The Freeman

The Greatest Negro Journal. One Year---Only $1.50. VOLUME 13. NUMBER 18 GENERAL CULLINGS FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS OF INTEREST TO OUR READERS DANVILLE AMONG THE MANY TO Contribute thier Budget of Interesting Happenings of the Social World-- In the World of Sport----Among the Churches and Lodges. Kentucky Clippings Kentucky Clippings. Paducah, KY, Special—"Tommie" Leigh, died Saturday night at 9:30 o'clock at his residence on Ninth street of lung trouble, aged 25 years. He was the only son of Mrs. Heathleigh who deeply mourns his demise also two sisters and a most devoted wife. While it seems hard for her dear relives to surrender their pleasing will to the inevitable, yet they can share a peaceful hope by an immediate and wise consideration of righteous living, they can see him again. His friends are numerous, and they, too, with the family in their bereavement can share in the same hope by keeping a conscience void of offense. Mrs. Georgie Griner of 417 Jackson street, received a somewhat painful sprained arm last week, but is out again. Miss Jennifer Belt Atkins has return to the city after a visit to her home in Paris, Tenn. Mr. James Camron has been on the sick list for several days, but is out again. A sad misfortune indeed—Mr. Elzy Brown was mistaken to be a Chinese laundryman, was driving L. B. Oglivle's dry goods delivery wagon when some young ladies handed him some laundry to be prepared, and the young man replied in colors and blushes. Mrs. Lucerne McGee has returned home after a visit to her husband in Aaron, Tenn. looking well. Prof. Booker T. Washington. Mrs. Lizzie Vinager has return to her home in St. Louis after a visit to her mother for several weeks in this city. Mr. Mose Mayson made a trip to Cairo, Ill., last week, on business. Mr. John Gary is making preparation to repair his barbershop on East Broadway; give him a call. Mrs. Jack Jones of Jackson street, who has been ill, is now out again. Mrs. I. S. Gunn of North Seventh street, is reported dying at this writing. Mr. Mote Johnson of South Seventh street, is on the sick list. We sympathize with Miss Jennie and her brother, James Grogan who are sad in the lost of their father, Mr. Samuel Grogan who died last Saturday and was buried on Monday in Oak Grove cemetery. At the mills of Langstreet, Arm & Co., troubles were emigned with employees of their pay—cause chief bv tax collectors. Read The Freeman, David Pitman agent, Seventh and Adams streets. Mr. Charlie Carson and Miss Arkater Dunlap of this city, were quietly married at Mr. Clim Thomas' residence on West Washington street on the evening of April 22. The Freeman washes them a happy journey through life. Mrs. Lizzie Sims is somewhat indisposed. Little Miss Parthia Bayham of 801 North Eighth street is on the sick list. Miss Mary Crosson, who has been visiting her cousin, Miss Lara Crosson of Harrison street, has left for her home in Mount City, Ill. Mrs. Hettie Terry of this city is visiting in Fulton, Ky. Mr. Thomas O'Neal, the noted base ball player who wintered in the city, has accepted a position with Padducah's team for this season at a fair salary to start with. Miss Anna Overby of Waeo, Tex., after a visit to Miss Ella Fields and Mrs. Annie Terry of 820 Boyd street has returned home by the way of Mayfield, Ky. Mr. Ed Overby's string band, filled an engagement at Metropolis, Ill., last Thursday, April 26 with great success to their credit. Mr. John Low took a two-days' pleasure off in St. Louis the 28th and 29th inst. Miss Cora Robbs of North Fifth street, is indisposed. Read The Freeman and keep posted with the times; David Pitman the agent at J. W. Moore's grocery, Seventh and Adams streets. Mr. J. W. Ross made a flying trip to Metropolis, Ill., to meet his sister, Miss Aggie Ross who was en route to St. Louis and spent Thursday here. Mr. Alex Merriweather of South Fifth street is ill with no improvement. It is hoped he will soon recover. Mrs. Sinner Bell of 1127 Harrison street is still confined to her home with little if any improvement. The first division of the 8th grade at Lincoln building render a programme, Friday. Little Miss Cora Bradshaw is seriously ill at the home of her parents on S. Seventh street. Mr. Eddie Brooks met with an accident Wednesday evening when a man ran into his "bike" and tore the front wheel nearly to pieces. Mr. Clarance Lytle, was in the city last week. Messrs. Wilson Ricks and Amos of Greenfield, were the guests of the editor Tuesday. The Manhattan Club of Cairo, Ill., was in the city Tuesday, and was given a swell time. The Paducah club furnished them with rubber-tired buggies, hacks, traps, wheels and all the non-intoxicants they wanted, and a grand social was also given Tuesday night, and they had a packed house and about 75 or 100 persons were outside of the hall. They are welcome to return again. Mrs. Mary D. Rucker who has been on the sick list, is able to be out again. Mr. Robert E. Lee of South Seventh street is on the sick list. We wish him a speedy recovery. Rockville Notes. Rockford, Ill.. Special.—Mrs Howard Williams is visiting relatives in Jamesville this week. Mr Simons has gone to Milwaukee to look up allocation, after which he will move his family. Quite a number of our friends attended the Dewey day in Chicago. Among them was Mr John King Cannon, Mr Louis Harris and several others. The colored boys are organizing a band here, something that has been long needed. We wish them success. Wanted by the boys of Rockford, a band instructor, some one that is capable of instructing us. Will pay a reasonable price to a good instructor. Write to John King Cannon, 305 Bluff street, Rockford, Ill. Mr Jno King Cannon is running a first class boarding house Miss Ida Duncan, who has made her home in Rockford the past year, left for Chicago last week May Festival. Chattanooga, Tenn., Special--The third annual May Festival of the Warren Chaple A. M. E. church. Open oned the 30th and continued during the week. Messrs. Bozz PRICE FIVE CENTS. SINGLECOPY SIX MONTHS, 85c; ONE YEAR $1 50 Sewell, Martin McBride and Thomas Callaway were outatching last Sunday evening, and while on their way back from the C. S. bridge the boat sprung a leak, and had not all of them been good swimmers they would have been drowned. Mrs. Green in Lookout street, will leave to Chicago on a visit to her husband. Mrs. Benford, in Spring street is very ill with rheumatism. Mr. Frank Ware will leave for Texas soon. The Black Patti show was the greatest every hit Chattanooga. Don't forget to subscribe for The Freeman. If you do you will like that much of being up to date. See! Very Important. Editor The Freeman:—Through your paper I wish to call the attention of our race, as jar as possible, to the face that the Census Bureau is planning to make a special effort during the taking of the census in June to find out the exact amount of property of every description that is owned by the Negro race. This means a great deal to us as a people, and we will be very largely judged by the world by the result. It is of the utmost importance that each individual member of the race in every part of the country begin at once to make a careful list of the amount and value of the property that he owns so as to be ready to give it at once to the census taker. It is also important as far as possible ministers and teachers call the attention of the people to this matter as far in advance as may be thought best. Yours truly, BOOKER T. WASHINGTON. VICKSBURG, ITEMS THE SOCIAL WHIRL--MANY AND PRETTY ARE THE EVENTS A DETAILED ACCOUNT OF THE Lawson-Shaw Nuptials, the Most Fashionable Wedding of the Season--- Death of a Well Known Citizen Get The Freeman From the Agent. Vicksburg, Miss. Special.—The most fashionable wedding of the season was celebrated at Bethel A. M. E. church at 7:30 p.m., April 24th, the contracting parties being Mr. Hillard L. Lawson and Miss Mollie D. Shaw. The church was beautifully decorated with rose colored pink and ivory. Promptly at the hour above named the bridal party entered the church, to the strain of a beautiful wedding march, in the following order: First, the ushers, Messrs. Thomas M Buckner, Charlie White, Isaiah Rucker and Clay M. Wilson. The groomsmen, Messrs. George Rice and Eugene Cullins. The bridesmaids were Miss Alice E. Bowie and Miss Ella Shaw, sister of the bride. Each bouquet of carnation flowers. The two little girls that strew the bridal pathway with roses were Miss Madeline Shipp and Partee. The Maid of Honor, Miss Josephine Shaw, youngest sister of the bride, preceded the bride. The bride followed alone until the alter was reached, where she met the groom. The bride wore a dress of white brocaded silk with a sweeping trail. Her veil was of纱, fastened with orange blossoms. She carried a shower bouquet of lilies of the valley. Immediately the cevemony the bridal party again entered carriages and was driven to the State Golden Rule Hotel, were the reception was held. Prof. Ruben Clifton's superb band furnished music for the couple. The presents were numerous and very valuable. At 10 o'clock the following couples were in order for the grand march. First, the bride and groom, then Mr. George Rice and Miss Ella Shaw, Mr. Eugene Collins and Alice E. Bowie, Miss Madeline Shipp and Parter Shye, Josephine Shaw and Hannah Sabage, Mr. Thomas M. Buckner and Miss Katie B Hunt, Mr. M. Clay M. Wilson and Miss Ellen Hines, Mr. Isaiah Rucker and Miss Mary White, Mr. Charles White and Miss Minnie Jones, Mr. Charles Lawson and Miss Virdie Clark of Greenville, Miss. Mr. Jas H. Bias and Miss Sammie Smith, Mr. John Brown and Miss Millie Gillespie, Mr. Will Owens and Miss Minnie Tieger, Mr. Edward H. Sterling and Miss Annie Johnson, Mr. John McGee and Miss Clara Jones, Mr. W. H. Jones and Miss Mattie Jones, Mr. Jesse W. Williams and Mrs. G. A. Thompson, Mr. Philip Kelley and Miss Paris Speed Mr. E. D. Jones and Miss Lethia Gordon, Mr. J. H. Huges and Miss Bessie Young, Mr. Fred Leonard and Miss Sarah Hunt, Mr. Mannual Leonard and Miss Lillian Shipp, Mr. Buck Shelton and Miss Jessie Roberson, Mr. J. L. Johnson and Miss G. A. McKenzie, Mr. A. Osborne and Miss Eria Peoples, Mr. John W Harris and Miss Maria Starks, Mr. Henry L Minor and Miss Susie Crump, Mr. L and Mrs. Ben Harris, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Williams, Mr. and Mrs. P. R. Saunders, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Buckner, Mr. and Mrs. Hen Shipp, Mr. W. D. Wilson and Mrs. F. H. Huges, Mr. and Mrs. B. R. Yates, Mr. and Mrs. Jere Lawson, Mrs. A. Neiley and daughter, Mr. A. C. Shelton and son and Mrs. Neal England. The gentlemen wore full dress snits. The grand march being ended, the spacious hall adjourning the ball room was entered, where the inner man of the guest was feasted to their hearts content. To Prof. A. S Barnes is due much credit for the Saturday at the evening's pleasure. Professor is up to date. Get the Freeman every Saturday at the People's Drug Store. Pay as you are old adage. A hint to the wise is sufficient Mr. Wm. J. Blackwell, member of Bethel A. M. e church, and J. P. Campbell lodge No. 7, A. F. and M. and Vickicksburg Company. The nightly tended innermost innery night after a long illness. He was buried from the above named church with full honor of the above mentioned orders. The spacious church was filled to overflowing, and at 3 o'clock p. m., the appointed hour the most solemn tread of a mournful course of family. Masons and friends slowly and with bowie heads marched to the church. The church was dressed in dirge. The funeral was preached by the pastor, Rev. P. G. Mills, A. M. D. Services at the church over, the procession wended their way to the Bulah cemetery, where the last sad rites were conducted in a terrific rain and thunderstorm, in which the loyal brethren Sir Knights suffered their existence for an hour in the exposure of the elements, their duty being performed with as much zeal as though God's most kindly benedictions had been sent in the form of his sunshine. THE WAITER OK THE WA The Freeman is the waiter's best friend. Mr. E. L. Stevens is the headwaiter at the Battle House, Mobile, Ala. Mr. W. Forrest Cozart, head-waiter at the Beckel Hotel, Dayton, O., has resigned. *** Mr. G. W. Thurston, second waiter at the Forest City House, Cleveland, O. has become a member of the H. & S. W. N. B. A. Mr. George Washington, head-waiter at the Forest City House, Cleveland, O., has been appointed State vice president of the H. & S. W. N. B. A. to fill the unexpired term of F. C. Long, who resigned on account of leaving the State. The Freeman is the first colored journal in the U. S. to recognize the colored waiters, and publishes a column of interesting items weekly, of waiters and waiting. Every waiter should subscribe for the Freeman. --- Mr. Wm. Hardy is the affable headwaiter at the Grand Southern Hotel, Columbus, O. Mr. Hardy received his training under Mr. T. H. Frazier, which accounts for Mr. Hardy's success at the Southern. 