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The colored American., 1900-01-20
WHO WILL GO TO HEAVEN.

In another column of this issue The
Colored American names a large list
of people "For whom there'n be no
room in heaven" We believe every
word of those descriptions, and if you
just study moment, you can put your
finger On an individual Of your &C.
quaintance who will tally perfectly
with some one of the classes enumerated
IN our feature. The matter was pre-
pared by our high-salaried "funny"
man, but we don't see much joke about
tits too true to life, and the memory
of how we have been "done" by some
of the characters portrayed, stirs up
feeling that is far from blissful. Any
how, dear reader, the column will re-
pay perusal, and if any Of the ''shoes"
happen to fit your feet, don't accuse us
Of having had you in mind at the time
the paragraph was written. We meant
'the other fellow of the same kind as
y.urself. If all our indictments stick,
the question arises, "Who indeed will
get toheaven?
The colored American., 1900-01-20
HOWARD UNIVERSITY AND ITS OFFICERS.

We print in ar other portion Of this
issue letter from the pen Of Professor
William 81. 81. Hart, In which he
makes ringing defense of Howard
University and its President DR.. ].
E. Rankin. Prof. Hart is one of the
ablest law instructors, broadest'gauged
philanthropist is and most useful citizens
We have among us, and it is with inf.
mite regret that he has seen fit to take
issue with The Colored American
where no issue has been drawn. We
should dislike to part company so esti'
mable gentleman as Prof. Hart upon
any question, and most of all to lose 90
good a customer and friend through
what seems to be misapprehsnsion Of
The colored American., 1900-01-20
AN OPINION FROM NEW MEXICO.

The Colored American, Dearsir ir-You
will inclosed please find post office
for 30 90 for which you will credit to
my account as subscriber to your
newsy race advocate and champion.
You came this week in bran new
dress fa'la msgaz1ne) giving conclusive
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along race journalism, ss glance at
your leaeing editotial will confirm my
statement. Your paper is truly an
American through and through in the
broadest sense of the term, 1t stands for
all that goes to make the Negro an
honest, independent, industrious and
patriotic citizen. Your editorials which
L have pursued with diIigent care for
years, tesches conservatism, patience,
and deliberation along the questions
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and fearlessness when once convinced
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tinue to send me The American and
may the dawn of twentieth century
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cess. Yours for success,
CHAs ]. PARSONS,
Santa Fe, New Mexico.
The colored American., 1900-01-20
SATURDAY. JANUARY 20, 1900.
THE coLoRED AMERICAN FOR ONE DOLLAR.

This week many of our subscribers
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The colored American., 1900-01-20

The Colored American for 1900 viii
be thing Of value and Of beauty. Our
special offer of fifteen days at one dol.
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The colored American., 1900-01-20

Through typographical error, the
wording under the "cut" of DR.. }. E..
Rankin, in our last weeks issue,
was misleading, and gave an i'm
preston far from the editors mean
ing. Instead Of the apparent state
ment "Can be made to Co." the ques'
ton "Can he be made to go?" was In
tended.
The colored American., 1900-01-20
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The colored American., 1900-01-20

Indiana made no mistake when she
sent Albert J, Beveridge to the United
States Senate, His maiden speech on
the Philippine question was master
piece. Mr.. Beveridge is young man,
but he can hold his own with the best
of them,
The colored American., 1900-01-20

