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THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOLUME 13. NUMBER 21 BISHOPSELECTED The Great A. M. E. Conference Selects Five New Leaders THE FIGHT ON SMITH Very Spirited But Unsuccessful-He Receives 203 Votes. DAILY DOINGS OF THE ASSEMBLY Of the Church's Brainiest Men Whose Utterances are Being Quoted Far And Near-Bishop Lee's Address. Welcome Address--Foreign Delegates Present. Staff Correspondent to The Freeman. Columbus, O., Monday, May 14, 1900. That the revision of the discipline is a very important matter was evidenced by the lengthy discussion and slow progress being made in the A. M. E. general conference. Bishop Handy presided to-day. The rules of the conference were suspended and Rev. R. Cheeks was reelected editor of the Southern Christian Order by acclamation. This is the first time that such a move has been made in the conference. On motion of RevW. H. Mixon, of the Alabama conference, the conference votes $150 to Rev. M. M. Mkone and Rev. J. Z. Tantzi, two delegates from South Africa who were shipwrecked on their way to this country and lost all their clothes. An effort was made to make the sum larger but the conference did not see it that way. A resolution, providing that hereafter the seating of the conference shall alternate in the general conference, the oldest tiking precedent one conference and the youngest the next, was ruled out of order since this conference has nothing to do with the rules for the government of the next general conference. The following were added to the committee on revision: W. D. Cook, E. H. Bolder, T. Mitchell, B. F. Watson, G. H. Shaffer, R. R. Downs, E. W. Williams, D. A. Perrin, J. M. Conner, D. E. Ashbury, A. S. Jackson and G. A. Bailey. The feature of this evening's meeting in the auditorium will be the singing of the [Pencil sketch of a man in a suit with a bow tie.] Rt. REV. EVANS TYREE, New Bishop A. M. E. Connection. South African choir. The evening will be devoted to the cause of missions and Bishop Derrick will preside. The report of the revision committee outlined in The Dispatch yesterday was taken up and proved to be the source of great debate, the arguments at times being very heated. The report of the committee on revision was made the special order for each session at 10 a. m., with the episcopacy committee having precedence if necessary. The conference adopted the section of the report which provided for a separate book to be kept in which the kept in the discipline shall be recorded. The section which gave the bishops the veto power on disciplinary legislation and requiring a two-thirds vote to pass it over their veto, caused the liveliest debate of the M. H. morning and was at its height when the time for the noon adjournment arrived. FIGHT ON DR. C. S. SMITH. The first real sensation to be sprung in the conference when The Defender, a daily paper published by Dr. H. C. Astwood, made serious charges against the character and morals of Rev. C. S. Smith candidate for bishop. The charges were broad and sweeping. Dr. Astwood is publishing The Defender as a free lance conference paper, at his own expense, and has been selling it on the floor of the conference. This morning the board of bishops decided to prohibit the sale of The Defender on the floor of the conference. Dr. Astwood status that he will publish in the next issue of The Defender a complete exposure of Rev. C. S. Smith, giving dates and places and challenges refutation of his charges. The ministers and laymen are much worked up on the peculiar turn of affairs. Mr. Smith has a strong following in the South from whence he comes. One prominent muistier stated that in case Mr. Smith was elected bishop he feared it would mean the end of the general conference, by the North pulling away and forming a northern general conference while the South would form a southern general conference. A resolution has been prepared by the friends of Rev. Mr. Smith, providing for the expulsion of Dr. Astwood from the conference, and when this is introduced there will no doubt be a sensation beside which that of yesterday will be but a small incident. Columbus, O., Tuesday, May 15, 1900. The Conference was called to order by Bishop Lee Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock. The religious exercises were conducted with the assistance of Revs. Cornelius Asbury, D. F. Calliman, Kenna, J. T. Franklin, Drs. Beckett and Watson. The resolution which provided for the suspension of Rev. Cooper, was ordered to be expunged from the records. Rev. Cooper arose to a question of privilege and proceeded to justify his action of the previous day, and becoming somewhat personal in his remarks, the Conference refused to listen further, and the matter was dropped. An effort was made to expunge the Andrews resolutions, which provided for an investigation along certain lines, and which was tabled. It was held that the subject matter had no place in the minutes, and it was therefore expunged. Dr. G. E. Taylor of Texas, took the floor and withdrew his name as a candidate for the editorship of the Southern Christian Recorder, and moved that Dr. R. M. Cheeks be elected by acclamation to the position he now is holding as editor and manager of the publication. The motion was unanimously carried, and Dr. Cheeks, whose physical infirmities prevent him from mingling with his brother delegates was approached by a large number of delegates, and sincerely congratulated. Dr. D. P. Roberts, secretary of the committee on revision, made a partial report and was briefly interrupted by the entrance of the African students of Wilberforce, led by Bishop Arnett. The students held, in another part of the Auditorium, an animated conversation. IN THE KAFFIR TONGUE, with Reys, M. M. Mokone and J. Z. Tansi. --- [Illustration of a man in clerical attire]. BRANDO REV. C. S. SHIEK RT. REV. C. S. SMITH, Of Nashville, Tenn., A New Bishop A. M. E. Connection. the recently arrived delegates from South Africa. Upon the finishing of the reading by Dr. Roberts of the report of the Revision Committee, Rev. W. H. Heard made a motion that the report be printed and a copy be placed in the hands of each delegate and be made the special order for Wednesday, at 10 oclock a. m., which was adopted. Then each district was called and reported an additional member for the committee on revision. Rev. W. H. Mixon introduced a resolution which, after recounting the perils to which Revs. Mokone and Tantsi had been subjected in collision at sea, moved that $150 be appropriated to reimburse them in part for their loss of clothing and other effects, which was unanimously adopted. Columbus, O., Wednesday, May 16, 1900. The report of the committee on episcopacy was the most interesting thing in Wednesday's sessions of the general A. M. E. conference, but the report on the financial secretary was the most exciting. A resolution appropriating $100 to run The Daily Recorder was tabled, and one looking to the classification of the bishops to be elected was referred to the committee on temporal economy. For the evening meeting Bishop Grant presided and addresses were made by Bishops B. T. Tanner and W. B. Derrick. There was a large attendance. The minutes were read, corrections made and approved. Bishop Handy thanked the conference for courtesies extended while in the chair, introduced Bishop Derrick, who succeeded him as presiding officer and was made the recipient of a large bouon of roses by Rev. H. H. King, on behalf of the delegates of the Eighth district. The Bishop responded in a neat little speech ```markdown ``` --- and made an appeal for good order. Columbus, O., Thursday and Friday May 17 and 18, 1900.-Election enthusiasm has prevailed all day in the A. M. E. general conference. Bishop Salter presided and with difficulty restrained the demonstrations by the friends of the candidates. The election of business manager resulted in a walk away for R. H. W. Leake, of North Carolina, he receiving 232 votes to 89 for T. W. Henderson, present incumbent and the next highest. The other candidates were: D. P. Roberts, 45; W. D. Johnson, 9; J. H. Collett, 2; Tice, 2; Bradwell, 1; Hurd The contest for editor of the Christian Recorder now held by H. T. Johnson, was very lively. The first ballot resulted: R. C. Ransom, 107; H. T. Johnson, 88; H. T. Jackson, 86; L. H. Reynolds, 40; A.L. Gaines, 27; J. M. Henderson, 15; J. P. Sampson, 12; W. B. Johnson, 111; H. C. A. Astwood, E. W. Lampton, H. H. Pinkney and T. C. Denham, 1 each. An effort was made to stampede the convention by the friends of Ransom and Johnson, but without success. Messrs. Reynolds, Henderson and Gaines withdrew and a second ballot was ordered. The second ballot resulted: Ransom, 138; Johnson, 136; Jackson, 79. No election and a third ballot was ordered. The result was not made known until late in the afternoon. NEW BISHOPS ELECTED. Only one ballot was necessary to select the five new bishops, the announcement be- BRANDON --- [Name] RT. REV. M. M. MOORE Of Washington, D. C., A New Bishop A. M. E. Connection. ing made late Thursday afternoon. The successful men were: Dr. Evans Tyree, a successful pastor of Nashville, Tenn.4 Dr. M. M. Moore, of Washington, D. C., at present financial secretary of the church. Dr. C. S. Smith of Nashville, Tenn., at present secretary of the Sunday School Union. Dr. C. T. Shaffer, of Philadelphia, at present secretary of the church extension society. Dr. L. J. Coppin, a prominent pastor of Philadelphia. Before the ballot was taken, an effort was made to make a two-thirds majority necessary to election, as is the case with the white Methodists, but this did not meet with favor. The delegates wanted to retain the old plan of a bare majority electing. No nominating speeches were made. Each delegate marched to the front of the hall to deposit his ballot with due solemnity. The first and only ballot resulted: Tyree, 225; Moore, 227; Smith, 203; Shaffer, 202; Coppin, 149; Messars, Tyree, Moore, Smith and Shaffer were declared elected. On motion, Dr.Coppin was elected by acclamation. About 60 other persons received scattering votes. Dr. C. S. Smith, against whom such a fight was made, because of his alleged intemperance, won out by two votes; 401 were cast, making 201 necessary to a choice. Smith received 203. Rev. Joshua H. Jones, of Columbus, also ran. The election was not over until late, and was followed with a concert by the South African boy choir. Bishop Turner presided at the meeting of the Womeu's Missionary Societies in St. Paul's A. M. E. church this morning. The praise and devotional exercises were in charge of Mrs. Rose Johnson. Interesting services were held this afternoon. To night the women will hold a mass meeting in the auditorium. A preliminary service was held last night. Chattanooga Letter. Chattanooga, Tenn., Special.-Mr. Clarence Henderson of the Oliver Scott Minstrel Co. is here for a short visit. Miss Maude Brooks the pianist, is here on a visit. Inside of a month I have witnessed the dedication of three churches. The A. M. E., Warren Chapel, corner 6th and Chestnut, the Long and Street Presbyterian, corner Lenard and Vaughn, and the Monumental Babist on Douglass street. Mr. H. B. Neal, the barber, who has for a long time worked for R. T. Dix, has engaged in business for himself. The concert at the Lenard Street Presbyterian church was unexcelled. Miss Maude Brooks is the peer of her race as a pianist. They were assisted by Mr. Clarence Henderson, of the Oliver Scotts Minstrel co. we regret the death of Charles Eve Bales, jr., daughter of Charles Bales and wife. Interment at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon. Mr. W. C. Clarkling undated returned from a visit to Chicago. He says he enjoyed his trip. Miles Lewis returned to Cincinnati after a month's stay with his parents. GREATER NEW YORK GREATER NEW YORK THE HISTORY OF A WEEK IN AND ABOUT NEW YORK. BROOKLYN, QUEEN'S COUNTY Jersey City and Newark, N. J., Etc.-- The Henry Highland Garnet Republic ican Club--The Many Secret Orders Mentioned--Hotels--Personal New York City Special.—The Henry Highland Garnet Colored Republican Club of Brooklyn intends to visit the National Republican Convention in Philadelphia next month in a body. The club is the strongest colored Republican club in the North and has done more for the colored voters of Brooklyn than any other political organization, excepting the late "Charles Sumner Club." The success of the club is due to its president, Mr. John H. Smith who is a political "get there" worker. The club extends an invitation to all colored delegates to the Philadelphia convention to run over to Brooklyn and pay the club a visit at the club rooms, 1672 Fulton street, Brooklyn. The latch-string will be on the outside of the door for all visitors and the keys of the city inside upon President John H. Smith' desk in his office. Excelsior Circle No. 0123 of "The Invincible Sons and Daughters of Commerce" contemplates opening a department store in September on Myrtle avenue and employ some twenty-five or more colored young men and women in the several branches. Capt. William H. Smith is organizing a comm There are lots of secret and social societies in Brooklyn, among which are the "Society of the Sons of Virginia," "The Society of the Sons of North Carolina," The "Tetas," Odd-Fellows, Masons, "Invincible Sons and Daughters of Commerce" Taylor Wheelman; Brooklyn branch of the society of the Sons of New York State and others, who for more than seven years have been talking of building a "Society Hall." At last the movement is under way, a building committee composed of one of the several clubs and societies of Brooklyn of which A. M. Hodges is chairman; Charles Smith of the Sons of North Carolina, secretary, and A. M. Towns of the Taylor Wheelmen, treasurer, is on the hunt for a suitable piece of land upon which to build a lodge hall. The committee expects to build during the year the finest lodge hall owned by colored people north of Washington, D. C., or perhaps south of that progressive point. So many persons who expect to visit New York during the convention week in Philadelphia next month, have asked us by mail where is the best place in New York to stop, that we have concluded to give the readers of The Freeman a list of the leading colored hotels and boarding houses in Greater New York. If you expect to stop in New York to go one of the following places: Mrs. Mary Smith's boarding house, 286 Bergan street, Brooklyn; Mrs. P. Harrison's 304 Carlton avenue, Brooklyn; The Empire House, 229 W. Thirty-second street, New York; The New Maryland House, 202 and 204 W. Thirty-seventh street, New York; The Gilbert House, 120 W. Thirty-first; The Hotel Maceo, 213 W. Fifty-third street or at the oldest colored hotel in New York city, "The Clarendon" 115 W. Twenty-seventh street. Our old friend, Prof. B. D. Whitehurst is the proprietor and for the last twenty-five years he has to our personal knowledge been looking after the traveling public. PERSONAL GOSSIP. Mr. Thomas S. Hodges of Berkley, Va., is the guest of his cousin, Willis A. Hodges, 2d, of 82 Hull street, Brooklyn. "They say" that it was a fine bouncing boy that the stork brought to Lawyer George E. Wibecan and his wife last week. George always stood about six feet high, he now stands about seven and a half as he walks down town in Brooklyn. Mrs. L. S. Freeman of Chicago, is the guest of Mrs. D. M. Miller of 49 W. One Hundred and Twentieth street, New York. Mrs. Sarah Lane is the guest of Mrs. F. Wells of 1928 Fulton street, Brooklyn. Mr. and Mrs. John L. Brown of 35 W. Fifty fourth street also had a visit from the stork (its a daughter) friends upon friends sends congratulations. Miss Sarah Carroll of Lafayette, La., is spending a few weeks with her sister, Mrs. M. Holmes of Pennsylvania avenue, East New York. Those reported sick this week are Mrs. Lewis of Baltic street, Brooklyn; Dr. W. S. Kisom of Baltimore; Mrs. M. Kisom of Miss M. E. Brown of Tremont; Fred Smith Jr., of Brooklyn; Charles Scott of Manhattan; Capt. William J. Smith of Queens and Mr. Charles Hargrave. Hereafter The Freeman will be for sale in every barbershop in Greater New York. THE A.M.E. CONFERENCE The Twenty-first General Conference of this Connection Convenes at Columbus, Ohio THE OPENING CEREMONY AND PROGRAM A Reception in Honor of the Guest--An Extract From Bishop Lee's Address--Events that Occurred Each Day. Staff Correspondent to the Freeman. The twenty-first General Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Church convened at Columbus, O., May 7, 1900 (Monday) at 10 a. m., in the Columbus Auditorium, which place of meeting is in lieu of St. Paul A. M. E. church aided by Mt. Vernon A. M. E. church. At 10 a. m., that great leader of men in church and state, the Rt. Rev. H. M. Turner, D. D., LL.D., senior bishop of the A. M. E. Church sounded the gavel and called to order the twenty-first session of the General Conference of the church. The procession formed at 9:40 a. m., in front of the auditorium in the following order, two together: Bishops, General Conference officers, annual conferences, delegates and alternates. This was an occasion of consideration and inspiration to the soldier of the militant army or Church of God. The opening exercises were as follows: The Conference opened by singing— "Praise God from whom all blessings flow." 1. Hymn—"Before Jehovah's Awful 1. Hymn—“Before Jehovah's Awful Throne.....Lined by Bishop H. M. Turner, D. D., LL D. 2. Prayer..... Bishop James A. Handy, D. D. 3. Scripture Lesson..... Bishop Benj. T. Tanner, D. D., LL. D. 4. Singing—“And are we yet Alive”... Lined by Bishop M. B. Salter, D. D. 5. Reading Ritual..... 