象象象 Mr. W. W. Banks, head-waiter at the Maxwell House, Nashville, Tenn., was recently presented with a fine gold watch by the waiters. Mr. Banks has been at the Maxwell four years. He was also at the Battle House, Mobile, Ala., for 13 years. --- The Post, a new hotel at Battle Creek, Mich., will open some time in June. The Post is owned by the Post Cereal Co., and will be managed Mr. E. F. Clark, formerly of the Grand Hotel, Council Bluff, Iowa. Colored waiters will be employed at the Post. ** Wanted: To know the whereabouts of Ira C. Stuart, a tall light complected young man, aged about 24 years, and is a cook by trade. News of much importance awaits him. Any information will be gladlv received. Address W. Forrest Cozart, Hotel Beckel, Dayton, O A certain class of colored waiters takes great pleasure in saying little mean things about colored cooks, and some go so far as to say that they don't care to work with them. If such waiters could see themselves as others see them, they would bow their heads with shame, Among the few head-waiters that managed to accumulate a fortune while in the profession, was the late John Lucas, who was head-waiter at the United States Hotel, Saratoga Springs, N. Y., for a number of years. At the death of John Lucas his estate was worth nearly $75,000. --- Mr. H. B. Dunbar, formerly proprietor of the Gibson House, Cincinnati, O., is now manager of the Rainier-Grand, Seattle, Wash. Mr. Dunbar first went to the Gibson as chef and worked himself up to steward, manager and president of the Gibbon Hotel Co., which position he held until he failed about a year ago. Mr. Dunbar employs colored waiters at the Rainier-Grand. --- Mr. A. Rensch, a white head waiter, formerly at the Brown Palace and Metropole Hotels, Denver, Colo., and the Planters, St. Louis, Mo., is now headwaiter at the Hotel Colorado, Glenwood Springs, Colo. Mr. Rensch ordered ten copies of "The Waiters' Manual" for his crew of dining room girls. After reading the "Manual" Mr. Rensch said: "I believe the new book will prove as valuable to female as mail waiters." 448 Mr. Geo. W. Scoville, who retired from the Kimball House, Atlanta, Ga., has leased the Aragon Hotel of that city and will run it on a strictly first class plan. The colored waiters of Atlanta are very much pleased to have Mr. Scoville to remain in that city, as he has always been their good friend. The THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORLD NEWSPAPER Scoville brothers have also leased th $ ^{6} $ Atlantic Hotel at Morehead City, N. C., a summer resort. Mr. Wm. Andrews, was succeeded at the Kimball, by Mr. T. H. Frazier. May 1st he will be headwaiter at the Atlantic during the summer. --- Mr. A. G. Corre, president of the Grand Hotel Co. of Cincinnati, O., has leased the Gibson House of that city. The colored waiters of Cincinnati and surrounding cities will be much pleased if Mr. Corre will install a colored head-water at the Gibson. Some years ago a certain colored head-water had his full sway at the Gibson, but fell by the wayside, owing to his loyal devotion to women, wine and race horses, but that was years ago and the H. & S. W. N. B. A. was not in existence. --- It was Mr. Wm. H. Hunley (not Hurly) who succeeded Mr. H T. Eubanks, as head-walter at the Hollenden Hotel, Cleveland, O., recently. In 1892 Mr. Hunley was promoted from side-waiter to second waiter in the Cafe at the Hollenden, which position he held until 1896, at which time he resigned to accept the head-waiter's position at the St. Charles Hotel, Toledo, O. About a month ago Mr. Hunley resigned from the St. Charles to accept a similar position in one of the leading hotels of Columbus, O., but before entering upon his duties in the latter city he was offered special inducements to take charge of the dining room at the Hollenden Hotel, Cleveland, O., and thus it will be seen that the office or good position, whichever the case may be, always seeks a good man, while incompetent men are always seeking for a position or an office. The Freeman congratulates Mr. Hunley upon his successful career, and wishes him much success and prosperity at the Hollenden. *** Mr. W. A. Bell, formerly head-waiter at the Phillips House, Dayton. O., is now conducting the Cooper House of that city. Mr. Bell has set a noble example for the ambitious head and side waiters. He has demonstrated that by practicing economy the head and side waiters could in a very short time accumulate capital enough to engage in business for themselves. Mr. Bell leased the Cooper about a year and a half ago, at a time when the trade had run down, but by hard work and careful attention to business he has succeeded in building up a good paying trade. The Cooper is a popular price hotel and is located in the heart of the city, and its cuisine and dining room service compare most favorably with the leading hotels of Dayton. Mr. William Skinner is the head-waiter at the Cooper. Mr. Bells' ability as steward and manager has been thoroughly tested, and the result is the balance sheet of the Cooper shows a net profit much greater than that attained by his white predecessors. --- Notes, Palmer House, Paducah, Ky.—Up stairs everybody can be heard at 11:30 by Jewel Maple "day captain," and coming head waiter. Mr. Richard Montgomery who succeeded Mr. Aaron Franklin some time ago as head-waiter at the Palmer House, Paducah, Ky., will make a fly trip to Louisville in the near future, (a business trip.) Who is the sweet boy at the Palmer House, Paducah, Ky.? Why John Armstrong, he handles all the sugar, syrups, etc., every morning. Well the sour boy, oh! Gaston Hearnes. He handles the pickles, vinegar, etc., every evening. Who is the rich man there? Why that's Tent Baker (Roaster.) He handles lots of silver three times a day. W. A. Ross, who was promoted from waiter to store keeper at the Palmer House, Paducah, Ky., can be seen at his post of duty every day. He is contemplating on joining the H. & S. W. B. A. in the near future. He sends regards to James Hooks the contortionist at Houston, Texas, and Tom Smith (Spider) at St. Louis, also Wm. Pierce, Humboldt, Tenn 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. For all information, maps, folders and rates write to Biard F. Hill, N. P. A., 328 Marquette Bldg', Chicago, Ill., or W. L. Danley G. P. and T. A. Nashville, Tenn. Afro-American News Bureau. A new business enterprise has been launched at Washington, D. C., to be known as The National Afro-American News Bureau, for the purpose of furnishing general and local happenings in the principal cities to the white and colored press of the country. The Bureau will consist of departments of news, dramatic, fashion ecclesiastic, society and fraternal orders. Photographs of prominent colored and white people secured and furnished to the press. Magnus L. Robinson, a newspaper man BEFORE. AFTER. course the colored people had no way to tell that they were being fooled and bought most of their belongings. 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WOMAN'S WORLD A little borax put in water in which scarlet napkins and red-bordered towels are to be washed will prevent them from fading. A small basin of water put into the oven when meat is being cooked will prevent any disagreeable smell or smoke coming through the ventilator. It is not so much what is though and said that matters, but when, where and to whom it is uttered. Striking a light over a wet blanket is one thing over a barrel of gunpowder is another. 5 per cent of $32 68, the net proceeds of the Suncheon, went to the sinking fund of the Saunfal Circle instead of one 66th as mentioned in last issue. No woman is ever too old to learn anything she wants to learn. At forty one's mind is clearer, brighter, quicker and more skillful than it was at twenty, unless the person slumps down and gives up through sheer laziness. Turpentine, in which is dissolved as much camphor as it will take up, is preeminently the dressing for lacerations, bruises and cuts. Its antiseptic action is equal to that of carbolic acid; it speedily stops bleeding. Few, if any ulcers long resist its continued application. Normal Notes. Normal, Ala., Special.—The following are the persons who will graduate from the Norymal department this year: Misses Beile B. Allen, Mobile, Ala.; Effie E. Andrews, Macon, Ga.; Laurette R. Collins, Mobile, Ala.; Sarah C. Clark, Birmingham, Ala. Josephine G. Flipper, Atlanta, Ga.; Ida J. Herbert, Livingston, Ala.; Gussie F. McCall Montgomery, Ala.; Katie E. Myers, Livingston, Ala.; rear L. L. Smith, Florence, Ala.; Arah E. Sawyer, Mobile, Ala.; Enda A. Savage, Snow Hill, Ala.; Rose E. Savage, Snow Hill, Ala.; Alice S. Shelton, Hot Springs, Ark.; Hattie O. Williams, Calera, Ala.; Messra Robert L. Scott, Chattanooga, Tenn.; Jas. Y. Wood, Increase, Tenn; Ocea Taylor, Tuscaloosa, Ala.; Wesley S. Pittman, Liberia, Africa; John D. Oldham, Tullahoma, Tenn.; Lippy Moore, Pratt City, Ala.; Wm. Jenkins, Hot Springs, Ark.; John C. Judkins, Birmingham, Ala.; H.W. Handy, Tuseumbia, Ala.; Theo E. Higgins, Mobile, Ala.; Wm. J. Griffin, Friars Point, Miss; Wm. Derrick, Huntsville, Ala.; Loyd H. Cox, Camden, Ark.; Henry C. Bryant, Birmingham, Ala. Mound City Notes Mound City, Ill., Special—Henry Bolen of St Louis and Mrs N Ricks of Cairo, were in attendance at the bedside of their father, Robert Bolen, who for the past week has been quite ill, but at this writing his condition is slightly improved. Chas Reed, Sr., was painfully injured Friday last while carrying railroad ties at the 1. C. inline, a short distance above the wharf, by falling from a plank used as a run between the cars and the barges. Lewis Duncan, the well known barber of this city, is recovering from a severe illness. Little Nettie Bradley of Metropolis, spent Easter with her uncle, Quincy Bradley. Miss Ethel Martin of Cairo, is the guest of Mrs. Maggie Wilkins, of 131 High street. Easter Sunday was observed in great splendor. There were visitors from Cairo, Beechwood and other neighboring towns. Morning services were held at the churches, also in the evening, Rev. Burton of the A. M. E. church, preached an eloquent sermon at night. Rev. Wm. Taylor held services at the High Street Bapt church, and those at the Pearl Street Bapt church, were conducted by Rev. Hancock. Tuskegee Institute Notes. Tuskegee, Ala., Special.-The Easter ser- mon at Tuskegee was preached by Bishop George W. Clinton of the A. M. E. Zion church. Bishop Clinton also delivered an eloquent and impressive lecture on "The Lives of Robert Ingersol and Dwight L. Moody," contrasted. Mrs. E. M. Whittmore of New York City, accompanied by her husband, has been a very pleasant visitor at Tuskegee this week. Mrs. Whittmore is the founder of the Doors of Hope for fallen women throughout the country, and is doing a great work for humanity. She delivered a series of interesting and impress- ive lectures to the school. Items from Meridian. Meridian, Miss., Special.