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The COLORED American A-NATIONAL NEGRO NEWSPAPER MRS. MARY CHURCH TERRELL, whose return from the International Congress of Women at Berlin, Germany, was given a public reception by the citizens of Washington, Wednesday evening, August 10th, 1904. She eloquently presented the cause of the colored women of the United States at the Berlin Conference in the English, French and German languages. ```markdown ``` 10 The strike is about broken in this city, with the loss on the side of the strikers. The packers have found that they can easily fill the places with competent laborers. One of the beneficent results of the strike has been that many Negroes have secured good places at large wages. The packers have decided to employ any man that can do the work regardless of the unions. Heretofore the unions have been able to prevent Negroes becoming butchers. They are not allowed to do any thing out side of their line of work. Still some were able to learn enough about the work to go in at this time and do competent work. Some of the men get as much as $5 per day, with board. There has been some disturbance since the strikers realized that they had failed, but the officers of the law have been firm in their enforcement of the law. There is some doubt as to the wisdom of taking from the Negroes the authority to bear arms, but if the officers can protect them and will do so there will be no complaint.—The Kansas Record. The Negro is again in evidence as a strikebreaker. This time in the packing houses of Illinois. Denied a right to earn a living by any than the most menial labor, barred from the factory and the mil by the selfish policy of the labor unions, it is only natural that he attempts to improve such hazardous opportunities as come with great industrial disturbances. When the demands of the regular workman for the restoration of a discharged fellow laborer, for higher wages, or any one of the thousand and one things, which may cause a strike, are met with a refusal, the works are closed and the Negro is called upon to break the strike. He suffers the "slings and arrows of outrageous fortune," is mobbed on going and returning from work, his food and water may be poisoned, as was done at Homstead during the great strike, and for what? The strike is no sooner declared off and conditions again become normal, than he is supplanted by the very men whose acts of violence may have cost the manufacturer and the state thousanads of dollars and the community many precious lives. His mission is filled; the strike is broken and he must return to the wheelbarow, the pick and the shovel. It is ever thus and Chicago will be no exception. —Charleston Advocate. STRIKERS AND STRIKE BREAKERS. Strikers and strike breakers, like corporations and trust combinations conducted in restraint of trade, are new forces in the social order, for which adequate laws of control and regulation have not been made, but which will be made, as it is not conceivable that the public will much longer allow itself to be victimized by organized capital on the one hand and organized labor onthe other. The Negro strike breakers in the Chicago stock yards were "handy with the gun," when assaulted by union strikers last week. It is the conceded right of a man to defend himself when he is assailed and is fearful THE COLORED AMERICAN of bodily injury. There are those that think that Negroes should not allow themselves to be used to help corporations against striking employees, but we are not of the number, on the theory that a man has the right to quit work if he is dissatisfied and another man has the right to take the job if he wants work and is satisfied with the conditions of employment. The theory that a man may not only refuse to work but that he may also prevent others from working is an absurdity which cannot be recognized or tolerated without destruction of personal liberty and of business enterprise. This would be the outcome of it if labor unions were allowed to have their way. Equally absurd and intolerable is the theory that employers may fix prices and wage rates arbitrarily without regard to the interests of the public, by whose sufferance they are allowed to exist. The foreing of this condition of affairs on the public in the past two decades by capital and labor has been provocative of great loss, suffering and inconvenience to the masses of people, and calls more loudly for reasonable action at this time than at any previous time. The great drawback to securing the necessary remedial legislation is the fear in which both of the great parties stand of both capital and labor. Neither party will force the matter of relief until the voters of the country compel it to do so. That time can not be far off. The striker and the strike breaker, as well as the corporations and the trusts, are here to stay, and will stay and fleece and inconvenience the mass of the American people until they are taken in hand and given to understand that they are the servants and not the masters of the people at large. New York Age. THE FIFTEENTH ANNUAL CAMP MEETING AT MINERAL GROVE There will be a campmeeting at Mineral Grove, from August 14, to August 28, and it will be a two weeks and three Sunday meeting, closing on Sunday, August 28. The camp meeting is held under the auspices of Rockville, and Laytonsville Circuits, Washington District, Washington Conference. It will be held at the usual cool, picturesque and convenient grounds situated near the railroad station at Washington Grove. Arrangements have been made for conveyances to meet all trains. There will be services every day, love feasts, union experience meetings, union prayer meetings, and a general revival meeting. Some of the ablest ministers of Washington Conference will be present at these different meetings, and special music has been arranged. The Committee of Arrangements consists of Joseph Duvall, general manager, J. H. Bailey, See'y; Frank T. Duvall, J. W. Ricks, S. G. Grant and James Ross, General Committee. The Amphions! The Amphions! The Amphions! Another delightful "Outing" and the last for this season. Saturday, August 20th. Monumental Orchestra. 7.00 o'clock sharp. ROOMS FOR RENT—Light, airy rooms for rent. Inquire 1406 15th street W. The Grand Fountain of the City Is the leading Colored Fraternal Society January, 1881, by William W. Browne, laws of the State of Virginia, with headship is both male and female, and consists to 60 years of age. Its membership of cles. It pays sick benefits from $1.50 to from $24.56 to $1000. BENEFITS PAID—Total benefits paid toefits, $714,378.75. SEVIOR FOUNTAINS—A Fountain may persons not over 50 years of age paying The monthly dues are not less than 35.50 cents per month in towns and cities, in January and July of each year. Sick week, while death benefits range fromized in any locality on application to any of his authorized deputies. ROSEBUDS—For the proper training of thrift, industry and brotherly love, there ment known as the Rosebuds. Twenty more than fourteen years of age may for each. This department, like the Senior twenty-five cents per week, and death dues are fifteen cents per month. CLASSES—Persons desiring to leave the than is paid from Fountain Department Classes of the Mutual Benefit Degree, into Circles, and pay joining fees and dues. Glass "B" Joining fee. Value of Certificate after one year. Value of Certificate before one year. Annual Dues. Quarterly Dues Age 14 to 25 $2.50 $200.00 $100.00 $4.75 $1.20 25 to 30 2.75 200.00 100.00 4.75 1.20 30 to 35 3.00 200.00 160.00 4.75 1.20 35 to 40 3.25 200.00 100.00 5.70 1.43 40 to 45 3.50 140.00 70.00 5.79 1.43 45 to 50 3.75 115.00 58.00 6.63 1.66 50 to 55 4.00 70.00 45.00 6.35 1.66 65 to 69 4.25 65.00 88.00 7.60 1.90 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, 1888, under the laws of the State of Virginia, with headquarters at Richmond, Va. Its membership is both male and female, and consists of all persons of good health from 14 to 60 years of age. Its membership of 60,000 is divided into Fountains and Circles. It pays sick benefits from $1.50 to $2.50 per week, and pays death benefits from $24.56 to $1000. BENEFITS PAID—Total benefits paid to date: Sick dues, $r,500,000; death benefits, $714,378.75. SEVIOR FOUNTAINS—A Fountain may be organized consisting of 20 or more persons not over 50 years of age paying a joining fee of from $4.60 to $5.10 each. The monthly dues are not less than 35 cents in rural districts and not less than 50 cents per month in towns and cities, and a semi-annual tax of 40 cents paid in January and July of each year. Sick benefits paid are from $1.50 to $2.50 per week, while death benefits range from $75 to $125. A Fountain may be organized in any locality on application to Rev. W. L. Taylor, G. W. Master, or to any of his authorized deputies. ROSEBUDS—For the proper training of the young and their development in thrift, industry and brotherly love, there has been formed a Children's Department known as the Rosebuds. Twenty or more children not less than three nor more than fourteen years of age may form a Rosebud, upon the payment of $1 each. This department, like the Senior Fountain, pays sick benefits from $1 to twenty-five cents per week, and death benefits from $24.50 to $37. The monthly dues are fifteen cents per month. CLASSES—Persons desiring to leave