The Colored American

The COLORED American NATIONAL NEGRO NEWSPAPER Mary Ann THE LAKE CITY TRAGEDY IN 1898. The above group is a picture of the family of Postmaster Frazier Baker, who was foully shot at Lake City, South Carolina, February 22, 1898. The family was placed in a hospital, in Charleston and cared for until friends in Boston raised funds to pay for the journey up North. What is left of the Baker family still reside in Boston. 2 HON. GEORGE A. MYERS MEETS WITH A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. It was painful news to the people of Washington, and all over the country as to that matter, to learn of the serious accident which happened to Mr. George A. Myers, the well known business man and political leader of Cleveland, Ohio. Mr. Myers met with a most serious and deplorable accident last week, by which he suffered the breaking of both legs, one in two places between the knee and the ankle, and the other at the ankle, besides otherwise bruising himself. He fell down an elevator shaft, at the residence of Mr. Southworth, on Euclid avenue, from the second floor to the basement. He was at once removed to Huron Hospital, where he now is, and where everything that science and the ministration of friends can do to alleviate his sufferings, which are intense. He is doing as well as might be expected, considering the gravity of his injuries. Mr. Myers is best known through his intimate association with the late Senator Marcus A. Hanna, the great political general, who controlled the political fortunes of the late President, William McKinley, and who at his death was chairman of the Nation- [Name] MR. GEORGE A. MYERS, Cleveland, Ohio. al Republican Committee. Senator Hanna and Mr. Myers were warm personal friends years before Mr. Hanna entered politics, and their friendship continued through the great campaigns, of which Mr. Hanna was the recognized head. Mr. Myers was with Mr. Hanna at his first great political battles, in Ohio and St. Louis, where Mr. McKinley received his first nomination for President. During the life of Mr. Hanna, Mr. Myers continued to be his personal friend and confidant, and many of the political leaders of the race know of the intimte relations that existed between the two men. Mr. Myers is one of the many successful business men of Cleveland, and through his tact, integrity, and executive ability, has accumulated a comfortable fortune. He is a native of Baltimore, Md., but started for the great West when still a young man, locating in Cleveland, Ohio, where he has lived ever since. The latest report from his sick room is that he is on the road to recovery, although there is a possibility of losing one of his limbs. THE COLORED AMERICAN Mr. Myers has a national, in fact, an almost international reputation, and the race everywhere extend sympathy to him and to his family. A TYPICAL AMERICAN. Theodore Roosevelt the Highest Type of American Manhood—Sound to the Core on all Questions of Government. The pleasant and important task imposed on me is, to state, in a few words, why President Roosevelt, should be supported by the colored men to succeed himself, in November. First: Because, as the most prominent Republican in the United States, if elected President he would govern the Republic in accordance with Republican principles, as expressed in its platform and in the Laws of the Land. Most prominent among those principles are: a—Personal Liberty, for all. b—Protection to American Industries. c—The Gold Standard and Honest Money. d—Protection and development of our acquired territory, and the acquisition of New Markets for our surplus products and manufactures. As to the first: Wherever the Republican Party is in power, life is, generally, secure; and breaches of the law for the protection of life, are vindicated—punished. The American Negro exercises the privilege of casting his ballot and having it counted for the candidate of his choice, nowhere, in the United States, save where a robust Republican sentiment and active partisanship is found. Wherever the Democratic Party dominates and sways popular sentiment, in the absence of an active Republican minority, the Negro is substantially disfranchised and the Fifteenth Amendment is denounced. Peonage, which is another name for the enslavement of the Negro, is found in the "Solid" Democratic South; and its upholders are prosecuted only by our Republican Administration. Lynching can not, in the absence from the spot, of Government troops, be prevented by the President; because he does not know where the next lynching will take place; and the victim is lynched before orders could be given and troops put on the train, even if he has ample authority. As to the second. Our Protective Tariff, which is a Republican measure by increasing the volumes of business and the circulation of money, and travel, not only aids the manufacturer and those working in factories, but by increasing travel and money, it aids the barber in his shop—the porter on the Pullman car, the cook, the waiter and boot black in their respective places of business. Even the mechanic and laborer on buildings is aided; for, "prosperity," under protection, increases the number of buildings, and makes work and good wages for all. As to the third: The single gold standard guarantees the laborer as well as the capitalists gold or money as good as gold, worth a hundred cents on every dollar, for his labor; and in many other ways, aids us all which I can not state in a hundred words. As to the fourth: We produce and manufacture much more rapidly than we can consume at home; and if our farmers and manufacturers are to have markets for their surplus, and the furnaces, mills, and factories are to be kept in operation, then we must have new markets in which to sell them. In the Philipines, we have some ten millions to help us; and they being at the door of the East, open to us other doors to hundreds of millions of purchasers. As to the President: He is manly, just, aggressive, resourseful and humane—the true and tried friend of the "under dog," whether white or black. Therefore, for the good of the Republic, every colored American should vote for him. JOHN P. GREEN, U. S. Stamp Agent. Cleveland, O. FINE TAILORING. I make a specialty of Suits Made-to-order, and a perfect fit guaranteed; the prices ranging from $15.00 up. Army and navy work a specialty. Dry and wet cleaning of all kinds. Dyeing, scouring and repairing. Clothing called for and delivered. Mail and express orders promptly attended to. A. H. COOPER, Prop., 925 18th St., N. W., Phone. Main 2559. tf. Furnished Rooms for rent, southern exposure; for gentlemen only; apply to Mrs. Norris, 2505 M street, N. W. All modern improvements. COLERIDGE TAYLOR Musical Festival THE COMPOSER WILL CONDUCT A CHORUS OF 200 ...VOICES... HIAWATHA Nov.16. Varied program Nov.17 CONVENTION HALL ALL SEATS RESERVED. $1.50, $1.00, 75c., and 50c. Marine Band Orchestra of 52 pieces. Mr. Burleigh, Mme. McClough, Mr. Freeman. Advance Selection of seats to subscribers only, open Saturday, November 5, at 8 o'clock. The public sale opens Saturday, November 12, at Philpitt's Ticket Agency, in Droop's, 925 Pennsylvania ave., where subscription tickets may now be obtained. --- If so, come to us. We