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As an Advertising Medium --- "Not to Surprise YOU, Would Surprise Us" THE FREEMAN AND ETHIOPIA SHALL STRETCH FORTH HER HAND A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOLUME XIV NUMBER 14 ENERGYANDSUCCESS AN EXPERIMENT THAT WAS A Few YEARS AGO REMOTE IN THE FERTILE BRAIN OF A READY THINKER, NOW PROVES One of the Stepping Stones to Negro Superiority--An Industry that will Prove of Vast Importance to the Negro Race. The twenty-eight industries now provided for students who attend the famous Tuekegee Institute are industries largely of the South in which young men and women can find ready employment if they remain long enough to become competent. A few weeks ago I referred in these columns to the Division of Electrical Engineering. The purpose of this article will be to refer to the Division of Architectural and mechanical Drawing, a most important division of Tuskegee's work. A few years ago, a young man, ambitions to fit himself for greater usefulness and acquire greater skill in mechanical industries, was barred from any opportunities to do so. It is true that Negroes have always been employed as carpenters throughout the South but an educated architect and builder was an anomaly. Colored architects were rare beings. While the Northern schools of technology were open to young colored men, there were no opportunities provided for them in the South, and the young man whose father was able to send him to a school of technology was preparing to send his boy instead to a medical school or a law school. Because of this much of the building of the South has slipped from the Negroes' grasp. In 1892 Mr. Washington secured the services of a competent instructor and inaugurated at Tuskegee the division of architectural and mechanical drawing. This division was begun in a small, poorly lighted room, 8x12 feet, and with a great deal of trepidation, as it was considered more of an experiment than otherwise. The drawing table was made by placing three boards, twelve inches wide and eight feet long on two carpenter's saw benches with a result that any very perceptible movement of one student necessitated the eight students which the table would accommodate ceasing work until the table stopped swaying. Clamorous requests were made for admission to the new division of work but the school was not able to expend much money and so only thirty-five at first were admitted, these being students of the more advanced classes and who worked in the building trades — plastering, carpentry, brickmasonry and tinning. The first opportunity for the division came about two months after it was started. A flight of platform stairs supported by iron rods was to be constructed and the drawing division was asked to furnish the plans. All of the students of the division worked on these plans, and after much and tedious labor, they were finally made. They were sent to the various shops and the several parts of the stairs were gotten out from these drawings and sent to the buildings without the usual process of sending the pieces around from shop to shop to have the different parts fitted as the work proceeded. When the pieces were finally put together, no alterations were required. This demonstrated the practicability and usefulness of the division and led to what has now grown to be one of the largest and most systematic agents in the mechanical department of the school—the blue print system. It also led to students from other divisions being admitted to the drawing division, namely: wheelwrighting, blacksmithing, and painting. To explain somewhat the introduction of the blue print system it may be stated that numerous things such as tables, beds, washstands, wagons, etc., are being constantly made in the shops of the school both for its own use and for sale to patrons who live in the surrounding country. These articles are made of standard sizes and shapes and usually with interchangeable parts allowing, of course, for minor changes as the element of individual design may direct. Many of these articles were manufactured at that time and it was the desire to establish some standard so as to avoid the annoyance and inconvenience which would necessarily occur from any slight change of size or shape Mr. W. S. Pittman, Mr. Robert R. Taylor. Mr. W. A. Rayfield. Instructors in Charge of the Divisions of Architectural and Mechanical Drawing, Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee, Alabama. which led to blue prints being introduced. Mr. J. H. Washington, the director of mechanical industries, is a man of wide experience in building matters and has charge of all the building operations of the school. With his usual hearty co-operation in all progressive movements he decided with the chief of the division to inaugurate the system of blue print drawings for all of the shops. Another room was then provided and it was decided that every industry in operation at the school as nearly as possible, should have its work done from blue print drawings, the students being required to go to the drawing room to make drawings of the articles needed, and afterwards to make them from the drawings in the shop. At present the drawing room is one of the most beautiful places in which a visitor to the school can linger. It is a large room $37,80 feet, lighted by seventeen windows with a smaller adjoining room $6\frac{1}{4}$x16 feet, fitted up with blue print apparatus, in the new Slater-Armstrong Memorial Trades' Building, which was erected by the schools of the school and cost about $35,000. In the drawing room are forty seven tables with thirty six sets of instruments, fifty T squares and triangles etc. Three hundred and twenty students, young men and women, are at present enrolled representing the various industrial divisions of the school. As vindicating the value of this department to the school, it may be mentioned that besides the drawings and blue prints made for the individual shops, there have been design d and build as a part of the permanent plant of the school 23 buildings, ranging in cost from $450 to $40,000, and aggregating $145,650. Instead of one person teaching, making shop drawings, and planning buildings as heretotore, the school now has three persons employed: one devotes all time to teaching; another has charge of supplying the shape with blue prints; while the planning of buildings is looked after by a third. Recognizing the increasing industrial activity of the South and the demand for expert mechanics occasioned by the great influx of Northern capital and capitalists, a course of study has been made to meet every requirement. To those who contemplate becoming instructors, or architects and builders the institution offers exceptional opportunities. In addition to architectural drawing the students have an opportunity to come into actual contact with the buildings on the plans of which they have worked in the drawing room, and are enabled to compare their estimates of material and labor with the amount actually used on the building. It may be mentioned that plans are now being prepared for four new buildings soon to be erected: a new liorary, given by Mr. Andrew Carnegie; a new hospital, a new training school building, and a new horse barn, the total cost of which will be $31,000; also a Tennessee building to cost $1,000. As will doubtless be gleaned INDIANAPOLIS, IND., SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 1901 from what has been written, every student at Tuskegee engaged in the mechanical department, is required to take drawing as a part of his course, the only exception is in the two lowest classes. It is thought best not to include them on account of lack of literary training. The educational value of drawing is now recognized. This is evidenced by its almost universal introduction in the schools of the country. The work at Tuskegee is thoroughly educational, four things being constantly kept in mind with reference to the mechanical work: 1. To enable the student to make sketches for projected work. 2. To work from drawings of others. 3. To estimate from drawings. 4. To read intelligently the trade journals. It becomes more and more apparent that the Negrc must become more of a master of his trade in order to compete for those places where the returns are greatest—the higher industrial positions. The methods of twenty five years ago while meeting every necessity then will not answer today. Changes in one thing beget changes in another, and especially is this true where the changes are great forward steps. Superior methods will eventually replace inferior ones, however small the shade of difference. It was with this in view that Mr. Washington established this division of architectural and mechanical drawing at Tuskegee. The reader can easily see the educational value of such a division. The mind is trained even as the hand is trained and as the heart is trained and as all are at Tuskegee. Mr. Robert R. Taylor, who established the division of architectural and mechanical drawing at Tuskegee, is a native of Wilmington, N. C., and in his youth worked under his father and then entered the contracting business as his father's partner. He continued as a contractor until 1888 when he felt the need of more advanced training and went to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, being, we believe, the first colored student to enter and graduate from this important institution. Mr. Taylor worked during the summers while still a student at the institute of technology, as a building operator at Wilmington, with the Southern Cotton Seed Oil company, and also had charge two summers of the constructive work and repairs of a large hotel at Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts. He came to Tuskegee the winter of 1892. Mr. Taylor has worked as draftsman in several architectural offices and is at present an associate member of the Society of Arts of Boston, the only colored man who has ever belonged to this exclusive organization. It is to Mr. Taylor that the school is indebted for the magnificent drawings of its more important buildings. Under his general direction the plans for the Tuskegee Institute Chapel, a magnificent building in which President McKinley spoke here in 1898. costing $40,000; the new Slater-Armstrong Memorial Hall's building, costing $35,000; Huntington Hall, a girls dormitory, given by Mrs. C. P. Huntington, costing $10,000; the new cow barn, costing $5,000; and the Girls' Industrial Building, to be dedicated April 22nd, costing $14,000, have been drawn and the buildings constructed. Mr. Taylor's reputation as an architect is now well established. He has designed many important school buildings and residences which have been erected in various parts of North Carolina, Mississippi, Virginia, Arkansas, Alabama and Tennessee. To have graduated from such a school as the Massachusetts School of Technology is an honor, and to have represented the institution as he has since leaving it is a tribute in every way to the man's efficiency and ability. Associated with Mr. Taylor in his work at Tuskegee are Messrs. W. A. Rayfield a graduate of the architectural department Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, W. S. Pittman a graduate of the Tuskegee Institute and also of the Drexel Institute of Art, Science and Industry. Philadelphia. Mr. Rayfield graduated from Howard University in 1896. During the last two years of his study there he had the opportunity to spend one half of each day in the office of Mr. A. B. Mullet, at that time supervising architect of the United States treasury. An excellent opportunity was afforded here to study the best architectural work. Mr. Rayfield entered the department of architecture, Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, New York, in the fall of 1896 and graduated with honors in 1899. During the summer of 1900 he, spent the time in visiting the manual training department of the public schools of Washington, D.C., the Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, Baltimore; the Philadelphia Normal Training School; the New York Trade School; and the architectural exhibit of Columbia University, New York; and the Central Polytechnic Institute of London, England, the object being to gain such information and help as would aid him in helping the students at Tuskegee. Mr. Pittman graduated from Tuskegee in the class of 1898. He was an apt student under Mr. Taylor and acting upon his advice, went to the Drexel Institute of Art, Science and Industry at Philadelphia. Mr. Pittman is a native of Montgomery, Alabama, and is a graduate of whom all connected with Tuskegee are proud. Mr. Pittman went to Drexel to study architectural drawing and graduated with the class 1800, receiving special honors and a special word of commendation at the Commencement exercises at the hands of President McAllister. Supplementary to his work in architectural drawing at Drexel he devoted a few hours each week to mechanical drawing and received diplomas from both the architectural and mechanical drawing departments at the close of the school term, June 1900. Because of the exceptional ability and deserving worth of this young man, he PRICE FIVE CENTS. SINGLE COPY--SIX MONTHS, $85.: ONE YEAR, $1 50 was voted a free scholarship, covering all preceding work and also the remainder of his stay at Drexel during the second year there. Mr. Washington feels that he has been able to secure thoroughly competent men for this important division at Tuskegee and that in establishing it an opportunity is afforded young colored men to fit themselves for usefulness in a line of work that always offers exceptional rewards. EMMETT J. SCOTT. Vicksburg News. CORRESPONDENCE NEW AND SPICY NEWS ITEMS GLEANED BY OUR HUSTLING AGENTS--NOTES THAT MEASURE THE NEGROES' NEEDS Memphis in Church and Items that Swell the Social Swim Here and Everywhere--W. H. Wells A Noted Young Man. SERMON. Memphis, Tennessee, Special.—Avery Chapel was crowded, last Sunday, to hear the Rev. Flagg's discourse on the all-important subject, "Should the Negro Attend Horse Racing." He chose these words as a text, "Go ye into all the world and preach the gospel." He said, in the first place, the Negro had no time for these pleasures that had a tendency to destroy the soul and body. On every hand there were men fleeing like rabbits from howling mobs, neither would our means permit us to do so. If we, at any time, became weak and submitted to those temptations the price must be paid by becoming a set of beggars and oncasts. He said that, as a race, we were too much given to a good time and amusement that carried whisky and gambling with them. "Ask yourselves the question," said he, "what would Jesus do if he would come to Memphis these twenty-one days that are to be spent in frivolity?" You say that you are a worker for Christ; well hold up His principles. If you are a drummer for a firm and sell no goods you are discharged. If Consul J. W. Suffin had proved himself unworthy his superiors would have had him recalled; but, being a man of honor, they took off their hats to him. So it is that Jesus will do for you if you carry his standard. While the sun is slowly setting upon our lives, behind the hills of eternity, we say to the young men who are aspiring for the gospel ministry to look up from this veil of tears and behold the slab of stone that is marked with God's eternal desires. It tells you sell not yourself to women, fine clothes, money nor strong drink. Be sure you seek this position for the cause of Christ, and not to shun manual labor as hundreds of these lazy, half-clothed and starving, would-be preachers who roam the streets in search of some good sister's home. God frowns upon all such beings. Every little hole and corner has some place called a house of God. What are they there for? Only to have an easy time. We say to all such pull up all the little scattered ranks and carry them to some larger place of worship; unite them in the name of God, for in union there is strength. Young men, if you are called for the ministry, God needs you to fill up the ranks of these hypocrites, but be not like the man who heard the donkey brey and swore it was the voice of God and went out preaching the word. Mrs. Lillian Thomas, of New York City, who painted a portrait of President McKinley, is very much wrought up over the audacity of the press classing her as a mulatto. She wants it understood that it is full Negro blood that courses through her veins. Strange it is to us when a Negro does something of note they want to class him as being a part of them, trying so hard to make it appear that the whole Negro can accomplish nothing. History disputes these charges. It was the whole Negro that scaled the heights of San Juan and won the victory from Spain, and many other things we know that cannot be denied. *** The funeral of George Partilla was held at Central Baptist church, last CONTINUED ON FIETH PAGE. DRIVE WAITER ON THE WA EDITED BY W. FORREST COZART. R. N. Zerby, headwaiter at the Chicago Beach Hotel, was formerly a student in Roger William's University, Nashville, Tenn. Dr. S. A. Ware of Springfield, Ill., is a Roger William's graduate. He also graduated from the Meharry Medical College of Nashville, Tenn. Dr. Ware