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Facts and Figures Do Not Deceive--TRY CUR Advertising RESULTS: Facts and Figures Do Not Deceive--OUR Advertising RESULTS: THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER M. HARRY SHEPHERD, ESQ, Manager of Shepherd Photo Company, St. Paul, Minn VOLUME XIV NUMBER 23. WORTHY OF PRAISE THE SHEPHERD PHOTO COMPANY OF ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA, THE WINNERS OF Twenty-Three Medals and Diplomas--A Large Institution. ART, INDUSTRY AND SCIENCE Make it a Business Worthy of Comment Photographers and Manufacturers of Photo Jewelry and Novelties We present to the many readers of the Freeman this week, quite a number of illustrations designed by Mr. Harry Shepherd of the Shepherd Photo Company of St. Paul, Minn. This is one of the largest establishments of its kind in this country; having been the winners of twenty-three medals and diplomas. In addition to being first class photographers, they are manufacturers of photo jewelry and novelties. This company was established in 1886 by Mr. Shepherd, its present sole owner. Mr. Shepherd came West from Salem Virginia in 1873 and spent many years on the Western plains and in Western mines, being a familiar figure around Deadwood, Helena, Butte, Corde-alaine and other mining points. HARRY SHE Manager of Shepherd Photo That he has not been accredited to the colored race is because of certain peculiarities of the man. He courts seduction and is seldom seen in any one's society. His spare time is spent with his old quaker friend, Chas. H. Williams of Baraboo, Wis., sending out what is claimed by Southern papers as anarchistic literature. Mr. Shepherd has been the official photographer for the leading evening paper of the Northwest, the St. Paul Dispatch, for ten years, and for a long time made the cuts which adorned the front page of the Pioneer Press, the leading morning daily of St. Paul. His designs for the Elk's Carnival of 1900, of which there were five, were accepted over those of many houses from all over the country and during the campaign of 1900, he turned out over 200,000 campaign buttons. The following is an extract from one of his circular that caused the South much annoyance: "THE AMERICAN WOLF, THE MOST COWARDLY OF AMERICAN BEASTS, NEVER ATTACK ITS PREY EXCEPT IN DROVES." oil our expand un. Big day. now A to & nn. Are the white people insane? Has mercy fled to beasts? Has the United States no power to protect a citzen? A nation that cannot or will not protect its citizens in time of peace has no right to ask its citizens in time of war.—Robt. G. Ingersoll. We are prepared to prove that in 1867 a secret society was formed in the South, known as the "Extermino,"—the White Caps, Kluklux and Vigilantes, all being subordinates of this society. The objects of this organization are two-fold, viz:—the extermination of the Negro, and the social and political ruination of the White sympathizers with our race. The plans of this society were likewise two-fold. First: to convince the White people of the universal propensity of the Negro to rape and murder; and next, by a secret distribution of cards for signature by the women of the country, urging the Legislators from their respective districts to work for the enactment of a law for the emasculation ostensibly of all men of brutal propensities, but in fact intended for the Negro alone. By this means they hoped eventually to bring every Negro under the ban and thus, in time, exterminate the race. The labor organizations have been secretly urged to draw the color line and thus close the avenues to honest employment and drive the Negro to theft. Employers are influenced to close their factories to colored women, thus driving them to prostitution to gain a livelihood, and at the same time convince the Whites of their utter degeneracy, which is the real motive of both these movements. We are in PHERD, ESQ., o Company, St. Paul, Minn. possession of the evidence to prove these assertions. In spite of these obstacles the Negro has accumulated millions, and today stands ready to offer his life in defense of a people that is plotting his ruin." The half tone plate of the wedding of Ignatius Donnelly was published