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A Full Account of the A.M.E. Conference Next Week. THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOLUME 13. NUMBER 20 'GREATER NEW YORK' A WEEKLY RECORD OF THE UP-TO- DATE DOINGS. THE OPERA "CARMEN" RENDERED Record of New York, Brooklyn and the Counties of Westchester, Richmond and Queens--Lenox Dancing Class--Church Notice and General Society. New York (Special.)—Last Monday evening a large house of mixed people white and colored, rich and poor filled the Lexington avenue Opera House in New York city to listen to the opera of "Carmen" rendered with credit by a complete role of colored artists in charge of Theodore Drury, who for years has cherished the idea of presenting to the public a standard grand opera interpreted by Afro-Americans. All his efforts to accomplish his purpose have heretofore been in vain, owing to lack of money, but his enthusiasm has never flared, and at last he has succeeded. Mme. Plato sang the title role to Mr. Drury's Don Jose, and the other principals included Mme. M. Randall, Miss De Lina Brown, Miss E. De Lyons, G. W. Taylor, Frederic Sheldon, Winifred Benidick and G. Millbanks. There was a chorus of fifty. The orchestra of fourteen pieces was white, but was under the conductorship of a colored leader, H. T. Buteigh, Rudolph Duering of the Germania Theatre, director of the stage. Rehearsals have been in progress since last November, and Mr. Drury, who is a frequent visitor at the Metropolitan Opera House, was fully equal to those provided by Mr. Gran, only lacking in numbers by comparison. This energetic colored impressario does not propose to let his interest in grand opera drop with the single performance of "Carmen." He says he hopes to prove that the singers of his race are so fully competent to handle the serious works of the great composers—that a supplementary season of opera by his race may hereafter follow the regular Metropolitan opera season. The closing reception and fancy dress hood will be given by Lenox Dancing, Class, at Varma Hall, 164 Alantic avenue, Brooklyn, Thursday evening, May 24, 1900. Music by Knight's orchestra. Different dancing classes will attire in fancy costumes. Subscription—including wardrobe check, 35c. Supper by an experienced caterer J. Hoffman Woods director. Mr. J. Hoffman Woods wishes to announce to his patrons and friends that this being the first of its kind held in this borough, and with the regular closing reception will surpass anything that has been given in Brooklyn within the past season. Board of managers are: Messrs. John Williams, chairman; A.J.enkins, Shaw, Coleman, Upsher, Jenkins and William F. Woods. Louisson, Mrs. S. Johnson, Mr. J. Bell. There is a large amount of sickness this spring in Brooklyn. Among those reported to the Freeman correspondent are Mr. William H. Brown of No. 221 Thirty-fourth street; Mr. William Page of 128 Bowl Place; Miss Annie Saunders of 362 Bostern avenue; Bev. W. T. Dixon, pastor of Concord Baptist church and M. Treadwell of 344 S. Fourth street. The Terry Lodge of New York city No. 300 G. U. O. of O. F. cave a grand reception on Tuesday evening, May 15, at Odd-Fellows' Music Hall in W. Twenty-ninth New York. It was the "swell" reception of the season. One of the oldest barbershops in New York city is that of Prof. R. H. Buny, 107 W. Fifty-third, where you can get The Freeman. In a few days The Freeman will be for sale at every barbershop in New York, Brooklyn and Jersey City. Prof. Walter F. Craig's 20th summer reception took place on the 18th at Harlem River Park. Charles Alexander, "Bob" Hucless, I.A. Walker, William H. Lane and T. T. Hoffman are the committee. The Society of the Sons of North Carolina of Brooklyn had a sermon preached to them Sunday at bridge-street A. M. E. church of which the famous Dr. J. M. Henderson is pastor. The sermon was both interesting and instructive. REV. G. W. PETER, D.D. Pastor of Peter's Chapel, Clarksville, Tenn. and the remarks of Dr. Hunter, one of the founders of the society were timely and pointed. Subscribe for The Freeman or take it every week from one of the barbershops in your immediate neighborhood. The Odd-Fellows--Commencement. Meridian, Miss., Special.—Mrs. L. Adams accompanied by her grand-daughter, Lazzie Hyman, went to Shuqualak on the 6th to visit Mrs. A. Goodwin and family. The Odd-Fellows' Lodges Nos. 3056, 2666, 4117 and 4173 run an excursion from Meridian to Macon on the 6th, where their annual sermon was preached. Among some who went were H. M. Triplet, Will Seals, Mrs. D. C. Crizer, Mr. and Mrs. A. Crawford, Mrs. Lula Watson, Mrs. Levy and daughter, Betty; Mr. and Mrs. F. Hall and others. The Commencement exercises of the Meridian Baptist Seminary, began Sunday, May 6, at 11:10. Rev. L. S. Lee, pastor of New Hope Baptist church, preached an aled sermon to the Seminary, his theme was "Stand Up." Quite a large crowd was out. Monday, May 7 and aforeson of the 8th, examination; at 2:30 p.m.; on the 8th R. V. G. Barrette of Jackson College, delivered the annual address; at night the 5th, 6th and 6th grades gave a grand concert. Prof. George Reece and his co-workers have labored very earnest to make this the 5th commencement a success in every way. T. Murray has been quite sick for several days, but is able to be up. W. H. Deloach is beautifying his home on Tenth street and Twenty-ninth avenue. It will be ready for occupancy soon. Mr. W. W, Sumlin, who has been in the employment of Uncle Sam weighing mail the past two months, is in the city visiting relatives. Rev. D. G. Griffin who was so badly cut by his brother-in-law on April 15, we are glad to state is rapidly improving. W. M. Gregory of Starksville, Miss., run an exursion from Meridian to Columbus on the 8th. Quite a good number went. The Gas Belt Lodge. Muncie, Ind., Special.—The G. U. O. of O. F. turned out Sunday, May 6th, in brilliant costumes. The members met at the hall at 1:30 p. m., and from there were marched by Capt. Smith down Main street, and joined by the Household Sisters at the corner of Main and Beason streets, thence to the church. The colored band of the city furnished excellent music. Long before the hour had arrived to begin the exercises an eager crowd had gathered at the church, anxiously waiting, for what they knew that they would be fully repayed. The Order somewhat deviated from the old custom of having an annual sermon preached by a divine, but instead had an annual address given by Dr. W. S. Branham of Muncie. The Dr's reputation was well known as an orator, to many of the citizens, hence the multitude. Members from other local lodges were present, especially from Anderson. Mr. Strong acted as master of ceremonies, and briefly stated the object of the meeting. This was followed by music from the choir. composed of members of the orders. Miss Nettie Pierson presided as organist. Rev. D. S. Slaughter led in prayer, after which the choir sang, "Glory be to the Father." The master of ceremonies then introduced Dr. Branham. He began from the earliest existence of Odd Fellowism, and outlined the marvelous progress made up to the present time. Throughout Dr. Branham's discourse his audience was held spell bound. Dr. Atkins of Anderson, was also present, and made some short, but practical remarks. For this occasion the church was beautifully decorated with palms and potted plants. The collection taken up was $30.31. Frankfort Gossip. Frankfort, Ind., Special. -Mr. Reese Mitchell of St. Louis, has returned to his home on account of sickness. Miss Jeanette Parker spent Sunday in Kokomo. Mr. Ed. Harper was in the city visiting his parents last week. Mr. Addie Boone spent Sunday in Chicago, Ill. Mr. Theodore Valentine is working in Fresn's place of business. See Forrest Mitchell about the Freeman, or you will miss something. Mr. R. N. Powell and family attended the funeral of Earnest Taylor Monday. Rev. J. H. Johnson and Mr. Homer Parker were in Lebanon, one day last week. Mr. Edward Harper has returned to his school in Crawfordville. Mr. Jules E. Tarver of Chicago, Ill., passed through this city Wednesday, enroute for Indianapolis. Mr. Griffith, the great colored contortionist and acrobat of Chicago, and wife were the guests of Mr. Forrest Mitchell Wednesday, Mrs. Maud Harper and family, after spending a few days with her mother, brother and sister, has returned to her home in Tuscola, Ill. Read The Freeman. J. D. Kersey is on the sick with a severe cold. Miss Minnie Valentine has been on the sick list. Mr. W. J. Transon was in Indianapolis Wednesday and Thursday on business. Mrs. W. M. Weaver spent Sunday in Marion, with her friend, Miss May Idle. Messrs. Davis, Pierce and Johnson, the latter being well known in this city, were here Friday, enroute for St. Louis. Mrs. David Mitchell spent Sunday in Lafayette, with her mother, Mrs. Amanda Edwards. The "National Quilt," which was made by the members of A. M. E. church was given to Mrs. Johnson for her earnest work in the church. The church fair given by the A. M. E. church was a great success. The church was gayly decorated, and compained and ice cream parlor and a candy bar. During the three nights was $19.50. This goes to pay the church debt. The National Quilt was splendid. The young men of the Gem City are organizing a club. All young men are accordingly invited to attend. Mrs. J. H. Johnson preached an excellent sermon Sunday night. Mr. Richard Harper spent Sunday with his parents in London, Ind. He was also a good friend of the week on business. Rev. J. H. Johnson and Rev. John Harper have gone to Columbus, Ohio, to attend the General Conference of the A. M. E. church. They will return to the Gem City in about a week. Did you see the National Quilt at the Hargrove, Mr. Albert Idle was in Chicago, Ill. on business last week. Subscribe for The Freeman, one of the greatest race paper in Indiana. BLUE GRASS STATE A BATCH OF INTERESTING NEWS COMES FROM PADUCAH PLEASURE SEEKERS EXCURSIONS And Various Other Amusements in and out of the City--The Political Pot Begins to Bubble--Other Items of General Interest--Personals. Paducah, Ky., Special.—Things politically have been quiet for the past week, but owing to the state convention to be held in Louisville, May 17th, the pot will soon be to bubble again. A large delegation was present to attend the District Covenion on the 9th. Seemingly, everything passed off smoothly. The Debas-Happy faction was in the saddle from start to finish and ran things to suit themselves. W. H. McRidley of Trigg County, was one of the delegates selected to attend the republican convention at Philadelphia, and Albert S. White of Louisville, was endorsed for one of the delegates at large from the state. It is a noticeable fact that one or two candidates for congress from the district was on hand at the meeting. Ed Hubbard of Caldwell, Jerry Porter of Clinton and Mat Hanberry of Frigg, are said to be among those seeking the nomination. The excursion given by the ladies of the Washington Street Baptist church to Metropolis on the 10th, was a success financially. It is said that several things occurred that were not down on the program, (enough said.) The drill of the nation's which took place at Odd Fellows hall on the 8th inst., drew a large Fellows team on the inclement weather. The young ladies acquitted themselves admirably. The attractions on Emancipation Day, the 8th of August, will be the largest and best ever presented here on a similar occasion. The contracts have already been made. The celebration will be different from all former attempts. Mrs. Eliza Cobb of Kuttawa, Ky., sister of Minor Bradshaw, died very suddenly on the 3rd, from heart trouble. Last Sunday, the 13th, was rally day at the Washing'ton church. The total amount was $459.85. "I Don't Want to Beat Club," Mrs. B. F. Jones captain, led with $121.88. "Workers in the Vineyard Club," Mrs. Hattie Sunderman captain, was second, with $109.50, with six other clubs bringing up the balance. Prof. McRiddley and Darden of Cadiz, was in the city as delegates from Trigg county to the District convention held here on the 9th ult. The Bee has fought a good battle and scored a victory for its favorite as delegate from the state at large to the National Convention, in the person of Albert S. White, a colored lawyer of Louisville, Ky., Prof. W. H. McRiddley of Cadiz, delegate from the first congressional district We commend the Bee man for his gallant fight and bold stand for race recognition. Hon. A. Q. Green and Monroe Alteacker of Mayfield, was in the city to attend the convention, and was well entertained. Mr. E. W. Brown of North Ninth street, is in the city again from Evansville, Ind., after spending several days there. We know he is glad to come back again. Messrs. W. H. Ross and C. C. Chapman have opened a grocery, saloon and cafe on the corner of 12th and Madison streets. We wish success, as they are both popular young men and deserving encouragement. The breach of peace please eluded. My attitude was dismissed, as the testimony proved that he was a peacemaker, and his assistance Ed Riley, who assaulted him when he went to collect 5 cents for the Freeman, was fined $290 and cost for his fun. Mr. Pittman is doing all he can to please the subscribers for the Freeman, and you should please him and pay him his money. He has to make sure that he is not a slave or that any one on honest debt it shows a dishonest disposition. Have your nickel ready every Saturday morning, for The Free, man always comes on that day. Joe Wilson of South Third street, who has been on the sick list for a week or ten days is greatly improved. Joe Starr has the coolest soda water ever taken from a fountain in the city, sold at Seventh and Tumble streets. Go and see him. Louis Lawrence is seriously ill for several weeks but improved at this writing, was in the city this week. Mrs. Hainte Hinds of Harrison street who has been on the sick list, is better. The fast drivers were not so plentiful last Sunday as they have been for several Sundays pass. Winter will come again boys! Please pay up your indebtedness you owe the agent for the paper at once and get straight as he will pay. You will be able to walk while which the company has promise as a compliment to him and his list of subscribers. Now when he come please be ready to pay him. Atha McGee of Aaron, Tenn., is in the city visiting his wife and friends. A. B. Montgomery of Alburqueque, N. M. who is in the city visiting several weeks, returned to his home last Saturday. Please pay for your paper as your agent is responsible for the same. A TRIBUTE TT LATE N. W. CUNEY. BY DR. M. A. MAJORS. the sad bereavement that not a day passes without having some token o! reverence or high esteem voluntarily ut tered by some once solicitons friend. ‘There are types and shadows of of affec tion that linger in our minds long afte: the soul--life has passed the gulf beyond which all is darkness and uncertainty to us, so we cling tothe type and shad ow of that affection because it is ou only embrace. We hug the fond body of remembrance and cherish that with a happiness'that inspires a belief that Deyond the mystic veil, there our hero sits enraptured by our constancy and devotion. We talk, speak and write of great characters, whose very names emblazon the pages of history and the imagination is vivid of their certain existence, as if their life past yet stalked the grand cor- dors of,the present time. The mind is prolific in creating idealities, ‘The field has been white where the blade of the reaper has touched and the footprints along those trodden solitudes only re- main to point out the direction which they traveled. Well has the poet beau- tifally said ‘‘lead kindly light.” ‘We treasure ideals, we measure the standards of men, we strike comparisons and fondly estimate the value of this man and the other to society, the church and state. We speak in one breath, neighbor, in another friend, fellow citi- zen, patriot, liberator, hero, leader and 80 we insinuate the gravity of the per- son by whatever use of the various terms we employ. ‘The age of the dawn of anti-slavery produced doubtless some good characters and alongside of the eloquent Wm. Lloyd Garrison strode onr lamented Fred Donglass, his fitting contemporary. With the sainted Lucy Stone of immor- tal memory was onr sojourner Truth: With Harriet Beecher Stowe, onr Francis E,W. Harper. With Susan B. ‘Anthony, our own Amanda Smith. ‘When anti-slavery agitation