The Freeman

In the Field of Negro Journalism, The Freeman is Supreme. THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOLUME XIV NUMBER 12 ALL ABOUT MEMPHIS THE CORRESPONDENT OF THE FREEMAN MAKES HIS USUAL ROUNDS. INCONTROVERTABLE STATEMENTS Sent Out by the Prejudiced Reporter of the Associated Press--Various Church and Social Society Memphis, Tenn., Special.—From the tone of the Associated Press in sending its matter broadcast over the universe it seems that there is a tendency to brand the men of your race as a set of rapists and seekers to despoil the white women of their honor. With all the vitality that is left us we endeavor to mark these sophistries as coming from the lowest pits of the infernal regions, where devils drag the defenseless soul through everlasting flames. We error not in saying that the Negro women are the fairest flowers that bloom in the garden of humanity—flowers that do not droop and wither at the touch of the wintry winds of the autumn of age or have to be taken in out of the cold could of nature's divine gifts and placed in the hot-house of artificial preparations, cosmetics and other beautifiers. These are incontrovertable statements. If there is to be a swell dress affair nine times out of ten black costumes will be appropriate. Mesdames, if you are shopping, you can get almost any color cheaper than black because, if you get that in a cheap quality, it will surely turn red. In matters pertaining to us we are just as wise and careful in our selections. And as to virtue and morality we have had, in the dark days of slavery, when our beings were riveted with the strongest chains, those women identified with this race who suffered death rather than submit to the hellish purpose of cruel slave masters. There were those women who would be cast like Daniel into a den of lions rather than be unfaithful to their race and their God. Thanks be to our Heavenly Father we have women to-day who are just as true, just as righteous and just as pure as the morning dew that kisses the fragrant flowers of May time. Then why? O why should we desire the association of others? Standing upon the shores of the sea we notice the light house that is dear to the heart of every sailor. It stands to beacon him to the place of safety. Women of Afro-America, so it is that you shall stand for the men of your race throughout all eternity, and when the little flower forgets the sunshine that gives it strength, and the rain drops that gives it moisture, then, and not till then, will we forget and leave the. * * * While scanning the columns of news we noticed an article from a clipping of a Nashville paper concerning one Eiffel Childress being shot by Ed. Mason. Now, we of this city, remember something of a young Negro woman here, who lived somewhere on Poplar street, being shot by a white man in her own home where her parents were present, and they, it seems, to escape notoriety spirited her away and retused to disclose the name of the white man to the officers. We wonder if she is the same one. If so, remember your sins will find you out. ```markdown ``` Allen Spencer, of 155 Desota street, who at one time carried news for Miss Ida B. Wells, is now agent for The Freeman. Go to the Little Gem shaving parlor, 114½ Beale street, McRoss, proprietor. Remember J. T. Tunstill when in need of a hair cut or shave, 55 Beale street. *** The Young Men's Social Club gave an INDIANAPOLIS. IND., SATURDAY, MARCH 23. 1901 Hon. H. B. CHEATHAM, Recorder of Deeds, Washington, D. C. entertainment at Mason Hall. Mr. Will Woods and Miss Rosa Thomas won the prize waltz from Mr. Lee Bessien and Miss Emma Furgerson. *** Mrs. Fannie O'Neal, of Denver, Col., is visiting her mother, Mrs. R. Sampson, No. 3 Frank street. *** Agents wanted to sell The Freeman at 27 Turley street. Mrs. Laura Williams, wife of Wm. Williams, died in St. Louis, Mo., Friday, March 15th. Her remains were brought to her home in this city for interment. She was buried from First Baptist Church, Rev. Fuller officiating, Sunday, March 17th. Her husband, a devoted Christian, mourns her loss, and has the sympathy of the entire Freeman staff. * * * Mrs. Alex Williams will leave in a few weeks for Hot Springs, Ark., where she goes to regain her health. * * * Rev. James H. Clebe, of 215 Pontotoc street, carries a full line of groceries. (dive him a call. --- The Sojourner Truth Club delightfully entertained Mrs. C. H. Phillips during her recent visit to Memphis at the home of Mrs. J. K. Daniels, 22 Ayres street. The hostess were Mesdames M. H. H. T. Thornton and C. Anderson. The guests enjoyed the delicacies of the evening. The following persons were present: Mrs. C. H. Phillips, Mr. and Mrs. Hooks, Mr and Mrs. Goins, Mesdames Cooper, Biggs, Tyson, Joyner, Atkins, Golsby, Mr. and Mrs. Isabell, Misses Josie Edwards, Beatrice Robinson, Francis Cottrall, Lena Bentley, Celia Hood, Laura Rose, Vena Guilder, Martha Burnett, Nettie Thomas, Lida Freeman and Leslie Pope; Messrs. A. S. Springfield, Ed Joyner, Ed Kirk, Willie Bentley, Revs. J. K. Daniels, N. C. Cleaves, Leftwitch and Dr. Thompson. A vocal solo, "Far Away," was charmingly sang by Mrs. C. H. Phillips. *** Miss C. White and Mrs T. Morthon, of Memphis, Tenn., are the guests of Mrs. Allen, 2013 State street, Chicago, Illinois. The Literary and Industrial Club of Middle Baptist Church held their regular meeting on the 12th. An excellent program was rendered. Those on the program were as follows: Recitation, "Fault Finding," by Miss Lillie Greene; solo, Miss Ella Greene. It was of the most refining nature. Mrs. Mary C. King, our organist, delivered an excellent address to the young people. She said many interesting things in regard to having some purpose in view. An anecdote was told by Miss Julia E. PRICE FIVE CENTS, SINGLE COPY--SIX MONTHS, @SCE: ONE YEAR, $1 50 Fields, president. James B. Nesbit, secretary. *** The Middle Baptist Church is very much grieved over the sudden death of one of its most beloved, dignified, faithful and consistent members, Mrs Alice Harvey. She was a member of this church for twenty-five years. Funeral services were conducted by Revs. I. J. Martin and W. S. King. Interment at Zion Cemetery. E. W. SADLER A Time of Natural Fear A Time of Natural Fear. "Dark day" in New England occurred on May 19, 1780. The day dawned as usual, but about 9.30 A.M. the darkness came on, the cattle returned to their yards and the fowls went to roost. The people took their mid day meal by candle light, and later in the day the darkness grew less. The Legislature of Connecticut was in session and one member moved to adjourn, as to him it was evident that the judgment day had come. Another member, before this motion was, put, remarked: "The judgment day is coming, or it isn't coming. If it isn't coming, we have nothing to fear; if it is coming, I wish to be found doing my duty. Therefore I move that the candles be lit." FROM KENTUCKY DOINGS OF THE RACE IN THE "BLUE GRASS" REGIONS ITEMS OF INTEREST. ACTIVITY IN EDUCATIONAL CIRCLES Among the Churches--Personal Mention--Society, Etc--The Grim Reaper--Sporting Circles-- Other News Items. Paducah, KY., Special.-Miss Mamie L. Brooks, who has been ill, is able to attend school this week. Misses Mahala L. Bradshaw, Emma Smith and Mattie Robinson were on the sick list this week. A program was rendered at the Lincoln High School last Friday. Why is it that a certain young lady of our city will run and hide under the bed when she sees "The Freeman man" coming? The Bee contest is getting pretty warm, hustle "Gip" or she'll get beat Thomas Lyons, a well known young man of Metropolis, who is noted for his bartone and bass voice, will be in the city soon. George W. Harvey, Jr., has the honor of being valedictorian for the class of 1901; Miss Mary E. Curd salutatorian, and Robert E. Lee, prophet. Mrs. Sallie Stricklen, the beloved wife of Willea Stricklen, departed this life Thursday evening. We are in deep sympathy, as he has been a bridegroom only one year. Members of the various church clubs and friends are requested to be present and help in the May rally. Robert Dickson, of Plunkett Hill, is on the sick list. Bert Futrell will leave for St. Louis, Mo., on the 26 inst. Prof. Lane, of Lane institute, Tenn., will spend last Sunday in the city, accompanied by Bishop Lane, who filled the pulpit at Bishop Street church morning and evening to large congregations. Pay David for the paper when you please it. Frances Turner was in town Sunday. Nath. Bennett's dances next week: "Alabama Kid" manager, G. E. Morgan, assistant manager and general traveling inspector of the National Beneficial Endowment Co., of Lynchburg, Va., in our city looking after the interest of his company; he is a fine young man. The company is 500 strong in this city. R. C. McClure, James Franklin and Mrs. Cora Garrett are the agents here. James, the little son of Mrs. Vina Mason, of 9th street, departed this life on the 14 inst. The beavered relatives have our sympathy. Royal Arch Chapter, No. 2, F. A. A. M.; convoction at 7:30 clock p. m. March 27, 1901, 3rd and Broadway; all companions requested to be present; Grand Reeves, H. P. Charles Howell, of Maxon's Mill, left for St. Louis on the 18 inst. to take a position with the Pullman company. George Head, formerly of Madisonville, Ky., rode the goat through the first degree of F. A. A. M., last Wednesday night. John Todd is residing in Memphis, Tenn., at present. Wyatt Johnson is out again. The Negro sporting circle and business men of our city were taught a good lesson recently by a gang of "mugpilis" who looted the cash box and "skipped." A revival is in progress at the Seventh Street Baptist church. Rev. S. R. Reid, though much disabled by rheumatism, delivered two splendid sermons last Sunday. Say, you handsome young man, you should not speak so unpleasant of our young ladies. Round About Town Lima, O., Special.-Dr. U. S. Beam has returned home from a beautiful trip to Chicago, Cincinnati, Louisville, Ky., Bardstown, Ky., and was very busy on his trip. Mr. Canty McGee and wife have returned home from a call to his wife's home: Her father has been very ill, but has slightly improved, and on his return home found his mother very sick. Henry Harper is able to be out again, but is quite feeble yet. Rev. Christian lectured at the Frauts opera house last week. Subject was the "Black Man's Burden." He was highly applauded and the lecture was very nicely attended. Rev. White of the A. M. E. church delivered a beautiful sermon last Sunday night, which was greatly received by his large audience. He announced that next Sunday will be our quarterly meeting day. The sick are resting easy at present. TOM THE TATTLER. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. THE PROPYL/EA, PAN-AMERICAN EXPOSITION. The Propylea at the Pan-American Exposition at Buffalo in 1901 will mark the northern boundary of the Plaza and the extreme northern limit of the Grand Court. This elaborate and beautiful architectural ornament will serve the purpose of a colossal screen, shutting out from the Exposition the noisy and smoky reminders of the toil and care of our everyday life. The Propylea is a magnificent creation, treated with fine artistic skill. The combined work is 500 feet long, consisting of two massive arched entrances or gateways at the extreme eastern and western ends of a long, gracefully curved colonnade. Two open towers surmount the sides of each arch, and above the 20 tall Ionic columns that form the colonnade is a pergola or arbor over which growing vines will wind their delicate tracery of green. The electric street railway cars as well as the steam roads will unload many of their passengers at the station opposite the Propylea, which is reached from the tracks by a spacious subway. The mayoralty campaign is on. Sarah is so popular that even the fires Bernhardt. There was great rejoicing at the weather bureau yesterday; they guessed the weather correctly. I wonder how many ball players ever saw a brick bat? Telegraphic linemen are good wire-pullers. Clorindy is revived to head off a few pork chops that might perch go astray. A man went down to the river-bank, dug a hole and put a penny in it, then wrote home that his credit ought to be good for he had money in the bank. "As long as the lamp holds out to burn" the Standard Oil Co., will rejoice. Whenever you see a man and woman enter an ice-cream parlor, it is prima-facie evidence of love. Lettuce is like some of our preachers' sermons, they both have a tendency to put one to sleep. Having heard about it, a man stood the other day for an hour and a half waiting to see a pig iron shirts. A writer asks "what is Heavenly bliss?" Finding a five dollar bill that one did not know he had. Mrs. Weeks, of the team Weeks and Weeks, has presented her husband with a bouncing boy. After considering the matter for weeks and weeks they have decided to name the child Forty. They will always have Forty Weeks on hand. I notice in the route column of The Freeman one of our companies played a town in Illinois called Sandwich. This town should be a haven for tramps; if there are no handouts forthcoming they might eat the town. Mr. Andrew Hamm lives there. Andrew always signs himself A. Hamm. A letter addressed to A. Hamm, Sandwich, Ill., will reach him. If Carter Harrison would only appoint blind men for inspectors there would at least be a tinge of consistency about such a course. By all means shun the Italian, Sig. Nature; he has gotten more men into the penitentiary than you can count. Sampson seems to think navy officers should know more concerning billets than bullets. March generally gives Spring a "blow-out." THE PROP The Propylæa at the Pan-American Exposition Co. and the extreme northern limit of the Gr the purpose of a colossal screen, shutting care of our everyday life. The Propylæa work is 500 feet long, consisting of two m ern ends of a long, gracefully curved above the 20 tall Ionic columns that for wind their delicate tracery of green. Th of their passengers at the station opposite THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. Dear Tattler: I am anxious to do something great. How can I convert or turn my brains into money. Yours etc., KNOW NOTHING. Mr. Know Nothing. Dear Sir.—Yours received. I hope you may do something great. To turn your brains into money sell yourself to the stockyards as a calf. Calf's brains bring a good price. Yours Impranus, TOM THE TATTLER. "No, no," said the dog as a kind-hearted person offered him a hotel stak. "I'll never touch that. It may contain some knockout drop." Dear Tom The Tattler.—My wife has been reading your prima-donna articles. She is a prima-donna herself and now nothing will silence her tongue. Yours trustingly, SYMP A. THY. Mr. Symp A. Thy. Kind Sir.—Your touching appeal at hand. Your wife's tongue can be silenced. If she be not a rubberneck buy a quillotine and use it. Yours advisedly, ANTI-MOB AND LYNCH LAW ASSOCIATION. Springfield, O, March 1, 1901. Editor The Freeman, Indianapolis, Ind. Dear Sir.