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ring employment during Summer months will find it to their advantage by writing Us THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER Teachers and Scholar MANSFIELD JUN 2 1900 COLLEGE A A NATION VOLUME 13. NUMBER 22 VOLUME 13. NUMBER 22 GREATER NEW YORK A FAST DISAPEARING EVIL THAT MARKS THE PROGRESS OF THE NEGROES AND WHITES A State in the Lead--Can He Refuse to Serve Him? the Question Yet to be Decided--Lodge News and Social Items. New York City, Special. — Prejudice against the Afro-American in some form or another exists in all parts of the country, both North and South still in the North it is fast "disappearing like morning mist, as the sun of civilization rises towards its zenith," and the progressive white Americans of mixed parentage from all parts of Europe learn, with the aid of a broader education and more enlightened mental vision that the accident of birth does not make the man. In this respect New York state—the most progressive state in the union—is in the lead and to-day, in the eyes of the law, there is no distinction in any way on the account of a person, race, creed, condition or color. The "Malbv Civil Rights Bill" passed a few days ago, makes it a penal crime torefuse a person public attention in a hotel, road house, store or barbershop in this state. The "Elsburg School Bill" just passed and signed by the Governor gives us mixed schools all over the state, a thing that Brooklyn Borough and Manhattan Borough have successfully had for several years. Still prejudice dies hard and a well known ice cream man of Brooklyn flew in the face of the law not long ago and refused a colored citizen the public attention the law demands. Thomas Branch, a colored letter carrier, will find out whether or not Reid, the ice cream man, can refuse to serve him on account of his color. The incident that led to the complaint occurred on April 26. Branch and a young woman were out wheeling. Rain came on, one of the wheels was injured, and they went into the Bedford Rest, corner Bedford avenue and Eastern Parkway. There McElmoil, a waiter, refused to serve them with ice cream on account of their color, and John Rice, bartender, backed him up in it. Frederick K is the proprietor of the place, and the employees were, presumably, acting under his orders. Branch had the waiter and bartender arrested, Justice Steers held them for Special Sessions under Section 383 of the Penal Code, which prescribes a fine of from $100 to $500 or imprisonment of from 30 to 90 days, or both for any waiter or bartender of a public eating or drinking house who refuses to serve a citizen of this state on account of his color. This section of the code is framed on Chapter 1,042, Laws of 1895, and the present is the first attempt of our people to enforce its provisions. Assistant District Attorney McCaffrey (Dm) assisted by our well known lawyer, Alfred C. Cowan, Esq., of 208 Broadway, Manhattan will see that Mr. Branch and the people of this great Commonwealth win this case when it comes up next in the Court of Special Sessions. The bazaar given by the Elizabeth Household of Buth of Flushing, Queens county, was a financial success and does credit to its members. Rev. Dr. C. T. Walker, pastor of Mr. Olivet Baptist church of W. Fifty-third street, New York, preached last Sunday in Carnegie Hall in reply to the insulting remarks made at the same place about the trace by one "Rev." Frank. We have not room here to record Dr.Walker's remarks but will give part of the same next week. As we go to press we learn that the fifth annual picnic of the Boulder Lodge No. 3890 G. U. O. of O., F. held Friday night was a success; from all points of view it was the opening out-door event of the season and the success of the same is due to the following executive committee: P. N. F., Simon S. King, chairman; P. N. F., A. D. Taper, vice chairman; N. G. William D. Coles, secretary; P. N. F., H. A. Bowley, assist secretary; P. N. F., William T. Hooper, treasurer; P. N. F., David Massey, P. N. F., John T. Sharp, P. N. F., James Saunders, marshall. The citizens of Brooklyn are again obliged to mourn the loss of another of its first colored citizens in the person of Dr. W. S. Kissam, who for thirty-five years had a drug store in that part of Brooklyn, known as "part of Williamsburg." Dr. Kissam spoke German fluently and most of his patrons were from that class of adopted Americans among whom he lived. He was a freeholder of note and a prominent man of society. A fine trout. fruit, tobacco and stationary store people SAMSON STUDIO MILES V. LYNK, M. D., Proprietor M. V. Lynk Publishing House. hast just been opened by Mr. F. J. Brown at 4076 Park avenue, New York city where the Freeman will be for sale each week. Readers in that section known as "Tremont" can get their papers there. Last Wednesday, the wedding bells rang for Mr. J. A. Oliver and Miss C. M. Brown of 770 Fulton street Brooklyn. Miss Ethella Taylor of 122 W. Twenty-seventh street New York has gone to Saratoga Springs for the summer. Mr. Edward Elmore Brock of the "Standard Oil Co," entertained a new Bohemian friends at his residence 1535 Dean street, Brooklyn last Wednesday evening, among whom were J. Hofman Woods, Augustus M. Hodges, C. C. Lake, William Page, B. Scott and others. Henry Reed who has been sick for sometime in the New York Hospital returned to his home 32 Cornelia street this week, much to the delight of his friends. The Freeman is now for sale at all the leading hotels, barbershops and public places in Greater New York. The Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor of Silirame Presbyterian church of Prince street, Brooklyn is one of the finest social and religious club of young people in the late "City of Churches." Miss C. Melwin left Brooklyn last week to visit her mother in Palmyra, Va. BROOKLYN MILITARY CENTER The Knights of Pythias had their annual sermon preached at Quinn Chapel last Sunday evening by Rev. Carey; over five hundred members were present. A good programme was rendered on "Ladies' Day" at the Men's Sunday Club at Herman church last Sunday the 27th inst. at 3:30 p.m. All news intended for The Freeman should be sent to the agent, C. Hughes 135 N. Clark street prior to Sunday noon of each week. Herman Baptist church Sunday-school is in a very prosperous condition; Mr. William Burdette is the superintendent. friends and the pathfinders at We May 30. Miss Shook and Miss return from the South about Jurial receptions will be given in their return. Mr. John W. Macon, Ga., visited Mrs. T. N. Sunday. The 9th battalion be concert and dance at Woodiff Hill evening. They had a full house one had an excellent time. O.9th battalion O. N. G., under the Capt. A. H. Moore will have the sermon preached at Mt. Zion St. In Social Circle. Cleveland, O., Special—Mrs. Frank S. Moss of 734 Sterling avenue and daughter, Ethel, are visiting her mother at Yellow Springs, O., and will be out of the city for three months. Mr. George Lang, headwaiter at the Colonial Hotel, has opened a first-class restaurant at 402 Erie street. M s. Susie Reynolds of 484 Erie street gave a birthday party to her daughter- it*being her 13th year. All had a delightful time. Mr. Warenick formerly of the New Dennison, now with H. T. Eubanks at 1218 Euclide avenue. The Marquette Club entertained their PRICE FIVE CENTS. SINGLE COPY SIX MONTHS, 85c; ONE YEAR $1.50 friends and the pathfinders at Woodliff Hall, May 30. Miss Shook and Miss Meares will return from the South about June 20. Several receptions will be given in honor of their return. Mr. John W. Brooks of Macon, Ga., visited Mrs. T. N. M. Sellers Sunday. The 9th battalion band gave a concert and dance at Woodliff Hall, Monday evening. They had a full house and everyone had an excellent time. Company D 9th battalion O. N. G., under the command of Capt. A. H. Moore will have their annual sermon preached at Mt. Zion Sunday afternoon. The Social Swim. Duluth, Minn., Special.—There was a grand party tendered last evening at Miss Lizzie Dickerson's 236 St. Croix avenue, a swell affair was given by the the ladies: Mrs. Cassie J. Elza, Miss Etta Sketton, Miss Katie Sutton, Miss Ida Bletcher, Miss Etta Harris, Miss Fannie Thomas, Miss Emma Griffin. Dancing commenced at 11 o'clock and lasted until 5 o'clock. Everything was nicely arranged. Music was furnished by Prof. Fred Newman; Miss Dickerson and ladies made it pleasant for everyone. NEGRO ENTERPRISE AND A CITIZEN OF WORTH WHO IS ALSO MARKING THE PATH FOR RISING GENERATIONS Dr. Lynk's Recent Venture, "The Afro- American Newspaper Directory, is Deserving of More than a Passing Mention. Among the many progressive Southern cities I have visited, Jackson, Tenn., stands in the front rank. It is a town of only about sixteen thousand inhal itants, but its churches, schools and hustling business firms bespeak for it a future of wonderful possibilities. One of the most enterprising race men it has been my good fortune to meet is Dr. M. V. Lynk, proprietor of the M. V. Lynk publishing house. Dr. Lynk is a man of scholarly attainments, inventive in his nature, and possesses superior business ability. The work presented by the M. V. Lynk publishing house is unique in that it is the only Negro publishing plant equipped and run exclusively in the interest of subscription books, of Negro make up. This establishment resounds with the hum of machinery and the quickened step of intelligent employees. One of the most interesting books we have examined is "The Black Troopers, or Daring Deeds of the Negro Soldiers in the Spanish American War, by Dr. M. V. Lynk. This book of nearly 200 payes is intensely interesting from beginning to end. During the past 12 months over fifteen thousand copies of it were sold. "The Afro American School Speaker and Gems of Literature" is what its title implies a collection of the cream, the gems of Negro literature, both prince and paltry. To this admirable work has recently been added a drama, "The Princess of Itah Island," written by Mrs. Susan T. Penn, and dramalized by Dr. M. V. Lynk. The School Sweaker has been before the public about three years and is in use by some of the leading schools and colleges throughout the country. A recent venture by Dr. Lynk which deserves more than passing mention, is "The Afro American Newspaper Directory." This publication will appear in April, and bids fair to place Negro newspapers in a much better light before the leading advertisers of the country, and must, without doubt, result in said papers getting a lot of new and profitable advertising contracts they other wise could not obtain. Dr. Lynk took me confidently into his plans for the directory. It will be to the Negro press what Rawell is to the white press. This man Lynk is wonderfully resourceful. Though a young man has accumulated considerable wealth. He is now making a specialty of putting out agents for his various publications, on salary. We recommend thorough going young men and young women to write Dr. Lynk for particulars concerning his traveling department. Address The M. V. Lynk Publishing House, Jackson, Tenn. Since the photograph of the building was taken, and addition to the rear of the building has been made, giving considerable extra room. They do their own stereotyping, engraving, case making and book binding. The entire race has a right to be proud of such a shining star. From Pig-Iron Point. Henderson, Ky., Special.—Miss Nancy Dallam and Mr. Foster B. Jennings were united in marriage May 21 at the residence of the bride's on lower Main street. Robert Mitchell has returned from State University. A picnic was given May 31 for the pupils of St. Clements school. The closing exercises of the school were held June 1. Mr. William Barnett died May 14, after a brief illness. A wife and five children survive him. N.F. Shaughter has returned from Birmingham, Ala. The second annual Thanksgiving service of the K.P., Lodge was held May 20 at the First Baptist church, Rev.J. M. Mundy delivered the address. Mr. Chester A. Browne who was operated on May 15 is now convalescent. Mr. Robert Cannell has returned to Owensboro. Mesdames Fannie Barnett, Frances Hatchett and Charlotte Haddox spent Sunday, May 20 in Evansville. The annual sermon of the R. G. Shaw Post was preached last Sunday at the First Baptist church. A Sunday-school picnic was given May 28 at the residence of Miss Sophronia White 446 Ingram street. Mrs. Florence Rudy who has been quite ill is now convalescent. B. SQUARE'S BLUSTER 2 "Negro democrats" in general and the "Tammany Hall" New York ones in particular are hereby respectfully requested to read one of Bourke Cockran's speeches in Alabama in favor of the repeal of the XV amendment to the U. S. constitution, before they cast their votes for their (?) party. Take your castor oil freely Bro. Lee & Co. before you vote this fall, it may make you too sick to vote "free silver" and "Jim Crow" cars. --- I repeat the words I made in a political speech at Bridgeport, Conn., twelve years ago, "Any Negro who says he is a "Democrat in this campaign is either a fool or a knave." ```markdown ``` ISN'T IT STRANG. That it is so hard for a President of the United States to be elected to succeed himself? That the Negroes will not unite for action, political or financial? That you do not pay you subscription for The Freeman? That a certain editor down South don't return my photo he borrowed to have a cut made? That the fool killer has overlooked so many "great" Negro "mind moulders," "race leaders," "political leaders," "editors" and "poets?" That the New York "Press" will not "call down" its sub-editor who uses the word "Nigger" when speaking of its colored readers? That a certain distinguished Negro editor always bets on the money political horse? That New York State can't have a Negro member of the Assembly or a Negro congressman? That we have so few (if any) white friends of the Thad Stevens, Wm. Lloyd Garrison, John Brown and Charles Sumner types? That we have no race leaders as of yore? That we do not save more of our hard earned dollars? That we do not enter the fields of business? That the most of our ministers do not practice what they preach? That the general A, M. E. conference