was at its climax and those in governmental au- thority had set their calculations at va- riance with the Southern mind and heart, it was at this time that Norris ‘Wright Cuney was born into the world, by heredity the heir of the richest. elo- quence, the most indomitable grit, the most heroic courage because the age was pregnant with every gallant trait of the human breast, and this wave of ripest fraitage bore him on its bosom. Tt was at such a time when emotion and the tear of pity strung masses nerves and imped his eagle wings and great sagacity and fairest judgement, served to direct their flight. ‘This was the near approach of the Negroes greatest need. The next and greatest era was Lincoln’s call tor Negro soldiers. The next decade was the reconstruction pe- riod and the birth of Negro leadership. ‘The South} had then furnished but meagre opportunities for the race in the field of education, but the North in many respects more liberal, had thrown open wide several of its college doors to Negro men and women. Hence to Penn- sylvania Mr. Cuney was sent, and there educated and where his force of charac- rer drank in from the spring of liberty its life and light, and the sun of intel: lectuality beaming npon him in its high noon civilization, impressed him of his possibilities to stamp his personal values on the human mind, and genius was given an ear, How deep" his abiding convictions were, have become an epi tome, and the political history of Texas cannot be written without the name of Cuney to emblazon its pages. He was a noble character, he was « grand examplar of the possibilities o the Negro youth. His life itself was in spiration. He was a man of fixed pur ‘pose, rigid determination, and men o} all stations, races and political partie regarded with serious scrutiny and reverential attention the sagacity of {hit action and speech. When Cuney lec men of all races and parties followed ‘He was as tender as a woman, as per snasive as a child, but as sagacious as statesman, But stirred by theduplicity of his advosaries he was as terrible as § lion yet as harmless asa maiden. Hii was not to stoop and cringe before try ing ordeals. He did not go around ob structions (but like Hannibal cuttin; through the Alps) he removed them ou ot his way. He was not a creatar among men, bat rather acreator, Hi ignature served to give men promotion He could make or unmake men Hi never deserted a friend. His friend were legion, but his confidants were fev 2 |Caney with great splendor, and none were too poor nor rich to do him rever- ences. From distant parts of our great | country friends hastened to the place of his last sad end to do for him what they s0 fondly hoped he wonld do for them. But alas! unkind fate had decreed other- wise. For more than thirty years his life was devoted to municipal, state and na- tional politics. For many years an alder- man of the city of Galveston froma constituency largely democratic. At various times he served as mayor pro tem of his home city, and through his able advocacy of vast improvements the city of Galveston chose to claim him as one of its most praiseworthy citizens of sterling integrity and greatness of heart. Anataral born leader of men. At various times has warned democrats what to write in their platform. Asa politician he served his country as one of its immortal National committeeman for many years, and upon his judgment in all close National conventions, rested the nomination of the president, Texas being far down the alphabet list of states ‘The citizens of ‘Texas, and most espec- ially of republican faith, whether black or white, denominated him their cham- pion, and as long as he persned the most consistent course he was the proud boast of the southwest, a man of great wisdom Political sagacity. But when the fate of Allison his great good friend trem- bled, in the balance, he showed his magnaminity of heart, he could not de- sert his friends, and went down with him: ‘This was not a mistake, it was a misfortune. When this, our country fell, the rising star of Negroes hopes shot from its orbit like Lucifer from his heavenly heights. Helping to strengthen the foundation of our state government, advising along every good line for the promotion of her statuatory enactments of law, helping to give Texas her excellent system of free schools. Serving as collector of Revenue for the port of Galveston, and bonded for many millions of dollars evinces the most stolid unbeliever that Cuney was a man of great confidence, loyal to fault and worthy the trust al- ways reposed in him. As a private citi- zen he was a contractor, and built sev- eral handsome county court houses. For his own race he contracted with the great steam ship companies for Steve- dore and long shoreman labor on the whaves of Galveston and thousands of Negroes were in spite of prejudices granted the exclusive right to make a comfortable living for a grant of years. He was anoble husband. a true brother a loving father and a faithful friend. Such was N. W. Cuney, the greatest man of Negro blood in the great south- west. Let the young Negro look to the life he lived as a proud exemplar, and find inspiration in his life to spur him on to renewed exertion to come ont for himself a niche in the great temple of fame, where reward knows only the meritorious and where effort is not monopolized by caste prejudice. ‘The seed of race greatness has been [pate deep in the heart of mankind, let us mature the plant as they spring up here and there, encourage the ambi- tious youth and point them with pride to our illustrious hero, for neutral he cannot be, living he acted, dead he speaks and all nature is eloquent for the work he wrought in behalf of the op- pressed as long as his blood ran warm in his veins and he could feel their needs Vicksburg, Miss., Notes. ‘The Easter rally atthe State Golden Rule hall, Sunday April 15, and29, for the benefit ofthe Jackson street B. church was qnite-a success. The Rev. ‘Amos Johnson and his corps of church workers, are endeavoring to build a new church, Everybody should fall in line and help this worthy cause. Mr. Fred Hall is porter at the book store of Clarke &Co. Mr. Isham Hartfield is prepared to furntshed the public with colo soda water and Coca Cola at the People’s Drug Store. We advise all friends of the race to patronize this worthy young man. The Freeman is on saleat this store every Saturday. Get The Freeman and read the doings and sayings of the race. The new club that was organized at Mr. W. C. Crayton’s hall May 2, inst, is all right and uptodate. Acall had previously been issued and circalated among the elite young people of the city, for the meeting at the above named hall at 8 o'clock p. m., promptly at the hou1 Mr. Frank Arnold called the meeting to order, after stating the object of the meeting, which was stated to be t organize a social club for the benefit an¢ protection of the young people. Mr. Frank Arnold was made temporary chairman. Mr. Ed Sterling temporary secretary. . The organization was ther made permanent with the following officers, Mr. Geo. Williams president, ‘Mr. James Hich vice-president, Mr Edward H. Sterling secretary, Mr. Buch Shelton, treasurer; Mr. Chas. ww THE FREEMAN,“AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. Ree nn ene ee ————__—_————== SSeeeaeees ea ee Fe, LE BE NO |. W. CUNEY Ye 8 ff Se” a . 9 cS See hee = SS Too The. t 9 cS a Se Fo NrSN ——— eee OS ISS) Were S27 SDI troughs pest paper, THE I -ccecmen| 4(oee * AU ereereeien Soe me Sy aan riends hastened to the place of = Ze = riends hastened to the place of eae “AFTER. eee Mmiieues . oe ne oe ee Re jem to their sorrow. Now we ask you a plain question: Would we absolutely agree to refund you your money, provided you are ot satafied With the preparations we manacture it pur goods were not true Eosit a clatestortncm: “Wo nusmee a. 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Corporal Brown killed at bis post while firing a cannon which knocked over the block house and saved the Rough Riders. Sergeant ee the colored soldier who was first to raise the American flag on San Juan Hill. ‘he glowing tributes of McKinley, Miles, Roosevelt andmany others on the bravery of Negro Soldiers. General Morgan advocates Negro Officers, Antonio and yose Maceo, Gomez, Miss Cisneros and the Cuban Women Cavalry. The Negro Paymasters in the Army. ‘the Negro Poet, Pau! Lawrence Dunbar. “Eddie” Savoy, the colored man who outwitted the diplomacy of the Spanish Minister at Washington, Etc. Questions Every Person Ought to Know. Allanewered in the History of the. Negra Soldiers in the Spanish-American War: First. How many colored sailors were killed in the destruction of the Battleship Maine? 2. What colored sailor -was the first martyr in the Spanish-American War? 3. What colored soldier was the first martyr of the War of the Revolution? 4. What colored soldier had charge of a Hotchkiss gun knocked over the Spanish Block House and saved the Rough Riders in the Spanish-American War? 5. ‘What colored soldier reached the Block House first on San Juan Hill, took down the Spanish and hoisted the American flag? 6. What colored soldier did the same at the Block House at El og 7. What colored man outwitted the Spanish Minister at Washington, D.C.? 8. What greatest General in the United States said the colored soldiers “fought without a parallel in the history of world,” in the Spanisb-American War? rae OF NEW and interesting reading, with abont 43 fli Every Page Brimming Full ixie%ee nd'dae carravinasot tiers, crs and aa our the Spenisi-Amorican War, sith A tine Picture of Aguinaldo, his Headquarters, a Filipino'Lady of Minilla, and a Brief Sketch of the ear eae pige kaieatn ie etaeott aa amersArar, a meral Nelson A. Miles, elgr-Geners!in commander oan Arony. whe oa Mi seman ase Pee oe re ee 229 PAGES, INCLUDING 40 ILLUSTRATIONS. @@- AGENTS WANTED, Send for copy of book and Agents’ terms to E, A: JOHNSON. Corner We and Lenoir Streets, RALEIGH, N. C. White, manager. The name of the organization is the Phoenix Club. We shall say more about the Phoenix during the heated term. Miss Panline Foster and Miss E. Danbam arrived home from St. Joseph La., last week, where they have just closed a very snecessfal term of school. Mr. Sam Chubbs has beon employed as messenger at the office of the Vicksburg Street R. R. Mr. Chubbs is of a straightforward and business-like disposition. ‘The last sad rites over the remains of Mrs, Maria Starks were held at St. Mary's P. E. Chureh of which she was a member, Fridvy at 3 p. m. Rey. Dr. Noel Logan officiating. Nu- merons deaths have ocourred here the past week. Rev. Jessie Henry of Nat- chez Miss., preached at King Solomon B. Church, Thursday night, May. Rev. Henry is among the ablest divines of his connection. Mr. Louis Garrett has opened a fish market on Openivood st. Give him your patronage. Mr. Walter Good rum and intelligent and _progres- sive youth of 16 years is carrier for The Treeman, in this city. A quiet home wedding was celebrated at Showtard, La, May 2, The contracting parties being Mr, J. W. Smith and Miss, Olivia Ellis. ‘The groom was born and raised in this city. His many friends are glad to know of his success in having cap- tured sucha fair lady as his partner through life. that the Original Ozonized Ox Mar- row has given me perfect satisfac« tion. I have tried a great many remedies but they did not give sat- isfaction as the Original Ozonized Ox Marrow did. Mrs. Hetrre Moore, Monmouth, Ill. carly Oras Oremetalo sieprearieatty Seiidesteee berets cetce eres Herthegeusipe” Sa over forty gear I'yout IF, QZONIZED OX "MARHOW 00., SUMMER OUTINGS, ‘Where to Go and How to Get Thar, The Seashore, Mountain and Lake Resorts constitute the moat attractive pleasure grounds for the summer idler. ‘They are within. casy reach via Pennsylvania Lies, and agents of that railway system will furnish fall informa: tion about rates, train service and through car comforts to any’of the suinmer havens. “They Will assist in arranging details for. vacation Gharges Apply. Yo the nonreet Peta tense Lines Passenger and Ticwst Agent and bere, Hved of ait bother in shaping preliminari {gr Four stummer outing and vacation trip. W- W. Richardson, District Passenger Agent, In- disnapolis, Ind! —————— Have You Seen the Danbury $9 e 00 Ite the samething your friend pai Somebody 83.00 for if he didn’t get it at the Danbury, will surprise you they are beauties, DANBURYs HAT =(0., No. 8 East Washington Street. Sign of the Big Glass Hat. KUHN BROS. Wels MEATS ——And Jobbers of-— Pork, Beef, Smoked Meats and Lard. ia aa 407 W. Michigan § Stalls: 25 and 26 E. Market House. Stall 72, South Market House. Nap ee I To The Colored People of America: RECOGNIZING THE FACT that there are many so-called hair growersand straion, now being offered on the market, and knowing to a certainty that most of these gee fens and simplo. We wish to mato a. straight-forward statement tothe colored opis cals through its best paper, THE INDIANAPOLIS FREEMAN. patie i the gearf ib our present Secratary through & fortunate circumstance yoo, recept for OZ ONO... lt was not forsale or pushed to any extent ual y'tite it was put upon the market, and met with marked success. A thorough test by tis jen), "hes ored people of that time, it was pronounced an honest, legitimate. fomedy. ‘True toalt wer ed for it And worthy in every respect of the confidence and attention of exary uit. Aa colored race," Becanae they found ito cans the hair to GROW LONG AND STi ts and fine and as beautiful asap April morning. Italso cures all forms of itening. teria scalp diseases, stops the halr from falling out, and causes a new growth to grow gu thoy: 4ite head, fos aeneastenfentine aisle mponre on the markt thor ae alwwarsalotsr g who imitate and make capital out 6 Tae ‘other peopie’s. goods, Seine oa. Pls quchens umerous so-oalled hair growers and bas stictieetees eee eee: Seeing our mae i ea , ES eS (, Bm WV ifeep (ECS ANG ae. 7 > N m¢), /7 \“Sang/2 Ne VMN! BEFORE. oo AFTER THE WAITERS’ MANUAL c Every waiter who wishes to make money should buy Price, $1.00 stose"rer Merny Compiled by W. Forrest Cozarq, 3oer CONTENTS: How to Become a Good Waiter; How to Get Up an Order; How to Serve Meals; How to Serve a Bene Remarks to Young Head- waiters, ete., ete., etc. Address: THE FREEMAN, Indianapolis, Ind. es TRY KINGAN’S U j ] S Does its work better than others and sells 2 Cakes for Be. | FOR SALE BY ALL DEALERS — The Outing Model 34 I recently purchased is the lightest easiest Running Wheel I ever Rode. WOODY HEDGEPATH, Outing Bicycle GUS HABICH, 108 W. Market St., —New Tel. 1987, Now is the time to subscribe for The Freeman; One Year $1.00, ARTIF |C/AL LIMBS Deformity Braces, Trusses Crutches, Bandages, Anti Sj ceptic Materials, eto, D. P. STIRK, Formerly with A. HAY- ‘WOOD, for 25 years, 27 W, Ohio st. INDIANAPOLIS, IND ss Paymaster Consolidated Gold Mining Co.—All the stocks we have recommend- ed are making good advances, some of them 500 per cent. Our ctistomers have all made money. because the properties have large and rich deposits of ore wait- ing to be shipped or milled. Prospectus on application. Cole & Wooten, ‘Vancouver, Wash. ee By i a i CQ, 4 Imperial, Olive, Spalding .