is an ex-waiter, having served under the writer in days gone by. Bob Cole, who has gained a world's reputation, is an ex-waiter. T. Thomas Fortune, the great Negro newspaper man, is an ex-waiter. W. D. Samuels, second waiter in the Palmer House cafe, Chicago, Ill., is convalescing after several weeks of severe illness. Mr. Samuels is also recorder of the Waiters' Royal Benefit Progressive League, and resides at 3440 Dearborn street. Mr. and Mrs. Seymour Gibbs, formerly of Columbus, O., are now residing in Cleveland, where Mr. Gibbs is employed at the Weddell hotel. W. S. Eden, promoter of the Great Northern Hotel, Chicago, Ill., filed notice of bankruptcy in that city recently with liabilities of one million and four hundred thousand dollars. Thus the career of a great hotel financier has been cut short. The retirement of Headwaiters C. R. Johnson R. T. Ward and the Hon. Geo. F. Ecton in Chicago recently marked the passing of the last one of the old veteran headwaiters that belonged to the school which turned out "Charley" Jordan and others. Bishop B. W. Arnett is an ex-hotel porter, headwaiter and cook. Col. Wm. A. Pledger, the astute politician and editor, of Atlanta, Ga., is an ex-waiter. Charles Smiley, the famous Chicago caterer, was formerly a waiter at Kinsley's restaurant in that city. James L. Thomas, the only colored member of the city council, Harrisburg, Pa., is an ex-headwaiter. R. B. Harrison, the Chicago elocutionist and one of the leaders of the "400" is an ex-waiter. L. E. Bailey, a well-known hotel manager of Chicago, Ill., has been appointed manager of Statlers's Hotel, Buffalo, N. Y. The Statler is the largest hotel ever built, and contains over two thousand rooms. A full crew of colored American plan waiters are now being recruited at Chicago for the Statler. The waiters who are not already engaged before they go to Buffalo will do well to have their pocketbooks well filled when reaching that city. W. Alonzo Locke, president of the H. & S. W. N. B. A., and the executive committee have definitely determined to hold the next annual convention of the H. & S. W. N. B. A. in the city of Buffalo, N. Y., on September 23, 24, 25, 1001. This is a great victory for Messrs. Charles Buckner, headwater at the new Tiftt House, and W. B. Keys, headwalter at the Genesee Hotel, Buffalo. Messrs. Buckner and Keys were ably assisted by their State vice-president, E. W. Harper, of the Mansion House, Brooklyn, N. Y. S. A. Stewart, a chef at a boarding house in Chicago, became infatuated with the 13-year old daughter of the proprietress and attempted to steal a kiss from the young damsel. She screamed and Mr. Stewart was chased by the boarders of the house several blocks. One of the pursuers fell Stewart with a hatchet, and only the timely arrival of the police saved Stewart's life as the mob had a rope and was about to hang THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER him to a lamp post. We are glad to say, however, that Mr. [Stewart is a white'chef. Henry Lewis is the headwaiter at the Hotel Carnegie, Munhall, Pa. Judging from Mr. [Lewis's past record, he is well up-to-date in the culinary line, as he has had some experience in the following hotels: Clarendon, Boston. Mass., Burnett, Cincinnati, O., Beach Hotel, Chicago, Ill., and others. Mr. Lewis is progressive, and shows his interest in the race by subscribing for The Freeman, the race's greatest advocate. A report is going around the country that W. Forrest Cozart, editor of this department, will have a dining room in charge at the Buffalo Exposition. About fifty letters have been received from waiters in various sections of the country applying for a position. Now, we wish to state that all such reports are misleading, as Mr. Cozart intends to remain at the Weddell House, therefore he will not accept a position at Buffalo. A stamp should be sent with letters when writing us for information to insure a reply as we are receiving one hundred letters a week, and can't pay any attention to those that do not contain stamps. The "New York World" recently contained a large cut and write up of "Oscar" Techirky, maitre d'hotel (chief headwaiter and steward) of the Waldorf-Victoria Hotel, of that city. "Oscar," as he is generally called, is a Swiss by birth, and is forty years old. When he came to this country, a few years ago, he was simply a poor waiter, now he holds the best position of its kind in the world. He has 800 side and 25 or 30 headwaiters under his charge, and gives them a general lecture in the banquet hall every Thursday afternoon. He has a suite of rooms in the Waldorf, a valet and lives like a king. The World says Oscar is the most talked of man in New York to-day, and his advice is sought by all the "400's." He is the confident of the smart set. Not to know "Oscar" is indeed to argue oneself unknown even in Chicago. But not to have Oscar to recognize you, as you step blithly into the palm-room of the Waldrof Astoria, is to concede that you are nobody and unworthy to be received in that great and blessed fold of the true elect that proudly acknowledges Oscar as guide, philosopher and friend. Thus it will be seen that a white head waiter is not discriminated against on account of his profession. Every colored head and side waiter should subscribe for The Freeman and keep posted on everything pertaining to their profession. The information concerning waiters, which is published in The Freeman each week, could not be obtained or purchased elsewhere for the sum of one dollar a week by any reader of this column, still The Freeman furnishes this and other valuable news weekly for the small sum of one dollar and fifty cents per year. There are about one hundred and fifty thousand waiters in the United States, and it is for them and their interest that The Freeman has established the waiters' department, and we are glad to see that the waiters are beginning to appreciate the same. The Freeman is the only colored journal in the United States that recognizes the waiter's ability and citizenship on equal basis with other colored professions and espouses as an advocate. The bars of discrimination against the colored waiters must be broken down, and The Freeman is just the medium through which to accomplish that feat. The editor of this department again appeals to the colored waiters to subscribe and read The Freeman and be well informed on everything of interest to their profession. A great effort is being made in Cleveland, O., to save the life of Edwin Ruthven, who is under sentence to be electrocuted April 12. Ruthven is charged with being the murder of Policeman Shipp in that city. The State Board of Pardon met in Columbus on the 21st of March and heard arguments pro and con, also received letters of appeal and protest. After hearing the evidence the board took the case under consideration, and will render its decision April 1st. At this writing there is a ray of hope for Ruthven. W. Forrest Cozart, editor of this department, submitted a long type written argument in Ruthven's behalf. The editor of this department desires to call the attention of the reader to the advertisement of H. L. Sanders, which appears in The Freeman regularly every week. Mr. Sanders is an enterprising WANTED Seventy-five European plan waters, none other need apply. Address your own hand and state experience. E.T. Montgomery 5472 Lake avenue, Chicago, IL. and an energetic business colored man, and he is an ex-waiter. Being a waiter he realized the need of the waiter in the line of costumes; therefore, he decided to supply this want, and how well he has succeeded may be seen by visiting his sale room. Mr. Sanders carries a first class line of everything in the way of costumes for waiters. He also carries a first class line of gents' furnishing goods. It was the pleasure of the writer, some years ago, to purchase a jacket and a few other articles from Mr. Sanders, and we never received more for my money. Among the many things purchased was a pair of cuff buttons, which, by the way, I have on now, and they are just as good now as they were when bought, nearly five years ago. I advise the waiters throughout the country to write Mr. Sanders for a catalogue, and I am sure that they will see the advantage in patronizing him. TOM THE TATTLER Take the name of C. A. Price for instance and what peculiarities there are about it. In the first place the whole name run together makes of Mr. Price "caprice," although he may be anything but capricious. From Mr. Price's initials we have "cap." Again we can take his name and by arrangement have Cap Rice. Behead the last part of Mr. Price's name and he becomes an article of food, "rice;" behead it again and he is a very chilly proposition, "ice." Mr. C. A. Price has a wonderful name, and without any intention of being funny I will say he should always have the price. How was Colorado named?—Question in examination. Colorado is of Irish descent. Years ago, when this country didn't amount to a dime, a big stalwart Irishman came over from Dublin. His name was Tom O'Rado. In the third generation of the O'Rado family a son, destined to be famous, was born. He went West in the early part of the 19th century, and his exploits were many and daring. He eventually joined the U. S. army, and for gallantry in a hard fight with the Indian was promoted to a colonelcy. Colonel O'Rado then moved into the Centennial State, and he grew to be such a great man that the state was named in his honor. At first the spelling of the name of the state was Col. O'Rado, but the changing influences of time destroyed the period, cut the letter "o" down to a small size, removed the apostrophe, and there was left the spelling as it stands today—Colorado. I have been informed by one of the examiners, who made up this question, that my answer is wrong. Is it possible I know more than the examiners? THE TATTLER'S Society Notes.—Miss Oldmaid will wed as soon as she can find something to wed. After 36 years on Earth Miss Jones has just celebrated her 25th birthday. The Reverend Bradley will preach next Sunday on the "Errors of Policy-players." The writer will attend, for an error causes him to have nothing whereas he should have had a twenty dollar note today. There is to be a baptizing at the Hallet St. Baptist church April 7; Rev. Wettem officiating. The choir, for the occasion, is rehearsing "Asleep in the Deep." Mrs. Chinn has presented her husband with twins. The double Chinns are all right and doing well. The Nonesuch Debating Club will hold their annual public debate at Hurrah Hall on the "steenth" of April. The subject is a very interesting one, and one that ought to draw a large audience: "Resolved that the Tongue is Mightier than the Fist." The fist end of the argument will be looked after by a pair of well known pugilists, whom I daresay will handle it in an able manner. On the 31st of last July, with the thermometer registering 200 in the shade, a performer was frozen to death before a Milwaukee audience. The audience is now in jail awaiting a trial for murder. There will be a lecture at the Mission next Saturday for the benefit of the "Punk Performers' Home." Killit Babe will deliver the lecture and his subject is in a biblical vein: "And in those days there came a Quartette of Giants singing barbershop harmonies." TOM THE TATTLER. SPORT Base ball will soon be the rage. *** Wanted.—Base ball cranks to start the ball a-goin'. Apply at "Any-Old Place," U. S. A. *** Jim Ray, the Henderson, (Ky.) pugilist, who was to meet "Alabama Kid" in a twenty round go at Paducah, Ky., on the 21st of March, was obliged to cancel the engagement on account of urgent business (?) *** H. C. Ashford of Memphis, Tenn., 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. Bobby Dobbs, Emmett Malon, Thomas Hill, South Dakota; Haywood Bell, Peoria, Ill; Carter Richardson and Russell White, Chicago; were among the spectators at the Childs-Byers championship contest at Hot Spring last week. Prize fighting's on the down hill road; Foot-ball has spent its season's sway. Now the derby flyers are going to the post; Then! Are you going to the base ball today? When Frank Childs defeated George Byers at Hot Springs he wiped out an old score and one that has ranked in his breast since Sept. 14, 1898. Byers caught Childs away below his fighting weight that night and gave him an unmurful drubbing. Frank never forgot the beating he received and has been hankering ever since to invigle George into a long distance contest. When the Hot Springs match was arranged Childs said: "Ise got dat er nigger jis whar I wants 'im. Wen we fo'te in New York dat nigger sez ter me: Frank, kin yar see me? 'No, I sez, but I kin hear yar cummin, 'an' den he soak me." In the second round of their fight at Springs Frank smashed Byers' nose, which made him bleed like a stuck pig. "Bleed, yar nigger, bleed. Ise been waitin' ter git oben, an' Ise gwine ter git eben ter night," said Childs, and with that he pasted him again. He had George on the verge of a knockout several times during the fight, but as he wanted to give him a good beating he permitted him to recover each time. "Yar licked me in New York, nigger, an' Ise gwine tiger gub yar trimmin's ter night. Huh, yar gub yar me de feeders in New York and you'e kep' der chick'n. Ise got der chick'n ter night an' you'e got der feeders." With each of these tantalizing remarks Childs would throw hot shot into George's face or body. Bat Masterson, who refereed the contest, wanted to call it off several times because George had no chance, but Childs begged him not to, saying: "I see had no po'k chops for sum time, Bat, an' I wants ter keep'em." Byers staid seventeen rounds on sufferance and Childs got even for the beating he received at the hands of Byers in New York. Childs and "Denver Ed" Martin are matched for the colored heavyweight championship, but it is not definitely settled whether the fight will take place in Hot Springs or Covington, Ky., as the clubs in both towns want the fight. Eastern pugilists are gathering the "nuttmegs" in Connecticut, while the Western "pugs" are picking up a little change in Memphis, Hot Springs, Denver, and in the gas belt towns of Indiana. At Waterbury, Conn., on Thursday night, Joe Walcott, the "Black Demon," made clever Charlie McKeewor of Philadelphia look like a selling plater, by defeating him casily in six rounds. This, however, was expected, provided the fight was on the level, as Walcott was known to carry too many guns for the Quaker City pugilist. The latter is a clean-cut, scientific boxer, but lacks the knockout punch. He made a grand impression on the members of the National Sporting club of London by his artistic work in the ring and they considered him good enough to beat any one, especially Tommy Ryan, whom they had never seen. Walcott has got the British bee in his bonnet, and now that he has beaten clever McKeeer, whom the Londoners considered a fistic marvel, he ought to make a hit on the other side. The match between Jack Root and "Kid" Carter still hangs fire. Carter lost to Jimmy Handler on a foul several nights ago, and negotiations between him and Root may be dropped. Billy Stiff walked into a knockout punch that Dan Creedon had concealed in his right glove at Hot Springs on Friday, "nuff" said.—Breakaway. CORRESPONDENCE M. A., Buffalo, N. Y.-Aces and sevens win. B. Mc., Jacksonville, Fla., James J. Waiters' and Cooks' Jackets Bar and Barber & Butcher Coat FROCKS AND APRONS, PHYSICIANS' AND DENTISTS' OPERATING COATS, DUCK PANTS AND OVERSLEEVES Send for Catalogue. CONTENTS: How to Become a Good Waiter; How to Get Up an Order; How to Serve Meals; How to Serve a Banquet; Remarks to Young Headwaiters, etc., etc., etc. Address: THE FREEMAN, Indianapolis, ind. 2 THE WAITER Price, $1.00 Every waiter this book. reputation sh Compiled by W. Fo CONTENTS: How to Become a How to Serve Meals; How to Serve a B etc., etc., etc. Address: THE FREEMA SANTAL-MIDY In 48 hours Georgetown, and discharge from the urinary or organs, arrested by Sanctal Midy apples without inconvenience. Price $1.00 of All Jugglers, or P. O. Box 2081, New York. B. M., Troy, N. Y.—Has Robert J. Fitzsimmons ever killed a man with his fists? if so, who was it and where? Yes. Con Riodan at Syracus, N. Y. W. L. T., South Bend, Ind.—When was Jim Belcher champion pugillist of England? 100 years ago. Thomas C., Lexington, Ky.—A is "skunked." H. L. Lee, Hopkinsville, Ky.—Isaac Murphy. W. H. T., Logansport, Ind.—How much dead weight can a strong man lift with one finger? William Conture lifted 512 pounds. G. W. O., Reading, Pa.—Can a man on skates run and jump 18 feet on ice? Yes; the best jump on record is 21 ft. 9 in. N. A. C, Alexandria, La.—You are right. Race Gleanings The Central Pharmacy, the Central Grocery and the Caddo Pharmacy are institutions that colored people of Shreveport, La, can boast of. Steps are being taken to found a colored Industrial School near the city of Shreveport, La. The motive is prompted by charity and is being conducted by charitable white ladies. Major Reuben R. Mims died recently at his home in Selma, Ala. He was a member of the state military for the past seventeen years, being successively lieutenant and captain of the local Gilmer Rifles and then major of the colored battalion of the state troops, which position he held at the time of his death. He was grand master of the colored Grand Lodge of Masons of Alabama for the past nine years. 