The Colored American

The COLORED American A-NATIONAL NEGRO NEWSPAPER TEMPLE OF EDUCATION TO BURN GIVE ME A FIRE Award Cairns THE COLORED CITIZEN KNOCKING AT THE DOOR. The most proscribed fall. American citizens the Colored American is still striving, earnestly striving by the arts of peace to gain the full measure of Justice and the protection of the flag for which he has fought so loyally and so nobly. ```markdown ``` YO 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 thousandads 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 BREAK ERS. 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 wfth 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 forcing 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 Orchestre. 7.00 o'clock sharp. ROOMS FOR RENT—Light, airy rooms for rent. Inquire 1406 15th street N. 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 the cles. It pays sick benefits from $1.50 to from $24.56 to $1000. BENEFITS PAID—Total benefits paid toefits, $714,378.75. SENIOR FOUNTAINS—A Fountain may persons not over 50 years of age paying The monthly dues are not less than 35 50 cents per month in towns and cities, in January and July of each year. Sick week, while death benefits range fromized in any locality on application to any of his authorized deputies. ROSEBUDS—For the proper training of thrift, industry and brotherly love, them ment known as the Rosebuds. Twenty more than fourteen years of age may for each. This department, like the Senior twenty-five cents per week, and death b dues are fifteen cents per month. CLASSES—Persons desiring to leave the than is paid from Fountain Department Classes of the Mutual Benefit Degree, into Circles, and pay joining fees and d Glass "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 00 160 00 100 00 70 00 58 00 45 00 82 00 Annual Dues $4 75 4 75 4 75 5 70 5 70 5 79 5 79 6 65 6 65 7 60 Quarterly Dues $1 20 1 20 1 20 1 43 1 43 1 43 1 66 1 66 1 90 Is the leading Colored Fraternal Society of the United States. It was organized January, 1881, by William W. Browne, and chartered in April, 1883, under the laws of the State of Virginia, with headquarters at Richmond, Va. Its membership is both male and female, and consists of all persons of good health from 14 to 60 years of age. Its membership of 60,000 is divided into Fountains and Circles. It pays sick benefits from $1.50 to $2.50 per week, and pays death benefits from $24.56 to $1000. BENEFITS PAID—Total benefits paid to date: Sick dues, $1,500,000; death benefits, $714,378.75. SENIOR FOUNTAINS—A Fountain may be organized consisting of 20 or more persons not over 50 years of age paying a joining fee of from $4.60 to $5.10 each. The monthly dues are not less than 35 cents in rural districts and not less than 50 cents per month in towns and cities, and a semi-annual tax of 40 cents paid in January and July of each year. Sick benefits paid are from $1.50 to $2.50 per week, while death benefits range from $75 to $125. A Fountain may be organized in any locality on application to Rev. W. L. Taylor, G. W. Master, or to any of his authorized deputies. ROSEBUDS-For the proper training of the young and their development in thrift, industry and brotherly love, there has been formed a Children's Department known as the Rosebuds. Twenty or more children not less than three nor more than fourteen years of age may form a Rosebud, upon the payment of $1 each. This department, like the Senior Fountain, pays sick benefits from $1 to twenty-five cents per week, and death benefits from $24.50 to $37. The monthly dues are fifteen cents per month. CLASSES-Persons desiring to leave their beneficaries 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: Glass "B" Joining fee. Value of Certificate after one year. Value of Certificate before one year. Annual Dues. Quarterly Dues Glass "E" Joining fee. Value of Certificate after one year. Value of Certificate before one year. Annual dues Quarterly dues Age 14 to 25 $2 50 $200 00 $100 00 $4 75 $1 20 Age 14 to 25 $5 00 $500 00 $250 00 $9 50 $2 54 " 25 to 30 2 75 200 00 100 00 4 75 1 20 " 25 to 30 5 25 500 00 250 00 9 50 2 48 " 39 to 35 8 00 200 00 160 00 4 75 1 20 " 30 to 35 5 50 500 00 250 00 9 50 2 48 " 35 to 40 3 25 200 00 100 00 4 75 1 20 " 35 to 40 5 75 500 00 250 00 10 40 2 06 " 40 to 45 3 50 140 00 70 00 5 79 1 43 " 45 to 45 6 00 450 00 225 00 10 40 2 48 " 45 to 50 3 75 115 00 58 00 6 65 1 66 " 45 to 50 6 26 400 00 200 00 11 40 2 35 " 50 to 55 4 00 70 00 45 00 6 35 1 66 " 50 to 60 7 50 350 00 175 00 11 40 2 35 " 55 to 60 4 25 65 00 83 00 7 60 1 90 Gloss "M" Joining fee. Value of Certificate Annual dues Quarterly dues Age 14 to 80 $11 00 $1000 00 $21 90 $5 25 30 to 35 12 00 1000 00 22 00 5 50 35 to 49 12 00 905 00 28 00 5 75 40 to 45 13 00 890 00 24 00 6 00 45 to 50 18 00 700 00 25 00 6 25 of the Grand Fountain United Order of The bank commenced business April 31 present has steadily increased in volume stock of $100,000. From the humbli the bank opened for business in 1839. th the volume of business transacted amo ntial panic of 1893, the Savings Bank or in 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 $350,558, 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 Hersham, 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 forms. 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. 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. from a modern up-to-date structure, heated by steam, cold and hot water basins, also electric cars passing the door. This hotel has accommodations for 150 guests. 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 office has a circulation of 12,000. This paper is published in the interest of the race, and discusses the leading questions of the day. The subscription price is $1 per year, or 5c. per single copy. The office is equipped with modern up-to-date machinery, run by electricity. It can print a hint from a visiting card to a poster 42 by 12 inches. Fine job work of every class and description is made a specialty at lowest prices. Mr. E. W. Brown is editor and business manager, office 608 N. Second Street, Richmond, Va. Correspondence solicited and agencies wanted. OLD FOLKS' HOME—In September, 1893. Rev William W. Brown recommended the formation and establishment of Old Folks' Homes for the benefit of old and deserpid members of the race since that time the valuable farm known as Westham, consisting of 634¼ acres, located 2 miles from a Richmond, Va., on the historic "James." has been purchased, at a cost of $14,400. The spike and Ohio Railroad runs through the farm, and Westham Station is located on it. Adjoining this farm is Westhampton Park, one of the most pleasant resorts in the South in summer. It is reached in a few minutes from Richmond by the Westhampton Electric Railway and the Chosapea 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. Rev. W. L Taylor, G. W. M W. P. Burrell, G. W. S. 601-6-8 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 THE SARATOGA NEWS. Vorld.—Colered Lady Clerks.— Saratoga, N. Y., Special—tunday, July 31st, Rev. Mr. Hoose, of Virginia, preached @ very able sermon at the Baptist Mission from St. Luke, 11th chapter and 4th and 10th verses. The Mission was crowded. The sermon was yery edifying. After the sermon @ collection of $10 and some eents was received. At the Frederick Dougiase Literary Asociation Wednesday night, Augast 3, was known as Ladies’ night, at which time the ladies of the Literary tock full charge ef the evening’s ex- ercises, The solos, duetts, recitations and readings were well rendered. Miss Blanche Evans, who is the pianist of the Literary, played a piano solo, after tne openiag of the meeting, which was very well executed. Miss O. Brace read a paper which was logieal and she was heartily encored. A reoita- tion was read by.Miss Hall. She was heartily applanded 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 nime-year-old Annie M. McPate sang a solo which surprised the au- dience. She was also encored. Mrs. J. H. Riley was chairman, Miss Bertha Weeks secretury,, cf the Ladies’ night. Mr. Joseph Lee, head waiter of the Grand Union Hotel, Saratoga, is hon- ored this summer as the President of the Frederick Douglass Literary As sociation. He is the right man im the right place. His dignity as a Presi- dent is unquestioned. We are pleased to state two eelored young ladies are clerks in a large store in this city. They are Miss Lot- tie and Mabel Wilder. Mr. Windruff of Saratoga, has a clerkship in a hardware store here and is highly re- spected. It is pleasing to see the Col- ored 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. Pieasants, 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, whieh spaee does mot 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 erowded house, trom II Kings, 7th chapter, 2a verse. At the conclusion of the sermon the Lerd’s Supper was commoratea Over $9.00 were realized at the collee ton. They have a ehoir at the Mie sion that they need not be ashamed of. J. R. Frisby, Chorister, Mre. Emma Johnson, Organist. ROOMS FOR RENT. Six elegant rooms for rent, furnished °Y unfurnished. All modern improve menis, and located near two ear lines, ‘na white neighborhood. Man and Wife, or single gentleman preferred. © \l at 624 Third street, N. B., after 4D im. THE COLORED AMERICAN. VIXENISH WOMEN @F COREA. Ever Ready to Slap a Handful of Stars Tato Eyes of Husbands er Tourists. The women of the commonalty are voluble and vixenish, and ever ready to slap a haedful 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 ef 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 Japamese musmee, teetering along in sandals or on wooden, geta, is a genu- ine relief to the eye after a view of the uncomely Corean female, and it is a pleasing reflection that Nippon is slow- iy but surely spreading her standard oyer the hermit realm. Uatii Corean boys are married and acquire the pseudo dignity of the top- knot, their hair is worn girl fashion in twin plaits dewn their backs. So much do they resemble girls that it is some- times difficult to determine