—Mr Atkinson of York, Ala., has been visiting in our city the last few days. Mr H Strayhorn has built a neat cottage on 34th avenue. Mr Frank Berry has also built a nice cottage on 14th street and 34th avenue. Mr John Avery is building a neat cottage on 50th avenue. The St John Baptist church at Miron, five miles north of Meridian, was dedicated on Sunday April 15th. Rev J T Davis is the able pastor of this church. Rev L S Lee of New Hope Baptist church of Meridian preached the dedication sermon. Quite a good sum was raised for the church. The St John Baptist church of Meridian, Rev N Winston pastor. THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. had a rally at their church Sunday, April 15th, Rev L S Lee of New Hope Baptist church preached an able sermon at 3 p m to a fair congregation. St Paul M E church, A M E Zion church and the Congregational church had Easter services Sunday, April 15th, at 11 am. The St James A M church, West End, had Easter exercises at 2:30 p m. Quite a good congregation was out. Mr C Wilson has been quite sick at his home on 12th street and 32nd avenue the past two months, but is improving. Mr Wesley Moore was in the city on the 14th inst. It has been raining in Meridian since Sunday evening, April 15th, and is still raining on Monday as it has been raining on Tuesday. Juicing over a new arrival, Mr and Mrs Claiborn are rejoicing over a new arrival at their home. It is a boy. A GENEROUS OFFER. A GENEROUS OFFER. George B. Wright Discovers a Cure for Lost Manhood and Sends 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 its 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 "Obstinate" Becky Jones. of Ballston Spa, N. Y., received the above title because she would not testify in the celebrated Hammersmith will case several years ago, and consequently was confined in the Ludlow street jail by the irate judge. She says in a letter recently received: "When I was released from prison my health was broken down. My nervous system could not recover from the strain. For ten years life was a burden. Good physicians did me no good. I used Dr. Miles' Nervine and Tonic and today I am entirely well." DR. MILES' Restorative Nervine is sold by all druggists on guarantee, first bottle benefits or money back. Book on heart and nerves sent free. Dr. Miles Medical Company. Elkhart, Ind. Head and Second Waiters' NATIONAL BENEFIT ASSOCIATION EMPLOYMENT BUREAU ..... Has the address and hotel record of ovtr 200 head and second wiers throughout the country, all of whom are members of the association. Addresses of Heads and Seconds furnished free of charge. All business confidential. Address, W. FORREST COZART, President, Beckel House, Dayton, Ohio. SANTA-MIDY In 48 hours Genorrhea and discharges from the urinary organs, arrested by Santa Midy Capsule without inconvenience. Price $81.00 of ALL Products, or P.O. Box 2031, New York. COKE, COKE, Lump and Crushed FOR SALE BY Indianapolis Gas Co. :For Tickets, Call at Office: We are headquarters for— Good Bicycles Rambler ..... $40.00 Iver Johnson ..... $35.00 Ideal, G. & J. Tires ..... $27.00 Ideal, cemented ..... $33.00 Be sure to see us when buying. Sold Cash or Easy Payments. Koehring & Bro. 126 North Pennsylvania St. 878 Virginia Avenue. In the country gave him up to die. Like many others, he tried the various remedies offered by specialists for the treatment of weaknesses peculiar to men, and it was this experience that drove him to a little study and research for his own benefit. 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 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. Wright, music dealer, box No. 908, Marshall, Mich., for his free prescription will be promptly and privately complied with by return mail. TRANS-ATLANTIC TRAVELERS Furnished Special Attendants by the Pennsylvania System. The bureau of attendants for trips-Atlantic travelers established in Jersey City and New York City twenty years ago by the Pennsylvania System, has proven a great convenience to persons making European trips and to tourists with tour packages, particularly convenient for visitors to the Paris Exposition because the departure docks of most of the Atlantic Steamship Lines are in New Jersey City Passenger Station of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company. This bureau consists of experienced agents who duties include assisting in living in Jersey City and New York seawater in Pennsylvania Lines and assist them in arranging for trans-Atlantic trips via any of the steamship lines, bringing them to steamships and陪ing in baggage. The bureau further matters pertaining to steamships leaving New York and arrangements can be made through them for procuring steamship tickets in ad They also meet incoming steamships to aid travelers in shaping details for continuing journeys. They also meet the Pennsylvania Lines by furnishing tickets for the transfer of baggage from steamship docks after it has been passed by customers in the area to destination. They will reserve sleeping car accommodations and relieve persons of the foregoing details, making themselves useful as a passenger. Further information on the subjectmay be obtained by addressing the nearest Pennsylvania Lines Ticket Agent, or W. W. Richardson, District Passenger Agent, Indianapolis. Ask your dealer to see the Victory Pedal Bell That new, novelde noisy bell that ring with your foot. Nothing about it pull, twist, work or jerk. Is always Out Sight. Your foot is always out-ted. For sale. $14.99 for data drivers. BICYCLE BELL MANUFACTURERS. 118 S. 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MARTH tells your entire life—past, present and future—in a DEAD TRANCE, has the power of any two mediums you ever met. 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 of your future husband, the name of your 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 or will have—whether you are married or 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 will have his business and date of acquisition. ALL YOUR FUTURE will be told in an honest, clear, plain manner and in a dead trance. Mothers should know the success of their husbands and children, young ladies should know everything about their sweethearts or intended husbands. Do not keep company, marry or go into business until you know all, do not let silly religious scruples prevent your consulting. Madame is the only one in the world who can tell you the FULL NAME of your future husband, with age and date of marriage, tells you what you have done to you, and he is true. 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 truth. It is only from the lack of discrimination that such a conclusion can be reached. It is not a result of any one or two self as a Medium that can stand a test of what he or she claims. And a person of any enquiring mind may ask the reason why it is simply that these advisers do not take the trouble with the human nature. They do not, as they say, think through the process of being in the art of phenomenon and kindred branches that will have a tendency to make the pathway to the road of the business clear and devoid of obstacles. An undeniable fact that persons will come for advice—in full knowledge of what they want to know, and yet as soon as the confront a Medium they try their utmost endeavor to dispel from their minds what they know so as to hear if it will be rehearsed by the Median. It is not the secret one that they are helping. "I am the most unprincipled Medium, but to take hold of the hand and gain control of the mind there by, is a matter of impossibility to most of them. And yet this can be done, and by consulting a Medium," said the This subject has received no little attention by eminent men and even college students, although there are infringers in our midst with "oily tongues," perhaps, the gates of wisdom not been opened to them. It takes a great deal of study to become an accomplished Medium, and by a continuous effort we can gradually unlearnable mysteries have been procured by MRS. MARTH for the benefit of humanity. By letter, advice $1.00. Hours required. 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Entered at the post-office at Indianapolis, Indiana, as second class matter. matter should be addressed to THE FREEMAN. L. L. Knox, Pub., Indianapolis, Ind. SATURDAY MAY 5, 1900. Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute of Hampton, Virginia has just celebrated its 32nd anniversary. Among the many who took part in the exercises was Booker T. Washington. He made one of his characteristic sheeches in which it is said that his remarks were some times partisan and severe. Says he, "Show me a white man that hates a black man and I will show you an ignorant fool; show me a black man that hates his white friend and I will show you a base and degrad-ignoramus." We crave pardon for calling attention to Washington's utterances which of course must not be construed too literally. The woods are full of white men who hate black men and they do not feel at all foolish in their hate. The same may be said on the other hand. It is Washington's pronounced way of saying things is what was so striking on that occasion. Has he, too, like the common run of Negro humanity, been proded and does he feel that the iron has entered his soul? No, we can not think that Washington feels that the white men are few and far between who hate Negroes on general principles. He is not given to making grave assertions without due consideration. And when he says "And I will show you an ignorant fool," he knew the full purport of his words and doubtless meant to fling defiance in the teeth of some unprincipled scoundrel that had imposed some indignity upon him. If so, his remarks have gone home, chilling to the marrow the narrow guaged wretch, who, gangrened by prejudices finds the zenith of his hate in the person of a black man. Indeed we have arrived at an alarming stage in the progress of the Negro when the best, the very type of Negro possibilities fare as the deck hands of a steamboat. Mr. Washington had a little experience in Indiana which was not inspiring nor insuring. Who knows what other hardships he has undergone in trying to make it possible to teach the doctrine, that general worthiness was the passport to acceptance in general society? "She Stoops to Conquer" as Goldsmith puts it; but will he never conquer? There are many things the race must do to reach certain ends. These things are often belittling and restricting but in the end one hopes not to see the coveted prize recede as if by magic. Mr. Washington stands accused by many of his own color as assuming such attitudes wittingly and in no wise hoping to escape those laws dealt out to his kind of which all are cognizant. But he hoped THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER in the end to be able to write finis. Does he realize a hopelessness of his task? He stood within a state, with Hampton within its borders his dura mater, the school which called his senses into activity, a state known for its proud eminence and aristocratical bearing, a state that has given the country chivalrous white men and eminent black men. But notwithstanding all this, Virginia, in spite of Hampton's efforts, Tuskegee's efforts, is now devising ways and means to disfranchise her black citizens and to render nil those inestimable blessings vouchsafed by the constitution. Is it not like that Washington was chagrimed, humiliated to know that the old dominion State, the erstwhile home of America's best, saw fit to follow in the wake of South Carolina and North Carolina in their legalized infamy? The Daily Press, of Newport News, Va. says: "He scored the Georgia man who endeavored to have the negro 'diffranchising bill' passed by the Legislature and claimed that when the negroes won that fight it was the greatest victory ever won." The above scarcely leaves doubt as to what Washington meant. It is very evident that Washington is learning some new lessons and may it be just as well as not? The Palladium is after W. M. Pressly or C. W. Preston. Now what is his name? But at any rate the game is scarcely worth the candle. Preston or Preston or Pressly has too much to clear up to stand a show for the Bishop's bench. Why does not Pressly or Preston sue for libel if he is being misrepresented. If he is not guilty, he certainly is the most maligned man, in America. The Cubans have manifested a desire to be known only as Cubans. They have petitioned the authorities that they be only thus addressed. They ask that warrants issued by Police Courts shall have no qualifying words which may indicate the color of the individual-Newspapers are enjoined not to use any distinguishing words that are indicative of an individuals color. MR. R. W. THOMPSON Mr. R. W. Thompson formerly of this city but now of Washington, D. C. has been honored in that city as it rarely falls to a man of his age who has not been favored with some high and valuable office. The Colored American says: "Mr. Richard W. Thompson has every reason to feel proud of the unqualified expression of approval voiced last Wednesday evening by Washington's most representative citizens in the grand banquet hall of the Delmo-Koonce Cafe. Few young men have been more royally treated than the young Indianian." Mr. Thompson has been no less active than when in Indianapolis. "As president of the Second Baptist Lyceum, secretary of the National Afro-American Council, associate editor of the Colored American and staff correspondent for several other journals, Mr. Thompson has made his influence felt for good and there is a universality of sentiment that the League's selection was timely and fitting." His friends in Indianapolis, while well aware of his ability are proud to know that the cosmopolitan city of Washington is also aware of his usefulness. Fifty or more invited guests sat down to a table, T shape and garnished with the richness and profusion characteristic of that eminent caterer, Mr. J. S. Koonce. The hall was beautifully decorated with American flags. ferns and portraits of prominent public men. One of the main features of the decoration was a banner representing every state in the Union. The list of invited guests was made up of the most prominent Negroes in Washington, hailing from almost every state in the union. THE REPUBLICAN TICKET. The