are always ready to loan you any amount you may need. You can repay it in small monthly payments to suit your convenience. We make loans on Furniture, Planes, &c., without removal or any publicity in any way. All business is private. WASHINGTON MORTGAGE LOAN COMPANY, 610-F Street-610. HERE IS MONEY For you at the very lowest rate of interest, easy monthly payments and courteous treatment makes it an easy matter for you to get whatever amount you need. The only security we ask is the name and number of your Plano or description of your furniture. Come to us before going elsewhere. Private offices. SURETY LOAN COMPANY, Room 1, Warder Bldg., 9 and F streets, N. W. Loans of $10 Loans of $10 and Upwards Made on Furniture, Pianos, Wagons, etc., at lowest rates and in the day you apply. We are loaning on the Building and Loan Association plan, which makes the cost of carrying loans much less than you pay elsewhere, and allows you to pay it off in any size notes you desire, running from one to twelve months, you only pay for the use of the money for the length of time you carry it. If you have a loan with some other company we will pay it off and advance you more money if desired. Rates cheerfully given and no cost to you unless the loan is made. Loan made anywhere in the District. Call and get rates. Front room. First floor. Scientific American Building. National Mortgage Loan Company. 625 FStreet N. W. HERE IS A CHANCE To get the money you want. We have more than we need. We will make loans to everybody without delay. If you want money see us to-day. You will not be disappointed. Loans made on furniture, planes, organs, etc., without removal. Loans to salaried employees without endorsement. 602 F STREET, - - Cor. 6th St EEE OO EE OE COLORED STUDENTS GOOD SHOW- ING. : The following graduates of the M Street High School, class 04, have en- tered college clear of conditions, hav- ing passed creditably the entrance ex- aminations imposed by the colleges to which they applied: Capt. Hugh R. Francis, Harvard, with five honor marks; Alfred L. Jackson, Yale; OL See one oe She as Se ee 8 oe aa ES ees eg ee Be ee a) ee ee oe ae eR EEE Cp eee a ee oe gel cones TS Re a 5S cage SS = Bae 0 i a ee =. Cee SESS. Aparna teed at ae ae Pee Soa es re eee oe Bes ace Cee See ee Baer sae Se Ses 3 SMa sy eee : Pe aie) eS bei Stags PR Ee gS gS TP eg CAPT. HUGH M. FRANCIS, Franklin Childs, Oberlin; Miss Hal- lie E. Queen, Cornell. Capt. Francis is a son of Dr. John R. Francis, whose wife is a member of the board of edu- cation. Among the subjects in which he made honor records are Greek, Lat- in, French, aud physics. Miss Queen passed very creditably in English, hav- ing done successfully the freshman re- quirements in that subject. DEATH OF ISOM C. CLINTON. Bishop of the African M. E. Zoin Church.—Once a Slave. Charleston, S. C., Oct. 24.—Bishep Isom C. Clinton, of the African Metho- dist Episcopal Zion Church, died to- day at Lancaster, aged seventy-four a —= Rtg iF WW We EGY \. Wy AN «lly Ceglag Woh i ere: SN \ iy Lah WIN A NW rm wi \ qe. WN A ao De A RE TENN Hy UN / 4 WA, Wi LV eee AN : WA \\e i v| | nat Vl BISHOP I. C. CLINTON, Of the A. M. E. Zion Connection. years. He had been over fifty years in the ministry, haying preached when a slaye before the civil war. His juris- diction extended over Tennessee, Flori- da, and Western North Carolina. —————__ , Captain Walter S. Thomas, and J. BE. Brooks, of Columbus, Ohio, were in this city a few days this week, on busi- ness, iS THE COLORED AMERICAN le Ma, S: COLERIDGE TAYLOR TO BH} SALOONS. ENTERTAINED. if cediiacees eat ee A very commendable movement has been inaugurated by the representa- tive citizens of Washington to give a public reception to Mr. Ss. Coleridge Yaylor, of London, England, who will ve in this city soon. The meeting was held at the residence of Mr. Wm. H. Connor, 1634 R street, N. W., where a temporary organization was formed, with Hon. John P. Green as tempor- ary chairman, and Mr. C. F. M. Brown as temporary Secretary. Among those active in this movement are Hons. J. F. Ccok, Judson W. Lyons, John C. Dancy, John P. Green, Judge Robert H. Terrell, Major Charles R. Douglass, Prof.’s Kelley Miller, John T. Lay- ton, Drs. John R. Francis, A. M. Cur- tis, George W. Cabiniss, F. J. Shadd, Reéy.’s F. J. Grimke, Walter ‘S. brooks, J. O. W. Scott, Messrs. W. A. Joiner, F. M. Brown, F. D. Lee, H. C. | Tyson, A. F. Hilyer, and others. City Paragraphs, Mr. S. Coleridge Taylor, the cele brated Anglo-African song writer and composer, who is to be in this city in November, will be the guest of Hon. John P. Green, at 1944 Ninth street, N. W. Mr. Nicholas Campbell, late of the U. S. Navy, has left that service and is now located in this city. Dr. J. W. Prather, U. S. Immigra- tion Inspector, of Montreal, Canada, is spending the last days of the elec. tion in Baltimore, where he is strik. ing telling blows for his friend, Hon. Prank Wachter. Dr. Prather will re turn ‘to his post of duty about the 14th of November. Mr. and Mrs, J. W. Williams will be at home to their friends, Monday eve ning, Oct. 31, at 1515 Sixth street, N W., from 8 to 10 p. m. ARMY MEN IN TOWN. Lieutenant John N. Morton, musi- cian and drum major of the 25th in- fantry U. S. Army, in company with private Conny Gray, of Company L., of the same regiment, spent a few days in this city this week. Their mission was to bring Sergeant Early Hicks to the Government Asylum in this city, from Fort Niobrara, Neb. Messrs. Morton and Gray are fine specimens of the physical manhood produced by the army, and although yoyng look- ing, will soon be retired. Lieutenant Morton hails from Baltimore, M4d., while Mr. Gray hails from Alexandria, Va. He is a first cousin of Mr. James W. Gray, of this city. Mr. E. J. Crane, formerly of Rich- mond, Va., but now of Philadelphia, Pa., spent a few hours in this city last week the guest of the Southern Hotel. Mr. M. J. Whelan, a suecessful busi- ness man of South Washington, lo- eated at Third and C Streets, S. W., is one cf the new subscribers to The Colored American. Mr. Whelan has a large colored trade which he appre ciates highly. He is generous in his praise of his trade, and says that be does not care to deal with a better class of people than the colored people who deal with him. SALOONS. Fritz Reuter’<« Washington, BD. G. Hotel and Restaurant, ae 455, 457 Pennayiventa Avenue. 2, 208 and 210 ¢ 1-2 Bt Northwest. MOORE & PRIOLEAU, ‘Sparta, Buffet, and Cafe, 1216 Pa. Ave. Washington, B.C FINE WINDS, LIQUORS and CIGARS Hot Free Lunch every Bay. Ladies | will receive special attention tn Dining Roem upstatre. Cc. H. NAUGHTON Fine Wines. Harper & Wilson a specialty. 1926 Fourteenth Street, Northwest Jas. F. Keenan. PODDOHGODS-OH ‘RECTIFIER AND WHOLESALE LIQUOR DEALER Slegant Ciub Whiskey a Specialty Importer of Fine Wines, Brand- ies, Gins, Htc. S Pennsylvania Avenue, Northwest W. Ti. DRURY’S Restaurant, ‘ The Porters Exchange ; HOTEL. | Brown & Smith, Proprietors. ile gs ‘ Newly buflt and elegantly | furnished. : MEALS AT ALL HOURS. | Electric lights, bella, steam : | heat, hot and cold baths, High | / Grade Wines, Liquors and Cig | ' ars. The Coldest Beer in the . city. 103 and 105 6th st, N. W. Handsome rooms, $1.00 & up, ‘PHONE 1788 Y. | EDWARD SMITH, Gen. Mangy. | 103-105 Sixth St, N. W. | - Opp. B & P Depot, Washing - ton, D. C. For everybody at rates lower than the lowest. Don’t be deceived; come to us and investigate. Business strictly confidential. No one knows of your transactions with us. We lend on furniture, pianos, or salary. If you have a loan now anywhere and neoi more money, come to us. Nothing de ducted from loan. You get full amount. Extensions in case of sickness without extra charge. METROPOLITAN LOAN AND TRUST COMPANY, 505 E St, N. W-. 