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The Greatest Negro Journal. One Year---Only $1.50. THE FREEMAN AND ETHIOPIA SHAAL STRETCH FORTH HER HAND A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOLUME 13 NUMBER 15 THE POLITICAL POT BEGINS TO BOIL-CENTRAL RE- PUBLIC LEAGUE AN INTERESTING POINT OF VIEW The Black Man Facing the Future" is the Subject of a Lecture Delivered by Rev. Dr. W. E. Bowers, Pres. Gammon Theological School. Atlanta, Geo., Special—Col W A.Pledger, who has been in Washington, D. C., has been to the city readv for the fall campaign. Rev C O J ones tounder and pastor of the Read Street Baptist church has passed to his reward. He has labored in the cause of his Master over fifty years. He was laid away by the Masonic order. A good man has gone. The various wards chairmen of Atlanta have formed a Central Republican League with Jas. W. Palmer chairman and Boston Lamar, Jr., secretary. This league hopes to get over 5000 republican voters this fall for McKinley. Messrs A E Beals and H H Williams, railway post clerks, were in the great wreck which occurred on the Atlanta & New Orleans railway. Beyond being considerably bruised they are all right and are seen upon the street to the delight of their many friends, President R R Wright of the State college at Savanna, Ga., is spending a few days in the Gale city. President Wright is one of the leading educators in the country, being one of the first graduates of the Atlanta University. I am glad to note the fact that the annual conference in Pennsylvania has spoken out about the English-Boar war. The A M E church usually speaks out. The A M E church usually for the rights of the race, God bless them. Monday night was a gala one at the Fort Street M church. Dr W G Alexander, a former pastor of Big Bethel A M E church, here, but now of Cotton Avenue A M E church, at Macon, Geo, spoke to a large audience on the subject. "The black man facing the future. He was introduced by Rev Dr W E Bowers, president of Grammon Theological Seminary Dr Alexander is perhaps the greatest negroor today in America. He is exceeding popular with the masses, because of his many traits of gently bearing and Christian character as well as his interest in his race and his great bearing. Dr Bowen was particularly happy in his introduction of Dr Alexander The people of Atlanta hope that Dr Alexander will be elected bishop at the general conference next May. Rev Mr. Soegnigs and his congregation were fortunate in getting Dr. Alexander as his-presence enabled them to swell their church parse. Mr A. A. Bruckner, formerly of Atlanta, but now conducting a cigar and tobacco business in Indianapolis, was in the city for several days shaking hands with relatives and friends and speaking very high of the Freeman. News Notes. Chattanooga, Tenn., Special.—The colored stone building is doing a flourishing business, also the colored laundry. The colored R of P had their annual sermon preached at the Congregational church on the 8th by Rev. Smith, Mr. W. M. McBride of 308 Lookout street, has recovered from a few days illness. Ah their, what's that? The Freeman, the national illustrated colored newspaper is now circulating in full bloom in Chattanooga, and Mr. A. Lewis, Jr., is soliciting subscribers. Call on him or drop him a postal card if he don't happen to stop at your house. His address is $101%$ Lookout street. Mr. O. L. Bluford of the 30th cavalry sends regards to all friends in Chattanooga. Mr. Oscar Collard teff for Alabama last week. Mr. W. Woods will leave for Chicago, ill., soon. Mrs. Kelley of 308 Lookout street, is recovering. Mrs. Ware of Georgia avenue, is on the sick list. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Winsett, born to them a baby boy weighing 13 pounds, last week Preparing for Easter. Helena, Ark., Special.—The many different churches of the city are making extensive preparations for their Easter exercises. Prof. D. D. W, Amps has moved into his new residence on Franklin street. Mr. Laran Wright has a new "Cleveland" wheel. Mrs. Anne Petrass and daughter a few days ago for New York city, where they will make their future home. Miss Ruby Brown entertained a small number of Helena's elite at her home on Beach street Monday evening March 26th. Miss Brown is a charming hostress, and the young people declared themselves delightfully entertained. If you INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA, SATURDAY, APRIL, 14, 1900 would keep in touch with a great race you must read a great paper, hence The Freeman. The Second Baptist church baptized quite a number of converts Sunday, March 27th. Dr. A. K. Steward is the efficient pastor of this church, and is doing much good for the church. Mr. Davie Marshall holds the responsible position of clerk with the Helena Coffin Co. Mr. W. H. Garratt lost his home by fire a few nights ago. Messra. Comey & Williams are proprietors of the most popular torsional parlor in the city. Mr Andrew Jackson, one of the oldest citizens of Helena, died Saturday, March 31th, and was buried Sunday, April 1st, from Carter Chapel A. M. E. church, Dr. Berry officiating. Have The Freeman delivered to you every Saturday evening. The young people of Carter Chapel A. M. E. church have organized a literary society with Mrs. Dr. J. W. O. Marquess as president. The Helena Coffin Co. has an embalmed body that has been dead about thirty days. The body can be seen by calling at their establishment on Porter street. Read The Freeman. Interesting Items. Meredian, Miss., Special.—The Freeman representative has been quite sick the past week. Miss Virginia Houston of Pushmathal, Ala., has been visiting our city the past week. Mrs. India Jones of Memphis, Tenn., arrived in our city on the 26th, and is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Theos James, on 27th avenue. Mr. Pink Lee who has been doing some carpenter work at Birmingham, Alabama, has returned to the city again. W. M. Shoemake is still a very sick man at his home on 11th street. Another operation was performed on him a few days ago. We We wish for him a speedy recovery. Joe Lee, a well known colored man, died at his home on 33rd and 15th streets on March 31st. His funeral was largely attended at the New Hope Baptist church April 1st, at 3 p. m. Rev. L. S. Lee the pastor, took for his text 11 Ecc and 8th verse. He died without any hope in Christ. Rev. Lee said he did not know how hardly to attend a funeral of that kind, but he attended it just the same. Buried at the city cemetery under the auspices of the men and women protective society. Rev. A. Nailer officiated at the cemetery. Peace to his ashes. The Baptist ministers of the city meet every Sunday at 12 m., at New Hope Baptist chuch. Rev. M. S. Jones occupied his pulpit at the Congregational church. Rev. C. L. Harris was in our city on the 28th and left on the 30th of March for Florence, Alabama, to attend a meeting of the Congregational. He will return to Mobile, Alabama in a few days. The circuit court began here on the 1st of April to continue for two weeks, to try civil cases. The criminals if there are any, will have to wait until July for their cases to come off. General News. Muchakinock, Ia., Special.-The Thompson coal mine leased by Perkins & Son, who have had it in charge for five years, was rented to Powell Bros. the 1st of January, 1900, for the period of three months. Their time expired April 1st, and Perkins & Son now have the mine in their charge again. Mrs. Alice Massey who runs the leading restaurant and bakery of Muchakinock, expects to leave in a few days for Ottunna, Ia., to reside. A number of our business men were in Oskaloosa Tuesday, April 10th, on business. Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Hurt who went to Yale, Kan., to live have returned and will make this their home. On the sick list: Mr. Fred Drew who has been ill with consumption for several months. Messrs. James Kurby and Thomas Tarner are also on the sick list. The funeral of Mr. George Jackson's little boy 'took place at the U. V. b. church Wednesday, April 4th. The Union Valley Baptist School school are preparing for a very extensive Easter program. We wish them success. From the Pig Iron Wharf Henderson, Ky., Special. — Mr. Aaron Woodson, one of our well known and highly respected citizens, after an illness of about three months' of consumption, died March 27. Mrs. Millie Hall died March 29 after a lingering illness. She was a most estimable woman and will be greatly missed by her associates. A husband and five children are left to mourn her loss and to whom the sympathies of friends are extended. Miss Maymie Morton has returned from Hartford, Ky. Mr. Mitchell Roland, fireman at Kraver's distillery, was severely injured by the explosion of a boiler March 30, and died of his injuries the following day. Mr. Henry Cabell died March 31, after a long illness. On the sick list—Mesdames Emma C. Browne, Elizabeth Bowman, Lou Hancock, Chaney Black. Mr. Robert Cabell has gone to Owensboro for an indefinite stay. Mr. Elias Bryant left last Sunday for Evansville, Master Roy who had his face now burned HON. J. T. SETTLE, Memphis Tenn. [Name] [Name] REV. J. S. FLIPPER, D. D., Atlanta, Ga. Dr. Flipper is widely known as one of the most successful financiers in the A. M. E. church and is a strong candidate for Financial Secretary at the next General Conference. recently is now convalescent. Bishop Dudley confirmed class of six at St.Clemeta's Chapel April 1. News from Dversburg Dyersburg, Tenn., Special—Rev. M. S. McCaulley, pastor of the C. P. church, was called to Huntsville, Ala., March 10th, by telegraph to witness the sad death of his father, Rev. H. McCaulley. The deceased leaves a widow, six boys and a host of friends to mourn his death. The T. P. A. quartette is becoming quite popular owing to the beautiful selections rendered daily by its members. The quartette is composed of the following: Messrs. Louis Ray, soprano; Logan Reed, tenor; Granger Baxter, bass; Other Sawyer, baritone. A little more practice and the quartette will compete with the best. Mrs. Ella Foutz who has been visiting relatives in Dyersburg left for her home in St. Louis Saturday night, April 7th. The concert given last Thursday and Friday nights, April 5th and 6th, was a grand success. The proceeds was for the benefit of the C. M. E. church. The amount collected --- --- 6 at the door was $42.79. Presiding elder E. W. Moseley was in town last week with his usual sweet smile. Elder Geyer Wynn preached an eloquent sermon Sunday night, at the C. M. E. church. He selected for his text, Deuteronomy 28th chapter and 9th verses, "Keeping God's Commandments," Mrs. Ella Horton who has been visiting relatives for the past two months, left for her home in Berwind, Colo., Thursday, March 5th. Prof. W. H. Ford of the Dyersburg public school went to Obion Sunday, 8th, to organize a B. Y. P. U. at that place. Remember you can get the Freeman every Saturday morning at John Fowkes barber shop. Dr. C. W. Wyatte left the city this morning, the 9th, for Covington, Tenn., where he will practice his profession in the future. He is a bright young man and physician, and we predict a bright future for him, professionally, influentially, and last but not least, financially. Paducah Letter. Paducah, Ky., Special.—It is being whispered around that a new candidate has been News Notes. Greencastle, Ind., Special—Mrs. Sarah Miles will several days with friends in Indianapolis last week. Mrs. Mary Smith of near Bardstown, Ky., and Mr. Lincoln Bidd of Goinville, are here, having been called by the serious illness of their sister, Mrs. Chas. W. Herring. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hunt have moved from 10 Chestnut street to 90 South Indiana street. Master Walter Smith Miles the 4 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Miles, is very sick with serofolia. Mr. Lee Butler of Oakville, Ky., is here to spend the summer with relatives. Marie Taylor, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Taylor, was accidentally scalded last week by overturning a kettle of hot water on its little body. The scald is very serious and her recovery is doubtful. Mr. John Bellamy, Jr., left last week for Frankfort, Ky., where he will make his future home, Uncle Jimmie Bryan is able to be up at night. Mr. Bryan is a veteran of the civil war. It is reported that Mr. and Mrs. William Carr will move to Indianapolis during this week to make that city their future home. A RED HOT CONTEST RACE FOR MAYOR AN EXCITING AFFAIR TO THE FINISH THROWN OUT OF EMPLOYMENT Are all the Colored Men Hired by the City and Their Places Filled By White Men--Interesting Program for the Easter Services. Houston, Tex., Special—Houston had one of the hottest municipal elections ever held in many consecutives; it was a race for mayor between Hon. S. H. Brashear and Hon. John T. Browne; Brashear winning by a majority of 246 votes; the colored people supporting Hon. T. Brown entirely, but failed to elect him. Hon. John T. Browne was one of the best mayors this city ever had—he employing quite a number of colored laborers when he was in office. Brashear has discharged all of the colored employees of the garbage carts and put all white employees in their places. The colored people are now discharged from nearly every position of the city that can be had. Henry Franklin, an employee at Mitchell's drug store, has almost recovered from a severe attack of rheumatism. Jesse Thompson was arrested last Monday for making an illegal vote. Mr. McGuire is now ready to make you a neat dress suit. He is the popular tailor. Mr. Reuben Bailey is now ready to send out invitations to friends—the supposition is known.) Miss Hattie Jones, a popular young lady 1018 Cleveland street, is out again after a severe illness. Fred Erichson, an adult man, made a desperate attempt to intimidate the colored people election day, but was called down by the brave hearted party. Read The Freeman, it is full of news for sale every Sunday morning at the corner of Main street and Congress avenue. Mr. Thomas Hawkins, a well known young man here, has been sick with the la gripe for several day. Two colored boys were arrested last week charged with the theft of brass couplings from some of the railroads. There will be a grand Easter dramatic bicecle contest given Saturday night the 14th at Odd-Fellows' Hall by the United Restaurant club. The club has spared neither money nor time to make this one of the grandest affairs ever witnessed in the South; there will be good music, good order and all kinds of refreshments will be on hand. The United Restaurant Club will not forget the children, it desires that they be brought so they can get their rabbit Easter eggs. Come out and enjoy yourself. Subscribe for The Freeman, Mr. Willie Williams, one of our business young men, is solicitor here. Mr. Alphonse Bazley spent last Sunday in the Island City. There will be a large crowd from Galveston Sunday. All the churches have a nice programme for Easter. From the Dam City. Austin, Tex., Special.—The people of this town are terribly excited over a smallpox scare. There are now about twenty cases in the pest house. No one has as yet died. It is of a very mild form. Rev. J. P. Howard pastor of the M. E. church, has in the past three months raised $104.00 on the church debt. Everybody should subscribe for The Freeman, the acknowledged king of all negro journals, only $1.50 a year, sent to any address. The big dam near the city, was underminded by the Colorado river, Saturday of last week, and it has a gloom over the entire city. The names of missing people are reported every hour, and the last will probably reach fifty or more lives. The inhabitants in the Sansaba, Llano and Burnt valleylets are endangered by the rapidly rising river. Thousands of cattle, horses and sheep have perished. It is impossible to give an accurate number of those drowned Special Mention. Normal, Ala., Special—Hon. George H White of Washington, D.C., will deliver the annual address during our commencement this year. Dr. A. D. Mayo of Boston preached our morning sermon Sunday, April 7, 1900. Mr. Bearof Boston, who is traveling in the interest of the International Society of Christian Endeavor, visited Normal Wednesday and addressed the students. A great many improvements are going on at Normal. President Council will speak in New Orleans on the 16th inst. Alfred E. Thomas has been selected as our traveling salesman to place in the market shoes, wagons, prows garments and other things manufactured at Normal. Normal is the first institution in the South to place a traveling salesman in the field to sell her goods. 