Republican state convention of Indiana met in this city last week and nominated a ticket of great strength. Col. Winfield T. Durbin, the nominee for Governor is an exceptionally strong candidate. He has figured in two wars—the Civil war and the Spanish war. In the business world he has succeeded and won a competency. Politically, he is an old campaigner. He is a member of the Republican National Committee and has been for some time, where his distinguished services have long since been recognized. The remainder of the ticket from Newton W. Gilbert, for Lieutenant Governor down, it is conceed, could scarcely have been bettered. The convention was a notable political gathering. Enthusiasm and harmony, the forerunners of success, was with the convention from start to finish. MAN'S INHUMANITY TO MAN. Poor unfortunate Sons of Ham, The human target for the world, Is there no better side of man? Poor unfortunate Negro race— Is thy creator the God of all, Is thou more henious in all the world; That a monster pit should wait thy fall Must thou be given life's bitter cup And all that's dark thorn at thy feet. Must thou be burdened with loads of care And denied from all in that's sweet? Poor unfortunate Negro Race— Ah! vanity the world gaze on thee; Tossed and driven from place to place And now to extend their sympathy. Must thou arise amid the throng That seems to press on every side Must thou exist for short or long? A question that heaven can only desire. Poor unfortunate Negro race, In bondage when the world was free: Should man to man be so unjust To envy him of his liberty. Guilty, guilty, ah some might be Let prejudice lay aside her lash. Let justice ever constant be And that man will escape God will see. —Jos. TAYLOR, New Orleans, La. RACE GLEANINGS. Cyrus Field Adams, editor of the Chicago Appeal, has been elected South Town clerk Hon. Henry Demas, one of the best known politicians's of this country died at New Orleans, Louisiana, April 18. Chas. S. Sager, is the author of "The Negro" a three-act Melo-drama which was presented at Indinanapolis, May 3 and 4, in English's Opera House. The play was creditably acted. At a meeting of representative citizens of Atlanta, Ga., held at the state capital, a movement was started to further the passage of the bill introduced into congress by Representative Richard A. Wise, of Virginia, to encourage the organization of industrial schools for the benefit of freedmen in the South. England is repaying the debt it owes to the literature of Greece with nursery rhymes. A Greek lady who has lived in England and has lately established an infant school in the neighborhood of Athens, has translated such classics as "Jack and Jill" and "Old Mother Hubbard" into her own language, and set them to music. They are immensely popular with the Hellenic infants. THE NEGRO PRESS And now that bishop Walters has projected the John Brown Commemoration Easy let the Negro press and every Negro who prizes his liberty, "to secure that which the immortal John Brown contributed his life, get right under the praiseworthy scheme and lift it to that success and prominence to which it is entitled; and, when the unborn millions learn to chant that song, "John Brown's body lies a moldering in the clay" they will also sing. Blessed are our fathers who so wisely built here.—The Item, Dallas, Tex. || || || If co-operative associations and business enterprises numbered among us as many as our pleasure clubs, we would be a more important factor in the commercial world. Young men will band themselves together, tax themselves to give a high toned entertainment or dinner but cannot or will not get enough of themselves and their money together to start a peanut stand. "Dog-gone" these dudes anyhow.—The Lexington Standard. || || || Rev. J. M. Townsend, pastor of Allen Temple, Cinchnati, is a candidate for the bishopric, of the A. M. E. church, He is one of the best men in the clergy of that connection and ought to have been thus elevated long ago. Rev. Townsend is a thorough race man of more than ordinary education, ability and experience. We sincerely trust that he will be successful at the general conference which meets in May at Columbus.—The Cleveland Gazette. Gem City. Frankfort, Ind., Special—Mr Bert Cummings was visiting friends in Indianapolis last week. Mr Saunders of Indianapolis, Ind., was in the Gem City Monday on business. There was a teacher's meeting Monday night. Let everybody attend Sunday school to mourn as we have an interesting lesson. Mr Richard Harper was in London, Ind., visiting his parents, last week. Miss Minnie Valentine gave a party in honor of one of her friends, at her home, on Second street. Mr. Elroy Cummings and Miss Emma Harper were the guests of Mrs Sadie Cummings in Thorntown. Read an old reliable paper, The Freeman. Mr Addie Boone has resigned his place in the Watkins hotel and is now working in Baker's place of business. Slick list: Miss Blanche Raddiff, Miss Flora Harper, and Mr Earnest Taylor. Mrs D Valentine is much better. Mr D V Valentine and family was in the city Sunday. Mr H T Wayman of Toledo, passed through this city Tuesday, on route for St. Louis. Christian Endeavor at 6:30. Sunday school at 2:30. Church services by Rev. J. H. Johnson at 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p. m. All are invited. The band concert was given last week by torch lights. --- WASSON'S Elegant Spring Customes ATHALF... 25 Ladies' Imported Customes and Tailor-made Suits, of nets, silks and broadcloth, no two alike to-day at half price and less. They sold at $200, $125. $75 and $50. Sale $100 $60 $37.50 and 23 Ladies' Imported Dress Skirts, nets, silks and broadcloths, jet chiffon ribbon and applique trimed. To-day at one-quarter and one-third off. Sale $75.00, $50.00, $37.50, $30.00 and..... $20.00 Ladies' Tailor-made Suits, of all-wool Cheviots, blues, browns and black, Jackets all lined, skirts and jackets tailor-sitched. No alteration. Sale. $5.00 Ladies' New Homespun Dress Skirts, light g Ford and blue, inverted and box-plait blu percaline linings, $7.50 value. Sale... 200 Ladies' Silk Waists, of best taffeta, in blu all the new colors, new style tucking also Lace and Ribbon Waists, best city for... Ladies' Tallor-made Suits, in ten new styles of Homespun Venetian, Coverts and Cheviots Serges, Jackets all silk-lined. Suits sold up to $18.50. Sale.....$10.00 25 Ladies' Fine Imported Dress Waists, silks and nets, with lace ribbon and jet trimmings, no two alike. To-day at one-third off $30.09, $25.00 $18.00. Sale $20.00, $16.67 and.....$12.00 500 dozen Ladies' New Wash Waists, Percales, French Ginghams and Madras, Irish and India Linens, all the new colorings and white, from $12.50 to.....50 Stunning Styles Millinery Still more generously good values here for to-day: Only the newest and best styles of Trimmed Hats shown, and over a hundred to select from A new Street Hat of rough braid, light as a feather, white, red, navy and tan ..... $2.00 Children's Legonette School Hats, tam crown, straight brim, assorted braid trimming, $1.25 about town, our price ..... .75 Hi Henry's minstrels played to a packed house last week. A festival was given on last Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Sidney Summings. Rev. J. H. Harper of Princeton, Ind., is in the city visiting his family. Mr. Nettle of Madison. Ind., was the guest of his aunt, Mrs. John Morgan last week. Rev. J. H. Johnson and Rev. J. W. Harper spent Sunday in Lafayette, Ind. A "Rag Time" social was given at the A M E ohrchast last Friday evening. Read a great race paper the Freeman. See the Gem City agent about it. Mrs J H Johnson filled the pulpit Sunday night. Don't forget the 10th of June, Children's Day. Everybody is welcome. Texas Letter Houston, Texas., Special.-Notice. Mr Willie Williams has severed his connection with the Freeman, and has turned it over to the hands of James S. Green, 512 Main street. It can be found on sale all the time at 512 Main street. Subscribe at once. Mr Mason Hall, one of Houston's bright young men, was shot through the heart by C M Coffee (white) watchman for the Capitol Hotel. last Thursday morning, a week ago. He had worked at the Capitol Hotel about two years ago as a bell boy, but was at the present time employed at Levy Bros dry goods store as a driver. Mrs. Allen Koontz's sixteen months old babe died under peculiar circumstances at Senrean's drug store on Congress street. It is said that the babe was poisoned, but the parents claims that a rabbit bit the child. Mr Ed Hawkins who lives near the old Tau track, is very sick. The Houston base ball team (colored,) went to Galveston Sunday to play the Galveston Sand Crabs. The attendance was very small. The Galveston boys won the game. Read the Freeman, it is full of news. For sale at 512 Main street. Mrs Lizzie Thomas has been sick for the last month. Herym friends and acquaintances will be glad to hear that she is up again. We fret and fume over the lesser lilies of this life like the present trouble of too much grain, and never know how much worse things could be until we read of such disasters as fell the people of the Colorado valley in the recent bursting of the dam at Austin. This was a whole sale calamity, not only to unfortunate people in the path of the resistless torrent, but Telephone 840.... Bertermann Floral Company... 241 Mass. Ave.. INDIANAPOLIS, IND GREEN HOUSES, The Sale of Summer Silks Elegant AT 25 Ladles' Imported Suits, of nets, silk to-day at half pr $200, $125. $75 $37.50 and... 23 Ladies' Imported Dress Skirts, nets, broadcloths, jet chiffon ribbon and trimed. To-day at one-quarter and off. Sale $75.00, $50.00, $37.50, $30.00 Ladies' Tailor-made Suits, of all-wool blues, browns and black, Jackets all li and jackets tailor-stitched. No altera Ladies' Tailor-made Suits, in ten new Homespun Venetian, Coverts and Serges, Jackets all silk-lined. Suits s $18.50. Sale... 500 dozen Ladies' New Wash Irish and India Linens, all Stunning Still more generously good value styles of Trimmed Hats at $3 75, $2.98 and... A new Street Hat of rough braid, light as white, red, navy and tan... Children's Legonette School Hats, tan straight brim, assorted braid trimm about town, our price.. H P WASSON & CO C. E. SHEETS. 156 E Market St. None but Expert Hangers Employed. Invalid Rolling and Parlor Reclining... CHAIRS Ladies' New Homespun Dress Skirts, light gray, Oxford and blue, inverted and box-plait black, best percaline linings, $7.50 value. Sale ..... $3.98 200 Ladies' Silk Waists, of best taffeta, in blacks and all the new colors, new style tucking all over also Lace and Ribbon Waists, best in this city for ..... $5.00 25 Ladies' Fine Imported Dress Waists, silks and nets, with lace ribbon and jet trimming, no two alike. To-day at one-third off $30.09, $25.00 $18.00. Sale $20.00, $16.67 and ..... $12.00 A new Untrimmed Hat for ladies, made of rough braid and on a wire frame, tam crown, comes in all colors and worth $2.00. To.day ..... $1.25 Rich black Chrysanthemums, made of silk, two large ones in a bunch, $2.50 value for ..... $1.50 the city itself which is already burdened with debt, will be doubly crippled now. The Houston Porter's Union is going to give their first annual picnic on the 14th inst. It will be one of the grandest treats of the season to all that go. The picnic is going to be held at Dickinson, about thirty miles from Houston. The work is in the making, allooks and covered with evergreen. The Houston Porter's Union is certainly meeting with success all along. Although only four months old, it has the membership of very near a hundred, and such a man as Mr. James H. Monroe as president it can not help but succeed. On the 27th and 28th, at Odd Fellows hall, has been postponed until further notice. Last week a force of colored men who were working upon Houston's proposed new sewerage system struck for $1.75 a day. They went to work on the piece system, much to the satisfaction of their work. They to the conclusion that they would not earn $1.75 a day at that rate. Subscribe for the Freeman. Mr James S. Green is solicitor for this city. Notes of Interest. DeSoto, Mo., Special—Among the new subscribers for The Freemon none are more worthy of mention than Clark DBore, a tried and trusted employee of the Iron Mountain Railroad Co. for 25 years, a K. of P., a Mason, and a highly respected citizen. Rev.Townsend speaks of enlarging his church. In speaking of our successful business, the name of Wm. Mason cannot be omitted. He is the most fashionable barber shop in DeSoto and his many customers are the elite of the city. W. L. Smith deserves credit for the activity he displays in letterary circles. The event of the season was the tenth anniversary of the K. of P. lodge No. 5. The mem- GREAT SACRID WALL Going on all C. E. SHEETS, 156 B Invalid Rolling and Parlor Reclining... Catalogue Free. High W. D. ALLISON CO., Manu bers met at their hall promptly at 1 o'clock, and the parade from there to the A. M. E. church, under the command of Capt. John Williams from Arkansas, was a brilliant affair. The sermon delivered by Rev. W. H. Thomas was said to be the best heard in DeSoto for the day. The officers did credit the license: G. W. Mitchel, P. C.; Jas Gray, C. C.; R. Blacke, V. C.; R. Brady, P. G. Ramsey, M. of E.; E. Ed. Put of F. J. W. Johnson, K. of R. and S.; E. R. Marsh, O. G.; H. Stewart, J. G.; F. Mitchel, A. H. L. Carter, M. of A.; H. Mitchel and C. C. Bruce. REFORE USING THE USING. In guaranteed to be perfectly safe for warmness. Is the most wonderful hair preparation world, to make kinky, harsh and stubborn hair color. It is glossy, and restores color and grows hair on thin places. A great hair tonic for all Scabby thin hair. It is also a few cents. SCOTTS FACE BLEACH AND ABRASION CARE. LITTLE HERO PILLS. For Constipation. pid Liver, Headache. Loss of Appetite, Dyspnepsis, Kidney Affection, the Complications of Diarrhea, and 28 cts. At all drug stores or sent by mail on receipt of price. Stamps accepted. Agents the Company will send a month. Write for instructions. Enclose 2c stamps. P.O. Box 570 SCOTT REMEDY CO., Louisville, K 523-600-2222. $6.50 additional for coaching and IFICE SALE OF PAPER 1 next week at E Market St. None but Expert Hangers Employed. CHAIRS Ball-Bearing Rubber Tires, Light Running and Comfortable. MANY STYLES PHYSICIANS' Office FURNITURE ghest Standard of Excellence. manufacturers. 