-..and Jewel WHEELS Prices, $25.00 to $65.00 ur twoltth your fn wets You arecordially invited to call. GEORGE ©. DETCH WHEEL C0, 200N. Pennsylvania Stroct, | eer inc nnn a Ls. STOCKMAN "ars INDIANAPOLIS, IND,, Dealer in Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals, Fine Toilet Soaps, Brushes, Combs, Et, PERFUMERY AND FANCY TOILET ARTICLES TN GREAT VARIETY, Physicians’ PerscriptionsAccura om pounded, unit STRAIGHTENER GRE Ge «aan ‘ oF Is guaranteed 1 be safe and nares He RestesttPwoncerfal eats preparation (5° ‘world, to make kinky, harsh and stubboro att Rem nistaaroue ete oad ets teins a pains tanic fora Spy eases, Price, “25. and 60 cents. SCOTTS FACE BLEACH AND BEAUTIFIER, 25 7 LITTLE HERO PILLS, Fa Siver Headache Loss of Appetite, Dysper iney Affect! A Coantesion ued Per te Blood. Pre Se of ba. Sti mecatad, ge Granted. Can take $75 to $13) per month. Ge Porinateacttone Enclose 2eratam 10 £7 9.0. Box 570. SCOTT REMEDY CO., Louistils, 2B cents additional for packing and pov'ss= eee 4 THE WAITER THE WAIT EDITED BY W. FORREST COZART Mr. A. Steward is the head-waiter at the Neil House, Columbus, O. Mr. Edward Johnson is the second and Mr. B. B. Jackson is the third waiter at the Chittenden Hotel, Columbus, O. Read The Freeman if you want to keep posted on all news concerning head and side waiters, also colored chefs and stewards. --- Have you read "The Waiter's Manual," the book that is making colored waiters famous? For sale by The Freeman. Price $1.00. Mrs. Ada K. Dozier, wife of the late F. N. Dozier, is now residing with her parents, who own their own home at Highland Park, a suburb of Chattanooga, Tenn. Mr. J. H. Frames, a well known head waiter who was at Hot Springs, Ark , the past season is now in Denver, Colo. Mr. Frames is a prominent member of the H. & S. W. N. B. A. *** Chefs Chas. Washington has retired from the Arcade Hotel, Springfield, O.Mr. Washington was formerly chef at the Nicalet Hotel, Minneapolis, Minn., and the Nelson Hotel, Rockford, Ill. --- Mr. Thos. H. Frazier is now in charge at the Kimball House, Atlanta, Ga., and writes that everything is running smoothly. Mr. Frazier needs no introduction to the readers of this column. Mr. T. Silvey, formerly head-waiter at the Galt House, Louisville, Ky., was head-waiter the past season at the Arkansas Club, Hot Springs, Ark. He is not a member of the H. & S. W. N. B. A. The Waiter's Royal Benefit Progressive League of Chicago, Ill., gave their first annual entertainment in that city, at Central Hall, on the 10th of May. L. W. Washington is president and W. D. Samuels is secretary of the League. ```markdown ``` Chef A. A. Martin of the Halliday House, Cairo, Ill., writes: "Your hotel news of waiters and chefs is an interesting column and always receives my attention, and I must say it has made a great hit. I have been able to glean more information from your column than I have from all other papers." Mr. C. C. Lewis, head-waiter at the Burnet House, Cincinnati, O., writes: "I received your interesting paper and read it with much pleasure. I consider The Freeman the best colored journal published and just as soon as I can, will subscribe. --- Bishop B. W. Aruett, first honorary member of the H. & S. W. N. B. A., is the most popular and honored Bishop of the A. M. E. conference, which is now in general session at Columbus, Ohio. The Bishop is stopping at the Park Hotel. --- Mr. J. J. Miles head-waiter at the Plankington House, Milwaukee, Wis., is one of the few head-waiters who have been thrifty enough to invest his salary and tips in real estate. Beside other property Mr. Miles owns the house in which he lives, and it could not be bought for $8,000 cash. --- Mr. Chas. Joplin is the efficient chef who presides over the Cuisine department at the Park Hotel, Columbus, O. Mr. Joplin has been at the Park about 15 years and has accumulated a considerable amount of property, which reminds us that a "rolling stone gathers no moss." Mr. Joplin is an Up-to-Date Chef and is a jolly good fellow well met Things seen and heard in the dining room of the Halliday House, Cairo. Ill.—Make time is the watchword. When the role is called a crew of intelligent young men respond to their names, most of whom are striving to make their mark in this business, or otherwise consequently they seem to realize full-well the importance of making time THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER One of the main features of the waiters working under W. A. Locbie is this: They are well disciplined, so much so that he needs but to raise his hand or speak a word to maintain order. A few days age a waiter inquired what he should do in case a guest wished to engage him in conversation in the dining room. The head-waiter informed him that he could answer any question pertaining to the service in three sentences, thus: Yes, sir, no sir, I'll see sir. Waiters throughout the country might profit by this example. A BROWN. Mr. John A. Glaster, head-waiter at the Hotel Sterling, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. writes: "I can say honestly that The Waiters' Manual' is an excellent book, setting forth advanced ideas and especially such as will promote, and advance the average waiter as well as young head waiters, if they only will be guided by the rules and councils as set forth therein." Mr. Glaster recently bought a copy of the Manual. He is also a member of the H. & S. W. N. B. A. Mr. W. Hutton, formerly head-waiter at the West End Hotel, St. Louis, Mo., has succeeded Irving Holters at the Davidson Hotel, Milwaukee, Wis. Mr. J. J. Miles state vice president of the H. & S. W. N. B. A. called on Mr. Halters and asked him to join the Association which he refused to do, but he denounced the Association and all its officers. The matter was taken up by the Association, and as a result that gentleman is now looking for a job. Eufaula News. Eufaula, Ala., Special.—The G. U. O. O. F. and Anniversary sermon preached at the First Baptist church Sunday by Rev. S. L. Ross, of Birmingham, Ala. Rev. R. T. Pollard after spending several days in this city last week returned to Selma, Ala. Mr. S. Mallard, of Fortgaines, Ga., has opened a grocery store in this city. Mr. Noah Simmons is a reader of The Freeman. Prof. S. M. Murphy left Saturday for Columbus, Ohio, to attend the general conference. The Freeman can be found on sale every Saturday morning at Mr. A. H. Gary's barber shop. Mr. Banks Ellis is on the sick list. Mrs. Sarah Chisholm left Sunday for Montgomery, Ala. Turner and Jones has opened a first class barber shop for white people. The Freeman wishes them success. Mr. Lee Brown has built a neat cottage on Washington street. Mr. J. T. Barkly reads The Freeman every week. W. H. Wallace The Freeman's agent in this city would like to here from C. W. James when last heard from at Galveston, Texas. Prof. J. A. S. Corbitt was in the city Saturday. 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SANTAL-MIDY In 48 hours Gonorrhea and chlamydia treatments gans, arrested by Santal Midy Capables without convenience Joseph S. of ALS, Druggetee P. O. J. 2001, New York COKE, COKE, Lump and Crushed FOR SALE BY Indianapolis Gas Co. :For Tickets, Call at Office: We are headquarters for Good Bicycles Rambler ..... $40.00 Iver Johnson ..... $35.00 Ideal, G. & J. Tires ..... $27.00 Ideal, cemented ..... $23.00 Be sure to see us when buying. Sold Cash or Easy Payments. Koehing& Bro. 126 North Pennsylvania St. 878 Virginia Avenue. THOMAS' ...STEAM DYE WORKS... LADIES' AND GENTS' Cleaning, Dyeing, Repairing and Pressing Men's Clothing a Specialty 307 Indiana Ave., INDIANAPOLIS, IND. G.A.Frenk ...TAILOR... Suits, $25.00 and upwards. 124 N. Pennsylvania St., INDIANAPOLIS, IND NELSONS STRAIGHTINE THE GREATEST DISCOVERY FOR MAKING KNOTTY, KINNY, CURLY HAIR STRAIGHT. BEFORE AFTER STRAIGHTINE is no experiment, but a thoroughly reliable preparation. It has been successfully used by thousands in all portions of the country. We have hundreds of letters speaking in the highest terms of the merit, and every mail brings us fresh testimonials. Straightine is a highly perfumed pomade; it not only Straightens the Hair, but removes Dandruff, Keeps the Hair from Falling Out, causes lothing, frutitious Scalp Diseases, giving a rich, long and nutritious head of hair—so much to be desired. Guaranteed perfectly harmless. Price, 25 Cents a can at all drug stores, or sent by mail to any address on receipt of 30 cents of stamps or silver. Address, NELSON M'F G CO. Richmond, Va. #-Big Money for Agents. Write for Terms. TRANS-ATLANTIC TRAVELERS Furnished Special Attendants by the Pennsylvania System. The bureau of attendants for trans-Atlantic travelers established in Jersey City and New York in 1920 twenty years ago by the Pennsylvania System. They were primarily convenient for visitors to the Paris Exposition and the most cost of most of the Atlantic Steamship Lines is the convenient to the new Jersey City Passenger Station of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company. This bureau consists of experienced agents whose duties are to meet passengers arriving in Jersey City and New York over the Pennsylvania system and assist them in arranging for trans-Atlantic travel and lines by conducting them to steamships and aiding in baggage. They are fully posted on matters pertaining to steamships leaving New York and arrangements can be made through them for procuring steamship tickets in ad, vance. They also meet incoming steamships to aid in shaping details for continuing journeys from New York to Virginia lines by furnishing tickets, arranging for the transfer of baggage from steamship docks, after it has been passed by customs in New York, and transferring the same goods through to destination. They also provide accommodations and relieve persons of the foregoing details, making themselves useful as a service. Further information on free or charge tickets may be obtained by addressing the nearest Pennsylvania lines Ticket Agent, or W. W. Richardson, District Passenger Agent, Indianapolis, VictoryPedalBell That new, novel and noisy bell that with your foot. Nothing about it twice worked, so it is always out too. Instantly and conveniently oper- ted. For sale by all up-to-date dealers. The McCaskey Co BICYCLE BELL MANUFACTURERS. 148 S. Deleware St., Indianapolis. 1000 catalogue free. Mail orders promptly attended to. Bells fitted on all wheels. BUSINESS MEDIUM. MRS. MARTH, the world renowned and highly celebrated business and test MEDIUM, everything to do imposition. Can be consulted everywhere in the world, or Marriage is a specialty. Every mystery revealed, also of absent, deceased and living friends. Removes all troubles and estrangement. 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It is simple to study base advises do not they do not spend their thoughts for a moment with acquiring the art of phenology and kindred branches that have a tendency to make the pathway the route of the business clear and devoid of obstacles. It is an undeniable fact that persons will it they want to know, and yet as soon as they confront a Medium they try their utmost endeavor to dispel from it that it will be rehearsed by the Medium. To get the secret out of a person by "pumping," in no few cases, is the art used by many unprincipaled Mediums. The medium is a master of the mind therapy, is a master of impossibility to most of them. And yet this can be done, and by consulting MME WITH this seeming mystery becomes化解. This subject has received no little attention by eminent men and even college professors. So it proves conclusively that although there are infringers in our midst with "oily tongues," perhaps, the gates of wisdom have not been opened. It takes a great deal of study to become an accomplished Medium, and by a continuous and untiring effort, the key to the well of apparently unfaithable mysteries have been procured by MRS. MARTHA of the human mind. She earns $10.00. Hours 10 a. m. 9 p. m. All letters must contain shamia for answers. NEW YORK CITY Y, MentionThe Freeman. No DISEASE has so baffled the medical skill of all ages as RHEUMATISM. and no remedy has ever been known to cure it until "5 Drops," the Rheumatic Cure demonstrated its wonderful curative power. It has never failed to cure RHEUMATISM in any form, Acute or Chronic. Here is what a Prominent Physician has to say who has had 35 years of active Practice of Medicine: I have never before in my 35 years of practice of medicine given my testimonial or recommendation to any patient medicine, but there is a remedy, the result of which has come under my own observation; for the same which has so baffled the medical skill of all ages as Rheumatism and to find a Reliable remedy for it, but we have found it in "5 DROPS," manufactured by the Swanson Rheumatic Cure Company, Chicago, IL. The "5 DROPS," has proven its wonderful for its curative power in Rheumatism, not as a temporary Reliever only, but to give a Permanent Cure even in chronic cases. Sometimes ago, I had among other Rheumatic cases, under my treatment and prescribed for these patients the very best Remedies available, desirable results, then heard of "5 DROPS" and of its Wonderful Cures, and prescribed to a few patients who sound relief from its use within a few days. After that I prescribed it to a great number and to my surprise, I will ask that in the course of Two or Three Weeks after they had used "5 DROPS" and "5 Drop" plasters they were Cured. Among these were a few who had for a number of years, been suffering with Chronic Rheumatism, who had piloted themselves around on Crutches, and told me they were perfectly Well. They give all the credit to "5 DROPS" out of Crutches and told me they were perfectly Well. They give all the credit to "5 DROPS" out of Crutches and this is their testimony to the Swanson Rheumatic Cure Company for the knightness and for the conscientious way in which they are placing the Wonderful Remedies among suffering humanity, which they told me to write to the Company as an acknowledgement. As I have seen the Curative Power of "5 DROPS" and "5 Drop" Flasters, in a great manner we can arm them and also the firm is perfectly honest and reliable to deal with. C. A. JACKSON SCHOOL. How Long Have You Suffered with RHEUMATISM? 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 your afflictions. "5 Drops" is a speedy and Sure Cure for Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Sciatica, Lumbago (lame back), Kidney Diseases, Asthma, Hay-Fever, Dyspepsia, Catarrh of all kinds, Bronchitis, La Gripe, Headache, Nervous or Neuralgia, Heart Weakness, Dropsy, Earache, Spasmodic and Catarrh Group, Toothache, Nervousness, Sleeplessness, Creeping Numbness, Malaria, and kindred diseases. "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 valuable 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 contains 300 doses. Price per bottle $1.00, prepaid by mail or express, or 6 bottles for $5.00. For the next 30 days we will send a 25c. sample FREE to any one sending 10 cents to pay for the mailing. Agents wanted. Write to day. SWANSON RHEUMATIC CURE CO., 160-164 E. LAKE STREET. CHICAGO. American Mutual Aid Association of St. Louis, Mo. 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. E. B. HAMPTON Chief Organizer; DROPS [TRADE MARK] years of active Practice I have never before in my 35 years of practice mentation to any patent medicine, but there is a own Revival; for there is no Disease which Rheumatism it. For there is a reliable "5 DROPS" manufactured by the Swanson RI. The "5 DROPS" has proven itself wonderful as a Temporary Reliever only, to give a Poison I had among others several Rheumatic cases. I had among them several which I skillfully heard of "5 DROPS" and of it I knew a found relief from its use within a few days. After surprise, I will say that in the course of Two or 3 and "5 Drop" Plasters they were Cured. Among these were a few who had, for a Rheumatism, themselves around out Crutches and told me they were to and to "5 Drop" Plasters and this is their testis pany for their kindness and for the conscientious among suffering humanity, which acknowledges me. As I have seen the Curative Power of "5 many instances, I can truly recommend them a liable to deal with. C. A. JACKSON. Physician How Long Have You Suffice How Long Have You Read About Do you not think you have wasted pany then try the "5 drops" and be promptly "5 Drops" is a speedy and Sure Cure Lumbago (lame back), Kidney Disease Catarrh of all kinds, Bronchitis, La Heart Weakness, Dropsy, Earache, Nervousness, Sleeplessness, Creeping eases. "5 Drops" has cured more people named diseases than all other remedies curing more than all the doctors, patient combined, for they cannot cure Chronic valuable time and money longer, but try "5 Drops" is not only the best medicine, contains 300 doses. Price per bottle $1.00 for $5.00. For the next 30 days we will sending 10 cents to pay for the mailing. SWANSON RHEUMATIC CURE CO., 1 A boy holding a large potato. American Mutual of St. Louis This association cannot be b and Death Benefits and furnis case of Sickness or Accident, endorse it as being the associ should insure. E. B. HAMPTON ROOM 48 BALDWIN BLOCK, cor. Delaware and Market Stre A.G.Kreitlein Co. Bargain Shoe Store The Largest Sale on Boots & Shoes We are Retailing at Whole sale price. Many Ladies' and Children's Shoes. We are also selling Rubbers Artics and Felt Boots at bottom prices. Call and see us. 336 Indiana Avenue H. T. HEARSEY VEHICLE COMPANY. "ON THE CIRCLE" BICYCLES . . . AND CARRIAGES No Money in Advance! $1550 HIGH GRADE BICYCLES Shipped anywhere on C.O.D. with latest styles for Men, Women, Boys and Girls, Wood made and durable. $60 "Oakwood" $24.50 $50 "Arlington" $22.00 Other at $10 $12.50 $15.50 $17.50 $19.50 all splendid value. Buy direct from manufacturers, thus saving dealers' large profits. Warehouse for speed, efficiency, tated Catalogue Free. DASH BUYERS' UNION. 