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Smell your drink before inwbibing it. Better etill, smell the drained glass. The least dis agreeable or foul odor betrays poison in the whisky. Ferfect distillation means the careful separation of the first and the end run from the still, the poisonous, impure, essential grain- oil, (phlegms, faints, fusel), from the ‘middling product, good, petable spirit. ‘Very likely the majority of cheap whiskies, either for economy or from ignorance, carry more or !ess of im- purities. Such defective liquors eould never be admitted to that grandest of stocks, and henee can not be obtained at the store of Chris. Xander’s Quality House, 909 Seventh Street Northwest. Frank Gaines, J.B. Wright, President. Secretary. BUY YOUR COAL, WOOD, FLOUR and FEED -OF- THE CO-OPERATIVE MERCANTILE AND INVESTMENT CO. 1200 R STREET, N. W. Phone North 1966. J. F. Bowie, A. B. Wesley, Treasurer. Gen. Manager. THe MaryLanpD AGRICULTRAL AND LypustriaL InstrruTe, LAUREL, How- arp Co., Mp. Situation beautiful; climate unsur- passed; work thorough and efficient. Courses: English, Normal, Agricul- ture Practical and Scientific, Stock- raising, Dairying, Sewing, Cooking, Laundering, Domestic Science, Carpen- try, Mechanical Drawing, Dressmaking and Millinery. $7.00 per month cov- ers tuition, washing and board. Fall term opens October 1, 1903. Winter term opens December 28, 1903. Furth- er information, address M. J. Naytor, A. B., Acting President, Box 190 Balti- more, Md. National Negro Newspaper Published every Saturday, at 459 O st. N. W., Washington, D. G. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. One Year, $2.00 Six Months. 1.19 Three Months .00 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. HEWARD R. COOPER, Manager, 459 C St., Northwest, Washington, D. C. Sold by all News Dealers. OCTOBER 29, 1904. THE POLITICAL OUTLOOK. The political situation of the country grows brighter every day. Betting money is being freely offered by the betting people, 10 to 1 on Roosevelt and it finds no takers. This is one of the surest signs indicating who is in the lead. A stroll up Broadway, N. Y., will convince one where the business element of the Metropolis is the Roosevelt banners outnumber the others 20 to 1. Heretofore business men have been averse to showing which side they were on, but in this campaign they are hanging out banners. Good reports are coming in from all the doubtful states. A strong indication that the Democracy is being hard pushed lies in the fact that a man of Senator Gorman's standing is getting down to the low level of using Booker Washington-Roosevelt dinner episode in his speeches in Maryland. It is well known that the "Negro issue" is the last resort of the Democratic party. When all other weapons fail they resort to abuse of Negroes and try to array the illiterate white voters against the Negroes by the holding up --- THE COLORED AMERICAN. to them the bugbear of social equality—a thing that Negroes care nothing for, and something that all sensible white men know has never existed and never will exist as long as people are free to choose their own associates in social affairs. The Democratic managers, started out by claiming everything; they seem now to have drawn in their horns and are making no claims, but "engineering a still hunt" waiting for something to turn up that they can take advantage of. It was really amusing to hear them squeal when Governor Odell, of New York, commenced to challenge that array of Tammany Hall, composed of dead men and "repeaters." What a fuss they made? When they found that their trick of voting dead men was frustrated! "No thief ever put the halter draw with good opinion of the law," and good men are not found "kicking" when the law is being enforced. The fact is our Democratic friends have been blocked at their game. They are defeated at every point. The Republican managers are too smart for them and are not sleeping on the battle field. A great victory for the party is in sight and is due to come on about November the 8th. Get your torch-lights ready for the parade. Some of the Southern newspapers are trying to prejudice their readers against the Republican party by making capital of the suggestion of Congressman Crumpaeker, that an extra session of Congress should be called to cut down Southern representatives because of the disfranchisement of Negro voters. Certainly! Who is surprised? And if Congress should get together for this purpose before the election there would be a great many "left at homes" who anticipate holding down a five thousand dollar job in Washington, for the next two years on the basis of Negro citizenship in their districts, which they have disfranchised. By a vote of the House of Deputies of the General Association of the Episcopal church in session in Boston, Mass., episcopal ministers will still be allowed to marry parties who have been divorced. "Light Ahead for the Negro" is a new book just out by Prof. E. A. Johnson, the well-known author. It bears the imprint of the Grafton Press, N. Y., and is a work of fiction, romance and history. It completely refutes the ideas of Thos. Dixon in "Leopard Spots,' and those who claim that it is necessary to use shot guns in settling the Negro problem. It is a work of high literary merit and is listed in the Book Dealers Magazine among the recent publications of note. The Reformed Presbyterian Synod, in session at Clinton, S. C., refused to unite with the Northern church by a vote of 34 to 8, the chief objection being that the Northern branch of the Presbyterian church admits Negroes to membership. While drawing the line on admission to membership the Southern church nevertheless holds that it is its duty to assist financially the colored members in separate organizations. The other day a very bright colored man and a white man were traveling together on one of the "Jim Crow" railroad lines. When they reached the Maryland line the conductor ordered the white man into the "Jim Crow Car" and left the colored man in the "White" car. These mistakes are constantly occurring and shows what a muddle the "Jim Crow" system is, anyhow. If this keeps on, it will be necessary after a while, not only to put "White" and "Colored" signs on the cars, but also to put a sign on each passenger. Mr. Bryan and Mr. Hill are asserting on the stump that the Republican Party does not appoint Negroes to office in the North, but only in the South. We can see how Mr. Bryan might do so, but how could Mr. Hill overlook Mr. Charles W. Anderson, of New York City, Supervisor of Races, and Mr. J. E. Bruce, in the Surveyor of Ports Office. Bah! Bah!! Bah!!! The Republican party recognizes the Colored element of the party North and South, and lays