tions show how completely in error are those who constantly
assert that the Negro has made no lasting contribution to the
civilization of the age, and they prove conclusively that under
favorable environment he is capable of performing his whole duty in
the work of mankind whether it be tilling the earth with his hoe or
advancing the world by his thought.

LIST OF COLORED INVENTORS IN THE UNITED STATES AS FURNISHED FOR THE
PARIS EXPOSITION, 1900.

Inventor. Invention. Date. Number.

Abrams, W. B. Hame Attachment Apr, 14, 1891. 450,550
Allen, C. W. Self-Leveling Table Nov. 1, 1898. 613,436
Allen, J. B. Clothes Line Support Dec. 10, 1895. 551,105
Ashbourne, A. P. Process for Preparing Cocoanut
for Domestic Use June 1, 1875. 163,962
Ashbourne, A. P. Biscuit Cutter Nov. 30, 1875. 170,460
Ashbourne, A. P. Refining Cocoanut Oil July 27, 1880. 230,518
Ashbourne, A. P. Process of Treating Cocoanut Aug. 21, 1877. 194,287
Blair, H. Corn Planter Oct. 14, 1834.
Bailey, L. C. Combined Truss and Bandage Sept. 25, 1883. 285,545
Blair, Henry Cotton Planter Aug. 31, 1836.
Bailey, L. C. Folding Bed July 18, 1899. 629,286
Bailes, Wm. Ladder Scaffold Support Aug. 5, 1879. 218,154
Bailiff, C. O. Shampoo Headrest Oct. 11, 1898. 612,008
Ballow, W. J. Combined Hatrack and Table Mar. 29, 1898. 601,422
Barnes, G. A. E. Design for Sign Aug. 19, 1898. 29,193
Beard, A. J. Rotary Engine July 5, 1892. 478,271
Beard, A. J. Car-coupler Nov. 23, 1897. 594,059
Becket, G. E. Letter Box Oct. 4, 1892. 483,525
Bell, L. Locomotive Smoke Stack May 23, 1871. 115,153
Bell, L. Dough Kneader Dec. 10, 1872. 133,823
Benjamin, L. W. Broom Moisteners and Bridles May 16, 1893. 497,747
Benjamin, Gong and Signal Chairs
Miss M. E. for Hotels July 17, 1888. 386,286
Blackburn, A. B. Railway Signal Jan. 10, 1888. 376,362
Blackburn. A. B. Spring Seat for Chairs Apr. 3, 1888. 380,420
Blackburn, A. B. Cash Carrier Oct. 23, 1888. 391,577
Blue, L. Hand Corn Shelling Device May 20, 18