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Truth Must Prevail:-The Freeman gives results to Advertiser THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL AND ETHIOPIA SHALL STRETCH FORTH HER HAND ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOLUME XIV NUMBER 20. A GLOWING TRIBUTE TO THE MEMORY AND LABORS OF JOHN BROWN OF OSSAWATOMIE THE PERSONNEL OF HIS Life--A Period Fraught With Gloom and Sadness. HIS SOUL GOES MARCHING ON The Fight for Freedom--They Never Fall Who Nobly Die for Right-- His Trial and Conviction at Harper's Ferry. To recur to that gloomy period which existed in the South before our civil war fraught with so much that is calculated to sadden the heart and oppress the spirits, is an act shunned and discouraged, by many of our own class, in the United States. How, without this, pray, can we measure the space which to-day, separates us from that dark and dismal abyss, out of which, by the grace of God, we have been lifted? or, how can we sing the praises of that "noble army of martyrs," who, for more than half a century, waged titanic warfare against that institution of evil, which John Wesley aptly stigmatized as, "That execrable sum of all villanies, commonly called the "Slave Trade." What courage, well-nigh super-human, was theirs to assault and do battle with that potent force—Slavery! which had been nourished, fed and fattened upon such suculent meat, as that, its eyes stood out with fatness; and imperious, it defied the dictates of conscience and the voice of the people. Milton's description of Satan, just before he fell— * * * From morn to noon, * * * from noon to dewy eve.—A summer's day," may be quoted here as fairly characteristic of that "twin relic of barbarism" as it sat enthroned, at the time when they began to make earnest and deadly warfare against it "High on a throne of royal state, which far Outshone the wealth of Ormus and of Ind. Or where the gorgeous East with richest hand Showers on her kings barbaric pearls and gold. Satan (Slavery) exalted sat." However, strong in the rectitude of their cause, and conscious of the fact that, he is thrice armed who has his quarrel just, they in their wonderful struggle, almost literally, "piled Ossa on Pelion" and wielded spears of moral force— Equal with the tallest pine Hewn in Norwegian hills to be the must Of some great ammir." In the face of history, no surprise should be manifested that, during that unsettled period in the political and social life of our great country, these wonderful giants manifested themselves in the arena of strife; for, as the warships of Apollo by the ancient Greeks, tended to mould their character and emphasize those qualities of heart and soul which made them, at once, so powerful and refined, so we find, that, not only did "Caesar have his Brutus; and Charles the First, his Cromwell," but in every age oppression and tyranny have unconsciously propagated in their very midst the seeds and instruments of their own destruction. As naturalists find in the vegetable INDIANAPOLIS, IND., SATURDAY, MAY 18, 1901 kingdom, the "bane and antidote" are generally found in close proximity to each other. The tyrant Gessler, found in William Tell, a foeman worthy of his steel; France, when prostrate and bleeding, found in the "Maid of Orleans," a heroine worthy of a better cause; who after defeating the English foe, and witnessing the coronation of her sovereign at Rheims, amidst the flames at Rouen, received a martyr's crown. The hideous Marat, by his orgies of blood, during the French Revolution withheld the dagger and inspired the zeal of beautiful Charlotte Corday. Philip the Second, of Spain, made of William of Orange, sometimes called "The Silent," an implacable and indomitable foe, whose work in behalf of freedom of conscience and constitutional liberty, could only be retarded by the assassin's dagger. Secession, in struggling to disrupt our glorious Union, found in her pathway that immortal American, Abraham Lincoln; who, like Wolfe, on the Plains of Abraham, died, just as the shouts of victory were smiling his ears; while suspended on that fatal tree, at Charleston, Virginia, after an heroic struggle, in behalf of those principles of liberty and light which he believed to be laid down in God's holy Word, "John Brown of Ossowattomie" surrendered that immortal spirit, which still "goes marching on." Born in the very first year of his century, the 19th, and in an enlightened section of our country, Torington, Connecticut, John Brown had been an interesting spectator of all those acts which formed the volume of our political history down to the day of his tragic death. When that matchless "Mill Boy,"—Henry Clay, in 1819-20, championed, on the floor of Congress the famous Missouri Compromise, as a result of the passage of which, both Maine and Missouri were admitted into the Union—the first as a free State, and the latter, as a slave State, he rejoiced to know that, thence forward, all that vast territory north of 36 degrees 30 would stand dedicated to freedom. When in 1853, by the terms of the "Kansas, Nebraska Law, which sought to organize two States out of the "Nebraska territory," in which the Missouri Compromise should be abrogated, and the question of freedom or slavery submitted to the choice of the settlers (that insidious doctrine, sprung from the fertile brain of "The Little Giant"—Stephen A. Douglas), he was one of the most interested spectators; for, he well knew that, a clash between the liberty loving people of the East and the slave-holding settlers, from Missouri, who were, even then, crowding across the border into Kansas, was imminent; and he, with his four stalwart sons, were only awaiting the signal to fight and die, in the holy cause of far away Kansas. While the advent of John Brown at Harper's Ferry, Virginia, on the night of October 6th, 1859, was a shock, sudden and appalling to the political and business world, in the United States, yet, a mere glance at political and social conditions which existed at and before that date, will lead to the conviction, on the part of unbiased thinkers, that, it was but the logical outgrowth of the wind which had previously been sown—the "Whirlwind;" or, to abandon Holy Writ, as an authority for our declaration, and quote from classic lore, its parallel could be found in the case of Jason, who sowed dragon's teeth, which produced a crop of armed men. Ever since 1819, our political pot-pourri had been a fair exemplification of the witches cauldron, presided over by the * * "Secret, black and midnight hags," of which we read in Macbeth; and in which could be read the fate of the unfortunate king of Scotland. "Fillet of a fenny snake, in the cauldron boil and bake; Eye of newt, and toe of frog, Wool of bat, and tongue of dog, Adder's fork, and blind worm's sting, Lizard's leg and owlet's wing, For a charm of powerful trouble, Like a hell broth boil and bubble." Let us glance for a moment, into that omnious pot-pourri of political "devil's broth," which after simmering and sputtering for a generation or more, had finally begun to bubble and toil, at a maddening rate, and note some of the ingredients contained in it. In 1850-2 we find that famous Compromise Chief, Henry Clay (who had supervised the dish known as the Missouri Compromise, in 1819-20), putting into the cauldron a seasoning known as his "Group of Compromises," by CONTINUED ON SECOND PAGE. Interesting Jottings From that Tnriv ing Kentucky City Paducah, Ky., Special.—I am pleased to say that Rev. Reed, of Burk's chapel A. M. e. church, requests the presence of all to attend the big rally to be held on the fourth Sunday in this month; so turn out and hear some excellent sermons on that day. Will Elliott, of Flower Garden Hill, is proud of his gift by his wife, not long since—twas a boy and a girl. J. W. Ross and W. L. Hawkins have opened a first class barber shop at 11th and Caldwell streets. Girls should not fight over a young man. The people of Paducah are glad to hear from Ed. Ewing, of Louisville, through The Freeman, but sorry to learn of the accident. David Pitman would be pleased to hear from him. Buy The Freeman, price 50 per Alvin L. Logan has opened an ice cream, lunch and cigar stand at 217 S. 7th street, where he keeps a select stock of cigars, pure ice cream and dainty lunches, served in the latest style. The Freeman is on sale at his place every Saturday and Sunday. Miss Carrie Hardgers, of Halton, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Elmus Willis, Mrs. D. Elward, of Owensboro, KY., is the guest of Mrs. Amanda Cook, of Princeton, Ky. Miss Willie Doby, who has been on the sick list for a few days, is out again. Mrs. Laura Ray Alexander was of the city on business last Saturday. Frances Turner, of Maxon Mills section, was in the city Sunday. There is to be a wedding on the South side of 10th street soon. The rally at Husband Street church last Sunday was quite a quarrel between Henry the end of the lovers' quarrel between Henry the end of the lovers' Sallie Baynham last Saturday night at 12 o'clock, which resulted in the shooting of Mrs. Baynham then murdered by Mrs. bigham. Persons having invited, bigham or notices to be distributed will call on David Pitman at Clarence Dawson's cafe, on 7th street between Adam and Clark streets. Miss Lottie Reed, of Metropolis, is the pleasant guest of her aunt, Mrs. C. G. Garrett. Misses Ora Cooley and M. Cobbs are expected in the city this week. M. G. Brooks is expected home in a few weeks. The Delmar club will give their grand flower carnival Thursday evening at the Odd Fellows' hall. Miss Mamie Brooks presided at the instrument at Lincoln High School last week. If the class of 1901 would all work in union they would prosper. Miss Caroline Tandy is on the sick list. Lee Anderson is in the city to the joy of old friends. John Carr is very much indisposed. Bennie Ross has been recently carried to the pest house; it was claimed that he had small pox. "Trick" says that he is on the "pig path" again. Miss Bessie A. Davis is now residing with Mrs. B. Frank Jones. Will Sales is expected home this week. Clarence Owens and wife, of Chicago, spent carnival week with his mother, Mrs. Emma Owens. Miss Addie Howell will be one of the delegates to the Women's Missionary Convention at Louisville June 1st. Kirksville Notes Kirksville, Mo., Special.—Miss Estella Corsey has been on the sick list. Miss L. L. McDonald, of Mason, is in the city. Mrs. Mollie Bently died May 11th, leaving one son, two daughters, a husband and a host of friends to mourn their loss. Miss Buelah Phillips has been on the sick list. Mrs. Frakes is confined to her bed. Prof. Frakes has the school for the coming session. Master Lesley Jones is yet on the sick list. J. Jones, of Claridin, Iowa, is visiting relatives in the city. Mr. and Mrs. Lynn have a fine 7½ pound girl. Smith Herald succeeded Prof. J. W. Norris of the American school. Miss Estella Corsey is attending the Conservatory of Music. Mrs. H. Corsey will visit Mason to attend the commencement. Busco & Holland's minstrels delighted a large audience here May 9; the show was a winner from start to finish; come again. The Kirkville Concert Band will give their first concert on the 17. There was a large number went to Quincy, Ill., Sunday, May 12. Little Nathan Smith has the measles, but doing well. Mrs. H. W. Eubanks was the guest of Mrs. Laura Richards last Saturday afternoon, also Mrs. E. Lynn. Mrs. H. W. Eubanks entertained Prof. J. W. Bohannan, Willis Richards and others at her residence on North Davies street Saturday afternoon, May 11, and a most delightful time was spent in croquet and other games. The R. Kinney of Quinney, with the R. Kinney of Davies, Don't fail to subscribe for The Freeman, and remember the agent will call at your door every Friday; have your change. New Orleans, La.—The reception tendered by the colored people to the President of the United States at the Southern University, on corner of Magazine and Second street, was an interesting affair. The school yard was crowded to its utmost. President McKinley, Governor Heard, of Louisiana, and Paul Capadville, mayor of New Orleans, entered the yard while one thousand school children sang "Hail to the Chief," assisted by the students' orchestra of the university, under the management of Prof. W. J. Nickerson, who has charge of the musical department of the university. After the president entered upon the stage he was greeted with great applause, and the children sang "The Red, White and Blue. The welcome addresses were delivered by George Alexis and Miss Ernestine M. Theophile in a most pleasing manner. After the welcome addresses had been made, Gov. Heard introduced the president in the midst of cheers, and he spoke in a most pleasant way, as follows: "With profound interest and great admiration for the speeches of welcome delivered in your behalf to the President of the United States, I thank you, one and all for the heartiness of this reception. I congratulate you upon the beautiful site of this university, upon the aid you receive from this state and from the government of the United States, and upon the progress in the March to civilization since the days of emancipation. I am glad to know that all over the South where most of you dwell, the states have prepared institutions of learning where every boy and every girl can prepare themselves for the usefulness and honor for the government in which you live. The thing today is to be practical. What you want is to get an education, and with it you want good character, and with these you want unflattering industry, and if you have these three things you will win success anywhere and everywhere. God bless you." With a friendly smile and handshake, the president, governor and mayor retired to their carriage. Sunday night, May 5, the Pilgrim Tabernacle, No. 4, G. G. A. O. B. S. of L. C., with their W. S., Bro. L. B. Collins and and W. R. S., Bro. N. Lesh, celebrated their B. C., No. 2; an eloquent sermon was delivered by the pastor, Rev. R. W. Williams. The Grand United Order of Odd Fellows celebrated their Thanksgiving anniversary at St. Paul M. E. church last Sunday, and will give a picnic on the 20 inst, in which, lodges from different parts of the state will participate. Vicksburg News. Vicksburg, Miss., Special.—Rev. B. J. Studinent, died Saturday May 4. His funeral was attended at King Solomon Baptist church, Rev. J. H. C. Henry officiating. The deceased was a member of Progress Lodge No. 35, K. of P. Heleaves a widow, daughter and son; and a large circle of friends to mourn their loss of him. The members of Club No. 5, under the leadership of Nathan Smith, gave a grand supper at State Golden Rule Hall, Monday night May 6, for the benefit of Jackson Street Baptist Church. It was quite a success, some $25 or $30 was raised. Mr. O. U. Taylor, the hustling representative of The Freeman, has opened an ice house near the corner of Jackson and Third N. streets, ice, charcoal, and wood are the principal articles handled at reasonable prices; give him you patronage; all orders attended to promptly. The Royal Blue Pleasure Club was reorganized Sunday evening at 3.15, at the residence of Miss Fannie Hammons on E. Main street April 21. The officers of the club are Master John McGee, president; Miss Ari Gorden, secretary; C. Leonard Buckner, general manager. Mr. Chas. McNash, died at his home on N. Cherry street Monday evening May 6, after a brief illness. His funeral was attended at the residence of the deceased Tuesday afternoon at 5 o'clock. He leaves a devoted widow and other relatives to mourn their loss of him. The Freeman is on sale every Saturday morning five cents per copy. Don't be late, come soon to avoid the rush, O. U. PRICE FIVE CENTS. SINGLE COPY--SIX MONTHS. $5c.: ONE YEAR. $1.50 Taylor agent. Mr. J. S. P. Reed is out after a long illness. Mr. Edward P. Eastman is going to try it again. We congratulate you brother Eastman, good. Don't for get O. U. Taylor's Ice house every thing up-to-date. Two Worthy Enterprises. Nashville, Tenn., Special.—There are two organizations in the city of Nashville worthy of admiration; the one, the Union Grocery; the other the Mutual Benefit Association. The Union Grocery was organized about the first of the year at 828 Division street with L. Drane as manager. It is serving its object very well, supplying fifty families regularly and equally as many general customers. They now have a capital of 700 dollars, and stock valued about five hundred dollars. The Mutual Benefit Association was organized five years ago at 942 Blank street. This is a yearly saving association, which pays $2.50 sick dues and $30 at death. This organization has $2,300 in clear cash. Mr. Joseph Beverly, Esq., an ex-federal soldier was born in Obin county West Tennessee. He enlisted in the Indiana's 28th Infantry Aug. 5, 1864. Mr. Beverly bears two marks caused by the balls of the confederate army. He now resides at 401 S. Sumner street. Ben Baker is a stove repairer and maker of Phillip and company, a Nights of Wise Man, and an earnest worker for The Freeman. All news of churches, organization of any kind, entertainments, supper, etc., will be gladly received and published. The Freeman can be secured at the following places in Nashville, Tenn. The Ideal Hotel the only Negro Hotel in the city. Brown Building, Boyd Building, Napier Court, Mr. W. D Kelly's Restaurant, Union Grocery 828 Division, office of the Mutual Benefit Association; Mr. J. Johnson 1911 Almedia St., 512 Cedar St., Telephone 3343-4 rings B. Z. Eakin General Agent and Reporter. Selma News. Selma, Ala., Special—Mr. and Mrs. Jeffries, of Hanna, Wyo., are here visiting relatives. L. S. Barnett, of Grove Hill, passed through the city last week. Rev. W. B. Davis the Georgia Evangelist has been conducting a series of meetings at the First Baptist church for the past two weeks. Mr. Wm. Taylor is making lots of success as agent for "Booker Washington's Life and Work." Mr. Taylor is a hustling young man. There was an ice cream festival at the residence of Miss Maggie Moseley last Friday night. Dr. J. W. Moorer one of our popular physicians left last week for Baltimore to take a course of lectures at Hopkins Institute. Miss Annie Jones a charming young lady of Tuscaloosa, Ala., was in the city last week. Miss Helen Hudson, of Uniontown, spent one or two days here last week. Mr. Brit Craig tenor songster of the Alabama minstrels died last Saturday night of smallpox. Mr. Geo. Vincent sure did look out in his created shirt waist last Sunday. "Way late Geo. found it." Clinton News. Clinton, Ia., Special.—Mrs. F. J. Peterson and baby, wife of our pastor is visiting her parents in Monmouth Mrs. M. Stewart of Batavia, Ill., is visiting Mrs Jno. Alexander of Lyons, Ia. Yesterday was quarterly meeting Sunday. Rev. Bundy the presiding elder was present, and preached morning and evening. The day being somewhat cloudy only a small congregation was present. On Tuesday evening the Trustees gave a social from which quite a neat sum was realized. The Masons gave a supper at the Odd Fellows Hall on last Tuesday night. Admission was ten cents for which a good substantial supper was served including ice cream, cake, and candy. A very enjoyable evening was spent and the Masons will be encouraged in any other attempt they make along this line. Public Library 102 DOWNIN DIXIE LAND ENERAL NEWS ITEMS FROM MEMPHIS, TENN.,----SOCIAL EVENTS WORTHY OF MENTION. ROUNDS OF MERRY HAPPENINGS That Chronicle the Passing of a Gala Season--The Grim Reaper--Per- sonal Mention--Latest News from the South, Etc, Memphis, Tenn., Special.