the sex, and one is oftentimes uncommonly surprised to observe what Ire is positive are two girls sprawling and vieiously fighting in a Corear street. BLOOD IN THE BEARINGS. Hindoo Thieves W8uld Not Steal the “Deetored” Oil Used in Amer- ican Machinety. The prejudice against blood that is a part of the religion of the Hindoos has been made te serve a useful pur- pose. Wher the Ameriean engineers were buildiag an electrie power sta- tiem im the Mysore territory in south- ern India they feund that something was wrong with the lubrication of the machinery. Tae eil disappeared. They discovered that a Hindoo must, by his religiem, take a periodical bath in o#. The workmem had drained the bear- ings fer bathing purposes. How te stap the thieving was a puz- zting preblem until some one solved it. The Hindee does not eat meat and he will met touch anytning that has bioed im it. Two or three animals were kilied, therefore, and blood was dripped imte the bearings. There was no more stedling of oil, however many ether things were stolen. SCOURGE OF THE AMAZON. Bread Mesquitoes Render People Along the Great River Miser- able at All Times. It is net a pleasure to live im the wild regions along the banks of the River Amazon. The Indians of that region all suffer martyrdom from the mos- quitoes. Nobedy in even the worst mosquite regions of the United States can imagine what the mosquitoes of the Amazon region are like. They actually drive the Indians, hardened as @aey are, from them villages at times. The peeple drag their women and children into weods and uplands on such eceasiens, fleeing in headlong terrer, aud they de net venture back te their hemes until daylight. Smudges and other similar means fer fighting the pest are of no use in the Amazen country when the mosqui- toes sally forth for a “night out.” They appear then im such hordes that the masses foree themselves through smoke and even fire. ae Tie Amphions! Phe Amphions!: Fhe Ampbiens! Last ehande this season. SsG§rdag Aligast 20, 7.30 e'sledk seanp. The Greatest Clairvoyant and Fortune Teller THE WORLD HAS EVERX KNOWN Unites separated, brings back the one oo helps quiekly all in trouble. vea Evil Influences. Cures Mys- terlous Diseases. 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Many others bags tried to give you a poor imitation of her work, but no living being has ever been able to approach it. Today she is teaching thousands of Mediums, even the best call upon her for power. Mrs. Dr. White is acknowledged by press and public as being the greatest, most truthful and most marvelous life reader and White and Black Art Worker on earth. She has appeared before all the Crown Heads of Europe and read their lives. Her readings are worth thousands of dollars to any one, and not withstanding the fact that her uniform price for a full life reading of this character has been five doliars, she makes this Special Offer to all readers of this paper. Please mention name of this paper when you write. Send date Of birth and the month you were born, lock of hair and twenty-five cents. Addons all letters to Mrs. Dr. WHITE, 1917 §. Pratt Street, Baltigrore, Md., UV. $. A. D i Cc lexion A healing skin cream and toilet requisite. 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Hayson and son, Merrian, after spending four weeks at Atlantic City, returned much delighted over their trip and much improved. AMERICAN COLLECTIVE AND INFORMATION BUREAU. 303 ¢% St, §. W. Phone 1364 A We, authorized and bended, make a specialty of collection of bills, both in and about Washington and through- oat the United States. Only polite, honest and trained people are employ- ed by us, Information furnished on all tepics; the whereabout of any friend, here or heretofore, in and about Washington. 303 4 1-2 St, 5. W., "Phone 1364-A — 2 : a eat y : 7 ft Se ASW <3 — e AZ 2 Mrs. Dr. Cornelia White THE COLOREDIAMERICAN. _ - = - RLAN in Thomas’ al Estate Brokers] { .3ie Mag ic W Bidg. 5052 St. NW. | | P= ae Hai ee | eo Grov Cleanses the scalp of dandruff, stops it from falling and will make it grow even in bald spots. Mrs. Thomas teaches each patient how to massage her scalp. This areuses the circula- tion and makes new heir. If your hair needs attention, try this prepara- tion and you will not regret it. It is NOT A STRAIGHTENER. Natural hair is @ woman’s crown of beauty, and you can have St 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 Feleotty street, phone 3094-12 New Orleans, La The Amphions! The Amphions!! The Amphions!!! The card is an- aouncing that the trip will be made it 700 p. m. sharp. Be there and on ime for this is the last chanee this season. HORNER & HARLAN Attorneys at Law Real Estate Brokers Webster Law Bidg. © S052 St. W.W. Money loaned in any amount. Telephone East 515Y. Municioal Buffett 1310 E Street N. W.x An up-to-date Cafe and Buffet, a full line of the oldest and best brands of cigras and tebacco. Ladies dining room up stairs. J. H. Montgomery, Mer. A. L. SATTERWHITE, Prop. 1310 E Street, N.W., Washington, D. C Thomas’ Magic Hair Grower ys 2 a be — The Souls of 7 _ r Black Folk By W. E. B. DuBois A REMARKABLE BOOK that is provoking +“ much discussion because of the wonderful eloquence with which the author pleads for right and justice to his people. In these days of increasing agitation over the “ negro problem” this passionate human docuinent can neither be overlooked norignored. Aside from its remarkable presentation of facts it holds the reader—prejudiced or not—by its fascination of style and overpowering pathos. Some of the Chapter Headings follow: OF OUR SPIRITUAL STRIVINGS. OF THE DAWN OF FREEDOM. OF MR. WASHINGTON AND OTHERS. OF THE MEANING OF PROGRESS. OF THE TRAINING OF BLACK MEN. OF THE BLACK BELT. OF THE SONS OF MASTER AND MAN. OF THE FAITH OF THE FATHERS. OF THE PASSING OF THE F° .3T-BORN, OF ALEXANDER CRUMMEL | OF THE COMING OF JOHN. OF THE SORKOW SONGS. ) $d Edition $1.20 met 1 lished by A.C. 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Rates cheer- fully given and no cost to you unless the loan is made. Loan made anywhere in the District. Call and get rates. Front room. first floor, Scientific American Buflding. Natlenal Mortgage Loan Company, 625 FStreet N. W. , , HERE IS A CHANCE — { To get the money you want. _ ¢ We have more than we need. / We will make loans ta every- Z body without delay. If you | , want money see us today. | , You will not be disappointed. , Loans made on furniture, pl- | * anos, organs, etc., without re- 4 moval. Loans to salaried em- * ployees without endorsement. ,602 F STREET, - - Cor. 6th St. | , | fant - Capital Loan Guarantee | , ' Company. ? SND APR ASE ROM ee ee ee For everybody at rates lower than the west. Don’t be deceived; come to us aud investigate. Business strictly ifidential. No one knows of your transactions with us. We lend on ‘urniture, pianos, or salary. If you ave a loan now anywhere and noed ‘ore money, come to us. Nothing de ict] from loan. You get full amount. Extensions in case of sickness without, “tra charge. | | ve . Mstropolitan Loan and Trust C ., | 303 HISTREEL. N.W. THE COLORED AMERICAN. Seg os er PHELPS HALL BIBLE TRAINING SCHOOL OF THE TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE, KIN-KILLA A wonderful preparation for straight- ening kinky hair. Absolutely harmless. Will positively render the eoarsest heir soft and wavy. Onee tried, al- ways called for. LARGE SIZE BZOTTLE, 60 CTS; or sent prepaid by mail for 60 cents in stamps or Money crder.. Send 10 cts in stamps for generous sample to— S. T. WORCESTER, 65 THOMAS ST., Agent Kin-Killa Company, PORTLAND, ME. Revasre AGENTS WaNrsp. Please mention this paper when er- dering. ESTABLISHMENT.—The Tuskegee Institute, realizing that the demand for an educated ministry is growing threughout the South, opened the Pheips Hall Bible Training School in 1893. To enter the Bible School it is not neces- 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 as those whe intend to preach, will be greatly heiped by taking the course. OBJECT.—The chief aims of the Bible Training School ere to give to young colored men and women a comprehensive knowledge of the entire Englskh Bible. and to implant in their hearts a noble ambition te dedicate their lives to the elevatiqa and Christianization of their people. The students are required to do missionary work in the various churches and Sunday-seheols near the institution. In this way they have been very helpful to the neighbor- ing communities. The teaching in the Bible School is wholly undenaminational, the tnten- tion being net to oppose or antagonize any theological work now belmg done, but rether to assist all denominations. THE RUILDING.—Phelps Hall, the buildisg in which the School is taught, was given by a generous New York friend. It is a frame structure, three stories high. On the frst 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 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. Meses Jack- son, Pastor of Presbyterian Church, C hicage, deHvered a special course of lectures during the current year. EXPENSES.—The teaching is free. The cost of board, including furnished room, light, fuel, washing, etc.. is $8.50 per month. Students will be given an opportunity to work out from $2.50 to $3.50 of this amount, thus leaving only $5.00 to $6.00 to be paid in cash. In some cases arrangements may be made se that a few may work out the whole amount. Lack of means need debar none = STUDENTS AND GRADUATES— There have been forty-three Sas from the Bible Scheol. Some of these are actively engaged in ministeral work: other, with the ministry in view, are pursuing further studies in other insti- tntions, 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 denomina- nations are represented. For further information address J, A. WILLIAMSON, PRINTER | 505:-E.ST., N. W. ELECTRIC POWER. — en The undersigned is sending eut a few singers to Melbourne, Auséralia, for work with an organization ander the management of Miss Belle F. Gib- bons, who is well-known here. One tenor, @ bass, a baritone and a soprano is needed to eomplete the number. Per- sons 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 Sus Building. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, Prin. TUSKEGEE, ALA. ' es ~ — Se = ere Sea 235 —a are Set ay PETA GC TE cet MF Se aq eerste byl Eas ee ep iad B eae er = pee raw ray ie: Rod eH as ee lea as Precis fea ie eee ee ial hace) hea EI Pa Reena tied hers Ged fs so CARA at ab A058: PS oes Berar | in i ranpieetee eee Pipeeeeeccc | Ber se Ba ||| Se hal eee er aie See See : J FA ‘ ’ ¥ mc ‘ae eee | = ieee eeoe = WSs Zag <P || $5 PER DAY SURE aa ES ; i é : a PS iS S Agents are making $5 a day selling McGirt's Magazfoe Th Pe SN FE ~— cS t orecee A great periodical published evesy NES oo | month in order that we may have a SY | paper that will be read by both races, | the white as well as the colored that JAMES EIT, eg B- ZS the white race may know the many = a — = Ove great men and women of the colored seep a oe oe race and what they are saying and “McGirt's Magazine" | dot a a seeeee a % ~ Each month it eontains articles from the greatest writers of the race. Agents are just as sure of making $5.00 per day selling this Magazine as they are in answering this advertisement. | Write at once that you may be the first in the field. Send 50c. for agents’ terms, outfit, and a large number of magazines, with which you may begin work at once ; Subscription to every one is One Dollar Per Year. Write— J eee ee S. 414 Eeventh Street, Philadelphia, Pa. oe ee Organized November, 1902; opened February, 1903. Recently remodeled and fitted up with modern improve ments. The finest colored hospital in the South. Sanitation is perfeet. Rooms light and airy. Fees $5 per week and upward. In connection with the hospital is a Training School for nurses, under the supervision of Miss M. E. Cabaniss, a graduate of Freeéman’s Hospital], class of 1897. | For further iaformation, apply to— M. B. JONES, M. D., Surgeon-in-Chief. — 14 MORTAGE BURNING AT PYTHIAN CASTLE HALL. Last Dollar Paid—Vice-President Graham and Vice-President Jonathan. Large Crowd—Much Enthusiasm and Money. August 2, 1904, marks an important event in the history of the Pythian organization of Virginia of which Mr. John Mitchell, Jr., is the official head. This beautiful castle was purchased and flitted up in modern style, with every convenience, heated by a fine boiler and 23 radiators, lighted by gas and electricity, contains a handsome parlor, dining hall, kitchen, besides lodge rooms duly equipped and opened to its members July 4, 1903, at a cost of about $9,000. Every dollar of that amount was raised within twelve months, and the last note paid to the Mechanics Savings Bank five months ahead of time, causing great jubilee among the members of the order. The hall was literally packed with an enthusiastic, appreciative audience and the following program was magnificently rendered: Scripture reading, Rev. S. C. Burrell; prayer, Rev. A. S. Thomas; address, Rev. W. F. Graham; Miss M. L. Chiles read a fine paper showing the financial condition of the business department. She read the names of those on her ten dollar list, who had paid $300 in about three weeks. Mr. John Mitchell, Jr., President of the P. C. I. A., in his magnetic manner entertained them with facts, relating to Department A, and the Mechanics Savings Bank, and inspired all to rally to his next appeal. The figures showed that in two years time this order has paid for $18,000 worth of property with only an unpaid debt of $1,500 on the old hall. Total receipts were $16,252.36; expenses, $15,086.86; balance in hand, $1,266.66, while nearly $9,000 have been paid by the Lodges and Courts on stock. The Bank has a cash balance of over $50,000, owns about $30,000 worth of real estate and has handled over $441,000 in two years. The rents from the property pay all the Bank expenses. This superb management or financiering by Mr. John Mitchell, Jr., has caused him to be styled, the "Prince of Financiers." Mr. Mitchell divided his positions of honor, permitting Dr. W. F. Graham to represent the P. C. I. A. Vice-President H. F. Jonathan to act as President of the Mechanics THE COLORED AMERICAN Savings Bank in the Mortgage Burning. Dr. Graham presented the check for the balance of the money to Mr. Jonathan, who in return gave over the mortgage papers and release deed to Dr. Graham. Lawyer Hewin read these papers to the vast audience. Captain Ben Scott arranged the large pot in an unique manner, while Miss Marietta L. Chiles, G. W. R. of Deeds, who had raised so much money on stock had the honor of striking the match and lighting the mortgage papers, assisted by Dr. Graham. The whole program was enlivened by sacred music. The vast audience then passed down into the dining hall, partook of refreshments and with happy hearts wended their way home. The whole affair was managed magnificently. Planet. The Young Men's Business Association, No.1, will give a grand prize picnic at Madres Park, Eckington, D. C., Wednesday, August 24. This associaation has prepared an interesting program and has secured the services of the Invincible orchestra, of which, that prince of musicians, Edward F. Ambler, is director. Refreshments will be served by a committee of ladies, and a good time is expected. Misses Nellie Robinson and Lillie Ramsey, of 1147 Seventeenth street, northwest, left the city Saturday evening last to spend the month of Aug. in Oberlin, Ohio, at Miss Robinson's home. They will visit Cleveland, O., Detroit, Mich., and other points before they return to the city. Mr. J. W. Williams, will be united in marriage, to Mrs. Elizabeth Sullivan of the recorders office, Friday next, at 10.30, a. m., at the residence of the bride, 1516 Sixth street northwest. They will leave the city immediately after the ceremony for points on the Atlantic Coast. MRS. CLIFFORD REELECTED. Mrs. Carrie W. Clifford, one of the most prominent club women in America, was electetd for the third time as president of the Ohio Federation of A. MRS. CARRIE WILLIAMS CLIF FORD, Cleveland, Ohio. Colored Women's clubs. This is evidence of the high esteem in which Mrs. Clifford is held. It is an honor which the people of Cleveland appreciate very highly. The Bay B UCKROE three m the season of 19 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 Eleetri comfortable Bed-rooms, spacious Parlor and Dining-room; Electric Lights, Fresh Water Bath and Good Sanitary Equipment. 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 and comfort during evidence requested. Less than Bay Shore. U. THE BAY SHOP New York and M. P. SM 116 Br JAMES ROBERT AUGUSTUS C. R. Incorporated under Capitalization S The New York & L.L. has a unique and un- Afro-Americans and gro combinations o ation of Negro stock thousand dollars, to soon as the interest trade demands it, a ship Company is the ers in the near futu Liberia, touching a Coast as Bonny and The enthusiastic fers a field of profit absolutely closed. equal footing in the insures munificent shareholders. You Ye men and wom For further inform fort during the heated term. Charges moderate—correspon- requested. Excursion parties can find no more attractive place by Shore. Use of grounds and plazzas free. Address, BAY SHORE HOTEL CO., P. O. Box 364, Hampton, Va. York and Liberia Steamship Company R. P. SMITH & SONS CO., Gen. Mgr., 1116 Broad Street, New York City. ROBERT SPURGEON, Chief Promoter. STUS C. FAULKNER, Travelling Representative. Rated under Laws of the State of New York. ization $50,000. Full paid and non-assessable. York & Liberia Steamship Company is a Negro Enterprise. It que and unchallenged claim to the support and patronage of all Americans and well wishers for the success and promotion of Negations of commercial and financial advancement; a corpora-Negro stockholders primarily, with a capitalization of fifty dollars, to be increased to eight hundred thousand dollars as the interests of the Company and the commercial needs of the hands it, and it is obvious that the New York & Liberia Steam- company is the only one in existence that will run a line of steam-near future between the port of New York and the ports of touching at Cape De Verde, going as far south on the West Bonny and Gaboon. 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, THE BAY SHORE HOTEL CO., P. O. Box 364, Hampton, Va. --- New York and Liberia Steamship Company M. P. SMITH & SONS CO., Gen. Mgr., 116 Broad Street, New York City. JAMES ROBERT SPURGEON, Chief Promoter. AUGUSTUS C. FAULKNER, Travelling Representative. Incorporated under Laws of the State of New York. Capitalization $50,000. Full paid and non-assessable. The New York & Liberia Steamship Company is a Negro Enterprise. It has a unique and unchallenged claim to the support and patronage of all Afro-Americans and well wishers for the success and promotion of Negro combinations of commercial and financial advancement; a corporation of Negro stockholders primarily, with a capitalization of fifty thousand dollars, to be increased to eight hundred thousand dollars as soon as the interests of the Company and the commercial needs of the trade demands it, and it is obvious that the New York & Liberia Steamship Company is the only one in existence that will run a line of steamers in the near future between the port of New York and the ports of Liberia, touching at Cape De Verde, going as far south on the West Coast as Bonny and Gaboon. Ethusiastic and hearty support of the race to this Company of profitable and honorable support to the Negro, hitherto very closed. In it, the Negro becomes a strong competitor on setting in the commercial world. The success of this Company unnificent returns in the shape of profits to the investors and holders. You may now secure a share of stock at five dollars. and women of the Race lose not this commercial opportunity. Further information apply to Main Office, 116 Broad Street, N. Y. REFERENCES: The enthusiastic and hearty support of the race to this Company offers a field of profitable and honorable support to the Negro, hitherto absolutely closed. In it, the Negro becomes a strong