their beneficiaries at death a larger amount than is paid from Fountain Department, take out policies in one or more of the Classes of the Mutual Benefit Degree. The members of this degree are divided into Circles, and pay joining fees and dues according to the following tables: JOINING TEE. Value of Certificate Annual dues Quarterly dues Ago 14 to 80 $11 60 $1006 00 $21 90 $5 28 80 to 85 12 00 1006 00 22 00 9 50 36 to 40 12 00 905 00 22 00 9 75 40 to 45 13 00 800 00 24 00 6 00 45 to 50 13 00 700 00 25 00 6 25 If the Grand Fountain United Order of the bank commenced business April 31 present has steadily increased in volume stock of $100,000. From the humble the bank opened for business in 1889. th the volume of business transacted amo nal panic of 1893, the Savings Bank on the city of Richmond that did not ce If the Grand Fountain United Order of True Reformers, capital stock $100,000. The bank commenced business April 3, 1889, and from that time down to the present has steadily increased in volume of business. It now has a paid up capital stock of $100,000. From the humble sum of $1,268.69, deposited the first day the bank opened for business in 1889. the deposits have grown to $350,058, and the volume of business transacted amounts to $6,190,141.47. During the financial panic of 1893, the Savings Bank of the Grand Fountain was the only bank in the city of Richmond that did not cease to pay cash on all checks presented, while the majority of other banks were using script and clearing house checks. This bank had its origin in the brain of William W. Browne, an ex-slave of Habersham, Ga. The banking house is located at 604 North Second Street, Richmond, Va., Rev. W. L. Taylor, President; R. T. Hill, Cashier. REAL ESTATE DEPARTMENT—The Real Estate Department has charge of all the real property to the amount of $220,221.65, situated in various States, consisting of 13 magnificent buildings used as halls, 8 dwellings, 1 hotel, 5 stores and three farms. It also has under its control 16 large buildings leased by it. This department is under the management of Lawyer J. C. Robertson, chief of real estate and attorney for the association, office at 608 N. and Street, Richmond, Va. REFORMERS MERCANTILE AND INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION—Was chartered under the laws of the State of Virginia on the 14th day of December, 1899, with principal office in the city of Richmond, Va. The purpose of this association is to conduct stores (wholesale and retail), buy and sell real property, manage and control hotels, manufacturing establishments, and do general business. The association has in operation Hotel Reformer, 900 N. Sixth Street, Richmond, Va. It is a modern up-to-date structure, heated by steam, cold and hot water baths, also electric cars passing the door. This hotel has accommodations for 150 guests. Mr. A. W. Holmes is manager, and Mr. T. W. Taylor is clerk. It has in operation a system of five stores, located as follows: Richmond, Va.; Washington, D. C.; Manchester, Va.; Portsmouth, Va.; and Roanoke, Va. The first of these stores, at Richmond, Va., was opened April 3d, 1900. It employs a force of 18 men, runs three delivery wagons, and during the first year did $50,000 worth of business. The other stores have been established since, and have been equally as prosperous. The general manager of the system of stores is Mr. B. L. Jordan, headquarters at 608 N. Second Street, Richmond, Va. This Association was formed on the plans and recommendations made by Rev. W. L. Taylor, its President. THE REFORMER PRINTING DEPARTMENT—Issues a weekly journal, THE REFORMER, which has a circulation of 12,000. This paper is published in the interest of the race, and discusses the leading questions of the day. The subscription price is $1 per year, or $5, per single copy. The office is equipped with modern up-to-date machinery, run by electricity. It can print any ink; from a visiting card to a poster 42 by 82 inches. Fine job work of every class and description is made a specially at lowest prices. Mr. E. W. Brown is editor and business manager, office 608 N. Second Street, Richmond, Va. Correspondence solicited and agencies wanted. OLD FOLKS' HOME—In September, 1898, Rev William W. Brown recommended the formation and establishment of Old Folks' Homes for the benefit of old and desepired members of the race. Since that time the valuable farm known as Westham, consisting of 6844 acres, located six miles from Richmond, Va., on the historic "James," has been purchased, at a cost of $14,490. The Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad runs through the farm, and Westham Station is located on it. Admitting this farm is Weathampton Park, one of the most pleasant resorts in the South in summer. It is reached in a few minutes from Richmond by the Westhampton Electric Railway and the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway. As this home is for the benefit of the whole race, the cooperation of all charitable friends is prayerfully solicited. All contributions, donations and bequests of every character will be very thankfully received. Mr. T. W. Taylor is chief in charge of the Old Folks' Home, offices at 608 North Second Street, Richmond, Va. Rav W. L Taylor, G. W. M W. P. Burrell, G. W. S. 801-6-8 N Second Street Richmond, Va. Class "E" Joining fee $5 00 $500 00 $250 00 $9 50 $2 50 Value of Certi cate after one year Value of Certi cate before one year Annual dues Quarterly Dues Age 14 to 25 $5 00 $500 00 $250 00 $9 50 $2 50 " 25 to 30 5 25 500 00 250 00 9 50 2 50 " 30 to 35 6 50 500 00 250 00 10 40 2 50 " 35 to 40 5 75 500 00 250 00 10 40 2 50 " 40 to 45 6 00 450 00 225 00 10 40 2 50 " 45 to 50 6 25 400 00 200 00 11 40 2 50 " 50 to 60 7 50 350 00 175 00 11 40 2 50 2 85 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 THE SARATOGA NEWS. Ladies' Day at the Douglass Lyceum Creates Much Interest.—Among the Churches and a Peep in the Social World.—Colored Lady Clerks.— Saratoga, N. Y., Special.—Sunday, July 31st, Rev. Mr. Hoose, of Virginia, preached a very able sermon at the Baptist Mission from St. Luke, 11th chapter and 4th and 10th verses. The Mission was crowded. The sermon was very edifying. After the sermon a collection of $10 and some cents was received. At the Frederick Douglass Literary Association Wednesday night, August 3, was known as Ladies' night, at which time the ladies of the Literary took full charge of the evening's exercises. The solos, duetts, recitations and readings were well rendered. Miss Blanche Evans, who is the pianist of the Literary, played a piano solo, after the opening of the meeting, which was very well executed. Miss O. Bruce read a paper which was logical and she was heartily encored. A recitation was read by Miss Hall. She was heartily applauded and encored. Miss Haris sung a solo, the rendition of which was perfect. Mrs. Lucy Lee Ferguson, who sung a solo, proved herself little less than a prima donna and brought the house down by storm. Little nine-year-old Annie M. McPate sang a solo which surprised the audience. She was also encored. Mrs. J. H. Riley was chairman, Miss Bertha Weeks secretary., of the Ladies' night. Mr. Joseph Lee, head waiter of the Grand Union Hotel, Saratoga, is honored this summer as the President of the Frederick Douglass Literary Association. He is the right man in the right place. His dignity as a President is unquestioned. We are pleased to state two colored young ladies are clerks in a large store in this city. They are Miss Lottie and Mabel Wilder. Mr. Windruff of Saratoga, has a clerkship in a hardware store here and is highly respected. It is pleasing to see the Colored Race advancing. The Colored property owners are very numerous here also. Among them are Mr. J. Harris, Mr. H. A. Wayland, head waiter of the Worden Hotel, Mr. W. A. Latimore, W. Pleasants, C. W. Hill, Mrs. E. Marshall, Mrs. Mary Cacks, Mr. George Peterson, C. H. Peterson, Mr. E. Atkins, Mr. Charles Stewart, B. Latimore, J. P. Randolph, H. Hyson and Mr. Henry Coleman, and there are many more, which space does not permit us to mention. At the Baptist Mission last Sunday night Thos. Richards, of Orange, N. J., preached a delightful and a very powerful sermon to a crowded house, from II Kings, 7th chapter, 2d verse. At the conclusion of the sermon the Lord's Supper was commorated Over $9.00 were realized at the collection. They have a choir at the Mission that they need not be ashamed of. J. R. Frisby, Chorister, Mrs. Emma Johnson, Organist. ROOMS FOR RENT. Six elegant rooms for rent, furnished or unfurnished. All modern improvements, and located near two car lines, in a white neighborhood. Man and wife, or single gentleman preferred. Cell at 624 Third street, N. E., after 4 p. m. THE COLORED AMERICAN VIXENISH WOMEN OF COREA. Ever Ready to Slap a Handful of Stars Into Eyes of Husbands The women of the commonalty are voluble and vixenish, and ever ready to slap a handful of stars into the eyes of a husband—or into those of a timid and shrinking tourist—should the occasion arise, says Outing. The women of the upper class are rigorously excluded from masculine eyes and a hearty vote of thanks is due the committee who fathered this unwritten law. The dainty little Japanese musmee, teetering along in sandals or on wooden geta, is a genuine relief to the eye after a view of the uncomely Corean