in a St. Paul paper three hours after the marriage showing the rapidity with which work is completed. The "Birth of American Immortality or The Mystery of a Dream" one of his choice literary productions was read before the B. M. C. in January and is along the set lines of the literature he sends out. It is quite a pleasure for us to present Mr. Shepherd and his many achievements to our many readers, that it may act as an impetus to the young Negro to do something and achieve success in the great battle of life. Baton Rouge Academy held its graduating exercises May 29. The name of Miss Maggie A. Nance appears among those graduating in the academic course. INDIANAPOLIS. IND., SATURDAY, JUNE 8. 1901 OUR UNSUNG HEROES ON THE MEN WHOSE NAMES HAVE BEEN FORGOTTEN. The full size of this plate is 22x27, and was presented to Booker T, Washington by Harry Shepherd, of the Shepherd Photo Company, St. Paul, Minn. [Portrait of a man with a long white beard and a dark coat, set within an ornate frame with intricate patterns.] CHARLES H. WILLIAMS, Of Baraboo, Wis., a Staunch Friend of the Colored Man Interesting Items From a Kentucky Metropolis Paducah, Ky., Special.—Miss Katie Hardaway, of Pryersburg, Ky., is the charming guest of Mrs. Lucretia MeeGee. Misses Carrie Stanfield, Lena Malry and M. E. Cook were visitors at Cairo, Ill., last week, and report a pleasant time. Mrs. Julia Hughlett and Mrs. Mary Alexander visited the reunion at Memphis, Tenn., last week. Pay cash for your paper, for I need the money. They will not marry as reported, as she says it is a mistake. French Owens is visiting his Brother Clarence in the Windy City of Chicago, and will be full of air when he returns, so get ready with your pumps. Johnnie Kirk of South 10th street, is still on the sick list; go and see him. Mrs. Addie Loving, of South 10th street, is on the sick list, and has been for several days, the Lone Star base ball club, of the North end will cross bats with the Brooklyn, Ill., club tomorrow; John Lewis, captain; Milton Walker, manager. In company with three boys last Sunday night the knowledge glasses were becoming. Try them again on PRICE FIVE CENTS. SINGLE COPY--SIX MONTHS, $8.50: ONE YEAR, $1.50 a windy day or night. Miss Susie Tyson, of Princeton, Ky., is the charming guest of Miss Ida Curd of South 8th street. Say, you two little girls on N. 8th street! let your beaux call there next Sunday night, and don't go to South 7th street to find them. It is a "snide" act to accompany a lady to church and not give her as little as a few coppers at collection time. The show on 10th street was grand, and the wild man can not be beat. The following verses are in memory of MISS E. SPRIGGS. It is 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 lillies— Breathing the sweet angel prayer. God bless the sinful father, And the brother dear, God bless the mother and auntie, Since you have left them here. —Mrs. Florence Williams. Items of Interest. Dyersburg, Tenn., Special—The C. P. church had on last Sunday evening at the Tabernacle Baptist church their rally, all members and friends responded with a handsome sum of $53.33. Miss F. L. Stram rendered a fine paper on Temperance. The revival services were carried on at the C. M. E. church. The members report a nice time. A reception given at the home of Mrs. Tyree in honor of Miss Callie Barnes of Union City those present enjoyed a nice time. The E. P. S. met at the home of Miss Beatrice Fuller, different papers were read before the society. Miss Ora Jones moved to Memphis where she will make her future home. Mr. J. D. Thomas spent last Sunday with his relatives and friends of Union City. He reports a nice time. Mr. Fred Southern has accepted a position with T. G. Robinson agent for the National Sick Association. The Juvenile Band under the leadership of Omer G. Thomas is now ready to fill all engagements. Give them a call. The Baccalaureate sermon of the B. H. S. will be preached by Rev. Fly of Memphis, Tenn., Sunday June 3, 1901, at the Tabernacle Baptist church, every body cordially invited. --- OPINIONS DIFFER THE OFFICIAL BOARD OF METROPOLITAN CHURCH AND OUR MR. THOMPSON COURTEOUSLY Agree to Disagree as to Certain Matters Relative to the