The Freeman

('B. SQUARES } ; BLUSTER 5 2 = o-20-~20~30C~ A NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION, Be it resolyed—By the progressive colored Americans in sober reflection: assembled that the year 1900 must an¢ will be the brightest, best and most progressive in the history of the Ameri can Negro; be it also Resolved,—That during the year 190( every minister and every teacher shall practice what he preaches and teaches: that every writer live upto his writings; every race leader follow his lead; every “political leader” loose sight of self and ‘8 fat office and look after the weal of his race; that the rich help the poor and the educated, the ignorant. A JINGLE FOR JUDGE LYNCH. He.was burned in old Kentucky, Beevers saree clings Hanged and then revived anew. He ‘was burned in old Kentucky After all. he's mighty lucky ‘That they didn't skin bim offhand. too, oN. ¥. "Press." een I have just received and carefally read the Holiday number of The Free- man and must troly say that it is the best all around issue of a colored journal that I have ever seen, The best. the cleanest, best paper, best selected matter the largest, the best illustrated—m fact the best in everything and everyway that makes the best. If you have not received it, send for it at once, carefully read it and carefully put it wway for fature use or reference. ees ‘What prograss shall have been made by the rave before the begining of the year 1901? That's the question of the hour. eee ‘The “Colored American” has changed its form, for the worse, I think. Return to your old form, Bro. Cooper and by- the-way, what became of that MSS I sent for your issue of Dec, 30? eee Af er sober reflection I have concluded to contine to write “‘for the good of the race” even if the race turns a deaf ear or a blind eye to thesame. Duty is duty; my self appointed duty is to “point out the way for the progress of the race” as Uncle Noah Baxter would say, and trust God for the results. In view of this conclusion I will in the future keep the “Bluster” column alive with my views of the duties and short com- ings of the race. I will, as in the past “thew to the line, let the chips fall as they may.” By-the-way! Did yon send the old: folks at home a Christmas box or money order, young man or young woman’ eee I expect to be a deiegate to the National Republican conventyon which meets in Philadelphia next June. I hope to meet enongh colored delegates from the South to make things ‘come ‘our way.” I hope this is not a dream. wee How many of your New Year resolu- tions have you broken, up-to-date? eee ‘What has become of Uncle Noah Bax- ter? What has become of several other members of The Freeman's “Round Table” members? ‘What has become of several Negro newspapers and magazines(?) I used to reviow? wee I don’t want to be personal, but, what has become of the two dollar bill a cer tain reader of The Freeman owes me ? aes ‘What has become of Lynk's Maga zine? (?) What has become of the pho tograph I sent down South, as a loan for acut? What has become of the sweets girl on earth? (This is personal. ) eee ‘The Freeman is about to start a “‘chil ren’s column” under my supervision or editorship. Let your child, or you! children, under 14 send name and ad ress to me at 82 Hull st. Brooklyn, N Y. at once. B, SQUARE ia AE Oe she tt Frankfort, Ind., Special.—Airs. Sar: tha Mitchell and son have returned to their home in Thorntown. * * Miss Laura Artist and father have returned to their home in Peru, Ind. * * Mr Canda, of Kokomo, passed through this city Saturday from Danville, IL. where he spent the holidays. * * The colored show, “Coontown 400,” played to a packed house New Year's night. * * Rev. Y. R. Harper is home sick with malaria fever. * * ‘Mrs. Martha is recovering after a long illness. * * Only a few more days and ‘The Freeman’s thirty days offer for $1 will run out. * * Mrs. Georg: Williams and Mary C. Hargrove have returned from a Christmas visit. * * ‘Miss Marie Idle is on the sick list. * * THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. ‘The public schools took up Tuesday | morning at 8:30. * * The A. M. E | Church held a watch meeting Sunda; night.” A program was rendered b; the Sunday School. * * Church ser vices every Sunday at 10:30; Sunday School at 28:0; J. D. Kersey, supt. Christian Endeavor at 6:30. * | Teachers’ meeting every Monday night. * * The A. M. E. Churel gave their grand rally for January One hundred dollars and ninety-tw cents was raised by this raily. ‘Th same goes to help pay off the churel debt. Rev. Johnson extends thanks t all. * * ‘The new century (1900) ha: now begun, Lets begin with an ol reliable paper, The Freeman, * * Miss B. Lewis, of Frankfort, spent Xmas in Indianapolis. * * ‘The Busy Bee Club’s committee on the Japanese booth, held their meeting at Mrs. Liney’s home, instead of the so- ciety. The mistake was made by a misunderstanding of the reporter of this paper. * * Mr. Edward Harper has returned to his school at Craw- fordsville. * * Mrs. Bert Cum- mings has returned to her home in In- dianapolis. * * Mr. Charles Emory, of Michigantown, was in Frankfort Monday night to attend “Coontown 400.” * * The opening of the White & Weida general store at Moran Mon- day was one of the most suecessful and pleasing commercial events yet given in that town. Watson & Sons furnished the music, assisted at night by the “Lonely Star” colored quartette of this city. * * The Bell Telephone Company now owns all ‘phones in Frankfort. ‘The citizens of Frankfort are having the ‘phone taken out of their business houses and homes, as $2.50 and $1 a month is an enormous price for one ‘phone. * * The hard- ware man is having good trade in the stove line now, as the gas is nearly ex- hausted, and many of its consumers are using wood in its place. * 4 Mr. Fred Johnson has gone to Indianapo- lis, * * “Pum Kirner” has once more returned to the Gem City to talk on the coming campaign. * * ‘The public schools let out all day Thursday as the gas pressure was very low, * * On last Sunday night there was but few places of worship attended as the gas forbids. * * Subscribe for The Freeman. * * Miss Florence Balinger, of Kokomo, is in the Gem City, visiting Miss Jeanette Parker. * * Miss Jeanette Parker, at her home on 353 W. Walnut street, enter- tained a number of friends ‘Thursday evening in honor of Miss Pearl Pow- ell, of Lafayette, and Miss Balinger, of Kokomo. Refreshments consisting of pressed chicken, rolls, olives, coffee, ice cream, cake and chocolate. ‘The favors were the Busy Bees Club col- ors—red, white and blue. * * Mr, Bert Cummings has returned to In- dianapolis. * * Mr. Clyde Radcliff has returned from Indianapolis. * * It was only a false report concerning the Cummings and Harper wedding. * * Miss Blanch Clark has returne¢ after a visit in the country. * * Mis Anna Powell entertained at her home 358 E. Barnes street, a number of hei friends Friday night in honor of Mis: Pearl Powell. * * Mrs. Sadie Mitch ell and brother, Jesse, have gone t ‘Thorntown to visit their parents. * + Mrs. Robert Flamming is on the sicl list. * * Miss Mary Idle has been o1 the sick list. * * The Busy Bee held a business meeting Tuesday night. * * Mr. Morris Roberts, o Rockville, Ind., passed through thi |seribe for The Freeman while you cai take advantage of the cheap rate—$ | city Friday en route to see his sicl father'in Kokomo. * * Mrs. Miteh ell was the guest of Mrs. H. B. Turne '|at Logansport New Year's. * * Mi || Harry Russell, of Bloomingdale, Ind [was in the Gem City Friday visitin; | Mr. and Mrs. Frank Liney. * * Mrs Bettie Weaver has returned to Indian apolis after spending a few days witl Personal Mention. Muncie, Ind., Special.—Services were held at both churches Sunday, with large atendance. The B. Y. P. U. of the Second Baptist Church is flourishing readily, with about 75 members. Rey. D. 8. Slaughter preached a good sermon, after which Deacon J. Bolling and G. W. Strong spoke a few words in regard to the church. * * Miss Pearl Davis has been confined to her home a few days on account of sickness. * * “Mrs. Wilkie Collins, of Lima, O., is visiting friends in the city. * * Mr. John Ellis and Mr. Jed Jones delightfully mntertaneid a few fri¢nds Wednesday THE WONDER OF THE AGE, ——18 THE—— —GROWN BY— Rev. 1, N. FITZPATRICK, NEAR OPELIKA ALA. This Very Prolific Plant Yields From One to Five Bales to the Acre. ‘Tho Fibre is said to be one of the finest in the world, and is worth nearly twice as much as the oe eS tone “he stalk grows from 4to 1'and 16 feet hgh, has from 400 290 bolls to stalk fand more at times, according to richness of the sofl and the seasons. The following are two of the TESTIMONIALS of those who bought the seeds from Rev. Fitzpatrick, last fall. Mt. Meigs, Ala., Oct.,1, 1800, Rey, IN. Fitepatrick, ‘Dear Sirs From the two. pounds of African Limbless Cotton seeds that I bought of you last fall I bave gathered a bale weighing 50) Ibs. I only, ee 20 rows an acre long. Would nave made more to the acre, bur it was injured by the storm and drought I am oinin that ifthe cotton is planted earlier, and with favorable seesoms. that it will yield a a ane oot Said Yours very respectfully, SHEPPARD MURDOCK Pike Road, Ala., Nov. 1, 1890. Rev, Fitapatrick, ‘eat Sir i'am delighted with your cotton and think that it will do more than you reppatted eto do Tbseene one pound. of seeds from you and made One bale of cotton Telshing Ho pounds: end bare sleeOy, ics the coltons ean sels tenet sede if 300 ton Boe ius Write me” Yours &c 3-8. BLACKBUEN. — We have scores of letters, such as the above, from ies we sold seeds to last fall, and wo ani Ore tates and’ and pesteice addresses, but {t would make this circular” 4 large fo be convenient. OASH RATES FOR THE SEEDS. Peck, will plant 2 aeres dropped in 3 foot rows, $2.50. Half bushel, $175. One bushel, $0. Tf you wish to secure seeds for another year, act at once, as many wrote me last spring too lag to obtain them. Direct all letters to me, Box 1s), Opelika, Als. Yours truly. During my absence in South Africa, direct all letters to ¢ ‘opehtna. Ay wile rs abecnee in South Africa, me at . Mis _ RRERLAMG Will enswer all letters and Ail all orders promptly. : evening at the home of the former's mother, on S. Plum.street. Games and music was the diversion of the even- ing. Light refreshments were sérved. ‘The guests departed at a late hour, and all reported a good time. * * Mrs. Joseph Gillum and Mrs. Ed. (Smith gave a dinner party to their relatives Sunday, Jan. 7, 1900. * * Mr, John Douglass is reported sick. * * Miss Stella Watkins is reported some better after a brief illness. * * Mr. and Mrs. Geo. L. Hopkins entertained the Geeser Club Monday evening, Jan. 1, 1900, at their cozy litle home in White- ly. An enjoyable time was had by all. Music was rendered by Miss Bthel Clark during the evening. Those pres- ent were: Miss Pearl Davis, Jennie White, Edna Douglass, Rhetta Ware, Bertha Davenport, Ethel Clark, Artie Curtis, Fannie White, Nettye Pierson, Adah Pierson, and Mr. Will Tyree, John Curtis, Jed Jones, Julius Ellis, Sterling Bowling, Grant Trazier and John Culpher. * * Mr. John and Ed Smith, of Winchester, are yisiting friends in the city. * * Miss Grace Robinson is reported sick. * * Mrs. Liddie Frazier, of W. Main street, was called to Marion, Ind., to attend. the funeral of her brother, Mr. Alias Shoe- craft, Who was killed on last Wegnes- day by the street cars. * *" Mrs. John Espy, of B. Jackson street, is reported ill. * * Mrs. Marticcia White is reported some better. * * Mrs. Robinson, of 8. Beacon street, is entertaining friends from Portland. * * Mrs. Matie Richardson is some- What indisposed. * * Mr, John Cur- tis has returned from Marion. MAN) SS . (ie pee. Zp s SHOUEBNINES + Vee ee hp No St Ka eS St. Louis, Mo., has a daily paper. ‘There are two colored physicians at St. Joseph, Mo. ‘The Daily Recorder, published at Nor- folk, Va., is now in its third year. Mr. L. E. Perry owns and operates a mattress factory at St. Joseph, Mo., em: ploying members of his race exclusively. eee Lient.