—Mr. Will Thomas, the subject of this sketch, was born in Huntsville, Ala., and started in life to battle for himself at the age of fifteen years. While drifting around the country he met Prof. Walter Jack- son. Under his instruction he soon learned to be one of the best musicians the country ever produced. He is now president of the Young Men's Band of Memphis. Tenn. This band is now giv- WILL THOMAS WILL THOMAS ing concerts at the Riverside Park for the season of 1901. He is a member of Yorkshire Lodge No. 1812, of the G. U. O. of O. F. and also of Douglass Lodge No. 1, K. of P. He is honored and respected by all who have formed his acquaintance. His coal and wood business has won him a great reputation. It is located at 79 Haden Avenue. *** In Memory of Mrs. Lilia Adams. Is it true that you have left us and the house we pass each day? It seems to say that God has blessed you, yet we wish that you had stayed. It seems to me that it was yesterday that I heard your voice and knew That you were among the living and inhaling heaven's dew. And when I enter the gates of heaven I hope to see you there Blooming among God's water illies, breathing the sweet angel prayer. God bless the sinful husband and the children dear; God bless the mother and the father since you have left them here. —Mrs. Amanda Person. *** The Educational Board began its session at Avery Chapel on Tuesday, May 7. This body is of the A. M. E. Church, which controls a large number of schools and colleges throughout the country. On Wednesday they settled down to business. At night the spacious building was crowded to its utmost capacity. General Gordon, superintendent of the public schools of this city, made the welcoming address in behalf of the city of Memphis. He said: "We are glad to have you here because you represent one of the grandest institutions in the world, and because you stand at the head of your race. I say to you that, while you are educating the people of this country, do not forget that the home is the place to cultivate good citizens. Keep your children from the streets, as idleness is one step toward ruin. idlers should be exported to the Philippines or some other place. We do not want that class of our race among us, and I am sure you do not want that class of your race among you. In regard to your children I say begin at the cradle to raise them up to be useful men and women. If you cannot coax them into obedience spare not the chastening rod, as many a man who is a useful citizen would have been in the penitentiary if it had not been for this mode of punishment." Bishop Lee, in addressing the body, said in part: "We are here representing a body that has given millions of dollars to help our own people. Lincoln made us American citizens, and we want to exercise (CONTINUED ON FOURTH PAGE.) virtue of which California was to be admitted into the Union free; while two new States to be formed out of the Texas territory were, in the fullness of time, to be admitted subject to the will of the residents of the territories; the slave trade was to be abolished in the District of Columbia, and the Fugitive Slave Law, more rigidly enforced. This seasoning was warranted to disguise the taste of the putrescent stew, and make it wholesome for the national digestion. Another ingredient, which was supposed to make the mess, at least, palatable, was the Kansas-Nebraska Bill, in the enactment of which the "Little Giant"—Stephen A. Douglas, played a conspicuous part, in the culinary functions This precipitated an immediate struggle between the antagonistic powers of Freedom and Slavery; which never did cease, until slavery was killed. The Dred Scott Decision, in 1857, was another addition, by which the lid on the pot was made to dance, and caused much consternation, throughout the Northern section of the country. This hateful ingredient contained amongst other dicta of the Supreme Court, the following:—"That no slave could be a citizen of the United States; that slaves were not persons, but property; that slave-owners could migrate from one State to another and take their slaves with them, just as they could take a horse or any other property; that the Missouri Compromise was unconstitutional and void; since slaves were private property, with which Congress had no right; and that, it was the duty of Congress to protect, not prohibit slavery in the territories. Added to all the foregoing, was the practical enforcement of the detestable Fugitive Slave Law, in the Northern States; which disgusted and angered the people; and the murderous attack made on Senator Charles Sumner in the very chamber of that august body, wherein he was beaten down at his desk, and maimed and disabled, even down to the day of his death. These latter caused the cauldron to boil over; and raised such a storm of indignation and protest as could only be appeased by that river of blood which was shed and flowed, during our Civil War, for the Union and for Liberty. It was amidst such scenes as the foregoing that John Brown formed and put into practical execution his immortal "Raid." John Brown was born, as has been said, at Torrington, Connecticut on the 9th day of May, 1800; and he died on the 2nd day of December, 1859, aged 59 years, 6 months, and 7 days. At the time of the Raid,—"he was about five feet eleven inches in height, large boned and muscular, but not fleshy; and he gave indications of having, in his youth, possessed great physical strength. His hair had been a dark brown, but at this period, it was gray. His beard was very long; and on the memorable day of the "Raid," it hung in snowy waves, to his breast, giving to his aquilline features a singularly wild appearance. His eyes were a dark hazel that burned with a peculiar light that gave promise of a quick temper and daring courage. His head, as it appeared to the writer, was of a comical shape." We are told that he had coursing in his veins the "blue blood" of Old Peter Brown, who landed on Plymouth Rock Dec. 2nd, 1620. Mr. Williams, in his history of the Negro Race in America, mentions an obituary inscription said to be in existence on a marble monument, in the graveyard at Canton Centre, in the State of New York, which reads as follows: "In memory of Captain John Brown, who died in the Revolutionary Army, at New York, September 3d, 1776. John Brown was of the fourth generation, in regular descent from Peter Brown aforesaid." Destined for the ministry, John Brown had given his youth and early manhood to the study of theology; until, his eyes failing him, he had to abandon it and betake himself to farming. His progress along agricultural lines not being sufficiently remunerative, after an earnest struggle of twenty years he left the plow, and engaged in the traffic in wool, in the State of Ohio. Relinquishing this pursuit, he went to Essex county, New York, in 1849, where he labored assiduously in reclaiming a large tract of land, which had been granted to him, about that time. After the lapse of two years we find him, once more, engaged in the wool business, in Northern Ohio, whence, with his four brave sons, he migrated into the State of Kansas, in the year 1855 Here by reason of his aggressive anti-slavery views, he rapidly gained prominence in the public eye. His fearless, outspoken conduct in behalf of freedom at a State convention; his bravery in battle, at Ossawatonie; his daring in carrying slaves beyond the border of the slave State—Missouri; soon gave him a national reputation, and elevated him in the estimation of all those who were promoting financially, and laboring for the welfare of "Bleeding Kansas." It was here in Kansas, where he, as early, indeed, as 1837, began to conceive the idea of enlisting a band for the purpose of making an incursion into a slave State and arming the slaves to fight for freedom. The movement was postponed, however, for two years; for reasons which some deemed important; and even the attempt on Harper's Ferry was precipitated several months earlier than he had planned it. To this fact the old hero attributed, to some extent, his final failure, of his "Raid." The men constituting the personnel of the Band, were recruits from different sections of the United States, and included amongst them, individuals, of both colors, noted for their physical courage, educational qualifications and social standing. They were governed by a formal constitution and by-laws, to which they were oath-bound; and yielded to implicit obedience to their superior officers, appointed and commissioned under and by virtue of their constitution. The following is a correct list of those who invaded Harper's Ferry; according to the best information attainable: John Brown, Watson Brown, Oliver Brown, Owen Brown, Aaron D. Stevens, Edwin Coppic, Barclay Coppic, Albert Hazlett, John E. Conk, Stewart Taylor, William Lehman, William Thompson, John Henrie Kage, Charles P. Tydd, Oliver Anderson, Jeremiah Anderson, Dolph Thompson, Dangerfield Newby, Shields Green (alias Emperor), John Copeland, and Lewis Sheridan Leary. The last five were colored men. be answered that it finds its counterpart, in many historical instances, when "the flower success was plucked from the nettle danger." As nearly as we have been able to ascertain, Captain Brown's plan was to seize Harper's Ferry, arm the slaves, and, fleeing to the neighboring mountains, defend themselves until, an insurrectionary movement, throughout the whole slave area, could be consumated. It was thought by some, at that time, that his familiarity with the mountain passes and rugged fastnesses, was such that, he could have kept up a guerilla war-fare long enough to come; ing the ministrations of slavery loving preachers. One minister remarked to him that Saint Paul, himself, had sent back a fugitive slave to his master; when Brown, with a kindling eye, said: "Then Saint Paul was no better than you are!" From the foregoing expressions given by our hero at a time when death was literally "staring him in the face," the assumption must be far-fetched, indeed, which would place him on a level with insane persons, fanatics, adventurers and ruffans. However, if it be urged that even persons whose minds are beclouded with fanaticism, superstitions and prejudices sometimes prate gibly of life and death and judgment to come; which voiced the sentiment not, of his companions in time it was written: * "Thank God, the prin cause in which we were not die with me and my rades. They will spread wider, and gather strong hour that passes. The voice of truth will our land, bringing to the adding members to the g who will follow its gaine. The cause of everlasting justice will go on conqu conquer, until our broad ful land will rest beneath of freedom. I had fone live to see the principles John Brown, as we have said, had "smelt powder" before; for, in his heroic struggles in Kansas, in opposition to the "Border Ruffians," who sought to make Kansas a slave State, by fraud and violence, he participated in several skirmishes, along the course of the Ossawattie river; and in one of them, his oldest son, Frederick, was killed. Of the twenty who accompanied "Captain" Brown, the following account is given: Watson and Oliver Brown, sons of the chief, were both mortally wounded, and subsequently died; Owen Brown, one of those detailed on the Maryland side, successfully escaped; Aaron D. Stephens, "a remarkably fine looking man," was terribly wounded, during the fight, and subsequently executed; Edwin Coppis, "a very handsome youth," was taken prisoner by the marines and subsequently executed; Barclay Coppic, who was on the Maryland side with Owen Brown, escaped; Albert Hazlett, of whom it is said that, with his red hair and "muddy brown eyes," he looked like "an ugly customer," on the day of the "Raid," made his escape, during the fight; but was captured and executed; John E. Cook, who was the brother-in-law of Governor Willard, of Indiana, was executed; Stewart Taylor was killed in the fight; William Lehman was killed on a dock in the Potomac River, while endeavoring to escape. At the time when he was killed, he was "making signs of surrender." William Thompson was shot on the railroad bridge; John Henrie Kagie, said to have been "a remarka- SIR JOHN HENRY HENRY The Monument being Erected at Chicago to John Brown's Memory. bly fine looking man," was killed in the Shenandoah, near the Rifle Factory; Charles P. Tydd, made his escape; he was not in the fight. Respecting the identity of Oliver and Jeremiah Anderson, there is a doubt. One of them was killed by the Marines; what became of the other is not known." Dolph Thompson is said to have been "quite a boy," he made his escape. Dangerfield Newby, "a tall and well built mulatto, aged about thirty, with a pleasing face," was shot and killed, at the arsenal gate; Shields Green, said by our writer, to have been a Negro of the blackest hue," was executed. John Copeland, who was known to this writer, when a resident of Oberlin, Ohio, in 1857, was a mixed blooded colored man of prepossessing appearance and good family connections; he was executed; Lewis Sheridan Leary, who was well and familiarly known to this writer, was a harness-maker by trade. His stature was medium; his complexion fair, and his eyes and hair dark. He was of more than average intelligence, for a colored man, of that day, and was characterized by his daring and dauntless courage. He was killed at the arsenal. He, too, was a resident of Oberlin, Ohio. For minute details and incidents of this raid, we will leave the student to published works, including Mr. Ridpath's Biography of John Brown, and especially two small volumes known respectively, as The Anti-Slavery History of the John Brown Year, by the American Anti-Slavery Society, No. 5 Beckman Street, 186; and The Annals of Harper's Ferry, With Sketches of its Founder, etc., printed at the office of the "Berkeley Union," Martinsburg, W. Va., 1872. Let us investigate, briefly, the charge which has so often been made on the part of enemies of John Brown, that, he was a "ruffian and fanatic," and in making this investigation, let us be governed by the following order: First, we will consider briefly, the plausibility of the scheme, as viewed in the light of other transactions on the part of men, to whom history has, long since, conceded the victor's palm. Nor must we forget that, many of those who have gone down to premature graves, "unhonored and unsung" by reason of the failure of their political and revolutionary schemes, would be, to-day, filling niches in the Temple of Fame, had they succeeded. If it be urged against John Brown that, by reason of the paucity of his numbers and the overwhelming forces opposed to him, his plan was impracticable and characteristic of a mad-man; it may be answered that it finds its counterpart, in many historical instances, when "the flower success was plucked from the nettle danger." As nearly as we have been able to ascertain, Captain Brown's plan was to seize Harper's Ferry, arm the slaves, and, fleeing to the neighboring mountains, defend themselves until, an insurrectionary movement, throughout the whole slave area, could be consum- It was thought by some, at that time, that, his familiarity with the mountain passes and rugged fastnesses, was such that, he could have kept up a guerrilla war-fare long enough to test the will and strength of the "aggressive anti-slavery party," as well as that of the slaves, themselves, throughout the land. However, "The best laid schemes o' mice and men," as the old adage teaches us, do, at times, "Gang aft a-gley;" and prematurely precipitated into the fight, and disappointed as to the support which he had reason ably expected to receive from the slaves, he found himself and his adherents "cabined, cried, confined;" cut, stabbed and shot down, before his friends could rush to his rescue, or he could make his escape, as suggested. In the history of Greece, we find that, on the field of Marathon there was an almost literal fulfillment of the Lexitian prophecy: "And five of you shall chase a hundred, and a hundred of you shall put ten thousand to flight; and your enemies shall fall before you by the sword." And every school boy can tell how the three hundred immortal Greeks, led on by Leonidas, defied the countless myriads of Persia, and died, to a man, at Thermopylae. Switzerland, like the eagle's eyrie (ary), nestled in the midst of Alpine fastnesses, is, to-day, a living witness of what Nature will do for dauntless patriots, when led by a Wm. Tell or Winkelried. Toussaint L'Oururture, the wise and courageous Negro, amongst the mountains and momes of Haytli, with his grubbing hoes, scythes and bludgeons, successfully resisted more than thirty thousand of Napoleon's "Veterans of the Rhine," who had conquered all Europe. Cromwell, with his common "Round Heads" and Faith, ruled England for sixteen years and seated his son on his temporary throne. Washington, with the not numerous Continental, aided by a few French troops and ships of war, won our independence, from the most powerful nation on earth. While Gomez, Maceo and the ragged, half famished black and white troops of Cuba, struggled, in the mountains, so long and so valiantly, that the United States came to their rescue and crowned their efforts with success. The foregoing names, which now find their proper place on "Fame's eternal scroll," because success attended their efforts, would, in all probability, had their cause failed, have been branded by the average man as fanatics and impracticables. So significant is the difference between success and failure! Now let us-view the enterprise of our old hero, in the light of the contemporaneous declarations of himself, his subordinates and others—others, not only of our own country, but of foreign lands, as well. In the meantime, let us not forget that, "They never fail who nobly die for "They never fail who nobly die for right; right; God's faithful martyrs can not suffer loss; Their blazing fagots sow the world with light, And heaven's gate looks on their bloody cross." The intelligence and humanity of John Brown is abundantly shown by his own declarations with others in and out of official station: "Whenever he killed a sheep, or any other animal, for his own use," we are told, "he invariably sent a portion to some of his neighbors, many of whom were very poor and sorely in need of such attentions." It is also said that, "in his love for children, he exhibited a kindness of heart, which made him much beloved by all who knew him." And once, when he attended divine worship in a rude log house, and listened to a sermon by an illiterate preacher, on being asked by one of the congregation, if he had ever "heard such trash," he answered: "Sir, when I come to hear the word of God, I do not propose to criticise the preacher. I recognize the Master, humble though the servant may be; and I respect His word, though coming from the mouth of an obscure and illiterate man." In a letter written by Captain Brown to the late Judge Daniel R. Tilden, of Cleveland, Ohio, who, by the way, was truly one of Nature's noblemen, and a true and tried friend of the colored people of the United States, Brown said: "It is a great comfort to feel assured that I am permitted to die for a cause; not merely to pay the debt of nature, as all must. I feel myself to be unworthy of so great a distinction. I wish I had the time and ability to give you some little idea of what is daily passing within my prison walls; and could my friends but witness only a few of those scenes, just as they occur, I think they would feel very well reconciled to my being here, just what I am and just as I am. My whole life before, had not afforded me one-half the opportunity to plead for the right." To his wife and children he wrote, amongst other expressions, as follows: "I can trust God with both the time and the manner of my death; believing, as I do, that for me, at this time, to seal my testimony (for God and humanity) with my blood, will do vastly more toward advancing the cause I have earnestly endeavored to promote, than all I have done in my life. I beg of you all meekly and quietly to submit to this; not feeling yourselves in the least degraded on this account." "After his conviction," says one of his biographers, "many preachers, of various denominations, offered him the consolations of religion, according to the rites of each man's belief. Brown's first question to these gentlemen was: "Do you approve of slavery?" As the answer at that time was sure to be in the affirmative, he refused to receive their consolations; preferring to go before his God, unshriven, to accept- ing the ministrations of slavery loving preachers. One minister remarked to him that, Saint Paul, himself, had sent back a fugitive slave to his master; when Brown, with a kindling eye, said: "Then Saint Paul was no better than you are!" From the foregoing expressions given by our hero at a time when death was literally "staring him in the face," the assumption must be far-fetched, indeed, which would place him on a level with insane persons, fanatics, adventurers and ruffans. However, if it be urged that even persons whose minds are beclouded with fanaticism, superstitions and prejudices sometimes prate glibly of life and death and judgment to come; nay, that it not unfrequently is true that, "just before the final extinction of the divine spark, it glows most brightly; yet, what must we say to the evidence furnished by those of acknowledged mental virility, after having been inspired by his presence and conversation? That flower of Virginia chivalry, during the days of Brown's cross and martyrdom, the late Governor Henry A. Wise, made deliberate use of the following language, after having enjoyed a conversation with him occupying more than two hours while our hero was sick, wounded and in prison. "They are mistaken," said the Governor, in an address to the people of Richmond, "who take him to be a madman. He is a bundle of the best nerves I ever saw;—cut and thrust and bleeding and in bonds. He is a man of clear head, of courage, of fortitude and simple ingeniousness. He is cool, collected and indomitable; and it is but just to him to say that he was humane to his prisoners; and he inspired me with great trust in his integrity, as a man of truth. * * * Colonel Washington says, 'he was the coolest and finest man he ever saw, in defying danger and death.'" The late George L. Stevens of Boston, himself a promoter of every enterprise looking to the amelioration and freedom of the slaves, said of Brown, that, he believed him to be the representative man of the century, as Washington was of the preceding one. But let us, for a short space, look across the great ocean, and see what were the views of the great editors and philosophers, at that distance removed from the strife and antagonisms contagious in an atmosphere near the scene of conflict. The London Morning Star said: "We have to do, to-day, with a stern and single minded man, who died for an idea; and that a disinterested and generous one. * * * * Brown was a man moulded in hardships and the Bible. He feared God, but, evidently, from his youth upwards, feared body also. He was no 'stump orator.' He added." The Manchester Examiner and Times used the following language: Old Brown has died the death of murderers; but no man ever died in a nobler cause, or died more nobly. It is a huge misfortune for any State when its laws condemn men to death for crimes which