and through DR.. Rankln's counsel and
constant encouragement larger num-
Der have made their way in the world
than can be recorded of any other ad.
mln1stration. The race should stand
Dy and hold up the hands of such men
as President Rankin. Great results
visible to the dullest eye, and inteIligi.
ole to the densest mind, give the lie 70
the complaints and charges of the ma
hclous and the disgruntled. Personal
grievances should be as chaff hefora
the wind when vital educational inter.
ests-our higher culture, our moral de.
velopment, our pIan-are at stake,
All OF RoWard's departments are
prosperlng, and all Of her branches are
In good hands, The faculty is caps-
ole and conscientious body. Freed
mems Hospital, representing the medi.
cal, dental and pharmaceutical branch.
is admirably controlled by colored men
and women and in the other depsrt-
ments competent colored instructors
are numerously engaged. The relations
between President Rankin and his
staff are of the most cordial character
Spssmodic attacks like that OF an "An
Alumnus" come at intervals. Their in.
herent weakness and their want ofsub.
stsntial ground are 80 apparent to the
thoughtful, that after each assault the
institution and DR.. Rankin are left
stronger than ever in the affections of
the masses.
The Colored Americans publication
OF the "Alumnus" article did Just what
we wanted it to do. The factions have
Lined up" and the advantage is in
favor of Howard. Prof. Hart's reioin-
der sounds keynote, and performs an
invaluable service to the race. In be-
half of the school he very properly a.
sumes the aggressive. The friends of
Howard University, when counted. in
number Will seem as the leaves of Val
lambrosa.
The colored American., 1900-01-20
races greatest advocete-The Colored
American.
1t is the peoples opportunity.

The fellows who are getting jobs at
the federal trough nowadays, are in ex'
cellent condition to see the evidences of
prosperity offered by the new year.
The colored American., 1900-01-20
TIE ooLoRED AMERICAN, WASHINGTON, D. @.

our position with reference to Howard
University.
The cause of the trouble arises from
the publication in last weeks paper of
letter signed can Alumnus," calling
attention to some alleged abuses in the
management of Howard, and charging
discrimination and favoritism on the
part of President Rankin. The letter
was reprinted from the Washington
Times, and duly credited to that sheet
To proceed intelligently, one or two
things should be understood in this
connection. The Colored American is
a newspaper. It's function is to report
facts or occurrences as they exists or
happened. A news report or communi'
cation Is one thing, and an editorial
expression Is another. It has always
been our policy to accord to all sides
fair and impartial hearing, to the end
that the truth may be brought out and
justice established. Anything short OF
this is departure from the true pur-
pose of journalism. The letter in ques
Lion was signed communication. 1t
was published in paper not read by
colored people outside of Washington.
Allegations were made which demaded
authoritative contradiction or lnvesti-
cation. AS matter of news we gave
the article space, presuming that the
persons in interest would understand
the unyariable rule ofJo1rnalism-tha
no publisher assumes responsibility for
the opinions of his contributors, reserv'
ing the editorial page for the expression
Of his own views. The press, to be
effective, must be free forum, and
every cause should be fully heard. The
facts in hand, the people can be trust
ed to decide.
1t Is but fair to ourselves to say the
article signed, "An Alumnus" did not
represent our Views on the manage
ment of Howard University, but the
publication had the effect we desired
1t rallied the friends of the school, and
80 stirred those who know DR.. Rankin's
virtues, that should such statements be
made again soon, the person RESPONSE
BILE therefor Is apt to be compelled to
defend himself in an action at law
We are friend to Howard University
and an ardent admirer of DR.. Rankin.
The school is the most widely known
institution in the country for the high
er education of the Negro youth. DR..
Rankin is Christian gentleman, a
scholar and humanitarian. He has
from the beginning of our citizenship,
given OF his time and means to aid in
the uplifting and broadening out OF the
Negrs people, and accepting at per-
sonal sacrifice the headship of Howard
at time when it was run down and
almost in the throes of dissolution, he
has erected an institution that shall
stand forever as monument to his
sterling character, executive skill and
liberal methods. The Negro is not
naturally ungrateful, and in this in
stance it ought not to be truthfully said
that we are willing to sting the hard OF
a noble white man, whose heart has
ever been loyal to our cause.
The beneficial influence OF Howard
University is not confined to Washing
The colored American., 1900-01-20

The Colored American is pleased to
record itself as one Of that conquering
host.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-11-25