—We write to call your attention to the above association. We have labored hard to establish this organization in your State, but as yet we have failed to interest enough of the Negro race to organize. From experience of the past few days it seems that Indiana, has surpassed, any Southern State, in the line of lynchings, and the rumor of the same. We realize that the only safe thing for the Negro to do, is to organize for self defense, and we urge you to take the lead in establishing this association in your state. We have been organized, for four years, and during that time have saved hundreds of lives, and where we are known to be organized lynchings do not occur. Hoping you will give your assistance With regret we are forced to acknowledge that in the main the accusation against our state is true. We also feel that associations of the kind mentioned should be fostered if there is a field for their usefulness. Experience, however, teaches us that when it comes to dealing with such questions that the white people themselves, that is, those who make sentiment owing to their commanding situations are a far more potent force in helping to shapen affairs, if they are permeated with the right kind of spirit, than any organizations for similar purposes we may have among us, and right happily we have just such a situation in Indiana. The papers of the state are as a unit against the recent happenings, which could not have been forseen by them or by any association of ours. What could have been done, they did in a manner far better than we could ever have done. They have preached to their own kind, which is more effective and far reaching than that, that we could ever do. There is nothing to be said against the organization, and for possible salutary effects it should be encouraged. But under the circumstances we can not quite see the necessity for it; for after all, it is the whites who are to be reached. We hope the above will be construed as intended; it is meant simply for the best. The white people of this community are to be applauded for their actions in the recent past. Milwaukee Items Milwaukee, Wis., Special—Sunday was ladies, day at the Young Men's Sunday club; Mrs. C. Coleman, a prominent club woman of Omaha, Neb., addressed the club; Mrs. E. H. Blackwell chairman. Rev. Mr. Kich, of the Emanuel Baptist church, occupied the pulpit at the Mount Olive Baptist church Sunday; Rev. Mr. Emery pastor. Bishop Jackson, of the C. M. E. church, Bayview, Mich., occupied the pulpit of Rev. Mr. Oliver at Kenosha, Wis. A contribution box has been placed in the Plankton House by J. J. Miles, headwaiter, for the benefit of the St. Mark A. M. E. church, Mrs. W. Hawkins has left for Washington, D. C., to visit her son, who is employed by the government. J. J. Miles, Jr, of Duluth, Minn., after a sojourn of several weeks, visiting relatives, has departed for his home. Any strangers coming to Milwaukee can find a pleasant home at Mrs. W. A. Carr's, 391 6th street; all modern improvements. For sample copies of the Freeman apply to The Freeman agent, 391 6th street; every hotel man should subscribe for this great Negro journal. It is the only paper in the only paper in the United States that has a waiters column exclusively. Greek Burial Custom From remote ancient times it was a custom in Greece to put a coin in the hand of the dead. The Greeks of antiquity believed that when any person died his soul must of necessity cross the dark river Styx ere it could enter the happy fields of Elysium. The boatman on the Styx was Charon, and the coin, which was by custom placed in the hands of a dead person was supposed to be Charon's "tip" for ferrying them safely over the dread stream. A traveler in Greece thus describes a Greek funeral: "The body was wrapped in a piece of linen and dressed in new clothes and, more especially, new shoes. Beneath the head was placed a pillow full of lemon leaves. In the mouth was put a bunch of violets, and around the temples a chaplet of flowers. These, which are only used for the unmarried, must be white. A small coin was placed in the palm of the hand." At Athens a small copper coin is dropped into the coffin. The Chinese have a similar custom, though in many cases with them the money so used is said to be paper, and counterfeit. The custom is also observed in some parts of Ireland, France, Spain and Portugal, as well as among several Indian tribes. A Comfort in Cosmetic. A clear complexion is easily attainable by any healthy woman. she must be temperate in her habits, take moderate exercise in the open air and have plenty of sleep. Pimples and fleshworms are mainly caused by carelessness in toilet and diet; stimulants, greasy and rich food should be avoided and the face properly and frequently bathed. Before retiring, wash the face with a soft cloth using rather warm water, to which has been added a pinch of borax or two or three drops of the tincture of benzoin; use this amount to a quart of water, with pure castile soap, and dry the face gently but thoroughly, using a towel that is not too coarse. Never rub very hard, as a thorough and not a vigorous treatment improves the skin. In the morn We want every reader of the Freeman that is troubled with Dyspepsia or Indigestion to try a 10 cent box of our discs, for sale by all druggists. DEAN'S DYSPEPSIA DISCS They do the work. SANTAL-MIDY In 48 hours Gonorrhea and discharges from the urinary or- siductal bladder. By Santal-Midy Capules without inconvenience. Price $1, of ALL Druggists, or P. O. Box 2081, New York. ing wash the face with pure cold water, using very little or no soap, and dry gently, and your toilet is complete for the day. Judge of Character. An attractive personal appearance is a recommendation, but it is not always a sure sign of a good character and an amiable disposition. Except to a student of physiognomy, it is extremely difficult to judge from a person's outward appearance what his or her general character is, and it would be very unsafe to rely on any impression gathered in such a manner. There are of course, some characteristics plainly stamped on a person's face that can hardly ever be mistaken, such as kindness and good nature on the one hand, and selfishness and hardness on the other. But, on the whole, it is well always to cultivate a person's acquaintance before attempting to form any estimate of his or her disposition. A Lesson of self Protection. It is the lady's privilege, if so inclined, to first recognize and salute a gentleman upon next meeting him after being introduced. This prerogative is reserved to ladies, in order to protect them from annoyance; as in company many casual introductions are made to persons with whom it may not be desirable to keep up an acquaintance. If the lady is disinclined to continue the acquaintance with persons so introduced, she will, of course, make no recognition upon next meeting. But if it should happen to be otherwise, she must take care not to omit the duty incumbent upon her, as politeness and etiquette debar the gentleman from making any advances. THE FREEMAN IN CHICAGO Copies of The Freeman are on sale at the following places : S. C. Montgomery, 5542 Lake avenne. G. B. Georgeson, 2106 State C. Carroll, 10 N. Paulina. J. R. Polk, 110 E. Harrison. Mrs. Franksen, 1917 Archer avenue. M. A. Chineener, 1253 W. 63d. George Hill, 6043 Loomis W. H. Goetz, 411 36th L. A. Harris, 360 30th Robert Herford, 309 32d Andrew Sith, 3401 Dearborn M. M. Martin, 267 North Clark J. E. Turner, 5615 Jefferson avenue E. H. Faulkner, 2938 State A. F. Tervalon, 2826 State T. B. Hall, 281 29th C. Hughes, 135 North Clark W. H. Monroe, 486 State J. E. Lewis, 1204 State Ed. Felix, 368 30th Street. The Freeman on Sale. Copies of The Freeman on sale at Colemans restaurant 1214 Wylie, Ave., Pittsburg, Pa., every Saturday. Cleveland. O Editor The Freeman.—"If there has ever been any doubt in regard to the standing of The Freeman among the leading Negro journals of the world, that doubt has been eliminated since the mammoth Holiday Number of The Freeman for 1900 has been issued. It stands as a a "Beacon Light" of Negro journalism for the 20th century, and as a monument of the industrial, religious, educational, social, civil and political progress of the Negro race since the right of suffrage has been placed in their hands. Vive la Freeman, vive la editors and publisher. W. FORREST COZART." NOTICE. Books of all description for sale by Rev. G. A. Haire, agent for The Freeman. Office corner 6th and Oak Streets, Poplar Bluff, Mo A Colored Attorney Selected. Attorney Albert Sumner White, of Louisville, Ky., has been employed by a number of prominent citizens of Ohio to make an argument for them in litigation, involving the title to $100,000 worth of land, before the Supreme Court of the United States. This is a high compliment for Albert, and will be highly appreciated by all of Mr. White's friends. Mr. White has come to the front as a highly successful practitioner in the chancery and upper courts, and is well qualified to plead before the highest court in the land. He is hard at work upon his brief and address and will undoubtedly make a hit—Kentucky Standard. **One Hundred Distinguished Leaders** by Charles Xander is a very fine and valuable book. It contains photographs of one hundred of the most Negroes in the United States, who are one hundred men of color. Send money to Charles Xander, Wilberforce, O, by postoffice money order. Good agree. GRAVES The Cut Rate Druggist isfightingthe Drug Trust. Is selling Goods cheaper than the Trust Druggists The on Drug Store North of Washington Street, that is not in the Trust Cor. 12th and N. 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For full information and particulars as to schedules, rates, tickets, etc., call on Agnes "Big Four Route." or address the undersigned. WARREN J. LYNCH, Gen. Pass. & TkAk. W. P. DEPPE, Asst. G. P. & T. A. CINCINNATI O. H. M. BRONSON. A. G. P. A. INDIANAPOLIS. A. THE FREEMAN A National Negro newspaper. It is concocted to be the leading newspaper published by the race in the world. No expense spared by publisher of INDIANAPOLIS, is an ideal home journal. More special contributions than any two other Negro papers. We want an active agent in every town and city in the United States. Writer terms. □4d: The Freeman, Indianapolis. THE WAITER W. E. Simpson, a waiter at the Great Southern Hotel, Columbus, Ohio, has been nominated for assessor of the 12th ward in that city. Mr. Martin has succeeded Mr. Falker as headwaiter at the Chittenden, Columbus, Ohio. The hotel waiters of Columbus, Ohio, met recently to reorganize for the municipal campaign. A large attendance was present and speeches were made by Messrs. E. J. Waring and Charles Ronson. The following officers were elected: Thos. A. Goode, president; Wm. E. Simpson, secretary; Wm. Hopkins, assistant secretary; Richard Brandon, treasurer; Geo. H. Richardson, sergeant-atarms. Resolutions were passed commending the administrations of President McKinley and Governor Nash, and also endorsing Henry C. Taylor for mayor. The committee on resolutions was A. J. Duncan, M. Lee, G. S. Forer and Wm. Smith. West Dokes. a waiter at the Calhoun Hotel, Aniston, Ala., writes: "After purchasing one of your 'Waiters' Mannals, a few weeks ago, and reading the desired information on dining room service, especially the American plan service, I find that your book is all right, and should be read by every waiter." Charles Stewart, of Chicago, is now headwaiter at the Neil House, Columbus, Ohio, where he succeeded Alex Miller, a white headwaiter. John Jones is headwaiter at the Neil House cafe, Columbus, Ohio. Mr. Jones had the honor of being private waiter to Admiral Dewey at the Chittenden Hotel. W. S. Beasley, headwaiter at the Fort Henry Club, Wheeling, W. Va., has held that position for nearly ten years, which attests his abilities as a headwaiter. Mr. Joseph Gants, headwaiter at the Union Depot, Cleveland, Ohio, made a trip to his old home at Wheeling, W. Va., recently. Richard Faulkner, who has been headwaiter at the Chittenden Hotel, Columbus, Ohio, on four different occasions, has for the fifth time lost the house, "Dick," old boy, these are indeed hard lines. Better join the H. & S. W. N. B.A. S. A. Williams, headwaiter at the Metropole Hotel, Detroit, Mich., went on a week's vacation recently, during which time he visited Toledo, Columbus, Springfield and Cleveland, Ohio. In the latter city he was royally entertained by "Prince" Hunley, headwaiter at the Hollenden, and W. Forrest Coart, headwaiter at the Weddell, Mr. Williams is a bright young man and a first class European plan headwaiter. He is good looking and quite English "don't you know." E. C. Holland, the headwaiter at the Clarendon Hotel, Zanesville, Ohio, a colored man, in a lecture to the waiters under his charge, put forth the duties mumbent upon them in such a plain common sense fashion that the service in that hotel must be pretty near perfection, if his instructions are put into execution. Never within my knowledge have I heard instructions given by a headwaiter to those under him combining so much information in such few words as those laid down by Mr. Holland. - Boston Home Journal. The editor acknowledges an invitation and the receipt of two complimentary tickets to a grand ball to be given by the waiters of the Beckel House, Dayton, Ohio, March 25th, at K. of P. ball. The officers are Charles Clemmons, president; Robert Overton, secretary; Isaac Steward, teasurer. The committee is composed of the following gentlemen: J. Hogan, T. Albert Nix, G. Smith, Chas, Robinson, T. Carr and THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER Chas Naylor. Sherman Halsey will be the floor manager. The ball opens with a grand march, and after dancing all the latest dances it will close with "Home, Sweet Home." We are pleased to note that the old degrading cake walk does not appear upon the program. While we regret that we cannot be with you, boys, we wish you an evening of happiness and success. George J. Wilson, headwaiter at the Kirkwood Hotel, Des Moines, Iowa, writes: "W. Frank Beagburn, a graduate of Wilnerforce and a registered pharmacist of this State, and now holding the office of market superintendent for the second term in this city, was formerly a waiter. T. E. Williamson, a prominent attorney at law in this city, is an ex-waiter. George T. Holt, the well-known tenor who toured the country with Black Patti the season of '98-'99, and who is a disciple of Blackstone, having graduated from a law school here in 1896, begun life as a waiter. Mr. Holt is now holding a government position in the Des Moines postoffice. Alex. Griffin, a waiter at the Kirkwood, is said to be the first colored child born in the State of Iowa. He is now 51 years of age. John H. Rogers, a waiter at the Kirkwood, has passed a successful examination of the civil service. As a general rule the waiters of this section are energetic and prosperous." The many friends of H. Pettigrew, of the Monongehala House, Pittsburg, Pa. will be sorry to know that, at this writing, Mrs. Pettigrew is dangerously ill and not expected to live. The first series of articles entitled "Reminiscence of an ex-Headwaiter," written by the editor of this department, appeared in the "Hotel World's" March number. The articles were illustrated and made a neat appearance. These articles will appear from time to time in both the Hotel World and The Freeman during the ensuing year. This is the first time that a colored waiter has ever been employed by a white newspaper to write such articles. J. T. Gilbert, headwaiter at the Anderson Hotel, Pittsburg, Pa., has the following printed rules in vogue in that hotel: NOTICE TO WAITERS—RULES OF DINING DEPARTMENT. 1. Cleanliness in everything. 2. Tobacco, in any form, not allowed in pantry, dish room or kitchen during meal hours. 3. Profane or vulgar language not allowed in any part of the house at any time. 4. No loud talking, laughing, singing or noise of any kind allowed during meal time 5. Waiters will ask the cooks for what they want and not help them selves. 6. Waiters must come to their meals when called, and not before; if late, must give a reasonable excuse or forfeit their meal. Breakfast, 6 o'clock; dinner, 2 o'clock; supper, 8 o'clock—city time. 7. Waiters allowed thirty minutes in which to eat their meals, after which they will go to their departments No loafing or idling in any part of the house. 8. Three good meals a day allowed, no lunching of any kind between same. 9. No one allowed to go to the kitchen for their meals except for the dining rooms, who are allowed to do so at present. 10. No waiter allowed to take anything from dish table or tray, except those in charge, who will return everything to its proper place or department. 11. All waiters must be courteous and polite to guests, but not forward. 12. No waiter allowed in linen or ironing room except sent there by head of the department. 13. Waiters will return all orders of meat, vegetables, fruit or dessert suitable for use to their proper departments. 14. Quarrelling or disputing will not be allowed. 15. All waiters are subject to the Steward's orders while in store room or outside of their departments, and get what they require from him. 16. Any violation of rules or bad conduct punishable by fine, discharge or both. J. J Miles, Jr., who has been visiting his parents for several weeks, has returned to Duluth, Minn. Mrs. R. H. Anderson has bought out a coal and wood firm on Wells street near 7th St., where she will conduct a coal and wood business for herself at both retail and wholesale prices. For the first time in the history of the Plankinton they have put in an inside steward by the name of Duffy. Mr. Duffy has never been employed in a hotel before, but has been steward on the Goodrich boats for over twenty years. David Royal, who was employed at the Plankinton in various positions a number of years ago, has returned to the city, and may be found at the Plankinton. The statement that I would not write anything in regard to the waiters at the Plankinton because they were unworthy is an untruth, but I did say that I would not allow anything to be published but facts and not trash, as has been forwarded from time to time from the Cream City. I will always hold all respectable waiters in the highest esteem. I have always held the Plankinton waiters as above the average. J. J. MILES. W. H. Hunley, headwaiter in the gents' care at the Holldenden Hotel, Cleveland, Ohio, has a well drilled crew of colored waiters, and is demonstrating that the colored waiter, when well drilled and held in check, is even a better European plan waiter than the white waiter. The Holldenden is strictly a first class European house, and imported a crew of white waiters from New York for the ladies' cafe, paying them $30 per month. Owing to Mr. Hunley's popularity with the proprietor colored waiters were retained in the gents' cafe in order that Mr. Hunley would not be thrown out of a job. The colored waiters receive $22 00 per month and serve twice as many guests as the white waiters. The Holldenden serves a great many fine banquets, and on these occasions the colored waiters are usually in charge. One of the finest banquets of the season, the Builders' Association, was served at the Holldenden recently. On special invitation from Mr. Hunley the writer viewed the prettily arranged tables, which were profusely decorated, and noted the excellent service from a balcony in which the orchestra poured forth sweet strains of music. The tables were arranged diagonally form, an angle of thirty degrees, which made the prettiest banquet table the writer ever witnessed. Two hundred people were seated and served in a manner that brought several flattering compliments upon Mr. Hunley and the colored waiters. The banquet was served in the ladies' handsomely decorated cafe, where white waiters are employed. On this occasion, however, colored boys did the honor, and Mr. Hunley was given carte blanche of the whole affair, which was a glorious success from every stand point. HOTEL GUEST TIPPING WAITERS (By W. E. Tucker.) Guests who think it is a nuisance to tip waiters should go to Europe. There they would readily learn that waiters live upon tips only. No salary is paid to them, and in some places waiters have been known to pay for their positions. Yet I am glad to know there are some guests who still follow the merits of tipping a poor waiter, who deserve it, with a few exceptions. We had a fire, recently, in the waiters' quarters at Hotel Bon Air, Angusta, Ga., causing but little damage to the building, yet some of the waiters lost considerably, having had all their clothing burnt and scorched up. If a poor waiter loses one suit of clothes it is a heavy loss to him, for he has to work for $18, $20 and $22 50 per month and support his family out of same. The wages mentioned above are the average pay for waiters these days. I take pleasure in stating that some of the guests of the Bon Air must have been abroad, for they have not acted as they thought it was a nuisance to tip waiters. They certainly allowed their hearts to beat in the same place, which is on the right side. A family of three of New York City donated their waiter a $20 note for the benefit of replacing his loss. I am sure that was not bad. Waiters do not receive such tips every day. Much more could be written on this subject. Some hotel proprietors and managers have adopted no tip rule, and others are thinking of the same, yet my idea is that tipping will go on forever, more especially among the better class of people. God bless the cheerful giver. Truth. O! what a volume is found in the simple word that forms the subject of this article. So few people seem to realize the importance, of so necessary a qualification as to be able to speak the truth. It is so convenient to misrepresent and malign a person with words bearing no foundation in truth. And it is to be regretted that so many falsehoods find ready believers, and sometimes they are circulated with malicious intent, and no regard had for the injury they may entail. A person hears a report, and hastens to noise it abroad, he cares not for the truth of the rumor, but instead of repeating what he has heard, he goes further and embellishes it so as to appear interesting. The character of one is often trifled with by the same prevaricators, who endeavor to destroy that which is all to honest persons. But after all the truth is mighty, and will prevail therefore, let us always speak the truth, which is able to set you tree indeed.