-Gov. Caldwell appointed a young Afro-American from the orphan’s home at Cincinnati, as a pageja the Ohio legislatare. @ see ‘The United States Commission to the Paris Exposition of 1900 bas assigned space in the Social Economy building to be used for the exhibit of the present condition and progress of the Afro- American. see ‘The Coleman Cotton Mills, located at Concord, N. C., the first enterprise of the kind in the world ever started by colored people, in all probability, by this time is working in full blast. The capi- tal stock is $50,000 and the concern is incorporated under the laws of the state of North Carolina. ‘Adeline Woodin, a colored woman seventy-four years old, of Jeffersonville is cntting a full set of teeth. She ha been toothless for years and a few days ‘ago was surprised bya jaw tooth appear ing. The woman makes a living b; mending cement sacks and she says tha the cement dust which she has inhale is responsible for the new teeth. | Omer Knox, a barber, of Muncie, Ind. isa candidate for sheriff of Delewar county, making about twenty candi dates in the field for the nomination | This necessarily divides the vote. Kno: || believes that with the 650 colored voter | behind him, together with about 30 ‘| yotes of white men, which he say he can get, he will have a good, round plurality over any other one candidate. He is being encouraged by a number of white republicans, and some of his op- ponents are afraid of the outcome. cae ae BS Cincinnati, O., Special.—The Christ mas number of The Freeman was ¢ “peach.” * * Col. John Fielding left the city Thursday to visit his mother at Lancaster, 0. * * The Queen City Literary League held it: monthly meeting at the St. John’s A M. E. Zion Church, Wednesday, Jan 10. Col. J. S. Fielding presided. * * Allen Temple will hold its morning service at the G. A. R, Hall on Sixt! street. Evening services at the Doug ins League Hall, on McAllister street until further notice. * * Mr. Jame Bust has ben appointed by the Grand Exalted Ruler, B. F. Howard, of the Elks, Grand Secretary of the order ‘The place was formerly held by Gen Bowles, deceased. * * Mr. Walter A. Tedford and Miss Maggie C. Moore of Knoxville, Tenn., were united in mariage at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Rivers, 753 Cheateau ave- nue, Price Hill.’ Rev. J. B. Harper made the couple one. * * The Ruffin Republican Club attended the Inaugu: ral ceremonies at Columbus, 0., this week, * * The friends of Mr. and Mrs. Manze, of 551 Laurel street, gave a reception in their honor last ‘Tues- day night. * * Miss Lolo Johnson, of Washington, D. C., sang at the Mound Street Church Friday evening, Jan. 5th, for the benefit of Allen Tem- ple. * * Miss Myrtle Toliver, of 518 Court street, is visiting friends in Nashvile, Tenn, * * ‘The Hartzell Literary Society held its election of officers at its regular meeting last Fri- day night, Jan. 5th, at which time the following officers were elected: Col. John 8. Fielding, President; Rev. 'T. L. Wilson, Vice-President: John Wil- son Secretary; Miss Emma Smothers, Assistant Secretary; Mrs. Wilson, Treasurer; Miss Susie Taylor, Jour- nalist; Miss Aimee L. Hubard, Assist- ant Journalist: Mrs. B. Ewing, Librar- ian; Miss eNitle Taylor, Assistant Librarian; Mr. Harry Jordan, Critic, * * Mr. Ben Richard- son, an old and highly respected citizen, died on Friday morning, 5th inst. The funeral took place Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock from the Zion Baptist Chureh, Rev. H. H. Harris officiating, * * Rev. H. H. Harris, of Zion Baptist Chureh, made a flying trip to Indianapolis on last Saturday. His pulpit was filled on Sunday by Rey. MeAllen, of the Main Street Baptist Chureh, Covington, Ky., and at night by Rev. Porter, of St. Louis. * * Mrs, Ruth Crouch, of 417 W. Righth street, is on the siek list. * The Standing Committee of the Hart- zell Literary Society is: Rev. Meyers, Miss Ida Miller, Miss Jennie Harris, Mr. William Jackson, Misses Nettie Taylor and Emma Smothers. Miss Jennie Lewis and Albert W. Hubbard acted as tellers in the election of offi- cers. a KUHN BROS. Wels MEATS ——And Jobbers of — Pork, Beef, Smoked Meats | and Lard. ar ad 407 W. Michigcn St Stalls: 25 and 26 E. 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"KLONDIKE IN NEW YORK Jim Henderson, otherwise known as "Klondike," a colored fighter from Chicago, has arrived in New York at the call of Jack Smith, the Boston manager, who has long been connected with "Spike" and Dave Sullivan. He is a well built young man of about twenty-two years, standing over five feet 10 inches and weighing about 180 pounds. On his bebelth Smith asks the New York papers to state that he will make a match with Gus Ruhlin, Joe Choynski, Bob Armstrong or Ed Dunkhorst. Manager James Sullivan of the new National A. C., of Waterbury, offered a $80 purse for Henderson and Jack M cornick, of Philadelphia, to fight twenty rounds at the second show of the club, which will probably take place on January 18. Smith is thinking it over. THE TWO TAYLORS One of the match races most sought for the great French racing season during the Paris Exposition will be between Edouard Taylore, the one-hour world record holder, and Major Taylor, the colored wonder, whose mile in 1.19 is still being discussed. The two Taylors chose different ways to fame, but both chose the wheel. Both were made of about the same material, since the French Taylore once held that mile record himself. The American Taylors essayed to enter the middle distance racing field, and so well did he do that the championship was awarded him without a struggle would he but continue. He did not do so, but chose to stick to the sprinting distances. French Taylore did not follow up the mile distances after so successfully annexing the one-mile figures, but went back to Europe and created a worldwide reputation in the middle distance ranks, defeating the pick of the European field again and again, including Tom Linton, the great Welshman, whom he defeated three times straight running. From the past records of the men it is therefore apparent that both have like ability, whether at the mile or at the hour, and when a race is arranged between the two for a distance favorable to both, twenty or twenty-five miles, Europeans believe that they will see the greatest contest of the times. This race between the Taylors is sought as a grand opener to the international season in France. GANS BARS BALTIMORE. Baltimore, Jan. 3.—To the public joy of many eminently respectable people; but, alas! to the secret sorrow of others who consider themselves equally eminently respectable, be it known that Joe Gans, the famous light-weight pugilist of this city, will never again fight in this city. It must be so, for Gans says so himself, and he says it with a vehemence quite out of keeping with his ordinarily quite manner. According to Gans' version of his determination never to fight in this city again there is another than a money reason. Gans returned to this city yesterday from a fighting tour of the West, during which he defeated Steve Crosby, in (hicago, in six rounds; "Kid" Asne, in Cincinnati, in fifteen, and had a draw with "Kid" McPartland, in six rounds, in (hicago. Joe Gans yesterday told the reasons for his determination not to fight here in the following way:— "My last fight here was with Martin Judge, of Philadelphia, and I mean that it shall continue to be known as my last fight here. I had met Judge twice before, and I knew him to be one of the ronghest and toughest men whom I have ever met, and, also, a man who was naturally too heavy for me. If I could win the fight I was to get $500; whereas for the same fight I could make $2000 in New York. "To make the $500 I was taking a chance of getting knocked out, which might cost me something like $80,000 or $40,000. When I stepped into the ring that night I found Judge to be at least twenty pounds heavier than I am, which you know, makes a big difference THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER with light-weight. I would gladly have forfeited the chance to win the $500 had I been allowed to leave the ring in peace, but the house was crowded with men who had lost their time and paid their money to see the contest, and the only thing that induced me to fight Judge was the desire not to disappoint the people. There was a lot of 'chewing the rag' about it, but, although over weight, Judge looked in good condition. "Well, we went on, and Judge began to rush and bore in from the start. Along about the fifth round he came at me like a runaway ice wagon, and he rushed me to the ropes, hammering away with right and left, while I had nothing to do but try to stall) him off and dodge out of the way. It was a hot time for me, and in the midst of my troubles I heard what seemed to me to be everybody in the house yell: 'Kill the nigger.' That hurt me worse than Judge's manling; and when I got out of the mess I then and there determined never to fight another battle in this city. Even if I could make as much, or more, money here than elsewhere, I would not run the risk of being hooted at, just because of my color." Wishes Us Success. Chicago, Ill., Jan. 4, 1900. I am running a barber shop in this city, and all of my trade is white, many have become attached to The Freeman, which comes regularly every Saturday, and oftimes it is impossible for me to read it until Sunday afternoon. The Holiday number capped the climax in Negro journalism. Please accept my compliments for the painstaking work on that edition. Wishing The Freeman many years of successful circulation I am as ever yours truly, J. BURRELL. 133 Blue Island Avenue. A GOOD THING. Some of the Late Claims Paid Colored Members of the American Mutual Aid Association of St. Louis, Mo. The American Mutual Aid Association St. Louis have paid the following late claims in Indianapolis:—M. M. Meadows 719 West Eleventh st., fell and skinned face, $8.58; Alfred Outland, 430 Yandes st., fell down steps, $7.15; W. H. Johnson, 622 West North st., mashed foot. $15.70; Geo. H. Goins, 543 West 12th, street, broken arm, $50.00; John Prince 1707 Alvord st., foot mashed $15.71; O. S. McGee, 1022 Senate avenue fell and hurt arm; three days, $8.00. O. S. McGee, 1022 Senate ave., injured finger, $7.00; G. St. Clair, 320; Musking ham street, struck with brass knucks, $5.75; Andrew Smith, 1019 N. Missouri street, injured foot, $6.85; John N. Beck sick list, $14.30; and Mary Hampton struck nail in foot, $1.00; Jno. M. Beck 2 days, strained limb, $3.55; Ellis White arm broke, $5.5; Rufus Allison, Anderson Ind., $5.1; J. R. Gaskin, 210 Roanoke street, $5.00 Mrs. F. Taylor, 1419 N. Missouri street, $2.85; Rev. A. L. Murray, $24.29. Mr. E. B Hampton is the agent in this city, at room 43 Baldwin Block, corner of Deleware and Market streets. Take Soldiers Relief. A sure cure for pains or cramps in the stomach, Cholera Morbus. Diarrhoea, Dysentery Summer Complaint, Cholera Infantum and indigestion. Testimonials. Manufactured by A. Nichols, 407 W. Northstreet, Indianapolis, Indiana. For sale by a drug dealer. Read This. 