does not elect or appoint a practical experience business layman as editor of the Christian Recorder, instead of some minister who uses the paper as a stepping stone to a bishop's frock? --- I have been asked by several white persons I know to get them good reliable colored house maids, nurses and cooks from the South. Any reliable persons wishing such positions would do well to write to me, (with stamp for reply) Direct your letters to A. M. Hodges, 82 Bull street, Brooklyn, N. Y. ※※※ Query: Is not the American Negro doing too much, (by doing too little,) to make this, "a white man's county?" The Negro should talk and write less and do more. --- JUST SUPPOSE FOR A MINUTE That the American Negro had more courage and pluck, and resolved to die fighting for his civil and political rights in the country in general and the "New (?) South" in particular. That the "Yanks" had killed all the "Rebs" during the civil war. That the Negroes of South Carolina, Mississippi, Louisiana and Florida were masters of the political situation, as they were during during the '70s. That the Republican party's white leaders of today had the welfare of the Negro at heart as much as the Republican party leaders of the days of Sumner, Stevens and Grant. That there were ten business Negroes in the United State worth a million dollars each with voting interests in the several trusts. That the Negro was not his worst enemy. What a grand and progressive country the United States would be. I expect to vote for McKinley this fall for the same reason I take castor oil when I have a bad cold, because "I've got to," not because he is my choice; I can't vote the Democratic ticket. I will vote—its my right—so I must vote the Republican ticket. --- Politically speaking, the Negro voter is "between the devil and the deep sea." The Democratic party is the "devil," (don't let him get you.) and the Republican party the "deep sea." Jump in THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. the sea, some one may save you from political death. Jump! don't let the devil get you. To be or not to be a full fledged American is the question of the hour for the Negro's solution. B SQUARE. Death of a Good Man. Enfaula, Ala., Special—Rev. Samuel Fantroy was one of the oldest ministers and citizens of this community. He connected himself with the Baptist church in 1835, was licensed to preach 1845 and from then till his death, he built churches and led great hosts of people both in Alabama and Georgia. He was a leader for his people politically, by their votes he was elected to the Alabama legislature back in the seventies as a preacher he swayed great power. People would gather to hear him from 15 to 20 miles around. He left (them) at his death a small home near this place. He was laid to rest with very imposing services from the Antioch Baptist church of which he was a member. Conducted by the following ministers and members. Scriptured read by Rev. R. T. Schell. History of his life read by Rev. W. L. Maddox. Song service by Rev. M. D. Davis. Prayer by Rev. I. Bastic. As a pioneer minister by Rev. G. W. Webb, as a Counsellor Rev. J. P. Hix and Bro. W. R. Ryan. Funeral discourse Rev. Jas. Peterson and Rev. J. D. Maddox conclusion at the grave by Revs. Jas. Perry, C. H. Ammons and Howard. Ministers acted pall-bearers. Mechanicsburg Items Mechanicsburg, Ohio, Special.—Quite a crowd of our young people attended the Odd Fellows annual services at Maryville Sunday. Grandma Tomac is quite ill at this writing. Miss Louisa Rose met with a painful accident Saturday, by dislocating a finger. Mr. and Mrs. E. Bowdy of West Jefferson, spent Sunday with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Smith. Mrs. E. Thornton has excepted a position as cook at the City Hotel at Milford. Mr. John Rose's little girl is able to be out again. She sustained a serious burn some time ago. Don't feel slighted if your news does not appear in The Freeman, we do not know all the comers and goers. Miss Mellie Motimen is enjoying the song of the red breast once more. E. S. Smith, ir., spent Thursday in Tandary. Vicksburg Items. Vicksburg, Miss., Special —Mr. Lonie Slaughter, and a few of his friends made a flying trip to Warrenton, Miss. Sunday to visit friends. The following persons were in the party: Mr. Lonie Slaughter, Neal Russell, King H. Sterling and Clarence Russell, Misses Jessie Black. Zelia Washington, Clara Ellis and Birdie Jamerson. All reported having had a pleasant trip. The party returned home same day at 6 p. p. The Hotel Cooks and Waiters' Association here, had their election May 17th. The following officers have been installed for the next six months, Mr. Chas. Johnson, President; Mr. George Hurst, Vice President; Mr. Harrison Williams, Secretary; Mr. P. H. Butler, Treasurer; Mr. Mose Fulford, Chaplain. The Freeman is on sale every Saturday at the People's Drug Store. Mr. Henry Rucker died at his home on Dabny ave. Friday night of last week. The deceased was a member of Pleasant Green Baptist church, and Bethel Lodge No. 88, S. and D. of J. of A. The funeral was attended at the above named church May 12th, at 1:30 p. m., Rev. Kelley Rocks officiating. Mrs. Mattie Fisher died at her home 316, West South street Saturday, May 19th. The funeral was attended at the King Salmon Baptist church May 20th, at 2 p. m. Rev I. M. Charles officiating. Mr. Edward Wilson died at his home 209 South Farmer street, May 18th. The funeral ceremonies were held at Bethel A. M. E. church at 10:30 a. m., May 20th. The deceased was a member of Metropolitan lodge, No. 4105, G. U. of O. F. Rev. Pratt of Mt. E. m. Church officiated, Read the Freeman and kept on the doings and sayings of the race. Master Johnie McGee of the Nashville Students sends regards to John Hollandes and George Hamilton. Mr. Chester Smith, a very popular young townman, is engaged at the Smarr building corner of the Walnut streets. Mrs. Del Gladden of 304 East Clay street, is on the sick list. Mr. Lee Undergrief of South Pearl street, is at his post of duty again, after a slight illness. The S. of L. of Mt. Hereden Babist church gave a picnic at Dongliss Park Tuesday. Committee of arrangements Mrs. Minerva Buckner, Mrs. Fannie Durpree, Mrs. M. A. Brown. President: Mrs. D. L. Proctor, Secretary. The Sunday Schools Lawns given on the beautiful lawn surrounding the King Solomon Babist church May 22nd, was decided success. A handsome sum was taken in to pay off the church debts. The success of the same is due to the following officers: Mr. Ben Swanagan, Mr. W. J. Pemberton, Mrs. Mamie Agnew, Mr. Jesse Edwards, Miss Patsey Moore, Mr. J. W. Sample, Mrs. Hattie Bailey, Mr. Alford Walker, Miss Elsia Fisher, Mr. Wm, Thirsty, Mr. Lee Batts and Mr.ugh Paxton. Mr. Jake Asher isporter at Holmes & Rockwood shoes store, on Washington street. Mr Ed. Dorden, the popular hackman, is out after a slight illness. Mr. Cread Taylor is employed at the Presbyterian church, on Clay and Walnut streets. BEFORE. AFTER. course the colored people had no way to tell that they were being fooled and bought most of them to their sorrow. Kate W. Page, Blacksburg, Va., writes: Your preparation has proven true to all you claim for it. The price of Ozone is $50 a box. It takes from 3 to 4 boxes to accomplish the treatment. We make this liberal offer. Cut out this Coupon and send it to us with $1.00 and we will forward it to you. We will also include a free one-fancy jar of our Electrical Skin Food—nature's great beauty, removes wrinkles, Moth patches, freckles and scars. We will also include a free one-fancy jar of our Positive cue for Sore Throat, all forms of Womb Diseases, Oblivions, Sore and Frosted Feet, and Removes all *smells* and Odors arising from the human body such as Feet, Arm Pits, etc. BOSTON CHEMICAL COMPANY, RICHMOND, VA. I enclose you $1.00 (One Dollar) for which please send me the following goods at once; 4—(FOUR) Large Boxes "Ozono" Hair Grower and Hair Straightener. 1—(ONE) Large Bottle Electrical Skin Refiner. 1—(ONE) Large Jar Electrical Skin Food. 2—(ONE) Large Package Anti-Odor. My Name is: Name..... House No.... Street..... City.... County.... State.... A GNEROUS OFFER. George B. Wright Discovers a Cure for Lost Manhood and Sends it Free to Every Sufferer Who Will Write for It Gratitude is one of the noblest impulses of the human heart and in few instances has this fine quality been so conspicuously exemplified as in the case of George B. Wright, of Marshall. Mr. Wright is a merchant and well known citizen of Marshall, Mich., who was permanently cured of lost manhood and nervous debility after declining health for years. He now devotes his life to helping other men who suffer as he once suffered. Mr. Wright offers to send his medical prescription that effected a cure in his case to every reader who is suffering to-day as he suffered. All who will drop him a letter asking for a copy of the prescription will receive it by return mail free of charge. The following editorial by A. N. Tally, M. D., regarding Mr. Wright's prescription for lost manhood appeared in the December issue of the United States Health reports, published at Washington, D. C.; We, as the highest American authority, on all matters of health, sanitation and hygiene, are constantly receiving letters of inquiry about a reliable cure for lost strength in men. Therefore we have ordered an investigation to be made into the subject, and our medical staff found there were many so-called cures on the market, but that many were worthless and some actually harmful. Therefore when we came upon the prescription furnished free by George B. Wright, a merchant of Marshall, Mich., we instituted examination and found that its wonderful efficacy depended upon its being exactly compounded according to proper chemical requirements in order to establish the proper chemical actions and reactions in the human system, and that it should especially, and above all, contain each and every ingredient named in the prescription, otherwise it would be quite inactive and worthless. Properly mixed and containing everything called for in the prescription, its effect upon the nerve centers is truly wonderful and its nerve tonic properties easily surpassed all ordinary methods of medication. Among the benefactors of the race may be mentioned the said George B. Wright, inasmuch that he gives this grand discovery free to all who write for it. Taken according to directions, it builds up the weak and restores to full size and vigor the nerve muscles. It brings hope and cheer and lifts up the discouraged man so that he once more enjoys the beauties of nature and the pleasures of life. Failure in business and love surely falls upon him who is weakened physically and mentally, and its sad condition is at once relieved and a new man made of him who uses this prescription. Therefore, upon the highly favorable report of our medical staff we extend to George B. Wright's prescription for lost manhood the full editorial and official endorsement of the United States health reports. As certain as a wound leaves a scar, and as sure as effect follows cause, do men live to repent their follies and indiscretions in weakness and suffering. The tortured sufferer may bear no tell-tale marks of ruin upon his face to betray his lost manhood. He goes to his grave a human wreck, and never tells of his sufferings for fear of shame. Such mental anguish at times drives him to the verge of desperation, and he is easy prey for those vultures in human form—quack doctors—who hold out alluring hopes of cure only to disappoint, and after robbing him of his money, plunge him into absolute despair. No one can appreciate these horrors of lost manhood except he who suff fered them. No one can help such sufferers except he who knows a cure and has himself been restored to full manhood. A notable cure of lost manhood in an extreme case was effected in the person of George B. Wright, a music dealer and well known citizen of Marshall, Mich. Mr. Wright for years suffered the agony of lost vital powers. He saw his physical power go from him as the result of insidious disease, until he was reduced to a condition of senility, and the best doctors in the country gave him up to die. Like many others, he tried the various remedies offered by specialists for the treatment of weaknesses peculiar to men, and it was this experience that drove him to a little study and research for his own benefit. He asserts that his ten years' suffering, both mentally and physically, was turned to unbounded joy in a single night through a rare combination of medicines that literally made him young again. It is the prescription of this discovery that his enthusiasm leads him to offer free to any man, young or old, who feels that his animation or the fire of ambition has left him and needs something that will brace him up and enable him to be prepared for any undertaking which may present itself. There is no question but what in his individual case the results were just as described, and it seems quite probable that any man who believes himself to be weak may profit by sending for this free prescription. Many people wonder how he can afford to send this prescription free, but it costs him little to do so, and he feels a philanthropic interest in giving weak men an opportunity to cure themselves. A request to G. B. Wright, music dealer, box No. 908, Marshall, Mich., for his free prescription will be promptly and privately complied with by return mail. Removal Notice Mme. Morgan, the noted clairvoyant wishes to announce to her many friends that she has removed to new quarters at 324 North Capitol Ave. WANTED! A competent Pharmacist for colored Drug Store; one that has had practice. Address with references. H. E. PERRY, Postoffice box 41, Houston, Tex. Knoxville College June 11 and 12. Addresses by prominent Educators North and South, including President W. H. Council of Huntsville, Dr. E. L. Parks of Gammon Theological Seminary, Rev. G. W. Moore of Fisk University, Dr. W. H. McMillan of Allegheny, Pa., Gov. Benton McMillan and others. REDUCED RATES On the certificate plan, of one and a third from all points in Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia and Alabama. Total expense for year of