131 East South Street, INDIANAPOLIS, IND McCall Patterns, 10 and 15c Customes LF... Tailor-made no two alike they sold at e $100 $60 $20.00 mespun Dress Skirts, light gray, Ox- ate, inverted and box-plait black, best sings, $7.50 value. Sale..... $3.98 Waists, of best taffeta, in blacks and colors, new style tucking all over and Ribbon Waists, best in this ..... $5.00 Imported Dress Waists, silks and glace ribbon and jet trimmings, no To-day at one-third off $30.09, $25.00 le $20.00, $16.67 and..... $12.00 in Ginghams and Madras, e, from $12.50 to..... $5.00 Millinery the newest and best hundred to select from ..... $2.48 Named Hat for ladies, made of rough in a wire frame, tam crown, comes in and worth $2.00. To-day..... $1.25 ysanthemums, made of silk, two large unch, $2.50 value for..... $1.50 H P WASSON & CO THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER A M. Notes from P. G. Lowery's Concert Band and Vaudeyne attraction with Fourpaugh and Selle' combined shows, at 9 o'clock April 23, 1900 in Baltimore, Md. "The bugal sound was sounded to call to their respective posts seven hundred people performers, musicians and working men, the required host it takes to carry on the business with the greatest shows on earth. The sun sheding its rays of gladness on the new city of white and the brilliant glittering new parade uniform, making a display never before equaled in the city of Baltimore. One of the principal attractions of the parade was P. G. Lowery's band of 14 selected musicians; his band-wagon being the largest on parade, a brilliant blue trimmed in gold color—his band uniformed in a dark blue new uniform trimmed with gold braid. Every department is much larger this season. Lowery opened with a band of 14, orchestra of 8, a lady quartette and Mr. William Sherrah's Quartette from Kansas City, Mo., making a company of 22 people. "In my band this season, says Mr. Lowery, I have J. J. Smith, cornet cornet, T. J. Lewis, cornet H. G. Brown, E-clarion; Mr. Black H. G. Brown, E-clarion; Mr. Black Charles Clar, 2d alto; James Marton, 1st trombone; Bob Cooper, 2d trombone, Ed Heater, 3d trombone, M. McQuinn, euphonium, William May, tuba, A. T. Gillam, bass drum; Skip Farrell, snare drum. The quartette: William Sherrah, manager and bass; Ace Brooks, baritone; William Tien, 1st tenor, William Spencer, 2d tenor. The ladies: Mrs. T. J. Lewis, Mrs. Nora Heater, Mrs. Tina Gillam and Mrs. Edna Farrell are very excellent singers and dancers and their original production of the -Honolulu Dance—by the four ladies and Mr. A. T. Gillam is a hit, everywhere; Mr. Sherran's quartette is featured in the big afternoon concert. Our staff is as follows: A. T. Gillam, vaudeyne director; William Sherrah, assistant; Charles Elgar, leader of orchestra; T. J. Lewis, assistant; P. G. Lowery, bandmaster; J. J. Smith, assistant. Our manager, C. N. Thompson is more than pleased with the careful selection; he declares it could be no better.' With best wishes to all from the members of his company and a successful season, to the Freeman are remaining expressions of Mr. P. G. Lowery, the contractor and manager of Lowery's Vaudeyne.' Gordon C. Collins and "Roxie" send regards to all friends. Dan E. Washington sends regards to all friends in and out of the profession. Scotte and Deleo, musical artists with Mahara's Minstrels, are making a big hit. Sam Catlett the efficient stage carperte and electrician is now resting u p. He sends regards to all friends. A Coontown Holiday, is the name of an after piece, written by D. Ireland Thomas for Duvall's Minstrels. A first-class clarionet player is wanted for Harrison, Bros., big spectacular. See their big ad elsewhere on this page. P. G. Lowery is not connected with the Lowery and Greens Minstrels. All mail will reach him by address to The Freeman office. Mr. and Mrs. Al Watts and James White of the Black Patti Troubadours, were the special guest of Mr. and Mrs. Saml. Allen Scott, Sunday April 29. Mr. Joe Levy the popular pianist and orchestra leader of Buckingham Theatre sends regards to all friends and says he expects to be at Ontario Beach some time this summer. Bob and Helen Marshall has just closed ten weeks engagement at the Masotte, Tampa, Fla., they go to join the Norfolk Carnival company at Norfolk, Va., May 1. Briggs and Payne have just close a successful engagement touring New England circuit playing large houses and big encores nightly they will take a week vacation then will join J. C. Rockwell Dramatic Company for this summer. The Morning Bulletin, Rockhampton, Australia, says, The drama of "Uncle Tom's Cabin," by Mr. McAdoo's Dramatic Company, was repeated at the Theatre Royal last evening to a good house, the dress circle in particular being well filled. The performance met with all the appreciation noted on its first presentation, the splendid acting of Mr. W. McClain in the name part being especially esteemed and acknowledged. The company leave for a short season at Mount Morgan where they open with "Ucle Tom's Cabin." The management thanked the public for their liberal patronage and promised to return again at some future period. Jessie Mitchell of the Mitchells and Dora Patterson will open on the Castle Circuit this week with St. Louis and Pittsburg then after this Mrs. Mitchell will rejoin her husband and they will introduce an entire new act entitled "Aunt Mandy's Mishaps." During the recent engagement of John W. Isham's Octoeroons at Cincinnati, O., Messrs. George Williams, Matt Johnson, Walter Smart, Joe Britton, Chas. White and Billy White were initiated into the mysteries of Elkdom, joining the Cincinnati lodge, B. P. O. E. John Weaver, the singing comedian, has just closed 12 successful weeks at the Buckingham Theatre, Fort Brook, Fla. He is now resting up for a few weeks. He will be pleased to hear from managers and friends. His address is Buckingham Theatre, Fort Brooke, Fla. Cissel and Mines the colored magnets opened at Buckingham Theatre, Fort Brooke, Fla., Monday April 23, and was a great hit. Next week they will appear for the first time at the Mascotte Theatre, Tampa, Fla. They send regard to all friends and The Freeman is a great comfort to them on Monday. Buckingham Theatre, Fort Brook, Fla., Cissel and Mines "The colored Magnets" opened here this week and scored a big hit. W. M. Hallback the clever comedian is still pleasing the people. Miss Lizzie Roberts the ever pleasing soubrette is still making a hit. Jas. Carter the comedian is still getting his. Big business. Fred Ringold, singing and talking comedian; Peyton & Harris, comedy sketch artists; E. F. Flemings, buck and wing dancer, Miss Anna Howard, Miss Miss Laen Johnson are with the Great Wallace Shows appearing in the concert and making a big hit at each performance. All join in sending regards to friends. Mascotte Theatre, Tampa, Fla.-This week we have Jas. A. McMurray, who is successfully singing "My Money Never Gives Out," and his own composition, The Gambling Coon. Clarence Bush, the popular favorite is still hitting 'em hard with his funny saying and original buck dance. Kittle Brown is still setting them wild with her coon songs. Jessie Thomas the male impersonator, receive praises from all. Carrie Smith the Boston singer is still making a hit. The ever faithful Prof. A. W. Ross is still tugging away with his orchestra. Excellent business. Billy Williams, Jr., frog equilibrist, at St. Louis, Mo. writes: "I am surprised to find The Freeman with such a lot of theatrical news in it and I must say that it is my hearts delight to receive The Freeman every week so I can find out what the boys are doing. I will say, I am more than glad to see that we are not behind the times with contortionists. You must look out for me, I am not asleep. Original tricks are coming in my mind very fast. Marsh Craig, how are you. Regards to all friends. Information nas just been recieved from Mr. Pat Chappie, of the Mascotte and Buckingham Theatres, Tampa, Fla., that his new play from the pen of the well-known author, Frank Dumort, had been completed; it is a three-act farce comedy replete with funny songs, dialogue and situations, entitled "A Rabbit's Foot." Their season will open at Lakeview, N. J., during the month of August or September. The company will number fifty or more, including many of the most prominent lady and gentlemen performers. He says watch for their big announcement in the Freeman soon. He is still in correspondence with the cream of the profession. The show will travel in their own train of dining and sleeping cars, which are now being built in the shops of the Lakeview Car Works, and when they are finished they will be with the best. They will have special paper from the Donaldson Lithograph Co. Clarksville, fenn, show notes.—A. G. Allen's New Orleans Minstrels arrived in the city on April 25th, from Hopkinsville, Ky., where they did a fair business. The boys and girls were looking well, and in the best of spirits. They received the Freeman's reporter W. L Johnson, with open arms, and gave him day's welcome. The reporter paid a visit to their tent at 3:30 p. m., and was met by Messrs. Charlie Williams, Billy Cheotam and other members of the company who escorted the reporter through their cars. They are new, and very attractive indeed. Notwithstanding the ram which came down in torrents, there were at least 2,000 people under the canvass to witness their show. The reporter was given a "comp" at night, and with the aid of his opera glasses, succeeded in noting such performers, creditable of mentioning. Goggins, Brown, Williams, Moore and White kept the audience in an uproar in their funny sketch entitled, "Coon Town Guards." Brown and Smith made a hit "Rube" Brown as the boys called him, was dead in line with his "tato" expressions. Gussie Stevens, the female impersonator, created a considerable impression on the occupants of the bald-headed row, causing their "hair to stand on ends." Phe Robbins Bros., the song and dance team were frequently applauded. They seemed masters in the i GEO. BAILEY, Trombone Soloist.. MUSICAL BELLS Musical Bells, Musical Novelty and Specialty Instruments for professional use. The most wonderful and beautiful instruments in the world. Send two pink stamps for illustrated catalogue and list of most prominent Colored and White musical artists in the world, all our professional customers. Address: line. "Billy" Cheatham was applauded and given many encounters. He told the reporter that he was "Borned in old Kentucky where the 'Rock and Rye' is pure." Just at that moment he drew a whiff of breath which convinced the reporter of his statement. Rube Young says he's getting his "Eye opener easy." He sends regards to friends in the Windy City. The two quartettes were very good, being dead up to the times. The stage was not large enough to admit of good bread stroll, but the cake walkers did things up in a lively style. After bidding the Freeman's reporter a long diew the members return to the "Land of Nod" to awaken within the city of Nashville. Tenn. Notes from Ernest Hogan's Minstrels: "Ernest Hogan's Minstrels have proved an unqualified success