one-half of its own citizens and the bulk of mankind generally, will extol as virtues. If the United States can afford to hang such men, they are fortunate people." Victor Hugo, that renowned Frenchman and cosmopolitan, says, "I have been sadly deceived in that paternity of races, the Southern States of the American Union. In killing Brown, they have committed a crime which take its place amongst the calamities of history. The rupture of the Union will fatally follow the assassination of Brown." As to John Brown, he was an apostle and a hero. The gibbet has only increased his glory, and made him a martyr." Such were a few of the utterances on the part of our hero himself, and those up to whom the world was accustomed to look for counsel and inspiration, in the most important affairs of life—politically and socially. That they all point to the proposition advanced and sought to be maintained by this writer—that John Brown was the legitimate and logical evolution of the times in which he lived; that the brazen assumptions of the slave power having over leaped the last threshold, the hour called for a man and John Brown, by the grace of God, said, "Here I am!" That he was no fanatic, in the common acceptance of the term, nor was he a ruffian; but, a consistent Christian hero; who having read his Bible, with the spirit and understanding, had formed settled convictions as to the wickedness of human slavery; and possessing the courage of his convictions, was armed not only to suffer, but, to—die. Let, us now turn for a brief moment to the utterances of some of his subordinates, who, like him, sealed their cause with their blood; and, to-day, also wear immortal crowns. I quote the following, referring to the conversation of Cook Coppock, and Copeland, who were executed the day following that of their superior officer—Captain John Brown. "They bore themselves with a firmness, quiet courage and composure, worthy of the followers of John Brown. A few minutes before leaving the jail, Copeland said, "If I am dying for Freedom, I could not die for a better cause—I had rather die than be a slave!" A military officer in charge on the day of the execution, says, "I had a position near the gallows, and carefully observed all. I can truly say, I never witnessed more firm and unwavering fortitude, more perfect composure, or more beautiful propriety, than were manifested by young Copeland, to the very last." Of Cook and Coppock, we are told, that, "The prisoners ascended the scaffold with a determined firmness, that was scarcely surpassed by Captain Brown. * * * * They both exhibited the most unfinishing firmness. * * * Cook said to a gentleman who addressed him, that, "they fully believed slavery to be a sin; that, it would be abolished in Virginia, in less than ten years; and that, by the people of Virginia." He said he was prepared to die in such a cause; and thought he had done nothing to regret, so far as principle was concerned." The following is an extract from a letter written by Coppock, after he had been sentenced to death, to an uncle of his residing in eastern Ohio, which voiced the sentiment, I doubt not, of his companions in peril, at the time it was written:* * * * "Thank God, the principles of the cause in which we were engaged will not die with me and my brave comrades. They will spread wider and wider, and gather strength with each hour that passes. The voice of truth will echo through our land, bringing to the erring and adding members to the glorious army who will follow its banners. The cause of everlasting truth and justice will go on conquering and to conquer, until our broad and beautiful land will rest beneath the banner of freedom. I had fondly hoped to live to see the principles of the Declaration of Independence fully realized. I had hoped to see the dark stain of slavery blotted from our land, and the libel of our boasted freedom erased, when we could say in truth, that our beloved country is the land of the free and the home of the brave; but that cannot be. I have heard my sentence passed; my doom is sealed. But two more brief days remain for me to fulfill my earthly destiny. But two brief days between me and eternity. At the expiration of those two days, I shall stand upon the scaffold to take my last look at earthly scenes. But that scaffold has little dread for me; for I honestly believe I am innocent of any crime justifying such punishment. But, by the taking of my life and the lives of my comrades, Virginia is only hastening on that glorious day when the slave will rejoice in this freedom. When he can say, I too, am a man, and am groaning no more under the voke of oppression." The foregoing, to the mind of this writer, is cumulative evidence of the fact that Captain John Brown and his subordinate comrades, were divinely inspired, by the God of Freedom, to go forth like another John the Baptist, to preach and to strive for the cause of justice and humanity. In the days of John the Baptist, it was the common impression that he had a devil; and he was put to death by King Herod after having been thrown into prison for rebuking evil. So, when the Savior of the world humbled himself and became man and dwelt among us, he was scourged and crowned with hideous thorns, and crucified, between two thieves; because he "worked the works of Him who sent Him." Moreover it has been the fate of the world's great reformers and benefactors, in many instances, to be persecuted and outcast; as has been shown in the foregoing, Prophecy has been fulfilled. Slavery in less than the prescribed ten years, was stricken down from its throne of arrogance and power, and relegated to that Inferno wherein according to Dante can, to-day, be found all the relics of injustice and cruelty and torture—the cross, the stake, the gibbet, the husbandman's axe and the countless devices of the "flesh and the devil," which the bright light of the Gospel and the march of civilization have banished, let us pray God, to return no more. JOHN P. GREEN. Washington, D. C., Feb. 19, 1901. 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The popularity of E. T. Montgomery, who has charge of the Bailey Catering Company at the Pan-American Exposition, is making a scarcity of waiters in all the large hotels. Chicago seems to suffer most Cal. Watson has resigned as head-waiter of the Great Northern in Chicago, and Captain Thomas, his second waiter, has succeeded to his position. Captain Thomas is worthy of his title, having gained it during the Spanish-American war. He is very graceful and refined in the dining room, and his rulings are strict and just as when in the service of Uncle Sam. W. C. Casey, former headwaiter at the Hyde Park hotel, has assumed charge of the dining room of the Leland hotel. Mr. Casey is the only colored headwaiter in Chicago having charge of both the American and European departments. F. C. Long, headwaiter at the Windermere Chicago, has raised the wages of his waiters from $20 00 to $25 00 per month. The Auditorium at Chicago will close down its American plan June 1, and it is intimated that white waiters will succeed the colored waiters in the European plan. Chef Samuel Hodges has been engaged for the Grand hotel, Point Clair, Ala. Mr. Hodges is one of the best colored chefs in the United States, and is progressive and up-to-date in the culinary art. Mr. Hodges has contributed some very interesting papers on catering, which have appeared in The Freeman from time to time. The daily press throughout the country is much agitated over a lawsuit brought by a white waistler against Mr. L. S.erry, proprietor of Sherry's restaurant, one of New York's finest establishments. The waister in question sustained a serious injury while on duty at Sherry's, and for twenty weeks was unable to work, consequently he brought suit to recover $2,000, claiming that, as a waister at Sherry's, he made upon an average $100 per week in wages and tips. Upon investigation some energetic reporter claims that the waister had not exaggerated his income. The sensational writers sent the news all over the country and attempted to make it appear that the average waister's income from wages and tips would compare favorably with the above case. It may be true that the waiters in a fine place like Sherry's through manipulating checks and change are able to rake in $100 per week, but any sane person knows that the same presumption is not applicable to the average waister. The fact is the average colored waister does not receive salary nor tips enough to meet their emergencies. The average salary received is $20 per month, and it will require a very energetic waister to average that amount per month in tips. Since the good old days of the dollar tips are a thing of the past. The waister has observed with much alarm the diminishing of the size of tips received; he has seen the dollar, halves and even quarter tips disappear, and now finds himself gladly receiving the munificent sum of ten cents from the average tip giver. Besides seeing his tips dwindle down to comparatively nothing the wafter receives more abuse from the traveling public than of yore. Speaking from twenty years' experience we can truthfully say that the wafter of to-day deserve all the tips he receives. W. H. Kinney, formerly headwaiter at the Lincoln hotel. Pittsburg. Pa. THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER writes: 'I was employed as headwaiter by Mr. Brops, proprietor of the Lincoln, for nine years, and my authority to hire and discharge both second and side waiters was never questioned until I attempted to discharge Samuel Hall my second waiter, recently. Hall had been in my employ for a year as second waiter. At first everything worked smoothly, and then my second and the side men would have trouble whenever I was absent Time and time again he caused me to discharge good men; finally I suspected that my second waiter was in fault, and, upon investigation, I found that to be a fact. He had been misrepresenting the waiters to me. I also learned, to my surprise, that he was robbing the waiters of their tips, and if they complained he would make up some tale and have them discharged Finding all of the above facts to be true, as well as many others, I gave him notice of his dismissal in ten days, according to agreement. He, in turn, went to the manager and told lies on me and the crew of waiters in order to make himself solid, which he did. Having won the confidence of the proprietor by his misrepresentations, he then boldly asserted that I could not discharge him When the day arrived to give the above said party his time the proprietor objected and refused to listen to any explanation which I might make, consequently I resigned same to take effect at once. On learning that I had resigned and that Hall would succeed me the whole crew of waiters resigned also, same to take effect at once. I did not influence the waiters, but each one acted for himself, and as Hall could not recruit another colored crew white waiters were employed in our places.' Capt. Thos. H. Frazier, headwaiter of the Kimball house, Atlanta, Ga., has tendered his resignation. He is now in charge of the Chittenden hotel at Columbus, Ohio. When it became known that he had resigned he was besieged by hotel managers to accept places with them; among the number is the Manhattan house, Shelters Island, L. I., and a New York house. Capt. A. W. Martin will be his assistant. Manager Hicky, of the Kimball, the guests of the house and the waiters all joined in a request asking Capt. Frazier to reconsider his resignation, but to no avail. They all regret very much to lose the service and company of Capt. Frazier. Capt. Frank Johnson, who has been the efficient second headwaiter, will succeed Capt. Frazier. Post Tavern hotel, Battle Creek Mich. - Frank Tandy, J. W. Gray, Thomas Chambers, Arthur Johnson and Weldon Edgerton, late of the Milliard hotel, Omaha, Neb., went to work at the Post Tavern, May 1. B F. Laws, of the Post Tavern, and Miss Stella Clark were married on April 8; we wish them a long and happy life. J. Henry High and Wm. Malone left for Buffalo Sunday. Howard Clark, one of the Tavern waiters, resigned to accept a better job; we wish him success. David Burns, chef at the Williams house, who has been sick, is out again looking well. Mr. Lawson, chef at the Halliday, has taken unto himself a wife. We hope to see all the chefs and waiters in the leading hotels of Battle Creek subscribe for The Freeman, it is the best Negro journal, and will keep you posted on what is being done by our people working in all of the best hotels. We hear that Ed. J. Wadkins is going to be — Well, never mind. Ed is alright! Wm. St. Johns goes to Detroit for a few days this week on business. From the Halliday, Cairo, Ill.—James Mitchell and Wm. Nesbit have returned from Hot Springs, where they spent the season with the Eastman and Arlington hotels, respectively. The boys are looking fine and show some evidence of a prosperous season. Joel Maple, of the Palmer house Paducah, Ky., has asked W. A. Locke of the Halliday to send him fifteen first-class waiters to work during the Elk's carnival from the 13 to 18 inclusive. Mr. Locke has succeeded in getting the required number. Make time! and attend to business is the motto of the waiters at the Halliday. Dropping silver, loud talking, pulling mustache's, gazing through the windows and talking familiarly with guests are all things of the past. Harlis King, recently of the Knight's hotel, Fulton Ky., is at present at the Halliday taking instructions from his brother, W A. Locke, who has been in charge for the past six years. With Joe Williams and George Clarke as captains the headwaiter thinks he has a pretty good crew, in the persons of Walter Major, Banks Wright, Wm Nesbet, James Wilson, W. D. Phillips, Wm. Jenkins, Wm McDearman. Thomas Swanks, George Fussell and Harlis King. Milwaukee, Wis., 4-16, '01. MR. IOHN J. L. MILLEs, Gtx. MR. JOHN J. MIBES, CITY. "Friend John: Your favor of yesterday at hand this a.m. In reply will say that I heartily approve of the proposed entertainment for the celebration of our victory in vindication of our civil rights and the permanent establishment of our status of citizenship in the State of Wisconsin. That Bro. Green has rendered to every man, woman and child of the race invaluable service within the past month is acceded to by every intelligent race loving person and is entitled to more than we can hope to raise at any entertainment. He is deserving of our lasting gratitude. "I appreciate your thoughtfulness in placing my name upon the committee, and feel grateful for the honor thus conferred. It consequently affords me much pleasure to enclose you the two ($2) dollars, as per your request. Very truly yours, SHELTON M. MINOR." PROMINENT HOTEL MEN. — H. T. EUBANKS, Headwaiter at the Weddell House, Cleveland, Ohio. The Strike in Chicago Chicago, Ill., Special to The Freeman. —The waiters of; the Del Prado hotel struck Saturday for $25; this meant an increase of $5 per month. One other hotel had raised the waiters salary to $25 on the 1st of May; their former salary had been $20. This created quite a furore among the other hotels of Hyde Park, as nothing definite had been learned concerning a raise for the summer months. The waiters of the Del Prado were the first to make any demonstrations, and, hastily summoning a meeting among themselves Saturday morning, they appointed one of their number to see the proprietor and demand $25 or their "time." Each man agreeing to accept this or nothing. Having seen E. C. Dyer, the proprietor, it was learned that we could not accede to our request, owing to its suddenness. Yet for the present would raise them $2, and pay the $25 on conditions: that any other hotel, with the one exception, would pay it. Acting upon the judgment of a Jew, the majority decided not to consider this—thus promoting a strike which reflected no credit upon any one of them. All but eight failed to work for lunch, and at 6 o'clock Mr. Dyer was seen again. He insisted that he was willing to do what was right by the boys, and would stick to his agreement should they continue to work. This failing to pacify the obduracy of a few, and the misleading of a majority, caused them to line up and march into the street. The doors of the dining room were opened at the usual hour, plus five minutes. The barbers, bell-boys and chambermaids were called in to aid sixteen waiters, who had remained loyal to their post of duty. P. J. Orr was agreeably and not a little surprised that the dinner was carried through with so great a success, and without a flaw. News of the strike soon reached all parts of the city, and brought forth good results. Mr. Orr now has a full crew, and cannot give employment to all who apply. He has fought a great battle to retain the house for colored waiters, and deserves much credit. The Del Prado regularly employees from fifty to sixty waiters. The writer is one of the "sixteen" who stood by the house in its time of need. Many of the old boys have gladly returned.—J. ED, TURNER. One of the leading papers of Philadelphia has the following to say concerning the Hotel Brotherhood ball, given April 11th: The seventeenth annual reception of the Hotel Brotherhood, at Industrial Hall, last night, was distinctively "an affair of Afro American social pre-eminence," in the language of a member of the floor committee. Two thousand hotel employees and their friends began the evening with a musical, and then danced until morning. The Hotel Brotherhood ball is one of the social events of the season with colored society in Philadelphia. There was nothing informal about the affair. The ultimatum had gone forth that "gentlemen unable to afford a real dress suit by purchase or hire. and a lady, not able to command an evening dress" were not, in the language of the above mentioned committeeman, "anticipated to honor the occasion with their personality." WAS NOT A GAKE WALK A few white persons, who went there expecting to see a contest for a cake, were disappointed. "We do not descend to that idiosyncrasy," said President William L. Games, as he smoothed his white kid gloves. "And, sir," added his companion, who changed her ostrich teather fan to the hand in which she already carried a bouquet of American Beauty roses, in order to lift her train, "you may supplement Mr. Games' observation by learning that neither do we suffer that vulgar form of music known, I believe, as 'rag time,' to permeate the hall during our incumbency." Mr. Games nodded a vigorous assent. After the grand march there were waltzes, quadrilles, two-steps and schottisches at long intervals, with one or two lancers "for those of elderly age," explained a member. Each of the dancers was dedicated to some member of the brotherhood. The waltz "Composia" was inscribed "to our founders, S. K. Govern and Walter Timothy," and a set of lancers was dedicated to "the vice presidents." Every officer had a dance. Throughout the evening not one thing occurred to mar the pleasure. In the most dignified manner the men approached the rows of smiling women and besought the "felicity of a dance," or the "happiness of inspecting her program." "It will be delectable to me," answered one young woman from Bryn mawr. The rows of ceremonies, and Professor John Washington, mayor floor manager. He had a score of assistants. WANTED--HOTEL WAITERS First-class wafer-wanted $25 per month room and board. This is a year-end promotion. Address with stamp to C. L. C. LONG, Winderem Hotel, 888 Cornell Ave., Chicago, Ill. DR. SHEA, MARVELOUS MEDIUM $1,000 Reward. RICH, HAPPY AND SUCCESSFUL with all their undertakings, while those who neglect his advc are still labo ing against poverty. Through his perfect knowledge of政, he will overcome your enemies and win your friends. His aid and advice has often been solicited; the result has always been the securing of beauty and happy prizes in priases. He will overcome your enemies and win your friends. He has the secret of winning the affections of the opposite sex. He is a member of Spiritualism that in all large cities there is a class of men and women who claim powers they do not possess. They have neither powers, credentials nor reference. He is the co-worker of people who want in sense on such. Dr. shea refers to the Hon. Chas, Miller, capitalist, 2461 Atlantic avenue; the Hon. Chas, capitalist, 2461 Cleveland avenue, and Mr. Fred Lampe, grocer, 641 Fulton street, Brooklyn. All have known him for the past ten years. He gives a lecture on politics and will always be practiced five years in New Orleans, St Louis, Memphis, Louisville understands thoroughly the diseases, spells or influences the race is will overcome, will always and had the patronage from them. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING: Brooklyn, N.J. 15-This证ifies that I came to New York from Albany. I was a stranger in a strange city, out of work and out of money. I had no luck in anything I undertook to do. I did not advise me to do, and see Dr. Shea. I did. He told me the cause of my troubles: he took me in and treated me as a brother. Through him I got a good position that very week. I had to go to New York to see Dr. Shea no good. I bless the day I first met Dr. Shea. I would advise all in bad luck, sick or in trouble, to go to him at once. Sincerely, ALBERT AYRES. Plainfield, N.J. A SENSATION IN BROOKLYN—A MISTER'S STATE I wish to state that one of my parishioners was sick and in trouble for a long time, Mrs. Brown, 37 Ga. street. No one seemed to understand, but none of them se med to know what was the matter. None could do her any good. It was my duty as a pastor to call and see her. I was by Dr. Shea the last few years. I thought I would call and see him myself. I found him a wonderful test of his powers; told me to send him a lock of the patient's hair, which I did by her daughter. Then he told at once what was wrong with her hearing, sound and well. Her family had seemingly been under a cloud. Now all is chanced. All are well and prosperous. I can truly and deeply understand that all those in sickness or distress of any kind. REV. WM. JOHNSON. Pastor Lebanon Church, Brooklyn. Pastor Lebanon can show thousands such as the above. Has been carefully educated in the Homoeopathic and Electric schools of medicine, his success is wonderful in curing paralysis, rheumatism, soreness, some muscular ailments, dyspneia, dyspeptic worms, liver complaints deafness, catarrh, dropy, piles, nervous debility heart diseases, consumption, diseases of women and children, various diseases which others don't understand. All diseases, no matter what they be. Nothing but honorable treatment. He can and will treat new remedies and new success. Has an amp e experience in public hospitals and private clinics. No trifling with human life but at least once. Do not delay. Diplomas hang on his hands. Remedy for rheumatism just discovered, not a liniment. Hopeless cases and those that other can not cure solicited to call. Fax letters to his address. Letters must contain $1,00, two stamps, age, lock of hair. Carges for medical treatment only. Owed Sundays. Mention this paper, please. THE WAITER Price, $1.00 Every waiter in this book. E reputation shop Compiled by W. Fo. CONTENTS: How to Become a C How to Serve Meals; How to Serve a Bar etc., etc., etc. Address: THE FREEMAN WITERS' MANUAL Every waiter who wishes to make money should buy a book. Every headwaiter who desires to make autation should advise his men to obtain it. W. Forrest Cozart HEAD-WAITER Become a Good Waiter; How to Get Up an Order Serve a Banquet; Remarks to Young Headwaiters FREEMAN, Indianapolis, Ind. L. SANDERS Established 1889. Indianapolis, Ind. 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I ask no pay in advance from any man who is honest in his desire to be cured. Write to me to-day for my beautifully illustrated book and full details. Sent closely sealed free. Address. Notice. The Freeman has secured for the benefit of its many subscribers the exclusive right of the Bohannan's Music Co's. latest success. C. H. cake walk and two-step, as Mr. Bohannan is one of our able colored writers and publishers we feel that every reader of The Freeman should have a copy of our own brothers publication. Hoping it may encourage others to soon following his walks. 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Mr. Washington, whose name is a synonym for integrity, is at the head of this movement. We will be pleased to call attention to it from time to time. The Negro Department of the South Carolina Interstate and West Indian Exposition. To the Colored People of the United States; The South Carolina Interstate and West Indian Exposition promises to be a most important event in the history of the South, and especially beneficial to the interests of the Negro. The exposition is to open in the historic city of Charleston, South Carolina, December 1, 1901. From the first the promoters of this enterprise have taken the deepest interest in providing an opportunity for the colored people of the United States to exhibit the progress they have made since their freedom. A special building on one of the most attractive and prominent parts of the grounds has been set aside for the use of the colored people for their exhibit. It is earnestly desired that it be filled with the products of the Negro race representing every section of the country. The exposition will be in no sense a local or State exposition, but national in its character and scope. It is the desire of those in charge of the Negro department to make the Negro exhibit the most complete and satisfactory of any exhibit that the race has made since its freedom. The aim is to secure not a great quantity, but a select quality. Those in charge of the Negro department are especially anxious to secure exhibits representing the progress of the race along the following lines: Agriculture, mechanics, social culture and domestic life, education, morals and religion, woman's work, the arts, as well as other relations of life. The cost of the building as well as other expenses in connection with securing and installing the Negro exhibit has been guaranteed by the officials of the exposition; but we do not, as a race, want some one to bear all the expenses in connection with the Negro department, and the wish is earnestly expressed that the race contribute something, however small, toward the expenses of the Negro exhibit. Such gifts may be offered through correspondence with the commissioners or they may be made to the secretary and field agent. As is already widely known, Charleston is one of the most liberal cities in the country so far as concerns the treatment of the Negro, and every one visiting Charleston or making an exhibit will be sure of liberal and kindly treatment. By far the greater proportion of the common as well as the highest class of skilled labor in connection with the erection of the various buildings is being done by Negroes. The following executive committee has been appointed for the Negro department: Messrs. E. A. Lawrence, S. W. Bennett, William Ingliss, Dr. Thomas E. THE FREL AN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPE Miller. Rev. N. B. Sterritt, Rev. J. L. Dart and W. J. Parker. Thomas J. Jackson has been appointed field agent and secretary. This exposition brings to the race a rare opportunity to show the world what it is accomplishing in every line of human progress and we believe that the opportunity will be utilized to the fullest extent. Other circulars of information will be issued from time to time. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON; Chief Commissioner Negro Department, Tuskegee, Ala. W. D. Crum, Assistant Chief Negro Department, Charleston, S. C. THOMAS J. JACKSON, Secretary and Field Agent, Charleston, S. C. THE SUFFERERS OF JACKSON- VILLE, FLORIDA. An appeal for aid for the Jacksonville, Fla., sufferers, who lost their all in the terrible fire, two weeks ago, is as follows. The colored people suffered severely. It is to be hoped that the appeal will meet a generous response: Jacksonville, Fla., May 8, 1901. Editor of The Freeman, Indianapolis, Ind.: Dear Sir—Nearly all of Jacksonville proper was destroyed by fire on May 3d, and there are 10,000 people who are homeless and in destitute circumstances, having lost everything but the clothes on their backs. On Saturday, May 4, the City Council and Board of Trade held a joint meeting and formed what is known as the Jacksonville Relief Association, at which meeting about $42,000 was subscribed for the immediate relief of the sufferers. An executive committee of fifteen was appointed, and this committee requested that the colored citizens hold a mass meeting and select an auxiliary committee to be known as the Jacksonville Auxiliary Relief Committee to work in conjunction with them. On Monday, May 6, a mass meeting of Afro-Americans was held at St. Paul A. M. E. Church and your humble servant was selected temporary chairman. I then appointed a committee to recommend officers for permanent organization. Said committee made their report, which was adopted, and the following gentlemen were chosen as officers for a permanent organization: J. H. Blodgett, president. J. Douglass Wetmore, first vice-president. E. J. Gregg, D. D., second vice-president. C. C. Managault, secretary. Rev. James Johnson, treasurer. Then the mass meeting selected the following gentlemen to act as the executive committee of the Jacksonville Afro-American Relief Association, and this committee is now known as the Anxiliary Relief Committee, and has charge of all matters pertaining to the relief of Afro-Americans: J. Douglass Wetmore, Esq., chairman, E. J. Gregg, D. D., secretary, Martin Furgerson, W. Alexander and J. H. Dickerson. Said committee has headquarters at 734 W. Adams street, and is doing all in their power to relieve suffering Afro-Americans in this city. At the request of the white committee I am sending letters to prominent Afro-Americans throughout the country requesting them to send subscriptions to assist our people who are in distress. The whites are very generously doing all they can to assist our people, and we are very anxious that Afro-Americans in all parts of the United States do all in their power to assist us. Words can not describe the condition of our people here. I have three clerks employed at my headquarters, and will acknowledge receipt of all contributions by return mail. If you can do anything to help us or get any of your friends to contribute to the relief of our people please do so. Address all communications to J. DOUGLASS WETMORE, Chairman of the Auxiliary Committee for the Relief of Colored Sufferers. JOHN BROWN. Hon. John P. Green, of Ohio, has written an article on that rugged old character, John Brown, of Ossawattomie, whose name is linked with the Negroes in their march from galling slavery to the larger life of freedom. Brown was a fanatic, no doubt, fanatic in that he himself felt that his cause was so grounded in truth and justice that he could not err in trying by his own might and ingenuity to work out the Negroes' salvation. He had a system in his efforts in spite of his boundless enthusiasm. He relied on a spontaneous rising of a following which he thought had been prepared by the years of agitation—he reckoned without his host. He paid the penalty—but his soul goes marching on. It is well said that the episode at Harper's Ferry fanned sentiment against the institution of slavery into higher flame. But it was far better that the great Civil War did not date from John Brown's memorable attempt. The failure has not been written as failures are understood. It has served to more gloriously immortalize an individual than any in the annals of the world's history. Failures are generally of "Let the dead past bury its dead order." That failure of John Brown's was ennobled from the disinterested, unselfish motives of the mover—it was sublime. John Brown will always be held in grateful remembrance by the thoughtful members of the race. The value of his services appreciate from day to day when viewed in the light of the racial relations of to-day. Christ, Lincoln and John Brown are the Negroes trinity. "To whom the Romans pray." These names should endure to the furtherest reach of time. The Afro-American Tract Society is publishing a little tract called Black and White. It ought to do some good. If it is conservative in its utterances, appealing to the hearts of men, which in the end will influence the head, it will do similar work to that done by the abolition tracts of Wendell Phillips and Frederick Douglass before the war. Like stocks, the Negroes have fallen several points within the past few years. These points must be redeemed. Force is out of the question; reason is everything. The Freeman acknowledges the invitation extended by the faculty and graduates of the Medical. Dental and Pharmacetic Colleges of Howard University at Washington, D. C., to attend the commencement exercises, which were held May 8th. Graduates representing many parts of the world were in the 1901 class. Ponen Bogaley hailed from Bassein, Burmah, Asia. The Colored Emigration Bureau is the name of an organization of Oklahoma, that is interested in inducing colored people to take up land in that territory. The society gives glowing accounts of the productiveness of the land and other advantages the country affords. It has headquarters at Guthrie. W. D. Johnson, editor of the Kentucky Standard, has announced himself as a candidate for the Kentucky Legislature. He lives in Louisville, which is in the Fiftieth Legislative District. His hopes of success is based upon what he calls the overwhelming Republicanism of the district. After all, the President's new policy may be a good thing for the Negroes as well as for the lily whites. The World is rather inclined to that opinion, for the principal reason that, just as the Gazette says, it will be the means of making the Negroes divide their votes between the parties.—The Indianapolis World. Washington, D. C., May 6, 1901. Editor, The Freeman: The following extract taken from an article, signed by R. W. Thompson, appeared in your Issue of April 27, 1901; viz: Next week will see the opening of the A. M. E. Conference of this district at Roanoke, Va., and will also witness the end of the ill-starred administration of Rev. J. Albert Johnson as pastor at the Metropolitan church. His mistakes have been serious, and he stands as the only minister of all the bright galaxy that has adorned this pulpit, against whom charges of official impropriety have been filed. His retirement will be a distinct benefit to Methodism's greatest church, and the advent of his successor will be hailed with unalloyed pleasure. It is said that Johnson desired to remain, but his efforts were of no avail, and the new man has been selected, although his identity is kept a close secret. It may be Rev. L. H. Reynolds, of Norfolk, Rev. W. D. Cook, of New York, or it may be neither. The names of a dozen prominent divines, such as Henderson, Flipper, Hurst, Ransom and Gazaway, have been mentioned in connection with this station, any of whom would fill the bill to a nicety. Out of the timber available we are sure to secure a man who will respect the pulpit, and live up to the teachings of Him who died upon the cross. This statement having been brought to the attention of the Official and Trustee Boards of Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, the undersigned, consisting of the entire membership of said Boards, representing the entire church, respectfully request that you publish this in the interest of truth and decency, as an offset and reply to the scurrilous attack upon the administration of Rev. J. Albert Johnson, late pastor of said church. The A. M. E. Conference of this district did not meet at Roanoke, Va., but at Frederick, Md. Dr. Johnson's administration has been in no sense "illstarred" from the standpoint of the officials and membership of Metropolitan church. The "serious mistakes" referred to by your correspondent, have not come to the notice of this church, and the "charges of official impropriety" claimed to have been fled must be known only to R. W. Thompson. Certain it is no clergyman ever served Metropolitan church more faithfully and successfully; and none have filled this charge more brilliantly and satisfactorily. Whether his retirement will or will not be "a distinct benefit to Methodism's greatest church" is a question of opinion, a monopoly of which, concerning the affairs of this church, the writer of said extract assumes to possess, although he is in no connected with said church. His opinion, however, is not shared by a single officer of said church; nor by a dozen of the more than 800 members. On the contrary, so far as we can ascertain, his necessary retirement is regarded by the community at large, as a great loss. Whether Dr. Johnson desired to remain, as pastor of this charge, no one can say, except himself. Of the following, however, there is no doubt: If the five years limit fixed by law had not made his retirement compulsory, and the wishes of this church could have influenced the appointing power, he would have been returned, and his return would have been "hailed with unalloyed pleasure." intimation that he made efforts to remain is false, in spite of the adroit manner of making it. The esteem in which Dr Johnson is held by his parishioners here is expressed in a measure by the joint resolution unanimously passed by the governing boards of the church, a copy of which follows herewith; viz: In view of the fact that our retiring pastor, Rev. John Albert Johnson, has completed his fifth consecutive year in charge of Metropolitan A. M. E. Church; and in view of the further fact that the general laws of the church fix said time as the extreme limit of a pastor's continuous life over a church, which makes it improper for this church to urge his return for another year; Resolved, That the Official Board and the Board of Trustees of said church regard with feelings of deep regret the necessity which seems to indicate an altogether too early severance of the official relations which have so pleasantly and closely linked us in our common interest for the good of the church. Resolved, That the Boards commend him to the Bishops and the church throughout the world, as a self-sacrificing, devoted, intelligent, cultured, Christian gentleman; a forceful, convincing and eloquent preacher; whose appointment to any pastorate or position in the gift of the church must be welcomed because of the honest endeavor he will give to it; and whose retirement therefrom must be deplored, because of his devotion to truth and duty, which stamps his individuality into the hearts of all who come under his influence. Resolved, That this expression of the Boards be sent to the Bishop of this diocese, with the expressed wish that it may be our pleasure, at some future time, to again have Dr. Johnson as pastor of said church. should he not, in the providence of God, be called to a higher and more responsible commission. It is hard to understand why the said Thompson chose to victimize your paper and patrons, by such an exhibition of his personal spleen, in this puerile, insinuating attack upon a man whose purposes and acts are all so good and high and lofty and noble and above reproach, as to place him quite beyond the appreciation of creatures who have yet to understand the first-principles of manhood, to say nothing of Christianity. Whatever his purpose, we regard it our plain duty to let both you and your patrons know that your correspondent's regard for truth in said extract is on a par with an earlier exhibition of that quality in the same article, where he announces the names of all the gentlemen who delivered "notable speeches" at the White testimonial, except this same Dr. Johnson, who made a speech on that occasion, second to none in eloquence, while Rev. F. F. J. Grimke, mentioned as having delivered a speech, was not in fact, present, but sent a letter which was read. Yours for truth and righteousness, George C. Brown, J. A. McDuffie, Gilbert Gray, John Sims, Emanuel Murray, John W. Cromwell, E. H. Hunter, James L. Tyree, B. H. Harris, Henry Boykin, Thomas W. West, James Ricks, Thomas H. Wright, J. L. Cat- lett, Joseph H. Stewart, G. A. Robinson, William H. Wilkes, Richard W Turner, E. A. Patten, George W. Jones, Allen L. Deans, Wm. Beckett, Thomas William, Ivery Brown, C. I. Taylor, Lemuel Perry, Henry Custis, Morris Honesty. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CITY OF WASHINGTON, { ss: I hereby certify that I have compared the copy hereto annexed with the original and find the same to be a true copy of said original statement, Witness my hand and national seal this 6th day of May, A. D., { Seal } 1901. DOU€LASS B. McCARY Notary Public. Dversburg News. Dyersburg, Tenn., Special.—Mrs. Josephine Elliott who has been on the sick list for several months is improving-Alex Horton, father of Fassey died last Thursday night. Mr. and Mrs. L. E. B. Rosser enjoyed a nice dinner on last Sunday at the home of Mr. M. F. Southern. The C. P. church gave an entertainment at the U. B. F. hall on last Monday night. The E. P. S. met at the home of Miss Beatrice Fuller. **WANTED-TRUSTWORTHY MEN AND** **women to travel and advertise for old established** **household of solid financial standing** Salary $180 a year and expenses, all payable in cash. can convey prices and prices and address and address address stamped envelope. Address Manager. 555 texton Rd. Bldg. Chicago. DOWN IN DIXIE LAND DOWN IN DIXIE LAND (CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE.) the privileges as such. We are advancing, though the people of the opposite race try to make it appear that we are retrograding. Their writers, in discussing this subject, cause tears of sorrow to flow down my cheeks because of this misrepresentation. We invite you to our homes, our churches, our schools and places of business, and your pen would fall from your crasp, and no more would you be guilty of such statements." William Tecomseh Vernon said in his address: "We make no apology for being black as God willed it so. I believe in political as well as civil rights; do not think we are dissatisfied with an educational qualification for the ballot, because we are not. All that we ask as American citizens is—treat us as you do the white man. The way things are run now is best told in this way: When a white man goes to the polls to cast his vote he is asked 'how old are you, John?' The answer is given, 27 years. 'All right, says the judge, 'go ahead and vote.' Now here comes a colored man, and he is asked, 'how old are you, Jim?' The answer is 25 years. 'Well,' says the judge, Jim, who wrote the declaration of independence? 