female, and it is a pleasing reflection that Nippon is slowly but surely spreading her standard over the hermit realm. Until Corean boys are married and acquire the pseudo dignity of the topknot, their hair is worn girl fashion in twin plaits down their backs. So much do they resemble girls that it is sometimes difficult to determine the sex, and one is oftentimes uncommonly surprised to observe what he is positive are two girls sprawling and viciously fighting in a Corean street. BLOOD IN THE BEARINGS. Hindoo Thieves Would Not Steal the "Doctored" Oil Used in American Machinery. The prejudice against blood that is a part of the religion of the Hindoos has been made to serve a useful purpose. When the American engineers were building an electric power station in the Mysore territory in southern India they found that something was wrong with the lubrication of the machinery. The oil disappeared. They discovered that a Hindoo must, by his religion, take a periodical bath in oM. The workmen had drained the bearings for bathing purposes. How to stop the thieving was a puzzling problem until some one solved it. The Hindoo does not eat meat and he will not touch anything that has blood in it. Two or three animals were killed, therefore, and blood was dripped into the bearings. There was no more stealing of oil, however many other things were stolen. SCOURGE OF THE AMAZON. Dread Mosquitoes Render People Along the Great River Miserable at All Times. It is not a pleasure to live in the wild regions along the banks of the River Amazon. The Indians of that region all suffer martyrdom from the mosquitoes. Nobody in even the worst mosquito regions of the United States can imagine what the mosquitoes of the Amazon region are like. They actually drive the Indians, hardened as they are, from their villages at times. The people drag their women and children into woods and uplands on such occasions, fleeing in headlong terror, and they do not venture back to their homes until daylight. Smudges and other similar means for fighting the pest are of no use in the Amazon country when the mosquitoes sally forth for a "night out." They appear then in such hordes that the masses force themselves through smoke and even fire. The Amphions! The Amphions! The Amphions! Last chance this season. Saturday, August 20, 7.30 o'clock sharp. GONZALES The Greatest Clairvoyant and Fortune Teller THE WORLD HAS EVER KNOWN. Unites separated, brings back the one you love, helps quickly all in trouble. Removes Evil Influences. Cures Mysterious Diseases. Gives luck and success. Send lock of hair, Date of birth and 12 cents. Ask 3 questions and receive Horoscope and lucky Birthstone by mail GONZALES—236 Bergen St. Brooklyn, New York. MME. DAVIS STAR Born Clairvoyant and Card Reader Tells about business, Removes Spells and Evil Influences, Reunites the Separated and Gives Luck to all. 1228 25th st n w. Washington D.C. 1228 25th st. n. w., Washington, D. C. No letters answered unless accompanied by stamp. FOSTER CATERER 1120 20th St. N. W. Good Work. Good Treatment Good Work. Good Treatment and Reasonable Charges. 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Fees $5 per week end upward. In connection with the hospital is a Training School for nurses, ender the supervision of Miss M. E. Cabaniss, a graduate of Freedman’s Hogpital, class of 1897. For further imformation, apply to— . M. B. JONES, M. D., Surgeon-in-Chief. AMERICAN. 13 PHELPS HALL BIBLE TRAINING SCHOOL OF THE TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE, ESTABLISHMENT.—The Tuskegee Institute, realizing that the demand for an educated ministry is growing threugshout the South, opened the Pheips Hali Bible Training School in 1893. Te enter the Bible Sehool it is not neees- sary to have a special call to the ministry. Those who desire to do mission- ary work only, ‘or to become intelligent Sunday school teachers, as well ag those whe intend te preach, will be greatly helped by taking the course. OBJECT.—The chief aims of the Bible Training School are to give to young celored men and women a comprehensive knowledge of the entire ¥ngtisk Bible, and to implant in their heerts a noble ambition fe dedicate their iives te the elevatier and Christianization of their people. The studenis are required to do missionary work in the various churches and Sunday-sehools near the {nstitution. In this way they have been very helpful to the neighbor tng communities. The teaching in the Bible School ts wholly undenomimattonal, the inten- tion being not to oppose or antagonize any theological work now being done, but rather te assist all denominations. THE BUILDING.—Phkelps Hall, the bnildimg In which the School is taught, was given by a generous New York friend. It is a frame structure, three stories high. On the @rst floor are the Chapel, Library, Reading Roem, Office of the Dean, and three Recitation Rooms. The two upper fleers, con- taining forty rooms, are used for sleeping apartments. TEACHERS AND LEICTURES.—Rev. Edgar J. Penney is the Dean. Fie 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 P&iladelphia, Pa., deliver a regular course of lectures during the term. Rev. Moses Jack- son, Pastor cf Presbyterian Church, C hicage, delivered a special course of lectures ete current year. . EXPEN! .—The teaching is free. The cost of board, fi a room, Hght, fuel, washing, etc., is $8.59 per month. Ruigenty eiik be gions oe epportunity to work out from $2.50 to $3.50 of this amount, thus leaving enly $5.00 to $6.00 te be paid in cash. In some cases arrangements may be made se that a few may work out the whole amount. Lack of means need debar none t © oty é ee STUDENTS AND GRADUATES— There have been forty-th from the an Se Sone a these are actively engaged in aaviniecal eee: other, wi he ministry in view, are pursuing furtHer et: i. tations, while still others are teaching. . seein metas The tota] 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 seme from eleven States, South Africa, and the West Indies. Nine denomina- nations are represented. For further information address BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, Prin. TUSKEGEE, ALA. ee a ae M : : G oe ees 3 & g tees a — eb Spo || SS PER DAY SURE 4 ’ & Rey Agents are making $5 a day selling McGirt's Magaziee e ~ YS . eseeee =A great periodical published every es LZ i month in order that we may have a if paper that will be read by both races, th hi x i JAMES E. McGIRT, Ph. 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In any case where it falls to do what we claim, we will return the money or send a book free of charge. Peaked so that no one will know the contents except receivers. CRANE & CO., 11 W. Jackson St., RICHMOND, VA. General Merchandise Store West Queen St., (Extended) HAMPTON. VA. JAMES W. TAYLOR, Prop. A Full Line General Merchandise Dry Goods, Notions, Staple and Fancy Groceries, Drugs and Medicines and all household needs. Give me a call. JAMES W. TAYLOR, Prop'r. The Amphions announce the last of the series of their popular "Outings" Saturday, August 20. Those who attend the others and had such a delightful time will doubtless welcome this one. THE COLORED AMERICAN. THE BUFFALO SOCIAL CLUB will run its second of a series of excursions to Somerset Beach, Sunday, August 21st, 1904. It has chartered the palatial and commodious steamer Jane Mosley, the largest and swiftetst on the Potomac, to take its friends and members down to Somerset Beach. The Buffaloes are up-to-date in everything, and took out the first excursion of the season on the Jane Mosley. Its membership includes men in every profession and in every line of business, and they are as jolly as they are wide awake. The Invincible Orchestra of which Prof. Edward F. Ambler is leader, will go down the river with the excursion, and will make the welkin ring with its enchanting music. You will miss the opportunity of your life if you do not take in this excursion. The attractions offered are instrumental music by the orchestra and vocal music by the quartet of the Buffalo Glee Club, also fishing, crabbing, boating and bathing. There will be refreshments in great variety and abundance. The officers of the club are: Messrs. J. M. Jackson, President; A. Laws, V. President; F. W. Brent, Secretary; A. J. Gaskins, Treasurer; C. D. Freeman, Fin. Secretary; G. W. Morgan, Sergt.-at-Arms; and C. Wash. Wood, Mastetr of Ceremonies. Ed. Green, Alexandria, Mgr. Two Dollars Down Will Do It! ```markdown ``` THE BUFFALO SOCIAL CLUB will meet sessions to Somerset Beach, Sunday. It has chartered the palatial and com-margest and swiftetst on the Potombers down to Somerset Beach. The Buffaloes are up-to-date in every season of the season on the Jane M. Its membership includes men in every business, and they are as jolly as the Invincible Orchestra of which Pre will go down the river with the excer-ring with its enchanting music. You will miss the opportunity of your cursion. The attractions offered are instrumental vocal music by the quartet of the crabbing, boating and bathing. There will be refreshments in great w. The officers of the club are: Messrs. J. V. President; F. W. Brent, Secretary; D. Freeman, Fin. Secretary; G. W. Wash. Wood, Mastetr of Ceremon FARE FOR ROUND TRIP 50c. LOOK OUT FOR THE Buffaloes S will run its second of a series of excursions Sunday, August 21st, 1904. And commodious steamer Jane Mosley, the Potomac, to take its friends and mem-bers. Everything, and took out the first excursions Jane Mosley. In every profession and in every line ofolly as they are wide awake. Rich Prof. Edward F. Ambler is leader, the excursion, and will make the welkin music. Of your life if you do not take in this ex- instrumental music by the orchestra and one of the Buffalo Glee Club, also fishing, fishing. Great variety and abundance. Pressrs, J. M. Jackson, President; A. Laws, Secretary; A. J. Gaskins, Treasurer; C. Ly; G. W. Morgan, Sergt.