6. Reading Script. Bishop W. B. Derrick. D. D. 6. Prayer ... Rev. C. L. Bradwell, D. D. 7. Singing ... by the Choir 8. Dedication of the building to religious services..... Bishop H. M. Turner, D. D., LL. D. 9. Quadrennial Sermon..... Bishop A. Grant, D. D. 10. Celebration of the Holy Communion, conducted by Bishop W. J. Gaines, D. D. Rev. L. C. Reynolds, D. D., of Louisiana was elected chief secretary with eleven assistants. The conference organized as per discipline and adjounced to meet at 8 p.m., Monday, to the welcome reception meeting presided over by Bishop H. M. Turner. The addresses and responses were as follows: WELCOME RECEPTION. Monday night, May 7, at 8 o'clock, Bishop H. M. Turner, D. D., LL D., presiding— 1. Welcome Address on behalf of the State—By the Governor, Hon. George K. Nash. 2. Welcome Address on behalf of the City—Hon. Samuel Swartz, Mayor of Columbus, O. The Quadrennial address of the bishops to the conference was delivered by Bishop Lee who was master of the situation as the following from the Columbus Dispatch shows: Bishop Lee's Address. "The great gathering of representatives of the African Methodist Episcopal Church in quadrennial session in Columbus is attracting attention all over the country, and its utterances are being quoted far and near. Yesterday one of the most scholarly and masterful addresses ever made by a colored man was pronounced by Bishop Benjamin F. Lee. This address is calculated to be of immense benefit to the colored race, in its eloquent, lucid and powerful exposition of the church represented by the speaker and of the general advancement of the colored people. As an end-of-the-century resume of the rescue of his people from the shackles of slavery, their recognition as human beings instead of chattels, their elevation to the plane of enfranchised citizens and their great strides upward and forward, Bishop Lee's address is well worthy of perusal and generous praise. "The growth and prosperity of the A. M. E. Church as set forth by Bishop Lee. is a picture of which the colored 2 race may well feel proud—expanding, as he expresses it, from a blacksmith shop in 1787, to 5,095 church edifices; from 42 communicant members to 663,706 and a total number of adherents of 1,659,765 from two ministers to 5,439. The church has nine bishops and more than ten million dollars' worth of church property. It has twenty colleges, 165 teachers and 5,257 pupils. The last four years, it is pointed out, have produced more churches, educated more people and wrought a greater number of conversions than any preceding quadrennium. "With all its benefits, however, Bishop Lee finds that the condition of the Afro-American race is not altogether satisfying, although it has made great strides from bondage and contributes to the intelligence, wealth and virtue of the nation. In certain states there is discrimination, particularly in traveling conveniences, and the remedy for this is suggested in the appointment of a commission for the next four years, which shall present remonstrances to state legislatures, petitions to railroad bodies and conventions and keep up an agitation in the different communities. "When the intelligent reader stops to reflect that it was only a third of a century ago that the colored race was in abject slavery, its progress, even though its present condition may not fulfill the highest ambition, shines forth as one of the wonderful transformations of this marvelous century, and with the impetus already received they may expect mush in the future." The memorial services in honor of Bishops Armstrong and Embry and of ministers passed, were indeed impressive and are lasting in their impressions. The Educational Anniversary Board exercises were worthy of the crowning eductional act in a General Conference literary in the dawning of the 20th century. Presidents S. T. Mitchell, of Wilberforce, James M.Henderson, D.D., of Morris Brown, W. T. Vernon of Quindaro were among the speakers. Prof. H. T. Kealing, A. M., editor A. M. E. Review, delivered one of his very able lectures to the General Conference on Thursday evening, subject: "Fortune-Telling in History." Hon. Thomas W. Haynes, attorney-general of Liberia, Africa, has arrived as delegate from one of the African conferences. Miss Hallie Q. Brown highly entertained an appreciative audience on Saturday evening. Miss Brown needs no comment as she is well-known on both sides of these great waters. Much interest is manifested in the coming election of bishops, general officers. The Rubicon will be reached Thursday of this week according to prognosticators. Great work is being done in legislation even now on revision of discipline, etc., etc. Great is the African Methodist Episcopal Church indeed and efforts. SECCND DAY'S PROCEEDINGS Evening Session.—At 8 p. m., Bishop Gaines called the Conference to order and introduced Dr. Leake, of North Carolina, to conduct the opening services. Dr. Leake announced Hymn 1, "O! for a Thousand Tongues to Sing," etc. After the singing Rev. George A. Bailey of the Puget Sound Conference offered prayer. Dr. Leake led in singing, "Savior More Than Life to Me." The Bishop then announced that this evening had been set apart for a reception to the Bishops and Missionaries, who had been out on the mission fields. Some one led in singing "Over the Ocean Wave." - The presiding Bishop then introduced Rt. Rev. H. M. Turner, D. D., to make the first speech, but the Bishop begged to be excused as he was not in a condition to talk. Rt Rev. James A Handy D. D., was then introduced. He proceeded to deliver an instructive address on "The Needs of Work in Foreign Fields." Rt Rev. Abraham Grant, D. D., was introduced, but respectfully declined to speak and introduced Rev. H. M. Steady of South Africa, a native African, to take his place. The Rev. Steady read an able paper which gave a most interesting account of the work in that part of the foreign field. The audience sang, "Beulah Land" Rt Rev. B. F. Lee, was then introduced but declined to speak and reques- THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. REFERENCE of this Connection Ohio AND PROGRAM -An Extract From events that BEFORE. AFTER. BE NO To The O RECOGNIZING THE FACT now being offered on the market and simple. We wish to make it through its best sapon. THE IN In the year of 1871 our pre recept for OZONO. It w it was put upon the market, and oed people of that time, it was ed for it and worthy in every re colored race. 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Mr. Gaw, from South Africa was in produced and gave a most interesting and hopeful account of the work in that part of the field. Bishop Grant emphasized the hopeful account given by the Conference. Dr. John Beckett, of the Baltimore Conference, sang, "Speed Away." Dr. Wm. H. Heard, ex-United States Minister to Liberia, was then introduced and made an address emphasizing the need of giving better support to the work in Liberia. Bishop Gaines said that if we're going to make Bishops for Africa, we must give them full power, etc. Bishop Grant led in singing, "I am so glad that Jesus loves me." Bishop M. B. Salter then pronounced the benediction. THIRD DAY'S PROCEEDINGS. Columbus, Ohio, May 9th, 1900. Morning Session.—Bishop Gaines presided. Opening services conducted by Rev. J. E. Edwards, California Conference. Hymn 152, "Grace 'tis a Charming Sound." Prayer by Rev. S. S. Hernden, Florida Conference. Rev. J. W. Beckett sang, "My Hope is Built on Nothing Less," etc. Psalm XLVI, read by Rev. J. E. Edwards. "Tell It to Jesus" was sung. Minutes read after several corrections were adopted. Bishop Gaines then introduced Bishop B. W. Arnett who presided. Bishop Derrick announced that Rev. B. F. Watson had been appointed Musical Director of the Conference, and the latter sang "Jesus Savior Pilot Me." Bishop Arnett announced the order of the day to be "The Quadrennial Address of the Bishops." The address was read by Bishop B. F. Lee. Dr. W. H. Heard moved the reception of the report, the reference of its several parts to the proper committees. Motion prevailed. Rev. B. A. J. Nixon moved to adjourn Carried. Doxology.—Benediction by Bishop A. Grant. Afternoon Session.—Conference met at 3 p. m., Bishop Arnett presiding. Memorial services were the special order. Rev. B. F. Watson sang "Jesus Above my Happy Home." Rev. Dr. A. G. Scott of the Northeast Texas Conference prayed. 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Owing to lateness of the hour the presiding bishop announced that remaining memorial addresses would be deferred until tomorrow afternoon. Doxology and benediction by Bishop Salter. FOURTH DAY'S PROCEEDINGS. Bishop B. W. Arnett called the Conference to order at the appointed hour. Rev. B. F. Watson led in singing, "Leaning on the Everlasting Arms" Devotionals were conducted by Rev. G. W. Maxwell, of Ohio, using hymn 604, "Am I a Soldier of the Cross." Prayer was offered by Rev. John Dickerson. Scripture lesson, Psalm 90. Rev. B. F. Watson led in singing, "He Leadeth Me, etc." The minutes of the previous day's session were read and approved on motion of Rev. P. A. Hubbard. Bishop Tanner, the chairman for the day; took the chair. Rev. W. H. Nixon, offered a resolution setting apart Wednesday, May 16, for the election of bishops and general officers and that Tuesday next be set apart as a day of fasting and prayer. Resolution was referred to the Episcopal Committee. The Committee on Credentials made their report. Dr. J. S. Flipper asked the status of Rev. R. L. Beal, whether ministerial or lay. Dr. H. C. C' Astwood moved that the General Conference endorse resolution that was offered Sunday night referring to the war between Great Britain and the Boers. On motion of Rev. W. H. Heard this motion was tabled. On motion of Dr. Parks all matter referring to the matter above mentioned be expunged from the minutes. Rev. F. Gow made a statement concerning the resolution. On motion of Rev. J. A. Johnson, action on the resolution of Dr. A. M. Green was taken, or was referred to the Committee on the Revision of Discipline. The Conference, by resolution, assumes a neutral position in the war between the British and the Boers. The resolutions offered by Dr. A. M. Green relative to a revision of the discipline came up for consideration Thursday morning. 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FORREST COZART, Waiter CONTENTS: How to Become a Good Waiter; How to Get Up an Order; How to Serve Meals; How to Serve a Banquet; Remarks to Young Headwaiters, etc., etc., etc. Address: THE FREEMAN, Indianapolis, Ind. TRY KINGAN'S Utility Soap IN YOUR LAUNDRY Does its work better than others and sells 2 Cakes for 5c. FOR SALE BY ALL DEALERS Now is the time to subscribe for The Freeman; One Year $1,00. I MUST SAY that the Original Ozonized Ox Marrow has given me perfect satisfaction. I have tried a great many remedies but they did not give satisfaction as the Original Ozonized Ox Marrow did. MRS. HETTIE MOORE, Monmouth, Ill. The Original Ozonized Ox Marrow makes curly or skinky hair straight, pliable and beautiful and makes it grow. Prevents failing out and breaking off. Imitations won't do it. Ensure you get the guarantee. Sold over forty years. If your dealer cannot supply you send us fifty cents and we will ship you a bottle. Address Depot. THE ORGANIZED OX MARROW CO. 76 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Ill. History of the Negro Soldiers In The Spanish-American War The First Martyr of the War was a Colored Man! BY EDWARD A. JOHNSON. Author of "The Famous School History of the Negro Race," Raleigh, N. C. Price $100. Agents Wanted. THE HISTORY CONTAINS: First Hero of the Navy a Colored man. Pen Pictures of the Daring Charges made by Negro Soldiers at San Juan, El Caney and around Santiago. Corporal Brown killed at his post while firing a cannon which knocked over the block house and saved the Rough Riders. Sergeant Berry, the colored soldier who was first to raise the American flag on San Juan Hill. The glowing tributes of McKinley, Miles, Roosevelt and many others on the bravery of Negro Soldiers, General Morgan acroestes, Negro Officers, Antonio and José Maceo, Gomez, Miss Cisneros and the Cuban Women Cavalry. The Negro Paymasters in the Army. The Negro Poet, Paul Lawrence Dunbar, "Eddie" Savoy, the colored man who outwitted the diplomacy of the Spanish Minister at Washington, Etc. 229 PAGES, INCLUDING 40 ILLUSTRATIONS. AGENTS WANTED. Send for copy of book and Agents' terms to E. A. JOHNSON, Corner We, and Lennoir Streets, RALEIGH, N. C. OR THE WAITER THE WAIT Mr. H. C. Walker head-waiter at the Grand Hotel, Council Bluff, Iowa, has resigned. *** Mr. John. Brewer, a well known waiter of Indianapolis, Ind., and Dayton, O., is now at the Cadillac, Detroit, Mich. --- Mr. E. C. Holland, who has held the position of head-waiter at the Hotel Buffner, Charleston, W. V., has resigned. --- Mr. E. M. Johnson, late of Boston, Mass, has been appointed second-waiter at the Beckel, Dayton, O., don't you know. 章章 Position wanted by head-waiter of several years experience in Western Hotels. Address John Thomas, Station C. New Orleans, La. Mr. T. Albert Nix recently resigned his position at the New Oliver, South Bend, Ind., to accept a similar position at the Chittenden, Columbus, O. --- Mr. Geo. Washington, head-water at the Forest City House, Cleveland, Ohio, is doing great work in that city for the H. & S. W. N. B. A., of which he is state vice president. --- Mr. C. R. Johnson, head-waiter of the Lexington Hotel, Chicago, Ill., is a conscientious working head-waiter, possesses excellent executive abilities and maintains good discipline among his waiters and is very much respected by all who know him. --- Editor The Freeman.—I congratulate your efforts and the writer Mr. Cozart most highly for the high standard work that has been done to elevate the waiter at large. Only keep it up. Yours, Jno. B. Goins. Rockford, Ill. --- Editor The Freeman.—I think your column devoted to "Hotel Life" a good thing, and it is nicely handled by Mr. Cozart. Wishing you and your valuable paper a long and successful career, I am yours truly, Wm. Hunley, The Hollenden, Cleveland, O 章 章 肖 Editor The Freeman. —I am delighted with your paper. I am at present employed as second at Fairmount Park inn, Philadelphia, Pa. I am a heard-waiter with 20 years experience in some of the best hotels. I will be in Pittsburgh on the 28th. I am yours, H. F. Still 13th and Lombard streets, Philadelphia, Pa. --- Chef E. E. Lee, who held a similar position at the Beckel, Dayton, O., for over six years, has been engaged as chef for the Phillips House of that city. Mr. Lee has a brother who is the chef at the Buffner, Charleston, W. Va., Mr. E. E. Lee is reputed to be worth about $20,000, owning some very valuable real estate in Washington, D. C., and Dayton, Ohio. 