down the rule of appointing good men to office without first asking whether he is black or white, as the Bourbon Democracy does. Some of our leading colored divines hold that separate organizations are best for the colored ministers in that they afford a better field of development; whereas in the white organizations colored men would have to take back seats and be generally over awed. The late Bishop Haven held this view and for that reason favored separate organizations in the M. E. Church. STRIKING AT THE WRONG WO- MAN. Much excitement was created among the soldiers of the Forty-Second Coast Artillery over the announcement that John T. Smith, a member of the hospital corps, had married a colored woman—his nurse who had cared for him during a long spell of yellow fever, and "Hospital Sergeant Sparrowberg called for his discharge. This statement in the daily papers shows a most contemptible state of race prejudice existing in some sections of this country. White men may live in adultery with Negro women and nothing is said, but here is a marriage and the soldier is discharged. Who ever heard of a white soldier being discharged for living with a Negro concubine? Why not draw the line on concubines and let legal marriages alone, especially where the woman is of good character, as the woman was in this case. HELD IN HIGH ESTEEM The Associated Press dispatches in announcing the death of the venerable Bishop I. C. Clinton, of Charleston, S. C., recently, called attention to the fact that the leading white people of Charleston suspended business and attended his funeral in large numbers. From another part of the country comes the news of a serious accident to Mr. George A. Myers, of Cleveland, Ohio, and the further announcement that among the visitors to his sick bed were Messrs. Rockerfeller and Southworth, two millionaires of that city. The last named left word that Mr. Myers have every possible attention, and that all bills be sent to him. Moral—The best white people of the country are beginning to know that there are different classes of colored people just as there are of white people, and are treating them accordingly. THE DEMOCRACY RESPONSIBLE For the Evils Complained of in the St. Louis Platform, so Far as the Race Question is Concerned. Dr. C. H. Payne was born at Red Sulphur Springs, Monroe County, Va., now West Virginia, Sept 1, 1848, where he lived with his mother until the war of the rebellion, his father having died when he was about two years old. He received his educational training from private instructors and at the Richmond Institute, Richmond Va., from which institution he graduated with honors. Mr. Payne taught public school in West Virginia for a number of years, beginning in 1868. He entered politics actively in 1870 and has taken part in every State and National campaign since that year, some years delivering more than a hundred addresses during one campaign. He has spoken in West Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky, and Missouri; he has four times represented Congressional districts in National Republican conventions—three times as alternate and once as a delegate. He served the Government as deputy collector of Internal Revenue, at Charleston, W. Va., during the administration of President Harrison; was elected to the legislature of West Virginia in 1896 by the Republicans of Fayette Co., receiving about 2,000 votes of white citizens and the entire vote of his own people. In May, 1903, Mr. Payne was appointed, by President Roosevelt, Consul of the United States for the Danish West Indies, which position he is now filling to the satisfaction of the Government and to the credit of his country, his race and himself. Word has been received from Cleveland, Ohio, of a serious accident which happened to Mr. George A. Myers, a well known leader and business man of that city. He suffered a break of both legs, one in two places, between the knee and the ankle, and the other at the ankle, besides bruising and otherwise injuring himself. He fell down the elevator shoft at the residence of Mr. Southworth, on Euclid avenue, from the second floor to the basement. He is doing as well as could be expected under the circumstances. This has been gala week for the Shriners in this city. More than five hundred delegates from different parts of the country were in attendance. Those from Richmond, Va., came in a special car. Mr. E. A. Johnson, of Raleigh, N. C., was in this city this week en route from New York, where he went to look after the issuing of his new book, "Light Ahead for the Negro." SISTERS OF CHARITY RELY ON PE-RU-NA TO FIGHT CATARRH, COUGHS, COLDS, GRIP. 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 hebdomadal, published in the interest of the colored people, came out in a new dress and with a beautiful heading Saturday. It is one of the best newspapers in the country edited by colored men; has a good circulation, and carries a large line of live advertising.—The Washington Post. THE COLORED AMERICAN is without doubt one of the ablest journals published by Afro-Americans. It is a Republican paper, very free in its expressions, which makes it more popular even among those who deny the "equality of man." This paper is published at Washington, where the doings of the lawmakers of the great Republic may be had pure and fresh, and submitted to the people for their THE COLORED AMERICAN. Dr. Hartman receives many letters from Catholic Sisters all over the United States. A recommend recently received from a Catholic institution in Detroit, Mich., reads as follows: Dear Sir---"The young girl who used the Peruna was suffering from laryngitis, and loss of voice. The result of the treatment was most satisfactory. She found great relief, and after further use of the medicine we hope to be able to say she is entirely cured." SISTERS OF CHARITY. This young girl was under the care of the Sisters of charity and used Peruna for catarrh of the throat, with good results as the above letter testifies. Peruna for coughs and colds in children. All Over United States Use Pe-ru-na for Catarrh. From a Catholic institution in Ohio comes the following recommend from the Sister Superlor: "Some years ago a friend of our institution recommended to us Dr. Hartman's Peruna as an excellent remedy for the influenza of which we then had several cases which threatened to be of a serious character. "We began to use it and experienced such wonderful results that since then Peruna has become our favorite medicine for influenza, catarrh, cold, cough and bronchitis." SISTER SUPERIOR. Dr. Hartman receives many letters from States. A recommend recently received Mich., reads as follows: Dr. S. B. Hartman, Columbus, Ohio. Dear Sir---"The young girl who us yngitis, and loss of voice. The resu tory. She found great relief, and aft to be able to say she is entirely cured. This young girl was under the care o for catarrh of the throat, with good res Another recommend from a Catholic institution in one of the Central States written by the Sister Superior reads as follows: "A number of years ago our attention was called to Dr. Hartman's Peruna, and since then we have used it with wonderful results for grip, cough, colds and catarrhal diseases of the head and stomach. "For