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Also, Miss Lelar Gonond, the wonderful astrologist, will tell your past and future troubles, love and business affairs free of charge for any one sending 2-cent stamp or self-addressed envelope. Ask your druggist for the Great Thunderbolt Liniment. Send $2.25 and get a assortment of my remedies, those wishing to become agents. Dr. C. G. Gonond, Brinkley, Ark. THE LITTLE FORTUNE TELLER AND SAVINGS BANK is an ingeniously devised contrivance for saving the Pennies, Nickels and Dimes, and at the same time, for saving the Money. In the Bank to the great amusement and gratification of the depositor and owner of the Bank. By inserting a Penny, Nickel or Dollar into the bank, the money is glass on the face whirling; when it has spent its force the wheel will stop, the arrow will point to a letter as indicated on the dial which has on it the letters of the alphabet, also the letters of the numbers. The letter under the arrow you then refer to the reverse side of the Bank which also has the alphabet down on one side and opposite each letter a list of fortune following the letters of the dollar. You can read the fortune of the one who placed the coin in the Bank. THE LITTLE FORTUNE TELLER creates a great deal of fun for the depositor, also wealth for the owner. The Bank is oblong in shape, 5 inches long and 2 inches wide and % of an inch deep. There is ing to get out of order: it is amusing and durable and will hold from $2 to $ in coins and dimes. It can be opened when the removed, closed again and is ready to receive and amuse SAMPLE BY MAIL 25 OENTS agents wanted everywhere. Address: JOHN SON M'F G'CO., Dept. 5, Box 2079, Boston, Mass. Sav! Have You Heard of the American Mutual Aid Association Of St. Louis, Mo. That pays Accident, Sick and Death benefits weekly? Yes, I am insured in it. Did they pay you when you got hurt? 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By inserting a Penny, Nickel or dime at the end it sends a cheerful wheel underlie the face whirling; when it has spent its force the stop, the arrow will point to a letter as indicated dial which on it the letters of the alphabet, also sends a cheerful wheel underlie the arrow you then refer to the reverse side Bank which also has the alphabet down on one side and to each letter a line of fortune following the letters of the alphabet. There is a ticket which will hold from $ to $ in pennies, nickel the coin removed, closed again and is ready to receive $ Agents wanted everywhere. JOHN Mass A typewriter. Simplifies Bill Making and writing fig- denominations in column It in no way interferes with the typewriter f ASK FOR DESCRIPTIVE TABULATOR The Smith Premier Type 116 Monument Place, India We carry a stock of goods valued at $1,500,000.00 We trot 23,000 even We own and occupy the tallest mercantile bus- over 2,000,000 customers. 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Lost Relative advertisements, $1.00 for one month, in advance. ; zi ‘ ofice = tesinca asseco lass mate nsianavolls -sauustier should be addressed to THE FREEMAN. =o, L. Knox, Pub,, Indianapolis, ind. SATURDAY JANUARY 20, 1900, LYNCHINGS According to statistics compiled by the Boston Courant, lynchings have oc- enrred in the United States in geay Be 1885-184; 1886-188; 1807-122; 1888-148 1889-176; 1890-127; 1891-182; 1892-23 1898-200; 1894 190; 1895-171; 1896-131 4897-166. 1898-127: 1899-107: 1900- ? It will be observed that the evil reached its high water mark in 1892 when 285 were lynched. ‘The decline from that time until the present year has been fairly gradual. A slight increase is no- ticeable in 1807 when 166 persons were victims of mobs, Considering the statistics of the Cour- ant as accurate, the optimists have great reason of their faith. It certainly ‘augurs good for the future, in that there is a perceptible decline in lynchings. ‘This decline must be attributed as much to the influential Northern dailies, also many Southern ones, as to the efforts on part of the Negroes themselves. The creation of public sentiment against the pernicious practice, the result of those agencies, has proven, a means of bringing abont resulta that more radical means may not have secured. It is a matter of congratulation that the evil is dying out from the weight of public opinion which is decidedly against it. Itis a mistaken notion that the whole country is indifferent to the sav- ‘age outbursts that appear a cancerous growth on the body politic of the coun- try. There are but very few men who are mobbists by instinct, either white o7 black. ‘The fact is simply this; that the log ‘cabin and the big house idea is yet vivid {in the minds of those who dwelt in the white houses. It will take years o earnest endeavor on the part of either ‘race to disassociate these incidents of by gone days. What has followed the sla very period is but the nataral result 0 the breaking up of-the period. It is evo Intion. Evolution does not move by fit ‘nd starts, but runs its cycle as a malig nant disease and ends only when it ends Balms may be administered, must b ‘administered to prevent total annihila tion, but they simply serve to assuag that the end may be well but «the can not eradicate. ‘Time the great dispenser of all go0% gifts to mankind claims the right o way, and to it must be pinned our hope of dehvery. To implore governmenta intervention for reliet is a privilege, bu a privilege merely. It is a privilege tha s sometimes attended with sacrifices The sovercignty of the state is talis manic to the citizens of the state and i will be but a poor state that does not in some way defend the actions of thestat no matter how far reaching snd damag ing these actions are. The inactivity of the government in the matter of th THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. late disfranchising acts in the Southern states is conclusive that the government has reckoned the cost; for, we must not suppose the government is sitting sup pinely by allowing depredations to be committed on a part of itscitizens by @ part of its citizens, if it could, by the torn of the hand, (bring about the needed reforms. All of the recent(presidents have ex pressed a desire that the races should well to-gether in peace. It may mean bnt little to those who suffer the arrows of outrageous fortune; these “meaning. less,” platitudes; but it is the very best that the age will permit, No govern. ment wills its own destruction; it car- ries out those programs, policies and ex. pediences that contribute to govern: mental longevity. However there is no defense of the in- iquitous practice that has gained the country unenviable notoriety abroad and created distrust and hatred in the hearts of those at home. The law’s de- lay, so often urged m defense of the atrocious acts is but a lame excuse, In onr highly civilized communities apprehension equals conviction in event there is the evidence of guilt. The laws are defeated of thei ends, which ‘are to protect the weak, when the com- munities become a law unto themselves; there being no appeal but from Cesar drunk, to Cesar drunk, In the name of the innocent ones who are struck down by an avalanche of opposition who have their side of thestory crowded down their throats, in the name of the laws which are instituted as bulwarks of defense for the maltreated and maligned, in the name of the country that has begun to belt the earth with ite territories, its multitribed islands, let us have peace at home. Let the year 1900 witness less lynchings than previons years. May the mellowing influences of time and right endeavor, soften the racial asperities so that we may be able to greet the dawn of the twentieth cen- tury with a joy like unto that which cometh in the morning. Dr. C. W. Newton, of the A. M. E, Church in his sermon on last Sunday morning said, that although Jesus told Simon that he was night when he said that those for whom most was forgiven loved most, yet he did not feel that the world adopted it as a moral princi- ple. Yet, he felt that if Jesus said so it must be right. ‘The quality of gratitude in man has been a frnitfal theme for discussion since the world began. Adam and eve might be accused of being ungrateful: {t does appear at first blush that the exceptions to the rule are greater than the rule and that man is constitutionally ungrateful. But it appears when get- ting a better focus that naturalness of reciprocity is 80 deeply embedded in the principles of right action, that when the exception appears it is so unnatural, so abnormal, that it assumes proportions that are imaginatory. The woman in this case, a lewd woman, did much for her Savion be- cause He forgave so much that was base in her. She knew from what depths of human depravity she had ascended. She followed Him; no Lucretia Borgia, to assassinate His character, by feinging love, impure love nor to pipe on his sup- posed passions, or in failing, like Samp: son, bring down destruction on others who had been innocently inveigled inte the fray that punishment might be mis directed. This converted women wa: quite incapable of doing these things Can some who do not pose as lewd, 583 as much? ‘The speech of Senator Beveridge wil be considered as the best exposition o the expansion idea possible. His trip t the Philippines, his presence on th “firing line,” and his intimate associa tion with the president makes his utter ances ex-cathedra. Beyond all of this he is blessed with a silver tongue, grac and wit, The career of our junior sena tor certainly has a very rosy bacl ground, He must forever, hencefortt browse on tall grass, or like an cagl keep on high. He has shown the abili ty, now for the tenacity. “No man or body of men can impos upon the Negroes of St. Louis while the Palladium exists,” fly from the mast o that publication. These be brave words, my brother. “What you goin’ to dc when de black man comes?” The Pal ladium should exist a long while in the interest of the St. Louis folks—Vive Is Palladium. WAR OR MURDER? Isitwar or 1s it murder, ‘That we perpetrate to-day? Is it passion, greed and vengeance + Or God's voice that we obey? If it were one individual And a man should kill his foe, Loudly would we call it murder And but little mercy show. ‘Why should we thencall it righteous, ‘When the soldiers Kill their foes, And they count them by the thousands? ‘Tell me, anyone who knows, For tomy poor mind it seems Like highway robbery and greed, ‘Where men kill their foes to rob them, Of the country that they need, More for greed than love it seemeth, ‘And ft does not seem to me, Anything but wholesale murder, ‘Which can never righteous be: For our souls should be above it, Living in the spiritnal sphere, Where the Father's love should guide u In our actions e’er appear. —Manrua SmxPann Liverscorn, oorestown, N, J. THE BISHOPS. The struggle for the bishopricey in the A.M.E. Church is attracting wide spread attention, Every portion of the country has its slate of favorites and the people are supporting them, regardless of church affiliations. The secular pa pers are discussing bishopric possibilities. Dr. Moore, the business man of the church it is said will beselected on the first ballot. ‘This is considered a tiibate of great respect; yet the church could searcely do otherwise, if promotions are to be based upon actual worth and con: duct. Dr. Moore is scholarly, a gen: tleman of fine attainments and an ideal pulpit orator. ‘The very position he oc: cupies in the {church makes him a logi- cal candidate. ‘Therefore his election is a toregone conclusion. It seems that Drs. Moore, T. W. Hen- erson, Chaffee and Tyree are among those that are likely to be chosen. Tyree is of ‘Tennesse where they seem to be extremely clannish. ‘They almost to a man