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The Greatest Negro Journal. One Year---Only $1.50. THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOLUME 13 NUMBER:19 'GREATER NEW YORK' A WEEKLY RECORD OF THE UP-TO DATE DOINGS. THE OLD MODERN "AMSTERDAM" Its Area of County Extension--Doings of the Colored People of New York, Brooklyn and Queen's County--A Prominent Citizen Gone--Society. New York City, Special. - Spring, with all its gentleness and ethereal mildness appears to have reached Greater New York to stay for the season. The bright days are enjoyed by the thousands of poor people who have been obliged to spend the greater part of the winter in close, hot little rooms. Both young and old of all classes are looking forward to the coming day when they can sail down the river and enjoy the fresh, invigorating salt sea air. Almost every reader of The Freeman has a friend or friends in or near old New York city and will therefore "be pleased to learn that the events of "Greater New York" (which means the county of New York, the county of Kings, the county of Queens, the county of Suffolk and a part of the county of Westchester) will be recorded each week by carefully reading the same each week, the readers of The Freeman, residing outside of "Greaterater New York," may hear of the whereabouts of friends they may have lost track of for years. It will also interest other readers to know just what the race is doing in the greatest city in the country and one of the greatest in the world. They can "compare notes" and see if the colored people of New York city are ahead or behind the colored people of their community. The writer will say, however, don't be surprised if you learn that they are far behind in many advanced steps you expected they would be ahead for our people have many faults they can not or will not overcome, no matter where they live or how favorable are the conditions. If you think you have a friend in New York, Brooklyn, Jersey City or Newark, N. J. The Freeman's New York staff correspondent will help you try find that friend or relative. Write a letter to the person in the care of A. M. Hodges 82 Hull street, Brooklyn, N. Y., and the letter will be "read out" (that is to say the person's name will be called out) from every leading colored church in the above mentioned cities every Sunday night until we are convinced the person is nowhere in the neighborhood of fifty miles of New York City Hall. Past Commander John Little of William Lloyd Garrison Post, G. A. R., of Brooklyn, died a few weeks ago. Mr. Little was one of the best known Grand Army men of color in the United States and one of Brooklyn's leading citizens. He was born in Albany, this state, in 1835 and removed to Boston at an early are; he enlisted in the famous 54th Massachusetts and served with credit during the civil war, returning to Brooklyn after the war he founded the first colored G. A. R., post in New York state, was its first commander and was re-elected to the position several times; he was several times honored by the national organization of the G. A. R., holding several important positions, and was a central figure in all parades of the local G. A. R., was a leading Republican, a successful business man, a Christian and a gentleman whose death was mourned by hundreds of Brooklyn's best citizens regardless of race, creed condition or color. His funeral was one of the largest ever held in old Bridge-street A. M. E. church of which he was a trustee. Miss Jane Bailey of Norfolk, Va., is the guest of her uncle, Mr. John W. Taylor of E. Ninety-first street, New York. Sarah Blake of Clarkson street Flatbush, is visiting friends in Washington, D. C., Mr. John W. Winters of Carlton avenue, Brooklyn, has the best stocked grocery of any colored merchant in Greater New York. The Page Brothers, whose fame as musicians, is more than local intend to branch out next season and have a full string and brass band of 30 pieces. Mr. Sidney Painter of Main street, Brooklyn, is also making great success as a musical director. W. Henry Howard of New York and Miss C. Wright of Flushing, Queens county, were married last Tuesday at the residence of the bride in Flushing. Mr. Joseph E. Bowen of Williamburg, the old political war horse, is about again. Mr. Silas G. Wood of Ravenwood, Queens county, is doing an extensive business in that section as a painter. "SI" has many friends both white and colored in Queens county as he is a friend maker. Mr. Robert Wilson has taken charge of the "Admiral Hotel" at INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA, SATURDAY, MAY 12, 1900 DR. T. W. HENDERSON Indiana's Favorite Candidate for Bishop. Broadway and Cooper streets, Brooklyn as steward and headwaiter. Miss Emcee Lee of West Fifty-third street, New York, is visiting friends in Philadelphia. Mr. John Pool, Brooklyn's pioneer letter-carrier, has been elected financial secretary of the letter-carriers' association. Watch this column every week. Atlanta Gleanings Atlanta, Ga., Special.—The Young Men's West Side Social Club gave a delightful May reception on last Monday evening, at the residence of Mrs. Howard Ports, 75 Hightower street. The occasion being in honor of Miss O. J.Lane of Athens, Tenn. the club ranks foremost of the young social set in this city. Its entertainments are a pleasure to those who are fortunate enough to receive one of their invitations. The rooms where the dancing and reception took place were converted into a bower of lovely wild flowers. The decorations were almost entirely of pink roses. At a late hour a delicious luncheon was served. The entertainment in every detail was a notably delightful one. All of the young ladies' toilets were exquisite and lovely. The young ladies were strikingly attractive. The guests of the club were: Misses Katie Calhoune, Hattie Jenkins, Estella Hall, Louise Hall, Annie Hutchian, Lelma Melton, Alice Nicholas, Ethel Masley, Ellen Pew Willie Beavers, Henrietta Humphries, Pinkey Norwood, Christine Ake, Mattie Lue Tambrough, Gertrude Haffeld, Janie Clinton, Rosa Goosby, Bell Alexander, Mamie Wesmorlan, Manie Thomas, Jessie Campbell, and Miss C. J. Lane, Messrs. John W. Halliday, Ed. Matthews. Wm. Johnson, Rogers Bell, Jettie Keith, Wall Halliday, S. M. Humphries W. H. Lane, Edward Hall, William Ransy, John Reed, Melvin Hatfield, Emett Davis, Prof. Will Adams, Charles Lynch, Lewis Vaughan, W. J. Mennfield, J. A. Mason and Walter Cary. Notes From the Gem City. Notes From the Gem City. Frankfort, Ind., Special.—Everybody should read the great race paper, The Freeman. Mr. Harry Radoliffe, of Indianapolis, Ind., was the guest of his mother last week. Mr. Mitchell of St. Louis, is in the Gem City working at the Elk's club rooms. The Busy Bee Club held a business meeting Tuesday evening. The Sewing Circle met at the church last week. The teachers and members of the Sunday school met at the home of Rev. J. H. Johnson Monday evening. Mr. Philip Johnson spent Sunday in Evanvale Ind. Church announcements: Services Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m., Sunday school at 2:30 p. m., Christian Endeavor at 7:00 p. m., night services at 8:00 p. m., prayer meeting Wednesday night. Miss Mable Brown of Indianapolis, Ind., was the guest of Miss Carrie Harper last week. Mr. Geo Parker of Logansport, Ind., was the guest of Dr. Hill last Friday. Sick list: Mr. Mitchell, Miss Jannie Idle, Mr. Earnest Taylor and Mrs. Mary E. Williams are much better. Don't forget to read The Freeman during your Sunday past time. Remember the 10th of June is Children's Day. Where is the Willing Workers' Club? The Busy Bees have set the pace for them. Miss Carrie Harper served supper to a few of her friends last Friday evening. Mr. Charles Newland was in the city last Tuesday. We are soon to have electric lights, as the home plant is making rapid progress. Dr. Lard delivered a short lecture on the "Antiquity of Rome," to the Freshman class of the city high school last week. His discourse was excellent. The public schools will close 31st of this month. A special program will be rendered on that day. Mr. Johnson, Mrs. Mary C. Hargave's brother, has gone to Crawfordsville, Ind., to canvass dry goods. Mr. Clyde Radcliffe has turned to a noted colored pupalist, Mr. George Parker has returned to Logansport, Ind. Mr. Earnest Taylor, a well known young man of this city, died Saturday, May 5th at 11:10 p. m. While walking down Wall nut street to the home of Joseph Parker for dinner, he fell to the sidewalk and died in a few minutes afterwards. His death was caused from pulmonary hemorrages. A violent cough caused a blood vessel to burst, which caused his death. Mr. Taylor was 23 years old. He is survived by relatives in Lebanon, Ind., and an uncle and sister, Mayme Taylor, in Indianapolis, Ind. He was taken to Lebanon for burial. Mr. Taylor was a young gentleman who was liked by all. The colored citizens of Frankfort, also The Freeman staff, mourn his death. Mr. George Williams and wife spent Sunday in Peoria, Ill. Mr. Elroy Cummings and Miss Emma Harper spent Sunday in Chicago. Rovally Entertained. Friars Point, Miss., Special.-Miss Carrie J. Lloyd, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Lloyd, of Friars Point, Miss., entertained Wednesday, May 2d, in honor of Mr. Chas A. Hunter of Memphis, Teenn. The charming little hostess spared naught to make the affair, one long to be pleasantly remembered by all present. Quite a dainty repeat, including all of the seasonable delicacies was served in a tasty manner. Pretty girls and music predominated during the evening's gagities. Social Notes. Zanesville, O., Special.-Neal Kellis has been quite ill with rheumatism and stomach trouble. Miss Ida Cavender of Cambrigde, O., was the guest of Miss Carrie Young recently.-Miss Sadie Hall is quite ill. Miss Alice Johnson is ill with appendatis. M. M. Simpson of Wil伯force, is visiting relatives in this city. Miss Stella Parker of Lee station, has gone to Dayton, O., to visit friends. The K. of P. of Cambridge, O., joined with local K. of P. No. 44, in having an annual sermon at St. Paul's A. M. E. church. They marched to the church headed by Moorehead's band. Collection $13.00. Mrs. Henry Stone of Michigan, is visiting Mrs. Levl Jackson on Adair avenue. Mrs. Ross Brascher of Connerville, Ind., will visit her son Nathan D. Brascher in a few weeks. Miss S. Belle Barnett, who has been quite at Louisville, Ky., is expected home as soon as she is able to travel. WEEK'S HAPPENINGS IN A LIVELY CITY--BELL BOYS STRIKE-A FRIEND SHOT Drowning of one of Houston's Most Popular Young Men--Other Causalities--Lodge Doings--In the Social Whirl--Read The Freeman. Houston, Texas, Special.—The Freeman can be found on sale every Sunday at the corner of Main and Congress avenue. “Our agent,” Mr. James S. Green, can be found at 5i2 Main street. The Capitol Hotel bell boys walked out last Sunday, a week ago. The cause of the trouble was the killing of Mr. Mason Hall, (colored), who was formerly employed at the hotel, by night watchman Coffey. The bell boys sympatize with their former fellow employee and informed the management that Coffey should not be reinstated as watchman at the Capitol Hotel. The boys were told that Coffey would be reinstated, and it was none of their business. Contending that Hall was their friend, they would stand together in their resolution to not work with his slayer, so they organized a walkout. The bayon is slowly receding, but at this writing is still out of its banks. Many of the houses at the foot of Texas avenue are flooded, and a dozen or more families have moved out. Hon. Wm. M. McDonald of Terrell, was in the city last week. Mr. John Green, a popular young man of this city, fell overboard and was drowned last Saturday a week ago. He was a steward on the steam launch Stella, and was starting down the bayon for sea brook. A thorough search for the body was made, but of no avail, until last Tuesday morning, when deputy shiff Hillendahl found the body floating down the bayon. The funeral ceremonies took place at St. Mark Baptist church on the same day at 4 o'clock, and was largely attended. The many friends and acquaintances of Mr. and Mrs. Green deeply sympathize with them in the loss of their son. Prof. Atherton, principal of the Colored High School, has resumed his work at the school after recovering from a recent spell of sickness. Mrs. M. Samble, corner of Carolina and Pierce streets has reopened her ice cream parlor. When out in the third ward give her trial. Mr. James Wilson, proprietor of the 'Zolo saloon, visited his wife at San Antonio, who is out there for her health. Harvey Graham, a colored employee at the Southern Pacific shops, dropped dead at the shops. His death is supposed to have resulted from heart disease. The Knights of Pythias of this city will have their annual sermon prescheduled at the Antioch church to-morrow. The Horton Porter's Union will give their first annual picnic Monday, May 14th, at Dickerson, and it promises to be an event of much enjoyment to all who participate. Read The Freeman. Our agent Mr. James S. Green, is the only authorized solicitor for this city. Mr. Richard Ceburne, one of Houston's sterling young men, is with the Crystal Ice Co. Mr. Charlie Wandoner, one of Houston's popular young men, who has been sick for several months, is being treated by Dr. R. C. Hodges, and his many friends will be glad to hear that he is about well. Miss Emma Scott visited the Island City last Sunday, the guest of Miss Lily Smith. Messrs. Truly Whitehead, B. Allen, H. Campbell and W. Stewart of Galveston, were in the city last week Read The Freeman. Subscribe at once. For sale every Sunday at the corner of Main and Congress avenue. The German given by the Manhattan Club was the swellest affair of the season. Read all about it in The Freeman. Newsy Items. Henderson, Ky., Special.—The annual Thanksgiving services of the G. U. O. of O. F., were held at the First Baptist church, May 6, Elder J. M. Mundy delivered the address; E. H. Brown was master of ceremonies. Mrs. Caroline Tate who has been indisposed, is now convalescent. A. H. Anderson left Sunday for Louisville. Miss Mamie Morton has returned to Hartford. Died—Garner.—On April 15, Adine Barnett Garner, beloved daughter of Mrs. Fannie Barnett after a lingering illness Funeral services from A. M. E. Zion church April 17, Elder P. W. Dunnavant officiating. Friday, May 4, William Hays died at his residence on Alvais street. Mr. Henry Dallam, who recently had an operation performed, is now convalescent. ON THE WAITER W. FORREST COZART. Mr. C. R. Johnson, head-waiter at the Lexington Hotel, Chicago, Ill., has been retained by the new manager at the Lexington. Mr. W. H. Mills has succeeded Mr. Geo. H. Fields as head-waiter at the Holland Hotel, Chicago, Ill. Mr. J. E. Emery, head waiter at the Cliff House, Manitau Springs, Colo., has resigned and contemplates coming East for the summer. Mr. E. T. Montgomery, vice president of the H. & S. W. N. B. A., will continue in charge of the dining room of the Beach Hotel, Chicago, Ill. W. Forrest Cozart, president of the H. & S. W. N. B. A., and formerly head waiter at the Hotel Beckel, Dayton, O., is now head-waiter at the Chittenden Hotel, Columbus, Ohio. --- Mr. L. J. Rice is now acting head-waiter at the Hotel Beckel, Dayton, O. Mr. Rice is a coming young head-waiter and he has a bright future before him. He is a pupil of W. Farrest Cozart, also a member of the H. & S. W. N. B. A. Waiters are in great demand at Columbus, O. 20 good waiters are wanted at once. Address head-waiter Chittenden and Neil Hotels. A fine banquet will be served at the Chittenden in honor of Admiral Dewey, June 6th. 寐寐 Mr. Lee A. Lampkins, second head-waiter at the Eastman Hotel, Hot Springs, Ark., has been engaged as head-waiter for, "Ye Inn" Charlevox, Mich. Mr. Lampkins address is 2900 Dearborn st., Chicago Ill. Charlevox, is one of the leading resorts of Michigan and Mr. Lampkins is to be congratulated upon his success. 