Robert IRE in 1.-THE Christian" and as
the Prince of Wales in THE Royal
Box" has been engaged for the role
of DANGERS in Monte Cristo." Mr..
Russell recently supported Blanche
Walsh in ''Marcelle" at the Broadway
theater.
Mildred Holland, since her first star
ring tour, has excited much interest and
admiration for her talent, versatility and
charming personality. She is not only a
beautiful woman, but, besides being a
star, is her own stage manager. 1t Is
owing to her unceasing efforts to i'm
prove and perfect that 1.-THE Power Be
hind the Throne" has developed into
such phenomenal success.
Marie Tempest now playing Nell
Gwynne in London, is negotiating for
the English rights to Tier Majesty
the romantic play that has brought
Grace George into such sudden New
York success. When ''Her Majesty was
performed in London for copyright pur-
poses by Mrs. Carriers "Zaza'' company,
last May. the lord chamberlain objected
to the title, fearing offense to royalty,
and it was called "Honoria.'
Grace Georges hit as the girl queen
Of "Her Majesty" at the Manhattan,
New York, and the furore that she has
caused among women, have necessitated
the giving of extra midweek matinees.
Phoebe Davis, so long identified with
'sWay Down East" as It's sweet and
sympathetic heroine, will be seen next
spring under William A. Brady's direc-
ton, in a new romance of the American
Revolution.
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COMING ATTRACTIONS.

A most interesting event of the season
is the first production here, Thursday
night, Dec. 6. at the Metropolitan, CT
Delcher and Hennessy's VANITY Fair, .
Miss Coghlan is credited with making
the greatest hit of the season in the roll
Of Becky Sharp.
An event that will be of both social
and dramatic interest in this city will
be the appearance at the Grand in the
near future of the celebrated Neill COM
pany in round of comedies and dramas
Jacob Lifts Caleb Vest which is to
come to the Metropolitan for four
nights beginning Sunday, Dec 2, has
made a tremendous hit in Chicago ard
New York
War on Women" in which Hope
Booth appears: will be seen at the Grand
opera house following the engagement
OF The Man From Mexico
Nine. Modjeska. in repertory of class
1c productions, is announced as one of
the early December attractions at the
Metropolitan.
success. ION the Quiet, is underlined for
an early appearance at the Metropoli-
tan.
An attraction soon to be seen at the
Grand Graz opera house will be, the Hanlon
David Belasco's famous romantic
drama. 1.-THE Heart of Maryland" is IN
derlined at the Grand
1.-THE Gunner's Mate" Augustus Pit
on's war drama, will be at the Grand
soon.
"a Hole in the Ground" one of Hoyts
farces, comes to the Grand soon.
Mildred Holland Is entour in THE
Power Behind the Throne
''M'liss" is an early bill at the Grand.
-Faydean's French farce, "The Girl
From Maxim's," will be the attraction
at the Metropolitan during the holidays.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-11-25

BON and Elliston are both from the New
York Lyceum Theater Stock company,
and are well known as professional beaus
ties. Charles Bowser is a prominent far
ceur who made his first success years
ago as the original Snaggs in Hoyt's "a
Bunch of Keys" Harry Spear has been
actor and stage manager for several
years in Henry Miller's company.
'"The Tyranny Of Tears is spoken Of
as not only very pretty love story, with
two pairs of lovers in it-but as a charm
ingly disguised sermon to married folks
who let little things drive happiness from
the hearth, or selfishness of one kind or
another make the matrimonial yoke
somewhat CALLING. 1t is said to be ex-
Quisitely written, and the sentiment with
which it abounds deliciously presented,
while brilliant wit and sweet romance are
cl1armingly Combined in its scenes. This
comedy kept the Empire theater, New
York. crowded to the doors for six
months. Previous to that it had made
an alI-season triumph in London, where
Charles Wyndham played the principal
role at his own theater. 1t has also been
enthusiastically received in many OF the
greater cities Of this country.
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COMEDY FOR TURKEY WEEK
srTYRANNY OF TEARS" AND sMISS
HOBBS" THE METROPOLITAN
ATTRACTIONS
IMAM FROM MEXICO" RETURNS
This Time at the Grand-Dainty
Paree BurIesque Comedy Is
the Offering at the
Star.