grip and winter catarrh especially it has been of great service to the inmates of this institution." SISTER SUPERIOR. "I can testify from experience to the efficiency of Peruna as one of the very best medicines, and it gives me pleasure to add my praise to that of thousands who have used it. "For years I suffer I with catarrh of the stomach, all remedies proving valueless for relief. Last spring I went to Colorado hoping to be benefited by a change of climate and while there a friend advised me to try Peruna. After using two TUSKEGEE'S NEW PLAN. The officers of the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, of Tuskegee, Ala., have gradually matured a plan which should very deeply interest the young men and women of the race who are seeking an education. This plan enables young men and young women to attend school at night and work at an industry or trade during the day, or in the case of those who are able to pay a small monthly sum, to attend school during the day and at the same time, learn a trade or work at some industry. This improved plan gives superior opportunity for literary and --- bottles I found myself very much improved. The remains of my old disease being now so slight, I consider myself cured, yet for a while I intend to continue the use of Peruna. "I am now treating another patient with your medicine. She has been sick with malaria and troubled with leucorrhoea. I have no doubt that a cure will be speedily effected." MOTHER SUPERIOR. These are samples of letters received by Dr. Hartman from the various orders of Catholic Sisters throughout the United States. The names and addresses to these letters have been withheld from respect to the Sisters, but will be furnished upon request. In every country of the civilized world the Sisters of Charity are known. Not only do they minister to the spiritual and intellectual needs of those with whom they come in contact, but they minister to their bodily needs. They are as skilled academic training and at the same time, gives equal opportunity for the learning of a trade. Last year thirty-six states were represented by students at Tuskegee, and nine foreign countries. The attendance during the coming year promises to be very large and the class of students promises to be of a high grade. AN UP-TO-DATE SEAMSTRESS. Mrs. Marguerite Clark Underdown, of 314 Elm street, northwest, is a new candidate for dressmaking and fancy sewing. She comes fully equipped for 5 as trained nurses in their treatment of diseases, and are looked upon as messengers of good cheer by countless patient sufferers. One-half of the diseases which afflict mankind are due to some catarrhal derangement of the mucous membrane lining some organ or passage of the body. A remedy that would act immediately upon the congested mucous membrane, restoring it to its normal state, would consequently cure all these diseases. Catarrh is catarrh wherever located, whether it be in the head, throat, lungs, stomach, kidneys, or pelvic organs. A remedy that will cure it in one location will cure it in all locations. The Sisters Find Peruna a Never-Failing Safeguard. Peruna is such a remedy. The Sisters of Charity know this. When catarrhal diseases make their appearance they are not disconcerted, but know exactly what remedy to use. These wise and prudent Sisters have found Peruna a never-failing safeguard. They realize that when a disease is of a catarrhal nature, Peruna is the remedy. Dyspepsia and female weakness are considered by many to be entirely different diseases. That dyspepsia is catarrh of the stomach and female weakness is due to catarrh of the pelvic organs the Sisters are fully aware, consequently Peruna is their remedy in both these very common and annoying diseases. If you do not derive prompt and satisfactory results from the use of Peruna, write at once to Dr. Hartman, giving a full statement of your case, and he will be pleased to give you his valuable advice gratis. Address Dr. Hartman, President of The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, Ohio. the work and brings to it a ripe experience. She is a graduate of the Armour Institute of Technology, and served a two years apprentice-ship. She was formerly Miss Marguerite Clark, daughter of Mr. Samuel Clark, a prominent race leader of Cincinnati, Ohio. She is now located at 314 Elm street, where she will be located for the winter, and extends a general invitation to the public for its patronage. Lawyer L. Melendez King, will address the Lyceum, at the Y. M. C. A., to-morrow, at 3 o'clock p. m. THE COLORED AMERICAN. Cash for your real estate or business No matter where it is located. If you have a farm, residence, factory, store, or any other kind of real estate, I CAN SELL IT FOR YOU. I have on my lists hundreds of names of persons desiring to buy Real Estate in different parts of the country. Your place may be just the place they want. Send me description of your property, state its price and I will tell you what I can do for you. I have property for sale in all parts of the country. Write for Brown's Bargain Bulletin. E. C. BROWN, 2123 Madison Avenue, Newport News, Va. Shampoo Drier. This necessary toilet article will accomplish two results in one operation. It will straighten and dry the hair quickly, effectively and satisfactorily. Its use will give the hair its natural appearance. It is positively the only device upon the market that will accomplish such results. The purchase price will be refunded if it does not accomplish all we claim for it, by returning it to our office. Stop and think how the public is being deceived by extravagant advertisements of various pomades and many impractical straighteners that are foisted upon the market, which are injurious to the growth of the hair, and after their use leaves such an unsightly appearance. We will forfeit $100 for any so called hair tonic or preparation that will make the hair straight and soft by applying it without leaving the hair with a greasy, pasty appearance, thereby retarding the growth of the hair and softening the hair follicles, causing it to collect dandruff and dust which is a great cause of so many bald heads; and the promote the wig industry. We ask you to name us a hair straightener, of any composition, that does not produce these effects. Now in comparison, magic Hair Straightener and Shampoo Drier, which is a straightener composed of a steel bar and an aluminum comb attached, six inches long, with a dry amount of heat, dries a head of hair after a shampoo and straighten it as it is combed. Its mode of operation is easy upon the hea- bee by eliminating the pincher method, which almost pulls the hair out from its roots. The comb separates the strands leaving a beautiful and natural appeal. A heavy head of hair can be straightened in less than thirty minutes. Its use a few minutes daily following instructions will straighten the hair where hours of combing will not. It will save the loss of hair that excessive combing produces, and we guarantee that it is the only device that will accomplish such results. It has been carefully and skillfully examined by the chief examiner of the United States and other countries and has been granted a patent as the latest and most practical appliance of its kind on the market to-day. It will be found an indispensable article of the toilet by all who take pride in their personal appearance. It has the indorsements of physicians. Price $1. Address MAGIC HAIR STRAIGHTENER MFG. CO., Agents Wanted. 