承 承 承 Mr. W. C. Casey formerly head-waiter at the Aberdeen Hotel, St. Paul, Minn., the Windmere Hotel, Chicago, Ill., is now head-waiter at the Hyde Park Hotel, Chicago. Mr. Casey is a progressive young head-waiter and is pleasant and agreeable and readily becomes popular with both the guest and his waiters. As a family hotel head-waiter Mr. Casey has but few equals. He is a member of the Board of Trustees of the H. & S. W. N. B. A. --- Much has been said about the shiftless, indulent and non-progressive waiter, but it seems that another worthless class of waiters has been overlooked. A waiter may be shiftless and then he may be too shifty, and it is the latter class of waiters that are becoming dangerous peets to the hotel. It has long been a mania among waiters to emigrate from hotel to hotel. It would be well for this floating element to remember the old adage, "A rolling stone gathers no moss." --- The Independent acknowledges the receipt from the "Hotel World," of a technical treatise on dining room service entitled, "The Waiter's Manual," written by W. Forrest Cozart, a headwaiter of note. The contents consist of that which is of interest to waiters, embracing general instructions to waiters how to serve meals, banquets, wines, rules and regulation for waiters, the tipping problem and many other matters connected with the duties of waiters. The book contains over 100 pages is neatly gotten up cheap at $1.00.—Indianapolis, (Ind.,) Independent. Brunswick, Ga., May 6, 1900. Editor the Freeman.—Yours of April 25th received and duly noted. I wish to say that I am a subscriber to the Freeman, and have been for the past nine months, and expect to renew my subscription when it runs out. The waiters' column is very interesting and properly handled by Mr. Cozart, and no doubt will be read by scores of waiters. The column has proved its worth on my part. Since my name appeared I have received fifteen communications from all parts of the United States and two offers of situa- THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. tions. I shall use my influence to enlarge its circulation in these parts. Mr. E. C. Hollyany, of the Hotel Ruffner, Charleston W. Va., is one of the progressive head waiters of the day, having contributed several articles to hotel papers on service. Mr. Holland has a well drilled crew of waiters and maintains excellent discipline over them. The officers and crew of the Ruffner's dining room are: E. C. Holland, headwaiter, A. P. Brown, Capt., morning watch. L. A. Randolph, Capt. day watch, number one. R. A. Brown, Capt. watch No. 2. Jasper Capers, linen man and A. A. Bartlett, L. E. Bryan, T. W. Jones, J. H. Wheeler, Edward Scott, H. M. Sanford, J. B. Twist, S. S. Bailey, R. D. Pendleton, S. W. Jenkins and G. W. Hickman, side waiters. *** Waiters like the ancient Greek are quite fond of personification. We are told that a certain Greek artist become so imbued with the word "rumor" until he personified it by painting the body of a woman upon whose shoulders he painted one thousand heads, and in each head was a wagging tongue, thus he personified the "rumor" on the woman's tongue. So it is with the waiter, he readily personifies his superior officers and influential associates, therefore the necessity of a first class head-waiter, who is gentlemanly in his deportment and thus set a good example before his waiters is readily seen. The position of the waiter must be elevated, so as to cause inspiration, and the head-waiter should be of such sterling qualities that would cause personification. Then and not until then will a general wave of reformation among waiters sweep the country. --- Mr. Joseph S. Brown is head-waiter at the Albany Inn, Albany Ga. Mr. Brown writes; "Please send me a copy of The Waiter's Manual, at once." Through your efforts the waiters are getting the credit which properly belongs to them and instead of being looked upon as hotel dudes and bone polishers, the people are beginning to see them in their true light. Waiting is a trade or profession and certainly every waiter should be proud of his profession. As an encouragement to the young head and side waiters, I will state that Mr. Brown, as well as all other as, piring, young head and side waiters, has a beautiful future before him. Nineteen years ago while in Albany the author of The Waiter's Manual first engaged in the hotel business. He was employed as waiter and dishwasher by Mr. Wm. H. Harrison, who was at that time the leading colored grocer, baker and restaurant keeper of Albany. The author was paid the munificent salary of $4 per month. It is an old axium, nevertheless a true one that, "There is plenty of room at the top." --- It may not be generally known that the late F. N. Dozier, who died at Indianapolis, Ind., last January was a writer of poems. Mr. Dozier possessed true poetical powers and noboubthe race lost one of its most promising poets when death claimed Flanders N. Dozier as its victim. He was of a quiet and unostentious disposition and at the time of his death, was writing a book of poems. Arrangements are being made to have his work published in book form. The following poem which was written by Mr. Dozier in memory of Mrs. Martha Elizabeth Turner, wife of Bishop Turner, is but a fair sample of his poetical talent: The golden sun sank slowly Far behind the Western hills, Bade "good night" to a world of people— Bade "good night" to joys and ills. Slowly it sank in golden splendor, Left the word to cares and dreams, Some in pain and misery lingering— Some to murmur sweet themes. Ere the rising of that sun A noble spirit winged its flight, Soared to a land of peace and comfort Far beyond the land of night. On the silent wings of morning Ere the world was aroused from sleep Mother Martha crossed the river To where none is ever known to weep. Though we wish her loving presence— Though it give us inward pain; We possess the blest assurance That we shall see her once again. O Bishop, Sive Leo, Leo, Dr thine eyes and cease to weep, Lo, she thy sainted helpest. For thee, a constant watch doth keep. Ere long you'll cross the river, Go from labor unto rest, Go to join Mother Martha There with Jesus and the blest; There to sing with saints and angels, There to praise God ever more; For His tender lover and mercy Shown you in this world of woe. Mr. F. C. Long, formerly head-waiter at the Millard Hotel, Omaha, Neb., and the Colonial Hotel, Cleveland, O., recently to charge of the dining room at the Windermere, Chicago, Ill. Mr. Long is one of the best head-waiters in this country. He is a lover of literature and has contributed some very valuable articles to the "Hotel World" and "Caterer," and has the finest library of any known head-waiter. He is a prominent member of the H. & S. W. N. B. A. F. BEFORE. AFTER. course the colored people had no way to tell that they were being fooled and bought most of them to their sorrow. Now we ask you a plain question: Would we absolutely agree to refund you your money provided you are not satisfied with the preparations we manufacture if our goods were not true to all we claim for them. We assert right here that we have advertised for nearly 24 years offering to return the money for every case in which Ozono did not give satisfaction and we have to guarantee that our products are not lost out of Knotty, Kinky, Curly, Refractory Hair. It will make hard, harsh hair long and straight. Your head of all itching, worrying, running scalp diseases. Eczema, Pimples, Dandruff, Irte, Flea BOSTON CHEMICAL COMPANY RICHMOND VA My Name is: Name..... House No..... Street..... City..... County..... State..... C. Long was employed for over five years at the Millard, Omaha, and when he left it was with the highest recommendation from J. E. Markel and son proprietors. He does not lack for letters from other well known and conservative hotel keepers, one being from the late Henry Clair where he was conducting the Four Seasons Hotel at Harrogate Springs, Tenn. Another from the manager of the Joe Hotel Co., St. Josep Mich. Mr. Long is one of the few colored head-watters that holds a membership certificate in the National Hotel Keeper's Protective Association, which thoroughly examined his record before admitting him. On retiring from the Millard, in Omaha, Mr. Long was presented a check for $100 by J. E. Markel & Son. Mr. Long was offered special inducements by the manager of the Windermere. Among other things he was given a suit of rooms with bath attachments and board for himself and wife. The Freeman congratulates Mr. Long upon his success in the culinary world. ```markdown ``` Mr. J. J. Miles head-waiter at the Plankington Hotel, Milwaukee, Wis. and local correspondent for the Chicago Appeal" writes: The Appeal agent has never received so many applications in the history of his hotel career, as at present from hotel waiters all over the country applying for positions and not more than one out of every hundred knows enough to enclose a stamp for reply, so, few receive replies as it is too great an expense. It goes to show that the Afro-American waiters are being forced out of their places by the whites. The greatest trouble with the Afro-American waiter is to make him keep himself clean, his cothing in proper condition. As a rule he is not capable of taking care of himself without a guardian. His shoes are either torn or unblacked and his shirt, jacket or pants either torn or soiled. As a rule the Afro-American waiter keeps his head waiter in trouble with the steward, manager or proprietor all the time. Mr. David Brown, of White Water is in the city. Mr. Brown intends to follow the hotel business. He has subscribed for one of Cozarts manuals. Mr. Miles guarantees that any one who will study the manual and follow its instructions, will within 60 days be a better waiter than half of those who have been in the business all their lives. Mr. Brown is a young man who came up from the South six years ago and he has lived in White Water ever since. As he was the only Afro-American in the town it speaks well for him. He has been working for an undertaker there and has learned the business thoroughly. He will be employed at the Plankington until he can earn enough money to go into business for himself. He says that $10 is the highest salary he ever received since he has been in the state. How many young men nowadays who stay in a town where he was the only one of a race and at a salary of $10 per month Mr. Brown is a polished young man. He neither drinks nor smokes. The Benevolent Fraternal Association, 19 Temple Court, Cincinnati, O., is still alive and on its way to success. with some of the best men of Cincinnati at its head. It is a good thing, become a member and help to push it along. I MUST SAY that the Original Ozonized Ox Marrow has given me perfect satisfaction. I have tried a great many remedies but they did not give satisfaction as the Original Ozonized Ox Marrow did. The Original Obsessed On Macro makes curly or kinky hair straight, straight and beautiful and makes it grow. Failing, falling out and getting the genuine. Sold over forty years. If your hair is curly, we will ship you a bottle. Address Dept. B. 76 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611. for which please send me the following goods at once; 4—(FOUR) Large Boxes "Ozono" Hair Grower and Hair Straightener. 1—(ONE) Large Bottle Electrical Skin Refiner. 1—(ONE) Large Jar Electrical Skin Food. 2—(ONE) Large Package Anti-Odor. SUMMER OUTINGS. Where to Go and How to Get There. 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True to all we know, it was a wonderful time for it and we were all proud of it for it and we were all proud of the color of hair. Because they found it to cause the hair to GROW LONG AND HIGHLY soft and fine and as beautiful as an April morning. It also cures all forms of itching, humidifying scalp diseases, stops the hair from falling out, and causes a new growth to grow on the scalp. It also causes a new growth to ways a lot of people who imitate and make capital out of the merit of other people's goods, our marked success numerous so-called hair growers and hair straighteners were put on the market. BEFORE. CHRISTOPHER ENG. ENGLAND. AFTER. Imperial, Olive, Spalding GEORGE C. DETCH WHEEL 206 N. Pennsylvania Street. Dealer in Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals, Fine Toilet Soaps, Brushes, Combs, Eta PERFUMERY AND FANCY TOILET ARTICLES IN GREAT VARIETY. Physicians' Perscriptions Acuula pounded. THE WAITERS MA Price, $1.00 Every waiter who wishes to make this book. Every headwaiter's reputation should advise his mans Compiled by W. FORREST CO CONTENTS: How to Become a Good Waiter; How to Serve Meals; How to Serve a Banquet; Remain waiters, etc., etc., etc. Address: THE FREEMAN, Indian RS' MANUAL or who wishes to make money should buy every headwaiter who desires to make should advise his men to obtain it. BREST COZART, Waiter Good Waiter; How to Get Up an Order; Banquet; Remarks to Young Head CREEMAN, Indianapolis, Ind. THE WAITERS' MANUAL Price, $1.00 Every waiter who wishes to make money should buy this book. Every headwaiter who desires to make reputation should advise his men to obtain it. Compiled by W. FORREST COZART, Head- Waiter CONTENTS: How to Become a Good Waiter; How to Get Up an Order How to Serve Meals; How to Serve a Banquet; Remarks to Young Head- waiters, etc., etc., etc. Address: THE FREEMAN, Indianapolis, Ind. 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SCOTT REMEDY CO., Louisville, N > 5 cents additional for packing and point --- I recently purchased is. the lightest easiest Running Wheel I ever Rode. WOODY HEDGEPATH. GUS HABICH, 108 W. Market St., New Tel. 1987 Now is the time to subscribe for The Freeman; One Year $1.00. H.C.KRENTLER & CO. ARTIF O AL LIMBS Deformity Braces, Trusses Crutches, Bandages, Anti eptic Materials, etc. KING'S KNEE D. P. STIRK. Formerly with A. HAYWOOD, for 25 years. 27 W. Ohio st. INDIANAPOLIS, IND Paymaster Consolidated Gold Mining Co. All the stocks we have recommended are making good advances, some of them 500 per cent. Our customers have all made money, because the properties have large and rich deposits of ore waiting to be shipped or milled. Prospectus on application. Cole & Wooten, Vancouver, Wash. ...and Jewel WHEELS Prices, $25.00 to $65.00 Our twelfth year in wheels. You are cordially invited to call. INDIANAPOLIS, IND., f * E ee <a REY & E KG P . = te S —~ 4 i S94 jee Gai 0 foe Lo Te . (pee hy aa CQ Si 4 See [AAS ecm EEA 4 melee mC Bee EY A a path BS eae \eae = —— 1h ae f3 eee, SEE m — \@ oe a" A 2 ze. D. A. Graham, of Indianapolis, | the city I learn from Dr. Payton there pi, is the anthor of a volume entitled | is no assisment attached nothing but the The Trae Christian Sabbath.” The| regular dues when sick you received ook is on sale and is being extensively | nothing under a dollar per week and $30 parchased at death, speaking abont societies, E - please don't forget my friend Mr. pr C. T. Shaffer D. D., Secretary of | Clarence Findly who claim he is a high ihe Extension Society of the A. M. E, | business and he is both president and Connection informs the members of| treasure the best part of it is he's the conference that the infant department|only member (Lord) go on with if tue churca, which is only seven|Lawerence, I am indeed very grateifull sar old bas collected over $100,000. | to the people of Lonisville for their Dr. H. T. Johnson editor of the Chris- tian Recorder, is said to be the youngest sgiscopal candidate before the A. M. E. cinreh Conference, HOUSEWIFE HINTS. Clear boiling water will remove tea tains The only fat to be allowed a sick person is butter. Tansy leaves scattered around spots fafested by ants will cause them to disappear Avery good salad is made from car- pissimply botled, sliced, and served vith a plain dressing. Alittle green pepper, chopped] very foe, and sprinkled over a plate of ince before it is dressed, is an im- povement. Jn using onion for seasoning an easy ray is to cut the onion in two crosswise tui scoop ont the juice with a teaspoon. Yellow piano-keys may be much whitened by rubbing them with a cloth dipped in a mixture of equal proportions of alcohol and water. Bread, like butter, very readily absorbs odors, especially those of soap and washing powders. For that reason rashing day shonldn’t be baking day if it can be avoided. News Notes. Be ind., Special.— Miss May . Elmore is visiting her mother Mrs, Rosana Elmore, at 308 North Lucust street. Miss Elmore is making her home with Mrs, Sedelia Starr Donner, Mr. Joe Bellamy of Clinton, Penn, and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Daniels of Indiana- polis, were called here last week on ac- countof the death of their father, Mr. Henry Bellamy, Sr., which occurred on Saturday,.April 28th. His funeral was attended by Rev, R. D. Leonard of indianapolis, Sanday, April 29th. Mr. Delmor Ernest has resigned his position ss porter of the Commercial Hotel. Mr. Frank faylor is Mr. Exnest's successor. Delmor will spend the summer at Lake Wawasee. Messrs. Samuel Holbert and Wn. H. Hening were election clerk and sheriff respectively at the city election ‘Toesday, May Ist. Mrs. Cutler Herring ul family moved to Anderson last week ) wake that city their fature home. Uns, L. L, Lewis is indisposed this week Rey. Beck, student in DePauw Univer- sty, preached at Bethel A. M., church Sinday, April 29th. Mrs. Jane Nichols visiting friends in Plainfield this week Ut, Bob Robinson of Indianapolis, visit- Shere a few days last week. Mr, Al- fei Dickens is porter at the Belnap Bitel. Mr. Henry ‘Taylor of Brazil, mt Sunday evening with friends in ‘ts city. Mr, J. H. Miles worked in Riinbridge last week. Mrs, Sarah Mies is suffering from a severe cold, “tich interferes with her voice and “ering. Vandalia train No. 11, due Sreut $:03 p.m., killed a valnable horse ‘slonging to Mr, Abraham Dickens. Louisville News. Lonisville, Ky., Special.