The Freeman

Hear What They Say The Holiday number of The Freeman of Indianapolis was one hundred years ahead of the average colored newspaper It was the grandest achievement of the nineteenth century The Light, Vicksburg, Miss. THE FREEMAN AND ETHIOPIA SHALL STRETCH FORTH HER HAND A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOLUME XIV NUMBER 3 EWS OF GENERELH INTEREST FROM ATLANTA. NEWS WITHIN THE PORTALS. That is Worthy of Special Mention-- News from Other Points--Among the Spires--Personal. Atlanta, Ga., Special.-L. L. Lee, our popular funeral director, left last Saturday for Philadelphia, to attend the Sub-Committee of Management of the G. U. O. of O. F. Mr. Lee was elected deputy grand master of the order last October at Louisville, Ky. He goes for the purpose of being installed into that position, and to assume the duties thereof for the next two years. Mrs. Elwood C. Knox, wife of the managing editor of The Freeman, is still in our midst, the guest of Miss Maud Holmes, one of Atlanta's most efficient and popular teachers. Mrs. Knox has been the recipient of many rare and brilliant receptions since she has been our guest. The "W. G. M. club," composed of the first ladies of Atlanta, tendered her a brilliant reception at Ford Spring, during the holidays; a tea was tendered her at the residence of Bishop Gaines, by his popular daughter, Miss M. G. Gaines; Miss Holmes tendered her perhaps one of the finest. Last Sunday morning at the First Congregational church Mrs. Knox sang a beautiful solo to the delight and charm of the whole congregation. Capt. Walter Epps and a large corps of waiters left here on the 15 to Miami, Fla., where they will be joined by Capt. Henry A. McKenney, of Boston, who also has about fifty waiters, and has charge of the Royal Palm hotel. Capt. McKenney is he and waiter and Capt. Epps assistant. Rev. Dr. C. H. Newton, formerly of Indianapolis, recently appointed pastor of Big Bethel A. M. E. church here, is well received by his congregation and the citizens generally of Atlanta. He has gotten down to work with a great plan and proposes to raise $12,000 this year. The Union Waiters of this city were the guests of honor of the Young Men's league last Sunday night at the First Congregational church here. Hon. C. C. Wimbish, surveyor of customs, was the spokesman for the league and A. B. Dallas responded for the waiters. Church Goers Chicago, Ill., Special—On Friday evening, Jan. 5, 1901, the Institutional church held its first convocation and annual dinner at which time the work for the ensuing year was outlined; committees appointed and each member and friend of the church present subscribed so much money to be paid monthly. The initial issue of "The Dearborn Center," a paper published in interest of the Institutional church, came forth Sunday, Jan 6. It deals explicitly with the church work, and is edited by Rev. R. C. Ransom, the pastor in charge. Formal opening of the library and reading room took place Monday, Jan. 14. The marriage of Miss P. A. Randon and Mr. Tate occurred at the residence of the bride, 1252 Indiana ave. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. Thomas. The bride was handsomely attired in lavender silk and lace; the groom wore the conventional black. Many friends attended. Pick Ups. Paducah, Ky., Special—Messra, Will Hughes and Lew Proctor are out again. Nelson Owens is building a new home. Mrs. Stella Hayle, of Dyersburg, Tenn., is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Williams on Houson street. Charlie Harvey, of 1045 Washington street, is indisposed. Rev. N. H. Halsey and family, of Jackson, Tenn., are residing in our city now. Dr. Nelson has been appointed inspector for the National Indowment Insurance Co., by I. H. Halsey, the agent here. Johny Hail was presented with a fine baby girl last Sunday night by his wife Mrs. Lena. J. R. Reed left for the Watton university on the 1st. Please pay me for your paper when I some. A grand carnival reception was given by Misses Laura O. Brown and Ethel M. Owens Friday evening, Jan. 11, at Odd Fellows' hall. A large number attended in mask. Mrs. Hannah Liegh, age 56 years, who has been suffering severely since last May, dee INDIANAPOLIS, IND., SATURDAY, JANUARY 19. 1901 parted this life Saturday Jan 5. She leaves a mother, three daughters, a brother and one sister. She was a consistent member of Naomi temple and the Golden Rule tabernacle, and a faithful member of the Washington Street Baptist church. Miss Mary Leigh, a teacher in the public schools, and one of the belles of the city, and James Overyb were quietly married at the residence of the bride last Thursday evening by Rev. W. E. Glover. Mies Emma James, who has been very ill, is able to be out again. Prof. J. Frank Lane, A. M., principal of Lane college, Jackson, Tenn., was in the city last week looking after the business interest of the colored drug store, which is under the management of Dr. W. H. Bailey. Dr. Bailey is a graduate of Meharry and has been connected with the Central City drug store of Macon, Ga., one of the largest colored drug companies in the country. Seattle Notes. Seattle, Wash., Special.—On New Year's Eve the usual watch meeting was held at Jones Street church; Rev. Brice Taylor preached the sermon for the occasion. On New Year's Day The Freeman representative took a flying trip to Tacoma. They say Seattle is about to receive a contract for building one of Uncle Sam's battleships, through the efforts of the Moran Bros., who have proven themselves first-class ship builders. They have no colored employees and a committee composed of B.F. Tutte, Wm. Wilson, W. H. Henderson, W. S. Presto and S. A. Thorne decided to send The Freeman representative to interview the Morans regarding colored help, who returned with the following report from Mr. Frank Moran: "We employ a man regardless of color, and make no discrimination whatever, and will give any colored man a position according to his ability." You who have trades in this capacity need not be afraid to apply. The report was very favorably received. Mrs. Con. A. Rideon is confined to her bed again. She has not fully recovered from the fever she contracted while in South Africa. The holiday number of The Freeman can be found at Tutt & Wilson's barber shop. Rev. B. F. Tutt and Judge Billy Wilson are working diligently to organize a lodge of the Ancient Order of Forresters. Houston Notes Houston, Tex., Special.—Gold Spun lodge, No. 62, colored Knights of Pythias, installed new officers at their last meeting for this year. Read The Freeman; for sale every Sunday at the corner of Main and Congress-James S. Green and Charles Demon, agents. Visit W. H. Harrison's barber shop on Milam street. Thomas Hawkins, packer for the Houston crockery company, is on the sick list. Hillard Perry is working in his place. Miss Delia Welling, of Jackson, Miss., is the guest of Miss Alcena Smith. Fred. J. Barnes has gone to El Paso to accept a position with one of the leading tonioral artists of that city. Read The Freeman. At a meeting of the stock holders of the Merchant's and Planter's oil mill, recently destroyed by fire, it was decided to rebuild the plant larger than before. The Houston news has come to stay. Beaumont Jottings. Beaumont, Tex., Special.-The Rev. Dr. Vinnie was here last week. Last week a little girl arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ambus Williams; mother and child are doing well. Rev. Taylor preached a very interesting sermon Sunday night at the St. Paul A. M. e. church. Miss Edith Hall return from Houston last week. The New Century banquet, given at the residence of Mrs. A. Miles, was a grand affair. Cary Geter has moved his family to Orange, Tex. Vone Allen is very sick. The smallpox is still in our city. Mrs. Amanda Bright visited Orange, Tex., this week. We want more readers for The Freeman; call at No. 654 Wall street. Miss Octa Haynes has recovered from her illness. The Metropolitan club is the talk of the town. Prof. P. C. Reed was here last week. Mrs. Kleetts returned last week from Brenham, Tex. Terre Haute Doings Terre Haute, Ind., Special—Harrison Gills, who has been in Danville, has returned to the city. Dr. A. L. Cabel has refitted his office over Baur's drug store, 7th and Wabash streets, and now it presents a very neat appearance. Rev. Green, of Dayton, O., filled the pulpit at Free Will Baptis church Sunday. Fred Edwards is ill. Mrs. Mamie Ridgley went to Will Chicago last week. Miss Bell Whittled passed through the city last week. enroute to Paris, Ill. J. B. MEMPHIS NEWS. Memphis, Tenn., special: Public installation of the officers of the I. O. of Maculates took place at the hall, Thursday night, Jan. 10, 1901. The following officers were installed: C. H. Stacker, L. Dept.; S. J. Thomas, P. C.; D. Togg, G. S. S. Opening address by W. M. Lane, C. C. Subject: "Immaculation." Address by Samuel Lane, W. C., subject: "To the Mark of a High Calling." Address by I. E. Dooley, subject, "Duty of a Brother." A. A. Payne, of the Memphis Star Lodge, spoke on "The Flag of Honor," followed by E. Stuges, C. S. Closing address by Ed. Mosby, W. M., subject: "Immaculation Shines as the Stars Above." Visiting guest of honor, M. J. Thomas, of Nashville; Mrs. M. J. Moore, of Queen East Court; Mr. and Mrs. J. Bush, of Good Shepherd Lodge. Ladies of honor: Mrs. C. Payne, Mrs. Rogers, Mrs. Young, Mrs. White, et al. After installation the guests were escorted to the banquet hall by Hon. Gibson, where they were royally entertained and served by the committee, composed of the following persons: Master Fred Bartlett, W. W. of Washington Lodge; Benny L. Scruggs and Sam Dozier, V. M. * Miss Mattie Bacon, of Chicago, is in the city as a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Dixon. * * Miss Emogene Dobbins is now teaching school in Jerrico, Ark. * * A. Morton is representation the Freeman agency at Collins Chapel. * * Mr. Warren McNeal, head porter at Gaston Hotel, is sick. His charming wife is visiting her mother in Arkansas. * * Mr. Cliff Davis left at Hot Spring, Ark. * * Mr. Lewis Wimis is now teaching school in Jerico, Ark. where he was the guest of the family of Miss Rosie B. Washington. His stay was one not to be forgotten. While there he met some of the leading people of the city, among them being Dr. P. W. Clark and wife, Mr. Miller and messers, Willson and McClendon. * * Mr. John T. Arnold, 609 Wicks avenue, an industrious employee of the P. R. Friedell Lumber Co. having been in their employment for thirteen years, has been promoted to a higher position. * * Thos. R. Nesbitt, of 613 Wicks avenue, having returned from an extensive trip through Indiana, stopping a while at Fort Wayne to visit friends, reports that to be a fine State for colored people. He found a good many Negro business houses, hotels and restaurants. He feels that as long as the people of his race possess gentlemany principles that they will be respected as citizens of a free country in that section. * * Prof. W. D. Andrews, hypnotist and magician, gave a grand performance at Metropolitan Church, Tuesday, Jan. 8. A large crowd greeted him. * * J. Thomas Turner, of Nashville, spent the holidays in the city. * * Mr. Wellington Jones, one of our leading young men, is at the head of an organization called the Young Men's Business League. May his manly efforts be crowned with success. * * Support the Freeman agency by reading the paper, for it will help in the uplifting of our down-trodden race. * * E. W. Saddler, President; J. L. Brinkley, Secretary; Peter Montgomery, Treasurer. * * Mr. Emmett Malone, H. C. Ashford, George Lewis, Louis Steele and Bud Woods left Christmas night for Grenada, Miss., to attend the colored fair. While they were in the city they were entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Clark, Wednesday night, Dec. 26. The supper was prepared by Mr. Clark's mother, Mrs. Purdie, and his estimable wife. Mrs. Brown, of Yazoo City, Miss.; and Miss Donelly, of Greenwood, Miss., were also present and they had a most enjoyable time until a late hour. And they were also given a grand dinner by Mrs. Julia James, Miss Jennie Hayes and Miss Joe May Hughes. It was the finest of the occasion. * * Mr. and Mrs. Sam Shields made them welcome to a X-mas supper, so the party left for Memphis wishing Grenada a happy New year after spending the most pleasant days in the city of Grenada. 179 Madison street. The crowd gathered early and the supper was ready at 9 o'clock sharp. The last course was served at 10:30 o'clock. Mr. Oscar Hardison was the fun-maker and kept all the guests laughing all the time. Mr. Theodore Williams played his part well. Those present were: Mr. Pete Montgomery, President; W. S. Warren, Vice-President; Mr. Theodore Williams, Treasurer; Mr. Oscar Hardison, Secretary, and Mr. Curley Gunn, manager; also Mr. S. Stevens, Mr. Alex Hannah, Mr. George Persley and Bunny Cobb, who is there. After the first of January the club will be open to take members. Meeting nights will be the same Mondays and Thursday nights. Headquarters at 76 Hernando street, up stairs, room No. 6. Mr. Bob Levy, Arthur Johnson and Mr. Workings were also at the occasion. * * Mrs. J. McFall has moved from 170 Beale street, to No. 155 DeSoto street, and we hope that all of her roomers will follow her to her new home. We wish her great success. Newsy Items. Alexandria, La. special: Mr. Reuben Wheeler has resigned his position PRICE FIVE CENTS, SINGLE COPY--SIX MONTH, $8.50: ONE YEAR, $1.50 as bar porter at Rapids bar to fill a position as bar tender in New Mexico. Go on, old boy, you are just the card. * * Mr. H. C. Dawson is the efficient chef at the Rapides, which place he has filled with credit more than two years. He was a little ill Sunday, but is out again. * * Miss Mary Jackson has returned home from an extended visit to friends at Vicksburg, Miss. Looking well. * * A. L. Butler, who was formerly head waiter at Floyd's restaurant, Memphis, is now conducting the dining room of the Rapides, Alexandria, and also representative for the Freeman. See him and read. * * Look out, old boy. Don't sleep too late. There are 365 days to the year in married life, and sometimes 366. These numbers can not successfully be subtracted from without a fraction in the remainder. * * Vicksburg will do quite a favor to see that 632 N. Cherry street gets a copy of the Freeman on the 19th inst. and keep posted. * * Mr. and Mrs. George Johnson were surprised with the unexpected visit of Mrs. A. L. Beecham, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Butler, and little Clara V. L. However, they were entertained royally to the favorable surprise. Look out, G., they will come back again. * * The boys of the Rapides are to be complimented on doing service to 250 guests for three days, which speaks well for a crew of eight waiters. * * Meridian's Mr. Murray will please take a copy of the Freeman of this issue to 413 Harris street, Thirty-fourth avenue, which says to them: "Wake up, sleepy heads, and read the news." * * The representative for the Freeman of Alexandria compliments the people on their briefness in subscribing for the colored Journal, and in the meantime desires to assure them that they will be kept posted on the up-to-date current news. Give him your name and have him bring you a paper. * * Was informed that George Moore had left Memphis for Vicksburg. Old boy, you had better visit Alexandria. * * Would like to know the whereabouts of A. B. Donald. Was last seen in Memphis. * * A. L. Butler sends regards to P. H. Butler and boys at the Carroll. Jottings. Muncie, Ind., special: Mr. Weaver of Marion, Ind., has accepted a position as coachman for W. E. Hitchcock * * Mr. Lyons, of Troy, O., is in the city. * * Miss Della Evan, of Noblesville, is in the city, the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Nancy Evans, of Beacon. * * Protracted meetings are in progress at both Baptist and A. M. E. Churches. * * Rev. Taylor preached at Second Baptist Church last Sunday. * * Miss E. Venner Robbins has accepted a position playing piano at the Academy of Music, Lima, Ohio. * * The Dewey Club gave an entertainment at Whitley Monday evening. * * Mrs. I. T. Evans has returned from a sojourn at Noblesville. * * Mr. Arth White, of St. Joe, Mich., is in the city visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry White, of East Jackson street. * * Mr. Downs, of Cincinnati, was in the city last week, the guest of relatives. * * Mr. Walter Walters and Sammie McWilliams, both employed at the Hotel Kirby, are ill with la grippe. * * Mr. James Willis has accepted a position at the new Southern tonsorial parlors. * * Mr. Herman Frazier is seriously ill at his home on West Main street. * * Mrs. Hattie Sawyers is on the sick list. Around the City. Wan Wert, O., Special.