2 TEXAS RAISES CAIN DR. JNO. M. HENDERSON RE CEIVES AN "INTERPRETATION" SANCTITY OF PERSONAL CORRES Pondence Exposed to Public Comment --The Difference Between Intelligent Divines--Is Dr. Henderson a candidate--The Texas Divine is Irated. INTERPRETATION NO. 1. What Dr. John M. Henderson meant in his letter of January 20 replying to my first interpretation, when he says, "I was informed some days ago that I would be the object of attack," etc., is that he would have people believe that no one ever tells him anything new; he has heard it weeks before; thus creating the impression that he knows everything going on both in and out of the connection almost before it happens. INTERPRETATION NO. 2. "What I said in favor of Drs. Taylor, Denham and Roberts and President Burgan," means nothing. INTERPRETATION NO. 3. What he means by expressing his surprise at "those who inspired" my former letter is that he was not expecting an answer from away down in Texas, not believing any one down here could know the facts and interpret his motives as has been done. And true to his nature to "rather search for secret forces and hidden agencies," he is looking for the key. When the blow came, it was so stunning that, like the man hurled to the ground by a thunderbolt, he is feeling for the source, wondering "who flung dat pile-driver." INTERPRETATION NO. 4. What he means by saying I am trying "to mislead the laymen into regarding Prof. Kealing as a martyr," is that his assaults on a man will martyr him. Since he is the only knight to be seen charging around the arena mounted upon his stump-tailed steed Disappointment, with legs dangling, equilibrium lost, eyes strained, teeth set and a stub pen poised for a lance, no one need fear martyrdom as a result of the charge. Martyrs are not made that way. There is a strange failure on Dr. Henderson's part to not include Prof. Hawkins in his "martyr" clause, though we laymen put him in the same category of attacked laymen that Prof. Kealing is in. Surely Dr. Henderson is not preparing for his accustomed acrobatic somersault so soon. Dr. Henderson says: "Mr. Cain does not make a single attempt to show that Prof. Kealing has been a success," etc. This means that he (the Doctor) would create the impression that many besides himself thought Prof. Kealing was not. Since he is the lone assailant, put my two columns to better use than answering criticisms that have never been made. As to the "two Bishops" business that is one of the sly Doctor's old chestnuts to make statements on the authority of unnamed persons. We may call this ruse the Anonymous Racket. INTERPRETATION NO. 6. INTERPRETATION NO. 6. When he refers to the "sanctity of personal correspondence" between us, he means that we exchanged letters upon other matters before this controversy, and it suits his purpose to refer to them in the vague way he does far better than the publishing of them would do. I remove the "sanctity" by giving him full permission to publish them in his next attack upon the laymen. I reserve the same right to trot out his of October, '99, and of November. '95. INTERPRETATION NO.7. INTERPRETATION NO. 7. What he means when he says he never thought of being a candidate for editor of the Recorder till a Bishop mentioned him in that relation, and that before he knew it he was being favorably considered, is to create the impression that he had great strength and was forced to run by public opinion. Surely that public demand that could be so easily and completely abashed by one or two letters more from a man that had written so many of the same kind for so many years, is as coy as a maiden and can not be depended on at voting time. It would be interesting to know what Bishop was so unkind as to push the Doctor into a race he didn't want to go into, and who now so strongly fails to lift his voice when the good Doctor bids "good-bye to my (his) short-lived ambition" the victim of his own writings, as he tells us. That was the unkindest cut of all for that Bishop, we know, was the Doctor's angel—for he wasn't called a tool, liar or fool. Still it seems to be true that he is out of the Recorder race, as that is the construction put upon his words in the editorial of the Freeman accompanying his "reply." INTERPETATION NO. 8 INTERPETITION NO. 8. When he says, "If ever the thumbscrews were put on any preacher for daring to talk out, they were put on me," he either means that his present Bishop persecuted him or else he means nothing; for no one else has official control over him. We suspect he means nothing. We grant he needs all the sympathy that his "thumbscrew" clause can excite, but considering the attacks he has made upon nearly every Bishop, general officer and many of the leading ministers of our church, notably and most recently Dr. Tyree, the accomplished scholar and Christian, many loyal and obedient supporters of our church will be found thinking that some one ought to put thumbscrews, liverscrews, mouthscrews or some other kind of screws on the Doctor who seems to have a screw loose somewhere; especially if it would teach him that he is no better than any other Christian gentleman in the church. When he says, "I have refrained from giving names, dates, schemes and details to save the credit of many persons implicated," he means nothing. It is Anonymous Racket No. 2. Why should the iconoclastic Doctor "seek to save the credit" of men implicated in "political tricks?" I suppose that was the very task he had set for himself THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER all these—to expose those implicated in tricks of all kinds, with a few friendly exceptions, of course. INTERPRETATION NO. 10. What he says about reports being circulated about Dr. Roberts being crazy, Dr. Denham being taken from the race and Dr. Taylor being laughed at, is simply repetition of an attempt in his first letter to throw the apple of discord among us in Texas. We are not eating apples just now, Doctor. You'll have to prescribe something else for your Texas patients. INTERPRETATION NO.11. INTERNATIONAL NOTICE What he says about my reporting "Dr. Burgan and Denham and President Burgan so light" is another arple. In vain, my good Doctor, in vain. Drs. Roberts, Denham and Taylor were my former pastors; and Dr. Burgan my former college president. They have known me from boyhood and they will hardly go to Jamaica avenue, New York, to consult the mighty Methodist medium to find out what I think of them. INTERPRETATION NO.12. INTERNATIONAL NO. 12 "I did all I could to help him (Kealing) the first two years and then stopped," says the Doctor. This is meant to explain a sudden flop which the Doctor suspects others are wondering at. Strange it took the usually acute and quick-witted Doctor two years to discover shortcomings when that is a large part of his work here on earth. (Doctor, you are respectfully requested to read your "Herald" of August, '99.) But if he stopped at the end of two years, what was he doing the other year and seven months, for his first attack in the Freeman only came out September 16, '99, less than five months ago. Surely he wasn't all that time composing that letter! And then the great help he bestowed, and which was greatly felt, doesn't seem to have jarred the universe when it stopped. At least I find no record of an earthquake in the church about that time. INTERPRETATION NO. 13 INTERPRETATION NO. 13. The readers of the Freeman will remember the well-versed Doctor contributed a lengthy article to the Freeman about two years or more ago praising Prof. Kealing for the high standard he had made for the Review, etc. He means this was when I was the "power behind the throne." "Elect me and I'll bring it back to that high standard." INTERPRETATION NO.14 INTERPRETATION NO. 14. Says the Doctor, "I am prepared to submit certified copies of three written opinions of the present A. M. E. Review as a periodical, opinions from the great magazine men." This is meant to frighten those who are inclined to form their own opinions who are at variance with his. Having no sentiment in the church agreeing with him, attaching no weight to what opinions our own scholarly men may have, he applies to "three great magazine men" to show what the white folks say; for we venture the opinion, if these anonymous "greats" exist in this relation at all, they are each and all white. It is too bad that the Doctor, like so many lesser lights of the race, thinks nothing genuine unless "de white folks" label is on it. But now, Doctor, name them and let us see if the interpretation is not correct. INTERPRETATION NO. 15. The Doctor calls on Prof. Kealing to publish a correct statement of receipts and expenditures of the Review. (Why not call on Prof. Hawkins to give a statement of money passed through his hands for educational purposes?) This is meant to give the impression, without saying so, that the editor of the Review is also manager of it, which has not been true since the last General Conference changed the law and placed all the business and circulation in the hands of Dr. T. W. Henderson, the business manager. He will make that report to the General Conference, and not the editor. And whatever report the editor does make, if he makes it to Dr. Henderson or to me, I shall laugh at his rabbit heart for so doing. INTERPRETATION NO. 16. When the Doctor says that the Sunday-school Union at least pays its way, the salary of its manager, and is not a dead expense to the church, he means to praise one man he does not like to strike another he likes less. There is no good will in it, as Dr. Smith is shrewd enough to know. That he is not to be caught by Dr. Henderson's chaff is shown by the very neat way he repudiated the attack the Doctor made ostensibly in Mr. Smith's interest, on Dr. Tyre. We look for Dr. Henderson very soon to make his usual flop and come out against Dr. Smith. Watch and wait for the day and date. One performance only. INTERPRETATION NO. 17. The Doctor says, "If any responsible person ask me to tell why I had to battle for election I will tell the story clearly and in a way to carry conviction." This means that the Doctor is laboring under the hallucination that his little fright with "sycophants, liars, tricksters and tools" (Dr. Henderson's pet name for his New York brethren, and there I might say that if they are thus styled I am pleased to be called a "tool" and "fool friend," and surprised that the latter term is not modified by d——) is the great event of the closing century, and must be in every mind. To my mind, it is of no more public interest than any other contest for election to the General Conference: but since it seems to weigh on his mind and he wants responsible party to ask for the story, I do so to oblige him—unless, being a layman, I am not considered a responsible party. INTERPRETATION NO. 18. Then for the climax, the good Doctor gathers himself for a supreme effort of withering, blasting, stunning "reply," and tells of a magazine which he calls "The ———," and which issues nine tons, nine acres, two pyramids, two hundred miles, four months and a fifteen-year-old boy's worth of itself every month. This must mean "The Methodist Herald," or else some white magazine. If the Herald, then we sincerely congratulate the Doctor on a success attained by no other Negro publication, weekly, monthly or quarterly, since the world began, and we appreciate the modesty that made its editor leave the name blank. But if it is some Caucasian magazine with unlimited capital and "modern, fast, two-revolution presses" which print "upon the average 1,200 sheets of 32 pages each per hour," then we beg the Doctor to reduce his standard for the A. M. E. Review till our book concern is able to get those presses and control that capital. If it is that rich now, we have never heard of it. Now will the Doctor pardon me if I claim just a little more of his valuable time to say he has forgotten something? He did not say a word about Prof. Hawkins; not a word about whether he was sincere in his taffy to Dr. Smith some time ago; not a word about Peete and Mitchell; not a word of thanks to the two strong Bishops who elected him a delegate; not a word about Dr. Astwood and the responsibility of attempting to oust Dr. Coppin from the head of the Philadelphia delegation; and, by no means least, not a word about his willingness to suppress his own individuality and opinions if we will only elect him to edit a church organ. I suppose he only forgot these little points in his haste to go to press. Lay Delegate General Conference Central Texas Conference. CAUTION TO OUR READERS! In buying the remedy "To Cure a Cold in One Day," LAXATIVE BROMO-QUNINE TABLETS be sure the signature of the inventor E. H. Moore News Items. Eufaula, Ala., Special.—Prof. J. A. S. Corbett was in the city Saturday and left his subscription for The Freeman. The Republican of Barbour county will hold their Beat meetings Thursday April 5. Prof. W. D. Floyd, of Hawkinsville, was in the city last week. Miss Emily Russaw is on the sick list. The Freeman can be found on sale at J. A. Ward's Grocery store. Rev. R. T. Pallard has been called to the First Baptist in Selma, Ala., Eufaula hates to give him up. Rev. G. W. Hill pastor St. John A. M. E. church is a great admirer of The Freeman. Miss Woodie Hutson says The Freeman is the best colored paper published. The First Baptist church is carrying on revival. Mr. J. E. Helms one of Eufaula's best citizens owns a handsome home and a first class hack. Read The Freeman each week and keep posted on the news of the race. The agent will deliver the paper at your door every Saturday. Interesting Notes De Soto, Mo., Special.—The Nashville Students played to a crowded house last week. The Plate Glass Factory near here which employs 300 colored men is in operation again. Our Public schools after a short suspension, opened last Wednesday. W. L. Smith is quite an acrobat in real estate transactions. The Mardis sisters are visiting in Southern Illinois. Miss Emma Higginbotham, one of the stars in our local theatrical troupe, is very much delighted with The Freeman. There is a contingent, of our people who like to sit around, and read the papers, but when requested to buy a copy, complain of not being able. We will say to them, get a paper yourself and don't depend on your neighbors. It is this dependent disposition so characteristic to the Negro, that does much to account for his present status. Kalamazoo News. Kalamazoo, Mich., Special.—The ladies of the Second Baptist sewing circle were entertained Wednesday evening at the residence of Mrs. B. Bolden of Ransom street by the gentlemen of that society. Mr. Sam Pinkney D. G. M. of the G. U. O. O. F. of Grand Rapids was entertained by the Household of Ruth No. 1068 at their hall Tuesday evening after lodge meeting. A nice time was enjoyed by all. Zora Chapter No. 3 O. E. added three new members Tuesday evening. Mrs. Townsend of Indianapolis is visiting relatives in the city. Mrs. B. Holmes is improving. Mrs. H. Benton is on the sick list. The farmers supper given at the A. M. E. church was well attended Wednesday evening. A neat little sum was realized. The Superintendents and teachers of the A. M. E. and Second Baptists Sunday schools are planning a nice time for Easter. The F. and A. M. and Zora Chapter No. 3 Lodges of this city will entertain the same lodges of Battle Creek Easter Sunday. The Phillips Brothers will give a grand concert at the Second Baptist church Thursday evening assisted by Mr. Ed Desenberg and some of the best talent in the city. News. Catlettsburg, Ky., Special.