—We are ‘eoome enlighten and interested in ‘The Treman, Prof. Hawkins has been ®zixed by the directors of Louisville ‘i Jelferson County Fair Association, Sunke a trip through the Easternt part ‘tthe State to arrange excarsion to the ‘it, Meld here Aug. 14 to 18, One of fe pleasing sights to me is to see the ‘eentital weather come and give each ‘0 every one a chance to replenish. Ye people restaurant Center: ‘ang,Green retaken the advantage and besatifal Tuodile this place and every thing fon like home. Likewise Mr, Wim. Father proprietor and manager of the logan Cabin Cafe ts making some new Evtvement which will add greatly. to Seblock, also Dr, 8. Stone is renewing Re barbor shop. Mr. Arthor Miller and Mis Mattie Dell Neal 1085 Marsbell a ery beantifal young lady were quietly tel over in Indiapa last week. ‘Sluubian Brotherhood of ‘Bonor is one ‘tthe strongest beneficinal ‘societies in FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. be city I learn from Dr. Payton there is no assisment attached nothing but the regular dues when sick you received nothing under a dollar per week and $30 at death, speaking about societies, please don't forget my friend Mr. Clarence Findly who claim he is a high business and he is both president and treasure the best part of it is he’s the only member (Lord) go on with Lawerence. I am indeed very grateifull tothe people of Lonisville for their kindness toward me intress of my paper. Glad to say I am adding every day one more, Rev. Dr. Thompson Quinn Chapel last Sunday were very largely attended both morning and evening it looks as though the people of Louisville attend church during the summer and lay in the winter all branches of the church thriving nicely our yonug con- verts, thus far is with us, hope to keep them through thehot weather you kaow the best. Rev. J. W. Luckett, of Center street were agreeable surprised on Sun- day by Rey. Dr. Pierson the secretary of the Missionary Board of his trip, he stayed over to brake the bread of life at the Sunday service he proved himself capable of his undertaking, he also said he was please to fine Center street in such a spirtually and finaly condisione. ‘The pastor is preparing and looking forward to the grand rally on the fourth Sunday in May to lay the foundations step for the new church which will be erected upon the same historiealy spot and there will be some thing down’ in ‘Methodist history, we are glad to men- tion that Rey. J. W. Luckett is the first andonly Method minister, who bya called served six consecntive years and while he leave this year his many friends will look forward to the future all the department are well attended and they feel near before has Center street stood both spirtuly and financely. Next Sunday at Center street is a special day all are invited the pastor has selected three special sermons at 11 a, m. the rules Methedist 8 p. m., the Young People 7:45 p. m., he will enlighten us upon the 7 Sea's, Rev. J. W. Lewis pastor Centenial Baptist church give a grand concert contest with all the choirs of the city it will be with a doubt a grand afair I am glad to see the interest taken by the business men regards to the fair here from Aug. 14 to 18, and to-night say friends don’t forget to take The Freeman, Miss Eliza A. Grubb 1727 Columbia street a christian young lady a member of Rev. Dr. Robison church has entered into a work that needs the aid of all a book entitle 4000 years ago it is an illustra- tions book upon each subject we hope the friends will encourage her in her work Iam in hope. Miss Grabb will take up our paper if so. She will indeed make a very interesting correspondent for Louisville. @ueen City Notes Cincinnati, O., Special —Last Sunday being a pleasant day all of our churches were well attended. Rev. H H. Harris of the Zion Baptist church, whose cut appeared on the front page of the Cin- cinnate Rostrum, preached an eloquent sermon at 11 a. m., from 6th chapter Isaiah 1:6. Rev. Harper of the Presby- terian church, preached an interesting sermon in the evening to a large audi- ence. The choir sang some of their choice musie with Prof. H. T, Jackson as director. Rey. Harris graduated on last Thuraday, May 3rd, from Lane's Theological Seminary, Walnut Hills, A reception was tendered him by his church, they also presented him a gold watch valued at $200, as a token of their esteem. The presentation spcech was made the president of the facultry of seminary. A grand program was ren- dered. Soloists, Prof. H. T. Jackson, director of the Zion Baptist church, and Miss Ella Tillman of the Union Baptist church. Dr. J. M. Townsend of the Allen Temple, is holding his own and hhas endered himself in. the hearts of his congregation. He isa born leader, and a lover of his people, and as a pulpit, orator hasno peer. The entertainment given under the auspices of the G. W. Hays club of the Union Baptist cherch, April 13th, was a grand success. Dr. E. A. Williams, formerly of New Or- leans, but now a’ citizen of Cincinnati, who was elected head of K. of H. of W. to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Hon. G. F. Bowles of Natchez, Miss., has his headquarters in this city, room 19, Temple Court, corner Sth and Pium streets. Residence 225 West Fifth and Sth. Hes also editor of the Cincinnati Brotherhood, an organ of the K, of H. of W. Vigilant lodge 302, K, of H. of Ww. with G. W, Burris at its head, is greasing nicely. The ladies of Honor Poage viz. Lilly of the Valley, ‘recently re-organized with Mrs. Cecilid Wright as protectress, is on its way to prosper- ity. Axfew weeks past the pasar Trustees of the Zion Baptist church pre- sented their pastor, Rev. H. Howell Harris, with a $35.00 suit of clothes. Presentation speech was made by deacon James Monroe. H. B. Brooks, the Free- man_ representative, has removed from 425 West Court to 716 West Eighth street. OE CAEHE hese and Hearty Now,” ESQ fy & fa Bs, y ~ ca S "G VJs. Yu, é Lo, ia iN: MS A _ANw ip <7 Ai Dye A 7 Ie 5 fi x Yi Ss j FAN AN Ae i ‘ ; writes C. B. Hill, of Marshall, Mich. “a living proof of the efficacy of Dr. Miles’ Heart Cure. I have suf- fered 20 years from heart trouble, and became so bad 1. could not lie down to sleep. Physicians failed to help me, and I was advised to try Dr.Miles’ Heart Cure, which benefited me from the first. I continued using it and now am in perfect health.” DR. 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Te ie an undeniable fact that persons will come for advice—in full knowledge of what they want to know, and 7 ‘98 soon as they confront 8 Medium th iry their utmost en- eavor to diapel from their minds ‘what they now oe fo oar iit wil bo rehearsed by the jum. ‘To get the secret out of & Spamping,” in'no few capes isthe art used BY lany anprincipaled Mediums, but to take hold ofthe babd and gain contrat ofthe mind there By, ina manttor of tmponatbility to most of them, Sud yet this ean be done, and by consulting MRS. meats ‘this seeming mystery becomes ‘realization. ‘This subject has received no little attention by eminent men ‘and even, college professors 80 it proves conclusively that although. there sro jafringers in our sidet with ‘oily tongs,” posners e gates of wisdom have not been Slosed to the éatire profession. take great deat of study to become an accomplished Medium, and by # continuous and paring effort. the key to the well of ap- Darently unfathomable mysteries have been red by MAS, MARTH for the benefit of Rumanity.” By. etter, advice $1.00, Hour from 10 &m.to0p.m. All letters must oon tain stampe for anewers. 246 West Thirty-first = NEW YORK CITY Y, , Mention The Freeman. No DISEASE has so kaffled the medical skill of all ages as RHEUMATISM. ‘ and no ney has ever been known 10 cure it until §5 Drops,’* the Rheumatic Cure demonstrated its wonderful curative power. dt has never failed to cure RHEUMATISM in any torm, Acute or Chronic. Hore is what Prominent Physician has to say who has had 35 (RADE Manx] Fears of uctive Practice of Medicine + {have never before in my 35 years of practice of medicine given my testimonial or recom mendatiou to any patent medicine but there {oa remedy: the spelt oF wes ae ey Siegmeaatons {F taers 1 Ho) Disease which has fo bated the medical sila all ages as Hhboumatism and to find a Reliable remedy for the same. At last we have found i ie “5 DROPS,” manufactured by the Swanson Rheumatié Cure Company, Chicago, die Fhe “5 DROPS." has proven itself wonderful for its curative power in Rheumatlam, not asa Temporary Heliever only, but to give a Permanent Cure cven i chtoniccnsen, sometine ago, 1 had among, others several Rheumatic eases, under my treatment and presetibed for these Peng Gy NS "SE pt Hemerties which tse liuly scleced, but without desitable results then card of 5 DROVS” and of its Wonderful Cures, and prescribed it toa few patients who {Gand relief fFom its. uae withina few dav After that 1 brescrlbed it to agreat numer and omy surprise, I will say that in the course of two or Three Weeks after they iad taen ol HORS sod 5 Drop” Planters they were Cured, . Among these were a few who had, for a number of yea sulering with Chronte Hhoumatinm, who had poted themselves routes GroicNae Riayat out Crutches and told me they were perfectly Well. They give ail tig credit to = DOTS? and to “6 Drop” Plasters and this is their testimony to the Swanson Rheumatic Cure Cone pany, for their kindness and for the conscientious way in which they are placing these Wonders ul Remedies among sullering humanity, which they told: me to write to the Company et aa acknowledgement. © AsThave seen the Curative Power of “5 DROPS" and “& Drop" Plasters, in a reat many instances, Ycan Truly recommend them and alsa that the Gem i pericaty eee a Hable to deal with." C.'a JACKSON, Physician and Surgeon Reaney Rese Ane ee ee How Long Have You Suffered with RHEUMATISM ? How Long Have You Read About “5 DROPS” Without Taking Them? Do you not think you have wasted precious time and suffered enough? If so, then try the ‘5 drops”” and be promptly and permanently cured of YoU" aillictions. “5 Drops” is a speedy and Sure Cure for Rheumatisr, Neuralgia, Sciatica, Glmmpaze, (lame back), Kidney Diseases, Asthma, Hay-Fever, Dyspepsia, Catarrh of all kinds, Bronchitis, La Grippe, Headache, Nervous or Neuraigic, Heart Weakness, Dropsy, Earache, Spasmodic and Catarrhal Croup, Toothache, Nervousness, Sleeplessness, Creeping Numbness, Malaria, and kindred dis. eases. ‘5 Drops’ has cured more people, during the past four years, of the above named diseases than all other remedies known, and in case of Rheumatism is curing more than all the doctors, patent medicines, electric belts and batteries combined, for they cannot cure Chronic Rheumatism. Therefore, waste no more Yaluable time and money longer, but try “5 Drops” and be promptly CURED. “<5 Drops” is not only the best medicine, but it is the cheapest, for a $1.00 bottle fontaine 300 doses, Price per bottle $1.09, prepaid by mall or express, or 6 bottles for $5.00. For the next 30 days we will send a ase. sample FREE’ to any one Sending Xo cents to pay for the mailing. @ Agents wanted. Write to-day. SWANSON RHEUMATIC CURE CO., 160-164 E. LAKE STREET, CHICAGO. oy @ i} OLD HOMESTEAD Wij?” ~=MAKES MUSCLE 4 ‘The Largest and a if, a Purest Loafin ea The City ys ALL GROCERS SELL IT; ‘American Mutual Aid Associati “American Mutual Ald Association of St. Louis, Mo. y This association cannot be beat, _ It pays Accident, and Death Benefits and furnishes Free Medical attenti case of Sickness or Accident, The Pulpit, Press and P endorse it as being the association in which any good should insure. EK. B. HAMPTO N Chief Organizer; Roon 48 Bare mrorsiarkee ste: INDIANAPOLIS, IND. A.C. 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Business locals 150 per line per insertion. On all pure reading matter and business letter discount of 1 per cent will be allowed for each 100 lines up to 1,000 lines. Advertisements should reach us on Saturday or Monday in order to appear the following week. Omissions to be made up at expiration of contract. Advertisements, $1.80 for one month, in advance. 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 12, 1900. Bishop making and President making are very much akin. From the standpoint of politics it would be political heresy for a state to have more than one candidate for a prominent position if that state was sincere as to the hoped for outcome. However, in politics as well as in church affairs the very ugly situation often protrudes itself and the unvarying penalty follows. It was so in the case of Harrison and Gresham both favorite sons of Indiana, known for their ability, who were urged by their respective followers as Presidential candidates. It is true that in this case one of them, Harrison succeeded. But the breach was wide, far too wide. What Gresham did is now a the political history of the court. It was a costly experiment. Dr. Milton W. Sparks, of New Albany, Ind. has a very strong letter in the current issue of the Voice of Missions, the well known organ of the church in which predominates the influence of Bishops Turner and Derrick. Dr. Sparks espouses the cause of Townsend in a very inspiring manner. The situation is extremely awkward for the Indiana delegates as well as for others. The announcement of Townsend's candidacy through such a medium as the Voice of Missions and with such system suggests a method in it all. Indiana may well feel proud that she can present two such distinguished sons as Henderson and Townsend. Either of these men are entitled to great consideration by the people of Indiana and the country. Townsend is a name to be conjured with. He has long been identified with the interests of Indiana. He is a lovable man, strong in his love for his people—to the extent of sacrifice. But on the other hand there is Dr. Henderson who is equally lovable, affections and racial sympathies, strong. He has shown his zeal for the cause in which he has engaged by his masterly workmanship in this city. Choose ye this day, whom ye shall serve. Here then is a spectacle; two candidates surreteed with goodly qualities. Both of them are entitled to the elevation to which they aspire, through the fitness of things, but according to the ordinary course of human events Indiana cannot have two bishops. It is a glorious trend of affairs in the church in that it can have so many elligibles, splendidly equipped, but it will certainly work harm for the Indiansians if their affections are really set upon a bishop to be selected from the State, if they are not more political. Indiana expects a bishop. It has a right to expect one from the condition things. It does not demand one but ```markdown ``` the time is ripe for one. Will we urge two and let our chances be gobbled up through our madness? Why not follow the example of Florida who is for Moore religiously solid, and who even go so far as to declare they are for Moore's friends. It is to the interest of Indiana that it is an anomaly in these days of method and competition. Only concentrated energy on a given line comes anyway towards securing success. A PESSIMISTIC CONCLUSION. By Augustus M. Hodges. The longer I live, and the more I see of the actions of man towards his poor brother. Are proofs too full and convincing to me, that we as a rule, do not love one another. Friendship and charity both appear dead. And love for the brother seems to be fled. In the breast of each mortal there should be Samaritan wish to help some poor brother, A firm resolution to do or to die. Trying to do a good deed for another, To live when the body has gone back to clay, To live when the body has gone back to clay. To lift up the fallen, the erring one cheer, To give to the hungry a morsel of bread; To comfort the widow and help dry her tear, To see that the orphan is properly fed, to the freedom of the world. by the Knights and Daughters of Tabor, Dewey Temple, Madaline Tabernacle, Queen Sarai Tabernacle. All members and friends are requested to attend this outing event. Go to the picnic at Eureka Park next Monday the 14th given by the Sir Knights and Daughters of