responded tothe attacks on him and with most excellent effect. Friends of ns sprang up from the earth “as it were,” and it Is safe to say his candidacy hhas been promoted. However, that does'not make Tyrse, bishop. ‘The struggle for the bishopric- sy is still going on. In fact itis waxing warmer. The newspapers generally are chipping in all which tends to make Columbus, O., in May, memorableto the A. M. E, church. It may beassumed that never before has there been such widespread interest manifested. Dr. Smith, of the Sabbath school department is’ ambitions and he hails from Tyree’s home. It is hardly possible that both will be bishops hence it may be @ case of compromising wherein neither gains their object. It is hinted from Tennessee, that, what Dr. Smith has, will pass into other hands, But those who know him are satisfied thatif he should desire to be re- turned as the head of the Sabbath School Department it will come near turning out that way. Dr. J. M. Henderson, of New York hastbade good bye to his short lived ambitionfas a candidate for the Edi- ‘torship of the Uhristian Recorder. He says he didn't seek it “no how” and re- ally knew nothing of 1t untill a cor- tain bishop insisted that he was several times before the public. He insists that he was deceived by many, who wrote to him asking him not to give publicity to church events through The Freeman since that paper went everywhere and exerted more influence than church or- gans, They promised him their support on that ground, But when the dele- gates were made Henderson found that he had been “tricked” as he expresse¢ it. ‘The doctor vows he will never agair purchase peace on such miserable terms and from all indications he will b found turning up things until May Henderson may not become anything more than a preacher in the chureh, ye he is feared above all, and respected for his good qualities, But he is no universally loved becanse he knows é hawk from a handsaw, and says so ‘There are two sides to every story. Let the policemen and firemen talk. ‘They may have “‘a tale to unfold,” etc. ‘Many a man has borne “‘the whips and scorns of time, the oppressor’s wrong, the proud man’s contumely, * * * the insolence of office,” when to murmur meant swift destruction. A great moral point is gained when they can be heard althongh their stories may serve them to no purpose. “Let us have light.” In the miners convention. that mét in this city this week, thete were ten or twelve delegates, chiefly from the South. Alabama is well represented. Colored men are largely engaged in mining in that state. It 1s one of the industries in which the race is fairly recognized. This applies to the South more so than tke North. In Illinois there are miners unions that have Negro members, but they do not seem to fraternize any too ‘well as the accounts of their late troubles show. It is an encouraging sight to see these colored men here, fully recognized as delegates. THE NEGRO PRESS. Good men are exceedingly difficult t down, and it is a still more difficult jot to keep them down.—The Colore¢ American, Washington, D.C. tig In turning over a new leaf for 1900 w hope to hear of some of our colored mer turning from the street corners to th farm.—The Parsons Blade (Kan.) ou Let usdetermine this year to accumn- late more property, to hive at peace with all mankind and to do the right unde all ciroumstances.—The Raleigh Blade Raleigh, N.C. oud ‘The prayer is universal for the speedy and permanent recovery of the greates! anda most active Negro of America, th venerable bishop H. M. Turner.—The Item, Dallas, Texas. wat Some people will stumble blindly over mountains of good erected by their fellows, but fail not to recognize ar atom of evil.—even if they must imagine its presence.—Arkansas Appre ciator, oan Senator Morgan, of Alabama, in on¢ of his red-hot speeches in the senate, the other day, declares against the Negroes right of franchise. Fortunately, how: ever, Mr. Morgan is not the only pebble on the beach.—The Rising Son, Kansas City, Mo. uuu Will the avenues of industry open uy for the American Negro Boys in 1900 wiil the white man lay aside his pre- judice and let the deserving young Negro walk in the shop of employment and enjoy some of the good things of this life,—Exchange. Voi ‘We especially urge the young men of the race to learn a trade because industrial education is the foundation on which society rests. The industrial traing is of great importance for it not only secures the means of subsistance butit effectually takes away induce- ments to idleness and vice. —The Lexing- ton, Ky., Standard. nun ‘The “jim crow” crow” car rule seems to be taking on new life, It has now come to a pass in some of the states that a Negro cannot ride in a sleeping car. What will onr cultured and refined ladies and gentlemen in the South do? There is nothing to do except to quit riding or else save money and keep your “grip” ready packed, and when patience ceases to be a virtne, speedily look for other quarters,—The Advance, St. Paul, Minn. nnn Profs, W. H. Huffman and S. U. John- son, of Indianapolis and, Louisville, respectively, after a pleasant stay of three or four daysat Tuskegee, returned to their duties on the 3ist ult. Prof. Johnson is a native of Alabama, but is now teaching in Louisville. Prof. Hnifman is a “buckeye” by nativity and was acquainted with several of our teachers. Ramor has it that his yisit had a deeper significance than the mere seeing and acquiring a knowledge of ‘Tuskegee, as interesting and as valuable as thet may be They were recipients of marked attentions while here and several special entertainments were given in their honor. We hope their visit was a pleasantone, and assure them that it was quitea pleasure to receive Ag 2 RAO Notes of Interest. Macon, Miss., Special.—It is impor- tant for the general public to know our people are observing Jan. 1st as the recognized date of our annual cel- ebration of the emancipation of our race. Indeed, it was a gala day in Macon. Our people never evinced such willingness to unite in the participa- tion of the program prepared for this occasion by the citizens’ committee. In fact a better program of such gen- eral excellence has never been execut- ed at any of our previous celebrations. Promptly at 8 o'clock the spacious auditorium of the Second Baptist Chureh was closely packed with the elite of the town. Prof. L. L. Iry, principal of the city schools, presided with becoming dignity as master of ceremonies, while Mrs, Ophelia Lewis deserves much praise for her artistic execution of most difficult music. A Journalistic Triumph. ‘The Christmas number of the In- dianapolis Freeman is a journalistic trinmph, and stamps its enterprising personel from the editor down to the “devil,” capability _ perfected.—The Cincinnati Rostrum. BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH Members Place Upon Their Tables Over $1600 Which Largely Decreases the Debt of this Congregation. Abont three months ago Dr. C. W. Newton took charge of Bethel A. M. B. church. He found that congregation, like other one, struggling under a great weight of debt, and owing to the recent erection of one of the handsomest church houses in the connection, the obligations of the congregation were unusually burdensome, and pressing. It was a matter of inquiry as to the manner of man the new pastor was. ‘Three months have at least shown, that he is the greatest financial general that has appeared on the scene. His well trained eye, his ripe experienca, made it possible for him to take in the situation atonce. “What was done, what todo, a glance told him both.” Heat once divided his church into clubs, placing at. the head of each of them’ capable and popular persons that meant frends and doliare to the church His personality alone was worth hundreds of dollars to the cause. He considered all mankind his brothers. He went outof his way to prove that he was no better than Jesus, who visited the lonely places in order to put to proof his great love for dwellers. ‘They loved him for the great things he did for them and while those have not wiped his feet with their hair, yet they have given of their possessions freely which is the greatest’ measurement of love in these days, He asked that the clubs raise $1000 by the 14th day of January, 1900. He threw his soul into the work, his spirit became infectious, and in a short while there was such wide spread enthusiasm as rarely falls to one to witness. He was agreat giver himself, but he took to himself the divine injunction; ‘cast thy bread upon the waters. Many a poorer congregation can testify as to whether he complied to the letter. On the 14th day of January, a most beautiful day, Dr. Newton stood three times before as brilliant audiences of colored people as are to be found on the American soil ‘The glow of enthusiasm which lighted up the countenarfee up the pulpit pervaded the pew the pastor and congregation were as one man, ‘The music, the singing, the short ser- mons all were inspiring. The leaders of clubs moved with noiseless tread marshalling their forces. They carried out their work witha grim determina- tion as though they were under compulsion ofa higher sort it was. When these leaders laid down more than $1500 on the tables instead of $1000 the demonstration left a profound impression, The over worked pastor give vent to his feelings, the ladies waved their handkerchief—it beggared description. It isno disparagement to the late Rev. Clay, who cleared the old church of its incambrances and Dr. T. W. Hendereon, who built the magnificent new church, to say, that on Sabbath day, January 14, 1900, Bethel church saw its greatest day. ‘THESE DID THE WORK. East End Circle $177.50 Dora Payne captian, West End Circle $188.31 Mrs. Dr. Elbert eaptian. Independent Club $60.00 Wm. T. Floyd captian. Ursher Club $92.12 H. L. Sanders captian. Dewey Club $35.00 Willis Kersey captian, Clb No. 6, $18.25 Lucinda Edward captian. Y. P. A’s, $108.56 Roxie Bell captian. Lend a Hand Club $108.60 Bell Craig- head captian. Get Away Club $240.00 Sophia Flemming captian. Take the Cake Club $260.00 Chas. Lanier captian. Busy Bees $38.62 Florence Edwards captian. a Equitable Club $75.00 Gabriel Jones captian. Boguet Club $75.00 Mamie Adams captian, D. A. T. W. Club $31.52 Edward Sanders captian. Amount raised to date, including other monies not mentioned here is over $1600, NGL tessa a ee ee ‘The Freeman, published in the inter- ext of the eolored people of the city, ha: issued its annual supplement deseraptive of thecolored people in the theatrical protession. Indianapolis is the home o! more colored stagefol than any other city in the country, it is said, but The Freeman's supplement is devoted to the corlored people ‘‘in the business” gener ally, The pictures are well-execnted half-tones, and the sketches are of rea interest. ‘he Freeman's annual supple ment seems to be appreciated, for Williams & Walker, “the two rea coons,” whose fame is great, have a full page, on which they extend New Year’ greetings in the form of an advertise ment.—The Indianapolis Press. Ree ick. | Kalamazoo, Mich., Special.