—Charleston, S. C., Messenger. 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The scope of the work is remarkable, covering almost all subjects that are of interest and value to the masses of the people. Among the topics listed are: BOOKER T. WASHINGTON AND HIS WORKS BY CHARLES ALEXANDER Wilfortores, O THE MAN: A TRIBUTE. The story of Booker T. Washington's life and work reads like a romance of the more extravagant order. Born a slave in 1857, or 1858, in a windowless one-room log cabin; his bed made of a few rags, on a dirt floor; nurtured at the breast of poverty and ignorance; running about the plantation, clad in a single garment; unacquainted with the day of his birth; no ray of hope shooting through the gloom of his awful thraldom, he has risen, as by some strange and marvelous feat of magic, to such distinction as to receive the affection and homage of the entire civilized world; and on account of his extraordinary career, the pages of our national history are made luminous. In him the possibility of a single life is exhibited; and the magnitude of his beneficial influence—exalting the ideals of a nation, making broader its views, and lifting up, not alone his own race, but the races of men generally, can hardly be estimated. The impress of his remarkable! personality is felt throughout the world. Men of great power and wealth honor him; men of towering intellectual strength respect his counsel; men holding exalted positions in church and state depend upon his judgment; men of eloquence crave his gifts; men of international reputation for statesmanship linger in his presence for inspiration; men, illustrious for great and noble deeds, splendid virtues, lofty philanthropy, gather about him in admiration. 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He who seeks for the gems of truth in the sand of ignorance—he who has the courage to follow a lofty ideal—to stick to a principle—he who can see the strength and beauty as well as the plainness and weakness in his own race, and is frank enough to make it known—he who follows the light of his own MANUFACTURER OF Waiters' and Cooks' Jackets Bar and Barber & Butcher Coat FROCKS AND APRONS, PHYSICIANS' AND DENTISTS' OPERATING COATS, DUCK PANTS AND OVERSLEEVES Send for Catalogue. RICHARD ALLEN INSTITUTE PINE BLUFF, ARKANSAS. Affords facilities for those seeking an Education. Full College Preparatory work. Classical and Scientific. Character. Support by friends specially interested in the amelioration of colored Expense reasonable within the reach of live wide awake girls and boys. Home influence. Pleasant Surroundings Thorough instruction. Address REV. 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Every line of what he writes may be easily deciphered by any man of average intelligence. 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 first to introduce this new piece in your locality. Address all orders to The Freeman, Indianapolis, Ind. DR. SHEA, MARVELOUS MEDIUM $1,000 Reward Gives the names of dead and living friends, tells who and when you will marry, also of friends who will be dead, also of health or anything you wish. Know not what matter it is. 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PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING: Brooklyn, Aug. 15.—This is to certify that I came to New York from Albany. I was a stranger in a strange city, out of work and out of money, and I took what to do I did not know. A friend advised me to g. and see Dr. Shea. I did. I had. I was in trouble. I and treated me as a brother. Through him I got a good position that very week. I had to go to New York. I got no good. I bless the day I first met Dr. Shea. I would advise all in bad luck, sick or in trouble, to go to him at once. Sincerely, A SENSATION IN BROOKLYN—A MINISTER'S STATE MENT: I wish to state that one of my parishioners was sick and in trouble for a long time, Mrs. Shea, and I was not able to understand her case. She had several doctors, but none of them se me to know what was the matter. None could do her any good. It was hard to believe that she was on hearing of the wonderful work being done by Dr. Shea the last few years. I thought I would call and see him myself. I found him a wonderful test of his powers; told me to send hi a lock of the patient's hair, told me I did by her daughter. Then he told at once what was wrong and what he could do to sound and well. Her family had seemingly been under a cloud. Now all is chanced. All are well and prosperous. Can truly and truly be saved. Can all those in sickness or distr as of any kind. REV. WM. JOHNSON. Pastor Lebanon Church, Brooklyn. Dr Shea can show thousands such as the above. DR, SHEA. Has been carefully educated in the Homoeopathic and Electric schools of medicine, his success is wonderful in curing paralysis, cancer, constipation, ague, dyspepsia, tape worms, liver complaints deafness, catarrh, drops, nerves, nervous heart diseases, conjunctivitis, conjunctivitis, conjunctivitis, fits, kidney diseases and all strange, mysterious diseases which others don't understand. No matter what they be. Nothing but humour and best wishes. He has honestly tell if you can be cured. 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Advertisements should reach us on Saturday or Monday in order to appear the following week. Omissions to be made up at expiration of contract appointments, $1.00 for one month, in advance. Entered at the postoffice at Indianap lil, Indiana, as second class matter. SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 1901. INDIANA'S ANTI-LYCHING LAW. Senate act No. 7 amends Section 5 of acts 1889, page 500, so as to provide that if any person shall be taken from the hands of the sheriff or his deputy having such person in custody, and shall be lynched, it shall be conclusive evidence of failure upon the part of such sheriff to do his duty, and his office shall thereupon immediately be vacated, and the coroner shall immediately succeed to and perform the duties of sheriff until his successor shall have been duly appointed, and that the sheriff shall not thereafter be eligible either to election or re-appointment to office. It is provided, however, that the sheriff may petition the Governor for reinstatement in his office, and if the Governor, upon hearing the evidence and argument which may be presented, shall find that the sheriff has done all in his power to protect the life of the prisoner and has performed the duties in that respect, the Governor may reinstate him in office, and the Governor's decision that he is entitled to reinstatement shall be final. The act contains an emergency clause. It will be noted that Indiana has an anti-lynching law. While we are not right proud of that fact, yet there is more satisfaction than if the legislature had failed to act in the matter. We are not proud because of the very necessity for that species of legislation which is indicative of lawlessness, which is further indcative of a contempt for the laws that all men in some form or another have agreed to uphold. It is no credit to a State to be known as finding it necessary to resort to extra judicial proceedings to execute its laws. It is not a matter of jubilation even for Negroes who may to the greater extent feel satisfaction at the enactment. We are sorry, ashamed to know that the legislature was driven to that extremity for protecting those that stand accused of crimes, no matter how heinous. The legislature itself is to be none the less applauded for grappling with the deplorable condition; it did its duty in the premises. It is here that arises cause for satisfaction; a duty well performed. We are glad to know that the new law has not been received with that eclat and hurrah that met the Ohio law. Such demonstrations are too much the tokens of vengeance. The Negroes are in that concessionary stage; or. to put it better, the relations between the races are concessionary, but not mutually so. We stand as yet the recipients of mercies regardless of any sense of reciprocity as it should be when the problem is relieved of its hindering features. Those hindering features, which are largely on the Negroes' side, will be better understood when the great immensity of space between the two peoples are considered from every point of view, and when the races are considered collectively. In fact there will be but little opportunity to judge of racial progress until there are better mass conditions. When the Negroes approximate the plane of the white masses, when relieved of those hindering features, the race THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. will be in a better attitude to exult over any achievements, for then the laws of society—conventional laws—will have been fully subscribed unto and lived up to; the then parity of races will call for its corresponding parity of consideration, which condition does not obtain now for reason cited—approximation of masses as it concerns living, notions of conduct, etc. The Indiana law requires extra vigilance on the part of sheriff that have accused individuals in custody. No sheriff can lose his prisoner without losing his office for a while, at least. This in itself, the inconveniences he must undergo in order to be restored, will check the display of any sympathy he may have in the matter. The indemnifying feature was cut off, and we think it no more than right. Just what part money could play with a mob bent on its purpose cannot be readily seen. Besides there is just as good a right to give one of the victim's family support as another's supposing it to be murder, which is quite as frequently the cause for mobbing as anything else. If the money mutuled from the county where the mob commits the offense must go somewhere, providing that was the law, it should go to some institution or school and not to any murderer's or rapist's family any more than if he was not mobbed, but legally hung or imprisoned. That is a feature of the Ohio law, which really puts a premium on mobbing. Five thousand dollars is a good round sum to pay a man's family because he was fortunate enough to be mobbed instead of being legally killed. What about all the other murderers? They should select mobs and avoid life insurance premiums and yet fix their families for life. If we are not mistaken in the law it certainly is of just such a nature. SCRUTINIZING MR. CARNEGIE'S OFFER. The color question in the South is one that no one is disposed to minimize, and the practical effects of which all are disposed to lament. Bat it does seem sometimes as if the Southerners had become morbid and were led into positions that were calculated to deprive them of sympathy. For illustration, there is hesitancy in Richmond over the acceptance of a gift from Mr. Carnegie for a library because of the fear that colored people cannot be kept out of such an institution. It might be said that all educational movements and almost, if not quite, all other movements in the South, both for whites and blacks, are hampered by this spirit. Suppose colored people could not be kept out of the library; suppose it were possible for them to get books from the library or use a reading room in a portion set aside for them. What possible contamination or interference would that be? People become cultured not because they are born white or black, but because they attain intellectual and artistic condition that bring culture, and without which there is no culture.—The Indianapolis News. Thus speaks one of our very ablest papers. It may not be the matter of education that compels this close scrutiny of Mr. Carnegie's munificence, it may be that other thing of social contact, and we rather think it is. The South has been generous, according to its wealth, towards the maintenance of schools for the colored people. It is true that it does not appropriate much for higher education and the light of these days of common sense; it is not necessary. One of the school buildings to be erected in this city, in the near future, will be known as the Abraham Lincoln building. No disrespect is intended if we say it is chagrining to know that the name is to be applied to a building for white children. If the rule is to name them after the distinguished dead the name Abraham Lincoln should be coveted by us all. If the matter is not beyond recall we certainly contend for it for school No. 24. This may not meet the approbation of all, but, out of the peculiar fitness of things, we contend nevertheless. However, there are other names—Douglass, Sumner, Phillips, Lovejoy, Beecher, Morton, Tourgee, Bruce, Garfield, Grant—all of which are more or less appropriate for our schools should it be the intention of carrying out the very excellent design of naming them after our great personages. One of the city's public school buildings has been named the Benjamin Harrison building. It is a fitting recognition of his value to the community. His children were at one time members of the school, thus making the naming peculiarly appropriate. Mobile, Ala. Copies of The Freeman on sale at Gwin Compton's fruit store 177 Davis Ave.. Mobile, Ala. THE CORONER'S VERDICT. The following very peculiar verdict was returned by the Coroner at Coriacana, Texas, where a Negro was burned alive: "I find that the deceased came to his just death at the hands of the incensed and outraged feelings of the best people in the United States, the citizens of Navarro and adjoining counties. The evidence, as well as confession of guilt by the deceased, shows that this punishment is merited and is commendable." It is said that 5,000 people witnessed that disgraceful scene, the likes of which seems now incident to Texas life, so common has it grown. It may be presumed that that coroner's verdict finds itself in accord with the sentiment of that community. The deed committed by the Negro was every bit as atrocious as the burning when weighed in the light of racial relations. We know that it is customary for Negroes to try to eliminate the "qualifiers" in such matters, but at this infantile period of race relationship we might as well attempt to restrain the winds that blow. The fury engendered in such matters may not always find its vent in conflagrations, attesting to the high heavens the unjointed times in which we live, but need we say that in human hearts is kindled a fire that is far more lasting than the short lived flames, those fiery accompaniments to the great beyond. These heart fires do have their vents, relentless vents, bitter, pursuing, everlasting vents, manifested in the thousand and one and ever increasing civil and political ills. We take this occasion to remind our own kind that the man as well as the mob is under consideration; "Lest we forget, lest we forget." Every Negro in this land by this time knows the white man's traditions, if we may call them so, along certain lines. The cry of peace; there can be no peace until we become more observant along those lines. The rope and torch should not be the arbiters of our fates, the only means of teaching a great lesson. We may well despair of any kind of settlement of racial difficulties if we still have those who fly in the face of known conditions and then expect clemency in the matter. It is true that the crime of rape is not the only excuse for mob vengeance, but it is the one of whose effects