—Quarterly meeting last Sunday at the Bethel A. M. E. church, J. H. Johnson, D. D., of Wilberforce, presided. Miss Maggie Locust, of Lima, was the guest of Miss Daisy Boone Sunday, Walter Guy spent Sunday in Lima. James Hugloes is on the sick list. Miss Delorious Johnson and Miss Gertie Beverley returned to school Monday at Wilberforce, O., Chas. Sanders spent two weeks in Chicago. Joe Tate and Ida Worthington were married Christmas. Berry Washington's pool room is a success. Douglas lodge, No. 40, K of P., have elected officers as follows: C. C., L. Bruer; V. C., Nelson Haithco; Prelate, J. W. Gains; M. of W., James A. Young; K of R and S, A. T. Nickles; M. of F, Sherman Sanders; M. of E, J. P. Nukes; M. of A, John Sanders; I. G., O. L. Reynolds; O. G., Charles Uphregrove; Delegate, C. D. Young. At the K. of Banquet, New Year's night, every one enjoyed a grand time. A bountiful supper was served; attendance 52. Several visitors were present. NEGRO ANDRELIGION UNBIASED STATEMENT FOUNDED UPON A CLOSE RESEARCH HE MAY BE GOD'S INSTRUMENT If He is True to Himself--Religion and Crime--Slavery No Disgrace-- We Have a History (By W. H. Councill) Much has been said about Negro criminality. The race has been greatly misrepresented. Government statistics for 1890 show 33 Negro criminals to every 10,000 Negro population. This record is made up generally of convictions for small offenses. Crimes are committed usually by the ignorant class of Negroes. Unfortunately for the race, persons who are unfriendly to it magnify the small offenses of the Negro and minify their own. The fact that the Negro does not make, construe nor execute the laws places him at great disadvantage in making up criminal records. This fact must not be discarded when considering his criminal record. I think people who are informed will admit that other people in a similar condition are more criminal than the Negro. His religion is a check to crime. His religion teaches patience in trial, forgiveness, cheerfulness. If this were not so, what would be the condition of those sections of our country where an ignorant Negro population largely predominate? The Negro is not a natural criminal. He is not a bloody man. SLAVERY NO DISGRACE. The Negro's religion was his prop in slavery and made him faithful to his master. His patience and resignation gave him the civilization of slavery days. Why did he not rise against his master? His religion forbade it. He could neither be coaxed nor bribed into murder of innocent women and children. But when he had a legal opportunity, in the ripeness of time, 200,000 strong he marched beneath the stars and stripes for his own freedom and for the perpetuation of the Union. Slavery by reason of superior force is no disgrace to the slave. Every people who ever lived upon the globe, and who ever amounted to anything in the world, were slaves. That race which has contributed most to the humane development of the world were slaves and struggled, and do now struggle against greater difficulties than any other people known to history. These same people as slaves built all the grand monuments which cast their shadows over centuries and before which the mind of today staggers. Hebrew slaves piled mighty stones into Egyptian pyramids, carved out the weird sphinx, constructed the hanging gardens of Babylon, beautified Nineveh and threw up gigantic walls of the Colosseum at Rome. "NO HISTORY." It is said we have no history. Blot out Egypt. Forget Hannibal. Do not remember noble Attacks. Wipe from history's page great Toussaint L'Overture and grand Douglass and still the Negro has done enough in the last forty years to give him creditable standing in the society of races, and to place his name in letters of gold across the azure blue above. Light up his wonderful imagination and emotion by the lamp of culture. Turn his imagination into mechanical and philosophical invention. Turn his deep emotion into music and poetry. Turn his constant stream of feeling into painting and sculpture. Then the Negro, standing upon the intellectual shoulders of his Anglo-Saxon brother, will send wonder and amazement through the scientific and literary world. There are more inventions to be thought out, higher classes of forces yet undiscovered to be harnessed to appliances; more worlds to be discovered and dissected—more of God to be brought down to man. If the Negro is true to himself he may be God's instrument to bring it all about. God does not pay large prices for small things. Two millions of men did not meet forty years ago upon the battle field and redden the earth with their blood for nothing. God is helping the Negro to rise in the world. TOM THE TATTLER. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. Were some of our performers and singers to be judged by the account they render of themselves Booth, Barrett, Patti, Jennie Lind, etc., would seem like amateurs. While speaking of the 20th century and the improvements and changes that will come, I wonder what improvement those damnable southerners will make in their fine art of lynching. The dog and the tree had been fussing, and the tree had made use of some very outing remarks to the dog which enraged him. The dog tried to frighten the tree by starting to bark when the tree, in its blandest manner said: "You'll certainly have to forget that, my canine friend, for I have a bark of my own." Moral:—Do not try to frighten a prize fighter by threatening to punch him in his nose. As full as this world is of business some people have such a little bit of it that they must assist other people to attend to theirs. There are many persons in the profession drawing salaries as singers and performers who simply mistake nerve for talent. Don't let applause turn your head. There are times that persons, especially when assembled, express sympathy with their hands. How many colored women are there that think? I do not mean to sit, look into space, utter a sigh or two; but to bring all the faculties of the brain together on some fact or circumstance of life, indulge in serious reflection. Did you ever notice that when you refer to a woman's foot, be it ever so small, she will, as a rule, tell you she is wearing a shoe a size or two too large for her. Why is it, Mr. W. C., one per cent. of talent carries ninety-nine per cent. of conceit with it? Let us hope that this much talked of 20th century will produce a real prima donna of color. A man with a dime's worth of talent and a dollar's worth of ambition may be all right theoretically, but practically it makes a laughing stock of him. "Don't get out of your place," said the nickel to the penny, "remember I am worth five such as you." To that screeching donna-prima, beg pardon, I mean prima-donna who says I am crazy and don't know what I am talking about, I will say would she please show me her certificate of sanity and tell me what year she was graduated from Vassar. She is being slowly consumed by a prima-donna fever, kept up by an ignorant conceit, which leads her to believe she is a great singer. If the words prima-donna were spelled according to her singing we would have "anpaminord." Can you glean any sense from that? Her singing ditto. If the shoe pinches have your feet gutted. Mayor Harrison, our world-beating mayor, has probably heard some one sing a "Holy City," and judging from his spasmodic efforts at reform is trying to make one of Chicago. I have just received a clipping from a New York paper, which seeks to rob the race of the glory of the achievements of one of its members. It is an instance to show to what extreme lengths some white men will go to rob the Negro of what he has justly earned. Mr. Roscoe Conkling Bruce, son of the late Blanche K. Bruce, has demonstrated his superior ability as an orator over all the students of Yale. As the clipping says he can "outtalk a photograph and outlogic the most argumentative young men of other colleges." "White persons," it continues, "need not be alarmed, and Negro persons should not duly exalt themselves over this young man's achievements. If one did not know Bruce was a Negro he would never suspect it." The majority of white persons seem to have two mental eyes and each of these, at different times, according to the act done, are turned on the Negro. If a Negro does something that is criminal, one of these afore mentioned eyes will readily discover he is a Negro, though he be as white as snow, and will find something in his crime which will fit all Negroes. On the other hand if one of the sons of Ham does something which excels his pale-face brother, though he be as black THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. is stove polish, this other eye can easily see how this particular talent came to him from some Caucasian blood which it finds in his veins. No wonder then this paper from which this clipping was taken traces Mr. Bruce's ability back and attempts to prove that, owing to his white complexion and that of some of his ancestors, he derives it from the white man. Ah! Mr. White Man, that unjust conceit; why you would have proved that Bruce's ability came from you, if in doing so you had to carry his ancestral lineage back to Adam! When a woman buys a new hat she invites criticism from all the feminine world. Mr. Wm. Humphreys our esteemed banjoist and playwright is emerging from the painful silence which has so enveloped him for the past few months. Besides engineering the thing through, he took a part on the bill at Mr. Love's benefit. He acquitted himself with glory. Since that time he has made another step toward publicity. He was in Racine, Wis., with the Slayton Jubilee singers and liked the trip so well that he contemplates returning to the stage. This is a wise step, for in his prolific brain there slumber too many good ideas for him to hold himself aloof in the embrace of silence. I saw the manager of the "Hottest Coon in Dixie" company recently and on his face "care and deliberation sat." An election bet was recently paid One man wheeled another through the snow in his bare feet. Evidently the foot-killer is neglecting his work. Prof. George D. Herron addressed an audience at Central Music Hall Jan 6th, on the "Need of a Human Religion." This is the first of a series of lectures which he will deliver on the "Economics of the Kingdom of Heaven." When he leaned across his desk and branded the church of today as the chief teacher and exemplar of immorality a storm of applause followed and amens arose from the audience of 1,500 persons. The audience which greeted the speaker was composed of laboring men chiefly, but capital and employers had their representatives At the present time when capital is throttling and silencing the conscience of the church, when preachers are fast becoming mammon-worshippers and pious frauds, his topic is most timely. If there is anything this world needs more than anything else it is a new 20th century "human religion." "In a profound and fateful sense, the modern world is practically without a religion without a living or unifying principle of faith. The old altar fires are dying out and the night is very dark." Religion should have for its foundation love—love of God and of fellowman. That what we call religion today is built on fear. Six days of the week will man rob and mistreat his brother, then o the seventh, through fear, he will repa to his stately church, the product frequently of ill-gotten gains, and go through a mock worship to ease his troubled spirit. He not only builds the churches at times, but in many, yes, so many instances he puts in its pulpit just the kind of a preacher he wants who panders to his perturbed spirit by preaching to him a number of lies glossed over with hypocrisy, and called religion. Yes, Brother Herron, the world needs a human religion, and needs it very much. May God help you to disseminate it. Last night a man was burning with indignation so that it was necessary to call out the fire department to extinguish it. --- Our advanced scientists and dentists say that a germ, which gets in a man's teeth, causes them to decay. The poor germ is very small but it is made to carry a great deal now-a-days. It wouldn't surprise me to hear some learned expert on insanity say, when a man has gone daft, a germ got in his brain and worked the evil; or to hear an advanced critic say his act was good but some germs got in it and now it is "rotten." Read The Freeman for "up-to-date-ness" in every thing. Worth Knowing: The refined and delicate odor of the Original Ozenized Ox Marrow makes it the pleasantest preparation to use for straightening the hair. Besides it does the work just right and always gives perfect satisfaction. It makes the hair straight, soft and beautiful. Warranted harmless, Only 50 cents, and 10 cents paid, one bottle for 65 cents. Address Ozenized Ox Marrow Co., 76 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. Windy City Notes. Chicago, Ill., Special—Miss Trula Mathews, of West Pullman, spent the holidays with Mr. and Mrs. Lillard at 206 Wells street. Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Harris celebrated their fifth anniversary on New Years evening at their residence, 185 Division street. The following invited guests were present: Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Sullivan, Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Bell, Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Lillard, Mr. C. Hughes and Miss H. Overstreet, Mrs. Milligan, Mrs. Harvey, Mrs. F. Elliston, Miss A. Brown, Mrs. A. F. Green, Mrs. Snow, Mrs. G. McKinney, Mr. Dave Milligan, Mrs. Denton, Miss S. Phillips, Miss Bessie Harris and Miss S. Harris. All of those who were present had a good time eating and drinking until 2 a.m. R. L. Harris furnished the music for the occasion. Several handsome presents were received by Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Shelten, of 531 State street, is on the sick list. He is suffering from la gripe. Mrs. L. Ducker, of Cedar street, who is considered the best teacher in Herman Church School school, received a very valuable lamp from her pupils on Xmas night. The following officers of Golden Gate Lodge, F. A. & A. M, were installed at Herman church on the 21st alt: J. T. Jones, W. M.; J. H. G. Davis, S. W.; S. Askins, J. W.; W. C. Bell, W. T.; A. Jones, Sec'y. After the installation a fine repast was served. Miss N. Mathews gave a dinner, last Sunday, in West Pullman, in honor of the following guests: Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Millard, Mr. and Mrs. Prather and Mr. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. J R Butler, of Glencoe, I. spent the holidays with their son, Lieut. J. Butler. 39 Stone street. Wm. Terry, of 5400 Ellis avenue, is dangerously ill. Lincoln Lodge No. 3856, G. U. O. of O. F., installed the following officers on the 2d inst.: B. B. Hightower, W. T.; J. Butler, W. A.; G. G. Groves, W. C.; C. Hughes, P. Secretary; C. Williams, E.; S. Wm. Shelton, V. G.; H. H. Koger, N. G.; W. D. Lillard, P. N. G.; J. T. Jones, N. F.; N. W. Miller, P. N. F. The report of the secretary and treasurer showed that the lodge was in a better condition financially than it has been since it has been organized. Miss L. Hanson, the organist of Herman church, was presented with a pocket-book filled with money on the 26th ult., by the members of the church. An excellent program was rendered at the Sunday club on the 6th inst. Papers were read by N. Allen and Miss Katie Johnson. The following officers were installed for the ensuing quarter: C. Hughes, president; Mrs. L. Ducker, vice-president; Mrs. A. Williams, treasurer; N. Allen, secretary; Miss K. Johnson, corresponding sec'y. Hon B.F. Moseley, one of Chicago's most eminent lawyers, delivered an oration at the Sunday club on the 21st alt. Mrs. Wm. Beudette and Miss H. Wright read ideal papers at the club. Miss Allice Brown sang one of her favorite solos. She is one of the best singers in Chicago. The holiday issue of The Freeman surpassed any other paper published by Afro-Americans in this country. All subscribers who owe the agent for this paper will kindly call and settle as the editor cannot do business on promises or "hot air." All Northsiders kept closed doors on New Years day. Lexington News Items. Lexington, Ky., Special.-Call and subscribe for the Freeman at the office of Maria S. White, a notary public, No. 8 W. Vine street. Elmore Cyclone Band of eighteen, conducted by James H. Wilson, the cornet soloist, will give an open air concert in front of the Phoenix Hotel some time in the near future. Watch for the date. The B. Y. P. U. of Main Street Baptist Church elected the following officers for this quarter: Lawyer B E. Smith, president; H. Hardy, vice president; Miss Bettie Burley, recording secretary; Maria S. White, corresponding secretary; Mrs. Patsy Taylor, treasurer. The Union is progressing nicely. Mrs L. B. Donglass is our organist. The wedding of Mr. Hiram Ross, an undertaker of this city, to Miss Mamie Thomas, of Cincinnati, Ohio, was simply grand. The bride's costume was made of white satin. Dictionary. We desire to call the attention of the reader of The Freeman to the new Edition of Webster's International Dictionary, published by it G. & C. Merriam Co. It is a first class edition, new plates throughout and has 25,000 additional words, phrases and definitions. 