REV. J. ALBERT JOHNSON. A Well-Tempered Declaration in Which Our Correspondent Refuses to Change His Mind or Quarrel. No Board or Church Attacked. At the risk of prolonging a discussion that may be of little interest to the majority of your large clientage of readers, I ask space to clear up what seems to be a misunderstanding between the trustees of Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, Washington, D.C., and myself. I have no particular fault to find with the letter which appeared over numerous signatures in a recent issue of your paper. It is the right of every free citizen and every organization to be heard for his or its cause. Free and full discussion is the cardinal principle of our government, and the denial of the right to an impartial hearing is tyranny in a virulent form. The press is the people's forum, and when this mighty engine of civilization grants both sides the floor in a controversy of importance it has done its whole duty, and the combatants are properly left to take care of themselves. I cannot be drawn into a quarrel with the official board of an institution for which I have such profound respect as I have always entertained toward the Metropolitan church, nor will I allow the main issue to be confused by the adroit method by which the principal in the argument seeks to array against me a number of estimable gentlemen on the board, several of whom I have reason to regard as warm personal friends. I shall be pardoned if I refer to the fact that some of the highest compliments that Metropolitan church has ever received in the public prints have been written by your humble servant. And, during my career in the newspaper world, it was my privilege to lay before the country many of the virtues residing in the personnel of this board, to which, in all fairness, is due the lion's share of the credit for all the glowing successes that have come to their great church during the past five years. Editor Cooper will vouch for the truth of this statement, and I am sure he will indorse my opinion of the value of the board as lofty minded, progressive and public spirited citizens. I would not dream of uttering one word derogatory to them, or to the honored organization which they so faithfully represent. To the Bethel Literary, likewise, I have for years given a loyal and continuous support, as Presidents Richards and Hershaw will attest. There can be no trouble between the board and your correspondent, despite the efforts of one or two malicious marpols to the contrary. I fear, however, that in a moment of chivalric impulse, born of a natural pride in their church and a commendable desire to throw the mantle of charity over any small derelection that may have come to their notice, the board has been led some distance out of its way to shoulder the individual troubles of a one time pastor, who has now, happily, gone to "fresh fields and pastures new." Rev. J. Albert Johnson belongs to the history of his Baltimore bailiwick, and it is my humble judgment that the well meant energy now being exerted in defense of the departed Johnson might be advantageously directed toward making the administration of the present incumbent the success that it ought to be. Fetch worship or the adoration of vanished idols are apart from the practices of this strenuous age. If the said Johnson has mistreated by me or anyone else, he should be permitted to take the stand in his own behalf, and set himself right before the world. Why should he hide behind an organization or strike under cover of a coterie of gentlemen who have nothing to do with the underlying cause of the difficulty, and against whom nothing has been wrong, and against whom worst but I took the field in person, and have not asked and shall not ask any of the bodies in which I am an officer to intervene for my benefit. Nor shall I ask a single friend to mix up in the affair. CONTINUED ON SIXTH PAGE. THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. Designs Made By The SREPHARD Phofo Co., ST. PAUc. MINN.—(See Article First Page.) [el Soe ah Si Bape bea ae Ob et oo aarp. aa I oP ae Un 2 ane Sn a > oes ee ec ce ae BD Ee ee ea cr aaa Co RAEI) agen na ae Se SS ae ee estes! i aaramnt ee Wak tl 77 NM ee ice RR a abe artes. Uieettew 0’ MMR 2 ea eee ae Be Sa MM Aes ae Fe. 