405 Century Bldg., Minneapolis, Minn. JAMES B. AGENTS WANTED: $20 a week for Selling "LIGHT AHEAD FOR THE NEGRO" By E. A. JOHNSON, Author of "The History of the Negro Race," "History of Negro Soldiers in the Spanish-American War." The latest and most interesting story yet published on the NEGRO PROBLEM. A young Southern lady espouses the Negro's cause and revolutionizes Southern sentiment in the Negro's favor. Romance, love and marriage. Some subjects treated: Trip in an Airship; The Story of Re-Construction; Success of Governments Created by Negro Votes in the South; Color Line Abolished in Labor Unions; The Kind of Education the Negro Needs; Southern Plantations in the Hands of Negroes; Negroes in the Courts; John Temple Graves, Tom Dixon, Vardaman and Tillman successfully answered. PRICE $1.00, Postpaid. Address: E. A. JOHNSON, Cor. West and Lenoir Sts., RALEIGH, N.C. Makers of all kinds of AMERICAN and FRENCH CREAMS and ICES. OYSTERS served in all styles Our motto, "Purity of Goods and Promptness of Service." Charges reasonable. "Remember the Arctic Ice Cream Co." L.E. WILLIAMSON Successor to J. J. Johnson 6 PATENTED 1903 The above cut represents the Magic Hair Straightener and accomplish two results in likely, effectively and satis- sence. It is positively the much results. The pur- all we claim for it, by ret- rall by extravagant adver- lighteners that are foisted the hair, and after their for preparation that will leaving the hair with a bath of the hair and soft- dust which is a great wig industry. We ask position, that does not pro- Hair Straightener and a steel bar and an alum- amount of heat, dries a as it is combed. by eliminating the pincher . The comb separates the heavy head of hair can new minutes daily follow- of combing will not. It duces, and we guarantee ults. It has been carefully United States and other and most practical ap- found an indispensable onal appearance. It has Price $1. NER MFG. CO., Minneapolis, Minn. a week for Selling THE NEGRO" the Negro Race," "History Spanish-American War." NEGRO PROBLEM. A young States Southern sentiment in the of Re-Construction; Success of the Abolished in Labor Unions; tons in the Hands of Negroes; ordaman and Tillman success- aid. Oyster House. CREAMS and ICES. of Goods and Promptness of the Arctic Ice Cream Co.' J. Johnson, Phone Main 1048m A NOTED SOUTHERN WOMAN. Mrs. Alice H. Thomas is the wife of Dr. John W. Thomas, who graduated from Harvard College in '95 and Howard Medical school in '99. Mrs. Thomas was Miss Alice B. Hubbard before her marriage and was a teacher in the public schools of Cambridge, Mass., until Dr. Thomas came to New Orleans, in 1902, to accept his present position in Flint Med- A MRS. ALICE H. THOMAS, New Orleans, La. ical School, and she was appointed as teacher at New Orleans, La. Mrs. Thomas studied medicine under her husband, making diseases of the skin a special study and has applied the knowledge to the treatment of the complexion and hair, which has brought her a large patronage. She owns and controls a large local and mail order business and after Oct. 15th, will be permanently located in Chicago. Mrs. Thomas is a talented and cultured young matron and is popular in social and intellectual circles in Boston, where she was partially educated and has lived for a number of years. THE COLORED MAN'S OPPORTUNITY. The time is past when the only careers in life open to a Negro were to pick cotton, make up berths in a Pullman Sleeping car, or wait on table. The study of the Negro population by the Census Bureau discloses some facts that show very clearly that the colored race is steadily developing a complete social and industrial system of its own. There is hardly any branch of industry in which Negroes are not represented, and that statement includes the women as well as the men. One of the most serious difficulties which the colored person has to contend with is prejudice against the dark color of their skin. Recent scientific discoveries have made it possible for the Negro to rid himself of this inconvenience. The discovery of Black-No-More has done much to aid the Negro in his upward progress. The more intelligent Negroes will lose no time in taking advantage of this opportunity to convert their dark skin into white. Indeed from the reports that are coming in from all parts of the country it looks as if the colored face will soon be a thing of the past. Comfortable Homes for Thrifty Colored People. Easy to buy on our easy-payment plan. 6 room brick house, water and sewer, fronts on two streets. P street between 26th and 27th. $100 cash, balance $15 per month. Price, $1,450. 6 rooms and bath; house on 24th Street; frame; hot and cold water; lot 14 1-2 by 140 feet, beautiful terrace. $100 cash, and $15 per month. Price, $1,500. 3 room house, on 33rd street, near R, for $100 - cash, balance $10 per month. Price, $1,000. THE MILLER-SHOEMAKER REAL ESTATE CO., (INC.) Main Office, 1323 32d st. 'Phone West 40. First Ward Branch, Penn Ave. and Rock Creek, 'Phone West 544. The Wilson School of Modern Science. The Wilson School of Modern Science. The Wilson School of Modern Science, in Ladies' Tailoring, Dress Making and Millinery, will open Sept. 15, Mrs. Eleanor F. Wilson has a complete and practical knowledge of these branches, and is prepared to instruct pupils to fill positions as teachers, Dressmakers, Ladies' Tailors, Cutters, Fitters and Designers. She will give either a full or a special course in day or evening class, or to suit Here is an opportunity for young women. For further particulars address. MRS. ELEANOR F. WILSON, Prin. 1529 14th St., N. W., Washington HORNER & HARLAN Attorneys at Law Real Estate Brokers Webster Law Bidg. 505D St. N.W. Money loaned in any amount. Telephone East 515Y. 1310 E Street N. W. An up-to-date Cafe and Buffet, a full line of the oldest and best brands of cigras and tobacco. Ladies dining room up stairs. J. H. Montgomery, Mgr. A. L. SATTERWHITE, Prop. 1310 E Street, N.W., Washington, D. C. AMERICAN COLLECTIVE AND We, authorized and bonded, make a specialty of collection of bills, both in and about Washington and throughout the United States. Only polite, honest and trained people are employed by us. Information furnished on all topics; the whereabout of any friend, here or heretofore, in and about Washington. 