Tabor. The annual service of the G. U. O. of O. F., of this city was con ducted last Sunday at the Washington-st. church, Rev. J. W. Hawkins delivered the sermon, Mr. H. V. Johnson and several friends from Mayfield, spent Sunday in the city. The Freeman agent desires his patrons to pay up as his claims are over due. The jovial Charlie Hamilton of Cairo, Ill., made a flying visit to Paducah Monday of last week. During his short stay here he was during the illness and death, and the order for the faith they discharged their due No. 16, Sir Knights of Pyth, by Sir Knight Scott, s. Chicago, last Saturday and We bespoke great things K. of P. Mrs. Cousins of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sunday. Their will be a Second Baptist church, and Oak streets to morrow tation is extended to all. dollars. Virgil Allen has visit in Terre Haute. He go on the road soon, play with the Rough Riders at it. As said before Indiana expects a bishop at the hands of its delegates. It does not expect two, nor is it looking for a compromise on some petty general office that simply compensates a single individual. In spite of the utmost efforts of state an private charity, it is said that millions will perish in India during the famine. America is responding to the appeal for aid. Says Mary Curzon, "The government is relieving nearly 5,000,000 persons and the worst is to come." The Christian world should rush to the rescue. To die from hunger when granaries are groaning somewhere is not consistent with this Christian Era. Wealth piled up, millions to endow this and that; but not a grain of corn for the perishing. Rev. R. B. Brooks in the Southern Christian" Recorder says: The men of Florida feel kindly toward Dr. Shaffer, E. Tyre, T. W. Henderson H. T. Johnson, W. D. Johnson, C. S. Smith, C. L. Bradwell, L. J. Coppin and in fact all of our gallant men. Of course it is understood that the Florida delegation is solid for Dr. Moore It is understood that Florida will stand by the friends of Dr. Moore from that of bishop down to the general offices. It pledges no other candidate from the state except Moore. A VERY IMPORTANT RULING What is known as the Seth Carter case, well known in Texas, has been finally settled by the Supreme Court of the United States. Seth Carter was indicted for murder. His attorney, Wilford H. Smith moved to quash the indictment, claiming that a quarter of the population of Galveston was composed of Negroes, yet no members of that race were included on the panel of the grand jury. Evidence to that effect was introduced but the court overruled the motion. The Texas Court of Appeals sustained the trial court on the ground that evidence had been of- red by defendant on the point raised. Justus Gray of the United States Supreme Court to-day holds that this was a false assumption, as such evidence had only been tendered. He says that by this tender Carter preserved his rights under the Constitution, therefore the decision was reversed and the case remanded. The entire supreme bench assents and agrees with Justic Gray. It is said that the effects of this ruling will be far reaching, whether in state or Federal courts. It strikes the observer that the whole thing hinges on what is considered ones peers. To be tried before a jury composed of ones equals before the law is what seems to us the intent of the Federal constitution. As a cold matter of law operating under the spirit of the constitution, a man is peer of another man not suffering under some disqualification as the result of crime. But in the South, in most courts Negroes were not considered peers when it came to the formation of juries, for such juries would set on the cases of offenders of either race. This condition was not expected, hence the colored men were excluded from them. Thus these courts by their own actions present the anomalous position of considering that juries of white men are the peers of Negroes when Negroes are being tried, and in the meanwhile holding that juries composed of Negroes are not peers of either white men or Negroes when being tried. The ruling doubtless is based on equity rather than the letter of the law. It is certainly the spirit of the law. The Supreme Court of the United States is to be congratulated that it used a heroic remedy as the condition required. And there is no reason why the Supreme Court should not go to an extreme length to head off an extreme evil that was existing under legal sanction. The Supreme Court has set things right if the title of a peer is somewhat confused. Justice in matters where life and liberty were considered and that at this stage of the race's life is of more importance than considering all men peers, behind which life and liberty were jeopardized by juries composed of men who are known to be on unfriendly terms with the accused owing to nationality. Yes, it is a great victory over oppression. The Supreme Court can afford to do the proper thing. A PESSIMISTIC CONCLUSION. By Augustus M. Hodges. The longer I live, and the more I see the world, the more I see my brother Are proofs too full and convincing to me. That we, as a rule, do not love one another. And love for the brother seems dead. And love for the brother seems dead. To lift up the fallen, the erring one cheer, To give to the hungry a morsel of bread: To comfort the widow and help dry her tear To see that the orphan is properly fed To be unto them as just and as true As you would have others be just unto you. HE HAS NOTIONS. Some one signing himself, "A Friend" has much to say in opposition to an editorial appearing in The Freeman, strictly advocating race enterprises. The writer is rather jejune in his sentiments. What—, we started to say fool, but what Negro, is it that desires that these things should be? But what's to be done about it. To desire that the Negro set up absolutely for himself, for all time is no part of any rational plan for getting along in this country. The idea is advocated as an entering wedge to get above the wage earner's class as a whole. Ordinary observation will teach that the race can not walk into these established industries univited, nor can it inaugurate them without means and experience. An individual's standing is generally rated from his position in life When a white business man desires to hire a clerk, especially one of consequence, it is generally a question with him, "What are the advantages to me?" "What friends has he?" "In what circle does he move?" "How much is he worth to me?" Can he direct his friends to my store?" Are these friends of any more consequence when so directed?" Under the circumstances given, two candidates for clerkship, one black, the other white, who would be chosen? "A Friend" should think about all of this. There is but little philanthropy in business. He does not think that there should be Negro newspapers, this "A Friend;" "a fake" perhaps it would be better to put it. He is from Chicago and that speaks. They live on their wits or other unseen occupations. We would have the day come when there shall be no colored newspapers, then we would accept situations on white ones and cease worrying about mobs, disfranchises etc. Save us from our fool friends. The Colored Harvest is the title of a little quarterly published in the interest of St. Joseph's Seminary, a Catholic institution of Baltimore Md., devoted to the welfare of colored boys and girls. It is printed in the institution by the pupils. Freight District's Interests. Paducah, Ky., Special.—The precinct conventions have been held all over this county to elect a committeeman to serve four years and two delegates to the county convention which was held Tuesday the 8th. The result, while favorable to one element, is distasteful to the other, and a contest is now very probable. It is said that money was freely used and all indications point to that fact; in Kirkpatrick's precinct a lot of hoodlums and bums that were not residents of the city much less the precinct were openly brought into service to help defeat eligible voters, by all means this precinct should be challenged. However the case may be the fight has just commenced. Mr. Melville Sales is now a Pullman car porter running from St Louis to Omaha, Neb. Little Cora Bradshaw is improving nicely from a recent spell of sickness. Minor Bradshaw, the janitor at the custom house, has received his certificate of appointment from the treasury department at Washington, D. C., contrary to the report of a few prejudiced individuals who threw up both hands and said it was not a real appointment but only an election scheme, they were only expressing their wishes. Rev. William R. Glover of the First ward Baptist church was somewhat indispost last week but is convalescent. A number of young men left here last Sunday with "Buckskin" Bill's Wild West show and we hope for them pleasant labors and a safe return from their trip. They are as follows: Allie Rodgers, headwaiter; Alex Armstrong, Ed Armstrong, Ed Robotn, George Robtson, George Dawson, Moore Hutchinson, Ed Riley, Tom Talbert, Tom Sims, W. W. Lovings, Henry Digga, Mrs. Clarence Owens of 916 Court street, is indisposed. Mrs. Hattie Steele of 1007 N. Ninth street, who was called to the defense of her sick mother, Mrs. Mollie Galbert of Huntington, Tenn., has returned home leaving her mother improved. Mrs. Joseph Bennett of North Ninth street, has recovered after several weeks of serious illness. Master Robert Hinds is under the weather. There will be a barbacue and picnic given by the Knights and Daughters of Tabor, Dewey Temple, Madaline Tabernacle, Queen Sarai Tabernacle. All members and friends are requested to attend this outing event. Go to the picnic at Eureka Park next Monday the 14th given by the Sir Knights and Daughters of Tabor. The annual service of the G. U. O. of O. F., of this city was con ducted last Sunday at the Washington-st. church, Rev. J. W. Hawkins delivered the sermon. Mr. H. V. Johnson and several friends from Mayfield, spent Sunday in the city. The Freeman agent desires his patrons to pay up as his claims are over due. The jovial Charlie Hamilton of Cairo, Ill., made a flying visit to Paducah Monday of last week. During his short stay here he was kept very busy giving his many friends the glad hand; he was the guest of W. B. Martin and Dan Perry. Leonard Dixon of the firm of Brown & Hubbard, tailors of Cairo, Ill., was in the city last week, and he was made welcome to the city. Mr. Clarance Lighter and Amos Wayfield, Bud Hamilton and Robert Hill, members of the Manhattan Club, were in the city last week, and the young lady on Harrison street was all smiles. Call again Amos. Tuesday Mr. C. Hamilton and L. Dixon were royally enterted by Dan Perry, W. B. Martin, Janice, Will Leech, Alonzo Ashford and Adolphus Thomas. They were escorted on the city in carriages, thence to Mr. Alonza Ashford's restaurant, where supper awaited them, thence to the Odd Fellow's hall, where the Manhattan Club gave their annual outing dance, where each one had a pleasant time until the small wee hour of the night. Wednesday the club returned to the beautiful little Illinois town styled Cairo. Come again boys, we will treat you nice and you are always welcome. Mr. Wilson Rickes, president of the Mahattan Club, was the guest of the Freeman's age last week. Mrs. Fannie Craw s, passed through the city on her way to visit relatives. Mrs. Horace Fitzgerald of Paris, arrived in the city on a visit to Mrs. Green Gray Saturday, and returned to Paris Sunday. May L. Crutchfield's 11 year birthday party was served at her home 737, Jackson street, on May 2nd. There were nine couple present, and they had a delightful time. Several present was given her, and they were very much appreciated. A Prominent Marriage. A Prominent Marriage. Louisville, Ky., Special.-Mr. John Obanion and Miss Bettie Miller were united in marriage Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. Crutchfield, 18th street. Miss L. Obanion bride's maid, Miss Mary Beard Maid of Honor, Mr.W. L. Hampton and U. Bloomfield guest, Miss Maire Coleman, 771 West North street, Indianapolis, Miss Lizzie Obanion, Madison, Ind., and Mr.S. Baim. Trumbetown, Ky. Their presente were very fine and likewise useful. Badgley, Graham & Co., silver set; employees, Mr.G. W. Hall, S.P. Griveth and Eugene Maddox, handsome table linen. They will reside at 1717 Ormby avenue. Just before leaving Louisville I called upon Mr.W. H. Brown, who indeed it was a pleasure to meet, and I would have regretted not meeting him because he is a gentleman who tries to make every one welcome. I learn every effort is being made to have the fair this year surpass that of last year. The fair will be held August 21st to 25th. Rev.C'Neal, Dr. Gaddy and others from Henderson, K., were in the city last week to attend the races, and took my old friend Mr. Chas Hathway of Gwenboro, Ky. The annual sermon of the Teamster's Union in connection with the Sisters' Sons' and Daughter's Union was preached at Center Street church, Sunday by the pastor, Rev.J. W. Luckett. The program was indeed interesting, 1st. Song—Choir, 2nd. Prayer Pastor, 3rd. Song—Order, 4th. Scripture reading, 2nd Kings, 4th verse, 5th Song—6th. Sermon—Exodus, 14th chapter 15th verse, 7th Prayer, 8th. Song, 9th, Collection, 10th. Song—God be with you 'till we meet again. The orders turned out 150 strong, accompanied by Portland band. A. B. Marton, G.N. F., requested all to be liberal with their change, and they secured $66.85. Prof. Lucas the Freeman representative, felt for Indianapolis Sunday evening. Kalamazoo Notes Kalamazoo, Mich., Special.—Quite a large number of young people attended the grand ball given at Battle Creek, May 2nd. Mrs. Thomas W. Steward is on the sock list. Mrs. B. Holmes is visiting in Lafayette, Ind. about twenty-five colored citizens, together with the two lodges G. U. O. of F., and household of Ruth No. 1068, of this city visited the corresponding lodges of Battle Creek Sunday. Mrs. Lillian Hedgebeth Hammond of this city made the opening address. Rev. Lyons of Battle Creek, preached the annual sermon. Miss Edith Hill, oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Hill and Mr. Oscar Byrd, of Postmaster and Mrs. Byrd of Day, Cass Co., were united in marriage April 15th, at the home of the bride's parents, by Rev. Chas. Bell. The ceremony was performed under an arch, the work of Mrs. L. Hedgebeth. Miss Mabel Hill, sister of the bride acted as Maid of Honor and Mr. Geo. Hill, brother of the bride acted as best man. Miss Etta Hill another sister of the bride, played Mendelssohl wedding march. The bride was the recipient of a number of handsome presents. Besides many city friends, a number of people from Cass, South Bend and Chicago were present. Mr. and Mrs. Byrd left on the midnight train for their new home in Cass. Mrs. Booth receive his news from Dupontville, Pemphis, and old and new citizen of Chattanooga April 19th. The deceased was born April 12th, 1879, thus being 21 years and 7 days old. He leaves a mother, a sister and a brother, and a host of friends to mourn his loss. Funeral was held Sunday, April 22nd, Burial at Chelston cemetery, Mr. John Sawyer, at old and new citizen of Chattanooga April 26, after a long illness, at the age of 77 years. He was born in the state of Tenness in 1823. Come to this city in 1863, where he has since resided. He has been a member of the church for over forty years. He leaves no relatives, but a host of friends. Funeral was held Sunday April 30th. Rev. Roberts officiated. Burial at Riverside. Danville News. Danville, Ill., Special.—The annual Thanksgiving sermon of Holdfast lodge, G. U. O. O. F., No. 3002, was preached last Sunday at Allen Chapel. Rev. J. H. Sydes officiated, assisted by Rev. Shipp. The weekly debate continues at the Harriet Beecher Stowe Institute. Mrs. Jane Robin son, 625 West Oak street, desires to thank her many friends who were so kind to her during the illness and death of her husband and the order for the faithful way in which they discharged their duty. Athens lodge No. 16, Sir Knights of Pythias, was organized by Sir Knight Scott, state organizer of Chicago, last Saturday and Monday nights. We bespeak great things for Athens lodge K. of P. Mrs. Cousins of Hoopston, visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bass, last Sunday. Their will be a grand rally at the Second Baptist church, corner Townsend and Oak streets to morrow. A cordial invitation is extended to all. Don't forget your dollars. Virgil Allen has returned from a visit in Terre Haute. The Unions that will go on the road soon, played a game of ball with the Rough Riders at Elmwood park last Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. William Wells recently of Iowa, placed their letter with Allen Chapel last Sunday morning. Little Jimmie Huffman and Miss Ada Nicholles continues on the sick list. Miss Lee Mathews and Fannie Russell sang a duet at the lecture last Tuesday evening, at the 2nd Baptist church. The Vermilion, with Mr. Will Webster as baritone, sang at the Armory last Friday evening, on account of closing exercises of Y. M. C. A. gymnasium classes. Luther Colly sells the Freeman on the street every Saturday, 5 cents a copy. The 100th anniversary of John Brown was celebrated last Thursday evening at Allen Chapel by a large crowd. The Freeman is the only paper wherein we can find out what Negroes are doing. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Brown, who have been residing in Danville for two years, are moving back to their native home Indianapolis, Ind., where they have purchased a cottage in the western part of the city, and will make it their future home. After getting located Mrs. Brown will go the conservatory of Music at Chicago to complete her vocal and singing specialty, and after her return home she will tour the West next season. They will be pleased to meet their brothers and sisters of the U. B. of F. No. 3 and 20. Mrs. M. Brown, formerly Mamie McClain, sends best regards to Dan Paulmer and wife of the Up to Date Co. 400, at Chicago, also to all friends, especially to L. W. Gadder. You don't know what you miss when you fail to get The Freeman every week. Mrs. J. H. Sydes will visit in the southern part of the state soon. Keep posted by reading The Freeman. Dversburg Gossip. Dyersburg, Tenn., Special.—Miss Mary E. Clay of Ripley, Tenn., a sister of Dr. J. B. Clay, spent Sunday with relatives. Mr. Bonel Novel, Miss George Maze and Miss Willie Blare of Memphis, spent Sunday with her parents. Miss Willie Blare is a very popular young lady. Rev. H. H. Edmonds pastor of Collins' Chapel A. M. E. church, Memphis, Tenn., was a guest of Elder M. D. Parter. Rev. E. B. Calon of Covington, preached an excellent sermon last Sunday. Subject, "Thanksgivings to God." Mr. Nelson Alson spent Sunday in Newberne Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hicks of Newberne, are spending a few days with home folks. You must pay for The Freeman. That is the good old way, pay first and then read. Mr Granger Baxter has returned from Union City, Tenn., but where is Claud Furgerson? Ice cream and soda water at Alber Webb's cafe. Mr. John Pollard of Princeton, Ky., is spending a few days with home folks. Vandala Line. Home Seekers' Excursions May 1 the June 5th and 19th. For information about reduced fares on the above dates to the North, Northwest, South agents or address, apply to Vandala Line ticket agents or address, W. Richardson, D. P. A. Indianapolis, Ind. Vandalia Line to St. Louis, Mo. for the General Assembly of the Presbyterian church at St. Louis the Vandalia Line will sell low fare excursion tickets May 15, 16 and 22. Return limit June 1st. For information regard to tickets, fare, etc., call on ticket agents at 212-748-2222 or call the sleeper daily at 1:39 p. m. ready for company at Union Station 8:30 p. m. W. W. Richardson, D. P. A. HOTEL WOODLAND TERRACE. LAWNSIDE. N. J. This Hotel is situated on an elevation which furnishes one with a magnificent view for ten miles. At the base of which is a wide sheet of water giving ample opportunity to those fond of sailing or fishing. WOODLAW TERRACE. is on the Whitehouse Pike, seven miles from Camden. Twenty-five (25) trains stop at Lawnside daily. The service at the Hotel is strictly first-class. The Bedrooms are large and airy with all modern conveniences. The Hotel three stories high, 35 feet front and is surrounded with a beautiful lawn and wide gravel walks. For terms, address MRS. CHARLES SMITH, Snow Hill, N. J. History of the Negro Soldiers Every Page Brimming Full OF NEW and interesting reading, with about 43 full half tone and fine engravings of Soldiers, Officers, and Pictures of Aguinaldo, his Headquarters, a Scenes of the Spanish-American War, with Papa Filipinos and their civilization. Handwritten picture of the General Nelson A. Miles, Major-Generals in command of all the American Army, who sold out a Parallel in the History of the World.” 229 PAGES, INCLUDING 40 ILLUSTRATIONS. AGENTS WANTED. Send for copy of book and Agents' terms to E. A. JOHNSON, Corner West and Lenoir Streets, RALEIGH, N. C. SPORTING ITEMS. Springfield, O., May 8.—Kid Ashe, colored, of Cincinnati, got the decision over Buck Stelzer of Columbus in a fifteen-round contest before the Senate Athletic club. "Kid" Roberson, the clever light weight boxer of Indianapolis is giving private boxing lessons to a set of young wealthy men. The "Kid" is very popular with all classes and is a fashion plate when it comes to dressing. Chas. ("Kid") Blackburn, of Indianapolis, in his maiden fight gasly defeated Al Beam, of Nashville, Teen, in seven rounds before the Alexandria, Ind., Athletic club on the 31. The same was a preliminary to the Roberson—Bezenah fight. An unjust decision was given against "Kid" Roberson in his fight with Eugene Bezenah, of Cincinnati, O., before the Alexandria, Ind., Athletic club on the 31. It was a clear case of "I can't stand to see my baby loose." The "Kid" had Bezenah all but out in the 13 round when the fight was stopped. He has issued a sweeping challenger to the light weight fighters in Cincinnati, O., especially. New York, May 4.—Joe Walcott and "Mysterious Billy" Smith fought twenty-five rounds at catch weights before the Broadway Athletic Club tonight and Walcott got the decision. This was their fourth meeting. They fought two draws and Smith gained the decision the third time they got together. Smith did not fight with his usual snap and vigor tonight, but he put up a very game battle. Walcott was the favorite 2 to 1. Where To Locate? Why, in the Territory Traversed by the Louisville and Nashville Railroad. GREAT CENTRAL SOUTHERN TRUNKLINE ..IN.. 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WEMY88 General Immigration and Industrial Agent, LOUISVILLE, KY. in which furnishes one with a magnificent en is a wide sheet of water giving ample thing. N TERRACE. from Camden. Twenty-five (25) trains the Hotel is strictly first-class. The Bed- conveniences. The Hotel three stories h a beautiful lawn and wide gravel walks. SMITH, Snow Hill, N. J. Nerro Soldiers THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER A THE FREEMAN POST OFFICE. A stamped envelope, pramly addressed, must be enclosed for each letter, and the time of business followed by the person address should be given, in order to pre- mitakes. Note-Professionalists and others should bear in mind that all letters, etc., in trans- tituent must be the United States, and Cau- must be prepaid, otherwise they are forwarded. Liverpool, Mrs. Leatha Mackay-Accoose, Alice Nelson, Mrs. Leatha Roberts, Leatha Russell, Tenie Thurman-Perry Lizzie Ware, Estella Allen, Bessie Barnett, Nettie (2) Bostwick, Marie brown, Cassie Grey, Alice Hyper, May Miss, Florence Lissieretta Jackson, Mrs. J.W. 6 Harry Fidler, the well-known comedian and stage director of the Rusco & Holland's Big Minstrel Festival, arrived in the city Monday, from Kansas City, Mo., where the show closed its very successful season. Mr. Fidler has been engaged by Messrs. Rusco & Holland as one of the principal comedians and stage director with the Richards & Pringle's Original Georgia Minstrels for the coming season. A. T. Gillam and Tina Mizelle send regards to Tom Logan and friends. "Will Blind Tom and the High-born Lady please accept our best wishes"—The Foxs'. Stevie Adams and Eloise Ellis, juvenile performers are "cleaning up" with their specialty "My Mississippi Girl." Charles A. Hunter has signed with Harry Prampin's Concert Band, with the Barlow Negro Minstrels, the coming season. The Two Mexieas, late of the New Orleans Minstrels, are visiting their home at Xenia, O. They send regards to all friends. The Black Art Harmony Quartette, of Nashville, Teen, is composed as follows—H. Stewart, first tenor; J. Long, second tenor; D. A. Crookett, baritone, and Wm. H. Hendricks, bass Miss Tina Mahoney, of St. Louis, Mo., male impersonator, has joined Georgia Up-to-Date, also Zenobia Cole, Laura Faust, Billy Williams, jr., Adams and Ellis, Geo. Renfrow, Geo. Israel and Mrs. J. E. Adams. Mr. Augustus N. Chadwick of 88 Hull street Brooklyn, N. Y., has written a "Rag Time" song entitled "Git Yo Razzors Out." He has just placed it on the market. Everyone says it will be the hit of the coming season on the stage. "Rag Knots" is the title of a pretty cake walk and two-step just issued by Thos. Goggan & Bro., Galveston, Tex. They are also publishers of "A Soldier's Dream of Home" a beautiful composition; also a new "coon" song by Sidney L. Perrin, entitled "I Loves You 'Deed I Do." Notes from the Albermarle Theatre, Brunswick, Ga.—"We are still leading while others are trying to follow. This week we have Simmons & Batie, song and dance artists; Seabron Brown is making big hits nightly singing "Ive Won My Baby Back; Minnie Robinson is doing a neat song and dance; Slayto& & Simmons are doing a ragtime-cak walk; Mitchell, the king of komedy in his monologue is simply killing it singing "The Misk That Threw the Brick" and "His Rag-time Walk Done Won the Prize"; Geo W. Woods is conversationalist and is scoring a big hit singing: 'Ma Lady Lou.' Battie and Simmons sends their regards to Logan & Fifer, of Allen's New Orleans Minstrel. All members of O. M. McAdoo's Minstrel, Vandeville and Dramatic Co., through Mr. Hen Wise send regards to the Williams and Walker Co., Trip to Coontown Co., Mr. and Mrs. Tom McIntosh, Sid Perrin. Ernest Hogan and company, also to all Buffaloes. Prof. P. G. Lowery, manager of Sells Bros. "Vandeville Co., was royally entertained while in New York City, by Mr. Pet Washington and Bob Slater, at their residence 144 West 26th street. Mr. Washington spared no pains in making the Professor's visit an event of long remembered pleasure. P. G. says: "Bob take care of the rag-time cat." Mr. I. H. Halsey, the newspaper representative, writes us as follows: "A. G. Allen's Famous New Orleans Minstrels, paid Mayfield, Ky. a visit Tuesday night, April the 17th and played to a crowded house. The show is splendid and put up a good play. Mr. Logan, the eccentric comedian, pleased all in his part. Mr. Cheatham, in the 'Old Man's Turn' was a good hit. Mr. C. H. Williams, singing and talking comedian, is right up to the standard in his wit and humor and pleased the entire audience. The ladies in the cake walk and dancing were just the ticket, and are still the talk of the town. The two bands and the parade were grand indeed. The writer was permitted to inspect their palace car which is a beauty and the company should be proud of such a fine car. Mr. J. W. Moore, the Freeman agent at Paducah, came over and attended the play. The was correspondent was given a free pass and treated nicely by the managers of the company." "A Rabbit's Foot," the new force comedy in two acts, written by Frank Dumont, the well-known playwright, for Pat Chappelle, of the Buckingham and Mascotte Theatres, Tampa, Fla. has just been finished. The company which is now being selected by Mr. Chappelle is almost complete; and 'tis said that it will be one of the most meritorious of its kind ever organized in this country, comprising fifty or more people—ladies and gentlemen, including several well-known stars. Mr. Chappelle is investing heavily in scenic effects and costumes, also in special paper from the Donaldson Lithograph Co. "Tis said that "A Rabbit's Foot" is an excellent vehicle for the presentation of an abundant amount of rag-time, sweet Southern melodies, witty dialogue, buck dancing cake walks and numerous novelies. The manager has indulged almost to the amount of elegant extravagance in their aim to make this company and their stage surroundings pleasing to the eye. Watch, for their big announcement in The Freeman soon. HOUSTON, TEX.—Willie Harris sends regards to S. H. Dudley, Emmett Davis and Sid Perrin. Miss Viola Hayes, formerly of the Little Solo Theatre, is spending her vacation in Hot Springs, Ark. BeeBee, the rag-time comedian, is playing dates at Ft. Worth. Sonny Nichols sends regards to Geo. Titchner, Bobby Kemp and Emmet Davis. John Lewis an ex-prformer at the Little Solo sends regards to S. H. Dudley, Bobby Kemp and all members of the Big Minstrel Festival. Charlie Wondowner, the singing comedian, is featuring "I Don't Like No Fighting Man." Miss Jessie Dudley is on the sick list. Geo. Rhone sends regards to James Lacy and all friends in the profession. John Vaughner sends regards to A. P. Harris and all members of the Nashville Students. At the Solo Theatre this week Buddie Glenn is up again and is heading the bill. Miss Stella Freeman is doubling with the old favorite Heath. Buddie Glenn sends regards to all members of the Nashville Students. Johnny Green still makes a hit with 'A Great Surprise Ed Hall, business manager of the Little Solo Theatre sends regards to Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Campbell, Emmett Davis, Sidney Perrin and Bobby Kemp. Miss Bella Holmes is singing with success "Syncaped Sandy," Helms and Brown are doubling in a neat song and dance John Vaughner made a hit last week singing I Wonder What's That Coon' Game." News from Australia.—“Briabane, Queensland, Australia, April 2, 1900. I thought I would just drop a line to say we are all O. K and still doing well. Up to the present writing, the company has been very successful everywhere and manager O. M McAdoo is elated. We are playing Uncle Tom's Cabin as one of our changes of program and if the press and voice of the public can be accepted as a reliable source of information and criticism. We are playing it with a Big Yankee P. Miss Flora Batson is nightly bringing down the house with her double voice and Charlie Walker as a comedian is all to the good. Miss Katie Milton is making the hit of her life as a singing and dancing soubrette. She also plays Topsy and takes three and four encounters nightly. John Pampin has added to his juggling act and is one of our sure fires and as to Ganze, he simply confounds the people night after night, always got them guessing etc. Leon P. Rooks, tenor, is scoring nightly singing. My Creole Sue. Turner Jones never fails to get 1 or 2 on his "Let Me Kiss Your Tears Away." Girard Millar, basso, is certainly lionized for his rendering "Asleep In the Deep." As to the quartette well, I guess yes, 4 or 5 calls every show. Oscar Linger certainly handles the music to suit any performer and the band well Bo Smith is the leader-nuff sed. Ferry the human certainly is a puzzle to Australian stage managers and patrons. He is more than a hit. How I wish Marsh Craig was over here, he could make them bow low to the King. As to your humble servant, I am still lucky as ever getting any place on the bill and filling any place I get. Our new act manages to take curtain calls every night and same at matinee and our single turns take care of themselves every time. I am singing "What you are To-day," and Gussie Davis' popular ballad, "Coming Home to Die," to as many curtain calls as I can fill. Five is enough for me. I also have some new songs of my own, viz "The British Right or Wrong," "The Heroes of Juba Hill," "The English Speaking Nations Against the World," "The 9th, 10th & 25th at San Juan." Miss Milton is singing "Your God Comes First," "Take a Seat Old Lady," "Sunny Tennessee," "Hello My Baby" and "My Ann Eliza" all hits. Just received Xmas number of your paper. "Tis grand and a credit to the editor and all of our race, only 37 years out of bondage. My blessed God what progress! Am I reply? Well, go on with the good work. We will be home in July 1900 to help you. Yours ever wishing success. HEN WISE & KATIE MILTON The picture below shows D. Ireland Thomas and Joe. A. M. McMurray, in their new act, entitled "Rapid Transit". They are at present playing dates in Florida. This being their 10th successfull week at Chappelle and Donaldson's Buchingham Theatre, Tampa, Fla. Mr. Thomas was with Melroy and Chandler's Minstrels as stage manager last season he will also be remembered with Mobile Minstrels, Great Southern Minstrels Nashville Jubilee Singers and many THE MASKED MAN THE MASKS THOMAS & McMURRAY, Comedians. other shows. These gentlemen are the composers of many songs, among their latest success is the beautiful proverbal ballad, "Time and Tide waits for no One," which promises to become quite popular. Mr. McMurray is beyond a doubt one of the best musical comedians on the stage. He is the inventor of quite a