念 意 情 E. H. Morris, Esq., of Chicago, Ill., recently registered at the Chittenden Hotel, Columbus, O. The head and side waiters of the Chittenden considered it quite an honor to serve such a prominent member of their race, therefore Mr. Morris was given choice seats, good waiters and the very best of everything that the house offered. Mr. Morris is one of Chicago's best lawyers and is worth about $75,000. --- The Waiter department, Houston, Texas—Mr. J. W. White, late of Tennessee, is the chief cook at the Capitol Hotel, and is giving good satisfaction. He is good and fast in his business. Mr. DeCater has sold his interest in the restaurant business to Mr. Young, and has accepted his same place at the Big Casino, and would like to hear from his many friends. Address 908 Congress avenue. Mr. H. DeCater was at the Capitol Hotel last week and gave good satisfaction. He is corresponding with his friend, Mr. Sam Hodge, chief cook at "The Oglethorpin," Burnswick, Ga. The colored head and side waiters seem to have everything their own way in Baltimore, Md. Mr. Chas. Berkly is head-waiter at the Hotel Renert, and Mr. Henry Thomas is the second waiter. Mr. Jas. Taylor is the head-waiter at the Carrolton Hotel, and Mr. A. Crane is the second. Mr. Chas. Thomas is the THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER head-waiter at the Lexington Hotel. Mr. S. Coleman is the head-waiter at the Howard House. Mr. T. G. Marshal is the head waiter at the Eutow House. Mr. Thos. Hardy is the head waiter at the Maryland Hotel. Mr. Julius Johnson is the head-waiter at the City Hotel. Mr. Thomas Potter is the head-waiter at the Maryland Club, and Mr. C. M. Farrar is the head-waiter at the Merchants' Club, and is also state vice president of the H. & S. W. N. B. A. * * * "Under the above head the St. Paul Pioneer Press of recent date says: Mr. W. Forrest Cozart has written a book which he calls "The Waiters' Manual," a technical treatise, embodying the observations of the author during a life time spent as a waiter. It is brimful of information and suggestions intended for a class of workmen who have heretofore been obliged to acquire all knowledge of their work by hard experience. The chapters relative to the work of waiters with exact instructions upon the proper methods, and is concluded by short essays on "Wages," "The Tipping Problem," and kindred subjects. The "Manual" is a well printed neatly bound volume of 120 pages, is for sale by Th. Freeman, Indianapolis, Ind." --- A number of waiters employed at the Hyde Park Hotel, Chicago, Ill., recently indulged in a well known disgraceful exhibition, known as a cake walk. The time of cake walks among intelligent and respectful waiters has past. Cake walks, watermelon eating contests and the like are used by the whites to degrade the race and to demonstrate their inferiority, therefore no respectable young lady or gentleman should be so ignorant as to degrade themselves by participating in such disgraceful exhibitions. It is said that the above cake walk was managed by the head-waiter of the above house. When a head-waiter reaches that point where his greatest efforts and ambitions are utilized in managing cake walks, his days of usefulness in the culinary world have past. Ambition should be made of sterner material. *** The Waiters' Royal Progressive League" of Chicago, Ill., had their annual sermon preached by Rev. A. J. Cary, at Quinn's Chapel, on Sunday, May 13th. The members of the League and their host of friends of this young but progressive organization turned out in full force. Rev. Cary delivered a very interesting, as well as instructive lecture, which seemed to have gave the members new ideas and inspirations. Special encouragement was given the Ladies' Auxiliary of the above organization, which presented the League a very beautiful banner. The banner was accepted by Mr. L. W. Washington in a few well chosen words. If the waiters throughout the country would follow the example of the Royal Progressive League the waiters and their humble profession would soon be elevated to a more congenial atmosphere which would be more exhilarating. AMONG THE CHURCHES Rev. Dr. E. K. Love, one of the most eniment Negro Baptist in this country, died suddenly at Savannah, Ga., Tuesday, April 24. Dr. Love was pastor of one of the largest Negro baptist churches in the world. The annual Conference of the Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia Division of Colored United Christian churches convene at the United Christian church, 532 Hoffman street, Baltimore, on May 10. The Board of Governors of the Maryland Baptist Orphanage and Home for Colored Children, Baltimore, Md., held their annual meeting at the First Baptist church. A resolution was passed to amend the act of incorporation so as to read that the orphanage is in the hands of the Baptist churches of this city. News Items. Van Wirt, O., Special—Rev. Patterson and wife wife has moved to Columbus, O. John Evans the Blacksmith has a shop of his own. Loney Guy spent Sunday in Lina. A. T. Nickles attended the Odd Fellows sermon in Lina. Miss Gerty Beverley is in Ft. Wayne. Mrs. Delaney is in Chicago. A number of people enjoyed a country dinner Sunday out to James Brooke. Jim Gains is again on the street with a good rig. The Outing Model 34 I recently purchased is the lightest easiest Running Wheel I ever Rode. WOODY HEDGEPATH. "I am Hale and Hearty Now." and Hearty Now, writes C. B. Hill, of Marshall, Mich., "a living proof of the efficacy of Dr. Miles' Heart Cure. I have suffered 20 years from heart trouble, and became so bad I could not lie down to sleep. Physicians failed to help me, and I was advised to try Dr. Miles' Heart Cure, which benefited me from the first. I continued using it and now am in perfect health." is sold by all druggists on guarantee first bottle benefits or money back. Book on heart and nerves sent free. 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SATURDAY MAY 26,1900. THE NEW BISHOPS. The new bishops of the A. M. E. Church are as follows: M. M. Moore, D. D., Washington, D. C., Evans Tyre, D. D., Nashville, Tenn., C. S. Smith, D. D., Nashville, Tenn., C. T. Shaffer, D. D., Philadelphia, Pa. and L. J. Coppen, D. D., Philadelphia, Pa. The result of the vote was quite a surprise to those were interested in the election. Those who were on the scene had no way of ascertaining a possible result until the votes were cast. The conference has no precedent so far as it concerns the methods of election. It was "may the best man win," which meant, the man who could get the most votes. Sections: East, West, North and South were thrown to the winds and every man went for himself. The people of Indiana felt a little apprehensive concerning the selection of bishops from the state. Yet it is not believed that the lack of unity defeated their candidates as The Freeman had intimated. The fact that Nashville and Philadelphia got two each would destroy that theory. There must be other reasons assigned. There is a tendency on the part of those up in church affairs to oppose the Indiana residential theory of Dr. T. W. Henderson. It is true that Henderson only resided in the state three years. It needed but very little opposition of that kind to knock out a candidate. In the beginning he had two out of the five delegates who were not only opposed to him, but were avowedly for Townsend. It will not be denied but what Townsend is something of a favorite in Indiana. He is, and has been a pet of the church. His hold on the people is deep and peculiar. He has their pity, their sympathy and their love. These may not bring him what he hopes for, but it will go a great way in opposing his supplanting by another. As yet there is nothing to be urged against Henderson, only that he might have waited. What was said of him still holds good. His goodly qualities have not disappeared in his defeat. We hope to see him yet a bishop of the A. M. E. Church. The election of Dr. C. S. Smith to the Bishopric was one of the surprises of the contest. Dr. Smith, we may say, was virtually clubbed into the position. The Freeman said on another occasion, that the opposition to Smith would elect him bishop, and that he was opposed because he was a big brainy fellow. He towered up like Ajax-an inviting target. It seems to be human nature to strike at the tall heads, but it is equally true that the heart of man goes out to him that battles against the fates. According to the logic of events, THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. Smith's selection was assured from the very fact that the charge, mismanaging his trust, the Sunday School Department, was the only thing urged against him. A committee on investigation headed by Bishop Turner, the senior bishop, exonerated Smith, thereby establishing his claim for elevation. Smith is to be congratulated that he has reached the summit of his ambition, after a long and weary march, which only a grim, determined soldier like him could have accomplished. Tyree, like Smith, had some opposition and it is to be supposed that this opposition helped him. It seems fallacious according to our conception of of church or christian ethics, to hold a man fitted for a preacher and unfitted for bishop unless it be due to lack of capacity. The little legal maxim running this way with a little straining will quite cover the point; "Falsus in unum, falsus in omnibus." The opposition to Tyree raised the fire of the Southern delegates it seems. They resented what they considered an unjust attack on the idol of the South. Tyree's friends are scattered throughout the Union owing to his very long residence in the South. The day that Tyree was attacked, his friends that had formerly live South attested their regard for the battle scarred veteran in various ways. Love hath its victories no less renown than war. The election of Drs. Shaffer and Coppen was fairly conceded. They, from the beginning were favorites and scarcely met with any opposition. Dr. Shaffer has been a general officer of the church for some time, as secretary of the Church Extension. * * * * * * Dr. Moore's election was at no moment doubted. His position is to the church as that of the Prince of Wales to is England's throne. The Journal says in speaking of the 15th Amendment to the Constitution; "Instead of giving way to the illegal Constitutions of Southern States they must eventually yield to the amendment." It's the proper talk, but fine words butter no parsnips." The mountain should not come to Mahomet, but such seems the condition. For years the Negroes have been praying to presidents and congresses, asking for Federal intervention but without relief. No one is accused in the matter; it is a condition growing out of the delicacy of the situation. It is a condition growing out of the fact that the races are viewing one another with lights properly adjusted. The philanthropy surrounding the position as it concerned the Negroes has given away to competition. Competition in most cases equals; the end justifies the means, which reduced, means, that nothing is to be reserved that can be employed to attain the ends. Therefore it will be conceded that the party which is better endowed is the one that will control, if the contention is to control. We are opposed to the mock laws that pretend to deal out justice - educational and property qualifications, but they are infinitely better than the former reign of stuffed ballot boxes and intimidations. They are better, if they fall on all alike—either race, notwithstanding the discriminatory intent, owing to lack of opportunities on the part of the Negroes. They have the face of fairness and it may be that by the time the Negroes outgrow the conditions imposed, and when they are constitutionally regenerated, things may have so changed that another siege of political education will be unwarranted. We believe that the Southern States will grow to the Federal Constitution when their constitutions have served their purposes. The time may be long or short. We do not believe that the Negroes have any designs on the social conditions as they find them existing. It may be that in attaining their ideals in the matter of civil and political equality the other condition will be the natural outcome. A certain kind of dependency certainly unmans those of the race who have reached to that estate where, by means of intellect and contact they have feelings in common with all intellectual peoples. To know that one's political, civil and social status rests upon the bounty of another one is not inspiring. Yet, it is the situation in the country to-day. SING A SONG. If you'll sing a song as you go along, In the face of the real or the fancied "wrong" In spite of the doubt if you'll fight it out, In show a heart that is brave and stont. If you laugh at the jeers and refuse the tears, If you force the ever reluctant cheers If you laugh at the hard cried cries, To give to the man who vanity tries, And You'll win success with a little song— If you'll sing the song as you go along! If you'll sing a song as you plod along. You'll find that the busy rushing throng Will catch the strain of the glad refrain: That the sun will follow the blinding rain; That the sky will come up skyward That the stars will come out bye and bye. And you'll make new friends till hope descends From where the placid rainbow bends, And all because of a little song— If you'll sing a song as you plod along! If you'll sing a song as you trudge along, You'll see that the singing will make you And the heavy load and the runged road. And the sting and stripe of the tortuous goad. Will soar with the note that you set about. That the beam will change to a trifling mote; That the world is bad when you are sad And bright and beautiful when glad. That all you need is a little song— If you'll sing the song as you trudge along!