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Agents wanted in every town not already occupied. Write. THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOLUME 13 NUMBER 25 A.M. E. CONFERENCE FOR 1900 PASSES INTO HISTORY-CRITICISMS OPEN AND OUT Now Settled--After the Usual Round of Disappointments and Congratulations the Opponents Have Settled Themselves to Work. The General Conference of the A. M. E. Church for 1900 has passed into history, Prophets, (?) and beings (of falsehood) waited long but died without seeing something that they earns desired. The bishop question was the all absorbing tone from the time that the delegates set feet on soil till the time when the newly elected bishops were being carted all over the convention hall upon the shoulders of enthusiastic admirers. Dr. Evans Tyree, of whom a certain critic declared there was nothing save his big vest and whom some others more charitable said he might come in on the tail of the ticket, led the procession and had votes "to burn." Every slate was broken but mine, I mean ours. This may sound like egotism. Well, so let it be. Dr. Coppin's election was a surprise to all. Not that he was not the peer and even the superior of the candidates but from the beginning the odds seemed to be against him. If anybody thinks that Bishop Grant is not the equal of Mark Hanna, such an one is vastly mistaken. My prophecy was that Tyree, Moore and Shafer would be elected on the first ballot, that Preston would be the strongest man from the West; that either Townsend or Choppin would be the fourth man. Dr. Townsend, like Bishop Tyree, seems to disdain political trickery to attain to the bishopric. If he were to go into politics, few men would excel him. He is a success at anything which he sets his head to accomplish. His training was after the manner of the fathers of the church, "let the church seek the man," and Townsend is right. I predict that after the present quadrennium has closed, the church will have arraised to its senses and seek the next bishops. Self-seeking ambitious men will be quietly given a back seat. Dr. Townsend will be one of the next bishops elected. If mistakes were in the selection of officers at Columbus it is but a forceful reminder that man is fallable. There is no doubt that some blunders were made in the selection of general officers. These miscarriages will manifest themselves before the quadrium is half ended. It is a sad fact that in some cases, fitness was lost sight of, and the man who could poll the most votes and promise the most in return was the successful candidate. Some of the strongest men of the general Conference hailed from Georgia. In fact Georgia alone could have furnished the five bishops and the nine general officers. But Georgia's strength proved to be her weakness. There are two many strong men in that state-each of whom is ordering for the leadership and each one swearing, "If I can't you sha'n't." Defeat is bitter; but each defeated Georgia candidate consolled himself with the reflection that the other fellow got left too. The thing that is always true in every great convention was conspicuously manifest of the general conference; that is, the men of culture and brains allowed the ranters to furnish the music and do the dancing too while they sat quietly and enjoyed the sport. Tyrese, Coppin, Moore nor Shaffer were never heard on the floor unless called upon. But when the time for the selection of men came to guide the old ship, these were the men placed at the pilot wheel. There are some men who go to the general conference determined to do something and will do it, even if it is a foolish thing. Just so their names appear in the minutes they are satisfied. Strange, too, to the bishop say, "I recognize Bro. A, because I heard him first" when he knows that Bro. A is the only man that can be heard, because it happens by a freak of nature that Bro. A has a pair of bellows as a substitute for lungs. Dr. T. H. Jackson is the best debater in the general conference; in fact if he has a pear as an all round man it is not yet manifest. While he has sufficient lung power to be heard above the din and the roar of the average howlers, he never makes the mistake of substituting noise for brains. I had the misfortune of having my seat immediately behind the "noisy South Carolina." Bro. Coit is the brainiest man of that delegation, but he is not so recognized by them. Alabama is undergoing the same ex- BISHOP ABRAHAM GRANT, D. D., Presiding Bishop of the Fourth Episcopal District of the A. M. E. Church. perience that Georgia is, with respect to leadership. Dr. W. H. Mixon has been a recognized leader down there for some time, but by some hook or crook he failed to head his delegation this time and it seems that the stars of the Edmundson Brothers are in the ascendancy. This has produced a kind of factional jealousy. Had Mixon succeeded in leading his delegation, he would probably be the secretary of the Church Extension to-day. But with an internal war both in Georgia and Alabama an open field was left to Dr. Watson, the original founder of that department. Dr. J. A. Davis beat himself in the race for the S. S. Union by withdrawing from the contest. He made the mistake of consulting his enemies instead of his friends. Of course the enemy will always advise to the contrary. True to her tactics, Georgia deserted Dr. Downs, from that State; the friends of Dr Hurley, swung round to Dr. Davis as soon as Hurly withdrew. Davis became nervous lost his head and instead of calling a council of war he ran up the white flag and the weakest man in the field walked in with bands playing. It is a great pity that the gentleman who succeeds Dr. C. S. Smith was not more familiar with the methods employed by the former manager of the Union. Why? Because more will be expected of him than was expected of Dr. Smith during the last quadrennium. Designing men are apt to attempt to take advantage of the present incumbent. The proper thing was done when Kealing and Hawkins were re-elected. Hawkins was given a task four BISHOP GRANT'S FIRST OFFICAL VISIT AND APPOINTMENTS: Sunday, June 17—Detroit, Mich., 10:30 a.m. Bethel Church; 7:30 p.m. Ebenezer Church. Wednesday, June 20—Ysilanti, Mich. District Conference and Sunday School Convention. Friday, June 22—Kalamazoo, Mich. Sunday, June 24—Richmond, Ind. Monday, June 25—Indianapolis, Ind. Tuesday, June 26—Bethel Church. Wednesday, June 21—Allen Chapel. Friday, June 29-July 2—Terre Haute, Ind. District Conference and Sunday School Convention. Monday, July 2—Chicago, Ill. Thursday, July 5—Evanston, Ill. years ago and his hands were tied immediately and for four years he has been cursed because he failed to work thus manacled. Hawkins is brainy and will now do good work. Dr. H. T. Johnson did not like what I said about him a few months ago but I meant no harm. I said then and I say now let Johnson drive the quill for us another four years and I will vote for him for bishop (D. V.) He will also have a better opportunity to give us another book this quadrennium, for Dr. Johnson is an author of no mean type. In my next letter I will speak of the entertainment feature of the General Conference. J. A. JONES, Chattanooga, Tenn. Friday, July 6- St. Stephen Church Sunday, July 8-10:45 Quinn Chapel. 7:30 p. m. Bethel Church. Tuesday, July 10—St. John, Chicago Thursday, July 12-13—Decatur, Ill. Presiding Elders' Council. Sunday, July 15— Tuesday, July 17—Koekuk, Ia. Wednesday, July 19—Peoria, Ill. Friday, July 20—Indianapolis, Ind., Official headquarters. Sunday, July 22—10:45 a. m. Allen Chapel; 7:45 p. m. Bethel Church. Friday, July 27-30—Vincennes, Ind. Camp-meeting and Temperance Assembly. I desire to thank The Freeman! in this public way, for its loyal support of my candidacy for the Bishopric before and during the late meeting of the General Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Church and to say that if I was not elected it is surely no fault of this great race organ. The grand old Freeman will ever have a warm spot in my heart and if it were in my power I would have every race loving man and woman in the whole country to become subscribers to and readers thereof. I know it is customary for candidates who have failed of election to try to tell their friends why they were not elected, but this I shall not attempt to do. I have only to say that I have learned several lessons in the last few PRICE FIVE CENTS. SINGLE COPY SIX MONTHS, 8561 ONE YEAR $1.50 weeks that will be of great value to me in all my future life. Among them is one I shall certainly profit by and that is that there are yet left in this world of ours, honest men that, in spite of all offers to the contrary will stick to their promises. The West presented about ten men for different offices including four pronounced candidates for bishop and, as might have been expected the bishops were elected from other sections. However, had the second ballot been taken I have no doubt the result would have been different. I had no desire in the world to return to the office of business manager and hence made no effort for re-election. I now have the place I have earnestly prayed for, for at least twenty years, the pastorate of Bethel church, Philadelphia, by long odds the most historic church of the race. I have been most kindly received by officers and members and now look forward to four busy yet happy years of service and in 1904 will go to the General Conference better prepared in everyway for the bishopric. I shall not put or find fault, but shall work and pray and God will see to it that I attain to whatever place He designs me to fill, whether in the office of the pastorate Mr. Editor it will give me pleasure if once in a while you will allow me through your columns, to talk to your many readers and give them some accounts of the doings of our people in this section of the country. In the meantime permit me to request my friends, who desire to communicate with me, and give them some accounts of the doings of Philadelphia. With best wishes for the Freeman, its editor and all its force I am faithfully your servant. 1511 Butler st. Phiindelphia, Pa. T. W. Henderson. THE BOYS IN BLUE NOW LOCATED IN THE PHILLI PINES-SICKNESS PREVAILS CAPTURED BY THE INSURGENTS A General Review of the Life of the Soldiers on the Island--Quiet Now Reigns, But Hostilities Expected to be Renewed Soon. Castillaioas, P. L., April 13th.—Things are about as quiet as could be expected here. We are still occupying Castillojas. Nothing of importance has occurred. Our telegraph line continues a success and it is now complete to Manilla. We are having lots of sickness among our troops, mostly chilla and fever. One example of how dispondent this state of affairs renders our boys is Corporal Rufus Scott of Co. “K.” 25th Inft. on the 1st. of March. He had been feeling very badly for some time and on this day, worse than usual. A detachment of Co. K. went to Subig, 5 miles, to draw rations. While there Corporal Scott decided that he could get better treatment in Manilla so he stayed behind when the detachment left. Taking a native Cascio or Canoe he started alone for Balanga, enroute to Manilla, there being no boat at Subig. While on the way out about 20 miles from Subig he was attacked by natives in boats and after firing three times his boat overturned resulting in his capture. The natives carried him ashore a prisoner and took him near Balanga, a city of considerable size, 40 miles from Manilla bay. After a day or two they began to trust him almost alone. Taking advantage of this carelessness on the part of his captures he one day made his escape arriving within our lines on the 18th of March, where some of the boys of our company saw and talked with him. He was received by Co. E. of the 32nd Vol. regiment, not much the worse for the adventure. Our medical treatment is not just what it should be. We are out in the hills and it is very inconvenient for sick men, yet we have lost very few considering what we have to undergo. A scouting party from Co. K. went into the hills acting on information received by officers, from natives where there was supposed to be a company of insurgents. They arrived there only to find 15 men on an outpost, the main body having just left. Our party was rewarded by recapturing an American who had been held prisoner by the insurvents, and 6 rites. Our Colonel visited all the companies a few days ago. The 25th Inft., 8 companies, is now garrisoning ten towns. We are scattered all the way from Subig to Santa Cruz. This leaves very small detachments in some towns, our rations being forwarded from one town to another. Our duty is hard but it is done cheerfully. We all look forward with dread to the swift coming rainy season, which means mud and mosquitoes. Well we are fully acquainted with these posts, the natives for the most part having ceased fighting until they gather their crops. When this is completed out on the war path they come in all of their blue paint, then instead of the peace and quiet which now reigns it will be much combat. T. H. WISEMAN. Co. K. 25th Inft. Gem City Notes. Frankfort, Ind., Special—Dr. Brown, o Indianapolis, was the guest of Miss Carrie Harper, last Sunday. Messrs. Fields, Biggs and Lilliard, of Lafayette, passed through the city Wednesday, enroute to Marion. Mrs. W. M. Weaver attended the carnival at Marion last week. A lawn social was given at the home of Mrs. Joseph Parker last Tuesday evening. An enjoyable evening was spent. Bert Cummings went to Marion last week with the Frankfort Elks, Mr. Weaver was in Cincinnati last week. Now the time to subscribe for The Freeman—Forrest Mitchell is the agent in this city. Frankfort is soon to have ign. J. J. Wilson was in the city last week. Jamaea Reeves, accompanied by F. Wier, visited his sister, Mrs. David Mitchell, last week. Elroy Cummings and Richard Harper gave a musical entertainment, Thursday evening of last week, at the residence of Jno. Shanklin. Mrs. David Mitchell's sister, Mrs. Frank Mitchell, was at Lafayette. A choir has been organized by the young people to sing at Sunday services. Last Friday evening at the home of Mrs. Theodore Valentine was held a suprise party in honor of her forty-third birthday. An enjoyable evening was spent. Light refreshments were served. Elder Saunders was in the city Sunday, the 10th, to attend the party. Elder Saunders, Richard Harper and Richard Harper were in Kokome last Sunday. Messrs. Scott and Seaton were in the Gem City, Sunday; they reside in Lebanon, Ind. re ~ MAJOR’S ¥ & MELANGE. § <a SG YGSKGICASICAGTEAG! 2 Aguinalda has been shot. If he had ‘Deen a Negro inthe United States he ‘would have been roped, tarred and burnt to ashes long ago. Ben Tillman is beginning to see things in a better ixht with that one eye. eve Negro bishops, a civilizing theme, ‘Dut money talks so they say.—Well we hepe the clergy ambition will find e happy mean and set forever at rest the law of inertic. see Bryan may withdraw at Kaneas City patristically demonstrate the character ofa coward thatis afraid to come before the people after the great Demo- cratic shout, and peradventure place his “Cross of Gold” on the gray-haired “prow” of Admiral Dewey.» eee Negroes, if you are true to your race send to Little Rock, and purchase the “New Negro Chart,” address John K Rector, Little Rock, Ark. Price $1.00. ‘The race shonld also add to their hbra- ries as many books written by Negroes as their means will allow, this is one of the solutions of the much talked of ‘Negro problem. In raising children it often turns ont that the husband and wife differ in the proper correction of the little ones. We suggest the following: Study the char- acter and disposition of the child; never be too quivk to resort to corporal pun- ishment. If patience ceases to be a vir- tue and the child needs the strap, I say Jay on Mac Duff, for if you don't there'll be trouble some day that reflection on undischarged duties cannot cure. The wife and husband should agree as to the methods and neither should ever inter- fere with the other if the strapping must come off. Now this is one of the methods of character building. see Hon. Augustus M. Hodges perhaps has found that widow of means for his friend. eee The A. M. E. Church is on the up grade. The M. E. Church is already at the top, if she had a couple of Negro bishops to enforce its strict discipline in the South there wonld be more re- ligious preachers to refuse chicken pot- pie, and less pretty women for whom to jump over the pulpit. one Say, R. C. O, Benjamin sends us that Lexington Standard: You are gaining fast and deep in the pages of history. Isthe Negro buying less guns than red-wheeled rubber tired buggies? More red neckties than cartridges? Is the ‘Negro langbing or thinking? These are a few questions that will giveinspiration tothe 19th of June orator. Incident- ally he might say something on the sub- ject of morals and create a standard for his comuunity, provided he does not make himself « target. Say bad, do you know yourself? Did you ever get off alone and look at your- self and ask yourself questions? If you have, that is one degree of development, ‘above the chimpanzee, and if you re- sort to this trick often there is states- manship in yon, and it may be you will set the woods on fire by something you may do or say for humanity. Ifyon are living only to make your pretty self look nice and pleasing, you are on the wrong toad to greatness. If the ele- ments of a personality are there you can not eseape being a potent factor. ‘'o all snch the poet has penned “Thereis a destiny thet shapes onr end rongh hew {tas we may." M.A. MAJORS, M. D., Waco, Texas. Wee: ee the “Winds City.’ Chivngr. 4, Special. Golden Gate lodge No 44, A. F. and A. Masons will have thelr annual sermon preached at Herman Baptist church, Sunday, June 94, at tp m, by Rev. J. H, Green. ‘The Dorens Sewing circle was royally enter tained last Monday evening by Mr. Geo Ducker at his cozy residence, 20 Cedar street. Mrs. B. Guest is president and Miss Emma Williams secretary Mr. N. W. Miller has been glected delegate tothe B, M. C. which convenes in Louis, ville, Ky., Oct. 2nd, Mr. W. D. Lillard has been elected delegate to the D. G. L, which meets in Quincy, IIL, Ang 7th. Mr, Edwood Shanklin has gone tc Milwaukee, Wis., to work. Mrs. Joseph Ruffin of Boston, Mass., related to a large audience at Quinn's Chapel last Sunday night, her experiences with the General Federation of Woman's Clubs at Milwaukee last week. She told her story in a plain, deliberaté manner, and received the best attention. She was Liberally applauded whenever she made ‘@ good point. The meeting was beld under the auspices of the South Side ‘Men's Sunday Club, and the speaker was THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORUD NEWSPAPER. introduced by Mr. A. H. Roberts in an eloquent address, ‘The rostram was oc- cupied by anumber of prominent color- ed women, among them being Mesdames L.A. Davis, @ C. Hall, Jobn Shaw, Carrie Golden, Fannie B. Williams, R. E. Moore, Misses Anna Jones and Blanche Shaw. Mrs. Roffin spoke of ‘the formation of the New Era Club of Boston, of which she is president, Of its application for admission as a member of the general federation, although it is a member by reason of its being a member of the Massachusetts federation, and related in detail the contents of the various com munications she received from the offi cials of the general federation. “When I arrived in Milwaukee,” said Mrs. Roffin, “and before I had been in the hotel ten minutes, 8 woman came to my room, and said: ‘I have come to have a talk with you. We are told that you came here as the representative of two white clubs, and I have come to ask you to refrain from representing a colored club. ‘The woman will pay you every respect. Yon can represent Massachus etts, but you must not re, resent a color- ed clnb, or the women of Kentucky will withdraw from the federation.” “I told hee Thad not come to. represent Mabea- chusetts, but my own club, That I had never yet sold or mortgaged my princi- ples, and requested her to go back to her Southern women and say to them that they had not money enough to get me to betray my principles, or to insult my colored club.” Subscribe for The Freeman and be up-to-date, Single copy 5 cents, on sale at 185 North Clark street Johnnie Cromp. was arrested and fined $25.00 and cost last Monday for striking a white boy. Mrs. Florence Palmer has removed to 171 Wells street. Mr. Fred Lee, who has been in the hospital, is eble to be ont again. When in need of a shave or hair cnt call on G. G. Groves 65 Windell street. Mrs. Daisy Wall and M. Williams are on the eick list. THE CHURCH At the annual commencement of Morris Brown College the following named ministers were honored with the title of D.D.: Rev. A. A. Whitman, D. D., and Rev. L. H. Smith D. D., Rey. €. C. Cargile, D.D. Dr. Whitman has had the title of M, D. for a number of years but was aot D. D. until now. The following is the districts o! Bishops in the A. M E Connection: First District—Bishop Derrick, Phil adelphia, New York, New England and New Jersey conferences, Second District—Bishop Lee, Balti more, Virginia, North Carolina an¢ ‘West North Carolina conferences, ‘Third District—Bishop Arnett, Ohio, Pittsburg and North Ohio conferences, Fourth District—Bishop Grant, Indi ana, Illinois, Iowa and Michigan con ferences. Fifth District—Bishop Shaffer, Mis souti, Kansas, North Missouri, Coloradc and Paget Sound conferences, Sixth District—Bishop Turner, Geor gia, North Georgia, Macon, Ga., South west Georgia and At anta conferences seventh District—Bishop Gaines, South Carolina, Columbia, Northeas! Sonth Carolina and Central Alabama, Alabama and North Alabama con ferences. Eighth District—Bishop Tyree, Ar kansas, West Arkansas, East Arkansas South Arkansas, Mississippi Central Mississippi, North Mississippi, North- ‘east Mississippi conferences Ninth District—Bishop Tanner, Ten nessee, West Tennessee, Kentucky, West Kentucky, Louisiana, North Louisiana conferences. Tenth District—Bishop Salter, Texas, West Texas, Northeast Texas, Central Texas, California, Indian Territory and Okla» oma conferences. Eleventh District—Bishop Handy, Florida, East Florida, South Florida Central Florida conferences and Ba hama Islands. ‘Twelfth District—Bishop Smith, On: tario, Nova Scotia, Brunswick, Bermu- da, West Indies, Cuba, Porto Rico, South America, Hawaii and the Phil- ippines. ‘Thirteenth District- Bishop Moore, West coast of Africa, including Sierra Leone, Liberia, Gold Coust and Gambia. Fourteenth District—Bishop Coppin, Sonth African, Transvaal and South Africa conferences. Notable Events. Plaquemine, La., Special—The small pox here has been raging but weare glad to say that the Yellow flags are getting scarce. Mrs, Mary Washington, of New Orleans was a guest of Mrs. O. Clark. The Western Mutual Aid Industrial Association is a new Negro enter- Ca, BES re ee LL > EB AWWW ST) a RE. / AFTER. Seeerin ere ee OE ee ee et, Now we ask yous plain question: Would wo absolutely agree to refund you your money proyfdedizos are aot andatod wien the preparations wo mauufastare it pur gods wor not tru ‘all weclaim for them. | We assert right hore that wo have advertised for nearly sears offer= ing toreturn the money for every casein which Ozono did ,not iva satiafaction aud we ‘have ever yothad to refund the money.“ Ozono will positively take the Kinks out of Knotty, Kinky, Garis etractory Hair. it will mane short harsh hair Tong and straight It will cue your Head ofall itching, worrying: running scalp‘dlssasoe, Eczems. Pimplos, Dandrufl Itech, Ete: It will stop Yourhalr from failing out and keep it from falling out. Jt ‘will restore gray hair to its natural color, making the hair Long and Soft, Fine and Silky and as besntiful as an April morning "10,00 people are to day using Ozono and not one complaint, We have thou. aands of testimonials. We've not space to publish Rev. B. Hertz an eminent Colored Divine of the Church writes: Ihave found your Ozano to prove satisfactory in every particular. tor wat? W- Pade, Blacksburg, Va., writes: Your preparation has proven true to alt you claim ‘the price of Ozono ls a ox. It takes from 3 to 4 boxes to accomplish the treatment ‘We make this libersloffer. Cut out this Conpon and send ft to us with $1.0) and we wil corward to you 4 boxes of Ozono and one bottle of Electrical Skin Refiner which makes black skin bright, Tough skin soft and pliant and cures all skin diseases, Wo will also inelude one fancy jay of our Bloctrical Skin Food—nature's great beuutifier, removes wrinkles, Moth pateles, &rceles and suffacial blomiahes, snd to prove our liberality wo willadd to this one Package of Anti-Odor 4 positive cue for Sore Throat, all formsot Womb Diseases, Ohilbiains, Sore nd Frosted Feet, ‘Algo Removes all Smells and Odors arising from the human body such as Feet, Arm Pits, Eto. ‘Out out and mail this Coupon tous with One Dollar and got this rand Combination Offer an ile Gupentcaley will uk ooo ce BOSTON CHEMICAL COMPANY, RICHMOND, VA. T 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. BONE) Eards Pectage antlGaees MyiNanse tat Mamie: --26n56<n0s4scesegsnesgse2 eset sneeciarsn.gusvaconsess sucsosusssstossusoassstuss<x<naussudenosssaueeestsiecsctdecsusosss HUNG NO: ca. at5.n<cvsndssse5 Béroah i. h5<s tcaceccnnscysncseascsilcsbecgussesessessveseseceas Clty... sees eeeseeereeesereeeeesceteeeeeeeeess OMIT secs hss nts guneaeoconnessearensosece sy: State... eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeees price at this place and White Castle and deserves the patronage of the race. ‘The head quarters is in New Orleans. ‘The laboring men of this place have au organization which is getting along nicely. We are blessed with seven Baptist churches two methodist and the prospects for two more. The govern ment is working quite a number of men here. Mr. E. D. Dennis has returned tc his home again. Look for a concert over the river. Mr. Walter Ennis will be absent for a few months teaching. Dr. M. M. Joshua is ont of the city looking for another field ofl abor. He is the only colored physician at this place. Mr. W. 8. Goodwin has left to make his home in Chicago. H. A. Pickett make a flying trip to Baton Rouge. ‘We want an agent in every city and town not already occupied. Write us. frac tele. 5 Frankfort, Ind., Special.—Mrs. Dayid Mitchell and Miss Carrie Hurper spent Sun- day in Micbigantown, with Mrs, John Morgan. The Busy Bees gave a social Mon- day evening light refreshments were served to the enjoyable crowd, Miss Blanche Radelife, being member of the graduat- ‘ing class of 1899, attended the annual class ‘picnic near Thorntown last week. Read ‘The Freeman and be advised on all up to date race topics, The Hon, J. D. Kersey ‘was in Indianapolis, Ind., last week attend- ing the Democratic Convention. Mrs. Martha Weaver has returned home from ‘Thorntown, Miss Dora Evans a well known lady of this city is soon to be wedded. We wish her ahappy future, Mrs. J. H. John- son was in Marion, Ind.,last week attending the Woman's Foreign Mission. Mrs. Jobn- son is one of the leading workers, Mrse Henry Chalious, of Bloomingdale, Ind.’ aiter spending a few weeks with her cousin, Mrs, Frank Linsey has returned to her home, Mrs Alva Fanning bas purchased a fine dinning room suit, Mrs, Chalious was in Kokomo, Ind., last week. Don’t forget to read The Freeman, Last Saturday atthe home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomes Rule of ‘Thorntown, Ind., was held a dinner party in honor of their 25th wedding anniversay. ‘Among those out of town were Mrs. W. M. Weaver, Mr. and Mrs. Rule were the participants of Many presents. Mrs. J. D. Kersey, Mrs. Frank Linsey and Mrs, David Mitchell spent Sunday in Toledo, Ohio. Miss Moxley, of Middleton, ©., was the guest of Mrs. Charles Emory Inst week; her homeisin Chicago. Miss Jeanette Parker was elected delegate to the A. M. E. Sunday School convention at Nobleville, Ind. Mr. Edward Harper is home to spend the sum- merwith his parents. He is a studentof Wabash College. Sunday was Children’s Day at the A. M. E. Sunday school a splendid program was given. Fanning is favored in the betting circle of the city sports, Mr. E, Harper has been visiting Mr. and Mrs, John Morgon atMichigantowa, ‘lad. / Lung Trouble Cured! No Medicine! Nature's Great Remedy! Do Fou know what it is and ' ow to use St projerh if youdon' you shoud and gat at Ghee. De aysaredange-o a. Out-nfih of tho deaths caused y di casesare due to ax trou- bie, Put my difcetio eto task for B0 days and IeSjou ace nt bem feo, your ma-y_ Wil choo fully retanded-Directionste: Ftorg ‘Address “BDWAKD Ave Ie Palmyra, Mo. ———S 1 HAVE MADE a oe test of the Original Ozonized Ox Marrow among our colored students ad found it a most excellent hair tonic. it isjust thecthing to make the hair soft yelding and Straight, ‘Kindly send metro tottiee pot Express at once, "Pind ‘enclosed Postal Order, fourm trys |, Me Motiman, ‘roteaso of Agruttaral’ Bloiogy, State A: & 3 Collegsy Ofangebarg, 8.0. 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For full information write to the President of Knoxville College, Knoxville, Tenn, col @@ *17 JEWELED Cy PRN wakiasisiso i i ASR CAD seine eect HA My gM senders cetca Be > eee AON tok icst ces Wy Fe feats jand vena! ca aaa fin eet writen Aa Eig MPCs savers nares er eeren oe (Gl THe ers ascovery OR MAKING re CU ene =e Ye ee te ay *\ Os ee N mm | le” yi Do oe NN a eg NY Sepp II MY) Seeage aAet y)9 TRAIGHTINE is no experiment, bnt a thor- SMeueimeiabiopreraentn Yeas bon NES fionsof the country. We have hundreds of tee lapeaStag 12 the highest terns of ha Test abd eveéy anal brings us feast Thonldie:“Straightine 1s afighty perfumed omusle:sergeoni Straignteng {oe Hate far svtsgves Dandratf Keeps the Hair fron Fang Out, care eg ering Sa facade eiving arieu, long and ineariows head of hairso much to bedesired, ‘Guar= Ianteed perfectly harmless. rice 25 Cent sions ata dag sores seat by suai fay address on feeeipe of 20 Genta i searps Bichmrond, Vac atbig Flowsy for Agents mond, Vas ty wmietcaee es To The Colored People of America: RECOGNIZING THE FACT that there are many so-called hair growers anc voy RECOGNIZING TEE EAGT ht ter are meng soled ine rortees ety aad aimapfo. We wish to make a atraight-forward statement to the colored people ofa: through its best paper, THE INDIANAPOLIS FREEMAN. - in the yeur'of irl our present Secretary through a fortunate olrenmatance aco recopt tor 2 ONC” Lewas not ofored forsale or pushed to any extent wach [os*S se fe was put upgn the market, and met with marked success, A thorough test by the le in? Mt ored people of that time, It was pronounced an honest, legitimate remedy. “True toll wack edfor itand worthy in very respeot of the confidence and attention af SUOEy amen ge colored race. " Because they found it to cause the hair toGROW LONG AND Stitaigg SOU ie a ae Waited ag Noel ornog ie so uresall dor of Tene foot aaa ana! ope te hate from falliagous and extteos a aew Growth tear soe head, “Now, when ever a genuine article appears on the market, there atealwarsalorat a who imitateand make capital ont of the merit of other people's gords. Sesing nae nn! Suonean numerous so-called bair growers and bair straighteners were put on the oat Zs i) \ Maa NS | ae 7 \\onNy (& > Wg WW} BEFORE. ae AFTER TRY KINGAN’S Utility Soap IN YOUR LAUNDRY Does its work better than_ other | and sells 2 Cakes for 5c. FOR SALE BY ALLDEALERS © Pn Rael may ey we American Mutual Aid Association of St. Louis, Mo. This association cannot be beat, It pays Accident, Sick and Death Benefits and furnishes Free Medical attention in case of Sickness or Accident, The Pulpit, Press and Public endorse it as being the association in which any good man should insure. E.B. HAMPTON _hief Organizer; Room Deuwereand Market street, INDIANAPOLIS, IND, G2 ll Homosteat bal a” The Largest ani 9 Purest Loaf in A fee the City “Yy a ALL GROCERS SELL I ‘Wilesate and Retail mSacn MEATS Fas ts ——And Jobbers of —? as am Pork, Beef, Smoked Meats » and Lard. is Telgppones 407 W. Michigan S “Stalls: 25 and 26 E. Market House. Stall 72, South Market Honse. that the Original Ozonized Ox Mar-| row has given me perfect satisfac-| tion. I have tried a great many remedies but they did not give sat- isfaction as the Original Ozonized Ox Marrow did. Mrs. Hetr1e Moorr, Monmouth, Itl. Sa ge aR ate ete aera ea ldadioneereurone Peeves wien ts ESERIES [nistins Conte fe Be aie soe eae aamot supply gow tote Bity conte ed Has lanigiehs ele cian erate iy, QZONIZED OX MARiHOW co., A.C. Krein a Boots & shots 336 ae Ss 7S Go) Teg te oN UZ | re Ve Ors Es Lio YO Vex, 1g ¥/ ee A VEZ RAR, beta > \ A A\\ Vi Vai ein fuga = N\A fe _> ——. AMAIA 4] ZG) & ~ Vee & D6 / Porcntrsanocnana00sey we o BS eal NES pre Ss AIR: P<$°9RSZ6 Fa NIA NE Ee Ey ala rare LN Beet at i (pir 27d eal || eee et ef i Preece asioae| ||) (LER y G DMA. | ml f ¥ Reena. WOOOUDDODUNDUUNUUUUDUUUD - RUE rane cf eK © D 74 Miss Lillie Sharpenstein was the only|Tenn,, wishes to state through the co! popil of color to graduate ina class of|nmns of The Freeman, that he is n figoty-one graduates from the Omaha, | longer connected with the base ball fr Neb., high school. ternity, in answer to numerous challer ———s ges and players seeking situations. Hi Miss Melissa Jones of — Chicago, | business will not permit him to handl qainate from the South Side High the team in 1900, but he wishes goo Stool, Jone 22. She carried with hera/ 106k to all teams and players whom b ‘certificate of scholarship, met and defeate1 in ‘99 and others. H Daring the last year patents have teen awarded to the following colored owen Miss Mary L. Benjamin, Boston, og and signal chair for hotels; Sarah Good, Chicago, cabinet b:d; Julia Terry, Iebenon, Ill, apparatus for holding seins; Lydia Newman, New York, combination brash; Judy W. Reed, Washington, D. ©., dough kneader and roller Six young colored girls were recently rewived into the Order of the Holy Funily (Catholic) at New Orleans, and bal conferred upon them the white veil of the order. The black veil was testowed npon Sister Mary Alexis, Miss Amelia Eaglan, of Grand Cotean, La., sndSister Mary Sebastin, Miss Christine Victor, of Galveston, Tex. wrowra Tuan. DeSoto, Mo., Special.—On Saturday sight Jane 9, the Masons held their snnual election for officers. Next Mon- ay tho colorad teachers of Southeast Missouri will meet at De Soto in the ew brick building for institute work, with J, ©. Staten as conductor and demonstrator of higher, mathematics Roy, W. H. H. Brown the worthy pastor ofthe M. E. church is aconstant reader of The Freeman, Heis one of the best informed men in the clergy here, and the mdustrions example he sets for his porle, shows that he is touching the feht string. Habits of industry, and ‘amomy can not be to strongly impressed. FASHIONS: Soft silk sashes fringed at the ends, long ficha scarf falling over the skirt and ribbon loops and ends of Instrons Hliable silie or eatin add greatly to the frace of the summer gowns, So varied are the hats that, although frait is seen a great deal, flowers also are worn more than ever. Wreaths of tiay rosebnds or forget-me-nots are uiite the thing jst now for the dainty iaien iliinaee: ‘The little French cotton waists are charming in their variety. One pretty tine one has alittle square ent yoke or gimpe, with a stock, of fine White tacking arouad which the hist of bine 18 embroidered in Mute. ‘The sleeves are joined to the iy witha little Iace heading, which dlp joins a flaring enff to the sleeve. ; Clarksville Gossip. Clarksville, Tenn., Special.