throughout Australia (playing the principal cities) and fairly took New Zealand by storm. We made hosts of friends and left a promise to return next season. Every performer has received his or her full share of appreciation and all are more than pleased with Australian audiences. We had made final and complete arrangements to tour the world, but were prevented by the breaking out of the Boer war and as favorable offers were pending at home, we decided to return, playing the islands of the Pacific en route. We played a four weeks' engagement here at the Orpheum to S. R. O., at every performance and at advanced prices. Having complied with the requirements of the steamship company and the regulations of the board of health, we made ready to take passage on the Canadian-Australian steamer, 'Mowiwa,' April 11, but was refused by the officers in charge. Through our attorneys, we have instituted 29 separate suits for damages of $20,000 each. We accepted a renewal of contract with the Orpheum people for four weeks' longer, after which we will return to America and Mr. Hogan will produce his original farce comedy, 'A Country Coon' in which he will star next season." Green and Lowery's Big Minstrels—"Since opening for the summer season our manager Mr. Ed. O. Green has been remarkably successful in receiving new people, he took a flying trip to Peoria last week prearranging for a canvas. A. L. Prince stage manager proved himself very efficient in that capacity. His trombone solos place him without doubt amongst the leading soloist and as a slack wire performer he is no minor character. "Chapman and Perkins" Comedians and song and dance artists keep the audience screaming from start to finish and their artistic dancing receives numerous encores. Madam Fisher the charming prince doing is singing "Till be an Old Mans Darling and not a Young Man's Slave" and "An Innocent Young Maid." Wesley Lemley Comedian and aged darky impersonator has arranged a big 4 song and dance which is a decided hit He sends regards to Hallback. Major W. A. Dunston sing of gun spinners electrifies the large audiences, introducing our grand first part. Prof. S. W. Williams the ventriolquist and magician succeeds nightly in myetifying the audience with his marvelous feats of legerdemain and ventrilquism. Joe Jordon late of Allens Minstrels is now leading the orchestra and has proved himself a musician and an arranger of no main ability. Jas. E. McCornell cornetist joined us at Elmwood, Ills. All are in good health and send best wishes to The Freeman. "Black Patti" and her famous Black Patti Troubadours were the attraction at the Park Theatre, Indianapolis, the first three days of this week; and despite the appearance in the city on their opening day, of the Wallace circus, the theatre was packed at both of the opening performances. The ability of the Troubadour company on their former visits here had not been forgotten. The company this season brought many of the old-time favorites and several new ones, principally among them being Al and Cecil Watts, Forcen and Grayson, C. H. Francis and "Our Own" "Jimmy" White. The Watts are clever performers and the audience were not slow in showing their appreciation of their efforts. In the opening skit entitled "A Rag-time Frolic at Rasbury Park" Mr. Watts assumes the role played here last season by Ernest Hogan, and he succeeds in creating as much, if not more fun than his predecessor. Forcen & Grayson are excellent singers. Mr. White, who has just closed his season with the Oliver Scott Minstrels was added to the big oio in this city, and made a favorable impression. This being his first appearance here for several years. The show opens with the rag-time suspense "A Rag-time Frolic at Rasbury Park," introducing many new songs, dances and funny situations, the leading parts being well played by Al Watts, Leslie Triplett, James Lightfoot, Judson Hicks, May Lange and Mattie Phillips. The oio is opened by the Troubadour Quartette followed by Judson Hicks, who made an instantaneous hit in his funny songs and sayings; James Wilson an equilibrist of no mean ability, and he way that he balances lamps, whips, and other delicate articles places him among the top-notchers of his line; followed by James White, the vocal come dian, who told several new jokes and sang original songs, including his latest "coon" tale of woe, entitled, "She is Drifting Farther From Me Every Day." The next was the star of the company, Mme Sissieretta, Jones, who is billed as the "Black Patti." Madam Jones possesses a magnificent soprano voice, well cultured, which enables her to execute the most difficult operatic selections with perfect ease. Her voice has a wonderful range, it is clear and sweet and has that paucular and indefinable, yet charming quality found only in the voices of the Nebroro race. This olio which is undoubtedly the best seen here this season, is brought to a close by the clever sketch artists, Al and Cecil Watts. Al Watts is a comedian—natural, and his antics and sayings kept the audience in an uproar. Mme Cecil as the dashing subbrette was awarded abundant applause for the way in which she presented the latest "coon" songs. The show closes with the "Operatic Kaleidoscope," in which is introduced Mme Jones, May Rector, C. H Frances, Jas Lightfoot, Anthony Byrd, Jas H. Gray and a chorus of the entire company in selections from grand and comic operas. As a whole the performance was the best given on the local stage this season. There is also a cake walk given in the olio, but it could be eliminated to good advantage. 55 People----3 Bands----Special Trains. The Largest Minstrel Show in the World. The Hottiest Coon in Dixie Company has just closed a very successful week in Minneapolis. We are now en route through the states of Minnesota and Iowa. Will H. Proctor, who is staring the company, is playing the parts of "Ebernizor Fowler" and the "Hottiest Coon in Dixie" scouring quite a success and is doing a sketch in the second act with Miss Bessie Hamilton and making a big hit. The Grundys, Will and Mand are making a big hit. He is playing the part of Jimmie Lightfoot and the audience goes wild over the grotisque buck and wing dancing. Our genial stage manager, R. A. Kelley, is playing the part of Lem Loose, and singing the song, "If I Only had a Job with great success as he has to respond to three and four encores nightly. In the first act, the Misses Minor, Grundy, Donger, and Dobbs are making a tremendous hit with their Parisian song and dance Boster of the company.—Phil R. Miller, manager and proprietor, Will H. Proctor, R. A. Kelley, Fred T. Carey, Billy Cole, Eddie Crawley, C. J. Ross, Norris Smith, J. R.' Douglas, William Crawford, Arthur Payne, Will Grundy, William Dixon, L. K. Gilbert, advertising representative; A. B. Johnson, musical director. Misses Neale G. Hawkins, Clara Belle Care, Mollie Minor, Sallie Douglas, Mand Grundy, Georgie Qobbs, Bessie Kinney, Bessie Hamilton, Jennie Williams, Estella Brown and Ollie Thompson. Home Office of RUSCO & HOLLAND 346 Wabash Ave Chicago, Ill., care National Printing Co. Messrs. Anthony D. Byd, Jas Lightfoot, Mr. and Mrs. Al Watts, Mr. and Mrs. Judson Hicks, Geo. Titchner, Jas White, James Wilson and Leslie Triplett of the Black Patti Troubadours, were pleasant callers at The Freeman office during their engagement here. Tenor Soloist and Grotesque Comedian, In a program of rare excellence. Now en tour through Indiana, Illinois and Ohio. Can b engage with cultural societies and opera houses. Address all communications in care of Th Freeman, Indianapolis, Indiana. WANTED A Good Clarionetist MUST BE SIGHT READER for Band and Orchestra with HARRISON BROTHERS' "New and Ancient South" Co. Address: Prof, J. A. Cromwell, Care Harrison Bros., 11 South Ninth Street, Philadelphia, Pa. THE TWO MEXIEAS AT LIBERTY NOVELTY JUGGLER SENSATIONAL DOG ACT Per Address, The Freeman. Simpson, Pittman & Patrick HIGH-CLASS MUSICAL ARTISTS Can be engaged for next season. Double Eb Cornet and two Slide Trombones in band. Richards, Pringle's Georgia Minstrels season 99-1900. PETE STANLEY TRAP DRUMMER THE BEST EVER Mahara's Big Minstrel Carnival NO.1 EVER THE BEST Mahara's Big Minstrel Carnival NO.2 WANTED---at all times First-class People---ONLY W. A. & JACK MAHARA, Permanent address: 160 Clark street, CHICAGO. with Rusco & Holland's Big Minstrel Festival. Per. Address. The Freeman. .EY, Trombone Soloist ... must be well up on some instrument. ments. 17 C Street, LINCOLN, NEB. L BELLS Special Novelty and Specialty Patronize Our Advertisers and tell them where you saw it. 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 troupes 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 B. SQUARE'S BLUSTER ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. "Race Leader,"—meet me at the National Republican Convention at Philadelphia in June and we will talk it over. C. K Smith,—La. Stay where you are, do not come North as you are doing as well there as you could do here. Save your money; say nothing politically but saw wood, financially for the next five years. You will then be 26 years old, then write to me, if I am living, and I will tell you what to do. There will be a great many changes for the good, even in Louisiana, in five years. If you have written me a letter about anything during the past two months and have not received a reply, if it is of interest to you' write again, as your letter may have been overlooked. PRO. AND CON. (From the New York Press April, 19. TO AID COLORED Voters---Chandler's Bill Almed at Subterfuges in Certain States. Washington, April 18-Senator Chandler to-day introduced a bill "for the prevention of the denial or the abridgement of the right of citizens of the United States to vote on account of color." In presenting the bill, Mr. Chandler said that he did so by request and was not yet prepared to press its consideration. He said, however, that he had drawn the bill himself. It provided that "any requirement of any qualifi- COLOR LINE FOR Voters --- Senator Hoar asks for information. Washington April 18. A resolution was offered by Mr. Hoar in the Senate to-day directing the Secretary of War to inform the Senate how many inmates of the Nati- nal Soldiers' Home were colored men or Indians. In explanation, Mr. Hoar said it was his desire simply to ascertain whether there were sufficient number of colored inmates of such homes to warrant separate insti- cation for surrage, prescribed by any State on its Constitution, laws which directly or indirectly by express words or by any device or subterfuge is made to apply in its terms or in its operation to the great body of the colored citizens of the State, while it is not made to apply to the great body of white citizens is hereby declared to be unconstitutional null and inoperative." Other sections of the bill authorize colored citizens to vote regardless of race or of State restrictions. Colored citizens are given the right of action of damages against registration boards refusing the right to register. I would again suggest to the young colored men and women in every town, village and city in the United States to form, "Helping Hand Circles" to better the condition of the worthy poor colored people, in their section. Give balls, if you are dancers or parties, if you are church members, and take the "gate money" and buy coal or wood in the winter or ice in the summer for the poor of your section. After we have formed twenty-five on fifty of such clubs I will give $100 to start a National Home for worthy aged poor colored people to be built in Washington D. C. We can do it boys and girls (40 years old and younger) and it is our duty to look after our old people. Don't let them go to the poor house. Let us have as much race pride as the Jews, the Irish, or the Germans. What city, village or town will be the first after reading this, to write word that it has started a Helping Hand Circle? Spring has come, let us spring out of some of our old ways and spring forward towards a brighter and more progressive future. Let your first "spring" be to subscribe for The Freeman for 1900. —B. SQUARE. Da ville News. Danville, Ill., Special.