we suffer most, and one that easily begets others. The laws of the land, ho never, should be supported by those who know far better what the dignity of the laws means. The last refuge of hope indeed seems fled when we see that race, the proud Anglo-Saxon, with its thousands of years of obedience to law and order, with its reputed fortitude well nigh unto stoicism, doff these groaning years of culture and exploiting like South Sea Islanders, in a moment's warning. We may ask the question, after all, is civilization more than a vast sham? We can understand individual cases of depravity, but how are we to reconcile this wholesale letting down for any matter whatsoever? We revolt at the suggestion of the torch under all circumstances and at the rope when applied by others than the proper authorities. If the laws called for the torch, barbarous as it may be, yet its application rests with those empowered by the laws. But so great an instrument as the Constitution of the United States speaks specifically to that point; specifically because it is in the amended section, thus proving its importance. The eighth amendment is as follows: "Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines be imposed, NOR CRUEL NOR UNUSUAL PUNISHMENT." Thus it will be seen what numerous sins have been committed by those who have been taking the law in their own hands. It is no more than momentary savagery. The ordinances of every institution known to our system of government have been violated—Community, State, National. It is to be hoped that the gloom of the present moment is indicative of that light to be, when man's vision becomes clearer, learning to bear with those who do not know the way, thus paving the way to the completeest understanding possible under our trying conditions. The Christian Educator, an organ of the M. E. Church, is doing a great work for the upbuilding of the Negro race. It is edited by those two very Trojans for work, Drs. M. C. B. Mason and W. P. Thirkield, whose efforts in behalf of the race are known throughout the land. Its last number was an Abraham Lin- coin edition. It was replete with the doings and sayings of the great emancipator. It would not be amiss to instil constantly in the minds of the young the principles that actuated him and better notions of the vast reformation he wronged in American affairs in which the Negroes became the central figure. The Negroes have a right, more than a right, it is their duty to reverse the name of the remarkable man, whose fortunes seemed linked with that of their own- The Easter number of the Voice of Missions may well be considered a gem of its kind. It has been "rehauled" from "stem to stern," making a remarkable contrast with its former appearance. Without reflection on the old management it is no more than justice to the new to say that the change is for the better. It has a fresh, up-to-date appearance which, even in religious journals, is not out of place. Excellent songs with music are given that will be greatly welcomed in those localities where the chances for securing them are meager for several reasons. The Easter number seems indicative of the high character of the publication for the future. The necessity for it will increase its circulation. Rev. William T. Vernon, B. S. D., A. M., whose likeness and a sketch of his career appear elsewhere in this paper, has made and is making great strides as an educator. He is not thirty years old yet he has been chosen as a president of a college; The Western University of Quindaro, Kansas. He has succeeded in having the legislature appropriate twenty-two thousand dollars to his school this year. That fact speaks very well of Prof. Vernon's standing in Kansas. Some Sound Doctrine. Chillicothe. Mo., Special.—Every Negro should read a paper published by his race, we have some people who are always holding up to your view the deplorable condition of the race; but if you ask them to subscribe for a Negro paper, their excuse is, I have several white papers. Read The Freeman and you will know of the good and noble men and women of our race, and their success in life. The Second Baptist church has called to its pastorate Rev. G. D. Sanders, of Brunswick, Mo. Mr. Thomas Spicer of Ottumwa, Ia., is visiting relatives and friends. Miss Zana Clinkscale has been appointed as agent for The Colored Magazine published in Boston. The fancy work club was entertained last Friday afternoon by Mrs. Gertie Frick, Mr. Will Crews of St. Joseph, Mo., is in the city. Henry Murray was arrested last week, charged with having beaten his wife, when brought before the Justice for trial he asked for a colored jury, believing that he would not get justice from a jury of white men; the Constable was ordered to summons a jury of colored men. After hearing the evidence and pleading pro and con the jury retired for consultation. Having reached a verdict they were brought back to report. They found him guilty as charged and fixed his punishment at six months in the County jail. Murray says that he never wants to be tried again before a colored jury. Dr. J. D. Sexton a regular graduate in Medicine and Surgery, was granted a Certificate from the State Board of Health, and will practice in our city. The 20th Century Club was entertained by Mr. Wm Wilson last Thursday evening. Rev. W. A. Mitchell preached at the Second Baptist church Sunday. The ladies of the A.M. E. church gave a Blue Jay entertainment Wednesday night. Church Club No. 3, met with Mrs. Gertie Johnson, Tuesday night, refreshments were served. Mr. Thomas Jones of Chicago, was called to the bedside of his mother who is not expected to live. The Augustus Anderson Club met at the Second Baptist church Tuesday night and organized for church work. Arrival at the home of the senior "Jim" proprietor of the two Jims barbershop an eight-pound boy. Mr. Thoyston Curry has subscribed for The Freeman. Gratifying News. Clarksdale, Miss, Special — The two-headed woman from Texas was here recently, and made a good hit in our town. Mr. Chas. Banks, the leading colored merchant here has just put in a large stock of dry goods and groceries. Rev. A. A. Cosey, pastor of the Metropolitan Baptist church, and editor of The Journal is spending this week in Kolonla, attending the Baptist Congress Hon. Sam P. Hurst, Chairman of the Third District Republican Executive Committee, and Land Agent of the Y. and M. V. R. R. Co., is receiving calls and communications quite frequently, from all over the district, since the Presidential Inauguration. Rev. J. L. Branford of the A. M. E. church is pushing his work with success. Mr. J. H. Hogan, a popular barber, is succeeding nicely. Mr. E. P. Booze, a CHEVELINE is acknowledged by thousands of people for the last 12 years that will straighten hair, nail without the use of hot irons. Price $0.00 per short hair. BEFORE AFTER thrifty grocer, will soon seek larger quarters. The farmers are all busy planting corn, and getting ready to plant cotton. The First Baptist church is progressing nicely under the leadership of their beloved pastor Rev. Wm. Gibbons. This community suffered a great loss in the death of Dr. C. C. Sims, which occurred on the 3rd, inst. The Sisters Missionary Society, of the Metropolitan Baptist church, headed by Miss Ella E. Renfro, gave a "Good Looking" party on the 19th, and a full house and a lively time was had. H. B. Norman's barber shop is the place for the weary traveler. The Freeman, the greatest of Negro journals may be had at Mrs. Hattie Mitchell's boarding house. Muncie Items. Muncie, Ind., Special.—The Masons gave an interesting entertainment at the A. M. E. church Monday evening the 18th: The Eagle Band furnishing music for the occasion. The young people met Thursday evening for the purpose of organizing a Literary Society; the feature of the evening was a debate participated in by the leading talent of the city. Mr. Frazier was called to Leesburg, O., to attend a funeral of a relative. Mrs. King of Richmond, Ind., was in the city last week the guest of her son Mr. Rufus King The Philosophian entertainment given by the Second Baptist church was quite a success. Mr. J. M. Robbins is indisposed. Mrs. Stokes who has been ill for the past three weeks is some better although not yet able to leave her bed. Mrs. Mattie Richardson was in Anderson last week on business. Quite a number of Muncie people spent Sunday at Indianapolis. Mr. Sanders of Indianapolis spent Sunday in the city. Mr. James E. Martin spent Sunday at the capitol. Mr. Martin is employed at the McDonald shoe store on S. Walnut street. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson have moved to E. Kirby Ave.; also Mr. and Mrs. Wood have moved to Normal City. News Items. Clarksville, Tenn., Special. After much delay and many variations, this city has been successful in adding the Knights of Pythias to its list of secret orders. Three weeks elapsed before the Nashville deputy could convince the Clarksvillians of the order and its foundation. Thirty bona-fide names were received and a final meeting was held at Buck's Hall, Thursday March 14, when the Century Lodge was organized. Mr. Lee Rose who long since contemplated moving to Oklahoma, have moved to Memphis, Tenn., instead. Mr. W. R. Browder, representative of the Hopkinsville, (Ky.) Major is in the city in the interest of that Journal. Mr. Chas. Kessee is ill at his home in the East End. Miss Ella Roberts who has been ill several weeks is not improving. W. L. Johnson who bears the distinction of being the only newsboy in America with a national reputation has just been presented with a gold badge by the St. Louis Star for meritorious services rendered that paper in 1900. Wiley Gupton a resident of Greenwood avenue will soon be off for Texas. G. W. Berry, of Owensboro, Ky., has taken French leave from the city after doing a successful tailoring business. Mr. George Beaumont is able to be out after a brief illness. When in the city get The Freeman and other colored journals from W. L. Johnson. Interesting Items. Helena, Ark., Special.—David Marshall and Willis L. Owens two wide awake young men of Helena, have gone into the undertaking business. They are fully prepared to accommodate their friends in any style one should wish. They carry a full line and a large variety of funeral goods. MAMMOTH TURBINES Six New Ones For the Niagara Falls Power Company. A new feature of much interest has been added to the delights Pan-American crowds will have when they visit Niagara Falls to view the scenic and industrial attractions there. In that favored spot there is already developed more power than is used in many of the large cities, but to this developed force must be added 30,000 horsepower that is to be developed by means of six new turbines and six new generators, the contracts for which have been awarded. These new turbines are to be installed in the new wheel pit now in course of construction. The design of the new turbines will differ materially from the design of those now in use in the present wheel pit. This change is significant of the fact that the Niagara Falls Power company intends that the installation in its new plant shall be up to the highest state of perfection known in this opening year of the century. It is this knowledge that at Niagara the most modern, the most perfect working power development in the world, may be seen that will inspire visitors to the Exposition to go there and look upon the wonders that man has wrought. Each of the six new turbines will have a capacity of, 5,000 horsepower and each will be connected to and drive a 5,000 horsepower generator. The turbines now in use were designed by Piccard, Pictet & Co. of Geneva Switzerland, while the new turbines are to be built after designs prepared by Escher, Wyss & Co. of Zurich Switzerland, the plans of which company were accepted in a competition. The turbines in the old pit each have two wheels, while the new turbines are each to have but a single wheel. With these new turbines in place in the pit wheel, the output capacity of the Niagara Falls Power company will be 80,000 horsepower. There will be space in the new pit for five additional turbines, each of 5,000 horsepower capacity, and with these in place the total output of the two pit will be 105,000 horsepower. ORRIN E. DUNLAP. American Forestry American Forestry. Indigenous trees are easily recognized by the observing inhabitants of any locality as belonging to certain general classifications. Pine, oak, elm, maple chestnut and some others are so common in most temperate climates that they are familiar to every one. That these distinct divisions have been subdivided into hundreds of minor classifications is not so well known. It will be in the province of the exhibit at the Pan-American Exposition to demonstrate in this connection some exceedingly interesting peculiarities of seeming mistakes in nature. The biggest things in the way of guns ever built will be exhibited at the Pan-American Exposition. MARK THE GRAVE. This headstone 17 in. high, 841 or this monument 814. It signifies different style, 811. All in good blue marble, nicely lettered. Will be printed today. Instructions for setting. Send for cutting. W. J. MOORE, Sterling, Ill. 100 VISITING CARDS Post paid Name and address, latest style script type. Ordered fill promptly. Not obliquely elsewhere at twice rate. Booklet "CARD STYLE" full line of samples sent for 2-cent stamp. COUSINS, 20 N. Delaware St., Indianapolis, Ind. ```markdown ``` STAGE. Students." If any of them are read for Keith's it is Frank, "chow." ; EDITED BY "Woodbhne" 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. Norce. New England and New Jersey should bear in that all letters, etc., in tran- it between the United States and Canada, must be prepaid, otherwise they are not forwarded. Moss, Miss Laura Ormes, Miss Al erta Roberte, Miss Letha Reynolds, Mrs Jenni Russell, Miss Emma Wallace, Miss Mary Walley, Mrs Letha Wade, Miss Alna Ballard, Miss Emmia Blandford, Miss Ada Cattley, Mattie Cattley, Francis Davis, Miss H V Harris, Miss J Jewell, Miss Jessie Jewell, Mrs Kinney, Mrs Roslee Lee Mrs Tilley McMahon, Mrs Lizzie 2 Arnold, C W Bailley, John 4 Barbour, Bernie Bly, Blaine C Bryan, Lois C Brooks, Ace Brown, Allie Brown, Richard Bass, Mr. bassinger Oscar, William Bostwick, William Craine, W C Dennis, John W Duncan, Chris Fisher, William Forby Edward Fuller, W E. Fisher, Prof S B Gauss, Oscar Gilson, B M Gilson, W G庐, William Guv, Jas H Hodges, A M Hughes, Ian Heverly, Beverly Horn, Will Horace, Ge C Hampton, P. G. (3) Housley, George 4 Horn, G W Hughes, Will Jackmreys, W A 2 Jackson, E J Jordan, J W Johnson, Chas Johnson, Carl Johnson, Walter Johnson, J B 'Black Carl' G Kennedy, Will G 2 Lester, H D. 2 Lee, R E Lewis, Chas Leach, Robert McCloudy, H M Mckay, Theophilus W McGabe, D W (2) McDonald, Allen McGrade, Embrose Morrow, Lola C Mng Blind Harris Moore, Ed Morris, J W Montgomery, A H 4 McGrade, William Mckay, W. Theophil's Mitchell, Walter Miller, Charles McGould, Prof H Patrick, Frank O'Neil, Hugh A Price, J W Pfizer, Harry 2 Prince, Arthur L Parrish, Simon P Reese Bros Olive Robson, James Seymour, W A 2 Shelton, Ollie Simon, William Stevens, Augustus Taylor, Comodore Thearle, H B The Fosters R W Tumw Tuck, Will Tutt, A L Tyler, Big Shine W 2 Wilkus, Nathan Willis, Ernest Wilson, George Wilson, Nail B Wood, Fount W Wood, Geo J Wallace, J A Walker, O 2 Lester, L J. L Williams, A Wright, L J L Wills, G Young, Prof Frank -ROUTE RUSCO & HOLLAND's MASHFILLE STUDENTS, Mc Hoy, March 25; Princeton, 26; May field, 27; Dyersburg, Tennessee, 28; Union City, 29; Jackson, 30. BLACK PATTI TROUBADOURS (Voelkner and No- man managers) -Detroit, Michigan, March 24 to 30 HARRISON BROS' NEW AND ANCIENT SOUTH Co- Crawford, Georgia, March 23; Greenboro, 25; Covington, 27; Conyers, 28; Decatur, 29; Fairburn, 30. ALLEN & QUINNE'S NEW ORLEANS MINSTRELS - Carolton, Ga, March 23; Griffin, 25; Macon, 24; Atlanta, 27. ALLEN & QUINNE'S JINGERS -Carleton Place, March 23; 24; Amounte, 25; Renfrew, 26; Pembroke, 27; Arnprior, 28; Montreal, 29; to Apr 2 SLATTON'S JUBILEE SINGERS -Marissa, 111; March 25; Pinckneyville, 25; Mexico, Mo, 28; Chilli- foy, 26; Carolton, 28; Lawrence, 29; Baldwin, 30. THE ZOO (Frank C. Bostock, director) -Indi- apolis, Ind, continuous and idlefnite The Hustling Harrison Bros., have an eye for business. Walter J. Reid, trap drummer, is now at Jackson, Tenn. Bobby Kemp left Indianapolis for Dayton, O., Thursday. Charles Wright, known as "BeBee" the ragtime comedian, is filling an engagement at the Olympic theatre, Galveston, Tex. Scotte and Deleo, high class musicians, have arraigned a new repertoire of music for their act and will produce it week of April 1st in Grand Rapids, Mich. From the press notices from Billy Farrell it is evident that he is a royal favorite in England. He opened the 18th at the Empire theatre, Bradford, Eng. W. B. Holly, who has been in the city for two months under medical treatment, left the city Saturday for Cincinnati to form a comical team with Billy Thomas for vaudeville work. Williams & Walker have just completed a new original creation entitled "The Fortune Tellin' Man." It is a special feature with their show and makes a big hit with audiences. Why should colored performers be idle when there is an opening at all times for reliable people? Watch and read the big ad. of the Harrison Bros., in our issue of March 30. Frank Kirk, the Afro-American non-descript, in his musical act, is making the hit of the show with the "Nashville THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. David Pitman, of 700 S. Adams street, Paducah, Ky., would like to hear from responsible managers who are in need of a quartette, buck and wing dancers-comic song singers, guitar and harp combinations. Charles H. Williams writes that the managers of the New Orleans minstrels have kissed and made up, and "gentlemen be seated" is sweet music to the boys' ears again. The show is booked in Georgia this month. Blind Tom, famous pianist, is alive notwithstanding all reports to the contrary. Mrs. Bethune, his guardian, writes that he has lost none of his cleverness at the piano, and that in all probability he will make his public appearance next season. The Chicago-American female quartette, composed of Misses Sadie Citizen, Laura Garey, Bertha Stone and Lillian Garey, with Watson's "Coontown 400" company, are making a tremendous hit, being compelled to repeat their singing numerous times. David Jackson, one of the principal comedians of the Harrison Bros., "New and Ancient South" company received the sad news from his home at Henderson, Ky., of the death of his only brother, Walter Jackson, who died March 8, of a gripe. Mr. Jackson has the sympathy of the entire company, as well as the Messrs. Harrison, who knew the deceased from boyhood. Goggin and Davis write from Hull. England.