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Other can not cure soiliness, call parents. Letters must contain $1.00, two stamps, lock of hair. C argues for medicine, lock of hair. C argues for medicine, this paper is $10. Failure Brooklyn, N. Y. ee SAE! SAS! SAS! SAG! SAE! SKE! SKE! SAE! SAG! SHS! SAE! SKS SUG! SHG! SHG GT CGT ty S : ° ee SAE AE HE HO A = SSS aaa ees Shall lift up cr reach this hitherto un-|churehes was appointed and several} 19:50.a.m. Address by Dr. W. P. Thir- THE CONFERENCE reached class of persons. He referred |communications were placed in its] xield. PERSONNEL. Waltor, Creed Taylor and thirty-two to the call for a Young People’s Chris- | hands. 11:10 a.m. Adoption of Proposed Con- = others—forty-three in all. = flan Union to meet at Washington, D,| 4 communication from the Rev. M.) stitution. e oe oes ; SIMPSON CHAPEL m, g |C: in August, 1902, to devise means |S. McDowell, secretary of the board of | 12:10 p. m. Recess. mong the prominent church offic-| There are four D. D.’s; three M. D.’ guy IN 8 to reach especially y : ed edly rpconiiens ta i sre four D. D.’s; three M. D.’s CHURCH, MARCH 26,1901, “|and wo sPeclally young colored men | education, was read and its recommen-) = Afternoon Session. -——[ ials and pastors attending the confer-|fonr B. D.’s; three M. A.’s; two B. A.’s; qhe Lexington Annual Conference give Ml B. church which ig now hold- ig its thirty-seeond session in Simp- 2 Chapel, 18 composed of one hun- sy and forty-six ministers, and has qe wundred and sixty-five church fuldings, valued at $247,855.00; sixty- pron parsonages, $32,093.00, and a Smbership of 12,000. Its territory in- foes Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, and Srappointments in Tilinois, i is composed of colored ministers gilusively, and thirty-two years ago ‘as a part of the Kentucky confer- fe, which is at this time composed of fhite ministers exclusively. The sep- Thtion was made according to the gw of the church on the vote of two- inds of each race requesting it. There $10 ‘white branch” nor “colored yunci’” in the M. E. church, and the gaeral conference officers who will at- fni the conference will come as repre- gatatives of one church, Dr. Mason, colored, senior corres- pading sec retary of Freedmen’s Aid oi Southern Educational Society, rep- jwents the college work in forty-eight exitutions in the South, twenty-four fone the colored people and twenty- Jour among the whites. Dr. Thirk- jeld, white, does the same. Drs. Scott ini Jones are the representatives of ax jicial church paper. The Rey, BH. L giliam, of this city, is one of the ex jeitive committee of the board of di fetors of the M. E, Chureh Insurances liompany, elected by the General Con. erence to represent the entire church ork among both white and colored, sliding Germans, Scandinavians and ethers in the Seventh district, which FS A Sy! BISHOP S M. MERRILL. lwiudes Indiana, Ilinois, Michigan, so and Kentucky. ‘The Rev. W. H. Liison, colored, with the Rev. J. H. fnibott, white, ‘are directors of the leat_publishing interests, represent. fz millions of dollars in property an¢ ock. In every particular the whites and plored stand in the M. B. church upor be same footing, that is, a member atitled to every right, privilege an¢ Famunity, as set forth and guaranteed br the law. Among the important business mat- fs to be settled by this conference sthe adoption of the new constitu- m referred from the last General ‘inference, The new constitution con- fins a provision removing the time fit in the duration of a pastorate is also proposed to admit women as fezates to the General Conference Juother matter to be consideded is [® proposition to establish a schoo! fr thie higher education of the colored pouths of the Lexington Conference } tie plan meets with favorable con- pieration a college will be erected on bite to be selected in Kentucky. Preliminary to the opening of the puerence the Rey. Irvine Garland Pian, assistant general secretary of fe Epworth League of the M, E. ureh, on Tuesday evening delivered a address to an audience that com- Ply filed the chapel on the “Work fai Growth of the Epworth League.” Mier speaking of the marvelous wih of the league organization Mr. Peon spoke of its work in relation to Pier nominations. “Methodism,” fe sai, “has always stood to help all monle without respect to race or de- Pomination. Tm this day, when all Psslation against the Negro is based fen the profligacy and. shiftlessness f the young people, it would have a sant moral effect for the young Ne- ® people to drop denominational tes ani to assemble in a great con- ence so that it may be known that fet hove not bowed their heads. to fi.” In conclusion Mr. Penn said: There is a future in America for up- Feit, intelligent, spiritual, moral and isitty young people of the Negro :. We are many years removed fo where the fathers were. Be fetore not discouraged. Be manly, * courageous, be dutiful, be helpful “! stand by the church and the “oolvonse. ‘The building of a race f°! the acceptance of the sons and pughters of ex-slayes by ex-slave- joe's on terms of equality can not icctly be accomplished in a day. We fun well; only to run faster and {er must be the rallying ery. For aX teet Young men and women gist in heart, head and body.” oo Avy Penn reports a league eattt'ship of 1,800,000 in the United ates and Canada. ss"orling to the secretary's report, int people in the Methodist Sage, tumber 270,000, with 1,622 hse sss, 0” Separate organizations of ikon Leagne, — Indiana has ii ie churches, adjunet of the ors, MCthodists, and thirty-six Ep- bievay estes. Secretary Penn cn, th apprehension the migra- fie gi {be vicious Negro element. of oye ptt to the North, where they fey (1, Ste many of the order-lov- Kins “SS 0% colored people of the fttuency tment, looked to to exert an © for Christian morality that Bnd ear pecially young colored men and women who are drifting into walks of vice and crime. The session proper was begun last ‘Tuesday morning promptly. at 9 o'clock with Bishop Stephen M. Mer- rill, presiding. After singing and devotfonal exer- elses, the administration of the Lord's supper was conducted by the bishop, assisted by elders of the church. The roll call showed few absentees, those principally among — superannuated members of the conference. ‘The elec- tion of a conference and a statistical secretary and a conference treasurer was next in order. The election was by written ballot, and named as secre- tary, E. A. White; statistical secre- tary, W. H. Riley; treasurer, H. W. Tate. A communication from Dr. W. P. Thirkield, secretary of the Freed- men’s Aid and Educational Society, was read, in which he stated his ina- bility to be present at the opening of the conference. ‘The wonference pre- liminaries consumed the greater part of the time until the adjournment at noon. The statistical session of the confer- ence began at 2 o'clock Tuesday after- noon and lasted an hour. Statistics of the conference showed each depart- ment of the church to be in a healthful condition. At 8 O'clock the missionary sermon was preached by the Rev. J, H. Ross, followed by an address by Mrs. I. B. Jones, of Cincinnati (white), president of the Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society of the United States. ‘The afternoon session closed with an address by the Rev. Paris Fisher. At the close of the sermon a large missionary collection was secured. Mrs. I. B. Jones of the Cincinnati deaconess home was introduced and gave a short talk on the deaconess movement of the Methodist church. “This organization,” she said, “is a modern restoration of the apostolic order of deacons or ‘helpers.’ The work was revived by Fleetner, a German, in the early part of the last century and rapidly spread over Europe. The Methodist deaconess work was organ- ized by the general conference of 1884 and now has over three hundred dea- conesses, property valued at $359,000, thirty-seven homes and five training schools for girls. The work is sus- tained by the Woman’s home mission- ary siciety. A plan is now being com- pleted to erect a deaconess home for colored girls.” ‘W. F. Oldham, general secretary of the Methodist Episcopal Missionary Society, addressed the delegates and a large audience at Simpson Chapel ‘Wednesday night on the work and pro- gress of the missionary society. Mr. Oldham confined his remarks al- most. entirely to missionary work in relation to the colored race. He spoke of the great difficulties which confront the Negro, especially in the South, say- ing that the problem of advancement for the race in the South is most“diffi- cult of solution. All easy solutions of the question, said Mr. Oldham, were nonsensical, and it was a problem which could only be solved by time. ‘The whites would have to accord the lacks greater opportunities, and the blacks would have to better appreciate and improve their opportunities. ‘The ‘Negroes, he said, wanted education as well as religion. | “‘And religion,” con- tinued Mr. Oidham, “consists not only in religious devotion, but in deeds. The Negro must have a stronger founda- tion than an emotional nature and a happy exuberance of spirit. God knows the Negro has enough of the emotional and what they want is a more accur- ate knowledge of the ethical side of re- ligion, Shouting on Sunday will not excuse a Negro from loafing on Mon- day or breaking the ten Command- ments all the rest of the week. The Negro needs an education such as will make him a master in getting hold of the things of the earth. He should study his spelling book and arithme- tic if he would command the respect of the people. It is for this purpose that the missionary societies stand at the back of your ministers so that they will have the courage to stand up jand tell the people of a struggling race what is good for them. There are many places in this world where the people are yet unborn in the religion of Jesus Christ. China is yet to be reborn, India must be regenerated and the Negroes must play a part in the great work. It is as much their place to help the missionary societies in this work as it is the people of any other race. The people the world over are hungering and thirsting for Christ, even though they don’t know Him by that name. Wherever the gospel is taken and brought level with the un- derstanding of men it satisfies the thirst and the hunger of the restless soul.” In conclusion Mr. Oldham said that he had been engaged all his life in preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ. He had been in every country on the face of the earth and had baptized some of every pagan race in the world. “I believe,” said he, “in folks, regard- less of race, and I believe in God, and I think the best thing that any man ever did was to help God and folks get in touch with each other.” At the session of the conference ‘Thursday morning, the different pas- tors’ reports and communications from lay members of the conference were ee EY NRA CaeNee churches was appointed and several communications were placed in its hands. ‘A communication from the Rev. M. S. McDowell, secretary of the board of education, was read and its recommen- dations submitted to the conference. Thursday afternoon was set apart as Freedmen’s Aid anniversary, at which time the Rev. Dr. W. P. Thirkield (white), general secretary of the Freedmen’s Aid Society of the M. E. Church, had been announced to de- liver his famous lecture, “The Black Sampson; His Possibilities and His Future.” ‘Owing to illness, however, Dr. Thir- rs “ eo < 4 -_ FF)... £8 Mee ms i Vy Y SS Zo ‘oes’ ZU REV. I. B. SCOTT, D. D. Editor Southwestern Christian Advocate. kield was unable to reach the city and the Rev. L. M. Hagood and the Rev. Joseph Courtney, the latter 2 member of the board of directors o! the Freedmen’s Aid Society, were as- signed by Bishop Merrill to deliver the anniversary address. ‘The church extension anniversary was observed Thursday evening, when Secretary Hard, of the church exten- sion board, delivered the principal ad- dress. ‘The conference sessions are being largely attended, and ministers of nearly every denomination are inter- ested spectators. The Revs. B. J. Cole- man, of Franklin, and W. H. Taylor, of Anderson, of the A. M. E. Church, were visitors to the conference Wednesday. Thursday night's session was more largely attended than any during the convention. The Rev. E. L. Gilliam presided. The meeting was a celebra- tion of the church extension. Dr. M. S. Hard, assistant corresponding sec- retary of the church extension depart- ment, delivered the address. He said churches are the most important buildings in a community and are ne- cessities. He said the church exten- sion society has helped to build 133 churches in the Lexington Conference alone, and 11,677 in the United States. ‘There are two ways the society uses in helping churches, he said, one by donations and the other by loans. Friday morning the laymen of the Lexington Conference began their con- vention. In the afternoon Dr. H. C. Jennings delivered an address, Mrs. M. ec) spoke on UWamans Worth to Christianity,” Miss Hannah Posey delivered an address on “How to sys- tematize Our Church Offerings,” J. D. ‘Wilks spoke on “When Do Societies Injure the Church?” and Dr. M. 8. Hard closed the session with an ad- Recast LAYMEN'S ASSOCIATION. FRIDAY, MARCH 29. 10:00.a. m. Devitional Services. 10:30.a. m. Roll Call. Appointment of ‘Committees. Roane Cert eal AN REV. 1. GARLAND PENN, Assistant Secretary Epmorth League. 10:50 a.m. Address by Dr. W. P. Thir- kield. 11:10 a.m. Adoption of Proposed Con- stitution. 12:10 p.m. Recess. Afternoon Session. 1:30 p.m. Address, Dr. H. C. Jen- nings. 2:10 p.m. Woman's Worth to Chris. tianity, Mrs. M. J. Corbin, 2:30p.m. How to Systematize Our Chureh Offerings, Miss Hannah Po- sey. 3:00 p.m. When Do Societies Injure the Church? J. D. Wilks. 3:20 p.m. Address, Dr. M. S. Hard. SATURDAY, MARCH 30. 10:00 a. m. Devotions. 10:30 a.m. The Laymen’s Association, J. A. Washington. 10:50 a. m. No True Christianity With- out Morality, Miss Ella Carter. 11:10 a.m. Evil Agencies, A. V. Meeks 11:40 a.m. Women in Revivals, Mrs Dolly Lewis. 12:15 p.m. Recess. Aternoon Session. 2:00 p.m. Blection of Officers for en: suing year. Adoption of resolutions ete. 3:40 p.m. Announcements and ad. journment. J. A. WASHINGTON, . President. Friday evening Dr. M, C. B. Mason of Cincinnati, delivered his famous lecture on “Some Providential Move- ments in Africa” and the church was crowded to its fullest capacity to hear him. . ‘The Woman’s Home Missionary So- ciety, of which Mrs. Dollie Lewis is President, will hold their anniversary at 2 o'clock to-day, at which time the Society will be addressed by Miss Dale of Cincinnati. At 4 o'clock the missionary address will be delivered by Dr. Benj. Payne a native African, who is a graduate of the classical and medical departments of Walden University at Nashville Tenn. Saturday evening will be the anni- versary of the Southwestern Christian Advocate and the meeting will be ad- dressed by Dr. R. B. Jones, business manager of the paper. After his ad- dress will come the anniversary of the Educational Society, which will be addressed by Rev. E. L. Gilliam, of this city. ‘Special Notes. Selma, Ala,, Special,—Miss Nannie Beatty is very ill at her home on Nance street. The Nursery for Colored children is established at 417 Broad street. Appropriate Easter ser- vices will be held at all the churches, Easter Suadey, PERSONNEL. Erriegtas Cet oe ar ges Pals oer eran eam ere eS ence are: The Rev. Joseph Courtney, D. D., member board of managers and direc- tors Freedmen’s Aid and Southern Ed- ucational Society. He has been pre- siding elder of Ohio and Lexington districts and is at present pastor of St. Paul's M. H. church, Paris, Ky. ‘The Rey. R. E. Jones, B. D., member North Carolina Conference and busi- ness manager of Southwestern Chris- tian Advocate, the official church pa- per published in New Orleans. Dr. Jones “3 a young man and his cut ap- pears wn the initial page of this issue of The Freeman. The Rev. I. B. Scott, D. D., member of Texas Conference, ‘who is serving his second term as editor of the South- western Christian Advocate. Dr. Scott was formerly President of Wiley University and resides in New Orleans. ‘The Rev. J. H. Stanley, M. D., pre- siding elder Lexington district, serv- ing his second term. He is a graduate in medicine and has filled some of the leading pastoral appointments. I. Garland Penn, is serving his sec- ond term as assistant general secre- tary of the Epworth League of the Uni- ted States. He is well known as an author, lecturer, teacher and commis- sioner to the World’s Fair, and also had full charge of the Negro Depart ment at the Atlanta Exposition. ‘The Rey. M. C. B. Mason, D. D., sen- ior corresponding secretary Freed- men’s Aid and Southern Education Society, who was also unanimously re-elected by the last General Confer- ence. He is regarded as one of the most eloquent speakers in the coun- try. Bishop S. M. Merrill (white) will preside. The Rey. B. G. Gilliam is pas- tor of the church where the conference will be