—Bishop LCottrell of Hot Springs, Ark., deliv- welan interesting lecture at Wesley’s Chapel Monday evening, June 10th, on tts ‘Neyro Problem.” ‘The Bishop re- fumed to the city from the district eon- ‘ren0e, and was @ welcome visitor here. Mis Broctta Metealf} has closed_her Stooland is in the city talking @ vaca- tin, Miss Birdie Stanfield left Jane 9th feLonisville, Ky. Mr. Henry Dix left fue 9th for Chicago, to locate in busi- %s, The commencement exercises of ‘epodlic school took place at Blder’s ‘eta honse Jane ist, ‘The following Fete the gradnates: Misses Lucy Al- 4a, Lillian Dix, Georgie Dixon, Elnora Gxsett. Luella Hutebing, Daisy Meriw- ter, Janie Metealf, Ruby Rice, Daisy ‘Oherts aud Messrs, Vivan Dabney and Uarrence Ferguson, The selections Talered were up-to-date. A lage ‘ord was in attendance. Owing to hia the Francis Rhoda College was apelled to postpone their exercises "til June Sth, changing the date from “sth. ‘The following were the gradu. a Misses Magdalen Cavaway, Orab “ss, Janie Sims and Mollie Sims, Ap “écant program was prepared, which Msfally carried ont, Prof, Townsend ee Leftwich were heartily congrata- fal n0o" their season's work. The hi auuluets the msieal department ae latter attends to the schoo! thant Sill soon take a farlongh jy ut to re-open their school, Mon- meee 3rd. Crase Colemaa died brief illness, June 9th, Wy StoRMING NOTES. t th L. Jobnson, the former manager # Queen City Grays of Clarksville, THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. ‘Tenn,, wishes to state through the col- umns of The Freeman, that he is no longer connected with the base ball fra- ternity, in answet to numerous challen- ges and players seeking situations. His business will not permit him to handle the team in 1900, but he wishes good Inck to all teams and players whom he met and defoate! in '09 and others. He sends regards to E. G. Watson, Bud Fowler, Ben Boyd, “Frenchy” Jackson and George Whitted. Wonld like to hear from them and all professionals. Baptist Church Entertainment. Zanesville, O., Special.—There was a grand entertainment at the Union Bap- tist church, Thursday evening. Miss ‘Vernell Leach has gone to Steubenville, where she will remain all summer. There will be a church meeting at Union Baptist church Wednesday evening, Mrs. Schooley and daughter of Cinein- nati, are the gnests of Mrs. N. T. Gant, Mr. J. E. Williams was in the city last week to attend commencement. N. 0. Cavender was in Cambridge Sunday. Miss Maggie Pritchet of Muskingum venue, has gone to Sprinfield. Messrs. Harry Dickens, Richard Faithfal, W.W. Needham and Mr, Weeks spent Sunday in Cambridge. The K. of P. lodge, No. 44, went to Cambridge Sunday to at tend annual sermon of Guernsy lodge. ‘They were accompanied by Moorehead’s band. Miss Lavinia Logan Gant was iano accompanist of class of 1900. Mrs, Bonn of Woodlawa avenue has gone to Wilberforce, O. SUMMER OUTINGS. ‘Where to Go and How to Get There. ‘The Seashore, Mountain and Lake Resorts constitute the mostattractve pleasure grounds eee eer eames an ease cea Elsen cael ete sere en anion eae ee nega ra ere ae tee ra neon ia alr will assist In arranging details for vacation ek ira a weet te Siete Ey Th notte Petar oa ieree caPely caret poeta sand eee ets cere echactig meen eee {ir yak dmc ela aradcatep We Fenn ee eee ae te ene You et $8 fo $10 2,; Make’ Saving It. ‘You can save it by ordering your..... Suit of Clothes OF THE Barney Schontield Co. # Tailors = 16 Pembroke Arcade, Wo mao a spollty of Repair Workonshor The Outing) Model 34 I recently purchased is the lightest easiest Ranning Wheel I ever Rode. 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Free sites, financtal assistance, and freedom from taxation, for the manufactarer. ‘and sna farms at $1.0) per acroana upwards anid 000 WOneres ina est Florida, that ean oe taken gratie under U, S: Homestead laws: cckraniog in ibe Gut Comat District wil Half Fare kxcureions the Firet and ‘Third Itueedass of euch mouth Let us know wbat vou want, and we will tel you where and how to getitbat Gout delay, ithe comntry is ling Sp raphy. ted nd all informed frees Addrens <7? APS AN, 4 pega? « General Immigration and Industrial Agent, yeeton end tea ——For— Philadelphia, New;¥ork, Baltimore, Washington, Pittsburg, Dayton, Columbus, youn wser aRAINs DAILY. Leave Indianapolly 5:35-8:25 -4 ay 8:05 Pay 5:00'r ae 2:10 wae rough Sleeping and Dining Car Service. ‘FOR CHICAGO and NORTHWEST ‘Two FAS TRAINS DAILY.# Leave Indianapolis, 11:35 axe, 12:20 Sleeping Gar on night teeta: "Open: every Dight8:00 for passengers. "=" OPER every FOR LOUISVILLE and SOUTH ‘THREE Pasr Tmarse DAILY. Ly Indianapolis, 10 4 9 808 4 4:0 wa T:10 TAO Px train, daily excopt Sunday. For tickets and sleeping ear space call on agents. No. 48 West Washington street, Union Station or address IW. W. RICHARDSON, D. P. A. KE. A. FORD, G, P. A. The Vandalia Line _ The Short Line for St. Louis and the West.” Leave BArrive at Arrive Indianapolis, Terre Haute, 8t, Louiso No.5 7254 q, O:65A my 5:00 Pw No. 5, 6:45 4. Mey BB. ALM, 12:56 P.M. No. 21, 12:15 p.m, 2:05 P Mey 712 P.M Not dd rue Sirus | Bae a Nou bir, gooen, Tata a No.3," Ex: Sun 4:00 w, for Terre Haute. DAILY. No. 16. daily 7:25 .x. for Terre Haute and 8. rls No, 2x. Sunday 4:00. a. for Torre Haute. ‘Sanday ony ‘All veaivs cotry first-class coaches, {214 Neoa' train has Dinhoy Cars for St No.9 Hs. Sonday 4:00 pw. forTerre Haute. Sanday only. All trains carry first-class coaches. 8:15 Noon train has Dining Cursfor 8t, Louis 11:0) a. train has localsleening cars starting from Fadianapolte forse. Loute and Beanevilt Foon every might ars-a0, “Alitratne enter the Union Passenger Btatlon at Terre Haute and "Picket “oMces, No, 48 West Washington street aod Union Station. ‘W. W. RICHARDSON, D. P. A., INDIANAPOLIS, IND. FE. A. FORD, G. P. A. ‘New York axv Boston Limited” NEW YORK CENTRAL} 10 _. EASTERN CITIES ae (Effective April 29, 1900.); Ly. Indianapolis............ 2:40 p.m Ly. Bellefontaine........... 6:00 p.m Ly. Marion...... sceececss++-6:50 p.m Ly. Galion........ .....++++.7:80 p,m FAMOUS KNICKERBOCKER SPECIAL still runs on the old schedule. Ask for Tickets va Big Four Route HE.M. Bronson, Assistant Goneral Passenger ‘agent, Indlanapolis, 120. Warren J. Lynch, General Passenger Agent ‘Cincinnat O; Buh MaciCc and Grower. << Eay iy soa wenetong oscil es Chan ‘clear, lovely complexion? sete eee eae Syren seaeese oar os os EE as, eee Nae oe ec te rt enone emer ae as Sige na arresermeaar too merge om geet tener rece Aue hee eves feaa ne oa ne eae ees cpl rite = ae ‘scott REMEDY CO. ‘LOUISVILLE, KT. ee Me oS Nr SG RRO RP ee on eee es er ry) VHE MAGNETIC COMB 3 Seah: fi a ie Sloat Le eS i See eee TT 3 | 5 eo SM Ea Zs ia ae i SHR, ZB ZA Sy RSF $3 Reh ee Cf t Ber ORE USING, ‘The hair disease germ, under microscope. AFTER vsine. Positively and permanently straightens Knotty, Knappy, Kinky halt. Eleo tricity is hfe. ‘This Comb in connection with Electrical Hair Restorative the great hair grower, causes the hair to grow long and straight. This great Electri- cal invention by its marvelous magnetic powers gives new hfe to the hair cansing it to grow long and straight. The effect is seen at once. The hair begins eaE, straight as soon as the use of the Comb is commenced. Look at the BUG. ‘his isa hair germ parasite. They are invisable to the naked eye but under a powerful microscope the above picture is what they look like. Hundreds and thousands of these germs burrow at the roots of the hair, sapping and Sestropior its life and a aan ‘the hair to fall out, also causing baldness and scalp disease of every ind. : \ It a have dandroff.or any scalp disease, if your bair is thin and short and harsn and brittle, bald or thin on the top of your head or on the temples, or if your hair is falling ont it is caused by this germ. ‘The Magnetic Comb together with Electrical Hair Restorative destroys these germs thus enabling the hair to grow long and straight, soft, silky and beautitul. Two boxes of the t hair grower, Electrical Hair Restorative are sent with each Comb. Mailed seonrely, sealed on receipt of price to any address. Price $1.00. | 4 ng, To quickly introduce this great invention, we have decided to give otice-- every render of The Freeman this grand opportunity, Cat ont this advertisement ana mail to us with ONE DOLLAR and we will mail to you at onoe, prepaid, the Magnetio Comb and two boxes of Electrical Hair Res torative. Make all money and express orders payable to R. Gathright, president.! Register all your letters to protect you. Address all letters the Magnetic Comb Co. box 86, Richmond, Va. { nce OUR GUARANTEE Sra There being so many evil minded, skeptical is who deny every honest artivie a8 a humbug, we take the following moathod of repudating atch evil-mind- ed slanders by absolutely guaranteeing that we will refund the money for every case of dissatisfaction. This isa reputable paper and would take no advertise- ment from s dishonest firm. $1,000 REWARD ‘These are the exprossinos, which fall from the lips of those who visit Madam Morgan, 324 nyt avenues, ie most wondorfal Clatroyant ard Life Reader ths world ever knw witvsa vith’ woudertal Bower trom hor birt sus rents past, protont and fabure wih zane acearaey Madge gen bate slocamicpanin or tecnbiarihe san tremens Gude ersten eran omeen ‘Bako life's dream to yon, i sour love affairs are not what you would like them. to. be this won Gertal Lady will makS en Zoatedtug to your desire” She’ panrosteen outstation iaratl ber Work, ‘oe vas on ile ber clfcs at seldanen maeay: tatlnntaie trom: tstiaca oll poops whlch are open to-youe lnspostion, wbors she, Pill be plonsed ts taast Bor sid catiomers tad inany now one. Madam Morgan doos not advertise auything that siecannot do batdoes aaver= tise toe bail tle ex do and ous Tait, will cgurinse tus most eroptieel Uniing iovereead asst work poarsupend. Resforel pease and bapotcoes fo marrioa soe alten sities ia eae notmand all affarsot life. tuclose $isck of hair; pouth and dato ot birth aud three moet ta porate ques ionseanaiecterelite sensing op nature matt tim erantieu paid eo igtent atte SER indie A dinees a isersr es WADA MOR ERS S00 Capitol avant, tadanapolo” tea §2" Please reserve this add for fature reference. , THE WAITERS’ MANUAL . Every waiter who wishes to make money should buy Tice : this book. Every headwaiter who desires to make a ’ reputation should advise his men to obtain i ae f eats | Compiled by W. Forrest Cozart, ‘Water 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 Heade walters, ete. ete., ete Address: THE FREEMAN, Indianapolis, Ind. Fe ee ee RR NS OP See STG we ei, intl eee sincere a | Rectal eel ees , In The Spanish-American War i The First Martyr of the War was a Colored Man! BY EDWARD A. JOHNSON, Author of “The Famous School History of the Negro Race,” Raleigh, N.C. Price $100, “Agents Wanted. ‘THE HISTORY CONTAINS: First Hero of the Navy a Colored maa. Pen Pictures of the Daring Charges made by Negro Soldiers at San Juan, El Caney and around Santiago. Corporal Brown killed at bis post while firing a cannon which knocked ever the block house and saved the Rough Riders. Sergeant hee ‘the colored soldier ‘who was first to raise tne American flag on San Juan Hill. The glowing tributes of MoKinley, Miles, Roosevelt and many others on the bravery of Negro Soldiers, General ee advocates Negro Officers, Antonio and Jose Maceo, er: ‘Miss Cisneros and the Cuban Women Cavalry. The Negro Pavmasters in the Army. ‘he Negro Poet, Paul Lawrence Dunbar. “Eddie” Savoy, the colored man who outwitted the diplomacy of the Spanish Minister at Washington, Etc. <stions Every Person Ought to Know. Allanswered in the History of the Ne Seen er eyarioicamenean Wart, Firat, iow many colored sailors were killed in ‘the destruction of the Battleship Maine? 2. What colored sailor was the first martyr in ‘the Spanish-American War? 3. What colored soldier was the first martyr of the War of ‘the Revolution? 4. What colored soldier had charge of @ Hotchkiss gun knocked over the Spanish Block House and saved the Rough Ridvrs in the Spanish-American War? 5, ‘What colored soldier reached the Block House first on San Juan Hill, took down the Spanish and hoisted the American fing? 6. What colored eoldier did the same at the Block House at El Caney? 7. What colored man outwitted the Spanish Minister, at Washington, D.C.? 8. What ‘greatest General in the United States aid the colored soldiers “fought without a parallel in the history of world,” in the Spanish-American War? A vaad OF NEW and interosting reading, with abont ¢3 fall Every Page Brimining Full Sssonsissteerviceer Eons sereand Eeentaut ihe Spuatair American War with A’ ime Pleturs of Agatnaldo, his Headquarters: Filiplast-ady of Miuills; anda Briel Sketch ofthe | Bilipinos and thelr civilization,” Ainsiome Re suas asitey Ged oi Gal f mera oon Army, General Nelson 4. Miles, ie fignting ofthe golored wolders around Santiago waa" Withe out a Parallel in the Hisvory of tie W na 229 PAGES, INCLUDING 40 ILLUSTRATIONS. g@-AGENTS WANTED. Send for copy of book and Agents’ terms to E, A:JOHNSON, Corner West and Lenolr Streets) RALEIGH, N. ©. H, T. 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Elsewhere in this issue is the program of the Afro-American Council conference to be held in this city, Aug. 28 to 31. This program was made out in Washington under the personal supervision of the president, Bishop Walters. It will be seen that there is a generous sprinkling of the names of very notable individuals, who, if they keep faith with the committee, will make the conference a most notable gathering. There is no reason to suppose that these men will not put in their appearance, they are as a rule, men of means, many of them hold positions of honor and trust. Indianapolis has something to do in preparing for the conference. Some sacrifices in time and money must be made. It is right and proper that this be done, since it is one of the best evidences of racial interest and growth. It may as well as not be said here, that it is up to the Negroes to make their own headway. The chaperoning idea, the ward idea is now no part of the political, civil or social economy of this country. It is even said that God helps those who help themselves. An appeal will be made to the public for ways and means of providing for the distinguished guests, most of whom will, without doubt, be among us. The committee will rely on the public spirit of the colored folks as much as any one else to see that the visitors be cared for in a manner becoming the greatest representatives of the race. It will be expected that such entertainments, banquets, etc., as precedence has established as belonging to such gathering, will be a part of this meeting. While these are not the essentials yet they are the social amenities, which to omit, would be the violation of the canons of good taste. We look forward to the conference with considerable anxiety. We have more than a passing interest in the outcome of the meeting and the welfare of the strangers who will be within our gates. The colored people of this city have the reputation of being the most ideally circumstanced of any city in America where there is anything like the population, here. This evidence is gathered from colored people from every quarter of this country. With this splendid reputation of racial prosperity, it is to be hoped that citizens, to a man, may feel it their duty to contribute in some way to the permanancy of that reputation, and thus help to make the occasion one of such brilliancy as to stand alone in the firmament of Negro gathering. After consulting with substantial coloured men in all parts of the country. Booker T. Washington of Tuskegee THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER Ala., has decided to assist in the organization of a National Negro Business League. The object of this organization is to encourage colored people through the central organization and local organizations to enter all avenues of business. The first meeting will be held in Boston August 23 and 24. A BUSINESS LEAGUE. An organization to be known as the National Negro Business League is under the process of formation, Prof. Booker T. Washington is at the head of the movement, the first meeting of which, will be held in Boston, August 23 and 24. The circular letter issued by Mr. Washington, says: "The need of an organization that will bring the colored people who are engaged in business together for consultation and to secure information and inspiration from each other has long been felt." Out of this national organization, it is expected, will grow local business leagues that will tend to improve the Negro as a business factor. The needs of some kind of an organization that will give impetus to the business conducted by Negroes and to furnish incentives for the establishment of more business enterprises is plainly apparent. Anything that can be done that will instil such ideas should meet the hearty co operation of the race generally. The whole people have great faith in Mr. Washington. His successful managing of the famous Tuskegee Institute has very much to do with this confidence. He is entitled to their confidence, and it bodes good, we think, to the race, when we see him, with his rare judgment and indomitable courage heading the lists in the organization of such movements. There is a whole raft of people among us who are continually kicking, because race journals discuss race questions and they seem to be ashamed of their race. Well, race journals exist for that very purpose.