-at-Arms; and C. ceremonies. Ed. Green, Alexandria, Mgr. Oc. CHILDREN 25c. The Albany Hotel. has 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 Par- love and first class Sleeping Apartments Arthur Webster, steward; William Leonard and William Hall, mixologists; Henry Johnson, manager, and Auto Scott, clerk. RUGENE R. JAMES. J. ARTHUR JAMES. E. R. JAMESBRO UNDERTAKERS of McKENZIE SOOTT. 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 tofora. 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 ———K—_£[== ee THE NATIONAL NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE. ington, the President, Wednesday, August 31, in Tomlinson Hall, Indian- apolis, Ind., and 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 actualiy 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 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 men who epresent the wealth of the Negroes of the country. These meetings of the National Ne- gro Business League have proved in- ecalculably helpful and_ successful. They inspire help and confidence and more than that, they afford opportun!- 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 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 Loeal Commit-' THE COLORES AMERICAN EE | A special exhibit of photographs il-}ring-bearer, and the bri usteating the developmént of businesSs|Misses Deborah V. John enterprises among the Negro people of} A. Deluc. Henry M. ‘the United States will be an espeeial] Wicker, Joubert Lewis feature of the coming meeting, and| Collins were the usher will be shown in the corridors of! After the eeremony a Tomlinson Hall. Such photographs{ held at the residence of will be weleomed if sent AT ONCE to] No. 2415 Canal Street, a Booker T. Washington, President, Tus-] Mr-.and Mrs. Nickerson kegee, Alabama. Delegates, intending] tour. They will be at to be present, are especially requested | #t No. 1918 Conti Street to notify’ Emmett J. Scott, eorrespond-| The Presents received ing secretary, Tuskegee, Ala., and Dr.| Wedded couple were + S. A. Furniss, Secretary Local Commit- and costly, comprising tee of Arangements, 182 West New| °UtS!ass, handsome sets York Street, Indianapolis. Dr. © Far-| 7°" and dining-room « niss will be glad to arrange for the hundreds of articles 4 proper accommodations of delegates. ee ea Fee eS NICKERSON-LEWIS. A Notable Event in the City’s Colored Society. A notable event in the upper circle of cclored society was the marriage on Wednesday, August 3, of Prof. Wm. J. Nickerson and Miss Julia Ellen Lewis. The groom is well knewn in musical and educational circles, hav- ing been for the past twelve years the Principal of Southern University’s musical department, and the director of Nickerson’s Ladies’ Orchestra. The bride is a davwnicr of Colonel James Lewis, Surve vcr General of the United States Lanc Office, New Orleans, who is deserved!y esteemed for his integ- rity and character in pablie and in private life. Miss lewis reecived a thoroug® education in music, and isa : oo See: ‘ $822 eee mae Oe a Be AS ae oa oo. . Uta 2 . an oe MRS. JULIA ELLEN LEWIS NICKERSON. graduate, in music aad drawing, of the New England Conservatory of Music, Boston. In October, 1900, she was appointed supervisor of drawing in the city public schools for colored children, and was reappointed every year until this session, when she ten- dered her resignation. The wedding of Prof. Nickerson ana Miss Lewis took place at 5 o'clock in the afternoon. Rey. F. Nugent per- formed the ceremony in the presence of an immense concourse of people that filled the church to the doors. Several selections on the organ and the violin were played during the ceremony by members of WNickerson’s Orchestra. James Lewis was best- man, Miss Frankie V. Lewis, maid of honor, Nittle Selina Boisseau, flower girl, little Etta Lewis niece of the bride, was ring-bearer, and the bridesmaids were Misses Deborah V. Johnson and Leona |A. Deluc. Henry M. Maxwell, Albert Wicker, Joubert Lewis and George Collins were the uskers. After the eeremony a reception was — at the residence of Colonel Lewis, No, 2415 Canal Street, and at $ o'clock ‘Mr. and Mrs. Nickerson left on a bridal ‘tour. They will be at home Sept. 1, at No. 1918 Conti Street. The presents received by the newly wedded couple were very numerous and costly, comprising silverware and cut-glass, handsome sets of parlor, bed- room and dining-room ornaments and hundreds of articles de luxe and of usefulness. The parlors coulé not hold the large gathering of friends that called, bear- ing gifts and best wishes, and it was found necessary to utilize the lawn, over which a shelter of canvas was stretched, and this additional space served for the spreading of the wed- ding supper. The house and grounds were handsomely illuminated and decorated and the hospitality extended by Colonel Lewis was continued far beyond the stated hour at which the bridal couple was to leave so as to take the train for St. Louis—N. 0. Daily Picayune. { WILL NOT SING THIS OLD SONG. a ee ee a a eee, I will not sing this old song If it brings regret or pain, _ if its tender memory recalls Dead memories again. If its simple strains are hallowed By thoughts of friends now dead, I'll not arouse the anguish Of hopes forever fied. I will not sing this old song If it causes tears to rise— Such tears would fail to ease thy heart Or check those bitter sighs; If it revives that passion - In thy bescm soothed at last, Recalls a hopeless vision From the loved and buried past. I will not sing this old song, Though the air is sad and sweet— Though the dear old music thrills me As its burden I repeat, I will forbear to breathe it, Though others it delight, Since it_nas a spell that grieves thee, V’ll not sing the song to-night. —R. W. T., Columbus, 0. Go with the Amphions Saturday, August 20th, and keep cool. Last chance of the season. Miss Sara L. Tuffs of Albany, N. Y., has been appointed Directress of the Nurses at Freedmen’s Hospital, taking the place made vacant by the retire- ment of Mrs. Sara I. Fleetwood. Miss Tuffs’ name was first on the lst of eligibles and she was appointed accord- ing to Civil Service regulations, ee SummerResorts and Baarders. HOTEL SHEPARD HILL, et Colton Point, Md. 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Parham in Cincinnati, O., a few days ago, suggests a backward look to the young men of our city whose active manhood lives began nearly a half century ago. Mr. Parham was personally known to but few of our people of this day, but his reputation in many ways was such as to make his achievements clear to some of the younger generation. He was indigenous to Quaker soil, and his school days, although meagre, were under the tutelage of James Bird. Although unable, through poverty, to THE LATE W. Ex-Member of the Ohio Legislature, High School, who recently died [Name not visible in the image] Ex-Member of the Ohio Legislature, and Ex-Principal of the Gaines High School, who recently died in Cincinnati, Ohio, after winning fame and a small fortune. get all that he desired in the way of education, he got the impulse of study and reading, so that text-book deficiencies were in a manner made up for. Our subject was noted for his ambitions as a lad, and he was ever an ardent believer in self betterment. His contemporaries were Jacob C. White, Jr., George Garnett, St. George R. Taylor, S. Morgan Smith, Andrew F. Stevens, Davis D. Turner, John W. Simpson, George E. Stevens, William H. Minton and Daniel W. Parvis, among others; the latter being the only survivor of a band of young men whose aim was high and who started off to win out against an abounding prejudice, as well as impedimenta in a variety of ways. His early manhood --- imbibed the environing struggles of the antislavery crusade, and all the apostles and crusaders of that day, such men as John C. Bowers, Isaiah C. Wears, William Whipper, James McC. Crummell, Dr. J. J. Gould Blas. These were among the writers, talkers, thinkers, and reformers of the time when Parham reached manhood. He studied assiduously and yet there was another ambition, that of moneygetting. Consequently, the field of steamboating on the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers lured him westward, and he went and won out. He was hampered, as every one is, without systematic tutelage, but his unremitting and intelligent effort became proficient enough to become a teacher in the Cincinnati public schools. He afterward read law and was successful at the Ohio Bar. Some years ago he H. PARHAN, and Ex-Principal of the Gaines in Cincinnati, Ohio, after winning went abroad and later on returned to his old home in this city, where the few of his early colleagues vied with each other in bidding him welcome, and proffering hospitality. This Philadelphia lad taught the lesson in his own person of self-reliance, and