held. The Rev. G. A. Sissle is presiding elder of this district. Rey. B. W. 8. Hammond, D. D, Pre- siding Elder Louisville District is one of the most eloquent preachers in the United States. He has served as Pre- siding Elder of the Indiana, Ohio and Louisville Districts. Was elected by the General Conference Editor of the Southwestern Christian Advocate. Dr. Hammond is an author of several books of merit, His residence is in Louisville. Rey. Geo. A, Sissle, born in Lexing- ton, Ky., Aug. 28, 1852. Entered the ministry at Paris, Ky., in 1880. Served as pastor in Germantown, Ky., Sharps- burg, Ky., Paris, Ky., Springfield, 0., Indianapolis, Ind., 2’ years. Presid- ing Blder of Louisville District 6 years. Pastor of Simpson Chapel 3 years. Presiding Hlder of Indiana District at Present. Rey. E. L. Gilliam, D. D., the pastor of Simpson Chapel in which the con- ference is being held was born and ed- ueated in Toronto, Can. He served as Presiding Blder of the Indiana District for six years, and is a speaker and writer of ability. M. S. Hard, secretary of the board of church extension, and T. B. Neely, secretary of the Sunday-School Union, are among the prominent arrivals. Rev. Elam A. White, secretary of the Lexington Conference, was born in Bethel, Ky., and came to Ohio when a small boy; was educated in Laurel, Ohio, ' after some special preparation in the high school of Rushelyvania, Ohio, he entered college at Green Castle, Ind. He was Delegate to last General Con- ference in Chicago. Rev. White is considered an able preacher and a successful pastor—he has had three very successful years in Connersville, Ind, j — Rey. Henry W. Tate, a member of the Lexington Conference since 1880. He was received into the Conference by Bishop M. Simpson at Paris, Ky. He has been a successful pastor. He is now successfully pastoring at Co- lumbus, Ohio. Was secretary of the Conference, President of the Confer- ence Epworth League—now Confer- ence treasurer. Rev. Tate is a popu-| Jar and progressive preacher, a fluent speaker and he is well liked by his brethren. He was unanimously re- quested to return to Columbus, Ohio, where he is building a nice six thou- sand dollar church. ‘The Lexington Conference is just thirty-two years old, and is quite a robust young man. eee Of the charter members there are bat two in the active work, W. L. Muir and Scott Ward. ‘The great singers of the Conference are all gone except Henry Dupee and Cary Nicolls. aes W.H. Vaughn, J. T. Leggett, 8. H. Ferguson, Lewis Robinson and J. 8. Henry are the “‘big” men of the Con ference—their aggregate weight reach- ing the twelve hundred mark. eee ‘What\a line of heroes have gone or ahead. Look at the roll: Geo. Down ing, Daniel Jones, Marshall Taylor ‘Abraham Booker, William Johnson ‘Alex. MoDade, Marcus MoCoomer, Johr Jackson, Jesse Munday, Monmontt Waltor, Creed Taylor and thirty-two others—forty-three in all. tae There are four D. D.’s; three M. D.’s four B. D.'s; three M. A.’s; two B. A.’s; fifteen college graduates and more than twenty who have completed the common and high school courses. This is a showing which will compare favorably with almost any similar body of like size, regardless of color. eee As pnipit and platform orators this ‘Conference stands well up in the front rank. 110 ont of 152 churches have Epworth League chapters. Thesunday School work is on the up grade, and there is a Sunday School in every church tee Aline of new men, composed of one hundred and thirty-five, now comprise the Conference membership. a me Sy a | sf ] j | Bey i oa DR. W. P. 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MR, RAWORTH’S VIEWS. ‘The Indianapolis News presented a very excellant article, last week, from the pen of Paul L. Haworth, a white gentleman of education, who lives in the South. It will be found elsewhere in this iesne. ‘The writer has no new light to throw on the situation. He simply tells an amazingly straight forward story of Negro wrongs at the hands of the whites that live principally in the South. His observations, expressed so vividly, so graphically, will be considered valuable as sociological or political data as it concerns the racial struggle. ‘Mr. Haworth has more to do with the social phase of the problem than any other. He really sounds » hopeless note. Nowhere in his long article does the reader get a glimpse of any sunshme whatever, excepting at its conclusion, He reaches the very pith of the business when he says: “This applies, in a way, to the Negro situation. ‘The Negroes in some locali- ties have been kicked so much that they will bite whenever occasion offers. By nature most of them are good-natured and even tender-hearted, but bad treat- ment has made many of them sullen and desperate. Any resistance on their part is, of course, utterly futile, for in the end itis always a case of ‘heads I loge, tails you win’ with a Negro; yet a few hardy spirits occasionally venture to show their independence, and the result is they get into trouble. Unfortanate- ly, too, it 18 often the very Negro who, under another system, would be most likely torrise in the world that develops into the ‘bad nigger.” “How long could an Andy Jackson, were he a Negro, get along in the South? Tonce asked a Southerner. ‘Just long enough to get himself shot,” he was forced to reply.” As long as he does not aspire to rise, many of them are glad tosee him happy. But he must not aspire to rise. Never! ‘The majority of Southerners have no use for an ambitions Negro.”” And not to the Negroes credit, it can be said, that there are too many willing Negroes aiding and abetting in these matters. ‘The writer’s attempt to make outa case against Booker T. Washington we do not think isa success. Mr. Wash- ington has not painted the condition in glowing colors, yet he has sounded the red hopeful notes of cheer as to the ultimate ontcome. He does better than give tokens of despair even should des- pair and hopelessness possess nis being. He, as leader, should not invite apathy and indifference, the premonitors of assured destruction. He is tacking right; like the mariner amid the ele- en's’ confusion. Blackness may stretch its way to his every horizon, but ont of it he stretches his hand feeling his way, hoping to grasp God’s hand, the Master Pilot's hand. He has no right to sound any dull, gray, dreary notes of dolor and resignation. y We do not think that he ts deceived. ‘He knows that towards him are turned the eyes of either race as the greatest THE FREEMAN‘. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. medium for the solution of the most vexed problem that has ever perplexed a civilized people. The whites, the rich, the powerful, thephilanthropical, senti- ment moulding whites are pouring their thousands in his lap. These mea do not give indiscriminately; they are no less patriotic than those that shoulders their guns in their country's defense. They desire to see a peaceful solution of the unhappy strnggle. This financial support is given because they have great faith in his works, in what he has done, in what he is doing and in what his work indicates. That general good may never result but who is there to affirm it? But even in the event of affirmation, we know that the work is bringing about individ- ual regeneracy. These units have a right to make up a great eum of good. ‘The work may not prove revolation- ary, and yet it is having that tendency. ‘The conferences, the meets and other institutions flowing from Tnskegee has been the means of placing the farm, the garden, trades in a light never dreamed of before, until that and similar institu- tions took the initiative in the matter. The farm had been looked upon as a degrading field of labor... The Negroes never thonght of the great scientific ex- periments and achievements associated with the farm. The utmost utilization of the field has been learned in the laboratories. 1t was a revelation! We are thankful to Mr. Washington for his contribution towards establishing the dignity of labor. In justice to Mr. Haworth, he con- cludes ina hopetul manner. He feels that with the social equality phase eliminated all will go well. The gospel of work, work as a means of salvation to the Negroes, he holds, is now being preached and being heeded as well. There are white men of the South, reac- tiomists, who are now better disposed towards them than heretofore, and who are willing to give the Negroes a white man’s chance. JOHN JASPER, PREACHER, DEAD The noted Negro preacher, John Jas- per, of Richmond, Va., isdead. He will be remembered for having preached the now world-famed sermon, “The Sun Do Move.” He was an unlettered man, but was blessed with sufficient intellect to read the lines as they were writ, but not with the understanding. Hequoced freely from the Bible to establish his contentions as to the sun’s movements, but he has never been known to separate language figures from the letter. If he knew better, as many have asserted, he never betrayed his knowledge, and it is not very likely that he would have played a part eo long simply to establish fame at such a tremendous expense to the individual: In fact there are yet thousands of Jaspers who, like him, cannot take in those vast scientific traths as to the movements taking place in the planetary system, and they are not con- fined to any race. The only difference is that Jasper felt that he had to express his views on such a high theme. He did. The world knows the rest. ‘The American Colonization Society has just sent ont its eighty-fourth an nual report on Liberia. It gives a re view of much that has been writter within the past year that pertained t Liberia, colonization and the race ques, tion generally in the leading papers Speaking of Liberia it says: Its territory lies on the best portion of the West Coast of Africa, having s frontage of about 350 miles on the At lantic ocean and extending back intc the interior abont 200 miles. Its. present population consists of atont 20,000 American Negroes an¢ their descendants, and 1.000,000 native Atricans, those nearest to the settle ments being civilized or partially so. Isabella Horton, a colored girl of six: veen years, is taking Brooklyn, N, Y.. by storm through her evangelistic work. Miss Horton is a mulatto with one ot those ead, sweet, convincing faces that is akin to religion itself—a glorified sad. ness, angelic serenity—a face that maps outits own route to the heart willy nilly. She wears a clerical robe over which hangs two large braids, above which she wears a small black cap. She i fervidin her exhortations. It is said that 2,000 sinners have fallen before her eloquence. ‘We have been favored with an excel- ent calendar from Mr. Booker T. Wash- ington’s school. It is very neatly ar- ranged. Views of the school are one of {te features. ‘William Gibson, of Jacksonville, Fla., is deeply concerned in the welfare of his race. He says that in that city of forty thousand inhabitants there are six doctors, four lawyers, three draggists, two undertakers, a collector of internal revenue, an inspector of customs and several other business enterprises, all colored. In spite of the existing condi- tions he feels that thi: is an excellent showing. He does not think Africa is an inviting field. The farm has not enough advocates among us. Not until all resources are tried have we very great reason for des- pair. The way of the plow has been the way of most nations. Corporations for farming and stock raising wonld ‘succeed, Competition is fair in the products of the farm. The prime capi- tal is brawn and brains. PENCILINGS. ‘The endowment fund of the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute now amonnts to $227,000. A portion of this fund is invested in the securities of the Southern railway and the Louigville and Nashville railway. tee ‘We give below a very excellent poem from the pea of Mr. Arthur L Collins which reached us by a very circnitons ronte, of which the immediately follow. ing letters speak: ‘Tuskegee, Ala., March 29, 1901, Mr. George L. Knox, The Indianapolis Freeman, Indisnapolis, Ind : Dear Mr. Knox—I enclose herewith a letter and poem from Mr. Arthur L. Collins, of Scranton, Pa. ‘Yours very traly, Booker T. WASHINGTON. Paterson, N. J., March 7, 1901. Mr. Booker +. Washington: Dear Sir—A short time after the bat tle of San Juan was fought I met a cow: boy soldier who had been a participant im the battle, He was very enthusiastic over the manner in which the colored troops fought on that occasion, and ex pressed himself in his cow-boy dialect and slang very forcibly as to their effi- ciency on that occasion. The stanzas ] enclose were written by me that after noon while feeling the influence of his enthusiasm. I have recited them on several occasions, and once at a recep: tion given to Major Wentz, of the 10th. ‘Ido not know «hether you will care for ‘them or not, but if you do it will be a pleasure to present to you. 1 am one who is a believer in the abilities of your race td work on their own salvation, and I have noted with a great deal of interest the progress you are malring in leading your people onward and upward to higher planes of thought and action. You are an inspiration, not only to the colored people, but to every one who appreciates true worth, disinterested efforts and great results. ‘Yours very sincerely, ArrHtR L. COLLINS 02 Jefferson Ave.. Scranton, Pa. P. 8.—In the verses I tried to express the cow-boy enthusiasm in his own vernacular, which was rough and slangy, bat forcible. ALO ‘THEM'S MEN. Them’s niggers you say, them fellows there With'shady coniplexion and kinky hair? You're mighty handy with that word, I don’t suppose it ever occurred To you, mister, that their hearts wuz white As the palest “on us,” that’s right, ‘And their blood’s as red and spurts as free ‘Ae the whitest man’syou ever see; ‘Them niggers? not much; don,t say it again Or you'll git into trouble—thei’s men. See here, stranger, I don’t know you, And that ’aint all, I don’t want to Nuther, cailing men out 0’ their name Youse got no proper sense o” shame; Must a’ had a mighty poor bringin’ up Or your nateherly an’onery pup; And f'll bet this old bullet-punched hat ‘You're a white-livered cuss at that; "Them fellers niggers? don’tsay that again Or you'll wish you hadn’t—them’s men, You beg my pardin you didn’t know? Well, pardner, like’s not that’s 50; ‘You’aint to blame, I don’t suppose; A man’s only liable for what he knows, ‘You never seen ’um slinging ‘led? Well, pardner, 1 only with you hed. T called 'em niggers, allers did; May God forgive me, and God forbid My ever doing that saine again, For I tell you, parduer, them is men. Say, pardner, I seen ’em in a fight Where hell was's belchin’ left and right; Seen ’em coughing up led and plaggin it in And say, pardner, dang my old skin, If they don’t do it ont o sicht; It’s hell and repeat with them in a fight ‘And I'll be hanged for a son-of-a'gan Ir they don’t go at it like ’twas fun. ‘And you calling ’em niggers, ‘well you ‘won't again, For I'm telling you, parduer, them is men, It were at San Juan climbin’ the hill With the Spaniards layin’ us out until— Te seemed to me, Vl swear, thet day ‘The ousses were havin’ it all their way; When them fellers there with shady skin, Ready for biz, cum a waitzin’ in, Tnever oottonned to em much, Never had no use for such, But learnt a thing or two there and then, An’ Ul never forgit that them is men, —Arthur L, Collins, Scranton, Pa. Newsy Notes. Zanesville, O., Special.—Miss Olli Norman, of Newark, was the guest 0 Mise Maria Williamson this week. Mrs Powell of Colambus, O., was visiting her daughter Mrs. Geo. Parker thi week. Prof. 8. 