—The Colored American, Washington, D. C. It is quite true that papers published in the interest of Negroes only, because the necessity for such publications exists. There, perhaps, may come a time when Negro newspapers, that now have peculiar functions to perform, will give away to those larger gatherers and distributors of information, but that time, in Biblical language, "is not yet at hand." A RACIAL SUMMARY. A few days ago the Indianapolis Press, a daily paper of great influence and wide circulation, in discussing the situation of the races in America, had the following to say of the Negroes: "The negro, on the other hand, is beset with difficulties and trials unnumbered. Though his ancestors may have been brought to this country three centuries ago, and though his rights of citizenship and suffrage are guaranteed by two separate amendments to the Federal Constitution, the race is not only ostracized socially, but also denied in many States the civil and political rights which the Constitution pretends to secure. The prejudice is not weakened by time, but is apparently as strong to-day as it was thirty years ago. Two phases of it have been mani est during the last week—the political phase in Kentucky and the social phase in Milwankee. It is reported from Democratic sources that no less than fifty thousand Kentucky Democrats would vote the Republican ticket this year if the negro were not allowed to vote; but prejudice is stronger than principle, and they will stand with the Goebelites to sustain and perpetuate a law which subverts popular government, rather than bear the odium of voting the ticket supported by white Republicans and negroes to protect the rights of the majority. "The white people of the South cannot overlook the fact that for more than two centuries the race was in servitude to themselves and their ancestors, establishing the relation of master and slave; and they are unwilling to admit that the chasm between the races incident to that relation can be bridged by a constitution and laws. The condition of social equality will probably never be attained in any part of the country, because it is not a matter to be regulated by statutes; but no community or commonwealth should be permitted to abridge the civil and political rights of any man on account of his race or color." The foregoing summary of the racial struggle in America is complete. The Press tells the exact truth in the matter—void of all veneering. And the sooner all concerned look at things as they are, the sooner the whole business will be settled. Heretofore the colored people have been given reason to suppose that are long that all bars would be down—barriers burned away. It was a dream. Those who think at all concerning the situation are apprehensive as to the future. But happily (?) the masses are not thinking anything about it. "EXPERT" TESTIMONY. The Literary Review is a Boston publication. It has great pretensions towards merit, worthiness of existence, etcetera. It is needless to say that Boston is in Massachusetts and that Massachusetts is in the North and the erstwhile hot-bed of abolitionism. We feel it necessary to furnish this very explanatory preface to the following remarks which have been uttered by this same Literary Review of such favorable environments. It says, in speaking of the Negro race: "In the first place, the real negro is not a human being at all. That he walks and talks .somewhat like the ruling order of bipeds weakens my assertion in no degree, for so do monkeys. And monkeys are, of the two, vastly preferable as companions. He has the sexual instinct and proclivities of the rabbit; he is a treacherous liar, an indefatigable thief, and a brutal enemy. He can outwallow any pig that was ever stied, and not one in ten thousand of him can lay claim to an iota of the intelligence, constancy, courtesy, or courage displayed by the average dog. He calls no man 'massa' unless he has been tipped a quarter. He will call you God for fifty cents; and grovel at your feet for a dollar. He never did an hour's honest work in his life save when driven at the end of a lash; and that is now unhappy against the law. That he does not save his money is trivial detail counting neither for nor against him; but to picture him for nor against him; but to picture him for his employer is to give unending rein to a ridiculously optimistic imagination. He is far more likely to split open his employer's head with an ax, or to ravish his employer's wife. He has steadily degenerated with the flight of time, without regard to seduced statisticians of the contrary. He merits a place in literature only because of his acute and terrible deprivation; and if our authors can not write him down as he is they should abandon him forever. To glorify him is like glorifying unspeakable lust and bestial cruelty. And it is a significant truth that the best among his kind—Booker Washington, Panl Dunbar and H. O. Tanner, for instance—regard each other with deep suspicion and dislike, save in opinions expressed for publication. I challenge any of them to denial." Very singularly, it has been left for the Commercial Appeal of Memphis, Tenn., that section, which is known for its anti-Negro sentiments as pertaining some things, to stand up and say a word in the defense of the Negro. In the language of Rev. Jasper, "De Sun do Move." While the Commercial Appeal does not fall over itself in trying to defend the Negro; yet what it says, and refrains from saying is unutterably better than what the Literary Review has to say. The Commercial Appeal says: "Whether the negro is a human being or not, Boston must decide to suit herself. The human being is supposed to be an individual who is possessed of a soul. The white man's soul has not yet been discover and no one knows whether it is a balloon-shaped aura, reaching out like the atmosphere of a planet, or whether it is the little end of nothing whitted to a sharp point. Much of what the digest says is true when applied to some negroes. To all it does not apply. One strange fact is remarked on, however, and that is that leading negroes are seldom friendly and are usually hostile to each other. Whether this is caused by jealousy, fear, suspicion or on account of some access of atavism or because of some ethnological infirmity is not known. The bitterest enemies of Booker T. W. Washington are men of his own color. He is assailed mercilessly by those who, one would think, should be his staunchest supporters. On one thing only could negroes agree and that was in voting 'de Publican ticket,' and many of them are losing faith in this amulet nowadays. The Boston iconoclast is at least a surprise." Perhaps we should appologize for reproducing such rot, but its a long cry from Boston to Memphis. What the Review has said has been seen by tens of thousands already, and what publicity we give it will not add to, or subtract from it. It may be held a privilege to be able to know just what criticisms the race are undergoing. The arraignment is terrible but the writer is a partisan one. He does not admit that a single good trait resides in the race, which in itself is enough to destroy the effect of the wholesale denunciation, since such sweeping charges, if sustained by actual conditions would render the race persona non grata to the country at once, and the country would find means of exterminating or closely colonizing a people of such total depravity and viciousness. But very little of what the writer says reside in facts. His conclusions are the result of a heated imagination, which was superinduced by his personal antagonism, or else he seeks to out vie Till man in his achievement as the bannerhating Negro of America. His better judgment has been dethroned and in its place reigns hate, Negro hate, eternal hate. Nothing good[could proceed from him; he is]putrid green with envy and jealousy. What little truth he may have uttered has been heightened. The facts he had cleansed, and which might have made a tolerable summing up of race foibles and weak essess have been distorted pass recognition. DEATH OF BEN. T. THORNTON It becomes our painful duty to announce the death of Benjamin Tobias Thornton, the noted detective, after a lingering illness of several years. He was not continuously ill but from time to time he had been brought low by that relentless disease, the asthma, which led up to other complications, resulting finally in his death, Monday evening June 18. In his profession, Mr. Thornton was a man of unusual ability. He was born in slavery days, but not too early to receive great benefit from the public schools of this city which he attended although he had reached the years of manhood. His native ability coupled with the education he acquired amply fitted him for his chosen profession. As a detective, his name is as common as household words in the state of his adoption—Indiana, and the country at large, as a rule has seen evidences of his skill. Not only was Mr. Thornton a first-rate detective, but he was an excellent citizen. It may be said that his profession, perhaps had made him at times intolerant at what he considered wrongs in others. He was a great believer in absolute, abstract right, regardless of conditions and circumstances. This spirit would have worked ruin for him long ago, had it not been for his very efficient services in running to the wall the criminal classes. He was honest. In that respect he was an ideal citizen, one to be emulated. He was one, at least, of whom we felt a money consideration could not influence his actions. He might pursue, relentlessly pursue, but it was out of his conviction that the pursued was worth the pursuit. He sometimes erred, but it was of the head and not the heart. He had the proper conception of life at home. He was blessed with a wife who made his home an ideal one. She was of great financial assistance to him. These two could have made a lavish display of their earnings. This they did not do. He wisely invested their earnings in real estate from the very beginning of his prosperity and did not cease until the day he died. He was estimated as a rich, man but in the general acceptance of the term he was not, but as a colored man with his meager opportunities, he was so; he was relatively rich. The whole community mourns his loss. His life will always be an example. His honesty, integrity and sobriety were his watchwords. They in a manner were his church, his religion, his all. And, we may add that to all of these were added that highest spiritual estate, the christian religion. This he embraced in his last hours, but his was a life so close to the cross that he was always in sight of the city—he did not have far to go. A grand reception and banquet was tendered Bishops Smith and Tyree, by the citizens of Nashville, Tenn., June 8th, at the St. John A. M. E. church. It was a representative affair in which all of Nashville's leading colored citizens participated. The entertainment, judging from the very excellent program was in every way fitting as a recognition of the elevation of two of their worthy townsmen. Too much cannot be said of the Nashville spirit which does not fail to recognize its own. "An Appeal to Caesar" is the title of a little pamphlet by Rev. C. T. Walker, D. D., of the Mt. Olivet Baptist church, New York city. He reviews the race conference held at Montgomery, Ala., replying to a criticism of Rev. Henry Frank upon the Negro race. Dr. Walker gives many historical incidents which support his contention as to the honorable career of Negroes throughout all time. The platform of the National Republican Convention has the following which will be construed as pertaining to the Negroes and the late disfranchising acts of some of the Southern States: "It was the plain purpose of the fifteenth amendment to the constitution to prevent discrimination on account of race or color, in regulating the elective franchise. Devices of State governments, whether by statutory or constitutional amendment, to avoid the purpose of this amendment are revolutionary and should be condemned. There are conflicting reports as to the reception of the Negro delegations at Philadelphia. It may be imagined they fared about as usual. There are some things that are always to be expected. It was a great convention. Republican success is in the air. Like music, it is everywhere. In the death of Ben. T. Thornton, Indianapolis suffers a great loss. AFRO-AMERICAN COUNCIL Program for the Convention—Many Distinguished Citizens of Both Sexes to be Present. The National Afro-American Council; at its next annual session will follow the program here given: TUESDAY, AUGUST 28. 10 A. M. Opening Exercises. Prayer—Rev. R. C. Ransom, D. D., chaplain. Chicago, Ill. Hymn"—"America." Roll call—Secretary R. W. Thompson, Washington, D. C. Address of Welcome—Governor Jas. A. Mount, Mayor Thomas Taggert, George L. Knox, Indianapolis, (Ind.) Freeman, A. E. Manning, Indianapolis, (Ind.) World, W Allison Sweeney, Indianapolis. Responses—Hon. Geo. H. White, M. C., N. C., C. W. Anderson, N. Y., Counselor F. L. McGhee, Minn., Col. W. A. Pledger, Ga. Address of the President—Bishop Alexander Walters, Jersey City, N. J. Reports of Financial Secretary—J. E. Bruce, Albany, N. Y. Report of Finance Committee—Prof. Jesse Lawson, Washington, D. C. Report of Treasurer—J. W. Thompson son, Rochester, N. Y. TUESDAY, 7:30 P. M. Topic: "Afro-American Citizenship." Addresses—Hon. Judson W. Lyons, Ga., Register Treasury; Ex-Gov. P. B. S. Pinchback, La., Bishop B. W. Arnett, Ohio, Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, Washington, D. C., General discussion. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29. Report of Bureau of Legislation—Daniel Murray, Washington, D. C., Director. Discussion—F. L. McGhee, Minn., E. E. Brown, Mass., Hon. George H. White, N. C. Report of Literary Bureau—Ex-Gov. P. B. S. Pinchback, La., Director. Discussion—Miss E. C. Carter, New Bedford, Mass., R. W. Thompson, Washington, D. C. WEDNESDAY 2 P. M. Report of Emigration Bureau—Bishop H. M. Turner, Ga., Director. Discussion, Bishop C. R. Harris, N. C., Bishop C. T. Shaffer, Pa., I. F. Bradley, Me. Report of Business Bureau—Prof. W. E. B. DuBois, Ga., Director, Topic, "The Negro as a Producer and Consumer," A. F. Hilyer, Washington, D. C., Prof. W. H. Council, Ala., Prof. J. M. Gregory, N. J. WEDNESDAY. 7:30 P. M. Topic—"Education Under Negro Instructors," Prof. Kelly Miller, Washington, D. C., Dr. Lucy E. Moten, Washington D. C., Prof. J. W. E. Bowen, A. M., Ga., Prof. S. G. Atkins, A. M., N.C. THURSDAY, AUGUST 30. 10 A. M. Prayer. Reading Minutes. Report of the Bureau of Education, Prof. B. A. Johnson, N. C., Director. "The Kind of Education Needed," Mrs. Julia Mason Layton, Washington, D. C., Prof. R. B. R. Wright, A. M., Ga., Prof. H. T. Kealing, A. M., Texas. THURSDAY 2 P.M. Report of Bureau of Reforms—Rev. A. J Cary, Director, Chicago, Ill. "Criminal Statistics," L. M. Hershaw, Washington, D. C., "How May Crime be Decreased?" Prof. Jas. B. Dudley, N. C., J. C Napier, Tenn. THURSDAY 7:30 P.M. Topic—"Evilis of Lynching." Report of Anti-Lynching Bureau—Mrs. Ida B. Wells Barnett, Director, Chicago, Ill., Discussion, T. Thomas Fortune, N. Y., John Mitchell, Jr. Va., Lillian C. Jewett, Mass., Hon. H. P. Cheatham, N.C. Reading Minutes. Topic: "How shall the Afro-American National and Local Council be Sustained?" Paper by Mrs. Lillian Thomas Fox, Indiana. Discussion, M. M. Lewey, Fla., J. R. Clifford, W. Va., Wm. M. Lewis, Ind. "The Relations Between the Races," Prof. Jesse Lawson. "Pulpit and Press as the Bases of Council Work." Bishop A. Grant, D. D., Bishop G. W. Clinton, D. D., Rev. H. T. Johnson, Hon. J. C. Dancy. FRIDAY 2 P. M. "The Negro and the Industrial Problem," Prof. Booker T. Washington, Tuskegee, Ala., Discussion. Election, of Officers. Report of Committee on Address. Special Addresses are to be made during the meeting by Senator C. W. Fairbanks of Indiana, Hon D. B. Henderson, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ex-Governor Mac Corkle, W. V. and Mrs. May Wright Sewall and Senator W. E. Mason of Illinois. Committees that are arranging for the great meeting to be held at Indianapolis, Ind., August 28-31, 1900. GENERAL COMMITTEE. Bishop Alexander Walters, Chairman, Jersey City, N. L. J.; F. L. McGhee, Minnesota; {G. N. L. Knox, Benjamin T. Thornton, A. E. Manning, W. Allison Sweeney, Mrs. Lillian Thomas Fox, Mrs. H. A. Webb, R. B. Bagby; Wm. M. Lewis, Indiana; I. R. T. Montgomery, Miss. Dr. Lucy E. Moten, District of Columbia Mrs. J. Silone Yates, Missouri; Mrs. Alice D. Carey, Georgia; Mrs. Lottie Wilson, Jackson, Michigan. Bishop Alexander Walters; T. Thomas Fortune, New York; P. B. S. Pinchback; Louisiana; Judson W. Lyons, Georgia; Jesse Lawson, Washington, D. C.; Ida Wells Barnett, Illinois; Miss E. C. Carter, Massachusetts. PRESS COMMITTEE. R. W. Thompson, Washington, D. C.; J. E. Bruce, Albany, N. Y.; Samuel E. Lacy, Washington, D. C.; Rev. H. T. Johnson, New Jersey; Mrs. N. F. Mossell, Pennsylvania; John Mitchell, Jr., Virginia; Justien DeChelland, Illinois; Mrs. M. W. Steward, Tennessee; E. E. Cooper, Washington, D. C.; F. L. McGhee, Minnesota; C. F. Adams, Illinois; Wm M. Lewis, Indiana; M. M. Lewis, Florida, W. A. Pledger, Georgia; W. H. Steward, Kentucky; Rev. J. W. Smith, N. C.; Rev. H. Phillips, Tennessee; H. C. Smith, Ohio; O. J. Perry, Pennsylvania; Rev. I. B. Scott, SPECIAL PRESS COMMITTEE. Samuel