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THE WAITER EDITED BY W. FORREST COZART. NEW YEAR'S DAY. The jolly festivities which reigned supreme during the holidays are at an end, and the year 1900, that old gray haired man who resembles Santa Claus, has been succeeded by a bright and cheerful youngster called 1901, who introduces the twentieth century. New Year's day comes with a business-like regularity which causes each and every individual to feel that the time for labor and new resolutions has come. The business man begins to lay his plans for the ensuing year. This is true of the banker, the merchant, the manufacturer, as well as the farmer, those brawny artisans upon whom two-thirds of the population of this country depend for food. On the whole, it is well for the holiday festivities to end, for, as willing as we may be, we could not live up to the festivities of yuletide continually. The advent of the new year enables a man to oil up his conscience for another twelve months' run. Once more the wayward, as well as the faithful, are given an opportunity to renew, or to make new resolutions, vows, and to turn over a new leaf in life's history, where, on joyous, sad and minor events, and in many cases death is chronicled before another new year. Good intentions are likely to be failures notwithstanding the fact that one makes resolutions to keep them. The first day of the new year is a day on which reminiscences of the oldest inhabitants are indulged in as appropriate. On this day the bibulously inclined make new resolves, the young men and young women are interested in social calls, for custom still keeps up the business of paying respects and wishing everybody a happy new year. The idea of celebrating the first day of the year is as old as civilization. Notwithstanding the rapid progress that modern civilization has wrought, this ancient custom has withstood a crucial test and is as popular at the close of the 19th century as it was at the beginning of the 12th and 13th centuries. Civilization and the knowledge of science placed the people of the 19th century in a progressive era. Old time customs and art ares now looked upon as obsolete, just as the people themselves would be if living. The invention of the steamboat, the railroad engine, the harnessing of electricity and other modern inventions, have supplanted ancient devices to a great extent. But nothing has been able to change the custom of celebrating and making new resolutions on the first day of the year. The ancients made merry on that day. We of the 20th century are doing the same, and it is safe to say that the same custom will ever be thus observed. Ancient Romans began their year in March. Christianity made distinct breaks between the old and the new year, but at first there was much difficulty to secure unanimity, owing to the impossibility of establishing communication between leaders of the church. For a very long time there was wide diversity of opinion as to when the new year should be celebrated, as some nationalities would celebrate on Christmas day, some on Easter and others on the first of March. In the sixteenth century, by common consent, January 1st was established and it has been regularly observed since then as the day of revelry and resolves. It has always been high holiday throughout the civilized world, although the fathers of the church, Chrysostom, Ambrose, Augustine, Peter, Chrysologus and others, tried to make it a day of fasting and prayer. Finally the much contested question was settled through a compromise whereby the day would be observed according to the wish of each community and individual, which made it a day of part feasting and part prayer. It may be said that this is the present custom, therefore, it is impossible to make the occasion one of purely religious observance, because the very character of the day, saying good bye to the old year and welcoming the new. The first day of the new year has always been the occasion for great social THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER feasts, and new impetus is given all social functions. At this period every one is given an opportunity to show a token of friendship and respect to their friends, associates and superior officers, etc. We are reliably informed that feasting and giving and taking presents has been a part of New Year's day from ancient times. Suetonius and Tacitus make references to the exchanging of new year's presents among all classes of people of that period. Since the downfall of the Western Empire and the rise of modern nations this ancient custom has been kept up. If possible it is being more closely observed at this time than ever before one has but to mingle with the throng of customers in the various stores, freight, express and postoffices, to verify this assertion. In the department stores great multitudes of all classes of people touch elbows and vie with each other in selecting some suitable present for their relatives or friends. The capacity of the freight departments is often taxed in carrying freight over the various railroads, which the express companies could not handle, while for days and weeks the employees of the express companies are overworked owing to the enormous amount of presents which are being sent to all parts of the world. The in and out going mails are gorgeously crowded with registered letters and money orders at this time of the year, and the mail carriers (God bless them) seem as though they would collapse under the heavy weight of the many presents which they are delivering. The church does its duty in observing the coming of the New Year, which is welcomed with merry peals of bells, services are held from early evening of the last day in the old year until midnight, at which time the old year goes out and the new one comes in. These are called "watch-night services," and they usually attract the wayfarer from the street, who knows as little about church as he does about the altar of an African idol. In many countries the night of New Year's eve, which is St. Sylvester's eve, is celebrated with great festivities, and the new year is ushered in with good wishes and mutual congratulations, etc. This is also an ancient Scottish custom, and the fact that it is prevalent in Germany (where the wish is "Prosit Neu Jahr"—may the New Year be happy)—attests its antiquity and universality. In accorded with the above thought and custom, it affords the writer much pleasure to avail himself of this opportunity to say to all the subscribers and friends of The Freeman that I wish you a happy New Year. W. FORREST COZART. DOMESTIC SCIENCE THE MAKING OF BREAD. Bread has rightly been called the staff of life. Of all the different foods, no one has been found a fit substitute for bread, perhaps no one of food, is as well known to all parts of the world as bread, although made from different materials. As a breadstuff, wheat ranks first, it growes in the temperate zones and is one of the principal exports of the United States. The United States ranks first among other countries in the production of wheat, France next. The United States ranks first in its exportation—European Russia next. Of the world's great wheat crop of 1894, the United States produced 1-6. It is computed that more than five hundred million people are eating wheat flour and the number increases each year. It has been noted that the people who do not use wheat flour accomplish great things, but the wheat eaters accomplish greater things and are very strong and healthy. The wheat grown in the northern portion of our country is best for bread-making because it contains more gluten than any other. The grades of flour are largely affected by the climate, moisture and soil. Wheat is composed of gluten, starch, sugar, mineral matter and husk and the nutritive value of it depends largely upon the milling, if ground too fine much of the nutrition is lost. Corn bread is little used in other countries than our own which produces four times that of all of the other countries in the world. Bread of some kind has been in use by mankind since the first dawn of civilization. Very early in the history of the human race leavened bread was used. This was made by allowing flour and water to stand in a warm place till decomposition had well set in, a portion of it was used to start fermentation in a fresh portion of water and flour to be made into bread. This bread had to be made with great care or lactic acid would be formed or other bodies unpleasant to the taste. Because of the disagreeable taste and the possibility of the dough reaching the stage of putrid fermentation, other means of making bread had to be sought. For a long time chemists were puzzled for something to produce lightness in bread, finally the yeast plant was discovered. This solved the great problem. You will not find a more delightful piece of work in the entire realm of Domestic Science than bread-making if you would just enter into the spirit of it and be able to trace it step by step. Every good housekeeper should know how to make a first-class loaf of bread whether she has it to do or not. Always make your bread during the day. The yeast which you use is a plant and its needs, heat, moisture and light, one the same as other plants. You can not have a pretty, healthy plant if you keep it from day-light, neither can you have good, sweet wholesome bread if you keep it from day-light. It has been said that scarcely 25 per cent. of the bread used is properly made. Soak one ounce of yeast in a half cup of milk warm water with one teaspoon of sugar and on account of the great affinity of the yeast for the sugar it will soon dissolve. Take one pint of milk add to the same quantity of hot water, pour into a yellow bowl, or whatever you make bread in, add 'one tablespoon of salt sift flour enough into this to make a batter, this should be a temperature of 75 degrees or 80 degrees (f). Stir the yeast, add it to the dough, stir the whole well. The yeast is capable of producing alcoholic fermentation and begins to work upon the starch at once. Ere long the sugar is decomposed into alcohol and carbonic acid gas, the latter makes itself known by the bubbles which appear and the consequent swelling of the whole mass. The carbon dioxide causes the sponge like condition of the mass because of the peculiar tenacity of the gluten. During the process of fermentation the mass should be kept at a temperature of between 75 degrees and 85 degrees (f) above this acetic acid is liable to occur. The production of carbon dioxide is the end of the chemical process. This requires about 45 minutes. Work into the mass enough flour so that you may knead it; knead until smooth, this works the new flour into the fermented mass and gives an even fine grain. Grease the bowl, put the dough again into it, let stand 35 or 49 minutes to rise again. Then make into loaves. This will make three loaves weighing 26 ounces each. It is always best to bake bread in single pans. After the loaves are made let them rise until they have doubled their size—Bake. The best temperature for baking is between 375 degrees to 400 degrees (f). The oven must be this hot in order to raise the temperature of the inside of the loaf to 212 degrees (f). A good biscuit heat is about right. The baking has for its object to kill the ferments, to heat the starch so as to make it easily digested, to expand the carbonic acid gas and drive off the alcohol and form a crust which gives a most delicious flavor to the loaf. The palatability of the loaf depends largely upon the baking. In the case of single loaves the bread will bake done in 45 or 50 minutes, in double pans it will take longer. The bread must be thoroughly baked in order that the process of fermentation will be stopped. The bread should be exposed to the air when taken from the oven. It is always best to let bread cool, but the carbon dioxide has escaped in a sufficient quantity and replaced by oxygen to render the bread quite wholesome when taken from the oven. ARTHUR HOUSTON, Chicago, Ill. Notes of Interest. Edwardsville, Ill., Special.—The contents of the holiday number were eagerly devoured here. Nothing but praise is heard from every quarter. Mt. Zion, Mt. Joy and Wesley Chapel each celebrated Christmas with a Christmas tree and appropriate exercises. All were well attended and highly enjoyable. Walter Crittenden spent a part of the holidays among friends in Pacific, Mo Mrs. Payne, of Chicago, was the guest of Mrs. Perryman during the holidays. John Lowry, of Pine Oak, has completed a nice five room cottage. Julius Randall and Miss Ruth Porter were united in marriage Jan. 1st, Rev Wm. Scott officiating. There is some talk of having a reunion of the 8th Ill. Vol. Corporal L. Grant Ward, of this city; expresses his hearty approval of the movement. Mrs. Harriet Beard, of Pacific, Mo., after a visit of several months with her daughter, Mrs. Fanny Crittenden, has returned to her home. Messrs. Daniel Spiller and Thomas Mitchell, of this city, are quarantined at Newport, where they have been at work, on account of smallpox. Wm. Bradley has been promoted to the position of foreman in the machine shops of Desmond & Co., of this city. Jas. Robinson is another first class Negro machinist employed in the same shops. Prof. Perkins is representing The Freeman, the Colored American Magazine and the New Negro for the New Century, a strong combination. Show your race pride by subscribing for one or all of these publications. We advise all who are prone to find fault with Negro news- papers to read the article on "Negro Journals" in the holiday number of The Freeman, and, having read it, read it again. We understand that there are only two colored men in this State holding the license of "hoisting engines," and Simon Bradley of this city is one of them. E. W. Williams, who is attending school in Decatur, spent the holidays with his parents and friends. Mr. Williams is one of the coming young men of the State. He is an ardent student of the guitar and is quite a favorite at fashionable social functions among white and colored. Mrs. John Cross, Sr., one of the oldest residents of Pine Oak, departed this life Friday, January 4, at 1 p.m. She was a member of the A. M. E. Church; was quite aged and had been a paralytic for about five years. Rev. Cole, of the A. M. E. Church, Edwardsville, officiated at the funeral services Saturday afternoon. Deceased leaves a husband, two sons, two daughters and a number of relatives to mourn their loss. LOST RELATIVES. I would like to find my relatives. My brother, Dan Cregg, did live in Upsher Co., Tex. His mother's name was Amy Cregg; her oldest child was Dan. He had four sisters; their names were Meryd Ward, Hannah, Rosa and Pinky Cregg. I had three other brothers—Bob, Ned and John. We all did live near Glimer, Tex. The last f heard of brother Bob he was in Marshall, Tex. He left home thirty years ago. He was living with Marion Stenson. Brother I heard of him he went to Austin, Tex. with a white man named W. M. Pierceson. 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Regular display—10 cents per line* per insertion—agate measure, (14 lines to the inch) Discount; 8 months, 10 cents; 8 months, 30 cents; 30 cents, 60 cents Reading matter; 5 cents per line per insertion. Business locals 155 per line insertion. On all pure reading matter and business local discount of 5 cents will be allowed for each 100 lines up to 1,000 lines. Advertisements should reach us on Saturday or Monday in order to appear the following week. Omissions to be made up at expiration of contract advertisements, $1.00 for one month, in advance. Entered at the postoffice at Indianapalis, Indiana, as second class matter. THE FREEMAN INDIANAPOLIS, - - - INDIANA. GEORGE L. KNOK, Publisher. SATURDAY, JANUARY 19, 1901. A KANSAS MOB. The West now seems the storm center of mob fury. It was only last Tuesday that Kansas, following in the wake of Colorado, contributed its quota of infamy to the already towering monument of national disgrace and racial peridy. It was in Leavenworth, where Fred Alexander, a Negro, accused of assaulting a young white woman, paid a fearful penalty. The stake, the faggots, the oil and then the match and the story is soon told, at which civilization shudders and humanity reverts to its first estate. The mad scramble for gruesome relics of a human holocaust, the tell-tale witnesses of the law's defiance, bespake a grovelling sentiment that augurs no good for the unhappy blacks. It would appear far better that these hideous trophies be buried under a mountain of earth with every vestige of that funeral pyre, which stood for racial antipathy, contempt and contumely. We have no good word for that class of Negroes who, forgetful of the racial weal, thrust their own carnal desires uppermost, thereby bringing down condign punishment on themselves individually, and at the same time dragging down every Negro man, woman and child in the land. It is by no means conclusive that the Negro was guilty of all the accusations. So far as the assault is concerned, one Negro woman was the main witness. She may have been right, she might have been wrong. Courts are the regular established tribunals for the trial of the accused, and not hastily organized mobs that have ears to hear but the one story. The growing mob spirit no longer makes itself manifest in spasmodic outbreaks. It threatens to become a factor in American civilization. The states, the people, the government, peradventure, will be forced to take steps to neutralize or deaden the pernicious growth or else face a fearful alternative. The railery at the South by the North will be bad taste in the light of recent events. Leaving out the moral aspect, these outbreaks are the assents along the line of racial progression. In one form or another the racial tension will be released. Vigorous military vigilance to reduce excesses to a minimum, and the elevation of public