303 4 1-2 St., S. W., 'Phone 1364-A Hereafter agents who send in returns or unsold copies must place their names and addresses on the same or they will not get credit. We have nearly one hundred and fifty agents, and as will be seen at a glance it is utterly impossible for us to recognize the handwriting of each. tf FOR RENT:—1704 Tenth street northwest. One large furnished room; second floor. Hot and cold water. THE COLORED AMERC N SEEKING CONGRESSIONAL HONORS. The politicians of the race are seeking honors in the political field, quite a number of them being aspirants for Congressional honors. In Indiana we have George L. Knox, the barber editor, who runs a lily white shop where only Negroes and dogs are not allowed; running for Congress against Honorable Jesse Overstreet. Secretary of the Republican Congressional Committee. Mr. Knox is without the support of his race, and is said to be backed up by Democratic money, but will not poll two per cent. of the colored vote of the district. Lawyer H. M. Porter is a candidate for Congress from the 10th District of Georgia, against Congressman Hardwick, the dude Congressman, who is said to be better known in Washington south of the ayenue than in the halls of the lower house. Rev. L. R. Dudley is making a race in the 22nd district of Illinois, nothing of importance is known of his antecedents. Hon. Ike B. Allen, who received some notoriety a few years ago as being a member of the Governor's staff of the Bay State, and who is a perrenial candidate for office is running for Congress in one of the Boston districts. Editor C. P. T. White of the Rock Hill Messenger is making a strong fight from the Fifth Congressional District of South Carolina. Mr. White is a full blooded Negro and a young, intelligent and progressive leader who will wake up the natives in his District. He is backed by the Republicans of his district, and will be heard from after theides of November. The strongest member of the race making a fight for Congress is Rev. C. C. Jacobs, of the 7th Congressional District of South Carolina. He is the regular nominee of the party; is a scholarly and eloquent man, a leader of his race, and the peer of any man in the State. Dr. Jacobs is a strong force in the M. E. Church, and a man of learning and deep research, who will receive the full Republican vote from his District. THE COLORED AMERICAN speaks of him at length in this weeks issue. THE PEOPLE KNOW A GOOD THING. The advent of the Newark Shoe Store has proven to be a fact the old truth which the martyred Lincoln put into the axiom, viz: "You can fool some of the people all of the time, and all of the people all of the time, but you can not fool all of the people all of the time." The Newark Shoe Store has come to "fill a long felt want." and the people of Washington have shown their appreciation by giving it their patronage in such a way that proves that the store has "come to stay." The Newark Shoe is up-to-date, and comes in all of the latest patterns. The leather is of the best quality, and the make will please the most fastidious. Mr. Fred P. Dodge, the manager has already won a place for himself in the business community as well as in the esteem of those who have been fortunate enough to visit the Newark Shoe Store. The readers of The Colored American are invited to visit this store, 913 Penn. avenue, N. W., whethe: they wish to make a purchase or not. AN ENTERPRISING PHARMACIST. The many friends of Dr. W. S. Smith will be pleased to learn of his success in passing the examination of the Board of Pharmacy for the District of Columbia. The doctor was one of three successful candidates out of nine applicants for License to practice pharmacy in the District of Columbia, being especially complimented on his examination by the members of the Board, he having made the highest percentage. Dr. Smith is now engaged in business at the corner of Seventh and Pomeroy streets, where he has a full line of Druggists' sundries and every thing usually found in a first class drug store. We predict for Dr. Smith a successful business career. Success, doc. Hon. Judson W. Lyons reply to Senator Hill, of New York, and Gassaway Davis, of West Virginia, as to the Negro votes of the north in last Monday's Star was a corker, and created havoc in the camp of the enemy. WANTED, AN ACTIVE COLLECTOR A young or middle aged man, who understands collecting, can secure a permanent place by applying at this office. Must have had some experience, must be acquainted with the city, and be able to give references. 459 C St., N. W., Washington, D. C. J. COL. PERRY H. CARSON, President Blaine Invincible Club. ATTENTION. SUBSCRIBERS! We are sending out a large number of bills each day to delinquent subscribers as well as to subscribers whose subscriptions are just expiring. We are striving to give the race a clean, strong, newsy newspaper and we hope every person who receives a bill or who know themselves to be in arrears will send in their subscriptions at ence. tf. 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 Pizoa Mrs. Keys, 1803 7th St., N. W. Singleton's, cor. 20th and E, N. W. Ham Adams', cor. 9th and G Uts. N. 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. Y. O DR. J. A. HERLIHY CHILLICOTHE, OHIO. Holmes Hotel 333 Va. Ave. S. W., Washington, D. C Best Africo-American Accommodation in the District. Bar Stocked with Fine Wines, Imported Brandies and PURE OLD RYE WHISKEY. Best Line Cigars, 5 & 10c Good Room and Lodging, 50, 75 and $1 Comfortably Heated by Steam. James Ottaway Holmes, Prop WASHINGTON, D. C. Harry G. Lenz. Hugo Losgau LENZ & LOSSAU, Successors to CHARLES FISHER. A B C D SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS Trusses, Crutches, Syringes, Cutlery, Artificial Human Eyes, Elastic Hosiery, Abdominal Supporters. Rubber Goods of Every Description. 623 Seventh Street Northwest. Opposite Patent Office, WASHINGTON, D. C. Competent Lady Attendant. The SOUTHERN HOTEL Good board, steam heat, and electric bells. Home comforts, moderate prices. 311 Pa. Av. N. W., Washintgon, D. C. Fine Wines, Liquors, Cigars and Tobacco. "AGENTS—Both sexes.—To sell our Scott's Magic Hair Straightner and Grower, and Scott's Face Bleach and Beautifier. Beats anything of the kind. Sells for 30 cents each. Every woman and man will buy when shown a package. Over 100 per cent. profit for agents. You can easily make clear $4 a day. Write to-day for particulars. Address, Scott Remedy Co., Box 570, Louisville, Ky." (tf) --- SAMUEL S. STEWART, T 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 wit out 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. GONZALES The Greatest Clairvoyant and Fortune Teller THE WORLD HAS EVER KNOWN. Unites separated, brings back the one you love, helps quickly all in trouble. Removes Evil Influences. Cures Mysterious Diseases. Gives luck and success. Send lock of hair, Date of birth and 12 cents. Ask 3 questions and receive Horoscope and lucky Birthstone by mail CONZALES 226 Bargen St Brooklyn GONZALES—236 Bergen St. Brooklyn New York. MME. DAVIS STAR Born Clairvoyant and Card Reader Tells about business, Removes Spells and Evil Influences, Reunites the Separated and Gives Luck to all. 1228 25th st. n. w., Washington, D. C. No letters answered unless accompanied by stamp. Good Work. Good Treatment Good Work. Good Treatment and Reasonable Charges. LADIES will avoid trouble and worry by using our harmless remedy. It relieves without fall delayed or abnormally suppressed menstruation. Send For Free Trial We answer in plain sealed envelope by return mail Paris Chemical Co., Dept. 81, Milwaukee, WI THE NEWARK For Men $2.50 AS GOOD AS ANY $3.50 SHOES SOLD AT RETAIL. THE DOLLAR YOU SAVE IS THE DOLLAR YOU MAKE BY DEALING DIRECT WITH THE MANUFACTURER. Newark S 913 Penn ewark Shoe Store 913 Penna. Ave. Newark Shoe Store 913 Penna. Ave. REV. JOHN GORDON, D. D., PRESIDENT. Incorporated March 2, 1867. Gives opportunity for 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. Tuition