E. Lacy, chairman. R. W. Thompson; W. T. Menard, Alex L. Manly, Mrs. Julia M. Layton. BENTHORNTONDEAD SUDDEN DEATH OF WELL KNOWN COLORED DETECTIVE. Causes His Sudden Demise--From a Runaway Slave He Became a Great Criminal Hunter--Briefs of his Eventful Career. Benjamin T. Thornton, a colored detective with a national reputation and highly regarded as a citizen of this city, died at his home, 525 Bright street, Monday night at 11.30 o'clock of acute pneumonia, complicated with asthma. He had been a sufferer from asthma for years but the attack of pneumonia came on ten days ago. The announcement of his death came as a surprise to all. Ben Thornton was a remarkable man in many ways. Born a Virginia slave on December 16th, 1849, he remained in the service of his master, named Kreba, until he was 12 years of age, when, to avoid a whipping, he ran away and became a protege of Col. Oran Perry's regiment, which was then reconnoitering in Virginia. He remained with Perry's soldiers until they were mustered out, Then Thornton made his way to Indiana, his life's battle-ground and the scene of his successes. First he settled in Richmond, but soon came to Indianapolis and went to work in a cooper shop. Next he went to Kansas City and worked in a cooper shop there. In Kansas City he met Essie M. Moore, whom he married on October 10, 1877, shortly after his return to this city. Realizing that success is only attained by a knowledge of human affairs, he decided to give himself an education, and while driving a sprinkling cart, he read books and studied. He possessed that good American trait known as "horse sense" and his business qualifications were noticeable at all times. That he was a good business man is shown in the property accumulations of his career. He was a close student of human nature, an element of his success as a detective. Twenty-five years ago he became a member of the Indianapolis police force and was appointed turnkey after a brief service as patrolman. He was appointed a detective on August 26, 1886 and served in that department until his death. His reputation as a detective was gained through his ability to capture criminals of his own race. He J. H. H. moved among his own people in a way that won there admiration and confidence and he made many important arrests on "tips" given by his friends. His last important tip is marked by a strange coincidence. When Ed Ruthen the Cleveland murderer went into hiding in this city, old Cornelius Jackson went to Thornton and told him where Ruthen was in hiding. That tip was the first step in the capture of the pursued Ruthen. Yesterday afternoon, the man that gave the "tip" fell dead in the basement under Huder's drug store. A few hours later in the same day Ben Thornton who received the "tip" passed away. Another incident in his career is memorable. On the same night that President Garfield was shot, Ben Thornton was stabbed by a Negro desperado that was attempting to escape arrest. Among the important arrests in which Thornton played the leading role was the capture of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Coup, who stole J. W. Murphy's diamonds, valued at $2,000. He recovered the diamonds, of J. W. Adams, later capturing the thief. Ben Thornton was reprimanded but once, and that was for declaring that Parker and McAfee, convicted for the Eyster murder, were innocent. The deceased was a member of Lincoln Lodge, No. 1486, Odd Fellows, and Pride of the West Lodge, No. 3. Knights of Pythias. Both orders will attend the funeral, which was held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at his late residence. The Rev. Mr. Newton of Bethel A. M. E. Church will conduct the services. "Speaking of Thornton's wonderful detective instincts," said C. Hadley, who, as an attorney, came in contact with the detective. "I remember on one occasion how Thornton seemed to make an arrest on inspiration, if such a term could be applied. He was walking along Delaware street one night, on his way to report at headquas ers. As he passed a narrow and darkened stairway he saw two men talking together in the entry way. I walked on a little way. Thornton said, and then stopped. I had a feeling of uneasiness, and the longer I linger, the more pronounced grew the feeling of suspicion. Finally I walked back and placed the two men under arrest. When we arrived at headquarters, I found that while I was lingering on Delaware street a telegram had come in from ct. Louis calling upon us to arrest one of the very men I had picked up, describing him as a theft and house-breaker and a desperate man." Superintendent of Police Quigley this morning ordered the Police Station appropriately draped in memory of Mr. Thornton. Custodian Stevens placed the official black star above the main door. JOKER The Carter Bros., sends regards to the Stewart Sisters. Goodall & Kemp are at the Chicago Opera House, this week. Wm. Hallback sends regards to Ray Trusty, Major Ben Payne, W. L. Lemley, Mr. and Mrs. Kersands and all friends. Frank Clermont says hello to Will Goff Kennedy, Wm. Fletcher, Perry McKay and other friends with Georgia Up-to-Date. Major Ben. F. Payne sends regards to Ernest Hogan, Jas. P. Jones, Lloy Cooper, Richard Barnett, The Smalls, all friends and others.(?) Hodges and Launchemere, novelty comedy creators, are on the big vaudeville bill at Hashim's Grand Opera House, Philadelphia, this week. novelty vaude- Opera W. N. P. Spiller, tenor soloist, and saxophone virtuoso, has signed as stage manager and vocal director of Rusco & Holland's Big Minstrel Festival this season. John Rucker, the "Alabama Blossom" will be seen this season as "Amos Jackson." Mr. Rucker and wife are enjoying the best of health and pleasure. They send regards to all. Miss Dora Patterson, the little octopon soubrette, will be seen this season in the cast of Black Patti's Troubadours, as "the little Virginia Rosebud." She says "Hello Sadie Britton, I'll see you about the 20th of next. Mr. Chas. S. Sager, comedian and author, is organizing a company of Negro entertainers for the Webber-Doak & Burton Amusement Co., of Indianapolis. The company will be known as the "Croole Burlesquers." Laurence E. Chenault, the tenor, who has for the last year been touring Australia. New Zealand, Samoa Islands and Honolulu, with Hogan's Minstrels, is due to arrive at his home, 654 Richmond street, Cincinnati, Ohio, this week, and would like to hear from all friends, professional and non-professional. The Jones Brothers—Wm. and Blutch better known as "Ernest Hogan's Kids" writes that they are making an immense hit with Valdare's Vaudevilles through Australia. They send regards to Ben F. Payne, Blanche and Babe Alexander, and other friends. They will return to the States in July. E. O. Green and Frank Clermont announce that they have joined the John F. Stowe Uncle Tom's Cabin company and everything is running smoothly. They say that when they arrived at Parkersburg, Ia., such another French and Creole conversation started between Ralph Nicolas and Frank Clermont, why they are still talking up to this writing. For a quartette they need Harry Prampin and Dan Desdunes. CHICAGO—Frank Mallory, of the Mallory Bros, was a pleasant caller at the Stage Sample Room while in the Windy City. Marsh Craig was also a caller. Both were very much pleased with the appearance of the place. The Stage Sample Room was recently serenaded by Prof. Malone's summer orchestra, which is composed as follows: Prof. W. Malone, 1st violin; Scottie, viola; Sam Burns, cello; Jas. Toomey, flute; Buddie Robinson, cornet E. E. Dodd, pianist. The Original Nashville Students and Gideon's Big Minstrel Carnival are playing to big houses through Idaho, and expect to close their season at Winnepeg, Canada. August 4. Ray Trusty is making a big hit with his new sketch assisted by Walter Johnson. Emmett Davis, our new comedian, is a favorite in the West; while Skinner Harris never fails to get his nightly. The Carter Bros. are still closing the olio; they have added five new tricks to their act. The Campbell Bros., are also doing nicely. Graham's "Blackville Society" company is pleasing large audiences. The company is headed by Mme. Flower, and the following well-known people Sam Lucas, Billy Miller, Rastus and banks, Freeman Sisters, Will A. Cook, Jas P. Reed, Lulu Coates, Ida Vigal, James Grundy, Sherman Coates, Robt Grundy, Bessie Ellis, Sue Grundy, Pearl Woods, Emma Chackson and Florence Collins, James J. Vaughan is musical director, J. F Butler is the electrician and property man, while Martin Sullivan handles the wardrobe. Notes from the Alabama Blossom Quartette, of St. Louis, Mo.—"We open our first summer engagement with and for the Avery Mfg., Co., of Peoria, Ill., beginning the 3d, and closing on the 17. Our trip to Omaha will be long remembered by the party also the quartette. We have just signed contract with the above named firm for a trip through North Dakota. Our quartette is as follows: Burrell Armstead, 1st tenor; Nathan Sears, 2d tenor; Wm. Buckner, bass; Reuben Burton, 2d bass. John W. Isham, founder and originator of Isham's Octoroons, one of the most colored enterprises ever organized, will inaugurate another new departure from the weather beaten path and present an entirely original idea, entitled: "King Rastus," which will be interpreted by the leading lights of the colored theatrical race, including the "Only Billy Kersans, (the old wagon that never broke down); Tom Brown, Smart & Williams, Mallory Bros., and --- THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. Brooks, and other recognized colored entertainers. With such an array of talent there is no doubt of Mr. Isham's ideas being faithfully carried out, and we bespeak for him a prosperous season. Clarence Powell writes:—Dear Freeman, just a line to let me many friends know my whereabouts. After the closing of the Scott's show I was engaged to strengthen Graham's Blackville Society Company for two weeks. Closing with the above named show. I opened one week engagement at the Grand Theatre Boston with the Stock company. I was especially engaged to play the blackface part in a Western drama. The following week I opened at Austin P. Stone's, Boston for one week and was engaged for two weeks after the first performance. After playing Howard Athenem and several other first class houses I opened last Monday June 11, at Charles River Park Boston, being engaged by J. W. Gorman for 12 weeks, to play his New England circuit of Parks. Boys you are too many to name you all so I will say best regards to "Der whole Push." Ability means success, (with apology to J. Ed. Green.) . [Name] THE NEW YORKER [Picture of a young woman with dark hair and a white headband, wearing a light-colored dress with a ruffled collar. The background is plain and light-colored, framed by a decorative border with circular patterns.] CISSEL & MINES. The above is excellent likeness of Cissel and Mines, the colored magnets. They have been with such shows as the Black Patti Troubadours, and last season were headliners of the "Darktown Swells. They are at present playing dates, having appeared at the leading vaudeville houses of the East. Mr. Cissel is a clever comedian, and has his own pecular way of working, and his make up is entirely original. Miss Mines is the possessor of a very sweet voice, and can easily reach high C. They are at present filling a twelve weeks engagement at the Buckingham Theatre, Tampa, Fla. They have been offered a place among the headliners of Pat Chappelle's "A Rabbit's Foot" company. They will be pleased to hear from responsible managers, address care Pat Chappelle, Tampa, Florida. After four months at the Buckingham and Mascotte Theatres, of Tampa, and Ft. Brooke, Fla., Mr. D. Ireland Thomas will return to his home in New Orleans, for a much needed rest for a few weeks. He also writes that he has been offered an engagement with "A Rabbit's Foot" Comedy Co., and also the management of the Buckingham and Mascotte Theatres during the time Mr. Pat Chappelle is on the road with his big show. He does not know which one he will accept at present, but says it will be one or the other. Managers and friends address him for three weeks, 1968 Jackson avenue, New Orleans, La. Allen's Claude the Noelleville, he hated thoughtors of pet boy trouble, is overton remeere is Richle, Ill. Life and arer, are rosy friends, panoke, members Billy did in the NOTICE! EVERY A RABBIT'S FOOD REPORT FOR REHEARSAL AT LAST SHOW OPENS Can use a few more good performers brass given preference. REMEMBER PLEASE ACKNOWLEDGE THIS CALL join this high class Negro show should we once, stating full particulars and lowest traction address our booking agents: H This show will play Opera Houses from balance of summer under canvas. All pu duplicates at once to Pat Chappelle, Tama Chas. H. Williams, of A. G. Allen's New Orleans Minstrels writes: "Claude Richardson, baritone player in the No 1 band, was sent home from (circleville, O. Wednesday of last week. We hated to lose him, for he was so well thought of by the members and proprietors of the company. He was a very quiet boy and has caused the show no trouble, always at his post until sickness overtook him. We hope he will soon recover and rejoin the show, as there is always a place for him here. Mr. Richardson's home is at Jacksonville, Ill. Mrs. Oaks and Miss Oaks, wife and daughter of Mr. Oaks, our treasurer, are visiting the show. Wm. Grant was royally entertained at his home by friends. Mr. Cox met old friends at Roanoke, Va., who gave him and other members of the company a good time. Billy Deyart, our rube, holds the crowd in the street. P. Owens is singing with great success 'I've Got Chicken on the Brain.' While Chas. H. Williams is hitting 'em hard singing 'Hannah Lady, Who's --- Cissel and Mines. Black Baby Are You' and 'My Widie'. Gus Stevens, female impersonator, receives curtain calls nightly singing "My Genuine African Blonde." Kid Arant keeps the public guessing. The big six neat song and dance that we intend putting on in a few days will be a winner." Owing to the many flattering offers from leading theatrical managers throughout the United States, of dates for his "A Rabbit's Foot" company, Mr. Pat Chappelle has decided to play nothing but first-class theatres, in-tead of under canvas, as first announced in these columns. Mr. Chappelle writes that Messrs. Hurtig & Seamon, well-known New York theatrical managers, are now booking the show in the leading houses. The fact that these gentlemen booking the attraction is guarantee that the entertainment to be presented will be a meritorious one. Nick Roberts, late of Tony Pastor's Theatre, New York City, will handle the managerial reins, while the irresistable L. Milt Boyer will be in the advance with two able assistants and plenty of special original paper, which is now being prepared by the Donaldson Lithograph Co. "A Rabbit's Foot" is an original two act force comedy from the pen of Frank Dumont, written especially for Pat Chappelle, the well-known manager of the Mascotte and Buckingham Theatres at Tampa, Fla., and the author claims that it is the funniest that he has ever written. The following is a partial list of people already engaged for this big company: Mme. May C. Hyers, R. H. Barnett, Brandon & Arlington, Davis & Davis, E. W. Hickett, Geo S. Thomas, Edw. Williams, Lee Smith, James A. McMurray, Sam Cohen and others. The company will begin rehearsals at Lake- view. N. J., August 1, and opening their season August 15. The company will number fifty or more. Prof. Frank Clermont will have charge of the three brass bands with the show, and he has secured some of the ablest musicians of to-day for his concert band. Special scenery will be carried, and elaborate costumes worn in this production. They will travel in their own train of dining and sleeping cars. Notes from the John F. Stowe Uncle Tom's Cabin company—"We are now in our seventh week of success, under canvas, the grandest the show has ever known. We never expect anything but the S. R. O. sign, and we have not been disappointed. The show has never been stronger than to day, so far as the colored contingent is concerned. We have a band of eight mouth-pieces that is A1, and is gaining great favor everywhere. Two quartettes—the Manhattan and Cyclone which are doing excellent work. We make special mention of the Cyclones as they are taking the country by storm taking two and three encores nightly. Our late additions are Frank Clermont, cornetist, and E. O. Green, trombone soloist. late of Lowery & Green's Nashville Students. Our genial manager is very much pleased with our little band and says that he will spare neither pains nor money to keep it up to the standard and nothing is too good for the boys. We will say without fear of contradiction that our concert is the strongest ever put under canvas. We are now in Can use a few more good performers—both male and female; those double irong brass given preference. REMEMBER THAT I FURISH NO TICKETS. ing brass given preference. REMEMBER THAT I FURISH NO TICKETS. PLEASE ACKNOWLEDGE THIS CALL BY POSTAL. Any one desiring to join this high class Negro show should write PAT CHAPPELLE, Tampa, Fl., at once, stating all particulars and lowest salary. Managers will be notified by email or by phone at & Sean S. McCormick, 12345 Main Street, New York, NY City. This show will play Opera Houses from August 15, 1900 to April 15, 1901, and balance of summer under canvas. All parties holding contracts please send in the duplicates at once to Pat Chappelle, Tampa, Florida. TO WHOM IT MAY CONGERN- This certifies that Chappelle & Donaldson, propriies of vaudeville theatres here, are well known to me, and that they are considered to be honest, honorable men and reliable for their contracts. Respectfully, Pat Chappelle, Tampa, Fl. NOTICE! EVERYBODY BOOKED Address all communications to "A COU by Mr. Allan Dunn, the wittiest, m "A COUNTRY COON" by Mr. Allan Dunn, the wittiest, most original and best play ever written or presented. BODY BOOKED AT COMEDY CO., KEVIEW, N. J., AUGUST 1, 1900. AUGUST 15. rers—both male and female; those double R THAT I FURNISH NO TICKETS. ALL BY POSTAL. Any one desiring to write PAT CHAPPELLE, Tampa, Fl., at salary. Managers wanting this big at- tartle & Seamon, New York City. August 15, 1900 to April 15, 1901, and articles holding contracts please send in the na. Florida. [Picture of a man in a suit and bow tie]. the State of Iowa, and have had some very bad weather, but as we have a water-proof canvas it has not affected us. A. L. Mason sends regards to the Woods, Goff Kennedy and all the boys with the Georgias, also to W. H. Flanner and all old friends. Ralph Nicolas sends regards to Chas. Elgar and Harry Prampin. Frank Clermont sends regards to James Lacy, George Bailey, J. B. Tucker and D. Ireland Thomas. News from The New and Ancient South Co.