163 Van Buren St. B-170, Chicago, Ill. ```markdown ``` OLD HOMESTEAD BREAD MAKES MUSCLE The Largest and Purest Loaf in the City ALL GROCERS SELL IT Virtual Aid Association Louis, Mo. It be beat. It pays Accident, urnishes Free Medical attenti ent. 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If your dealer cannot supply you with the genuine Original Ozonized Ox Marrow (copyrighted) send us 50c, and we will ship you a bottle. Adhere before THE ORZONIZED MX MARROW CO., 76 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL. BLACK SKIN REMOVER COPYRIGHTED AFTER A WONDERFUL FACE BLEAOH. This preparation, if used as directed, will turn the skin of a black person four or five times. Any person using it can see the results in forty-eight hours. It does not turn the skin in spots but bleaches out white. It is a very good thing for the skin and should get in the eye while washing the face. One box of this preparation is all that is required if used as directed, the skin remains healthy but continual use, and is perfectly harmless. will remove wrinkles, freckles, dark spots, and bipimes from the face without harm to the skin. Direction and preparation will be sent to any address on receipt of $2.00, C. O. D., or send money order. Make sure that no one can know contents except the receiver. THOMAS B. 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Elsewhere in this issue is an article, from the pen of Booker T. Washington entitled "The Montgomery Conference." It seems that Mr. Washington desired to prepare his people for the possible outcome of that convention. He does not care to have them needlessly alarmed owing to the bold speeches he knew that some of the opponents of the Negro would make. Mr. Washington feels that it means a great deal when a conference of white men, only meet with the view of considering the great racial problem. He says very aptly; "There could be little gain to our cause if the meeting brought to gether only those who are already favorably disposed to the highest interest of the Negro." What that convention said and did is now a part of the political history of country. The attack made on the 14th and 15th Amendments to the Constitution while in under the name of free speech, was a bold departure from the usages of conventions in the past, no matter how radical. Notwithstanding the very timely advice, the race could scarcely help from growing fretful when an invasion of the very citadel of their liberties seemed imminent. The better thinkers of the race had become fairly reconciled to the idea of an educational test and a property qualification for voters. It is true that the scheme was hatched to serve its ends yet, it is believed that it has few supporters who believe they see a necessity for it, which is not based on color prejudice. England in dealing with her colonies is often held up by American Negroes as the great exemplar in racial matters. Yet, that country has just such a policy in vogue as is carried out by some of the Southern States that are known for their "disfranchising acts." "In the two colonies the history of the matter is as follows. When representative government was established and the electoral franchise conferred upon the colonists in 1853, no color-line was drawn and from that time onward a few black people have voted, though of course, not many were qualified under the law to vote. Some years ago, however, the whites and the Dutch party in particular became uneasy at the strength of the colored element, though it did not vote solid, had no colored leaders and was not important only in a very few constituencies. Accordingly an act was passed in 1892 establishing a combined educational and property qualification—that is to say, the ownership of house or other building to the amount of £75 ($75) or upwards or the being in receipt of a salary of £50 ($50) per annum, with the ability to sign one's name and write one's address and occupation." —James Bryce. The above refers to Cape Colony and Natal, Africa. Dutch influence is notable here; but much light is shed on the situation which we love so much to prate about. They are the laws of English colonies. The above was not submitted as a precedent for Southern States or any states. It was submitted to show that the tendency to acquiesce in educational and property qualifications is not an alarming position since it seems to be the universal rule for similar conditions. TALKIN' TO THE PINT. BY JAMES G. COLE. (Written for The Freeman.) Come here Willie Bryan; you're the man I want to see. Come an' sit beside me, or sit on the old man's knee. I want to talk to you, Willie, I'm feelin' kind o' sad; Things don't run to suit me, and I'm a gettin' much? Are they not dressing and swaggering, and are not these things offensive against the customs of society. School days are drawing to a close. Summer—a knee deep in June will soon be with us. The Freeman acknowledges the branches of learning; 30,000 years learn pupils pursuing scientific 17,000 graduates, 254,000 braries valued at $500,000 in schools and universities, 250 lawyers, 250 magazines, $10,000,000 inerty, $10,000,000 in school worth in cash and real 000,000." What is to be located savage if he conti It is true that as Bishop Hartzell says, that in the Boer land, Negroes have no rights whatever. In fact they are legislated against in much the same manner as civilized communities of America legislate against live stock roaming at will through populous thoroughfares. As between two evils, the lesser, England of course is to be preferred. But at the same time the ideal England is not very much'an ideal after all. As much as may be seen the wisdom for educational qualifications, it is certainly straining a point to attack the constitution. If the Southern states are secure in their privilege to abridge or deny the rights of its citizens; they should be content to let the case rest there. There are other states that have no intentions of inaugurating such drastic measures, nor. are there any need for them. They get along with the Negroes within their borders and if not supremely content they have no intention of parading their discontent by any such methods. They spread the broad mantle of charity, knowing that time is the most potent factor in the problem. To speak against the amended sections of the Constitution that refer to Negroes, is a privilege. But it should not be abused. It is to be regretted that any member of the Alabama Conference should call in question the wisdom of the enactment of the 14 and 15 Amendments, especially as each state is sovereign in itself, and can enact such laws as will operate equally on its citizens, thereby securing their desired ends. To carry the case further is racial persecution. If it is to be a color war under the guise of educational and property qualifications, which some of the members of the Alabama Conference have announced then just as some states outwit the intent of the Federal Constitution, just so will this invention be outwitted. It will hasten the day of amalgamation that seems to have dawned. The law of selection will prevail, and the influx of other bloods will soon pale the race up to the point of acceptableness, all due to the hard conditions that seem in store. A remedy will be found. "God moves in a Mysterious Way." Mr. James Quinn, or this city has received the following letter in reference to his efforts in spreading the Catholic faith among the colored people. Mr. Quinn is full of zeal for the cause. He hopes to see a flourishing Catholic church in this community with its own priest. Baltimore, Md., 5-30,19 Dear Mr. Quinn:—Your letter of the 24th received and in Father Slattery's absence I thank you for the trouble you go for the good work of saving the souls of the colored people. Your interest in this great work is certainly edifying, because your action bears all marks of disinterestedness and zeal. And these are the characteristics which alone can fit one for such a work. Your good efforts will indeed be blessed and you will no doubt encourage many another to take up the same work and pursue it with zeal similar to your own. At present some may be a little timid, but your example no doubt will strengthen those who would wish to do as you are doing, but don't like to take the initiative. It is certainly a pleasure to see how you go about the work of doing something for the colored people in the way of drawing their attention to our church. Those poor people may be blinded by many false reports and calumnies against our religion. And it would be a blessing to all to have them informed a right. It is not their nature to hold hatred for any one and it would be a great pity if the enemies of our church would so well succeed in their devilish work as to convince the colored people of the South that the Catholic church can do anything to curtail their liberty or happiness. The church only desires their elevation, here below, and their eternal happiness hereafter. Yours Sincerely, FRANCIS J. TOBIN Priest. The Lexington Standard of last week has an article of three columns long which call attention to the threat of general disfranchisement. It winds up in the following manner: The Standard calls upon Knox of the Indianapolis Freeman, Smith of the Cleveland Gazette, and Fortune of the New York Age, to inaugurate plans at once for a meeting of the Negroes of the Negroes of their respective States. Others will follow. Let us strike before it is to late. (Written for The Freeman.) Disfranchisement, educational and property tests are losing some of their terrors. It is often better to play fool, since it will sometimes serve as a foil for blows that would otherwise do harm. Howard University of Washington, D. C., will hold its annual commencement exercises, Tuesday, May 8. Tailor made clothing with tailor made clothing's wages is good enough. Otherwise save the difference an attempt to buy you a home. If some Negroes had their way they would disfranchise all except those in their set. The white people are cognizant of the little respect shown by one Negro to another. Are there as many property transfers to colored men in this city as there were ten years ago? Is the new young man making any pretense towards providing against a rainy day? Not a bit of it. To live up to the last cent of your income is not life. The other people have a conception of the eternal fitness of things. Make a struggle to live in the future not to imitate the banker's sons. The Negroes complain of the white people when they should be watching themselves. People that accuse the best in the community of all sorts of crimes can not gain the respect of any one, nor should they. The white people are not so bad after all. If they listened to what the colored people say, there wouldn't be a single colored person employed fifteen minutes. Do Negroes do deeds after their kind no matter wherever they are? We note the increasing coldness between the whites and blacks of this community. But are the white wholly to blame? Are not the colored people making their little money and spending it as though they earned ten times as much? Are they not dressing and swaggering, and are not these things offensive against the customs of society. School days are drawing to a close. Summer—a knee deep in June will soon be with us. The Freeman acknowledges the receipt of an invitation to attend the Masonic State Banquet in honor of Commander, John G. Jones, of Chicago, Ills., May 23, at Winter's Hall, Oskaloosa, Iowa. General disfranchisement would have the effect of putting a premium on amalgamation. It would rush up the average color of the race, a half dozen tones in a score of years. The law of the survival of the fittest, would be on with a vengeance. Our streets are filling up with hood-lums, bummers and others of invisible occupations. They are thoughtless. They do not think they are noted in the racial conflict. Good Negroes ere long will be willing to suffer in order to see the bad ones punished. Such things breed disfranchisements. The A. M. E. General Conference now in session at Columbus, O., has seen fit to adopt the following resolutions: Resolved, That, while we depreciate war between nations, yet we heartily indorse the action of England in her efforts in teaching these misguided people (the Boer) the true lessons of our Christian civilization. Resolved, That the sympathy of this meeting go out to the struggling natives, who are groaning under the hellborn tyranny of oppression and wrong at the hands of Boers. Very little has been said lately concerning the Afro-American Council convention to be held in this city in August. Nevertheless it is the intention of the council to hold such a convention. It may be said that the need of such a convention along about this time is real. At no stage in the career of the race since slavery days has there been such sharp and decisive lines drawn. It is with regret that we note the announcement of the retirement of Bishop Walters as the president of the Council, which will take place during the Indianapolis Convention. However, the Council is to be congratulated, that it has obtained the consent of Hon. G. White Congressman, to serve as president. The prestige that a great office gives to Mr. White will be shared by the council, thus guaranteeing to it that respectful attention that always has attended its deliberations. The convention will be looked forward to with great eagerness. Not only this city, but the eyes of the whole country will be directed towards it. Rev. H. H. Proctor, pastor of the first Congregational Church of Atlanta, Ga., has accepted the invitation to preach the annual commencement sermon at the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, Tuskegee, Ala., Sunday, May 27. Dr. I. B. Scott, Editor, The Southwestern Christian Advocate has also consented to deliver the annual commencement address at the same institution, Thursday, May 31st. THE TILLMAN EPISODE. The very vicious attack on Negroes by Tillman drew forth vigorous responses from the leaders of the race, in Michigan. His speech before the Ann Airbor University is indeed a very memorable affront to the Negroes who are striving to make a showing in the struggle for existence, as well as to those whom fate and fortune have fixed, lowly walks in life. Tillman certainly stands the banner Negro hater in America. He spares none. He would kill squaw and pacoose in order to extirpate the breed. It is needless to argue with a Tillman. He is intentionally blind. He does not care to see. D. Augustus Straker a prominent Negro of Detroit, strikes back at Tillman in a manner that would at least arrest the attention of any other white man in America but Tillman. He alone is impervious. He stands serene, calm undisturbed in his seared conscience as though it was a coat of mail. But look at this educated savage, dear reader, says the Utica Globe, "Since the war the Negroes have wiped out 40 per cent of their illiteracy. They have 48,000 students in the higher branches of learning; 30,000 negro teachers; 30,000 youths learning trades, 12,000 pupils pursuing scientific courses abroad. 17,000 graduates, 254,000 volumes in libraries valued at $500,000; 156 normal schools and universities, 500 negro doctors, 200 lawyers. 