— Sunshine. Demonstrations are being made before the trenches, political and civil equality, but in the inner court the sanctum sanctorum is situated that hallowed precinct "Social Equality." The security of this position is what keeps up the incessant racket in front. That quarter most the skilful Greeks annoy Where you fig tree joins the wall of Troy. Negro leaders do not urge that the race should storm the position of social equality. They, however, do demand political and civil equality Mr. J. H. Washington, of this city, known for his endeavors along the line of industrial education for boys and girls seems to be meeting with success. It is understood that he has succeeded in leasing about nineteen acres of land near the city upon which he intends to erect buildings suitable to the demands of his proposed institution. The pupils will be taught brick making, carpentry, blacksmithing and kindred trades. It is said that he expects the buildings to be erected by the boys. The Freeman has not said much heretofore concerning Mr. Washington's plans from the fact that he is not generally known, and therefore, no estimate of his ability could be made. But it seems that in a measure, Mr. Washington is succeeding. If he is the man to head such a movement, he should be encouraged in all the ways possible. No one will deny the necessity for such an institution. The very heart of the South does not need it more than this community. In fact, the South is better off along these lines. The observer at the North must come to this conclusion: Increased privileges with decreased opportunities to make money to enjoy them. We hail the movement of Mr. J. H. Washington as a thing blessed, whether it succeeds or otherwise, for out of it will grow success, immediate or in the future. Anent the unveiling of four stained glass windows erected in St. Joseph's colored Catholic church, Richmond, Va. the St. Anthony's Monthly has this to say: "The preacher, the Rev. Charles Randolph Uncles, the colored priest of Baltimore Md., after giving brief biographies of the Saints in whose honor the windows were unveiled, and of the persons in memory of whom they had been erected, described the statues and other works of art that embellish the church. Uncles is a professor at Epiphany Apostolic College, Baltimore, Md. At the conference of the A. M. E. Church now assembled at Columbus, O. H. G Johnson, of Philadelphia, was elected editor of the Christian Recorder at Philadelphia; H T Kealing, editor of the A M E Church Review, Philadelphia. J R Hawkins, of North Carolina, was selected secretary of education; P A Hubbard, of Colorado, financial secretary and H B Parks, of New York, secretary of missions. Dr T W Henderson manager of the Book Concern was defeated by W H Leake of North Carolina. NORTHERN SENTIMENT The Indianapolis Journal in commenting on the racial situation in this country has the following to say: "In view of the fact that most of the Southern States have adopted constitutional amendments depriving the negroes of the right of suffrage it is suggested in some quarters that the fifteenth amendment to the Constitution of the United States might as well be repealed. The amendment says that the "right of cottizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of race, color or previous condition of servitude" While the amended constitutions in the South do not interms base the denial of the ballot on color that is their obvious intent, and the effect is so clearly to nullify the fifteenth amendment that some persons think it might as well be repealed. This would be a great mistake. The amendment is right in principle and grows more righteous every day. Time will vindicate it, and instead of giving way ta the illegal constitutions of Southern States, they must eventually yield to the amendment. It should stand while SHEET MUSIC OUR ANNUAL CLEARANCE SALE 50c Pieces For 10c In invoicing April 1 we laid aside all overstock and surplus copies of Sheet Music, both classical and popular, and are now placing them on sale to reduce our enormous stock. In the neighborhood of 5,000 copies of the best publications, regular 40c, 50c, 75c, etc., pieces, will all be sold at the uniform price of This sale will eclipse our former ones, and sheet music buyers should not miss this opportunity. NEW PIANOS $165 AND UP. the Constitution does and make its way on its merit. The Declaration of Independence said, "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness." In spite of this declaration the Constitution recognized slavery and it was three-quarters of a century before the negroes were given the liberty to which the Declaration said they were entitled. Some day they will be accorded the ballot guaranteed them by the fifteenth amendment. It should stand in the Constitution as a rebuke and a prophecy until it is made an actuality. Last week we took the occasion to say that the North would not join the South in its attempt to render null and void the 15th amendment to the Federal Constitution. The very generous utterance on the part of the Journal goes a great way in supporting that position. The attack on the Constitution while a menace to the Negro race, will result only in an attack but the moral influence flowing from the attack will certainly be bad. Similar attacks on the race may now be expected and in various forms. THE ADMINISTRATION ATTACKED Information comes from Hartford, Connecticut that the Colonial Baptist Association of New England (colored) comprising thirty churches in Connecticut and Massachusetts, which met there, May 19, adopted resolutions which criticised President McXinley and the administration because of the treatment of colored men in the South, denounced imperialism and landed Grover Cleveland as a man who did his duty. Alluding to the Baker family outrages, these resolutions state that "the blood of this father and child is upon the skirts of the present Administration." The foregoing is an attack on the administration that seems quite unwarranted. It appears that the association went out of its way and out of reason in trying to put itself on record as being opposed to the administration. The denunciation of imperialism, so called, while in the province of such or any association seems a little far fetched for that kind of an association. Imperialism and race issues have no connection. As American citizens any man or set of men may denounce what he sees fit, but the wisdom of a body of colored men meeting for religious purposes, will be questioned when it deliberately enters into politics of such intense kind. The peculiar relation of the colored man to this country should forbid such rabid utterances against the party that has the reputation of making it possible for free speech. This outburst will be attributed either to ignorance or insincerety. It cannot be imagined that, that covenition is alarmed to that extent over the expansion idea of this government. This whole series of denunciations seems born of spleen rather than a downright attempt at correcting abuses. To land Grover Cleveland is a fling at McKinley; yet, Cleveland has nothing to his credit as it effects the colored people. The condition of the South, it appears by that remarkable convention, was created by the McKinley administration. These men would have the President plunge the country in another civil war that in the end would afford no relief. The association took an unusual view of the Baker case. If the blood of that family is on the skirts of the administration it is because, at the demands of office seeking colored men, it, the ad 128 and 130 N. Pennsylvania Street ministration, yielded to the demands Shall we say, it was an evil moment. We are chagrined, surprised that a body of colored men hailing from that section of country which has been heralded far and near for its enlightenment should so far forget the proprieties as to thus bluntly assail the administration. We agree with them that there are fearful wrongs being perpetrated on the race, which Mr. McKinley, a christian gentleman as he is, would correct at once, if he could see it possible. We will not feel that the administration is a sworn enemy to the race. We do believe that McKinley's or any other administration will do those things that are best conducive to governmental longevity. The props and stays of the administration is public sentiment. We do not think that the resolutions of the above named association has helped the cause one jot or tittle. Negroes everywhere chafe under the conditions, but they, as a rule, understand the philosophy of the struggle. They know the intense class feeling in the country and especially at the South. The government at Washington can no more change the situation than can the Amazon be dammed up at the hands of man. THAT GEORGIA LYNCHING A subscriber of Houston, Texas has sent us an editorial clipping from a Houston daily which refers to the lynching of Willam Willis a week or so ago, for shooting a white man in a street car of Augusta, Ga. The article under the caption of "A murder and its study," is indeed a study. After giving what is supposed to be the true conditions where the Negro is shown as the aggressor, it comments further; "Now look out for a howl from the intermeddlers, who are ever attempting to solve for the South its racial problem about Southern lynchings of the poor defenseless negro. We have naught to say of the lynching of the man Willis except to condemn it. The law should have obtained and given Willis a hearing before a jury of his peers, albeit the provocation was so insufficient as to have very probably provoked mob violence had the murderer like his victim, been white. There are suggestions growing out of this affair in diabolism of which it is timely to treat, in view of all the discussion now hinging about the race question." We do not know the position of the subscriber in the matter, but our position does not materially differ from that of the Houston daily, providing the facts in the case are as set forth. Lynch law can never be justified in any country where there are courts for the purpose of dealing out the same kind of justice. The Houston daily says as much. But, unless it can be shown that William Willis acted different than his reported actions, there can be nothing said in his defense other than the irregular mode of the punishment. As we have said before on other occasions, the victim himself can never claim justice as to the manner of his taking off; it is society and the laws that suffer. The Grim Reaper. Cairo, Ill, Special.-Miss Rachel Woods beloved daughter of Annie Woods died at Olmstead, May 11 at her home aged 19 years. She was a constant Christian and was liked by all who knew her. Her many friends will regret to hear of her death. We extend our heart-felt sympathies to her bereaved parents. EDITORS TALK A. B. B. Mr. David Pitman is a painstaking agent of the Freeman. He is well thought of by the citizens of Paducah, Ky. who believe in him and through his faith hful statements concerning The Freeman hays become permanent subscribers. His strongest points are truth, self-confidence and incessant toil in whatever his hands find to do. This evenates finally in a well founded character, and we doubt not, but that when Mr. Pitman has rounded off into the prime of his useful active life, it can be said, "He is a good, sure and safe leader of his race." Is this high estimate of ones character worth the toil and struggle? We think so. --- News for publication must be in the office not later than Tuesday. William Jackson, who supplies the citizens of Petersburg Va. with The Freeman is an all round newspaper man. He says they all like the old reliable. --- ' The Freeman wants active agents in every city and town not already occupied to canvass for subscriptions. Species encounters offered to the right parties. ** ** Jessia W. Williams, jr., the energetic agent of The Freeman at Vicksburg, Miss., is doing excellent work for The Freeman in his city, and has but little trouble in disposing of 100 copies weekly. He is a hustler. ** ** Prof. H. B. Jordan, one of The Freeman's old and reliable friends is now touring Mississippi in the interest of the Freeman, also delivering his celebrated lecture, entitled, "The New South and the Southern Negro." The Professor makes friends wherever he goes. 拿拿拿 After a successful tour of Louisiana, Mississippi, Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky and Missouri Mr. Grant S. Neal, the hustling representative of The Freeman is taking a much needed rest in Arkansas, preparing to take an extended trip through Texas. Mr. Neal is one of the few young colored men who has made a success in traveling for a race journal. During his ten year's service with The Freeman he has visited every state and territory in the United States, and through his true statements concerning The Freeman thousands of subscribers, both white and colored have been added to our list. Give us more young men like Grant Neal. Excursions to Indianapolis via Penn- sylvania Lines. Sylvania Lines Meeting Grand Lodge F, A & M of Indiana will be at the capitol city on May 22 and 23 Excursion ticket 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. 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. W. Richardson D. P. Art., Indianapolis, Ind. Vandalia Line. Home Seekers' Excursions May 1 th, June 5th and 19th. For information about reduced fares on the above dates to the North, Northwest, South and Southwest, apply to Vandalia Line ticket agents or address, W. W. Richardsen, D. P. A. Indianapolis. Ind. THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. A THE FREEMAN POST OFFICE. A stamped envelope, pramly addressed, must be enclosed for each letter, and the line of business followed by the person address should be given, in order to pre- mistakes. Note-Professionals and others should sear in mind that all letters, etc., in tran- sit between the United States and Can- dria must be prepaid, otherwise they are not forwarded. Liverpool, Mrs. Leatha Lackey-Acocke, Alice Roberts, Bashir Roberts, Leatta Russell, Tennie Thurman-Perry Lizzie Gillam, Tina Harris, Hariette Allen, Bessie Barnett, Nettie (2) Bostwick, Marie Brown, Cassie Grey, Alice May, Mary Hines, Miss Flower Jones, Sissieretta Jackson, Mrs. J.W. GENTLEMEN'S LIST Allen, J G Accoe, Willis Allison, Wm. Bellman, W A Bohannon, J W Boyer, L M Brooks, Ford D Bland, Billy D Bland, Dary (2) Bind, Boone Bull, Ike Bunge, Joe Buck, Wm Cook, Ed W Clark, H W Clermer, Frank (2) Craig, Marsh. Craig, J M Cameron, Oscar Collins, Joe Wm E Culligan, Thos J Daughter & Davis Dean, Joe Joe, Ellott, Ed Emery, Asher George, J Ed George, J Ed Glenn, Julus Gray, Geo Gossett, J G Guiguiere, Alphonse Hammond, J P Hogan, Ernest (4) Horn, Will Housely, Goldie Jackson, Arthur (3) Jackson, Prof A P Jackson, Jno E Jackson, Lee Jenkins, Wesley Jones, Chas. Johnson, Chas. Johnson, Ed W Johnson, Sammy Kennedy, Will Hoff Kennedy, Rucker Lewis, Richard Logan & Thomas Lowery, P, G. Lewis, Chas. Levard, Chas. W A, A. Malone, W尔 Martin, Al W Martell, Wm H (2) Mack, Mack (2) McCabe, D W (2) McCammon, J H McCarver, Howard Montgomery, A H (3) McQuity, R Miller, Phil R Moore, Ed Morton, Isa Mfred Morris, J W Nicholas, Ralph [2] Oliver,uck Oliver, J W Payn, A Phil Payne, Maj Ben F. Perry, Oliver J Pierce, Jille Prince, Arthur L Quine, Geo, W [due 6] Kicks, Joe [2] Knute, Joe [2] Stowe, Jno F Smith, Henderson Smith, J Jeffire Stanley, Pete William Bert William Jar Willis, Ernest Wallace, J A Williams & Walker Wesel, J Wood Wood, Geo W Waker, O. (2 White, James Young, Joseph Logan & Thomas Henry Davis W. E. Washington Don Marrenno is in Chicago. James E. Chappelle (Little Jim) sends regards all friends in and out of the profession. Prof Joe Levy, the orchestra leader and pianist, is still waving his baton in Tampa, Fla. Thomas & McMurray send regards to Logan & Thomas, and all members of the profession. Wm. S. Levard has joined Gorman's Alabama Troubadours as one of the principal comedians. He sends regards to all friends. The Farrells—Skip and Edna, send regards to all friends. Every thing is fine with Whit Top. San Catlett, the stage carpenter and electrician, is in Tampa, Fla., and hopes to be on the road again soon. Miss Lillian Ousley, of Chicago, Ill., regards to Dan, Will, Gus and Dade, of the Vogel-Deming Minstrels. George Bailey sends regards to Lowry. Manager Gideon and all friends. He is spending his vacation in Chicago, at 2008 Dearborn street. Geo W. Chandler, of the Melroy & Chandler's Minstrels would like to hear from Wm. Hallback, D.Ireland, Thomas Gordon Collins and B. F. Payne. Henry H. Austin is spending the summer at 201 E. Miller street, Syracuse, N. Y. He sends regards to Prof. H. G. Brown, Ed. Stewart, and Ed Wisdom. Gillam & Mizelle with Four Paw & Sells Bros. Circus sends regards to Emma Chacon, Bob Slatter, Julius Glenn, Bessie Gillam S. H. Dudley and others. The Fountain City Quartette—Messrs. A. Brown, J. Jeanette, J. R. Glover and W. S. Green, wishes to be remembered to all friends in and out of the profession. Mr. and Mrs. John Rucker are spendin in their vacation in Chicago, the guest of their sister, Mrs. E. Brown. They send regards to Mr. and Mrs. John H. Clark. Billy Williams jr., the Human Frog and Equilibrist with Georgia up-to-date is hitting em hard thats enough regards to C. E. Ellis, John Eason and all friends. Cissel and Mines have a brand new act entitled: "A Coontown Carnival." They have received a very flattering offer from Billy Farrell, for an engagement at the Paris Exposition. The McClain lodge. No. I. B. O. B., will give their third annual benefit entertainment at the Park Theatre, Indianapolis, June 5-6. The show will be under the direction of Mr. Chas. S. Sager. Chas. A. Hunter is doing the advance work for Juliana Ramsii, the double-headed girl, and R. J. Stone's Concert company. He writes that they are now playing small towns to remarkable business. Simpson & Pittman, high-class musical artists, are booked to appear over the Kohl & Castle circuit, opening May 28, at the Olympic, Chicago, and the Chicago Opera House and a week at Springfield, Ill., to follow. John Rucker, the "Alabama Blossom" will feature the following songs next season: "Why Don't You Give the Chicken One More Chance" and "Bill Johnson's Wedding Day;" they were written especially for him by James Tracy Young. H. S. Wooten, the famous tenor vocalist, of