—We are now in our twenty-fifth week in this country, during which we have played the principal cities in England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales, where our specialty has given the best of satisfaction. If you have the goods the audience will appreciate it, regardless of race or creed, the same as they do in America. We opened in London March 4, and remain until April 15, after which we shall either play in Moscow, Russia, or in America. Director-General Bostock comes to the front with his boundless generosity and sets apart Saturday, March 30th, 2 p. m., until 11 p. m., as Girls' Industrial School Day, a benefit to that worthy institution. Mrs. Blanchard is at the head of the movement. Mr. Bostock will cancel the engagement of Chiquita, "the living doll," at Washington, D. C., and have her come to this city and appear at the Zoo on the date in question, Saturday, March 30th, as a special feature of the benefit. More could not be asked; more was never done by any showman. The Watson's presentation of "Coontown 400" has reached the highest summit of perfection; towering above all similar attractions, a monument of the march of progressive colored enterprise. The company, consisting of 80 people, including band and full orchestra, has lately appeared in every principal city in Indiana, playing to packed houses and are requested for return dates. The play has been rewritten, making it a continuous laughter from the raise of the curtain to the fall. The specialties are recognized as the best of any similar attractions. Their management roster is: Rollo Purdune sole proprietor; John Shayne, manager; Saint Suttle, stage manager; Howard McCarver, assistant stage manager; Albert Deming, leader of orchestra; Bert Deleo, leader of band; Wm. Carrell, master of transportation; Ed Hood, chorus director. Moses" "Countown 400" company closed in their 38th week at Lucas, Ia. The company are all well but feel the effects of hard work, and are glad to take a vacation. Mr. and Mrs. Kennett will return to Chicago and will put on an entertainment at the Marquette Club the 30th of this month. Mr. and Mrs. A. Edwards will spend their vacation in Kansas City before visiting the Pan-American exposition. William Merrit will return to Chicago. Miss India Gordon, sobrette and comedienne of the Albamarle Trio, will return to Chicago, after scoring a tremendous success singing "If You Love Me Babe Make Goo-Goo Eyes" and "My Zulu Babe." We wish her much success, as she has a bright future before her, and truly hope to meet her at the Pan-American exposition. John W. Dennis, will go to Kansas City as his mother is very sick. The company has been one big family and before parting distributed souvenirs. --- H. La She writes from Des Moines, Iowa.—The city was full of performers last week. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Prampin were in the city and saw the Black Patti company. Billie Williams, the frog man left for Chicago. John Owens and Gertrude Revells are in the city yet. There is a company of Fisk Jubilee singers organizing here; they expect to take the road soon. I have some new tricks on the wire and when I spring them I will stop 'em all from crowing. Tom Jefferson sends regards to McCarver Bros. and friends. I will be pleased to hear from friends, 618 Vine street, Des Moines; regards to friends. Bob. Armstrong the colored pugilist, is in the city visiting old friends; he is looking fine. George Lee, a singing comedian, has returned to the city. Lafe Jackson, Des Moines' colored baritone soloist, is singing the "Holy City" with great success. J. D. Hardin and A. C. Fisher, proprietors and managers of the only colored saloon in the city, invite all colored professionals to visit them when in Des Moines, at 235 Second street. Prof. W. Fields, colored pianist, is now playing for private affairs. The Brotherhood colored band is conceded to be the best in Iowa; they will give nightly concerts soon. Look for Tom Jefferson's ad. soon. Regards to Bob. Cole, Goggin and Davis and James Crosby. J. Ed. Green writes from Chicago. The Black Patti company closed a very successful week's engagement at the Alhambra last Saturday night. The show has had some changes since its opening. Patti was in good voice all week and sang the "Holy City" with telling effect; she's still the queen of sopranos. Every member of this superb company acquitted themselves nicely and was heartily applauded. The benefit for E. O. Smith was a swell affair; a number of prominent professionals appeared on the bill; $55 were the receipts which were donated. W. H. Proctor and Harry Jones acted as master of ceremonies, and the affair was pulled off under the personal direction of Pony Moore and J. Ed. Green. Will Riley furnished the orchestra, which was par excellent. Elmore Dodd, Lawrence Chenault, James White, Bert Johnson, Robt. Hill, Bessie Hamilton, and Will Dixon were among the number of notable participants. The Burley has a minstrel first part on this week: Lawrence Dees in the middle, Jerry Barnes and Charles Norton on the tamborines and Mr. Webb and Wm. Robinson bones; Little Lottie Grady is still retained as a singing feature. Mr. Jennings would be pleased to hear from all vaudillever artists. The Chicago Auditorium Conservatory opera class will soon present the German opera "Die Friedrichz;" Lawrence Chenault will have the leading tenor role. Mr. Chenault sings at the First United Presbyterian church (white) every Sunday at a good salary. All artists wishing to book at the Lakeside will write at once as we will open soon. The gentlemen of Chicago tip their hats to all ladies they meet, I tip mine to the Sherrah quartette. From Greater New York.—Notwithstanding the awful opposition and war being waged here against Negro performers by the organization of white performers, known as the "White Rats," the number of Negro acts that may be seen, hereabout is encouraging to us. Clarence Powell, the 'Exhalted Ruler of Fun' has returned to the city after filling a week's engagement at the Proctor house in Albany. Last week he was on the bill at Proctor's 23rd Street theatre, while this week he is found repeating his success at their 125th Street house. Next season Mr. Powell will be a member of the Rusco & Holland forces. Ernest Hogan was a great favorite in Brooklyn last week. The Black Patti Troubadours are expected next month. W. S. Barnett, basso, is booked to appear at the Appallo Music Hall, week commencing March 25. Wm. Mozambique English has returned from England. Chaucy Green is with the Tom Nawn company in Canada. The Brittons were big favorites on the bill at the Newbury theatre Sunday. Ollie Burgoyne will soon sail for Hamburg, Germany, to fill an engagement. The "A Lucky Coon" company after a short, but very unlucky tour, has returned to the city. Smith and Powell, comedy sketch artist, made quite a hit at Proctor's 5th Avenue theatre last week. Bradley and Bradley were at the Atlantic Garden last Sunday. The Blue Ridge Quartette which is composed as follows: Henry Williams, Chas. Stafford, Wm. Brown and Kid Williams left Thursday of last week for Woon-socket, Mass., where they joined the Hearts of the Blue Ridge company for the balance of the season. Lewis Williams, better known around the Douglass Club as "Dess," wishes to inform his many friends in the profession, that on and after April 1, he can be found at the Mt. Olive Hotel, Coney Island. Dan and Lizzie Avery are in the city. Chas. H. Moore's Wallahas made a big hit in Patterson, N. J., on the 12th. Erb and Sadie Robinson have left for Washington, D. C. Wm. A. Brady has a $25.00 production of "Uncle Tom's Cabin" on at the Academy of Music, in which over 200 colored --- people are engaged; prominently among them being Luke Pulley, Martha Pulley, J. W. and Amy Moxley, B. H. Butler, Quartette.-J. Harry Jackson. Frank Clermont writes from Gideon's Big Minstrel Carnival in combination with the Nashville Students.—The company is now pulling for the South, playing a few stands in Kentucky and Tennessee, going as far South as Memphis and will turn back for a portion of the West, and as everybody knows, this show never closes. Our treasurer, Mrs. P. T. Wright, went on a visit to relatives from Louisville, Ky., the entire company had a lay off day last week and made their appearances on the streets of Louisville. Marsh Craig and Billy Miller lengthened their trip by getting left. Harry Waters, the original Rastus, is making a tremendous hit with his baby crying imitations, assisted by Julius Glenn, as the "Deacon of the Christening Party and Babecue." E. J. Looney, J. W. Moberly, J. Donglass and Napoleon Johnson assist in the singing. Frank Kirk, the acrobatic genius, has copyrighted his new musical act, which he will feature next season. At Bloomington, Ind., our spotted pony of the No. 2 trap, ran away with Frank Kirk, during a little damage to the rig, and Kirk escaping with slight injuries. Manager L. E. Gideon is in good health and sends regards to the "Unbleached American," Ernest Hogan, Irving Jones and E. C. Knox. Frank Clermont, George Bryant and Oscar Lindsay made a flying trip to Indianapolis Sunday from Greencastle. Ind. George Bryant has just received a new repertoire of standard music. Desunes and Harris is the coming team; they are original in their comedy parts and keep the house in an uproar of laughter. Frank Clermont and members of the Nashville Students would like to hear from Mrs. Sadie Robinson if the rumor is true concerning the death of our friend, Frank T. Patrick, is true. Answer as per route. Julius Glenn and Frank Clermont were the guests of Will Hood at New Albany, Ind., the brother of the celebrated basso profundo, Ed Hood. Miss Dear Mr. Edw. Linton DAN. E. WASHINGTON, Stage Manager of the Harrison Bros., "New and Ancient South" Co., who was recently married to Miss Minnie Edson. Notes from Harrison Bros., big minstrel production, the "New and Ancient South."—We are having ideal weather and enjoying big business throughout Georgia. Harry McClain closed at Tampa to star a colored show organizing there. Commencing April 1 we will use nothing but special paper made by the Donaldson Lithograph Co., and every member will be remembered. Richard Barnett joined at St. Augustine to fill the position made vacant by Harry McClain. Bob Marshall is another acquisition. Another marriage was solemnized in our company Saturday night, Richard H. Barnett and Evaline Jones being the contracting parties. The Proctor Sisters, Grace Jackson and Carrie Smith have organized what they call a "Pay Club." Little Rastus, our champion buck dancer, was the first one initiated, and he took his medicine good naturedly. Dan Washington, our company to take a bicycle ride while in St. Augustine; of the seventy people with the show, forty-sight ride wheels; you can imagine what Dan had to settle for the rent of the wheels, but he never does a thing by halves. Jesse Smith got left in the start of the ride, but soon caught up and made a decided hit. Smith got a big yellow bicycle somewhere and was dressed to suit the occasion: yellow laid gloves, a shiny Dunlap, trousers that you could play checkers on, and a bouquet that would make Oscar Wilde turn green with envy. Smith is a comedian anywhere you put him. Marshall, Garrett, Brinker, Clemo Harris, Jackson, David Young and John Barr were invited to take a yacht ride at Nitsuville, by John McFarland, formerly of Forepaugh & Sells Bros. circus. Jackson is positive he "seed a whale" on the trip. We will go East with the pace of spring, the strongest and biggest organization of colored talent in the world. We show our old home, Henderson, Ky., the latter 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 Horsescarring. Carrying Scenery for every act. DIRECTION OF RUSCO & HOLLAND. Two Bands. Special Train. Elaborate Street Parade' introducing the Boulevard Stanhopes and Kentucky Thoroughbred Horses. Special Scenery. 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. part of April, and for that city, as well as Louisville, we will have 2,000 extra seats. We place our order this week for an entire new canvas theatre which will be 50 feet larger than our present equipment; our increasing patronage necessitates this change. We think of our show as we do of The Freeman—a credit to the Negro race. With best wishes for your able Journal's continued success, The Canadian Jubilee Singers write that they have just finished their Northern trip in Canada and are now in their second week on the Eastern trip. Their business is good and the show is giving entire satisfaction. Capital City News Columbus, Ohio, Special. — Mrs. E. Azalia Hackley, soprano, of Denver College of Music, will give a concert at St. Paul's A. M. E. Church, Monday evening, March 25. Mrs. Hackley will be assisted by the choir and others. A number of colored ladies met Wednesday afternoon at the Day Nursery, 231 N. 23d street, and selected Mrs. Robert Moorman, president; Mrs. S. Jenkins, secretary; Mrs. Timothy Cooper, treasurer; Mrs. Laura F. Buckner, general solicitor. Mesdames Gilmore, Bennett, Wyatt and Lee were appointed a visiting committee. Mrs. Mattie Kinslow is the efficient matron, and will be pleased to show visitors through the nursery. President E. W. Curry, of the Curry School, Urbana, Ohio, will give an entertainment at the Second Baptist Church, March 28, for the benefit of the school. The annual sermon to Esther Chapter No. 3, O. E. S., will be delivered by Rev. H. E. Stewart at Mt. Vernon A. M. E. Church, Sunday evening, April 14. Quite a large crowd attended the Second Baptist Church last Sunday evening. A very pretty birthday party was given Tuesday evening in honor of Benjamin Hopson at his home, 261 N. 20th street. Beacon Light Lodge No. 2874, G. U. O. O F., held a well attended meeting Monday evening. John Lewis was shown through the mysteries of the order. Little Ethel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry McGillery, is very ill at her home, 982 Leonard avenue. Mrs. Alice Jackson has returned after a pleasant sojourn with her sister, Mrs. E Payne, Washington, D. C. Rev. W. J. Johnson, P. E., was in the city Wednesday enroute from Cincinnati to Van Wert. Mrs. Fleming Turner is ill at her home, 39 E. Nople street. M. W. Hamilton, of 92 Australia avenue, is confined to his bed with la gripe. The mother of Edward Gates is seriously ill at her home on Capital street. The Daughters of Protection held their monthly meeting Friday afternoon in the lecture room of St. Paul A. M. E. Church. The Misses Goldie and Lillian Cunningham, of Wichita, Kas., who are visiting their aunt, Mrs. J. M. Logan, were the guests of Miss Geneva Mitler, Wisconsin avenue, for lunch Friday evening. Miss Minnie Beasley, of Princeton, W. Va., is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Nickerson, 1031 Mulberry street. Cream City Items. Milwaukee. Wis., Special.—Sunday, March 17, was ladies' day at the Young Mens' Sunday Club. An excellent program was rendered by the ladies. Mrs. C. Coleman, of Omaha, was the guest of honor, who read a paper on the "Advancement of the Negro Race." Solo, Bandmaster and Orchestra Leader. Address - 158 19th Street, CHICAGO, ILL. Frank Clermont CORNETIST En route with Gideon's Big Minstrel Carnival and Nashville Students, under direction of Rusco & Holland. Permanent address. The Freeman CALVIN CLEM, Bb Cornetist of Band and Orchestra and also Band Master, Would like to hear from some Band or Orchestra. Address 421 W. 9th Street, Cincinnati, Ohio. Reliable Young Man Desires to locate in live town about 19 20 thousand, where opening for good Barber, Violin and Cornet Player. Will teach young band. Season'99-1900 with Nashville Students. Reliable people. Address Colored Musician, Richmond, Kentucky. At Liberty FRANK PLEASANT Eb Tubaiat—Address Macon, Mo. P. S.