board, fuel, light furnished room, etc., $58. COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES JUNE 13. For full information write to the President of Knoxville College, Knoxville, Tenn. Im. 17 JEWELED adjusted, patent regulator, stem wind and adjusted, patent regulator, stem wind and NATIONAL SPECIAL movement Laces of Gerits or Wildlife Wear of Gerits or Gold jib hunting case, elegant enamel. Fit for hunting. Noette watch. Send your full name and appreciated Special offer for next address, send your full name and watch C.O.D. with privilege to ex- amine. If found satisfactory pay a guarantee and beautiful chain. A guarantee and beautiful chain. Write at once as this may not acce- sure. 334 Bordern St, B, 892, Chicago, IL BE NOT DECEIVED To The Co- led People of America: RECOGNIZING THE FACT that there are many so-called hair growers and straighteners now being offered on the market, are owing to a certainty that most of these are frauds purported to be from the colored people of Amel through its best paper, THE INDIA - APOLIS FREEMAN. In the year of 1871 our present Secretary through a fortunate circumstance acquired the record of receiving the hair to the colored people of 75 when receipt was put upon the market, and met with marked success. A thorough test by the leaded people of that time, it was pronounced an honest, legitimate remedy. True to all we learned of it and worthy in every respect of the confidence and of every member of the Tech. Society, the form of the hair to GROW LONG AND FINE and fine and as beautiful as an April morning. It also cures all forms of itching, humming, scalp diseases, stops the hair from falling out, and causes a new growth to grow on the skin. It also gives a lot of people who imitate and make capital out of the merit of other people's goods, success numerous so-called hair growers and hair straighteners were put on the market. BEFORE. CHRISTOPHER E. KING BILLINGTON, VOL. AFTER TRY KINGAN'S Utility S IN YOUR LANDRY Does its work better than and sells 2 Cakes fo FOR SALE BY ALL D ility Soap IN YOUR LANDRY its work better than others nd sells 2 Cakes for 5c. SALE BY ALL DEALERS Utility Soap IN YOUR LANDRY Does its work better than others and sells 2 Cakes for 5c. FOR SALE BY ALL DEALERS 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. Now is the time to subscribe for The Freeman; One Year $1.50. History of the ry of the Negro Soldiers 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 $1 00. Agents Wanted. THE HISTORY CONTAINS: First Hero of the Navy a Colored mas. Pen pictures of the Daring Charges made by Negro Soldiers at San Juan, El Caney and second Santiago. Corporal Brown killed at his post while firing a cannon which knocked over the block houses and saved the Bough Riders. Sargent Hill, Rery, 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 advocates Negro Officers. Antonio and Jose Maceo, Gomez, Miss Cisneros and the Cuban Women Cavalry. The Negro Paymasters in the Army. The Negro Post, Paul Lawrence Dunbar. "Eddie" Savoy, the colored man who outwitted the diplomacy of the THE Famous School History of the Negro Race," Raleigh, N. C. Price $100, Agents Wanted. BY CONTAINS: First Hero of the Navy a Colored mas. of the Daring Carrages made by Negro Soldiers at San Juan, El Caney and Corporal Brown killed at his post while wiring a cannon which knocked house and saved the Rough Riders. Sergeant Berry, the colored soldier and saved the American flag. Junior Hill, the gifted tributes of Roosevelt and many others on the bravery of Negro Soldiers. General of Negro Officers. Antonio and Jose Maceo, Gomez, Miss Cisneros and en Cavalry. The Negro Paymasters in the Army. The Negro Post, Paul Jr. "Eddie" Savoy, the colored man who outwitted the diplomacy of the 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 mas. E. A. JOHNSON, Corner West and Lenoir Streets, RALEIGH, N. C. H. C. Krentler & C0 Deformity Braces, Trusses, Crutches, Bandages, Anticeptic Materials TAROT 27 W. Ohio st. INDIANAPOLIS, IND 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 kinky hair straight, pliable and beautiful. It also makes a breakoff easy. Imitations won't be it. Be sure to get the genuine. Sold over forty years. It costs $125. We will ship you a bottle. Address: 110 W. 12th St., Chicago, IL. 760 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL. OR THE WAITER EDITED BY W. FORREST COZART. [Name] The subject of this sketch was born in Chapel Hill, N. C. in the year 1865 and was taken by his parents to Hillsboro, N. C. two years later. When actually old enough to be of any use around the house, he was pressed into service doing chores and next taught to wait at table. His mother being an invalid he was compelled to support himself at an early age and has never known what it is to depend upon any one, since he was 10 years of age but was assisting his parents at that time. After serving in several different places he went to Washington D.C. where he served his apprenticeship as a waiter and being promoted from time to time in the leading hotels of the city he found his way to the resorts at Shelter's Island N. Y. He held positions at Saratoga Springs and different places. Mr. Long is industrious and by his thrift and energy became officer of the crews which position he has held for years with dignity. His exemplary carriage has won for him the respect and admiration of many proprietors over whose dining rooms he has presided, notwithstanding the fact that he has managed his crews with such gentlemanliness that they love and respect him. He has been the means of placing many young head-waiters all over the country, and has done so without the customed fees. Even when a boy Mr. Long was a leader among the "boys" and always held the art of securing employment not only for himself but for his comrades. He has never lost a house but can at any time return to any of them, with which he has been associated. Mr. Long was employed at the Milliard House, Omaha, Neb., for 5 years. St. Joe, Mich., summer resort 3 years; the Colonial, Cleveland, O., one year. Upon retiring from each of the above places it was requested that he remain, if not so to recommend to them a man in his place. To this position the second generally falls heir. Mr. Long's success is due to the fact that he has always been strictly adherent to business and has never depended on others to handle his charge. He has a fine library, is a reader and a deep think. At the Windemere at Chicago, Ill., where he is now employed the management has given at his disposal a suite of rooms with all conveniences in the hotel where he with his lovely wife find every enjoyment. Mr. Long is certainly a credit to the position of head waiters. 丰丰 Mr. Andy Houston is the popular second waiter at the Great Southern Hotel Columbus, O. ```markdown ``` Mr. C. M. Farrar, head-waiter at the Merchants Club, Baltimore, Md. writes, "Your very excellent book was received sometime since and I refer to it daily in my lectures to my men." --- Mr. E. C. Holland head waiter at the Hotel Ruffner for several years has resigned his position at the Ruffner and is temporarily residing at 87 Logan st., Pittsburgh, Pa., until after the H. & S. W., N. B. A. convention of which he is a prominent member. *** The writers of Germany recently held a national convention in Berlin at which time they fixed a scale of wages and the THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER Patronize Our Advertisers and tell them where you saw it. THE WAITERS' MANUAL Price, $1.00 Every waiter who wishes to make money should buy this book. Every headwaiter who desires to make a reputation should advise his men to obtain it. Compiled by W FORREST COZART, Head- Waiter CONTENTS: How to Become a Good Waiter; How to Get Up an Order; How to Serve Meals; How to Serve a Banquet; Remarks to Young Head- waiters, etc., etc., etc. Address: THE FREEMAN, Indianapolis, Ind. number of hours that constitute a days labor. They also passed a resolution that waitresses should receive the same wages as men waiters and that waiters would be allowed to sit down when not otherwise engaged. ** ** A new 300 room hotel will be built in Buffalo, N. Y. by the LaFayette Hotel Company and Mr. J. L. Spaulding, formerly with the Broezel in that city will be manager, colored waiters will be employed. When Mr. Wm. Andrews head-waiter at the Kimball House, Atlanta Ga., retired on May 1, he was presented a fine gold watch and chain, by the waiters, some of whom had been in his employment for years. As stated in this column some time ago, Mr. Andrews will have charge of a summer resort hotel this summer at Morehead City N. C. Mr. Andrews resides at 302 Fulton st. Atlanta, Ga. 4 6 8 "From the office of the "Hotel World" in Chicago, there has been issued a work entitled, "The Waiters' Manual," being a technical treatise on dining room service by W. Forrest Cozart experienced head-waiter. It is we believe the first work of the kind and will prove a valuable one. The price of the book is only one dollar and it should be in the hands of all those who "only stand, and wait." —National Hotel Reporter. --- Mr. J. B. Goins head-waiter at the Nelson, Rockford, Ill., and corresponding secretary of the H. & S. W. N. B. A. writes; "In many, even first-class hotels as well as in humble establishments, the beginning and the end of meals are the most trying times to a hotel's officer. Help is inclined to be slack and it often needs vigilance on the part of their chiefs to keep them up to the mark. Another thing, though economy should be practiced in all departments, there is one department in which this rule should not be too closely followed and that is the dining-room. There it is always best to carry a surplus of help. The inner man is a sensitive creature and demands the very best of service to keep him in good humor. Neglect in catering to this important personage is generally attended with bad results to the proprietor. --- Mr. Robert McFarland, steward at the Chittenden Hotel, Columbus, O., is one of the few successful colored stewards. Mr. McFarland received his training in the well known West End Hotel, Manhattan Beach, N. Y., where he filled the position of Chef—Steward for several seasons for which he received a lucrative salary. In 1884 he decided to take Horace Greely's advice and came West locating in Columbus, O., where he soon found employment at the Neil House, as steward. In 1887 he was appointed steward at the Hotel Anderson, Pittsburg, Pa., where he remained until 1891 at which time he was employed as chef at Smith's European Hotel, at Columbus. Among other Columbus hotels in which Mr. McFarland has been employed is the Goodall and the Normandie. About five months ago he was engaged as steward for the Chittenden, Columbus' finest hotel. Unlike the majority of colored stewards, cooks and head waiters, Mr. McFarland has put his salary and tips to good use, as he owns much valuable property in Columbus and can afford to take life easy. Mr. John Lambertz, the Paris correspondent of the New York "Caterer," writes: "The origin of the waiter in France is found in the wine house or wine merchants establishment from which he gradually obtains proficiency, though without a fixed apprentice system. Young men are employed to care for the wines in wood, bottling them etc. These cellarmen are called in French "Sommelier" and this is a general title for a waiter. French waiters by the way introduced the wearing of the short black jacket and the long white aprons. In France, waiters receive wages only in hotels and boarding houses. In restaurants, cafes and pastry shops ideed they have to pay the "boss in order to get work. This is called "apron right" (droit dutablier) and varies from 50c to $4(2/4 to 20 francs.) In some places they are besides obliged to supply the establishment with matches, and toothpicks and even newspapers at their own expense—all taken together constitutes a heavy tax on their hard-earned tips." 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Sometimes and among others several Rheumatic cases, under my treatment and prescribed for these patients, a Reliable Cure was selected, without desirable results. I then heard of "5 DROPS" and of its Wonderful Cure, and prescribed it to my patients who found relief from its use within a few days. After that I prescribed it to a great number and to my surprise, I will say that in the course of Two or Three Weeks after they had used "5 DROPS" and "5 Drop" Papers they were Cured. Among these were a few who, for a number of years, been suffering with Chronic Rheumatism, who had plotted their around a curative Cure. They were a few patients who found relief and told me they were perfectly Well. 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Entered at the post-office at Indianapolis, Indiana, as second class matter. matter should be addressed to THE FREEMAN. 