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Paul Carnival 1900, 4, = AUL 2 «PAUL ty, fio Sate’ Pr) Fe | oe s Wis Paes | MARE ITA HOT ONE Ci % oO" a ‘Eo, ={9° This was in four colors. ‘The Elks’ Toast. 7, MOXON'S TERNAL Gi n Tm 0) GREAT EXTERNAL “EMEDY i { {t I IMENT. No Oils to soil clothing, purely Alcoholic Cheapest and best Rub for Atheletes, i | Rheumatism, Stiff joints, Lameness of any 4 kind, Neuralgia, Sore Throat, Sprains and Brnises relieved in- loxon’s stantly, by its use. Used in the Bath, it cures offensive odors emanating from the body or sweating feet, and insures sleep to Unt suffers of Insomnia, or Nervous Prostration. As a Shampoo, MENT f i Ne Prostrati ‘As a Shi Ai cscs it cures Dandraff, promotes a healthy scalp, stops hair from IM ae falling out, and Hil; "ano “Keeps the Hair Straight” \ . | when nsed frequently. Take no substitute if your Druggist }' Beast. {i is ont of it, make him write his Jobber or us for it. os Six Ounces, 25c; Pints 50c; Quarts $1.00. Li ini t C Moxon Liniment bo. Mt. Clemens, Mich. R Gl g —_— + 4g Dr. J. H. Fitzbutler, of Lonisville, Ky., will bave a fine article in the next issue of the Alkaloidal Clinic, one of the best medical journals published ‘This is quite a compliment to a worthy practitioner. Medicine knows no color 1 ne in its ethics. The journal is edited and published by prominent wite phy- sicians of Chicago, and Dr. Fitzbutler is the second colored physician to gain ‘access to its columns, and he does so on werit. Major R. R, Moton, commandant of cadets of the Hampton Normal Institute, Hampton, Va, and Prof. Daniel R. Lewis, teacher of mechanical drawing in the same schoo!, left recently for an xtended trip abroad. They will visit Naples, Rome, Milan, Luzerne, Heidle- borg, Cologne, Antwerp, Bruseele, Paris, London, Edinburgh and Glasgow — | Messrs. George Gould. and Archie "Hunington (deceased) have Afro-Ameri- cans as Private Secretaries A trans- Continental Railway Company in Broad street, Louisiana and New York City eve President McKinley, in addressing a body of colored students in New Orleans not long since, uttered the following sensible words: “Lam glad to know that all over the South, where most of you dwell, the States have provided institutions of learning, where every boy and every girl can prepare themselves for useful- ‘ness and honor under the government in which he lives. The thing to-day is ‘tobe practical. What yon want isto get education, and with it you want good character, and with these you want unfaltering industry, and if you hhave these three things you will have success everywhere and anywhere, God bless you” Prof. J. H. Moore, the Negro wizard, is noted for wonderful feats of legerde- main. His slate trick consists in answering questions with the slate and pencil inverted, writing hymns and giving number of page in hymn book when the hymn is found, the book being in the hand of the invited gnest. From any one’s hat he takes all kinds of dry goods. ‘The will of Mary Shannon, of Newton, Mass, filed in the Middlesex Probate Court, contributes more than $125,000 to charitable and public institutions. Hampton (Va. ) Normal and Agricultural Institute gets $10,000, and Tuskegee (Ala.) Institution, Kittrell, N. C., Nor- mal and Industrial School for Negroes. | Atlanta (Ge.) University, and Mallalien Seminary for Poor Whites, Kinsey, Henry county, Ala., $5,000 each. gr ali iaiall Chicago, Il., Special.— James Gales died very suddenly on the Lith inst,, at 446 Wells Street. His body was taken to Louisville for interment, Hon. Hale, G. Parker, the lawyer ‘has moved into his new office at 81 8 Clark Street. Lincoln Lodge No, 3856 and House hold of Ruth No. 1078 had their annual ser. mon preached at Herman church on the12th inst., by Rev. I. N. Daniels, assisted by Rev. J. H. Green, papers were read by Mrs. C. B, Smithand W. D. Lillard, they were highly commended. J. B. Streets was master of ceremonies; he delivered a short address, ‘W. F. Cozart, who has been residing in Cleve land, Ohio,, bas returned to the city. Mrs. Fannie Ross, who has been visiting her hus- band in St. Louis, afo., has retarned. The Sewing Circle