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La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1901-07-12
Edugviis Espinosa
Condolences impueGtas por los emigrantes

e comisionado por los emigrados puerto
rriquefios los Representatives. de la compafiia
emgratoria, exponenos:
Que no conformes con ell trato recbido en-
eli vapor SCaliforniaD, ni teniendo, nuestro
cOrcepto, garantfas que nos popgan salvo en-
nue8tras necesidades cum plim ento de 10
ofrecidO, ni adivinando como Sc nos trate en- 10
porventr Eo nombre de nuestros representa-
dos pedtmos queremos:
10 Cue en- los vapores trenes de los via
jes futuros sc nos trate con consideration
que hasta aqui mas particularmente los pa
dres de familia.
20 Que sirvan frmar documentos que
nos garantice todo 10 ofrecdo dandonos cada
cual "a suma de diez dollars, casa, luz, ,enceres,
un jorna que nos ponga cubierto de toda ne
cesidad nos libre vez de estafas de CO.
merciantss sin conciencia, que nos entregue
capataces escogidos por nosotros, one den
buena aqua, instruction infantil, Bibiotecas
espaIiolas los iibren vez de TODD abuse
cOntraro las condolences de este pliego.
SO Que como garantias y pago aqueilas con
diciones, esta nuestro trabajo honradez y
constancia.
90 Que todos laboraremos por nuestro bien
estar por ell mplimiento de nuestros debe-
res de hombres
So Que nuestra protesta queda hecha desde
Ell momento que cumpla 10 ofreci 10
acudlendo desde lnego las autoriiades ob-
gando asf la companfa que nos conduzca
& Payas puertorriq quehas.
Como constancia seguridad frmamOs
ell presente que frmaran su vez los comisio-
nados en- New Orleans vapor California los
% dias del mes de JUNO de 1901 (hay cuatro
hrmas
Nosotros los representatives de la Compa-
MIA migratoria de Puerto Rico al Ia waii, los
representatives. de la emigration, exponemos:
Que estamos conformes con ell anterior do
cumento que duplicamosy prometemos cum
plir en- todas sus parties, dejando los emigra-
dos que cumplan sn yez conforme So explica.
j. A. Futon.-F. j. Maduro. = Rep. A. s
Pass.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1901-07-12

de fealizar IN cobro en Ia hacienda Vista Ale
gre.
Ell Velez no pudo realizar su intento gra-
clas la agilidad de Rodriguez que escape &
todo correr.
Dennnciado Ell hecho ha sido detenido
Martin Veez.
e guardIa Clodomiro Rios, fu6 condenado
por ell Tribunal de poicfa 10 <dollars1 de
multa. por haber siienciado una falta de la
que tuvo conocimiento.
e dl1tmbrod0 de Ponce esta completamen-
te nulo. Ell n6mero de faroles es muy redu-
cido, casi no alumbran.
La acreiitada sastreria que fu6 de don
Narcso Tomas. ba hecho suspension de pago.
Con peso de multa fue castigado IN
indivfduo por haber agredido otro en- Ell ba-
rrio de la Cantera
E agresor Sc llama Andino.
Programa para la retreta del domingo
pr6xmo;
Psso doble SBomberos de Ponces
DanZa <Toda coraz0n1
Duo &c tiple y baritone opera Due Foscari
Mazurka <Carmela2.
Polka &Pollos pepitoriaS.
<Duski dudes3 Two steps.
Danza <La Borinquena7.
Autores: Campos; Campos; Verdi Mazzi:
Breton; Maiil Astol.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1901-07-12
PONCE
NOTEEEAS EDERECTAS

En- Ia velada que celebrara el domingo
proximo ell Club federal, hara debut como
Orador polft!co nuestro amigo ell Lcdo. don
Angel Acosta Quintero
Los vecnos de la calle del Sol tambi6n sc
1uejan de que por ALI no pasa ell caro- de la
basura.
Juicios orales para ell Is del actual:
Francisco Rodriguez de Juana Diaz, por
rapto.
Gullermo Atlles Garcia, de Ponce, por In
jurias.
Ei jueves llev6 efecto su reunion semes-
tral. la directiva de la Sociedad Protectors de
Animales, en- ell salon de la alcaldfa de esta
ciudad.
FL microbes tampoco celebr6 session ell
Ayuntamiento por falta de quorum.
Sc espera estos dias ell vapor que con-
ducira Cuba, nuestros compatriotas que
emigran.
Infelices; no saben 10 que les espera
Dfcese que Mr.. Teller cesara muy pronto
en- el cargo de jefe de polcfa.
En- la madrugada del jueves soplaron fuer-
tes yientos cayeron aguaceros.
Muchas famiiias que vigen inmedIatas al
rio aoandonaron sus casas por tenor una
inundacion.
Martin Velez intent6 robar en- Ell Coto
Laurel Jose Dionisio Rodriguez, quien yenla
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1901-07-12
Carta del senor .
s. S. California de Julio 1901.
San Juan Puerto Rico.
Sr don Mariana Abril