20. L. Knox, Pub., Indianapolis, Ind. SATURDAY, JUNE, 2, 1900. LYNCHING. There has been a decided flurry in lynching events in the past week. Far off Colorado was the scene of mob violence. It was according to report, the usual case, the usual criminal and his victim. Doubtless this present state of affairs is deplored by all. Surely it is by the masses of the colored people. They have no sympathy with an individual who thus debauches himself and victim. The race can not appreciate against this dead weight of opposition, this brute idea in man, that cast glances neither to the fore or aft, but insensate, swallowed in a few moments of unlicensed, unbridled passion which must be paid for in years of racial expiation and atonement. There is absolutely no excuse for one case of this kind in a thousand years. The Negro race offers every variety of human creation. To commit excesses in either race, anywhere, is a violation of the laws of God and man. And yet to transcend these to that other law of which no Negro is ignorant; to violate the person of a white female, for which the well known penalty is death, is more than average intelligence can understand. Sometimes a charge of this kind is not true but sometimes it is and a pity 'tis, 'tis true. We speak with open candor on this question, bearing in mind that we are charged with being too prone to shield the criminally inclined. To the situation is due the righteous condemnation of the whole race, which suffers according to perpetration of these deeds. It is not enough that the whites alone condemn them. They are, atrocious as well as the lynching idea is diabolical. The Union Herald of Springfield and Columbus, O., is bitterly complaining owing to the lack of civility shown the colored people who desire to patronize cream and soda water fountains. Mind you, this is in Ohio. We would not for a moment attempt to justify the whites by the law of abstract right. But if our people would give more heed to the underpinning of these questions they would be better prepared to reconcile their situation with the surrounding world: We think it a mistaken notion to force oneself in a position when it is known that the same invites unusual scrutiny and possible expulsion. Ice cream and and soda water are not necessities for life and even though they were, there are quite a number of the race willing to dispense the "elixir" to a dying generation. "Why don't you get an ice cream stand of your own?" Yes, it is that very thing, the color line, that the colored people are drawing themselves. They turn up their THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. would be classic noses at the dark brother of "small coin" who is trying to make a shift and insist on "toting" all of their earnings back to de white folks. Now when all the druggists meet as they did in Springfield or Columbus, now which place? (This paper is published according to advertisement simultaneously at Springfield and Columbus and the article does not designate the place.) But, as we were saying, if all the druggists of Springfield or Columbus met and decided that they did not care for colored trade, then the colored people should see to it that they did not get it. It is not all of life to get where the white folks are. The colored people of Springfield on Columbus can do no better thing than patronizing their own concerns and quit watching the white people. The white people of every community are proud of their colored folks]when they do well, but they do not want them eternally aping them without the necessary where with to sustain them. M. E. GENERAL CONFERENCE On the first ballot for bishop in the in the M. E. General Conference recently held in Chicago, Dr. J. W. E. Bowen received 211 votes. This vote is considered extremely complimentary by many and well deserved. Dr. Bowen is a highly capable man who is eminently fitted for the position. It is supposed that the question of a color line is not settled. The many of that church contend, that to elect a Negro Bishop, is a recognition of the color line. It strikes the casual observer that, the church, as a church, could do no more harm in recognizing the color line and elect a Negro bishop to serve in Negro churches, than to reeognize it as individuals, as it may be surmised it does, and fail to elect on that score. The M. E. church is not responsible for the color line and neither is it a part of the church discipline to wage war against the color line. It is not understood that that church, other than a christian body in its attitude to its Negro contingent tries to influence the abolition of the line. We do not rail at the church, but the plea of color line should not interfere with the selection of a Negro bishop. The M. E. Negro churches expect it. They ask for it. They are the ones to be satisfied in the matter since they will be governed by the selection. A resolution touching the point was as follows: "We believe the time nas come when the general conference may safely and wisely choose a bishop from among our seventeen hundred ministers of African descent and we recognize the need of such an officer among our peoples of African descent." The Southwestern Christian Advocate in commenting says: "Every one feels the force of the arguments and appeals for a Negro bishop for Negro people in the South." The Daily Christian Advocate in commenting on the situation, said; "The very large vote which Dr. J. W. E. Bowen received on the first ballot for bishop is indicative of the place he holds in the estimate and esteem of the entire Conference. Now that he has withdrawn his name it is entirely proper to say that in culture, spirit and ability the colored race could have no abler nor worthier representative. He is a leader whose work and influence in the South is incalculably for good. The delegations from our colored conferences, in personelle and strength creditable to them and compare without disparagement with those from any other section of the church. THE NEGRO AND THE SOUTH. To the Southern Industrial Convention Chattanooga, Tenn. Your committee on industrial interests to which was referred the papers of Dr. W. T. Cole, of Waco, Texas and Prof. W. H. Councill, Normal Ala. upon the "Race Problem and its Relation to the Industrial Development of the South," recommend that every possible means shall be used to educate the public sentiment of the South to regard the Negro as a factor in the up-building of the South and that as such we should use all possible means to make him as efficient as possible and pledge him the fullest guarantee of earning a living in every honest field of human endeavor and protection to his God given right of self support. JOH·P COFFIN, Chairman, Committee Industrial Interests. This is the only expression along the business and industrial lines for the Negro since the war. This is a great step forward. The convention was composed of leading white men from all parts of the Union. This resolution was prepared by Col. N. F Thompson, Huntsville, Ala. The above proves one thing at least, and it is that the Negro is to consider himself at home in the South. He is considered a factor; a task is imposed upon him. He is to help work out the destiny of the South and in the meanwhile, his own salvation. Let us sing heart! heart! of a happier day to be When life has have more roses than it ever ga e to thee. Let us sing of faces sweet— Of hearts that truly beat— The beauty and the brightness of the happier heart! Let us sing heart! heart! let us tell her that the rose She gave w hush he kisses has been hilled by winter snows; Let us sing of fairer flowers In un mancheted flowers. That bloom and bend in every wind that blows. Let us sing heart! heart! let us tell her love is not A dream that stars the midnight—in the morn to be forgot! Let us sing "tough love be dying, Life's ill too sweet for s gling. And the illi so of God's love shall be our lot!" —Frank L. Stanton, in Atlanta Constitution Let no guilty man escape. Dr. H. T. Johnson was elected editor of the Christian Recorder by a vote of 226 to 180. Rev. P. A. Hubbard, D. D. succeeds Dr. Moore as the Financial Secretary by a vote of 214 to 160. Rev. R. N. Cheeks, D. D. editor-elect of the Souther Christain Recorder died in his conference room, May 19. Notes of Chas. S. Sagers play, "The Negro," as produced in this city are seen in quite a number of race papers. Rev. W. D. Chappell, D. D. of the South Carolina Conference was selected as the secretary of the S. S. Union. A Herr Most should have presided at the late Baptist Convention at Hartford Conn. in order to have made it appear like the real thing. The industrial school movement for teaching young colored men the trades should not be allowed to die owing to a little betetment. Business enterprises by colored men is the "open sesame." The youths of the land have nothing before them to encourage them unless their elders pave the way for them. It is predicted that the M. E. Church will elect a bishop at its next quadrennium. The status of a Negro bishop in the M. E. Church is a delightful theme for speculation. Mr. John L. Jones, of Chicago, has been nominated for the legislature by the Republicans of Chicago. Mr. Jones is a very able man and one of the leading colored citizens of that State. Rev. B. F. Watson D. D. of Springfield ILLs., has at last succeeded as the secretary of the Church Extension. He created the department and now for the first time enjoys the fruits of his labor. The colored man in business is the future theme. The case in Ohio demonstrates that. What does it mean for all the druggist in town to resolve that they didn't care for Negro patronage? It means, you must get a business of your own. Virginia has got in her deadly work of disfranchisement. This is getting it down to science. The science of how to carry the state the other way. No more stuffed ballot boxes, no more threats and intimidations. The thing was done in one fell swoop. North Carolina will next take lessons in how to do it. We regret to note the trouble that has befallen J. H. Washington of the proposed industrial school. It is too good a move to allow to die, "abornin." Who will take it up? Can we appeal to the philanthrophy of the community in order to put on foot a great industrial institution. The community is ripe for it. The times are ripe for it. What's the matter with Indianapolis talent this time? The action of Governor Mount in refusing to honor a requisition issued by the Governor of Kentucky for the return of Ex-Governor Taylor and Ex-Secretary of State, Finley has been commented on generally as the wiser course to pursue. Understanding the situation as all certainly do, at this time, the Governor had no other course to pursue. The people still have faith in the administration of McKinley. The dishonest actions of a few individuals in Cuba, who took advantage of the unsettled state of affairs there will not cut any figure with the people who are for McKinley. The administration is strong in its determination of punishing the offenders. It is as much as can be hoped for. Rascals are likely to bob up Chickering— Jewett Vos: Hallet & Davis— Wulschner Besides 10 other makes We Retail dealers b Our Easy Payment plan en convince you of this Seeour$165 will Wulsch 128 and We Retail Pianos at Prices regular dealers buy at Our Easy Payment plan enables every home to have a piano. A call will convince you of this Seeour $165 Pianos other Dealers will ask you $225 Wulschner Music Co., 128 and 130 N. Pennsylvania Street --- at any time or place. Authorities must have courage to put them down and not compromise with them. Neely and the gang should be made to feel a part of the disgrace they have inflicted on the unsuspecting nation. It is reported that in New York City, a society has been formed for the purpose of testing the theory of healing through music. Speaking further the report says; "It is believed that many of the ills that flesh is heir to, spring from mental systems, from inharmonious nerves and and unadjusted fibres. Music which is known to have a marked effect upon the minds of many hearers, will, if properly produced, with a judicious choice of chords and melodies, restore balance to the mind, nerves and fibers of the body and thus produce health It may be that there is something new under the sun after all. Herdic lines, a kind of omnibus system have been inaugurated by the better class of colored people in some of the Southern cities where the street car companies are using the "jim crow" cars. There is much to be said on either side in a question of this kind. But the better class of colored people with means are to be congratulated for their courage. They can no more afford to be thrown in promiscuous society than the whites. They will gain respect from their determination. It is often said that truth is stranger fiction. The following from the conservator of Chicago verifies the saving: "That was a strange scene in Baltimore recently when a young colored lawyer stood before a white judge and a white jury to defend and save from the penitentiary a white man who not so many years ago held the colored lawyer's mother a slave. Verily time brings its revenges. An exchange commuting on the incident says: "Lawyer Lewis of Baltimore, who so ably defended the ex-slave master of his mother in the courts of that city recently delivered one of the most eloquent charges to a jury ever heard at any bar. An ex-slave defending his ex-master is as pathetic as it is remarkable. The charge against the accused was forgery. He was acquitted. The Baltimore American favors this instance with very agreeable comments. FIFTH ATLANTA CONFERENCE. Atlanta University respectfully invites all those who are interested in the study and solution of American social problems, to attend her fifth annual conference on Tuesday and Wednesday, May, 29-30, 1900. The subject for discussion will be "The careers of College-bred Negroes." Reports from over 1500 graduates of Northern and Southern institutions have been received and tabulated and an attempt will be made through conference and discussion to determine the true place and efficiency of the higher education for Negroes. Presidents and professors of several Southern institutions are on the program, together with professional men, public officials and gradvates of Negro colleges. HORACE BUMSTEAD, President Officers Elected. Pittsburg, Pa. Special.- The National Head and Second Waiters Association in session here, Tuesday, May 28, elected the following officers; W. F. Cozart president; W. A. Locke, vice; Mr. Mc Card, treasurer; J. B. Goins, secretary E. E. Montgomery, corresponding secretary. LARGEST MUSIC HOUSE IN THE ISTATE OF INDIANA. PIANOS Cameron PIANOS Our Spring shipments are now arriving daily and we are displaying on our floors new styles of Upright and Grand Pianos, cases latest in design and in all the different woods. "Trip Through Cuba." Muncie, Ind., Special.-Rev. Noah W. Williams of Springfield, Ill., preached morning and evening at the A. M. E. church, last Sunday to a large audience. On Monday evening he lectured in the same church on his "Trip Through Cuba." The lecture was very much appreciated. Winchester Movements. Winchester, Miss., Special.—Prof. A. J. Richey and Miss Jennie Shaw were married Thursday evening, May 10, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Richmond Shaw. Mr. T. J. Wilson of Meridian, a District Masonic organizer, was here and organized a lodge. The M. A. S. Lodge here has a membership of thirty-five. The lodge meets every second and fourth Thursday in each month. The turnout May 25 was a grand success. Prof. Ratownner is on the sick list. For a Celebration--General News For a Houston, Tex., Special.