8. Nelson has returned here from Coshocton, O. Mr. Schoaft Barnett has returned from Dayton, O The feneral of William Freeman wa: held Wednesday at Union Baptis church. The funeral of the late Mrs ‘Mildred Simpson was held Friday from: St. Paul A. M. E. church. Mrs, Jobn: son is quite ill at her home on 9th street. There will be an Easter entertainment at Union Baptist church Monday even: ing. Mre. William Ford of Grant street is quite ill. Mr. Levi Jackson is still very sick and little hopes are enter- ‘atnel oF bla ceobeery. THE MEMBERS OF THE BETHEL LITERARY AND HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION ENJOY A Rare Treat--Master Mind at the | BEGINNING OF A CAREER BUILDING A MONUMENT THAT | WILL MARK THE PATHWAY | FOR THE YOUNGER ‘Negro and Lead Him to Educa- tion and Noble Work OTHER NOTES OF INTEREST Wasnington, Vv. U, Special — ine best attended and most enthusiastic meeting that Bethel Literary and His torical Association has enjoyed in a long time was the symposium on “The Work and Influence of Howard University.” The most active promoter of this impor. tant feature, laboring earnestly in con- junction with President Kelly Miller, was Prof. William Henry Richards, the most active member of the faculty of the law department of the university: Prof. Richards is a character worthy of study, and his career contains much that is interesting and inspiring. His successful rise to eminence was no acci- dent of birth nor the result of adventu- ous circumstances growing out of a great family name. His elevation came as the result of hard, diligent and intel- ligently directed work, and it illustrates tothe youth of our land, regardless of color, the surety of investing time and talent in the accumulation of character, mental culture and generous deeds, and the uncertainty, if not failure, that lies in the wakesof those who would depend upon “luck” to snatch fame from the canldron of existence. Coming from excellent stock—the best in the Sonth— though not burdened with a superabun- dance of this world’s good, young Mr. Richards mentally withstood the obsta- cles and discouragements of the period. He saw with prophetic eye possibilities of the future, and determined to reach the front rank if patience, industry, frugality and education could carry him there. Bis early life was one of rigid self-denial, yet one of manly indepen- dence. He accepted no favors, refused everything that savored of charity, and could not bring himself to take any- thing, gitt or service, that he had not legitimately earned or could not repay with interest. His generosity in sup- porting an aged grandmother and other relatives, besides financial aid extended to other relatives and friends, attested his practical belief in the philosophy that it is more blessed to give than to receive, and this creed became so firmly lodged in his personality that time has only served to bring it to. riper devel- opment. As he grew in years he grew in the nobler qualities that make a per- fect man—dignified, calm, jadicial in temperment, just in judgment, liberal in sentiment and in the measuring of his contemporaries, building lofcy ideals in thov’ght and morals from the best ex- amples in history and public life. He loved good books, healthful pursnite, congenial friends and the companion- ship of the best minds—old and young. In this atmosphere was founded the sterling, high grade scholarship and cor- reot taste that to-day single Prof. Rich- ards ont from the vast arena of Wash- ington culture and intellectual aristoca- cy as a model, and hold him immovably in the esteem and confidence of the worthiest of both races of this pecuar community. Prof. Richards was the first colored man to ocoupy the chair of mayor of a city sonth of Mason and Dixon’s line, his was at Athens, Tenn., in 1889. He has since been a trasted officer of the government at Washington, a sta- dent of law at Howard University, later @ graduate, taking first honors, and finally professor of international law and librarian—two exacting posts in a faculty noted the country over for its efficiency and scholarship. He has been spoken of for Dean of the department, and isin line for advancement should Providence ever ordain a vacancy. ‘As president for two terms of Bethel Literary and Historical Association Prof, Richards performed a public ser- vice that had not previonsly regarded as possible, and will probably not be uplicated during this.generation. He set the peg of Bethel’s aspirations many notches above high water mark, and more than realized his most sanguine expectations, As an ontcomeof his un- flagging zeal, marvelous resources and lofty taste, he made Bethel’s platform an abiding place of the country’s richest pearls ot thought in science, theology, art, literature, social and political econ- omy, mechanics, classical and industrial education, and practical philosophy, and gave Washington a season of instrac- tion, which, for value or variety, could not bave been excelled at Harvard or Yale, nor was it less potential for good set at Bethel that renders a successor difficnlt to find, and few men here are willing to follow such a master of literary organization as Prof. Richards proved himself to be. He refused a third election after ® month of solicita- ‘tion. His recent appearance on the platform on Howard University evening recalled his commanding skill as an intellectual pilot, and the warmth of his reception wasa merited compliment. His address on the work of the law department was ‘& magnificent presentation of history, embracing a condensed voiume of facts wholly new tothe layman, and which could not have beensecured except after most strenuous research and a Sherlock Holmes instinct where to find them Prof. Richards’ appearances upon local rostrams have been so rare that his speech on Howard night was not only appreciated for its intrinsic value, but was an event marking almost an epoch in the later life of the society. Prof. Richards isa young man. He is a busy man, but always has time to give a word of cheer to the struggling or to the unfortunate. He has a s,irit fall of sympathy, and is keen to detect merit and to urge its possessor to make the most of what isin him. He seeks no popularity not won by honest meth- ods, veracity and honorable dealing. Heis a friend of the people, believing in no artificial distinctions between the masses and the classes—holding that character and the natural laws of selec- tion will settle all problems of social distribution. A bright fature lies be- fore him—it may be at the bar, where he has built up a substantial practice, or his political services and high schol- arship may lead the powers to assign him to a snug diplomatic post, at a point that might enable him to impress upon a foreign nation the dignity, personal fitness and broad-ganged development that is possible to the criticised Negro on this side of the globe. Any trust reposed in Prof. W. H. Richards will be faithfully, mdustriously and consci- entiously administered. ‘The Treble Clef, a musical organiza- tion composed of married ladies who have not given up their musical studies because of the responsibilities of home making, gave a musicale to about sev- enty-five of the inaugural visitors on the afternoon of March 6th, at the residence of Mrs. A. F. Bigger, the president of the club, which proved to be one of the special events of inaugural week and was appreciated as a restful change from the balls, dances and card parties with which the week is too full. The ‘program was a gem in composition and execution, and ranged from Beethoven to our own 8. Coleridge Taylor, of Lon- don, England. see ‘There are three ladies in Washington very proud of their husbands’ suddenly displayed ability in the acientific culina- ry art. The aforesaid husbands con- ceived the idea of purchasing, preparing, cooking and serving breakfast to which their wives were invited as guests, and ‘the event came off last Sunday morning ‘at the home of one of the daring men, ‘In accepting the invitations of their husbands the ladies showed a bravery as well as the natural propensity of their sex—cnrioeity, and amply were both paid—for the fare was excellent. ‘The menu card fits souvenir of the uniqne fonction and the service and decoration in red, white and bine were par excellent. It was 11:30 a. m. when the sextette arose from the table and joined in singing “To the Work” and “Work for the Night is Coming” as hubbies cleared the table, washed the dishes and tidied up the kitchen. tee ‘The tendency of the times is to talk too much. We all talk too much and about trifling things. In the barber shop, the newspaper office, in the restau- rant, in public offives, at the social and at every point where two or more may be gathered together, there is a large| exhalation of “hot air,” tothe detriment of somebody's peace and happiness. Some man has failed to do something that he should have done, some woman's character is not like unto thatof Casar’s wife, somebody's furniture has been seized by the installment man, and the whole gamut of human weaknesses is ran. Lucky is he, friend or foe, who ‘escapes the consequences of the wagging tongue. ‘This talk is not always malici- ous. It is frequently thoughtless, due toa desire to be saying something to Denizens of Indianapolis and Chicago will remember Lorenzo I. Burke. He has been and is well known as an expert stenographer. He is now located in New York City, and has an excellent Position under the municipg| ,. ment of Gotham. Mr Bune Feb aggressive young man, and among yi? thing, is @ poet of no meay wt One of the very best production he has given to the world appar reoont number of the New Yor * uunder the caption of “A Modern ig. Jon.” It was a pathetic plea for ae toward fallen woman—a sya? verse—an indictment of oder ce tianity—a warning to these who jase, when they know not what theygy st concluding stanza is well worth yuo = to give an idea of the strain, |W Ot life’s changing cireumstances shee g tim, that is all; ™ For we know no living women se grace or wants to fall, ** Where's your christian love and You who follow where Gr When yon scorn a fallen wouen_1, she sells herself for bread" BE STILL. Be still; the crown of life is silentnces, Give thou 8 quiet hourto each log tay Too much of time we spend in prostea’” wae eee little do we say; jou wouldst gather words oe a ds thet sha Learning a wisdom worthy to express Leavefor awhile thy chat andempty ta Study the golden speech of slentume Ministers, teachers, editors, socity leaders—all who have to do with ene ting the public mind, will confer «ties ing upon the age if they will lay they axe at the root of this reprehensty habit of idle and mischievous pea Let us learn the art of being still, tee Washington has no more unique ng more interesting figure than Mr. Wo, the broad and liberal-minded Chines minister. He has written and spokes many places and upon a variety of topiy, but he is always heard to advantage, and says things that make Atmericay| andiencés think, and go to their tok for arguments to sustain the theories be chooses to attack or hold up to ridioak, He is an antagonist in an intellectyl duel worthy of any one’s steel. He ig naturally, an ardent disciple of Cots. cius, and has lectured on the ethics the religion he espouses, Taken to tuk by a noted Philadelphia divine te preaching his doctrine in this land ai venturing. to compare his faith wii that of the christian, Mr. Wa maiey scholarly and vigorous response, whit appealed to the best. intelligence of ti country. Here is # salient paragraph: ‘‘I do not, however, quarrel with thos} who apply opprobrions epithets toc creed. if Confncianiam were as bai its detractors try to make it ont to bi it is strange that, after twenty-four ca| turies it should be able to count millica and millions of people as its adheres The nobleand sublime teaching of cir tianity need not fear eriticiet, i less friendly comparison. I believe tht all religions teash, men to be good, every man would really try to act 1p the doctrines enjoined by hid rely the world would be far better. It w be wellif priests and clergymen of eve faith and creed would do their best! promote this desirableend. Thus, th words of ( onfucins will be faliiled, as all live in peace as brothers.” A religion that deserves to stand live upon its merits. Confucianism it sealed book to me, but if its devs talk and act as generonsly as Mr. Wy the Chinese Joss must be good for ms] more centuries. If Mr. Wu is a bestia he seems to be getting very near boundary line that leads to christian The difference between the brother he teaches and the doctrines we pr r0 believe is scarcely perceptible to naked eye, The Negrorace hee a to be glad that such a brilliant and {«#} less anti fogyist is on our shores. Gir as some more “hot shot” on lynch Mr, Wa. ee ‘The inauguration festivities areor Everything was brilliant, and the ri ors enjoyed themselves to the limit is allover now, and the town bis sumed its normal gait. R W. THOMPSON. A Band Corcert. Rookfork, Ill,, Special.—The Bil ford colored band, composed of # following members L A. Smith lel# J. and ¥. Robineon, W. and E Hs J. Dochier, N. Bell, J. King (ano! Tucker, W. Cobb, B. Powell, W. Ms field, J. Chapman, R Scott, 2. Diso and W. Park, gave a concert Marc) ® Phil Reed, porter at the Nelson bit after a long illness is ont again. Lottie Williams and Miss Etta will spend Easter in Chicago. ee RICH. 7 gon Boon eros wet ts Ga rel cles iia MARK THE GRAVE FsaoaMM his Bit sarees vie feed carta! Meee fers is pay Ging Sead 10 ‘oguce ed “aediung, Ihe VISITING CARDS Post 3h Mame od addreas, fatest Zoic sit Oy type. Orders filled promptly. °" ° oa elsewhere at twice the price. “6 rents to agents: Booklet “CARD STYLE ¢ Fellline of sampies sent for 2ce2 = COUSINS, 20 N: Delaware St, Indianapolis 15 ON St. Indiana“ Patronize our advertise® KNOW THYSELF OR THE HEARTS OF MEN By J. D. Howard. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. CHAPTER XXVI—CONTINUED. Standing directly at the head of the cot was a tall handsome young man with dark hair; his eyes were bent in pitying glances upon the wasted features of the man who lay dying upon the cot. His arms were folded across his breast as if he was in profound thought. The other two men in the room were ordinary looking individuals. They had been deputized by the jailer to attend the invalid. As Gladys entered the room the handsome stranger advanced. "Beg pardon, but, are you Miss Gray?" he said in a hushed voice. "I thought so. Jack has told me all," he said. "I am Shirley Moreland; an old friend of Jack's. He has dozed off in a nap; the first since my arrival, late last night; it would be cruel to awaken him. I am in hope that this sleep may refresh him." He noislessly placed a chair by the side of the couch and motioned her to sit down. Seating herself in the chair, she mechanically took one of Jack's withered hands tenderly within her own, and bending over the pale wan face, she imprinted a long, lingering kiss upon the parched, shriveled lips. Strange to say, her actions were unaccompanied by any outward demonstration of sentiment whatever; not a line in her face was ruffled as she gazed upon the pallid countenance of the man who had been the crowning passion of her life. Not a tear bedinmed her beautiful eyes. Her's was a sorrow too deep to be vented or appeased in tears. After a pause of a few moments, she raised her eyes to Moreland; there was a deep, inquiring expression in them; she was endeavoring to desry something about him that might be associated with the general character of the men whom Jack classed as friends. "Surely this was not one of the 'gang.'" Her face cleared. She had forgotten the gentleman had said that he was—"an old frind" of Jack's, oh, she saw it all, this then was a friend of his better days; one who had known him before he entered upon his career of crime. The kiss Gladys had imprinted upon the sick man's lips seemed to have thrilled him with sensations, so acute that he was thrown into a perturbed restlessness, which finally culminated in his complete awaking. As he opened his hollow, sunken eyes the first object upon which they rested was the kindly face of the woman who, for many weeks, had haunted his feverish dreams, bend-tenderly over him. "G-l-a-d-y!" he whispered, stretching forth his lean arms as though he would embrace her. He was too weak to accomplish his purpose however, and sank back upon the couch exhausted by the attempt. The strain resulting from the efforts threw him into spasmodic coughing; the harsh stridulous sound was indeed most painful to his friends. Gladys applied the delicate linen 'kerchief she held in her hand to the fever-cracked lips, gently absorbing the blood that oozed out of his mouth and trickled down his chin. He soon rallied from the effects of this exacerbation, and extending his hand, motioned Gladys to bend over him that she might hear what he had to say. "I am so glad—you have come," he said; his voice had become almost a whisper. "I had begun to despair of your arrival—before—before the end!—I can go now, with—with scarcely a regret!—My last wish has been gratified. "Jack!—tell me, how stands the case with your soul?" Murmured Gladys; slipping her hand beneath his head and bending closer, looking wistfully into the blurred, expressionless eyes. A pleasing smile fitted across his features. "All—is well—all—is well!" he said. "It was a narrow escape; I shall be at rest, and I—I—want you—to meet me there." Here he raised his eyes Heavenward. "I am glad to have done with it all—and will welcome—the end!" His breathing gradually grew more difficult and he was forced to pause between his remarks that his expressions might be articulate. During one of these momentary pauses his eyes fell upon the red cross which Gladys wore pinned to the bosom of her dress. Noticing the puzzled look that clouded his features upon discovering the cross, Gladys hastily explained the cause of its being there. The dying man lay listening to her narrative with an expression of soulful rapture in his eyes; when she had done, he softly whispered: "Heaven by praised, we shall meet – beyond the Grave!" Holding out his hand he continued: "Give me that cross." Gladys unpinned it from his bosom and handed it to him. "This," said he, THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER raising it reverently to his lips, "I want buried with me, that I may carry with me to the tomb the emblem of your reformation—and—now—good-bye!