—Mrs. H. Burton was called to Grand Rapids ‘Wednesday on account of the serious ‘illness of her daughter, Mrs. H. B Grant. ‘* * Miss Ida Manning has returned from Chicago. * * Miss Mabel Hill is visiting in Niles and South Bend. * * Miss Edith Hil won the prize, a quilt, at the Ladies’ Aid Society bazaar New Year's even- ing, * * Will Hammonds is able to resume his position at Dr. Bosman’s after a short illness of rheumatism. * * The public installation of F. and A. M. and Zorah Chapter, No. 3, took place Wednesday evening, Dec, 27th, at their hall on E. Main street. * * Christmas was observed at the 4. yf, B, Chureh by a very appropriate pro. ‘gram by the young people in connes. tion with the Christmas tree. ‘The program was in charge of the super. intendent, Mrs. L. Hedgebeth, and as. sitant superintendent, Mr. George Stafford. The Christmas exercises at the Second Baptist Church were yory appropriaté in connection with their Christmas tree. The program was in charge of Mrs. Albert White. * + 4 number of Kalamazoo people attended the grand ball and cake walk at Bat. te Creek Christmas night. * * Thom. as Maxwell, an old and respected citi. zen of this city, died at his home, 439 W. Dutton street, Wednesday, Dec. 27, of apoplexy, at the age of 72 years, He leaves a wife, one daughter, Miss Jessica, a brother and two sisters, Mrs. Anna Moss, of this city, and Abs, Schrigs, of Chicago. ‘The funeral was Sunday, Dec. 31, from the residence, Burial at Riverside. Rev. K. Warren officiated. WRONG th thie “Your Holiday Number is a beanty and a credit to you.”—SAM L. TUCK, Of Hurtig, Seamon & Tuck, manager Williams & Walker's Company. Highly Praised in All Circles, Atlanta, Ga., Jan. 3, 1900, Allow me to congratulate you on get ting ont such an excellent’ number as the Holiday number appeared. I hear nothing but the highest praise concern. ing it from all classes of people. Very ‘traly yours, 1SAAC HUMPHREY. ‘The Holiday Number a Gem. Philadelphia, Pa,. Jan. 5, 1900. Hon. Geo. L. Knox.—Dear Sir.’ ‘The holiday edition of your paper is a gem. ‘The finest of any colored paper I ever saw. You deserve the support of te race for your superlative efforts. Wish- ing you much success. ©, H. BROOKS. Eclipsed All Other Competitors. Hannibal, Mo., Jan. 7, 1900, Mr. G.L. Knox, Dear Sir—Again I am forced to compliment yon on your splendid Holiday number, which eclipsed allother competitors. The Freeman is certainly @ marvel in the advancement of the colored race. Sincerely, GEO. WIGHT, The Bxpressions of 6 Critic. Monmonth, Ill., Jan. 8, 1900, Mr. Elwood C. Knox, Dear Sir—i have inst carefully pernsed the Holiday edi- tion of The Freeman, and must ‘say that itisa gem, both from a literary and mechanical standpoint. and that. it eclipses all former Holiday numbers. Respectfully, A. MYRTLE WALLACE, B2LN, D street, —_—_—_—— Bottle of B, B. B.--Cures All Blood Troubles. 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Prince sends regards to Harry Prampin. S. H. Dudley sends regards to A. P. Harris, Dick Thomas and P. G. Jowery. E. O. Green says—"Hello there! Geo. Bryant. How about you? I seen it first." J. Ed Green closed with the Big Minstrel Festival at Dallas, Tex., Monday 15th. --- Miss Mattie McLemore is making hit the of her life, singing: "The Cat Got It Aunt Hannah." Jack M. Oliver sends regards to the Smalls, Tutus, Watts and Smith, and Johnson and Dean. S. E. Townsend would like to hear from A. H. Montgomery and J.os. Lee, of New York City. "Regards to Will Goff Kennedy and ali members of the Georgia Up-to-Date Minstrels"—Chas. A. Hunter. Mr. Johnson has closed with Stowe's Uncle Tom's Cabin company at Mattoon Ill., and returned to Chicago. Harvey Holmes, basso, with Georgia Up-to-Date, is singing "Deep Down Deep" to three and four encores nightly. J. J. Smith, the ambitious young cornetist, with Lowery & Green's show is still a pupil of P. G. Lowery. He promises to be an artist. George Temple, comedian, formerly of the team of Tolliver & Temple, is making good through Indiana, with the Acme Remedy Co. Wm. S. Levard, the "Black Millionare," is playing dates through New York state, with great success. He sends regards to all friends. J. E. Adams, of Lowery's combined shows, sends regards to John Eason, Chas. Parker and John Jackson, also to the Musicians Union, of St. Louis. Mrs. Laura Gillam, wife of Harry L. Gillam, has fully recovered from her recent illness and sends regards to the profession. Wells, Minn., will catch them. --- Wm. Shearer, bass soloist and chorus director, is scoring a big hit nightly singing "In the Bottom of the Deep Blue Sea" with Lowery & Green's Combined Shows. * * * Ollie B. Rivers has closed with Stowe's Uncle Tom's Cabin company, and returned to Chicago. He sends regards to C. Clifford Lewis, Major Daniels and Paul Flovd. ** Prof. Chas. Black, musical director and violinist, is featuring William Tell with his 19th Century orchestra with Lowery & Green's Minstrels. He sends regards to Prof. Lee. Maud Frisby (Mrs. Billy Yeager) joined the "Countown 400" at Winnepeap, Man, as leading soubrette, and made an instantaneous hit in her specialty and character dances. --- Al C. Shelton writes: "I am making quite a hit with Stowe's Uncle Tom's Cabin company. My best regards to all friends and Buffaloes. He would like to hear from Miss Ella Dorsey and Sonny Hoskins. --- "Skip" Farrell and Miss Edna King have been re-engaged with P. G. Lowery's Vanderveil Show, with the Forepaugh-Sells Combined Shows, which opens early in April at Madison Square Garden, New York City. ... "The Casket in the Clay" is the title of a very pathetic song and chorus, written by Mr. C. C. Powell, 20 Francis street, Ft. Wayne, Ind. Mr. Powell is also the author of "The Big Black Colorful Ball" and "Kissed Uncle With Great Respect." ** Mrs. Harry Prampin, the one and only colored lady trap-drummer in the profession, is now handling a complete line of traps with Prof. Dan Desdunes, peerless orchestra. She promises to make it hard for all the calf-head beaters. *** P. G. Lowery writes: "It is a pleasure for me to note the success of my concert band this season. The boys are hard workers and promise to do credit themselves as well as myself. I am doing better work on my cornet this winter than ever before. My power is wonderful, tone is much improved. I am featuring Brown's Autograph this sea- --- son. Soloists, you know the rest. My best regards to George Bailey, Joe Pleasant and James White and professionals. Tommy Carter, the clever little vocalist and comedian, is still with the Bowery Burlesquers. Mr. Carter has joined hands with Farrell & Taylor, and they will be known hereafter as the Farrell-Taylor Trio, in an original musical act. Mr. Carter was a pleasant caller at The Freeman office Monday. --- Renix Bros.' Carolinians continue to crowd them to the doors. They are ably assisted by Miss Estella Cannon, who has an agreeable presence and a voice that is fresh and pleasing in quality. In addition to Miss Cannon the features of the program are the numbers rendered by the Renix Bros'. Concert Mandolin Club, and the comedy of A. L. Renix which is decidedly quaint and amusing. --- Jack M. Oliver, stage manager and vocal director with Georgia Up-to-Date Minstrels, writes: "The show is in a healthy condition and doing the biggest business in its history. W. Harvey Oliver has left for home on account of illness, and the old reliable Buddie Robinson took his place. We had our first sleighing yesterday and after parade Manager James treated the company to a ride." --- A. T. Gillam and Tina Mazelle, the clever young performers are gaining public compliments everywhere. Although they are both under age their clever work has placed them in the front rank. He sends special regards to Skip Farrell, Julius Glenn, James White and Ralph Devine. They are both reengaged with the Great Forepaugh-Sells Bros' Shows. Mr. Gillam is stage manager of Lowery's Vandeville Show with the Forepaugh-Sells Bros.' shows for the season of 1900. --- Frank Clermont, bandmaster, who closed with the Mellroy-Chandler Minstrels in Oklahoma, has just dedicated a very swell schottische to The Freeman and its dramatic editor. He is now at home busy writing a reporttre of characteristic music for several comedians and bandmasters. He is the senior partner of the firm of Clermont & Tucker, arrangers and composers; both having a wide reputation. They have just finished a characteristic coon song with rag-time touches, entitled: "Dat Gal Got to Give Me Back My Home." Mr. Clermont sends regards to Lacy, Lowery, Prampin, Thomas, Desdunes, Bailey and Nicolas. --- "Skip" Farrell, the premier of colored trap-drummers, was a Freeman caller Friday of last week; he was accompanied by his accomplished wife, Eda King, Miss Lizzie Harris and Miss Daisy Sanders. They are with Stetson's Uncle Tom's Cabin company which laid off here for about three hours, thereby giving the members of the company a chance to visit some of the many places of interest. Mr. Farrell reports that the show is playing at an enormous business. The show is now working its way East. The following well-known colored people are with the company: Misses Eda King, Lizzie Harris, Daisy Sanders, Benzene Davis, Maggie Mitchell, Bertha Tate, "Skip" Farrell, Gus Collins, Ferd Ringold, and Frank Graham. ** ** R. H. Barnett sends the following from Ogdensburg, N. Y.—"Allow me to congratulate your force on being qualified in every respect to get up the best holiday paper that I have ever seen. Enclosed you will find the required amount for my subscription for one year. I am now located at Ogdensburg, N. Y., where I have signed a contract at the Welch Casino, as stage manager and musical director. W. E. Welch is manager and proprietor, and Mrs. Mary E. Welch, secretary and treasurer. Performers coming this way should address W. E. Welch for open dates. They also run a park at the summer resort called Thousand Islands, and performers are carried up to the park free on Mr. Welch's beautiful excursion boat "Ella May." Regards to friends." Notes from the Original Nashville Students and Gideon's Big Minstrel Carnival. — "We are still in the sunny Southland and have little or no use for our overcoats. We are in the close wake of the Rusco & Holland's No. 1 show. To follow the above named company and 'get by,' you must be there; there!! there!!! Mr. George Titchner, the old-time clog and jig king, is the latest addition to the company. He comes in the capacity of stage manager. It is useless to say he is all one can expect, being one of the oldest and most widely experience men in Afro-American theatrical world. Kirk is fast gaining public favor by his clever interpre- tations of the owl man. All members of this company are well at present writing and send regards to Nos. 1 and 2 companies of the Tri-Minstrel Enterprise. Wishing all of our professional and non-professional brethren a prosperous New Year." Notes from the Famous Black Patti Troubadours. "On the evening of Jan. 5, Madam Patti (Sisseretta Jones) was tendered a surprise party and reception at Sacramento on the occasion of her thirty-first birthday, after playing to a packed house where she was the recipient of a handsome florallyrue; upon arriving at the car, she found it all decorated. After being serenaded in her state-room, she was invited to partake of a sumptuous repast provided by the Troubadours Social Club, afterwhich the time was spent by indulging in champagne, lunch, ice-cream, cake, fruit, etc., interspersed with vocal and instrumental music, speeches and stories which was kept up until the wee small hours of the morning. The Madam in a speech pronounced it the most enjoyable birthday she had ever spent. The committee was composed of: Anthony D. Byrd, president; Leslie Tripplett, secretary; Al Watts treasurer; C. H. Francis, James Wilson, William H. Stewart, W. Lastor, Kid Frazier—Entertainment committee. Kid Frazier acted as head-waiter and certainly got his." J. Ed Green, of the Big Minstrel Festival writes: "Our sojourn through the land of sugar cane (Louisiana) has been completed: our last stand being Shreveport—the house being filled