sentiment in the meanwhile, seems the only hope. At the same time Negroes must weigh their actions and not indulge in those things that cause racial inflammation. A well managed farm would be a paying venture. Every man could at least be a hand and earn wages. That is more than is earned in town. THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. Hon. Judson W. Lyons, Register of the Treasury, and Hon. Henry P. Cheatham, Recorder of Deeds, of Washington, D. C., recently entertained the colored newspaper men of that city. Among the special guests of honor were Hons. P. B. Pinchback and J. Madison Vance of Louisiana, Messrs Robert Pelham, Michigan, and Daniel H. Madison, of New York. The following press representatives were present: Messrs H. Y. Arnett, P. H. Bray, T. M. Dent, C. E. Hall, L. M. Hersaw, S. B. Jackson, A. L. Manley, T. H. Malone, W. T. Menard, R. C. M. Simmon, H. P. Slaughter, E. J. Smith, R. W. Thompson, L. H. White and W. H. Sykes. The very names of the genial hosts stood for a well spent evening. The representatives of the press are not a bad set to look after. THE JOHN BANK'S CASE. It is to be hoped that some new light may be thrown on the case whereby the accused will not be punished further. At the very most a very useful lesson has been taught; one that, without doubt, will be heeded. Further punishment can only bring individual grief to a man who is truly repentant, and who in the first place could not understand the magnitude of the offense. There are those who have been taught by precept an example by their "betters" that all was fair in love and in war. If Banks should be turned scot free at this time his apprehension has not failed of its purpose. What more? The conviction and sentencing of John Banks, charged with attempting to bribe an election officer last fall has been the topic of discussion among the colored people. His attorneys have asked for a new trial, at which time they expect to prove Banks innocent of the charge. It is now Governor W. T. Durbin of Indiana. Beautiful and impressive inauguration ceremonies took place in this city Monday, January 14. Col W. T. Durbin succeeded James A. Mount as the chief executive of the state. Nearly a half million people from other parts of the world have come into the United States during the year 1900, seeking permanent homes. The details of the; immigration during the ten months, ending with October, gathered by the Immigration Bureau, and published by the Bureau of Statistics, indicate that the immigration for the calendar year will reach about 460,000. Of this number more than 100,000 come from Austria-Hungary, another 100,000 from Italy, and nearly another 100,000 from Russia, while the United Kingdom furnishes more than 50,000, of which number 40,000 are from Ireland. Of the 460,000 immigrants fully 450,000 come from Europe, while but about 4,000, or less than one per cent come from the tropics. Cyrus Field Adams, south town clerk and editor and publisher of The Appeal, has been appointed assistant registrar of the United States Treasury. The selection of Mr. Adams to fill that responsible position was a great surprise to that class of Negro politicians and would-be statesmen, who always delight in looking down with scorn and contempt upon the editors and publishers of Negro newspapers.—The Broadax, Chicago. Are we to understand that there is a class of Negroes "who always delight in looking down with scorn and contempt upon the editors and publishers of Negro newspapers?" Professor L. H. Jones, of the Cleve land schools, when addressing the Indiana Association of Teachers said, "A man is truly educated when he thinks clearly, reasons logically, judges justly, aspires nobly, hates intensely, loves devotedly and drudges cheerfully." Whether that be education or otherwise we leave it to the likes of him that said it. However, we know that the picture fits a man that's a man. The Recorder intimates that if the colored politicians had been a little closer they would have secured greater recognition in the legislature. Well something seems to have been radically wrong. A good force of Negro janitors are on, and it ends there. Well they do not bring places to any one. Little more systematic hustling would have done the work. Let the legislature pass a good anti-lynching law. IN WONDROUS WASHINGTON MR. R. W. THOMPSON REJOINS THE FREEMAN STAFF, AND BRINGS THE RACY DOINGS OF THE NATION'S CAPITAL INTO THE LIME-LIGHT. REGISTER LYONS AND RECORDER CHEATHAM To Stay Where They are--President McKinley to Find Good Places for Faithful in Due Season--A Hand for Pinchback--Knights of the Quill Dine Sumptuously THE CENSUS TO INVESTIGATE THE NEGRO'S STATUS In Agriculture and the Allied Pursuits--W. T. Ferguson in Charge--Mason's Wise Choice--Senator Fairbanks' Boom for President Gaining Ground --Why Not a New Race Journal for Washington?--Notes and Comments Washington, D. C., special: A happy new century to The Freeman, to her magic "Table Round" of congenial spirits who once upon a time did hold sweet converse, and wooed the muse of periodic publicity. Our chapeau is likewise off to the intelligent clientage of readers who waded patiently through our maunderings, and were gracious enough to say they liked the variegated menu that we offered at the literary board. I venture to respond to an encore, as the applause seems hearty enough to justify a return to the arena, especially as we had sent out agents of the Secret Service in advance to determine whether or not the gallery gods were equipped with brick-bats, cabbages and antiquated hen fruit, or were laden with bouquets of honest, if mistaken, appreciation. So, Uncle Noah Baxter, B. Square, Tom the Tattler, Ned Elmo Bee, "Woodbine," Edward Elmore Brock, Dr. J. M. Henderson and the rest of the gallant knights who used to break a friendly lance in "re old tyme" we shall, with the kind permission of the Chesterfield publisher, G. L. Knox, the Berry Wall managing editor, Elwood C. Knox, the erudite and polished director of editorial sentiment, Prof. W. Milton Lewis, assisted by the orchestra, endeavor to portray week after week some of the lights and shadows of intricate, fascinating, elusive and ever paradoxical Washington. :::::: We approach this correspondence with an interest rendered all the keener by reason of a recent visit to the Hoosier capital, which I shall ever be pleased to call "home," and because of the delightful memories surrounding my meeting with so many old friends, schoolmates and acquaintances, who vied in extending that prodigal hospitality which has come to be known as a part of the warp and woof of the Hoosier character. Space forbids an extended mention of the Indiana multitude who have risen to prominence in the last decade, in religion, in politics, in law, medicine, business, science, as educators and as literateurs. Suffice it to say that Indianapolis has made a progress along all these lines little short of miraculous, and is conceded by capable judges of municipal quality to be the most desirable city of its proportions in the country for those who wish to make a home and grow upon a substantial basis. I never tire of singing the praises of the old home and its generous citizens, and hope at some convenient season to review in detail some of the activities that inspire the pride just expressed. *** Washington is a news center. With both the blacks and the whites there is always "something doing." There are certain people who are avowed enemies to peace and tranquillity, and make it their special office to see to it that a period of dead calm is of the shortest duration. They never get sick, seldom die, and possess constitutions that defy the ravages of overtime labor. They are experts in the art of "starting something" at any stage of the game. ... Speaking of office reminds me that the word "Washington" always conjures up in the mind of the average American something relating to "office"—office sought, obtained or lost—the first and last predominating by a very healthful plurality. Just what kind of a year this is to be in the matter of office-seeking or office-getting is a grave problem. Even the fortune-tellers are giving it up, and asking for something easier. President McKinley does his fellow-citizens at least one favor when he is so candidly states that there will be no changes merely to take one man out of a place in order to put another in. When he say he interprets his re-election to mean that "we are all re-elected," he saves many a poor aspirant the price of a car ticket to Washington and months of weary waiting for the lightning to strike, with despairing failure in the end. He thus relieves the seeker and preserves himself. There will be some openings in the natural course of death, resignation, removal for cause, and increase in the working forces in numerous departments, but he who expects a wholesale shake-up is smoking a brand of dope that will bring him to an abrupt finish before inauguration time. There are candidates by the score, of course—some avowed, many "receptive"—in the hands of their friends, so to speak. They will come on in March, from force of habit, to look the field over. If they keep their heads and hearts in check all will be well—but beware of taking on anordinate supply of ambition, and counting on being asked to sit close to the throne just because you made a few speeches at a ward meeting in Indiana or rounded up a carload of mountainers in West Virginia. The larger places held by colored men will remain practically as they are. Hon. J. W. Lyons has made a brilliant record as Register of the Treasury, and ex-Congressman H. P. Cheatham has been a commanding and attractive figure in the office of Recorder of Deeds. Both have been loyal to race and to party, and the constituency of Afro-Americans whom they so happily represent is perfectly satisfied to allow them to enjoy the fruits of the immense victory which they did so much to bring about. They were easily the leaders in the battle for the Negro vote. To them belongs the lion's share of the credit for our two regiments of gallant black soldiers in the Philippines, with their complement of colored officers, and each has been active in securing recognition for deserving men of the party hailing from all sections of the country. Ex-Senator John P. Green will be retained as Stamp Agent, and there is little likelihood that the bright galaxy of stars in the diplomatic and consular service will be deposited of a single luminary. Provision, long delayed, will most assuredly be made for that illustrious member of the revered "old guard," former Governor P. B. S. Pinchback. A treasury auditorship, one of the fat district offices or a paymastership in the army are about his size. It has been asserted that he might be given one of the excellent places that are being created in the newly established civil service in Porto Rico. No Republican deserves better at the hands of the President than does Gov. Pinchback, and to further ignore a degree of ingratitude which the party managers ought to hesitate about before shouldering. Congressman Geo H. White was a giant on the stump in the late campaign. He is about to retire from the halls of legislation, and with his Southern career practically closed so far as state honors are concerned, he will doubtless be well taken care of by the national administration. Among others who have hopes that ought to be well founded are J. Madison Vance, of Louisiana; Charles W. Anderson, of New York; J. H. Bradford, of Maryland; Col. W. A. Pledger, of Georgia; J. H. Lott, of Indiana, and last, but of the highest importance, Editor T. Thomas Fortune, of New York. Just what is in sight, the layman has no idea, but all of these gentlemen are hustlers. Unlike one "Wilkins Micawber," they are not sitting around "waiting for something to turn up," but are personally conducting the turning up industry. Mr. Cyrus Field Adams is the "first to land," and his appointment to be Assistant Register of the Treasury comes in the nature of a pleasant surprise to even the best informed. His selection is a recognition of the force of the Negro newspapers in the campaign and meets with universal approval. Mr. Adams will fill the station with the dignity and intelligence that it demands. --- The census is moving along at a high rate of speed, under the admirable supervision of Director William R. Merriam. The work is far ahead of where it was at a corresponding period ten years ago, and its accuracy and scope are causing the American census methods to be investigated by the oldest nations of Europe, with a view of improving their own system of making up the records. The colored employees in the bureau have not suffered materially as yet from the necessary reduction in force that comes with the completion of a branch of inquiry. Most of them are doing commendable work, and stand well with their superiors. They draw from $1,000 per annum down, and make good use of their money. The status of the Negro in agriculture and the allied pursuits is to be given more prominence than ever before, and it is expected that a most encouraging exhibit of progress along this line will be shown. Mr. L. G. Powers, Chief Statistician in charge of agriculture, has made a fine start with an investigation designed to bring out facts concerning the Negro not furnished in the regular schedules sent out by the bureau. He has placed in charge of this bureau Mr. William T. Ferguson, a competent colored man, who bids fair to develop the subject into proportions that will astonish many who have permitted themselves to believe that the Negro is a cipher in the country's column of production. Mr. Powers is being warmly commended by all the Negro journals of the land for his originality and humane interest in our welfare, and I join in the urgency that the movement be given cordial support by all who have the opportunity to furnish data of value as to our standing in land-holding and extent of crops, and the conditions laid down in contracts. Prompt responses to inquiries will aid Mr. Powers and will help the race immeasurably. For the first time in the city of Washington, and perhaps in the entire country, the active forces of the newspaper world have been dined and wined by distinguished public men, as a concrete expression of their effective work in the political field and to their worth as molders of wholesome sentiment in the community. Last Saturday evening the press of Washington, the resident correspondents of the outside papers, and a few friends were the guests of Register J. W. Lyons and Recorder H. P. Cheatham. The entertainment took place at the handsome home of Mr. Lyons, 1417 Corcoran street northwest. The episode was historic, for there was gathered one roof the leaders of the Negro race and the representatives of the massive engine that had brought them to power and place. Everybody made a speech, after a dainty collation had been served, and the output of wit, eloquence, logic and fact could be measured only by those who were there in person. The keynote of the toasts was "concentration of thought and action," definiteness of purpose, intelligent grasp of the means at hand, and loyalty to honest leadership. If it be noticed by and by that the correspondents begin to talk hope, to counsel unity, and cease to deal in billingsgate and slander (if they had ever been addicted to it), set it down to the pledges made at this famous Lyons-Cheatham press dinner. Gov. Pinchback made an ideal toastmaster, and kept the guests in a sunny humor by his happy introductions and sparkling anecdotes. For the first time I found that the jolly ex-Governor was a composer of decided parts, and a vocalist of no mean caliber. His speech and that of Messrs. Lyons, Cheatham and Vance set a calorie pace, and the pen and pencil devotees closed the ranks without losing a step. Those present, besides the hosts, Gov. Pinchback and Hon. J. Madison Vance, were: L. M. Hershaw, T. H. Malone, T. M. Dent, representing the Atlanta Age; R. W. Thompson. The Freeman; W. T. Menard, The New York Age; Paul H. Bray, Topica Plaindealer; R. C. Simmons, Colored American; A. L. Manly, Daily Record; Charles E. Hall, State Capital, Springfield, III; H. Y. Arnett, Xenia Standard and Gazette; H. P. Slaughter, Kentucky Standard, Louisville, Ky.; L. H. White, Georgia Baptist; S. B. Jackson, Omaha Enterprise; Robert Pelham, St. Paul Appeal; E. J. Smith, Star of Zion; D. H. Mason, Athens Clipper, and W. H. Sykes, The Republic Leader. Congressman White was unavoidably absent on account of the illness of both himself and wife, but sent regrets and fraternal greeting. The occasion spoke well for the prospects of the Negro at the opening of the new century. The Pen and Pencil Club and the Negro Ajaxes have put their heads together, and a steady march onward may be looked for. *** Metropolitan A. M. E. Church is busy now casting about for a new pastor, as the five-year limit of the present incumbent expires in April. This church is the largest in the connection, and so great are its exactions that great care must always be taken in sending a preacher to carry on its work. Seldom has a mastake been made, and none should be made next time. The interests to be cared for are too important to be intrusted to other than a Christian, a man of broad judgment and sympathies, who possesses the eloquence and