competitor on equal footing in the commercial world. The success of this Company insures munificent returns in the shape of profits to the investors and shareholders. You may now secure a share of stock at five dollars. Ye men and women of the Race lose not this commercial opportunity. For further information apply to Main Office, 116 Broad Street, N. Y. REFERENCES: New York Produce Exchange Bank, New York. Rt. Rev. Wm. B. Derrick, New York. Rt. Rev. Benjamin Arnett, Xenia, Ohio. Rt. Rev. I. B. Scott, New Orleans, La. Dr. Clarence E. Howard, Philadelphia, Pa. Rev. J. E. Hayne, M. D.. Charleston, S. C. Lawyer T. J. Minton, Philadelphia, Pa. A Paying In American==low lying Investment==Advertise in the Colored man==low rates. ```markdown ``` A Paying Investment==Advertise in the Colored American==low rates. A NEAT, WELL CONDUCTED HOTEL, --- 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 THE FREIGHTER THE COLORED AMERICAN DISEASE NEEDS WATCHING |. —— SPebecechacdecfecfncgic Whoeping Oough Not Simple Little - Afiair Many Suppose—Nearly A as Fatal as Scarlet Fever. ae Eliza H. Root calis attention, says the Woman's Medical Journal, to the fact that this disease is too little dreaded by the medical profession and that it is by no means the simple affair that many seem to suppose. From the United States census of 1900 we find that 663 died in New York from whoopimg cough and 549 from scarlet fever. In Chicago 141 died from whoop- ing cough and 373 from scarlet fever; Philadelphia, 179 from whooping cough. 182 from scarlet fever, and so on in the different cities. Death from whooping cough oecurs most frequently from pneumonia as a complication that in- duces heart failure, or a bronchitis may occur that endsin suffocation. Asphyxia or marasmus due to the continued eject- img of the food or loss of appetite may cause death. Even when death does not occur, se- vere disturbance of the nervous system may remain, as weakness of the intel- lect and memory, imbecility. Visual de- fects, strabismus, blindness and deaf- ness, partial or complete, and even deaf- mutism may remain. Whooping cough, it is evident, should be under the con- trol of health authorities, subject to quarantine and ether preventive meas- ures as much as scarlet fever. NO “DAY OFF” FOR A JUDGE. Barristers in Great Britain Can Apply for Injunctions at Any Time and Place. Illustrating the proposition that a judge never puts aside his judgeship, the Westminster Gazette has the following: “Yesterday Mr. Justice Bucknill was surprised on the links by a barrister who presented an urgent request for a cer- tain injunction. His lordship suspended his game, and after due consideration of the faets made the order, which was at once telegraphed to Cardi, and no doubt took effect the same afternoen. “On another occasion a barrister on a similar quest is rumored to have found his quarry bathing at Brighton. Witha commendable devotion to his client’s in- terests, he hired the next bathing ma- chine and rapidly joined the judge in the water, The judge’s surprise at being suddenly accosted in the well-known formula, ‘I have an application to make, my lord, in a very urgent matter,’ may be imagined. The law sometimes atones for its proverbial delay by these light- ning injunctions.” sais In aremote part of Turkestan Dr. Sven Wedin, the explerer, a few years ago discovered the ancient art of falconry im full flower. “Among the horsemen were eight falconers,” he writes, “two of whom carried eagles, the others falcons, all duly hooded. In this part of the world falconers form an indispensable adjunct in any formal parade or proces- sion. Later in the day they gave us an exhibition of their birds’ powers by let- ting them kill four hares and a deer, all of which were presented to me.” = Telephone Girls Become Bald. ‘A large proportion of telephone girls employed by the big companies in New York give up their places rather than in- eur the risk of becoming partly bald. This effeet ef the steel band or hood which telephone epermtors wear over their head is plainly noticeable in the ase of these who have soanty hair. On beys whe act as telephone operajers it ig even mere noticeable than with girls. f Badiam Has an “Orgay.” Le Radium is the title ofa new periog- ical which is to be issued jn Paris ere jong. / (ett ee ee + 7 £ PETER GROGAN, | + q 3 Credit for all Washington. < sida ‘ : ' + 4 < Let us Send t Out the [atting | ¢ Ice Chest, or : Refrigerator, ¢ and Any Other’: é Summer Fur- ¢ nishings You : : [ay Need, on : £ — + t z ' HC r| - ‘ - 4 ~ = : * We Will ! * Measure Your : Fleors, and : Tack the [at-— | : tings down free. | : ‘ - r ; This is the home of aecommo- { * dation, and we offer you every: § ~ thing known toe complete home ‘ S keeping at lowest cash prices, « a and on credit terms arranged to ; » suit your own convenience. A A * little money weékly or monthly « will be a great plenty for us. : » We sell the best and most dur- § . able grades of Mattings, in any ° * desired quantity, at ROLL pri- : * ces. Refrigerators and Ice * - Chests in every imaginable size » on credit at less than depart- * ment store prices. Porch Rock- * ers, Lawn Settees, and other ; summer furniture in great var- : iety. : - PETER GROGAN . : ’ , 817-819-821-823 Seventh 8t., : Between H and I Sts , Selectable de ec deed catnnmane Sune cE aoe Can easily be ascertained. Smell your drink before imbibing {t. Better still, smell the drained glass. The least dis- agreeable or foul odor betrays poison in the whisky. Perfect distillation Means the careful separation of the first and the end run from the etfll, the poisonous, impure, essential grain- oll, (phlegms, faints, fusel), from the middling product, good, petable spirit. Very likely the majority of cheap whiskies, either for economy er from ignorance, carry more or less of im- purities. Such defective liquors could never be admitted to that grandest of Stocks, and hence ean not be ebtained at the store of Chris. Xander’s Quality House, “09 Seventh Street Northwest. TO OUR DELINQUENT SUBSCRI- BPRS. We have on our mailing books, a large number of names of persens who ‘re considerably hebina in their aub- Scription to this paper, and whe have been notified a great number of times, but whp seem to pay no attentton to these mfld duns. This doesn’t mean the other fellow, but it means you. Who will be the first to start the ball Tolling? 2 Valconry in Turkestan. 15 ee J re | Enna se | In every town and hamlet in the United States and a 3 | Canada who is willing to sell TheCororED AMER- ‘ So | ICAN ona liberalcommission. Any boy with push - Ze =) | can easily get up a large list of weekly customers hifi = | and make considerable money. The work is s (y ih. ae «\ | pleasant and agreeable, and need not take up more | “(We X | than a few hours each week. ray ay | 7 ae. | % ee HERE IS OUR PLAN: We will sand free of cost ten bright new eoples of THE COL- , ORED AMERICAN, which you may sell amongst your friends aad neighbors at the rate of 5 cents per copy, and tell them you would like to bring them the paper in this way from week to week, al- lowing them to stop when they please. It will be easy for you to get up a route of twenty to a hundred papers, which will amount to $1.00 to $5.00 a week. Of this amount you may keep two-fifths as yeur profit. This means that en every ten papers sold you have a clear profit of 20 cts. or two dollars a hundred. We furnish you sufficient papers, free of cost, to start you and enable you to - try the plan. We pay the postage and run all risk. Could you ask for anything better or make money more easily? Write today and reserve territory in your town. Address THE COLORED AMERICAN, 459 CSt, WN. W Washington, D.G. phorbotbotonbonbete shoe pone wowPorkopRor Boek lonP wt wea Poe Pon Coro Boek PoP nk a REV. JOHN GORDON, D. D., aes PRESIDENT. ss Incorporated March 2, 1857. ie PAG GE c7 S es Gives opportunity for Higher Education big “aa he eros Say @ to all without regard to ereed, race er sex. er ase Ten departments—Theological, Medical, nee Dental, Pharmaceutical, Legal, Collegiate, oh SIs Teachers, Commercial, Preparatory, Indus- f 7 . trial—conducted by one hundred competent : Professors and Jnstructors. Tuition Free excent in the M-Ai-<! h....-......+ Tuition Free except in the Medical Department. ———_-—___ Including MEDICAL, DENTAL and PHAR MACEUTIC COLLECES Thirty-Seventh Session. y RB ir ro T r DAY SCHOOL FOR NEW MATRICULANTS. TUITION FEE IN MEDICAL AND DENTAL COLLEGES, EACH, $80. PHARMACEUTIC COLLEGE, $70. ALL STUDENTS MUST REGISTER BEFORE OCTOBER 12, 1904 ase gee se Organized 1868. Applicants for admission to this well-known Law School must be over eighteen years of age and possess the proper qualifications. Matriculation fee $10.00 strictly in advance. ——_.__ Non-Professional Departments open September 21, 1904. Theological Department opens September 28, 1904. Medical and Law Departments open October 1, 1954. For catalogue or further information address Tue eam DENT, or MR. GEO. H. SAFFORD, Sec- retary of the University, or the Secretary of the Department which you wish to enter, viz- Medical, F. J. Saapp, M. D., 901 R St. N. W.; Law, James F. Bunpy, Esq., 420 Fifth St. N W Thomas Henry Hayes, Undertaker and Embalmer, Telephones: Memphis 518; Cumberland 4261. 172 Poplar St., Memphis, Tenn. 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! Two Dollars Down Will Do It! $2 a month will secure one of these valuable Building Lots. Each and every lot is worth $100 to-day, and Land Values are still going up. Every lot is a garden spot, high and dry. You can build at once. 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. Can raise hogs, chickens, ducks and other stock, and truck to get a living. Oysters, Clams, Crabs and fishing in abundance. Parties can view these building lots at any time by making appointment. Maps can be seen and further particulars obtained by applying to the owner. A. JONES, No. 2406 ARCTIC AVE.. ATLANTIC CITY. N. 