250 newspapers and magazines, $10,000,000 in church property, $10,000,000 in school property and worth in cash and real property, $400,000,000." What is to become of this educated savage if he continues to advance? The Detroit dailies have been great enough to allow its leading Negro citizens the use of its columns in replying to the vicious attacks of Tillman. Frank H Warren, of Detroit, does not spare Tillman. He very plainly refers to the other side of the story. He says: "My first impression of Tillman came from his statement, as governor of South Carolina that he would head a mob to lynch any negro that was accused of outraging a white woman but he said nothing of the white men who outrage colored girls with impunity. In the constitutional convention to which Mr. Tillman in his Ann Arbor speech referred, and of which he was a member, one of the Negro delegates made the statement that "If every white man was lynched that had outraged negro girls, this convention would not have a quorum. This statement not only went uncontradicted, but only caused laughter among the white delegates." But what does Tillman care about all of this? It is but a laughing matter as we notice. It is a good thing that we have but one Tillman and he is virtually repudiated by his own kind. His picturesque abuse of American Negroes is his only stock in store. He rides on the crest of Negro hatred. He has no other claim for his undesirable notoriety. Let him be dismissed, he is neither loved nor envied. Indianapolis will entertain the Afro- American Council in August. Houston, Texas, Special. Mr. Tobe Africiana, (colored,) was shot and killed in Schiro's saloon last Saturday night, a week ago by police John F. Scott, (white). The Beauchamp Springs bridge on Houston avenue is now completed. The Merchants and Planters' Oil Company bought the Houston Barrel and Cistern Co. plant last week for $3800. It is understood that the company is purchasing this plant with the view of manufacturing barrels for its own output. Several cases of smallpox have been found within the past week. Dr. P. C. Hunt, pastor of the Wesley Chapel, left for Columbus, Ohio, to attend the A. M. E. General Conference. Mr. Norris Wilson left for New Orleans last week where he was summoned to the sick bed of his sister Mrs. Rosa Robbins left for New Orleans to spend the summer. In the fall she will return to spend a few days, and then she will leave for Dallas to stay indefinitely. A grand contest was given last Saturday night at the Odd Fellows hall by Rebecca Temple No. 12. Quite a large crowd was out to see the contest. The Houston Porters' union gave their first annual picnic at Dickerson last Monday, which afforded much pleasure to those who attended. A band of music was on hand, and plenty of amusements. The day was much city, Mr. Stacy Wallace of the Island City, was in the city last week, the guest of M. B. Bazley. Mr. Wallace attended the German given by the Manhattan Club last week. Go to S. W. Harrison's barber shop. It is one of the best shops in the city. The best barbers, and are always on hand. There was a grand musical and vocal concert given at Odd Fellows hall. Wednesday of last week, under the auspices of Mrs. C. E. Seo ville. The Martha Washington Tea Party took place last night at Odd Fellows hall. There were twelve couples, representing General Washington and his guests at high tea. This was one of the grandest affairs of the season, and the first tea party ever given by colored society. Read the Freeman and keep posted. For sale, corner Main and Congress streets. On last Monday evening a birthday party was given by Mrs. Anderson at her residence, in honor of her daughter, Miss Minnie Anderson, whose 18th birthday it was. Among those present were: Misses M. Anderson, W. E. Hutchins, C. Bates, E. Thomas, I. Thomas, G. Mathews, J. Strougher, t. H. Timble, E. Hollman and A. Reed, Messrs. E. Robinson, M. Cole, L. V. Harrison G. W. Curtis, L. Arline, D. V. Hood and T. Williams. The Trinity church will give their picnic today. Read the Freeman James S. Green is solicitor for this city. The Manhattan club elected officers at their last weekly meeting as follows: J. H. Matthews President; W. B. Gibson, Vice President; C. M. Banks, Secretary; W. J. Perry, Asst Secretary; E. R. Ford, Treasury. Meeting Grand Lodge F. & A. M. of Indiana will be at the capital city May 22 and 23. Excursion tickets will be sold Monday, May 21, and Tuesday, May 22, via Pennsylvania Lines, valid for return trip not later than Thursday, May 24. WANTED! A competent Pharmacist for colored Drug Store; one that has had practice. Address with references. H. E. PERRY, Postoffice box 41, Houston, Tex. HOTEL WOODL HOTEL WOODLAND TERRACE. LAWNSIDE N. J. This Hotel is situated on an elevator view for ten miles. At the base of which opportunity to those fond of sailing or firing WOODLAWN is on the Whitehouse Pike, seven mile stop at Lawnside daily. The service at rooms are large and airy with all modern high. 25 feet front and is surrounded with. For terms, address MRS. CHARLEY 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. WOODLAWN 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. Will open Friday, June 1, 1900. Local News The Montgomery Conference the Montgomery Conference. Much interest is now being centered upon the "Southern Conference" to be held in Montgomery, Alabama, May 5th to 10th, to consider the interests of the two races in the South. While I have no connection with this conference there are one or two things that I think our people ought to know regarding it. In the first place I think it fair to presume that some things are going to be said that we will not like and some things that we will like. We must not be disappointed if the first meeting is not all that we had hoped tor. The most valuable point I think in connection with this Conference is, that it is going to help bring about that which the Negro has so long asked for, and the South much needed—and that is, free speech. The promoters of this Conference have been careful to see that provision is made that all sides of the race question may be heard, but as I understand it the discussion is to be confined at the first Conference at least to white men only. It means a great gain when in the heart of the South we can have a Conference of any kind where white men are invited to speak out plainly their views in regard to the Negro. It would not be a Conference of free speech if the discussions were confined to those whom we consider already favorable to the highest interests of the Negro. There could be little gain to our cause if the meeting brought together only those who are already favorably disposed to the highest interests of the Negro. Let us not be alarmed if some of the speakers favor taking away from the Negro some of the rights which he now possesses. If individuals have this feeling in their hearts it is better to give expression to it than to repress it. Our cause is just and can stand the light of open free discussion. As a conference, I am assured that the organization is not going to commit itself by any resolutions, or otherwise to any of the much discussed plans for the solution of the race problem. It is simply going to serve as a medium through which white men, North and South can come together for an open, free and frank discussion. In looking over the program I see that the Executive Committee has tried to be fair in the assignment of speakers. The Negro's side will not suffer while such true and tried friends of our cause as Dr. H. B. Frissell, Dr. J. L. M. Curry, Mr. Walter H. Page and Ex-Gov. McCorkle are there. It Hon. Bourke Cochran of New York, for example is there to advocate, as he is likely to do, the reveal of the 15th Amendment, as a solution, Ex-Gov. McCorkle will be there to advocate that the Negro be treated with absolute justice at the ballot box, through an educational and property test for voting that shall apply equally to both races. Some of our race papers have misunderstood the motives of the Rev. Edgar Gardener of Montgomery, one of the chief organizers of this Conference. Mr. Murphy has expressed personal views regarding the 15th Amendment, with which I do not cannot agree, but in no sense will Mr. Murphy attempt to make this Conference stand for his personal views. No black man in the South who has had the opportunity to really know Mr. Murphy at his home in the South can doubt that while he may advocate a means of solving the problem, with which we are not in accord at the same time he is the sincere friend of the Negro, as well as of the white man. So let us prepare our minds as a race to hear an open, frank discussion and if anything in connection with the organization of the first Conference is not as we would have it let us remember that it is a beginning and may in the Province of God in the future bring great help as a race. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON. Tuskegee, Alabama, May 2, 1900. Reduced Fares to Detroit via Pennsylvania Lines. May 22d and 23d for National Baptist Anniversaries, tickets will be sold to Detroit, Michigan, from Pennsylvania Lines stations at reduced rates, valid for return trip, leaving Detroit not later than Wednesday, May 30th. For further particulars please speak to local ticket agent of Pennsylvania Lines, or address W. 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Black, Billy D Black, Leroy (2) Ball, K. E Bee, Geo, 319b Bee, Geo, 319b Carter, Henry Chapman, J[due4c] Cook, Ed W. Cals, Bob Coates, Arthur (2) Charp, R. W Champion, Frank [2] Craig, I. M Cameron, Oscar Collins, Bob Cooper, Will Calligan, Thos. J Dertel, Bert Dungle, Davis DWA, W. A Dobbles, Joo Donglass, Jas. Elliott, Eddie Foy Emery, Elder Grace, J. Ed Glashe, Lash E Glenn, Julius Gray, George Gugnesses, Alphonse Hampton, Pete G Hosan, Ernest (4) Hussey, M. D. Housley, Goldie Jackson, W. H. Jackson, Taur Jackson, Prof. P, J Jackson, Billy-Madrid Jackson, Jno. E. Jackson, Jawes Jones, C. P. Johnson, Chas. Johnson, Ed W Johnson, Jimmy Kennedy, Will Goff (2) Kersands, Billy (3) Kersans & Rucker Lowery, P. G. Lewis, Chas. Levard, Chas. Malone, WA. Malone, Will Martin, Al W Marrone, Don Morrow, W.H (2) Maxwell, Arthur McCabe, D W (2) McCannon, J H McCannon, Edward Montgomery, H (3) McQuitty, J A Miller, Phil R Miller, W. H Morton, Jas. Morton, Fred Morris, J W Nicholas, Ralph [2] Osborne, Jas. A Payn, A Phil Payne, Maj. BF Payne, Oliver L Preston, Plainm Plainm, Harry Prince, Arthur L Qine, Geo, W [due 6] Kewell, W. C Roberts, Walter M Rucker, John Stowe, Jno F Smith, Henderson Smith, J. Jorie Stanley, Pete Simmons, Geo G Shelton, Olive C Swerd, W. C Turner, James A Tooney, J W Thearle, H B Tucker, J W Wood, Jno W Fowlant, B Williams, Bert Wawer, J W Willis, Ernest Wallace, J A Williams & Walker (2) West, Jno D Wood, W. W Walker, O (2) Young, Joseph Lew Peyton was a Freeman caller this week. "A Trip to Coontown" has closed a very successful season. Jas. E. Chappelle sends regards to his New York and Boston friends. "Big Sensation" played to excellent business at Philadelphia, Pa., last week. Florence Hines was a big hit on the bill at the Haymarket, Chicago last week. The Wilson Family were on the bill at the Orpheum Theatre, Omaha, Neb., last week. James Crosby will be seen with the Richards & Pringle's Famous Georgias next season. Peyton & Harris, protean sketch artists, have closed with the Great Wallace Circus and are resting up at Indianapolis. The Black Patti Troubadours are playing to fine business in Washington, D.C. this week, notwithstanding the warm weather. The Black Patti Troubadours are booked to appear at Baltimore, Md., next week, with an engagement in New York City, to follow. Vocalists and Musicians will do well by sending for the late musical compositions found advertised on this page by the Goggan Bros., music publishers. "The Hottest Coon in Dixie" Phil R. Miller's face comedy company, finds its first trans-continental tour and season of thirty eight weeks last Eddy's Theatre, Omaha, Neb., May 7. Manager Chappelle publishes this week in his "ad" a string of reliable business men as reference to his ability and financial standing, that will certainly kill the argument of all "Knockers." "A hint to the wise is sufficient." D. Ireland Thomas, sends regards to Prof. Chas. Elgar of P. G. Lowery's Vandeville show, Frank Clermont of Georgia Up-to-Date, Prof. Ralph Nichols of Stowe's Tom Show, and Maj. B. F. Payne of Harrison Bros. New and Ancient South. Williams and Walker and their big company of entertainers were the attraction at the Star Theatre, New York City, last week. They were greeted each performance by large and appreciative audiences and duplicated their former success, at this house. Buckingham Theatre, Ft. Brooke, Fla. Chappelle and Donaldson, props., Pat Chappelle manager. This week we have a big show, headed by W. M. Hallback, Cissel & Mines who are strong favorites. The others are Miss Jessie Thomas, male impersonator; Joseph A. McMurry, musical comedian, Miss Lizzie Roberts and Carrie Smith, coon song singers. Son Payne, Jim Carter and John Weaver, comedians. Manager Chappelle has just had quite a number of electric fans put in the theatre and everything is cool and pleasant in spite of the warm weather. Prof. Joe Levy, our musical director will soon publish some of his latest ragtime compositions. Notes from the Georgia-Up-To-Date: Billy Williams Jr. Frog equilibrist, joined George and Hart's Georgia-Up-to-Date April 30 at Fulton Iowa. Mr. Williams has been on the sick list every since he joined the company, but at this writing is much better. Regards to John Eason and C. E. Ellisworth. Watch The Freeman in a week or two thats all. Cissel and Mines the colored magnets are still big favorites at the Buckingham Theatre Fort Brooke, Fla., where they have been engaged for an indefinite stay. They have been also offered a part with Mr. Chappelle's 2 act musical comedy "A Rabbit Foot" which takes the road Aug. 15, 1900 but have not signed as yet. Best regards to all the boys. The Freeman is long looked for every Sunday morning. Squibs from Georgia-Up-To-Date.—Our company has been strengthened considerably and we are doing good business. Our roster includes Gardner Hart manager, James E. George business manager, Harvey B. Dayrepresentative, Prof. Jno. D. West leader of orchestra, Fountain B. Wood bandmaster, C. B. Jones stage manager, B. F. Bembray properties, Miss Carrie B. Wood, mezzo, soprano, Miss Lagretta Henderson comedienne, Miss Tina Mahoney, Laura Faust soubrettes, Miss Zenolia Cole balladist and comedienue, Will Goff Kennedy, Billy Earthquake, C. B. Jones, Billy Williams frog equilibrist, William Fletcher, Steve Adams and Ellis, Oak Leaf quartette, Frank Clermont, Jno. Adams, Robert O. Henderson, W. T. McKay, Geo Renframe, Geo. Israel, Chas. Scott, Oliver Perry, A. L. Mason, Henry Lane, Our band, orchestra, and stage shows are first class and up to date in every respect" "I intend to have everything as bright as a new silver dollar when we start out," says Pat Chappelle, the proprietor and general manager of the "A Rabbit's Foot" Comedy Co., which will open its season about the First of September. Mr. Chappelle has surrounded himself with a brilliant staff of experienced hustlers, and nothing is being spared to make the initial tour of this mammoth organization memorable in the history of Negro theatricals. He says that a big moment loving people when he announces the roster of his big aggregation. He is still in correspondence with many of the leading stars of the profession, having decided to carry a company of sixty people, this will certainly eclipse any company of Negro talent on the road. They will travel in their own train of new dining and sleeping cars, which it said, when finished, will be a "palace on wheels." The show is now almost solidly booked for the coming season, opening at Lakeview, N.J., playing summer resorts through the East and an extended tour of the West and South. They will carry three brass bands, and the street parade will be an innovation and an attractive feature. "A Rabbit's Foot" is a two-act force, opening with a minstrel first-part, from the pen of the wellknown playwright, Frank Dumont, especially for Mr. Chappelle, and the author claims that it is the best he has written. Special lithographic paper is now being prepared by the Donaldson Litho. Co., and Mr. Chappelle says the show will be billed like a circus. A few more good people are wanted to complete this big show. See their big "ad" elsewhere on this page, this issue. Horace Copeland, the old-time minstrel, who has just returned from a long stay in Australia, sends the following from Cincinnati, O. his home: 'Dear Editor, please excuse pencil, as I am paralized and cannot use the pen long enough to write a long letter, but I must write and let you know how I have been treated by some of our brother professionals in Melbourne, also in Albury and Perth, Australia. I was one of the first colored clog dancers in America and a member of many of the leading minstrel companies. I was founder and principal comedian and dancer of Corbyn's Georgia Minstrels that left San Francisco, Nov. 8, 1876, and arrived in Sidney, Australia, the 6th of December; then came Chas. B. Hicks' Georgia Minstrels, both companies playing Melbourne the same time. So Hicks put on 'Uncle Tom's Cabin' and it had a