—Deacon," he whispered, turning to Moreland; "this is her of whom you have heard me speak as 'my wife'; she was so—in the eyes of men—and—and I should have made her such in the sight of Heaven had I lived. Always be her friend. Let my faults and mistakes rest with me in the grave!" After wandering his eyes about the room, as if bidding adieu to all, they slowly closed, as one who drifts into a pleasant slumber, and a moment later all was over; the burdened soul was free; Jack Ashton—was dead! [To be continued.] THE MAN: A TRIBUTE THE STARTING POINT. Mr. Washington early learned that intellect is the real wealth of the world—that ignorance is a great misfortune to any race. His first important day dream was inspired by observing an educated Negro man reading a newspaper to some older Negroes on the plantation where he was born. He then made up his mind to learn the secret—which was to mawel, to say the least. When he was about twelve years age he heard about Hampton, General Armstrong's school in Virginia. He was informed that a Negro boy might work his way through this school. He made up his mind to find Hampton, though he had no definite idea at the time, just where the school was located. Again he had only money enough to pay his fare part of the way. On the way to Hampton he had a most trying experience. He slept in barns in the country and under a board sidewalk in Richmond. When he had reached Hampton his clothes were in a pretty bad condition, and the school authorities were reluctant at first to accept him as a student. His examination consisted in sweeping a room that needed cleaning; he did this so well that one of the teachers expressed perfect satisfaction, and immediately enrolled his name. BIRTH OF TUSKEGEE. He was graduated from Hampton in 1875, and returned to his home at Malden, West Virginia, to take charge of a school. In 1878 he took a course of study at Wayland Seminary, then located at Washington, D.C. In 1879 he was invited to teach at Hampton, where he remained until 1881, when he went to Tuskegee, Alabama, to start the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute. This school was opened on the fourth of July in 1881 with thirty students and one teacher. From that day he has always been hopeful as regards the future of the race. He has never been pessimistic, and at all times, when called upon to discuss the race question, he has been inclined to take the bright side. He is severely conscientious in his convictions, and in his actions. He has faith in the present and greater faith in the future. Notwithstanding all this there are men who are willing and do vindictively and malignantly defame him. Unpardonable assaults have been made upon his integrity, his ability and his methods. He has been criticised and denounced by some of the best men of his own race. For what good reason no one knows. Mr. Washington can tell; for when one thinks of the pungent directness with which he deals with public questions effecting the race it is difficult not to admire him. He has equipped himself to handle questions by wide reading, deep study and careful consideration—storing his mind with wisdom and cultivating a tenacious memory. His readiness and keenness of wit; his sharp and perfect analysis of the motives of men; his remarkable swiftness and energy; all help to make him the great man that he is. In very critical situations he has exhibited a clear headedness, a practical judgment, that has won for him the respect of his enemies. He has labored continuously from childhood—so strenuously, energetically, hopefully, and with such rich reward that no one can help but respect him. His life proves that if a man works hard and keeps everlastingly at it, he will find himself standing before a bank some day, with a license to draw something more than his breath. By strictly following this code of ten sound principles, Mr. Washington, with BUSINESS MEDIUM. MRS. MARTH, the world renowned and highly celebrated business and test MEDIUM, reveals everything to you. Imposition. Can be everything. Marriage and Marriage a speciality. Every mystery revealed, of absent, deceased and living friends. Removes all troubles and estrangement. Removes all barriers. Her in her startling revelation of the past, present and future event in one's life. 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MARTH tells your entire life—part, present and future—in a DEAD TRANSE, has the power of any two midwives you ever meet, fore marriage, the names of all your family, their ages and description, the name and business of your future husband, the name of your next, if you are to have one, the name of the child, if you are to have another, your future husband, and the day, month and year of your marriage—how many children you have or will have—whether you are married or single, whether your present sweetheart will be your child, whether you have no sweetheart, she will tell you when you will have, and his name, business and date of acquaintance. ALL YOUR FUTURE will be told in an honest, clear, plain manner and in a simple, clear, clear way. All of their husbands and children, young ladies should know everything about their sweethearts or in-loved husbands. Do not keep company, marry or go into business until you are married, or religious serpents prevent your consulting. Madame is the only one in the world who can tell you the FULL NAME of your future husband, with age and date of marriage, tells you 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 teachings of the Medium, and 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 he or she claims, the person who is required to make the claim, and the person who imply that these advisers do not take the trouble to study human nature. They do not spend their thoughts for a moment with acquiring the knowledge they need, and will have a tendency to make the pathway to the road of the business clear and devoid of obstacles. They are unenable 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 empathy and understanding, and know so as to hear if it will be rehearsed by the Medium. To get the secret out of a person by "pumping," in no few cases, is the art used by the Medium to confront the mind of the hand and gain control of the mind thereby, is a matter of impossibility to most of them. And yet this can be done, and by consulting MRS. MARTH this seeming mystery becomes real. This subject has no little attention by eminent men and even college professors. So it proves conclusively that although there are infringers in our mind with "oily tongues," not have been closed to the entire profession. It takes a great deal of study to become an accomplished author and by continuing to accomplish the effort, the book will be parently unfathomable mysteries have been procured by MRS. MARTH for the benefit of humanity. By letter, pay $1.00. Hours required. By letter, all letters must contain stenogram for answers. MRS. M. B. MARTH. 246 Went St 31st. NEW YORK QITY intense force, penetrated in a few years the very hearts of the good people of this country and has advanced rapidly from insignificant beginnings to tremendous and notable achievements: 1. Building up a solid character—a pure heart, a pure mind, leading to purity of conduct. 2. Cultivate the habit of industry, supplemented by frugality in the expenditure of money. 3. Cultivating the habit of spending less than is earned and acquiring little by little, if need be, a substantial bank account. 4. Be punctual in keeping an obligation of any kind, whether an unimportant engagement or a promise to pay a debt. 5. Avoid the doctrine of hate or reprisal, preaching the beauty of love and hope, rather than serving as the disciple of despair or the prophet of disaster. 6. Stand as sturdily as the oak when the storms of slander, misrepresentation and abuse rise against you, in the knowledge that the right will be more than sustained when the clash and clamor have spent their evanescent force. 7. Understand the lofty sentiment that resides in choosing "the better part," and be too grand to permit an enemy to drag you down by making you as mean as he is. 8. Be modest, yet courageous, and be properly appreciative of your individual value. 9. In speaking, talk to the point, directly and vigorously; in acting, proceed quickly, earnestly and thoroughly. 10. Attend to the business you set out to make a success, and let every other person's affairs alone. This last rule is the very pivot upon which his life revolves, and the secret of his success. [To be continued.] An Innovation. The Louisville & Nashville R. R., together with its connecting lines, has inaugurated the Chicago & Florida Limited, which is a daily, solid train, wide vestibulated, steam heated, gas lighted, with dining car service for all meals en route from Chicago to Utah, and trains to Augustine, Fla. This train leaves Chicago over the Chicago & Eastern Illinois tracks 10.5 a.m., running via Evansville, Nashville, Birmingham and Montgomery. Plant System to Jacksonville, and Florida East 7:30 the next evening, making it 8:30 the next evening, making it est time ever made between these points. Charming Correct Style Dress Fabrics WASSON'S Suits and Waists A Curtain Carnival Manufacturers' Samples of Lace Curtains--a tremendous bunch of them just receiveed and will go on sale to-day-- At One-Third of Usual Prices Special Carpet Values This Week A Velvet Chance—Eight choice patterns high grade Wilton Velvet Carpets, latest leading colors, sells regularly at $.25, March special, made, laid and lined free. 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AS VIEWED BY A SOUTHERN CAU- CASIAN--A FAIR CONCEPTION OR THE RACE PROBLEM THE DUTY OF THE HOUR Falls Upon the White Man's Shoulders as well as Those of the Negro--White Man Not an Angel MEMPHIS, March 23.—The advance of the Negro race would have been far more rapid in the past, it would be far more rapid in the future, were it not for a problem which is inseparably linked with the problem of the Negro. No clear understanding can be had of the real difficulties the Negro has had to face, and is still facing, without a knowledge of this problem. This problem, for lack of a better name, may be called "the problem of the white." If every white man in the past had been an angel, there is little doubt that the Negro himself would be more angeli. Instead, he has for ages been the recipient of wrongs from the higher race. In only one way has the white man been generous to the Negro, and that has been in the way of giving him bad habits. In the first place, of course, there was the wrong of slavery. And two hundred years of bondage is a thing not to be spoken of lightly when there is in question the destiny of a race. It means mental ossification for generations to come; it means degradation, it means, loss of self-respect; it means, in fact, that is bad. Out of that state the Negro emerged with what? Himself—absolutely nothing but his own freedom. It is true that we did give him the ballot, but then this was a thing that he did not know how to use, and was like red-hot iron in his hands. From emancipation up to the present time the Negro has had a constant struggle to live. Is it any wonder that some of the race are still ignorant, that most of them are poor, that many of them are unskilled in the ways of polite society, that a few of them occasionally commit crime? Perhaps the cry of "forty acres and a mule" would not have been so far wrong after all. In the second place, from the day he was freed down to this the Negro has had to fight a constant battle against white prejudice. As far as the Negro is concerned, there are two classes of whites in the South; one is composed of the better and more intelligent, and the other may be designated as the "mean whites." The first of these classes accepted emancipation, and strove to make the best of it. They had but little faith in the Negro's capabilities; they could not for a membent consider him in any way approaching the white, but still they had a kindly feeling for him; they were interested in him—though rarely enough so to put themselves to the trouble of seeing that he got his rights. The other class hated the Negro, and on him they venerated their hate and also a part of their hate for the North. This is the class that to-day will tell you that every "nigger" is ungrateful, that every one will steal, that he has not the slightest idea of morals—their own morals are, of course, always above reproach—and that "every blanked ought to be shot." ought to be sine. The same class has been taking advantage of the Negro and maltreating him ever since. The South suffered much from carpetbag rule, which, in reality, she brought on herself, and for which the poor Negro was not responible. But the wrongs of "reconstructed" Southerners fade into nothingness when compared with the wrongs of Negroes at the hands of Kukluxes and White Camelias. Even to-day the Negro may be abused and his life taken almost with impunity. The hanging of a white man for murdering even the most inoffensive darkey is a thing unheard of. Said a planter from one of the western parishes of Louisiana to me some weeks ago: "It will be generations before the feeling here in the South that the Negro is anything more than a kind of animal that has no rights a white man is bound to respect, will die out. Many comparatively reasonable men will argue that a white man ought not to be convicted for killing a Negro. A few of us feel otherwise, but we are almost powerless. To show how the feeling is, let me tell you that some years ago I was on a jury which tried a white man for murdering a Negro in cold blood. Do you know, sir, that I made many enemies, who have not forgiven me to this day, because I held out for that man's conviction and then, after he had received a light sentence, refused to sign a petition to the Governor for his immediate pardon?" Further, to illustrate the contempt for a Negro's life, I will give a few instances chosen at random out of hundreds. One evening, some weeks ago, a Negro, in the employ of a planter, was rowing the planter's daughter across the river a short distance above New Orleans. A tugboat ran down the skiff and the girl was drowned. When the affair was investigated, the pilot, rather than allow his professional reputation to suffer, declared that he had seen the skiff, but thought it contained nobody but a "damned nigger." Another case in point is that of the so-called Charles riot in New Orleans last July. Unquestionably Charles was a desperate man, and his course can not be defended—even though the police were somewhat to blame in the inception of the affair—yet there was absolutely no justification for the mob of ruffians that paraded the streets and murdered every colored man it could find. It is but just to say that the mob's action was not approved by the best citizens, yet not one of the offenders was ever punished. Many Southerners will tell you that these things are necessary "to hold the niggers down." Unquestionably there is a large class of blacks in the South that must be held down by an iron hand; but is there any necessity for murdering inoffensive citizens in order to accomplish this end? I have talked with hundreds of respectable Negroes, and I find that all are filled with the injustice of such a state of affairs. They feel that with so many disadvantages, they should have strict justice at least. As it is, "the good have to suffer with the bad," they say; and even the most liberal and enlightened of them can not but feel some resentment. Fortunately, extreme race friction is confined to a few districts, and consequently there can never be any extended race war, but in some places, as, for example, New Orleans, the people are living continually over a powder magazine which the slightest spark might set off. Knowing that no discrimination is made, and that a mob is just as likely to wreak its vengeance on an innocent Negro as a guilty one, the best colored men keep their houses ready for a seige. I know of one colored minister, highly respected by the better class of whites, who keeps a Winchester rifle and several hundred cartridges in his house for protection against mob violence. Even so cool-headed a man as Dr. Henderson, than whom there is probably not a better citizen in the city, told me not long ago that he had no assurance one day that his house would not be burned down the next. The faculties of the various universities are in constant dread lest their institutions be destroyed. Of course, there can be no question that the whites are often righteously exasperated by the doings of bad Negroes, but the trouble is, and has been said above, that the mobs often make no discrimination between the responsible party and the others of his race. If the guilty man escapes, the mob is just as likely as not to wreak its vengeance upon some man who is perfectly innocent. Such a condition of affairs has resulted in a spirit of lawlessness and a state of savagery—which I am sorry to say seems to be spreading to our own State—that exists in no other Christian country in the world. Said a Mississippi judge a few years ago: "There is but one thing in Mississippi that is cheaper than 4 cent cotton, and that is human life." The callousness of the public mind is really something awful. I know one young man who carries in his pocket a finger cut from a lynched Negro, and another young man who keeps as a souvenir of another lynching the skull of the dead man. When such a state of affairs is possible, one wonders to himself whether it may not be possible that we are relapsing into barbarism. It is this lawless, brutal element that is