Rusco & Holland's Minstrel Festival, was married to one of Georgia's fair belles, Miss Annie T. Hutchinson, at Atlanta, Ga., on the evening of May 14, at the bride's residence. The ceremony was performed by Dr. J. A. Brockett. "Little" Harry Fidler, the boy comedian, is at home in Indianapolis. Harry is earnestly studying Hostetter's almanac daily. Thursday he wrote to an Eastern publishing house for fifteen cents worth of "original" jokes. He sends special regards to all of the Chicago Trounbadurs. The Mitchells are now on the Kohl, Castle & Hopkins' circuit. They go to New York to play the Keith circuit at the close of their present engagement. They are singing "What's All This Noise About" and making the hit of their lives. They send regards to all friends. Notes of the Buckingham Theatre, Ft. Brooke, Fla.,—"This week we have W. M. Hallback who is in his fifth successful week. Cissell and Mines, the colored magnets, are still making big hits. The other people are John Weaver, Son Payne, Carrie Smith, Lizzie Roberts and Jessie Thomas. James Carter is still here. W. S. Green, of the Fountain City Four, with the "On the Suwanee River" company writes: "We are now in the second season and thirty-sixth week with this company. The boys are all well and send regards to all 'Buffaloes' also the Blackstone Quartette. This show will close about June 10. We will open on the summer circuit of parks. We were sorry to learn of the sickness of our old friend Tom McCain, and hope him speedy recovery." Prof. Henderson Smith writes the following from Brisbane, Australia, under date of April 7—"I will leave Sidney on May 9, and arrive in America June 1, with my band. Some of the company remaining to augment Mr. McAdoo's Jubilee Company. All are well. but a great many are home sick. Hoping all our friends are well at home, and soon to shake hands and tell them of our long journey, and best wishes for The Freeman. I remain very respectfully." E. O. Green, Mgr., Green's Minstrels reports business good through Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin. They will close for a few days to arrange for the tour under convass. Chapman and Perkins imperial comedians and song and dance artists are busy rehearsing a new act. They send regards to the Adams family. Wesley Lemly, old man impersonator and comedian says its the same old story, three and four encores every night. "Come vid em." "Ajuncas" the juvenile gun spinner says get in the game boys. It beats doing arjuncas. He sends regards to Will Dunston. Notes of the "Oriental Tronbadours."—After a most successful winter season we begin our summer season with the following company. Salem Tutt Whitney, Basso and Stage manager, Wm. A Baynard, musical director, Geo. W. Barrette excelsior baritone, Chas. H. Pugglesey, Southern tenor; James Flamer buck dancer, Chas. Allen, character artist, the ladies are Emma A Baynard, Prima Donna sop. Annetta Taylor instrumental, Lilliam Brown soprano, Emily Barrette contralto. Notes from A. G. Allen's New Orleans Minstrels.—Everything is moving along smoothly. We are now playing North Carolina. Messrs. A. G. Allen, G. Quine and Mr. Oaks gave the members of the company a grand banque after the show at Charlotte, N. C., May 60-COLORED PERFORMERS WANTED-60 "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 Pickannny Band. All 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 stamp. Women seated and 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 Clapper. 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. Longford, N. E. P. A., S. A. L. Ry., Co., 306 Washington, St. Boston, Mass., W. M. C. Shoemacher, G. E. P., A. A., A. L. Ry., 371 Broadway, New York City; Mr. P. B. Thompson, P. A. Agent, 231 E. German street, Baltimore, Md.; Mr. H. L. Elkins, 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. P. A. N. C. & St. L. Ry., Chicago, Ill.; Mr. C. C. McCarthy, D. P. A., Illinois Central, St. Louis, Mo. 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. C. TURNEY, Passenger and Ticket Agent, Florida Central & Peninsular R. R. Co. TO WHOM 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. TO WHOM 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 re-liable and good for their contracts, and I take pleasure in so recommending them. Very respectfully, E. B. BOWER, Mr. intent to make it purely a colored show company of colored ladies and gentlemen, and that the entertainment of the whole shall be far above the averaged Negro Minstrels and jubilee companies, but more of the educated cream of colored aristocracy style. Major Ben F. Payne as stage manager of the company has succeeded handsomly in placing an up-to-date show together that fully complies with the name of the company "The New and Ancient South" and far exceeded the Messers. Harrison Bros., expectation. This company is quite different from all other colored organizations in that it is purely a colored company officered from top to bottom by colored men. We travel in our own palace car and show under tent matine and night daily. We carry 35 people two bands and a Montigran band, and the most unique parade ever seen upon the streets of any city. We are now heading down upon and along the Atlantic coast and will tour the interior later in the season. The Washington, D. C., papers were quite liberal in complimenting our show and the management after our stay of one week there. The Freeman our true and tried friend May expect great things from this organization in the near future. We will give our roster in next issue, and you will be surprised, we are in the ring to stay to a finish—nothing but brains and capital behind us." Arrangement are being made by the Alexandria, Ind., athletic club to match "Kid" Roberson and Bobby Dobbs the well known light-weight fighter for a 20 round contest. Dobbs whose success in England is still fresh in the minds of the sporting fraternity is now in Pittsburgh and has been fighting frequently of late. The last meeting between these two men was at Louisville, Ky., two years ago. Dobbs winning in the 19th round. Roberson says that he was not in condition at that time and will be pleased to fight Dobbs at the light weight limit, 133 pounds, for the colored light weight championship of the world. Roberson's friends are confident that he can beat Bobbs and will back him for $5,000. || || Albert Bean of Nashville, Tenn., who was defeated recently by "Kid" Blackburn is in Cleveland, O. He writes that he has several good fights on. A fight between "Kid" Roberson and Bobby Dobbs will be worth going a long ways to see. || || || Joe Walcott is out with a challenge to stop "Kid" McCoy in 10 rounds. Have The Freeman sent to your address for three months, only 60c. H. C. Krentler & Co KING'S KNIGHT one capable of leading orchestra, arranging music, giving instructions on violin, also in some other instruments to locate in some good city. Address: K, Box 2, care The Freeman, Indianapolis, Ind. Singing and Dancing Sketch Artists and Gro- man, Indianapolis, Ind. Address caret the Freeman, Indianapolis, Ind. Simpson, Pittman & Patrick HIGH-CLASS MUSICAL ARTISTS Can be engaged for next season. Double Eb Cornet and two Slide Trombones in band. Richards, Pringle's Georgia Minstrels season 99-1900. THETWOMEXIEAS AT LIBERTY NOVELTY JUGGLER SENSATIONAL DOG ACT Per Address, The Freeman. 15. it lasted until three oclock in the morning. The 15th of May makes exactly one year since the show left Chicago, and the show has had nothing but success from that time up to now, and has never missed a salary day. Mr. G. Quine, our manager, spoke and said, that he was well pleased with the show and its members, and that they have given him no trouble; this being the 15th of May, said he: "W thought it our duty to give the ladies and gentlemen of our company one grand time; and we have spared no pains making it one of the best. Now we shall work together like brothers and sisters, for the ensuing year, and hoping we may be able to hold our company together and have crowded houses in the future as we have had in the past." Mr. Oakes, our treuur, made a short speech, which was also well received. Alphonse Guiguese followed him, and then a few words from Chas. H. Williams, afterwhich another round of wine and everybody gave a toast and went to bed wishing all professionals success, enemies the same, and The Freeman luck and prosperity." Pat Chappelle writes that he has received hundreds of letters in answer to the large "ad" in this paper last week, for his "A Rabbit's Foot" company and no doubt will have lo trouble in selecting a company that will be second to none. The show will take the road about the middle of August, from Lake View, N. J., with a company comprising sixty people, traveling in their own special train of dining and sleeping cars, exhibiting under canvas, using special scenery and lithographic paper. "A Rabbit's Foot" is from the pen of Frank Dumont, the well-known author, and was written especially for Mr. Chappelle, and the author claims that this is the best and funniest musical comedy ever written. The show is now being booked in the East and everything looks bright for a prosperous season. The daily parades with this organization will be a monster, introducing three brass bands and a number of novelties. For the benefit of the "boys with their hammers up" Mr. Chappelle refers all interested some of the most prominent railroad people throughout the United States also good letters from the Mayor of the City of Tampa, Fla., and the Cashier of the Exchange National Bank, at Tampa. See their big "ad." Messrs. Rusco & Holland will keep out their Nashville Students all summer, their other two shows closed their season about three weeks ago. The No. 1 show will open its next season about July 31st. The No. 2 show opens about Aug. 5th. The three shows are booked solid for next season, and take in the entire United States. They play all the large cities and towns, and will introduce many novelties never seen in colored minstrelsy. Messrs. Rusco & Holland are busy people at the present time getting things ready. Entire new wardrobe of the latest design is being made by Lilly & Co., of Columbus, O. New scenery by Sosman and Landis. Traps and stanhopes by Wisconsin Wagon & Carriage Company, Madison, Wis. Harness by Fankhauser & Co., Chicago. Horseless carriages by Illinois Automobil Co, Chicago, Ill., while their cars are being rebuilt and painted by Illinois Car and Equipment Co, Hedgewich, Ill. Mr. W. A. Rusco will manage the No. 1 show, with Jack Young treasurer. E. V. Gironx, advance manager, with two assistants. W. A. Junker will manage the Nashville Students, and E. Gideon treasurer. Col. Wm. Fuller will take charge of the advance with two assistants. T. J. Culligan will manage the "Georgias." C. S. Primorise will have charge of the advance with two assistants. By this it is seen they have the best of management for all three shows. The National Printing Co., Chicago, Ill., is getting out some very elaborate printing for the three attractions, and by the way Messrs. Rusco & Holland are stockholders in this concern, also in the American Amusement Association of Chicago, Ill. Next week The Freeman will give a partial list of people engaged for the three shows. "The New and Ancient South Co."—After fifteen days hard and faithfull rehearsing we opened our summer season under tent at Willingham. Del., May 3, for three nights and matinees and did very nice business to start with. The show caught on from the start, and is sure to be a winner. Our show is now in its infancy being a brand new idea quite different from them all and are long will eclipse the many. Messers. Harrison Bros., of Philadelphia, Pa., are sole owners and managers and have not spared neither money or pains to make it the most elaborately dressed and best equipped organization on the road baring none. Much credit is due the Messrs Harrison Bros., from the colored people when it is known that in placing this gigantic organization before the public, it is solety their SPORTING NEWS. || || || AN AL VIOLINIST 5 RUSCO & HOLLAND'S ATTTRACTIONS RUSCO & HOLLAND'S (Successor to Richards & Pringle's.) BIG MINSTREL FESTIVAL NOW THE LARGEST AND BEST. Two Big Bands. Special Train of Cars. Monster Parade, introducing the latest designs in Horseless Carriages. Carrying Scenery for every act. RICHARDS & PRINGLE'S Famous Georgia Minstrels DIRECTION OF RUSCO & HOLLAND. Two Bands. Special Train. 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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. 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 MAJOR'S MELANGE. Hello, readers of The Freeman! I have been in a terrible runaway. Came very near seeing my finish. Rose up, like Phoenix, from the debris with a smashed buggy, broken arm and crippled fingers and two minor gashes over my obicularis. Well in the language of Uncle Noah Baxter, it makes a feller git powerful close to his Gawd. I am now on the convalescent list and if I should entirely recuperate the use of all my members and I think I will. I'll be a more careful man in holding the reigns when sitting behind a spirited animal. --- What is getting into Admiral Dewey of late? || || Gov. Mount is governor of Indiana, sir, and dont you forget it Mr. Beckham of Kentucky, sir. ```markdown ``` The Negro who has written a book will be glad to know that he or she has done something to promote the vast sum total of literature to be seen at Paris, France. II II II Bryan democracy has come down a few pegs. [The enemy's country is sound on the gold dollar, and in the vain effort of straining the 16 to 1 theory (in spite of the law of supply and demand) they now camp in the state of corn and beans to re-adopt, re-affirm the silver claim on the Chicago platform. Philadelphia is nearer to Washington by route than Kansas City, but distance cuts no figure with democracy. Double delegations from the Southern states to the National Republican Convention at Philadelphia serve only to show the vehement spirit of the country to return Hon. Wm. McKinley to the White House. The era of National prosperity has never been paralleled and the spirit rendering to Caesar, etc. is quite as irrepressible. II II II Dr. T. C. Denham from Texas, brother-in-law to bishops Grant and Armstrong is the strongest man in the race for financial secretary of the A. M. E. Church. His chances at the General Conference for election to that seat on the bench of general officers makes him a Napoleon with no Wellington to vanquish. ```markdown ``` Prof. H. J. Kealing, doubtless one of the brightest Negroes in America, a distinguished writer, great lecturer, and by the way somewhat of a financier, should succeed himself if for no other reason than this. He has made the reading world, and the great newspaper and magazine Editors of the two contests ask the very pertinent questions, "Who is H. T. Kealing," and "Is he a Negro?" This, condensed, means "The right man in the right place." The A. M. E. Church cannot afford to make needless mistakes because it has many men of ability possible competent to fill that office. If Prof. Kealing has moved the review up to her high position among the Magazines of America and Europe, we say led Kealing retain that office. ```markdown ``` Sav B. Square, we hear of you quite frequently down here in dear old Texas? || || || Now let the general conference of the M. E. church elect to the high office of bishop a Negro that can read Greek, Hebrew, Sanscript, Slavanic, Hamitic and all the other plague-gone languages. A Negro that is clean righteous and dignified in all the Christian virtues, as charitable and as holy as any white man ever was, and as high in learning and as deep in philosophy as anything or anybody that ever breathed a human breath. Such a man is Dr. J. E. Bowen. Let the M. E. church do this and save its able Negro members. || || || Let Dr. C. S. Smith be made a bishop and let Dr. Davis be given the publishing department of the S. S. U. at Nashville. In the meantime don't forget to elect my old friend, W. D. Johnson for bishop. ```markdown ``` Prof. Booker T. Washington'continues to make race history. || || || R. C. O. Benjamin has again distinguished himself as an able lawyer, and reflected some more credit on the Negro Ben and the writer sat for pictures to gether ten years ago, and we feel honored. Of course my picture was the better looking of the two, but Ben evened up by purchasing tickets for two to hear Emma Abbot. ```markdown ``` The low-down, bad Negro, mean but not so devilish ignorant as he is mean is the genius that is causing so much trouble. If it were not for the damnable thug element and disreputable human devils of the Negro race the American THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER Negro would have smoothe sailing on all seas, but the blackest devils' doings in every neighborhood are charged to the best Negroes in the land. It is contrary to the unwritten law for the Negro to ape the white man in devilry. Any kind of wrecklessness invites contempt. Conventions by white men to settle race questions find nothing to talk about more than to discuss the number of Negro reprobates in the penitentiaries. FREE A cake of every bot A cake of Mme. Turner's Complexion Soap with every bottle of Mystic Face Bleach : : : : : JOHN E. C. NO. NO. Fort Harrison, Mont., Oct. 20, 1899. Mme Turner, New Orleans, La.