Sr don Mariana Abril
Caguas.
Muy sefIor mio Aunque no tengo ell honor
de conocerie personalmente me permito diri-
1irle Ia presente por ser usted defensor de la
causa de los emigrantes, de que lie doy deta-
lies; por tener la honra al mismo tempo
de pertenecer al gran Partido Federal Ante
todo permitome suplicarle no de a la pabici-
dad mi nombre por encontrarme desempe.
hando Ia plaza de ... podrfa este perjudi-
carme.
10 En- la travesfa mureron emigrantes
quedando en- ell Hospital desttnado cuarente-
ma IN nino, una mu jer ell indvid1o Julio de
Jesus, Dc Ponce, casado, quien le envi6
la sonora un nino en- 'viaje al Hawaii. Esta
sonora Sc encuentra dicha isla sola, Julio
de JESUS luego de quedar bIan,lo han entrega-
do 6ordO para traerlo de nuevo Pto Rico
y llegarA en- este vapor
20 En- la maf1ana del % que IL garon
a las 6, en- vista del trato que lleva ban Sc
Ievantaron en- son de protesta dando gritos de
Iotrds! ID Puerto Rico! que nos haYa enQonado
armaronSe todos de palos cuchillOs Que por-
taban, para atacar los comsionados que les
acompaf1aban. Uni6se elos para defender
los III senior que de pasa iero iba q New Or
leans iamado Juan Bull, espafIol, pero so Tito
frances, Quien les defend1a Y les aconsei aba no
marchasen adelante Ellos SO ressteron
seguir hubo necesidad de traer fuerza de tie
rra,y por orden del Capitan Sc llevaron a Bull
preso, poniendole en- libertad seguido. Tam
bien estuvo bordo ell Consul frances nor an
xiIio que pid6 ell sefior Bull.
En la maIlana del leyantamiento una CO.
mission de los emigrados So presentaron con uc
piiego ante los comisionados de la emigraci6n
para que le acreditasen su cumplimiento ex-
poniendo las bases que va usted deber6 como
Ger, pnes va integra copia de 81. Tambi6n le
envio una manifestation que hace un tai Edu.
VICES Espnosas oponisndose que continden
emigrando puertorrquehos, y una carta de
otro diirgida su madre.
En- New Orleans queda un ni1o que en-
oarcaron sin padre, madr4 nj familia aJguna
que muy grave hizo la travesf no pud!ando
recordar 50 nombre; Sc encuentra en- el Hos
pital.
Este vapor continGa condnciepdo
emigrados por no permitirsele la entrada en-
New orleans por estar muy sucio, asf es que
no sc 81 Ell SArkadiaS Sc destlnara ese trAfco
Va le dare mas detalles de una cosa 4 otra
algo mas sobre este viaje.
Con algunos otros detalles que de Homo
lulu tengo directos para usted, pero cue por
Ia prlsa no Sc los enyfo hoy
Esperando me cuente como uno dc los bue-
nos correligionarios queda su
sffmo s. s. (aquf la irma.)
Carta de Eduvigis Espinosa
New Oriean 22 de JUNO de 1901.
Sr. Mariana Abrll.
Don Mariana, espero me aga Ell fabol de pu
blicar este:
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1901-07-12
GRAVES ACUSAClONES

u,o eomfs;6n de yecinos de la Moca Sc ha
diriiido al gobernador presentandole una for
- al dannncia, contra ell alcalde de aquel pue'
bio, seflor Polanco. oaaa
Las acusacones son de mucha graVeoao
ofrecen pruebas para justlhcarias.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1901-07-12