'Well,' says Jim, 'I don't know,' 'Who was the father of his country?' The same answer is given. Now I do not believe in an ignorant man voting, because he might vote to hang himself and everybody else, but I do think that justice should be given us, and the ignorant white man treated just the same as the black man. You may talk about the Negro being a barbarian, but never in your life have you heard of one being so barbary as to burn a human being alive. Why do the of the Negro as a thing to be transported? When we were in africa you loved us so well that we were made subjects of a special invitation to come here, and I myself am here as a guest. We have advanced; it is proven by our many institutions, and we have our wives and children who are not servants, but enjoy the luxuries of home as those of other nations. In all the wars the Negroes have been first. Even the Spanish-American war was won by his gallantry. We call upon some of those who wear the white face to testify in his behalf. Even Jeff, Davis, the grandest man the South ever produced, except Booker T. Washington, will answer in the affirmative to these statements. Speaking of your great men not one inch would I write the names of Lincoln, Washington, Davis and others above those of Donglass, Langston, Bruce, et al. I admit that this problem is a serious one, but God himself will have to raise up a Moses as he did the young child of a biblical fame to lead the race to the highest place of its calling." From the Women's Home Circle of Memphis, Tenn.: We met with one of your agents and subscribed for your paper. It gave us much satisfaction and courage to go forward in our work, and to know that we have searched diligently and, at last, have found the true organ of the people. We are glad to know that we have men and women who can do anything that is done with hands. Sirs, in reading your paper we find so very much help for us, and it is a pleasure to know that we have people who are wide awake. Our circle has responded to the call of the poor, widows and orphans. We have served to this class of unfortunate beings 1,500 meals and have given garments to 210 persons. Several old gentlemen are members of our club. They are members of some of our dear subjects whose companions have died and left them to fight the battle alone. By the help of God this circle has come together and made them nice quilts, etc. We have also donated to the Baptist church $25 and to the Methodist church $10. Mrs. Nettie Ridley is president of the circle, and has done great work this year. She is a dear lover of the race, and always has many words of encouragement to offer, and also many plans to execute. Mrs. Lizzie Allen gave a grand mayfest in honor of the circle at her beautiful residence on Lula avenue. Mrs. Jennie Hoskin, the assistant secretary, never leaves a stone unturned in attending to her business. The secretary, Mrs. Martha Hays, will spend the summer in Chicago with friends. The many readers of The Freeman in this city will please take notice that Mrs. Martha Hays has lost a diamond ring; the value thereof is $150.00. She offers a reward of $50 for its return to her residence, 753 Lula ave., Klondike. Mrs. Emma Brown, of Nashville, Tenn., is in the city. She is the guest of her son and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Brown, 202 Monroe street. Miss Luella Green, of 195 Monroe street, was tendered a paying position with a newspaper company of Pittsburg, Pa., but owing to other pressing business she was forced to decline. * * * J. C. Boyd, furniture repairing and upholstering, mattress making, carpet cleaning and chairs bottomed. The Freeman desires you to call and see him, 392 Lauderdale street. * * * Go to H. H. Cannon, 11½ McCall St. for rubber carriage tires and tell them The Freeman sent you. The Cooks and Waiters' Association of Memphis would like for the many readers of The Freeman to know that they are still pushing forward as they are now permanently organized. We would like for our brother hotel men to see a sketch of us. Our treasurer, G. W. Finley, assisted by his better half, entertained the association, April 25, at their lovely home, 203 Alabama street. The evening was lovely and all passed off well. They will celebrate their fourth anniversary next month. L. W. Wims is secretary and Levy James is president of this grand body. Mr. Nick Tripp has gone on a flying trip to Vicksburg, Miss. The boys at the Arlington hotel will be proud of his return to Memphis. Mrs. L. Ethel Exum gave one of the swellest parties of the season at her residence on Melrose ave. Her guests were numerous, and refreshments were served in abundance. A good time was had. Among them was Messrs. Albert Hinton, John Blake, of Vicksburg, and her brother, S. A. Younge, from St. Louis, who has been her guest for a few weeks. The entertainment was given in honor of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Lula Graves, of Hot Springs, Ark. *** Mr. Felts Johnson, one of the Peebody's experienced waiters, seems to know his business well. Mr. Johnson is up to the times in both American and European style. A quiet, but beautiful wedding took place last Wednesday evening, May 7. The contracting parties were Miss Bessie B. Younge and Mr. S. S. Stovall. The bride is a charming and accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Younge, of Vicksburg, Miss. The groom is the son of S. S. Stovall, a prominent citizen and business man of this city. The beautiful residence of Mr. and Mrs. Feltz Johnson was the scene of this happy attraction. It bore the resemblance of a sweet garden of fragrant flowers. Everywhere were urns of evergreen, and added to this scene was the presence of the most particular friends of the parties. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Harris, who read a very impressive portion of the Scriptures. Mr. and Mrs. Stovall will be at home to their many admirers at 747 Wilkerson street. Send 40c to E. C. Knox & Co., for a copy Boone's latest song, "A Coon With The Raglan Craze," 318 N. Capitol ave. ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` Chicago, Illinois STAGE. EDITED BY "Woodbine" THE FREEMAN POST OFFICE. A stamped enveloped, plainly addressed, must be enclosed for each letter, and the line of address followed by the person addressed should be given, in order to prevent mistakes. Norse-Professionals and others should be mind that all letters should be kept between the United States and Canada, must be prepaid, otherwise they are not forwarded. NOTICE--Advertised letters will be held in The Freeman Post Office for FOUR WEEKS ONLY hereafter. Allen, Mrs Russell Hug Arndle, Mrs Glenn Barnett, Mrs 3 Barnett, Mrs Lula Barnett, Mrs Lula Mrs Clara Hill, Mrs Mary&Dor Johnson, Mrs MissBessieLee Marsshall, Mrs Tillie Patterson, Mrs Alina Mrs Alina Clark Russell, iss Tenia Smith, Mrs Henderson Terry, Wade, Miss Alina # GENTLEMEN S LIST Barlour, Berni 1 Johnson, J R Barnett, Richard 2 Johnson, Sam Brooks, Ace 6 Kenneth, Will Goff Brown, Richard 1 Lees, K E Brown, Richard 1 Leach, Robert Chatters, Js P 2 Lewis, Chas Davis, Geo E 3 Manning, John Edwards, Thomas F 4 Mason, G Fernando, Jas 5 McCabe, D W Fisher, Prof S B 6 McCameron, Henry Fisher, Prof S B 6 McCameron, Henry Garay, Miss Lillian 9 McCameron, Ambrose Garves, Anton 9 McGruder, Ambrose Gilson, Spencer B 9 Morton, James S Grant, Wm 1 Paul, Oscar Green, E J 2 Prampin, Harry Green, E J 2 Prampin, Harry Hedges, A M 3 Simms, William Hughes, Ed C 3 Simmons, J W Erace, Geo 3 The Fosters Hampton, Geo 3 R W Hampton, G (3) V Vialck, Henry Bosley, Angelo 4 2 West, J D Bosley, G W 2 Woodard, Sidney Bumphreys, W A 2 Wright, L, J L Jackson, J H S HARRISON BROS' NEW AND ANCIENT SOUTH Co- Rushville, Ind, May 18; Connerville, 20; Richmond, 21; New Castle, 22; Anderson, 22; Munice, 24; Alexandra, 25 PAN-SELLS BROS. VADUKE CO. (P G Low- y, Mung Harbaugh, Pa, May 20; Lan- ster, 21; Wilmington, Del, 22; Trenton, N J. 23; Newark, 24; Jersey City, 25 RUSO & HOLLAND'S BIG MISTREL FESTIVAL— Dixon, II, May 19; Palo, 21; Rockford, 22; Elgin, 23; annesville, Wis, 24; Racine, 25; Wulkesha 27 CANADIAN JUILLE SINGERS. — Coaticook Que, May 29; Windsor Mils. s, 21; Richmond, 22; Magog, 23; Farnham, 24; Gramby 25-26 Mrs. Perry Black joined her husband in Chicago on the 14 inst. To Josie McDonald: "Our address is 2832 State street, Chicago.—Mamie." Mrs. Chas. J. Ross spent last week with her husband in St. Louis; they both send regards to friends. John W. Dennis, of the "Mobile minstrels, was married to Mrs. Luvenia Nelson at Coffeyville, Kans., May 8. Congratulations. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. T. Small will leave Chicago for Indianapolis where Mr. Small will undergo an operation upon his arrival here. The Sells & Gray's United Shows are carrying a splendid colored band with them, under the leadership of Prof. James Wolfscales. Will publish roster later. Al. E., and Mamie Holman send regards to all friends; they spent a day visiting Mr. and Mrs. John Rucker during their engagement in St. Louis and report a good time. Whitten Viney, late of Oliver Scott's minstrels, will be seen this season with the Wilbur Opera company. He sends regards to Marsh Craig, Clarence Powell and Gordon C. Collins. Ernest Hogan will be a feature at the New York Theatre Roof Garden all the summer. He will sing "I'm Going to Live Anyhow Until I Die," his latest hit, "Pie, Pie, Pie" and "When Rastus Went to Gay Paree." Bailey and Spiller are two valuable musicians for any company. At present Mr. Bailey is stage director, while Mr. Spiller is chorus director for the big Minstrel Festival of Rusco & Holland's. They send regards to all friends. Mrs. Dan. E. Washington is expected in the city this week, on a vacation from the Harrison Bros. minstrels, with whom she has traveled for the past year, winning laurels, and also a husband. She was formerly Miss Minnie Edson of Indianapolis. The Pine Bluff Students Comedy Co., Moses Walker, Mgr., are now preparing to received dates for season 1901-2, and will oper near, or at, Paducah, Ky., THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. about Aug. 8. They play Jones' ball at Pine Bluff, Ark., (their home) May 14. Williams, & Walker, whose latest musical farce comedy, "The Sons of Ham," has been one of the most successful shows on the road this season, have a hit, "The Fortune Telling Man." The odd idea of this song strikes the audience so funny that the song wins seven or eight recalls for the authors. Burr Williams, Portland Ore., writes. —I am receiving The Freeman every week, and we consider it invaluable as it contains such news that would not reach us here on the coast only through such a valuable paper. My regards to Ernest Hogan, Irvin Jones and S. H. Dudley, also Clarence Logan. Would be pleased to hear from them. Opening of Loeper's Park.—The first concert given at Loeper's Park in New Orleans, Sunday, May 12, was a grand success. Prof. Oscar M. Giovenni, cornetist, fully demonstrated his ability as a conductor. Under his guidance the band made music which was very pleasing to the ear. Several hundred people both colored and white witnessed the opening performance, which they greatly enjoyed. The proceeds of the first night were tendered the St. John Berchman Colored Orphan Asylum. We hope that this attempt to entertain our people here will be a success. Notes from the New Orleans minstrels. —We are just winding North and South Carolina. We have just had a marriage in our family, C. Burton and Miss E. Reeves, which took place in Wadesboro, N. C. Mr. Burton is interlocutor and leader of the Acme quartette, is one of the oldest members with the company. Miss Reeves is from San Antonio, Tex. They will remain with the show. Mr. Oakes is on the sick list. J. L. McDaniel, trick bicycle rider, with us. His regards to all. P. Robertson and K. Arant send regards to W. Cheatham. Cox sends regards to W. H. Fanning. Flozo Harris has closed with Harrison Bros show on account of ill health, and will join J. B. Black's "Sunny South" Co., on the 18 inst. Clemo Harris is still with the show working alone for awhile. Billy Coons, trombone player, Richard Barnett, comedian, and G. Garrett closed at Henderson, Ky.; their places were immediately filled. Dave Jackson, late the Harrison Bros., gave the boys and girls a royal reception at his home in Henderson, Ky., the same is the home of our managers, Messrs. Harrison Brothers. The special paper reached Henderson in time to be posted, and it made quite a showing. The encompany send regards to friends. H. LaShe writes from Woodard, O. T.—The "Coontown 400" opened the season at Topeka, Kans., April 29 to S. R. O.; went to St. Joe stood 'em up we go to Texas next. Business has been great; use your own judgment about the roster: McCarver, Reed and McCarver, H. Hrewer, Lillian Garay, Emma Thompson, H. LaShe, Harry and Laura Prampin, Sadle Citizen, Bertha Stone, Scotte and DeLeo, H. Hall, O. T. Gauss, Will C. Merritt, Mr. and Mrs. Mason and others. We are under canvass and can seat 3,000 people. The show runs one hour and 45 minutes and makes them all laugh. Howard, our stage manager, is proud of his talent, as you know it takes talent to make a show; everybody is well; the ghost is on hand every Sunday. Piccolo Jones joined at Alva May 6; all were glad to see him, as good people are always welcome. The company send regards to friends. Professionals send 12c for a professional copy of the latest and best coon song, "A Coon With the Raglan Craze," to E. C. Knox & Co., 318 N. Capitol ave., Indianapolis, Ind. Al. E. Holman, of Lincoln J. Carter's "Down Mobile" Co., writes. We were amused and somewhat annoyed at the report given in last week's Freeman by our old friend J. Ed. Green, but we took it good naturally, as we are sure that he would not do us an injustice knowingly, and it was quite an error when he said we had closed our season and were in Chicago, for the news reached us while playing the Havilin in St. Louis last week. We are in Chicago this week but are playing at Mr. Carter's Criterion theatre on the North side, and do not close our season until Sunday, May 19, at the Calumet theatre, South Chicago. Mr. Carter's managerial staff Characteristic Ragtime, yet Inspiring. One of Boone's Master Productions. First Edition Jessica Brown Song Ever Presented to the Public. Order Now of is busy engaging and re-engaging talent for next season. Our roster is as follows: Chas. T. Small, Chas. J. Ross, Mamie E. Holman, Perry Black, Nellie V. Small, Al. E. Holman and Prince. We witnessed the opening performance at the Columbia, St. Louis, with Ben Hunn on the bill and he went bigger than any one on the bill, taking six encores. Perry Black visited John Rucker while at St. Louis. Prot. and Mrs. Cromwell, of Harrison Bros'. minstrels, entertained myself and wife while playing St. Louis. BOSTON.—Williams & Walker opened at the Park to standing room only, and they have a great show. Belle Davis closes this week at Keith's and R. J. Jose takes her place as soloist. A young team, new to Boston, opened at Howard theatre Monday and made the biggest hit of any sketch team for many a day; their names are Smith and Powell. Ben Hunn closes his engagement in Chicago May 18 and comes direct to Boston, and will play several club engagements and then appear with Hunn & Eaton's Troubadours at Austin & Stone's for two weeks. One of Hunn & Eaton's park shows will open at Burlington, Vt., June 16. Owing to the increasing business Hunn & Eaton were compelled to find larger quarters for their vaudeville exchange, and have located in the suit of rooms No. 5, 214 and 215, same floor, same building and directly opposite their former stand, James Turner and his troubadours closed a week's engagement at the Boudour Square Museum May 11. Clarence Powell is still in the city and has rented a desk in Hunn & Eaton's and written some very clever parodies. Mr. Powell will remain in Boston until he goes West to join the Rusco & Holland's show. The Mozart ladies' quartette, of Boston, are filling engagements in Worcester, Mass.—HARRY EATON. GREATER NEW YORK—Cole & Johnson's "A Trip to Coontown" company spent Sunday, May 5, in town enroute to Philadelphia, where they were booked to appear last week. John Jones sends regards to all Cincinnati friends. Bob Slater, of the team of Murphy and Slater, was in town Sunday, May 5. Mr. Slater stated that he would spend a couple of weeks with friends in New Orleans, La., after the closing of the "Trip to Coontown" company, at Philadelphia, May 11. Hamer's Royal Entertainers are meeting with great success at Samuel's Art Gallery, 122 E. 14th street. Among those prominent with this aggregation are: Mr. and Mrs. Wm-Hamer, Miss Etta Minor and Thomas Fletcher. Joe Moxley, the well-known comedian, is now appearing in the role of "Uncle Tom" in Wm. A. Brady's big production. Bessie Banks, of the team of Rastus and Banks, who has been confined in one of the big hospitals for several weeks, was able to rejoin her husband in Philadelphia recently. Murphy and Slater, comedians, singers and dancers, are booked for fourteen weeks over the New England circuit of parks. Miss Lucy Brown closed a very successful season with the Al Martin "Uncle Tom's Cabin" company at Camden, N.J., April 27. Miss Brown is a clever soubrette and no doubt next season will be seen with one of our leading companies. She will spend her vacation in the metropolis. Ambrose Davis and his "Four-in-Hand" quartette continue prime favorites with Wm. A. Brady's "Uncle Tom's Cabin" company at the Academy. Frazier and Peterson, in an excellent act, were a great card Sunday night, May 5, at the Atlantic garden. Coney Island was in full bloom Sunday 5 inst. John W. Dunston (Jasper) has something up his sleeve. Well, we're all waiting to see what it is. J. A. Porter, manager of the "Dinwiddie" quartette, was in the city Monday of last week on business. The quartette is touring the country in the interest of the John A. Dix Industrial School, which is located at Dinwiddie, Va. Mme. Flower was at the Atlantic garden last week. Gowongo, the wonder worker, who is confined in the Colored Home, is getting along nicely. The following artists are booked to appear at the Pan-American Music Hall, Buffalo, N. Y.: Bertie Allen, Laura Bowie, Nannie Jones, Flo Hudson, Ida Larkins, Billy Ward and Ward and Hicks. The Globe Comedy Four appeared at Sommerville, N. J., May 16.—J. HARRY JACKSON. Smart and Williams will begin a vaudeville tour next month. Send 40c in Stamps for a copy. Wanted At All Time Good Musicians, Quartette, Soubrettes, Drummers. THE FREEMAN Office, Indianapolis, Ind.. Manager 4-Paws' Vaudeville Company. Colored Specialty People, for Stock Minstrel Co., at Leoper's Park for summer season—long engagement. Salary must be low. No tickets advanced to unknown people. Wire or address Southern Park Amusement Co., 608 Carondelet St., New Orleans, La- States this summer, commending in June. We will carry a brass band, my own canvass fencing and grand stand. Ball players writing must state reference and lowest salary in first letter, and remember we cannot use nothing but expert players so otherwise don't write. Enclose stamp for reply. Address PAT CHAPPELLE, TAMPA, FLA. P. S.—Can use a few more good musicians. BAILEY & SPILLER, : : : Home Address 717 C Street, Lincoln, Neb. Enroute with Big Minstrel Festival. WANTED: Brass Band and Orchestra Uniformed. 12 Pieces. Must be good. Also good people in all Branches—Rehearsal going on at 144 Twenty-second Street, Chicago from 10:30 a.m., to 12 m. Address ROBERT GOMM'S Extravaganza Co., 73 Plymouth Place, care of Jordan Show Printing Company, Chicago, Ill. WANTED—Colored Lady Performers Immediately, state references, also send program, state color and all what you do in first letter. I will send tickets to the right. Send state of origin CHARPELLE, Buckingham Theatre, Tampa, Fla. NOTICE—Now booking performers and musicians for the famous 'A Rabbit's Foot Comedy Co.' for next season. M. B. WANTED Colored Specialty People, for Stock Mine season-long engagement. Salary must known people. Wire or address Southern Park Amusement Co A. H. WANTED States this summer, commencing in June, canvass fencing and grand stand. Ball lowest salary in first letter, and remember players so otherwise don't write. Enclo P. S.—Can use a few more good musicians GEO. BAILEY & Musical Artists who are dealing in harmony in have new ideas for next season and will sell as pitch: Caiphones, imitating steam calipe; Str- elegant rack; 20 mounted Metal Oups, played w with rack, 33 Silver Bars. Will sell separately BAILEY & SPILLER: : : Home Enroute with Big Minstrel Festival. WANTED: Brass Uniformed. 