—John Daniels left for Cleveland, O., last week where he will spend the summer. Robert Bartrain was up from Ashland over Sunday with home folks. Reuben Jackson after a prolonged illness is able to be out. Howard Bixby, of Ironton, called on friends in our city Sunday. You'll probably agree with us that The Freeman has reached the highest pinnacle in Negro Journalism. A Curiosity in Australia 298 Bay Street. February 28, 1900. Mr. George L. Koon. Indiana, Arkansas. M. Dear Sir... I have received and read the two copies of the Freeman that you did send to me with much pleasure. I am also pleased with the progress you are making in the education of our race. I am ordering it for one year, and I is going to try to get others if I can. It is a curiosity; the first time it ever was read over here. Please send postoffice order for $2.52 (101.6-English.) I hope to hear from you at an early date. You're truly. A. GOLDSMITH, George B. Wright Discovers a Cure for Lost Manhood and Seeds it Free to Every Sufferer Who Will Write for It. Gratitude is one of the noblest impulses of the human heart and in few instances has this fine quality been so conspicuously exemplified as in the case of George B. Wright, of Marshall. Mr. Wright is a merchant and well known citizen of Marshall, Mich., who was permanently cured of lost manhood and nervous debility after declining health for years. He now devotes his life to helping other men who suffer as he once suffered. Mr. Wright offers to send his medical prescription that effected a cure in his case to every reader who is suffering to-day as he suffered. All who will drop him a letter asking for a copy of the prescription will receive it by return mail free of charge. The following editorial by A. N. Tally, M. D., regarding Mr. Wright's prescription for lost manhood appeared in the December issue of the United States Health Reports, published at Washington, D. C.: We, as the highest American authority, on all matters of health, sanitation and hygiene, are constantly receiving letters of inquiry about a reliable cure for lost strength in men. Therefore we have ordered an investigation to be made into the subject, and our medical staff found there were many so-called cures on the market, but that many were worthless and some actually harmful. Therefore when we came upon the prescription furnished free by George B. Wright, a merchant of Marshall, Mich., we instituted examination and found that its wonderful efficacy depended upon its being exactly compounded according to proper chemical requirements in order to establish the proper chemical actions and reactions in the human system, and that it should especially, and above all, contain each and every ingredient named in the prescription, otherwise it would be quite inactive and worthless. Properly mixed and containing everything called for in the prescription, its effect upon the nerve centers is truly wonderful and its nerve tonic properties easily surpassed all ordinary methods of medication. Among the benefactors of the race may be mentioned the said George B. Wright, inasmuch that he gives this grand discovery free to all who write for it. Taken according to directions, it builds up the weak and restores to full size and vigor the nerve muscles. It brings hope and cheer and lifts up the discouraged man so that he once more enjoys the beauties of nature and the pleasures of life. Failure in business and love surely falls upon him who is weakened physically and mentally, and this sad condition is at once relieved and a new man made of him who uses this prescription. Therefore, upon the highly favorable report of our medical staff we extend to George B. Wright's prescription for lost manhood the full editorial and official endorsement of the United States health reports. As certain as a wound leaves a scar, and as sure as effect follows cause, do men live to repent their follies and indiscretions in weakness and suffering. The tortured sufferer may bear no tell-tale marks of ruin upon his face to betray his lost manhood. He goes to his grave a human wreck, and never tells of his sufferings for fear of shame. Such mental anguish at times drives him to the verge of desperation, and he is easy prey for those vultures in human form—quack doctors—who hold out alluring hopes of cure only to disappoint, and after robbing him of his money, plunge him into absolute despair. No one can appreciate these horrors of lost manhood except he who suffered them. No one can help such sufferers except he who knows a cure and has himself been restored to full manhood. A notable cure of lost manhood in an extreme case was effected in the person of George B. Wright, a music dealer and well known citizen of Marshall, Mich. Mr. Wright for years suffered the agony of lost vital powers. He saw his physical power go from him as the result of insidious disease, until he was reduced to a condition of senility, and the best doctors in the country gave him up to die. Like many others, he tried the various remedies offered by specialists BALK FROM LATE This wonderful hair pomade is the only safe preparation in the world that makes kinky hair grow back. It prevents the hair from falling out and makes it grow over 40 years and used by thousands. Ask your client to request. If it was the first preparation ever sold for the original OZNIZED Ox MARROW, as the genuine never fails to keep the hair pliable and the hair soft and gentlemen. Elegantly perfumed. The great advantage you can use is that you can straighten your own hair at home. 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He asserts that his ten years' suffering, both mentally and physically, was turned to unbounded joy in a single night through a rare combination of medicines that literally made him young again. It is the prescription of this discovery that his enthusiasm leads him to offer free to any man, young or old, who feels that his animation or the fire of ambition has left him and needs something that will brace him up and enable him to be prepared for any undertaking which may present itself. There is no question but what in his individual case the results were just as described, and it seems quite probable that any man who believes himself to be weak may profit by sending for this free prescription. Many people wonder how he can afford to send this prescription free, but it costs him little to do so, and he feels a philanthropic interest in giving weak men an opportunity to cure themselves. A request to G. B. 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The Freeman Pub. Co. THE WAITER Mr. H. C. Walker is the head waiter at the Grand Hotel, Council Bluff, Ia. All colored waiters who desire to go to Paris will please say "I." Now don t all speak at once. Mr. John F. Gloster is the efficient head waiter at the Sterling Hotel, Wilkesbarre, Penn. Mr. A. A. Martin a well known colored chef is in charge of the quisine department at the Halliday House, Cairo, III. Mr. A. Harris, head waiter at the Shane House, Sandusky, O., has become a member of the H. & S. W. N. B. A. Mr. Samuel Hodges is the chef at the Oglethorpe Hotel Brunswick Ga., and he is reported to be one of the best chefs in t. e. South. Mr. Oscar Tschisky is the head-waiter (maire d'hotel) at the Waldorf—Astoria Hotel. New York City and he has about 30 assistants and 750 waiters. Messrs Sidney Davis, T. Nix, J. Brew et. O. Nixon and J. Brown, well known waiters of Dayton O., have accepted positions at the Oliver Hotel South Bend, Ind. As reported in this column a short time ago, Maj S. P. Gross, will be the successionaire in the American building at the Paris Exposition and he will import a full corps of colored cooks and waiters. Mr. W. R. Harris, head-waiter at the English Hotel, Indianapolis Ind., has resigned to accept a similar position in another first-class hotel, succeeding a white head-waiter. This is another victory for the H. & S. W. N. B. A. Mr. Geo. F. White is the genial head-waiter at the Terre Haute House, Terre Haute, Ind. Mr. White was head waiter for Mr. Chas. Baur, at the Terre Haute House, for a long time and when the latter sold out to Mr. Chris. Neip, Mr. White was retained as head-waiter. It may not be generally known but it is a fact, however, that The Freeman was the first colored journal in the U. S. that published full particulars concerning who would be in charge of the restaurant in American building at the Paris exposition. All news of interest concerning waiters throughout the world will be correctly chronicled in this column. When you see it in this column you will know it is so. "The Waiters Manual" written and compiled by W. Forrest Cozart. head-waiter, is just out. The book cannot fall to prove of great and timely help to every aspiring waiter. The author's many years of personal observation and experience have certainly entitled him to write such a column, and the latter ought to receive the widest circulation and most careful reading possible. Mr. Cozart graphically tells how to get up an order, how to serve a banquet, and offers many rules and regulations that are most acceptable and helpful."—Boston Sunday Courier. The Atlantic University has issued a pamphlet entitled, "The Negro in Business," with a view to discovering how the economic condition of the race may be improved. The University has been conducting a social study of the occupations taken up by colored men. Statistics have been carefully collected from 80 states and tabulated which show that more than 1700 colored men are conducting business of their own. The result of the above clearly shows that the colored business men are gradually coming to the front in various branches of trade and are establishing themselves in the commercial world. Under the term business men, the University's calculation includes all those with a stock of goods to sell or having $500 or more invested in any business. The result of the in investigation was tabulated and divided into general classes, alphabetically THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. arranged. Class "A," which is of much interest to waiters, includes, barbers, restaurant keepers, expressmen, butchers caterers, bakers, milliners etc. In the above class there are 463 men in business for themselves with a capital of $500 or more invested. Now it is a well known fact that nearly every colored man that owns a restaurant is or was at one time a waiter. The investigation clearly shows that colored men who are conducting restaurants of their own represents a combined capital of $150,000. It is also well known that to be successful caterer one must be an experienced waiter or in other words must be a post graduate in the business. I therefore call your special attention to the fact that the statistics in the University's pamphlet shows that the colored caterers represent a combined capital of about, $150,000, which makes a total of about $300,000 invested in restaurants and catering business throughout the 30 states in which the University collected statistics. And still some of our race sneers at the waiters and their humble profession. "Humanitaet" is the name of a German waiters association in New York City. Mr. Ang. Strothmeyer is president; F. Deventer, sec. and C. Behuke treas. It cost $3.00 to join and a monthly fee of 60 cents. The Association has a sick benefit of $7 a week and gives a $100 burial. The Duetsche Turn Halle Employees is another German waiters association in New York City. "Unter Uns" is the name of a German waiter's association in Hoboken, N. J. "L'Amitie" is the name of a French waiter's association in New York City. "Italiene" is the name of an Italian waiter's association. Evidently all nationalities in New York city have a prosperous waiters association with the exception of the colored waiters. It is no great wonder that New York City is a white waiter's town. The waiters in every section of the country have been quite busy for the last two weeks making preparations for Easter Sunday. It may have been noticed by the close observer that the waiters in nearly every dining room have been wearing a bright smile for the past two weeks. The sequel to all this much ado is the approaching tides of Easter. It is a well known fact that colored waiters never miss the opportunity offered them on Easter Sunday to spring a new suit of clothes, a flashy diamond and other jewelry bought with tips. A little valuable information concerning the history of Easter Sunday will no doubt be highly appreciated by those waiters who are not already thoroughly posted on the subject. Easter from its earliest day has been styled the "Queen of Festivals." Every civilized nation observes Easter in some form. The Jews observe it as "Feast of the Passover" which celebrates the passing over of the houses of the Children of Israel in Egypt by the destroying angel when he smote the Egyptians. Easter is known to the French as Pasques, to the Italians as Pasqura, to the Spanish as Pascua, and to the Greek as Para. The above are forms of the Hebrew word Pesach which means passover. The date on which Easter occurs like many other Biblical events has been the cause of long and bitter controversy. The present date of Easter was settled about 1752 when the Gregorian calendar was accepted throughout the United Empire Russia, Greece and all the Oriental countries still adhere to the old calendar, which makes their Easter occur before and sometimes after our Easter. The old Roman rule of calculating Easter continues throughout the Christian world, by whom our Lord's resurrection is universally celebrated on the first Sunday after the 14th day of the calendar moon which happens on or next after March 21, or as late as April 25. The name of Easter is derived from the old Teutonic mythology. To the Germans it is known as Etern and to the Anglo-Saxon as Eastre or Easter, which means the Goddess of Spring and is derived from the Saxon, Oster which means to rise. The oldest and most universal of all Easter customs are those associated with eggs. The eggs now called Easter eggs were originally known as Pasche eggs because connected with the Paschal or Passover Feast. One reason for associating an egg with the day on which our Saviour arose from the dead may be that the little chick entombed so to speak in the egg and rising from it into life was regarded as typical of an ascension from the grave. Hoyt Chemical Company. We present to the readers of The Freeman the discovery of Hoyt's Poisoned Blood cure, the most wonderful cure for Poisoned Blood ever made in Europe or America. A sure cure for Dyspepsia, Indigestion. Scrofula, Erysipelas, Constipation, Catarrh, Granular, enlargements, pimples, Eczema, Heart Failure, Rheumatism. Hoyt's Poisoned Blood cure can be obtained from your local Druggists and if not address Hoyt Chemical Co., Indianapolis, Ind. The Dixie Flyer. For quick service and close connections for all points in the Southeast see that your local ticket agents route you via the Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railway when going to Tennessee, Alabama, North and South Carolina, Georgia and Florida. 