What is said to be the prettiest, as we'll
as the most successful, comedy that has
ever come from that great source Of play
successes, the Empire theater, New
York, is The Tyranny of Fears" which
Charles Frohman win present al the
Metropolitan opera house, beginning
with Sunday night, and continuing four
nights and Wednesday matinee. y com
pany of clever players, selected espe
cially for the Interpretation of this work,
viii be put forward in it here. The prin,
cipal members of this organization are
H. Rceyes-Smith, William Smith, Ma :
garet Robinson, Grace Elliston, Charles
Bowser and Harry Spear.
MIR. Reey es-Smith is the English come
dian whose acting won instant recogni-
ton in this country when he first ap-
peared two years ago at the Madison
Square theater, in New York, in "A
Brace of Partridges." The artistic work
he did then was duplicated last season in
''Tke Surprises of Love- with Elsie De
Wolfe, also in New York William Smith
is an actor of the manly, heroic type,
and played William GilIettes role last
year in Secret Service" Misses Robin
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"THE MAN FROM MEx1Co."
He Will Be the Attraction at the
Grand.

He Will Be the Attraction at the
Grand.
''The Man From Mexico" with the
stories of its former success still fresh
in the memories Of our theater patrons.
comes to the Grand for Thanksgiving
week. Commencing tonight at SIS Is it's
initial engagement in this city at pop
ular prices
In addition to the regular Wednesday
and Saturday matinee performances
there will be a special afternoon per-
tormance Thursday, Nov. %, Thanksgiv-
Ing day, at p. m.
AS care-killer and dramatic bracer
for the overwrought in need Of smiles
and laughter, this farce performs q. suc-
cessful and much needed mission. The
most noticeable feature about it is veloc-
1ty Of action, and the mechanism of sit
uation supersedes the dialogue Just at
the time when laughter browns, so that
something is always moving The theme
is familiar, that of husbands telling
| white lies to their confding wives and
suffering untold mental agonies for sew
era1 days only to find that it was all
| useless and could have easily been set
| Tied and explained away at the beginning.
George c. Boniface Jr., who Great
| Jones in Broadhurst's "What HapDened
to Jones'" will impersonate 1.-The Man
from Mexico" and he will have the SIM
| port of the following well known NAV
ers: Gus Pixley, F. w. Bernard. M. 7,
Heckert, D. H. Landcn, Will II. Vedder
Arthur Villars, D. w. Siegrist, Roberi
Dishon, Helen Baird. Adeline Mann. 40.
mes Burke and Mildred Keith.
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quarre!ed, and influencing a girl to break
off her engagement with an amiaDle but
ordinary youth.
Into this situation-the name of Miss
Hobbs coupled with execration on all the
masculine lipS-enters Wolff Kingsearl, a
pow erful, adventurous bachelor, who
meets the formidable young lady, be-
comes interested in her, and resolves to
tame and teach her by the familiar
process of making love to her. At the
outset he secures an enormous advan-
tage Miss Hobbs, misled by the identity
of Surnames, mistakes him for the mar
ried Percival King<arl and finding the
gentleman an enterprising flirt, feels it
her duty TO encourage Kim to some ag-
gressive love-making in order that Mrs.
Percival Kingsearls eyes may be opened
to her husbands perfdy. While Wolff is
on his knees to Miss Hobbs Mrs. Kings
earl is made to appear, and Miss Hobbs
learns, to her horror and disgust, that she
has been practicing her Establishments
upon q stranger
In the third act she visits Wolff Kings
earn on his yacht, partly to confess and
explain her blunder, partly to return his
betting book, which she has found and
found to contain yne record OF the odiOus
wager named above. Thereupon he plays
a trick on her, and, making her believe
that the yacht is dragging its anchor and
drifting out to sea in a dense fog, forces
her to begin the preparation of meal
at tie cooking stove, the threat that he
will do nothing to stop their passage into
the Atlantic operating to overcome her
wrath and reluctance.
This is the scene, of course, in which his
victory is substantially won.
The cast is as follows:
Wolff Kingsearl, "Kingsearl Ma
jor" .....,.................W Walter Hodges
Percival Kingsearl, ''Kingsearl
2 Minor northumberland. r. Pitman Jr.
George .Jessop ............ Macy Harlan
Capt. Sands ..............Robert J. Ward
Charles ...................Ha Harold Germon
Adam George Hickman
Mrs. Percival Kingsearl-
Mildred Burnham
Miss Millicent Farey. Lucy B. Harris
Miss Susan Abbey. Belle Gilbert
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.cMIss Hoansv OPENS THURSDAY
A Sparkling Comedy by jerome "A.
jerome 1T Is