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Those who attend the others and had such a delightful time will doubtless welcome this one. NO COLOR 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. FARE FOR ROUND TRIP 50c. CHILDREN 25c. YOE LOOK OUT FOR THE Buffaloes 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 Parlors and first class Sleeping Apartments. Arthur Webster, steward; William Leonard and William Hall, mixologists; Henry Johnson, manager, and Auto Scott, clerk. CALEB A. SIMMS, Prop. 331 W.37th St.New York EUGENE R. JAMES. J. ARTHUR JAMES. E. R. 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Among other subjects to be discussed are the following: "The Negro Publisher," "The Story of a Thirty-Six Years' Business Experience," "The Furniture Business," "White Coat Manufacturing," "Building up a Grocery Business," "Cigar Manufacturing," "Undertaking," "Fraternal and Industrial Insurance," "Meeting the Realty Needs of the Negro People," "Establishing and Maintaining Barber Shops," "Making Farming Pay," "Producing White Potatoes 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 represent the wealth of the Negroes of the country. These meetings of the National Negro Business League have proved incalculably helpful and successful. They inspire help and confidence and more than that, they afford opportunity for giving to the world examples of which it knew not of Negro thrift and accomplishment. For the Indianapolis meeting, reduced rates of one and one-third fare ON THE CERTIFICATE PLAN have been granted by all of the various Passenger 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 arrangement 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 especial 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 citizens of Indianapolis will tender a banquet in Tomlinson Hall in honor of the officers and members of the National 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 Committee at Indianapolis has arranged for a Select Chorus of one hundred voices to sing during the coming meeting. THE COLORED AMERICAN A special exhibit of photographs illustrating 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 will be welcomed if sent AT ONCE to Booker T. Washington, President, Tuskegee, Alabama. Delegates, intending to be present, are especially requested to notify Emmett J. Scott, corresponding secretary, Tuskegee, Ala., and Dr. S. A. Furniss, Secretary Local Committee of Arangements, 132 West New York Street, Indianapolis. Dr. Furniss will be glad to arrange for the proper accommodations of delegates. NICKERSON-LEWIS A Notable Event in the City's Colored Society. A notable event in the upper circle of colored society was the marriage on Wednesday, August 3, of Prof. Wm. J. Nickerson and Miss Julia Ellen Lewis. The groom is well known in musical and educational circles, having 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 daughter of Colonel James Lewis, Surveyor General of the United States Land Office, New Orleans, who is deservedly esteemed for his integrity and character in public and in private life. Miss Lewis received a thorough education in music, and is a M. MRS. JULIA ELLEN LEWIS NICKERSON. graduate, in music and drawing, of the New England Conservatory of Music, Boston. In October, 1909, she was appointed supervisor of drawing in the city public schools for colored children, and was reappointed every year until this session, when she tendered her resignation. The wedding of Prof. Nickerson and Miss Lewis took place at 5 o'clock in the afternoon. Rev. F. Nugent performed 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 Nickerson's Orchestra. James Lewis was best man, Miss Frankie V. Lewis, maid of honor, little 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 ushers. After the ceremony a reception was held at the residence of Colonel Lewis, No. 2415 Canal Street, and at 8 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, bedroom and dining-room ornaments and hundreds of articles de luxe and of usefulness. The parlors could not hold the large gathering of friends that called, bearing 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 wedding 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. O. Daily Picayune. I WILL NOT SING THIS OLD SONG For the Colored American. 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 fled. 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 bosom 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 has a spell that grieves thee, I'll not sing the song to-night. 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 retirement of Mrs. Sara I. Fleetwood. Miss Tuffs' name was first on the list of eligibles and she was appointed according to Civil Service regulations. SummerResorts 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. SENT ON APPROVAL TO RESPONSIBLE PEOPLE Laughlin Fountain Pen Guaranteed Finest Grade 14k. SOLID GOLD PEN To test the merits of The Colored American as an advertising medium we offer your choice of These Two Popular Styles For Only $1.00 Postpaid to any Address. (By registered mail 8 cents extra.) Postpaid to any Address. Holder is made of finest quality hard rubber, in four simple parts, fitted with very highest grade, large size 14k, gold pen, any flexibility desired—ink feeding device perfect. 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The Voice of The Negro An Illustrated Monthly Magazine ATLANTA, GA, Has as its editors and associate editors six of the brainiest men of the race. It has pledged to its support neatly all of the writers and doers of the race. It is of ordinary size (no pamphlets.) From a grammatical and typographical standpoint it is without a peer in journalism. To see is to want it. It discusses fully the Negro problems of the country. If you would be posted send in your subscription. ONLY $1,00 PER YEAR. Clip this ad. and sent it for a free sample. THE LATE W. H. PARHAM. A Tribute to His Ambition and His Worth. The recent death of William H. 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 [Name] [Name] THE LATE W. H. PARHAN. Ex-Member of the Ohio Legislature, and Ex-Pr High School, who recently died in Cincinnati, 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 money-getting. 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 [Image of a man with a full beard and mustache, wearing a suit and tie, looking directly at the camera. The background is plain and light-colored.] [No text or additional information is present in the image.] 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- A. B. 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, took his shot gun and dispatched them out of existetnce 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. 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High Grade Wines, Liquors and Cigars. The Coldest Beer in the city. 103 and 105 6th st., N. W. Handsome rooms, $1.00 & up. PHONE 1733 Y. EDWARD SMITH, Gen. Mangr. 103-105 Sixth St., N. W. Opp. B & P Depot, Washington, D. C. Established January, 1897. Telephone, 803 Columbus. 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, 85c. 6 p. m. to 8. Sundays, 1 to 4.80 p. m., 45c. B. F. THOMAS, Propriator. 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. 4 MR. DOUGLASS IN THE WEST. He s Royally Entertained and Enthusiasticall Received. Washingtonians should be exceedingly 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 of "Ole Bull" of the Negro race. This young man whose reputation is now thoroughly established abroad as well as in his native city, is none other than Joseph H. Douglass, grandson of the late Frederick Douglass, whose likeness appears here below. JOS. H. DOUGLASS OR OLE BULL 21 Joe, as he is hailed by his intimate friends and social companions, is a very congenial fellow, very sedate and extremely modest; yet when the occasion demands itself, especially when he feels an interview will not prove any ways at all embarrassing. Mr. Douglass proves himself an adept conversationalist. In a recent interview with Mr. Douglass concerning his western and southern tours from which he has just J. H. MR. JOSEPH H. DOUGLASS, Violinist. returned, The Colored American gleaned the following facts: In the states of Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky he was received with great cordiality. Not because he was the grandson of the immortal Frederick Douglass, but owing to the fact that his 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 appeared 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 congratulations of all, especially from a young lady now a student in the New York Conservatory of Music, who told him she didn't know colored people could play that classical music. This is merely an incident of the impression left by Douglass in the far Western cities. In answer to the question as to whether the southern people appreciate classical music in preference to rag time Mr. Douglass replied: "Oh yes, decidedly. I noticed during my THE COLORED AMERICAN. southern tour in Tennessee that a greater part of my audience were intelligent colored people and many white people who I can truthfully state evidenced no rag-time tendencies whatever. Again I noticed the applause and encores I received were not extended from force or habit, but were sincere. This latter feature was more prevalent among the colored person who probably had become extremely classical. "While at Nashville," continued Mr. Douglass, "I was the guest of the faculty of Fi. k University. Here I noticed the students in the musical department were under strict discipline, especially as concerning their music. There 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 to visit the Fair. Among the places visited was the famous "Pike." He states he experienced none of the so-called prejudice, and adds, further, that he experienced none of the separate gate entrances. Although M.: Douglass does not desire to be put on record as saying no prejudice exists there. It is well to note 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 Loyal American Citizen. Editor Post: In 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." X HON. WM. F. POWELL, U. S. Minister to Port au Prince, San- to Domingo. It is strange, to say the least, that the editor of the Post does not know that Ministetr Powell and Consul Livingston 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 citizens; and that in their official capacity they have shown themselves worthy representatives of this nation. Knowles Building. Boys' Hall. Stone Hall. Girls' Hall. Model Home. Christian and unsectarian. For the education of young men and women in the higher studies. Collegeiate, Normal and High School Courses, with Industrial Training. 