character to attract and instruct an audience, and who is ever mindful of the ethics of the pulpit and the dignity attaching to the cloth he wears. Metropolitan Church should not again be saddled with any one who can justly be rated a ministerial mountebank, a pompous windjammer and a pusillanimous hypocrite. The pulpit is too sacred a place to be used as a medium for the ventilation of personal spites, and it is hoped that Bishop Lee will think long and well before deciding upon the succession at this point. It is said that the names of Drs. T. W. Henderson, R. C. Ransom, W. D. Cook, J. M. Townsend and others of their lofty attainments are under consideration. *** Senator Charles W. Fairbanks is the cynosure of all eyes in the national capital. Although the second administration of President McKinley is not yet under way, popular rumor points to Mr. Fairbanks as, his logical successor. When his tall form emerges from the cloak room to the floor of the Senate, the whisper from the galleries is, "There comes the man from Indiana who will be the next President." I hope he will be, for no truer American, no bigger-hearted humanitarian, nor stronger type of statesmanship exists in public life to-day. He comes from old abolition stock, and has always taken a deep interest in the welfare of the race that he was early taught to help and respect. I am sure the colored people of Indiana would rejoice to see Mr. Fairbanks and his estimable wife in control at the picturesque White House, and will soon begin to exert themselves to bring about that end. Mrs. Fairbanks, by the way, has just been indorsed by the Mary Washington Chapter, D. A. R., as its choice for the office of president-general of the organization, an honor invariably conferred upon the first lady of the land, when the Chief Executive's wife is available. It is thought that Mrs. Fairbanks will be chosen by the national body, in which event it will be taking time advisedly by the forelock. Mr. and Mrs. Fairbanks both deserve the large need of success that has come to them in the past, and are entitled to the glowing vista that lies in promise. A new weekly race paper is talked of for Washington. Although this city now has two weekly and a daily, I see no reason why there should not be no room for another news medium. There are 90,000 Negroes in the District of Columbia. Their needs and tastes are as varied as the colors and forms in a kaleidoscope and their interests are multifarious in character and broad in scope. No one journal nor one man can reach all classes that deserve consideration, and there seems ample room for a new paper that will aim to satisfy a demand that is not met by any of those now in existence. Washington is a rich field to the publisher who has the energy, patience and fidelity to hurt to and develop it. Have we such a man among us? If the proper forces can be brought together, several well-known capitalists have signified their willingness to invest quite a large slice of the coin of the realm in journalism, devoted especially to the growing interests of Washington City. Can any doubt the success of a sturdy paper here that will combine editorial virility, lofty tone, freedom from meanness, cliqueism and "fakeism" fresh and sparkling news covering a wide range, together with shrewd and honorable business methods? I should like to see somebody make the venture. * * * The Pen and Pencil Club has been reorganized. * * * Congressman White made a rousing speech the other day on the reapportionment bill, of which I shall speak later. The Public Comfort Committee has a colored section, and Chairman Daniel Murray is putting in some hard and effective work in getting things in shape for a grand time during the inaugural period. Auxiliary committees will be named in the several States and centers from which visitors are expected. Hon. George L. Knox will be designated to represent Indiana, with headquarters at Indianapolis. *** Miss Wilhelmina Tate, of Indiana, formerly meat inspector at Kingan's packing house, has been transferred to the Treasury Department here, and is pleasantly located at 1415 Corcoran street, Northwest. *** The Twentieth Century Symposium at the Second Baptist Lyceum last Sunday was a most enjoyable affair. The speakers were W. S. Blackburn of Ohio, Dr. W. Bruce Evans and Mr. A. O. Stafford of the District of Columbia schools, and Mr. C. W. Williams of Kansas, a composer in the Government Printing Office. January 20 Mrs. Mary Church Terrell speaks, and on the 27th Bishop Alexander Walters will appear. ** ** The National Afro-American Council and the National Negro Academy are both scheduled to meet in this city immediately following the inauguration *** Mr. Roscoe Conkling Simmons, a graduate of Tuskegee Institute, and a nephew of Booker T. Washington, is now the managing editor of The Colored American. He is a clever writer, and is making a host of friends among the solid people of the national capital. Manager Cooper has struck a "find" in Mr. Simmons. *** Hon. Henry P. Cheatham has been unanimously elected Grand Master of Pythagoras Lodge, F. A. and A. M. the most popular and influential of the subordinate Masonic lodges of the District. The honor came to him unsought. It is a deserved compliment to a most worthy man, and a just tribute to his character and capacity for leadership. No official who has ever appeared in Washington has made a larger host of friends nor spread more hearty good cheer throughout the community than Mr. Cheatham. He does everything he undertakes with thoroughness and dispatch, and it is safe to predict for Pythagoras Lodge under his direction a splendid era of prosperity. It is not too much to expect that the record Mr. Cheatham will make in this lodge will in due course of time earn for him the office of M. W. G. Master of the Masonic order in the entire District of Columbia and jurisdiction. The lodge and its Grand Master are alike to be congratulated upon the happy condition of affairs. R. W. THOMPSON. From Zanesville. Zanesville, O., special: Mr. and Mrs. Thornton Fate, of Pittsburg, were the guests of Mrs. Stotts last week. * * The funeral of the late Wm. Melford was held at St. Paul's A. M. E. Church Sunday under the auspices of the Guiding Star Lodge, I. O. O. F. * * Mr. and Mrs. Edward Melford, of Pittsburg, were called here by the death of his brother, William Melford * * Miss Stella Parker and Miss Annie Fate are quite ill with the lagrippe. * * Rev. Maxwell is visiting his family at Xenia, O. * * Social prayer meetings were held at Mrs. Cale Fate's, Mrs. Cora Carter, George Qualls, George Parker, Daniel Simpson, Johnh Hunnicutt's and other homes last week. * * Mrs. Madison of Muskungum avenue, is quite ill. * Miss Sadie Smith, who has been visiting in Delaware, O., has returned home. The members of the household of Ruth elected the following officers for the year: Miss Martha, Ruggs, Most Noble Grand; Miss Annie Calan, Right Noble Governor; Mrs. Margaret Hargraves, Past Noble Governor; Mrs. Mattie Harris, Prelate; Mrs. Annie Breece, Worthy Recorder; Mrs. Charity Hunnicutt, Mrs. Kate Brown and Mrs. Elizabeth Carlisle, Trustees. * * Miss Maria Williamson is slowly improving. * * Mr. Peter Cary was called to Lancaster by the illness of his mother. * * Mrs. Samuel Nelson was so ill last week that her husband was called home from Woodfield. * * * Aunty Turner, aged 100 years, a highly respected citizen and member of the Union Baptist Church, passed away Sunday evening. * * Miss Mary Roots and Mr. Arthur Palmer were married by Rey. A. M. Thomas. STAGE. EDITED BY "Woodbine" THE FREEMAN POST OFFICE. A stamped enveloped, plainly addressed, must be enclosed for each letter, and the line of business followed by the person addressed should be given, in order to prevent mistakes. Norm- Professionals and others should bear in mind that all letters etc. in man if between the United States and Canada, must be prepared, otherwise they are not forwarded. Ormes, Miss Al'erta Payton, Mrs Hattie Roberts, Miss Letha Reynolds, Mrs Jenni Stine, Mrs J H Prous, Mrs Mana Walley, Mrs Mary Walley, Mrs Lethia Wayt, mrs P arl Wyatt, miss Pearl 2 Wade, Miss Alina Ballard, miss Emma Blandford, Miss Ada Barnett, Miss Nettie Blackwell Clara Barnett, Miss Harris, miss Helen Harris, miss Estella 2 Garry, Miss Lillian Gentry, Miss Jessie 2 Harrell, Miss Helen J. Mrs McMahon, Mrs, Lizzie RUSCO & HOLLANDS, BIG MISTREL FESTIVAL—Eliza Ft. Worth, Tex. Jan 19 RUSCO & HOLLAND'S NASHVILLE STUDENTS—Elliza Ft. Worth, Tex. 19 Brunswick, Red Bank, 22;bury Park, 23;Trenton, 25;Wilmington, Del, 26 RICHARDS & PRINGLES FAMOUS GEOGRAPHY MISTRELLS—Oregon City, Oregon, Jan 20 to 26 STETSON'S UNICLE TOM'S Carabin CO.—Pooria, III; Jan 20;Salisbury, Mo.—Kewanee, 23;Moline, 23 COONTOWN 400* (Lee Moses, Mgr.)—West Liberty, Iowa, Jan 19; Tipton, 21;DeWitt, 22 OLIVER SCOTT'S REFINED MISTRELLS—Owasso, Mich. Jan 19; E.Sagawin, 21; Bay City, 22;Port Huron, Michigan, 24; Chatham, Canada, 25;London, 26 BLACK PATTY TROUDAOURES (Voelkel and Noan managers)—Austin, Tex. Jan 19; Waco, 21;Hillsboro, 22;Corsicana, 23;Fort Worth, 24;Dallas, 23;Sherman, 26 The Zoo (Frank C. Bostock, director)—Glasgow School, Co. in Canada, indefinite A TIP to COONTOWN—St Louis, Mo. Jan 19 W. I. SWAIN'S ORIGINAL COLORED NASHVILLE STUDENTS—Mt Vernon, III, Jan 21 The Zoo (Frank C. Bostock, director)—Baltimore, Md. continuous and indefinite HARRISON BROS' NEW AND ANCIENT SOUTH CO.—Thomasville, Ga. Jan 19; micollo, Fla. 21;Coontown, Missouri, 23;Ellav Ile. 24;Live Oak, 25;Jasper, 26 The Zoo (Frank C. Bostock, director)—Milwaukee, Wis. continuous and indefinite ROTTEST COON in DIXIE—Denver, Colo. Jan 20 to 25 SLATTON JUBILEE SINGERS—Barrie, Ontario, Indiana, Indiana, 22;Peterboro, 23;Na ane, 24;Bellevue, 25 The ZOO (Frank C. Bostock, director)—Indianapolis, Ind. continuous and indefinite Henry Powers sends regards to Thos. Logan and Ernest Hogan. Frank Morton sends regards to all members of the "Black Sensation" Co. Miss Rosa Payne, of Billings, Mont., was injured by falling from her bicycle. Melroy & Baker's Gigantic minstrels will start their summer season at E. St. Louis May 1st. A. Fosey, of "Coontown 400" Co., was called to Keokuk, Iowa, to attend the funeral of his sister. Will A. Humphries, the musical comedian and playwright, is in Washington, D. C.; being called there to attend the funeral of his father last week. E. O. Green has closed with Mahara's minstrels on account of sickness. He is visiting relatives in Indianapolis and will probably remain here during the winter. THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. Pat Chappelle would like to hear, from Calvin D. Jackson, Amos Gilliard, Sid Perrin and Al. Bailey. They should write him immediately, as he has very important news for them. The Oriental Hotel billiard and pool parlors at Buffalo, N. Y., of which Billy Jackson is one of the proprietors, is doing an immense business since its opening on New Year's night. As Mr. Love is out of danger again the team of Hastings and Love, the world's greatest song illustrators, will be ready for work again; opening on the Western circuit the middle of February. The "Dainty Paree Burlesquers" played to good business at the Empire theatre the first three nights of the week Harry Morris' "Twentieth Century Maids" opened Thursday for three days. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Trusty are making a great hit in San Francisco at Happ's vaudeville theatre, and will return east some time in March with their new act, entitled "King and Queen." They send regards to all friends. Foster and Henderson write that they are preparing for vaudeville. Henderson's sister, Miss Edith, has joined them and they will do a triple act, and travel as Henderson, Foster and Henderson. They send regards to all friends. John W. Dennis, prime minister of sable monologists, sends regards to Georgia Up-To-Date members. He is now featuring 'If Ever I Play Lucky One More Time' and "Coon, Coon, Coon," and they never fail to please. D. Ireland Thomas will soon place in the hands of Stern & Co., several of his latest coon songs. Advertisement of same will appear in the Freeman, and all professionals should watch for this "ad" and send for professional copies, as Mr. Thomas says they are "just right." Sal Tibbs, singing comedian with Harrison Bros'. New and Ancient South minstrels, writes that he is scoring a big hit every night; Dave Jackson is going good and Harry McClain is also receiving his share of applause. Dan. E. Washington, stage manager, is quite a favorite. The company sends regards to all of the profession. Lew and Hattie Payton, formerly Payton and Harris, now in Galveston, Tex., are scoring heavily every night at the Olympic theatre; this is their fifth week at the Olympic and ever night brings greater applause for them. Mr. and Mrs. Payton were married during the holidays; Buddie Glenn was best man. The team is soon to take the road again with one of the leading colored companies. Success is our wish. The No. 1 Lone Star band with Al. W. Martins Mammoth Original Uncle Tom's Cabin Co., is making a big hit in the eastern cities. It is composed of such well known musicians as Anderson Brown, manager; Prof. Albert Anderson, director; Teddy Henderson, Clifford Page, Will Pate, Charlie Starks, Tip Miller, Albert Strander, John Jones, Woodford McGee, George Brown and Master Shearman, of Indianapolis, Ind., acrobat and drum major. Notes from the Indianapolis Zoo. Frank C. Bostock, director general.—The Liberty Bell Jubilee Singers and Cake Walkers close this week. They will accompany Baby Stella to the Milwaukee Zoo where they will put on "The Bird in a Gilded Cage." James Copeiand, of Columbus, O., is now Mr. Bostock's hostler at this point. Mr. Bostock is figuring on putting out two summer shows; one similar to "South Before the War" and "Darkest America," the other an "Uncle Tom" show. Wm. Hallback writes.—Miss Minnie Harrison has succeeded Miss A. Bohannan and has strengthened our team very much. Miss Harrison has a very rich voice and sings both sentimental and coon songs with credit. This is our third week at the Columbia theatre, Minneapolis, Minn., and our encores are stronger now than the first week. We are the only colored people playing here. In the first part there is a white man on one end and your humble servant on the other, and 14 pretty white girls in the circle, and they "clean up" on the chorus to my song. Regards to all. Buckingham Theatre, Tampa, Fla.—This week we have had an unusually strong show. Miss Florence Hines and COLORED PERFORMERS WANTED Male and Female. Six months of solid engagement to first class people. Ladies, send photo, must be of a light color and men must double brass. Can place a good orchestra leader who doubles brass. State all about yourself, lowest salary and all in first letter and I will send you transportation. Parties not known to me must enclose stamp—for reply address P. S.