number of novelty musical instruments. They will close their engagement in Tampa, June 1, with the east coast to follow. Will be pleased to hear from managers for the coming season, address Buckingham Theatre, Tampa, Fla. Notes from the Williams & Walker company:—"After a very successful season of thirty-two weeks our season closes May 12 at the Star Theatre, New York city. We are all anxious for our vacation but sorry to separate for as our company is like one large family it will be hard to say good by. Since the base ball season has opened we have organized our base ball team and have played several games through the New England states, the most interesting one so far being at New Haven Conn. Chas. Moore's home. We were defeated, by a score of 10 to 5. Fred Doulglas always secures and manages the opposing teams. All we ask of him is not to get a man for umpire who lives in the town we are playing. Mr. Chas. Moore was umpire in New Haven. Our team is made up as follows: Shephard Edmonds, c; R. Connor, p; Clarence Logan, s, c. Bert Williams, 1st b. Ed. Thomas, 2nd b. W. H. Chappell 3rd b. Ed. Harris, r. f. Geo. Walker, l. f.; Billy Banks, c. f. Frank Mallory, manager. We extend a challenge through the Freeman to any of the traveling companies for a game in or around New York City until June 1. We will play for a purse, for fun or for love. Direct all letters for the Williams & Walker club to Frank Mallory, 48 W. 29th st. Any opposing teams wishing a good manager, with capital, direct all mail to Fred Doulglas, 114 W. 31st. N. Y. A. G. Allen's New Orleans Minstrels in regards to the statement made in last weeks Freeman will say, that we thank the gentlemen very much for advertising the show free of charge. It has caused hundreds of people more to come than would and we are still turning them away nightly. But the opinion of the public differs so much from our brother's Had this have been a white show, their brothers would have praised it to the highest, let it be ever so poor. Just read the papers of some of the large cities in the South. See what they say and think. The Memphis Commercial gives us over a half column. The Nashville American News of the town we are now playing for one week says: "Allen's New Orleans troupe of colored minstrels gave a performance last night in a tent at the corner of Spruce and Madison streets. The tent was crowded and several hundred were refused ad- mittance. The performance as a whole was creditable, while some of the features were especially good. The dancing was above the ordinary and the singing excellent. Some of the jokes were a trifle antique, but the majority were original. The end men were as pleasing in their entertainment as the most critical could wish. The aggregation will give four more performances in the city. To-night they will show at the corner of Wharf Avenue and Green street. While the show is given in a tent the performance differs in no other way from that of other minstrel troupes. The introduction in which all the members occupied the platform and took part in the fun making was perhaps the best part of the entertainment. The specialties in the second half, however, pleased the crowd and especially the colored portion. That part of the audience predominated and was liberal in applause and laughter. "That the girls of the twentieth century are far advanced is shown, more and more every day. Take the Williams & Walker girls for instance, they started by having a sewing club which wiled away many long hours during the long jumps. The result is much beautiful handiwork is displayed. Now the Williams & Walker boys have organized a base ball team in which they are encouraged every game by the girls, who wear their colors with much pride and never miss a game: always lending their presence as a mascot, cheering as loudly as a boy, at a home run and cry foul if they think their side is being cheated. The girls themselves are not lost for athletic sport. On Tuesday the girls had a foot race, in which Ada Overton Walker carried off the honor, Odessa Black coming in a close second. Lottie Thompson glories in the fact that she went sex- 1020 001 eral limbs higher in the tree climbing contest, even passing her husband, Bert Williams, which is much to her credit considering the length of his legs. On that day the luncheon was furnished and served by the Misses Wilkes, Burgoyne, Halliday and Emerson, which consisted of soft ginger snaps, pale lemonade, crackers that had seen better days and cheese which spoke for itself. Wednesday at New Haven the girls were so tired out that a rest was called for Thursday, but on Friday a big game will be played and a sack race by the girls in which Mattie Wilkes, Mazie Brooks and Eugenia Wadsworth will be the contestants. Estella Puglesley, Maggie Davis, Mattie Evans and Sophia Cowan will serve the luncheon and many valuable relics are promised. If they don't kill us will let you know in next letter the decision of the sack raca. Yours truly,—One of them. 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 SENSATIONAL JUGGLER 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 eason 99-1900. PETE STANLEY with Rusco & Holland's Big Minstrel Festival. Per. Address, The Freeman. 5 Richards, Pringle-Rusco & Holland Big Minstrel Festival 55 People----3 Bands---Special Trains. The Largest Minstrel Show in the World. Home Office of RUSCO & HOLLAND 346 Wabash Ave Chicago, Ill., care National Printing Co. In a program of rare excellence. Now en tour through Indiana, Illinois and Ohio. Can b $ ^{0} $ engaged by churches, societies and opera houses. Address all communications in care of Th Freeman, Indianapolis, Ind 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. Patronize Our Advertisers and tell them where you saw it. Fifth-Street Opera House, 906 5th Av LYNCHBURG, VA Of the Grand Fountain U. O. T. R. owned and controlled exclusively by colored people—A first-class place of amusement—a splendid one night stand. Large crowds to greet good plays. All colored turtles 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 WANTED AT ONCE Colored performers, that can double in brass. Comedians, Singers and Dancers, Female Impersonators, Etc. Long engagement to good people. State lowest salary in first letter. Address: DR. COOPER, Columbus, Ind. 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The second annual session of the State Medical Association of Colored Physicians and Surgeons was held in the city of Lexington Ky., May 8th and 9th. In the recent annual appropriation for colored schools in Mississippi the State Normal school at Holly Spings, received $4,500 and the Alcorn A, & M. College at Roodney, received $47,034.54. Miss Lulu Gordon of St. Paul, has passed an examination to do barbering in the State of Minnesota. She is the first woman of her race or any other race to take the examination and pass. She has opened up a shop in St. Paul, and has a lucrative trade. Mrs. Winnie Smith, colored of Louisville, Ky., has sued the L. & N. railroad company for $10,000. She alleged that on the 3rd of April she was compelled to enter a Jim Crow car that one white man came into the car with a string of fish and others followed smoking, cursing and drinking whisky, etc. It is estimated that there are about 18,267 Negroes in the public service. In the District of Columbia there are 2537; in the states 7,500; in army and navy 8,250 of whom 186 are officers. They draw salaries from the federal treasury $5,538,912 per annum nearly 60 cents for every man, woman and child in the country. Plans are being considered to open a department store in Philadelphia, Pa., for colored people, and it is to be conducted by men and women of the race. A branch of the True Reformers is promotes of the project. This organization has a membership of 800,000 in America and Richmond, Va., is headquarters, where they hope to open a similar store. Mr. Charles H. Brooks, grand secretary of the Grand United Order of Odd-Fellows, sails for Liverpool on the 19th by Cunard steamer company. He goes to represent the American branch in the general meeting at Crewe, England, during Whit-week. While abroad he will visit Scotland, Ireland, Wales and all the large cities of England where he has been invited to address the white Odd-Fellows and attend receptions. He will spend two months abroad and will visit the Paris Exposition while in France. In no Northern State, perhaps, is there such a Negro colony as that in the township and settlement of Calvin, just inside the Cass county line, in Michigan. The township is ruled by Negroes, descendants of the central figures in the great Michigan riot of 1849, when nine fugitive slaves, owned in Bourbon county, Kentucky, were rescued from their white pursuers by the abolitionists. These Negroes were the property of Henry Clay, and it is believed that the Michigan episode contributed no little to the influences which precipitated the civil war. In all of the Northern States there is not a township which occupies a similar position. It is a little black republic, ruled over by those who were descendants of people in bondage. They occupy thirty-six square miles of as fine land as can be found in the United States. Long before the civil war a community existed there which outnumbered the whites two to one. Negroes have filled the township offices, conducted educational matters, handled the mails in the postoffice, and carried on public improve ments in an intelligent and progressive manner. The government has been economical and good, and all questions have been fairly considered. Some astounding Republican majorities have been rolled up, and more than one Congressman has owed his election to the loyalty of the black colony. Among the pioneers of Cass county were many Quakers. Their well-known hostility to slavery drew the colored people to them. The section became well know along the underground railway, and colored people made it their Bottle of B. B. B.--Cures All Blood Troubles. stopping place in preference to continuing their flight to Canada. Many of the Negroes are wealthy and cultured. Cincinnati, O., Budget. 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All trains carry first-class coaches. 12 Noon train has Dining Cars for St. Louis. No. 3 Ex. Sunday 4:00 P.M. for Terre Haute. *Sunday only. All trains carry first-class coaches. 12 Noon train has Dining Cars for St. Louis. 11:20 P.M. train has local sleeping cars starting from Indianapolis for St. Louis and Evansville, open every night at 8:30. All trains enter the Indianapolis Station at Terre Haute and St. Louis. Ticket offices, No. 48, West Washington street and Union Station. W. W. RICHARDSON, D. P. A., INDIANAPOLIS, IND. E. A. FORD, G. P. A. Pennsylvania Line FOR Philadelphia, New York, Baltimore, Washington, Pittsburg, Dayton, I wish to add my testimony as to the virtue of Ripans Tabules. Have tried them, and know where I speak. I am fifty-five years old, and am at present and have been for past fifteen years a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Luzerne, State of Pennsylvania. I served nearly four years in a Pennsylvania regiment in the Civil War, ten months of which was spent in a southern military prison, in which (as in well known) the bill of fare was not high, but rough, which deranged my stomach and bowels to such an extent that I have been a continuous sufferer from indigestion and constipation since 1865. Have gone through the catalogue of remedies and treatments laid down by medical practitioners and patent medicines for the same, with only temporary relief. In November, 1896, my wife had a severe billious attack, after which she had stomach trouble, from which our family physician was unable to relieve her. I noticed ad of Ripans Tabules and bought a box. She said the effect was magical. In fact, one box of thirty-six Tabules cured her, and she said she feels better than she has at any time for five years. I procured a second box and gave them a trial, and was both pleased and surprised to find I could eat the most hearty food without inconvenience, which I had not been able to do for thirty years. FOUR FAST TRAINS DAILY. Leave Indianapolis, 3:35 A.M. 8:25 A.M. 2:30 P.M. 5:00 P.M. 7:10 P.M. ThroughSleeping and Dining Car Service. Leave Indianapolis, 11:35 A.M. 11:55 P.M. Buffet Parlor Car on day train and local Sleeping Car on night train. Open every night 8:30 for passengers. LOUISVILLE and SOUTH Lv Indianapolis, 3:40 PM 8:00 AM 6:00 PM 7:10 PM 7:10 PM 10:10 PM daily, except Sunday. For tickets and sleeping car space call Washington Street, Union Station or address A new style packet containing TEN RIPANS TABLES in a paper card (without glass) is now for sale at some drug stores. For FIVE CENTS. This low-priced stock is intended for the poor and the economical. One dozen of the five-cent cartons (120 tables) can be had by mail by sending forty-eight cents to the RIPANS CENTER. The cartons may also be had by grocer's storefront scene stores and at lumber stores and barbers shop. W. W. RICHARDSON, D. P. A. E. A. FORD, G. P. A. EAS TRANSPIRED IN THE FAR OFF PHILIPINES Insurrection--A Vivid Discription of the Situation--Attacked by the Enemy--A Lucky Escape From the Enemy's Bullets--Causialities. Castillajos P. I., Mar. 11, 1000. editor The Freeman: Much of interest has transpired since I last wrote you. After our peaceful existence along the railroad we had began to think our stay over here would be one of peace and tranquility, but when we reached this hot bed of the insurrection, the Zambales valley we thought quite differently. A party of scouts was organized containing forty picked men, from the three companies stationed here under the command of Batt. Adj. Lieut. Schenk. They had scouted all over the surrounding country doing effectual work in planning out roads and discovering trails. All was going well when on the 29th of Jan., Lieut. Schenk and some of his gallant boys met their death. It was a beautiful morning. We arose at 5 a.m. to the stirring notes of the bugle, sounding revile. After making a hasty breakfast, our entire company started down the road leading to Castellajos. We marched to San Marcelenis, a distance of 10 miles. After stopping there over 10 miles, we started to return the next mornel. We was very well. All nature seemed asleep. Even the light plummed birds in their homes on high seemed afraid to burst forth in their usual songs of joy. At the mornings dawn the sky to the East was tinted with a golden hue where the orb of day was about to disclose himself in all his regal splendor, toning the sweetness of the scene. We marched along arriving at Castellajos. The scouts were quite a distance in advance of us. While lying around resting in and about we were suddenly startled to hear firing. Some said it was simply Bamboo but soon it became evident that a battle was in progress. We were ordered to fall in and double time to the scouts assistance. We went but to late for some of them had met an awful fate. They had unknowingly walked into a trap laid for them. There on the very ground they had so often scouted they met a terrible ambuscade. Marching along not expecting anything they were suddenly fired upon. It was awful. The river where they crossed on their way to Subic is situated first so as to give the enemy a fair advantage over them, coming out of it up an incline. Around the road runs a line of intrenchments in the shape of a horseshoe. When they were well within the range of those distractive cross fires, the enemy fired into them. Priv. T. Bronston, Co. K.,|fell at the first volley. The firing was terrific. Lieut. Schenk Privates Boon and Shannon, of Co. L. were killed. Sergts. Lightfoot and Singleton and Privates Spray and Sexton were wounded. The wounded men will recover. By the time we arrived the insurgents had fled. we pursued but to no purpose. They had done the work and fied, yet they had not mutilated the bodies of those they killed, simply robbed them of everything valuable. We are of course in dire mourning for the loss of our dear comrads. In Lieut. Schenk we lost a brave and good man, both in line of duty and personally. For three or four days no other detachments have gone out. The insurgents decided to pay us a visit. Subic is surrounded by high hills and on the night of the 8th of February they made an attack. About two thirds of the camp was wrapped in slumber. No one was expecting anything when suddenly the sound of a Spanish bugle came floating through the air. Almost immediately the insurgents opened fire. Oh, how we did jump out of bed and rush to our entrenchments. They did not come near into the town but stood off upon the hill and sent the bullets flying all through our Bamboo shacks, but luckily no one was injured. The patrol boat No. 7 was out in the bay and when she threw a few shells upon that hill and our volleys began to plow through the trees, the insurgents sounded to the rear and vamoosed. We are also trying to connect, these towns by wire and it is wonderful how peaceful this valley has been since Capt. Bell made a raide down through here, where we used to put up one mile of wire and it would be cut while we were on the other. The wire runs to Eba a distance of forty miles. The valley is quiet at present and it is my opinion that the insurrection in these parts is broken, although we may be molested by bands of Laddrones, frequently. At present we, Co. K. are stationed at Castillajos and the natives here are very peaceful. Everything looks very prosperous indeed and ere long they will begin to bring in their guns as the Governor of the civil province has already reported them ready to do. T. H. WISEMAN, Co. L 25th, Infantry THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER Pontial News. Pontiac, ill, Special—Mr. Chas Higgs has been appointed dog catcher. Get your dogs taged, for Chas says all dogs look alike to him. Death, the Knight of the pale horse came most suddenly to one of our most worthy and esteemed citizens, Mrs. Mattie Webb, Monday at 12:30 p.m. It was quite a shock to her many friends and acquaintances who extend there heartfelt sympathy to her two sons and grand-daughter who survive her. The Rev. Thomas, pastor of the Mt. Zion Baptist church preached the funeral, which was largely attended. He based his remarks upon the following grand and illustrious words of Paul, The ladies of the Sewing Circle of the A. M. E. church are preparing to give a cake drill on the 10th. It promises to be quite interesting; as it is something new in this city. Mr. Armul Dee has been on the sick list for several days. He is improving however. J. B. Gibson of Sandusky, was in our city on the 27th. Mr. Gibson is quite an admirer of the pugalistic art. He is a jolly good fellow, witty and never fails to delight his hearers when speaking of some favorite. Salt Lake Saying Salt Lake City, Utah. Special.—Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Walker were the recipients of a very pleasant surprise party on the evening of the 25th. The occasion was their contemplated removal to the east. After spending a very pleasant evening the company departed, wishing their hosts a pleasant journey and success in their new home. The Knutsford waiters gave their second monthly soiree and supper at their rooms No. 65, Franklin avenue, on the evening of the 25th. Covers were laid for eighteen. The name of R. H. Scott, formerly, formerly of Indianapolis, who is president of the club, is sufficient guarantee of the success of the affair. After supper dancing was indulged in until the "wee sma" hours, and every one voted the affair a success, and united in wishing for the next. McDavias and Owens are the only chappies in town Tom Reddick is down from Park City, for a few days. Tom is looking well. Utah Temple No. 18, Knights of Tabor, gave their first grand banquet and ball at Temple Hall on May 2nd. Lookout for wedding bells. When things get so warm that advantage of the early spring mornings is taken to indulge in lover's stroll, it is time to look for either a wedding or a footrace. Betting is even as to which it will be. News Notes Tampa, Fla., Special.—The Womans Mission Society of Beulah Baptist church celebrated their ninth anniversary last Sunday in grand style. A very select program was rendered during the day and at night. The president presented the society with a very pretty banner. S. S. Reddick left for Ocala, Fla., to spend a few days. A very pleasant party was tendered Messrs. D. Ireland Fhomas, Jos. A. McMurray and W. M. Hallback, by Miss Smith. Quite a number of young ladies and gentlemen were there and spent a pleasant evening. Mr. Louis Chappelle, the genial bar tender for Chappelle and Donaldsrn has just discovered a new kind of drink. Mr. Chappelle says that he will tell the name of it later and guarantees that the same will tickle the palate of the most fastidious. Paris Notes. Paris, Ill, Special.—Miss Stella Binnie, Mr. Tom Moody and Miss Eva Thomas took a trip to Kansas. The Second Baptist parsonage is going up rapidly under superintendent Henry Artis. The decons and their wives gave a concert and social the 26th of last month. A very neat sum was taken in. Mrs. Ellen Artis is improving from an attact of the la gripe. Rev. P. Harris preached at the A. M. E. church Sunday. The A. M. E. church will give a rag tag social Thursday evening. Eastern Oregon Gold Fields. The Safety 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. Take Soldiers Relief. A sure cure for pains or cramps in the stomach, Cholera Morphus, Diarrhoea, Dysentry Summer Complaint, Cholera Infantum and indigestion, Testimonials. Manufactured by Nichols, 407 W. North street atapolis, Ind. For sale by all druggist. $5.85 Im. 17 JEWELLED adjusted, patent regulator, stem wind and NATIONAL SPECIAL movement MANTEL 30 YEARS size. Gold plate hunting cutter, elegantly chased made. Must be seen to be appreciated Special offer for next month and your full name and address, and watch C.O.D. with priviles to ex- port agent $5.58 & express charges, guarantee, gift certificate free with every watch Write at once as this may not appear 334 Bearnst St., B 991, Chicago, IL Dr. Shea, Marvelous Medium. Gives the names of dead and living friends, tells who and when you will marry, also of business journeys, lawsuits, absent friends, health or anything you wish to know, no matter what it is. He can call up your spirit friends and show them to you. Can make them rap all around the room. He asks no questions, don't ask you to write names for him. Don't try to pump you in any way, but tells you right off. He is thoroughly indorsed by leading spiritualists everywhere, received from them a gold medal and special license to practice his wonderful powers; credentials no one else can show, can give thousands of references to both white and colored patrons. Twenty-five years' practice-seven in Brooklyn—will show you that he can do all he tells of. Can tell what business is best for you and where, how to win speedy marriage with the one you love. How to be successful in all your doings, in short, what is best to do. He succeeds when all others fail. Positive satisfaction or no pay. Call and see. You will find it lucky to consult this Christian gentleman. He has a medicine that will cure drunkenness, can be given patients not knowing it. Thousands through him are now RICH, HAPPY AND SUCCESSFUL with all their undertakings, while those who neglect his advice are still laboring against poverty. Through his perfect knowledge of chemistry he can impart to you a secret that will overcome your enemies and win you friends. His 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. Shea refers to the Hon. Chas. Miller, capitalist, 2451 Atlantic avenue; the Hon. Wm. Denmore, architect and builder, 47 Cleveland avenue, and Mr. Fred Lampe, grocer, 641 Fulton street, Brooklyn. All have known him for the past ten years. He gives a free test of his power to all. The Doctor has practiced five years in New Orleans, St. Louis, Memphis and Lousville; understands thoroughly the diseases, spells or influences the race is directed to. He has now and always had the 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. Sinceerly, 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. WILIAM JOHNSON. Pastor Lebanon Church. Brooklyn. Pastor Lebanon Church, Brooklyn. Dr. Shea can show thousands such as he above. DR. SHEA Has been carefully educated in the Homeopathic and Electric schools of medicine. His success is wonderful in curing paralysis, rneumatism, asthma, sore eyes, tumors, cancers, constipation, ague dyspesia, tape worms, liver complaints 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 limiline. 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, lock of hair. Charges for medical treatment only. Closed Sundays. Mention this paper. GREATEST SPRING MEDICINE The Greatest MEDICINE. Hoyt's Poisoned Blood Cure ..... 87 bottles All other blood remedies combined ..... 13 bottles Total ..... 100 bottles The 87 bottles of HOYT'S POISONED BLOOD CURE sold in March gave such universal satisfaction that Mr. Morrison has already sold in April 9 bottles of This Medicine and only 7 of all other combined, while H. C. Raffensperger, the druggist 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. REPUTATION AT HOME: 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." A Clean Sweep Of All Impurities follows the use of HOYT'S POISONED AN OUTING AT THE OCEAN. Seashore Excursion via Pennsylvania Lines will be run August 9th. The annual low rate excursion to the seashore will be run via Pennsylvania Lines, Thursday, August 9th. On that date reduced fare tickets will be sold to Atlantic City, Cape May, Anglesea, Avalon, Holly Beach, Ocean City, Sea Isle City, Wildwood, New Jersey, Rebohotb, Del., and Ocean City, Md. The round trip from Indianapolis, will be $15.00 to either of the ten resorts mentioned which constitute the most popular summer havens along the Atlantic Coast. No more than one beach can be reached a visit to the seashore in mid summer Arrangements may be made for participating in the pleasures offered by this excursion by communicating with W. W. Richardson, D. P. A., Indianapolis, Ind. Hair Wigs Like the cut, Black Hays Crochet hair 10 inches long, only $0.00 $1.00 buys best Switch of Black Kinky hair 2 inches long. 90c 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. [In writing please mention the Freeman.] A GREAT NEWSPAPER. It has always been claimed for The Chicago Tribune that it would. In all probability, pass with the highest average in any competitive examination in the newspapers of the United States for excellence in all departments of journalism. "Under date of May 2, 1890, the "Omaha World-Herald, editorially an authoritative newspaper," asking the names of the five best newspapers in this country, points out that "the World-Herald gives listings in one way and be inferior in another. The World-Herald gives listings in one way and be inferior in another. The American newspapers distinguished especially for excellence, mentioning the "Omaha World-Herald." THE FOLLOWING ARE THE HEADINGS (3) Typographical appearance. (4) Information of news by departments. (5) The Chicago Tribune is the only newspaper in the United States. (6) The Chicago Tribune is worthy of mention under four different heads." -From the October Plain Tribune Practically all high-class intelligent newspaper readers, comprising the best and middle classes, in Chicago and vicinity read The Chicago Tribune. A great majority of them read no other morning newspaper. The Chicago Tribune prints more advertising year in and year out than any newspaper in the West. A Great Advertising Medium .....SOLD IN MARCH..... UTATION AT HO of Mrs. H. Armstead, and February 1899, and afternoon sores, and remained treatment. His suffer-mark failed to hear. He BLOOD CURE about healthier and stronger. To stead owes his life. sreet, suffered with Connervousness. He was un- able to work—the first making HOYT'S POISON- followway avenue, had poi- air in a glue factory. BLOOD CURE relieved oison. says: "Both of my little Physicians treated of HOYT'S POISONED completely. I am now allows the use of 'S POISONED BLOOD. All Druggist Free for The A Cake of Mme. Turner's Complexion and S cated Hair Grower or Face Bleach. BEFORE These cuts were taken from one of my customers our treatment. Straight, Soft PRODUCED BY T Cheveline sample of my work. Cheveline is undoubtedly the THE MYSTIC POMADE w gner's Scalp Soap, a great remedy for scalp diseases MEDICATED HAIR GROWER for promoting the growth of the hair, even on the te- it also removes the dandruff and impurities from the turning gray should order Hair Grower No. 2. 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Two bottles made me feel better than I had for years."—Mrs. Sallie Ferguson, 385 7. Eighteenth. Mrs. E. Clemens, 824 West street, says: "I have suired with Catarrh so long that it left big lumps on my head the size of marbles. After taking one bottle of HOYT'S Poisoned Blood Cure, the lumps entirely disappeared." Mrs. Nancy Hinkle, 533 Patterson, says: "My little girl had Inflammatory Rheumatism of the most severe kind. One bottle of HOYT'S Poisoned Blood Cure did more to relieve her than anything else I ever tried." RED BLOOD CUR All Druggists, 50c and $1.00 per bottle for Thirty Days Her Complexion and Scalp Soap with every bomed- Face Bleach. AFTER from one of my customers, whose hair was changed, as you see, by light, Soft and Glossy PRODUCED BY THE USE OF eline We use no hot irons or pasting down with creases in this treatment, and the hair is not changed from dampness, but on the contrary is made more beautiful by washing, and the straightening appears as natural hair and life and I will return it as a veil is undoubtedly the greatest of all hair preparations. C POMADE which will make the hair soft, straight and glossy and as beautiful as Cheveline, but not remedy for scalp diseases, only 50c. HAIR GROWER For Family Use, Our Improved Medicated Hair Grower or Scalp Cleaner is an unexcelled article of the hair, even on the temple where the hair is oftimes very scant, stiff and impurities from the scalp. Persons whose hair is fading or Hair Grower No. 2. It will restore the color. Price 1.00 per bottle. FACE BLEACH Mme. Turner's Mystic Face Bleach is the only bleach on the market that will positively remove Layer Spots, Blackheads, Freckles, Wrinkles and small-pox Pits are greatly Bleach and the skin is made at least two shades fairer. It gives the youthful tenderness which causes even the aged to appear youthful. Mme. Turner's Complexion Soap. WITEL REAM is a household blessing. It refines the skin cures pimples and skin eruptions in preparation for gentleman's use after shaving, instantly curing allptic Toilet Cream will heal cuts and sores. Price 75c. Always Use on Soap. MEM. C. TURNER 1812 Carondelet St., NEW ORLEANS, LA "I suffered untold agony with female weakness, and physicians said an operation would have to be performed. - can now do six washings a week after taking HOYT'S POI ONED BLOOD CURE. I belong to Ames' church, and many lady societies, and never miss an opportunity to recommend this valuable medicine."—Mrs. Sheets, 914 Charles. "I am sixty years of age, and for a year suffered with headache and nervousness all the time. When I commenced to take HOYT'S Poisoned Blood Cure I could not do a half day's work and I shook like an aspen. Two bottles made me feel better than I had for years."—Mrs. Sallie Ferguson, 335 W. Eighteenth. Mrs. E. Clemons, 824 West street, says: "I have su fered with Catarrh so long that it left big lumps on my head the size of marbles. After taking one bottle of HOYT'S Poisoned Blood Cure, the lumps entirely disappeared." Mrs. Nancy Hinkle, 533 Patterson, says: "My little girl had Inflammatory Rheumatism of the most severe kind. One bottle of HOYT'S Poisoned Blood Cure did more to relieve her than anything else I ever tried." Free for Thirty Days A Cake of Mme. Turner's Complexion and Scalp Soap with every bomed- cated Hair Grower or Face Bleach. BEFORE AFTER McKernan's 334 Indiana Avenue. ```markdown ``` 7 Your Duty to Your Local Store Is to patronize it for everything that can and does provide as cheapay as we. After That Look Here-- For what you want that your local merchant cannot or will not supply. We are Indiana's greatest distributors of dry goods by right of merit. We have more than others, sell more and sell cheaply. anything, anywhere, anytime. L.S.AYRES&Co INDIANAPOLIS, IND. ..CITY NOTES.. Mr. S. Walter Bennett, of Danville was in the city this week. Spring is nere, and now time to take Hoyt's Poisoned Blood Cure. Mr. Chas. Jordan and Mr. Louis Schoolers of Chicago are in the city for an indefinite time. "The Original Ozonized" "Ox Marrow for sale at Lewis C. Hayes druggist, 502 Indiana avenue." Mrs. Emily Mallory died Sunday, at the age of 59 years. The funeral took place Tuesday afternoon. Now is the time to Subscribe for the greatest paper of the race. All the most important news of the day—$1.50 Miss Sydney Dupee of 1812 N. Senate Ave., who has been teaching school all winter in Midway, Ky., arrived home Sunday evening. Have You Ever Noticed Medicine Manufacturers' Ads? You very seldom find a cure within a thousand miles from your home. This is not the case with the manufacturers of Hoyt's Poisoned Blood Cure. Testimonials always appear in the paper published nearest the cure. There is no blood purifier in the world equal to Hoyt's Poisoned Blood Cure. Prof. L. A. Lucas, special traveling representative of The Freeman is in the city on business. Prof. Lucas has spent several months through Southern Indiana and Kentucky meeting with great success. He is now perfecting arrangements for a tour taking in Kentucky, Tennessee and Georgia. The Professor is looking the picture of good health.