run of one hundred and two nights; he hired two of our ballad singers, and of course that stopped us from leaving for awhile, so Mr. Liddy, our manager, told me that he could furnish fares for twenty-five or thirty people, if I could secure them for him, which I did, and we put on the 'Cabin' in Sidney. Both companies were playing big business for about five weeks. So our manager blocked Hicks, and he could not get a theatre, only at Adelaide, so it was only a matter of time and he went broke, and we got him with our show. After the season closed I told Hicks that I was going to America. Mr. Greenwall, an old American manager, came to me and begged me to take Hicks home, which I did, and I went back with him in '88 as Hicks & Sawyer's Minstrels. I returned home April 26. Hicks, Pope, Sayles, Wallace King and Billy Speed treated me shamefully. I was at the Cremone Garden, Albany, West Australia, under the management of Speed, when I was struck down with a paralyptic stroke, and he owed me a weeks' salary, and did not even come to see me. I got out of the hospital and came to Melbourne and a relapse set in and I again went to the hospital; I wrote to Wallace King asking him to pay my room rent and he 60-COLORED PERFORMERS WANTED-60 Only those with reputation. Male, female and juvenile of every description, Novelty Acts, Headliners, etc, for our new play: "A RABBIT'S FOOT." A Musical Comedy, which introduces a minstrel first-part, written especially for Pat Chappelle by Mr. Frank Dumont We will travel on our own train of hotel cars, and will exhibit under canvas, will carry all special scenery, and will use nothing else but our own design of special paper, from the Donaldson Litho. Co. The show rehearses in Lake View, N. J., and starts out in August or the First of September. Will carry three brass bands. Musicians that double write quick. Can use a good Pickannick Band. Ait the members of this show must be good dressers on and off the stage., and must be ladies and gentlemen. No attention paid to letters unless you send programme or some good reference. So amateurs save stamps. Women please send photo. Also state lowest salary and all you do in first letter, as we have no time for idle correspondence. Salary sure, rain or shine, but must be reasonable. See our reference below. Please read carefully, and note same. Those doubling brass given the preference. Two weeks silence a polite negative. Please note we furnish no tickets this season. Address all communications to PAT CHAPPELLE, Tampa, Fla. P. S.—We also have open time for first-class performers at the Buckingham and Mascotte Theatres. CHAPPELLE & DONALDSON, Sole Owners. NOTICE—All people booked for this show see call in The Freeman and Clipper. For the benefit of knockers and those doubting our financial standing we give below the names of a few responsible gentlemen who will vouch for us. Call on or write the following parties: Mr. Chas. L. Longdorf, N. E. P. A., S. A. L. Ry., Co., 306 Washington, St., Boston, Mass.; Mr. W. H. C. Shoemacher, G. E., P. A., S. A. L. Ry., 371 Broadway, New York City; Mr. P. B. Thompson, P. A. Agent, 231 E. German street, Baltimore, MD.; Mr. H. L. Elkus, Agent S. A. L. Ry., Philadelphia, Pa.; Mr. W. C. McConnell, General Agent S. A. L. Co., Washington, D. C.; Mr. B. F. Hill, N. Pa. N. C. & St. L. Ry., Chicago, Ill.; Mr. C. C. McCarthix, D. P. A., Illinois Central, St. Louis, Mo. APRIL 30, 1900. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN—This is to advise that the Buckingham Theatre, located at this point, is an excellent Vaudeville House, and variety actors would do well to look into its merits before booking elsewhere. Chappelle & Donaldson, proprietors, are personally known to me, and I take pleasure in stating that they are thoroughly reliable and prepared to carry out any contracts which they might make. J. E. COURTNEY, Passenger and Ticket Agent, Florida Central & Peninsular R. R. Co. TOWHOM IT MAY CONCERN—This certifies that Chappelle & Donaldson, proprietors of vaudeville theatres here, are well known to me, and that they are considered to be honest, honorable men and reliable for their contracts. Respectfully, J. B. ANDERSON, Cashier Exchange National Bank. TOWHOM IT MAY CONCERN—This is to advise that Chappelle & Donaldson, proprietors of a colored vaudeville theatre, in this city, are well known to me. They are considered reliable and good for their contracts, and I take pleasure in so recommending them. Very respectfully, E. C. BOWYER, Mayor. Patronize Our Advertisers and tell them where you saw it. Of the Grand Fountain U. O. T. R. owned and controlled exclusively by colored people—A first-class place of amusement—a splendid one night stand. Large crowds to greet good plays. All colored 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 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. did not even answer my letter; so I wrote Prof. Henderson Smith, bandmaster, of McAdoo's Minstrels. He came up and paid my rent, and the boys stuck to me as a brother. Mr. O. M. McAdoo sent me a dollar every week, and came to see me before he went away and gave me $$. I cannot speak too highly of the company, Mr. James Jones also came to see me every day. Mrs. O. M. McAdoo was very kind to me, she sent me $10. Miss Lottie Moore or Bellman & Moore, who are now playing the Orpheum, Frisco, took up a collection for me in Melbourne, and she had a hard time trying to get some assistance from Pope and Sayles and only shamed it out of them. Pardon me for taking up so much of your valuable space, but I am anxions to let the colored profession know who were my friends in Australia. Regards to all friends. Horace Copeland, 957 Barr street, Cincinnati O." Notes from Mahara's Minstrel—"We are now in Wisconsin and working our way toward Minnesota. The male members of the company have organized a base ball nine and can be seen daily practicing. At first arnica and witch hazel played a prominent part but now they are all in good condition and will play the local teams all along the line. All are well and in good spirits. Our business is excellent and large houses rule mostly. Scotte & Deleo, in their musical act and Billy Gratton, monologist, are strong features of the show. Leroy Bland does justice to I'm certainly living a rag time life,' and 'Philippin Mon' and in the Oloi is still keeping the audiences guessing if he is a man or woman. Bland and George Hamilton have joined hands and will be known as Bland and Hamilton in the future. Cassell and Johnson, the Rulers of Coon Comedy are featuring their latest success entitled 'These Coons are dead in line.' They are closing the Olio with great success. Bennie Covington sends regards to 'B. C. Syndicate with the Students. Mr. Jas. Osborne, Alto Saxaphone us and says why don't you write Chas. Parker? Geo. Hamilton and John Holland send regards to all professionals from Vicksburg. Will Malone has added to his list of band music 'The Champion,' 'Polyphonie' and 'Sunny Tennessee,' as a director Mr. Malone has made good." Notes from Bohannan's Fun on the Levee Co. We are now in our Twenty-second week of unprecedented good business. Next week we will enter into our Iowa territory at McGregor and then into Minn., where we close at Glencoe, on June 23. The company has been steadily enlarged and strengthened since we have been on the road and when we open next season we will have a band and orchestra complete and number 22 people, all workers. Our hustling little advance man, Mr. Geo W. Holbert met with a distressing accident last week. While loading his bill trunk at Richland Center, it caught his left hand between the car doors and broke three of his fingers. Our manager is now advancing us and Prof. Jas A. Willis is running the show. Mr. Holbert is working "ends" and making good with Cline's latest "Your Razor Isn't Half as Sharp as Mine." We met Georgia-Up-to-Date at Camp Douglas Wis. and had a general hand shake all around. Our present roster is J. W. Bohannan, Manager; Jas. A. Willis, musical director; Grant Johnson stage manager; Sam Prigmore, transportation. Mark Taylor, Oniel Porter, Golbert P. Holmes, Ida Bohannan, Minnie Harrison. "The black May Irwin," Bessie Green and Sadie Moore. Holbert and Willis will regards to "Pap" Wist. Goff Kennedy and Fountain and Mrs. Woods of the "Georgias." We look for The Freeman every week. Performers, watch for our big ad in The Freeman pretty soon. Notes from Baxter and Cashin's Exchange Garden Theatre, Jacksonville, Fla., Baxter and Cashin, props.-Prof. J. M Robinson, musical director; The show consists of the following well known performers: Messrs Sam Robinson, late of the Original Nashville Students, Mr. Billy Reeves, Clifford D. Brooks, King Jersey, Miss Carriage Hall, Miss Minnie Lee, Miss Pauline Gaston. Mr. Sam Robinson, one of our comedians is making a big hit nightly in his different specialties and doing his baton manipulations. He is par excellence. Billy Reeves, a natural born comedian is making a big hit singing "The Ghost of a Coon," and his latest parody, "I am Happy When I'm By My Baby's Side." Miss Pauline is singing with great aplause, "After All," and "The Moth and The Flame." Miss Carriage Hall the Queen of coon song singers, is making good with, "Since You's Got Money" and "I'm tired of Dodging dat Installment man." Mr. Jersey, our buck dancer never fails to please. Last but not least Mr. Clifford D. Brooks, who has been here some time is still a favorite is singing, with great effect this week, "The Bine and the Gray" and "My Lady Len." The Exchange Quartette never fails to win applause. It is composed of the following classical singers, Miss Carriage Hall, Miss Pauline Wickoff, C.D. Brooks and Billy Reeves. This is the best colored vaudeville show in the South, as every member is a star in his or her line. Mr. Sam Robinson sends regards to all the boys and says he will see you all again some day. Clifford D. Brooks sends regards to Billy Porter and the Housleys. THETWOMEXIEAS 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 season 90-1800. PETE STANLEY TRAP DRUMMER with Rusco & Holland's Big Minstrel Festival. Per. Address. The Freeman. tell them where you saw it. A House, 906 5th v LYNCHBURG, VA and controlled exclusively by colored people— one night stand. Large crowds to greet good are given a royal reception by colored citizens. W. S. WOODSON, CHEF AND MANAGER 5 55 People----3 Bands---Special Trains. The Largest Minstrel Show in the World. 45 People--2 Bands--Special Train. The 5 Whirlwinds, Arabian Acrobats. Fifty People----Two Cars----Two Bands. Home Office of RUSCO & HOLLAND 346 Wabash Ave. Chicago. Ill., care National Printing Co. Tenor Soloist and Grotesque Comedian, In a program of rare excellence. Now en tour through Indiana, Illinois and Ohio. Can be engaged by churches, societies and opera houses. Address all communications in care of The Freeman, Indian e polis, ind 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. New Sensation Cake Walk RAG KNOTS The most impressive rag two-step published. Nobody can keep still while listening to it. It tops 'em all. Sample copies 27c in stamps, by mail. THOS. GOGGAN & BRO., Galveston, Texas Invalid Rolling and Parlor Reclining... CHAIRS RAG KNOTS The most impressive rag two-step published. Nobody can keep still while listen ing to it. It tops 'em all. Sample copies 27c in stamps, by mail. THOS. GOGGAN & BRO., Galveston, Texas Invalid Rolling and Parlor Reclining... CHAIRS Ball-Bearing Rubber Tires, Light Running and Comfortable. MANY STYLES PHYSICIANS' Office FURNITURE Catalogue Free. Highest Standard of Excellence. W. D. ALLISON CO., Manufacturers, 131 East South Street, INDIANAPOLIS, IND THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER RACE GLEANINGS. Robert Thompson died recently at this home, Carlisle, Ky., leaving an estate valued at from $50,000 to $60,000. He was the wealthiest Negro in that section. Free--Your Fortune, Past, present and future, correctly told fre Address John W. Moseby, Dyersburg, Tenn. Cincinnati, O., Budget. The will of Anna H. Sutton leaves an estate approximating $200,000. All goes to relations except $15,000 bequeathed to the New York colored mission institute. The Christian Organizer published at Lynchburg, Va., is putting forth a vigorous effort to raise $5000 at the Virginia Baptist State Convention to be held on the 9th inst. for the Virginia Theological Seminary and College and institution owned, controlled and operated by Negro Baptists. The Rev. Reverdy C. Ransom, pastor of the Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church of Chicago has been selected by the Bishop's council of the A. M. E. Conference in session at Columbus, O., as delegate to represent the African Methodist Episcopal Church of the United States at the Methodist Ecumenical Conference that will meet in London next year. Henry Demas, the noted Negro politician, of Louisiana, who died at New Orleans recently was fifty-two years old. He was the last of the Negro politicians to remain in power in the South and held absolute control of his district for a quarter of a century. He was a] sugar and rice planter in St. John, where he was known as the Black Prince. Three years ago President McKinleyjoined him to a lucrative position, but]charges involving his integrity were pressed so vigorously that the Senate finally rejected the nomination. At the Colored Home and Hospital, East 141st street and Concord Avenue, N. Y. City, the Temperance Society held their regular monthly meeting, May 2 and elected the following officers for the ensuing year: John Williams, president; Anna E. Reco, vice president; Cornelia Weldon, secretary; Sarah E. DeCoster, treasurer. Rev. H. G. Miller of Mt. Tabor, Presbyterian Church and the junior members with the assistance of Joseph Shiloh, gave a musical entertain. Items of Interest from Terre Haute. Terre Haute, Ind., Special.—Rev. F. White of the Central. Mo., conference, has returned back to Indiana. He will make Terre Haute his home for the time being. Rev. White will fill the pulpit at the A. M. church while the pastor is attending the general conference. Mr. William returned from Rockville Saturday. Mr. William Tompson left for Danville, Ills., Monday. Mrs. Cora B. Johnson of Danville, Ill., is visiting her mother Mrs. Hill, of South 13 street. Mrs. Catherine Armstead passed through the city Friday, enroute to her home in Henderson, Ky., after spending a pleasant month with friends in Indianapolis. Salt Lake Savings. Salt Lake City, Utah, Special.—Mrs. Lincoln Jones gave birth to twins this week. Mr. Jones is correspondingly happy. Quite a sensation was created this week, when the news that McHenry Scott, the well known barber had eloped with Miss Emma Thomas the 16 year old daughter of Mr. James Thomas. After a two day's search the couple were located at Eureka, a small mining camp in the southern part of the state. They will be brought back, and as the girl is under age Scott will probably have to face the serious charge of abduction. Mr.P. A. Steed has gone to Loda Springs Ida.. for the summer. His many friends will miss him. Another wedding took place on the fifth of the month, thus giving further proof of the saying that spring time and love are closely allied. Mr. Gus Whipple and Miss Eula Griffin were united in the holy bonds of matrimony by the Rev. A. Wagner, and in future will trot in double harness. Mrs. E. W. Smith gave a very pleasant little dinner to a number of ladies from the city. The Knights of Tabor ball was a pronounced success. The Salt Lake council of the Afro-American League held a meeting last Monday evening to arrange for the celebration of John Brown's birthday. A program was agreed on and will be presented on Wednesday, May 9th. The object of the celebration is a most meritorious one and should be commended and encouraged. Excursions to Indianapolis via Pennsylvania Lines. Meeting Grand Lodge F. & A. M of Indiana will be at the capital city May 22 and 23. Excursion tickets will be sold Monday, May 21, and Tuesday, May 22, via Pennsylvania Lines, valid for return trip not later than Thursday, May 24. Free--Your Fortune, Past, present and future, corrections told free Address John. John Tonn. Tomn. 