-Easter has come and gone, and all the churches report a good time, both spiritually and financially. Rev Prettman filled the pulpit in the morning at Allen Chapel and the pastor, Rev. J. H. Sydes, took charge in the evening. Rev. B. H. Shipp of the 2nd Baptist church, preached to a large congregation in the morning. After the services there were two converts bantized, at the foot of West Fairchild street, followed by two well attended services afternoon and evening. Rev. Matthews of the Free Will Baptist, reports that he is progressing nicely. Mrs. Reece and daughter Miss Cecil, of Denver, Col., departed last Saturday for Hoopton, Ill. Estella Gates, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Gates, departed this life Wednesday of last week and was buried Friday afternoon from Allen Chapel, J. H. Sydes, officiating. Mr. and Mrs. Gates have the sympathy of a host of friends in their bereavement, having lost a son less than six weeks ago. Mrs. Paterson, of North Oak street, is entertaining her grand daughter. Mrs. Robinson continues on THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. the sick list. Mrs. W. M. Vance and Mrs. S. Marsden are also on the sick list. James Johnson has gone to Allison's dry goods store. Wielaf Smith and Louise Gillock took a pleasure trip to Covington, Ind., and got married. They have the congratulations of a host of friends. Quite a number of out of town people attended the funeral or Estella Gates. Little Sarah Branks, daughter of Mattie Branks, was baptized at Allen Chapel Easter Sabbath morning. Every body should read The Freeman and keep posted on the doings of the leading Negros of America. H.B. Richardson is in receipt of a letter from his son Ruffin, who is in Manilla, P. I. You should hear the choir at Allen Chapel to morrow morning and evening. One week from to morrow is quarterly meeting and Rev Sydes is anticipating a grand time spiritually and financially. The Freeman should be read to be appreciated. Don't lay it down or burn it up without reading. Miss Johnson of Crawfordsville, rendered a beautiful solo at Allen Chapel last Sunday evening. The G. U. O. of O.F. annual Thanksgiving sermon will be delivered at 2:30 o'clock, the first Sunday in May, at Allen Chapel. All hotel men should read The Freeman. The Cylone Sewing Circle met yesterday after noon at John Lewis, North Jackson st. Have You Seen the Danbury $2.00 HAT Its the same thing your friend paid somebody $3.00 for if he didn't get it at the Danbury. Our $1.00 Shirts will surprise you they are beauties. DANBURY HAT CO., No. 8 East Washington Street. Sign of the Big Glass Hat. SENT FREE Bottle of B. B. 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HENDERSON, EDITOR PAR EXCELLENT FOR CHRISTAIN RECORDER-HISGREAT ABILITY NO MISTAKE CAN BE MADE IN HIS Selection--His Home Life is Ample Recommendation For His Fitness-- He is Possessor of All the Requi- site Qualities for the Position. To Bishop W. B. Derkick, D. D., Editor Herald: After careful sifting of many names mentioned for Editor of the Recorder, I have concluded that the person possessing the fellowing traits would be the proper one: First: A good constitution. It is essential that there be health and strength to labor and endure fatigue. An editor's chair is not the place for those of broken or even very weak and delicate constitution. He should be able as well as willing to endure hard- ships Second: Industrious habits. There is no room in this station for habitual or even partial indolence, not even for industry that is not efficient. For there are some men who are always busy, who yet accomplish nothing. He should know how to pass from one duty to another in connection with his station easily and naturally and without wasting a moment. Third: Firmness and steadiness of mind. Not whimsical, fanciful or capricious, but patient, persevering. Not soon discouraged nor easily turned from his purpose, but amid danger, difficulties, opposition and disappointments still unmoved. Fourth: Commanding talents. As he is to be a moulder and defender, yes advocate of the church doctrines and policy, his talents therefore should be sterling, ready and he should be prepared to be a gigantic defender against the church's assailants, as was seen in the controversy between the Zion and the A. M. E. churches. Men of common minds, it is true have been eminently useful, but where there can be a choice let us have all the talent we can get. Fifth: Easy manners. He should feel at home among strangers and make them feel lazy in his presence. He would then gain more readily access to their feelings. Haughty and repulsive would entirely unfit the incumbent to succeed. Sixth: A cheerful disposition. One predisposed to meloncholy would be peculiarly unhappy where there is so much to try the faith and depress the spirit. I would then place in nomination your Associate Editor, Dr. John M. Henderson as the person who will fill the mould cast by me—fearless, loyal, able, talented, cheerful, industrious and firm. The selection of Dr. Henderson as editor would be the means of regaining our lost influence as a first-class religious journal. The cause for this retrogression which the church has suffered in this direction is to be attributed to the unwise selection made at the last two General conferences. Our candidate is straightforward, practical, energetic and is indifferent to censure so long as he is conscious of his own integrity. Under a cool and indifferent exterior he conceals a great and good heart. A heart which retains its child like tenderness, though not demonstrative. He only appeals to the bar of an enlightened, competent constituency for an impartial verdict at the coming General Conference. If this is done, he will be the next Editor of the Christian Recorder. Another feature in connection with his fitness is his home life. A pure sweet atmosphere permeates the home of this talented man of God. Refinement and culture are leading characteristics around his heartbone. As a needle points to the pole telling the mariner the proper course in which to navigate his ship so is the home life of the man. It speaks in thunderous tones as to his true character as it relates to a pure life and correct living, thus guiding safely his bark amid the sand bars of life. The above is from the "Methodist Herald" of which Bishop W. B. Derrick is editor. The author of the above is a man who has reached the highest walks of his church. Such words stand out in bold contrast with the vaporings of "hired assassins" any rogues of life long standing who lend themselves or who, rather, hire themselves to the crafty.—D. P. BROWN. Interesting News Salt Lake City, Utah, Special.—Al.B. Douglas, a young colored man of Salt Lake and a Pennsylvanian by birth has passed a successful civil service examination, and has been appointed letter carrier, being the first colored man to hold a government position in the State. Success is the reward of merit. Mrs. William Tosha has gone to Boise City, Ida, to spend the summer. She expects to remain three or four months. Miss Mamie Garner, one of our bells, has gone to Omaha on a visit. Hence these tears. James Brown formerly of St. Joseph, Mo.; more recently of Denver, Col. was in the city for a few days this week visiting points of interest. Mrs. THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. Emma Jackson, an old resident of Zion, has sold out her rooming house on Franklin avenue, and will go to Spokane, Wash. Miss Beulah, her charming daughter will accompany her in hopes of benefitting her health. The Kuntsford hotel is one of the best houses in the inter-mountain region, and employs 22 men as waiters. V. H Shelton of Chicago, is head-waiter and fills the position with the dignity commensurate with its importance. The crew who comprise some of the best waiters in the country has lately been increased by the following: Sy丹 Grant of Denver, Pleasant Good, R. C. Huges, "Shorty" Welch, Moses Daniels, C. A. Tillman and W. M. Ray, also of Denver, and I. L. Burnett of Albany, N. Y. With this crew Mr. Shelton expects to give the best of service the ensuing summer. The Cape Home fever has struck Zion. Five of our young colored men have made arrangements to journey their this spring. Messrs. Ed Hatfield, Jesse Jackson Bruce, John Nelson and George H. Ganaway expect to leave tor Seattle within the next two weeks and join Walter Whiting, who is already there. From there the party will journey to the frozen north in search of gold. May success crown their efforts. The influence of gentle spring has already made itself felt, thus proving the truth of the poets assertion, that "In the spring a young mans fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love." Mr. Harry Watts, the popular runner of the Kenyon Hotel was this week united in marriage with Miss Emma Sayers, one of Kansas City's charming belles. The groom is regarded as one of our most steady reliable young man, and the appearance of the bride argues well for the happiness of the young couple. We wish them long life and happiness. We deal in eastern and southern Oregon, Bohemia, and Cape Nome mines. Stocks bought and sold. Cole & Wooten, Vancouver, Wash. Rev. Beni Farrell. The subject of this sketch was born of humble parents in Galton, Tenn., Nov. 15th, 1865. Slavery having its lasting effect upon the home of his birth, even his parents were unable to give the advantages of school in his youth. Growing up in the favor of friends and neighbors. He was a favorite lad of his community. He was called to preach the Gospel when he was 15 years old, and ordained in 1885, being called to St. John Baptist church of his home. He was successful in improving the general condition of his people, and advanced the interest of his church, temperally and spiritually. In 1890. Mt. Zion Baptist church of Indianapolis having been split and was undergoing great difficulty, it was necessary to secure a wise and prudent leader and pastor. The field of the ministry was carefully viewed and among the best was found Rev. Benjamin Franklin Farrel of Galton, Tenn., Extending him a call and urging him to accept, he became one of Indianapolis' pastors and pulpit orators, who showed himself a workman approved of God. For ten years he has lead Mt. Zion to success, and is now preparing to build a new edifice on another lot and retain the old. His church has increased from 100 to 500 members under his administration. He is a Master Mason, Past Noble Grand, father Odd Fellow, and two years Chief Grand Mentor International Order of 12, and Knights and Daughters of Tabor. He inherits 40 acres of land in Galton. This tells young men what they can do if they will trust in God and do the best they can. Eastern Oregon Gold Fields. The Safey Deposit Gold Mining Co. This is a producer having 2000 sacks of high-grade ore on hand awaiting teaming facilities. To meet current expenses and cost of new hoisting machinery, we are instructed to sell a limited number of shares of the treasury stock at $1.50 (par value $5.00) This is a gilt edge investment. Stock non assesable. Write, Cole & Wooten, Vanconver, Wash. 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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 aid 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. She refers to the Hon. Chas. Miller, capitalist, 2481 Atlantic avenue; the Hon. Wm. Denmore, architect and builder, 47 Cleveland d 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 his power to all. The Doctor has practiced five years in New Orleans, St. Louis, Memphis and Louisville; understands thoroughly the diseases, spells or influences the race is direct 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 Homoepathic and Electric schools of medicine. His success is wonderful in curing paralysis, rneumatism, asthma, sore eyes, tumors, cancers, constipation, ague dyspepsia, tape worms, liver complaints deafness, catarrh, dropsy, piles, nervous debility, heart diseases, consumption, diseases of women and children, fits, kidney disease and all strange, mysterious diseases which others don't understand. All diseases, no matter what they be. Nothing but honorable treatment. He can and will honestly tell you if you can be cured. Has all new remedies and new success. Has an ample experience in public hospitals and private clinics. No trifling with human life. Call at once. Do not delay. Diplomas hang in parlors. Is a registered physician. A new remedy for rheumatism just discovered, not a liniment. Hopeless cases and those that others can not cure solicited to call. Fat folks thin, the childless made parents. All letters must contain $1.00, two stamps, age, lock of hair. Charges for medical treatment only. Closed Sundays. Mention this paper. 