—Allow me to congratulate you for your --- R ```markdown ``` Let them look nearer home and plan if possible some dynamite scheme to blow up the thousands of Jack Rippers, and Mollie McGuires and incidently peep into a rogues gallery and look at more than a half million murderous, lowbred thug faces of white men and women who now infest the South. Moral.—We are down on the low immoral Negro, but people who live in glass houses should not throw stones at an imaginary enemy. The cutthroat thug and criminal no matter of what race belong to the same crowd, and if jurors did their duty the penitentiaries would not be large enough to hold their white prisoners. Interesting Happenings. Clarksville, Tenn, Special.—Rev. J. A. Brown, of Jackson, Tenn., was in the city last week to attend the Episcopal conference. Rev. A. B. Wimberly, who has been ill several weeks is able to be out again. Mrs. Susie Boyd, D. B. Rice and Misses, Lizzie Ramey, Ruby Rice and Mr. S. E. Townsend, attended the closing exercises at Rossview, Saturday night. They rendered appropriate selections in behalf of Mrs Ella Metcalf, the school mistress. Messrs. J. S. Smith and I. H. Killibrew, have opened a nobby Ice Cream Parlor in connection with the "Square Deal Palace." Mrs. Coleman, who has been ill several weeks is improving. Rev. G. W. Porter left recently to attend the conference at Columbia Tenn. Messrs. W. M. Bruck, Howard Sylvia and several other gentlemen of note went to Nashville last week to attend the May Musical Festival. Will Farley arrived home recently from the West. There were about 15, or more converts baptized at St. bethlehem Sunday, May 13. A large crowd of citizens were in attendance. Rev. E. W. D. Isaac, of Nashville, Tenn., an orator of some note lectured at Mt. Olivet Church May 15-16 in the May fair. His lectures were well received. Mr. D. B. Rice has removed his barber shop from Franklin to 106 S. st. lst., where he is better situated to The highest premiums have been given Mme Turner for having the best Face Bleach on the market. Mystic Face Bleach will positively cure all skin diseases, live-spots, black-heads, freckles, pimples, eczema, and all blemishes. Wrinkles and small-pox pits are greatly diminished, and will bleache the face at least two shades fairer in 8 or 10 days. Remember ladies and gentlemen "a fair complexon is assemil to beauty." Face Bleach $1.00. 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DALY, General Passenger Agent, Indianapolis, Ind TOM THE TATTLER. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. The theatrical season is fast ebbing away and as a consequence the city is full of the thespians of the colored profession, and every incoming train seems to swell the number. Last night I strolled by professional headquarters and met representatives from many of the attractions that were on the road the past season. Returning victorious from the West the "Hottest Coon in Dixie" Company, I arrived in town last Wednesday by special train from Omaha, Neb. The members all looked well, and spoke in glowing terms of their trip through the West. This company has established a record in the fact that it is the only company of colored people, managed and controlled by a colored man that ever left here went to the Pacific coast and returned successfully. Verily, P. R. Miller deserves great praise for the able manner in which he handles the company. The company will appear at the Alhambra theatre, Sunday, June 3rd, at a benefit performance. "Countown Four Hundred Company," after many distressing vicissitudes finally got away from the past and made a successful finish. Their season closed in St. Cloud, Minn., last Monday, but the majority of the company are in town to while away the summer. Miss Florence Daly, the musical director of the company, departs in a few days for her home, in Detroit, Mich. MrCarver, Reed and McCarver of the Rusco and Holland forces, will bow before the public with an entirely new act next reason. They are a hustling team. The Mitchells are doing a clever turn at the Olympic theatre this week. Florence Hines is at the Chicago opera house. W. H. Windom and his celebrated Blackstone quartette are doing a new act at the Roof Garden. It opens with the railroad crew, Windom dressed as a Pullman conductor, and his quartette as porters. The act is quite novel and taking. Their singing is superb. The only criticism, the Tattler has to make is that the quartette "Dreaming," while prettily sung, should be laid aside. There is no merit to speak of in the arrangement, and as a musical composition it is not suitable for the quartette. The field of quartette songs is to rich too dally in such songs as this. Speaking of quartettes, I had the pleasure, well I think opportunity would be a better word, of hearing the Giant quartette at the Olympic. While their singing was abnormally bad they managed, by their grotesque actions to satisfy the audience during the supper hour. The Slayton Jubilee singers are in town. Their success the past season was phenomenal Mr. James Lawrence Love, the proprietor of the professional headquarters is quite a character in his way. He is the torsional artist to the profession, and as such is unexcelled. Mr. Love in former days was an active member of the theatrical profession, having been connected with all the old reliable aggregations at different times, and has travelled the country over, or to use one of his tense sayings he is "very familiar with every water tank from here to the coast and back." He is the embodiment of fun and epigram, some of his epigrammatical saying having become the every day expressions of the profession. The other day a small bunch of the profession were in his place of business discussing travelling and the length of railroad tickets. Each one had some pet story regarding some miraculously long ticket he at one time had, or had seen when Love brought the discussion to an amusing close by statiaq that a certain celebrated member of the profession had just passed through the city with a ticket long enough to carpet an aisle in Quinn Chapel. The weather has caught the last craze, it is indulging in a few measures of rage time. Edward Thomas, our greatest basso, late with the Williams & Walker Company, will spend the summer here. Why don't some of our aspiring playwrites write a play and call it "Seeing the Ghost?" Humphrey ! to the front! Here is your golden opportunity. You should be familiar enough with the spectre by this time to produce a meritorious play. Read The Freeman, the greatest colored paper of the age. It may lead to a betterness of your present condition RACE GLEANINGS The undertaking firm of Russell & Gordon of St. Louis, Mo., is the largest of its kind in America owned and conducted by colored men. Mr. Daniel Murray of the Library of Congress is trying to get a complete list of books and pamphlets by Negro authors for the Afro-American exhibit at Paris. Already he has considerably over 1,000. Rev C. M. Sheldon, author of "In His Steps," who successfully edited the Topeka. Kans., Capital for a week upon lines of strict Christianity and morality, purposes to devote his share of $65,000 net profit made to beautify a Negro settlement of Topeka which is surrounded by the arisocratic sections of that city The race problem conference opened its second session at Montgomery, Ala., May 9. There was an unexpectedly large attendance, many being here from distant points. The discussion opened at once. Hon. A. M. Waddell of Wilmington, N.C., gave a thrilling recital of events in North Carolina which led to the present movement to amend the constitution of that state so as to restrict suffrage. His speech was heartily, and THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER freely applauded. Mr. Waddell was followed by John Temple Graves who argued for the separation of races in distinct localities as a cure for existing evils. He held that in a portion of the United States capable of holding 70,000,000 people, they could set up and have their own government. The last speaker of the morning was ex-Governor McCorkle of West Virginia. At Louisville, Ky., Thursday, April 26th, W. F. Crites, J. J. O'Neil and Robert Locke were sentenced to three years each in the penitentiary and fined $100 by Judge Evans in the Federal court for conspiracy to prevent Negro voters from exercising their rights of suffrage at the election in that city last November. A Calamity. The race suffers a calamity every time it permits one of its intellectual luminaries to leave the editorial chair for a small public office—and worse still, when he remains at his post speechless, because subsidized by a temporary mouthful of bread and butter which his constituents are too short-sighted to supply.—The Colored American. WOMAN'S WORLD Mrs. C. H. Phillips, wife of Rev. C. H. Phillips, editor of The Index, has been appointed a delegate to the World's Woman Christian Temperance Union which meets in Edinburg, Scotland, June 22-29, 1900. Mrs. Jennie Lawson, of Washington, D. C., has been selected as one of the delegation of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union, to attend the International Convention which meets in Edinburg, Scotland, June 17-26. Mrs. Marion James, wife of a Negro farmer near Eutaw, Ala., attended the meetings of a traveling evangelist, who taught the holiness doctrine. She became converted. A few days ago she told her husband that during the night she had had a vision in which God had commanded her to go Rome and warn the Pope that he has but three months in which to live. She added that she was going to obey the Lord's mandate at any cost. James drew all his money out of the bank, $1,000, and turned it over to her, and she has started for Rome. She is accompanied by a female companion. James is paying the expenses of both messengers. That Lame Back can be cured with Dr. Miles' NERVE PLASTER. Only 25c. New York AND Boston Limited" VIA BIG FOUR NEW YORK CENTRAL 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 still runs 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. NELSONS STRAIGHTINE THE LATEST DISCOVERY FOR MAKING KNOTTY, KINKY, CURLY HAIR STRAIGHT BEFORE AFTER STRAIGHTINE is no experiment, but a thor- ously 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 its merit, and every mail brings us fresh test- monials. Straightine is a highly perfumed pomade; it not only cleanses the Hair, but removes Dandruff. Keeps the Hair from Falling Out, cures Itching. Irritating Scalp Diseases, giving a rich, long and luxurious head of hair—so much to be desired. Anticed in petty humble, Price. 25 Cents a can at all drug stores, or sent by mail to any address on receipt of 30 Cents in stamps or silver. Address, NELSON M-F G CO., Richmond, Va. #3-Big Money for Agents. Write for Terms. 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 Louisville; understands thoroughly the diseases, spells or influences the race is directed to. He has now and always had a patronage from them. PLEASE READ FOLLOWING: Brooklyn, Aug. 15. This is to certify that I came to New York from Albany. I was a stranger in a strange city, out of work and out of money. I had no luck in anything I undertook. What to do I did not know. A friend advised me to go and see Dr. Shea. I did. He told me the cause of my troubles; he took me in and treated me as a brother. Through him I got a good position that very week. I had been to others; they took my money and did me no good. I bless the day I first met Mr. Shea. I would advise all in bad luck, sick or in trouble to go to him at once. Sincerely, ALBERT AYRES. Plainfield, N. J. A SENSATION IN BROOKLYN-A MINISTER'S STATEMENT: I wish to state that one of my parishoners was sick and in trouble for a long time, Mrs. Brown, 37 Gay street. No one seemed to understand her case. She had several doctors, but none of them seemed to know what was the matter. None could do her any good. It was my duty as her pastor to call and see her. Hearing of the wonderful work being done by Dr. Shea the last few years, I thought I would call and see him myself. I found him a sympathetic gentleman. He gave me a wonderful test of his powers; told me to send him a lock of the patient's hair, which I did by her daughter. He told at once what was the matter and in a short time cured her sound and well. Her family had seemingly been under a cloud. Now all is changed. All are well and prosperous. can trust and heartily recommend Dr. Shea all those in sickness or distress of my 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, rheumatism, asthma, sore eyes, tumors, cancers, constipation, ague dyspepsia, tape worms, liver complaints deatarrh, dropys, piles, nervous debility, heart diseases, consumption, diseases of women and children, fit, 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 illnment. 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 combined il. NED BLOOD CURE sold in March gave such of This Medicine and only 7 of all other 3 to 6 in an evening; and J. P. Fritz, two s STATION AT HOT Mrs. H. Armstead, January 1899, and af- sores, and remained treatment. His suffer- failed to hear. He BOOD CURE about w and stronger. To owes his life. suffered with Cons- ness. He was un- e to work—the first HOYT'S POISON- ay avenue, had poi- in a gine factory. BOOD CURE relieved "Both of my little Physicians treated HOYT'S POISONED pletely. I am now "I suffered untold physicians said an oper- can now do six washing ONED BLOOD CURE. many lady societies, an commend this valuai Charles. "I am sixty years headache and nervoune 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 l the size of marbles. A Poisoned Blood Cure, t Mrs. Nancy Hink girl had Inflammatory R One bottle of HOYT'S lieve her than anything the use of POISONED BLOOD All Druggists Free for Th A Cake of Mme. Turner's Complexion and S cated Hair Grower or Face Bleach. BEFORE These cuts were taken from one of my customer our treatment. Straight, Soft Hoyt's Poisoned Blood Cure.....87 bottles All other blood remedies combined.....13 bottles Total.....100 bottles The 87 bottles of HOYT'S POISONED BLOOD CURE sold in March gave such universal satisfaction that Mr. Morrison has already sold in April 94 bottles of This Medicine and only 7 of all other combined, while H. C. Raffensperger, the druggist right across the street sell from 3 to 6 in an evening; and J. P. Fritz, two squares south, sells as many as 10 bottles in a day. REPUTATION AT HOME: Eddie, the seven-year-old son of Mrs. H. Armstead, 605 Cincinnati street, was vaccinated February 1899, and afterwards broke out in a mass of running sores, and remained so while under the local physician's treatment. His suffering was intense, and the vaccinated mark failed to hear. He started taking HOYT'S POISONED BLOOD CURE about Aug. 15, and immediately grew healthier and stronger. To this medicine alone little Eddie Armstead owes his life. George Gibson, 2016 Hovey street, suffered with Constipation, which produced serious nervousness. He was unable to even ride in a buggy, is now able to work—the first time since last July—the result of taking HOYT'S POISONED BLOOD CURE. William J. Kennedy, 1902 Holloway avenue, had poisoned blood the result of inhaling the air in a glue factory. Six bottles of HOYT'S POISONED BLOOD CURE relieved his system of every particle of the poison. Mary Moler, 915 E. St. Clair, says: "Both of my little girls suffered for years with Eczema. Physicians treated with no benefit, and two bottles of HOYT'S POISONED BLOOD CURE cured both cases completely. I am now taking it for eczema myself." A Clean Sweep Of All Impurities follows the use of A Cake of Mme. Turner's Complexion and Scalp Soap with every bo medicated Hair Grower or Face Bleach. These cuts were taken from one of my customers, whose hair was changed, as you see, by our treatment. Cheveline sample of my work. Cheveline is undoubtedly the THE MYSTIC POMADE gler ner's Scalp Soap, a great remedy for scalp diseases MEDICATED HAIR GROW for promoting the growth of the hair, even on the tei it also removes the dandruff and impurities from the turning gray should order Hair Grower No. 2. It w MYSTIC FACE BLEACH Mly Pimples, Exzoma and all blemishes in 8 or 10 days. diminished by Mystic Face Bleach and the skin is m complexion a clear, soft youthful tenderness which Price $1.00. Always use Mme, Turner's Complexion MYSTIC TOILET CREAM equal It is a most elegant preparation for gentlem burning and itching. Mystic's Cream will heal Mme. Turner's Complexion S MMEM. C. T Send Stamp for New Illustrated Catalogue. T.W. TAYLOR. 