—"Well we are still on the move playing to good business throughout Pennsylvania and all is pleasant with us. Mr. Hugh L Harrison our genial manager has been absent from the company negotiating for a new 909ft. oblong top and an additional car. The car and top will catch us some time next week. It takes time boys, but we'll be in it by and by. Mr. J. D. Harrison our advance representative paid us a flying visit at Wilkes-Barre Pa., and all were glad to see him with nothing but sunshine in his face. He promises us extra good work ahead and nothing but money to follow in his wake. Mrs. Ida Hill was compelled to return to her home at Atlantic City for treatment owing to heart trouble. She will join the company on her recovery which we hope will be soon. Mr. I. Scott our torsorial artist is doing a land office business and every pay day comes around with the "glad mit." The Paynes, Ben Susie and Mamie are making good as usual and are rehearsing an original act written by Major Ben. F. Payne. They intend playing dates commencing with the regular season. The Major has already secured some good booking for the trio in September and October. Clermot Harris, the human snake, has been ill for the last few days although he keeps at his work. Mr. Steve Brackenridge is contemplating the purchase of an 18k diamond pin Mme. Jackson, wardrobe custodian is chuck full of business at present, fitting and refitting new wardrobes just received. She has six large trunks already and is grumbling about more room. The wardrobe with this company is quite extensive and very elaborate and far surpasses any thing ever seen under any tent or in any theatre. The dresses worn by the ladies were made by worth of Paris France, the famous costumer of the world. NOTICE We want an active representative in every Negro company on the road this season. FIDDLING SILAS. Yankee Cakewalk by companion to Georgia, Commeeting, Hitting Rufus Smiley Mobile, full piano copies, 10c. Music Mail Co. Stamford, CT. SONGS. The very latest and most to Mother. "Mist the Green Fields of Virginia," "The Girl I Loved in Sunny Tennessee," "My Hannah Lady," over 60 others. "My Southern Rose" and 16 with words and music complete and our new marriage Guide for life Chicago Special Co. MUSIC Omaha Building, Chicago STAGESAMPLEROOM 2112 ARMOUR AVENUE, CHICAGO. Fine Wines, Liquors and Cigars Wine Rooms Up-stairs. JAS. CROSBY, Proprietor. ALLEN MCDONALD, Manager. Monarch Billiard, Pool and Domino Parors, Headquarters Summer Theatre and Base Ball Park. 513 Louisiana st., Shreveport, La. Attractions wanted at all times. PHENOMENAL SUCCESS!! ERNEST HOGAN'S FUNNY FOLKS change its bill twice weekly for ELEVEN CONSECTIVE weeks and play to S. R. O. each performance at 500, 750, 1.00 and $1.50. Playing under the patronage of Royalty and to more fashionable audiences during the past six months than the combined efforts of ALL other Negro shows since their inception. Will soon return to America via Vancouver, B. C. WANTED - Male and Female Quartettes to receive a portion of my company taking vacation during summer season. Must be capable of playing parts, sober and reliable and well behaved. You know ME and know what I demand. SALARY NO OBJECT TO RIGHT PARTIES BENTING ENTRY COOP final and best play ever written or "Casket in the Clay" or active song with waltz chorus now stirring the East. It takes it off its hearers, no matter whether you hear it it produces the same sad effect. Forty thousand it can be bad for th' next thirty days at 10c (in stam C. G. POWELL, 213 Calhoun street, Ft. Wayne, N. Street Opera House, 90 maintain U, O. T. R., owned and controlled exclusively of amusement—a splendid one night stand. Large c troupe visiting the town are given a royal reception door to all parts of the city. W. S. WOODSON, CH ators of Tented Mins NEW ORLEANS MINS S LARGEST MINSTREL SHOW. TWO BIG BANDS. A TRAIN OF CARS. ONE HUNDRED PEOPLE. TRAVELS TH' N. GEO. W. QUINE, JOHN Director. General Manager. Good Musicians and Performers that double. Also client exclusively. Address: GEO. W. QUINE, Manas , Ind., or National Printing Co., Chicago. ebber-Doak & Burte PRESENTING The Twentieth Century ole Burlesqu "The Casket in the Clay" Copyrighted 1900. Is the descriptive song with waltz chorus now stirring the East. It is a ballad that never fails to bring tears to the ees of its hearers, no matter whether you hear it in the pastor, phon- but to introduce it can hard to maintain days at 10 (in stam) per copy. Write at once. Addres : C. C. POWELL, 213 Oathshire Street F. Of the Grand Fountain U, O. T. R., owned and controlled exclusively by colored people—A first-class place of amusement—a splendid one night stand. Large crowds to greet good plays. All colored troupes visiting the town are given a royal reception by colored citizens. Street cars from door to all parts of the city. W. S. WOODSCH, CHIEF AND MANAGER WANTED - Good Musicians and Performers that double. Also good Novelty sets. We are looking for a Music Director, ONE MNE, Manager, care The Free. Indianapolis, Ind., or National Printing Co., Chicago. The Webber-Doak & Burton Co., The Twentieth Century Creole Burlesquers Management of CHAS. S. SAGER. On 1900-I, Commencing August, artists, both male and female. Female and good dressers, on and off stage, to a first-class band and orchestra. Male—Dan and Lizzie Avery, Rastus & Banks, H. Henry Williams, (of St. Louis). Harry Gillam, Hannan and Cissel & Mines—WRITE. Address: The Webber-Doak & Burton. No. 18 N. Pennsylvania St.. In O & HOLLAND'S ATTTRACT USCO & HOLLAND'S (Successor to Richards & Pringle's.) MINSTREL FESTIVAL NOW THE LARGEST AND BEST. Bands. Special Train of Cars. Monster Parade. Latest designs in Horseless Carriages. Carryin act. CHARDS & PRINGLE Famous Georgia Minstrels. Season 1900-I, Commencing Aug. 20. Wanted Artists, both male and female. Females must be good lookers and good dressers, on and off stage, and good dancers, also a first-class band and orchestra. Specialty people-Dan and Lizzie Avery, Rastus & Banks, Henderson Smith, Chas. Alexander, Henry Williams, (of St. Louis). Harry Gillam, Jack M. Oliver, Simpson & Pittman and Cissel & Mines—WRITE. Address: RUSCO & HOLLAND'S (Successor to Richards & Pringle's.) 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. Two Bands. Special Train. Elaborate Street Parade, introducing the Boulevard Stanhopes and Kentucky Thoroughbred Horses. Special Scenery. Special Train. Elaborate Street Parade, in reward Stanhopes and Kentucky Thoroughbred courtery. Nashville Stud IN MIGHTY UNION WITH Seon's Minstrel Carnival DIRECTION OF RUSCO & HOLLAND. Special Train. Special Scenery. Massive Horses, Traps, Buglers and Mounted Gymna 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. A. G. ALLEN, General Director. General Delivery, Vancouver, B. C. "Y COON" the best play ever written or presented. "It in the Clay" Copyrighted 1900. In waltz chorus now stirring the East. It is a ballad that never hearsers, no matter whether you hear it in the pa-lor, phon- ces the same sad effect. Forty thousand copies a ready sold, for the next thirty days at 10c (in stam s) per copy. Write DLL, 213 Calhoun street, Ft. Wayne, Ind. Opera House, 906 5th Ave. LYNCHBURG, VA. R. R., owned and controlled exclusively by colored people— it—a splendid one night stand. Large crowds to greet good writing the town are given a royal reception by colored citizens. Lists of the city. W. S. WOODSON, CHIEF AND MANAGER Uses of Tented Minstrelsy ORLEANS MINSTRELS MINSTREL SHOW. LANDS. A TRAIN OF CARS. ONE HUNDRED PEOPLE. TRAVELS THE YEAR ROUND. GEO. W. QUINE, General Manager. JOHN H. OAKS Treasurer. Uses and Performers that double. Also good Novelty acts. likely. Address: GEO. W. QUINE, Manager, care The Free National Printing Co., Chicago. r-Doak & Burton Co., PRESENTING Twentieth Century Burlesquers O-1, Commencing Aug. 20. On male and female. Females must be good dressers, on and off stage, and good class band and orchestra. And Lizzie Avery, Rastus & Banks, Henderson Smith, Williams, (of St. Louis). Harry Gillam, Jack M. Oliver, Sel & Mines—WRITE. Address: The Webber-Doak & Burton Co., No. 18 N. Pennsylvania St.. Indianapolis, Ind. HOLLAND'S ATTTRACTIONS O & HOLLAND'S Assessor to Richards & Pringle's.) ESTREL FESTIVAL THE LARGEST AND BEST. Final Train of Cars. Monster Parade, introduc- tions in Horseless Carriages. Carrying Scenery RDS & PRINGLE'S Georgia Minstrels The Webber-Doak & Burton Co. No. 18 N. Pennsylvania St. Indiana, Ind. DIRECTION OF RUSCO & HOLLAND. Special Train. Elaborate Street Parade, introducing Stanhopes and Kentucky Thoroughbred Horses. ery. Special Nashville Students IN MIGHTY UNION WITH Men's Minstrel Carnival DIRECTION OF RUSCO & HOLLAND. Special Train. Special Scenery. Massive Parade in- sures, Traps, Buglers and Mounted Gymnasts. 5 THE WAITER OK THE WAIT W. FORREST COZART. Mr. H. C. Brown is the affable second waiter at the Cadillac Hotel, Detroit, Mich. Mr. Chas. Washington has returned to the Arcade Hotel, Springfield, Ohio, as chef, Mr. L. H. Harris has succeeded Mr. A. Haskins at the Algonquin Cafe, Dayton, Ohio. Mr. Robert Thompson, formerly headwaiter at the Imperial Hotel, Knoxville, Tenn., is now residing in Columbus, O. Mr. C. H. Hall of 74 East Market st., Corning, New York, is a member of the H. & S. W. N.B. A. Mr. Hall owns a fine cafe in that city, and is doing a very fine business. --- Mesdames C. H. McCard and H. Pettigrew spared no pains in making everything pleasant for the visiting head-waiters to the Pittsburg convention. *** The many friends of Mr. Fhos. H. Frazier head-waiter at the Kimball House, will be pleased to know that he has fully recovered from a severe case of LaGrippe. --- Mr. C. C. Lewis, head-waiter at the Burnett House, Cincinnati, O., has broken all colored head-waiter's record, at the Burnett, and it seems that he is there to stay. We told you that Chas. would turn the trick. --- Mr. Walter Rawlins who has been head-waiter at the Hotel Atlas, Dayton, Ohio, for the past three years has resigned and has been succeeded by Mr. A. Haskins formerly head.waiter at the Algonquin Cafe in that city. ```markdown ``` The Head and Second Waiters National Benefit Association adopted The Freeman as its race organ, and all those who are interested in this prosperous association and its grand work, should subscribe for The Freeman at once. --- Mr. F. S. Jones, head-waier of the Crocker House, New London, Conn., has been re appointed State Vice President of the H. & S. W. N. B. A. Mr. Jones does not indorse cake walks among waiters, and will do all he can to stamp out the evil. *** Mr. John Galloway, formerly of the Nelson Hotel, Rockford, Ill., is now chef at the Clarendon Hotel, Zanesville, O., where he is now making quite a reputation for himself as chef Mr. Galloway is a race lover and advocater and is making himself useful in Zanesville along this line. *** Mr. J. F. Smith, who is now acting as sexton for the Bethel A. M. E. church at Pittsburg, Pa., is an old ex-head-waiter, consequently he took much interest in the visiting head-waiters and the convention in general. Mr. Smith was head-waiter at the Central Hotel in that city for over thirty years. Messrs. C. B. Butler and A. Smith of Terre Haute, Ind., have invented a platter holder, which is destined to become a very useful article in handling large platters in hotels and restaurants. Mr. Butler has a model of his invention and would be please to answer all inquiries concerning it. Address C. B. Butler, court house, Terre Houte, Ind. Mr. W. Alonzo Locke, head-waiter at the Halliday House, Cairo, Ill., who was elected Vice President of the H. & S. W. B. A. at Pittsburg, has re-turned to his post of duty. After attending the convention Mr. Locke went on a wild goose chase away down in Tennessee. Goose greese will nodoubt be plentiful in Cairo for the next six months. The Citizens' Business League of Milwaukee, Wis., which invited the Head Waiters' National Association to hold its next annual convention in that city, is officered as followers: Wilmer Selg, President: F. J. Matchette, proprietor THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. St. Charles Hotel, Milwaukee and the Palmer House, Fon du Lac, Wis, Treasurer; T. J. Sullivan, Secretary; Board of Directors: John L Beggs, Chairman, Alvin Kletzsch, Nathan Hamburger, W. G. King, Manager Planking house, F. M. Snavy and A. L. Severance, Manager of the Hotel Thister. While the time and place of the next convention has not been selected, it is safe to say to that Milwaukee has the lead thus far, and why shouldn't it? --- The republicans of the fifth district of Ohio met in Dayton last month and nominated the Hon. R. M. Nevin for Congress. Mr. Nevin is one of Dayton's best lawyers and always has been a true friend to the colored people, and especially the waiters in the hotel were he boards. It goes without saying that all the waiters in and around Dayton will vote for "Bob." Mr. O. S'allworth, a side-waiter at the Knutsford Hotel, Salt Lake City, Utah, writes: "I have just finished reading the Constitution and By-Laws of the Head and Second Waiters' Association, and my opinion is that your Association is a grand movement. I also notice that steps are being taken to establish a training school for waiters. This I consider a good idea, as waiters could be taught to give first class European service, and a crew of well trained European waiters could be furnished on short notice. I hope that every head, second and side waiter of our race will give your association their loyal support in its grand work. We all enjoy reading your interesting column in The Freeman, as it fills a long felt want. The waiters of the Rocky Mountain region send their greetings to all the Eastern boys in the profession. Yours truly. O. STALLSWORTH, 65 Franklin Ave *** Mr. John O'Donnell, white head-waiter who has held full sway in Cincinnati hotels for the past fifteen years, retired from the Gibson House of that city on June 1st. Mr. O'Donnell wa head-waiter at the Burnett House for about ten years, during which time he furnished costumes to the waiters, such as black pants, white and black wests and jackets. 