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On all pure reading matter and business locals of 5 per cent, will be allowed for each 100 lines of 10 lines of advertisements should reach us on Saturday or Monday in order to appear the following week. Omissions to be made up at expiration of contract. Losft Relative advertisements, $1.00 for one month, in advance. Entered at the post-office at Indianapolis, Indiana, as second class matter. SATURDAY APRIL, 14, 1900. VIRGINIA'S STREET CAR LAW. The last Legislature of Virginia passed an act to the effect that the street railway companies must provide separate cars for colored people. According with that law the street car companies have introduced special cars to that end. The white patrons on one of the lines insist that Negro coal trimmers board the cars in their dust begrimed clothing, much to their disgust. Much displeasure has been manifested by some of the Negroes, but many take to the innovation uncomplainingly. The situation is extremely awkward. It has been often urged that colored men are not careful enough in those things Through prejudiced eyes, a dirtily clothed Negro is dirtier than a white man similar clothed. Yet, we cannot shut our eyes to the fact, that the patrons of cars are often imposed upon by careless individuals, who feel that this is a free country, and that a man may conduct himself as he sees fit. It is true in theory; but there must always be shown a certain amount of respect for the established order of things. Those customs and practices of the surrounding people must not be put under the feet. The conventional laws of society are not to be violated with impunity. A penalty, certain if not swift is sure to follow. A reaction is necessary or caste classes will surely result in this country. It is not sufficient to rely on the cold letter of the law in such matters. Popular approval, popular disapproval, sentiment of the masses will, in the end, transcend the written law, if the subjects insist on unconventionality. Finally these sentiments will be enacted into written laws as has been evidenced in the Virginia, thereby giving them double rigor and virility. It is very likely, however, that in sections where race prejudices are strong, trifling occasions will be seized upon to demonstrate the ill respect in which Negroes are held. This Virginia case is perhaps but the out cropping of this ill-feeling, or it may be an actual condition calling for such innovations. At any rate, whatever tt may be, the result at least is not speculative. The further introduction of such methods can be prohibited only by the rigid observance of the laws of custom. Even street cars should be respected although they be public conveyances. The appeal to common sense will be efficacious. Be circumspect. Even Admiral Dewey's friends are forced to admit that he has made a great mistake at coming out for the Presidency in such an inopportune time. His method of announcing himself has THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. clearly shown that, as a politician, he has not been well schooled. Those who now speak in any manner favorable to the new Richmond, do it as much out of regard for his distinguished past as anything else. Dewey did not take advantage of the high tide in this affair. Had he done so, which was possible after his return from the Phillippines, he would not be in such a pitiable predicament to day. The "Cobbler, stick to thy last," theory has again been exemplified. It is apparent that Mr. Bryan cannot be dislodged. He has made his own candidacy almost imperative by a peculiar hold he has on the Democratic masses. Personally Mr. Bryan is the logical Democratic candidate regardless of that party's platform. The people many of them are for Mr. Bryan. The Democratic managers know this. They know that the people who have no regard for the hue and cry of gold and silver, the people who do not know one plank from another and perhaps care less, are for Bryan. Mr. Dewey, it seems, should have been better posted on the situation. Dewey and his fame should have ever rested secure from the withering touch of politics. The Boers have given the lion's tail another wrenching. It hurt too. He is howling yet. Admiral Dewey may have the capacity for politics but he sadly lacks in experience. His late venture is Quixotic. □ Mission Day in the Baptist churches Sunday. The 15,000 Baptist churches, are called on to respond in interest of those laboring in foreign fields. L. G. Jordan, 547 3rd st., Louisville Ky. The candidacy of John L. Griffiths of Marion county, for the nomination for Governor on the Republican ticket is meeting with popular approval throughout the state. Mr. Griffiths has rendered invaluable assistance to the party in the past by his counsel and by his advocacy of Republicanism from the the platform in every section of the state. Mr. Chas. S. Sager promises the public a rare treat in his very interesting and faithful production of "The Negro." It will be given at English's Opera House on or about May 4, under the auspices of the Knights of Pythias lodges of this city. He is being assisted by about one hundred of the prominent ladies and gentlemen and friends of that order. Dr. Joseph H. Ward, who received his diploma Monday evening as a graduate in medicine from the University of Indianapolis, is worthy of special mention. It is the second school of medicine from which Dr. Ward has graduated. His standing shows his proficiency in the work he has chosen as a profession. He has already established a large and lucrative practice, which will be increased by reason of his increased honors. The 25th anniversary, wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Magnus L. Robinson, of Alexandria, Va., will be celebrated, April, 30. Mr. Robinson is one of the best known Negro Masons in the world. He is the publisher of the only Negro Masonic Journal, the Leader. He is a 33 degree man and is Imperial Grand Recorder, A. A. O. of Nobles of Mystic Shrine of of N. A. and S. A. and dependencies. He is also a distinguished member of the A. A, Scottish Rite. Next month is the time set for the great Quadrennial Conference of the A. M. E. church at Columbus,O. One of the striking things during the campaign for places in the church is that no one has been mentioned to succeed Dr. Henderson as manager of the Book Concern. Is Dr. Graham the logical successor? If so, his position as agent of the Payne Theological Seminary is very much his in interest. Dr. Graham is fitted for a business man. Negro race enerprises, sounds like something out of place in America but they are absolutely necessary to the salvation of the race. What is to be done with the rapidly accumulating mass of educated boys and girls? Who is employing them? It is better to establish race institutions and run the risk of perpetuating race lines than run the risk of sending the boys and girls to the bad by failing to do so. Let the line go. Save the on-coming generations. A JOHN BROWN DAY. Bishop A. Walters, president of the Afro-American League, on behalf of the League has issued a circular to the press which urges the recognition and perpetuation of a John Brown's Day among the colored people. The circular sets forth the reasons for the observation of such a day. It says: "If there ever was a time when a courageous, self-sacrificing character should be held up to our boys and girls for emulation, now is the time, when there is so much being said about self-effacement, nervility and the Negro keeping his place: when there is so much sycophancy and downright cowardice being practiced, to the injury of the race. There is no character so well calculated to inspire courage, self-respect and love of manhood rights as the hero of Harper's Ferry. While we have, to some extent, sounded the praises of John Brown our pacans have not been commensurate with the sacrifices which he made for our race. In all due respect to Bishop Walters whose untiring zeal has made the Afro-American League a possibility for great good, he should go a little slow in endeavoring to perpetuate a John Brown Day. John Brown rendered the Negro race a vast service in further cementing the North in its opposition to slavery, but his heroism has another name which, out of respect for his memory is not applied. John Brown's action were not legitimate and can never be considered so. Far better it would be, should we pay greater respect to the memory of the great emancipator, Abraham Lincoln, in whom there was no taint of disloyalty to the flag, and who, at the same time rendered service in kind and to a vaster degree. Tears for Brown; but cheers and tears for Lincoln. Some lessons are easily enough learned without employing a method. Scoundelism is no qualification for a leadership. The white race would not put up with it for fifteen minutes. Are the Negroes any better prepared? "The Negro in Etiquette," is a publication by L. M. Woods, of St. Louis. The book as its name implies has to do with the conduct of the members of the Negro race in public and other places. The author, who is evidently a gentleman of culture and refinement presents his thoughts in a very happy manner. His talk never drags; it is punctuated by wit, sarcasm and satire, the best and most effective means of winning attention and respectful hearing. The condition of the educated colored boys and girls is no theory. They have absolutely nothing to do. Let those who have some money establish institutions to take them up. General, higher education will be as useless to the Negro as a fifth wheel to a wagon unless they are employed. Education is not an end but a mean. It is a handicap unless given its proper use. It breeds restlessness and discontent. It militates against menial employment. It is up to the Negroes to take care of their kind. So Cronje, in spite of the universal tribute paid to his virtues as a soldier and a man, must end his days like a caged bear, in the tight little island of sand an rocks, St. Helena. The admirers of the great Napoleon have no love for St. Helena. To send Cronje there is not a compliment to his abilities as a world disturber, but it is intended that he be a scare crow to deter others from prosecuting the war. Kruger, Stein and the rest of them may know what to expect in event they are caught. They will doubtless see to it that St. Helena, holds a very precious cargo, if that be their destiny. The Boers after a series of disastrous defeats again show signs of activity. The British have been overconfident and have been caught napping. The capture by the Boers of several British companies went a great way toward reviving the drooping hopes of these people who, if but evenly matched would prove invincible. Considerable respect is due courage, regardless of the other qualities of the possessor. Courage and heroism are handmaids. To admire the one is to admire the other. However, the Boers, it appears, have brought on their own punishment by their needlessly harsh methods towards the English and by their extreme dislike for them. The Freeman presents no candidate for the legislature. It trusts to the good sense of the colored people to select well. The people know who's who. Ladies' Shoes made of black vici kid, chocolate kid, tan, Russia calf and pattent leather. Don't be misguided or humbugged by department stores that advertise a $4.00 and $5.00 shoe for $3.00. These shoes are machine sewed. You will find every pair of our shoes either hand-turn or hand-weit. Every lady appreciates the difference between a machine-sewed and a hand-sewed. MEN'S SHOE Shoes to fit anybody's pocket SHOES $1.25, $1.48, $1.98, $2.48 We guarantee to save you mon antee to give you the largest assortment MEN'S SHOES.... Shoes to fit anybody's pocketbook as well as the feet. 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Exclusive designs, chosen from the offerings of the leading American Producers and shown only here. Not a worthy new idea in man-tailored costumes but finds expression here. Selection from this department insures the buyer a choice from an unrivaled exposition of the best and latest fashion thoughts of two continents 25 ladies' fine imported costumes, nets, broadcloths and appliqued grenadines, confined styles. No two alike, at $98, $75, $50 and ... $25.00 Ladies' tailor-made suits, of tan English herringbone covert, new flare skirt, jacket and skirt lined throughout with the best taffeta silk. A $35 suit, to-day for ... $20.00 Ladies' tailor-made suit of fine all-wool venetians, double-breasted, tight fitting jacket, silk lined skirt, moire percale lined, suit trimmed in braid. A $25 suit, to-day ... $15.00 Ladies' separate dress skirt, of English cheviot, serge, black, new double box plait backs and panne front, trimmed with silk applique, $12.50 to-day ... $7.50 25 ladies' tailor-made suits, of camelshair cheviots, brawns, blues and oxfords, jackets applique trimmed, lapels, fronts and cuffs and front panel of skirt. Sold at $15, to-day ... $10.00 Ladies' imported dress skirts, grenadines, nets and appliqued broadcloths, styles not to be found elsewhere in this city at $95, $75, $60 and ... $35.00 Ladies' fine dress waists that fit and have a style that dressmakers can not make. Silk and nets, lace and ribbon trimmed, $35, $25, $15, $10 and ... $7.50 300 dozen ladies' new wash waists, colors and white gingham, madras, Irish linen, India linen, lace and silk striped, $7.50, $5, $3.98, $2.50, $15 and $1.00 Airy, Breezy Spring Hats Extraordinary effort in the selection of materials, and careful attraction to details on the part of our trimmers, have produced the most bewitching Easter headwear we have ever shown. We are showing the $25 and $30 ideas, made up in more than a hundred turbans, toques and picture hats, to sell for $10 and $7.50. Nearly 600 trimmed hats await your inspection in the popular price department, particularly attractive ones in a variety of shapes and colors, worth $5 to $6, to go at $4.98 and..... $3.75 Large taffeta baby hats, with stitched crown and plaited brim, you can not possibly duplicate it Very neat turbans and dress shapes, made of chiffon, straw braid, etc., fit comfortably on the head, light-weight and popularly trimmed, worth $3.75, to-day. Captivating Spring Silks. Captivating styles that find no duplicate in India. One can scarcely find terms in the English language describe the bewitching loveliness of those marvels for silk looms of all the world. The largest line of beautiful exclusive patterns of Four ards ever shown. Beautiful India silks, exclusive styles. Printed Japanese and China silks, beautiful colors and designs, including all the popular pastel tints. Applique taffeta on net robes, in blacks and gray biscuit brown, white and heliotrope, for, pattern $25 to. Elegant Lyons finish black taffeta, warranted to wear. H. P. WASSON & CO Captivating styles that find no duplicate in Indianapolis. One can scarcely find terms in the English language to fity describe the bewitching loveliness of those marvels from the silk looms of all the world. $25 to $57.50 Elegant Lyons finish black taffeta, warranted to wear. $1.00 It is only common sense that a store that puts all its time to one line can serve you better than a department store. Go to a hatter for a hat; go to a dry goods store; go to a drug store for drugs; go to a drug store for drugs. Mrs. Webb's Easter Millinery And Hair Goods. The old and reliable place where, when you go home, you will feel like you have the worth of your money. Give us a call. 112 NORTH ILLINOIS STREET 241 Mass. Ave.. INDIANAPOLIS, IND. GREEN HOUSES, Cor. E. Washington St. and Tulip Ave. Easter-Week Sale of Spring's Newest and Best Outterwear. 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Sold at $15, to-day ..... $10.00 imported dress skirts, grenadines, nets and quined broadcloths, styles not to be found where in this city at $95, $75, $60 and ..... $35.00 fine dress waists that fit and have a style dressmakers can not make. Silk and nets, and ribbon trimmed, $35, $25, $15, $10 and. $7.50 on ladies's new wash waists, colors and white sham, madras, Irish linen, India linen, lace silk striped, $7.50, $5, $3.98, $2.50, $1.50 and $1.00 bring Hats ails, and careful attraction to details of bewitching Easter headwear we have made up in more than a hundred 7.50. affeta baby hats, with stitched crown and stitched brim, you can not possibly duplicate it where for $5. Our price ..... $3.75 trimmed hats, several new shapes of untrimmed turbans go on sale to-day, choice ..... 7.5 25 ladies' tailor-made suits, 80 camelshair cheviots, brawns, blues and oxford, jackets aplique trimmed, lapels, fronts and cuffs and front panel of skirt. Sold at $15, to-day. $10.00 Ladies' imported dress skirts, grenadines, nets and appliqued broadcloths, styles not to be found elsewhere in this city at $95, $75, $60 and. $35.00 Ladies' fine dress waists that fit and have a style that dressmakers can not make. Silk and nets, lace and ribbon trimmed, $95, $25, $15, $10 and. $7.50 300 dozen ladies's new wash waists, colors and white gingham, madras, Irish linen, India linen, lace and silk striped, $7.50, $5, $9.98, $2.50, $1.50 and $1.00 New untrimmed hats, several new shapes of untrimmed turbans go on sale to-day, choice..... 75 April Show Dress Goods. 