In noting the journalistic efforts of the colored people, Philadelphia can proudly boast of having eight live newspapers and two magazines that reflect real credit on the colored race. The first to be considered is the _Weekly Tribune_, one of the very few colored papers in the United States that is actually making money. It was founded in 1884 by Mr. Christopher J. Perry, and has steadily advanced as the years rolled on, until now it is established on a solid financial basis. It is bright, crisp, newsy, and the most popular newspaper among the colored people in the city.
The _Standard-Echo_ began publication in 1883, with Mr. Abel P. Caldwell as managing editor. The _Echo_ has enjoyed all the experiences of the average Negro journal.
The _Sunday Journal_, a new feature in Negro journalism, was founded by the late Robert G. Still, in 1895. After his death Messrs. Hart & Gee assumed the management of it, and through their combined efforts it is rapidly nearing the goal of success.
For workmanship, bright and crisp news, the _Sunday Herald_ has no superior. It was established by T. Wallace Swann, January, 1896. The paper has struck the public's vein, and bids fair to outstrip some of the older journals.
The _Christian Banner_ is a Baptist paper, and is largely circulated throughout the United States. Rev. G. L. P. Taliaferro is the editor.
Rev. C. H. Phillips is the editor of the _Christian_ _Index_, which is the official organ of the C. M. E. Church. Their publishing house is located at Jackson, Tenn., where they own their building and a splendid printing plant. Dr. Phillips was born at Milledgeville, Ga., in 1858. He is a graduate from Central Tennessee College, and has been prominent since then both as teacher and pastor. Rev. Phillips has made the _Index_ one of the leading church papers published in the country, and the church may well be proud of him.
Remarkable types in Negro journalism are Cyrus Field Adams and John Quincy Adams, of the Chicago _Appeal_. The _Appeal_ is regarded as one of the best weekly newspapers published.
A musician, a composer, and an editor, a composite body, is Hon. Harry C. Smith, editor and publisher of the Cleveland _Gazette_. He is a born artist, a deep thinker, liberal and fair-minded. A valuable acquisition to Negro journalism.