—At a meeting of the colored citizens of this city, at Watts' Hall last Monday night, to further the arrangements for the 19th of June celebration and to elect grand officers of the day. The following were elected: Rev. H. Watts, grand president: B. H. Grimes, grand secretary; Rev. F. L. Lights, grand chaplain; Ed Hall, grand marshal. The report of the outstanding committees were favorably received. The meeting adjourned to meet again on the 17th to elect Goddest of Liberty and to further the arrangements of the celebration. To keep posted, you must read The Freeman. Mr. Clarence Williams who has been down in Galveston for the last several months, returned home last Sunday week. Rev. P. C. Hunt, who is attending the General Conference of the A. M. E. Church, sends word that he is having an excellent time. Mr. Wright Munger was in the city last week. Profs. W. E. Miller, J. T. Cottrell, M. E. Perault and W. L. Jackson are the four colored census enumerators for this district. They all are intelligent young men and no doubt will render full satisfaction to this district. Dr. F. McDavid, our popular doctor, is gaining favor throughout the city by his medical and surgical skill, which are unsurpassed. Rev. Freeman of the Mount Calvary Baptist church baptised about 30 converts. Rev Freeman says his church is in better condition than it ever was. G. of P. club will give a grand contest at Odd-Fellows' Hall in the Fifth ward on May 31. The contest ants are: Revs. I. M. Hendon and H. R. Smith. The Houston Summer Normal for colored teachers will begin June 11th and July 1st. An able faculty has been chosen which in itself is convincing that the work of the normal will be thorough and of high grade. Prof. W. M. C. Dickson is the conductor. Mr. J. J. Nashburn our own shoemaker and repairer is doing a nice business on Prairie avenue, Mr. H. DeCatarone of Houston's business men, has sold all his interest in the restaurant business and is in the Big Casino. Mrs. M. Gamble's ice cream parlor has re-opened at the corner of Pierce and Caroline streets. She makes the best ice cream in the city, Mrs. Sarah Jackson went to Mineola, Tex., to spend the summer with her parents. We hope she will have a pleasant time. The season for pionics is right here and all the churches in the city are giving their annual Sunday-school picnics during this month. Sunday the St. James M. E. church rally will take place. The trustees and stewards are making strenuous efforts to meet outstanding obligations and they ask their friends and allovers of Christianity to come out and assist them. John Johnson, alias Eddie, and Bob Holmes, two colored men, became engaged in a difficulty in a box-car in the Southern Pacific yards last week. Holmes used a coupling pin with which he beat Johnson over the head, while Johnson retaliated by using a knife with which he inflicted some serious wounds. Johnson was brought to the station house in the patrol wagon, but Holmes was so severely injured that it was thought best to take him to his home. Messrs. W. B. Gibson and W. H. Smith, Jr., spent last week in Galveston. Mrs. Rosa Robbins visited her parents at Huntsville last Thursday and returned home on last Saturday. Read The Freeman for sale every Sunday at the corner of Congress and Main streets. James S. Green is our local representative, he is at 512 Main Street. Subseribe for The Freeman and be up-to-date. M. B. JAMES TURNER. Pearl Barber, proprietor f. the Young Men's Social Club. 213 Erie street. Toledo, O., is pleased to announce to his many friends and patrons that he has just completed his new gymnasium with punching bag, pulling machine, drums bells, Indian clubs, etc., also bath room in connection. James Turner, the well-known in-truster o. Providence, R. I., who is now visiting the Centennial City of the Buckeye State, will be pleased to instruct the members of the Young Men's Social Club in calisthenics. Mr. Turner will be tendered a grand banquet and musical Thursday evening. June 6. Chas. Lee will be musical director and will arrange the program. Joe Gans, of Baltimore, knocked out Dal Hawkins, of California, at the Broadway athletic club, New York city on the night of May, 25 after two rounds of the fastest fighting ever seen in the club house. The men were schedled to go twenty-five rounds at 133 pounds and both scaled the limit. Hawkins assumed the aggressive at once and sailed in on his man with both hands. He smashed the Baltimore man with a left hook to the chin just after they put up their hands and dropped him. It looked as if the affair was all over but Gans took the count of nine and got to his feet. Hawkins followed him fast, but Gans was all there with his blocks and in a fierce mix-up at the ropes sent in a right swing to the jaw that floched Hawkins. Again it seemed that the result was reached. Hawkins was certainly out, but struggled to his feet at the count of nine. The fighting was furious to the bell. In the second the men continued their rapid pace. Gans and Hawkins ganged well, however and easily avoided the terrible rushes and swings but after one minute and fifteen seconds of slugging, Gans landed the punch that did the trick. "Major" Taylor, the champion cyclist, has been re-instated by the National cycling association. The largest fine ever assessed against a rider was placed on Taylor. The little wonder will no doubt pay the fine and force his white brethren to shame for their treatment of him by defeating them on the track. Eddie Teabout, the pugilist, who was taken to the Bridgeport (Conn) hospital in an insensible condition May 25, as the result of a blow received during a boxing match with William Forsyth, died May 27, without regaining consciousness. Forsyth is in jail. Clarksville Items: Clarksville, Tenn., Special—Rev. G. W. Porter telegraphed the news of the election of the Bishops May 19th, and it was received with great joy. The public schools are preparing for the closing exercises. Fine programs are being prepared. Mr. Jimmy Johnson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Felix Johnson, died recently. Messrs. Rogers & Johnson, the popular promoters of amusements, contemplating carrying another steer,oad. They have not as yet announced a day and date. The people are clamoring and endeavoring to encourage them to run over the excursion. As heretofore it will be first class and strictly for the respectable and best people. They will have two bands and the boat will be decorated in all of the National colors, and will outvault all former excursions. Mr. John Willis is on the sick list. THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. laughing THE FREEMAN POST OFFICE. A stamped envelope, pramly addressed, must be enclosed for each letter, and the address of business followed by the person address should be given, in order to pre- mistakes. Note-Professionalists and others should bear in mind that all letters, etc., in transit between them be United States and Can- gate must be prepaid, otherwise they are forwarded. Liverpool, Mrs. Leatha Backay-Accoose, Alice Riley, Mrs. Roberts, Leatha Russell, Tenie Thurman-Perry Lizzie Vinton-Davis, Henrietta Allen, Bessie Nettle, Nettie (2) Gillam, Tina Brown, Cassie Grey, Alice Hines, Alice Mays, Miss Miss Florence Jones, Sissieretta Jackson, J.M.W. Allen, J. G Acco, J. Willis Allison, Wm. Winn, M. Bohannon, J W Boyer, L M Billy Black D J Bone, J E Brown, A J Brown, Prof. W S (2) Bull, J E Geo, J E Cook, Wm Cook Ed W Clark, J E Marsh, J W Craig, J M Cameron, Oscar Collins, J E Dean, W A Elliott, Ed F Emory, J Flerer J Ed E Glen, Julius Gray, Gee Hampton, P G Horn, Ernest (4) Horn, W H Honsely, M D. Honsely, Alice Horn, Arthur (3) Jackson, Prof A P Jackson, Billy Jackson, Jno E Jenkins, Wesley Jones, O J Janes, C A Johnson, Ed W Kennedy, Will Goff Kersanus & Rucker Lewis, J E Lasky, Herbert Lewis, Richard Logan & Thomas Lowery, P. G. Lewis, Chas. Lewis, Claus. Mahara, W. A. Martin, Al W Martell, Wm H (2) Mackwell, W L McCabe, D W (2) McCarver, Howard McGintyner, A H (3) McQuinn, A J Miller, Phil R Moore, Ed Morton, Fred Morris, J W Nicholas, Ralph [2] Owens, W J Payne, Maj. Ben F. Perry, Oliver L Preston, Charlie Prince, Arthur L Qiagen, Gee W [due 6] Roberts, Walter M Skowe, Jno F Skewe, Jefferson Smith, Jefferson Stanley, Pete Shelton, Ollio C Turner, James A Townsend, T H Thearle, H B. Vogel, Jno W Wood, Wesley B Williams, Bert Williams, Jas A Willis, Ernest Williams, Walker West, Jno D. Wood, Geo W Walker, J C Whitin, Saem Tutt Goggin and Davis have returned to the States. "I wonder if Pearl Brewer has heard the latest?"—Hillard Brewer. The Fisk University Jubilee Singers nine in number, are in Chicago. Jack M. Oliver is spending his summer vacation at Minneapolis Minn. Bessie Lee is appear ng with the Royal Bohee Operatic Company across the pond. The Mitchells are a strong number on the bill at the Chicago Opera House this week. The Mobile Comedy Quintette are at Barnard's Theatre Royal, Woolwich, England. Shirley Liggins, the we'l-known t nor is with the Bohee Operatic Minstrels now touring England. Mme. Flower, William Mozambique English and Billy Miller are headliners with Graham's Specialty Company. William H. Windom and his famous Blackstone Quartette are on the bill at Sans Souci Park, Chicago, thi. week. Ernest Hogan and a big company of celebrities are to appear next season in an original musical farce entitled "A Country Coon." Frank Clermont sends regards to D. Ireland Thomas, Tucker James Lacy, and Chas A. Hunter. He is stopping at 251 Twenty-sixth street, Chicago. James Crosby, the well-known comedian, has opened up the Stage Sample Room at 2113 Armour avenue, Chicago, with the genial Allen McDonald as manager. Temple & Williams, the two 'Smoky Mokes' are at Jacobs' Park, Louisville, Ky., meeting with great success. They send regards to R. Byron Shelton, John Backer and Harry Fidler. Harry Fidler, the clever mimic and impersonator, was on the big vaudeville bill in the 'social session" of the Indian-agioslodge, B. P. O. E., No. 13, Tuesday night May 28. The entertainment was for the benefit of the Commercial museum and auditorium. Cissel and Mines are still at the Buckingham Theatre, Forte Brooke, Fla., and are still big favorites. The Predne their new act entitled "The Black-vill Plonic" was a great hit and they at once had it duly copyrited. As yet they have not signed with any one for the season of 1900 and 1901 all though they have several offers. They send regard to all professionals friends J s e H. Ringgold, of the executive board of the Grand Lodge of B. O. B., returned Monday from Chicago, Ill., where he spee t four days in the interest of the Buffaloes. The object of Mr. Ringgold's visit was to preside at the reorganization of the Garden City Lodge, and states that meetings were a big success. He was ably assisted by the following well-known members of McClain lodge, No. 1, Indianapolis: Geo. Bailey, Wm. A. Porter, Fed W. Simpson, John Rucker, Lew Henry and Will Lewis. Mr. Ringgold states that all of the old officers were reinstated and that he left everything looking very promising. Chicago intends to make a good showing at the annual meeting in St. Louis during the month of June. The Mallory Broys.—Frank and Ed, have secured a new musical comedy entitled "King Rastus," which they are going to put on the coming season, under the management of W. H. Isham, with the following well-known colored artists in the east: Billy Kersands, Smart & Williams, Tom Brown, Mallory Brothers and Brooks, S. H. Dudley, Mme. Louise Kersands, Misses Eva La Rhue, Gracie Halliday Marion Henry, and a chorus of thirty trained,voices Prof. Henderson Smith write: the following from Sidney, N. S. W., under date of April 24: "I will sail on steamer Mariposa, May 9, and arrive in Frisco June 1, and Chicago about June 6, in company with my band. The members of the company are all well" eter Jackson arrived on the steamer Alemda this week, and the poor fellow looks quite bad, but he has many friends here and with good care he should pull through. Hoping all our friends and your valuable paper success." "Everything new and original" is to be an important factor n the make up of "A Rabbit's Foot," the two-act musical force written especially for Pat Chappelle, proprietor of the Mascotte and Buckingham Theatres, at Tampa, Fla. He promises a big surpri-e for the amusement loving public the coming season. They will exhibit under canvass which, by the way, is a mo ster waterproof affair; opening at Lakeview, N. J., about the middle of August; in their own special train of hotel and baggage cars; playing three-night and week stands along the Atlantic coast and an extended tour of the South and West. Manager Chappelle desires that all people booked with "A Rabbit's Foot" company to send their photos to him at once, as he intends to feature all performers on heralds. They should write their name (plainly) and address on the back of photo. All having contracts should sign same and send it to him at once. All performers desiring to book with this show should wite quick. Wm. Blue, who was bandmaster with the Melroy-Chandler Minstrel last season, since has been bandmaster with Stowe's Uncle Tom's cabin company, has returned to his home at Poplar Bluff, Mo., and organized the K. of P. First Regiment Band, of Flora lodge, No. 15. Mr. Blue has worked hard for what he knows and is still practicing. He has been esteemed with the honor to instruct the Cape Girardeau band. About the 8th of August Mr. Blue has arranged to have a big band carnival, in which fifteen bands are to be present. As a cornetist he makes five g's and five c's; he also plays DeBroits seventh air, by J. Hartman, with ease. He sends regards to all friends, especially to Henry Carter, Prof. A. H. Montgomery and Prof. P. G. Lowery. The Big Black Vandeville Company under the management of N. C. Wattas, headed by Bob Pannell, the real funny coon; E. C. Harris and Ceola Vaughn, high-lass versatile artists; Sam Ballard, old man impersonator; Johnny Matthews and Plugstone, the challenge