—Musicians that double B. and O. write salary low but sure. Vida Vaughn in new songs and sketches Brooks and Regis, the song and dance artists, are still strong favorites here. Miss Trixie Ford, the song and dancer, made quite a hit here. The other people are Josie D. Strange, Carrie Smith, Preacher Chisholm, Prof. C. A. Jones Bud Dixon and Louis Williams, all of whom are making good in their line. Sam White sends regards to the trap drummer of A. G. Allen's minstrels. Miss Kittle Brown sends regards to all her professional friends. "Uncle Eph's Christmas" the mammoth vaudeville production, featured by Ernest Hogan and company, are at the Boston Music Hall, Boston, Mass., this week, and are playing to record breaking business. Mr. Hogan has a heavy cast, each member being a star, and future success is assured. The author Lawrence Dunbar, the author of the play, could not have selected a greater performer than Mr. Hogan to present the character of "Uncle Eph." The music for the play was composed by Will Marion Cook. The following is the roster of the big company. Ernest Hogan, Will M. Cook, Kid Frazier, Charles Hart, Arion Taylor, Louis Salisberry, Judson Hicks, Walter Gaston, Walter Roberson, Reg. Burleigh, W. M. Barnette, Theo. Pankey, Fletcher Cole, Albert Young, Alf Gilliam, Clarence Logan, Frank Williams, Abbie Mitchell, Mattie Evans, Gene Moore, Ollie Burgoine, Luvenia Ellis, Estella Pugley, Gertie Peterson, Tina Gilliam, Marie Sharpe, Margaret Sharpe, Muriel Ringgold, Lucy Irving, Julia Smith, Matilda Sequine, Siren, Muhn Thompson Jones; Will M. Cook, conductor; Charles Hart, stage manager; Clarence Logan, manager; Tom Burk, electrician. The Slayton Jubilee Singers send their regards to all friends. The company has just quitted Canada, where they scored a big success. They return there again after a few dates in Michigan. The company had quite a stay in Montreal, singing at Windsor Hall to an audience composed of the city's most fashionable and most critical people. All the papers spoke in the highest terms of their concert, and if applause and encores count for anything then it is safe to say the large audience, as it went slowly out, carried satisfaction with it. It is remarkable what a hold the old-fashioned jubilee songs — songs that carry along with their simple melodies the trials and sufferings of a down-trodden people, have on the public. It never seems to tire them. Mr. and Mrs. Tutt were entertained by some friends of theirs while in Montreal. The company, in Bennington, Vt., met Hi Henry's minstrels, and were cordially invited to attend a performance, which it did, for on that night it had a lay off. The performance was very good, and the members of the company enjoyed it very much. The male members of the company, on New Year's eve, were invited by the Elks to join them in a nightwatch of the departure of the old year and the birth of the new year along with the new century. As the town clock tolled the requiem of 1900 those present, in an impressive manner, sang "Auld Lang Syne," and, after the New Year's greeting, the gathering dispersed resolved to leave the vices buried in the days and months of 1900, and to meet the dawn of a new century robed in virtue's gowns. Notes from Allen, Quine & Oakes! New Orleans minstrels—All are well with the exception of Manager Quine, who has suffered a relapse. Kid Arant is again with us, and the way he dances one would never think he had been shot in the leg. While in Abilene, Tex., the company was invited out to attend a social given at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Sims. We had a grand old time. Mr. Sims is an old show man, and for the past few years has been on the road with a troupe of cake walkers. He is well known throughout the south as the king of cake walkers. Well we are in Louisana, and our show is much larger and stronger than ever. Roster: A. G. Allen, agent; George Quine, manager; J. Oakes, treasurer; Schultz, agent; P. Ownes, stage manager; F. Miller, leader of orchestra; Prof. McCamon, bandmaster; L. Archie, boss property man; our comedians, Charles H. Williams, P. Ownes, Will Cheatham, Kid Arant, W. S. Walker and J. Lost; C. Burton, interlocutor; chorus singers, Mrs. P. Williams, Mrs. P. Ownes, Mrs. Z. Cheatham, F. W. Inman, J. Vernan-do, W. W. Brew, J. Bailey, W. Grant, G. Stevens and F. Castry; our two bands, No. 1, J. Lost, drum major; J. Jordon and C. Burton, slide trombones; Castry, tuba; DeMuse; baritone, Guiguesse, saxaphone; L Glover and Pittman, altos; F. T. Viocas, clarionet; B. Brooks and Cooper, cornets; J. Walker, snare drummer; Brown, cymbals; P. Ownes, bass drummer. No. 2, J. Lost, drum major; F. Miller and A. Isler, slide trombones; W. Grant, tuba; Sam. Johnson, euphonium; C. Garland and W. Davis, altos; W. Lee and Prof. McCammon, cornets; F. T. Cox, snare drummer; J. Bailey, cymbals; C. Barge, bass drummer. J. Ed. Green writes from the Oliver Scott's Minstrels, who were headed towards the Queen's land, and next week will find us singing "God Save the Queen" at the close of the performance. The Slayton Jubilee Singers enjoyed the last half of our performance at Ypsilanti, they filling a date at the Normal on the same night. A better company of ladies and gentlemen could not be met. Each one deserves special mention for refinement and deportment, but space will not admit, the writer being especially glad to see them. Don't ask why. It is strange that all performers who see the show wait anxiously to see me dance at the conclusion of the act Mr. Johnson and I are doing. Just ask Crosby, he knows best. The boys spent many a pleasant moment during our dates about Chicago, Vicksburg being largely represented at Blue Island, and Scotte and Deleo being the cause, naturally played themselves deeper in the hearts of their friends. The friend of the entire profession, McCain, also took a peep at the show. Tom is the victim of many a peculiar thought, but he assured the boy that he was simply a good fellow, that's all. Mr. Hood, unfortunately, has not joined. As before stated, Master Bly is preparing the "Fatal Rose of Red" for the music loving public. Richard Lewis will shortly take the rendition of "I Can't Tell Why I Love You" under control. The Great American Choir has mastered the "Holy City" and will present it in Canada. The company's regrets are unanimous to Messrs. Humphreys and Troy in their parental beavements. Mr. Clarence Powell finds a hit nightly in that quaint song entitled "Its Up to Me." It is a general verdict from both public and press that little Blue Johnson is funny on the end in the act and as the cop. He, Ciceroe Reed and Master Moses Harris are engaging in a series of fronts and backs during the action of Stokies reception. Every one in this company, from the chef up to the manager, takes and reads The Freeman, so we all saw the Xmas number, and pronounce it the crowning event of the season. Notice. The Freeman has secured for the benefit of its many subscribers the exclusive right of the Bohannan's Music Co.'s latest success. C. H. cake walk and two-step, as Mr. Bohannan is one of our able colored writers and publishers we feel that every reader of The Freeman should have a copy of our own brothers publication. Hoping it may encourage others to soon following his walks. We as a race are fast getting to the front and while we have one colored music publishing house, we feel it our duty to place his music at least before our own people and have secured the write of his latest, a regular 50c. copy of 4 pages and a beautiful title page in 5 colors a nice flowing melody and witty words, as for a march or two-step it is second to none and we know there is no lover of a nice march or two-step for piano will call their repertoire complete without the above composition now at this office and will be sent to any address post paid for 10 cents just to save postage and this ad. Please write name plainly and order at once; be the r t to introduce this new piece in your locality. Address all orders to The Freeman, Indianapolis, Ind. THE SOUTHERN SOPRANO one of the sweetest noted sournora singers ever sang from the south. Also character artist, like pair with minstrels or dramatic company. WILLIE GRANT REDFORD, Mayfield for The Freeman. Responsible managers only. RUSCO & HOLLAND'S ATTTRACTIONS NOW THE LARGEST AND BEST: The only and Famous Billy Kersands, John Rucker, Allie Brown, Furber and Davis, McKissick and Jones, Fountain City Quartett and fifty others. Two Big Bands. Special Train of Cars. Monster Parade, introducing the latest designs in Horseless Carriages. Carrying Scenery for every act. RICHARD & PRINGLE'S Famous Georgia Minstrels DIRECTION OF RUSCO & HOLLAND. Two Bands. Special Train. Elaborate Street Parade introducing the Boulevard Stanhopes and Kentucky Thoroughbred Horses. Special Scenery. Original Nashville Students IN MIGHTY UNION WITH GIDEON'S MINSTREL CARNIVAL DIRECTION OF RUSCO & HOLLAND. Two Bands. Special Train. Special Scenery. Massive Parade introducing Horses, Traps, Buglers and Mounted Gymnasts. The powerful Russian MELO-DRAMA-- "FOR HER SAKE" Big Scenic Production. In preparation for next season, The Powerful Sensational Drama, The Red Hand and the Big Pantomine Littlle Red Riding Hood or "Humpty Dumpty" Outdone. Home Office: RUSCO & HOLLAND, 346 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Ill. Originators of Tented Minstrelsy A.G. ALLEN'S NEW ORLEANS MINSTRELS ...ALLEN, QUINE & OAKES Equal Owners... THE WORLD'S LARGEST MINSTREL SHOW. TWO BIG BANDS. A TRAIN OF CARS. ONE HUNDRED PEOPLE. TRAVELS THE YEAR ROUND A. G. ALLEN, GEO. W. QUINE, JNO. H. OAKES Agent. Manager. Treasurer WANTED—Good Musicians and Performers that double. Also good Novelty acts We use Colored talent exclusively. Address: GEO. W. QUINE, Manager, care The Free man, Indianapolis, Ind., or National Printing Co., Chicago. Fifth-Street Opera House, 906 5th Ave. LYNCHBURG, VA. Of the Grand Fountain U, O. T. B., owned and controlled exclusively by colored people—A first-class place of amusement—a splendid one night stand. Large crowds to greet good plays. All colored turtles visiting the town are given a royal reception by colored citizens. Street cars from door to all parts of the city. W. S. WOODSON, CHIEF AND MANAGER Colored Comedians Singers, Dancers and Musicians, especially first-class second violin and trombone players. Also good skating that makes them male and female. First-class banjo player or musical team for Summer's Bros' Nimweb Swim队 will killle the summer season beginning about May 1st and ending about Oct 1st. Address all communications for particulars and information to Geo. W. Temple, Agent, care of The Freeman, Indianapolis, Ind. Would like to hear from Bert Murphy and Bob Slater, sketch teams. THE ZOO Direction MR. FRANK C. BOSTOCK Wednoon and Night--11 a. m. Dancers from the Iale of Ceylon in the Devil Educated Pigs, and CAPT.BONAVITA wi ited Reptiles. PROF. AGIN LORENZO, the unamable lioness. Ovelties. Added Attractions Weekly. Some The Time. Wednoon and Night—Carnivora Fed 4:30 p. m. GENERAL ADMISSION ED FOR STETSON'S BIG Tom's Cabi and female Singers and D salary in first letter. Addre WM. K ROUTE : MR. FRANK C. BOSTOCK and Night--11 a. m., to 7. m. the Isle of Ceylon in the Devil, and Stick Dances, and CAPT.BONAVITA with 20 performing Lions PROF. AGINTON, the Human Top O, the untamable lioness. Added Attractions Weekly. Something Going On All The Time. Night—Carnivora Fed 4:30 p. m., 10:30 p. m. GENERAL ADMISSION——Children 15 Cents. FOR BUTSON'S BIG m's Cabin Co., male Singers and Dancers. State in first letter. Address WM. KIBBLE. ROUTE: January 24 January 25 January 26 January 27 January 28 Genuine Cingalese Dancers from the Iale of Ceylon in the Devil, and Stick Dances. FARMER JONES with Educated Pigs, and CAPT.BONAVITA with 20 performing Lions. BRANDEA, with educated Reptiles. PROF. AGINTON, the Human Top. LORENZO, the unamable lioness. No End to Exclusive Novelties. Added Attractions Weekly. Something Going On All The Time. Morning, Afternoon and Night—Carnivora Fed 4:30 p. m., 10:30 p. m. Adults 25 Cents GENERAL ADMISSION Children 15 Cents. STETSON'S BIG Uncle Tom's Cabin Co., Colored male and female Singers and Dancers. State what you do and salary in first letter. Address WM. KIBBLE. Mendota, Ill. January 24 Morrison, Ill. January 25 Moline, Ill. January 26 Davenport, Ia. January 27 Iowa City, Ia. January 28 At Liberty Next Season LA-SHE The supreme sensational novelty. Slack Wine Artist. Everything new but the name, an act that made good from coast to coast. Address all letters t H. LA-SHE, 618 Vine Street, Des Moines, Iowa. Read the ads i this paper and patronize them. Pay an attention to this appeal. paper and patronize them. Pay al. Read the ads i this paper and patronize them. Pay an attention to this appeal. KNOW THYSELF OR THE HEARTS OF MEN By J. D. Howard. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. The next morning the household was early astir. About eight o'clock the madam, after much persuasion, condescended to allow the remains of the girl to be brought down and placed in the back parlor. The house was besieged, during the entire forenoon by a constant stream of the soiled doves of neighboring dives, who, through rabid curiosity, swarmed in to comment upon the event. A death from natural causes in that vicinity, was a novelty indeed. The unfortunate denizens of the Demimonde districts in most instances seek the quiet of the grave when their troubles become unbearable by imbibing deadly draughts of poison, or other methods of suicide. The motley throng grouped about the casket viewing the corpse was given quite an unexpected surprise later in the day, when three distinguished looking ladies, unannounced, entered the room and made their way into their midst. Each of them were attired in conventional black; it was evident at a glance that they were of the refined and upper stratum of society. Upon the bosom of each was pinned a tiny, red cross, the uniformity of which made it clear that they were members of some kind of an order; and that the small crucifix attached to their bosoms was emblematical of it. As they filed into the apartment a low murmur of surprise ran through the crowd. The majority of the women present recognized in them three executive members of an organization known as the "Red Cross League," which was a society composed of women selected from the different churches throughout the city; its object being the prosecution of a crusade against just such houses as the one they had entered. Its cardinal and axiomatic principle was the restoration of fallen women to higher aspirations, and the gradual extirpation of the vicious hovels which served as nests, creating and perpetuating crime. Much good had been accomplished by the untiring efforts of these Godly women; their undaunted zeal and courage had enabled them to rescue many perishing souls and direct many hopeless individuals into avenues opening to brighter and better lives. They had been in the room but a short time when another murmur of astonishment, surpassing the one occasioned by their entrance, was caused a white haired old man making his way boldly through their midst to the side of the coffin. After looking for a moment upon the face of the dead girl he flung himself with a wild despairing cry upon the coffin, exclaiming in a manner most piteous to hear: "My God! My God! It is my little darling! Why, oh why, did you leave us? Minnie, speak to me, it is I, your father!—this is the price of your sin!" He kissed the cold, lifeless face of the girl and tenderly strained the body to his breast, calling to her in vain by every endearing name imaginable. Gladys recognized in the grief-striken old man kneeling at the coffin the original of one of the photographs she had found in the parcel among the pillows, the day before. This then was—John Heath, the father of the unfortunate girl. Advancing to the side of the kneeling man, in tones most gentle, she endeavored to console and comfort him. The womanly tenderness so clearly manifested in her overtures attracted the attention of the three ladies in black; they looked, askance at the other. "Who could this person be? Surely not one of the frail creatures connected with the house?" Raising her tearful eyes to those of the three ladies, Gladys noted the puzzled, inquisitive expression upon their faces. Finally the old man was quieted somewhat; mainly through Gladys' tender ministrations, and induced to accompany her into the front parlor of the house. Here her kindly offices were continued; the bereaved old man sat with his eyes riveted upon the floor, dumb to all, enmeshed in the agonies of his sorrow. The two were soon intruded upon by the quiet entrance of the three members of the "Red Cross League." One of them, acting as spokesman, introduced the others to Gladys; they soon made known their mission, and in a short while they too were offering words of comfort to the father of the deceased. Leaving two of the women thus engaged, the one who had tendered the introductions motioned Gladys to a settee near an opened window, upon which they both sat down. "I am Mrs. A—," she began softly. "President of the 'Women's Relief Corps,' and — Aid Society, known as the 'Red Cross League.' May I inquire who you are?" "You may," replied Gladys, "my name is Gladys Ashton." "Miss Ashton, pray pardon the ques- THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER THE FREEMAN... The Leading Afro-American Journal in the World. Read by over 80,000 Negroes each week and circulating in every State and Territory. tion but are you an inmate of this house?" For a moment Gladys hung her head, then raising her tear-stained face to that of the woman before her, and looking her steadfastly in the eyes replied. "I was—nay—am now; that is until I can arrange to have my effects transferred elsewhere." Would you mind telling me, Miss Ashton, something of your life, and how long you have lived in houses of this kind? It is quite evident by your manner that this is quite foreign to the sphere toward which your natural inclinations tend." Embracing the BEST THOUGT, from the BEST brains, of the BEST people of the Race In a plain truthful manner Gladys gave the woman an accurate account of her experiences since her arrival in Louisville; ending her discourse by remarking: In Supporting THE FREEMAN "The death of this girl has wrought a wonderful change in me. I am resolved to devote my future life in a measure to the work you are now engaged in. I feel that I shall be able to soften the lives of many; I have the potent advantage of being armed with a bitter personal experience, which will serve me well in the task I mean to undertake." "I feel assured that God has directed me here today especially to meet you," said the good woman; rising and shaking Gladys warmly by the hand. "Here is my card;" she continued, handing Gladys a small card bearing her name and number of her residence; as soon as possible come to me and I shall gladly render you any assistance that may lay in my power to further your purpose." You are aiding a paper that is continuously and uncompromisingly pleading for justice and liberty to the Negrces of America. A few moments later the three ladies left the house, entered their carriages which were awaiting them and were driven away. After the departure of the "Red Cross Committee," the Madam of the house entered the room. John Heath at once paid over to her the amount she had expended in preparing the body of his child for burial. A messenger was then dispatched for the Funeral Director, who immediately responded with his van, and in a few moments all that was mortal of Minnie Heath was being conveyed to the rail-way station, enroute to her child-hood's home followed by the heart-broken old father. THE FREEMAN, is doing more to create sentiment in The Negroe's behalf than any other paper in the United States. Immediately after the sad cortege had departed Gladys sought a private interview with the Madam and made known her intentions of leaving the house at once. "Dear me!" whined the shameless woman, "will troubles never cease? What on earth will I do? Why do you seek this particular time to desert me? Are you not treated well here?