was entertained by Miss Susie Harris on the 13th inst, at Miss Alice Brown's house on Wells street, Miss Sallie Harden and Miss Hattie Dean will spend their vacation in Glencoe, IL, Rev. Purdy of Nashville, Tenn,, was in the city last week ‘on business, Mrs. Sallie Pepperknuckels died of Pneumonia onthe 10th inst. She was one of the fcunders of Herman Baptis chureh, fand an active church and Sunday school worker, She was also a member of the Diamond City Tabernacle No. 1, Daugh- ters of Tabor. Mrs, J. Cook, A. Williams ‘and L, Ducker attended the Teachers’ Ins! ‘titate at Elgin, IML, Iast Tuesday. The ‘church, that Herman Baptist congregation has neen renting for two years. has been sold to Wayman A. M, E. church for 3, 500. The members of the former church are suffering from the nervous prostration, The Sunday Club appointed the following committee last Sunday to engage an attorney to defend Mrs. Hudgens who murdered a Jewish ped, ler April 27th: N, Allen, R, MeCoomer, J B, Street, W. F, Cozart and Mrs, L, Dueker. C. J. Ross, the actor, was in the oity last week, he is one of the best dancers on the stace. ‘Miss Allice Brown, Miss L. Hanson and Miss H. Overstreet sang at the Cook County Sun- day school concert at the Auditorium last} Friday night, They represented Herman chureh, Hon, E. H. Morris, Grand Master ofthe G.U, 0. of 0. F., in America, has bought $5,000 worth of stock in the new odd Fellows’ Hall, corner 4rd and State Streets, Mr, Morris is one of the best lawyers in Chicago, white or colored, He won a suit recently that had gone before the State Sup. reme Court, involving $150, 000,000, The Oda Fellows laid the cornerstone of their new building on the 12th., in the presence of 10, 000, persons, The building when completed will cost $10,000. Messrs, E, H, Morris, J.C. Buckner and F. W. Rollinis were the orators| of the day. News Items. ‘Van Wert, O-, Special—Rev. Jonas Montgomery is pastor of the A. M. E. church, Rev Robinson is back from a visit in Cincinnati pastor of the Zion Baptist church. Carl Jackson is work- ing at a barber shop. Rey. Watson preached the annual sermon of the Good Samaritans Sunday night. Rev. L. W. White of Lima preached. the annual sermon of the I. 0.0.C. Lony Guy is not satisfied with his trip to Convoy. Miss Ella Dungee ison the sick list. Shaw Boone has retired from the hotel business. Berty Boone is at home from Toledo, —_—_—_—_—_:: MADAM M’NAIRDEE ee eee ret Lara te rte ‘The gifted Clairvoyant, the great female wonder, born with the double(eaul) veil, she is one of the old ancient Southern Clairvoy= ants of New Orleans, She's a living Phren- ‘logist and Physiogomist. ‘She telus plainly what you are best adapted for in life by reading your brains and mind, With @ grasp of her hand she gives you a coil of influence to enable you to overcome all bad Tuck. She has made thousands of homes happy. Read the fifth chapter ix verse of St. Matt: “‘Blessed are the peacemakers for they shail be called the obildren of God.” She reunites the separated, makes peace where there is confusion. Your busband or wife will never become angry or your sweet- heart forsake you. 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(Price §1.00) ~~ Agents Wanted, ‘THE HISTORY CONTAINS: First Hero of the Navy a Colored map. ee Pen Pictures of the Daring Charges made by ‘Nerv Soldiers. at: San Juan, FL.Cane7 2 ‘round Santiago. Corporal Brown Killed at bis post while firing a cannon whiel kaoek! ot fhe block house and aayed the Kougu Riders’ ePvennt Berry, tho coloned aolaier woes toraise the American fag on San duan Hill, Theyelowiug tributes of McKinsey. ils. os eltana muy otcts ot Sug heaveny" of Nag aent® “anmurt sen eles. 9 officers. “Antonio and Jose Maceo, Gomez, Wise Cisneros and the Cuban Women Cavsicy. 78 Negro Paymasterin the Army. The Negro Poet, Paul Lawrence Dunbir. “Eddie Sav0F) colored man who outwitved the diplomacy of the Spa: ish Minister at Wasbinutou, ES QUESTIONS EVERY PERSON OUGHT TO KNOW.--All answertsl in the Hisar of the Negro Soldiers in the Spanish-American War: First. Fow many colored sailors 7 killed in the destruction of the Battleship Maine? 