responsible for a large part of the race troubles. It is an element comparable with that class of frontiersmen that has been responsible for nearly every Indian war that the country has had for 100 years. You will find it almost universally true that where the whites are law-abiding, the Negroes are also. Take the country surrounding Natchez. This section—since Natchez-under-the Hill has disappeared—is, for a Southern community, particularly intelligent and respectable. The citizens say that in their town race troubles are almost unhead of. The plain fact is that the matter may be simmered down to this: No difference how good-natured a dog may be, a sufficient amount of kicking will make him fly at your throat, and generally it is the best dog that will do so the quickest. This applies, in a way, to the Negro situation. The Negroes in some localities have been kicked so much that they will bite whenever occasion offers. By nature most of them are good-natured and even tender-hearted, but bad treatment has made many of them sullen and desperate. Any resistance on their part is, of course, utterly futile, for in the it is always a case of "heads I lose, tails you win" with a Negro; yet a few hardy spirits occasionally venture to show their independence, and the result is they get into trouble. Unfortunately, too, it is often the very Negro who, under another system, would be most likely to rise in the world that develops into the "bad nigger." "How long could an Andy Jackson, were he a Negro, get along in the South?" I once asked a Southerner, "Just long enough to get himself shot," he was forced to reply. As I have said above, the present situation is justified by some on the ground that the "nigger has to be kept in his place." And this brings me to the subject of the place that the average Southerner believes the Negro should occupy. As a servant, as a mental, most white men like the Negro pretty well. As long as he does not aspire to rise, many of them are glad to see him happy. But he must not aspire to rise. Never! The majority of Southerners have no use for an ambitious Negro. This explains why so many of them decry Negro education, and insist that it is a failure. Said President Atkinson—an Indiana man, by the way—of New Orleans University, to me recently: "From their point of view it is a failure. It gives him some self-respect; it leads him to try to better his condition. Often by making him more intelligent, it makes it more difficult for the unscrupulous to take advantage of him. They say that it makes him above mental labor, but is not this the result of education on the most white men? Often I have an opportunity to see how the thing works right here around me. Many of our pupils pay a part of their expenses by doing work for the people around us. As a rule, our boys and girls are not afraid of work, but they do insist on being treated like human beings. They object to sleeping over stables or in any other hole their employer may choose to put them. One case which came to my notice recently will illustrate the whole situation. A lady from one of the residences near us—the university is in St. Charles street in the most aristocratic part of the city—engaged the services of one of our girls. When the girl reached the lady's house she at once asked to be shown the room she was to occupy. The lady, however, told her to wait until evening, and then she would do so. When evening came the girl again made the same request, and what do you suppose that lady did? She took the girl out to the barn, and showed her a small room BE NOT DECEIVED TO THE COLORED PEOPLE OF AMERICA. King of all Hair Tonics, "OZONO." BEFORE. AFTER. TRADE-MARK. Recognizing the fact that there are many SO-CALLED hair-growers and hair-straighteners now on the market, and knowing to a certainty that many of these are frauds pure and simple, we wish to make a straight-forward, honest statement to the colored race through this great paper. In the year 1871 our late secretary, Mrs. S. M. Moore, through a fortunate circumstance, acquired the receipt for OZONO. It was not offered for sale or purchase to any extent until 1875, when it was put upon the market and met with marked success. After a thorough test by the colored people of that time it was pronounced an honest, legitimate remedy, true to all that was claimed for it, and worthy in every respect of the confidence of every member of the colored race, because they found it to cause the hair to grow long and straight, soft and fine, and as beautiful as an April morning. Now, whenever a genuine article appears upon the market there are always a number of people who imitate and make capital out of the merits of other people's goods. Seeing our marked success, numerous firms have entered the market, offering hair-growers and hair-straighteners, many of which are worthless, causing the hair to fall out and doing great damage to the hair and scalp, and the colored people are buying these spurious compounds, which are filled with animal fats, and do the hair more harm than good. To these let us sound a warning—be careful what you use on your hair. Do not be deceived by flaring advertisements and big words. Buy the King of all Hair Tonics. OZONO. which is sold with an iron-clad guard we will forfeit $50.00. 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We will also include Food—Nature's great beautifier—re- and all facial blemishes; makes the younger. ( We will also include one package absolutely CHEMICALLY PURE, which is sold with an iron-clad guarantee to do all that is claimed for it, or we will forfeit $50.00. Now, we ask you a plain question—would we absolutely agree to forfeit $50.00 if you are dissatisfied with our preparations, if they were not true to all we claim for them? We have advertised for several years under this guarantee, and we are glad to say that every one who has used Ozono has been satisfied in every respect. 20,000 people are to-day using our preparations, and every purchaser recommends Ozono as the King of all Hair Tonics. Ozono will positively take the Kinks out of Knotty, Kinky, Harsh, Curly, Refractory, Troublesome Hair. It will make short, harsh hair long and straight. It will cure your head of all itching, worrying scalp diseases. Itch, Eczema, Dandruff, and Scurf can not live after Ozono has been applied. It will stop your hair from falling out. It will restore gray hair to its natural color, making the hair long and soft. Now, right here, let us make a statement. Many firms are advertising remedies to straighten hair, but when they send the preparation they tell you to use hot irons. Friends, do not use hot irons; they will burn up the life of the hair, and cause it to drop out. Ozono straightens without any outside assistance. Nothing but Ozono is necessary, and the hair stays straight forever. You can stop the use at any time. The good effects on the hair are seen in a day or two after the first application. The price of Ozone is 50c. a bottle—4 boxes do the work. We make this liberal offer, which is good at any time: Cut out this coupon and send to us, enclosing with it the sum of One Dollar, and we will forward to you four large boxes of Ozono and one large bottle of Electrical Skin Refiner, which makes black skin bright, rough skin soft and pliant, and cures all skin diseases. Also removes all facial imperfections, and actually removes small-pox pits. We will also include one fancy jar of our Electrical Skin Food—nature's great beautifier—removes wrinkles, moth patches, freckles, and all facial blemishes; makes the old look young and the young look younger. (We will also include one package of our celebrated Scalp Soap, which is absolutely CHEMICALLY PURE, and no soap but a pure soap should ever worth 50c. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Food, worth 50c. 1 Package (1 pint) Anti-Odor, worth 50c. 1 Package Scalp Soap, worth 50c. Total, $4.00. Name... House. No. Street... City. County... State. If you want 4 lots like above, send $3.00. If you have a friend who has no coupon, let her write her name on a piece of paper and pin to coupon when you send your order. which was separated from the men servants' by a thin board partition only about six feet in height. "But madam," said the girl, "it would be impossible for me to stay here, I think too much of my good name to sleep in such a place as this." "The lady looked at her in astonishment for a moment, and then snapped out: 'Well, for a nigger, I think you are getting considerably stuck up!' "She then offered to give the girl a room in the attic, but said she could not be allowed to have a lamp. As it was necessary that the girl study at night, such an arrangement was, of course, impossible, so the girl gave up the situation. Yes, from the point of view of most whites, I suppose that their education is a failure." The fact is, unfortunately, that the South has never fully realized that the only way to solve the Negro problem is to make the Negro a man. Deep down in the Southern heart there still lingers the old feeling that the Negro was expressly created by the Almighty to be servant to the white. Having learned little and forgotten less, the majority of Southerners stubbornly refuse to see that blind adherence to this principle, with all that it has entailed, is responsible for the South being fifty years behind the North, and they will suicidally hold to the same old theory. This feeling has in the last few vers revealed itself in a decided reaction against the Negro's rights as a citizen. Mississippi, Louisiana, North Carolina and South Carolina have practically disfranchised him, and Alabama and other States are about to do so. Nor, I fear will the reaction stop at disfranchisement. The failure of Congress to enforce that clause of the fourteenth amendment which provides for reduced representation in case of disfranchisement has, in some respects, unquestionably had a bad effect in the South. Hitherto Negrophobists have not dared to meddle with the Negro's rights by legislation, because he was the nation's ward. At last, however, the "nigger-haters" feel that their opportunity has come. "Now," they exult, "the niger is going to be put in his place." How far the reaction will be carried is uncertain, but I find that nearly all intelligent Negroes regard the future with much apprehension. Present indications lead an observer to believe that the practical abolition of Negro schools and the passing of laws that will re- --- grantee to do all that is claimed for it, or you a plain question—would we absorb dissatisfied with our preparations, im for them? We have advertised for and we are glad to say that every one ed in every respect. Your preparations, and every purchaser all Hair Tonics. Ozono will positively dry, Harsh, Curly, Refractory, Troubleshair hair long and straight. It will cure scalp diseases. Itch, Eczema, Dandruff, has been applied. It will stop your hair y hair to its natural color, making the statement. Many firms are advertising when they send the preparation they tell not use hot irons; they will burn up the out. Ozono straightens without any ozono is necessary, and the hair stays use at any time. The good effects on the first application. bottle—4 boxes do the work. We make any time: Cut out this coupon and send One Dollar, and we will forward to you large bottle of Electrical Skin Refiner, high skin soft and pliant, and cures allial imperfections, and actually removes one dancy jar of our Electrical Skin moves wrinkles, moth patches, freckles, the old look young and the young look one of our celebrated Scalp Soap, which is and no soap but a pure soap should ever duce the blacks to a condition of villainage even lower than they now occupy are by no means improbable in some States. I realize that this is a somewhat darker outlook than is taken by some writers—notably Booker T. Washington—but I am confident that my position is the correct one. As a matter of fact, I find that most intelligent Negroes, while conscious of Mr. Washington's great ability, feel that he often misrepresents the situation by making it seem brighter than it really is. One of the most intelligent Negroes in the country said to me not long ago: "I am a sincere friend and admirer of Mr. Washington, and I feel that he is the greatest man we have; yet, at the same time, I can not help feeling that either he is ignorant of the real state of affairs or else he purposely ignores the dark side. Too often he collects a few favorable facts and from them draws sweeping conclusions that are, in reality, not warranted. Not infrequently has it happened that he has played into the hands of our enemies. Mr. Washington's work is all right, but he certainly does not portray the actual condition of affairs down here." The reaction is by no means confined to the South; it reveals itself in nearly all parts of the country. The revolu- sion of feeling among those who have hitherto been regarded as the Negro's friends is not difficult to explain. At the time of emancipation Northerners too often credited the newly-made freed man with many virtues he was far from possessing, and they made the mistake of supposing that it would require but a short time for him to reach the level of the white. Americans are by nature an impatient people, who desire to see big results quickly. Because the freed man has not almost at once attained our high stage of civilization, many persons have been led to conclude that the effort to uplift him is useless; and because some Negroes have proved themselves unworthy, they condemn the whole race. The result is that at present there is a decided tendency to go to the opposite extreme and place the Negro lower than he deserves. Of course, both views are wrong. The Negro is neither an angel nor a brute. He is simply a man, who, because of misfortunes of environment extending back through hundreds of years, has been unable to cast off the "brute inheritance" so successful as his cousin of paler skin. Before con- BEFORE. AFTER. be used on the scalp. And, lastly, to prove our liberality, we will put in a pint, package of Anti-Odor, a positive cure for Sore Throat or Mouth, all forms of Womb Diseases, Chilblains, Sore and Frosted Feet; also removes all smells and odors arising from the human body, such as feet, arm pits, etc. The actual value of this Grand Aggregation is $4.00, but we let you have it for $1.00, simply to introduce honest goods. In order to protect the public in general from imitations of our goods, and to avoid mistakes, we have placed upon our coupon our Trade-Mark, one head showing Short Hair and the other head Long Hair. The U. S. Government has granted us this trade-mark, and it is registered in the Patent Office at Washington; so if the coupon has this trade-mark on it, you will make no mistake. Use only the coupon having the two heads on it. As to our responsibility, we refer you to the Editor of this paper or to the Metropolitan Bank of Richmond, Va. We have thousands of testimonials we have not space to publish. Here is a sample of one: Dear Sirs,—You are at liberty to s used OZONO, and give it my most hea fooled so often, it does me good to recom Here is another: Gentlemen,—After using OZONO a that my hair is already straight and grow A last word. OZONO is absolutely cause a beautiful and luxurious growth. you can use it to secure a glossy lo "OZONO." Send us $1.00 at once, and day we receive your order. BOST 31 Dear Sirs, -You are at liberty to state in any newspaper that I have used OZONO, and give it my most hearty recommendation. I have been fooled so often, it does me good to recommend honest goods. Gentlemen.—After using OZONO a short while only, I am glad to say that my hair is already straight and growing finely. A last word. OZONO is absolutely guaranteed to straighten hair and cause a beautiful and luxurious growth. If your hair is already straight you can use it to secure a glossy long growth. Buy only the genuine OZONO hair us $1.00 at once, and the goods will be sent the same day we receive your hair. 310 East Broad Street, RICHMOND, VA I enclose you $1.00, for which please send at once the following goods: 4 Boxes of Ozono, worth $2.00. worth 50c. 1 Bottle Electrical $ (1 pint) Anti-Odor, worth 50c. Total, $4.00. Name. Street. County. If you want 4 lots like above, send $ no coupon, let her write her name on a when you send your order. worth $2.00. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Refiner, 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Food, worth 50c. 1 Package er, worth 50c. 1 Package Scalp Soap, worth 50c. House, No. City. State. e above, send $3.00. If you have a friend who has er name on a piece of paper and pin to coupon. 4 Boxes of Ozono, worth $2.00. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Refiner worth 50c. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Food, worth 50c. 1 Package (1 pint) Anti-Odor, worth 50c. 1 Package Scalp Soap, worth 50c. Total, $4.00. If you want 4 lots like above, send $3.00. If you have a friend who has no coupon, let her write her name on a piece of paper and pin to coupon when you send your order. demning him, we should not forget the disadvantages under which he has struggled in the past, nor should we forget the many, but less understood, disadvantages under which he struggles in the present. The average Negro who has grown up since the war has really had but few opportunities for advancement. Born, in all probability, of ignorant parents whose experience in slavery was wholly opposed to anything like a pure family life; reared in a one-roomed cabin with a dirt floor and no furniture save a few cooking utensils, a stool or two, a rickety table and one or two rude beds, constantly reminded that he is of an inferior race, from which little is to be expected—how can such a being have that saving self-respect that leads men to live uprightly, or any but the faintest glimmerings of what is best in the human soul? But, after all, there is a bright side. The problem must long continue to be a grave one, yet it will at last be solved. Reaction may come, but it will spend its force. Already there is a class of Southern white men that have the welfare of the Negro sincerely at heart, and is willing to recognize true worth, without regard to color line. A healthy spirit is also manifest among the colored leaders. They have given up insisting on a social equality which is contrary to nature, and are now di- --- --- Boston Chemical Company ; WOMEN OF THE WORLD A boy in a coat holding a large book. Old Homestead Bread Makes Muscle The Largest AND Purest Loaf In the City All GROCERS Sell It forget he has and we do we food, trug- brown but ment. grant every like one and uten- and my re-race. recting their efforts, even with pride, toward the separate development of their race. Most encouraging of all, they are preaching the gospel of work, of respectability, of good citizenship, of success through merit. Nor has the misfortune of their environment prevented thousand of Negroes from proving themselves men. And even the condition of those in the depths is more tolerable than it would seem, for happily, the Negro race is wonderfully endowed with an almost unfalling cheerfulness, which, despite their lowly condition, renders them one of the happiest peoples on the globe. —Indianapolis News. PAUL H. HAWORTH. HOW'S THIS? We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F. J. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo, O., we the undersigned, have known F. J. Cheney for the last 15 years, and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions and financially able to carry out any obligations made by their firm. WEST & TRUAX. Wholesale Druggists, Toledo O. WALDING. KINNAN & MARVIN. Wholesale Druggist, Toledo, O. Hall's Catrall Cure is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous sur faces of the system. Price, 75c per bottle. Sold by all Druggist. Testimonials free. Hall's Family Pills are the best. Summer Wash Goods Stocks are complete. We encourage the habit of your doing summer sewing first. Samples of anything you want whenever you want it. But, be specific in your request. It saves time and bother. L.S. AYRES & CO. Indiana's Greatest Distributors of Dry Goods. ..CITY NOTES... Miss Maude Skinner is improved. Mrs. Sophia Dupee is some improved in health. Mr. Willis Kersey continues quite ill at this writing. Mr. J. Ed. Green spent a few days in the city this week. Mrs. Anna Wells son Anderson is very sick at 530 Ronake street. Miss Ida May Mitchell has come to the city for permanent residence. Mrs. Susie Williams entertained in honor of her guests Monday night. Mrs. Jeff D. Porter is spending the vacation this week in Chicago, the guest of her husband. Mrs. Dora Payne entertained The Woman's Club, 1412 N. Missouri street Monday afternoon. Mrs. Wm. Corbin entertained the Kings Daughters last week at her residence in N. West street. Mesdames Hampton, Dalrymple, Neal and Miss Dalrymple of Greenfield were in the city the guest of Mrs. George L Knox. Mrs. Sarah Moody, of Washington, D. C., is here the guest of her brother, Dr. Joseph H. Ward and mother Mrs. Mittie Ward. Her two children are with her. Everybody is invited to attend the Easter exercises at Allen Chapel Sunday beginning at 11:30 a.m. 3 p m. by the young people and 7:30 p m. by the choir. The parents of Allen Chapel are requested to turn out at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon and see their children. Everybody come out Easter and assist the children. Master Reynold Jackson, 7 Carrie street near corner 5th and Perry street Dayton, O., is the proficient newsboy for The Freeman. Reynold is making quite a success. Rev. T. L. Ferguson presiding elder of Ohio District and his brother Rev. S. H. Ferguson taken 4 o'clock dinner with Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Genus 1712 Columbia Ave., April 2. An "April Fool" entertainment will be given at Odd Fellows hall to-night at which time the installation of the offices of Royal house lodge under the auspices of Mary Scott Tent, will take place. A complimentary reception was tendered Lawyer O. V. Royal by the members of his club The Adelphi Friday evening at their club rooms in honor of his approaching marriage. The evening was a delightful one and the toasts given were instructive and enjoyable. Mr. Charles Sneed acted as toast master. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. V. Hill and Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Bybee who occupied the double residence owned by Mr. Hill at 1510 Martindale Ave., which caught fire from an over heated stove during the absence of the families on last Thursday night, wish to thank their friends and neighbors who so kindly carried from the house nearly all of their belongings before the arrival of the department. The loss of house was entirely covered by insurance. Lodging 75c per week and upwards, 310 W. North street, Indianapolis, Ind. Go to H. C. Long, dealer in wall paper and paints, between 9th and 10th streets, Kansas Ave., Topeka, Kans. Easter Day. At Ninth Presbyterian church Michi- gan street between Capital Ave., and Illinois street morning service 11 a. m. Sunday School 2:30 p. m. Mr.W.T. B. Williams, Principal of School No. 24. will deliver a special lecture subject Easter; also there will be a special Easter song service with a special program by the following names, Mrs. Lanier, Mr. Tosch, Mr. Sharp, Mr. Collins and others, all members and friends are invited at 3:30 Sunday. 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. Mättle Green 1211 Lewis street. New Cloak House. John, D. Brosnan, formerly of Brosnan Brothers, has opened an exclusive Cioak and fur store at 43 and 45 South Illinois street. Mr. Brosnan is an importer, manufacture and retailer of high-class cloaks, furs, tailor-made suits, silk waists, wash waists, wrappers, tea gowns, etc. All are invited to call and inspect his selected stock. Courteous treatment extended to all. PADUCAH NOTES Interesting Items Gathered by Our Energetic Correspondent Paducah, Ky., Special.—Mrs. Luvania Brown was called to Marion, Ky., to attend court during last week. Miss Lora Brown, of South 9th street, who has been on the sick list for quite awhile, is slowly improving. Fim Steele, John Amus, Ed. Fowler, Ben Legins, S. W. Hester, Lizzie O'Neal, J. Nash McKnight and Mrs. A. T. Holland, of the city, have re enlisted on the Freeman's subscription list. W. A. Ross is reported as gone to Buffalo, N. Y., last Monday night, much to the regret of You Know Who. We thank the Nashville Students and Gideon's minstrel Co., for their offer to our quartette last week, consisting of Louie Thomas, Jack Ack, Crawford Langfort and David Pitman, manager, 500 S. 7th street. Read The Freeman and keep posted on the race; price 5 cents. Mrs. E. Dunlap and children were visitors in Illinois last week. Mrs. Amanda Eaker, of S. 9th street, is on the sick list Hugh Taylor, of S. 8th street is on the sick list. Mrs. Frankie Dixon Campbell, of the city, accompanied by her visitor, Miss Lumnie Jones, of Hot Springs, Ark., left for the spring meeting to be held 21 days at Memphis, Tenn.; they will return on the 25th inst. Johnnie Cole, of Covington, Tenn, is the guest of Mrs. Mary Alexander, 1046 Court street. Please go and see Mother Webb on Harris street, who has been on the sick list for quite awhile; she is one of our old and respected citizens and a mother to many. Say, don't iron on Sunday again. Ben. Parker and his rifle are getting lots of game Tennessee river. He's a good shot for ducks. Mrs. P. M. Sunday has arrived from Nashville to join her husband, who has recently gone into the drug business here. Miss Clara Logan is ill with la gripe. Miss Mayme Kivel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Henry Kivel, departed this life on Monday at 6 p.m. Besides her parents she leaves several sisters and brothers to mourn her loss. The funeral was held at the Seventh Street Baptist Church on Wednesday afternoon, Rev. W. S. Baker, the pastor, officiating. Mrs John Meyers was hostess for the Automobile club Thursday of last week, and proved to be quite a charming hostess. Miss Lillie Franklin entertained the Delmar Social club last week at her home on West Harrison street. Clarence Dawson expects to have refreshments in abundance for the public at his cafe, now being built, at his home on South 7th street. Rev Benks, P. E., was in the city last week. The burned up at 9th and Washington streets is now built up and is owned by John Carr, formerly of Mayfield, Ky. Easter Sunday will be celebrated with an elaborate program at night by the Christian Endeavor at Benk's Chapel. James McChessen is able to be at work again. Mrs Cassandra Murrell is ill at this writing. The Alliance Association invites all members of the three classes to take a part in their work. A tenor singer was somewhat suspicious last Sunday a. m. while in the choir at his church. There was not any one sore at you, Prof. H. Mrs Jane Long was ill at our last issue, also Mrs Mary Campbell, mother of Mrs James McChessen. The boys enlisted in the U. S. army left for their part of duty Monday, the 1st. The Eastern Star Chapter will have the sermon preached on Easter Sunday afternoon at Benk's Chapel. Current Topics of Interest Current Topics of Interest New Orleans, La., Special.—Mrs. Duensburg has returned to the city and taken full charge of the Acme orchestra assisted by Mr. George Williams tromboneist and manager. Mr. Will Seymour is agent for the International Relief Association with residence at 643 S. Liberty street. Mr. Mack Campfield has quite a reputation as a printer. Mr. J. B. Dewberry has built up a nice little trade in the barber business at Graner and Franklin streets. Mr. Isaiah Jackson, Johnny Bradlly and James Gray the musical trio have quite a reputation as songsters and musicians. The Tulane quartette consisting of Emmett Spencer, first tenor; Thomas Smith, second tenor; D Liston, baritone; and H. Harris, basso; have engaged with the Georgia Minstrels next season. Mr. Clabourne Williams the violinist is at Donaldsonville, La. Mr. Nelson J. Carter is at THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. 1 $5.00 Our Large Busi ness Enables us to Give You the Largest Assortment and Lowest Prices. MAROTTS Charley House. Miss O. E. Smith the accomplished music teacher is teaching school in the city. Any body wishing to subscribe for The Freeman by week or month please leave orders at 1188 Dryades street at Thomas E. Pulleys barber shop or at Robichaux barber shops or W. H. Henderson's restaurant. TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY. Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All drugstore redemption the money of the barber. E. W. Gwere's signature on each box. 25c. Mobile News. Mobile, Ala., Special.—Rev. A. F. Owens general manager of the Colored Old Folks and Orphan Home Society, and one of our most faithful colored workers stated that only $700 more is needed to clear the home of debt. The colored people have given freely towards this noble cause. The white people have responded liberally some giving sums ranging from $10 to $250 The cost of the home was $4000 of which $1000 was paid in cash. Mobile has one colored furniture store, three colored groceries, two colored cigar factories, a large number of colored barber shops two doctors, one colored drug store, two colored newspapers, two colored printing offices, one colored dress making establishment, two undertakers, three colored public schools, one colored shoe store, two colored fruit stores, two colored candy manufactures, four large colored churches and several colored restaurants; many of the colored people own beautiful homes together with other property There will be a grand Silver Jubilee Anniversary given by the members of the First Congregational church on April 14, Willie Miller chairman. For sample copies of The Freeman apply to agent. 177 Davis Ave. The entertainment that Davis was to be given at Bohns Hall for the benefit of the Old Folks and Orphan Home Society was postponed on account of the inclementy of the weather. Subscribe for The Freeman and keep posted. There will be a May Pole Twining for the benefit of the First Congregational church at Romona Park Tuesday May 7. You are cordially invited. I am glad to see that the colored people have made up their minds to make a name for themselves by equaling the whites in every thing right and have ceased clamoring for social equality with them. News Notes. Beaumont, Tex , Special.—The small- pox is still raging here. Mrs. J. W. Watkins return from New Orleans, La., It's the F finest Move of the Age —Only 10 Cents to Enter the Race. The greatest Prize Race ever set before the Negro Race is the one effected by the United Builders—TO RAISE MONEY TO BUILD the great NEGRO NATIONAL COLLEGE of WISDOM The leaders are the publishers of THE RIGHTEOUS NEGRO DEFENDER, at 122 West Broad street, Richmond, Va. Just think; 23,000 men and women of the Negro race may enter the race at once at 10 cents per register. A copy of the paper shows the particulars. Address the editor, with 6 cents in stamps for same, at 122 West Broad street, Richmond, Va. J.J.E., Editor, SELF RISING RALSTON HEALTH FLOUR GRODLE CAKES, MUFFINS AND GUMS THE RALSTON HEALTH FLOUR COMPANY BROOKLYN, N.Y. RALSTON HEALTH FLOUR COMPANY, MIDDLE FIELD, N.Y. RECIPES. GRODLE CAKES: One Past RALSTON Soy Raisin Health Flour One Sugar Flour HAKE ON WHITE LIGHT MUFFINS OR GUMS: One Past RALSTON Soy Raisin Health Flour 1-4 Past RALSTON Soy Dairy Tableau (cooked) Batter If desired, just tap. Topeka Milling Co., TOPEKA, KAN. Don't Say Times Are Hard! Take an agency for "RECTOR'S HISTORICAL AND PICTORIAL CHART." Third edition just out! They sell five times as fast as any book on the market. We guarantee it to be the easiest seller on the field. When children see it mother must buy it. Every mother is delighted to have it down her walls. If you want to make money here your chance. We are the only publishers offering prizes to both subscriber and agents. Send one dollar for sample copy and descriptive circular. Address, JOHN K. RECTOR, 904 Broadway St., LITTLE ROCK, ARK. Morgan & Shelton 417 Indiana Ave. Undertakers and Embalmers Open Day and Night—Lady attendant Telephone, new, 3058. AGENTS WANTED Can make $3.00 per day selling the Great Poetical Work of our Colored people. In the book you will see some you are making your way to any school in the United States. Write at once that you may be must in the field. Send $5c in stamps or money order, and get a full book for a sample—a book worth $1.00. Address J. E. McGIRT, 1634 Ache Street, Greensboro, N. C. TRICKS 387 TRICKS BY MAIL. 10c. Address John G. Schoeller, Cleveland, O Saturday. Mrs. H. Brewer has joined her husband in Beaumont. Mr. Henry Young came over from Orange last Sunday. Mrs. Amanda Bright, Mrs. Mary McDaniel and Miss Lulu Smith are on the sick list. Mr. Harry Smith visited Port Arthur Sunday. Rev. John Jones made a flying trip to Woodville Monday. Rev. C. H. Dade left Monday for Village, Tex. Mrs. S. Simpkin returned from Galveston Sunday. Mrs. Bennie Geter returned to Beaumont last week. Mrs. Violet Levels died last week from smallpox. Rev. John Jones is running a protracted meeting at the Mt. Olive Baptist church. Dr. H. A. Lewis returned from Orange Monday. Miss Lulu Caldwell is on the sick list. Muncie Items. Muncie, Ind., Special.—Rev. Sanders preached at the A. M. E. church Tuesday evening after which a reception was given by the ladies of the church. An April entertainment will be given by the Patriarchis Monday April 8. Miss Bell Coleman spent Sunday at the capitol the guest of Miss Pate. Mrs. Douglass spent Sunday in Anderson. The March Assembly given by the society last week was well attended and quite an enjoyable affair, quite a number of out of town guests were present. Mrs. Felix Harold is still very ill at her home on S. Walnut street Mr. C. J. Thomas arrived in the city Monday evening to be the guest of W. E. Robbins and family during the week. Mrs. Shoecraft of South Blain street is ill with confection of the lungs, but is much improved at this writing. Mr. Edward Rickman of S. Madison street is entertaining his sister from Ohio. First Excursion to Cincinnati via Big Four Route. via Big Four Route. Sunday, April 11, $1.25 round trip. Special fast train leaves Indianapolis Union Station 7:00 a.m. Returning leaves Cincinnati 7 p. m. Mobile, Ala. 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