what he accomplished under adverse circumstances is possible to the poorest, without cost. William H. Parham surely reflected credit in his old home, and this inadequate notice is written to accent the notion that: "It is not rank, nor birth, nor state But the getup-and-get, that makes a man great." —Pencil Pusher, in Phila. Tribune. THE COLORED AMERICAN North Carolina is not showing up as well as she should in the councils of the Republican party. The Negroes made a tactical error there in not opposing with all their might the narrow and prejudiced program of the "lily whites." They could have fared well at Chicago had they followed the courageous lead of Captain Waltetr L. Cohen. This was the advice of Dr. James E. Shepard, of Durham, who represents the young blood of the Ne- M. DR. JAMES E. SHEPARD, Secretary of the International Sunday School Union, Durham, gro leadership in the state. He is popular and unusually capable, and has shown a remarkable degree of executive ability in the several federal offices he has held, and as the acknowledged brains of the North Carolina contingent in Washington, where he was chief clerk in the office of the Recorder of Deeds. Dr. Shepard is now serving as a field secretary of the International Sunday School Association, and his superintendents speak in the highest terms of his efficiency as a Christian worker. Dr. Shepard can not help putting in a blow for the race in the political arena when good can be accomplished. He is an ardent Roosevelt man, and there are rumors that the attention of the President is being called to his sagacious labors for the party where there is such a crying need for rehabilitation. Dr. Shepard will be heard from in a most gratifying way when the fight warms up.—Rio Tin, Charleston Advocate. NO SOCIAL EQUALITY. Henry Holmes was a colored man who objected to social equality so strenuously that after remonstrating with his mother for allowing and his sisters for receiving white callers, tock his shot gun and dispatched them out of existentce and then followed suit by shooting himself. Democratic papers will please copy.-Mobile Press. Mr. William Taylor, the colored bricklayer, who was appointed to a position at the barracks some days ago, is still holding down his position. Every effort is being made by the bricklayers union to oust him, and the "open door policy," is being attacked from every view point. N. C. Fritz Reuter'< Washington, D. C. Hotel and Restaurant, 451, 453, 455, 457 Pennaylvania Avenue. 202, 208 and 210 4 1 2 St Northwest. MOORE & PRIOLEAU. Sparta, Buffet, and Cafe, 1216 Pa. Ave. Washington, D.C FINE WINES, LIQUORS and CIGARS Hot Free Lunch every Day. Ladies will receive special attention in Dining Room upstairs. C. H. NAUGHTON LIQUORS and SEGARS Fine Wines. 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THOMAS, Prepriator. 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. ————— ee MR. DOUGLASS IN THE WEST. He s Royally Entertained and Eatkus- jasticall Reeeived. Washingtonians should be exeeed- ingly proud of the fact that they have in their midst a young man who has attained an exceptionally fine record in the musical field, so much as to be justified in assuming the non de plume oi “Ole Bull” of the Negro race. This young man whore reputation is now thoroughly established abroad as well as in his native elty, is none other than Joseph H. Douglass, grand- son of the late Frederiek Douglass, whose likeness appears here below. JOS. H. DOUGLASS OR. OLE BULL mn Joe, as he is hailed by his Intimate friends and social companions, 1s a very congenial fellow, very sedate and extremely modest; yet when the oe- casion demands itself, especially when he feels an interview will not prove any ways at all embarrassing, Mr. Douglass proves himself an adept eon- versationalist. In a recent interview with Mr. Douglass concerning his western and southern tours from whieh he has just a BES care 3 See Repay aS , Gere b\ by, EX iF Wii Ras Me AQ TEC. SE IOS se &xG SN. ANS aS SN a ty, ZY a ARSE x?) ON SS — ~ ff), Uv} MR. JOSEPH H. DOUGLASS, K Violinist. returned, The Colored American glean- ed the following facts: In the states of Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky he was receiv- ed- with great cordiality. Not be cause he was the grandson of the im- mortal Frederick Douglass, but owing to the fact that kis violin recitals were as soul inspiring as they were classical; while minds and tastes of his audiences had been cultivated to the appreciation of classical music, but not to the extent to which our own violin virtuoso had transformed them by the harmonious touch of his bow. At one time when Douglass appear- ed at Dayton, Ohio, in the largest church (white) in that city before an audience of several musical loving people as well as musical critics, he personally received the entire con: gratulations of all, especially from a young lady ‘now a student in the New York Conservatory of Music, whe told him she didn’t know colored people could play that classical music. This is merely an incident of the impres- sion left by Douglass in the far Wes- tern cities. | In answer to the question as to whether the southern people appre-| ciate classical musie in preference to rag time Mr. Douglass replied: “6h. yes, decidedly. I noticed during my. ; THE COLCGRED AMERICAN. southern tour in Tennessee that a greater part of my audience were in- telligent eolored people and many white people who I can truthfully state evidenced no rag-time tendencies whatever. Again I noticed the ap- plause and encores I received were not extended from force or habit, but were sincere. This latter feature was more prevalent among the colored per- son who probebly had become s#zx- ‘tremely classical. | “While at Nashville,” continued Mr. Douglass, “I was the guest of the fac- ulty of Fick University. Here I no- ticed the students in the musical de- partment were under strict discipline, especially as concerning their music. Tkere was nothing but high-class music—Von Blou, Verdi, Wagner, and others, a feature which occasioned me to remark, Our race is coming to the front.” - Mr. Douglas, while in St. Louis took occasion te visit the Fair. Among the places visited was the famous “Pike.” sae states he experienced none of the so-called prejudice, and adds, further, that he experienced none of the separate gate entranees. Although Mr. Douglass does not desire to be put on record as saying ne prejudice exists there. It is well to ncte the fact that our violinist. was not seeking notoriety, hence his refusal to play at the Fair on a special occasion. DEFENDS MINISTER POWELL. Declared to be an Intelligent and Loy- al American Citizen. Editor Post: Im your editorial of August 6, styled “Our Predicament in Haiti,” you mention the names of the consular officers sent to that island to represent this government. Then you add, ‘They seem to be, all of them, either foreigners or negroes, and not one of them can be reasonably considered as representative of this country.” AS Ro ee Hi , Be eay inn “4 f ff \k A A it, Ww N Le | ‘i VAISS) Win Spt eaade Br Gh Sate Ze VCS HON. WM. F. POWBLL, U. S. Minister to Port au Prinee, $an- to Domingo. It is strange, to say the least, that the editor of the Post does not know that Ministetr Powell and Consul Liv- ingston are native-born citizens of this country; that they are loyal citizens and descended from loyal parentage; that they have received an American education, and proven their scholastic attainments on their native soil, in competition with other American cit- izens; and that in their official capaci- ty they haye shown themselves worthy representatives of this nation. Ce. I Pe Oe SEA SS SS ot on eg OS = ae SA . Sk ESR < CaS 254 at a ot aan, = # er ae oe ——~ i Sip we a ges wes 2. 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Supcrior advantages ia aicsic 24 ° edy and doserv: : : Octover, For catalogue, address; pee eee es ee eee Sage Ween President HORACE BUMSTEAD, O.D., Atiants, @a, | Minister Powell has measured up to and has demonstrated his efficiency during the Haitien troubles, and has evinced tact, courage, and a persis- tent determination to pretect Ameri- can citizens and American intetrests; nor has he failed to show his interest in and extend his good ofMfiees to for- eign representatives. ve <Q 11 Via Fell: | Bel LN ate \\\ \ cm 2S ae NY at SEATS JS “Zen {Z LAG oe <—_ LZ / ! 7 bt X i PROF. JAMES STORUM. Minister Powell has proven himself a representative of American citizen- ship, full of patriotism, pluck and courage. If he does not truly repre- sent this government with dignity, honor, efficiency, and loyalty, then this government has no representative any- where. A man must be measured by his achievements, and not by the color of his hair or skin. JAMES STORUM. | Monday, August 8th, 1904. S Washington is well represented in the literary department of the Con- gressional Index. Rev. A. C. Garner, Paster of the Plymoth Congregational Church is Editor of the Department of Sociology; Dr. Sterling N. Brown, !s Editor of the Church Department, and Miss Georgia Brown, his daughter edits the Young People’s Department. Merchant Tailoring Gleaning, Altering and Re pairing a Specialty. We give prompt attention to our trade and guarantes our work. Give us a trial. Branch 503 14th Bt. W.