buck and wing dancers; W. H Russell's superb band of sixteen pieces; and Dan Pendleton's classic orchestra. Master Harry Craton has just received a new outfit for his bounding wire act and is making good. Miss Lucille Welch as a ragtime singer and dancer is hard to beat. Sidney Bradley never fails to make them laugh; while Kid Mitchell, the boy tenor, and John Shields, the phenomenal barytone always wins. Bob Pannell sends regards to all old chums. New from A. G. Allen's New Orleans Minstrel - I thought I would again drop a few lines. Boys we are all O. K. and still doing a wonderful business. Our Roster includes A. G. Allen president, M. Oakes treasure, Mr. G. Quine manager, P. Owens stage manager, W. G. Bostwick orchestra leader McCanon and master C. H. Williams, P. Owens, J. Logan and W. Cheatham comedians, C Burton interlocutor, F. W. Inman, W. Brew, J. Fernando and Bailey quartette B. Wotts buck dancer, Kid Arant and Johnie Lost drum majors, G. Stevens female impersonator, Miss Zola Elder, Miss G. Maree, Miss P. Spivie, M. Reaves and Miss Wyatte, Chours singers and cake walkers Members of No. 1 band W. G. Bostwick, M. Vassar and Cupper corners, F. T. Viccass clarnette Pillman and Grady altos, J. W. Jordan and Burton slide trombones, C. Ritcherson baritone, F. Trcass tuba, No. 2 beck Cannon, W. Hopkins and W. Lee cornets, J. Bryant clarinet, F. Garland and Little Pick alto, Miller and A. Isler slide trombones, S. Johnson euphonium, W. Grant tubas. Notes from the Craine & Garland Big Alabama Minstrels. —We opened in Chicago, May 28rd, to capacity of the canvass, and at the outlook a big summer's run, eclipsing all others looks favorable. The players caught on at once the huge audience enjoying the antics of the comedians and lyrics voices of the singers. The band and orchestra is in the hands of Prof. S. E Dodd, and its safe to say they are handled to perfection. The entire performance is staged by Mr. J. Ed. Green, and is a winner. The company numbers thirty. Julius Glenn and Bobby Kemp do the leading funnyties. The first edition introduces Mr. A. P. Jackson and Chanuncy Ver Valin. The olo includes the "VerValins" musical act, Glenn and Gilliam eccentric comedy and Garland and Goff, who keep them screaming. Miss Nettie Goff is without doubt the greatest lady trombone artist before the public. W. C. Craine, the genial manager is all wreathed in smiles at the success of the 60-COLORED PERFORMERS WANTED-60 Only those with reputation. Male, female and juvenile of every description, Novelty Acts, Headliners, etc., for our new play; "A RABBIT'S FOOT" A Musical Comedy, introducing a minstrel first-part, written especially for Pat Chappelle by 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 stamps. Women please send photo. Also state lowest salary and all you do in first letter, as we have no time for idle correspondence. Salary sure, rain or shine, but must be reasonable. See our reference below. Please read carefully, and note same. Those doubling brass given the preference. Two weeks silence a polite negative. Please note we furnish no tickets this season. Address all communication to PAT CHAPPELLLE, Tampa, Fla. P S.—We also have open time for first-class performers at the Buckingham and Mascotte Theatres. CHAPPELLLE & DONALDSON Sole Owners. NOTICE—All booked for this show see call in The Freeman and Clipper. For the benefit of knockers and those doubting our financial standing we give below the names of a few responsible gentlemen who will vouch for us. Call on or write the following parties: Mr. Chas. L. Longford, N. E. P. A., S. A. L. Ry., Co., 306 Washington, St. Boston, Mass.; Mr. W. C. Shoemacher, G. E., P. A., S. A. L. Ry., 371 Broadway, New York City; Mr. P. B. Thompson, P. A. Agent, 231 E. German street, Baltimore, Md.; Mr. H. L. Elkins, Agent S. A. L. Ry., Phila delphia, Pa.; Mr. W. C. McConnell, General Agent S. A. L. Co., Washington, D. C.; Mr. B. F. Hill, N. P. N. C. & St. L. Ry., Chicago, Ill.; Mr. C. C. McCarthix, D. P. A., Illinois Central, St. Louis, Mo. TO WHOM IT MAY CONOERN—This is to advise that the Buckingham Theatre, located at this point, is an excellent Vaudeville House, and variety actors would do well to look into its merits before booking elsewhere. Chappelle & Donaldson, proprietors, are personally known to me, and I take pleasure in stating that they are thoroughly reliable and prepared to carry out any contracts which they might make. J. E. COURTNEY, Passenger and Ticket Agent, Florida Central & Peninsular R. R. Co. TO WHOM IT MAY CONOERN—This certifies that Chappelle & Donaldson, proprietors of vaudeville theatres here, are well known to me, and that they are considered to be honest, honest, orable men and reliable for their contracts. Respectfully, J. B. ANDERSON, Cashier Exchange National Bank. TO WHOM IT MAY CONOERN—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. F. C. BOWYER, Mayor. Notice—Would like to hear from the following people at once: Al and Cecil Watts, Billy Kersands, Tom McIntosh, The Jacksons—Billy and Madrid, Tom Brown, Marsh Craig, John Brewer, The Owens, Alphonse Guisses and the Suwanee River Quartette. performers and will be pleased to hear from all lady and gentleman performers in or about Chicago for the summer. Present roster of company is: W. C. Craine, Manager: S. E Dodd, Musical Director: Harvey Goodal, Properties; Bobby Kemp, Julius Glenn, A. P. Jackson, Channeyce VerValin, Cicero Cree Pearl Brewer, Jas. R. Douglas, A. J. Smith, Mack Cannon, Jas. E. Hood, Buddie Robinson, Will Riley, Bill Berry, Will Garland, Chas. Washington, F. L. Denton, Sam Burns, C. Brinker, Allen Jones, Nettie Goff, Bessie Gilliam Dora Patterson, Ms. VerValin, India Gordon and J. Ed. Green, Craine, Garland & McCain, Proprietors." P. G. Lowerys Vandville Co., with Forepaugh & Sells Bros.' show, opened their Boston engagement of one week Monday May 21. The side show always doing large business so every one wants to see the "minstrel first," the olo, and hear the Sherrah quartette. Every body seems to be very well satisfied with Boston and so do the Bostonians seem to be with us. The special attraction of the side show is the evening band concert which draws large crowds. Mrs. Nettie Lewis is making hits daily singing Chas. Daniels latest success "You Tell Me Your Dreams and I Tell You Mine" also using the great coon song success "I Ant Got No Friends or Family Now." Mr. A. T. Gillam our stage manager and comedian is getting along nicely and sends regards to Bob Slater. Mrs. Tina Gillam sends regards to Emma Shocow. Chas Elyar sends regards to D. J. Thomas and Ralph Nicola and say the goose hangs high. R. W. Wilson sends regards to J. W. Hunter and Albert Turner. H. G. Brown sends regards to Henry McCameron, Harry Massengale and Sam Johnson. T. J. Lewis sends regards to Joe Pleasant the Macon City kid. P. G. Lowery is having lots of visitors at the circus meeting lots of his school mates and friends, being entertained by Mr. R. N. Walker, Messrs. P. G. Lowery and J. J. Smith were entertained Sunday afternoon by Mr. Henry Dawson and family at the Dawson residence 123 Pleasant street. Skip Farrell is with us again. Mrs. Edna Farrell is sing out of her repetute of neatly selected coon song "The Honolulu Dance" "I wouldn't leave My Home If I were You" and "My Baby Gal." The Farrells send regards to friends. The Sherrah quartette is making great hits with the ballad "Sweet Norine" and all the rest of their quartette selections they also send their regards to Jas. Love. Notes from the Harrison Bros., New and Ancient South Co.—'We are now in our fourth week of success touring the Atlantic Coast to entire satisfaction. We have not played to looses yet, and its plain to be seen that the show has caught on from the very start and is bound to be a winner. Maj. Ben F. Payne who staged and put on the show, and is now stage manager deserves much credit and no doubt has surprised many of his friends and others. In acknowledgement of the Major's Worth to the company, the Messers Harrison Bros., made him a present of a fifty dollar note in hand, and 'the blow almost killed father.' Every body is hale and hearty here, and the man in white has not failed so far to get around every Thursday. The Paynes and the Hills are a perfect cyclone in their respective specialties and the Cathedral church choir led by Mr. J. H. Gray is quite a feature, and Clermos Harris the human snake man the audience by storm at each performance, Channey Green the Phillipino man is generally compelled to respond to repeated enchores. Gracie Jackson in her 'Queen of Terpisicore performace and her very eccentric cake walk is the talk of the town where ever we go, major Ben F. Payne as Uncle Pete Jackson and Wesly Hill as Aunt Dilyk Jackson is certainly a whole show with in the sunnes and a very true portrayal of the aged darky in the southern sun south many years ago. In this particular act is introduced the primer buck and w舞 dancers Mr. Dave Jackson, Miss Florence Robinson, Steve Brackenridge, Mamie B. Payne, Jimie Brown, Florine Wallace and others. The audience is fairly thrown into hysteries at the climax of this act, and never get tired of looking at dem darkies in their very true absurdity. Prof. Wm H. Flamers solo band has improved wonderfully in the last two weeks and bids fair to be second to none in the near future, as is also the case with Prof. J. A. Cromwells symphony orchestra. The Messrs Harrison Bros. are striving hard, sparing no pains or expense to make this the leading colored organization before the American public today. We came near forgetting the Brockenridges, Steve and Ben the bull dog or otherwise the man—eaters, they are simply immense and a strong card in the company, they deserve great credit and would add the best educated good natured bull dog ever seen upon any stage. Frank Clermont writes that he was closed by Manager Hart, of the Georgia Up-to-Date Minstrels at Battle Creek, Ia. Wednesday May 23, simply because he was booked for the bandmastership with the 'A Rabbit's Foot' company for the coming season. As evidence that the above mentioned is the reason he encloses a recommendation dated the same day and date, signed by Manager Hart: [Copied from original.] Georgia Up-to-Date Minstrels. To whom it may concern—The bearer of this letter. Mr. Frank Clermont, has been in our employ for several months past, playing cornet in both bandmastership and work in this capacity has been very satisfactory. Respectfully, RT Manager, Georgia Up-to-Date Minstrels. "It was claimed that he was inducing people to join out with me. I will further state that the management discharged me for spite, he knew very well that I had drawn all the money that was due me at Belle Plain, Ia, and also borrowed enough to complete the amount I wanted, with which I bought a diamond ring. Just as soon as he (Hart) saw that I was square with the books, I was called in, and paid off 85c to go wherever I may or can, without notice. But the good tinking people and my friends soon made up a list and handed the same to the manager for payment which amounted to $17.00. I want my friends to know the way the manager f the Georgia Up-to-Date treated me, they will do others the same way. I advise my friends to keep away **g-** in 'be engaged or diexesson'. Rilke Pimley's Georgia Minstrel season season 1919. 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. Elaborate Street Parade, introducing the Boulevard Stanhopes and Kentucky Thoroughbred Horses. Special Scenery. Original Nashville Students IN MIGHTY UNION WITH Gideon's Minstrel Carnival DIRECTION OF RUSCO & HOLLAND. Two Bands. Special Train. Special Scenery. Massive Parade introducing Horses, Traps, Buglers and Mounted Gymnasts. Home Office: RUSCO & HOLLAND, 346 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Ill. Miss Henrietta Vinton Davis. The Premier Elocutionist of the Race, Tenor Soloist and Grotesque Comedian, In a program of rare excellence. Now en tour through Indiana, Illinois and Ohio. Can be engaged by choral societies and opera houses. Address all communications in care of The Freeman, Indianapolis, Ind Of the Grand Fountain U. O. T. R., owned and controlled exclusively by y colored people—A first-class place of amusement—a splendid one night stand. Large crowds to greet good plays. All colored troupes visiting the town are given a royal reception by colored citizens. Street cars from door to all parts of the city. W. S. WOODSON, CHIEF AND MANAGER ALL PEOPLE ENGAGED FOR RUSCO & HOLLAND'S MINSTRELS send their address so measurement blanks for costumes can be sent them. WANTED--B FLAT CORNET FOR BAND, TO DOUBLE 2ND VIOLIN in orchestra. RUSCO & HOLLAND, 346 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. 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 TOM THE TATTLER, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. Chicago, Ill.