12 Pieces. Must be good. Algo going on at 144 Twenty-second Street, Ch ROBERT GOMM'S Intravaganza Co., 73 Ply Company, Chicago, Ill. WANTED—Colored L letter. I will send tickets to the right parties. PELLE, Buckingham Theatre, Tampa, Fla.: clians for the famous "A Rabbit's Foot Oomedy where J. Ed. Green first rehearsed and staged "Fred. Douglass Reception," is in favor and will be the place probably accepted by the colored people, and a number of colored people have accepted Mr. Suttle's idea. Dr. George Hall, who has an office on State street, says he is ready to spend $20,000 to make it a success. Back of Dr. Hall stands H. Carris, a white loan broker. Mr. Carris began negotiations for the theatre building last week. Billy Caldwell, of Caldwell and Henry, is also in confidence of the promoters and is the envy of the colored profession—J. ED. GREEN. A Card of Thanks I desire to thank the managers and members of the New Orleans Minstrel Co., for their unlimited kindness to me. During the illness of my husband, Phillip Owens, his death and in my saddest bereavement they faultfullyly met my every expense in a most spontaneous manner, and administered every possible comfort. They are ladies and gentlemen, each of them, sympathetic and liberal. After the death of Mr. Owens the managers promptly offered me a home with the show; for which I am very grateful to them and to the other members of the company for all that they have done. Respectfully, Mrs. Pearl Owens. Louisburg, N. C. (enroute.) --- Address all letters to Summer Season Hotel de Moore and Turf Sample Room Choice Wines, Liquors and Cigars. PONEY MOORE, Prop. Thirty Elegantly Furnished Rooms, Cafe in connection. European Plan. Prices Reasonable. Steam Heat, Electric Lights, Bells, Baths and Speaking Tubes in connection with every room. Billiard and Pool in annex 171,173 AND 175 TWENTY-FIRST ST., CHICAGO, ILL. D QUICK Estrel Co., at Leoper's Park for summer to be low. No tickets advanced to un- o., 608 Carondelet St., New Orleans, La. See--Drink--Laugh and be Merry at the Free Vaudeville Show Every Evening at THE ROYAL PAVILLION 2936 State Street, CHICAGO, ILL. A first-class resort to pass leisure hours; the best talent engaged; always wanting good people; programme changed weekly; well equipped waiter service; imported and domestic wines and cigars always on hand. BILLY PIPER, Proprietor WANTED—Good Colored Talent, ladies and gents, at all times, Eddie Hardin, Pianist. Colored Professional Base Ball Players Immediately— Four months engagement to the right parties; traveling on my own theatrical hotel car and playing all the principal cities in the Southern We will carry a barra board, our own we will carry a glass bowl; my own players writing must state ours and we cannot use nothing but expert use stamp for reply. Address A. PPELLE, TAMPA, FLA. ans. W. N. SPILLER with Rusco & Holland's Big Minstrel Festival, follows. Musical plate, glass (for two) concert swing, Swinging Bar, 10 Bluminum Chinese, with bows, fine tone; Steel (new) Miramboophone or jointly. Respectfully Yourself. e Address 717 C Street, Lincoln, Neb. s Band and Orchestra also good people in all Branches—Rehearsal Chicago from 10:30 a. m., to 12 m. Address mouth Place, care of Jordan Show Printing Lady Performers Immediately, state references, program, state color and all what you do in first send stamp for reply. Address PAT CHAP-NOICE—Now booking performers and musl-CO. "for next season. ORDERS ARE BUSHING IN FOR KINGDOM OF SONG for the Sunday-school. 192 pages; $3.00 per 100; $3.00 per dozen board. One complete copy to any S. S. Supt. or christoriser in 15c, in post age stamps. The first new S. S. Song book for B. Beautiful and attractive cover. The titles of the songs inspiring and spiritual. For sale by B. Beautiful Music Dealers throughout the United States and Canada. THE W.W. WHITNEY CO., Pubs. Buckeye Street, Toledo, 0. Permanent Address Des Moines, Ia. Mabel G. Johnson Coon songstress, male impersonator, cake walker and ragtime specialist, 702 Polk Street, Tampa, Fl., permanent address The Freeman, Indianapolis, Ind. Ollie Dempsey, the well-known sport- man of Cincinnati, and proprietor of the Waldorf and the Homestead sample rooms, was circulating among friends in Indianapolis Sunday. Jim Watts, the pugilist, arrived in Indianapolis a few days ago, and will probably summer here. Jim hails from the South, where he has had some good fights. He looks well. The sale of the song "A Coon With the Raglan Craze" is very large. Read the ad. on this page. TOM THE TATTLER. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. A hall was rented on the West Side for the purpose of giving a cake walk. Not only the crowd failed to appear, but even the janitor forgot to show up, all of which goes to prove that cake walk, as an amusement in the windy city, is played out. if the profession read a rather long waspaper notice, and his reading was o bad—I should say execrable—that the chair on which I was seated, after he had finished, understood as much of it as I did. He mispronounced words so, and took such liberties with the punctuation, that is, he ran his sentences one into the other so it was impossible to tell where one ended and the next one began. When he had finished I sighed a sigh of relief, and almost fainted when later on, I found it to be an article I had written. His voice was in a monotonous whine during the reading, and gave as much satisfaction as would the continual bleating of a calf. The reading of an extract from a book, paper or magazine is an accomplishment that is too much overlooked nowadays; and, as a result, the man or woman who can read an extract in a manner so it can be thoroughly understood is indeed a rara avis. I have seen persons who were rated intelligent whenever they read aloud did it in such a bad manner that I doubted whether he had ever seen a school house, instead of being its product. They would, in their drawing manner, tiresome monotony and careless disregard of the punctuation, entirely smother the thought. In reading we must punctuate with our voice, as in writing we do with our pen. An extract to be read is like an apple to be eaten—who would try to bolt it all down at once? We take it in pieces suitable for digestion. It is the same in reading the extract aloud; we must give it to our listeners in pieces suitable for digestion, and the marks of punctuation indicate the size of these pieces. I know a certain gentleman of the profession who can read a newspaper extract exquisitely, and would rather any time hear him read one than read it for myself. I would rather hear him read an ordinary account of a murder than hear a fake prim butcher a classic number, or a "tinner" "lambast" the "Holy City." If you are not reading The Freeman, my dear performer, you are not up to date. The Freeman is one of the great institutions of the race and deserves unlimited success. With me first comes the Bible, and then my Freeman. Not to know the doings of your race is an omission which, in its grossness, takes on the garb of sin, and we're low indeed. So far the weather man has been passing disnised winter off on Chicagoans for spring. Don't, for a minute, think Chicago is slipping back because she is enjoying a revival of Uncle Tom's Cabin. There is more merit in the good old play after all than in some of our more modern, blood-curdling dramas. "B. Square" occasionally gives us a bluster; why can't we have another "Melange" from the "Major?" It is a long time now, Major. Mr. Carter Harrison has given Chicago a very efficient Chief of Police in the person of Francis O'Neill. It seems that all preceding chiefs have been men deficient in brain power; for, before he appointed him, the mayor told the public he was going to give them a man noted for his intellectuality as well as the regular qualifications for the office. He has done so. Mr. O'Neil possesses one of the finest private libraries in Chicago, and is a man of high literary attainments. His interviews are models of literary excellence. We would advise the mayor to brush up on his languages, for the chief might submit his report to him in Latin or Greek, or, perhaps, may choose French, Italian, or some one of the other modern tongues to convey it to him. If the new chief can only impress his personality on the patrolmen of the force the effect would be extremely beneficial. What would the world think to learn of our policemen becoming intelligent beings, and able to discriminate concerning books with that care they now use in learning the merits of a certain kind of whisky. The new chief's opportunities for good are indeed vast. Some of our performers are queer beings; if not that, what miserable memories they have! I overheard a performer, who has lived in the South the best portion of his life, and who has lived in New York scarcely a year telling a friend of mine his place of nativity was that city. Don't go back on your native THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER home. It is not the town that makes you. New York is all right, the first city in our land, but I see nothing so brilliant and dazzling about it that it should make one forget his native place. If your home is in the interior of Alabama or Mississippi, and you have made any achievements in life, you lessen them by telling people you are from New York or Boston. Coming from those cities it is expected, and probably more, but coming from the other places that alone will give you distinction. The "honky-tonks" are now in full bloom. After all poverty has its advantages. Wall street had a financial crash recently and many men were separated from their fortunes. These industrial crashes will come as long as men will over inflate stocks and bonds. The prima donnas met again yesterday at Discordance Hall. There was a large number assembled. There was a free-for-all discussion whether a prim lost prestige by disposing of her services to the proprietors of "honkytons." Several of them thought it decidedly beneath the dignity of a prim donna to hold forth in a "tonk" Miss' Cutnice thought as long as a prim was reduced to the vulgar necessity of providing porkchops for herself, she should work wherever she could get it. The hall was covered with verdigris in honor of the great master, Verdi, who died recently. Several of his songs were rendered as fitting for the occasion. The hit was made by Madame Hinote, who sang the Tattier's latest song "When the Smallpox is Raging, Gertie, Dear," in a wonderful manner. Her voice was unusually clear and resonant, so much so that she only shifted keys twice, a fact much commented on afterwards. Madame Hinote sang this song at a concern, recently, and her rendition was so artistic, so perfect that over two-thirds of her audience, after it was over, immediately hunted up doctors and became vaccinated. How is that for realism? Herbert Spencer, the great modern philosopher, defines life to be "the definite combinations of heterogeneous changes, both simultaneous and successive, in correspondence with external coexistences and sequences." Herbert may be right or he may be wrong; one thing is certain, he will not get me to dispute him. After reading his definition I find I am certainly living a ragtime "definite combination of heterogeneous changes, both simultaneous and successive, in correspondence with external coexistences and sequences." May heaven help me to change that mode of living. TOM THE TATTLER Race Gleanings President McKinley, accompanied by Governor Heard and Mayor Capdevielle and escorted by a mounted detachment of police and the Louisiana Cavalry Troop, to the Southern University, a colored institution, in New Orleans, La., where he was enthusiastically received by the faculty and students. || || A congress of Negroes of all religious denominations will be held in 1902. May 2, the location committee, coming from all sections of the United States, met in Chattanooga, Tenn. The place for the meeting has not been decided upon vet. ```markdown ``` Rev. Dr. C. H. Parrish, is president of the Eckstein Norton University of Kentucky, which is situated in Cave Springs, Kentucky, about twenty-nine miles beyond Louisville. This institution is one of the most flourishing in the interest of the Negro in higher education and industrial training. It is the only school of its kind in Kentucky. --- In 1865 only a small portion of the Negroes in the South could.read. Today not less than 39,000 are teachers in schools and colleges, and not fewer than 5,500,000 Afro-Americans can read. || || || There are more than 500 Negro physicians. In dentistry we have least 50; in pharmacy. 100 in law, 400. In thirty-five years upward of 200 books have been published and 210 journals are being edited. It is estimated that $1,000,000 is given annually by the North, for the education of people, while $820,000 is contributed by the colored people themselves, although race wealth today is only one-fifth of the average wealth of our fellow country men. Carrie Henderson. 108 years old, who We won't 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. P. BUSINESS MEDIUM. MRS. MARTH, the world renowned and highly celebrated business and test MEDIUM, reveals everything. No imposition. Can be in the office, on the phone, or in marriage is a specialty. Every mystery revealed, also of absent, deceased and living friends. Removes all troubles and estrangement. Can exceed her in her startling revelation of present and future event in one's life. Remember, she will not, for any price, factor you, your friends, your family, your nonsense. She can be consulted all affairs of Life, Love, Courtship, Marriage, Friend etc., with description of future companion. She is very accurate in describing missing information, change in business, journeys, lawsuits, contested wills, divorce and speculation is valuable and reliable. She reads your destiny and marriage. MRS. MARTH tells your entire life-part, present and future—in a DEAD TRANCE, has the power of any two mediums you ever met. In tests she tells your mother's full name before you are born, her name after 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 young man who now calls on you, the name of your mother, the name of your marriage—how many children you have or will have—whether you are married or single; whether your present sweetheart will be true to you and if he will marry you; if you will have a child, what should you have, and his name, business and date of acquaintance. ALL YOUR FUTURE will be told in an honest, clear, plain manner and in a manner we should know the success of their husbands; should know everything about their sweethearts or inended husbands. Do not keep company, marry or go into business until you work your consulting. All religious sorps pres There are some persons who believe that there is no truth to be gained from consulting a psychologist or a psychiatrist. It is only from the lack of discrimination that such a conclusion can be reached. It is not everyone who placards himself or her with the claim that he or she claims that a person of your enquiring mind may ask the reason why. It is simply that these advisers do not take the trouble to understand the reasons their thoughts for a moment with acquiring the art of phrenology and kindred branches that will have a tendency to make the pathway to the business clear and devoid of objections. It is an undeniable fact that persons will come for it to know and be or what they want to know and yet as an audience on front of a Medium they try their utmost endeavor to dispel from their minds what they want to know and gain control of the Medium. To get the secret out of a person by "pumping," in no few cases, in the art used by the Medium, is to give the person control of the hand and gain control of the mind there by, is a matter of impossibility to most of them. And yet this can be done, and by consulting it, is that this seeming mystery becomes a realization. This subject has received no little attention by eminent men and even college professors. We are fortunate to come our midst with "oily tongues" perhaps, the gates of wisdom have not been closed to the entire profession. We have accomplished Medium, and by a continuous and uniting effort, the key to the well of apparently unaffordable mysteries have been procured by Mrs. M. B. MARTH. 246 West 31st, NEW YORK CITY. went to Montana with the first rush for gold, died at Helena recently. She worked as a slave with Fred Douglass in the South before the Civil War and at one time had a fortune. --- Geo. E Temple a prominent citizen of St. Louis, Mo., has accepted an inactive position in the Water Commissioner's office. || || || Dr. John W. Hoffman, professor of agriculture in the state industrial college of Florida, is the one noted Negro scientist of the world. He has been chosen to membership in the Massachusetts horticultural society, the Boston mycological society, the New York zoological society, and the Royal agricultural society of England. He is also a fellow of the American geographical society and of the Royal microscopical society of England. ```markdown ``` Brown and Brown are thriving real estate dealers in New Port News, Va. They have purchased a track of land of eleven acres with a view to establishing a Negro town to be known as Brownville. Their desire is that colored people become owners of their own homes. Saturday's Basement Sale Nothing like this busy basement in the city—it is a store of odd lots, surplus stocks and mill ends, that offers rare money-saving chances. Unbleached Muslin, the genuine Peperoll "R"; you all know this fami as old brand. 81c value, yard. . . . Clipped Prices on These Items Scrub Brushes, large size, rice root, each. Christy Knife Set, bread, cake and paring knives, set. Floor Mops, extra well made, 10 oz, each. Bleached Linen Napkins, extra large, 21x21, half dozen for Table Linen, factory ends, $1.00 values, go at 75c values go at 65c values go at, yard 200-yard Spool Cotton, spool Pearl Buttons, two big lots, two and four-hole buttons, pure snow-white pearl, 15c and 19c values, choice, dozen. All 20c Candies, Saturday only, pound These Specials From 2 to 6 0'clock Tar Soap, the well-known Dayton Belle, cake..... elastic, solid weave, plain black, yard..... Lonisdale Muslin, also lot of Fitchville, Hope, etc, every remnant has the original mill stamp on it, yard..... Toilet Paper, a regular 5c roll, perforated, limit of five to a customer..... Towels, full bleached and fringed, heavy weight, actual size 29x14, each..... House Brooms, extra weight, union made, the best ever sold at this price, each H. P. WASSON & CO. Post Office Established. Tuskegee, Ala., Special.—The foundation of the new hospital is now being laid; the new horse barn is being rushed to completion, the rafters are up and it will be ready for use soon. A United States Post Office has been established this week in connection with the school, for the teachers and students. This will enable mails to be received and dispatched with more facility than usual. The Cadet Commissioned Officers, had their annual reception May 4. These young men are student officers and are permitted to have a reception each year. News Notes. Zanesville, O., Special.—Miss A. G. Barnett has gone to Louisville, Ky. Mrs. A. B. Johns and Mr. Flavius Palmer were in Columbus Sunday. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Julius Payton a girl baby. Nahum D. Brascher, who has made his home in this city for some time, has gone on a tour of the cities Ohio and Indiana lecturing on the subject "Wanted a Man." He delivered his lecture at St. Paul A. M. E. church Monday evening. We are all sorry to lose Mr. Brascher. There was a grand entertainment and supper at Union Baptist church Thursday evening. Chef A. A. Martin has recently re-initiated Wm. Foster as fry cook. Foster has been South about a year, engaged in farming, but like a good many others, have found that the Holliday is not so bad after all. STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO, LUCAS COUNTY, FRANK A. CHENEY makes oath that he is the senior partner of the firm of F. J. CHENEY & Co., doing business in the City of Toledo, County and State aforesaid, and that said firm will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by the use of HALL'S CATARRH CURE. FRANK J. CHENEY. Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence, this 6th day of December, A.D. 1886. SEAL A. W. GLEASON. Notary Public. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and sets directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Send for testimonials, free. Address, F.J. CHENEY & CO, Toledo, O. Hall's Frequently asked the best. MADAM MORGAN. Clairvoyant, reads past, present and future. She positively can unite the separated and teach you how to win the love of any one you choose. Get pensions, positions, works on legacies and wills. She also furnishes seals for good luck, love and power, and she positively does all she claims to do and more. Can give recommendations. If you wish these valuable seals write at once. Price of seals five dollars each; on parchment or metal, that will last a life time, $15.00 each. Read in the Bible (in Revelations) about the wonderful power of the seals. Horoscopes by mail, date and time of birth and annual dollars and receive a life service. Can do charm work anywhere in the world. Address all letters to Madam A. Morgan, 249 Indiana Avenue, Indianapolis, Indiana. Lonsdale Cambric. mill remnants; every yard is stamped by the mill; 12½c value, yard.....9 All-wool Dress Goods, cheviot suitings and checks, values up to 40c yard, to close this lot, choice yd.....15 Boys' school Suits, extra well made, material alone would cost more- suit.....98 Boys' school Pants, assorted sizes, mixed cheviot effect; think of such a low price, pair.....19 Boys' Percale Waists, new spring styles, all sizes; this lot at less than cost of material; each.....19 4. Ironing Beeswax, with wood handles, each ..... 1 5. Machine Oil, the best made, good size bottle, each ..... 1 6. Spool Silk, warranted 50-yard spools, all colors and black spool ..... 2 7. Drapery, beautiful tinsel effects, also lot of 30-inch silk-oline, yard ..... 5 8. Feather Sofa Pillows, fine Lonsdale cambric covers, well filled, each ..... 25 9. Shirt Waist Madras, big lot of mill remnants, corded effects, 15c grades; this lot, yard ..... 10 10. American Zephyr Ginghams, all this season's choice styles, fine, soft finish, yard ..... 