to its capacity. We are back again in Texas, and Alf Stokes invites all participants of heavy stimulants to travel nightly with him, as "doings" will be plentiful. Marsh Craig is again on hand, having rejoined at Honua, La., and is working better than ever. Christian and Brown have bought out the railroad line between Waco, Tex., and all way stations, and report big business. C. P. Jones—Piccolo—is suffering with acute rheumatoid pains. Mrs. John Rucker took a run over to see her husband at Patterson, and brought a basket full of goodies. We are now enroute to Denver where we expect to eclipse all former efforts. The show pleases to the fullest extent. Our new first-part setting contains one hundred incandescent lights of different colors with a view of one of California's most famous fruit gardens. Nothing finer has ever been attempted by a minstrel manager. The advance agent of the Oliver Scott Minstrels was an observer at Marshall, Tex. Boys send regards to all. Clarence E. Henderson of the Oliver P. Scott's Minstrels, writes. "We are now winding up our tour of the state of Texas, and though business has been extremely good the boys are glad we are turning our way Eastward. Nevertheless we hit Texas in its rainy season, Mr. Scott is well pleased with the box-office receipts and next season will be his crowning season of his success. Its the cry of every manager, 'we want a return date as your show is the best that ever hit the town.' Providence has been with Scott's minstrels as there has not been a sick person on the car this season. Master Blain Blay, the boy tenor, joined the show at Houston and has proven himself a sweet singer and is meeting nice receptions singing the 'Girl I Loved in Sunny Tennessee.' Mr. Will Tivis joined us in San Antonio and is strengthening to the chorus. Mr. John W. Campbell, our cornet player, has proven himself a master of the cornet; his work in orchestra is fine. While in Houston Buddie Glenn gave the boys quite a nice time. Quite a hand-shaking was had when Mr. William Sims of the Georgia Minstrels met us in Palistine, Tex., and all his old friends were glad to see him. Clarence Henderson sends regards to Harry Fidler and J. E. Sherman. Charles Parker and John Eason sends regards to all St. Louis friends." Notes from A. G. Allen's New Orleans Minstrels—"Business continues good. The Williams spent the afternoon of Wednesday at the residence of Mr. W. Macklin and family. Mr. Macklin, tumbler and song and dance artist, has just returned from Hot Springs, where he closed sometime ago with Mellroy & Chandler company. The family made things pleasant for the Williams; the dinner spread was something grand. I forgot to state that on Christmas Eve, our female impersonator, Augustus Stevens kept his stocking hanging up for two or three days and nights but it seemed that Santa Claus was broke and out of presents when he reached his stocking. We are now playing a return engagement in New Orleans, La. There was a grand party and ball given last night at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. V. D. Douvadegna for the benefit of AT LIBERTY J. EDW. GREEN. THE AMERICAN BARITONE. VOCAL DIRECTOR. PREMIER CONVERSATIONALIST. Just closed with Rusco & Holland's Big Minstrel Festival. Address care THE FREEMAN, Indianapolis, Indiana. --- --- --- the New Orleans Minstrels and every body had a good time. Mr. Frank Eastry, Eb-tuba player and Mr. Joseph Bryant, Bb-clarionet player joined us in New Orleans, La. Mr. T. Cox sends best wishes to John Toliver; Charles H. Williams sends regards to Williams and Walker and John Rucker. Surpasses All Previous Efforts. Knoxville, Tem., Jan. 3, 1900. Hon. Geo. L. Knox, Dear Sir—I am in receipt of the Holiday edition of The Freeman. Beyond any question it surpasses any effort ever attempted by any Afro-American journalist or publisher. In many respects it equals if not surpasses our great metropolitan dailies. Wishing your paper continued success, which it merits, I am yours for the race. JOE M. TRIGG, A few copies of our Holiday is still on hand. Single copies by mail 5c. There is more Catarrh in this section of the country than all other diseases put together and until the last few years was supposed to be incurable. For a great many years doctors pronounced it a local disease, and prescribed local remedies and by constantly failing to withhold it from the patients it incurable. Science has proven catarrh to be a constitutional disease, and, therefore, requires constitutional treatment. Hall's Catarrh Caturr, manufactured by F. J. Cheney C&r. Toledo, Ohio, is the only constitutional cure on the market. It is taken internally in doses from 10 to 100 to teapoonful. It nots directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. They offer one hundred dollars for any case it fails to cure. Send for circulars and testimonials. Address. F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O. Sold by Druggists, 750. Adresses of Colored Ladies and Gentlemen who wish to correspond for pleasure or with a view to getting married, addresses 10c, 3 for 25c, send money or stamps. Box 121, Liberty Center, Ohio. I would like to know the whereabouts of Ben D. Woods, my husband, when last heard from, about twelve years ago, was in Kentucky; and my two sons—Ben Gaines Woods and William Woods. Ben Gaines, when last heard from was at Colorado Springs, Col. William was running on the river from Evansville to New Orleans. Any information concerning the above named persons, dead or alive, will be thankfully recieved by MRS. LOUISE JANE JONES, 125 Mill street, Indianapolis, Indiana. Seein' is believin'— If you lead others will follow. MARSH CRAIG, EXPERT EQUILIBRIST—featured with the Rusco & Holland-Richards & Pringle's Big Minstrel Festival. Season 1899-1900. Miss Rosa Paine AND Mable G. Johnson are at liberty for season 1900. Miss Paine is late of the Imperial Minstrels; Miss Johnson is late of Taylor's Minstrels. They are soprano and barkitone soloists, buck and wing dancers and cake walkers. Moral. PETE'STANLEY with Rusco & Holland's Big Minstrel Festival. Per. Address. The Freeman. Simpson, Pittman & Patrick HIGH-CLASS MUSICAL ARTISTS Richards, Pringle's Georgia Minstrels <u>www. 99-1900.</u> 1811 West MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARK. 60 feet west from Union Depot. Board by the Day or Week. Hot and Cold Baths and all other modern appliances. Rooms well ventilated. Meals on special order. P. MAHAN, PROPRIETOR. THE NEW YORK CLIPPER Contains a Reliable Record of all the Events in the THEATRICAL WORLD AND THE WORLD OF SPORTS. PUBLISHED WEEKLY. $4.00 A YEAR. SINGLE COPY, 100s. For Sale by all Newsdealers. SAMPLE COPY FREE. Address NEW YORK CLIPPER. NEW YORK. GREEN, VOCAL DIRECTOR. PERSATIONALIST. Minstrel Festival. THE FREEMAN, Indianapolis, Indiana. GET MARRIED LOST RELATIVES. 5 Richards, Pringle-Rusco & Holland Big Minstrel Festival 55 People----3 Bands---Special Trains. The Largest Minstrel Show in the World. 45 People--2 Bands --Special Train. The 5 Whirlwinds, Arabian Acrobats. Home Office of RUSCO & HOLLAND 346 Wabash Ave Chicago, Ill., care National Printing Co. Tays & McElroys Coonville Twin Co A band, those doubling the preference. Also one comedian, must be tall. Four Soubrettes, must be good lookers, good dresser and ladies on and off the stage. We will travel in our own private car. Direct all letters to ARTHUR TAYS, Iron Mountain, Mich. Booze grafters and saloon workers save stamms. To Our Friends and Patrons: Please read and try and realize what we are offering our patrons for the Season of 1899-1900 with— Mahara's Big Carnival Minstrels 50 Best Looking, Neatest Dressed and Most Deportly Singing Colored People. Richly Costumed 18-Piece Military Band and Orchestra. 12 Handsome Performing Shetland Ponies. 25 Wonderful Performing Dogs. 4 High-Class Comedians. 16 Pretty Singing and Dancing Soubrettes. Strictly an entertainment for ladies and children, replete with choice music and melody. Strong singing features, magnificent choruses—not marred by loud-mouthed comedians. THE P.A.A. Band, the grandest ever attempted by a similar organization. Mounted People, Buglers, Ponies, Wagons, Dogs, and Grunt Military Band. 321 different kinds of original music. Matinee daily with this Blue Ribbon Attraction. W. A. & JACK MAHARA. Managers and Proprietors Permanent address: 160 Clark street, CHICAGO. JOHN RUCKER. The Original "Alabama Blossom Not the Best Comedian on Earth, but with the Best Minstrel Company traveling, and making good Enroute—Richards, Pringle, Rusco & Holland's Big Minstrel Festival. The Leading Colored Theatrical Organization of the World . . . BOB COLE AND BILLY JOHNSON Mr. Lloyd G. Gibbs, Mr. Walter Dixon, Mr. Sam Consine, Mr. Barrington Carter, Mr. Thomas Craig, Mr. Samuel King, Mr. Geo. Ledbetter, Mr. George Brown, Mr. Willis Accoose, ED. E. LESTER, Rep. Management of ED. W. COOK MAJOR'S MELANGE. 6 The Freeman Round Table of (naughty-naught) 1900 will have as spright a set of quill pushers as ever came down the journalistic pike. (Not meaning myself. B. Square or Sir Augustus M. Hodges and Sir Ed. Elmore Brock, Dr. John M. Henderson, Dr. Ransom, Rev. J. A. Jones, Prof. J. C. McAdams, Prof. W. S. scarborough, Hon. D. A. Straker, Rt. Rev. Henry McNeil Turner, Rt. Rev. Waters, Hon. Jno. C. Dancy, Profs. W. H. Council, W. E. Dubois and Booker T. Washington and a few others have necessitated some enlargement of the Round Table and hereafter there will be more room for the class. What say you? This is 1900, just seven years since Bishop Turner bought a copy of "Noted Negro Women" from the writer. His negligence to pay for the book reminds us of the compound interest on the $3.00 the book was sold to him for. If he wants the interest to grow, that a chair in some of his churches' institutions may be endowed, he ought to say so. If I was one of his preachers and neglected to raise the church claims, the good bishop would fix me for contempt, but if he will just send the $3.00 before he makes another African emigration speech, we will cancel the interest and besides send him a marked copy of his church's discipline where it compels its members to pay their debts. A white man sued the Western Union Telegraph Co., in New Orleans because a dispatch was sent to his address marked "Col." after his name signifying colored instead of colonel. This is one of a large list of our very peculiar fools. Darkness is ever welcome for its the time this class of white men allure colored girls with long purse strings. Yet they hate a dark skin worse than the devil hates Holy water, in the daytime. The Holiday number of The Freeman was one of those milestones of Negro progress that acts like an earthquake. It shakes the journalistic fabric of the country until it sneezes and it knocks the elements of doubt out of its caucassian readers until they begin to feel, to believe and to know that it pays to educate the Negro. No other newspaper of any kind can adduce greater progress of any people than the Holiday number of The Freeman. The many kind letters from friends from every part of the country attest the growth of friendship at long range. We are truly glad to be encouraged in our un-literary manner of saying scattering things, paramount possibly to the interest of no one in particular, but certainly good in a way, that is, it is hoped so. As long as the fool-killer neglects his job the writer will claim a fair footing on Gods green earth, besides free fishing in the sea; meanwhile pushing a weak pen in behalf of a struggling weak people. If I had such powers that I could sway vast multitudes and my counsel would take deep root in everyones heart I'd plant only these words for seed. "cleanliness" "don't talk," "pay debts" and after the one refreshing showers of spring and summer begins to burst open the blossoms to fruitage what a revelation would unfold itself to the people. The filth would be gone, the liar would be dead and all of us would have money, a very good friend indeed. Don't name the baby, Dewey. Sampson and other big names after big white men who hold big offices. Name the baby after such men as Bowen, Fortune Knox, Douglass, Moses, Booker T. Washington, Council, Turner, Dunbar, Major Taylor, Hodges, Brock, Straker and other men of the race. Incidentally it would do no harm to name a boy after me. Yours for the race. M. A. MAJOR3 M·D. Items of Interest Atlanta, Ga., Special.