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All trains enter the Union Passenger Station at Terre Haute and St. Louis. Ticket offices. No. 48 West Washington street and Union Station. W. W. RICHARDSON, D. P. A., IND IANAPOLIS, IND. E. A. FORD, G. P. A. Philadelphia, New York, Baltimore, Washington, Pittsburg, Dayton, I wish to add my testimony as to the virtue of Ripens Tabules. Have tried them, and know where of 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 is 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 1855. 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 billion attack, after which she had stomach trouble, from which our family physician was unable to relieve her. I noticed ad of Ripens 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 M, 8:25 A, 2:30 PM, 5:00 P M, 7:10 P M Through; Sleeping 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 THREE FAST TRAINS DAILY. Lv Indianapolis, 3:40 A.M 4:00 M.4:00 P.M 7:10 P.M Lindia indianapolis, 3:40 A M 4:00 A M 3:00 M 7:10 M 10:30 M 10:30 M train, daily except Sunday. For rent, sleeping car space on agents. No. 48 West Washington street, Union Station or address A new style package containing TEN REMAIN TABULARS in a paper carton (without glue) is now for sale. Drug stores—four-five cents. The low-priced sort is intended for the poor and the economical of these five-cent cartons (10 tabulars) can be had by mail by sending forty-six-shipping cents. Chemical stores—five cents. The high-priced sort is sent for five cents. Chemical stores may also be had for general store news stores and liquor barbers shop. W. W. RICHARDSON, D. P. A. E. A. FOA. WOMAN'S WORLD Madame la Mode has decided, and decided decided, too, that 'robes' and flounces are the things for the summer town of 1900. || || Mrs. Anna E. Murray of Washington, D.C., and Mrs. Church Terrell also of Washington, two colored women of national prominence will appear upon the platform of the Women's Congress of America which convenes in DesMoines, Iowa, this month. || || This white chiffon turban, a la Turk, formed part of the trousseau of an after Easter bride for wear with her dressy afternoon gowns. The top of the crown of a softly-woven straw-colored fibre, relieved the sameness of all the white, while the ball-like rosette and argrette in front gave the required height for style. || || || With the first freshness of the fad for the pulley belt gone, the constant effort for something new to catch mabelle's ever-changing fancy has led to the introduction of the tassel-end bodice back belt. A stock to match completes the set. The little slide is of sterling silver, and, being adjustable, can easily be regulated to fit any size waist easily and quickly. The belt itself is made of double faced satin ribbon in black, white and colors. This is such a decided novelty just yet that whether its very new idea will be generally savored is still unproven, but it is certainly very pretty. TYREE ENDORSED His Neighbors Banquet Him and Talk His Praises--Want Him Made Bishop Denominational Lines Discarded. Denominational lines were discarded and there was a great outpouring of the good citizens of Nashville to honor Dr. Evans Tyree, M. D. D. D., on the eve of his departure for Columbus, O., to attend the general conference of the A. M. E. church. Beautiful Boyd hall was crowded to enjoy the eloquent speeches and sweet music. An entertaining program was rendered, and then the elegant spread followed. To show the great interest felt in Mr. Tyree it is a noticeable fact that the master of ceremonies is a Baptist, as is also the musical director. The aged mother of Dr. Tyree was present, and her illustrious son paid her a high tribute. Rev. S. E. Griggs, D. D., master of ceremonies rapped for order at 8:30. The following program was rendered, with music interspersed: Welcome address, Dr. R. F. Boyd, M. D.; Response, Rev. Jas, A. Davis, D. D; Reading, Mrs. Alberta Tyree Sanders; Baptist churches, Rev. R. H. Boyd, D. D; C. M. E. churches, Rev. G. I. Jackson; Congregational churches, Rev. Jas. Bond, A. M. D. B.; A. M. E. churches, S. A. McElwee, A. M. L. L. B.; Citizens of Nashville, Lieut. Geo. I. Robinson, A. M. L. L. B; M. E. Churches, Rev. C. B. Wilson, A. M. D. D.; Country at Large, Hon. J. C. Napiier, L. L. B; A. M. E. Connection, Rev. C. S. Smith, M. D. D. D.; Our pastor (Tyree), Miss Georgia Lofton; Reading, Mrs. Engenee Tyree Allen; Address, Rev. Evans Tyree, M. D. D. D. Each speaker who preceded the man honored, was eloquent and fulsom in praising Dr. Tyree, and did himself and the occasion credit, but Lieut Robinson struck the keynote, "was a common expression after the entertainment. He dwelt on character, and said that Dr. Tyree's would bear discussing, as it was par excellence." Time was, said he when a prophet was without honor in his own home and country, but to day we want to know how a man stands among his neighbors. If they endorse him he is all right. Dr. Tyree's neighbors give him their unqualified endorsement, and hope he will return to us a bishop. There was but one sentiment, and that was in favor of seeing Tyree made bishop. Dr. Tyree has pastorated in Nashville twelve years, besides he has been in the ministry thirty years, and during these years, has never disregarded the cloth, but rather honored it, and he will honor the high office—the bishopric, to which he aspires. It is the man's real worth that caused his neighbors, representing all classes and denominations to turn out and stamp their approval upon a manly man, Christian gentleman who has guarded well his good name, and goes up to the general conference without a dermis looking upon the office which he seeks as a reward rather than honors unmerited. Possibly the most eloquent speaker who sounded Tyree's praises was Dr Smith, who dwelt upon the THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER unity of the citizens of Nashville, in honoring a most worthy man, a fellow-townsman. Dr Smith is himself a candidate for the bishopric, but made no mention of it. Dr Tyre made a graceful response, thanking his friends for the interest manifested in him. A photograph of the doctor was given to each person present. Mechanicsburg News Mechanicsburg, O., Special.—Mr. A. Waldon and wife of Milford, O., spent Thursday in this city. C. Maxeby spent Sunday with the Misses Roses. E. Bunnday and Miss Sadie Smith were quietly united in marriage Sunday. The Rev. Mrs. I. Walker is still conducting meeting at the A. M. E. church. Prof. Winsol of Urbana, spent Sunday with Mrs. J. Rose. Wm. Saxton is improving. Eastern Oregon Gold Fields. The Safey Deposit Gold Mining Co. This is a producer having 2000 sacks of high-grade ore on hand awaiting teaming facilities. To meet current expenses and cost of new hoisting machinery, we are instructed to sell a limited number of shares of the treasury stock at $1.50 (par value $5.00.) This is a gilt edge investment. Stock non assesable. Write, Cole & Wooten, Vanconver, Wash. Take Soldiers Relief A sure cure for pains or cramps in the stomach, Cholera Morbus, Diarrhoea, Dysentery Summer Complaint, Cholera Infantum and jellygum on the Bestimators. Manufactured by Indian Nichols, 407 W. North street t Indianapolis, Ind. For sale by all druggist. Excursions to Washington, D. C.--the National Capital--via Pannsylvania Lines. May 19th, 20th and 21st, for Meeting Imperial Council, Order Mystic Shine. Excursion tickets non-transferable form will be sold to Washington, D. C., via Pennsylvania Lines, valid for return trip leaving Washington not later than May 28th--offering Excursionists manifold in the Nation of the National in Springtime; the President to the National Museum, the Capitol, Arlington Heights, the homestead of General Robert E. Lee, and the broad Potomac flowing quietly to the sea. That Lame Back can be cured with Dr. Miles NERVE PLASTER. Only 25c. New York AND Boston Limited" VIA 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 . . . 6:50 p. m. Lv. Galion . . . 7:30 p. m. FAMOUS KNICKERBOCKER SPECIAL stills run on the old schedule. Ask for Tickets via Big Four Route H. M. Bronson, Assistant General Passenger Agent, Indianapolis, Ind. Warren J. Lynch, General Passenger Agent Cincinnati, O. NIAGARA FALLS EXCURSION wait for the old RELIABLE Lake Erie & Western R. R. Personally Conducted 1 Niagara Falls Excursion In Connection with the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Ry. Leave INDIANAPOLIS 11:15 A. M. Thursday, August 2. 1900 Rate; $7.00 for Round Trip. ALSO SANDUSKY AND PUT-IN-BAY with side Trips to Lewiston, Toronto, Thousand Islands, Etc. For tickets, rate, time and pamphlet containing general information, call on any ticket agent of the above organization address. THE FREEMAN A National Negro News paper. It is conceded to be the leading Newspaper published by the race in the world. No expense is spared by the publisher, the making it an ideal home journal. More special contributors than any two other Negro papers. We want an active agent in every town and city in the United States. Write for term. Add: The Freeman, Indianapolis. 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, 2481 Atlantic avenue; the Hon. Wm. Denmore, architect and builder, 47 Cleveland avenue, and Mr. Fred Lampe, grocer, 641 Fulton street, Brooklyn. All have known him for the past ten years. He gives a free test of 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 direct to. He has now and always had a patronage from them. PLEASE READ E 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, slick or in trouble to go to him at once. Sincerely, ALBERT AYRES. Plainfield, N. J. A SENSATION IN BROOKLYN—A MINISTER'S STATEMENT: I wish to state that one of my parishoners was sick and in trouble for a long time, Mrs. Brown, 37 Gay street. No one seemed to understand her case. She had several doctors, but none of them seemed to know what was the matter. None could do her any good. It was my duty as her pastor to call and see her. Hearing of the wonderful work being done by Dr. Shea the last few years, I thought I would call and see him myself. I found him a sympathetic gentleman. He gave me a wonderful test of his powers; told me to send him a lock of the patient's hair, which I did by her daughter. He told at once what was the matter and in a short time cured her sound and well. Her family had seemingly been under a cloud. Now all is changed. All are well and prosperous. I can truly and heartily recommend Dr. Shea to all those in sickness or distress of any kind. REV. WILLIAM JOHNSON. Pastor Lebanon Church, Brooklyn. Dr. Shea can show thousands such as he above. DR. SHEA. Has been carefully educated in the Homoeopathic and Electric schools of medicine. His success is wonderful in curing paralysis, rneumatism, asthma, sore eyes, tumors, cancers, constipation, ague dyspepsia, tape worms, liver complaints deafness, catarrh, dropsy, piles, nervous debility, heart diseases, consumption, diseases of women and children, fits, kidney disease and all strange, mysterious diseases which others don't understand. All diseases, no matter what they be. Nothing but honorable treatment. He can and will honestly tell you if you can be cured. Has all new remedies and new success. Has an ample experience in public hospitals and private clinics. No trifling with human life. Call at once. Do not delay. Diplomas hang in parlors. Is a registered physician. A new remedy for rheumatism just discovered, not a limiment. Hopeless cases and those that others can not cure solicited to call. Fat folks thin, the childless made parents. All letters must contain $1.00. two stamps, age, lock of hair. Charges for medical treatment only. Closed Sundays. Mention this paper. 651 Fulton St. Brooklyn N. Y. GREATEST SPRING MEDICINE HOYT'S POISONED BLOOD CURE The 87 bottles of HOYT'S POISONED BLOOD CURE sold in March gave such universal satisfaction that Mr. Morrison has already sold in April 94 bottles of This Medicine and only 7 of all other combined, while H. C. Raffensperger, the drugist right across the street sell from 3 to 6 in an evening; and J. P. Fritz, two squares; south, sells as many as 10 bottles in a day. - EPUTATION 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." 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, Rehoboth, 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 enjoyable vacation outing can be planned in the summer. Arrangements may be made for participation in the pleasures offered by this excursion by communicating with W. W. Richardson, D. P. A., Indianapolis, Ind. Hair Wigs ```markdown ``` Most complete line of hair goods in this country for 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 averages among the newspapers of the United States for excellence in all departments of journalism. "Under date of May 2, 1890, the Omaha World-Herald, editorially annotated, asked asking the names of the five best newspapers in this country, pointing to one way and be inferior in another. The World-Herald gives listens to five general headings of Reading American newspapers distinguished especially for excellence, mentioning THE FOLLOWING ARE THE HEADINGS (1) Most and best news, foreign and middle classes, and active attention of news briefly. (2) Best possible presentation of news briefly. (3) The appearance of news by departments. (4) Classification of news by departments. "The The Chicago Tribune is the newspaper of the United States, which the World-Herald considers worthy of mention under four differ- ent heads."—From the October Plain Talk. Practically all high-class intelligent newspaper readers, comprising the best and middle classes, in Chicago and New York. A great majority of them read 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..... Cure mes combined Total DISSONED BLOOD CURE sold in March gave such articles of This Medicine and only 7 of all other combi- from 3 to 6 in an evening; and J. P. Fritz, two se- mutation at his name of Mrs. H. Armstead, and February 1899, and af- nine sores, and remained treatment. His suffer- mark failed to hear. He DISSONED BLOOD CURE about either and stronger. To stead owes his life. Street, suffered with Con- ervousness. He was un- able to work—the first making HOYT'S POISON- alloway avenue, had poi- ne air in a glue factory. DISSONED BLOOD CURE relieved poison. says: "Both of my little ama. Physicians treated HOYT'S POISONED completely. I am now "I suffered untold physicians said an opera can now do six washing ONED BLOOD CURE. Many lady societies, an commend this valuable Charles. "I am sixty years headache and nervousu- to take HOYT'S Poison day's work and I shook feel better than I had f W. Eighteenth. Mrs. E. Clemons, fered with Catarrh so lio the size of marbles. A Poisoned Blood Cure, t Mrs. Nancy Hink girl had Inflammatory Ri- One bottle of HOYT'S lieve her than anything flows the use of old in March gave such universal satiety only 7 of all other combined, while H. B. and J. P. Fritz, two squares south, N. A. T. HOME. "I suffered untold agony with physicians said an operation would have now do six washings a week after NED BLOOD CURE. I belong to many lady societies, and never miss recommend this valuable medicine charles. "I am sixty years of age, and the headache and nervousness all the time take HOYT'S Poisoned Blood Cure's work and I shook like an aspergillal better than I had for years."—M. W. Eighteenth. Mrs. E. Clemons, 824 West street, served with Catarrh so long that it left the size of marbles. After taking o poisoned Blood Cure, the lumps entire Mrs. Nancy Hinkle, 533 Patterson had Inflammatory Rheumatism of one bottle of HOYT'S Poisoned Blood gave her than anything else 1 ever tried. "I suffered untold agony with female weakness, and physicians said an operation would have to be 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: "Thap fered with Carrath 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." BLOOD CUR All Drugs, Gc and Free for The A Cake of Mme. Turner's Complexion and Scaled Hair Grower or Face Bleach. BEFORE These cuts were taken from one of my customers our treatment. Straight, Soft PRODUCED BY THE Cheveline sample of my work. Cheveline is undoubtedly the TH MYSTIC POMAD gner's Scalp Soap, a great remedy for scalp disease. MEDICATED HAIR GROW for promoting the growth of the hair, even on the toit it also removes the dandruff and impurities from the turning gray should order Hair Grower No. 2. Price £1.00. Always use Mme. Turner's Complexion. 