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A man must be measured by his achievements, and not by the color of his hair or skin. JAMES STORUM. Monday, August 8th, 1904. Washington is well represented in the literary department of the Congressional Index. Rev.A. C. Garner, Pastor of the Plymoth Congregational Church is Editor of the Department of Sociology; Dr. Sterling N. Brown, is Editor of the Church Department, and Miss Georgia Brown, his daughter edits the Young People's Department. 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 1011 E Street Headquarters BENNETT B. SLADE, Proprietor ```markdown ``` --- THE WOODLAND TERRACE LawhsMe. 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. 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Term begins the first Wednesday in President HORACE BUMSTEAD, D.D., Atlanta, Ga. Colored Citizens of the District Columbia Testify Their Appreciation 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. If Mrs. Mary Church Terrell had 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 reception tendered her at the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church. When it was learned that she would soon return to the city from her trip abroad as delegate to the International Congress of Women, which met recently in Berlin, Germany, a movement was started by 100 of the leading colored citizens of the District, to tender her a grand public reception, to show in a public way their high and warm appreciation of the great honor she had done herself and the race while abroad. The associated press and the magazines 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 comfortably 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 of ceremonies, Dr. J. R. Wilder; 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 furnished by the Invincible orchestra. Dr. Wilder, in a few well-chosen words, gave the reasons for the occasion of the committee of one hundred in tendering the ovation to Mrs. Terrell. He spoke eloquently of the hardships 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 compete with. He felt that since Mrs. Terrell had done so much in a strange land to bring credit to herself, and the ten millions of colored 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 grandeloquent way told what the race had won through Mrs. Terrell's 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 rehearsed the work and progress of the women of the race for the past forty years, and told in chaste diction of THE COLORED AMERICAN her long acquaintance and her incessant friendship and admiration for the host of the evening. Mrs. Terrell was then escorted to the front of the rostrum, by Dr. J. R. Wilder, but it was a few minutes before she could speak so thunderous and enthusiastic was the applause given her. Her response beggars description. 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 her trip abroad. She spoke without notes and had perfect command of herself. 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 in 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 of education. She is a graduate of Oberlin College, holding two degrees, A. B., and A. M., and has had the added advantage 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 moments 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 convention in Berlin, she paid high tribute 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 representative 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 a maid to attend to her wants. She spoke of the courtesy of the Count von Buelow, Ambassador 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 attend. The countess left her country seat and went to London to receive Mrs. Terrell on her return from Berlin. Mrs. Terrell spoke at several places in London before sailing for the United Stats. "She said that there was absolutely no prejudice against the colored people in France or Germany. In England, she said, there was a slight antipathy to the dark races, but no obstacles were thrown in the way of those who had high attainments. She declared that Europeans could not understand the prejudice and the oppression to which the colored race is subjected in America. She declared that they marvelled at the rapid progress made since freed from slavery. "She said that she had made up her mind to devote the remainder of her life to enlightning the people across the ocean on the progress of the Negro race. 'No people need ever despair,' she said, 'when their women are willing and active in trying to uplift the race.'" Mr. H. C. Tyson, Chairman; Maj. Chas. R. Douglass, Secretary; Rev. M. W. Clair, Treasurer; Dr. A. M. Curtis, Mr. 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. Whitfield McKinlay, Rev. Sterling N. Brown, Dr. John R. Francis, Rev. W. J. Howard, Rev. J. A. Taylor. SUBSCRIBERS. Dr. J. R. Wilder, Mr. Chas. E. Lane, Hon. Judson W. Lyons, Dr. F. J. Shadd, Mr. L. M. King, Dr. John P. Turner, Mr. Thos. H. Wright, Dr. Geo. W. Cabaniss, Mr. Chas. H. Shorter, Mr. L. O. Posey, Rev. W. J. Howard, Mr. H. C. Tyson, Maj. Chas. R. Douglass, Hon. Jno. C. Dancy, Dr. Jno. R. Francis, Rev. Walter H. Brooks, Dr. W. H. Conner, Judge E. M. Hewlett, Dr. A. M. Curtiss, Rev. 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. C. 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. L. Jordan, Dr. George H. Cardozo, Rev. F. L. Corrothers, Dr. H. W. Freeman, Mr. A. F. Hilyer, Mr. Thos. J. Calloway, Mr. J. T. Gaskins, Dr. A. J. Gwathney, Mr. W. A. Joiner, Mr. R. J. Harlan, Mr. Eugene Brooks, Dr. W. H. Hughes, Mr. Wm. H. Harris, Mr. Reuben S. Smith, Dr. J. N. Johnson, Dr. W. E. Morgan, Rev. D. E. Wiseman, Mr. Henry L. Jones, Mr. E. W. Henderson, Mr. W. S. Duffield, Mr. W. L. Pollard, Rev. Wm. T. Harris, Prof. Louis B. Moore, Jrof. J. A. Lankford, Col. P. H. Carson, Mr. Frank Langston, Mr. H. E. Baker, Mr. H. C. T. Newsome, Mr. Robert Pelham, Dr. R. W. Brown, Dr. Jno. W. Mitchell, Mr. Geo. W. Wood, Mr. F. D. Lee, Mr. R. J. Harian, Mr. Edward Arnold, Mr. Geo. W. Jackson, Mr. Jno. F. Freeman, Mr. Jno. W. Ewing, Mr. Thos. Walker, Mr. Jos. H. Stewart, Mr. Whitfield McKinlay, Mr. Z. P. Moore, Mr. . G. Gregory, Mr. W. H. Davis, Rev. M. W. Clair, Rev. J. A. Taylor, Dr. E. D. Willison, Miss Lina E. Jean, Mrs. J. H. Meriwether, Mr. Shelby J. Davidson, Mr. W. B. Dandridge, Mr. Alfred H. T. Walker, Mr. Jercine A. Johnson, Mr. Wyatt Archer, Mr. W. L. Houston, Rev. J. E. Mooreland, Mr. Geeo. A. Robinson, Mr. A. H. Cooper, Mrs. J. M. Ryan, Mrs. John H. Brooks, Mr. James B. Wright, Prof. Kelly Miller, Hon. Josiah T. Settle, Rev. P. A. Wallace, Rev. W. H. Davenport, Lieut. Thos. H. R. Clarke, Dr. Edmond A. Burrill, Prof. Roscoe C. Bruce, Dr. A. W. Tancil, Dr. Chas. I. West, Mr. William Terrell, Jr., Mrs. J. Agness Smallwood, Mrs. J. F. Tompkins. Miss Annie B. Tyson, Miss Mattie Clarke, Miss Daisy Watson, Miss Kitty Cromwell, Miss Ethel Storum, Miss Maude McClellan, Miss Rosetta Orme, Miss Nellie Meriwether, Miss Nettie Murray, Miss Julia Allen, Miss Elizabeth Howard. FOB RENT:Large front room suitable for man and wife, on Pierce Place near Fourteenth street. Address, C. T., this office. "WORLDS FAIR INFORMA TION BUREAU" ....FOR COLORED VISITORS. With us are associated the best homes and hotels. Rates reasonable. Have your accommodations reserved. Stamp for reply. H. S. FERGUSON, Mgr., tf 1923 Market street. Opposite Union Station, St. Louis, Mo. SUMMER RESORTS. Madre's Park, situated on the Eckington and Suburban Line, at the corner of Seventh and Albany Streets, has been refitted and is now for rent for picnics, garden parties, etc. This park has a beautiful pavilion 50 x 50, swings, excellent water and everything necessary to make it a desirable pleasure resort. For further information call or address M. A. D. Madre, Madre's Park, Seventh and Albany Streets, Eckington, D. C. WANTED:—Agents, Hustlers, Salesmen, Clerks and everybody who wants to enjoy a good hearty laugh to send 50c for "Tips to Agents." Worth $50 to any person who sells goods for a living. If not satisfactory your money back. Circular for stamp. The Dr. White Electric Comb Co., Decatur, Ill. WANTED In a state institution, a person to teach mechanical drawing and carpentry and to conduct Manual Training Department. Acquaintance with wood-working machinery necessary as steam plant with machinery is connected with the department. A good salary offered. Address this office, Teacher. AN ADVERTISING SOLICITOR WANTED. Wanted-An active man, who understands soliciting advertising, to take a position on The Colored American. It is a good paying, permanent position for the right kind of man. Apply at this office. tf If you have anything to sell, rent or exchange, put a small "ad." in this column. The results will be assured. Try it. 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) 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. --- ```markdown ``` 6 AN AFRO-AMERICAN CO WITH $100,000 PAID UP. Every Stock-holder is a Negro and The Object of the Company is to Fromote Negro Ownership of Land. New York City, Special Correspondence.