Aquelio parece mejor un Club repuolcano
Parece ser que el guardia insular de vega
Baia. Gil de Rubio, quiere hacerse ce!eore en-
ell cuerpo. - ,arsonas
bonradas con impertinencias impropias de su
cargo.
Eh, mas despacio!
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1901-07-12
Vega Baja

El sub-colector de rentas internas, de We
ga Baja, tiene establecida su ofcna en- los ba-
jos de la casa que ocupa Ia polcia insular
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1901-07-12

El senor Boschetti me suplica olga que 6l
no compr6 en- rs centavos ell reloj de orc hur
tado en- la FortaleZa.
Lo que hizo fue advertir su duefio fa-
ciitar la captura del ladronzuelo.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1901-07-12

Contn1a gravemente enfermo en- Rio Pie
dras ell apreciable sefior don Pedro Orcasita
Ortiz.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1901-07-12

Ell domingo contra teron matrimonio en-
Bayam6n don Vicente U. Jardon y la seflorIta
Carlota de Leon Sthart.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1901-07-12

Anoche hubo que suspender Ia exhibicio
del cinemat0grafo Lumiere por el NAL temp
que reinaba.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1901-07-12

IIIO II.
Ha entrado formar parte de la redac-
ci0p de SEI Pai2e, un americana.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1901-07-12
INTER SANTE

Immediate al edifco paba e Asilo Benefcenci
ofreca las n ras professors han
de de Escuela Normal In dcha hbtan
dos senortas profesoras Hay cabida para mas.
rLformaran
En- Carona DR. Fornandez- En- IA Capital Don NJ Camus
don NJ Caderon-En Arecibo don A. Daz En Caguas
FloTe 81
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1901-07-12
- N sDgDA FL
SOFAS pas e Czt EE ES Go
J llio II.

llio H.
Ha entrado formar parte de la redac-
ci6r de xEI Pa29, un americana.
Ell domingo contra iaron matrimonio en-
Bayam6n don Vicente U. Jardon y la senorta
Carota de Leon Sthart.
Contin1a gravemente enfermo en- Rio Pie
dras ell apreciable seflor don Pedro Orcasitas
Ortiz.
El sefor Boschetti me suplca olga que 81
no compr6 en- rs centayos ell reloj de orc hur-
tado en- Ia Fortaleza.
Lo que hiso fu6 advertir su dueno fa-
cilitar la captura del ladronzuelo
Anoche hubo que suspender la exhibition
del cinemat0grafo Lumiere por el NAL tempo
que refnaba.
causa del incidente ocurrido en- el 1uego
de pelotas gel dc Juios en- e Moro, ell juZ-
gado de policla ct6 los cohtendientes para
juiciO tres dias consecutivos, nc CON mparecien-
do los contfnen tales.
y la sidO necesarfO suspender ell actO.
las personas que hayan pagado la
suscripci6n La DEMoCRACIA corresp spondien-
te los meses de JUNO julio, ell dia 90 Sc les
pues ell agente es responsible de los abonos
descubertos no esta en- disposition de sac RI
fcarse por los guagieros.
Sc dice que despues que sea disuelta la
banda del municipio que hoy exste Sc forma-.
ra otra con los mismos elementos.
5e dice que esta indicado por Mr. Allen pa
ra sustituir Mr. Hunt, ell juez Nc Leary,
hoy subsecretario de Puerto Rico
Hoy dieron principle Ell Cataflo las fles.-
taS de Ia p&trOna yIrgeD del Carmen.
El programa queha circulado por esta capi-
tai, es muy yariado.
Son las cinco de la tarde no esta On Sc
ialado Ell vapor americana &Ponce> que viene
de New York. Esp6rase que por la manana
temprano tomara puerto
81 dia 13 del corriente tendran luear las
honras fGnebres en- San Francisco, por ell eter-
no descanso de don Juan DIVA, condueno de
eLa Malloquina,>
Don Alejandro 1glesias, socio que fue de
eLa Mulita>, embarcara para Espana ell Is del
corriente. Trata de fl jar su residencia en- una
de aquellas provncias.
A bordo del vapor ePonceS debe legar
aquI ell comandante del Moro, Mr. Reed, casa
do con una paisana nuestra de la famiia Asen-
jo, Quen hace cuatro meses estaba de paseo
por los Estados Unidos Europa.
Ei ola 10 deoe puDlicarSe en- esta ciudad IN
nueyo peri6dico con caracter independents.
Por medic de una circular solicitan sus-
cripciones.
Ell da is debe estar en- cite puerto ell va
por espanol <CatalufaS que procedente de la
Habana seguira viaje para Espana VIA Cana
rias.
Continda discutiendose Ell presupuesto mu-
ricipa presentado por Sanchez Morales
Este va aprobAndose con las enmieudas
que lie hace Egozcue.
Quiere decir, que del presupuesto que pre-
sent6 Sanchez Morales solo lie quedara ell NOM
bre
Ne encargan preguntar ST suprme ell
suedo del Alcalde en- ell actual a1o econ6mico
Cada moment TO suena IN nuevo candidate
para Gobernador.
Hoy TOGO su turno IN americana residen-
tie en- los Estados Unidos.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1901-07-12