-The South certainly agrees with him. 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., New York Store (Established 1853) Sole Agents BUTTERICK PATTERNS Indiana's Great Dry Goods Emporium. 2c 3c 5c 14c and 19c buys ribbons that you have to pay 2 and 3 times more for at other places all the latest THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER 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. The Sager Testimonial, At Bethel A. M. E. church, Wednesday evening, May 16, tendered by the admiring friends and appreciative citizens. A new program under the direction of Prof. Chas. S. Sager, author of the Negro, will be rendered. Admission, 10 cents. A cut price druggist cannot handle Hoyt's Poisoned Blood Cure. Many of them have tried to persuade customers to take other blood remedies stating that there had been so many complaints brought in that they would not handle it. These same druggists urge other retailers to buy it for them. Do not call on a cut-rate druggist for this medicine—the medicine is worth its weight in gold. A BRILLIANT AUDIENCE Turns Out to Witness Chas. S. Sager's Beautiful Play "The Negro"—Notes of the Play. "The Negro," a spectacular production from the pen of Mr. Chas. S. Sager, a Negro playwright was produced at English Opera House in this Thursday and Friday evenings of last week. The author, in his production has very happily portrayed all phases of Negro life, from the well known cotton field scenes of anti bellum days, up until the present time. The play has an educative value, equally important to either race as it shows the remarkable strides made by the Negro race in a third of a century. His efforts in bringing out such a work have been heartily applauded in this city. The white press was unanimous in its very favorable criticism. Every man, woman and child of the race should have seized upon the occasion to see demonstrated the capabilities of the race. It was an inspiring object lesson Mr. Sager does not depend upon professional people for support; he uses the material at his hand, and excellent effect. The one hundred or more persons in the cast were selected from the best people of Indianapolis. They gave the author enthusiastic support, and as a result Indianapolis saw what it had never seen before; its own people assuming pleasing roles and acquitting themselves in a highly satisfactory manner. Mr. Sager, himself an accomplished comedian has made an excellent impression in the community. Not a comedian merely, but he is a most versatile genius. His talents runs out in many direction, endowing him just so many things a man. He will stamp his impress an any community. AFTER THE PLAY That Sager is all right, isn't he? To my notion the best comedian of the Negro race. It takes some education to make even an acceptable clown. He combines intellect and wit. What a combination. Miss Ada Bagby was the pivotal girl—all hinged on her. Did you see the President of the Twentieth Century Club—Wm. M. Lewis, Geo. L. Knox says it was the biggest day in his life; but Knox envied the situation. Mr. Lucas says he saw no body in the audience but Henry Sweetland in his box all saw him. He was in the same spot the second night—Stayed all night. Mr. Elwood Knox liked those little devirions—rag time songs. He applauded for more. Couldn't accommodate him too late. Those delightful Harrison sisters, Mesdames A. C. Richardson, Maude Shelton, Elizabeth Turner and Miss Daisy Poe. Miss Henrietta Vinton Davis sustained her reputation as our greatest tragedinne. She was rapturously received. Well that Omar Lucas—a born actor where did he get his histrionic ability? It was his first appearance; but he was there. The whole of swellldom was out. Full dress suits, decollete and all the rest of it. Right this way for your Cab! Flossy was a large part of the whole show. Her dancing was a poem. Hatty L. Taylor—O. K. Ham! "Susanna will look after that! Susannawill look after that"—Miss Alethea B. Crossen. Mr. Albert W. Hartley—a typical slave master—morose at times owing to his occupation. "Quite Comely and I'll warrant a good investment." Lavinia or Miss Sadie Skinner. Don't forget the baby—Mamie E. Locklear—the color bearer—She was a picture. Misses Maude Skinner and Effie White and Mrs. Hattie E. Stine, officers of the guard. superbly. Nature has been generous to her. Marie, the Cook, brought down the house in "Swanee River" Miss Ida Miller. Mrs. Marinda Elbert made an excellent shownip as secretary of the club. The bevy of girls to the left in box seats were fit subjects for Kodaks. The sweet girl graduates. Miss Edna Sweeney, Mrs. Carrie White. Mrs. Ella Palmer sang with her usual sweetness and grace. Mrs. Chas. H. Stewart looked and moved a queen. "The Man With The Hoe"—Mrs. Thomas Fox. The young ladie's quartette is something fine. That club, they say was gorgeous. Those Senioritas were charming. Dr. Furniss had his box seat. Yard wide—Chas. Mitchell. Keep quiet—Mass's as drunk. Did you see The Negro? I'll tell you what let's do. How did you like it? Free?—Yes, free. The World is beginning to realize the value of Hoyt's Poisoned Blood Cure. Geo. C. Morrison, Druggist Cor. South and East and South streets solid $110, worth of Hoyt's Poisoned Blood Cure in April, and only $9 worth all other blood remedies combined. This is brought about by the superior merit of the medicine. WANTED! A competent Pharmacist for colored Drug Store; one that has had practice. Address with references. H. E. PERRY, Postoffice box 41, Houston, Tex. DeSoto Letter DeSoto, Mo., Special. We would like to have a few more readers for The Freeman. John Jennings, an attachee of the New Commercial Hotel, is a constant reader of the Freeman. Our young men of the base ball fraternity, met at their club house and organized last week, for the season, with W. L. Smith manager, and George Bozier as captain. They are open for challenges from any amateur club within a radius of 150 miles. All communications concerning games and dates should be addressed to the manager. The team is registered as the De Soto Colored Base Ball Club, and they are not playing for their health alone. When in action they line up as follows: Arthur Ewing, 1st base; R. Blake, 2nd base; N. Wilson, 3d base; Gus Tracey, S. S.; H. H. Mitchell, R. F.; H. C. Mitchell, L. F; G. Rogers, C. F.; Ben DeBose, catcher; Walter Jenkins, pitcher. The Queen of Sheba Court, No. 57, at the last meeting elected the following officers: Mrs. Alice Lee, M. W. M. Mrs. Martha King, S. M.; Mrs. Ella Jones, I. G. K.; A. T. Lewis, M. W. J.; Mrs. Maggie John, C. S.; Mrs. Mollie Turner, C. T.; Hannah Blake, O. G. K.; Henry Long, 1st C. D.; H. Lee, 2nd C. D.; J. W. Johnson, 3rd C. D. Selling Their Daughters The Rev. Rockwell Clancy, a missionary at Allahabad, who is visiting his brother in Medford, said last night: "The condition of famine-stricken India to day is something perfectly awful to contemplate. I cannot tell anything about the number dying, but when I left Bombay last February there were some 60,000,000 people suffering and over 30,000,000 were in dire distress, and of these but 5,000,000 were receiving government aid. When the famine set in the people began to sell everything they had that they might get a little grain for food. They took the doors from their houses and sold them; sold their furniture and farming utensals; and then, when they had no longer anything to sell, they sold their children. The boys don't sell well, and the traffic is largely in girls. "I saw girls in one town just before I came away being sold for 30 cents apiece. They were bought up by Mohammedans. But they won't buy boys, so when the parents can no longer support their children they abandon them and henceforth they must get on as best they can. These cast-offs congregate about the doors of the grain merchants' shops, and the only way the proprietors can get rid of them is to throw out handfuls of grain, scattering it wide. The children pick and pick all day, and at night perhaps are rewarded by having collected a single handful. Local Notes. Zaneville, O., Special—Miss Cora Singer who has been in Springfield for some time, is expected home soon. The entertainment given at St. Paul A. M. E. church Thursday and Friday was very successful. Alonzo Wooten in the Emblem, is deserving of especial mention and taken as a whole the play was good. The Moorehead band has removed from Turner's hall to a hall on Main street. Mr. and Mrs. Wright arrived here from West Virginia, where they will make their future home. Owing to the absence of Rev. Jones at Columbus, the Odd Fellows did not have their sermon preached Sunday. Miss Alice Johnson who has been quite ill is improving. A party consisting of several young ladies and gentlemen went --- OneMatchlessSilkEventHere Again to-day an extraordinary sale of black and colored Silks--another opportunity for the trade to say Wasson's are giving silks away. These unusual prices are because we are content to accept a very small profit, and base the selling price upon some big deals made before the advance upon all grades of Silks. Some of the rare bargains. Astonishing Prices on Fine Black Taffetas. Accordion Plaiting Free. We will accordion plait, free of bharge, up to 9 inches wide, any silk bought here over 75c yard during this sale. New arrivals of those dashing. Frenchy Foulards Silks. A bewilderment of catchy combinations in summery colors and tints. There's no such show in all Indianapolis to choose from as here, while prices are a source of astonishment to the trade. These special to-day. Gems of Summery Fabrics. Hot weather is upon us, and for those who have not been thoughtful enough to prepare for summer's wear this great department offers an amazing array of dainty Wash Fabrics, the very essence of all that is sealed by fashion as correct in weave, in coloring and pattern. More to choose from here than in all the departments in Indianapolis together. to Carlisle Sunday, to visit in the country. Mr. Stanton of Washington, D. C., will visit this city soon on business. The Palace Tone 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. The Home Made Candies and Cakes. "The Macedonia" MISS HENRIETTA DAVIS. PROP. ICE CREAM, CONFECTIONS AND ICE CREAM SODA. Only Pure Frnits Used. 415 Indiana Ave. JOHN A. WENELL 123 S. Illinois st. Practical Hatter Old Hats Made New and in the Latest Styles, and all kinds of Repairs on Gentlemen's Hats. Trimmings to match any color. Straw Hats Bleached and Pressed. New Hats in Stock. Grand Hotel Block 'New York AND Boston Limited' BIG FOUR NEW YORK CENTRAL TO EASTERN CITIES (Effective April 29, 1900.) Lv. Indianapolis.....2:40 p. m. Lv. Bellefontaine.....6:00 p. m. Lv. Marion.....6:30 p. m. Lv. Galion.....7:30 p. m. FAMOUS KNICKERBOCKER SPECIAL still runs on the old schedule. Ask for Tickets via Big Four Route H. M. Branson, Assistant General Passenger Agent, Indianapolis, Ind. Warren J. Lynch, General Passenger Agent Cincinnati, O. The Acme of Summer Styles in Shirt Waists. OneMatch Again to-day an extraority for the trade to say Wasson's we are content to accept a very deals made before the advance Astonishing Imported black Taffetas, the 65c quality. A silk value you can not afford to neglect, here to- day at.....48 Lyons black Taffetas, with the real French luster and wear- ing quality, 80c value every- where, here at.....59 Accordion Plaiting up to 9 inches wide, any s Another Great O New arrivals of thos- ment of catchy combinat- such show in all Indiana, source of astonishment to Fancy Foulards, 24 inches wide— a vast assortment of pretty designs—the sorts you pay 75c for elsewhere, here...... The celebrated Cheney Bros. ' Foulards. A selection of the cream of this firm's late productions here to-day at..... Hot weather is upon us, and for those to prepare for summer's wear this great dainty Wash Fabrics, the very essence of a in weave, in coloring and pattern. More partments in Indianapolis together. Mercerized Chambrays, solid colors, with white embroidered dots.....29 Tissue Crepes, one of the popular novelties.....25 Embroidered Swiss, an endless variety of designs.....25 Shirred Carcanets, exclusive with us..... H P WASSON & CO ```markdown ``` Jno. Barry Merchant Tailor 227 Indiana Avenue Marlowe Blk Indianapolis, Indiana. Gent's Fine Clothing made in the Latest Styles. Fit Guaranteed. Old Phone 2 on 2877. Call on L. C. Hayes. 502 Indiana avenue for a bottle of Hoyt's Poisoned Blood Cure--you will never regret it. MORRI Groceries and Keeps constantly on hand a first-class su 529 Senate Flanner & MORRIS & C proceries and Meat M tantly on hand a first-class supply of goods pertaining 9 Senate Av, anner & Bucha Keeps constantly on hand a first-class supply of goods pertaining to the 529 Senate Av, Corner NORTH ST. New Phone 2837 Flanner & Buchanan, THE LEADING FUNERAL DIRE 320 N. Illinois St., bet. New York BEST SERVICE GREAT SACRIFICE WALL PA GENERAL DIRECT Illinois St., bet. New York and SERVICE GREAT SACRIFICE SAID ALL PAR FUNERAL DIRECTORS 320 N. Illinois St., bet. New York and Vermont St BEST SERVICE FAIR PRICES GREAT SACRIFICE SALE OF Going on all next week at SHEETS. 156 E Market St. WASSON Whless Silk E aordinary sale of black and colo on's are giving silks aways. Th very small profit, and base th ence upon all grades of Silks. S g Prices on Fine Blac SSON'S s Silk Event sale of black and colored Silks--anot- ing silks aways. These unusual pri- profit, and base the selling price 1 grades of Silks. Some of the rare s on Fine Black Taffeta Crispy, rustling Swiss Taffeta, superb finish and durability—you never bought them for less than 85c, here at ... The world famous Cuinet black Taffeta; none better to be had You've bought them at $1.25; they go to day-at Free. We will accordion y silk bought here over 75c y Offering Fine En hose dashing. Frenchy Four nations in summery colors napolis to choose from as he to the trade. These special Plain colored Taffetas, every known shade and color, to day.....49 We will accordion plait, free right here over 75c yard during the King Fine Erench Fowling. Frenchy Foulards Silks. in summery colors and tints. to choose from as here, while made. These special to-day. Beautiful print Indias—the proper idea for cool, summery gowns—in a wide range of color combinations. .75 Immery Fabrics. Those who have not been thoughtful enough at department offers an amazing array of of all that is sealed by fashion as correct store to choose from here than in all the de- Crepon Neauveaute, in all the dainty pastel tints. .19 Embroidered Paris Mousseline. .38 25 Foulardines, exact patterns, copies of $1.00 and $1.25 silks..... .19 25 Silk stripe Crepe de Chene..... .59 28 Wexford Dimities, about 50 new designs..... .12½ --- LADIES AND GENTLEMEN Standard of fashion everywhere STEPHENS' $3.00 Hats best on earth For the money try one A. B. STEPHENS 18 North Pennsylvania Street. IS & CO d Meat Market supply of goods pertaining to the b e Av, Corner NORTH ST. New Phone 2827 Buchanan, DIRECTORS New York and Vermont St FAIR PRICES IFICE SALE OF PAPER Event Here colored Silks--another opportunity. These unusual prices are because the selling price upon some big Some of the rare bargains. ack Taffetas. Heavy skirting Taffeta, 27 inches wide. A positive $1.50 value, here to-day at.....98 Extra fine imported, 28-inch Tafeta, the best the looms produce at $1.75, here at..... $1.19 ion plait, free of bharge, the yard during this sale. Crench Foulards foulards Silks. A bewilder-ness and tints. There's no here, while prices are a social to-day. Imported satin Foulards and extra width, 29-inch Foulards, silks worth $1.25 and $1.50. to-day..... $1.00 40 pieces of those dainty corded wash silks, 49c value, to-day at. New Millinery Genuine Mexican Sombreros, the children's popular summer hat $1.00 elsewhere, our price..... Black silk and satin roses, rubber stems, $8.00 per dozen quality, for..... Ladies' rough braid white sailors, with ribbon band and leather sweats, 75c value, for..... More new trimmed hats, styles you have never seen, all good and the price makes them still better, choice.... H P WASSON & CO ```markdown ``` None but Expert Hangers Employed. May's Greatest Sale of Carpets and Draperies.