74 2. Santa Claus Soap,to ladies only,between 2&4pm 5 bars..... 1. Ammonia, the well known Miles French ammonia, extra large bottle, each..... 51. Gingham Aprons, 36 inches long and full yard wide, made of Lancaster ringhams, each.... Bleached Damask Toweling, 17 inches wide, all white, without border, can be used for napkins, yard ... All-silk Ribbon, satin with picot edge, all colors, just the thigh for fanny work and hair ribbon, yard ... NELSONS STRAIGHTINE THE LATEST DISCOVERY FOR MAKING KNOTTY, KINKY, CURLY HAIR STRAIGHT Read Carefully BEFORE AFTER Agents Wanted STRAIGHTINE is a safe, certain and reliable preparation. It is absolutely free from all injurious chemicals, and cannot injure the most delicate head. It not only straightens the hair but removes Dandruff stimulates the roots of the hair, keeps it from falling out, and produces a rich, long and luxurious head of hair. Cures all kinds of scalp diseases. Straightine is richly perfumed and is in every way an elegant article for the toilet. It has been tested by thousands with the unanimous verdict that it is the best preparation made. Price, 25 cents at drug stores, or used by mail, any address for 30 cents in stamps. Address, NELSON MANUFACTURING CO., Richmond, Va. Agents wanted. Write for terms. THE BUSY GROWING STORE NELSON'S STRAIGHT KNOTTY, KINNY, C Read Carefully BEFORE STRAIGHTINE is a ble preparation from all injurious chjure the most delicate straightens the hair, stimulates the roots of falling out, and proc luxurious head of hair scalp diseases. Stra fumed, and is very for the toilet. It has sands with the unani the best preparation at drug stores, or sent for 30 cents in stamp MANUFACTURING O Agents wanted. SANTAL-MIDY In 48 hours Gongrhea and discharges from the urinary ori- gan, arrests by law, and Cases without inconvenience. Price $1, of ALL Drugs, or P.O. Box 2081, New York. THE MOWER That will Kill all the Weeds in your Lawn. If you keep the weeds cut so they do not go to seed, and cut your grass without breaking the small feetows of roots, the grass will become thick and weeds will disappear. The Clipper will do it. Send for catalogue and prices. CLIP PERLAW MOWER CO. NORKISTOWN, PA. The Freeman will be on sale every Saturday at Arthur Falum's barber shop on Oak street Petersburg, Va. Mobile, Ala. Copies of The Freeman on sale at Gwin Compton's fruit store 177 Davis Ave., Mobile, Ala. H. P. WASSON & CO. HITINE THE LATEST DISCOVERY FOR MAKING EARLY HAIR STRAIGHT Agents Wanted Safe, certain and reliable. It is absolutely free chemical, and cannot injure head. It not only but removes Dandruff, the hair, keeps it from face, neck, leg, and r. Cures all kinds of nighttime is richly perway an elegant article been tested by famous verdict that it is made. Price, 25 cents pay mail to any address. Address, NRLSON D. Richmond, Va. Write for terms. COKE, COKE, Lump and Crushed FOR SALE BY Indianapolis Gas : For Tickets. Call at Office: Hair Goods FOR COLORED PEOPLE HAIR SWITCH FREE Send a small sample of your hair, send a money you want to mail to mail, post payment to THE HUMAN HAIR SWITCH, an exact match, 22 hours in stock, made from silicone hair. We welcome all client packages for rent from our factory, but not for resale. We are a represent- tion of the human hair business and you wish to buy and send us a RIGHTS ORDER for a SWITCH at $1.50 EACH for your hair, and send to us the resale to you, we want to receive them to mail to be post for your after receivable to you, and your resale to you, we want to free for your hair from our store. Mrs. Amy's Hair Imporium. Copies of The Freeman can be found at Black's Hotel, Evansville, in., every Saturday. Patronize our advertisers. SPORT Edited By BREAKAWAY. His Eminence has again demonstrated his superiority over the crack runners at Lonksville by easily winning the Clark Stakes, which is next in importance to the derby, and is worth $8,500 to the winner. But!!! whilst that's pretty good for the eminent son of Falsetto, his owner had better not take him down East or to Chicago either. *** What on earth is the matter with the Brooklyn ball team? I am strickly fond of the Brooklyn base ball team, and have been since a mere boy. Nearly fifteen years ago, or about the time when Louisville had such a splendid ball team, I had a boy friend who was always "harping" about "the Loueval club;" so to oppose him, as was my chief delight, I began "harping" about the Brooklyn club being the best in the league. I kept it up every season until the Brooklynns won the penant in 1890, and I most went wild with joy, and I've been loving them every since. --- Last year they won again, and so did I. They won the penant and I did too. Their joys are my joys, and we share the sorrows alike. But why we must come to grief now is a thing I can't understand. They are going down hill every day, it seems, at this writing. But I firmly believe they'll finish first at the close of the season. All "rooters" for Brooklyn must "pull" a little harder! *** The Indianapolis club is still in the lead of its league and will doubtless be in the same place at the close of the season. There seems to be an impression among many of the followers of baseball in Indianapolis and Louisville that the class of ball in the Western Association league is inferior to what has been seen in those cities before. This may be so; but every city should support its league team, which is the proper, and only, prestige toward advancing its team to a higher league. Indianapolis or Louisville either can not hope to be National leaguers unless the people support the clubs they now have. The Hoosier boys are now enjoying the very high per centage of 917; which is the highest mark held by any club in any league, and it is but reasonable to presume that if the Indianapolis folk don't rally to the support of such a winning team as that, the club wouldn't last thirty days in the boss league. Now would it? Think of such cities as these yielding only 500 in attendance. The cities are to be blamed, and not the clubs, nor the managements neither. Nourolah, the big Turkish wrestler, made short work of Tom Jenkins, the champion wrestler of America, at Madison-square Garden, New York, one night last week. He downed Jenkins twice in a catch-as-catch-can match, the first time in 4 minutes 35 seconds, and the second time in 5 minutes. The match was decided on the best two out of three falls, and Jenkins, while showing remarkable cleverness, was unable to win against the enormous weight of his opponent. There were about 4,000 in attendance. George Bothner referee. *** Mexican Pete Everitt, last week, got a decision over Tom Sharkey on a foul in the second round of what was to have been a twenty-round go before the Olympia Athletic Club, at Cripple Creek, Col. The first round was give and take Everitt making as good a showing as the sailor. In the second, a few seconds after the round was called, the two men came together in a mix-up. Pete received a body blow which sent him to his knees. While he was down Sharkey strack him on the head, and the referee gave the fight to Everitt. After the decision Sharkey offered to fight Everitt at once for $1,000 a side, and Everitt accepted the challenge, but friends of both men interfered. Trap shooters and bowlers are having lots of fun just now. Chicago may have boxing exhibitions again. At this writing the matter is being seriously considered by the city authorities. *** Terry McGovern has been matched for a twenty-round contest with Aurelia Herrera, of Bakersfield, Cal., to take THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. place May 29 before the National Sporting Club of San Francisco. Herrera is new to the prize ring, but is said to possess much cleverness and to be a hard hitter. * **Kid" Hubert and "Punch" Campbell, both of Indianapolis, will fight twenty rounds. May 20, at Henderson, Ky. Hubert has won several good preliminary fights at Louisville, and his friends are thinking of matching him against Marvin Hart.** --- T. P Hayes filed suit this afternoon in the Jefferson Circuit court at Louisville, Ky., for $50,000 damages against the new Louisville Jockey Club. The suit is based on the action of the Western Jockey Club in declaring Hayes's horses outlaws. Hayes, in his petition, says that the Louisville Jockey Club is a member of the Western Jockey Club, which organization he alleges is a conspiracy to control racing in the South and West. By rule 208 owners that race on tracks not members of the Western Jockey Club are barred from its tracks. Hayes says he raced at Little Rock and Nashville and was therefore outlawed. --- At the Velodrome races at Sacramento, Cal., last week Bell and Stone, on a motorcycle, lowered the world's record for five miles on an eight-lap track by making the distance in 7:23. The former record was 7:40.2.5, made on the same track by Turville brothers two weeks ago. Prior to that performance the record was 7:48. --- After witnessing the successful trial spins of Shamrock II, near Southampton, England, Sir Thomas Lipton is reported as saying: 'I consider it demonstrated beyond question that the new challenger will make the finest fight ever made in a contest for the America's cup. I do not know what America has to array against us, but I am convinced that the Americans will be pleased to see a good race, and will bear me no ill will if, as I now think it possible, I should win the cup. At Alexandria, Ind., recently Eddie Gardner and Gus Bezenah-boxed fourteen rounds before the Athletic Club, and the people got their money's worth. Gardner looked like a winner, and was much heavier. An argument as to rules went against Gardner, who wanted to fight straight Queensberry. He found it difficult to break clean, and finally lost on a foul. Bezenah flew at him and kept up a very hot pace. The decision was unpopular. Johnny Reiff was the winning Ameri can jockey in England last week. Newsy Items Kirksville, Mo. Special—The Ladies Court gave an entertainment Thursday evening, May 3, which was as usual a grand success. Our school closed May 3. Miss Buelah Phillips, an able and successful teacher, and her scholars enjoyed an afternoon of flower hunting; Prof. W. H. Frinkes, principal, and Miss Buelah Phillips, assistant, are highly pleased with the results of their work in the school rooms. There will be a grand excursion from Kirksville to St. Louis, via the Wabash railroad, the 17 inst; a good time is anticipated. Miss Ethel Eubanks expects to visit Des Moines, Iowa, in a few days. The Kirksville concert band will open their summer concerts May 20. The colored Athletics were defeated by the Macon "Maroons" a short time ago. Rev. C. R. Richardson, of the A. M. E church, has made some extensive improvements on the church, which makes it very handsome. Rev. Chinn, of the Baptist church is out of the city. Mrs. Henry Bently is on the sick list. Clarence Jones, one of our leading young men in society, and also leader of the concert band, is on the sick list, but is able to be out this week. Mrs. Lynn is on the sick list. The band has 24 members, and are exciting the public with all the latest publications. There was a select picnic party Friday evening, and report a jolly time. Solo Bb cornet, altos and trombone [men remember we will secure you good positions should you care to locate here; address the bandmaster, 209 E. Cottonwood street. The Freeman will be on sale at the above number every week, price 5 cents. See J. W. Bohannan for terms; no colored person should be without the leading paper of our race. Remember The Freeman will be delivered to your door; subscribe at once. Clinton, Ia., Special—The news of the death of Robt. Moreland, at the home of his mother Mrs. Edna Moreland on Oak street at 430 a. m., Saturday was received with much regret by his many friends. Mr. Moreland has been seriously ill for some time and though his death was hourly expected; his friends were very much shocked at the news. Robert Moreland was born in 1878 and came to Clinton with his parents when a lad. He has since made this his home except during the last five years where he has lived in Chicago. He returned home about six months ago and since his health has steadily declined until the time of his death. He leaves to mourn his loss, his mother and father, three sister and six brothers, Miss Mary of this city, Mrs. Wm. Harley and Violo of Chicago, James, Samuel, John, Richard, Wm. and Arthur. Though he may not be missed by the outside world there is an "aching void" in the heart of his mother that never can be filled; though she has the thought that her son is happy in the "Peace of God," to console her, she will miss him from the table and the fireside. Palestine, Tex., Special.—Miss Waford, of Cuero, passed through on 2nd inst from Wiley university. Ike Brown left on the 1st for Loneview, where he accepted a position as stenographer in a livery stable, i. e—taking down hay. Mrs. Bailey Trapp and Banks were visitors at Prairie View during McKinley's visit. Sam Hatchet, grand master of the U. B. F., arrived from the South Friday night. Henry Johnson, known as John Rucker, has succeeded Eddie Lee as bell-boy at the Nolen. Sam Armstead, the head porter at the Nolen, is keeping himself very close. E E. McEans and "Sonny" Flint were among the invited guests out to South Union Baptist church Thursday night. Philip Taylor is all smiles again. Walter Lacy of Oak Woods, was in the city recently. TO THE CO King BEFORE. Recognizing the fact that there are hair-straighteners now on the market of these are frauds pure and simply honest statement to the colored the year 1871 our late secretary, circumstance, acquired the receipt or purchase to any extent until 1871 met with marked success. After a that time it was pronounced an honest member of the colored race, because long and straight, soft and fine, and whenever a genuine article appears number of people who imitate and people's goods. Seeing our market the market, offering hair-growers a worthless, causing the hair to fall and scalp, and the colored people which are filled with animal fats, are these let us sound a warning—be deceived by flaring advertisement Hair Tonics. 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 franks 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 market succeed, 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 scalp and scalp, and the colored people are buying expensive 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 guar- we will forfeit $50.00. Now, we ask lustely agree to forfeit $50.00 if you if they were not true to all we cla- several years under this guarantee, who has used Ozone has been satisfied 20,000 people are to-day using recommends Ozone as the King of take the Kinks out of Knotty, Kins some Hair. It will make short, haw your head of all itching, worrying s and Scurf can not live after Ozone h from falling out. It will restore gra- h hair long and soft. Now, right here, let us make a remedies to straighten hair, but wha you to use hot irons. Friends, do n life of the hair, and cause it to drow outside assistance. Nothing but O straight forever. You can stop the 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 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 Seurf 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 Ozone 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 Newsv Notes. Mrs. Nancy Turner is very sick. Read The Freeman. Ben Venson has been sick listed, but is out for duty again. Lima News Items Lima News Items Lima, O., Special.-The Metropolitan restaurant has recently put in a new bake oven, 60-loaf capacity, to furnish home-made bread. The Busy Bee restaurant is doing a first-class business with their soda fountain; they serve all kinds of temperance drinks. Mrs. Charles Harrison gave a grand concert last week for the benefit of the A. M. E. church; she was credited highly for her brilliant management. On the program were Prof. Crum, who rendered three beautiful violin solos; Mrs C. Baxter, a beautiful solo, which was up-to-date; Peter Loftin, solo. It closed with a well arranged cantata. The house was crowded. George McGee spent last Sunday in Piqua. Prof. Councill in Demand Normal, Ala., Special.—Prof. Councill addressed Roger Williams University on May 15, and will speak at the Hampton Conference in June, deliver three lectures at the Iowa Chatauquas in August, and will be the principle orator on Negro Day at the Texas State Fair in October. He has declined more than a dozen invitations and has cancelled some engagements in order to give proper attention to Normal. Some of the best lecturers have been secured for the summer. The course of study laid down for the summer school is quite thorough and letters are daily received from various persons who expect to take advantage of the course. The school opens immediately after our commencement, May 31. WANTED-TRUSTWORTHY MEN AND women to travel and advertise for old estabs. $780 a year and expenses, all payable in cash. No canvassing required. Give references a d enclose self-addressed stamped envelope. Address Manager, 355 Caxton Bldg., Chicago. Send 40c to E. C. Knox & Co., for a copy Boone's latest song, "A Coon With the Ragian Craze," 318 N. Capitol ave. BE NOT D COLORED PER ng of all 1 "OZO TRADE-MARK. AFTER. are many SO-CALLED hair-growers and met, and knowing to a certainty that many we wish to make a straight-forward, race through this great paper. In Mrs. S. M. Moore, through a fortunate for OZONO. It was not offered for sale, but it was put upon the market and thorough test by the colored people of nest, legitimate remedy, true to all that every respect of the confidence of every he they found it to cause the hair to grow as beautiful as an April morning. Now, upon the market there are always a make capital out of the merits of other success, numerous firms have entered and hair-straighteners, many of which are out and doing great damage to the hair are buying these spurious compounds, and do the hair more harm than good. To fearful what you use on your hair. Do not cuts and big words. Buy the King of all grantee to do all that is claimed for it, or you a plain question—would we absorb a dissatisfied with our preparations, aim for them? We have advertised for and we are glad to say that every one ined in every respect. Our preparations, and every purchaser call Hair Tonics. Ozono will positivelyky, Härsh, Curly, Refractory, Troublesh hair long and straight. It will cure scalp diseases. Itch, Eczema, Dandruff, as been applied. It will stop your hairy hair to its natural color, making the statement. Many firms are advertising then they send the preparation they tell not use hot irons; they will burn up the out. Ozono straightens without any ozone is necessary, and the hair stays use at any time. The good effects on The Emerson SHOE Emerson shoes require no breaking in—because they fit, first and always. Emerson shoes hold their shape—because we know how to make them that way, and use only the best leathers inside and out. The reputation of the Emerson shoe has been made by thousands of well-satisfied customers. Their footprints and the Emerson are seen everywhere. Catalogue Free—Men's Latest Custom Styles. OUR ORTHOPEDIC LAST. Single Sole. Lace Style.—Pat. Calf. Black Calf. Russia Calf. Bor. Calf. Enamel. Black Kid. Russet Kid. In Button Style.—Pat. Calf. $3.50 AND $5.00 GOODYEAR WELT. HAND MADE. R. B. GROVER & CO., Makers, Brockton, Mass. INDIANAPOLIS STORE 42 E. Washugton St. LONDON STORE: 425 Strand W. C. BEFORE. CHRISTOPHER E. NO. BILKENDA, NL. 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: **Boston Chemical Company:** Dear Sirs,—You are at liberty to state in any newspaper that I have used OZONO, and give it my most hearty recommendation. I have been fooled so often, it does me good to recommend honest goods. Gentlemen.—After using OZONO a short while only, I am glad to say that my hair is already straight and growing finely. A last word. OZONO is absolutely guaranteed to straighten hair and cause a beautiful and luxurious growth. If your hair is already straight, you can use it to secure a glossy long growth. Buy only the genuine "OZONO." Send us $1.00 at once, and the goods will be sent the same day we receive your order. Boston Chemical Co., 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. Boston Chemical Company : Dear Siria.—You are at used OZONO, and give it to fooled so often, it does me g Here is another: Gentlemen.