—Would like to hear from responsible managers. Miss Neoma Hooper; paper by Miss Julia Alexander on "Social Condition of Working Girls"; songs by chorus; triumphant songs; reading by Mrs. A. Blackwell; remarks by members of Y. M. S. C. A mass meeting was called by the colored citizens Friday, March 15, at the St. Marks A. M. E. Church, to send a committee to Madison to fight the bill that was introduced in the legislature by Frank Cady, of Oconto, Wis., to prohibit colored and white people from marrying in Wisconsin. J. B. Buford, president of the Afro-American League of Wisconsin, presided. Addresses were made by Attorney W. T. Green, L. H. Palmer, J. J. Miles, E. Morris, Attorsey Wm. Miller, Prof. T. Jones and S. A. Robinson. The following committee was appointed on ways and means: W. T. Green, J. J. Miles, S. Banks, A. Price and E. Morris, of Cannon, Wis. Mrs. S. Minor, Mr. J. Griffin and H. Bland are on the sick list. Harry Johnson has left the city for Keokuk, Iowa, where he will accept a position Jackson, of U. S. government. Bishop Jackson, of Bay View, Wis., is in the city. Willie Goodman has left for Little Rock, Ark., to visit relatives. E. Johnson will leave soon for Buffalo, N. Y. Dr. C. A. Johnson has returned to Washington, D. C. Mrs. Brown, the lady evangelist, preached at the Congregationalist Church. Revival services are being carried on at the Mount Olive Baptist Church. Mrs. R. H. Anderson has gone in the coal and wood business at 624 Wells street. The Freeman wishes her success in her new undertaking. Fort Worth Jottings Fort Worth, Tex. Special.-The friend is Mrs. M. Herndon of this city will be sorry to hear of her death; the funeral was attended by Rev. A. H. Wells of the A. M. E. church, under the auspices of the Sisters of the Eastern Star. Rev. H. W. Jackson preached at 11 a. m., at Allen Chapel A. M. E. church Sunday. The public school entertainment at the City Hall Friday night was a grand treat. The Afro-American Benevolent Association is being pushed in all parts of Texas. Agents wanted everywhere. KNOW THYSELF OR THE HEARTS OF MEN By J. D. Howard. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. CHAPTER XXV. Seated at a desk in the office of the Village-Inn, where Jack Ashton took up his abode, during his brief visit to his old home, was a young man with dark hair and eyes. In his hand was an open letter. The lines about his heavily mounted lips were drawn and contracted, upon his otherwise pleasant features was a general expression of sorrow. It was evident the letter he had just read contained sad intelligencies. This was Shirley Mooreland, who we have known in the early chapters of our story, as one of Jack Ashton's inseparable companions at school. Excuse the impropriety of such glaring discourtesy but, kind reader, let us peep over his shoulder and peruse the letter that has cast upon his face such gloom and sorrow. "Montgomery Co., Jail, Mt. Sterling, Ky, Nov. 20th, 1897 My Dear 'Deacon':—You will. I know, be somewhat surprised to hear from me at this late day, yet believe me, dear boy, it costs me more to write, even now than you will ever know. In fact, each line is as if written in my heart's blood. As the head lines of this missive have no doubt already suggested I am in prison. Yes, in jail, and have been for quite six months. They tell me I am dying. Since my incarceration I have contracted that dreaded malady—Consumption—and am fast succumbing to its ravages. Perhaps even before this reaches you I shall have passed into the great Beyond. I am charged with 'robbery!' Of this, however, I will say just here that I am not guilty; not withstanding since I saw you last. I have concentrated in my life all the elements of corruption, immortality and dishonesty. I shall attempt no defense of these confessed inquiries; in fact, could not conscientiously if I so desired, since my downfall is solely attributable to my cowardly surrender to the sway of groveling passions. The truth is, I was unknown to my own being until contact with the world, to which I am now about to bid adieu, brought about the introduction. Like many another, I suppose, the temptations of a wicked city proved too much for me, and ere I was aware, went down before its pomp and glare, a victim of the most cruel circumstances. Enmeshed within the coils of new and gilded sins I sank most rapidly in the scale of honor, finally taking keenest delight in their degrading customs. Among these were every known vice, from which my early teachings had taught me to abstain. Ah! what a great warning is contained in that best of all adages—'Know Thyself.' The motive actuating me to write to you was to request a favor; the last perhaps I shall ask of any one in life. I want you to come to me, Moreland, as soon as this reaches you. I am penniless and without friends; I want you to take charge of my remains and see that they are respectfully intered by those of my parents. Let the memory of what I once was and the friendship that existed between us in days gone by move you to this act of benevolence. It is my special request, dear Moreland, that you conduct everything in as quiet an unostentation manner as possible. For my faults, I ask only the charity of silence; if I possessed any virtues, let them be in memory.—Goodbye, Your old friend. JACK ASHTON." "P. S. Kindly hand enclosed to Brownie." As we have committed one gross breech in the polite forms of ceremony, it will do no harm to glance also at the "enclosed" to "Brownie." "Dear Brown: With deepest regret and humiliation I adopt this method of letting you know the real truth regarding the various pecuniary losses and other embarrassments you sustained during your short sojourn in Chicago. Much as it pains me to state the facts surrounding the events as they occurred I, at the same time, feel it my unalterable duty under the circumstances to disclose them. My boy, you were defrauded and cheated from beginning to end! Oh, shamful confession; I, your boyhood's friend and companion, was the immediator of it all! Can you—will you—ever forgive me? When we met on State street that day, you, unknowingly, fell into the clutches of one of the representatives of Chicago's most notorious gang of Confidence Swindlers. Details, of course, are quite unnecessary, but let it suffice THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER to say that all of your unpleasantness was planned and prearranged by me! I am dying Brown, and feel that I could not rest in my grave with this great wrong, perpetrated against an erstwhile friend, unconfessed against my conscience. Forgive me, Arthur. I have sinned, it is true, but I am paying for my misdeeds with my life; the highest tribute man can offer. It has been said, 'the grave brings all human love and hate to one sad level,' let it be so in this instance. My career in crime was inaugurated under circumstances similar to those through which you passed; the same kind of systematic robberies were practiced upon me, which I afterward, through the pursuasions of a false friend, adopted as a profession and means of livelihood. May what you passed through ever prove a lesson, lasting and valuable; if so my sins are half forgiven already If the past holds any memories which may perchance revert to me, let them be of a forgiving and compassionate nature. Good-bye Arthur, may God bless you. Regretfully yours. As Moreland finished reading the letters Arthur Brown entered the office. He was dressed in the uniform of a football player. Shapping Shirley on the shoulder he remarked in his accustomed good humor: "Hello! reading love letters as usual. Come, the buss is waiting; I am late; should have been on the grounds fully an hour ago; you know what a deucedly impatient fellow our captain is, at times." "You will have to excuse me Brown," said Moreland, sadly, "I cannot scompany you to the game this afternoon." Quickly detecting the tone of suppressed sorrow in Moreland's voice, Brown exclaimed: "Why what's up? Hasn't illtied you, has she?" To this Moreland made no reply but handed Brown the letters, and then bowed his head in his hands upon the desk before him. Brown stood by his side and slowly read them. When he had finished, his face was as pale and sorrowful as that of Moreland's; finally he said: 'This then, is the end! Of course you will go?' "Yes, I will go." Said Moreland, the tears standing in his eyes. "For all we know, at this hour it may be a request from the dead! Whatever may have been his errors he has paid for them most dearly. I will start to night." "Yes, go. I shall feel honored to share any expense that may be incurred in carrying out his request. Bear to him this message: that I freely forgive him for all; and trust that he is prepared to meet his God!" That night the late express bore Shirley Moreland on his journey to the bedside of his dying friend in prison. Out of respect to the memory of his stricken friend. Arthur wrote a polite note of excuse to the captain of his team and did not appear on the field that afternoon, but remained in the office of the Inn detailing to Moreland the stormy scenes through which he had passed during his brief stay in Chicago; which had hitherto been withheld from the "Deacon," and would no doubt have remained so, but for the disclosures in Jack's letters. [To Be Continued.] News Items. Oxford, O., Special.—Mrs. Mary S. Smith, the renowned evangelist of the Ohio Conference, commenced her series of meetings at Bethel A. M. E. Church on Sunday, the 17th. Rev. George H. Vilbert, of Massachusetts, spoke at the A. M. E. Church on Saturday evening, the 16th, on behalf of temperance Mr. Charles Marshall died at his residence last Sunday. Funeral was held at First Baptist Church on Wednesday afternoon. Rev. Page officiated. Mr. Perry Gibson has been ill for the past weeks. The Old Maids gave an entertainment on Thursday, the 14th. J. H. Harris entertained on last Friday, the 15th. Hazel Reed is still leading her class in writing. In Social Circles Dayton, O., Special—Mrs. Levi Jackson, No. 7 Carrie street, entertained a number of her many friends Tuesday evening March 12, in honor of Mrs. William Warnes, of Toledo, O.; those present were: Mesdames J. E. Lyons, Charles Moore, S. Hamilton, Morgan, E. M. Johnson, William Willis, R. J. Hazewood, Charles Hunter, A. Durham, L. Carter, George Baily, J. Tanner, S. Baylor, W. Payne, W. Morton; Misses I. Jackson, B. Jackson, F Duncan; Mrs. Jackson served a delicious luncheon. A banquet of beautiful roses was presented by L. J. Rice. Chicago, Ill. Editor The Freeman.—"Accept my hearty congratulations upon your Holiday Number of The Freeman, which contains facts of the great achievement in the open field of Negro journalism. E. H. FAULKNER." WILLIAM TECUMSEH VERNON President of Western University, Quindaro, Kansas--A Man of Intelligence and Worth. Rev. William Tecumseh Vernon, B. S. D, A. M., was born of former slave parents in the State of Missouri, near Lebanon, July 11, 1871. He is a graduate of Lincoln Institute at Jefferson City, where he made an excellent record for himself and left with high honors. [Name] PETER WILLIAM TECUMSEH VERNON, A. M. In course of two years after he graduated he was elected principal of the public schools of his native city. Four years' service there made him one of the recognized leaders and educators of the State. He gave up his work there to go as private secretary to Bishop J. A. Handy, D. D., at Baltimore, Md. While there he took a special course in theology at Morgan College, and after that at Wilberforce, Ohio. He is now president of Western University, located at Quindaro, Kansas. This school is one of the educational institutions under the management of the A. M. E. Church. Mr. Vernon succeeded through his acquaintance and influence with the ference of the A. M. Columbus, Ohio, he is a fine impression, has most eloquent and upon speech during the Returning home he liver an address to th of 1900 at his Alma situte. The degree conferred upon him his work since leaving. In the last campaign with Senator Burto ley and Vice-Preside dressed the audiences said to be without a as an orator. The legislature, las Manufacturers' sample strips of Embroideries at half usual values. 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P. WASSON & CO. Governor of the State in having a bill passed in the State Legislature of 1898 and 1899, which gave his school an industrial department with a ten thousand dollar appropriation. Mr. Vernon is a member of the State Industrial Board and Superintendent of the State Industrial Department. He was editor of the "Western Christian Recorder." published in the interest of the A. M. E. Church, but resigned because of other duties more pressing. As a delegate to the last General Con- [Name] ference of the A. M. E. Church, held at Columbus, Ohio, he is said to have made a fine impression, having delivered the most eloquent and widely commented upon speech during the session. Returning home he was invited to deliver an address to the graduating class of 1900 at his Alma Mater Lincoln Institute. The degree of A. M. was then conferred upon him in recognition of his work since leaving this institution. 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He holds, in addition to the positions named, that of Trustee to Wilberforce University by election of his Conference; also he is the fifth district member of the Educational Board of the A. M. E. Church by appointment of the last General Conference. He has declined several lucrative political appointments that] these appropriations might be secured, and his work as a young man stands as an inspiration to other young Negroes. Joliet News Joliet, Ill., Special—The Chicago and Joliet concert is deferred until March 26th, instead of March 12th, as?was announced. Mrs. L. Britten, of Pontiac, 11l, was the guest of Mrs. Summerville on East avenue for a few days. She returned on the'9th to her home. S. D. McDonald was on the sick list last week. The ladies of Brown's Chapel organized the Ladies' Crescent Club Thursday evening. The officers are as follows: Mrs. J. Bias, president; Mrs. J. Johnson, vice-president; Mrs. J. Will King, secretary; Mrs. W. Hill, treasurer. This society is made up of some of the best workers of the church. We wish them much success. The literary society of Brown's Chapel is gaining some notoriety and is making things quite lively. The subject for Friday, the 15th, was "Education is More Beneficial than Wealth." Mr. S. D. McDonald, formerly of Vicksburg, Miss, wishes to be remembered to his old friend E. W. Saddler, of Memphis, Tenn. An Ancient Tree. The oldest tree in existence is said to be an oak, on the Island of Cos, in Asia Miner, which, according to a venerable German investigator, has attained the age of 2,900 years. The authority has arrived at this conclusion from a careful examination the ground. Tradition has it that the Greek physician, Hippocrates, who was born on the island, often assembled his pupils under the welcome shade of this very tree's branches. 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Do not keep company or go into business until you are married to you, or only religious serpents prevent your consulting. Madame is the only one in the world who can understand your future husband, with age and date of marriage, whether the one you love is true or false. There are some persons who believe that there is no truth to be gained from consulting a Medium, but such beliefs are contrary to the nature of such a conclusion. The question that such a conclusion can be reached. It is not everyone who placards himself or herself as a Medium that can stand a test of what she or she claims. And a person of any enquiry should not be so blinded by the implication that such advisers do not take the trouble to study human nature. They do not spend their thoughts for a moment with acquiring the facts of what they want. They will have a tendency to make the pathway to the road of the business clear and devoid of obstacles. They undeniable fact that persons will come for advice—in full knowledge of what they want to know, and yet as soon as they confront a Medium they try their utmost endeavor to dispel from their minds what they want to know. They will get the Medium to get the secret out of the person "pumping." in no few cases, is the art used by many unprincipalized Mediums, but to take hold of the hand and gain control of the mind there is no doubt that this can be done, and by co-selling MRS. MARTH this seeming mystery becomes a realization. This has received no little attention by aminekt men and even college professors. So it proves conclusively that although there are infringers in our midst with "oily tongues," perhaps, the gates of wisdom have not been opened. It takes a great deal of study to become an accomplished Medium, and by a continuous and untiring effort, the key to the well of application is the ability to be presented by MRS. MARTH for the benefit of humanity. 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THEEL, M.D. 527 North St. Paul, MN, the best expert in Aikido, karate, judo, boxing, wrestling, bounds, guarantee to serve after all others PRIVATE DISEASES, (both sexes) DISCHARGE in private incision, or nursing drug (eg) DISCHARGE POISON, LOST MANOOD, Virtuoso in karate, in GERMAN, Fresh cakes in dug in for 10 days. Avoid choke treatment, dried by draping others a catch. Rush them under water. Avoid eating in road. Read Philadelphia Times for my Svorn Testimonial. Testimonial to Bail Instant Write. Memorandum. eo DO ‘ ‘2 PORT ? P e ‘ oe he + RP Pee ~~ Lied> § CORRESPONDENCE. HT ag S. inches taller than Frank, § 7. Manele, Ind.—Yes. R. =. Chicago, Ill.—B is right. J. 7, A, Louisville, Ky.—Feb. 7, F. K, Los Angeles, Cal.—Robert J. Fitzsimmons- HL, Cincinnati, O.—Is “Syracuse” qonmy Ryan and “Chicago” Tommy yap one and the same person? Yes 1. W. C, Middlesboro, Ky.—Who was it that Jem Mace fought in the year 1867? £ Baldwin. Henry H., Des Moines, lowa.—In the ane of poker what will an S-or-tray teat It will beat anything except fours or aroyal flash, In several of the Southern qoker rooms an S-ortray flush beats the deck J. A., Kokomo, Ind.