a causa del incidente ocurrido On e 1uego
de pelotas gel dc Julios en- e MORO, Ell iuZ-
gado de policfa cit6 los contendientes para
juicio tres dias consecutivos, no comparecien-
do los continentales.
y H a sido necesario suspender el actO.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1901-07-12

Sc dice que despues que sea disueta la
banda del municipio que hoy existe Sc forma-
ra otra con los msmos eementos
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1901-07-12

5e dice que esta indicado por Mr. Allen pa
ra sustitur Mr. Hunt, ell iuez Nc Leary,
hoy subsecretario de Puerto Rico.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1901-07-12

las personas que no hayan pagado la
suscripci6n La DEMoCRACIA correspondent
to los moses de JUNO Julio, ell dia 20 SO les
retira ell periodlco sin ninguna coLtem placion,
pues ell agente es responsible de los abonos
descubiertosy y no esta en- disposition de sacr-
fcarse por los guagueros.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1901-07-12

Carta de Eduvigis Espinosa
New Ofiean 22 de JUNO de 1901.
Sr. Mariana Abril.
Don Mariana, espero me aga Ell fabol de pu
blicar este:
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1901-07-12

Hoy dieron principle Ell Catafio las fies.-
tas de Ia patrona yIrgeu del Carmen.
Ell programa queha circulado por esta capi-
tai, es muy yaradO.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1901-02-09
Asleep for q Long Period.

II Is alleged that the Crctan poet En-
pimenides fell asleep in a cave which
lie had entered In search OF one of his
fathers sheep that had strayed, and
that he did not wake up till iifty-scveu
years afterwards. lie was then aston
ished To lind things SO changed, aud
that he had considerably aged during
his slumbers. lie died In Crete ut the
age of 49,, and his memory was great
~ honored. The longest sleeper in
modern times Is Herman Harms, who
for the last thirty years has been
sleeping almost continuously ut his
house near the city of -. Charles, in
Minnesota. lie Is said to haze never
been thoroughly awake during that
long period. He Is given food periodic
ally, and may be said 10 he half-awako
while he Is partaking of II, but N once
relapses into rs sound II sleep as ever
the moment he has finished eating.
Medical men, unable To account for this
long sleep, allegc that he Is suffering
from disease. lie weighed thirteen
stone when his sleep began and he
now weighs less than six stone. Cases
of sleep for periods ranging from one
To six years have been frequently re-
corded,
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1901-02-09
BicycIists in France.

There are in France-chlchy in Paris.
over half million registered bicyclists-
In 1891 the number was 2O3,02G and in
1890 1873, Il4 Each one pays tax and
carries license. The above number
does not include motorcycles and mo.
tor cars, which are far more plentiful
in France than in England. Motor.
cycles are to be used by postmen for
collecting letters In Paris.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1901-02-09

New ruins are being discovered In
Rome, but so far no proof has been
brought to show that some dealer In
antiquities did not manufacture them
in his cellar.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1901-02-09

No doubt there have been good
many times when AgulnaldO wished
that he was dead.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1901-02-09

Young Vanderbilt settled $4,000, 600
on his bride. BY working the bargain
counter ads, the latter will doubtless
be able to keep up in pin money with
out borrowing frequently Of her hus.
band.
The colored American., 1901-11-02

hn started in business for himself
directing funerals, and getting his
supplies from the wholesale dealers, dealers
which he was enabled to do because
he was known to them as a Thoroughly
trustworthy young man. His capItal
was his good name, not money. ME-
Dabney went into business Ill lIIS
small way in 1872. By hard WORK anu
painstaking devotion TO ms BUSINESS f1-lIIS
Hot monnts we'll up into the thouS-
snds annually. He is married. His
wife goes hand in hand with him III
his business and in all of his under
takings. No small part of his success
is due to her tactful handling OF the
office. ,.,.-,..,,+ =,
He has a branch establishment III
Alexandria, which is maintained at nlf
high standard, and has shown Il de
serving degree of success.
The colored American., 1901-11-02
~oLoRED WASHINGTON.
lcontipued from 3 d page }