Free except in the MEDICAL DEPARTMENT Including MEDICAL, DENTAL and Thirty-Several DAY SCHOOL FOR NE TUITION FEE IN MEDICAL AND PHARMACEUTIC ALL STUDENTS MUST REGISTER LAW SCHO Organize Applicants for admission to this well-known and possess the proper qualifications. Matricul ition Free except in the Medical Department. MEDICAL DEPARTMENT MEDICAL, DENTAL and PHARMACEUTIC COLLEGES Thirty-Seventh Session. LY SCHOOL FOR NEW MATRICULANTS. TION FEE IN MEDICAL AND DENTAL COLLEGES, EACH, $80. PHARMACEUTIC COLLEGE, $70. DENTS MUST REGISTER BEFORE OCTOBER 12, 1904 LAW SCHOOL. Organized 1868. for admission to this well-known Law School must be over eighteen years of age the proper qualifications. Matriculation fee $10.00 strictly in advance. Tuition Free except in the Medical Department. MEDICAL DEPARTMENT Including MEDICAL, DENTAL and PHARMACEUTIC COLLEGES Thirty-Seventh Session. ALL STUDENTS MUST REGISTER BEFORE OCTOBER 12,1904 Applicants for admission to this well-known Law School must be over eighteen years of age and possess the proper qualifications. Matriculation fee $10.00 strictly in advance. Non-Professional Departments open September 21, 1904. Theological Department opens September 28, 1904. Medical and Law Departments open October 1, 1904. For catalogue or further information address THE PRESIDENT, or MR. GEO. H. SAFFORD, Secretary of the University, or the Secretary of the Department which you wish to enter, viz. Medical, F. J. SHADD, M. D., 901 R St. N. W.; Law, JAMES F. BUNDY, ESQ., 420 Fifth St. N W ne or further information address THE PRESIDENT, or MR. GEO. H. SAFFORD, Sec. University, or the Secretary of the Department which you wish to enter, viz. SHADD, M. D., 901 R St. N. W.; Law, JAMES F. BUNDY, ESQ., 420 Fifth St. N W. For catalogue or further information address THE PRESIDENT, or MR. GEO. H. SAFFORD, Secretary of the University, or the Secretary of the Department which you wish to enter, viz. Medical, F. J. SHADD, M. D., 901 R St. N. W.; Law, JAMES F. BUNDY, ESQ., 420 Fifth St. N W A NEGRO LIBRARY FREE! Do you want a negro library of four volumes containing the sum total of negro knowledge, negro literature, negro progress and negro achievement? In fact, these four books contain everything that anybody could wish to know about the negro race. They are: FIRST—"The Progress of A Race or The Advancement of The American Negro," by Prof. W. H. Crogman, Clark University, Atlanta, Ga. Price, $1.75. SECOND—"The Story of My Life and Work," by Dr. Booker T. Washington. Price, $1.50. THIRD—"Twentieth Century Negro Literature or a Cyclopedia of Thought," written by 100 of America's Greatest Negroes. Edited by Dr. B. W. Culp. Price, $2.50. FOURTH—"Geiden Thoughts on Chastity and Precreation," by Prof. J. W. Gibson and Dr. W. J. Truitt. Price, $1.50. AGENTS WANTED—Do you want the agency for one or more of the above you get the Above Library Free. It is worth $7.25. Only those who take an agency can get it now in the field are making from $5.00 to $10.00 a day. We pay big commissions, supply books and Outfit Free. Write for full particu- Don't hesitate—we mean what we say. J. L. NICHOLS & CO., Naperville, Illinois THIRD—"Twentieth Century Negro Literature or a Cyclopedia of Thought," written by 100 of America's Greatest Negroes. Edited by Dr. D. W. Culp. Price, $2.50. FOURTH—"Golden Thoughts on Chastity and Precreation," by Prof. J. W. Gibson and Dr. W. J. Truitt. Price, $1.50. AGENTS WANTED—Do you want the agency for one or more of the above books? If so you get the Above Library Free. It is worth $7.25. Only those who take an agency can get it free. Agents now in the field are making from $5.00 to $10.00 a day. We pay big commissions, supply books on credit and send Outfit Free. Write for full particulars at once. Don't hesitate—we mean what we say. J. L. NICHOLS & CO., Naperville, Illinois AGENTS WANTED—I books? If so you get the Above Library Free. It is free. Agents now in the field are making from $5.00 to on credit and send Outfit Free. Write for full particulars at once. Don't hesitate—we mean what we say. Bookers Mother Praying THE COLORED AMERICAN. REV. JOHN GORDON, D. D., PRESIDENT. Gives opportunity for Higher Education to all without regard to creed, race or sex. Ten departments—Theological, Medical, Dental, Pharmaceutical, Legal, Collegiate, Teachers, Commercial, Preparatory, Industrial—conducted by one hundred competent Professors and Instructors. CITY PARGRAPHS. Mr. Robert T. Douglass has just sold his P. O. Cafe. Consideration, $3,000. Mr. A. L. Satterwhite, the enterprising boniface of 1310 Penn. ave., is sporting a new turn-out, with rubber tires and a spirit stepper. The sale of seats at the Coleridge-Tayior Musical Festival at Convention Hall, November 16 and 17, will begin promptly at 7 o'clock to avoid a long wait. --- Mr. Paris Lyvers was acquitted last Thursday in the U. S. Court, on the charge of violating the U. S. Postal laws. His friends who never doubted his innocence, are rejoicing over his acquittal. Hon. John C. Dancy spoke to a large ad enthusiastic audience in Charleston, West Virginia, last Monday night. He will speak as a mammoth mass meeting in Philadelphia, one night next week. Mrs. Ella F. Sewell, who has spent the summer in Stockbridge, Mass., has returned to the city where she will spend the winter. She will be located at 2331 Ontario avenue, where she will be pleased to see her friends. Mr. Alex. C. Bryant, the popular and well known Anacostian has returned to the city from Lenox, Mass., where he spent the summer. He had a successful summer, but has returned to this city where he will spend the winter with his old friends. Mr. A. F. Hilyer of the Colridge-Taylor Musical Festival Committee, requests that his friends will not call to see him at the department, but to inquire at the Treasury Cafe, for tickets and circulars pertaining to the festival, as he will be on leave after November 1st. tf Rev. Simon P. W. Drew, and two of the trustees of the Metropolitan Baptist Church were found in contempt of Court last Thursday, and given jail sentences. Dr. Drew received a sixty days sentence and the two trustees received thirty days each. Bail was given and the case has been appealed. Hon. John H. Smythe, ex-minister to Liberia, and now superintendent of the Farm School, at Hanover, Va., in company with his wife, spent a few pleasant days in this city this week, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. A. Shippen, on Tenth street. They had just returned from an extended trip to New York, and other eastern points. There was a grand presentation at the Buffalo Social Club, Thursday evening, October 20th., in the headquarters in the hall over Gaskins and Gaines, at 320 Eighth street, northwest. The members of the Club are highly elated over last summers work. They find the membership increased, and a plethoric exchequer. The meeting was well attended, and Hr. S. T. Craig, chairman, acquitted himself with great credit to the Club. AMERICA AT AMERICAN ORIGIN U.S. A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH ...AND HAIR TONIC... both in a box for $1.00, or three boxes for $2.00. Guaranteed to do what we say and to be "the best in the world." 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