—What is meant ty “stalemate” in the game of chess? ‘A stalemate describes that state of the game when one of the players has noth- ing left but his king, which is so placed that, althongh not in check, he cannot move without going into check. W. B. L,, Wavo, Tex.—No such record isgiven for batting; a great many men tuve, while in games, knocked the ball outside the park, and ‘twould measure lose aronnd 500 feet, but exact distance jsnot known. Wagner, of the Pittsburg ciab 1s the champion batter. WH. L., Waco, Tex.—Have you any colored base ball clubs’ records; if so tho stands ahead. 2 How is Texas for base ball players? 3. Whoisknown gathe best catcher and all round base ull player to you among colored play- est Columbian Giants. 2. Texas is not the best field for professionals from a nonetary standpoint; otherwise it is as food as any minor league state. Wor evelopment especially, the state ranks first-class. 3 John Hollinaworth is the best piteber, catcher and first base- man I have ever knows. Bob Fitzsimmons and his show “The Honest Blacksmith” were in Indianapo- lis Inst week and played to big business. Fitz is in very good condition and talked freely of fights and fighters. He says be wonld fight Jeffries again for the championship but as there's no place to fght, he has retired from the ring, and vill be a candidate for a U. S. Senator tom the State of New York. Gee, what do you think of that? eee The bloody fight between Tommy Ryan and Tommy West at Louisville last week may be the last one to take lace in that city, ae the grand jory has teen asked to indict every person con ected with that fight. Ryan won the fight after a desperate struggle, bat oth men were bruised and cut up in a torrible manner. Should the court take ap this matter in that city, I say now, fool-bye to pugilism in the Kentucky metropolis. ‘The celebrated referee, George Siler, ‘sys: “I wonder whatever became of “Big Bill” Keogh, the Montana heavy- Weight! Bill was a slashing good fight- tin his own bailiwiek, and his admr- 7 and they were numerous at that, led bim and themselves to believe he Was the greatest fight that ever stepped iutoa ring. His battles with supposed- 'ytouzh men in the far West netted tim a repntation equally as good as any af our well-known top notch heavy: eight donot know whether Bill had an ftalted opinion of his fistie abilities or Jot: if he had it was carefully secreted. thont his person. But let that be as it Say. Bill may have been, and, for ett 1 know, is still, a erackerjack fehter in the wild and woolly West. I “W him perform, or attempt to per- {i iu cultmred ‘Chicago about three Jaro and must say, if he ever know” {inthine bout the fighting game, he {St in his overcoat pooket in his dreee- {tr o. for he cortainly aid not bring nto the ring with him, Sia bronght in the earmarks and the qakeet snd bluster of @ fighter, bat tt ouly netted im the short end of eee and a good punching. Bill’s teint last bow to @ Chicago fight ci mesat the America Athletic cla, ten ayTeferted to, about three: years reign Ane Childe, the colored heary- Weight champion, was selected to meet THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. heavier and inches taller than Frank, the crowd anticipated some warm doings, with Childs acting the role of the under dog. eae “After the usual preliminaries Child: sneaked—he always sneaks—into the ring and took his corner. Keogh fol- lowed a few moments later with an army of seconds. He sized up Childs, who sat crouched on his chair, then cast a sort of “I-am-going-to-show-you-boys: something-tonight” glance over the crowd, turned to his corner, looked over the paraphernalia, and, loud enough to be heard throughout the house, shouted: “Where's de ice? D'yer ‘spect me ter fite without ice?”” “Childs ain't got no ice,” replied one of his seconds, weakly. “I'm er different fiter than Childs. He don't need no ice.. I must have it, an’ if I don't get it der won't be no fite. D’yer hear me?” “But Mr. Keogh,” said the second,” there ain't no ice here, and —” “No ice,” growled Bill. ‘Can't fite widont it. Must lick my man and can’t do it without ice.” ‘The crowd by this time had become impatient, and shouted: “Give him ice and give us a fight.” eae The management, waiters, seconds, club members, and the attaches hustled around the building for ice while Bill, with his arms folded across his massive chest, strutted around the ring like a gamecock. Aftera delay of fally fifteen minutes one of the waiters brought in a chunk of ice on a tray and tossed it into the bucket that stood in Koegh’s corner. ‘The crowd cheered and settled itself down in anticipation of witnessing a good fight. Keogh donned his gloves, shook hands with Childs, placed him- self in fighting attitude, accepted a smash on the ear and went down for the count while the crowd yelled “Ice!” When he regained his feet he sparred for an opening, but Frank saw it first and cracked him on the jaw with his right. It was a terrific smash, and it mixed Bill up with the ropes. Before he conld disentangle himself he received asolar plexus punch which doubled him up. A left on the neck and a swinging right on the jaw sent him to the floor of the ring, dead for the time being. I counted ten, the crowd yelled “Ice! loe!” and the ice that Bill longed for before the fight was used to bring him back to life again. Poor Bill. I have not heard of him since, and have often wondered what became of him. Race Gleanings United States Senator Hiram R. Revel’s heirs have recently heen paid $4,800. The “Jim Crow” car bill was defeated in the Missouri Legislature by 21 to 10 votes For the past 20 years this bill ‘has been introduced. Rev. T. W. Thurston (colored) is the manager of asilk factory situated in Fayettville, N. C., which is operated by Negro labor and is a wonderful success. Miss Jennie Powell, of Chicago, is the atest musical wonder. She plays the violin with an aptness and a touch that is attracting the musical world througb- ont the East. | ‘The town of Eatonville, Fla., has 1,200 inhabitants, with not a single white among them. It has @ fall quota of officials, a bank and other business establishments requisite in a town of its size. | Hon. C. J. Jones, twice elected to congress trom the famous “Shoestring” district of Mississippi, was appointed temporary district attorney from Green- ville district recently. The appoint- ment was a compliment to Mr. Jones’ ability as a lawyer and his standing at ‘the bar. ‘The Fourth Annual meeting of the American Negro Academy was held in Lincoln Memorial church, Washington, ‘Tuesday and Wednesday March 5th and 6th. The Academy is composed altogether of Negroes who are devoting themselves to special lines of study, or who have especially distinguished them- | - #BE.NOT DECEIVEDe — | TO THE COLORED PEOPLE OF AMERICA. |} ; King of all Hair Tonics, ; i 66 + OZONO. N\ geen 4 i\ Peake safe SN 3 Les — ft = ‘ iy ZZ = AU a N ALS Sia Up mh MGS FEB NEN NN ) ~ Bérore. AFTER. oY BEFORE: 0 AFTER / \ Recogniziag the fact that there are many SO-CALLED hair-growers and * hair-straizhteners now on the market, and knowing to a certainty that man; IN 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. 8. 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,C-After # thorough test by the colored people of N 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 \ inember of the colored race, because they found it to cause the hair to grow N\ 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 N 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 ané do‘ng great damage to the hair N und 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 N be deceived by flaring advertisements and big words. Buy the King of all \ Hair Tonics, \ OZONO—7 48 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 abso- AR (tely agree to forfeit $50.00 if you are dissatisfied with our preparations, AN 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 A Who has used Ozono has been satisfied in every respect. AN aco OO people ate to-day using our preparations, and every. purchaser recommends Ozono as the King of all Hair Tonics. Ozono will positively Ay t#ke the Kinks out of Knotty, Kinky, Harsh, Curly, Refractory, Trouble- AN some Hair. It will make short, harsh hair long and’ straight. It-will cure your head ofall itching, worrying sealp diseases, ‘Itch, Kezema, Dandruff A\ 224 Scurf can not live after Ozono has been applied. It will stop your hair AWN irom falling out. It will restore gray hair to its natural color, «aking the hair long and soft. Ai, Nowy right here, let us make a statement. Many firms are advertisin, AN remedies to straighten hair, but when they send the preparation they tell you to use hot irons. Friends, do not use hot irons ; hey will barn up the 4i\ life of the hair, and cause it, to drop out. Ozono straightens without any f¥N 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 Ay the hair are seen in a day or two after the first application. / ‘The price of Ozono is 50c. a bottle—t boxes do the work. We make this liberal offer, which is good at any time: Cut out this coupon and send Ji °° 0S, enclosing with it the sum of One Dollar, and we will forward to you AWN four large boxes of Ozono and one large bottle of Electrical Skin Refiner, which makes black skin bright, rough skin goft and pliant, and cures ali J\ *kin diseases. Also removes all facial imperfections, and actually removes MN small-pox pits. We will also include one fancy jar of our Electrical Skin Food—Nature’s great beautifier—removes wrinkles, moth patches, freckles, A\ 274 all facial blemishes; makes the old look young and the young look AN younger. YonHiWe will also include one package of our celebrated Scalp Soap, which is A\ edsolutely CHEMICALLY PURE, and no soap but a pure soap should ever Mr. Aaron Russell, of Washington, has been appointed as an employee at the clerk’s desk in the Hall of ‘Representatives and for service in the file clerk’s office. In the same con: nection Mr. Russell has been appointed anotary public. This is said to be the first time an honor of this character has ever been conferred upon a colored man at the Capitol. Resolutions were introdneed in the Mlinois Legislature by Hon. John @. Jones concerning the Illinois Industrial Home for the Blind situated in Chicago, same being based upon the fact that for some time past the trustees and superin- tendent in said institution have discriminated and refused to admit persons in said institution on account of color and nationality. The resolution, under the rales, were ordered printed and referred to the committee on public charities. Dr. W. L. Bulkley, a colored graduate of Claflin University, Orangeburg, S. C.,has been appointed Principal of a public school in New York City. Ine class of thirty-two applicants for principalship, he received the highest percentage on examination. Dr. Balisley was for several years Professor of Latin and Greek in Claflin University, and ‘was member of one General conference He is one of the best specimens of thorough scholarship and genuine Christan manhood the race has produced. Can easily be made straight, pliable and beantifal by using the Original Ozonized Ox Marrow (Copyrighted.) Sold over 40 years. Never fails. Warranted harmless. Beware of imitations. Give it a trial. Only 50 cents at druggists, or we will ship yon express paid on bottle for 85 cts., address Ozonized Os ‘Marrow Co, 76 Wabash ave., Chicagc Tih selves in some particular line. Your Hair Interesting Items Picked Up by Our , Enterprising Correspondent | Edwardsville, Ill, Special —Mesdames ‘Major Crittenden, Susie Frierson and ‘Benj. Briggs ate visiting relatives and friends at Lebanon and Nashville, Tenn. Mrs. M. J. Scott is somewhat improved after a protracted illness from inflama- tory rheumatism. Miss Lizzie Hatcher, of St. Louis, formerly of Edwardsville, stopped over a few days on her way to New York. Henry Hollins has returned from Alton, where he has been at work, and is confined to his bed with rhenma- tism, and it is thought dropsy. His daughter, Miss Pearl, is also quite sick. The families of George Rollins, Simon Bradley, Bloomy Robinson, Chas, Bran- don and Al, Robinson, after long illness, are able to be abont again. Major Crit- tenden sustained a painfal injury, the result of @ fall. ‘The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Nathan Ward died, age one month: ‘The mother has been seri- onsly ill. Mt. Joy Baptist Church closed a series of meetings Tuesday, the Sth. Wesley Chapel began theirs the following Wednesday. Rev. W. H. Cole of Wesley Chapel has been aiding ministers in neighboring towns for sev- eral weeks in their revival services. It is expected that the revered brother will have the assistance of several of these ministers in his revival just begun. The Stewardess Board of Wesley Chapel met with Mrs. M. T. Rollins on Satur- day, the 2d. A grand surprise party was given Rev. W. H. Cole on Monday night, the 5th, by the members and friends of Wesley Chapel. Rev. Cole has made a fine impression upon his church and congregation, and they feel complimented that they have such an estimable gentleman for their pastor. Alex. Dozier, an old citizen of Edwards- ville, a man well esteemed by all classes and @ consistent member of Mt. Joy Baptist Church, departed thislife March 24, after a two weeks’ illness, from inng ‘fuser. Tie leaves tro sisters and a bost be used on the scare 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 ot Womb Diseases, Chilblains, Sore and Frosted Feet; also removes all é smells and odors arising from the human body, such as feet, arm pits, ete. 4 The actual value se 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 4 poate in general from imitations of our goods, and to avoid mistakes, we | have placed upon our conpon our Trade-Mark, one head showing Short 4 Hair and the other head Long Hair. The U.S. Government has granted us 4 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. Une | only the coupon having the two heads on it. As to our peeony we refer you to the Editor of tls paper or to the Metropolitan Bank of Rich- mond, Va. We have thousands of testimonials we have not ‘space to pub- G lish. 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 é fooled so often, it does me good to recommend honest goods. 4 MAGGIE B, PROCTOR, 4 Here is another: Box 114, Fairfield, Texas. 6 Gentlemen,—After using OZONO a short while only, 1 am glad to say 4 that my hair is already straight and growing finely. é MISS BESSIE POWERS, é 383 Missouri street, Toledo, 0. f A last word. OZONO is absolutely guaranteed to straighten hair and j cause a beautiful and luxurions growth. If your hair is already straight, 4 you can use it to secure g glossy long growth. Buy only the genuine é * OZONO.” Send us $1.00 at once, and the goods will be sent the same ¢ day we receive your order. , BOSTON CHEMICAL CO., 810 E. Broad St., Richmond, Va. 4 | i Boston Chemical Co., 4 = 810 East Broad Street, RICHMOND, VA. gj - wy S27 “ren Tenclose you $1.00, for which please send at once ‘the following goods: 4 Boxes of Ozono, worth $2.00. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Refiner, “ worth 50c. 1 Bottle Blectrical Skin Food, worth 50c. 1 Package Af (1 pint) Anti-Odor, worth 60c. I Package Scalp Soap, worth 50c. Total, $4.00. MN Namen cyjecereuns ss cay as euseye Nol Set, eee ape ERO Gaicivs wvendseneinsscedaccve oquep OiRPavenes\n=sates+oneseseeeer esc COADEY = us ssnssca sect ysantenin ey RRO Saget ji 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 4f when you send your order. « A errr Se yr lit Homestead Bread ay 6 Makes: Muscle va The Largest . AND ig? : efi a “gS Ail GHOGHRSIELL aE of friends to mourn their loss, Funeral services were conducted at Mt. Joy, Monday, March 4. at 2 p. m. by Rev. Williams. Mrs. M. . Rollins spent Sunday, the 10th, in Alton visiting friends. Mrs. Dave Williams is some- ‘what improved after along illness cansed bya fallen palate. The family’s grief is multiplied by the severe illness of their next oldest daughter, who is suf- fering from lung fever. At last report she was improving, Mr. Jason, recent- ly, had the pleasure of teaching a “Smart Alec” from the South @ lesson that he will not soon forget. He was intent on showing Mr. Jason how they treated “niggers” down South, and finally “squared” himself as if to strike ‘the old gentleman, Mr. Jason was toc quick for him, however, and, warding ‘off his blow, grabbed him by the should- ers and bronght the Alec's head in con: tact with his own—just once. The Alec measured his length upon the ground. When he came too, his first words were “boys, don’t let him butt me any more.” Mrs. George Lewis, of Pine Oak, is ly. ing very low. Mr. Bennett Williams and daughter, Leona, are on the sick list, Logansport Items Logansport, Ind., Special.—The re- vival at the A. M. E, church has closed. ‘Quarterly conference convened at the A.M. E. church on the 11 inst. Mrs. Harriet Bishop, who has been here at the bedside of her sister, Mrs. Mary Titus, has returned to her home in In- dianapolis, leaving her sister much im- proved. Harry Peyton has opened a shining stand for ladies and gents at 324 Fourth street. Edward Sanders of Indianapolis was in the city this week calling on business people. Little Esther Jones, who has been ill for several weeks, is improving. The Freeman is on sale at 805 Broadway. HOW'S THIS? We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for ‘any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Core. __F. J, CHENEY & CO., Props., Toledo,0., we ‘the undersigned, have known F. 5. Cheney for the last 15 years, and believe him perfectly honorable in all’ business transactions and financialty able tocarry out any obligations made by their firm. WEST & TRUAX, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo 0. WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN, Whole- sale Druggist, Toledo, 0. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally, act {ng directly upon the blood and mucous sur faces of the system. Price, 75c per bottle. Bold by all Druggist. Testimonials free. ‘Hall’s Family Pills are the WOMEN'S SHOES.... By Express Perhaps you've been sending to the factory for Queen Quality Shoes. If so we want to remind you that Indianapolis is much nearer than Boston, that a full assortment of styles, sizes and widths is always on hand. $3 00 for the shoes ; 25 cents for expressage. L.S.AYRES & CO. Indiana's Greatest Distributors of Dry Goods. ..CITY NOTES.. William T. Hartman, of Louisville, Ky., is in the city. Frank Galliff, of Toledo, O., was in the city this week. Melton Gentry is visiting Lexington and other points in Kentucky this week. Ladies wishing "Ozono" the great hair straightner and grower call at 1211 Lewis street. Mrs. J. G. Moore entertained a few friends last Thursday at luncheon in honor of Mrs. Turner of Kokomo, Ind. One of the early June weddings announced will be that of W. H. Lillard and Miss Pearl Powell of Lafayette, Ind. Samuel Harper tonsil artist who was lately employed at 308 Indiana Ave., has accepted a position in barber shop 344 Indiana Ave. Mr. and Mrs. James J. Turner accompanied by their adopted son Digby Bell Turner, will leave for their home at Providence, R. I., Tuesday. The Methodist ministers meeting met at Simpson Chapel, March 20, owing to the meeting of the Annual Conference of the Lexington District of the M. E. church next Wednesday, the ministers union will not meet. James Washington 1st. sergant Co. L. 24 Infantry stationed at Camp Skagway, Alaska writes that Easan Simmons formerly a resident of this city, residing with his parents on South Shelby street died March 7, at Skagway, Alaska. He was formerly a member of Co. A. 1st. His remains were sent to Seattle, Wash., in charge of the quartermaster who will notify his parents. Sewing School Mother, ladies and friends, now's the time to have your daughter know how to cut, fit, and finish their gowns; new spring novelties are now in cut by tailor system of inch measurement which cuts french bias darts, double under arm gores, double hips, springs, fine finishing basting, designing, boning, pessing; bring your own material, cut and sew for yourself. While learning students out of city will receive special attention, an evening class, time unlimited. Mattie Green 1211 Lewis street. K. of P. Annual Thankgiving Sermon. The following arrangements have been made by the Joint Committee, for the K. of P. Annual Sermon to-morrow Sunday March 24. The Sermon will be preached at the Second Baptist church at 2 p m., by Knight J. W. Carr, D. D. The order will form at Castle Hall of Pride of the West Lodge No. 2, K. of p. corner Georgia and Illinois streets at 1 p. m., sharp. Line of march, Georgia to Meridian to Ohio to Indiana Ave., to West to Michigan streets to church. All Knights in good standing will have badges and white gloves. By Order: Walter Ailestock, Grand Marshall; James Shelton, M. of Ceremonies; J. H. Ringgold, Chairman Joint Committee. Senator Walter's separate coach bill, providing for the separation of Negroes and whites on railway cars was voted to death in the Missouri Senate after a debate in which many of the Senators told how they had been nursed at the bosom of a black mammy, how they had hunted and baked 'possum with the colored retainers on their ancestral manor farms and done other things that gave them a foundness for the colored race. From their similar experiences different senators drew diametrically opposite conclusion, which impelled some to vote for the bill and others to vote against it.—Ex. THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. Hon. Henry Lincoln Johnson's Candidacy for an Appointment Atlanta, Ga., Special.—A large delegation of Atlanta's citizens attended the inauguration on the 4th; among them were Col. W. A. Sledge, Hon. H. A. Rucker, collector of internal revenues for Georgia, Hon. C. C. Wimbish, surveyer of customs for the port of Atlanta, Henry Luckie and others of our prominent men. Col. Pledger is there for the purpose of urging the appointment of our brilliant young townman and popular lawyer, Col. Henry Lincoln Johnson, to the position of assistant U. S. attorney for the Northern district of Georgia. The indications are that Col. Johnson will be appointed, if so it will be the first recognition shown the legal profession among the Negro lawyers of the country. He is one of the braiest lawyers in Georgia today. He has the indorsement of every judge in the state, and a large number of the leading lawyers of Georgia. I am told that Collector Rucker is to present his name to the president or Attorney General Griggs. It is very gratifying to the race for the white newspapers of the state to generally commend the administrations of the colored appointees of President McKinley. They all with one accord testify to the ability and dignity with which the offices of Collector Rucker, Collector Deveaux and Surveyor Wimbish are conducted. These gentlemen are a fine set of officials; there are none better in the whole country. There is to be a big war waged against the appointment of Col. M. B. Morton, postmaster at Athens, Ga. Mr. Morton has given the people of Athens excellent services, and the only complaint alleged is that he is a colored man. He appointed three different white men as assistant postmasters and had to dismiss them; and now he has a colored man for his assistant. This act was approved by the best citizens of Athens. Our popular townman and undertaker, L. L. Lee, has just purchased and moved into a beautiful eight room house on Frazier street; it is one of the finest residences in the city. Rev. C. W. Newton, pastor of Big Bethel, has reorganized the choir of his church; it is composed of 24 of the best musical talent in the city. Mrs. John H. Bell, wife of our popular mail carrier, after a lingering illness for over a year, died last Sunday morning. Mrs. Bell was a very useful woman, and possessed many excellent traits of character and christian virtue. She was for many years, and up to her death, a faithful member of the First Congregational church, from which she was buried last Monday afternoon; Rev. Dr. H. H. Burro officiated. Mrs. Francis Croft, mother of Mrs. W. A. Lyons, died very suddenly last Monday; she was 83 years old. She had been a member of the Wheat Street Baptist church for over twenty years, in fact she was one of the pillows of that church. Her funeral was conducted at the church by Rev. Dr. P. J. Bryant, pastor, and was largely attended. Capt. Walter Epps, for many years headwaiter at the Aragon Hotel cafe, and who will also be remembered as the manager of the cafe in the Negro building at the Atlanta International and Cotton States exposition held here in 1895, died here last Thursday night. LOUISIANA NEWS Alexandria's Interesting Dots and Jots Alexandria, La., Special—Now that Mrs. J. M. Walker has recovered from a serious illness, by which she was kept in doors for five weeks, has decided to resort to the usual recreation of an indefinite pleasure trip; during which the cities of Chenneyville and Baton Rouge will be visited by her. The Gibson string band of this city is filling a six weeks' engagement at Shreveport, La., at which expiration will return home and be open for engagements about April 1. The Hotel Ferguson has passed the Negro writer up, and are running a crew of whites with the exception of T. Wright who chose to remain. The Alexandria K. of P. s'was the recipients of their G. C. C., last week, in the person of P. C. Green, of New Orleans, La. Everybody will do well to read The Freeman of next issue for the special news which is being prepared for the public; 5 cents will bring it to your door; A. L. Butter agent, box 542. Charles Gardner of Bunkie, was briefly in the city one evening last week, the guest of Miss Ludie Pembrook. After several days of illness Mrs. Irene King, nee Brooks, is up again, and is at home to her friends on Monroe street, this city, instead of Monroe, La. The agent of the Freeman takes this means of solidifying correspondents to collect items for the Alexandria news, which will appear each week in the Freeman; liberal inducements are offered. We look forward to the "Feast in the Wilderness" and a "Lemon Squeeze" which is to be held at the City on the 22 and 23 inst., as a source of pleasure, by a special request Charles Gardner is expected. JOLIET'S DOINGS Interesting Items Gleaned by Our Enterprising Correspondent Joliet, Ill., Special—The Ladies' Crescent club of Brown's Chapel A. M. E. church at met at Mrs. Annie Bias, their president, at 811 Eastern ave., and had an enjoyable time Friday evening. The concert to be given by the young people of Joliet and Chicago will be given Tuesday, March 26 instead of March 12, in the white Masonic Temple, as was announced. Joliet talent will do its best this trip, as Chicago is hard to turn down. Rev. Miss Mary E. Lark, the noted evangelist, will preach at Brown's Chapel the week of the 24. Rev. Y. B. Lane, of the Amos A. M. E. Zion church, Chicago, preached for Rev. J. Will King at Brown's Chapel; he is an able speaker and revivalist. A thimble entertainment was given at the Second Baptist church, and was a success. The members and friends of Second Baptist church tended their beloved pastor. Rev. W. H. Denton, a surprise party last Thurs- Our Large Business Enables us to Give You the Largest Assortment and Lowest Prices. day evening; there were about 40 in all. The Revend says he will be glad to have them call again soon. Mrs. A. Valentine spent a few days in Chicago last week. Mrs. Barton's daughter, Miss Ida, returned home after a stay of six months in Peoria, Ill, with a her grandmother. Mrs. J. Pearl Davis left for Chicago Thursday, where she will join her husband. Mrs. Hattie Glover had a tumor removed from the side of her head last week; it was a successful operation. Miss Mary Holdridge, who has been spending a few weeks in the city, has left for her home in Wardworth, Ohio. Mrs. A. Jenkins has gone to Braidwood to nurse a sick patient. Frank Mann, of Memphis, Tenn, is the guest of his brother, Thomas Mann, on LaFayette street. Navasota News Navasota Tex., Speckan—Cold wave Farmers busy planting corn. Rev Taylor, pastor of the Friendship church and editor of the Western Star, is an able man and a noted scholar. Griffin Brown spent a few days in the city. Mr. Brown is a brakeman on the Santa Fe R. R., and has held same position for 10 or 12 years. Wyatt McKinney has been on the sick list. James Sloan is on the sock list. L. C. Harper, of Galveston, is a guest of George Banks and family. Miss Lula Bosm is convalescent. Mrs. Lucille Carter, of Galveston, is a guest of Mrs. Alice Hayes. Emanuel Hayes has returned from Hubbard City and accepted a position with Jesse Hickman's market. Charles Smith left for Galveston, Beaumont and other Southeast points. Messrs. Leve Lumpkins and W. H. Wood were successful with their hunting expedition. Navasota has turned out some noted musicians, comedians and vocalists, and now we have, if not the best string band in Texas, we will challenge for first place. John Bates, a torsional artist, has accepted a position with Sam Wilson at Houston. Rev Stovall is assisting Rev. Jones, P. E., of the A. M. E. church, in a revival. Rev. Slaughter and wife passed through the city, enroute to Stoneham where he is pastor. A Great Day in Baptist Churches. Easter Sunday in the Baptist churches will in all probability be a great day. While Baptist do not observe Easter, as such, the Foreign mission board, of which Rev. L. G. Jordon, D. D. 718 W. Walnut street Louisville K. y., is correspondent secretary holds its annual rally on that day. The very excellent programs are out and we predict a $5,000 victory for Dr. Jordan on that day. Indeed this is a small sum from nearly two million Baptists' especially when we consider the amount of time and earnest efforts the secretary, for the past five years has put forth to educate and arouse his church in missions. Then too, the great array of prominent Baptist leaders now making themselves felt and heard all over this country ought to assure $10,000 for missions in this annual effort. The board has our best wishes for a great victory. THE GREATEST BLOOD REMEDY ON EARTH. VEG-E-TO RENOVATOR Purely Vegetable, Originated by D. O. H. Black, the eminent family physician, over forty years ago. It is made of Roots Herbs and Plants selected from Natures Gardens in various parts of the Globe. IT CURES BLOOD DISORDERS. KIDNEY DISEASES, NERVOUS AFFLICTIONS, STOMACH TROUBLES, LIVER COMPLAINTS, BOWEL TROUBLES. A Positive Cure for Constipation. It will reach your trouble no matter what it is, by driving out of the system all poisonous Germs or Microbes that cause the diseased conditions. PRICE $1 00 PER BOTTLE. R A. PEARCE & SONS Sole Proprietors, Indianapolis, Ind., U. S. A. Cut out this "ad" and send us One Dollar and we will send you, prepaid, two large $1 00 bottles. This offer is only for a short time. MISSISSIPPI NEWS Interesting Items Gathered by Our Enterprising Correspondent Meridian, Miss., Special—Macer Williams, a 25th street barber, and Miss Julia Needom, a graduate of Wechler public school, were married at St. Paul M. E. church Wednesday night, March 6; Rev. B. L. Crump officiated. They will be domiciled on 34th ave. and 11th street; the Harriet Beecher Stowe Club tendered a reception at their home Friday. Alex. Spinks returned from Hattiesburg Sunday March 3 and spent two days with old friends. Rev. James Brooks, of Louderdale, Miss., visited here a few days; he returned home on the 8. A. T. Washington, Jr., is president of the Christian Endeavor society. This society gave a grand social at the Lincoln school building Monday night. March 4. Theodore Mitchell is still confined to his bed with rheumatism. Rev. James Bastic, of Greenada, preached at New Hope Baptist church Sunday March 8, at 3 p. m. to a large congregation; at 8 p. m., Rev. L. S. Lee occupied the pulpit; the church was crowded to its utmost capacity. Mrs. Annie Powe has been quite sick. John Moore, of Collinsville, Miss., was in the city recently. Dr. James F. Garrett, of New Iberia, La., was a pleasant visitor to his old home a few days ago. R. H. Alston came up from Gulf Port, Miss., on the 8 inst. to attend the United States court, which began here Monday the 11. Jas. A. Buchanan and B. J. Cotton are in Laurel, Miss., following their trades. HOUSTON JOTTINGS Interesting News Items for Our Many Readers Houston, Tex., Special—Hillard Perry, one of Houston's popular young men, visited Galveston last Sunday week. The Independent and The Van, a couple of the leading colored newspapers in the city, gave a grand contest last Wednesday night at the Odd Fellows' hall. Read The Freeman and keep posted; for sale by Charles Denmon, the hustling young boy. Charles Fisher has organized a club of young ladies, and they are practicing the military tactics with rifles. He will give a public exhibition drill in the near future for the benefit of Mt. Vernon M. E. church and St. Mark Baptist church; watch for the date. St. James lodge, No. 6, U. B. of F., has secured a dispensation for the reinstatement of all ex-members of that body for the small $2.00 per capita. Read The Freeman for good news; only 5 cents a copy; for sale every Sunday morning at the corner of Main and Congress ave. Jas. Samuel Green, visited Galveston Sunday, accompanied by James Grimes. The news here is somewhat short this week but lookout for Houston news in next issue. Charles Denmon has bought a bicycle to deliver The Freeman to any address in the city; so tell your friends about The Freeman. The Houston Porter's union had an election of officers last Monday night. TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY. Take Laxative Bromine Tablets. All drugstrict refund the money if it fails to cure. E.W. Grove's signature is on each box. 25c. To some 165 colored inventors about 400 patents have issued. Twenty-eight patents have been issued to one, and to another twenty two. So far as the records show, Henry Blair, of Md., was the first colored patentee. In 1834 he received a patent for a corn planter and in 1836 one cotton planter. Employed in the field and in the house improvements in agricultural implements and articles of domestic use predominate. 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They have made contributions to the electric arts and steam engineering and many improvements in railway appliances, paper bag machines, etc. Before the civil war the master of a slave living in Miss., made application for patent, but the Attorney General held in an opinion reported vol. 9, Attorney Generals opinions, p. 171, that an invention of a slave, though it be new and useful, could not be patented.—Frankfort Bugle. Pan-American Buffalo Line "Akron Route." Opens May 5th with through passenger service over the Pennsylvania and Erie Lines from Indianapolis. Write for particulars and Pan-American Announcements to W. W. Richardson, D. P. Agt., Indianapolis. St. Paul News. St. Paul, Minn., Special.—The "mock trial" at Pilarim Baptist church on the 13 was a success in every way. St. Paul Chapter No. 30, O. E. S., gave a social on last Thursday evening at the residence of Mrs. Harry Shepard; it was well attended, and everybody enjoyed themselves exceedingly. Mrs. E. 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