A Sparkling Comedy by jerome "A.
jerome 1t Is.
One of the greatest successes of last
season was Jerome K. Jeromes comedy,
Miss Hobbs" which will be the attrac-
ton at the Metropolitan for the last half
Of this week. commencing with matt
nee Thanksgiving day.
The scenes of the play took place in
this country, and not far from New
i ork, the prime incident of the play be-
ing bet by the hero of ga dinner at
Delmonico's for three that he will kiss
the heroine within a month That hero
Inc is Miss Hobbs, a. young, pretty, con-
WINGED woman, left in babyhood mother
less and brought up by a "shrieker' of
an aunt, who having herself been I'M
happy in two marriages, taught her
niece that men were monsters and ty-
rants, and that wifehood and mother
hood We're fit only for the weaker of the
abused sex The aunt passes away but
her influence abides, and Miss Hobbs.
utterly void Of personal experience of the
creature man, becomes a spring of re-
bellion and discomfort among the young
women of her acquaintance. She is clever.
earnest, strong of will, high-minded
persuasive, and, just as the play opens.
has been encouraging Mrs. Perciyal
kingsearl, a fiery tempered wife, to quit
the decent husband, with whom she has
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York, and have received the stamp Of
approval from habitues of those pleasure
resorts.
The management of the company
claims to have spared no expense in the
matter of costuming and stage effect; and
there are some electrical transformations
and ballets to enliven the entertainment
There are some new musical numbers,
and it is claimed that the voices of the
chorus have been we'll selected. There
will be the usual two burlesques, :frst
part travesty and a finale, full OF alb
surdities, provided only with that end in
view, but they are said to be feasts for
the eye in the matter of achievement Ii
stage craft.
The olio provided for those who attend
variety performances is composed Of
several numbers that have been well re-
ceived. It includes Morrissy and Rich,
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a comedy sketch team; Carroll and Ellis
ton, known as the Dude and Dudeen;'
jeanette and Shaw, who claim to be the
little ginger girls the Grahams, song
illustrators, the Hustled sisters, singers,
dancers and cake walkers; Fowler and
Lonnborg, operate vocalists; Kohle and
Barney, character impersonators; Mile.
Orme, a sensational Partisan. The COM
pany will give two performances each
day, afternoon and evening.
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fore the war, called "a Gentleman vag-
abond,'' written by Willard Holcomb,
may be presented soon by the Lafayette
Ben Hur'' is breaking ali records, even
its own, at the Chestnut Street opera
house, in Philadelphia, where it will re-
main until it opens the new Colonial
theater, in Boston, in December
Otis Skinner is one Of the first, if not
the very first American actor to receive
an honorary college degree More than
five years ago Tufts college, at Som
merville. conferred upon him the degree
of master of arts.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-11-25
DAINTY PAREE BuRLEseUERs.

Some Fine Speciality Artists Prom
ised Mt the Star.
Beginning with the Sunday matinee tha
Star theater vii present another n,r-
lesque and vaudeville bill, in the engage
ment of the Dainty Paree BJrIes-
quers,' company which has been PLAY
ing through the East during the season.
Many of the performers have been taken
from the favorite roof gardens of New