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Always use Mme, Turner's Complexion Soap. McKernan's 334 Indiana Avenue. ```markdown ``` nirty Days calp Soap with every homed- AFTER s, whose hair, was changed, as you see, by and Glossy THE USE OF—— We use no hot irons or pasting down with grease in this treatment, and the hair is coated with a cream. The contrary is made more beautiful by washing, and the straightening appears as natural as if born with it. Send a piece of your hair and 10c and I will return it as a greatest of all hair preparations, which will make the hair soft, straight and cosmetic as beautiful as Cheveline, but not as beautiful as 30c per bottle. Use Mine Turm, only 2cc. **WER** For Family-Use. Our Improved Medicated Hair Grower or Scalp Cleaner is an unexcelled article mple where the hair is oftimes very scant, 8 Is to patronize it for everything that can and does provide as cheaplay as we. 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. Samples of anything, anywhere anytime. L. S. AYRES & Co INDIANAPOLIS, IND. ..CITY NOTES.. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Bass visited Richmond last week. Robt. Newman, of Muncie, Ind., was in the city Tuesday. Furnished room—light house keeping at 365 W. 12th street. Spring is nere, and now time to take Hoyt's Poisoned Blood Cure. Mr. Mart Green leaves tomorrow to visit his wife in Kentucky. Mr. and Mrs. Milton Gentry attended the general conference last week at Cloumbus, Ohio. "The Original Ozonized" "Ox Marrow for sale at Lewis C. Hayes druggist, 502 Indiana avenue." Now is the time to Subscribe for the greatest paper of the race. All the most important news of the day—$1.50 Mr. W. J. Trouson, of Frankfort, was in the city Wednesday and Thursday of last week on business. Mr. Henry James, of South Bend, Ind., was in the city this week attending the meeting the of the G. A. R's. Little Summer McGhee son of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver McGhee died recently. The parents have the sympathy of many friends. 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. Messrs. Geo. Fisher and Henry Roberts, of Terre Haute, Ind., were visitors in the city, and callers on The Freeman Wednesday. Mr. Fisher is the proprietor of the Hotel de Fisher_of that city. 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 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 and best ribbon fancies you want in this sale. Enough ribbon for everyone. Come a nd get the pick of the lot. —[Center Aisle. Pettis Dry Goods Co. --- always appear in the paper published nearest the cure. There is no blood purifier in the world equal to Hoyt's Poisoned Blood Cure. Mrs. Lavinia Watson and husband, of Louisville Ky., will be the guests of Mrs. A. Henderson in N. California st., to-morrow. Rev. Geo. W. Ziegler, of Tennessee, passed through the city this week enroute to the M. E. Conference at Chicago accompanied by Mr. Orange F. Sneed he was a pleasant caller at The Freeman office. Saturday to visit among friends in Pittsburg, Pa. The excursion from Peoria last Sunday brought a good many strangers to town. The entertainment at Allen Chapel Thursday evening of last week, drew a large crowd. Wedding-Bell--Other Item. Cleveland, O., Special—Married in this city, Mr. William Arthur Jackson and Miss Peterson. Both parties are of Cleveland's best people. Mr. Jackson is with the Declin and company, caterers. Mr. and Mrs. Jackson will visit the Paris Exposition. Mrs. William A. Todd is in New York city visiting. Interesting Points. school here and Julia Renfro, a student in the High-school, left for Metropolis Saturday to spend their summer vacation. Mr. and Mrs. William Caliway entertained a small company of friends at dinner Sunday at their beautiful home on Grand avenue. Saturday afternoon from 3 to 5, Sonober Owsley entertained a company of her associates in honor of Minnie Bell of St. Louis. Rev. M. E. Golden was here a few hours Thursday en route from Fairfield to Clarksville, Tenn. Rev. E. M. Harli of Jacksonville, Ill., was the guest of Ephriam Edwards and family Thursday. He left Friday for Evansville. Mr. and Mrs. Ches. Sigger entertained a score or more of their friends Friday night from 8 to 10 o'clock. The features of the occasion were social Jno. Ba Merchant Tail 227 Indiana Avenue Indianapolis, Ind. Gent's Fine Clothing made Styles. Fit Guarara Old Phone 2 on 2877. Call on L. C. Hayes. 502 nue for a bottle of Hoyt Blood Cure—you will never Services at the Ninth Presbyterian church will be conducted Sunday by the Rev. J. E. Harper, of Cincinnati, O. Rev. Harper has under consideration a call to that church. Special song services will be held in the evening. The Misses Hart, assisted by others will take part. Mr. Woodard Stewart of Noblesville, Ind., attended the State G. A. R., encampment this week. The many friends of Mrs. Stewart will be glad to know that she is improving rapidly. 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 it re 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. Zanesville News. Zanesville, O., Special.—Mr. and Mrs. Brooks Jackson and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ransom spent Sunday in Columbus. Mr. Taylor, of Mt. Vernon, O., is barbering for Will Jackson. Miss Cora Wilson is in Columbus. The W. M. M. s met at Mrs. Hills Thursday evening and elected as delegate to conference Mrs. C. A. Brease and Miss Martha Ruggs, alternate. Mr. and Mrs. John Singer spent Sunday in Cambridge, O. Miss Bertha Singer is still ill. Prof. Curry of Curry Seminary, Urbana, O., lectured at Union Baptist church Rev. Christopher, of South Carolina, preached at St. Paul's A. M. E. church morning and evening as Rev. Jones is in Columbus. Miss Mary Tate went to Columbus, Friday. Miss Nina Clinton is in Columbus. Mrs. Caleb Tate is visiting her son Nelson in Columbus. Mrs. Geo. Parker is visiting her mother Mrs. Powell in Columbus. Mrs. N. T. Grant and daughter, Lulu are in Columbus. Mrs. J. B. Reynolds eminent commander of the Masons went to Nelsonville, O., Friday to organize a lodge Mr. Bently, of Cincinnati, has secured a position as waiter at Clarendon Hotel Jeffrey Hargraves has returned to his home in Findley, O. Danville News. Danville, Ill., Special.—If you want to know what is going on in this or any other city in the country among the Negroes you must read The Freeman. Rev. Matthews of the Free Baptist church, East North street, returned last Thursday morning from Indianapolis, where he met the Quarterly Conference. The Free Baptist church is a new organization in Danville, scarcely a year old, but it is progressing nicely. It has a membership of 30, and the spiritual and financial condition is excellent. The Sabbath school gave an entertainment and concert on Thursday evening of last week to raise funds to send a delegate to the Sunday school convention which will convene in Murray, Ky., June 5th. It was a grand success. Athens Lodge No.10, K of P., completed its organization last Monday evening. State organizer left Tuesday morning for Decatur, where he will organize a lodge. The officers of the local lodge are as follows: Chancellor Commander, R. C. Houston; Vice Chancellor, W. M. Wells; Prelate, E. H. Smith; Master of the Work, John Batchman; Keeper of Records and Seal, Will Beeler, Master of Finance, Rev. B. H. Shipp; Master of Exchange; J. A. Cunningham; Master at-Arms, W. M. Green; Inner Guard, A. DePratt; Outer Guard, Grant Whitted. Watch the Freeman for date of installation James A. Huffman, Jr., who died last Tuesday was buried from Allen Chapel Wednesday at 2:30 o'clock. Rev. J. H. Syden officiating. The parents and family of the sympathy in their sad bereavement of a host of friends. Tardgie Bolles of Evansville, Ind., a few hours in the city with Mr. Will Parson. The Danville Unions, the cracked ball team, opened the season in this city last Monday afternoon, at Elmwood park, with Al 'awson's Peorans. The following will be their battles order, with fielding positions appended: M. Mitchell, catcher; Fred Roberts, shortstop; W. M. Brown, leftfield; W. M. West, second base; John Taulkner, center field; Louis Minor, right field; Thomas Radford, first base; C. Jackson, cather; A. Jackson, pitcher; J. L. Tisdell and T. Jackson, substitutes. They have their uniforms and are now open for all engagements. The Second Baptist church raised at its rally last Sunday $104.00. Mrs. Nale Vance is quite sick. Mr. and Mrs. Wyclif Smith spent last Sunday in Crawfordsville visiting. Luther Coller will deliver you The Freeman every Saturday morning, for five cents per copy. Bill Thompson of Terre Haute, is in the city. Albert Hughes of Lafayette, stopped to visit friends while enroute to Indianapolis and Marion, Ind. Rev. J. H. Syden of Allen Chapel, assisted Shipp at the Second Baptist church rally last Sunday. It was a success, spiritually and financially. Walter Burton of Hoopston, has just returned from Chicago, where he spent a week among friends. Walter has the Freeman sent to his home at Hoopston every week. Mrs Emma Howell last left Saturday to visit among friends in Pittsburg, Pa. The excursion from Peoriaal Sunday brought a good many strangers to town. The entertainment at Allen Chapel Thursday evening of last week, drew a large crowd. Wedding-Bell--Other Item. Cleveland, O., Special—Married in this city, Mr. William Arthur Jackson and Miss Peterson. Both parties are of Cleveland's best people. Mr. Jackson is with the Decin and company, caterers. Mr. and Mrs. Jackson will visit the Paris Exposition. Mrs. William A. Todd is in New York city visiting. Interesting Points DeSoto, Mo., Special—Stop in at "The Idle Hour" every Sunday and get a dish of ice-cream and a copy of The Freeman. Our local base ball team has another scalp dangling from its belt. Our ward politicians filled with patriotism and other things, are scraping their throats for the fall campaign. The public schools will close a very successful term about June 1. C. L. Logan is winning laurels as an amateur sketch artist. For discussion at the next meeting of the Union Literary Society. Resolved, That Negroes should not enter into labor strikes. The colored teachers' institute for Southeast Missouri, will convene at DeSoto, June 18. Important Notices. Paris, Ill., Special. — Rev. Marsh preached two good sermons Sunday. Rev. Coleman went to Pinkstaff Saturday. The pastor's children have the whooping-cough. Rev. C. H. Coleman and wife were tendered a pleasant surprise party Thursday. They received many liberal donations—a good crowd was in attendance. In the Social Swim. Cairo, Ill., Special—An entertainment was given by Mrs. B. A. Cheny in honor of Mr. L. R. McIwaine of Lynchburg, Va. Supper was served in courses from 6 to 9 p.m. The menu: Consume; toasted dikes olives. Baked white fish—with drawn butter sauce. Onions and mashed. Mashed potatoes—smothered chicken—French peas—macaroni—with cheese cauliflower with tomato sauce. Wine—shrimp salad—brown bread and butter. Fresh tomatoes and lettuce. Frutti tutti—a la Francaise—assorted oakes—salted ammons and stuffed dates. Coffee—pine apple—cheese. The guests present were: Mrs. Robert Bledsoe, Miss Ollie Duncan, Edward Levy of New Orleans, La.; B. Patton, Miss E. McAdoo, Mr. and Mrs. B. P. Duncan, Mr. and Mrs. McDermont, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Stephens, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Purdy, Mr. L. R. McIwaine, Miss McGee, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Norvelle, Mr. John Shaw, Miss Minnie Freeman, Mr. J. H. Brown, Miss A. Lester, Mr. Major, Mr. Austin Cheny, Elias Norvelle and Charles Hamilton. Everybody enjoyed the evening; Prof. Webb's band furnished music for the occasion. Miss Ollie Duncan is visiting friends in St. Louis, Mo. Helena News. Helena, Ark., Special—The large orow that attended the character concert given at the grand opera house for the benefit of the Helena Normal school, were in nowise disappointed in their expectation. The concert composed entirely of home talent, reflected much credid on those having in charge the arrangement of the excellent program. A very charming texture of the program was Whittier's "Maud Muller," beautifully recited by Mrs. J. S. Drew. The characters were Miss Nora Henderson as Mauler Muller, and Prof. Avant as judge. Mr. Washington Amper made a clever hit with his cornet solo. Mrs. M. G. Turner rendered with much credit, "Comin' Thro' the Rye," Mrs. E. W. Avans brought down the house in a beautiful solo. "The Merry Zingara." Among the other features deserving special mention were Dedamonia and Othello, by Prof. Austin and Miss Fannie Alexander. "Three little Maids from School," Miss Anderson, Miss Alexander and Marquers. Pacahontas and Captain John Smith, by Mrs. M. L. Marris and Mr. Hightown, and last but in noise least, the beautiful music made by the orchestra, composed of Messrs Shepherd, Amps and Ellison. Dr. H. S. Berry in company with Rev. J. E. Carter of Arize Point, departed a few days ago to attend the general Conference of the A. M. E. church that meets in Columbus, Ohio. The members of the Centennial Baptist church gave a grand banquet at their church Wednesday evening, May 2nd, in honor of their pastor, Dr. E. C. Marris, on his return from New York city. Mr. D. W. J. Ellison, jr., and Miss Claudia McPheters were quietly married at the residence of the bride's mother, on Poplar street, Wednesday evening, May 9th. We extend to them our best wishes for a happy and prosperous life. The Second Baptist church is undergoing some much needed repairs. Messrs Coursey and Williams are adding to the appearance of their shop by the application of a little fresh paint. Well its about time I guess. The Helena base ball team is now thoroughly organized. They are in good practice, and are now ready to cross bat with teams from any source of the universe. All communications should be address to their captain Mr. J. O. Tayor, Mr. W. H. Garrett of the West End Enterprise grocery has a full line of such goods as are handled by all first class groceries. He has also just opened his ice cream parlor for the season, and solicits the patronage of the public. When in West Helena call and see him. Don't forget your subscription to The Free man when it is due. News of a Week Mt. Vernon, Ill., Special.-Bishop Isaac Lane of Jackson, Tenn., in company with Revs. J. W. Owsley. J. B. Bunch and I. N. Grear, made a business call last week. The bishop entertained the people with a very highly and appreciated sermon and lecture while here. He departed for Cairo. Rev. Grear, presiding elder, went to Cairo on ministerial business last week, returning Saturday. Rev. S. S. Oliver returned from Grand Tower where he held a successful revival. He will leave for Shawnee Town Saturday on his ministerial duties. Rev. J. W. Owsley, the real estate dealer, made a business trip to Tennessee, Kentucky and Southern Illinois. Thomas Givens, who has been on the sick list is convalescent. Misses Ludie Hall, assistant teacher in the colored The Acme of Summer Styles in Shirt Waists. WASSON'S May's Greatest Sale of Carpets and Draperies. One Matchless Silk Event Here 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. school here and Julia Renfro, a student in the High-school, lett for Metropolis Saturday to spend their summer vacation. Mr. and Mrs. William Caliway entertained a small company of friends at dinner Sunday at their beautiful home on Grand avenue, Saturday afternoon from 3 to 5, Sonober Owaley entertained a company of her associates in honor of Minnie Bell of St. Louis. Rev.M.R. Golden was here a few hours Thursday en route from Fairfield to Clarksville, Tenn. Rev.E.M. Harlis of Jacksonville, Ill., was the guest of Ephriam Edwards and family Thursday. He left Friday for Evansville. Mr. and Mrs. Ches, Stigger entertained a score or more of their friends Friday night from 8 to 10 o'clock. The features of the occasion were social games, plays, etc. Refreshments of cream and cake were served. Guests of honor were: Misses Ludie Hall and Julia Rentro of Metropolis, Ill., Mr. Robert Kinney of Godfrey, Ill., and Prof.A.Y.King of Munce, Ind. A good time was enjoyed by all and the guests departed expressing their gratitude to Mr. and Mrs. Stigger for their generous hospitality Freeman Man In Town. 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 Home Made Candies and Cakes. MISS HENRIETTA DAVIS. PROP. ICE CREAM, CONFECTIONS AND ICE CREAM SODA. Only Pure Fruits Used. 415 Indiana Ave. INDIANAPOLIS Iron Fence, Wire Fence, Iron Hitch Posts, Iron Adjustable Tree-Boxes, Lawn Guards and all kinds of Home Improvements. 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