153 Larch St., LANSING, MICH. [In writing please mention The Freeman.] THE MYSTIC POMADE which will make the hair soft, straight and glossy and as beautiful as Cheveline, but not so lasting at 90 per bottle. Use Mine. Turner's Scalp Soap, a great remedy for scalp diseases, only 25c. MEDICATED HAIR GROWER For Family Use. Our Improved Medicated Hair Grower or Scalp Cleaner is an unexcelled article for promoting the growth of the hair, even on the temple where the hair is oftimes very scant, it also removes the dandruff and impurities from the scalp. Persons whose hair is fading or turning gray should order Hair Grower No. 2. It will reshape the hair. MYSTIC FACE BLEACH Turner's Mystic Face Bleach is the only blush on the market that will positively remove Liver Spots, Blackheads, Freckles, Pimples, Exzema and all blemishes in 8 or 10 days. Wrinkles and Small-pox Pits are greatly diminished by Mystic Face Bleach. It will least two shades fairer. It gives the application a lively, youthful tenderness which causes even the aged to appear youthful. Price $1.00. Always use Mine, Turner's Complexion Soap. HOTEL WOODLAND TERRACE, LAWNSIDE, N. J. This Hotel is situated on an elevation which furnishes one with a magnificen 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. --- --- 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 than one trip a year, or a visit to the seashore in mid summer Arrangements may be made for participating in the pleasures offered by this excursion by communicating with W. W. Richardson, D. P. A., Indianapolis, Ind. Hair Wigs 2 A GREAT NEWSPAPER. It has always been claimed for The Chicago Tribune that it would, in all probability, pass with the highest average in any competitive examination among the newspapers of the United States for excellence in all departments of journalism. (1) Under date of May 2, 1800, the Chicago Tribune editorially answering a letter from 'Inquirer' asking the names of the five newspapers out that a newspaper may excel in the way and nature of the World-Herald gives it under five general headings of leading American news distribution and accuracy of excellence, mentioning in all some twenty. THE FOLLOWING ARE THE HEADINGS (1) Most and best news, foreign and domestic, presented attractively. (2) Best possible presentation of news briefly. (3) Typical appearance. (4) Classification of news by departments. (5) The Chicago Tribune is the only newspaper in the world-Herald considers worthy of mention under four different heads."—From the October Plain Trial Practically all high-class intelligent newspaper readers, comprising the best and middle classes, in Chicago and vicinity read The Chicago Tribune. A great majority of them read no other morning newspaper. The Chicago Tribune prints more advertising year in and year out than any newspaper in the West. A Great Advertising Medium Virginia Avenue and South St., Indianapolis, Ind. SOLD IN MARCH..... URE sold in March gave such universal satisfaction, and only 7 of all other combined, while H. C. R. being; and J. P. Fritz, two squares south, sells as ON AT HOME: ad, affe- ned He about To "I suffered untold agony with female physicians said an operation would have to do can now do six washings a week after taking ONED BLOOD CURE. I belong to America many lady societies, and never miss an o commend this valuable medicine."—M. Charles. non- run first ON- "I am sixty years of age, and for a year headache and nervousness all the time. Wish to take HOYTS Poisoned Blood Cure I could day's work and I shook like an aspen. Two feel better than I had for years."—Mrs. Salma W. Eighteenth. poisoned wived Mrs. E. Clemons, 824 West street, says fered with Catarrh so long that it left big luv the size of marbles. After taking one box Poisoned Blood Cure, the lumps entirely dislittle ED now Mrs. Nancy Hinkle, 533 Patterson, girl had Inflammatory Rheumatism of the n one bottle of HOYTS Poisoned Blood Cure lieve her than anything else 1 ever tried. ONED BLOOD CUR All Druggists, 50¢ and $1.00 e for Thirty D . Turner's Complexion, and Scalp Soap with even lower or Face Bleach. BEFORE AFTER are taken from one of my customers, whose hair was chang- eight, Soft and Gl "I suffered untold agony with female weakness, and physicians said an operation would have to be performed. I can now do six washings a week after taking HOYT'S POIONED 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, 834 West street, says: "I have suffered with Catarrh so long that it left big lumps on my head the size of marbles. After taking one bottle of HOYT'S Poisoned Blood Cure, the lumps entirely disappeared." Mrs. Nancy Hinkle, 533 Patterson, says: "My girl had Inflammatory Rheumatism of the most severe kind. One bottle of HOYT'S Poisoned Blood Cure did more to re lieve her than anything else I ever tried." Free for Thirty Days BEFORE AFTER PRODUCED BY THE USE OF STIC POMADE which will make the hair glossy and as beautiful as so lasting, at 80c per bottle. a great remedy for scalp diseases, only 25c. TED HAIR GROWER For Family*U Macheal Hair Cleaner is an growth of the hair, even on the temple where the hair is a dandruff and impurities from the scalp. Persons whose order Hair Grower No. 2. It will restore the color. Pr. FACE BLEACH Mme. Turner's Mystic Flaech on the market remove Liver Spots, Bleach and all blemishes in 8 or 10 days. Wrinkles and Smal- pice. Bleach and the skin is made of two layers soft youthful tenderness which causes even the aged t's use Mme, Turner's Complexion Soap. TOILET CREAM is a household bleach skin cures pimples and is elegant preparation for gentleman's use after shaving, i.e. Mystic Cream will heal cuts and sores. Price complexion S MMEM. C. TURNER EL WOODLAND TERR HOTEL WOODLAND TERRACE, LAWNSIDE, N. J. WOODLAWN TERRACE Will open Friday, June 1, 1900. We use no hot irons or pasting down with grease in this treatment, and the hair is now changed from dampness, but on the other hand, we use hot irons and the straightening appears as natural as if born with it. Send a piece of hair to us and we turn it as a greatest of all hair preparations. DOE which will make the hair soft, straight and glossy as beautiful as Chevrelle, but not too hard. For persons whose hair is fading or it will restore the color. Price 1.00 per bottle. BROWER For Family Use. Our Improved Medicated Hair Grower or Scalp Cleaner is an unexcelled article in the temple where the hair is oftimes very scant, from the last and. For persons whose hair is fading or it will restore the color. Price 1.00 per bottle. CHINESE Mine, Turner's Myntie Face Bleach is the on-bleach the market that will positively remove Lover Spots, Blackheads, Freckles, 60 days. Wrinkles and Small-pox Pits are greatly sin is made at least two shades fairer. It gives the which causes even the aged to appear youthful. plexion Soap. EAIM is a household blessing. It refreshes the hair with pimples and alskin eruptions. For happed Face and Hands it has no gentleman's use after shaving, instantly curing all ill heal cuts and sores. Price 75c. Always Use. C. TURNER 1312 Carondelet St., NEW ORLEANS, LA LAND TERRACE, tiles from Camden. Twenty-five (25) trains at the Hotel is strictly first-class. The Bed- ern conveniences. The Hotel three stories with a beautiful lawn and wide gravel walks. TES SMITH, Snow Hill, N. J. 100. 8 A Wash Dress May be and by right should be your handsomest summer gown. One may be elegantly as well as comfortably dressed for the hot days if one chooses proper material. We Skip None Organdies, Dimities, Swisses and Madras are represented here in an assortment that is burdened with supplying the elite of Indiana. Samples For Asking Is your privilege. Tell us what you want and you'll get it. L.S.AYRES & CO. Indiana's' Greatest Distributors of Dry Goods. ..CITY NOTES.. Mrs. W. F. Henerson of 837 Minerva street, is ill. Lawyer Lott was in Terre Haute last week on business. Mr. Henderson Skinner is recovering from a recent illness. Once used, always in favor—Hoyt's Poisoned Blood Cure. Rev. A. Wakefield returned from Washington Tuesday. Mrs. Jennie Boyd, of Irvington, visited at Edinburg last week. Miss Emma Moss of Cincinnati is the guest of relatives here. Mr. Edgar Williams, of Noblesville, spent Monday in the city. Mr. Hugh A. Rouse, of Evansville, is visiting friends in the city. Rev. G. A. Sissle occupied the pulpit at Simpson Chapel Sunday night. Mrs. Geo. L. Knox left Monday for Chicago to be the guest of relatives. Miss Mattie F. Roberts of Adrian, Mich., is teaching at public school No.40 Mrs. J. M. Porter is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Cooper, Washington, D. C. Bethel May fair was conducted this week by the ladies of that church with good success. Mrs. George L. Knox is visiting her sister Miss Alice Harvey, in Chicago. She will return on the 28th. Mrs. Asbery Goins and Rese Mitchell of Seymour, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. N. P. Gardner, Sunday. The Occasia Club, under the command of Capt, J. M. Porter, gave a drill at Jones Tabernacle Tuesday night. Mr. George Reeder, who has been in Lebanon, Ind., was in the city this week circulating among his many friends. The funeral of Mrs. Emma Dokes occurred at Allen's Chapel Sunday last. Mrs. Dokes died Friday of paralysis. Mrs. W. T. Floyd accompanied by Mrs. Clarence Hines goes to Winona lake in June to remain during the summer. Mrs. Ida Bass, of Columbus, and Dr. Thomas of Marion were the guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Boyd of Irvington. Mr. Calvin Brooks returned from Columbus, O., Saturday. He was a delegate to the A. M. E. general conference. Rev. L. M. Haygood, of Covington, Ky., passed through the city Monday enroute to attend the conference at Chicago. The annual thanksgiving sermon of the United Brothers of Friendship and Sisters of the Mysterious Ten was held at Tomlinson Hall Sunday afternoon. The organization was founded in this city twenty-six years ago by Mrs. Patsy Hart-McGruder and is now represented by five male, four female and three juvenile branches. The lodges in this city New York Store (Established 1853) Sole Agents BUTTERICK PATTERNS Indiana's Great Dry Goods Emporium. WASH GOODS 86-inch percales in light and dark grounds with figures in stripes, suitable either for dress or shirt-waist, 1 to 10 yards lengths, regular price 12¾c, in this sale. 1500 yards of lawn dimities and batistes in light and dark grounds with figures stripes and polka dots 1 to 10 yards lengths; 12¾c, 15c and 18c, qualities for sale. WEST AISLE— WHITE GOODS White plumes remnants, 20c and 25c qualities Woven tucked white goods, 25c quality, a yard India linen 9c value, in this sale, a yard Madras clothes for shirt-waist 20c quality in this sale, a yard BASEMENT— PETTIS DRY GOODS CO. --- are part of a chain of lodges incorporated in almost every city in the United States having a colored population and similar exercises were held yesterday by lodges throughout the country. The program consisted of a song by a choir, a paper by Mrs. Susie McDonald, a solo by Evaline James and an address by the organizer, Mrs. McGruder. The entire order was in uniform and made a good appearance. The Pythian band interspired the program with music. Dr. S. A. Elbert, occupied the pulpit at Bethel A. M. E church Sunday morning. The Rev. Mr. Stokes preached at night. The marriage of Antony Blout and Alice Gibson took place Sunday night at 433 Muskingham st. Dr. S. A. Elbert, officiated. and no first class hotel has, or will make any distinction on account of race, or color. The sessions are full of interest, the debates at times being spicy and entertaining. Many changes in the laws have been proposed, but the conservative element can be relied upon to see that these radicals do not undo the work accomplished by the church, with much labor, and at great cost during the past hundred years of its history, and not many of them will ever get beyond the committee to which they are referred. The question of the election of a colored man as Bishop came up for discussion at the meeting of the Committee on Episcopacy, and the opinion of a large majority was favorable to such an election, and I am of the opinion that when the elections shall have taken place, that there will be a large during the year. This lodge expects to give their members and friends a picnic and steamboat excursion 18 miles up the Cumberland river. "The Original Ozonized Ox Marrow" for sale at Lewis C. Hayes, druggist, 502 Indiana avenue. Rambler Bicycles Call on L. C. Hayes. 500 nue for a bottle of H. Blood Cure—you will new The marriage of Chas. Woodfork and Miss Lizzie Gordon took place at 1217 North Senate ave., Saturday night. Dr. S. A. Elbert officiated. Mrs. Curtis Harris entertained a party of friends Tuesday evening in honor of her brother, M. Bert Ward. Mr. Ward left Wednesday for Cleveland to reside. Mr. Chas. Woodfork and Miss Lizzie Gordon were unite in the holy bounds of matrimony at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand Pickerm, 1217 N. Senate avenue. Mr. Willis Kersey was called from Columbus, O., where he was in attendance at the A. M. E. general conference, to Vernon, Ind., on account of the death of his father. The newly organized Pythian lodge Maceo, No. 10, elected the following officers Friday night. J. D. Porter, P. C. J. R. Everett, C. C.; J. Posey, V. C. J. Pittman, P.; J. Shelton, K of R. S. Charles Lanier, M of F.; Captain Porter, M of E.; Robt Moody, M of A.; James Wells, John Evans and R. Street, trustees; examining physician, Dr. Johnson. Rev. R. J. Buckner pastor of Wiley Memorial M. E. church of Chattanooga, and undertaker C. W. Franklin, jr., were in the city last week enroute to Chicago to attend the M. E. general conference. Our daily bread depends largely on our health. If the blood is pure, your health is good; if gour blood is impure, your health is impaired. Hoyt's Poisoned Blood Cure eradicates all blood poison The reception given in honor of Dr. W. A. Birch at Simpson Chapel under the direction of the Epworth League May 17, was a grand success. The program was an excellent one and well rendered. Mrs. Anna Ross was manager. H. P. B. C. represent the world's greatest medicine Hoyt's Poisoned Blood Cure, whose many and wonderful cures in the city of Indianapolis have created a demand for it greater than any medicine ever before placed on the market—its sales in the city now outnumbering the famous Castorian, which heretofore led the world on sales. Mr. Edward Koney celebrated his twenty-fourth day anniversary May 19, at 1217 N. Senate avenue. The table was decorated with evergreen with sweet peas dropped in, center was filled with bygonies the center of the room where the guest were served were a diamond of evergreens and the center was filled with carnations snow balls and potted. Removal Notice. Mme. Morgan, the noted clairvoyant wishes to announce to her many friends that she has removed to new quarters at 354 North Capitol Ave. MARRY—Lovely colored women and honorable men want to marry; quiet wealthy. Agents wanted. Colored Exchange, Peoria, Ill. Free Baptist Church. Free Baptist church (cor. Newport and Rhode street) Rev. William Craven pastor. The sick are convelescent. The clubs are working zealously. The "Junior Club," is a promising star. Sunday service preaching by Bro. Moses Patterson at 11 a.m. Sunday School at 2 p.m., C. E. Meeting by Bro. Major Turner at 8 p.m. The pastor will be at his post the first Sunday in June. Simpson Chapel Items. Rev. T. J. Lewis, of Anderson, preached an excellent sermon Sunday a. m. and evening at Simpson Chapel, quite a large audience turned out to hear him. The concert given by the K. of P. band at this church last Thursday was well attended and the selections rendered were excellent. The readings by Miss Mayne E. Clay and the solo by Mrs. Wisdom was highly appreciated. The Young People Club is working with interest. They gave a social last Tuesday evening at the residence of Mr. A. Courtney on Canal street preparitory to a grand entertainment to be given in June. The main feature of the entertainment will be a delsarte drill and living pictures. M. E. Conference Notes Chicago, Ill., Special, Editor Freeman.