-W. 1011 E Street, Headquarters BENNETT 8. S!ADBE, Proprietor - te ——— Cag hee ‘= a8 “FES SPS + rie 3 — al ate 2 ae es de Rep 2a Se FOI RS * + SS THE <& : ; WOODLAND ; + 3 TERRACE ; 3 8 Lawhside, N. J. } % % Will open July & for the recep- 4 ton of guests 3 Beth, modern convenience, 3 with shaded lawn. Culsine un 3 sirpassed_ 4 Terms are $5, $8, §7 each, per * week. 3 Write for booklet. 4 Fare 81 cents return, from 4 Chestnut or Somth St. Ferries, Philadelphia. 4 4 P 0. Address, S-ow Hill, 3 Mew Jersey. i TIRS. C. A. SMITH, Prop. > bho RE SADSOWIESERSTEE HS | A. & M. College The Twelfth Annuat Session will be gin September ist, 1904. Good four year courses in Agriculture end Mechanle branches—Short Courses. Young Men destring room for Fall Term should secure accommoda- tions at once, eg only about 100 lodgers 08) be received. Write today to secure room. For fur- ther informatiou or for cata- logue, addrees— J. B. DUDLBY, President, Sinemet 2S ££ Three unfurnished rooms. Suitable for man and wife. Located in good neighborkood in Mt. Pleasant, near two car lines. Terms reasonable to the right parties. Call or address T., care of this offs. tt MRS. M. C. TERRELL HONORED. Colored Citizens of the District of Columbia Testify Their Appre- ciation of Her Worth. Washington’s Elite Turn Out in Large Numbers to Hear the Story of Her Trip to Berlin, Germany—A Feast of Reason and a Flow f Soul. ee ee ee ee et ae Ne any doubt as to the high esteem in which she is held by the citizens of Washington, that doubt was removed last Wednesday evening, at the re- ception tendered her at the Metropoli- tan A. M. E. Church. When it was learned that she would soon return to the city from her trip abroad as dele- gate to the International Congress of Women, which met recently in Berlin, | Germany, a movement was started by 100 of the leading colored citizens or] the District, to tender her a grand public reception, to show in a public way their high and warm apprecia- tion of the great honor she had done herself and the race while abroad. The associated press and the maga- zines and newspapers have already told the story of her triumph abroad, and it is only left to the citizens of her home city to acknowledge the same in a public way. Metropolitan A. M. E. Church which has the largest seating capacity of any church in the District of Columbia, was comfortab- ly filled with representative men and women of the race who had come out to hear the story of her triumph, and to make her return home, welcome. The church was beautifully decorated an orchestra was secured and a most interesting program was rendered. It was as follows: Master ef ceremonies, Dr. J. R. Wil- der; invocation, Rev. Sterling N. Brown; Introductory remarks, Dr. J. R. Wilder; addresses of welcome, Hon. John C. Dancy, and Miss Maria L. Jordan; Response, Mrs. Mary Church Terrell; Benediction, Rev. O. J. W. Scott; music for the occasion was fur- nished hy the Invincible orchestra. Dr. Wilder, in a few well-chosen words, gave the reasons for the occa- sion of the committee of one hundred in tendering the ovation to Mrs. Ter- rell. He spoke eloquently of the hard- ships and the impedimenta, and of the embarrassments that are met with by the colored citizens of this country on account of race prejudice, and spoke interestingly of the progress the race has made with these difficulties to com- pete with. He felt thai since Mrs. Terrell had done so much in a strange land to bring credit to herself, and the ten millions of cclored people in this country, that it was fitting indeed that such a public testimonial should be given her. Hon. John C. Dancy, Recorder of Deeds for the District of Columbia, was at his best, and in‘a most grand- eloquent way told what the race had won through Mrs. Terrelis trip and triumph abroad.. His address was frequently cheered and punctuated with applause. To Miss Maria Jordan was assigned the duty of speaking for the women, and she performed her part nobly and well. Briefly she re- hearsed the work and progress of the women of the race for the past forty years, and told in chaste diction of THE COLORED AMERICAN Mrs. Terrell was then escorted to | the frent of the rostrum, by Dr. J. R.! Wilder, but it was a few minutes be- fore she could speak so thunderous sal enthusiastic was the applause given her. Her response beggars deserip | tion. It was only such a speech as Mary Church Terrell could deliver and for twenty minutes she charmed the audience with a pen picture of I trip abroad. She spoke without notes’ and had perfect command of herselt. | The Washington Post, speaking of her address, said: “Mrs. Terrell said that it was only because she felt that she represented not only the Afro-American women, but the entire race, that she decided int the face of advice to the contrary to attempt to address that great body of intelligent and progressive women in German, and again in French. “Mrs. Terrel is a Washingtonian by adoption and for several years was a member of the board ef educa- tion. She is a graduate of Oberlin College, holding two degrees, A. B., and A. M., and has had the added ad- vantage of thorough study in Paris, Berlin, and Florence. “She was touched last night by the heartiness of the reception tendered her. | “When she stepped forward she was warmly greeted, and it was several mo-' ments before she could proceed. She began by giving credit to her parents for educating her and to her husband for enabling her to use her talents in behalf of the women of her race. “Coming to the incidents of the con- vention in Berlin, she paid high trib- ute to the Germans, stating that she doubted that the women of any other nation in the world could arrange a meeting which would surpass that held in Berlin. She was the only rep- resentative of the African race at the Congress, and she declared that the courtesy accorded her was equal to that extended to any other delegate there. She was entertained at the home of one of the prominent families of Berlin. Her hostess gave her not a room, but a suite, with ea maid to attend to her wants. She spoke of the courtesy of the Count von Buelow, Am- bassador Charlemagne Tower, Princess Maria Rohan, and other notables. She praised particularly. the Countess of Warwick, who was to have addressed the Congress, but was unable to at- tend. The countess left her country seat and went ,to London io receive Mrs: Terrell on her return from Ber- lin. Mrs. Terrell spoke at several places in London before sailing for the United Stats. “She said that there was absolutely po prejudice against the colored peo- ple in France or Germany. In Eng- land, she said, there was a slight antip- athy to the dark races, but no ob stacles were thrown in the way of those who had high attainments. She declared that Eurcpeans could not un- the ocean on the progress of the Negro race. ‘No people need ever despair,’ she said, ‘when their women are will- ing and active in trying to uplift the race.”” COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS. Mr. H. C. Tyson, Chairman; Maj. Chas. R. Douglass, Secretary; Rev. M. W. Clair, Treasurer; Dr. A. M. Curtis, Wr. W. H. A. Wormley, Mr. Geo. W. Jackson, Mr. Thomas H. Wright, Mr. Charles E. Lane, Rev. F. I. A. Bennett, Judge E. M. Hewlett, Mr. Whitiield McKinlay, Rev. Sterling N. Brown, Dr. John R. Francis, Rey. W. J. How- ard, Rev. J. a. Taylor. | SUBSCRIBERS. _ Dr. J. R. Wilder, Mr. Chas. E, Lane, ‘Hon. Judson W. Lyons, Dr. F. Ww. Shadd, Mr. L. M. King, “Dr. Jobn P. ‘Turner, Mr. Thos. H. Wright, Dr. Geo. Ww. Cabaniss, Mr. Chas. H. Shorter, Mr. L. O. Posey, Rev. W. J. Howard, ‘Mr. H. C. Tyson, Maj. Chas. R. Doug- fetes Hon. Jno. C. Dancy, Dr. Jno. R. Francis, Rev. Walter H. Brooks, Dr. ae H. Conner, Judge E. M. Hewlett, Dr. A. M. Curtiss, Rey. Sterling N. Brown, Hon. Geo. H. White, Mr. Wm. H. A. Wormley, Mr. A. P. Albert, Mrs. C. A. Fleetwood, Miss E. F. G. Merritt, Mr. Lank Hughes, Mr. L. H. Neill, Mr. J. A. Cobb, Mr. Howard H. Williams, Mr. R. R. Horner, Mr. W. A. Stewart, Dr. Cc. W. Childs, Dr. W. K. Price, Dr. C. H. Marshall, Dr. M. O. Dumas, Dr. R. W. Brown, Mr. A. J. Gaskins, Prof. A. U. Craig, Dr. H. M. Hargrave, Dr. W. S. Montgomery, Rev. F. I. A. Bennett, Mr. Jas. F. Bundy, Mr. L. M. Hershaw, Hon. Cyrus Field Adams, Miss Lula Chase, Dr. C. Sumner Wormley, Miss M. LL. Jordan, Dr. George H. 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Be sure when purchasing your ticket you request a certificate. If there are not less than 100 persons holding certificates in attendance, and your certificate 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 going 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 another circular will be issued. 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Application having been made to the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, holding a Probate Court, for probate of the last will and testament of said deceased, and for letters testamentary 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 Pendleton 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. Griffith, Deputy Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court. R. S. Smith, Attorney. tf OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUNG MEN The demands in all parts of this country, and in several foreign countries, for well trained men of our race in the direction of scientific and practical agriculture are so great that this institution is willing to offer exceptional advantages to young men who wish to come here and take either a regular or post graduate course in agriculture. We cannot begin to supply the demands that come to us for trained men in the direction of agriculture. The positions for which these trained men are wanted are those in most every case which pay high salaries. hold of men who have received as far as possible, a good education before coming here, and are ready to enter upon a thorough course of agricultural training. For further information address, BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, Prin. Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee, Alabama. A WOMAN 36 years old would correspond with a colored man of means or ability. Possible object, matrimony. Address:—Mrs. Red Y. 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It is not possible for anybody to produce a preparation equal to ours all day with this pomade. Only 50 cents. Sold by drummers and dealers or send us 50 cents for one bottle or $1.40 for three bottles. We pay all express charges. Send postal or express money order. Please mention name of this paper when ordering. Write your name and address plainly to OZONIZED OX MARROW CO, 76 Wabash Ave., Chicago, Illinois ```markdown ``` 8 The Colored American Published by The Colored American Publishing Company. A National Negro Newspaper Published every Saturday, at 450 C pt. N. W., Washington, D. C. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. One Year, ..... $2.00 Six Months.....1.10 Three Months ..... .60 Invariably in advance. Subscription may be sent by post office money order, express or registered letter. All communications for publication should be accompanied with the name of the writer, not necessarily for publication but as a guarantee of good faith. We solicit news, contributions, opinions and in fact all matters affecting the race. We will not pay for matter, however, unless it is ordered by us. All matter intended for publication should reach this office by Wednesday of each week to insure insertion in the current issue. Agents are wanted everywhere. Send for instructions. ADVERTISING RATES. Reading notices 50 cents per line. Display advertisements, $2 per square inch, per insertion. Discounts made en 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 13, 1904. SUMMER LITERATURE. The Voice of The Negro, an illustrated monthly magazine, published at Atlanta, Ga., is out for August. Its pages are replete with good things. Although a new candidate for public favor, the Voice of The Negro has already won a place for itself in the literary world, and each issue seems to be an improvement on the preceeding one. The August number is devoted largely to the Wordlds Fair, at St. Louis, and the National Negro Business League, which meets in Indianapolis, Indiana, the last of this month. Those who would keep up with the literary progress and development of the race will to well to secure a copy each month, of The Voice of The Negro. EDITORIAL THOUGHTS. We are giving some opinions of the colored press in this issue of THE COLORED AMERICAN anent the strikers and strike breakers. There are some differences of opinion, but the main issue is: Does the colored man who accepts employment in times of strike benefit himself? He is merely used as a means to an end it seems, and his job lasts no longer than the strike lasts. He is then turned out, the strikers replaced and the feeling of race prejudice increased. The man who is pessimistic about everything, who is continually finding fault with others, is the man to be watched. The optimistic, well meaning man is too much engaged in his own affairs to meddle with the affairs of others. ```markdown ``` THE COLORED AMERICAN. If the colored people of the country will follow Dr. Washington's advice of making themselves useful and as far as possible indispensable in the community in which they live and in the occupations in which they are engaged, they will have gone very far toward solving the race problem. The volunteer editor is a new factor in race journalism. He, like the carpet-bag leader, grows out of conditions. He is usually a man with a smattering of an education and with a number of axes to grind. He volunteers his services to the elitor and uses that service and privilege to flay his enemies unmercifully; this accomplished he retires, leaving the real owner of the paper to bear the calumny and law suits and whatever trouble that follows in the wake. The colored press of Indiana and Illinois is not at all mealy mouthed in praise of the National Democratic Chairman, Thomas Taggart, of Indiana. The Star of Zion contributes a very timely editorial in its issue of August 4th, to the preachers, whom it denominates the "truest leaders of the race," and the Star sustains its position by strong facts and arguments. It is a fact that for the past forty years no class of men have contributed so much to the development and to the advancement of the race as has the preacher. The school teacher has done his work, the politician and the business men have done their work; but the efforts to develop the race along all lines, to organize it into active working bodies, has been the work of the minister. They have not all been educated, and all of them have not lived up to the tenets of the decalogue, but their power for good has been great and far reaching. We do not hesitate to say that the most scholarly, most liberal, most eloquent and the profoundest men of the race, belong to that class known as preachers. The notoriety seeker is abroad in the land and when all else fails to attract attention he has Booker T. Washington or Theodore Roosevelt to fall back on. There is a little stir in G. A. R. circles and the ripple emanates from Kentucky, where the Whittaker Post raises the Lily White flag and declares it wll not march under a colored State Vice-Commander. There is indeed no fool like the old fool. The Post Office Department has declined to name a Post Office after the gubernatorial bully of Mississippi. The colored Republicans of Virginia have very wisely decided to become a part and parcel of the Republican organization of that State. Heretofore they have let all of the honors and emoluments go to the white Republicans for peace and harmony sake, but they have learned that old, old lesson which is as old as the hills, that the more one does for others the more he may do. The Cleveland Journal, one or our most interesting and newsy exchanges, printed a well written sketch with a picture of Mr. Charles Alexander, editor of the Boston Colored Citizen in a recent issue. Mr. Alexander is a practical newspaper man and since taking hold of The Colored Citizen has brought it up into the first ranks of race newspapers. He is a tireless worker and gifted speaker and has proven already his ability to give the people of the Hub City an interesting up-to-date newspaper. REGISTER LYON'S RETURN. Hon. Judson W. Lyons, Register of the Treasury, and member of the National Republican Committee, has just returned from a trip to Kansas and other points in the West. He spoke at an emancipation celebration at Kansas City, Mo., on the fourth instant, where ten thousand people turned out to hear him. He states that the Republican outlook in the West is very bright, and that the very mention of the Roosevelt and Fairbanks in that section, causes the wildest enthusiasm. The people are all prosperous and happy, and are satisfied to let well enough alone. Mr. Lyons is in great demand as a speaker and his counsel is frequently sought by the party leaders, and by the members of the Republican National Committee. LAWYER CUMMINGS COMING. The young men from the different States of the Union, moved by the common desire to show appreciation of, and honor to, the Hon. Harry Sythe Cummings, of Baltimore, have arranged for a banquet to be given in his honor, Tuesday night, August 16, 1904, at Odd Fellows' Hall. From present indications the affair gives promise of being a notable one. CITY PARAGRAPHS Mr. William L. Pollard spent his vacation in the East this summer instead of in the wilds of West Virginia. Miss Louise Alston Burleigh contributes an original poem to the Philadelphia Tribune, entitled, "A Real Love." Mr. H. J. Green, a successful insurance Agent, located in Charlotte, N. C., spent a few days in this city last week. Mr. J. Max Barber, business manager of The Voice of the South, is sojourning in this city looking after the interests of his publication. Miss Maude Flemings, a graduate of M street High School, class 1904, has gone to Detroit, Mich., where she has accepted a lucrative position. Mrs. Mary I. Rcss, of this city, and who is now sojourning in West Glover, N. Y., will attend the G. A. R. Encampment in Boston. Mr. Thos. H. Buckingham, proprietor of the Waldorf on Druidhill Ave., Baltimore, Md., spent a few hours in the city last Friday. Prof. G. H. C. Williams of this city. Superintendent of Agriculture at the Normal Industrial School, Normal, Ala., is making a fine record at that point. ```markdown ``` Hons. Judson W. Lyons, Register of the Treasury and John C. Dancy, Recorder of Deeds, have returned from Kansas City, Mo., where they both made emancipation speeches August 4. The Jane Moseley left the Potomac wharf last Friday evening, August 5, for Baltimore, where it will spend two weeks running