—The thirty-seventh anniversary of the proclamation of emancipation was celebrated at the Friendship Baptist Church under the auspices of the Atlanta Historical and Literary Society. Maj. R. J. Henry, President; Hon. H. A. Rucker, Vice. There has not been a celebration of this kind during the history of the society which was more significant, and one would have to travel far to find an audience of greater average intelligence. The spacious auditorium of the church was taxed to its utmost capacity. The reading of the proclamation by Miss Bessie Roberts was so exquisite that it was in itself an analysis of this the Negro's Magna Charta. The instrumental solostiffs, Mrs. W. F. McKenzie and Miss Georgia Harrison, THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. rendered choice selections. Their execution of various instrumental classics was charming. Prof. W. E. B. Duboise, of Atlanta University, the orator of the day, made a masterly effort. His subject, "The Problem of Negro Crime," evoked much favorable comment because of the delicate and yet masterly manner in which it was handled. Dr. J. A. Brockett, of Morris Brown College, offered the anniversary prayer. It was a matchless plea. The great audience stood with bowed heads while the deep, rich, musical voice presented a memorial of thanksgiving to the Supreme Ruler. Not a sound could be heard, save 'the voice of prayer, in confession, petition, thanksgiving and supplication. The prayer was as a proclamation of victory. The essay by Miss Josie Holmes was rendered with womanly grace and sweetness and withal was fraught with such a broad catholic spirit and such a depth of thought that it will stand for days to come. * * A meeting of much significance by some of the prominent citizens of the city of Atlanta and State of Georgia was held in the office of the Mutual Aid Association on Thursday. The measure recently passed in the Georgia Legislature relative to restricting the rights of Negroes in sleeping cars was quite fully discussed and plans for future action were outlined. * * A monster mass meeting was recently held in Allen Temple, A. M. E. Church, by the officers, members and friends of the Mutual Relief Association. This association is a department of the Negro Federation, one of the most flourishing and prosperous business organizations among the Negroes in the country. Its founders and stockholders are among some of the most substantial and prominent of the citizens of the Southern States. * * Bishop H. M. Turner, who was recently prostrated by a stroke of paralysis, is rapidly improving under the scientific skill of Dr. W. F. Porin. Newsy Items: Louisville, Ky., Special—The Blue Bell Social Club give their annual reception at the residence of Mrs. Mattie Higgans, No. 1526 Harney street. There were one hundred present and all went home delighted. * * Prof. McClermen is arranging for a grand concert for charity benefits at Odd Fellow Hall. We hope he will meet with success. * * I was pleased to be able to meet with the young people at the Y. M. C. A. on Sunday and find under the new management of Prof. Blue, who just came here two months ago from the South to take-charge. He is a gentleman who has had training along this line and it is my judgment if he continues in Louisville he can feel proud of the change. There I found The Freeman welcome with the secretary and members. Young men, come out next Sunday. A good meeting is expected. * * Sick list: Rev. Dr. Thompson, of Quinn Chapel, who was on the sick list, has again recovered and preached a powerful sermon Sunday evening—5 chap. Corin., 27 ver. The attendance was large. Quinn Chapel is meeting with great success in her revival meeting, which is just commencing. May God be with them in their grand effort to save this place from sin. * * Rev. J. W. Luckette met with a very severe trouble between Louisville and Shelbyville on his way to the latter place to preach Monday. The full particulars are not learned, but he was found lying beside the track unconscious and was brought to Louisville, where he has had close attention. * * We are glad to state at this writing that he is much better, and it is to be hoped by the masses he will recover soon. Something more definite will be learned by the next issue. * * Rev. Anderson slipped and wrenched his ankle the past week. * * Prof Sweety Hawkins, who has been complaining some time, is again around and about to appear before the public with a high class, entertaining, concert company. * * I am told that St. James Church on Fifteenth street, has rapidly grown since Rev. S. B. Simes has taken charge. Such fire should be in all of our churches here in Louisville. * * Deaths: Mr. Nat Mathews, a barber, died very suddenly last Wednesday evening. He was a member of Southern Cross Lodge, No. 39, U. B. F., and G. W. O. O. F. * * Mr. Sunny Harris, an old citizen, died on Tuesday at his residence after a short illness. He was 70 years old, and carried on an express business for years. His death was a surprise to many friends. * * Don't forget to subper year. Nelson Chesman & Co. Quarter of a Century of Continuous Business Success. Condensed Review of the Growth of One of the Leading Newspaper Advertising Agencies of the World. Last month the well-known advertising agency of Nelson Cheman & Co. completed its twenty-fifth year of continuous business. The quarter of a century during which it has grown from modest proportions to its present magnitude has marked the evolution and systematizing of the advertising agency business as a science, and it is difficult to realize what few precedents the founder of the firm had to guide himself by when he, in partnership with Mr. George P. Rowell, commenced business in St. Louis on November 1st, 1874. To Mr. Cheman is largely due the credit of having M. FOUNDER AND PRES. NELSON CHEMESH & CO. inaugurated what may be described as systematic advertising. His firm started out with the fixed idea that advertising pays, whether local or national, provided the requirements and policy of each individual advertiser are carefully studied, and proper care exercised in the selection of mediums. Its policy was to convince not only the occasional advertiser, but the non-advertiser as well, of this fact. In this crusade of education it succeeded beyond expectation, and although some of the theories and arguments favoring heavy expenditure in advertising were regarded at first as wild and unreasonable, its present staunchest adherents include many of its earliest and most severe critics. The close of the century is marked by the keenest competition in every line of business, and failure to judiciously advertise involves being passed by more enterprising competitors. Every year Nelson Chesman & Co. are consulted by firms which have either never advertised at all, or which have only advertised spasmodically, and hence in a large measure unsuccessfully. They are exceptionally successful in advising not only how and where to advertise, but what lines should be made specialities of. The absolute necessity of newspaper advertising has never been more generally recognized than at the present moment, and no agency has been more successful in directing enterprise into proper and profitable channels. A canvass of Nelson Chesman & Co.'s customers and clients would yield an almost unanimous response in the affirmative to the oft put question "Does advertising pay?", and the firm's experience and system of doing business is directly responsible for this. The implicit confidence placed in the firm's judgment is the real secret of the rapid and continuous growth which has marked its career during its twenty-five years of life. Hard work for their customer's success is a pleasure to them and while they may register an occasional failure owing to conditions beyond their full control they have been fortunate in giving advice to their patrons and holding and increasing their business from year to year. They believe there is no necessity for resorting to doubtful experiments on a large scale. If there is any doubt, go slow, is their advice to customers. Prove your ground first and then proceed with the greatest caution is a cardinal principle with them. CONRAD BUDKE, VICE PRES. & TREAS. More than sixty experienced persons, exclusive of eight or ten printers who set up advertisements and other matter on the premises, are on the permanent staff of Nelson Chesman & Co., as compared with three or four in the firm's early days. To keep pace with this phenomenal growth the floor space of the head office alone has been increased from 600 to more than 7,000 square feet. More than $25,000 was spent for the building and for remodeling it for their offices at St. Louis. They are one of two of the agencies that own outright and occupy their own building. The head office to-day is one of the best equipped in the country, and both branch offices are complete in every detail. In 1878 Mr. Rowell retired from the firm which then became known as Nelson Chesman & Co. For ten years it continued to extend the scope of its operations. In February 1888, it was incorporated under the same name, and a branch was opened in New York City. Three years later the Chicago branch was added. A few months ago the New York office was disposed of, and a branch started in Pittsburgh, Pa. All of the offices have been phenomenally successful. In 1888 Nelson Cheman & Co. issued the first volume of their "Newspaper Rate Book." This was exceedingly well received and endorsed on all hands as the most systematic and reliable hand book and compilation of statistics of the press of the United States. Two months ago a second edition carefully corrected up to date was issued and the demand for it from all points of the compass is a striking testimony to the ability manifested in compiling and editing the earlier edition. A department for advertising in papers printed in other than the English language was recently added. This department places advertising in papers printed in more than twenty-five different languages, translations being made from English copy and the entire work executed with the usual care shown in all the Company's business methods. No other Advertising Agency in the country attempts this class of advertising as a specialty. The officers of Nelson Chesman & Co. are all well known in the newspaper world, as well as among prominent advertisers. The founder, Mr. Nelson Chesman, has always been the guiding spirit of the house during its long and uninterrupted career, and is still its President. The Vice-president and Treasurer of the company is Mr. Conrad Budke. He secured a posi- NELSON CHESMAN P CONRAD BUDKE VICE PRES. & TREAS. with the him in it, and when he is incorporated was elected Secretary and Treasurer and placed in charge of the St. Louis office as general manager. On September 1st of this year Mr. Budke was elected Vice-President and Treasurer. His lengthy connection with the advertising agency business, as well as the excellent opportunities afforded him of studying Mr. Chesman's honorable and highly successful methods have made him an exceptionally valuable man to advertisers and publishers, and his advice and judgment are in constant request. Mr. Budke was succeeded in the Secretary's ship of the Company by Mr. Richard Pendergast, another graduate in the advertising business who has been directly connected with the company since the year 1831. These three gentlemen constitute the board of directors of the Company. A. B. M. B. RICHARD PENDERGAST SECRETARY. The Chicago office is under the able management of Mr. Arthur A. Willson, also a stockholder in the company, who has held the position since 1883, and has been largely instrumental in extending the sphere of its operations in the West, North-west and North. THE FREEMAN A National. 