's but one word for this matchless showing of dress and that is perfection. Never before has so rare and native a selection been brought to this city—a gath- ed and chosen carefully to meet the demands of and exclusive dressers. Here's a hopeful suggestion day's specials. isodian danty pastel shades in asolian cloth, a new mixtures of zibelnes, Australian wool, thick silk luster. $1.50 pee wool challies, in green, heliotrope, blue, on pink grounds, with coral designs. .35 sittings—over 300 patterns, exclusive suit in imported and domestic makes, medium vy weights, 58 to 60 inches wide, 4 to 8 oz. $125 to. $2.00 H. P. WASSON& CO MAROTT'S 22 to 28 E. Wash St Second largest shoe store in the World. Our salesmen are experienced snow men and can give you a better fit than a drug clerk, a clothing clerk, or a dry goods clerk in a department store 10 Every clerk or working man will find it to to their advantage to patronize stores that carb but one line. Jack of all trades and master of none. A Gala Saturday at the Busy Store Special Attractions for All. THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER A S. Lord John Wesley sends regards to Paul Floyd, Oscar Paul and Gus Hall. "A Trip to Coontown" Cole & Johnson's funny farce, is in New York City this week. Foster & Henderson are now in their sixth week at the Wonderland Theatre, St. Joseph, Mo. Phil R. Miller announces that he will put out next season his new musical comedy "Miss Virginia." James White, comedian, sends regards to all friends. His permanent address is care The Freeman, Indianapolis. John W. Isham's Octorooons will return to the Park Theatre, Indianapolis, the first three nights of next week. R. J. Anderson, the famous cornet player, is still in the ring among the musicians; he is located at Houston, Tex. Cassell & Johnson are taking their vacation at their homes in Cincinnati, O., after a most successful season with Oliver Scott's Refined Negro Minstrels. Miss Emma DeLyon has been engaged as one of the principal singers with Theodore Drury's opera company. Miss DeLyon will take the character of "Micela" in "Carmen." The many friends of Mme. Leota H. Blackburn will be pained to learn of the death of her brother John, and sister Rosie, both of which occurred in the past six weeks. Miss Henrietta Vinton Davis, the accomplished dramatic reader, and Mr. Albert Young, tenor vocalist and grotesque comedian, are meeting with big success through Illinois. They are presenting a program of rare excellence. Joe Gans, the well-known lightweight, was married April 9, to Miss Madge Warren, at the home of her uncle in New York City. Miss Warren was a member of the Williams & Walker company. Theodore Drury, the accomplished barytone, has organized an opera company in New York City. They will present standard operas. The season will open May 14, at the Lexington Opera House, that city in Bizet's grand opera, "Carmen" in English. Harry S. Stafford and wife Madah A. Hyer, have just returned from a tour of the Australian colonies, and are spending the summer at the latter's home in Sacramento, Cal. They send kindest regards to all friends. Their address is Cor. Sist and Magnolia avenue, Oak Park, Sacramento, California. Notes from the Buckingham Theatre, Tampa, Fla.: We have here this week The Marshalls, skim sculpt artists; Bob Marshall's break-neck song and dance always brings applause and money from the audience. Miss Lizzie Roberts the coon singer; Jim Chapphile and John Weaver, comedians, are still making a big hit here. Business is big. Underlined for next weex: W. M. Hallback and Logan & Thomas. Foster & Henderson, sketch artists, writes the following from St. Joseph, Mo.—"Dear Sir: Just read the article by 'Overture' in a recent issue of The Freeman, and will say that it undoubtedly would be one of the best things that could be done for the benefit of the colored performer. This is something that every colored performer should take hold of and help it in its infancy. Hurrah for the League of United Colored Actors. Success to the professional association, and long life and prosperity to the noble Freeman and its staff." Notes from the Mascotte Theatre, Tampa, Fla.—We are drawing big crowds as usual. This week we have D. Ireland Thomas and Jos. A. McMurray in a red-hot gaging turn; Bush & McMurray in a plintation musical act; Bush always gets the crowd with him when he does his original Louisiana buck dance. Miss Jessie Thomas the great little male impersonator is always just the card. Kittie Brown sets the audience wild with her coon songs. Miss Carrie Smith, the Boston singer, always gets her share of applause. HOUSTON, TEX—BeeBee sends best regards to Kate Carter and all members of the Red Patti Troubadours. Black Patti and her famous Troubadours showed at Sweeney & Comb's Opera House, Thursday night of last week to a packed house. The Watts' were the --- favorites. At 8.15 when the performance began standing room was at a premium. Mattie Phillips introduced the Honoiulu Lady here. The show was fine. James Miller is getting to be an aural musician. Will Stewart of the Black Patti Troubadours was very popular with the members of the Little Solo Theatre company. John Vaughner sends regards to Joe Dobbins also to the Grundys. "The Hottest Coon in Dixie" Phil R. Miller's funny farce comedy is booked to appear at St. Paul, Minneapolis, Milwaukee and Chicago in the order named. They are traveling in their own special car "Dixie." Named the best play over the same territory augmented by a band and orchestra. Roster: Phil R. Miller, proprietor; Will H. Barry, business manager; Wm. H. Proctor, Bob Kelly, Fred T. Carey, Will and Mande Grundy, Wilg Lebert, Billy Cole, Eddie Harris, Norrish Smith, Jas. Donglass, Wm. Crawford, Jas. Ross, Wm. Dixon, Arthur Payne, Clara Bare Carey, Bessie Hamilton, Mollie Minor, Georgia Dobbs, Bessie Kinney, Sallie Donglass and Neal H. Doullace. Notes from A. G. Allen New Orleans Minstrels—Everything is lovely and the goose is hanging high. There was a grand reception given by a select number of well known citizens of Greenville, Miss. last Tunnan city, the benefit of the members of the Greenville Champagne by the case was opened; a table spread, containing the best of everything, and we were royally entertained until half-past four the next morning. At five o'clock we left for Wyonna drawn by a special engine. Prof. McCamon, our bandmaster, met his brother. Porter, who has recently married a Miss Dane, daughter of one the oldest and best families in Greenville. W. G. Bostwick sends regards to Prof. C. E. Cross, Mr. Young, our rube better known as Billy Deyott says; "No rube can come too warm for him and that he has something up his sleeve which he expects to spring this season. Mr. Castry, our tuba soloist, who has been on the sick list, is at his post again. Mr. F. Quine, our manager has returned from Chicago, where he purchased a $18,000 Wagner sleeping coach which will meet us in Memphis. Tenn. This car will accommodate fifty-eight people easily. We believe it to be the finest car in the minstrel business. From Memphis this will carry three cars. The success of the Negro upon the American and European stage has been phenomenal. Cole & Johnson and their "Trip to Coontown." Phil R. Miller's "Hot Coon From Dixie," Bucharan's "Fun On the Levee," Williams & Walker's "Policy Players." Hogan's Afro-American Minstrels and O. M. McAdoo's Vaudeville attractions are the most prominent of the colored shows that have been written, managed and produced by Negroes with big success. The coming season there will be a new Richmond in the field for public favor—Messers Chappelle & Donaldson, the well-known proprietors of the Mascotte and Buckingham Theatres, at Tampa, Fla. These gentlemen will bring out a farce-comedy, which is now being written by a well-known author, what they say will be an innovation in the amusement world, an entertainment combining minstrelsy, opera and high-class vaudeville. Much care is being taken in selecting talent for this mammoth organization, which we have been informed will contain more than fifty people, male and female; and Mr. Pat Chappelle, who is the business manager of the firm, is a very busy man and signing people and making other arrangements necessary to the launching of such an enterprise. He writes that he can place a few more really good ladies and gentlemen performers, also musicians for band and orchestra. The show will open its season at Lakeview, N. J., about the middle of August. Messrs. Chappelle & Donaldson can always place first-class colored talent at their two houses—the Mascotte and Buckingham Theatres, Tampa, Fla. J. Edw. Goggin, of Goggin & Davis, comedy acrobats, send the following from London, England: 'We are now in the metropolis of the United Kingdom—London, and I have met so many Afro-Americans that I feel like I am home again, all are doing well. The Farrells—Billy and Willie are topping the bill at the South London Music Hall. The Mobile Quintette are topping the bill at the Palace. They have a great act. I was out to see it, and it certainly made more than good. Alex May, the original Shorty, of Isham's Octoaroons, is a big card with their act. The American Troubadonons, six in number, on the Moss & Thornton tour as headliners at every house, which includes thirty weeks: they are managed by Harry Scott, of Isham's Oriental America company. Bessie Lee is now on a Provincial tour. Frank Pharem, of Pharen & Grundy, arrived in town last night, after a successful tour of three months in the Provinces. John Hewison is making a big hit here at the Palace Theatre with Morris' wrestling ponies. They sail for America April 16. We have been away from America just fourteen weeks to-day and have only lost two weeks, and we could have easily filled only we needed some rest. Our first London engagement will be the Oxford, Paragon and Canterbury music houses—three halls a night, for six weeks commencing April 16. Then the Tivoli and London Pavilion for six weeks, two halls a night, commencing May 27. These five halls are in the heart of London. We go to the Crystal Palace next week for a fortnight then to Southampton for two weeks. This is certainly a wonderful country for show business, and our prospects look bright over here. We may stay for sometime yet. The work is easy—no matinees; and you are treated so royal, you have an even up break with everyone—your color does not cut any figure, The Great Barlow Negro Minstrels Under the management of WARD, MURPHY & DONNELLY. Wanted---Colored Performers in all lines for next season 8 Comedians: 10 Singers; 4 Novelty Acts; 15 Song and Dancemen; 8 Boys for drum corps that can dance; and Musicians for Harry Pramphin's Peerless Concert. Band. Preference given performers doubling brass. Address T. H. MURPHY, care Barlow Minstrels, Portland, Ore. week of April 23. Permanent Address Box 216 Leavenworth, Kapsus. WILLIAMS AND WALKER. and that is a great deal of consideration. We are the only colored team playing the syndicate halls. I have met a great many of 'Buffaloes' over here, and we have quite a time together. Davis is learning operatic dancing from one of England's finest dancers, Espinosa, and is getting along nicely. Espinosa owns a large academy on the Strand, where he teaches dancing, and having a number of pupils who wished to learn the American buck and wing dancing, he asked us if we would take charge of them, as we have the whole day to our selves, and as he could not teach that style of dancing. We consented and now have seven pupils. Espinosa became fatuated with it so that Davis teaches him buck and wing dancing and he teaches Davis operatic dancing. Now the only thing that troubles me is that instead of taking out a 3-act comedy, which is our intention, we will have to take out an opera so Davis will have a chance to do his operatic dancing. Regards to all our brother Buffaloes that are 'roaring." Exposing the Rascals Some Negro papers advocate the idea of exposing the rascals in the race occasionally. This may be a good idea, but it should be remembered that eyes of hundreds of white newspapers are in every nook and corner of the race looking for these very things. They loose no opportunity to expose the Negro usually the exposition is complete Suppose we devote some of our space in displaying some of the good qualities"—The Arkansas Appreciator. Gem City Notes Frankfort, Ind., Special—Mr. John Morgan of Michigan town was in the city Monday. Mr. Ernest Taylor has returned to the city. Subscribe for The Freeman. Teachers' meeting Monday night; prayer meeting Wednesday night; Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p. m.; Sunday-school promptly at 2:30 p. m. Mrs. Lewis has returned from Anderson, Ind., after spending a few days with friends in that city. The Busy Bee Club met Tuesday evening. The colored Republicans met Thursday. Mr. George Bradshaw after spending a few months in the South, has returned to the Gem City. The drama, "Love at First Sight," rehearsed Friday evening. The Sewing Circle met Thursday evening. Watch the interesting news in The Freeman. Peoria Letter. Peoria, Ill., Special—Mr. William Starks is spending a few days in Mason City, Iowa, for the benefit of his health. Mr. Bert Manning's father and mother have moved here from Chicago. We are glad to see things coming all right for our old friends Charles Higgs and Row Clifton. In fact they are coming in carriages for Charley. George Washington left Thursday for Indianapolis. Mr. John Hicklin has just returned from a business trip in Iowa. Mr. Elmer Johnson, who has been on the sick list for some time, was able to be out Thursday. Mr. Frank Neals left Friday night for Kansas City where he will spend a few days visiting old friends. Paducah, Ky., News. Treasurer; J. W. Moore, Secretary; Roland Curry, Director. They have concluded to hold three days this fall. Don't forget the Easter ball on Monday night, the 16th of April. David Pitman, Elza Brown and Ben Boyde committee. Mr. Elgie Clark of Plunket Hill, is seriously ill at this writing with the dropsy. Mrs. James Camron sends her regards to Mr. James Grundy and family of St. Louis, Mo. Mrs. Flora Banard has removed to Covington, Tenn., her former home. Mr. William Henry of 914 Court street, was run over accidently by a tram car at the Kata John brick yard last Thursday, but is improving at this writing. Mr. Georgie Hewitt of West Court street was brought home last week from Covington, Tenn., where he has been for several weeks sick. Please call on Mrs. Henry Jones at her ice cream parlor at 7th and Jackson streets, where you enjoyed the opening last Saturday night, and was so well pleased for the length of time you spent. Mrs. Amanda Harris of 1221 Harrison street, is improving from a spell of la grip. Go to the Odd Fellows hall or the Easter ball Monday night, the 16th. Mr. Frank Pipens of Evansville, is in the city this week. Mr. David Pipcens of Smithland, Ky., is in the city to meet his brother Frank for a few hours. Mrs. Henry Danee of north 10th street, is very ill at this writing. Mrs. Addle. Wilson of this city is in Elizabethtown attending the damage suit filed by her against the I. C. R. R. in last August. Miss Ellen Boyde of north 7th street, is a little improved from a spell of illness for a week or ten days passed. Mr. J. W. Ross of 130 Broadway, is up and out again from illness last week. Mrs. Sandy Alexander of west Washington street, who has been ill for several weeks, is a little improved at this writing. We hope you are trecovering speedily. Exquisitely Cultivated. Some of our educated young men and women are so exquisitely cultivated as to be good for nothing but to keep in a show case as a specimen of what the most approved system of education can do.—The Industrial Letter Gloster, Miss. A Moral Victory. The Indianapolis Freeman says that there are rascals in the Negro race that need exposing every once in a while. We must give them up. This is just what the Standard has been doing all along and propose to continue even if we do run up against a criminal libel suit occasionally. We can't reform all the bad Negroes but we can, and are raising a great "Spluteration" against them.