—The Afro-American Realty Co. with a paid up capital of $100,000, has opened offices at 115 Broadway. It occupies a suite of rooms handsomely furnished in mahogany, with Nile green carpets. Not a white person is connected with the company in any capacity; even the typewriter keys being manipulated by colored ladies who are very businesslike and obliging. The Company is devoted to the cause of African ownership and tenancy. James C. Thomas is president of the company; James E. Garner, secretary, and treasurer; and Phillip A. Peyton, Jr., vice-president and general manager. The directors are: Wm. Ten Eyck, Winston Dabney, Walter E. Handy, Frank E. Stewart, Richard R. Wilson, Joseph H. Bruce, John Stevenson and Wilford H. Smith. The last named is general counsel. The par value of the stock is $10, and it is sold at par and exclusively to colored investors. Almost all of that already sold is held by the directors. M. MR. JAMES C. THOMAS, The company's prospectus, bound in chocolate colored covers and adorned with the imprint of an African's head on the cover, says that race prejudice is an expensive luxury, and that prejudice can be made so expensive that it will become impractical. The prospectus urges Negroes to co-operate with one another to the end that owner, agent and tenant may all be colored. The company owes its corporate existence to a short-lived war between white landlords and colored tenants in 135th street some six months ago. Many of the men who are in this company were then conducting a realty business under the name of the Afro-American Realty Co., but it was not incorporated. When the white landlords began evicting their tenants, these men immediately bought several blocks of tenements on the opposite side of the street, and began evicting the white tenants, and putting the evicted colored folks in their places. Officers of the company state that THE COLORED AMERICAN. owns five tetnement properties, and has the agency of a large number of others. Its charter permits it to build apartment houses, and the directors expect in time to build a number of buildings. A WONDERFUL INVENTION. It is interesting to note that fortunes are frequently made by the invention of articles of minor importance. Many of the most popular devices 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 January 1, '99. These wonderful Combs positively cure dandruff, hair falling out, sick and nervous headaches, 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 various cities of the Union, and the demand is constantly increasing. Our agents are rapidly becoming rich selling 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 Ill. Three Young Women Arrive in Allegheny from Port Elizabeth. Will Take a Course in the Domestic Science Department of Avery Trades School and College. Three colored girls arrived in Allegheny yesterday from the extreme southern part of South Africa to study culinary art and domestic science. The girls expect to acquire knowledge in the modern methods of housekeeping and cooking which will apply at their homes. The girls have arranged to take a complete course in the domestic science of the Avery Trades School and College, Nelson and Avery streets, Allegheny. Their names are L. Rocco, Alfreda Blucklick and Army Onetti. They are each about twenty years old and are typical South Africans. The new arrivals, who are eager to obtain the secrets of the American women in cooking, are natives of Port Elizabeth, on Algoa Bay, Cape Town. They are possessed of an elementary education but beyond the crude methods taught them by their countrywomen they have no knowledge of the modern methods of cooking and keeping house. In South Africa the colored housewife who is successful in tickling the palate of her husband or guests with her cooking is looked upon as something more than a queen in her province. They will be taught cooking in all its branches at the Avery college. The girls are the first natives of Africa to be enrolled at the Avery Trades School and College. They will finish their studies at the end of next June, after which they will return to Port Elizabeth.—Pittsburg Times. O LINCOLN LINCOLN INSTITUTE English, Normal, College Preparator Business. A few students can be a ADVA Free Tuition, Competent Teacher, Healthful Surroundings, Reasonabl cates. Opens, September 5, 1904. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ALL Books Now Op THE JANE THE MUSEUM OF THE WESTERN WESTERN WESTERN English, Normal, College Preparatory, College, Industrial, Agricultural and Business. A few students can be aided. Free Tuition, Competent Teachers, Modern Bulldings, Good Moral Tone, Healthful Surroundings, Reasonable Expenses, Diplomas are State Certificates. Opens, September 5, 1904. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ALLEN, President, Jefferson City, Mo. THE SAFEST MOST COMMON ON THE PO This boat is now undergoing a com hauling. Carefully put in, repainted tric lights and a DR. J. A. HERLIHY CHILLICOTHE, OHIO. INCOLN INSTITUTE Supported by the State of Missouri. COURSES National, College Preparatory, College, Industrial, Agriculture few students can be aided. ADVANTAGES Station, Competent Teachers, Modern Buildings, Good Morale Surroundings, Reasonable Expenses, Diplomas are State Exam, September 5, 1904. MIN FRANKLIN ALLEN, President, Jefferson City, N. Books Now Open for Charter THE JANE MOSELEY THE SAFEST, SWIFTEST AND MOST COMMODIOUS STEAMER ON THE POTOMAC RIVER. This boat is now in Baltimore where it is undergoing a complete and thorough overhauling. Carefully inspected, a new boiler put in, repainted and renovated, new electric lights and all modern improvements. This boat is now in Baltimore where it is undergoing a complete and thorough overhauling. Carefully inspected, a new boiler put in, repainted and renovated, new electric lights and all modern improvements. It will be licensed to carry 1,300 passengers. BOOKS NOW OPEN FOR CHARTERS. For terms apply to Lewis Jefferson, Gen'l Mgr's., 1901 1st St., S. W., Phone 1779. Mrs. Mary Brown, Porters' Exchange, 103 6th St., N. W., phone 1733 Y. COME EARLY AND SECURE THE BEST DATES. SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS TO CHURCHES AND CLUBS. IT CANNOT FAIL Black-No-More has been tried on all shades of color from blotchy white to mahogany black—it has proved equally effective in every case. Colored people are made white for life, the change is permanent and speedy, and without pain, inconvenience or danger. Removes freckles, tan, moth patches, and similar blemishes from white people—and keeps them removed. Price, $2, by express prepaid on receipt of price. COURSES REDUCED RAILROAD RATES. To the National Business League Meeting at Indianapolis, Ind., August 31, September 1 and 2, 1904. The fifth annual meeting of the National Business League will take place at Indianapolis, Ind., August 31- September 2, 1904. The Central Passenger Association has granted a rate of a fare and a third for the round trip on the certificate plan. Tickets at full fare for the going journey may be secured at any coupon office in the territory of the Central Passenger Association, which includes Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, portions of western New York, western Pennsylvania 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 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. TRUNK LINE ASSOCIATION RATES A rate of a fare and a third for the round trip has been granted by the Trunk Line Association. The reduction is from Trunk Line Territory, 1. e. from Niagara Falls, Buffalo, Dunkirk 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, Bellaire and Wheeling and east thereof), Buffalo & Susquhanna, Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg, Central of New Jersey, Chesapeake & Ohio (Huntington, W. Va., and east thereof) Chesapeake Steamship Co., Cumberland Valley, Delaware & Hudson, Lackawanna & Western, Erie (Buffalo, Dunkirk, Salamanca and east thereof), Fonda, Johnstown & Gloversville, Jamestown & Chautauqua, Lehigh Valley, New York Central & Hudson River, Main Line and Branches, including R. W. & O., Adirondack and Penna. Divisions, but not including stations on the Harlem and Putnam divisions, New York, Ontario & Western, New York, Washington Steamboat Co., Pennsylvania, including Buffalo and Allegheny Division. Northern Central, Philadelphia & Erie, Philadelphia, Wilmington & Baltimore, Washington Southern, West Jersey & Scshore, Philadelphia & Reading, West Shore, covering the States of New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, aryland, portions of Virginia and West Virginia and the District of Columbia. By depositing 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. FREE TO ALL THE NESS WITH — ANSWERED CO The great Clairvoy medicine man, Dr. C answer questions for an antee correct answers tify he can reveal a terios post and future 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 systematized Leagues which arrange for special cars should notify Cyrus Field Adams, Transportation Agent, 934 S street, N. W., Washington, D. C. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON. T THOMAS FORTUNE, Chairman Executive Committee. EMMETT J. SCOTT, Corresponding Secretary. CYRUS FIELD ADAMS, Transportation Agent. ORED PRINTER A good practical printer, who understands general job work, and make up and lock up of forms, and who could fill the position of foreman in a weekly newspaper office, will learn something to his advantage 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 improvements, consisting of 15 rooms, located in West Newton, Mass., can be purchased on reasonable terms. It is centrally located, in white neighborhood. For particulars address, Rev. S. H. Smith, 451 Curve St., W. Newton, Mass. tf. THIS PAPER FOR SALE AT: Plummer's, 732 2d St., S. W. McNulty's 14th and P Sts., N. W. Leatherwood's, 1501 M St., N. W. Brinkman's, 4th and Pa. Ave., N.W. Mercoe's 421 12th St., N. W. Avery's, cor. 14th and Pierce Place Mrs. Keys, 1808 7th St., N. W. Slagleton's, cor. 20th and E, N. W. Ham Adams', cor. 9th and G Sts. I. W. I. E. Williamson, 601 N. Y. Ave. T. Smith, 1213 N. Y. Ave, N. W. Cigar Store, 706 Fifth N. W. Stafford's 1000 Twentieth St., N. W. WANTED COLORED GIRLS. To sell our dainty toilet powder. Guaranteed to absolutely destroy and prevent all odor of body or feet arising from perspiration. $10 to $15 per week easily made. Send 25 cents for full-size box as sample. "The Gemshop," 49 E. Long St., Columbus, Ohio. --- FREE TO ALL THAT I DO BUSI NESS WITH - QUESTIONS ANSWERED CORRECTLY. The great Clairvoyant and famous medicine man, Dr. C. G. Gonond, will answer questions for anyone and guarantee correct answers. Thousands testify he can reveal secrets and mysteries past and future. To those sending us an order great or small, the doctor will answer questions free of charge. We have three Prescriptions which positively cure Rheumatism, Piles and Female Trouble. All three prescriptions sent for 50 cents. We want agents to sell our six great remedies. There is big money in handling them. Send one dollar as a guarantee for express charges and pay the balance when goods are sold. Forty cents on the dollar goes to you for your trouble. Address DR. C. G. GONOND, 11 Harmon Court, Chicago, Ill. LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT. Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, holding a probate court. Estate of Howard M. Armistead, deceased. No. 12312. Administration. 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. Pendleton, 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. (f OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUNG MEN The demands in all parts of this country, and in several foreign countries, for well trained men of our races 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. Many 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. Lemon, Butte, Mont. 7 Cuts Illustrations The Maurice Joyce Engraving Co. Evening Star Bradley Washington D.C. Howard University WASHINGTON, D.C. Incorporated March 2, 1867. Gives opportunity of Higher Education to all without regard to creed, race or sex. Ten departments—Theological, Medical, Dental, Pharmaceutical, Legal, Collegiate, Teachers, Commercial, Preparatory, Industrial—conducted by one hundred competent Professors and Instructors. For further information, address— Rev. JOHN GORDON, D. D., President. Mr. GEO. H. SAFFORD, Secretary. THE MARYLAND AGRICULTURAL AND INDUSTRIAL INSTITUTE, LAUREL, HOWARD CO., MD. Situation beautiful; climate unsurpassed; work thorough and efficient. Courses: English, Normal, Agriculture Practical and Scientific, Stockraising, Dairying, Sewing, Cooking, Laundering, Domestic Science, Carpentry, Mechanical Drawing, Dressmaking and Millinery. $7.00 per month covers tuition, furnished rom, heating, lighting, washing and board. Fall term opens October 1, 1903. Winter term opens December 28, 1903. Further information, address M. J. NAYLOR, A. B., Acting President, Box 190 Baltimore, Md. WONDERFUL DISCOVERY Curly Hair Made Straight By TAKEN FROM LIFE: BEFORE AND AFTER TREATMENT. ORIGINAL OZONIZED OX MARROW (Copyrighted.) This wonderful hair ponade is the only safe preparation in the world that makes lanky or curly hair straight as shown above. It nourishes the scalp, prevents the hair from falling out or breaking off, curcs dandruff and makes the hair grow long and silky. Sold over forty years and used by thousands. Warranted harmless. It was the first preparation ever soli for straightening hair. Beware of the Original Oxbrow. Ox Marrow as the genius never fails to keep the hair straight, soft and beautiful, giving it that healthy, life-like appearance so much desired. A toilet necessity for ladies, gentlemen and children. Elegantly perfumed. Owing to its superior and lasting qualities it is the best and most economical. It is not possible for anybody to produce a preparation equal to it. Fun directions with every 10-20 cents. Sold by dancers 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 The Colored American Published by The Colored American Publishing Company. A National Negro Newspaper Published every Saturday, at 459 C st. N. W., Washington, D. C. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. One Year, $2.00 Six Months, 1.10 Three Months .60 Invariably in advance. Subscription may be sent by post office money order, express or registered letter. All communications for publication should be accompanied with the name of the writer, not necessarily for publication but as a guarantee of good faith. We solicit news, contributions, opinions and in fact all matters affecting the race. We will not pay for matter, however, unless it is ordered by us. All matter intended for publication should reach this office by Wednesday of each week to insure insertion in the current issue. Agents are wanted everywhere.—Send for instructions. ADVERTISING RATES. Reading notices 50 cents per line. Display advertisements, $2 per square inch, per insertion. Discounts made on large contracts. Entered at the Post Office as second-class matter. All letters, communications, and business matters should be addressed to THE COLORED AMERICAN. EDWARD E. COOPER, Manager, 459 C St., Northwest, Washington, D. C. 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 preceding 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. --- ```markdown ``` 8 Sold by all News Dealers. AUGUST 20, 1904. SUMMER LITERATURE. 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 optomistic, well meaning man is too much engaged in his own affairs to meddle with the affairs of others. 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 will 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. Ross, 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. --- 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, Lodging, Laundry, Material and Instruments for use. All expenses, $12 per month. Catalogues now ready. Address all communications to JOSEPH D. MAHONEY, General Manager, Allegheny, Pa. THE MONARCH OF NEGRO NEWS PAPERS. The ideal race newspaper, and 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 twelvepage 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 hebdemadal, 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. Gotham Notes The Hon. Elihu Root, in his speech the other day notifying the Hon. C. W. Fairbanks of his nomination adverted to the fact in delicate phrase that his democratic opponent Mr. Henry Gassaway Davis was living on borrowed time, and intimated that the old gentleman might not be equal to the demands upon him should he be elected, and succeed to the upper office. He also alluded to the fact that the venerable 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 colored citizen deported to Africa on the Philippines, or some other congenial clime, and the white man would have this beautiful country all to himself. * * * 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 scheduled 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 being 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 consented to allow his party to lead him as a sheep to the slaughter, conscious that the executioner will do his duty. He will! * * * Mr. Root further said in his speech to Senator Fairbanks, "We gave you formal notice of your nomination. . . . It was not made for the purpose of conciliating 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 convention as to your principles or opinions were necessary." And then Mr. Root sat down and fanned himself. \* \* \* Did he mean to insinuate that the contrary is true in respect of nomination of Parker and Davis? What on earth did he mean in saying: "No suppression of 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 public understand that because Judge Parker sent a telegram to the St. Louis Convention defining his views on the money question, that he suppressed the truth? and misled the delegates most of whom believed that up to that moment he was all right? and does Mr. Root imagine that Judge Parker would have been so indiscreet as to have sent that telegram to the convention when it was in session? What did the majority of those delegates know or care about the Gold Standard anyhow? To have sent that telegram to the com- vention proper would have been like "casting pearl before swine, and that which is holy to the dogs. It would not have appreciated such a masterly stroke at first hand, and this is proved by the wild and demoniacal outbursts which greeted its reception in the dying hours of the convention, when all hope of retaliating upon the candidate had vanished. Judge Parker wisely communicated his views to the Statesmen in that convention, and they in turn delivered it in broken doses to the fellows who think they are statesmen. 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 democratic party can always be depended upon to make a——fool of itself at the crucial moment," and then he collapsed. The courtly Senator Daniel was so overcome that he had to be taken to a Sanitarium. Willie Hearst's bangs became disarranged in the excitement of the moment, and his rooters conscious that the psychological moment had arrived proclaimed him the man of destiny, the logical candidate, 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 laid 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 sincere friends of Mr. Bryan are pressing upon you. I can say to you frankly and sincerely that you can assure them that I voted for the last national nominees, of the democratic party, as I have voted for all of the regular democratic nominees since I had a vote. "Yours truly. "Sept. 22. 1897." * * * 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 to the Golden Calf, that he was no longer in favor of free silver if he ever was, but had surrendered unconditionally 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 himself in a stage whisper, "there is yet work for me to do, I must do the nuckleberries who are doing me. * * * It will be remembered that in the two Bryan campaigns the Gold democrats styled themselves "regulars," so that Judge Parker's statement that he voted with the regulars is correct. \* \* \* Our old friend G. Grant Williams, one of the handsomest men in the press gang, has been selected by the National Committee to do campaign work in the States of New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, this fall. 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There are thousands of democrats 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 as a serpent. There will be other "also runs" not so wise perhaps.