,--f,asG movement among the
Ile 'rI 'IaonIp of South Washington
co-oIeu Iesacbed a larger development i tnan
1aS .n,, other section OF equal popul. toa,,-
il any Inst why this is so, IS not easy
ion. %Tr nnIpss it be that the people
10 'iiI ihar wav are more united anu
over - .in,, In that comparatively
enttLI -,.ir Of territory between itn
small e5'i+b S CapitoI streets and south
ana InannsyIvania Railroad tracks,
Of Ine mn less than $50 business
jIslo lsos conducted by persons OIL Goloi' Ii
p.ayTo 81 Of which are tirSt-class pusI-
aOouI aOo-,Iocas each having caplIaI III
ness pm n the business ranging from
'eSIe0 '5 hundred to FIVE Thousand u"A-
lars ubons the best representative OF
frLn"p Found enterprises of this sec
Tue d, NJ Lewis Jefferson, whose
uCn - al Mace of business IS at 1SVl
pThcIp4tI Htroet southwest, While he mas
iIoo isrosts in several other business en- en-
InT,iS lyarisas which require more Vi t;o1 ttot
leIPt'9N pr time and attention. his chIeI
OF ms ms, is that Of a general con
buSllr'' tDn for excavating, plaSterlus
Uac,GL ramOdeling buildings, eIc
la'H;L'9ii oiso 2 large dealer III staD!
lie y u.s. oDd other fertilizers, ana
nall"r( n"nod 10 deliver them on Ofder Il
a anT quantity from a Ousneo necioIitv III % O
ints I4s indeed, he makes SpeclaliIIS ISr0 y
n,r 'o,D' Of town orders. lie mas Ia = =
Uu, Unn,Ear :. Of men engaged IN repalrin pin,
aulnFer nun FertiIizing T lawns; is a coal dealel
4on 5aD real estate for sale and tor lSn, [en
I. I'G Interested in a blacksmith S%noI %
. "a 5",, ~ IN all round businss man. WI
has al he can attend TO. !
HoS al III au Of orr successful men L
,,r l.'Tc WON his success by hard work
The colored American., 1901-11-02

One Of the most difficult trades FOR
oo1ored men to get a footing in Wash
ington has been the lucrative business
Of q plumber. Several have attempted
II with varying success. 1t has re
NAMED for Swan & Wilkins, PIulno-
ers. to accomplish the feat. Ihey are
located at 1905 NJ street northwest
M John Swan is well educated. lie
thoroughly learned the business from
Mr. r. c. Brooks of G22 ID street
northwest, for whom he worked foI
twpIve wears. Mr. wilkins brought tC
the firm large experience in the plumb
inc business. They have been IL
partnership for several years and have
nv honorable dealing and cOnscien
fious work built up business tha
gives them all they can do. They d.
/ work for some of the most Darticula
and best paying hOusehOlders in tn
city, although they are noted for To
The colored American., 1901-11-02

Tho business of the funeral dlrectoI
or .snndertaker," as it is commonly
caIIad is one in which cOloreu llen
in washington have won Slghal sue
noos There are now some seventeen
~. niohteen firms. To earn the conn
Gance that makes it possible IOr 81
Toony to succeed in this exactlh& as aai
delicate business has been very ultl
o,it task and exhibits in a strong
n,annor the business quallncaIionS
It-rannpd I'D in the race. -.
Without a doubt, the premier III tliIS
,,,,sinosS is AIr. James ii. Dabhey
10 10 ID street northwest. His hearses
aa,.7.io@ns 80 and horses are as me a'
onv | in Washington. He 01flcla1eu d q
/ t' tbo funpraI of the late Hon, d. n n
pn,,co I5,1 His service was generally au
rpittpd TO have been adnlraOie Il
every respect. - sbingto1
enom % richmond when a boy, Jus
at,oIIt i"r the time of the close OF the wa, WA
IIo soon entered as an undertaAti "a ~
annrentice. gave his attentlo4 ~ -
Ioorn mor about the business. Wnen IL II
+hnnpht he was properly y htteu, Ne rit IIl
the Service of his employer anu o",,t W.
less than a FIVE dollar ollI III Ills p'N~'
The colored American., 1901-11-02