—have I not humored your every whim, Miss Ashton, this is down right ingratitude. It was mainly through consideration of your desires in the matter that I permitted that unfortunate creature to die in my house at all;—as there are Hospitals for all such cases;—and this is how my kindness is to be rewarded." ARE YOU A SUBSCRIBER IF NOT, WHY NOT? Gladys waited quietly until the woman's gust of snappish anger had spent itself, when she looked her cooly in the face and replied: DO YOU BELIEVE IN RACE ENTERPRISES? SUBSCRIBE NOW. "Madam, I am sorry indeed to abuse such magnanimity by what you are pleased to term—'ingratitude,'—and yet believe me, my chiefest regret is based upon the fact that I have not the power of Sampson that I might hurl my grovelling temple of sin and corruption to earth a mass of ruins! Listen. I have this day resolved to inaugurate a crusade against such earthly hells as you now operate, with all the vim and energy of my being, and I feel that God! will direct me in my purpose." "Ah, indeed?" retorted the now infuriated woman. "It is well then that Providence has shown its wisdom by not vesting in common prostitutes such power." ONE YEAR. $1.50 SIX MONTHS .85 THREE MONTHS .60 Gladys winced perceptibly under this blow, yet with undaunted defiance gleaming in her eyes, she drew herself up proudly to her full height and replied: "I am pleased to say that I am now beyond the reach of such taunts especially considering the source from which they emanate. Woman, let us have done with idle words. Mark well the parting advice of a woman, who, like yourself, has trodden the seamy walks of life down to the very verge of destruction! 'Flee the wrath to come,' while the opportunity is still yours, and it is called—'To-day,' for we know not the day, nor the hour, in which—the Son of Man cometh.' Let the sad termination of the life just closed teach us a wholesome lesson, and prove an incentive to the adoption of higher and nobler aims. And now, dear Madam, I have the pleasure of wishing you good afternoon." Before the woman could reply Gladys was bounding with the agility of a fawn up the stairs to her apartment. That night Gladys left the place forever! NEW Ideas—NEW Thoughts—NEW Achievements. Agents wanted everywhere. Sample copies sent on application. Address THE FREEMAN GEORGE L. KNOX, Publisher, Indianapolis. Ind- [To Be Continued.] SPORT Edited By ...NED LMO BEE The Freeman, from this issue henceforth, will carry a Question and Answer department on all sporting matters from sport's earliest insipiency down to the ever present period. All persons wishing information on prize fights, base ball, foot ball, races of all kinds, etc., may write us at any time and receive answers in the following issue of this paper. No answers will be given by letter, telegram or otherwise; but through that department of The Freeman, only. The interrogator may with hold his full name if he so desires; his initials and name of his home place is all that need accompany the question. The following example is given to illustrate the idea how to send your Question and how it will be Answer will be given: W. B., Memphis, Tenn. Who is the present champion heavyweight pugilist of the world? James J. Jeffries. You may write as many questions in one letter as you wish, and all will receive prompt attention, and without charge, as we are prepared to answer any question pertaining to sports that may be asked us. Do not be slow, but send in your questions now. Address, SPORTING EDITOR, The Freeman. CORRESPONDENCE. Tommy, Henderson, Ky.—Low goes out first. Old Sport, Nashville, Tenn.—2:04 was the time. J. H. T., Louisville, Ky.—A few more than 800 battles. Chas. T. Mc., Lafayette, Ind.—He was born in Nova Scotia. H. I. C., Indianapolis, Ind.—No. 2. Frank Erne is the champion. Henry M., Los Angeles, Cal.—James J. Jeffries was born in Carroll,'O., and Gus Ruhlin was born in Akron, O. 2. From present indications they will not be permitted to fight in Cincinnati on Feb. 15th as scheduled. Terry McGovern will be represented, on the turf next season. He and Sam Harris, his manager, already have ten two-year-olds stabled at Sneepshead Bay, in addition to two older horses, one of which is Isia, by Tammany. Terry's 14-year-old brother Phil will train to ride the horses. Robert O'Cquele and his team of European cyclists sailed for home from New York last week. O'Cquele has agreed to return in July with Jacquelin the international sprint champion. Major Taylor, who will sail for Europe March 15 will meet Jacquelin in two match races at one mile, the first to take place on May 16 and the second May 27. Should each rider win a heat the decisive heat will take place at Buffalo. Peter Maher, the Irish champion, is preparing to visit California this winter and arrange a match with some good heavy weight. There is one man in the light weight division who is more than anxious to meet McGovern, but he is the only one of the lot that Terry and his crafty manager, Sam Harris, do not fancy. He is George McFadden. McFadden is one of the anomalies of the ring. In private ife he is one of the best behaved men known to the pugilistic ranks. He is a consistant church man, a good son, a model husband, and in every way an estimable man. In the ring, however. he is one of the foulest fighters that ever drew on a glove. He is a past master in the art of blocking blows, and a thirty-fourth degree high mucky-muck in the knowledge of how to jab a man with his elbows. When he is fighting, a referee who knows the tricks that McFadden resorts to is kept constantly on the move to prevent him fouling his man with elbow jabs. McFadden is the only man who stand between McGovern and the light-weight championship, and it is very probable that they will come together. Jack Johnson, champion heavyweight pugilist of the South, left Memphis, Tenn, Sunday, Jan. 6th, for Galveston, Texas, where he will fight Jim Scanlan. William C. Whitney is reported as saying that he looks for the appearance of a horse that can trot a mile in two minutes before the first quarter of the new century is over, says the New York Tribune Mr. Whitney knows a great deal about horse-flesh in a number of classes. But so far as is generally known THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. he has never owned one of the champions of the trotting tracks, and if he is correctly quoted he takes what is probably too dubious and dilatory a view of the probabilities in respect to trotting records. There is ample reason to believe that an American trotter will trot a mile in two minutes flat within five years. Even if this feat is accomplished within three years some experts will not be dumfounded, and it is by no means impossible that The Abbot may reach the mark in this first year of the twentieth century. "Tom" Sharkey, who will meet "Kid" McCoy in a twenty-round bout before the Twentieth Century Athletic Club, of San Francisco, on Feb. 28, left New York for West Baden Monday night. The sailor pugilist will train at the Indiana health resort until Feb. 13, and will finish up at Los Angeles. *** Gus Ruhlin has a reach of 78.7 inches, the greatest of any athlete that has yet been examined by Dr. Sargent of Harvard University. *** George Gibbs, colored lightweight champion of Ohio, defeated Gus Gardner of Philadelphia, in eight rounds in Ashtabula, O. Andy, Gene and Gus Bezenah, the fighting brothers of Cincinnati, will meet three men before the Alexandria Athlete Association the night of February 16 Tommy Ryan will prepare Ruhlin for his coming match with Jeffries. Read The Freeman and keep posted. Race Gleanings. Albert Means is the proprietor of one the largest and best equipped hat stores in Memphis, Tenn. John R. Lynch, ex-Congressman from Mississippi, now a paymaster in the United States army, with the rank of major, is stationed in Cuba. Plans are being laid to make an American Negro art, industrial and educational exhibition a feature of the Pan-American Exposition at Buffalo. Dr. J. W. Ames, of Detroit, is the only colored member of the Michigan Legislature. He is a representative and enjoys the respect and commendation of his associates. The property owned by a colored man named John Balitt, at Pittsburg, was recently seized by the city for park purposes, and $11,200, the price fixed by the court, was paid him. March Lamb, of Vineland, N. J., is 104 years of age. Lamb is a war veteran having served in the civil war was born a slave in North Carolina and counsels moderation in all things especially eating. The Colored Women's Christian Temperance Union of Jackson is trying to build a "Home" in our midst for the care of their aged people and orphans, and to also instruct the girls and boys the different industries, cooking, and sewing and the other mechanical trades. Oklahoma territory, is said to have a colored population of 65,000 persons, 13,000 of whom are voters, and 7,000 are owners of farms, at an average valuation of $800, making a grand total of $5,600,000 worth of valuable farm property owned and operated by colored farmers in the territory. John Baker, a well-to-do colored man, died at Palmouth, Ky., recently at the advanced age of 79 years. He was with his master in Mexican war, and was a volunteer in the One Hundredth United States Infantry during the civil war. He was the father of twenty-four children—twins three times and triplets once. He had only been married once and his widow survives him. The oldest colored man in the world lives near Washington, Ga. He is Caesar Booker, and he is 126 years old. He was born a slave in Virginia and his memory of events occurring over 100 years ago is very bright and is an interesting talker. He was owned as a slave by Richardson Booker, who has been dead now for fifty years. He has a daughter living at Thomson who is 98 BE NOT DECEIVED TO THE COLORED PEOPLE OF AMERICA. King of all Hair Tonics, "OZONO." Recognizing the fact that there are many SO-CALLED hair-growers and hair-straighteners now on the market, and knowing to a certainty that many of these are frauds pure and simple, we wish to make a straight-forward, honest statement to the colored race through this great paper. In the year 1871 our late secretary, Mrs. S. M. Moore, through a fortunate circumstance, acquired the receipt for OZONO. It was not offered for sale or purchase to any extent until 1875, when it was put upon the market and met with marked success. After a thorough test by the colored people of that time it was pronounced an honest, legitimate remedy, true to all that was claimed for it, and worthy in every respect of the confidence of every member of the colored race, because they found it to cause the hair to grow long and straight, soft and fine, and as beautiful as an April morning. Now, whenever a genuine article appears upon the market there are always a number of people who imitate and make capital out of the merits of other people's goods. Seeing our marked success, numerous firms have entered the market, offering hair-growers and hair-straighteners, many of which are worthless, causing the hair to fall out and doing great damage to the hair and scalp, and the colored people are buying these spurious compounds, which are filled with animal fats, and do the hair more harm than good. To these let us sound a warning—be careful what you use on your hair. Do not be deceived by flaring advertisements and big words. Buy the King of all Hair Tonics. OZONO. iron-clad guarantee to do all that Now, we ask you a plain question $50.00 if you are dissatisfied with to all we claim for them? We is guarantee, and we are glad it has been satisfied in every respect 0-day using our preparations, at the King of all Hair Tonics. On knotty, Kinky, Harsh, Curly, like short, harsh hair long and thick, worrying scalp diseases. After Ozono has been applied. I will restore gray hair to its nature. Let us make a statement. Many hair, but when they send the Friends, do not use hot irons; use it to drop out. Ozono stres nothing but Ozono is necessary can stop the use at any time. day or two after the first application is 50c. a bottle—4 boxes do it is good at any time: Cut out the sum of One Dollar, and woo and one large bottle of Elm bright, rough skin soft and removes all facial imperfections. It also include one fancy jar of beautifier—removes wrinkles, mises; makes the old look young. Make one package of our celebrated LLY PURE, and no soap but a which is sold with an iron-clad guarantee to do all that is claimed for it, or we will forfeit $50.00. Now, we ask you a plain question—would we absolutely agree to forfeit $50.00 if you are dissatisfied with our preparations, if they were not true to all we claim for them? We have advertised for several years under this guarantee, and we are glad to say that every one who has used Ozono has been satisfied in every respect. 20,000 people are to-day using our preparations, and every purchaser recommends Ozono as the King of all hair Tonics. Ozono will positively take the Kinks out of Knotty, Kinky, Harsh, Curly, Refractory, Troublesome Hair. It will make short, harsh hair long and straight. It will cure your head of all itching, worrying scalp diseases. Itch, Eczema, Dandruff, and Scurf can not live after Ozono has been applied. It will stop your hair from falling out. It will restore gray hair to its natural color, making the hair long and soft. Now, right here, let us make a statement. Many firms are advertising remedies to straighten hair, but when they send the preparation they tell you to use hot irons. Friends, do not use hot irons; they will burn up the life of the hair, and cause it to drop out. Ozono straightens without any outside assistance. Nothing but Ozono is necessary, and the hair stays straight forever. You can stop the use at any time. The good effects on the hair are seen in a day or two after the first application. The price of Ozono is 50c. a bottle—4 boxes do the work. We make this liberal offer, which is good at any time: Cut out this coupon and send to us, enclosing with it the sum of One Dollar, and we will forward to you four large boxes of Ozono and one large bottle of Electrical Skin Refiner, which makes black skin bright, rough skin soft and pliant, and cures all skin diseases. Also removes all facial imperfections, and actually removes small-pox pits. We will also include one fancy jar of our Electrical Skin Food—Nature's great beautifier—removes wrinkles, moth patches, freckles, and all facial blemishes; makes the old look young and the young look younger. --- years old. Mr. Booker has seven children living and a small army of grandchildren. He is hale and hearty and appears to be enjoying a renewal of his youth. Chicago, III., Dec. 31, 1900. Manager E. C. Knox:—"Your holiday number is certainly a work of art, an epoch opener in the field of Negro journalism. It is receiving all manner of praise by its Chicago readers. Jacksonville, Fla., Jan. 2, 1901. Hon. Geo. L. Knox:—"A beautiful number it was." Patronize our advertisers. Choice Groceries And Meats Daily. new store. & CO Ind. Ave. New 800 Fresh Oysters received Daily. Give us a call at our new store. M. C. SHEA & CO 214-216 N. Ill. St. 201-203 Ind. Ave. Telephones—Old 826. New 800 Morgan& Shelton 417 Indiana Ave. Undertakers and Embalmers Fine Caskets Best Service Open Day and Night—Lady attendant Telephone, new, 3058. --- --- 300 Active Men and Women Wanted to Organize Lodges. GOOD AGENTS MAKE FROM $25 TO $60 PER WEEK. OUTFIT $1. WRITE FOR TERRITORY AT ONCE. The Royal League of Peace A new Society whose object is to unite the Colored Race of the world, numerically, financially and intellectually. Twelve degrees, divided into 4 departments, called Houses; "The Royal House" 2, "The House of Legion," 4, "The Supreme Council." The Juvenile department is the first degree of the Royal House, in which Boys and Girls from the age of 7 to 12 years may join for 25c; the dues being 10c per month. They control their own treasury in paying sick and death claims. For Adults, male, and Female, members: Admission Fee, $2.50 charter members, $1.50; Dues, $3.65 per year. Death Assesses, $50. Death Benefits, From $100 to $1200; one half paid immediately and the remainder within 30 days thereafter. No other assessments made for any purpose. Annual dues paid from treasury. All money, after the cost of setting up a lodge is paid, remains in the Treasury of the same at the disposal of its members to loan or engage in business, mercantile or manufacture, at their option. Cost for organizing 30c per Charter member; for his or her service. Charter and outfit $12.00; Emblems $3.00; Flag $2.50. Supreme members, 5c per capita. NATIONAL OFFICERS Rev. G. W. Hardimon, Founder and Illustrious Supreme Commander, Indianapolis, Ind., care of Freeman. Viccommanders: Rev. T. Jehok Marsh, D. D., Nashville, Tenn.; Rev. S. K. Smith, D. D., Owensboro, Ky.; Rev. A. L. Murray, D. D., Chicago. age, Ill. Treasurer, W. M. Porter, Indianapolis, Ind.; Financial-secretary, Mrs. Rachel S. Hardimon, Greencastle, Ind.; Secy bureau of Information, Miss Mary Granger, 336 30th-st., Chicago, Ill.; Chapals, Rev. Thompson, Lafayette, Ind.; Dudess, Chicago, Ill.; Morgan Ladayette, Ind. John Artia, Paris, III, Council; Hon. Garley Brower, atty-at-law, Indianapolis, Ind. J. H. Simms, atty-at-law, Dearborn at. room 6, Chicago, Ill. For further information address with stamp the Secy of Information. PUBLISHING DEPT": Geo. P. Stewart Geo. L. Knox, Indianapolis, Ind. TIME TO SUBSCRIBE FOR... THE FREEMAN. be used on the scalp. And, lastly, to prove our liberality, we will put in a pint package of Anti-Odor, a positive cure for Sore Throat or Mouth, all forms of Womb Diseases, Chilblains, Sore and Frosted Feet; also removes all smells and odors arising from the human body, such as feet, arm pits, etc. The actual value of this Grand Aggregation is $4.00, but we let you have it for $1.00, simply to introduce honest goods. In order to protect the public in general from imitations of our goods, and to avoid mistakes, we have placed upon our coupon our Trade-Mark, one head showing Short Hair and the other head Long Hair. The U. S. Government has granted us this trade-mark, and it is registered in the Patent Office at Washington; so if the coupon has this trade-mark on it, you will make no mistake. Use only the coupon having the two heads on it. As to our responsibility, we refer you to the Editor of this paper or to the Metropolitan Bank of Richmond, Va. We have thousands of testimonials we have not space to publish. Here is a sample of one: **Boston Chemical Company:** Dear Sirs,—You are at liberty to state in any newspaper that I have used OZONO, and give it my most hearty recommendation. I have been fooled so often, it does me good to recommend honest goods. Gentlemen,—After using OZONO a short while only, I am glad to say that my hair is already straight and growing finely. A last word. OZONO is absolutely guaranteed to straighten hair and cause a beautiful and luxurious growth. If your hair is already straight, you can use it to secure a glossy long growth. Buy only the genuine "OZONO." Send us $1.00 at once, and the goods will be sent the same day we receive your order. 