651 Fulton St.. Brooklyn, N. Y. GREATEST SPRING MEDICINE The 87 bottles of HOYT'S POISONED BLOOD CURE sold in March gave such universal satisfaction that Mr. Morrison has already sold in April 94 bottles of This Medicine and only 7 of all other combined, while H. C. Raffensperger, the drugist right across the street sell from 3 to 6 in an evening; and J. P. Fritz, two squares/south, sells as many as 10 bottles in a day. A Clean Sweep Of All Impurities follows the use of HOYT'S POISONED BLOOD CURE All Druggists, 50c and $1.00 per bottle Eddie, the seven-year-old son of Mrs. H. Armstead, 605 Cincinnati street, was vaccinated February 1899, and afterwards broke out in a mass of running sores, and remained so while under the local physician's treatment. His suffering was intense, and the vaccinated mark failed to hear. He started taking HOYT'S POISONED BLOOD CURE about Aug. 15, and immediately grew healthier and stronger. To this medicine alone little Eddie Armstead owes his life. George Gibson, 2016 Hovey street, suffered with Constipation, which produced serious nervousness. He was unable to even ride in a buggy, is now able to work—the first time since last July—the result of taking HOYT'S POISONED BLOOD CURE. William J Kennedy, 1902 Holloway avenue, had poisoned blood the result of inhaling the air in a glue factory. Six bottles of HOYT'S POISONED BLOOD CURE relieved his system of every particle of the poison. Mary Moler, 915 E. St. Clair, says: "Both of my little girls suffered for years with Eczema. Physicians treated with no benefit, and two bottles of HOYT'S POISONED BLOOD CURE cured both cases completely. I am now taking it for eczema myself." News Notes. Dayton, O., Special.—Christs Espiscopal church (white) made an Easter offering of $500 to their mission church (colored) known as St. Margueretts Mission. It is needless to say that the gift was highly appreciated and the Mission extends an invitation to the public to call. H. G. Caillloix, corner Caual and Franklin streets. New Orleans, La., has excepted the agency of The Freeman. Copies on hand at all times. Hair Wigs Like the cut, Black Kinky Google hair 10 inches long, only $8.00. $1.00 buys best Switch of Black Kinky hair 22 inches long. $60 buys a pair of black kinky hair Braids 10 inches long. 30c 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 COLORED PEOPLE Send Stamp for New Illustrated Catalogue. T.W. TAYLOR 152 Larch St. LANSING, MICH. 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S. AYRES & Co INDIANAPOLIS, IND. ..CITY NOTES.. James Shelton was in Chicago the first of the week. Miss Jeanette Norton, of Mattoon, Ill., is visiting in our city. Quarterly meeting service were held at Allen Chapel Sunday. Miss Daisy Evans, of Seymour, Ind., is visiting friends in this city. Pro Bono after meals. Miss Marie Parks, of Jeffersonville, is the guest of friends in this city. Mrs Belle Crutcher and Miss Carry Busby are at Benton Harbor, Mich. Revs. A. L. Murry and D. A. Graham D. D., are in Columbus, O., attending Conference. Willis Mallory, of Chicago, was in the city this week, on a visit to a sick mother. FOR SALE—Good family carriage cheap 116 Senate-Ave N. Extensive preparations are in progress at all of the churches preparatory to children Day. Miss Marie McKnight left last Saturday for Memphis, Tenn., to be gone three or four weeks. Rev. E. A. White, of Connersville, Ind., passed through the city Tuesday enroute to Chicago. An interesting program was rendered by the Literary Lyceam at Olivet Baptist on last Tuesday. Dr. W. S. Brabham was in the city Wednesday enroute from St. Louis, Mo., to his home in Muncie, Ind. "The Original Ozonized" "Ox Marrow for sale at Lewis C. Hayes drug store, 502 Indiana avenue." Mr. Edward Sanders of this city left Sunday night for Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan on business. Mrs. A. H. Henderson, of California street entertained Friday in honor of New York Store (Established 1853) Sole Agents BUTTERICK PATTERNS Indiana's Great Dry Goods Emporium. THE WHEEL OF THE PEOPLE Barnes White Flyers The best wheel of the season, the easiest running and the most graceful. A wheel to be proud of. You make no mistake in buying one. $55, $45, $39 Bicycle Department. New Basement .... Pettis Dry Goods Co. THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. Mrs. Catherine Armstead of Henderson, Ky., and Miss Henrietta Vinton Davis, the noted elocutionist. Miss Ella Gather formerly of this city died in Chicago last Wednesday where she has been living for the past eight years. The last call of the man with the Vandyke 344 Indiana avenue finest Afro-American barber shop in the world. Rev. A. Wakefield left Monday to attend the general conference of the A. M. E. Zion church which meets in Washington, D. C. W. A. Birch recently graduated from the Indiana Dental College. He is a young man of sterling qualities and we predict great success for him. Rev. E. L. Gilliam and Dr. B. J. Morgan left Tuesday to meet the Conference of the M. E. church which convenes in Chicago on the 5th inst. 5 per cent of $32.68 the proceeds of Red, White and Blue Luncheon went to the sinking fund of the Flanner Guild instead of one fifth as previously mentioned. Buffaloes Elect Officers. The McClain Lodge, No. 1, B. O. B., of Indianapolis, Ind., held their regular election of officers at the last meeting. The following officers were elected for the ensuing term: W. W. Anderson, prelate; Micheal Wells, vice; Chaplin C. Carter, financial secretary; Henry Dunlap, Cors. Sec.; Archie Greatheau, treasurer. The officers will be installed at the next meeting May 14. The reports of the secretary and treasurer showed the order to be in a good financial standing. Mr. Carter, the Secretary's address is 24 Indiana avenue Beware of Ointments for Catarrh that contain Mercury, as mercury will surely destroy the sense sense of smell and completely derange the whole system when entering it through the mucous surfaces. Such articles should never be used except on prescriptions from reputable physicians, as the damage they will do is ten fold to the good you can possibly derive from them. Hall's Catarrh Cure, manufactured by F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, O., contains no mercury and is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. In buying Hall's Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine. It is taken internally and is made in Toledo, Ohio, by F. J. Cheney & Co. Testimonials free. Sold by Druggists, price 75c. per bottle. Hall's Family Pills are the best. Simpson Chapel Notes. Services last Sunday were largely attended. The congregation is increasing in size at a very gratifying rate. The Pastor, Rev. E. L. Gilliam preached an exceptionally able sermon at the 11 a. m., service on the "Power of the Gospel of Christ, and at 8 p. m., Bishop H. N. Warren D. D. of Denver Colorado delighted a large audience with a practical sermon of much power on the love of God for man. The Epworth League will tender a Reception to one of its most faithful and energetic members. Dr. William R. Birch who graduated, with high honors, in a class of some forty, from the Indiana College of Dentistry. Thursday eve. May 17, has been selected as the date, and an enjoyable time is anticipated. The Pastor, and Dr. Morgan are in Chicago attending the General Conference, to which they are delegates. Simpson Chapel has been highly honor by having the Chairman of the delegation, and also the leading Lay Delegate, both from its membership. The Red, White and Blue Club; the Young People's Club the Ladies Sewing Circle, and the several other clubs, and Divisions are hard at work, and hope to raise $1000.00 at their Grand Rally the 4th Sunday in June. Arrangements have been made by Rev. E. L. Gilliam to have the pulpit supplied each Sunday during his absence by able preachers. On the first Sunday Rev. T. T. Carpenter, the Second Sunday Rev. E. R. Lewis, of Anderson, the Third Sunday, Presiding Elder Sissle, and the Fourth Sunday, Rev. A. A. Woolfolk of Rushville will preach morning and evening. At the Trustee meeting Prof. Geo. L. Knox was elected Chairman of the Board, and W. E. Stevenson Secretary, for the present year. Dyersburg, Tenn., News The closing exercises of the colored public school at Newbern, Tenn., will take place Monday night, May 7th, at the Grand Opera House. Let every one, both young and old attend. Mr. Otto Sawyer paid Reeves a visit last week. For what reason I can not say, but perhaps he knows. Elder Kerns of Tabornacle Baptist church preached Sunday a.m., April 29th. Text 17th chapter of 2d Kings and 17th verse. Subject, "Obe dience." The West End Brown have organized for the season, and are open to play all THE CHURCH OF THE NATIONAL SCHOOL FOR WOMEN ALLEN TEMPLE A. M. E. CHURCH, ATLANTA, GA. minor teams that want to play. Write all challenges to Logan Reed, manager P T A Hotel, Dyersburg, Tenn. The marriage bells rang once more in our little town when Mr Samuel Wiley and Miss Jeffries Smith were united together, Wednesday, April 18th. Rev McCauley of the C P church, officiated. We al. wish the young couple a prosperous and happy future. Mr. Robert Heggs of Memphis, Tenn., was on a visit to our city last Sunday, April 29th, to see his sister and brother in law, Mr and Mrs J W Moselle-chief cook of the T P A Hotel, Mr Jeff Thomas spent Sunday in Covington, Tenn., the guest of Mrs Kate Lowe. Mr Granger Baxter and Claude Furgerson left for Union City, Tenn., Saturday night. The boys say that something is going to happen. Droff C D Crowder of Newen, was shaking hands with friends here Sunday. Something ought to be done to stop those young boys that congregate in front of the colored churches Sunday night, and talk loud and smoke cigarettes. They should be punished for not respecting God's house. When you want a cool glass of soda or a nice saucer of ice cream remember that Mr Alber Webb keeps it. Call on L. C. Hayes. 502 Indiana avenue for a bottle of Hoyt's Poisoned Blood Cure--you will never regret it. Normal Notes Normal, Ala., Special—Prof. Council will lecture at Chantahooga before the Southern Industrial contention, May 17. The annual recital and graduating exercises of the Instrumental Music Department takes place Thursday night, May 25. The graduates are Misses Josephine G. Flipper, of Atlanta, Ga.; and Ida C. Councill, of Normal, Ala. The graduating exercises of the Industrial Departments will take place Tuesday morning, May 29. They are as follows: Cooking, 14; Sewing, 6; Stenography, 3; Printing, 3; Blacksmiths, 2; Shoemaking 1; Carpentry, 5; Sick-nursing, 3; Laundering, 19. Total Industrial grades, 47. ALLEN TEMPLE A. M. E. The annual address will be delivered by Hon. George H. White, M. C., from North Carolina. Hon. J. C. Napier of Nashville, will speak to the Industrial graduates. Now is the time to Subscribe for the greatest paper of the race. All the most important news of the day - $1.50 Is Vaccination a success? Eddie, the seven year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Armstead, 605 Cin. St., Indianapolis was vaccinated Feb. '99, and shortly afterwards broke out over his entire body in angry sores. Although under the constant care of local physicians, he remained in this condition until July. He could neither sleep nor eat, the nails and skin peeled off as rapidly as the new formed and there was not a spot on the entire body as large as a pin-head that was not a running sore. About Aug. 15, he commenced to take Hoyt's Poisoned Blood Cure, and the first bottle showed beyond all question that the continued use of the medicine would result in complete recovery. The Palace Tene Cafe Meals strictly first class. Extra large lunch. Goods the finest in the market. The main thing, quick service The public invited. Open all hours. G. W. Bridgewater, proprietor. 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. Members of The Freeman editorial staff saw the boy the other day, and were delighted to see the wonderful improvement that has taken place since he has been taking Hoyt's Poisoned Blood Cure We congratulate you Fergie on your success in finding a cure. It is not so much what is though and said that matters, but when, where and to whom it is uttered. Striking a light over a wet blanket is one thing over a barrel of gunpowder is another. Readers of The Freeman should bear in mind that the testimonials published for Hoyt's Poisoned Blood Cure are within a few minutes' ride from any resident of this city. The cures show beyond question that the medicine is most wonderful. Zanesville News Zanesville, O., Special.—Mr. Charles Singer, and daughter Alice of Cambridge, O., spent Sunday with John Singer, Muskingum avenue. Dr. Clinton of Pittsburg, Pa., visited K. of P. No. 44 and made quite an interesting address. Miss Lizzie Early, of Washington D. C., spent Sunday with Miss Ida Pritchet. Sunday will be communion at Union Baptist church. The collecting at St. Paul's church was quite large being $99.70. Rev. Curry of Urbana, O., will lecture at Union Baptist church May 11. WANTED! A competent Pharmacist for colored Drug Store; one that has had practice. Address with references. H. E. PERRY, Postoffice box 41, Houston, Tex. Scrofula of 12 Years Standing.—"My daughter 12 years of age has had scrofula since infancy. 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