—The Lexington Standard. You, brother Benjamin we noted that libel suit where in one cent and damages was the verdict. Yours was a moral victory; a reputation that is worth but one cent is high at that. You can't always show them up guilty as they may be. Some have just enough sense; to avoid that; not much more. LEW JOHNSON Would like to hear from any of first-class colored organization. I have years of experience, reputation and capital. I will work for salary or take stock. Address LEW JOHNSON, Grand Simpson, Pittman & Patrick HIGH-CLASS MUSICAL ARTISTS Richards, Pringle's Georgia Minstrels season 99-1900. TRAP DRUMMER with Rusco & Holland's Big Minstrel Festival. Per. Address, The Freeman. Colored K of P Brass Band OF INDIANAPOLIS. Can furnish from 18 to 25 men, neatly uniformed for all occasions. Always draw the crowd. Terms reasonable. For information address J. G. SWEENEY, 1420 Mill street, Indianapolis, Ind. Hair Wigs ```markdown ``` Like the cut, Black Wavy Coveleen hair 16 inches long, Onesie 10,00 buys on Black Kinky hair 22 inches long. 30 buys pair of black kinky hair Braids 16 inches long. 30 buys a single braid kinky hair 16 inches long. Short stem Bangs, Hair Pins and Ornaments of every description. Most complete line of hair goods in this country for T.W.TAYLOR 52 Larch St. LANSING, MICH In writing please mention the Freeman. Richards, Pringle-Rusco & Holland Big Minstrel Festival 55 People----3 Bands----Special Trains. The Largest Minstrel Show in the World. Fifty People----Two Cars----Two Bands. Home Office of RUSCO & HOLLAND 346 Wabash Ave. Chicago, Ill., care National Printing Co. The Leading Colored Theatrical Organization of the World . . . BOB COLE AND BILLY JOHNSON Mr. Lloyd G. Gibbs, Mr. Walter Dixon, Mr. Sam Cousins, Mr. Barrington Carter, Mr. Thomas Craig, Mr. Samuel King, Mr. Geo. Ledbetter, Mr. George Brown, Mr. Willis Accooe. Mis Mis Mis Mis Miss Willetta Duncan, Miss Nettie Glenn, Miss Albertina Martin, Miss Myrtle Couzzins, Miss Pearl LeVan, AND MR. SAMUEL LUCAS A TRIP TO COONTOWN ED. E. LESTER Rep. Management of ED. W. COOK. Patronize Our Advertisers and tell them where you saw it. Fifth-Street Opera House, 906 5th Ave LYNCHBURG, VA Of the Grand Fountain U. O. T. R. owned and controlled exclusively by colored people—A first-class place of amusement—a splendid one night stand. Large crowds to greet good plays. All colored trumpets visiting the town are given a royal reception by colored citizens. Street cars from door to all parts of the city. W. S. WOODSON, CHIEF AND MANAGER Tenor Soloist and Grotesque Comedian, In a program of rare excellence. Now en tour through Indiana, Illinois and Ohio. Can be expedited by chaperones and opera houses. Address all communications in care of The Fremantle, Indianapolis, Ind RACE CLEANINGS M. Sanderson, a young Negro York City saved six children from a burning flat last week in that city. of Virginia; Mr. William Calvin Ch Mr. Edward E. Cooper, Mr. Dan Murray, of the Congressional Libra "Aunt Martha Griffin" an aged colored woman of Paducah, Ky., died recently of heart disease at the age of 75. A curfew law has been established in Tampa, Fla., and after it rings at 10 o'clock at night, no Negro must be found upon the streets. The healthiest spot in the world seems to be a little hamlet in France named Aumone. There are only 40 inhabitants, 25 of whom are 80 years of age and one is over 100. Mrs. Blanche Saunders is studying medicine preparing to do missionary work in Liberia and also practice her profession. The A. M. E. church is assisting her in her struggles. Paul Lawrence Dunbar, the noted poet, who has been living in Denver for the past six months for his health has returned East with his family and will again take up his poetical work. According to the statement of Acting Secretary of War Meikejohn to the House of Representatives, the cost of the Philippine war. from May 1, 1898 to Nov. 1, 1899, has been $48,928,060. A number of wealthy Negroes of Mississippi intend to raise 200,000 dollars for the purpose of building and equipping a cotton mill in the State. A stock company, composed of Negroes, will be organized. New York City is preparing to build an under-ground railroad and the Democratic administration has notified Mr. Edward E. Lee, chief of the colored Democracy, that he will be allowed places for 2,000 Negro laborers. Mr. C. C. Wilson a storekeeper in the U. S. Mint at New Orleans, La., has been appointed a member of the Local Civil Service Board for that institution. The appointment is a distinction to which Mr. Wilson can point with pride. The Southland College located at Helena, Ark., was burned last week. The institution was founded immediately after the war of the rebellion by a Society of Friends of Richmond, Ind., to educate the freedmen and their children. The total loss is placed at $7,000 the insurance was only $3,000. Last December Mr. Dempsey D. Butler a colored resident of Camden, N. J. died said to be worth about $250,000. He left considerable of his estate to charitable objects and now some of his heirs, just like white people, have engaged counsel to contest the will and when they get through with it there will be little for distribution among any of the beneficiaries. The casuality report from the Philippines last week show the following deaths in colored regiments: Typhoid fever, March 21, Daniel Knight, Co. K 49th Infantry, March 20, Cornelius E. Carter, Co E 24th Infantry; Peritonitis, March 19th Delphi Barker musician Co. I 48th Infantry; March 22, Geo. Xwer, Co. B 25th Infantry Tuberculosis, March 20, Joseph Strickland, Co. H 48th Infantry. The legislature of Mississippi has passed a bill to remove the remains of Hon. James Lynch, colored, ex-secretary of the state from the white cemetery of Jackson, Miss. Lynch's remains are resting in that part of Jackson cemetery owned by the aristocratic whites. The monument erected by the state to his memory, is one of the most magnificent in the cemetery. Although, the remains of over one thousand Negroes are resting in various parts of this cemetery, those of Lynch alone are singled out to be removed. An important Conference of Afro-Americans was held in Washington, D.C., recently which the testing of the suffrage law legislation of the Southern States, especially Louisiana, was thoroughly discussed. Among those present were T. Thomas Fortune, of New York, chairman of the executive committee of the National Afro-American Council; Mr. Jesse Lawson, of New Jersey, chairman of the sub-executive committee; Representative White, of North Carolina, Mr. Thomas L. Jones, THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. of Virginia; Mr. William Calvin Chase Mr. Edward E. Cooper, Mr. Daniel Murray, of the Congressional Library, Prof. William H. Richards, dean of the Law Department of Howard University Prof. Bruce Evans, and others. African-Americans and all friends of the Negro will find an especially interesting article in Cram's Magazine for March, entitled "The Ancestry of Frederick Douglass: A Symposium." The symposium is made up from brief letters or extracts from Mrs. Helen Douglass, Lewis H. Douglass, his son, Dr. Booker T. Washington, Mrs. C. H. Dall, Mr. Charles W. Chestnutt, and Editor Murray-Aaron, of the magazine. Mrs. Dall's recently published charge that Frederick Douglass had not one drop of Negro blood in his veins, that has caused such spread comment, is effectually laid at rest. The article is a most interesting and timely one. The colored Freemasons District of Columbia have incorporated with a capital stock of $25,000 under the title of the United Masonic Temple Building Association. The prime object of the association is to buy real estate in the District of Columbia, and build thereon a suitable Masonic Temple, to accommodate all the various departments, including the Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia making this city permanent headquarters. The officers elected are D. W. Tulies, president; H. C. Scott, financial secretary. John S. Brent treasurer; all of Washington. John G. Jones, of Chicago, is chairman of the board of directors. SENT FREE CANCER, BLOOD POISON, ACHES, Pains, All Run-Down. Old Sores, and Pimples. BHEUMATISMAND CAT Is your blood poor? Is it thin? Nose bleeding and headache? Pricking pains in the skin? Shin feels hot and swollen? All run down? Blood bad? Have you pimples? Eruptions? Scrofula? Eating sores? Itching, Eczema? Boils, Scaly Eruptions Skin or Scalp Itch? Cancer? Blood, Hair or Skin Humors? Tired out, with Aches and Pains in Bones or Joints? As tired in the morning as when you went to bed? Hereditary or contracted Blood Poison? Ulcers in throat and mouth? Swollen glands? Rheumatism? Catarrh! Har they resisted medical treatment? If you have any of the above troubles, B. B. B (Botanic Blood Balm) should be taken at once. B. B. B. is different from any other remedy because B. B. B. drains from the blood and enure system the Humors and Poisons which cause all the above-named troubles, and thus makes a permanent cure and heals every sore, giving the rich glow of health to the skin. Everyone says that B. B. B. is the most wonderful Blood Purifier of the age, for it has cured the most deep seated, obstinate cases (even the most deadly cancer) after doctors and patent medicines had failed. If any snuffer has not tried B. B. B. we will be glad to send them a sample bottle absolutely free. Large bottles are sold at the drug store for $1, six large bottles, full treatment, $5. Full directions with each bottle. For free trial bottles enclose 5 cents stamps or coin, and address Blood Balm Company, 51 Mitchell street, Atlanta, Ga., and bottle and medical book will be sent, all charges prepaid. Describe your trouble, and we will include free personal advice. Write to-day. PARA PARA FREE! This beautiful Para Gem Pin is given absolutely FREE for selling 5 packages of our Celebrated Sachet Perfumes. Send no money, but send us your name and address and we will send you the Perfumes Sell them at 10 cents a package, send us the 60c. and we will send you the Pin by reselling today and add get Perfumes. Address: JOHNSON MANUFACTURING Co., department 5, Boston, Mass. BEFORE. AFTER. course the colored people had no way to tell that they were being fooled and bought most of them to their sorrow. Out out and mail this Coupon to us with One Dollar and get this grand Combination Offer as this opportunity will not occur again. BOSTON CHEMICAL COMPANY RICHMOND, VA. I enclose you $1.00 (One Dollar) for which please send me the following goods at once: 4—(FOUR) Large Boxes "Ozono" Hair Grower and Hair Straightener. 1—(ONE) Large Bottle Electrical Skin Refiner. 1—(ONE) Large Jar Electrical Skin Food. 2—(ONE) Large Package Anti-Odor. My Name is: Name..... House No.... Street..... City..... Country..... State.... The Gem Laundry Don't forget us, we are still doing business at 235 and 237 Indiana Ave. The largest and best Laundry in the city. THE GEM LAUNDRY. Phone 1671 THE FREEMAN. A National Negro News paper. It is conceded to be the leading Negro newspaper, lished by the race in the world. No expense is spared by INDIANAPOLIS. in the ideal home journal. More special contributors than any two other Negro papers. We want an office in the United States. Write for terms ADD: The Freeman, Indianapolis. The Vandalia Line The Short Line for St. Louis and the West. Leave Arrive at Arrive Indianapolis Terre Haute St. Louis No. 15 7:28 A.M. 9:55 A.M. 5:00 P.M. No. 16 7:28 A.M. 9:55 A.M. 4:56 P.M. No. 17 12:35 P.M. 2:37 P.M. 7:12 P.M. No. 18 7:05 P.M. 9:05 P.M. 1:44 A.M. No. 3 Ex. Sun. 4:00 P.M. for Terre Haute. DAILY. No. 15 daily 7:25 A.M. for Terre Haute and St. Louis No. 3 Ex. Sun. 4:00 P.M. for Terre Haute. *Sunday only. All trains carry first-class coaches. 12:35 Ex. train has Dining Cars for St. Louis No. 3 Ex. Sun. 4:00 P.M. for Terre Haute. All trains carry first-class coaches. 12:36 Noon train has Dining Cars for St. Louis 11:20 P.M. train has local sleeping cars starting even on every night at 8:30. All trains enter the Union Passenger Station at Terre Haute and St. Louis. Sunday only. Ticket offices. No. 48 West Washington street and Union Station W. W. RICHARDSON, D. P. A. INDIANAPOLIS, IND. E. A. FORD, G. P. A. Pennsylvania Line Philadelphia, New York Baltimore, Washington, Pittsburg, Dayton, Columbus. FOUR FAST TRAINS DAILY. Leave Indianapolis, 3:35 A.M.; 8:25 A.M.; 2:30 P.M. 5:00 P.M.; 7:10 P.M. Through Sleeping and Dining Car Service. FOG Leave Indianapolis, 11:35 A.M. 11:55 P.M. Buffet Parlor Car on day train and local Sleeping Car on night train. Open every night 8:30 for passengers. LOUISVILLE and SOUTH Lv Indianapolis, 3:40 m 8:00 m 4:00 m 7:10 m 7:10 m train, daily except Sunday. For tickets and sleeping car space call on Washington Street, Union Station or address W. W. RICHARDSON, D. P. A. E. A. FORD, G. P. A. I MUST SAY that the Original Ozonized Ox Marrow has given me perfect satisfaction. I have tried a great many remedies but they did not give satisfaction as the Original Ozonized Ox Marrow did. The Original Ozonized Ox Marrow makes curly or kinky hair straight, pliable and beauti-final and makes it grow. Prevents falling out and breaking off. Imitation won't do it. Ensure you get the genuine. Sold over forty years. If your dealer cannot supply you send us fifty cents and we will ship you a bottle. Address Jop. In THE OZONIZED OX MARROW CO., 76 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Ill. BE NOT DECEIVED To The Colored People of America: now being offered on the market, and knowing to a certainty that most of these are frauds pa- nied by the industry, we are offering them to the colored people of America through its best paper. THE INDIAN APOLOIS FREEMAN In the year of 1871 our present Secretary through a fortunate circumstance acquired the record of the hair from outfall and applied it until 1875 when it was put upon the market, and met with marked success. A thorough test of the obedient people of that time, it was pronounced an honest, legitimate remedy. True to all we obeyed ed for it and worthy in every respect of the confidence and attention of every member of the family, it was applied to the hair from outfall, soft and as beautiful as an April morning. It also cures all forms of itching, humiliation, scalp diseases, stops the hair from outfall, and causes a new growth to grow on the baldest hair of the family. The circumstance applied to the hair always a lot of people who imitate and make cap hair of the outfall of other people's good hair success numerous so-called hair growers and hair straighteners were put on the market. BEFORE. CHRISTOPHER E. NORD MILAMING, WI. AFTER A TURKISH BATH AT HOME $12 BATH CABINET for $5.00 The Standard Bath Cabinets are the standard. The best Cabinet made. Convenient, durable and handsome. Always ready for use. Physicians everywhere recommend them. Every Cabinet built on honor. Has a door. You walk in, sit down and close cover over you—cover works on hinge. A remarkable invention. There is no person in the world whom Turkish and Vapor Cabinet Baths will not benefit. It opens the pores and sweats all the poisons out of the blood, leaving it pure and healthy. Physicians recommend it to cure la gripe, Colds, Pleurisy, break up Fevers, cures Rheumatism, and all Liver, Kidney, Skin and Blood diseases. If you are sick it will make you well, if well, it will keep you so. Makes you healthy, vigorous and seemingly 10 years younger. A Turkish bath at home for 8 cents. No home can afford to be without it. Every Cabinet guaranteed or money refunded if not as represented. GOOD AGENTS AND SALESMEN WANTED EVERYWHERE to open offices and appoint agents. $100 a month and upwards. Big Money Ask for book about the Cabinet and its uses, and testimonials. WRITE TO-DAY The Standard Bath Cabinet Co. TOLEDO, OHIO- Dr. Colley's Private Hospital. Dr. Colley's Private Hospital. For the Accommodation of all Colored People in need of Surgical or Medical attention is still doing business on strictly private basis. Dr. Colley's Systemic Regulator and Blood Purifier, $1.00 per bottle. Nerve Vigor Restored for $5.00. Send money with order, as no medicines are sent C. O. D. For information write DR E. DUVAL COLEY, BOLLEY'S SYSTEMIC REGU OOD PURIFIER. $1. bottle. 437 Pioneer St. CIRC EERN OREGON GOLD F Write for Dr. Colley's SYSTEMIC REGULATOR and BLOOD PURIFIER. $1 bottle. 