—The General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal church is in session in this city. The meetings are held in the Auditorium, the best and finest hall in America, with a seating capacity of seven thousand, and are largely attended each day. The are 780 delegates, from every part of the world. One is deeply impressed with the greatness of this great church as seated in this conference, may be seen the American from California to Maine, and Minnesota to Louisiana; from Italy, Germany, Bulgaria, China, Africa, Japan, South America, India, Malaysia, and from the Islands of the sea. Seated side by side there is no white nor black, but all are one in the Lord Jesus Christ. The leading men of every race are: here Governers, senators, congressmen, college presidents, millionairs, preachers, and teachers are earnest engaged in the business of the hour. There are more than seventy colored men here as delegates, representing the eighteen conferences among the colored people in the U. S., and two from Liberia, Africa. These delegates are entertained at the Palmer House, the Sherman, the Leland, the Lexington, the Victoria and other leading hotels of the city at the expense of the conference. and no first class hotel has, or will make any distinction on account of race, or color. The sessions are full of interest, the debates at times being spicy and entertaining. Many changes in the laws have been proposed, but the conservative element can be relied upon to see that these radicals do not undo the work accomplished by the church, with much labor, and at great cost during the past hundred years of its history, and not many of them will ever get beyond the committee to which they are referred. The question of the election of a colored man as Bishop came up for discussion at the meeting of the Committee on Episcopacy, and the opinion of a large majority was favorable to such an election, and I am of the opinion that when the elections shall have taken place, that there will be a large vote polled for some of the able men of our race, and whether one is elected or not, of one thing we can rest assured—the old M. E. church is as true, and tried friend as in the dark days of the past. I predict that Dr J W E Bowen will receive a larger vote this year than was given him at Cleveland four years ago. The two thirds rule has been adopted in the election of Bishop, and thus nearly 500 votes must be secured in order to elect. C. B. Mason as corresponding Secretary of the F A & E S e c o r e is assureddas is also that of Prof I G Penn, Secretary Epworth League, and I B Scott, D. D., editor of the Southwestern Christian Advocate. Dr BJ Morgan, Rev A E White and J A Washington, the delegates from the Lexington conference, together with the writer, are giving careful attention to the work. At this writing the first ballot for Bishop has just been taken, resulting as follows, viva laudation, Dr J W E Bowen, Dr Hamilton, Jr. Dr Moore, 189, and more than fifty of the ablest men in Methodism are received from 75 down to 5 votes. As no one received the required number there was no election and another ballot will be taken at to morrow's session. We are proud of the high showing made by Dr Bowen, he standing second in the list. An examination of his vote shows that if every colored delegate voted for him, that he must vote for the other from the white voters or more than two to one. Will write more anon. Many of the delegates, and prominent visitors, remember and enquire for the Hon G L Knox, the publisher and editor of The Freeman. From the Freighted District. From the Freighted District. Paducah, Ky., Special—The State Convention has been held and the result is commented on as being well done, the outlook is favorable for the party in November. One of the biggest surprises for the people of this district was the defeat of Albert S. White of Louisville for delegate at large by W. A. Gaines of Covington. It was understood that White had nearly enough votes instructed for him to win but some how they failed to show up at the right time, as politics is very uncertain. It was a bad throw down but Mr. White will have to bow to the inevitable. The U. B. F. and S. M. T., had their annual sermon on the 20th at the Washington street Baptist church, Rev. J. W. Hawkins, officiated to a large audience; the parade was led by the silver cornet band of this city which did credit to themselves. The excursion to Birmingham last Sunday, failed to go, as the crowd was not sufficient. Private advices indicate that an excursion will leave St. Louis for this city on the 20th inst, arriving here at 2 p. m. W. E. Leech, a well known young man was arrested last week on a serious charge of house breaking. The exemption trial will take place on the 21st and the particulars will then be known. The affair is to be regretted. Mrs. Flora Johnson of South Sixth street is somewhat indisposed Mrs. Rena Mape of South Sixth street, who has been seriously ill is convalescent. Mrs. William Latham of South Seventh street, is dangerously ill. Mrs. Henry Alexander of South Eighth street, died last week of lung trouble. She leaves a husband and several children and a host of friends to mourn her death. We correct error of last week's statement of Ed Riley who was fired $20 and cost instead of $290. Mrs. Parlee Howard who has been visiting in Tennessee, returned home pleased with her trip. Mr. Robert McCuer was a delegate to the state convention. Miss Jennie Grogan of 816 North Eighth street is dangerously ill. Read The Freeman, for only 5 cents per copy. Mrs. Maria Williams was quietly married to Mr. David Rawls last Thursday night at the home of the bride's. The Freeman wish them a happy journey through life. Mrs. Eilee Taylor of 721 South Eighth is suffering an attack of mala fever. Miss Alice Mantley who has been visiting here several months, returned home Monday, to Mound City, Ill. Mr. Tom Galbreath of Mayfield, spent Sunday in the city. Miss Presley Benton who attended the high school here, returned to her home in Springfield, Tenn. More of Interest--News Point. Nashville, Tenn., Special.—A large crowd attended the Harvest Gleaner Literary Society at S. N., A. M. E. church to hear the debate on the "South African War" between Rev. Ivory the pastor and Marcellus Freeman, Jr., secretary of the society. The Francis Harper Literary Circle of Central Tennessee College gave their annual entertainment Friday evening in the chapel of the school; many parents and friends attended. Miss Lula Jolly, the president of the society, conducted the exercises with credit. Several young ladies took part in the program. The commencement exercises of Roger Williams University were held last week; a number of graduates receiving their diplomas. The Sixth Congressional District Convention of Republicans met in this city in Twin Hall, Thursday 17, selecting the delegates and alternates to the National Convention. Maj. A. W. Wills and J. W. Pitts, colored, were elected delegates; John Barbou, colored and J. S. Peck were elected alternates. Lee Brock, assistant district attorney was nominated for Congress. The convention was largely made up of colored men and many were placed on the executive committee for this district. Among these were the Honorables J. C. Napier, Dr. R. F. Boyd, Dr. H. T. Knox, M. H. Freeman and others. Last Sunday many of the churches of Nashville baptised their new converts. Many of the ministers of Nashville and vicinity are attending the General Conference of the Methodist churches. The Knights of Pythian, one of the most successful societies in this state have organized four new lodges recently. The Ivanohe Lodge with Hon. F. C. Bowling, C. C., has been so successful To-day Will Be a Day of Great Interest to Summer Shoppers. WASSON'S The Tremendous Sale of Carpets, Curtains and Draperies Tells The Story. Muslin Underwear A SALE OF REMARKABLE VALUES No matter how well we have done in previous Muslin Underwear sales this one surpasses all others in its wonderful variety of really good under-muslins at prices that barely cover the present cost of materials. Great as are the obstacles to making low prices, we have done better than ever before. Ladies' cambric Corset Cover, square neck, taped edges, made as well as the best, to-day.....9 Ladies' cambric Corset Cover, "V" yoke, embroidery or lace trimmed edge.6 plait.2 rows hemstitching. Has attracted the attention of all Indianapolis. Among the hundreds who have bought largely are hotel, restaurant and boarding house keepers, who appreciate the tremendous possibilities of this phenomenal sale Everything of the highest grade--we kept nothing but the best, but now all must go at cost, and in many cases less than factory prices. during the year. This lodge expects to give their members and friends a picnic and steamboat excursion 18 miles up the Cumberland river. "The Original Ozonized Ox Marrow" for sale at Lewis C. Hayes, druggist, 502 Indiana avenue. Rambler Bicycles 1899 Pattern Only $30 Fully Warranted. See us for other bargains. C.Koehring&Bro. 126 North Pennsylvania St. 878 Virginia Avenue. Dr.Joseph H. Ward OFFICE HOURS: 8 to 10 a.m., 1 to 8 p.m., 6 to 8 p.m. OFFICE AND RESIDENCE 435½ Indiana Ave., INDIANAPOLIS New 'Phone 1974 | Old 'Phone 1-6490 The Home Made Candies and Cakes. "The Macedonia" MISS HENRIETTA DAVIS. PROP. ICE CREAM, CONFECTIONS AND ICE CREAM SODA. Only Pure Fruits Used. 415 Indiana Ave. INDIANAPOLIS HOME IMPROVEMENT CO. Iron Fence, Wire Fence, Iron Hitch Posts, Iron Adjustable Tree-Boxes, Lawn Guards and all kinds of Home Improvements, Farm Fence, Poultry Fence, Office Fence and Kailing, Iron Grape Arbors, Lawn Trellises, Baskets, Stands, Vases, Etc., 30 Kentucky Avenue, INDIANAPOLIS, IND. TELEPHONE 9192. To-day Will Be a Day of Great Interest to Summer Shoppers. Muslim A SALE OF No matter how well we have all others in its wonderful varie the present cost of materials. Great as are the ob- than ever before. Ladies' cambric Corset Cover, square edges, made as well as the best, to-d Ladies' muslin Drawers, full umbrella cambric flounce, tuk trimmed and deep hem, no better made, 40c value, sale ..... .25 Ladies' cambric Drawers, cut full trimme', 6 tucks, flounce edged with 3-inch heavy torchon lace, 75c value, sale ..... .50 Mighty Closing Has attracted the attention bought largely are hotel, rest mendous possibilities of this p nothing but the best, but now Santa Claus Soap 4 for.....10 $1.25 Screen Doors, complete, for.....88 50 foot best Clothes Line.....5 Goodel Cherry Seeders.....35 10 quart galvanized Slop Pails.....23 Japanned Dust Pans.....4 Globe Wash Boards.....13 15c Towel Rollers.....8 40c Sprinkling Cans.....21 16c tin Water Pails.....10 Granite Sauce Pans.....13 50c granite Dish Pans.....34 50 foot Garden Hose and Nozzle.....$2.75 2 burner Gas Stove, nickel plated with 3 foot tubing.....$1.65 $1.98 Oven for Gas or Gasoline Stoves, sheet iron, nickel trimmed 1.75 $3.30 Clothes Wringer, guaranteed for three years.....2.48 75c galvanized Wash Tubs.....55 Lawn Mowers, 16-inch.....3.00 Lawn Mowers, 14-inch.....2.75 Lawn Mowers, 12-inch.....2.50 Lawn Mowers, 10-inch.....1.98 H.P. WASSON & CO. --- Indianapolis, Indiana. Gent's Fine Clothing made in the Latest Styles. Fit Guaranteed. Old Phone 2 on 2877. Call on L. C. Hayes. 502 Indiana avenue for a bottle of Hoyt's Poisoned Blood Cure—you will never regret it. MORRI Groceries & Keeps constantly on hand a first-class su 529 Senate Flanner & THE L FUNERAL 320 N. Illinois St., bet. N BEST SERVICE GREAT SACRI WALL MORRIS & CO. Voceries & Meat Market a hand a first-class supply of goods pertain Senate Av, mer & Bucha THE LEADING ERAL DIRECT Ois St., bet. New York and T SACRIFICE SAID LL PAR MORRIS & CO Keeps constantly on hand a first-class supply of goods pertaining to the business 529 Senate Av, Corner NORTH ST. New Phone 2827 Flanner & Buchanan, FUNERAL DIRECTORS 320 N. Illinois St., bet. New York and Vermont St BEST SERVICE FAIR PRICES GREAT SACRIFICE SALE OF Going on all next week at C. E. SHEETS, 156 P. WASSON in Under REMARKABLE alone in previous Muslin Under- city of really good under-musl stacles to making low pric neck, taped y.....9 | Ladies' cambric C or lace trimme ETS, 156 E Market St. SON'S The T Carpet Draper underwe MARKABLE VALU s Muslin Underwear sales this good under-muslins at prices tha king low prices, we have Ladies' cambric Corset Cover, "V" yolk or lace trimmed edge,6 plait,2 rows C. E. SHEETS. 156 E Market St. None but Expert Hangers Employed. Ladies' Gown of good muslin, cut full, new short yoke trimmed 2 rows embroidery insertion, 4 clusters tucks, collar and front edged with embroidery. Our 69c gown, 2 to a customer. Ladies' fine cambric Gown, new square yoke, trimmed 6 rows fine embroidery, 6 clusters tucks, embroidery edge on collar and cuffs, regular $1.25 grown ... HouseFurishings, C dianapolis. Among the hung ding house keepers, who app Everything of the highest gr ost, and in many cases less than ete .83 om .98 .23 Linens and The Busy Growing Store --- KNOX'S World Renowned HATS KNOX FOR LADIES AND GENTLEMEN Standard of fashion everywhere STEPHENS' $3.00 Hats best on earth For the money try one A. B. STEPHENS 18 North Pennsylvania Street. S & CO Meat Market apply of goods pertaining to the business e Av, Corner NORTH ST. New Phone 2827 Buchanan, READING DIRECTORS New York and Vermont St FAIR PRICES FICE SALE OF PAPER E Market St. None but Expert Hangers Employed. N'S The Tremendous Sale of Carpets, Curtains and Draperies Tells The Story. rwear THE VALUES rwear sales this one surpasses ins at prices that barely cover ces, we have done better orset Cover, "V" yoke, embroidery ed edge, 6 plait, 2 rows hemstitching. .25 Ladies' muslin Skirt, out full sweep knee flounce, deep ruffle, trimmed with tucks, edged with torchon lace, full dust ruffle, 89c skirt, to-day.....6 Ladies' fine cambric Skirt, extra full sweep knee flounce, with 10 fine tucks, fine lace inserting full ruffle, edged 3-inch fine lace. A beauty, $2.75 value, sale.....$1.9 shings, China LAMPS AND GLASS-WARE Among the hundreds who have pers, who appreciate the treat the highest grade--we kept cases less than factory prices, Linens and Cottons These peerless Saturday prices are good for all of you, and for all day long. Large size Turkish bath towels..... 8 Soft huck towels..... 10 $1.00 bed spreads..... 84 60c table linens..... 50 $1.75 Napkins..... $1.35 10c pure linen towling..... 8 Bleached sheets, ready to use..... 41 12½c pillow cases..... 10 Genuine cambric muslin..... 5½ 10c and 12½c percales..... 8 10c dress ginghams..... 7 Percale finished prints, dress styles..... 3½ ```markdown ``` H.P.WASSON & CO.