4 Boxes of Ozone, worth $2.00. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Refiner worth 50c. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Food, worth 50c. 1 Package (1 pint) Anti-Odor, worth 50c. 1 Package Scalp Soap, worth 50c. Total, $4.00. If you want 4 lots like above, send $3.00. If you have a friend who has no coupon, let her write her name on a piece of paper and pin to coupon when you send your order. Boston Chemical Company ; Here is another: Gentlemen.—After using that my hair is already stright. A last word. OZONO cause a beautiful and luxurious you can use it to secure "OZONO." Send us $1.00 day we receive your order. BOSTON CHEMICAL CO., 310 E. Broad St., Richmond, Va. French Flannels Have you trouble in finding what you want? You should not. We've over one hundred choice styles in printed effects, and half a hundred plain colors..... 60c to 85c A Yard Name about what you would like, and we'll mail you samples that cannot help but please. L.S. AYRES & CO. INDIANAPOLIS, IND. ..CITY NOTES.. Mr. Fred Patridge is the guest of Chicago friends. Mr. Charlie Cox, of Lebanon, was in the city Monday. Mrs. Ellen Howe, of Brazil, visited friends here this week. Mrs. Rebeccah James, of rear 111 W. North street, is very ill. Mrs. John Payne has returned from a visit to her parents in Canada. Mrs. Dolly Lewis, the evangelist, of Jeffersontown, Ky., is in the city. Mrs. Rebeccah James, residing in rear of 111 W. North street, is indisposed. Prominent among the visitors here this week was W. H. Stokes, of Muncie. Mrs. B. F. Howard, of Covington, was in the city to attend the funeral of her brother. Copies of The Freeman can be found at Black's Hotel, Evansville, Ind., every Saturday. tf Mr. W. A. Skinner is suffering from the effects of a paryletic stroke at his home in California street. Lakin Washington, an aged and respected citizen, died and was buried from his home, 1605 E. Orange street. Bishop Grant was at the bedside of his sister, Mrs. Bishop Armstrong, who is quite ill at her home in Wilberforce, Ohio. Mr. Robt, King, of Alexandria, was the guest of friends here a part of last week. He was a pleasant caller at this office. Mr. D. Morton Roberts, of Terre Haute, was in the city Monday attending the inauguration and calling on friends. Mr. Able Hawkins was here from Kansas City, Mo., this week. He, with his family, will reside in the latter city in the future. Mrs. Kate Johnson died the 8th, and was buried from Second Baptist Church under the auspices of the American Doves No. 4 and Sisters of Charity No. 1. Mr. Henry Baptist and Attorney J. H. Lott returned Monday from a pleasant trip through a part of the "Blue Grass" State. Carrolton and Lexington were points of interest. A musical and literary entertainment took place at Simpson Chapel, Wednesday evening. The affair, which was enjoyable, was under the management of Mr. A. Hewitt, Governor of North Carolina Club. There will be a congregational meeting at the Ninth Presbyterian Church, next Wednesday evening, January 28, at 8 o'clock, to elect one elder and trustees. All the members are requested to be present. The General Assembly of Indiana on Tuesday accepted an invitation to attend a special exhibition at the Zoo Wednesday afternoon, which came off in magnificent style. The law makers were richly entertained. The Young Men's Prayer Band met at Olivet Baptist Church yesterday afternoon with a large attendance. There was a business meeting at Dr. Ward's office, Wednesday evening. The meeting next Sunday will be held at Blackford Street Church. The Baptist Ministerial Alliance meet at Mt. Zion Baptist Church with a large attendance. The Rev. S. W. Beasly, of Nebraska, addressed the meeting on "The Work and Dignity of the Ministry." The alliance has announced an interesting program for the coming months. "The Art of Sermonizing," by the Rev. J. J. Blackshear, is the subject for January 20. Branch dress cutting and sewing school. We teach the latest improved ladies' tailor system of cutting and sewing; we teach hand and machine sewing, French bias darts double under arm gores double hip springs, fine finishing basting designing. Bring your own material cut and sew for your self while learning. An evening class 1211 Lewis street Mrs. Mattie Green. The Colored Methodist Union held its last meeting in the pastor's study of Bethel Church, and will also make this the regular place of meeting each Wednesday, it being more central. The adoption of a constitution and by-laws effected a more permanent organization. Revs. Gilliam, Radcliff and Chambers were appointed as a special committee in order to seek and secure the co-operation of the Baptist Union along general lines of interest. The principal business of next meeting will be the presentation and discussion of skeletons and outlines of sermons preached by the members the Sabbath before. FOR MEN ONLY—Men's Winter Tans $2.50 now $1.98. See "ad." Columbia Shoe Store. TO THE LADIES—High Top (10 inch) shoes at $1.49. See "ad." Columbia Shoe Store. WANT.—A first class Stenographer and typewriter. One who writes a good long hand preferred. Address with reference, H. J. Green, Box 116, Charlotte, N. C. NOTICE.—All work left one year and over, will be sold to pay charges if not called for by Feb. 1, 1901. Leonhard Schurr, watchmaker and jeweler, No. 328 Indiana avenue. Notice. We will sell all broken lots at less than cost. (see add) Columbia Shoe Store. Wanted. 50 men that wear size 11 to buy a pair of our Bargain Shoes. (See add) Columbia Shoe Store Wedding Bells Miss Sarah A. Dent was married to William A. Lewis Wednesday evening, the 9th, at the residence of the bride's mother, in Fayette street The bride was beautifully attired. The happy couple received many presents. Rev. R. R. Downs performed the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis will be at home at 515 W. 11th, after Fb. 6. Banks Convicted. John Banks was convicted by a Criminal Court jury last Wednesday for attempting to bribe Wesley Bridges, an election officer in the last election. Banks offered Bridges $50 to give him a ballot. The punishment under the verdict is from 2 to 14 years in the penitentiary at Michigan City. Banks' attorneys gave notice for a new trial, and the motion for the same will be set for an early hearing before Judge Alford. To Establish Business Enterprise. The L. M. A. meets every Monday evening at Ninth Presbyterian Church. Its purpose is to establish a successful business enterprise among the race. Its officers would like to see every colored man and woman that think they should do something for their homes and selves join us. We have in eleven months built up a stable bank account, and if as many more would come we could be able in the same length of time to do something that would be a credit to our race as well as home. President, Dr. B. J. Morgan; vice-president, B. F. Wade; treasurer, Thos. Bowman; secretary, Samuel White. A Lulliputian Entertainment. New York State organization of simpson Chapel will give its first musical and literary entertainment at the church Wednesday evening Jan. 23. It will be featured by a "Lulliputian Wedding" in which some of the best known young artists of the city will appear. Prominent among the little ones are little Miss Hilda Lewis and Master Harry Jackson, bride and groom; Anna Gilliam and Stewart Hedgepath, maid of honor and best man; Luella Earle and Archie Bush, attendants; Ruth S. Sissle, bride's maid, and Florinda Bybee, flower girl. Such well-known artists as Master Paul Wesley Bass, the four-year old impersonator, Mrs. Jennie Taylor and Miss Hattie Hill, in connection with many others will appear on the program. The Liberty Bell Quartette will be a strong drawing card. THE ZOO. Director General Bostock, of the Indianapolis Zoo, is arranging a series of benefits for the worthy institutions and charities of the city. The recent Free Kindergarten and Childrens' Aid Society benefit was a monster success. It called forth an expression of approval from the prominent ladies in charge. Their letter to Mr. Bostock reads: 'It gives us great pleasure in the name of the Free Kindergarten and Childrens' Aid Society of this city to thank you for the entertainments given by your management on Jan. 11 and 12 The ladies of the society have been treated with the utmost courtesy gen- THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. erosity and kindness by the manager, Mr. R. J. Aginton, and every employee of the Zoo. The fact that these entertainments were offered to the society is particularly pleasing; the terms have been generous and the contract fulfilled in every particular. The Zoo is an admirable form of entertainment; it has no objectionable features, and is both instructive and amusing. We think spectators of every age may find something to interest and please them, and the length and variety of the entertainments gives one his money's worth every time." This letter bears the signatures of the most prominent ladies of Indianapolis, including that of Mrs. Benj. Harrison. A greater compliment was never paid an amusement institution. January 25 the Zoo will be given over to the Sons and Daughters of Toil, and a monster labor benefit will be the event. Mr. Bostock is making every arrangement to make this benefit the event of events. The Zoo at present is enjoying a magnificent business. Crowds are flocking to the meritorious institution. The strong magnet is the Cingalese dancers. "HOME SWEET HOME." natives of the Isle of Ceylon. These weird people execute the devil and the stick dances. The sticks used are small pieces of wood carved from the trees of their native country. Sparks fairly fly from these sticks in doing the dance. To the student of the world's history; to the admirers of the strange and weird; to all amusement lovers, the Cingalese offer rich entertainment and a wealth of instruction. Farmer Jones and his educated pigs take the crowds by storms. One pig can add, subtract, multiply and divide like a bank accountant. Another can tell the time of day as readily as the watch maker, in fact this pig is Farmer Jones's hour glass or time piece. Still another pig plays euchre with the skill of an American Hoyle. The musical pig is the feature. This porker runs the scale forward and backward and then plays a tune. Other interesting attractions are Capt. Bonavita with 20 performing lions; Brandea with her educated reptiles; Prof. Aginton, the human top; La Belle Fatima, the dancing bear; Lorenzo and his unattamable lioness; "Doc," the baby elephant. Society people find it a delightful pleasure to ride the elephants, camels, ponies and donkeys. These rides are free. Feeding of the wild beasts takes place at 4:30 and 10:30 daily. At 1 p. m., daily "Mrs. Murphy," the monkey balloonist, gives a free out door trip to the clouds. The Zoo is open from 11 a. m., to 11 p. m. There are added attractions every week; something going on all the time. GET MARRIED Addresses of ladies and gentlemen of all nationalities who wish to correspond for pleasure or with a view to marrying, address 10 cents, three for 25 cents. Send money or stamps. Address to box 121 Liberty Center, Ohio. MADAM M'NAIRDEE We shall know all men by their works. No matter what trade or profession one may be engaged in. By their work shall ye know their worth. Madam McNairdee, the old established Clairvoyant, Palmist and Life Reader has been weighed oftimes in the scales of public opinion and has always been found 'Not Wanting.' From the far away Sunny South has the Madame but recently received her $10.00 collection of hand-prints and plaster-cast hands. Hands of many of America's most noted people she has read for. Her credentials are far-reaching and good for the eye to look upon, why? Because it gives the utmost confidence to her patrons, they know they are consulting one gifted with rare power to cast the Searchlight of the truth and understanding on events which lie hidden in the mystic future. She tells all moves, changes and important events of your life, your whole life is an open book to her, you can consult her about the dead as well as the living, friends and enemies, business matters, marriages or losses. The earth oftimes reveals to her its hidden treasures, wills, old estates, etc., that time, distance, etc., has placed beyond the powers of our shrewdest lawyers are clearly seen by her and revealed to you. The sitter is oftimes held in spell-bound astonishment by her most wonderful revelations. Do not put off from time to time but come and consult this wonderful person at once. She has shocked this city with her prophetic power. She is still in our midst doing good for her many patrons. All that are heart-broken by family troubles, or love affairs should call on her. She challenges the world to excel her advice on DR. FRANKLIN MILES THE GREAT SPECIALIST IN TREATING WEAK AND DISEASED HEARTS. Will Send $2.50 Worth of His New and Complete Treatment Free to Any Afflicted Reader. The following highly complimentary resolutions endorsing the unusual skill of Dr. Miles are published for the benefit of persons afflicted with heart, nervous or other similar diseases. Those who have vainly tried their home physicians should by all means send for his free course of treatment while they have the opportunity. "Resolved, First, that we the official members of the St. Joseph Annual Conference of the United Brethren, would return to Dr. Franklin Miles, our sincere thanks for the benefit resulting from his skilful treatment in restoring to us our pastor who is again prepared for active labor in the church, and in the cause of his Master." Jos. G. Bailey, president of the German State Bank, Dubuque, Ia., had been out of health 25 years, physicians failed to give relief. He writes: 'I took treatment of Dr. Miles and was greatly benefited. I have no hesitation in recommending him as a trustworthy physician.' A thousand other highly flattering testimonials as to Dr. Miles' moral character and unusual skill, from Bishops, Physicians, Clergymen, Mayors, etc, will be sent upon request. For years an extensive corps of trained assistants have aided him in his investigations. Every State, Territory, Canada and Mexico are represented among his thousands of patients. But what speaks longer than any testimonial is the fact that the Doctor's very unusual success in treating heart and nervous troubles, enables him to send a $3.50 course of medicine, consisting of a large bottle, tablets, pills, etc., free of charge, to any afflicted person. Very few physicians have such confidence in their treatment. Do not fail to write for an examination blank and free treatment before it is too late, Address The Dr. Miles Association, 209 State St., Chicago, Ill. All correspondence strictly confidential. Plain envelopes used, also plain wrappers for packages containing the medicine. Please mention this paper. love, business, family and financial troubles. Three parlors so arrained that you meet no friend or stranger; everything confidential. 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