—Why don't Billy Earthquake of up the "Georgia Up-to-Date" Co. double up with "Cyclone" in a breezy sketch? They would surely take any house by storm. The vaudeville bills are conspicuous this week by their absence of colored talent, although Proctor and Hamilton last Sunday night, did a trial turn at Hopkins, in which they made good. The other day I met my old fat friend Jim Harris, and we started up Dearborn street together. Jim Caters to superstition. We had not gone far before he espied a pin laying on the sidewalk. He exultingly muttered: You'll have good luck, and stooped to pick up the pin, when his trousers creaking from the pressure of so much fat, suddenly gave way in the back. I pinned my handkerchief to his coat-tail and led him to the nearest tailor shop. There is one superstition less in Jim Harris' mind now. Dr. Carey preached the annual sermon to the Knights of Pythias last Sunday, at Quinn Chapel. The sermon was eloquent indeed, and much enjoyed by the Knights present. The various lodges escorted by two brass bands, made a fine showing. Is hell expanding? The devil is certainly an expansionist, and is extending his territory right in the pulpit of some of the churches, as is evidenced by the hellish, asinine remarks of the Rev. Henry Frank of the Metropolitan church which holds forth in Carnegie Lyceum, New York city, posing as a christian preacher, he made use of the following words last Sunday, in speaking of the freeing of the Negro: "His native sluggishness," said this pious fraud, "the eviences of his gradual extinction since his enfranchisement, his imperceptible improvement since liberation, his startling lapses into barbarism, all must incline thinking people to conclude that the freeing of the Negro has proved a disastrous failure'. Every thinking man must believe that the franchise must be removed from the Negro in such places, at least, where Negro suffrage means Negro domination." "A new system of voluntary and penal servitude should be instituted. A section of country should be set apart to which all Negroes would be permitted to voluntarily emigrate and there yield themselves as slaves to such persons as would agree to possess them, give them humane treatment and education." Such damnable任. Words utterly fail me when I seek them to express my contempt for such despicable remarks. Man is forced to believe in hell, for as some one has said, it is the only place where some people will get their just deserts. O! that there were words that could shriek, could hiss like vipers, could hurl the fury of hell, then one could form an expressible opinion of the diabolical Frank. He speaks of the "evidences" of the Negroes' "gradual extinction". Where are these evidences contained, Mr. Frank? In that polluted quagmure brain of yours? Statistics assert that the Negro population is on the increase As for the "imperceptible improvements," and "lapses into barbarism" which he complains of, this is proof either, that he does not read whereof he speaks, or is a malicious liar. It was at professional headquarters. They were discussing Durkin's rapid-fire gun, a new invention by one of our race. "Now it seems to me" said a sleek looking individual with a plug hat, sitting lazily on the brainy part of his head, "if this gun is the possessor of so much merit it would be easy to get together a company of capitalists who would place it on the market." "Yes," said a pompous, dignified looking gentleman of the profession, nodding assent to the gentleman with the plug hat sitting lazily on the brainy part of his head, "that part of it is all right, but what I would like to know is where the money is coming from?" and the gentleman with the plug hat still decorating the brainy part of his head waited through the door and up the street with an irrepressible smile on his face. The city and the weather have gotten over their late coolness. We hope to see them warm up to each other rapidly now that they are on speaking terms. All the parks will soon be ablaze with vandeville shows. The genial Bob. A. Kelley, I learn, spends his spare moments in telling of the phenomenal success of the "Hottest Coon in Dixie." Bob can slap his chest and say I staged and sent through another success, for all I can learn of the show that it was bubbling over with merit. The company is billed to appear at the Alhambra June 3rd, for two performances, afternoon and evening. THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. Dick Westen is in town. He has just returned from New York, and is on his way to Duluth, Minn. Read The Freeman, the greatest Negro journal of the day. TOM THE TATTLER. The City on The-Neches. Beaumont, Tex., Special. — Beaumont is in the southern part of Texas and has a colored population of over 3,000. There are three saw mills and three plaining mills here; most of the laborers are colored. The colored people of Beaumont own more property in the town then any other city in Texas its size. Last Saturday the different Sunday-schools and churches of this city, gave a grand union picnic in the north end of the city; music was farnished by the Beaumont silver cornet band. The W. C. T. U., met last Thursday night. The following program was rendered: Address by Prof. Hawthorne; Singing by the Union; Paper—"Why a Temperate Man Should Sign the Pledge," Miss Lula Charlton; Trio, Misses Perkins, Adams and Eugenia; Temperance Recitation, Joseph Eugenia; Singing, The Union. Subscribe for the Freeman, call No. 654 Wall street. Cochran Dots. Cochran, Ga., Special.—The Masons here have a staff of officers second to none in the state with brother S. H. Slade at the helm. Rev. T. H. German, the agent for The Free man, is now presiding elder of the Tifton district. The G. U. O. of O. F. of Cochran, did not have a general turnout as had beed hoped on the first Sunday, but they had a glorious time. The free school and the churches here are flourishing, and especially the A. M. E. church with such noble men as Ed Hightower at the shaft as pastor. Misses Sarah and Lady Allen were pleasant visitors at Frazier a few days ago. Mr. W. Z. Brown and Miss Sallie Townsend have given the Freeman's trial. Mr. G. Mobley has given his trial subscription, as we expected of him, as he is one of the wealthy colored farmers and a shoemaker here. He owns more or less a hundred acres of good land, and lives for God, his race and home. He has a host of friends here. Frazier, Ga., Special.—Miss L. I. Ludaway has been compelled to give up teaching the school here, and The Freemanhas only to regret that the school could not be continued. Miss Ludaway was a reader of the Freeman. Elder E. D. Battle pastor-of the A. M. E. church here, is loved by the members. Florence Letter. Florence, Ala., Special—Mr. Ulysee S. Nicholas of Evansville, Ind., while enroute to Mobile, Ala., spent a couple of days with W. C. Handy and James Turner. 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Hair Wigs ```markdown ``` Like the cut, Black Wavy hair only $80, only $80, 1,000 buys best Sweet of Black Kinky hair A GREAT NEWSPAPER. THE FOLLOWING ARE THE HEADINGS (1) Most and best news, foreign and domestic press attracted, particularly news briefly. (2) Classification of news by appearance. (3) Classification of news by departments. (4) National. (5) The Chicago Tribune is the only newspaper in the world that considers worthy of mention in four different heads."—From the October Plain Talk. 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. RE sold in March gave such universal satisfaction and only 7 of all other combined, while H. C. R. Rising; and J. P. 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NED BLOOD CUR All Druggists, 50c and $1 C EL WOODLAND TERRI "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 HOYTS 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 HOYTS Poisoned Blood Cure I could not do a half day's work and I shook like an aspen. Two bottles made me feel better than I had for years."—Mrs. Sallie Ferguson, 335 W. Eighteenth. Mrs. E. Clemons, 824 West street, says: "I have suffered with Catarrh so long that it left big lumps on my head, the size of marbles. After taking one bottle of HOYTS Poisoned Blood Cure, the lumps entirely disappeared." Mrs. Nancy Hinkle, 533 Patterson, says: "My littl girl had Inflammatory Rheumatism of the most severe kind One bottle of HOYTS Poisoned Blood Cure did more, to re lieve her than anything else I ever tried." HOTEL WOODLAND TERRACE. LAWNSIDE, N. J. WOODLAWN TERRACE house Pike, seven miles from Camden. Twen- the daily. The service at the Hotel is strictly first- and airy with all modern conveniences. The Hotel and is surrounded with a beautiful lawn and wifi address MRS. CHARLES SMITH, Snow Hill, N. W. on Friday, June 1, 1900. Use for Thirty Days Turner's Complexion and Scalp Soap with every power or Face Bleach. FORE AFTER e taken from one of my customers, whose hair was changed. Straight, Soft and Glo Free for Thirty Days BEFORE AFTER Straight, Soft and Glossy PRODUCED BY THE USE OF- STICIC POMADE which will make the hair glossy and as beautiful as so lasting, at 50c per bottle great remedy for scalp diseases, only 25c. TED HAIR GROWER For Family Use Medicated Hair Cleaner is an growth of the hair even on the temple where it has no dandruff and impurities from the scalp. Perform when order Hair Grower No. 2. It will restore the color. FACE BLEACH Mme. Turner's Mystic FACE ly on the face to remove Liver Spots, Blas and all blemishes in 8 or 10 days. Wrinkles and Small-poic Face Bleach and the skin is made at least two shades fau use Mme. Turner's Complexion Soap. TOILET CREAM is a household blessin skin cuts pimples and Rough skin. from Camden. Twenty-five (25) trains Hotel is strictly first-class. The Bed, conveniences. The Hotel three stories beautiful lawn and wide gravel walks. WITH, Snow Hill, N. J. nirty Days Scalp Soap with every bo med- AFTER s, whose hair, was changed, as you see, by and Glossy We use no hot irons or pasting down with grease in this treatment, and the hair is not changed from dampness, but on drying, and the straightening appears as natural if born with it. Send a piece of your hair and 10 and I will return it as a greatest of all hair preparations, which will make the hair soft, straight and oosy and as beautiful as Chevette, but not up to 30 per bottle. Use Mine. Turnally 25c. **WER** For Family Use. Our Improved Medicated Hair Grower or Scalp Cleaner is an unexcelled article emple where the hair is oftimes very scant, scalp. Persons whose hair is fading or ill restore the color. Price 1.00 per bottle. 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.. Dr. Benj. Hickman, of Crawfordsville, was in the city Tuesday. Mrs. George L. Knox returned Tuesday from Chicago. Mrs. Mary Brown has gone to Crawfordsville for an indefinite stay. Rev. J. H. Hendrson arrived in the city Monday from Washington, D. C. Post-master S. H. Vick of Wilson, N. C., was the guest of Dr. J. H. Ward Monday. Bishop-elect Tyree, was in the city Monday, enroute to his home at Nashville, Tenn. Mrs. Lizzie Turner of Covington, Ky., is the guest of Mrs. Stafford, of 819 Blake street. Mr. L. A. Morris, of Pittsburg, Pa., was visiting his son John at 422 Dorman street last week. Messrs. D. H. Hall and W. M. Minter of Chattanooga, will be the guest of friends her next week. Rev. B. F. Watson, of Springfield, Ill., was in the city Friday enroute from the A. M. E. Conference. Mr. J. H. Murphy, editor and manager of the Afro-American Ledger of Baltimore, Md., was a pleasant caller Monday. Quarterly meeting will be held at Simpson Chapel tomorrow Elder Murray will preach the sacramental sermon. Bethel church held their quarterly meeting last Sunday, as also did Jone's Tabernacle. Both churches were well attended. The social given Tuesday evening May 29, at the residence of Miss Alethia Crossen in Alvoid street, was a decided success. Mrs. Claude Powell has returned from a visit to her parents at Kokomo, Ind. She was accompanied by her brother, Walter Tanner. Mr. Mark Green, the bartender at the "Point," leaves Sunday to visit his home in Keutucky. He will be accompanied by his famous bull boy, "Prof. Fitz Simmons." Rev. Harry Bray, of Christiansburg, Ky., spent several hours in this city Wednesday of last week en-route from the A. M. E. General Conference at Columbus, O. The Ancient Sons and Daughters, of Jrusalem Council No. 32, will give an Old Folks concert Wednesday and Thursday evening June 6 and 7 at Waymans' Chapel corner 17th and Yandes. An excellent program has been prepared for both evenings. Look Out for the Buffaloes At the Park Theater Tuesday and Wednesday, June 5th and 6th. Matinee daily. John Rucker, the Alabama Blossom, and Harry Fidler, the all around New York Store (Established 1853) Sole Agents BUTTERICK PATTERNS Indiana's Great Dry Goods Emporium. THIS WEEK Our Third Sale of White CROCKERY by the Carload At almost Half regular price. The celebrated Homer Laughlin white wheat ear cut shape, weights and colors can only be comp red to Haviland China This is a gr at chance for Hotels, Boarding Houses and Restaurants. Attend this sale if you want bargains. Here's an idea. Plates all sizes..... 38c to 68c Cups and saucers, a doz. 78c Covered dishes..... 39c to 44c Meat Platters..... 5c to 27c Pitchers..... 8c to 35c THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER specialty performers, will take special parts, Mr. Chas. Sager will introduce several now features never seen on the stage before. The line of march will be as follows: Park Theatre east to Illinois street, south to Jackson Place, east to Meridian street, north to Circle, around Circle to Market street, east to Pennsylvania street, north to Massachusetts avenue, Ohio, south to Circle to Market street, west to Illinois street, west to Park Theatre. Parade will start promptly at 10 o'clock. Removal Notice. Mme. Morgan, the noted clairvoyant wishes to announce to her many friends that she has removed to new quarters at 824 North Capitol Ave. To the Public. We take pleasure in recomending articles prepared by Dr. Sadie Porter, of 1031 Jefferson street, Nashville, Teen. They have been used by different members of The Freeman staff who found them to do just as advertised. Grand Opening. Hotel boys' club Saturday and Sunday June 2 and 3. Take West Washington street car. Only five minutes walk from end of car line on Eagle Creek, supper, good music and a general good time. "The Original Ozonized Ox Marrow" for sale at Lewis C. Hayes, druggist, 502 Indiana avenue. Free Baptist Church. Newport and Rhode streets. Members please remember brother 'Ratterson at the city hospital. He has been a great pier to the church. Later news informs us that the pastor will not be here as expected Sunday. Bros. Benj McInosh and Moses Patterson will preach respectively Sunday morning and evening. Sunday school at 2 p. m. Christian Endeavor meeting at 7 p. m. The Freeman is another conveyance of knowledge and energy of the Afro-American to the people. Subscribe for The Freeman. Danville Gleanings. Danville, Ill, Special—Rev J H Sydes has returned to his charge after a pleasant visit of two weeks with relatives and friends in the southern part of the state. He preached two able sermons last Sunday to his congregations, morning and evening. The Rev Peireman preached at Second Baptist church the pulitin at his church. The Free Baptist, last Sabbath. The entertainments at Allen Chapel and the Second Baptist church last week were well attended. It was a success, socially and financially Will Parson and Ben Howell are entered in the road