'Tis said that he accumulated a small fortune from sale of the above costumes. It is currently reported in Cincinnati that Mr. O'Donnell has been engaged as head-waiter for the Grand Hotel, Macanac, Island and Mr.L. Hervey a colored head-waiter has been engaged for second waiter. That class of colored waiters who prefer a white man's kick to the kind treatment of one of their own color may have the conductors to put them off at Macanac. --- CLEVELAND, O., May 28, 1900. To the Officers and Members of the Head and Second Waiters Beneficial Association in convention at Pittsburg, Pa. This is to certify that the following named gentleman are members of this worthy organization, and are held in high esteem by us: Geo Washington, Vice President, Ohio, Henry Emory Frank Terry, Frank Moss, W. G. Thurston, W. J. Hunley, Thos. H. Smith, Frank Moore, John W. Mitchell a d H. T. Eubank. We also send to sit with you as delegates George Washington, Vice President of the State of Ohio, and Frank Terry. We also endorse anything that may be done for the advancement of the cause of our trade. We wish you a harmonious sitting. --- The sad death of Mr. Joe Read, a well known waiter, which occurred while he was beating his way on a train a few weeks ago from South Bend, Ind., to Toledo, Ohio, should be an object lesson to all traveling waiters. Mr. Read's home was in Birmingham, Ala., but he was well known in Chicago, Milwaukee and South Bend, Ind., where he had a host of friends. He had served in the U.S. army, having gone to Cuba and marched up San Juan Hill with the other brave colored soldiers. Mr. Read was knocked from the top of a car by a bridge, and when his litless body was found he had on two good diamonds and about $60 in his pocket, which showed that he was not beating his way because he was broke, but simply for fun. Mr. Read has simply followed in the footsteps of other bright and intelligent young colored men who had a bright future before them, but failed to grasp it, and to cap the climax they invariably sacrificed their lives trying to enjoy some cheap folly which was degrading The banquet given by the Head and second Waiters Association at Masonic hall, Madison avenue and Washington street, in Alleghany, Penn., May 30th, was no doubt the finest affair of its kind ever given in that section of the country. The beautiful and spacious dance hall was most gorgeously decorated with cut flowers and huge palms. The orchestra which was seated on the platform just behind the speaker's table was partl concealed behind a bed of tall palms, from which they poured forth sweet strains of music. The banquet table was prettily arranged in the shape of an "M" and covers were laid for 200. At 10 o'clock the guests entered the hall led by Mr. W. F. Cozart and Mrs. H. Pettigrew and Mr. Stanton and Mrs. C. H. McCord. The menu was as follows: Chicken soup a la Reine, Pickles, salted almonds, chicken croquets aux Petit Pais, claret punch, Filet de Boeuf aux Champignous, Whole tomatoes Française, ice cream, ladyfingers, macaroons, ice cake, Fromage et crackers and cafe nair. After dining most summonously Mr. Pettigrew, the toast master in a pleasing and bright sally introduced Mr. W. Forrest Cozart as the first speaker of the evening. Mr. W. A. Locke, was next introduced as the silver tongued orator of Egypt. Mr. Locke's address was most pleasing and highly appreciated by the audience. Mr. H. Stanton, a very bright young Pittsburg attorney was the next speaker, and he made a most eloquent address Mr. C. H. McCord was the next speaker. Mr. George Washington of Cleveland, O., was the last and by far the best speaker of the evening. As soon as the last speaker had finished the guests departed and the hall was immediately cleared for those who loved to trip the fantastic toe. As the sweet strains of dreamy waltz would rise to a valupnous swell and then gradually die away, the dainty figures, clad in handsome and costly costumes, glided around and sweetly drank the pleasures thereor until the wee hours in the morning. Messrs T. H. Lloyd G. H. Williams, Gore Robb, I. T. Gilbert, A. E. Parr, C. H. McCord and H. Pettigrew, the committee on arrangements, deserves much credit for so successfully conducting the above affair. Detroit Sleeping Car Via Pennsylvania Short Lines and Wash R. R., will again be placed in daily service the latter part of May. This will be the only through sleeping car line between Indianapolis and Detroit. Tourist tickets will be sold on and after June 1st through Detroit to St. Clair River points, Niagara Falls and Summer Resorts in Canada. Full particulars may be obtained from any Pennsylvania Lines Ticket Agent or by addressing W. W. Richardson, L. P. A., Indianapolis, Ind. 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 differ-nt members of The Freeman staff who found them to do just as advertised. Items of Interest Henderson, Ky., Special—D: C. E. Gowdy left last week for Nashville to attend the wedding of his mother Mrs. Mary C. Gowdy, Mrs. Steele, of Clarksville, Tenn., is visiting her sister Mrs. Mattie Smith on South Elm street. The little folks concert given under the auspices of Household Ruth, on Monday was quite a success. The children commended themselves most highly. Mrs. A. J. Browne and daughter Susan of St. Louis arrived Sunday on a visit to relatives. Mrs. George Dunn and children are visiting friends in Robard. Elder R. H. C. Mitchell was in the city last week from Danville. Mrs. Carrie O'Neal and children are visiting relatives in Nashville. Mr. Henry Dallam is quite ill. Mr. Robert Bradshaw, of Owensboro, was in the city recently. Children's Day was observed at the First Baptist church last Sunday afternoon with appropriate exercises. Mrs. Maggie Young who has been visiting relatives in the city left for Indianapolis June 10. Pennsylvania Short Lines. Through Sleeper to Michigan Resorts. The through Sleeping Car Line for Grand Rapids, Traverse City, Petoskey, Bay View, Hewbor Springs, Mackinaw City, via Pennsylvania Short Lines and G.R. & I R. R., will be opened about June 17th. The only through car line from Indianapolis. Tourist tickets on sale to Michigan resorts on and after June 1st. For participants as to as to time of trains, rates, sleeping car space, etc., call on Pennsylvania Line T cket Agents, or address, W. W. Richardson, D. P. A., indianapolis. LITERARY NOTES "Better, month by month," and "More and more n cessary to the thinking man, whose craving for the broads information knows no satiety," are recent verdicts on Cram'. Magazine, from the pens of men prominent in literature and public affairs. These encomiums are well deserved, for the start of its record volume shows that it proposes to and will keep up the excellent standard set by the seven hundred pages of its first volume, both in timeliness and in attractiveness. "Everybody's Magazine for June" is full of that sort of literature that is easy to read and hard to forget. The skilful admixture of information with interest, which is characteristic of the articles in this magazine is shown at its best. The "Simple Explanation" of the month is entitled "Electricity and some other Puzzles." The an hor disclaims at the outset any intention of "explaining" what electricity is, for he says no explanation has yet been given. But he talks breezily along about the latest theories in regard to it and when the reader finishes he will have a very good idea of what it is thought to be, as well as a pretty clear understanding of the hypotheses that concern light, heat, gravitation and the atomic and molecular construction of matter. "From Cotton to Cloth" is the fourth article in the American Industries series. It describes the spinning and weaving of cotton fabrics. The mill taken as a type is one of the new ones in the South, and the author takes advantage of the fact to give some important and interesting facts on the Southern Industrial situation. The fiction is plentiful and good, consisting of the short, snappy, readable stories of which the magazine makes a specialty. Century Club. Chattanooga, Tenn., Special.-On the evening of the 7th inst the 20th Century Social club, consisting of the young ladies of our city, gave an entertainment in honor of Misses Gertude Durroh and Eliza Blackwell at the residence of Mrs. Jones Buhtown. These two young ladies were graduated this last term, on the 1st inst. This was quite an enjoyable affair. The young men turned out in great shape. We have with us now Mr. Beard of Birmingham, Ala., the great Negro inventor. He has in the past made a great fortune inventing patients of different description. Mrs. Georgia Sails, wife of John Saila, a wafter at the Southern Hotel, has come to make Chattanooga her home, residing on Lookout street. They were recently married in Dalton, Ga. Mr. Robert Washington was married to Miss Claudine Pugh on Wednesday evening, June 6th, at the Leanard Street Presbyterian church, at 8:30 p. m. After the ceremony they were driven to their beautiful residence where refreshments were served. Rev. Trusty of officiated. The groom is a porter of the Third National Bank of this city, the bride a school teacher of this city. We wish them both a happy and prosperous living throughout their determination. You will find The Freeman on sale at 207 West 9th street, T. M. Henderson, agent. Mrs. Cox on Long street, gave an entertainment last Thursday evening. There were several attended from town, where made it a grand affair in every respect. Jack Mayfield, the great cake walker was seriously stabbed Friday ntight by Mary Shaw. He may recover. On the evening of the 6th inst, several young ladies and gentlemen enjoyed a social party at the residence of Ella Goodwin in South Chattanooga. The following guests were present: Messrs. Thomas M. Henderson, Francis W. Collier and Elliot Young. Madames Anna E. Wells, Ella Martin, Laura Colter, Lena Gardner and Irene Williams. Refreshments were served in abundance. We regret the death of Mr. Ed. Henry, on the 6th inst. Now is the time to subscribe for The Freeman, the acknowledged king of all Negro journals. The Freeman will be sent to any address in the United States or Canada for one year, for only $1.50. JOHN A. WENELL Practical Hatter Old Hats Made New and in the Latest Styles, and all kinds of Repairs on Gentlemen's Hats. Trimmings to match any color. Straw Hats Bleached and Pressed. New Hats in Stock. 128 S. 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The Banquet Board was laid the length of the long dining room and when the members and guests had surrounded it in there full evening costume they presented a distinguished appearance. Among the speech makers of the evening was the Hon. Chas. Cottrell; he spoke in glowing terms of the management of the club, and the pleasure it gave him to meet Mr. Turner. His speech was highly entertaining and will long be remembered by those who were fortunate enough to hear it. Went in order was the brilliant and distingushed, Dr. Chas. Ferguson. He spoke entertainingly and was given much applause. Dr. J. Purcell Haynes was next called, he remarked that was useless for him to try a speech making as those before him had voiced his sentiments, but nevertheless he spoke with so much tact and not that he earned the praise of an after dinner speech maker, next was the cultured Dr. Johnson the graceful and witty speaker made one of the hits of the evening. Mr. Pearl Barber came next and forcible and elegant speaker was given close attention he was also given much praise by those for whom he has provided a first class place of recreation and amusement. Next came the guest of honor. Mr. Turner to much can not be said of this affluent and intelligent speaker with and easy and graceful manner he held the attention of each and every one and won the praise of all. Mr. Turner has made a place in the affections and esteem of those who have meet him which bear honor to this man's sterling character. With Mr. Turner the speech making was concluded and the Banquet was over. The musical part of the program was the proceeded with. Prof. Chas Lee has the under his direction and he did justice to his musical abilities. The program was comprised of a number of the best talent which the profession could present. Atter the musical "Good night" was said when each and every one expressed his appreciation of the event. II II II Edward W. Cosby, colored, is telegraph editor of the Buffalo, (N. Y.) Evening Times. The national convention of the Personal Liberty League was in session at Philadelphia, June 19-20. The Colored State Teachers Association will convene at Sherman, Texas, June 27. Prof. Gross is president of the organization. || || Clark Hampton, the wonderful young colored artist, has placed a life size picture, "The Pointers," on exhibition in the circuit court room at Cincinnati. || || || Paul Lawrence Dunbar's new book "The Strength of Gideon and Other Stories" is highly commended by literary critics in general. William Dean Howell speaks in praiseworthy terms. || || || The first colored school south of Mason and Dixon's line was organized May 20, 1865, in Lexington, Ky. It was established in the same building over which Captain John Morgan hoisted the first Confederate flag in Kentucky. || || The building which has been contemplated by the G. U. O. O. 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Mr. Julins N. Avendorph was recently elected by acclamation Vice President of the City Amateur Base Bell Association at Chicago, which is composed of a membership of three hundred and fifty members all white, with the exception of Mr. Peters of the Chicago Unions and Mr. Avendorph of the Columbia Giants. One of the great philanthropies instituted in behalf of colored boys is the "Hart farm," situated near Washington, D. C., where idle boys, especially those addicted to crime, are taken on suspended sentences, assigned to farm work and given scientific training in agriculture. A school and reading room furnish opportunity for improvement of the mind. AN OUTING AT THE OCEAN. Seashore Excursion via Pennsylvania Lines will be run August 9th. The annual low rate excursion to the sea shore will be run via Pennsylvania Lines, Thursday, August 9th. On that date reduced fare tickets will be sold to Atlantic City, Cape May, Anglesea, Avalon, Holly Beach, Ocean City, Sea Isle City, Wildwood, New Jersey, Rehoboth, Del, and Ocean City, Md. The round trip from Indianapolis, will be $15.00 to either of the ten resorts mentioned which constitute the most popular summer havens along the Atlantic Coast. No more enjoyable vacation outing can be planned than a visit to the seashore for the pleasure of participating in the pleasures offered by this excursion by communicating with W. W. Richardson, D. P. A. Indianapolis, Ind. Now is the time to subscribe for The Freeman, You can get the paper at your door for One Year for $1.50. Jno. Barry 227 Indiana Avenue Marlowe Blk Indianapolis, Indiana. Gent's Fine Clothing made in the Latest Styles. Fit Guaranteed. Old Phone 2 on 2877. HOWARD UNIVERSITY WASHINGTON, D.C. 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You will find it lucky to consult this Christie gentleman. He has a medicine that will cure drunkenness, can be given patients not knowing it. Thousands through him are now RICH, HAPPY AND SUCCESSFUL with all their undertakings, while those who neglect his advice are still laboring against poverty. Through his perfect knowledge of chemistry he can impart to you a secret that will overcome your enemies and win you friends. His aid and advice has often been solicited; the result has always been the securing of speedy and happy marriages and all your wishes. In love affairs he never fails. He has the secret of winning the affections of the opposite sex. It is the curse of Spiritualism that in all large cities there is a class of men and women who claim powers they do not possess. They have neither gifts, credentials nor references. Surely the colored people are not so wanting in sense as to throw their time and money away on such. Dr. Shea refers to the Hon. Chas. Miller, capitalist, 2481 Atlantic avenue; the Hon. Wm. Denmore, architect and builder, 47 Clevela.d avenue, and Mr. Fred Lampe, grocer, 641 Fulton street, Brooklyn. All have known him for the past ten years. He gives a free test of his power to all. The Doctor has practiced five years in New Orleans, St. Louis, Memphis and Lousville; understands thoroughly the diseases, spells or influences the race is 'u'ect to. He has now and always had a patronage from them. PLEASE READ FOLLOWING: Brooklyn, Aug. 15.—This is to certify that I came to New York from Albany. I was a stranger in a strange city, out of work and out of money. I had no luck in anything I undertook. What to do I did not know. A friend advised me to go and see Dr. Shea. I did. He told me the cause of my troubles; he took me in and treated me as a brother. Through him I got a good position that very week. I had been to others; they took my money and did me no good. I bless the day I first met Dr. Shea. I would advise all in bad luck, sick or in trouble to go to him at once. Sincecerely, ALBERT AYRES. Plainfield, N. J. A SENSATION IN BROOKLYN-A MINISTER'S STATEMENT: I wish to state that one of my parish oners was sick and in trouble for a long time, Mrs. Brown, 37 Gay street. No one seemed to understand her case. She had several doctors, but none of them seemed to know what was the matter. None could do her any good. It was my duty as her pastor to call and see her. Hearing of the wonderful work being done by Dr. Shea the last few years, I thought I would call and see him myself. I found him a sympathetic gentleman. He gave me a wonderful test of his powers; told me to send him a lock of the patient's hair, which I did by her daughter. He told at once what was the matter and in a short time cured her sound and well. Her family had seemingly been under a cloud. Now all is changed. All are well and prosperous. I can truly and heartily recommend Dr. Shea to all those in sickness or distress of any kind. REV. WILLIAM JOHNSON. Pastor Lebanon Church, Brooklyn. Dr. Shea can show thousands such as he above. DR. SHEA Has been carefully educated in the Homoeopathic and Electric schools of medicine. His success is wonderful in curing paralysis, rneumatism, aathma, sore eyes, tumors, cancers, constipation, ague dyspepsia, tape worms, liver complaints deafness, catarrh, dropy, piles, nervous debility, heart diseases, consumption, diseases of women and children, fits, kidney disease and all strange, mysterious diseases which others don't understand. All diseases, no matter what they be. Nothing but honorable treatment. He can and will honestly tell you if you can be cured. Has all new remedies and new success. Has an ample experience in public hospitals and private clinics. No trifling with human life. Call at once. Do not delay. Diplomas hang in parlors. Is a registered physician. A new remedy for rheumatism just discovered, not a inlment. Hopeless cases and those that others can not cure solicited to call. Fat folks thin, the childless made parents. All letters must contain $1.00, two stamps, age, lock of hair. Charges for medical treatment only. Closed Sundays. Mention this paper. 