—After using that my hair is already stra A last word. OZONO cause a beautiful and luxur you can use it to secure "OZONO." Send us $1.00 day we receive your order. BOSTON CHEMICAL CO., 310 E. Broad St., Richmond, Va. 310 East Broad Street, RICHMOND, VA. I enclose you $1.00, for which please send at once "Queen Quality" Shoes will be sent, express paid. to any part of the U. S. upon receipt of $3.00 and $2.50 at the store. L.S.AYRES & CO. INDIANAPOLIS, IND. ..CITY NOTES.. Joseph Scott spent the week in Chicago with his daughter. Miss Maggie Young and Miss Bessie Nelson are visiting friends out of the city. J. A. Bryant has returned from a trip to Benton Harbor and other points in Michigan. The Topaz Cluster club was entertained at the home of Mrs. Edwin F. Stokes last night. The Rev. E. L. Gilliam went to Terre Hante Thursday evening where he delivered a lecture. The Freeman can be found at the Modern dye works 215 Main street, Bowling Green, Ky. The Rev. Thomas J. Carr has gone to Cincinnati, after a visit with his uncle, the Rev. J. W. Carr, in this city. The District of Columbia club of Simpson Chapel met Thursday with Mrs. Browder, 3205 N. Senate Ave. Mrs. Walter Scott Brown formerly Miss Bertha Smith, of Washington, D. C., is visiting her relatives in the city. Miss Cora Scott, of Charleston, Ill., has been called to the bedside of her sister, Mrs. S. E. Gray W. Eleventh street. Mrs. Belle Davis entertained a company of twelve women in honor of Miss M. E. Taylor, at her home in Bird street last Saturday. I. W. Green and Miss Mollie Harding were married Tuesday night at 1202 Lafayette street. The Rev. J. M. Morton officiating. The Iron League will observe as women's day the third Wednesday of this month. A musical and literary program is being arranged. The Stone Front hotel at 2161 Indiana Ave., under the management of James Holliman is the only first class rooming house in the city, terms reasonable. Mrs. A. G. Hughes, Mrs. Ella Walden and Miss Marilla Bradbury went to Logansport, Ind.. Tuesday as delegates from the Woman's Relief Corps to the Sta'e encampment. The Rev. J. W. Carr has received a unanimous call to the First Baptist church at Savannah, Ga., a church with a membership of 4,750—the largest colored congregation in the country. Mr. and Mrs. William Brown, of Spruce street entertained a number of friends Monday night at the home of Henry Hadley, 1865 Draper street in honor of the latter's fifty-fourth birthday. A notable event in society was the second grand ball given by the Olive Club Tuesday May 14. The hall was beautifully decorated in green orange. Four foot palms were artistically arranged on the stage so as to partially hide the musicians. The grand march was formed and led at 10:30 by Professor Jones. Professor Hayes Brown deserves much credit for his fine selection of dances. POOL ROOM The Pool Room at 817 Fort Wayne avenue formerly owned by R. Slington, has been purchased by William Green, who will be pleased to meet his many friends. Ninth Presbyterian Church. Rev. H. A. Gibson, pastor, preached two able sermons, and Mrs. H. A. Gibson sang an excellent solo, last Sunday. Rev. H. A. Gibson will preach to-morrow at 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. Prof. Williams superintendent. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening. Friends and public are cordially invited to all services. THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. Obituary. Mrs. Chlora Elliott, an old and respected citizen died last Monday in this city at her home 384 W. Georgia street. She was born a slave in Raleigh, N. C., in 1818 and had many vivid ideas of the early history and progress of this country. She was called the mother of the Eastern Star organization in this state and although too old to yet engage actively in the order, she was loved and respected by it member. She was a member of Corinthian Baptist church. She leaves 4 children, Nancy, Nellie, Wilbur and George. Her funeral occurred from Second Baptist church last Wednesday afternoon and she was interred in Crown Hill cemetery. Morgan and Shelton had charge of the interment. A Heroic Death William Phelps, a laborer at the cerealine works accompanied by James Stansbury, was engaged in cleaning a boiler last Sunday, when the steam was turned on resulting in a narrow escape for Stansbury and the death of Phelps. The steam filed the boiler in an instant and the imprisoned men made for the ladder. Phelps stepped aside and said to Stansbury: "You go first: you are married." Stansbury sprang up the ladder and got through the hole as quickly as possible, while Phelps awaited his turn, as the scalding steam literally cooked his flesh. By the time he reached the outside of the boiler the skin was hanging from his hands and face. He was taken to the City Hospital in the ambulance and died at 6:40 o'clock. Phelps came here a week ago from Richmond, Ky., and secured employment at the mills. He boarded at Stansbury's home, 1803 Northwestern avenue. Muncie Items. Muncie, Ind., Special.—The Odd Fellows gave a social Wednesday night in their hall on the corner of Main and Walnut. The Eagle Band furnished music. The Eastern Star gave a social Monday night. Quarterly meeting was held at the A. M. E. church last Sunday. The band furnished music for the opening of Stokes and Wade's ice cream parlor and factory, Wednesday night. It is situated on the corners of Hackley Charles streets. Mrs. W. E. Robbins spent Sunday in Lima, with her daughter. Mrs Mattie Richardson entertained Mr. and Mrs. Taylor of Indianapolis Sunday. The G. U. O. of O.F. will have their annual sermon preached next Sunday at the A. M. E. church. Mr. W. Tyre of Lima, is in the city. Mr. Richard Amos, of Anderson, has accepted the position as Tuba player for the Eagle Band. Mr. Guy is in the city again after an absent of a few months. Mr. J. H. Jones will open his pleasure resort soon. The funeral of Miss Anna Louis, who died Wednesday of last week, was held at the A. M. E. church Saturday afternoon. The deceased was a member of the Juvenile Choir and was well loved by all who knew her, and will be sadly missed. Newsy Items Zanesville, O., Special—Miss Ella Jackson, of Granville, O., was in the city last week enroute to Chicago, Ill. Rev. T. D. Wilson of Xenia, O., and Rev. Maxwell of St. Paul A. M. E. church will exchange pulpits Sunday. On Tuesday evening June 18, the W. M. M. S. will give a reception to the high school and grammar graduates at St. Paul church. Misses Ethel Deleo, Marie Colston, Lizzie Henderson, Florence and Eva Littleton, and Mrs Deleo and Mrs. Mary Tate of Columbus, O., were guests of friends here Sunday. There was an entertainment at St. Paul church Thursday evening and also an "Old Maid's Convention" Friday evening. Miss Anna Coleman is sick. Mr. S. S. Nelson has gone to Wheeling, W. Va. The Odd Fellows annual sermon was preached Sunday at Union Baptist church by Rev. A. M. Thomas. Brooks Jackson of Moxahala Ave., and Turner Simpson of Lauck Ave., are sick. Messrs. Ransom and Lubers have purchased the barber shop on West Main street formerly conducted by E. C. Boyer, who left the city suddenly. Rev. Maxwell is visiting his home in Xenia, O. When you want to dress your hair in the latest fashionable style buy a bottle of the original Ozonized Ox Marrow. And you can easily do it. This wonderful preparation makes kinky hair straight, soft and flexible, prevents falling, and makes it grow. We have sold thousands of bottles, and it has never disappointed anyone. Warranted harmless. If your dealer cannot supply you send us 50 cents and we will ship you a bottle. Address Ozonized OX Marrow Company, 78 Wabash avenue, Chicago, Ill. Lost Relatives I would like to find my two aunts, Caroline and Becky, their mother and father were Patsy and Bob Reed. Lewis Davis sold Caroline, and Robert Allen Davis sold Becky. They all did live on Back river, three miles from Hampton, Va. They had two sisters, Sallie Curtis, who lived in Hampton, Va., and Lucy Mead, who lived in Minneola, Tex., and two brothers, John and Frederick. Any one wishing to know the whereabouts of William Mallory, who belonged to Armstead Booker on Back river, near Hampton, Va., address Sandy Anderson, Minneola, Tex. All information thankfully received. SPECIAL SALE SPECIAL SALE The Excelsior. Petticoats, in all shades and colors Regular value, $1.75 Your Choice $1 for ... SKIRTS LATE STYLES were $10.00 $15.00, $20.00 $25.00; now $4.00 $7.00, $10.50 $15.00 and $19.50. We have a few of the finest skirts left for $2 worth $5 and $6. We can suit you out 47 South Illinois Street. We are not eavesdroppers but we over heard an animated conversation a few evenings ago between a bevy of pretty girls and matrons on the beau of long ago. The matrons seemed much puzzled over the girls of today having just one beau. "It must be so very monotonous," exclaimed one matron, "to have only one beaux; why, I used to have a dozen, and now the girls have barely one; how absurd!" The poor girls looked shy and askance. They could not state exactly why such a state of affairs existed. One demure little creature, however, ventured to say that society so demanded, and that all bowed to her mandate. Another said that the young men of today differed materially from the young men of the past; that they are more exacting and rather given to jealousy. True enough, this green-eyed monster—jealously—is found in all walks of life. Linked with superstition, he is capable of doing untold harm and mischief. Butagain, why should a young man guard a young lady with such bull dog tenacity; and vice versa. If couples are jealous before entering into the marriage state, it invariably increases afterwards, never showing a sufficient want of confidence in each other. Thus contention and strife are engendered, and the unhappy couple seeks relief in the divorce courts. Society has so decreed that man is a privileged character. Do what he may, our most pious and virtuous women will extend to him a welcome hand, yet these same women will crucify a poor hapless fallen girl. If he is attracted by the charms of a reigning belle, he seeks her society, plays with her affections, and becomes so exacting in his attentions that no other bean will call. Thus a probationary courtship is kept up for months, and sometimes for years. Then this gallant young man grows careless, shuns her society, only to seek another to fall victim to his wiley charms. Now, girls, take our advice, do not be victimized by such young men. If they have formed a trust to regulate the laws of love and courtship, spurn them. Of times your chances for a life time are blighted for such indiscretion. If you become engaged, let the young man bear in mind that you are entitled to the privileges of other girls, that the nuptial knot has not yet been tied. Be independent, yet amiable. Remember that the fruit that hangs the highest on the tree, and most difficult to get, is the most sought after. AN URGENT APPEAL. Jacksonville, Fla., May 6, 1901. 940 Ward Street. To the Members of the A. M. E. Church and Friends of Education Everywhere.—GREETING: This will inform you that in the destructive fire of May 3, 1901 which almost entirely destroyed the city of Jacksonville at one fell stroke, our beloved, "Edward Waters College" was entirely destroyed with every piece of school furniture and all its belongings. President Richardson worked heroically and was successful in caring for the more than 200 students that none of them lost their lives; and only two of their trunks were lost while they lost a great many of their books and other trinkets; yet President Richardson lost all of his own and his family's personal belongings, his library, piano, every record book and all he had accumulated since manhood—not a change of garment for himself, wife or two children. Many of the teachers in aiding him with the pupils fared as bad. Please dear friends, send them immediate relief, direct all monies, supplies or furniture and books for school to Joseph E. Lee, treasurer or Prof. A. St. George Richardson, president, Custom House, Jacksonville, Fla. [Signed.] JAMES A. HANDY, Bishop, President Trustee Board. Per J. L. MOORE, Vice. Valuable Report. Navasota, Tex., Special.—All readers of The Freeman in Navasota will favor the agent by recommending The Freeman to their neighbors and if you find it worthy say so, as we pose as handling the best Negro paper in the United States. We are open for criticism at all times and if you think we deserve it give it to us and we will be thankful. Gus Ashord has been foreman of section 10 on the H. & T. C., railroad, a position never held by a colored man before Weather pleasant, needs rain. The Navasota Dramatic Club has the boards for next Friday night. Miss Bessie, Melontree of Bryan, is a guest of Miss Emma M. Hayes. W. H. Wood made a flying trip to Bryan. Jack Bell is spending this week in the city. BLACK SKIN REMOVER. REGISTERED PATENT OFFICE U.S. BEFORE AFTER A Wonderful Face Bleach. AND HAIR STRAIGHTENER. both in a box for $1, or three boxes for $2. Guaran'ed to do what we say and to be the 'best in the world.' One box is all that is required if used as directed. A PEACH-LIKE complexion if used as directed. Will turn the skin of a black or brown person four or five shades lighter, and a mullate person perfectly white. In forty-eight hours shade or two will be noticeable. It does not turn the skin of a black person, but maintains beautiful without continual use. Will remove wrinkles, freckles, dark spots, pimples or bumps or black heads, making the skin very soft and smooth. Will not move without harm to the skin. When you get the color you wish, stop using the preparation. THE HAIR STRAIGHTENER. that goes in every one dollar box is enough to make anyone's hair grow long and straight, and keeps it from falling out. Highly perfumed and fragrant, it is one of our customers say one of our dollar boxes is worth ten dollars, yet we sell it for one dollar a box. THE NO-SHIELD thrown in free. We pay the hair soft, and we make the hair soft, and we register钱, we will send it through the mail postage prepaid; or if you want it sent C. O. D. In any case where it fails to do what we claim, we will return the money or send a box free of charge. Packed so that no one will know contents except receiver. CRANE AND CO., 122 west Broad Street, RIGHOM, VA. OPEN NOW FOR COLORED PEOPLE 590 North Main St., Martinsville, Ind. OPEN ALL THE YEAR. HOT AND COLD MINERAL BATHS. I have had fifteen years experience in bathhouse business at Hot Springs. LADY AGENTS WANTED to sell Corsets, Tailor-Made Dress Skirts and Petticoats. Consedine Manufacturing Co., 2210 and 2212 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. MANLY MEN WOMANLY BEAUTY, Are the sure results of wearing our improved Electro-Magnetic Belts-The World's Best. Cures Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Paralysis. Lame Back, Liver and kidney Troubles and all Male and female Workplaces. On 30 days trial if you write now. Address James Lookhart has purchased the barbershop that belonged to Mrs. Alice Hayes and has gone into business on Main street. Mr. Lockhart is a very young man hardly in his maturity and has the promise of a bright future. Call and help him out in his business. Rev. T. S. Proyer made a flying trip to Brenham and other intermediate points on the G. C. & S. F. E., railroad. T. M. Benford made a trip to Hempstead this week. Misses Ella Golstein, Carrie Ackerman, Elnora Blackshear, Lillie Blackshear, Ella Ackerman, Emma Boson, Addie Davis, Mrs. Amy Neal; Leve Lumpkins, Ed Williams, Andrew George, Lee Ackerman, Dan Billips, Sam Blackshear, enjoyed the picnic in Milican Friday. Mrs. C. B. Evans was in Bryan Monday. S. W. Williams, manager of the Hearne base ball team was on the streets Saturday; the Navasota Greys and San Antonio Greys crossed bats Sunday and Monday, the score Sunday stood 5 to 6 in favor of the Navasota and Monday in favor of San Antonio. Henderson News. Henderson, Ky., Special — The annual Thanksgiving sermon of Canby Lodge No. 1642 and Light of Henderson 3261 G. U. O. of O. F., was preached Sunday afternoon May 12, at the First Baptist church. Rev. J. D. Rouse of Evansville delivered the fraternal address. Miss Sarah Barnett was indisposed several days last week. Miss Minnie Harris is able to be out again after a severe illness. Mr. Henry Starling has gone to Lexington for an indefinite stay. Mrs. Wortham, of Detroit, Mich., is visiting her daughter Mrs. Thomas Gaines. Mrs. Mary Watson has returned to her home in Nashville after an extended visit to her daughter Mrs. C. F. O'Neal. Miss Mary Jones who has been the guest of Mrs. Wilson has returned to her home in Morganfield. Mrs. Phyllis Brooks has returned from Corydon where she visited her daughter Mrs. Lloyd McClure. The annual services of the K. P. Lodge were held Sunday May 5, at the A M. E. Zion church. Rev. W. E. Clark delivered a very interesting discourse. Miss Corene Cabbell has returned to Oklahoma after an extended visit to relatives here Mary Holmes Seminary West Point, Miss., Special.—The annual commencement of Mary Holmes Seminary will occur from Sunday, May 19 to 22. The commencement proper will take place on Wednesday. Friends of the school and christian education, are invited to attend any or all of the exercises. This has been the most successful year of the school. Standard Tea and Grocery Co. 17 lb best fine Granula... $1.00 ted Sugar Friends Rolled Oats best 71¢ goods per package. Best Sugar Cured Picnic 8¢ Hams per lb. Sweet Sugar Corn per 41¢ can. 1 gallon pure Honey Drip 23¢ Syrup. 25 lb bag best Roller Pat. 45¢ ent Flour Large can best Pink 10¢ Salmon 7 Bars Every Day 10¢ Soap 1 lb can best Town Talk 5¢ Baking Powder Large can best Blue 4C Berries. Sweet Lily Leaf Family 71¢ Lard per lb. Choice new hand picked 6¢ Navy Beans per qt. Best large lump Starch 30¢ per lb. Large new California 31¢ Prunes per lb. Best Cove Oysters per 5¢ Can. This is just a few of the many bargains to be had at either of our 7--Popular Cut Price Tea and Grocery Stores--7 WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEPARTMENT, N. W. cor. Washington and New Jersey Branch 445 W. Washington near West. " 766 Massachusetts ave. n'r Noble " 1116 Shelby St. near Fountain Sq. Branch 151 N. Delaware, near Ohio. " 631 E. St. Clair, near Mass. ave. " 338 Indiana ave. near Senate. Flanner & Buchanan, FUNERAL DIRECTORS 320 N: Illinois St., bet. New York and Vermont St BEST SERVICE FAIR PRICES Big BARGAIN SALE This Week and next in Carpets and Furniture We are underselling everybody. Come We are underselling everybody. Come and see how much you can get for a little money. 131 W. Washington Street. J. B. H. Brightness and Energy-Not Color-Achieves Success Our Native Herbs REGULATOR The Great Blood Purifier Kidney and Liver MARIA AMONG MY BEST AGENTS E. A. HUNT. 225 W. Washington St. INDIANAPOLIS. WANTED—Cook. Call on or address The Freeman. WANTED—Agents to sell Stopsmell; cures odors of body, feet. Mailed 50c. B. Seebach, Peru, Ill. Boys and Girls Wanted To sell UR Queen Perfume, One Dozen on Credit to start you when sold pay us—also Fancy Tailor Queen Perfume. Seals Soaps, 20c stamp for sample. owhawk Manufacturing Co., lock box 600, Troy, N. Y. Ladies who are anxious to earn money and those who are destroys of adding to the income they already have. The term is often used in tip, terma to agents, etc. Address Mrs. Gervaise Graham, WANTED one person in each town to start our Great Eddess Chain Plan to sell the greatest and best two-dollar Pancake Griddle recipe scheme. Every starter gets one free by express prepaid. Write for explanation Canton Griddle C., Canton, O MANUFACTURER OF Celebrated Toilet Preparations 1250 Michigan Ave. CHICAGO, ILL CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED. Mrs. C. Adams would like to correspond with some responsible person or family as she is a lone woman. ```markdown ``` MRS. C. ADAMS, Rookwell House, Glens Falls, N. Y. Hamilton, Dec. 10 and its complications a speciality for twenty years with the most wond- erful ones. We have enriched many cases. send stamp for full particulars how to restore your hearing, by one who was deaf for 30 years. Dept. 38. John Garmore, Mt. Lookout, Cincinnati, Ohio. DB. H. H. GREEN'S DONE, Box Atlanta, Ga WANTED--Colored Ladies' and Gentlemen, it will be to your interest to write to us. Bustle up, and get ready for samp for particulars. M. J. Mackmull & Co. Dept n 817, N 917, F 5th St., Cincinnati, O. Morgan&Shelton **WANTED--Reliable colored people to sell** **"OZO-ZONO." Guaranteed to take kinks out of **the skin." Cures wounds and cures all scalp diseases. Money refunded if not satisfactory. Liberal contracts to right **women." Address with stamp.** **M.J. Mackmull & Co. Dept C. 817. W. Fifth St. Cincinnati, C. 417 Indiana Ave. LADIES Be Your Own Doctor. Stop paying money for medicines that do you good. I am a doctor in good diseases. I have cured thousands. I make a specialty of treating female diseases and will send you a prescription to get filled at your doctor. I have cured thousands. Formula and full directions sent securely sealed for $1.00. A. HAITCOX, Dayton, O. Iliti Open Day and Night-Lady attendant Telephone, new, 3068 Excursion Rates to Lincoln, Neb., Via Pennsylvania Lines. May 23d to 27th, inclusive, for Annual Conference German Baptist Brethren, excursion tickets will be sold to Lincoln, Neb. valid for return from Lincoln until June 4th. 4854 Indiana Ave., INDIANAPOLIS New 'Phone 1974-014 Indianapolis 1-6490 Extension of Return Limit.—By deposit of ticket and payment of fifty cents to Joint Agent at Lincoln, on or before June 3d, an extension of return limit may be obtained no later than June 30th. For particulars see Ticket Agents of Pennsylvania Lines. $560 Buy the Dearborn Special and get a genuine American model Full Jeweled adjusted, patent register stair wind and steel stair WARRAGE FEET 20 YRS. WARRAGE FEET with steel stair hunting case, elegantly staged Special offer when you buy a 2-D. D. with privilege to watch the Dearborn Special. $5,60 and express charges. A guarantee and beautiful stair charm送free shoes. This beautiful stair has the best watch ever offered by ampersand money, its better than most stair at twice the price. Warranty with 30-day money back and peace upon repaid. KOHL & Co., Mfr., 322 Dearborn St., $23, Chicago, IL WANTED. I have established an "Employment Agency" for domestic service. Anyone wishing a place can secure same by addressing W. H. Stokes, 111 East Seymour street, Muncie, Ind. Wages paid for first-class girls from $2.00 to $3.50 per week. ROOMS TO RENT Three newly furnished rooms for gents only, 419% Indiana Avenue, Indianapolis, Ind. 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