excursions out from the Monumental City. It will return in time to take the Buffaloes to Somerset Beach, Sunday, August 21. Mrs. Mary A. Brown, proprietor of the Porters' Exchange, accompanied by her daughter and Mr. Edward Smith manager, will attend the Fifth Annual meeting of the National Negro Business League, which meets at Indianapolis, Ind., August 31. A large delegation of the business men of this city will attend the Business League in Indianapolis, Ind., Aug. 31. Among those who will go are Messrs. J. H. Winslow, W. H. Dabney, Lewis Jeflerson, Mr. Frank Gaines Edward E. Cooper, Jack M. Ryan, and a number of others. Mr. Jesse Gerald Taylor, a graduate from the Conservatory of Music, Oberlin, Ohio, has accepted a position as head of the piano department of the Conservatory of Music, in this city. Mr. Taylor stands at the head of his profession. Mr. Edward Williams, head waiter at the Hotel Lincoln, Pittsburg, Pa., is spending his vacation in this city. He is on old Washington boy and found many old friends and schoolmates to greet him on his return visit. The success of the reception tendered Mrs. Mary Church Terrell by the Committee of 100 colored citizens of Washington, at Metropolitan church, last Wednesday night, is due very largely to the efforts of Dr. J. R. Wilder and H. C. Tyson, both of whom contributed generously of their time and talent to make the affair the success it was. 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, Ledging, 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. Gotham Wotes Fairbanks Gi 21S ROMmSauUen Seed to the fact in delicate phrase that his democratic opponent Mr. Henry Gas saway Davis was living on borrowed «me, and intimated that the old gen- veman might not be equal to the de- mands upon him should he be elected, and succeed to the upper office. He also alluded to the fact that the ven- erable democratic candidate would soon pass the age limit, one hundred, in which event some other democrat— probably Dave Hill might find himself Vice-President, or Ben Tillman, or Governor Vardmann, the executive blackguard of Mississippi, and then there would be the deuce to pay. The Constitution would in all likelihood be repealed with the fifteenth amendment smashed into smithereens, the celored citizen deported to Africa or the Philippines, or some other congenial clime, and the white man would have this beautiful country all to himself. 7. e+ * Mr. Davis was nominated, no doubt, because there was no other democrat willing to take the long and lonely journey up Salt river, which is sched- uled for him and his accomplice, Judge Parker, early in November. Perhaps if he had been a younger man he would have balked just as younger men did, and refused the empty honor thrust upon him so suddenly. But be- ing only a few years removed from the century mark, he doubtless concluded that he could stand the mortification of defeat with better grace than a younger man, so he cheerfully con- sented to allow his party to lead him as a sheep to the slaughter, conscious that the executioner will do his duty. He will! oe oe Mr. Root further said in his speech to Senator Fairbanks, “We gave you formal notice of your nomination. -.. Tt was not made for the purpose of concilliating possible malcontents or of swelling the campaign fund of the party. No bargains or intrigues contributed to it. No suppression of the truth or misleading of the conven- oa as to your principles or opinions were necessary.” And then Mr. Root sat down and fanned himself. 7 * * i Did he mean to insinuate that the contrary is true in respect of nomina- tion cf Parker and Davis? What on earth did he mean in saying: “No suppression cf the truth or misleading of the convention as to your principles or opinions were necessary to bring it about? Does the honorable gentleman wish to have the publie understand that because Judge Parker sent a tele- sram to the St. Louis Convention de- Sning-his views on the money ques- ‘on, that he suppressed the truth? and misled the delegates most of whom lieved that up to that moment he wes all right? and does Mr. Root ima- sine that Judge Parker would have | en so indisereet as to have sent that THE COLORED AMERICAN. stroke at first hand, and this is proved by the wild and demoniacal outbursts which greeted its reception in the dy- ing hours of the convention, when ali hope of retaliating upon the candidate had vanished. Judge Parker wisely communicated his views to the States- men in that convention, and they in turn delivered it in broken doses to the fellows who think they are states- men. Ben Tillman tried to stand on his head and spit backward when he heard the news, and when he recovered his voice, said, what everybody on earth knows to be true that “The dem- ocratic party can always be depended upon to make a —— fool of itself at the crucial moment,” and then he collapsed. The ccurtly Senator Dan- iel was so overcome that he had to be taken to a Sanitarium. Wllie Hearst's bangs became disarranged in the ex- citement of tue moment, and his root- ers conscious that the psychological moment had arrived proclaimed him the man of destiny, the logical candi- date, the savior of his party, etc. Meanwhile Mr. William J. Bryan was resting his lungs in his room at his hotel and reading the story of Joseph and his brethren, he lid aside his Bible for a moment and diving into his pocket extracted a package of letters, picking out one of them he read: “My dear Danforth—It was entirely right of you to bring to my attention the question which the sin- cere friends of Mir. Bryan are press- ing upon you. I can say to you frank- ly and sincerely that you can assure them that I voted for the last national nominees, of the demccratic party, as I have voted for all of the regular democratic nominees since I had a vote. “Yours truly, “Alton B. Parker.” “Sept. 22, 1897.” se Mr. Bryan smiled as he replaced the letter, and resumed his reading. Then he turned to the story of Judas, who betrayed our Lord for thirty pieces of silver. When he had finished it friends interrupted him to say that Judge Parker had revered himself and was bowing tc the Golden Calf, that he was no longer in favor of free silver if he ever was, but had surrendered uncon- ditionally to Wall Street. Mr. Bryan pulled out the letter to “My Dear Danforth” scanned it hastily put it back into his pocket and got real sick. “The jig is up” he muttered to him- self in a stage whisper, “there is yet work for me to do, I must do the huckleberries who are doing me. | ee It will be remembered that in the two Bryan campaigns the Gold demo- crats styled themselves “regulars.” so that Judge Parker’s statement that he voted with the regulars is correct. ss Our old friend _G. Grant Williams, one of the handsomest men in the press gang, has been selected by the Baditer Pest, ef @hieage, takes a mest aa . PE-R -NA S = Write: AVED t Las asl = ™ mre St _ fo? 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The ‘third of March I gaye birth toa ten pound baby girl and we are both well ‘and happy. I am very thankful to you and Peruns saved my life. I recommend it to eyeryone and can’t praise it enough. | “I send you my own and my baby’s picture. She is so sweet and good,— ‘she is a Peruna baby. I haye such good health now. I do all my house- work and take care of my baby and feel so good. i “There are three or four of my neighbors using Peruna now since it did me so much good. They were just run down, and they think it is fine, it is so good to give strength.”— Mrs. W. McRoberts. sensible view as to the use of the words Negro and Negress, which many white and some race papers are employing to describe people of Afri- can descent. I am heartily in accord with.the view he expresses concern- ing the inapprepriateness of the bas- tard term “Afro-American” affected by so many Negro publishers and cthers. As Mr. Post wisely says: “Afro-American is an affected term, Negro is a full round strong word.” And I might add that Negro stands for one rac@ while Afro-American stands for two, and that there never was, will be, or can be, an Afro- American race. Negro is good enough for me because it means something, and I will never be ashamed of it. aie It seems to me that the democrats are burning daylight, gas, and electri- city in a fruitless effort to eleet a wob- bling eandidate for president and an ectogenarien whe exam hardly near sim- 9 Address Dr. Hartmar, President of The Hartman Sanitarium, Colpmbua, Ohio. . self whisper for vice-president. But they have got to make a bluff even if their hopes of winning are below zero or the freezing point. They haven't the ghost of a chance to win, and they know it. There are thousands of dem- oerats who in their hearts believe that the eminent Judge Parker, otherwise wise and prudent, and becomingly silent, made a tactical mistake when he sent the famous telegram to Billy Sheehan, the blue-eyed statesman of Buffalo, renouncing his faith in the two platforms for which he had voted as he said in his letter to “My dear Danforth.” Those who think they see straight (and Judge Parker is one of them) do not see a democratic victory in the campaign now shaping. The Judge has already made arrangements to enter upon the practice of the law after the campaign is over. Herein he is as wise asa serpent. There will be other “alse rams” not se wise per- haps. BRUCE ERIT.