race. The big 4 excursion brought fifteen coaches to the church. The attration was the ball game between the Bloomington and Danville team Mrs James Johnson and her mother Mrs Sarah Hill, arrived from Terre House last Monday evening. Luther Colly received advertisements from The Freeman which, have been bung in conspicuous places about town. Who is receiving word from his brother who is managing the unfinished sting that they won two games at Evansville, Ind. They are in Kentucky this week Mrs Thomas of Paris, spent last Sunday in the city. A new ball team has been organized in this city with Will Webster as manager. The Freeman is the paper among the hotel return next week to Chicago. He antitest visit among relatives and friends. The Wild West show is good for sick folks. It brought a quite number out who haven't been able to leave home for weeks. Last week's Danville news was crowded out on account of the A M E and M E conference. The Freeman was Miss Famie Russell will visit in.iana friends Harrod likes Danville. Pap Jones returned to Peoria with his daughter last Sunday W M Cousin will remove from Hoopston back to Danville soon Base Ball--Other Doings. Paducah, Ky., Special—Look here Paducahians just for fun! The L. O. & 4 B. Club in and on their first game of ball of the season, won it "dead easy." Score standing, 14 to 0 in favor of the L. O. & 4 B. Club. The second game stood to 0 in favor of the L. O. & 4 B. Club. Score standing, 14 to 0 in favor of the L. O. & 4 B. Club. Andrew Boll, catcher; Olive Catlewt, pitcher; Bill Hall, 11; Andrew Williams, 2b; H. M. Fowler, 3b; C. Robinson, ss; John Catlewt, lf; Henry Morse, rf; Wallace Strickland, cf; Tom Robinson, manager; W. M. Hall, general manager; H. M. Hall, general manager; L. O. Mathews, follows; Lou Mathews, Philibert Pasen, Eddie Wood, James Kimbell, Pete Traves, Sid Henderson, Mit Vinegar, Ernest Jefferson, Lee Mitchell, Mr. Ben Grundy a very intelligent and popular gentleman in our city, departed this life Saturday evening. He is one of the most wonderful wedding ushers in the state. He leaves to mourn his death, father, mother, two brothers, two sister and a host of friends— Peace be to his ashes. The Freeman extend sympathy to the relatives. Mr. Robert Jones is expected in the city this week. Mr. Frank Jenkins of Cairo, is in the city. Messrs. L. Z. Brown, Charlie Tyler, Gus Noten and Means were in the city Sunday. Mrs. Willie Rice of Princeton, Ky., is in the city visiting relatives at 713 Adams street. There are two of the eight grade pupils who exercise this year. They may soon be with a class of graduates and have a prosperous life. Miss Jennifer B. Atkins and company were entertained last Wednesday night the 23rd by Miss Lizzie Harden at her residence on South Eighth street. Mrs. Amandy Davis is in receipt of some very pretty novelties in handkerchiefs and throws sent by Mr Gillie Anderson from the Philippine Islands. Mrs. Flora Johnson of South Sixth street, ten days, is out again. A society known as the Ladies' Council Knight and named as the Lone Star Council No. 1, was organized by Mr. J. H. Burbridge as the founder with 30 members, and the officers were elected as follows: R. B., Mrs Lizzie Johnson; V. C., Mrs Rachel Burbridge; Secretary, Mrs Georgia Watts; A. S. Watts; C. C. Watts; M. H. Watts; H. H. Watts; P. J. Mrs Leigh Bamh; H. H. Mrs Susie Houston; I. G. K., Mrs Hattie Ward; O. G. K., Mrs Caroline Alexander; M. E. J. Mr J Burbridge. They meet the second and fourth Friday in each month. Contrary to our expectations, the Supreme Court of the United States decided that they had no jurisdiction in the Kentucky state election contest. This was a great blow to the Republican party. Mrs. Hattie Ward will vote to candidate next November justice will and shd win As well as no action has been taken in regards to nominating a candidate for Congress in this district, however the buzzing bee seems to have come in contact with several who would make the race if given a chance. With the two factions united (if possible) and a strong candidate out, together with the drawing qualities of the other candidates, he could likely be elected. There is one thing certain when the bugle is sounded the colored voters will be found in line to answer the call as they know that the Republican party or that is some of them are our friends, while as a unit such is not the case. Old man Sam Jackson, aged 85 years and well known to everybody in the county last week, was widowed when fully been allowed one thousand dollars back pension for a son who was killed in the army Rev Henry Debo has also been allowed a pension lately Benjamin Grundy one of the best known young men of the city died on the 26th with a complication of diseases, he has been in bad health for sometime but would not give up, his face was bruised and he did not give up houses for 20 years, he was well posted in that line of business at anytime you met him He leaves a father, mother brother and several sisters and other relatives to mourn his demise. The funeral took place at the Washington-street Baptist church on last Sunday and the remains were followed to the church Howard, David and Wheeler Vinegar formerly of this city, came over on the excursion from St Louis on the 27th to visit friends and relatives. Eufaula News. Eufaula, Ala, Special—Messrs Wallace & Sherman have opened up an up to date ice parlor on the corner of Washington street and Dale road Copies of The Freeman can be found on sale at their place every Saturday morning Ed A Sherson departed this life Thursday night, May 24th His funeral was held at the Southside Baptist church Friday evening, Rev J D Maddox assisted,麦斯先生 Buffalo City loft No 3700, G U O of F The Freeman extends sympathy to the bereaved family Mrs Minnie L Scott of New Orleans, is in the city, the guest of her parents, Mr and Mrs A H Gray Eufaula welcomes her back to old her home Mr Scott of New Orleans is in city. Read the Freeman, on sale every Saturday morning at Wallace & Sherman's ice cream parlor Rev T W Coffee and Prof M Murphy have returned from Columbus, who Mrs Jennie Shorter, an old friend of Eufaula, departed from Wallace. She was a member of the First Church church and benevolent society Her funeral was attended by Rev R T Schell Mr Isham Short was called to this city from Dother, Ala, to attend the funeral of his mother Chattanooga News. Chattanooga, Tenn., Special--On the evening of the 21st inst the colored people of our city enjoyed a trolly car ride from the corner of 9th and Broad streets to East Lake, there to Mountain Junction and from there to 118 Roche street, where refreshments were served, conducted by Mr. James Erwin of the city, came near being stabbed to death at Rookwood, Penn., Sunday, May 20th in a game. John Bonner Stabbed Lewis Collier to death in a saloon on Mont avenue, May 21st, over a trifling matter. Collier died instantly. The Monumenta, Babbage, and what you call a Feast in the Wilderness for 40 days. It is quite an enjoyable affair, conducted by Rev. G. W. Ward. The colored people of our city enjoyed a grand time at Chicamauga, Ga., Thursday, May 24th. It was called a Union Sunday School picnic, and you can sit on the transit ear line. There is one thing that ought to be stopped in Chattanooga, and that is to: Allow our young girls to walk the streets as they do. Dancing schools here allowing children to be admitted under age or without some older person, has almost ruined our younger generation in this section, and opposition, but the colored people seem to know a thing or two. Forty young men of our city are at work organizing a new lodge of the Knights of Wise Men, of which your correspondent is one, under the management of general organizer J. O. Edwards. We have a few of the Fellows of this city are going to run a picnic excursion to Spring City, Tenn., Thursday, June 14th. There will be five lodges turn out that day. A Marriage New York City Special.-Mr. and Mr. Simpson Bailey have issued invitations for the marriage of their daughter Mollie, to Engene P. Roberts, M. D. Wednesday evening, to the church. The affair will be an elaborate one, many invitations have been issued. DeSoto News. DeSoto, Mo., Special—As a race paper the Freeman stands pre-eminently without a peer, on the American continent. Secure a copy for next Sunday. Brady and Bufort two of our leading society men, are now with the main transfer yards are now conducted by Turner & Scott. Mr. Frank Casey, the advance agent for the DeSoto Concert Co. dropped in to see us last week, and took a copy of The Freeman. Mrs. Annie Johnson was visiting her parents here. Master Pitt DeLose is visiting in Sparta, Ills. Items from Dyersburg. Dyersburg, Tenn., Special.-Prof. E. W. Bailey principal of the colored high school of Covington, was in town a few hours Thurs day on his way to the District Conference, which was held at Union City on the 17th, 18th and 19th inst. Presiding Elder, Bishop Williams of West Tennessee, conference preached an interesting sermon last Wednesday night at the C. M. E. church. Elder Persons, Secretary of the Board of Missions was in town last week at the same last week on business. Remember that Lol gan Reed, the agent of the Freeman, wants to see all the readers. You know what for. A hint to the wise is enough. Prof. Crowder of Newbern, was in town Saturday and Sunday. All of the boys know that Mr Wash White, the porter at the I.c.depot, is on the sick list. Elder W. S. Ellington preach the commencement sermon of the Bruce High School at the C. M. E. church, May 19th. The church was decorated with flowers. Standing room was at a premium. His subject was, "Consider the Lillies." STEP INTO ..... JOHN R. MALONE'S Cosmopolitan Barbershop 808 INDIANA AVE. When in n ed of a Hair Cut, Shave, Tonic of acid k d Hot or Cool Bath or Shake. The only Afro-American shop in the state u ing the latest improv d H draculic Cha rs. The following ARTISTS are ready to accom- modate you at this place: JOHN W. STARLING, SAMUELE E. GRAY, SAMUEL B. HARPER, CHARLES BYRD CHARLES W. LOVE. IT WILL PAY YOU To w it us for free information ow to obtain a SILK WAIST FREE. References: Hundreds of pleased customer indianapolis Silk Waist Company, INDIANAPOLIS, IN. LAWN MOWERS All kinds, sizes and prices. Garden Hose - - - 8c to 18c a foot Vonnegut Hardware Co., 120 and 124 East Washington Street 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.....25 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. 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 Frnits Used. 415 Indiana Ave. You Can Make $8 to $10 By Saving It You can save it by ordering your..... Suit of Clothes OF THE Barney Schonfield Co. Tailors 16 Pembroke Arcade, We make a specialty of Repair Work on short notice. THE KING OF ROACH POWDER The only preparation which will effectually and absolutely rid any premises of Cock Roaches, Ants and Water Beetles. FULLY GUARANTEED STOCKMAN POWDER CO. sole Manufacturers. Cor. Illinois and Michigan Sts., Indianapolis. To-day Will Be a Day of Great Interest to Summer Shoppers. Muslim A SALE OF No matter how well we have all ot.ers 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-da Ladies' muslin Drawers, full umbrella oambric flounce, tu k trimmed and deep hem, no better made, 40c value, sale ..... 25 Ladies' cambric Drawers, cut full trimme ', 6 tucks, flounce edged with 8-inch heavy torchon lace, 75c value, sale ..... 50 Mighty Closings 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. .83 50 foot best Clothes Line .5 Goodel Cherry Seeders .35 10 quart galvanized Slop Pails .23 Japaned Dust Pans .4 Globe Wash Boards .13 15c Towel Rollers .8 40c Sprinkling Cans .21 16c tin Water Pails .10 Granite Sance Pans .13 50c granite Dish Pans .34 50 footGarden 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 $3.80 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. MORRIS & CO 529 Senate Av, Corner NORTH ST. New Phong 2827 Flanner & Buchanan, THE LEADING FUNERAL DIRECTORS 320 N. Illinois St., bet. New York and Vermont St BEST SERVICE FAIR PRICES GREAT SACRIFICE SALE OF WALL PAPER Going on all next week at C. E. SHEETS. 156 E Market St. None but Expert Hangers Employed. Call on L. C. Hayes. 502 Indiana avenue for a bottle of Hoyt's Poisoned Blood Cure—you will never regret it. MORRIS Groceries & Keeps constantly on hand a first-class su- 529 Senate Flanner & THE L FUNERAL 320 N. Illinois St., bet. N. BEST & ERVICE GREAT SACRIFICE WALL Going on all C. E. SHEETS, 156 P ASSON n Under T REMARKABLE alone in previous Muslin Under- city of really good under-musl stacles to making low price neck, taped y.....9 Ladies' cambric C or lace trimme 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 ..... Sale House Furis ation of all Indianapolis. A aurant and boarding house kee- phenomenal sale. Everything o all must go at cost, and in many Screen Doors, complete .83 Screen Doors, transom .98 Garden Rake, steel .23 Garden Hoe, steel .23 Garden Spade, steel .63 $1.25 Flower Bed Sets, 3 pieces .50 $1.25 Lamp and Globe, decorated .75 $1.98 Chamber Set, decorated, all large pieces .$1 60 65c Sardiniere .45 100 piece Dinner Sets, decorated, assorted colors, regular $7 48 .5.48 Water colors, stone, 2 gallons .1.75 Other sizes up to 6 gallons. $1.25 water pitchers, 2 quart size, in blue and gold, latest shape .75 Galvanized Water pails) 12 quart .20 10 quart Royal steel dish pan .35 No. 8 wash Boiler, galvanized bot- tom .55 25c Globe wash boards .15 50c Tea Kettle, copper bottom .40 The Busy Growing Store KNOX'S World Renowned HATS 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 supply 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 next week at 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 prices, we have done better Corset Cover, "V" yoke, embroidery ad edge, 6 plait, 2 rows hemstitching. .25 Ladies' muslin Skirt, ent full sweep knee flounce, deep ruffle, trimmed with tucks, edged with torchon lace, full dust ruffle, 89c skirt, to-day.....69 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.....$1.98 shings, China LAMPS AND GLASS-WARE Among the hundreds who have papers, who appreciate the treat the highest grade--we kept cases less than factory prices. Linens and Cottons H.P.WASSON & CO.