for the American Negro, does not seem to be taking well with the colored press. The Charleston Messenger, of a recent date, after denouncing the idea as being foolish and ridiculous, has the following to say: "The Negroes of Dahomey may need a flag in order to give them martial inspiration; the Kalahari Bushmen may need a flag in order to give them ardor and enthusiasm over an unfortunate victim, but the American Negro is satisfied with the American flag. The star spangled banner in which Frederick Douglass was wrapped and under which the Ninth and Tenth Cavalry scaled the hills of San Juan and swept everything before them, and the Twenty-fourth and Twenty-fifth infantry fought so nobly upon Cuban soil shall ever remain an incentive to the American Negro and shall ever represent the highest standard of his national progress along the line of civilization. The weeping willow may represent the weeping propensities of our grand-sires during the time that they were unmercifully kept under the lash, and a black border may represent mourning, as is the design of Prof. Arnett's Negro flag, but the future of the Negro race, so bright and lucid, should not be clouded because of the unfortunate circumstances of our ancestors. Because our forefathers and mothers wept under a willow tree and because they suffered and died from cruelties inflicted upon them during the days of slavery is no reason why we should perpetuate, except through history, an emblem of mourning. A graveyard is a pretty poor place to seek inspiration and rejuvenescense; and a symbol of melancholy and moroseness is a pretty poor banner under which the spirit of enthusiasm and ardor may rally. Oh, no; what the Negro wants for his future progress and advancement and for the greater enjoyment of life, liberty and prosperity is not a flag, but opportunity. The annual encampment of the District National Guard, has for years been one of the events in military circles. The First Separate Batallion, a part of the District National Guard, is regarded as the pride of the city and is usually a feature at these annual encampments. The legal restrictions, however, the abridgement of civil rights and the growth and development of the Jim Crow spirit have grown to such an extent that this year the First Separate Batallion in going to the annual encampment, which will be held at historic old Harper's Ferry, must go in separate cars and in the 4th and last section. This section is not only set aside for the officers and men of the First Separate Batallion, but for the cooks and servants, and dogs, and what-not. American citizenship, when applied to the colored man, is coming to a pretty pass. The talk of the race press now is the next meeting of the National Business League, at Indianapolis, Ind. Prospects point to the largest meeting in the history of the League and every colored man engaged in business anywhere, should make it a point to attend this meeting. The colored newspapers of the various States, are organizing themselves into State Associations, and this idea is to be commended. If it is encouraged, it is very likely that Brother Adams of the defunct National Press Association, may be able to call a corporal's guard together by the time the Afro-American Council meets, in St. Louis. Some of the small bore leaders continue to worry about Secretary Emmet J. Scott, and his pull with the big men of the country. Mr. Scott has proven himself a very useful man in whatever line of duty he has been called upon to serve and his success is the reward of honest effort assisted by a cool head and a splendid mental equipment. A hopeful sign of the times is a growing interest taken in the Business League, by the colored business men throughout the country. All roads point to Indianapolis and a large and enthusiastic meeting is assured. Every community where a single colored man is engaged in business is striving to send a delegate. The Home News published in Alexandria, Va., reads a timely lesson to the Baltimore Lancet on journalistic ethics. The editor of the Lancet is sore about something and vents his spleen whenever an opportunity presents itself. He is brave, however, for he conceals himself behind an anonymity. Mr. E. J. Dickerson of South Carolina, who attended the late Republican Convention, at Chicago, is receiving his full share of lambasting from the colored press throughout the country. Mr. Dickerson may get over it, but he will never look the same. Colored cotton raisers of the South continue to send in the first bale of cotton. Avery College Trade Schools, ALLEGHENY, PA. Offers superior advantages to young colored women, who desire to become expert dress-makers, milliners or Music teachers. The instruction at Avery are excelled by no Negro Institution in this country. Amply endowed, under no church denomination. Incorporated January 17, 1849, with power to confer degrees. DRESSMAKING, MILLINERY, TAILORING. Music, Cooking, in connection with the Western University. Civil-mining, and electrical engineering. Prepares for Yale, Princeton and Harvard Universities. Tuition free. Boarding, Lodging, Laundry, Material and Instruments for use. All expenses, $12 per month. Catalogues now ready. Address all communications to JOSEPH D. MAHONEY, General Manager, Allegheny, Pa. THOUSANDS OF FAIR WOMEN HERALD PRAISES FOR PE=RU=NA. [Catarrhal Dyspepsia and Nervous Prostration Makes Invalids of More Women Than all Other Diseases Combined.] Miss Anna Prescott ing inflammation and catarrh. I have now been well for six months, and I give all the credit to Pompa. Miss Louise Matt. THE MONARCH OF NEGRO NEWS PAPERS. The ideal race newspaper, and published at the Capital of the Nation, is THE COLORED AMERICAN. It is clean, newsy, and ably and fearlessly edited. It is the organ of no clique or faction, but a fearless champion of the colored people everywhere. Its columns teem with news of the day, reflecting the best sentiments as well as the doings and achievements of the race everywhere. Read what the Negro press says. THE COLORED AMERICAN is already a great newspaper, printing forty-eight columns each issue. It aims to print seventy-two columns. May its friends aid it to its realization.