437 Pioneer St. Cincinnati, O EASTERN OREGON GOLD FIELDS A chance for the poor to invest and become wealthy. Safety Deposit Gold Mining Co. (Incorporated)! AND... Paymaster Consolidated Gold Mining Co. (Incorporated) Offers a few shares of the second series of Treasury Stock over slight ad- vance of former prices. Price of shares and prospectus mailed on application. This is a bon-a-fide offer; take hold of it. Address JAMES G. COLE & ALLEN P. WOOTEN, AGENTS, Vancouver, W $1,000 REWARD Wonderful! Strange! Miraculous! These are the expressions, which fall from the lips of those who visit Madam Morgan, 249 Indiana avenue. The most wonderful Clairvoyant and Life Reader the world ever knew, great with the kind of love you have for her. If you are in trouble she will aid you. If business affairs worry you she will make the way easy. If you have domestic care, or troubles she can overcome these vexations conditions and make life a dream to you, if your love affairs are not what you would like them to be this wonderful Lady, you make sure everybody to wish her a happy life. Will convince the most and future, uniting love and charity. See has on the desk her office and residence many testimonials from Indianapolis people which are open to your inspection, where she will be pleased to meet her old customers and many new one. Madam Morgan does not advertise anything that she cannot do, but does advertise and Charm work guaranteed. Restores peace and happiness in married state, gives advice in business and all affairs of life. Inclose $1 lock of hair, month and date of birth and three most important questions, and receive life reading by return mail. No attention paid to letters without $1 inclosed. Address all letter to MADAM MORGAN, 249 Indiana avenue, Indianapolis, Ind. Please reserve this add for future reference. BUSINESS MEDIUM. MRS. MARTH, the world 'renowned and highly celebrated business and test MEDIUM, can be consulted every day for imposition. Can be consulted in any of her affairs. Love and Marriage a speciality. Every mystery revealed, of absent, deceased and living friends, has two troubles and estrangement, challenges any MEDIUM her in her startling revelation of the past, present and future event in one's life. Remember, she will not, for any price, matter you; you will not be a victim of nonsense. She can be consulted on all affairs of Life, Love, Courtship, Marriage, Friends, etc., with description of future companion. She will not be a victim of nonsense. She can be consulted on all affairs of Life, Love, Courtship, Marriage, Friends, enemies, etc. Her advice upon sickness, change in business, journeys, isawards, contested wills, divorce and speculation is valuable. She will withholds the destiny good or bad; she withholds nothing ```markdown ``` MRS. MARTH tells your entire life—past, present and future—in a DEAD TRANQUE, has a beautiful smile, and in tests she tells your mother's full name before marriage, the names of all your family, their ages and description, the name and business next, if you are to have one, the name of the young man who now calls on you, the name of your future husband, and the day, month and year of your marriage—how many children you have, how many children you are single; whether your present sweetheart will be true to you and if he will marry you; if you have no sweetheart, she will tell you when you are married; if you are acquaintance. ALL YOUR FUTURE will be told in an honest, clear, plain manner and in a demeanor. Mothers should know the success of your marriage, should know everything about their sweethearts or inended husbands. Do not keep company, marry or go into business until you are married, or only religious serpents prevent your consulting. Madame is the only one in the world who can tell you the FULL NAME of your future husband, or inended husbands, or only religious serpents prevent your consulting. Madame is the only one in the world who can tell you the FULL NAME of your future husband, or inended husbands, or only religious serpents prevent your consulting. There are some persons who believe that there is no truth to be gained from consulting a Medium, but such beliefs are contrary to the nature of such a conclusion. The question that such a conclusion can be reached. It is not everyone who placards himself or herself as a Medium that can stand a test of what is true. It is not everyone who thinks mind may ask the reason why. It is simply that these advisers do not take the trouble to study human nature. They do not spend their thoughts for a moment with acquiring the knowledge they will have a tendency to make the pathway to the road of the business clear and devoid of obstacles. They undeniable fact this persons will come for advice—in full knowledge of what they want to know, and yet as soon as they confront a Medium they try their utmost endeavor to dispel from their minds what they believe in. They gain confidence to most of the Medium. To get the secret out of a person by "pumping," in no few cases, is the art used by many unprincipial Mediums, but to take hold of the hands and gain confidence to most of them. And yet this can be done, and by consulting MRS. MARTH this seeming mystery becomes a realization. This has received no little attention by eminent men and even college professors. It so proves conclusively that although there are infringers in our midst with "oily tongues," perhaps, the gates of wisdom have not been opened. It takes a great deal of study to become an accomplished Medium, and by a continuous effort a well of apparently unattainable mysteries have been procured by MRS. MARTH for the benefit of humanity. By letter, advice 1.00. Hours from 10 a.m. to 9 a.m. All letters must contain stamps for answers. MRS. M. B. MARTH. 246 West Thirty-first NEW YORK CITY Y, Nention The Freeman. a very careful test of the Original Ozonized OX Marrow among our colored students and found it a most excellent hair tonic. It is just the thing to make the hair soft, yielding and straight. Kindly send me two Postal Order, Yours truly, J. M. Hoffman, Professor of Agricultural Biology, State A. & M. College, Orangeburg, S. C. For your dealer cannot supply you with the genuine Original Ozonized OX Marrow (copyrighted) send us 560, and we will ship you a bottle of Wash Avenue, Chicago, Ill. THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER Joe Walcott and Tommy West are matched to box 25 rounds in New York on April 20. Pepper Griffin, the well-known colored welter-weight boxer, who used to be very popular in Philadelphia is back in town again. He will go into training and is open to box any welter-wetght in the city. --- Frank Childs, colored heavy-weight of Chicago, and George Byers, of Boston, fought six rounds to a draw at the Star Theatre, Chicago, on the night of March 16. Childs had agreed to stop Byers inside of six rounds or forfeit 75 per cent of the gate receipts, but otherwise the decision was to go on the merits of the men. --- Frank Erne, the light weight champion, who defeated Joe Gans at the Broadway Athletic Club New York City, received over $3000 for his victory, while Gans received a trifle over $2000. The men fought for 50 per cent. of the gross receipts, which amounted to almost $111,000. Erne for winning took 60 per cent, while Gans for losing got 40 per cent. --- Poor Peter Jackson, champion heavyweight, but now through continued ill-health, is but a shadow of his former self, sailed from San Francisco March 21, on the steamer Mariposa, with the expectation that the change of climate will prolong his life and possibly restore him to robust health. Should good health again came to him he will start a school of boxing in some Australian city, probably Sydney. REEDER WHIPS DAILEY. Erie, Pa., March 27.—Before the Athletic Association of Erie to night-eight Eddie Dailey, of Baltimore, went out in the second round with Jimmy Reeder, colored, of Altoona, of a 20 round bout at 128 pounds. Dailey claimed he had only trained three days and was not in condition. --- JOE GANS IN BALTIMORE Joe Gans, the Baltimore light-weight, who was whipped by Champion Erne has reached town with his manager, Al Herd, Gans will train here for his coming fight with Jack Daly before the Penn Art Club. Manager Herd again denies the report that it was a blow that injured Gans' eye so badly as to compel him to quit. He says that Erne butted him. Herford says he will back Gans with his last dollar in another fight with Erne. "The champion is a nice honest fellow," says Herford, "but Gans can defeat him. They will probably meet in June at Coney Island, and while I lost $2800 on my man I expect to get it back and more, too, when they again meet." BUTLER VICTIM OF GAMBLERS. Joe Butler, the big colored heavyweight, of this city, is back from San Francisco, with a tale that has been previously told by every Eastern fighter who has gone to the coast to fight. If what Butler says is true, then the 'Frisco clubs should use chloride of lime instead or powdered rosin in the ring corners. Butler claims that he was the victim of a big job, managed by gamblers. He was offered a large sum of money to allow Jack Stelzner, his opponent, to stay eight rounds. The offer, he says, was made by the managers of the National Club, in the interest of the poolrooms. Butler refused to aid the gamblers and said that if he could win in a round he would do so. He furthermore says that Stelzner bet all the money he had to stay eight rounds, thinking Butler had been "fixed." Butler says Stelzner told a gambler that there was an "understanding," and this made Stelzner favorite at the ringside, notwithstanding the fact that Butler reigned a 2 to 1 favorite in the poolrooms up to the day of the fight. "When I got into the ring," says Butler, "I knew I was marked as the victim of a scheme. I knew that I could not win, and I made up my mind to give to Stelzner, the gamblers' pet, a good beating and I did. I knocked him out fairly, and then I lost on a foul. They did not pay me a loser's end, and I had to borrow my fare to get home. 'Frisco is a bad city for an honest puglist to visit. They robbed Fitzsimmons, Sharkey, Jack O'Brien and others. Agents of the poolrooms meet visiting fighters and suggest all kinds of jobs to get the public money, and unless one is dishonest enough to enter the scheme, he is marked. I made a good impression on the honest sportsmen in San Francisco, and they all commend me for what I did. I'll never fight there again, unless I know my people." Interesting Notes Cario, Ill., Special.—Pauline or the Belle of Saratoga, a beautiful operetta in two acts was presented March 28, at the First Missionary Baptist church. High class music was arranged for the occasion. The leading role was sung by Miss Ella Morris and Mr. W. Alonzo Locke, Mr. Geo. Baxtrom held the audience spell bound, for a time, with his deep rich baritone voice. The whole company did themselves well, and a neat little sum of money was realized; which they turned over to the church. Several young men met at the tailoring establishment of Brown and flubbard last week, and organized a club, which, henceforth will sail under the name of 'Light of Egypt. Mr. Joseph Williams an old trustworthy captain of the watch at the Halliday House will leave Cairo in a few days for a trip South. Mr. Grant S. Neal of The Freeman is in the city on business. Their will be a Joint Concert by Stewardess Boards, Nos. 1 and 2 of Jones Tabernacle A. M. E. Zion church April 10. The one reporting the most over $2.00 will get a nice prize, admission 10 cents. Come one come all and spend a pleasant evening and help a good cause. M. Gives the names of dead and living friends, tells who and when you will marry, also of business journeys, lawsuits, absent friends, health or anything you wish to know, no matter what it is. He can call up your spirit friends and show them to you. Can make them rap all around the room. He asks no questions, don't ask you to write names for him. Don't try to pump you in any way, but tells you right off. He is thoroughly indorsed by leading spiritualists everywhere, received from them a gold medal and special license to practice his wonderful powers; credentials no one else can show, can give thousands of references to both white and colored patrons. Twenty-five years' practice—seven in Brooklyn—will show you that he can do all he tells of. Can tell what business is best for you and where, how to win speedy marriage with the one you love. How to be successful in all your doings, in short, what is best to do. He succeeds when all others fail. Positive satisfaction or no pay. Call and see. You will find it lucky to consult this Christian gentleman. He has a medicine that will cure drunkenness, can be given patients not knowing it. Thousands through him are now. RICH, HAPPY AND SUCCESSFUL with all their undertakings, while those who neglect his advice are still laboring against poverty. Through his perfect knowledge of chemistry he can impart to you a secret that will overcome your enemies and win you friends. His ald and advice has often been solicited; the result has always been the securing of speedy and happy marriages and all your wishes. In love affairs he never fails. He has the secret of winning the affections of the opposite sex. It is the curse of Spiritualism that in all large cities there is a class of men and women who claim powers they do not possess. They have neither gifts, credentials nor references. Surely the colored people are not so wanting in sense as to throw their time and money away on such. Dr. Shea refers to the Hon. Chas. Miller, capitalist, 2481 Atlantic avenue; the Hon. Wm. Denmore, architect and builder, 47 Cleveland avenue, and Mr. Fred Lampe, grocer, 641 Fulton street, Brooklyn. All have known him for the past ten years. He gives a free test of hfs power to all. The Doctor has practiced five years in New Orleans, St. Louis, Memphis and Lousville; understands thoroughly the diseases, spells or influences the race is directed to. He has now and always had a patronage from them. PLEASE READ FOLLOWING: Brooklyn, Aug. 15.—This is to certify that I came to New York from Albany. I was a stranger in a strange city, out of work and out of money. I had no luck in anything I undertook. What to do I did not know. A friend advised me to go and see Dr. Shea. I did. He told me the cause of my troubles; he took me in and treated me as a brother. Through him I got a good position that very week. I had been to others; they took my money and did me no good. I bless the day I first met Dr. Shea. I would advise all in bad luck, sick or in trouble to go to him at once. Sincerely, ALBERT AYRES. Plainfield, N. J. A SENSATION IN BROOKLYN—A MINISTER'S STATEMENT: I wish to state that one of my parishoners was sick and in trouble for a long time, Mrs. Brown, 37 Gay street. No one seemed to understand her case. She had several doctors, but none of them seemed to know what was the matter. None could do her any good. It was my duty as her pastor to call and see her. Hearing of the wonderful work being done by Dr. Shea the last few years, I thought I would call and see him myself. I found him a sympathetic gentleman. He gave me a wonderful test of his powers; told me to send him a lock of the patient's hair, which I did by her daughter. He told at once what was the matter and in a short time cured her sound and well. Her family had seemingly been under a cloud. Now all is changed. All are well and prosperous. I can truly and heartily recommend Dr. Shea to all those in sickness or distress of any kind. REV. WILLIAM JOHNSON. Pastor Lebanon Church, Brooklyn. Dr. Shea can show thousands such as he above. DR. SHEA. Has been carefully educated in the Homeopathic and Electric schools of medicine. His success is wonderful in curing paralysis, neuromatism, asthma, sore eyes, tumors, cancers, constipation, ague dyspepsia, tape worms, liver complaints decattrum, dropsy, piles, nervous debility, heart diseases, consumption, diseases of women and children, fit, kidney disease and all strange, mysterious diseases which others don't understand. 