651 Fulton St., Brooklyn N. X. MISS. San Diego, Cal., Feb. 3, 1200. Dear Doctor. - On or about the 15th of Jan. I ordered three bottles of your blood cure, I promised to give it a fair trial. It seemed to work, but I made the first two or three doses. I had heart disease very bad when I began taking your treatment. I could not walk more than two blocks before I had to stop and rest before I could proceed further. Now I have not used up one bottle of your treatment and can walk one mile and not feel tired. My kidney and liver troubles of your treatment I keep better than have for sixteen years. Since I started stomach, back and chest. I have thus far received benefit from the use of your Blood and Nerve Tonic. I am respectfully your patient and obedient servon. Union City, Tenn., June, 20, 99—Dr. Sade F. Dorter. I have used your medicine and find it to be as you have advertised it. I only used your hair preparation twice and my hair began to grow and stopped falling on. My hair is now growing beautifully. Before I began using your preparation I tried everything I heard of it, but nothing proved successful, but your Magic Hair Treatment will also be enough to improve your medicine. I have had several calls for your medicine and have recommended it to my sister, at Fort Smith, Ark. She will also send for some of the remedies. Yorus for success. PEARLIE F. LONG. Prescott, Ark., Sept. 30, 1899—Dr. Sade F. Porter. 404 Cedar street, Nashville, Tenn. Dear Doctor: I beg leave to say that about your medicine. I will recommend it at your office, and I have not felt a symp of it since. Your medicines seem to bring instant relief. I have had treatments before, but nothing to compare with yours. You rubbed my head very lightly and gave me one dose of that Magic Blood and Nerve Tonic, and the pain disappeared. I don't think that any one should hesitate in purchasing your medicines, for they are what they are recalled to be actually. REV W. H. POLETTY Prices, Blood Tonic.....$1.00 6 Bottles.....5.00 Lotion.....5.00 Lung Balsam.....50c $1.00 Hair Grower.....50cts Mustache Grower.....50cts Hair Oil.....25cts Wash for Skin.....25cts Mexican Indian Soap Cake.....10cts Agents wanted. For further particulars address, Dr. Sadie F. Porter, 104 Cedar street. For any person claiming to sell my remedies with out proper credentials and signed by me, When writing for information please send stamps. Dr. SADIE F. PORTER, 1031 Jefferson st. Nashville, Tenn. 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THE INDIANAPOLIS FREEMAN Is not only a Nationa with sketches and art educated men. Its the French prison to John L. Waller. When you support The Indian you are supporting a tice and liberty for 10 This is an oppressed rights of citizens are c is doing more to crea half than any other States. THE FREEMAN IS O THE FREE Free for T A Cake of Mme. Turner's Complexion a cated Hair Grower or Face Bleach. BEFORE These cuts were taken from one of my custom our treatment. Straight, Soft not only a National paper, but with sketches and articles from the educated men. Its sentiment in French prison to the consol- on L. Waller. Support The Indianapolis Freeman You are supporting a paper that is e and liberty for 10,000,000 N his is an oppressed race as far rights of citizens are concerned, and doing more to create sentiment than any other Negro pa- rates. FREEMAN IS ONLY $1.50 THE FREEMAN e for Thirty Turner's Complexion and Scalp Soap w wer or Face Bleach. FORE taken from one of my customers, whose hair, w ight, Soft and Is not only a National paper, but a historical paper, with sketches and articles from the pen of our best educated men. Its sentiment went down into the French prison to the consolation of the Hon. John L. Waller. When you support The Indianapolis Freeman you are supporting a paper that is pleading for justice and liberty for 10,000,000 Negroes in America. This is an oppressed race as far as justice and the rights of citizens are concerned, and The Freeman is doing more to create sentiment in the Negro's be half than any other Negro paper in the United States. THE FREEMAN IS ONLY $1.50 PER YEAR. THE FREEMAN $1.50 Free for Thirty Days A Cake of Mme. Turner's Complexion and Scalp Soap with every bo medicated Hair Grower or Face Bleach BEFORE AFTER These cuts were taken from one of my customers, whose hair was changed, as you see, by our treatment. PRODUCED BY THE USE OF Cheveline We use no glue with grease in is not changed contrary is made, and the natural as if be your hair and a sample of my work. Cheveline is undoubtedly the greatest of all. THE MYSTIC POMADE which will make glossy and as be so lasting, at 50c ner's Scalp Soap, a great remedy for scalp diseases, only 25c. MEDICATED HAIR GROWER For F Make Clean for promoting the growth of the hair, even on the temple where the STIC POMADE which will make glossy and as beast great remedy for scalp diseases, only 25c. RED HAIR GROWER For F. Medical growth of the hair, even on the temple where the landmind and impurities from the scalp. Person order Hair Grower No. 2. It will restore the co. FACE BLEACH Mme. Turner's M y bleach on the E remover and all blemishes in 8 or 10 days. Wrinkles and ice Face Bleach and the skin is made at least two soft youthful tenderness which causes even the use Mme, Turner* a Complexion Soap. TOILET CREAM is a househoe skin cure ps for F. THE MYSTIC POMADE which will make the hair soft, straight and glossy and as beautiful as Chevreline, but not so lasting, at 50c per bottle. Use Mme. Turner's Scalp Soap, a great remedy for scalp diseases, only 25c. MEDICATED HAIR GROWER For Family Use. Our Improved Medicated Hair Grower or Scalp Excelled article for promoting the growth of the hair, even on the temple where the hair is oftimes it also removes the dandruff and impurities from the scalp. Persons whose hair is fading or turning gray should order Hair Grower No. 2. It will restore the color. Price 1.00 per bottle. MYSTIC FACE BLEACH Mme. Turner's Mystic Face Bleach is the only bleach on the market that will positively remove Liver Spot, Blackheads, Freckles, Eczema and all blisters in 8 or 10 days. It is greatly diminished by Mystic Face Bleach and the skin is made at least two shades feiner than complexion a clear, soft youthful tenderness which causes even the aged to appear youthful. Price $1.00. Always use Mme. Turner's Complexion Soap. MYSTIC TOILET CREAM is a household blessing. It refines the skin cures pimples and all skin eruptions equal. It is a most elegant preparation for gentleman's use after shaving, instantly curing all burning and itching. Mystic Cream will heal cuts and sore. Price 75c. Always Useful. Mme. Turner's Complexion Soap. We use no hot irons or pasting down with grease in this treatment, and the hair is cut very short. The contrary is made more beautiful by washing, and the straightening appears as natural as if born with it. Send a piece of hair to us, and we will turn it as a greatest of all hair preparations. Dependable Dry Goods Reasonably priced makes this store a good one to patronise. A Mail Order Department... Equipped for instant and intelligent service puts its advantages within reach of all. We send samples of anything, anywhere, anytime. L.S.AYRES & CO. Indiana's Greatest Distributors of Dry Goods. ..CITY NOTES.. Mr. Charlie Jones is quite ill. The Big 4's will picnic at Bethany park next Thursday. Rev. A. J. Burton, of Springfield, Ill., was in the city last week. The amount raised in Bethel's recent rally stands now at $2,100. Charles Bass the well known politician was in Ft. Wayne, Ind., Sunday. Rev. Chas. Jones, of Evansville, is spending a few days in the city the guest of his family. Miss Lucy Bolan, of Louisville, is visiting here sister's family, Mrs. William Lonas. Mr. and Mrs. Fishback, of St. Louis, Mo., is visiting Miss Thornton 521 Bowman street. Mrs. N B. Jones, of Greenfield, was entertained by Mrs. Nannie Dixon several days last week. Mrs. Ella Causby of Martindale avenue, is visiting in Louisvile, New Albany and Jeffersonville. Miss Viola Jones, after spending a few days as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. John Jones, returned to Cincinnati, Sunday. The Rose of Sharon Levites Guards No. 15 will give an entertainment at Walters Chapel Tuesday evening July 3. Mr. Charles Baughman of the pest office and A. E. Manning of the World left Monday for an extend trip through the East. Milton Benson who has been teaching school at Mt. Vernon, Ill., was in the city this week. He is doing special work on the Mt. Vernon News. Mr. Jesse C. Stubbs, of Chicago, who is the guest of Miss Hattye L. Taylor is quite ill at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Henderson in California street. D. E. Smith formerly of Corbin and Porter's barber shop at 344 Indiana-Ave, has leased the shop of W. F. Floyd at 224 Indiana avenue where he will be pleased to meet all of his friends. New York Store (Established 1853) Sole Agents BUTTERICK PATTERNS Indiana's Great Dry Goods Emporium. A Clearing Up Sale ....OF.... Pique & Duck Suits A special lot of washable suits with the open effect Eton and Blazer Jackets. The skirts are made full and with a deep hem to allow for shrinkage. The prices heretofore on these suits was $6.00, $7.50 and $10.00 now they are each $2.50, $3.95 and $5.00 -SECOND FLOOR. PETTIS DRY GOOD CO. Mrs. Mollie McCown of N. Western avenue gave an elaborate spread in honor of Mrs. Maggie Jackson of St. Paul, Minn., June 15. Several invited friends were present and an enjoyable time was spent. The members of the Friday night dancing class will give their outing at Hammond's park next Friday. The festivities will begin at 2 o'clock p. m., and a continuous round of enjoyment will be the intent of all. burg public and its surroundings have enjoyed for many years. The Knights intend that it shall be an annual occurrence. Delegates Wesley Crayton and W. E. Mollison accompanied by Mr. Freeman W. Wallace, of Valley Park left on the 16th, inst. to see McKinley again nominated in the city of brotherly love. Cherry and Clay st. schools have just had a most successful closing with a splendid class of girl graduates. Our colored citizens are awakening to the importance of procuring homes and a cottage here and there can be seen going up. Miss Bessie Young, one of the Belles of Vickshur, and a graduate of the FOR GOOD... COFFEES FINE TEAS and a full line of Fine ◆ Groceries always call at MEN'S A This Great Until the closing of our store values were ever before offered past and it will pay you to $12.50 Suits reduce Mr. B. R. Penn and his brother returned last Friday from Memphis, Tenn, where they were called to attend the funeral of their brother, Mr. James Penn, was killed in a railroad accident on the Illinois Central on which road he had been a fireman for several years. He leaves a wife and one child. Chas. S. Sager has been engaged by tae Webber-Doak & Burton Co., to manage a new play. Mr Sager will be remembered as the producer of the Negro" a melo-dramatic production with considerable merit. He will secure the services of the best Negro performers in the country. The firm has been exceedingly fortunate in securing the services of Mr. Sager. He is thoroughly equipped for the business. The Principal of School No. 37, J. H. Young, together with his able assistants, Mrs. Sadie E. Hill, wife of the well known attorney, J. T. V. Hill, and Mr. J. B. Bates a teacher of wide experience were most agreeably surprised by the parents on the last day of school, the refreshments, the flowers and the music were only surpassed by the beautiful spirit shown. The teachers as well as the pupils were delighted with the beautiful badges bearing the inscription, "Compliments of the Parents of School No. 37." We learned that Mrs. Hickerson was the leading spirit in the enterprise into which the others joined regardless of creeds or denomination. A White Husband. Frederick Wiley, white husband of Samantha Roberts, colored, who died in December, 1899, leaving $6,000 worth of property, is in Indianapolis to get his share. Wiley had not lived with his allyged wife for several years. Probate-commissioner Walker notified Wiley to file a petition, then if he can prove he was her husband, he is entitled to half. Mrs. Roberts left a fine residence an Alvord-st. Simpson Chaple Items. The City Union Epworth League held a meeting and social at the Centrel Ave. church last Wednesday evening. Our League had a good representation present. The Epworth League will send delegates to State Convention at South Bend July 12-18. The Wheel Social given at the residence of Mrs. Irene Browders 3027 N. Senate Ave. was quite a success. Presiding Elder Sissle will be at home next week after a protracted trip through the state. Remember the grand rally to-morrow. The following clubs will be represented: Capt. Roney, Register, Stevenson, Boyer, Hewitts, Courtney, The Sewing Circle and the "Dead-Head." All are expecting to report good collections. The afternoon sermon will be preached by Rev. S. W. Newton at 8 o'clock. Revs. Murray, Wakefield, Carpenter, Carr, Ferrell, Herrod, Morton, Bell and other pastors have been invited and are expected with their congregations. Tickets for the Big Four Union Picnic are now on sale. Do not fail to purchase the Yellow. The pastor has been making earnest efforts to visit every member of the church since arriving from Chicago. Thus far he has made more than 240 visits. We had one addition by letter last Sunday Bro. Minus Goodall. On the third Sunday July Rev. Gilliam will preach a special sermon to the aged. Those who are infirm and can not walk to the church conveyances will be secured for their aid. A Stag Party. Vicksburg, Miss. Special.—Mr. Jake Asher gave a stag party at the home of his parents at 210 E. Jackson st., Thursday night June 14, the occasion being his 20th birthday. The following program was part of the evening's pleasure. Guitar selection by W. J. young and Walter Hention; solo, Charles Spencer; mandolin selection, Walter Stewart; solo, Albert Christman; Geo. P. Bell made appropriate remarks for the occasion. Light refreshments were served with claret punch. Those present were Messrs. E. H. Sterling, Fred Pratt, Steve McKenzy, Walter Hention, Orange Taylor, Jr., Robert McGhee Chas. Spencer, Albert Williams, Walter Stewart, James Turner, W. J. Young, Granvell Jackson, James M. Head, John B. Jackson, Thomas Pinkston, Albert Christman, Geo. P. Bell, Anthony Taylor, Dane Jackson Clay M. Wilson, Thos. M. Buckner, Daniel Amos, Charles A. McArthur and Isham Hartfield. Get The Preeman and keep posted on the doings and sayings of the race. Have your money ready to pay for The Freeman every Saturday morning. Pay as you go is an old adage; enough said. A very enjoyable picnic to Newman's Grove was had on last Tuesday, 12th in. under the management and for the benefit of Vicksburg Commandery, No. 1, K. T. A most delightful time was had—not an unpleasant word has been heard of as having been uttered during the whole day among the hundreds of participants. The general impression is that it was the quietest and most thoroughly enjoyed affair which the Vicks- LEWIS H. HARRIS burg public and its surroundings have enjoyed for many years. The Knights intend that it shall be an annual occurrence. Delegates Wesley Crayton and W. E. Mollison accompanied by Mr. Freeman W. Wallace, of Valley Park left on the 16th, inst. to see McKinley again nominated in the city of brotherly love. Cherry and Clay st. schools have just had a most successful closing with a splendid class of girl graduates. Our colored citizens are awakening to the importance of procuring homes and a cottage here and can be seen going up. Miss Bessie Young, one of the Belles of Vicksburg and a graduate of the Cherry st. school held the audience spell bound at Court Square, with her loud essay Mrs. John Nero, placed in America, Mrs. Emily John left Meadow, 11, on a visit to her daughter. She will return home in the early part of July. The Mem bers of King Solomon Baptist church will celebrate July 4, by giving a big barbecue on the church lawn. The public is cordially invited to participate with them. The Mem bers of King Solomon Baptist can now furnish the band neatly uniformed in any occasion, prices reasonable. Call and see Mr. J. W. Jones. Mr. J. E. Marshall has returned from Alcove College, where he has been attending school, Mr. Tom Young the popular attender at the clothing store of Mr. Shall, Isaac & Co. says The Freeman is all right. The statement is backed up by Mr. Young's prompt payment for The Freeman. We need more such men. "The Original Ozonized Ox Marrow" for sale at Lewis C. Hayes, drugrist, 502 Indiana avenue. How's This. We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halloween Cure. Catarrh O. F. JENNEN & CO., Props, Toledo, O. We the undersigned, have grown F. J. Cheney for the last 15 years, and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transac tions and financially able to carry out any WEST & TRUAN, Wholesale Drugs Tole Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Price, 75e, per bottle. Sold byall Druggists. Testimonial free. Hall's Family Pills are the best. PERFECTION REFRIGERATORS All kinds, sizes and prices. Vonnegut Hardware Co., 120 and 124 East Washington Street To write us for free information ow to obtain references. Hundrs of pleased customer. BROOM THE ELECTRICITY from the batteries will turn a needle through your table or hand. Dures Rheuma disease, weakness, lace back, etc. For advertising purposes we will give person in each locality, d & Co., Dept. 338 Vine ONE BELL FREE to one person in each locality J. Smead & Co., Dept. 395 Vincand, N. J. To advertise our business we will send this Roman Gold or Silver finished horse-shoe pin postpaid for 15 cents in silver. Write to clay GILM MOVELTY CO., Department 4, Attleboro, Mass. 60 COPIED PHOTOS - ONE A BUTTON - FOR 50 Very Fine Photo (100 mm x 100 mm) for $20.00 Very Fine Photo (100 mm x 100 mm) for $20.00 Very Fine Photo (100 mm x 100 mm) for $20.00 SUNSEAM PHOTO CO., RESTA. B. BUILT. Y. RAIN OR SHINE 237 Mass. Ave. We also handle the largest line of Fancy Fruit in the city. This coupon is Good for 5 cts on every dollar's worth of goods you buy of us. 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. 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