—The Wilmington Record. Mr. Edward Cooper, manager of THE COLORED AMERICAN, Washington, D. C., is unquestionably the ablest all-round newspaper manager of our race, if results are to settle the question.—The New South. THE COLORED AMERICAN .s, without question, the greatest newspaper published by colored men; every colored editor should take off his hat to Mr. Cooper.—The Leavenworth Herald. THE COLORED AMERICAN, of Washington, D. C., comes every week, brim full and running over with good things; Brother Cooper is one of the best newspaper men of the country.—The Huntsville Journal. THE COLORED AMERICAN, in a short space of three years, has gone to the front at the Nation's Capital. Its manager, E. E. Cooper, holds a unique position in colored journalism, being the pioneer of illustrated journalism. -Ex. Editor Cooper, of THE COLORED AMERICAN, has so many good things for his readers that he seriously contemplates making his a twelve-page, instead of an eight-page paper. This shows that THE COLORED AMERICAN is not only holding its own, but is doing more. The Star of Zion. THE COLORED AMERICAN, OF WASHINGTON, D. C., will shortly issue a twelve-page paper weekly—seventy-two columns of reading matter. Under the able management of Editor Cooper it has forged ahead till it earned the name of "Monarch of the Weeklies." —The Western Outlook THE COLORED AMERICAN, a local hedomadal, published in the interest of the colored people, came out in a new dress and with a beautiful heading Saturday. It is one of the best newspapers in the country edited by colored men; has a good circulation, and carries a large line of live advertising.—The Washington Post. THE COLORED AMERICAN is without doubt one of the ablest journals published by Afro-Americans. It is a Republican paper, very free in its expressions, which makes it more popular even among those who deny the "equality of man." This paper is published at Washington, where the doings of the lawmakers of the great Republic may be had pure and fresh, and submitted to the people for their disposal.—The Rock Hill Messenger. THE COLORED AMERICAN. Miss Anna Prescott, in a letter from 216 South Seventh street, Minneapolis, Minn., writes: "I was completely used up last fall, my appetite had failed and I felt weak and tired all the time. I took Peruna for five weeks, and am glad to say that I am completely restored to health."--Anna Prescott. Mrs. Leone Dolehan, in a letter from the Commercial Hotel, Minneapolis, Minn., writes: "For two months my physician experimented with me trying to cure a hard cold which settled in my stomach, caus- MRS. TERRELL IN BERLIN. A letter from Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, tells of her long jaunt and pleasant iteneracy. Proceedings of the National Conference of Women, published in pamphlet form, and printed in German, has been received at this office. It contains an excellent photograph 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. Can I afford to miss the affair of the Amphions August 20? NEVER! NEVER! Peruna will be found to effect an immediate and lasting cure in all cases of systemic catarrh. It acts quickly and beneficially on the diseased mucous membranes, and with healthy mucous membranes the catarrh can no longer exist. Miss Louise Matt, 1259 Van Buren St., Chicago, Ill., writes: "Peruna is a most wonderful medicine for catarrhal and stomach troubles. "I suffered so long with indigestion and dyspepsia, and tried many things to cure me, without relief. I finally bought a bottle of Peruna and in just six weeks I was entirely rid of my stomach trouble."—Louise Matt. Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, whose speech at the Berlin Congress of Women has reflected so much credit upon the colored people of America, returned to this city Sunday. She was met in Philadelphia by her husband, Judge Robert H. Terrell and many admirers from Washington, Philadelphia and New York City. A movement is on the tapis to give her a grand reception in this city sometime this month by her many friends. Dr. J. R. Wilder and others have charge of the reception. The Illinois Idea is not at all satisfied with the new management of the Conservator. It was ever thus. 9 A Letter From Mrs. Senator Warren. The following letter is from the wife of late Governor and now U. S. Senator, F. E. Warren of Wyoming: "I am constantly troubled with colds, cough, etc., but thanks to your good medicine, Peruna, I always find a prompt cure."—Mrs. F. E. Warren. If you do not derive prompt and satisfactory results from the use of Peruna, write at once to Dr. Hartman, giving a full statement of your case and he will be pleased to give you his valuable advice gratis. Address Dr. Hartman, President of The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, Ohio. Miss Ellen C. Berkeley, the well-known singer and evangelist of Mobile, Ala., is now in British Vancouver, en route for Australia, where she will join McAdoo's Jubilee Singers. She will be joined in Vancouver by a number of promising young singers who will go to Australia, under the management of Miss Belle Gibbons, of this city, who has charge of the musical instruction of the troup. The Witness is a new candidate for public favor. It is published at Pittsburg, Pa., and the frontispiece of its initial number is that of Rt. Rev. W. B. Derrick, who, like old wine seems to improve with age.