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The above cuts show the condition of this boy—FERGIE KIMBALL—when he began the use of HOYT'S POISONED BLOOD CURE, also the rapid improvement in his case in the first 90 days' treatment. pimples on the face, and gradually grew worse up to the very day of his commencing the use of Hoyt's Poisoned Blood Cure. This boy has been treated by eleven local physicians in the city of Indianapolis and three specialists outside of the State; he has also been before the class of all three of the Indianapolis medical colleges; but, in each and every case, he was dismissed as incurable. As terrible as this photograph may look to the observer, it does not even picture the condition of this unfortunate boy. His lips were so swollen that one could not see his teeth, and were so thick that they were on a level with the nose, notwithstanding the fact that the nose was four times its natural size. His cheeks were greatly enlarged, and the entire swelling was covered with mattered sores. He has been refused admittance to the public schools since 1894, and was not allowed to sell papers by the Indianapolis Journal, Sentinel or News. We make the above explanation of this, the most wonderful, as well as the most unsightly, case on record, to prove that the curative qualities of Hoyt's Poisoned Blood Cure by far surpass anything before offered to the public. There are 10,000 persons in Indianapolis who know this boy, and know the condition he was in when he began taking Hoyt's Poisoned Blood Cure; they also know that all other remedies and doctors failed, and that it was this medicine, and this alone, that made the cure. We should be pleased to have anyone wishing to try this medicine to first make a thorough investigation of this case, through disinterested parties, in order to satisfy themselves that this statement is true. We have known the KIMBALL boy for years and know that his case is the worst ever on record. We know also that people would pass on the other side of the street so as not to meet him; and that, although he has doctored with the best physicians and taken the best medicines on the market, nothing made the least impression but Hoyt's Poisoned Blood Cure. Because we knew that the above cure was genuine we commenced to take Hoyt's Poisoned Blood Cure ourselves, for long standing cases of blood trouble, and the medicine has already done more for us than all other medicines combined. HOYT'S CHEMICAL CO., INDIANAPOLIS, IND. READ THIS. boy for years and know that his case is the would pass on the other side of the street so a oered with the best physicians and taken the st impression but Hoyt's Poisoned Blood Cur GEO. C. MORRISON, Druggist, Virginia Ave. JOHN P. FRITZ, Druggist, 637 Virginia Ave. CHAS. C. WATSON, Druggist, 865 Virginia Ave cure was genuine we commenced to take long cases of blood trouble, and the medicine he combined. GEO. C. 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Band at Second Baptist church Tuesday evening April 10, was indeed a success. The program consisted chiefly of instrumental solos and Prof. Brown the band master, deserves great credit for the manner in which he conducted the affair. The solo by Mrs. M. S. Johnson was soul stirring and received a hearty enchore. Mrs. Wisdom also rendered one of her pleasing solos. Hon. G. L. Knox entertained the audience with a lecture entitled "Music" for which he received many tokens of appreciation. Fergie Kimball. 814 Greer Street, is known to many of our readers, owing to the fact that his terrible affliction has made him a conspicuous figure on Indianapolis streets. For fourteen years he has had his face covered with a mass of repulsive sores, and he lost both sense of sight and speech. In spite of his being lectured on before the three medical colleges here times without number besides being treated by prominent physicians, he found no relief whatever. 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Under the Auspices of all the Colored Orders of Knights of Pythias in Indianapolis at English's Opera House, May 3 Never before in the History of Indianapolis, as a city has there been shown the interest as is now in evidence, over the production of Mr. Chas. S. Sager's beautiful play, "The Negro." The same will take place at English's Opera House, Thursday, evening May 3rd, for one night only under the auspices of all the K. of P. Lodges in this city, as a benefit to their charity fund. One hundred people are being used in this giant undertaking, and both ladies and gentlemen taking part therein, are of the very ultra of Indianapolis' aristocracy, and of whose participation, alone, would be a guarantee to its social as well as its financial success. The author, Mr. Chas S. Sager, is of a stock that all true race men would be justly proud of and whose reputation as an artist of ability is broadcast. Mr. Sager hails from San Francisco, Cal., and during his sojourn in the "Capital City" has won many friends by his gentlemanly bearings and affability. He is accompanied by Mr. Albert W. Hartley, who assumes the leading character in the play and is also a dramatic impersonal of no mean ability. No pains, will be spared by all concerned to make this entertainment the "social event" of the season. Box parties are now being planned by a number of Indianapolis "bean brumels" and together with "fashionable femininity" on the qui vive, the indications are strongly pointed towards the largest and most distinguished gathering seen in any opera house of this city in recent years. The Freeman predicts a grand success for "The Negro." You can dress your hair in the latest fashionable style easily and safely with the Original Ozonized Ox Marrow (copyrighted) as it is perfectly harmless and never fails to make kinky hair straight, pliable and beautiful. Imitations won't do it. Be sure you get the genuine. Sold over forty years. If your dealer cannot supply you send us fifty cents and we will ship you a bottle, Ozonized Ox Marrow Co., 76 Wabash Ave., Chicago, Illinois. Dalton Hat Co. Removed to 111 West Washington street, opposite Bates House. $2 and $3 hats a specialty. Go there for Easter hats. Brother Stewart of The Indianapoli Recorder wants to know if ex-Editor Sheldon of The Topeka Daily Capital is a crank. Well, now, that depends on what you term a crank. If Brother Stewart will trot out to Topeka, and see what Rev. Sheldon is doing to help the Negro, we will allow him to answer his own question.—The Topeka Plain-dealer. $100 Reward $100 The readers of this paper will be pleased to learn that there is at least one dreaded disease that science has been able to cure in all its stages, and that is Catarrh. Hall's Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh being a constitutional disease, requires a constitutional treatment. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system, thereby destroying the foundation of the disease, and giving the patient strength by building up the constitution and assisting nature in doing its work. The proprietors have so much faith in its curative powers, that they offer One Hundred Dollars for any case that it fails to cure. Send for list of testimonials. Editor W. H. Steward of the American Baptist, Louisville, Ky., gave us a pleasant call last week, accompanied by E. H. Parrish and wife who were in the city attending the Brown-Jones wedding Subscribe for The Freeman A sure cure for pains or cramps in the stomach, Cholera Morbus, Diarrhoea, Dysentry Summer Complaint, Cholera Infantum and indigestion, Testimonials. Manufactured by A.A. Nichols, 407 W. North State Street, Indianapolis, Indiana. For sale by all drugstores. Only Fifty Cents. Very elegantly finished lithographs in twelve colors, showing the grounds and buildings of the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute in Tuskegee, Alabama, a well-established firm. The size is 80x383mm, inches, and the lithograph shows in detail all of the buildings, grounds and immediate surroundings of this famous institution. The price of this lithograph is 60 cents, at its actual cost; execution is 60 cents, postage prepaid. A copy of this handsome lithograph will be forwarded to any one on receipt of price. Orders should be ad-directed to Boor Theater Tuskegee, Normal and Industrial Institute, Tuskegee, Ala. Thursday Eve., May 3, 1900. Mr. Chas. S. Sager And His 20th Century Melo-dramatic Success, entitled. 'The Negro' The Progress of the Negro from 1865 to 1900. From the Cotton Fields to Citizenship. A magnificent production, resplendent with grand Choruses; and characterizing the sterling qualities of the Negro from the cotton-field to a place of authority. A Grand Chorus of 75 Voices, under the direction of Mr. R. BYRON SHELTON. Morally, Educationally and Intellectually. A triumph. Tickets can be had any member of the Brotherhood of K of P which can be exchanged at the Box Office of theatre for seat desired. Prices 25c, 50c and 75c. Box Seats $1.00 each ISHAMS' OCTOROONS At Park Theatre, First Three Nights in Next Week--Matinee Dally. The program by John W. Isham's "Octoroons" which will be the attraction at the Park Theatre Mondaay, Tuesday and Wednesday of next week will be a long and varied one, opening with the entirely new absurdity "7-11-77," an Ethiopian satire, full of meriment and comical situations. Several specialties, and musical numbers, both solo and concerted, are introduced by different members which is the principal charm of the Octoroons. The olo embraces such artists as Miss Belle Davis, justly styled "the star of her race, who was the hit of Hamsterstein's SMART & WILLIAMS. Victoria Theatre, New York City, all summer, and who starred in a white farce comedy this last season, called "Brown's In Town" Company. She stands to-day ahead of May Irwin in her own line as an exponent of coon songs. Smart & William, Comedians and authors, Pete Hampton, The Brittons, Champion Buck and Wing Dancers, Wm. Mozambique English, in negro songs, Billy Miller, Monologuet, and many others form interesting features of the bill. The program closes with Thirty Minutes Around The Operas, also introducing a Venetian Operaetta, original throughout. The Opera is cast to the full strength of the famous aggregation, which boasts of a phenomenal chorus of thirty trained voices, with augmented orchestra. Splendid soeerily and appropriate funishings is given the musical work. Simpson Chapel News. Rev. E. L. Gilliam the new pastor received a hearty welcome. A young people's club has been organized. Drs. Hagood, Johnson, White, Franklin and Sissle visited us during the past week. Special program for Easter. Thousand dollar rally for 4th Sunday in June. The pastor will begin on Thursday evening a series of talks on "The Women of the World" first subject "The Hindoo Women" Special efforts will be put forth to build up a strong prayer meeting. More than forty were present at the prayer meeting last Sunday 7.30 p. m. The pastor will preach next Sunday morning and evening. A great effort will be put forth by Simpson Chapel this year to meet every obligation resting upon the membership. Regular hours for the services have been fixed by the pastor, and "in time" and "on time" is his motto. An eloquent and helpful address was delivered to the Epworth League on Thursday night by our former pastor Dr. L. M. Hagood. The Clubs and Divisions that were organized by Elder Sissle are being put to work by our energetic pastor. All are pleased with our new pastor. He is a man of much business tact and ability. His sermons are all instructive, and he is pushing every line of work ahead. By special request of the ministers meeting Rev. Gilliam will discuss before that body at Meridian St. Church on Monday April 16, the question or "Colored Bishops in the Methodist Episcopal church." The Jones-Brown The Jones-Brown wedding which occurred at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Webb in Wyoming street, Wednesday evening, the 4th inst, was a notable affair. The many guests which crowded the spacious papiors of this modern home each left a token of best wishes in the form of a valuable or useful present. The bride was handsomely attired and the groom wore the conventional black. The menu was dainty and bountiful. Newsy Letter from Danville, Ills. Newsy Letter from Danville, Ils. Danville, Ill., Special.—The different churches are preparing for Easter. Rev. J. H. Sydes will deliver the Thanksgiving sermon for Holdfast lodge G. U. O. O.F., the 1st Sunday in May, at Allen Chaple, north Roberson street. The D. T. A. W. club met at Howell Williams flats north Oak street last Thursday evening. The guest of honor were Miss Reese of Denver, Col., and Mr. and Mrs. Chas. W. Colley. A large time is reported. Mrs. Hill and Mrs. Taylor of Terre Haute, were called to Danville by the serious illness of their grand daughter, little Mabel Johnson. We are glad to see Beeier and Mrs. Marsden out again after their spell of sickness, also Miss Ada Nichols. The old folk's concert at Allen Chaple last week was a success socially and financially. We are glad to see so many of the hotel boys out. Come again boys. The Extemple Club is progressing nicely. The Allen Chaple choir have re-organized and will meet every Friday evening at the parsonage. Don't fail to hear them every Sunday morning and evening. The subscribers to The Freeman this week are Mr. Morton and Ele Brown. Walter Burton has been succeeded at the barber shop by John Lewis His Honor, Fred May, is able to get about with the assistance of a cane. Everybody should read The Freeman. The best nigro journal on earth. H. B. Richardson. K NOX'S World Renowned HATS OR... LADIES AND GENTLEMEN Standard of fashion everywhere STEPHENS' $3.00 Hats best on earth For the money try one A. B. STEPHENS 18 North Pennsylvania Street. JOHN A. WENELL 123 S. Illinois st. Practical Hatter Old Hats Made New and in the Latest Styles, and all kinds of Repairs on Gentlemen's Hats. Trimmings to match any color. Straw Hats Bleached and Pressed. New Hats in Stock. Grand Hotel Block Indianapolis--- Ind Read THE FREEMAN $1.50 WANTED ENTERPRISIMG YOUNG COLORED MEN in every town in the United States to establish factories must have a little schooling and plenty of good common sense. We will teach you and furnish supplies. MORRIS & CO Groceries and Meat Market Keeps constantly on hand a first-class supply of goods pertaining to the business 529 Senate Av, Corner NORTH ST. New Phone 2827 Flanner & Buchanan, FUNERAL DIRECTORS 320 N. Illinois St., bet. New York and Vermontt BEST EERVICE FAIR PRICES $1. PER WEEK PAYMENTS Easter Clothing On Credit For the Lowest Prices best Qualities and Latest Styles come to us. We clothe the Whole Family from head to foot on $1.00 A WEEK With only a small payment down. LADIES, Our Spring Line of Tailor-made Suits Skirts, Jackets, Waists, Hats and Shoes are very large and complete and comprised of all the latest Paris Blocks and Styles. MEN AND BOYS. All the Latest novelties in Suits, Spring Overcoats, Hats and Shoes. People's Credit Clothing Co. 21½ W. Washington St., ...Open Evenings... —Up Stairs. our horse trainer, has quite a string of horses at present. Billy Parson is going to German-town pretty often. That'll be all right Billy, as you have a manopoly. Neal Vance reports having a good time in Champaign. All hotel men should ready The Freeman. It will be delivered every Saturday morning by Luther Colly, only 5 cents per copy. The Vermilion quartette is getting in good shape again. The Cyclone sewing circle was entertained by Mrs. Chas, W. Colly last week. The guests of honor were her sister, Mrs. Hill, and Mrs. Taylor of Terre Haute. Miss Mary Jackson returned to her home in Arkansas last Sunday. Marshall Miller has returned from Beatrice, Neb. Of course he had a good time. Miss Smith of Bloomington, is in the city teaching the night school at the Harriet Beecher institute. Dame Rumor reports that in the near future there will be a few words of matrimony spoken in the West end to a couple of our club mem, bers. Everybody guess. The last Sunday in this month will be quarterly meeting at Allen Chaple, Grandma Vance is out again. George Roberts entertained the D. T. A. W. club Thursday evening. Groceries Catlettsburg, Ky., Special—Master Howard Bixby of Ironton, was here last week. Mr. Bruce Thomas, one of our leading society young men left Sunday for East Liverpool, O., where he will renew acquaintances for a short time. Miss Pearle Barnes of Ironton, is in town, the guest of Miss Lonnie Ward on Lower Center street. Howard Thomas called on Irontonians last week. Mrs. Rebecca Goble was taken suddenly ill last week. Miss Ida Rollins of Huntington was a caller here Saturday. Remember the Freeman has reached the summit of Negro journalism' Mr. Dora Brown has returned to the city. Arthur Kibby, Noah Goble and Alford Waide were in Huntington last week. Mr. Isaac Madison is chief cook on the steamer Chevalier. John Daniels here last week for Cleveland, O., where he will spend the coming summer. Jim Bays was to and from Huntington last week. Mr. Richard Bartram is a constant reader of The New Yorker and the best Negro paper in these many states. 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