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Griffin closed a successful revival meeting Monday night at Simpson Chapel. Send 25 cents to Charles Alexander Huntsville, Ala., and receive a copy of One Hundred Distinguished Leaders. The member of Second Baptist church have pledged to pay their edifice and clear the church of every endebtedness in 1900. Rev. Carr, D. D., pastor. McKernan's new gent's furnishing store at 334 Indiana avenue keeps a complete stock of the latest gents wear at the lowest prices. Mr. Allen, First advisor of the T. W. T. H. is still hopeful for his order. But the people of Indianapolis will have to see something before believing much. William Higgins was buried from Mt. Zion Baptist Church last Wednesday. His death occurred Monday at the home of his sister 889 W. Pratt street. He was a member of the U. B. F. "Hundreds were unable to gain admittance at Dr. Clifford's Westborne Park Chapel. All through the entertainment was a great treat, and should be very popular in this country."—Musical World, London. Allen Chapel, Jan. 30. E. B. Hampton the local representative of the American Mutual Aid Association of St. Louis, Mo., addressed the congregation of South Calvary church last Sunday night in behalf of the association he represents, he also spoke at Allen Chapel on Tuesday night. Mr. Hampton deserves the patronage of the people at large and The Freeman wishes him success. DES MOINES, April 3, 1899. To Whom it May Concern:— 10 Whom it May Concern We have had the Canadian Jubilee Singers for two nights in the Central church. I have no hesitation in pronouncing them the very best Jubilee Singers I have heard. I am confident New York Store (Established 1853) Sole Agents BUTTERICK PATTERNS Three Big Sales NOW ON Embroideries BLACK SILKS... Undermuslins at within the reach of all. Pettis Dry Goods Co. 11 THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. that any church engaging them will enjoy a rich and rare musical evening. Sincerely, H. O. Breeden. This comp pany will appear at Allen Chapel, Tues- day evening Jan. 30. WANTED—Colored gentleman room- mate; real nice front room; inquire up- stairs. 417½ Indiana-ave. All the New Style Hats at Seaton's hat store, 29 N. Pennsylvania street. Kid Roberson Wins. Kid Roberson the clever California lightweight who has been in Indiaapolis for ten months, added many new friends and backers to his list by easily defeating Jimmy Blackwell in less than two minutes at the Cleveland Club Wednesday night. Blackwell was 20 pounds heavier than the "Kid" but could not stand his terrific swings. The Kid will leave for his home in Los Angles Cal. on the 28th afterwhich he will go East and meet Gans and other top notchers. Smoke Pro Bono. THE SOCIAL WHIRL Pro Bono after meals. The Alhambria Club last Wednesday night gave a Midwinter Picnic in the Odd Fellow hall. The ladies and gentlemen were neatly dressed in the latest styles for the occasion. About one hundred people were present "The Canadian Jubilee Singers, who made their first appearance at the Tabernacle last evening, rendered one of the most enjoyable concerts ever heard in this city"—Erie Times They will be at Allen Chapel Tuesday evening Jan. 30. Mr. and Mrs. P. Taset of 526 Spring street entertained Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Casey of Chicago, Friday evening Jan. 5. Mr. Casey has just returned from a ten days trip to Atlanta and Savannah, Ga., and other cities in the South. Miss L. Elkins also was present. PERSONAL. Miss Locklear made a friendly call at The Freeman office last Saturday. Mr. H. Baily, of Canada, is visiting his daughter 1323 Alleghany street. W. A. Walden, of Albia, Iowa, was a delegate to the Miners convention this week. Mrs. Charles Bass has returned from a pleasant visit with Miss Lizzie Earl in Greensburg, Ind. Mr. Percey Stone, general manager of the American Mutual Aid Association of St. Louis, Mo., was a pleasant caller at this office last week. Mrs. Webber 619 Indiana avenue has returned from an extensive trip South visiting her mother and friends in Louisville, Ky., during the holidays. After a very pleasant visit of three weeks in Kentucky, Mesdames Katherine Dozzell and D. D. Hunter, returned home last Saturday with favorable report. Mr. W. J. Campbell, of Central City, Ky., was a delegate to the national meeting of the United Mine Workers of America which convened in this city at Masonic hall. Pro Bono after meals. Mr. Z. W. Williams, of Crawfordsville, Ind., was a pleasant caller Tuesday on Geo. L. Knox, publisher of The Freeman. He was a delegate to the District convention which met in Lebanon. The people are all right. This is the third time they have appeared before churches I have served—Rev. D. L. Thompson, Paster First M. E. church, Ames, Iowa. At Allen Chapel Tuesday evening Jan. 30. National Organizer, Joseph W. Henderson of Providence R. I., and Assistant National Organizer, Miss. M. G. Burnett of the American Protective League will establish several branches of the league in Indianapolis next week. They have just completed a successful organization tour throughout Ohio. The League is a National Organization, composed of men women and children. A national convention will be held in June. Cincinnati, Indianapolis, St. Louis and Chicago being among the conventional probabilities. Reserved seats for the Canadian Jubilee Singers concert at Allen Chapel Jan. 30, on sale at the pastors office 708 E. Pratt street or at The Freeman office 309 Indiana avenue. Attorney R. B. Bagby. Lawyer R. B. Bagby, whose office is No. 633 Lemcke Building, new phone 922, has been very successful with the business entrusted to him. In two important damage suits against the Street Railroad Company, one by suit and the other by settlement, Mr. Bagby has recovered large damages for his clients. Mr. Bagby is a graduate of Oberlin College and also a graduate and a post graduate of the famous Columbian University Law School of Washington, D.C. His long experience as Deputy County Clerk here gives him a thorough knowledge of the ins and outs of our courts. You Can Get The Freeman at the Bates House Barber Shop every Saturday. Price 5c. --- The Canadian Jubilee Singers and Imperial Orchestra. BAND The above shows the pictures of the Famous Canadian Jubilee Singers and Imperial Orchestra of the world that will appear at Allen Chapel, Tuesday January 30, 1900. It is the only rare treat of the season for the people of Indianapolis. Admission 25 cents; reserved seats 350. Buy your tickets at once, reserving a seat for yourself and wife or company. A great rush is on. A. L. MURRAY, A. B. Pastor. Left the Bates House. The Dalton Hat Co., has removed to 111 W. Washington street, opposite the Bates House. They will positively sell the best $2 hat in America. Met Monday at 11 a. m., Jan. 15 Rev. Underwood, moderator. The regular order of devotional service and reports were concluded after which Mrs. Smunk of the Rescue Mission was introduced. Mrs. Smunk showed the need of a Rescue Mission for colored girls as well as for white girls and asks the ministers to give their approbation of a move to establish one which they did, under the proposition of Rev. N. A. Seymour, who proposed to call the new establishment Rescue Mission No. 2. Mrs. Smunk expressed her thanks and retired with a strong determination to have her Mission No. 2, on foot and in working order in a few days, Mr. Lawrence of Irvington, and next claimed the floor to propose a move for a Y. M. C. A. which after a strong appeal by Rev. Walker, and objections by Rev. Blackshear, Raynor, Seymour was deferred for further consideration. Berediction by Rev. Williams. The Annual Meeting Now, Therefore. By order of said Court, said defendant last above named is hereby notified of the filing and pendency of said complaint against her and unless she appear and answer to the complaint, on the 19th day of March 1900, the same being the 11th judicial day of a term of said Court, to be begin and held at the Court House in the City of Indianapolis, on the 1st Monday in March 1900, the same day therein contained and alleged, will be heard and determined in her absence. GEORGE B. ELLIOTT. Clerk. JAMEST. V. HILL, Attorney for Plaintiff. THE FAVORITE CONFECTIONS CANDIES In Sacks, Baskets or Boxes. Our delicate conectinary, put up in dainty boxes makes appreciative gifts. Reed & Robinson Dealers in Oils and Gasolines. CAUTION TO OUR READERS! In buying the remedy "To Cure a Cold in One Day," LAXATIVE BROMO-QUININE TABLETS be sure the signature of the inventor E. H. Grace appears on each package. Many worthless imitations are put up under similar names and are calculated to deceive the public. 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Tea & Grocery Company will quote you a few specials: 19 pounds best fine Granulated Sugar $1 21 pounds best soft White A sugar, $1 24 pounds extra C sugar, $1 Five pounds the world, in quality and price; $9.99 per barrel; 12-bag 23c; 25-bag 45c; 50-bag 90c 10 bakes Star Soap, 25c 10 bakes Star Coffee Meat, 64c pound 2 quarts New Homemade 5c Best new hand picked Navy Beans, 7octal 3 pounds best California peaches, 25c Best Package Coffee, 11c pound Granulated Jelly, 14c pound Fresh corn meal, 1c pound Polk's best Tomatoes, 7%c can Fancy sugar corn 6%c can Fancy sweetened Oat Lard, 7%c pound Best sugar corn meal, 14%c pound 6 pounds new California Prunes, 25c Best Star Tobacco, 42c pound 6 pounds fresh crackers or cakes, 25c Best Sugar Corn Meal, 14c gal Fancy new Dates, 6c pound Fancy Elgin butter, 12%c pound 5 pound pail best new Jelly, 15c Hickory walnut lakes, 6c package 3 boxes Ball Juice, 3c pound Best lump starch, 3%c pound Strictly fresh country Eggs, 20c doz. Quaker rolled oats, 8c package Best head Rice, 5c pound We are the most up-to-date grocery people in the West. Store Stored Tea & Grocery Co., 4 BIG STORES — 4 Main Store, northwest corner Washington and New Jersey Streets. Branch, 151 N. Delaware Street. " 445 W. Washington Street. " 338 Indiana Avenue. Telephone 2290 Old and New. W.H.NEWBY WATCHMAKER Many years' experience in adjusting Fine Railroad Watches. We regulate by Western Union time, which is absolutely correct. COKE, COKE, Lump and Crushed FOR SALE BY Indianapolis Gas Co. :For Tickets, Call at Office: Patronize our Advertizers A. G. Kreitlein Co. Bargain Shoe Store The Largest Sale on Boots & Shoes We are Retailing at Wholesale price. Many Ladies' and Children's Shoes. We are also selling Rubbers Artics and Felt Boots at bottom prices. Call and see us. 336 Indiana Avenue The Celebrated Majestic Range The peer of all cooking devices—made for either gas and coal. 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