The colored American., 1899-12-16
D. ]. Kaufman, 1907 Pa. Ave.
City Paragraphs.

crowded out of this issue. They will
appear next week.
Druggist W. l. Smith was fined s25
for violating the pharmacy laws relat-
ing to the sale Of poisons.
The National Colored Personal Lib
erty League will give their first annual
reception Friday evening, December %.
Mrs. Joe Haywood and her neice,
Miss Nina Gunther, Of Jersey City,
N. j., are spending a few weeks With
their many friends in Washington.
Fortune has been kind to Mr. and
Mrs. ]. U. Cunningham, of Defrees
steet. They have just been blessed
with twins-both big bouncing boys.
Mr.. John Robinson, who has held a
position at the Quartermaster's office,
has been promoted to the position of
wstchman. 1t was deserved promo,
tion.
The Council of Bishops of the A. M.
E. Church will meet IN this city Janu-
ary 80, under call OF Presiding Bishop
Henry M. Turner and Secretary Bishop
B.W. Arnett.
Major John R. Lynch, paymaster in
the United States Army, who has been
stationed for some months past in
Cuba, is in the city, enjoying a we'll
earned leave Of absence.
Mr.. Henry Turner of 727 4th street,
northwest, Will spend Xmas holidays
with relatives and friends in Win
chester, Va. Mr.. Turner is an attache
Of the Interior Department.
Mrs. Susan Cook of 1877 4th street,
northwest, was taken very i'll last
Saturday evening. At this writing she
is improving slowly. Her friends hope
she will soon.be sble to resume her dali
ly duties.
A defective fiue caused small-sized
fire and fright lest Friday night at the
residence of Rev. J. 1. Loving, l5ll 4th
street northwest. No damage, beyond
a wetting for some articles OF clothing
and furniture.
The Confessional Lyceum at the
instance Of MIR. A. s. Richardson, has
appointed a committee Of fifteen to
make arrangements for monster cele-
bratIon of the emancipation proclama-
tion January l.
Miss q. l. Harper, graduate OF Prov
ident Hospital, Chicago, ILL.,, now Sup
erintendent Of Douglass Hospital,
Philadelphia, Pa, is spending the holi-
days With her sister, Miss Emily Har-
per. at 1921 11th street northwest.
Col. W. A. Pledger, looking as young
as he did twenty years ago, arrlYecc ii |
town Monday from Atlanta, Ga. He
paid us pleasant call, IN company
with Capt, Csie.o Cs:ieo E. Nichols, editor of
ThesarchIight, Frederick City, Md.
Hon. Phil Waters, Of Charleston,
West Virginia, will visit Washington
during the Christmas holidays. His
reputation precedes him, and ne Will
no doubt receive royal welcome at the
hands Of the citizens of the national
capital.
Hon. 81. A. Rucker, Collec OF
Customs at Atlanta. Ga, and one OF
the leading men of that state, is In the
city for few days attending the meet
ing Of the National Committee. MI.
Rucker is one of the ''big men" OF
Georgia.
Miss Adna V. Haace. a charming |
Young lady, well.known in Washing
ton. who is now teaching at Brucetown
Va, will spend the Christmas holidays
at her home in Winchester. A party |
from this city will join in the holiday
festivities there.
Col. w. A. Pledger, Editor of 1.-THE
Aee,u Atlanta, Ga, and his retinue are
In the city with headquarters at the
Southern Hotel. The Colonel wears
doubtful and far away expression on
his face, but it Is hinted by the know
ing ones that he has something Cup his
sleeve"
While buying gloves for yourselfand
friends, don't forget that you can get
the best bargains in this line at the
Glove Emporium of G. b. HILBERT
Co, COG 11th street northwest. 1t ls
really the headquarters for fine gloves.
Every pair warranted. 1t is the place
where you get calling gloves: They
insure perfect fit.
Mr.. T.J. Galloway, special agent for
of the Negro Department of the Paris
Exposition, has opened an Office in
the Capital Savings Bank Building,
and is up to his ears answering the
numerous queries that pour in from
all parts Of the country, relative to the