away better pleased than any other
man in the market.
He started in business with capl,
+aI that sounds ridiculOusly small, put
he had worked around the market Iol
Somn time. had learned the business
and had won number of friends. He
ondeavOred to make up by affaolllty.
,,oIitnnnSs and the desire to pleaSt
what he lacked in capital. -.
He now has a business OF which Vne
whole race may well be proud.
The colored American., 1901-11-02

smaIIness of their bills. 1t IS often
said of the plumber that when you are
compelled to send for one you mlghC
as well deed to him your mousse aC
once. as his bill will be more imam the
house is worth. Such IS not true OF
Swan & wilkins.
The colored American., 1901-11-02

II is only those who are stronger
and more progressive than their fel-
lows of any race who can be pioneers.
Necessarily, there can only be few
of such. The masses of all peoples are
induced to attempt only what they see
others of their own kind doing. Ihose
who lead in doing are the real lead
nrs of a people situated as are the
colored people Of Washington.
The first generation Of freedom has
produced a number of successful men
and women along all avenues or en-
dpavor. but it is not generally known
that the number of successful cOIOfed
business men is as large as it is; nor
is it anv better known that they own
so many first-class business establish
mpnts in Washington.
In an article of this it would be nm
nossfble to mention more than small
mart of those whose success entlteS
! fbpm TO he mentioned. We shall nave
70 content ourselves in this issue WIN
the mention of a few representatives
in several lines Of business, always
kppning in mind the fact that THESE
! are only samples.
The colored American., 1901-11-02

Tbora arc quite a number OF sue
.,l.frI coIorpd grOcers in WaShlnSIoh'
CSs9, Grooories especially, is one OF the
classes Of business III winch en10,
rriyino men Of the race have Won
firm bnsinpss capacity ana nave won
firm hnsiapss footing for the race III
addition to their personal success.
,rro numher Of cOlOred dealers III
,-rocorios ptc.. listed in HIDyeh >
"CoIored Washington" for l9Ol, 10
one hundred and thirty. Ot IheSo'
norbons the most conspicuous III me
northwest. considering time Ill lIl5
mSiness. capital employed anu
amonnr Of business done annualy, Il
Mr. T Hammond, at 1854 1lIn
street He has been singularly sue
cp,sfuI IN winning the trade OF hlS
own race. a feat. generally CONSIDER
ed bv colored merchants, hafu NM Is
10 do. He believes that If the coloret
merchant keeps what his people Wan'
sells to them in the way they want =
buv. and as cheap as his cOnpeIlCOII!s
his people will patrOnize him. III
wagons deliver goods to any part
the citv. Not more than fifteen pc
cent of his regular customers ai
white.
Mr.. Hammond is anxious that ou
youth should 90 into business hlol
generally than they have yet done p'
Eeying that it is the only ecohollllc'
salvation for the race. He says
they will eschew pleasure, attel!
strictly to business, and STICK 10
there is no doubt of success.
Long before the great clVl W.
coIored men, and women TOO, Ii
stands in the various markets' "l
now they find much employment the
in various capacities, ranging ITO
cleaners" to clerks. 1t IS not a'
surprising that some of them snou
develop desire to go into buSllt
for themselves, AND what IS more u
there should be in the markets
Washington many examples OF s.
cessful colored men and women
business. One who StrOllS throu
any of the markets will find them
gagged in any kind Of business carr
on there. Not many, but l
pioneers. who are blazing the way
others.
Among those whose success
especially notable is Mr.. EWell
Conway. stands 325 to 332. mar
corner 9th and X streets nOrthW
dealer in fruits, poultry and prOd'
You will observe that he has seV'
stands and keeps the largest sto
Of the best in that market. Stahu
awhile and watch him wait on
customers. He can wait Oh more !
PIE, sell them more and send u
The colored American., 1901-11-02

The Lyceum at Shiloh Barti1t
ChnIch.L s rect, be ween10 ard IL h
Streets, Northwest, is IN full 6lsst ub-
der the M management of Prof. l. NJ Her-
shaw / meets each SUNDAY al 3:39,
and dislipg ii he'd s. eskers are on the
program, lhs general public is Ia
Vited.