2. What colored sailor was the ort 47110 inthe Bpanisieagerian Warr’ a: Win cores slaey wan Ghe ee ary! to Hovolation’” 4. What cclored eoldier lind charg. of» Hotchkiss ga knocked ove the 8is!2 Block House and saved the Rough Riders in the Spanish-American War? 5. What rotated 2D: ler reached the Block House first on San Juan Hill, took down the Spanish snd Lost) 3; Atmerican fag? 6, What colored soldier did the snus ath Block Howe ne E1Can 1, Nat colored man ovtwitted the Spanish min ster at Washington, D. C.? 8 What greatest Gen inthis Chited Staten anid thecolored soldiers fought without a parallel in the Lists World,” in the Spanish-amerioas Wary 1 ecg of NEW and ine EVERY PAGE BRIMMING FULL S-""" : Ings of 6 ldters, oficers and scenes of the tele hag, pitare Ay aldo, his hoadauarters, « Pilipino Landy of Minttic and a brit skedsn of the Puy 4"! civilization, Handsome picture of GENERAL NELSON A. 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The receipt is free for the asking and he wants everyman to have it, WAITER WA J. Lestley is still "hold the fort" at the Arcade hotel, Springfield, O. Mr. Lestly has been headwaiter there for quite awhile. The National hotel of Cripple Creek, Col., changed from American plan to European plan on the 1st. The hotel has a good crew of steady men, all of whom are capable of giving either service. Among the late arrivals of waiters at the Knutsford hotel, Salt Lake City, Utah, are Walter Vanpelt, of Indianapolis, and J. J. Henderson, of Buffalo, N. Y. Thomas H. Frame, headwaiter at the Knutsford, Salt Lake City, is running a full crew and is receiving quite a number of applications from eastern waiters. It has been definitely decided that the new million dollar hotel at Los Angeles will put in colored waiters and that Mr. Frame will have charge of the dining room. The Freeman has, on several occasions, warned the colored waiters of the country from flocking to Buffalo as the city is overrun with waiters. The town is now full of waiters on the "bum" who have to pawn their clothes for food. There is a great deal of prejudice in Buffalo, and the colored waiter feels it keenly. Mr. Montgomery is doing all he can to sustain the colored waiter, but the fight is strong. Waiters who are in Buffalo are advising their friends to remain where they are. We hope the colored waiters will look to their laurels and keep the jobs they have. A. E. Jenkins, formerly headwaiter at the English Hotel, Indianapolis, and later at the Coates house in Kansas City, has gone to Buffalo as a headwaiter for the Bailey Catering Company during the Pan-American Exposition. Robert Moody, an old Indianapolisan, is now headwaiter at the Metropole, Detroit, Mich., succeeding S. A. Williams. Mr. Moody was second waiter at the Bates house before going to Detroit. The entire crew of the Gleasons' hotel, Little Rock, Ark, are readers and admirers of The Freeman. Mr. Samuel Hoover is the headwaiter. Le A. Lampkins, who, with his crew, travelled in a Pullman car from Chicago to Hot Springs, Ark., last winter, to take charge of the Eastman hotel, will spend the summer in charge of The Inn at Charlevoix, Mich. Mr. Lampkins was at this hotel last summer. G W. Finley, the popular young headwaiter of the Arlington hotel, Memphis, Tenn., is succeeding admirably. One of the stauunch admirers of The Freeman is Jack Williams, who presides over the dining room at the Nolan hotel, Palestine, Texas. We understand there is one colored headwaiter in the United States who opposes Negro newspapers in the person of Wm. Wiley of the Capitol hotel, Little Rock, Ark. We hope we are misinformed or that Mr. Wiley is just "kidding." Edward Wallace and William Briggs, Negro waiters employed in the kitchen department of Buckskin Bill's Wild West show, became engaged in a dispute just before the afternoon performance at Newcastle, Ind., last week, and Briggs picked up a large butcherknife and plunged it into the heart of Wallace, killing him instantly. Wallace was about twenty years old and joined the company at Mound City, Ill. Briggs is from Paducah, Ky. W. W. Banks, the popular headwaiter of the Maxwell house, Nashville, Tenn., is recovering from a severe attack of la gripe. Wm. H. Murray, a popular waiter of Pittsburg and Chicago, has been ill in Nashville, Tenn. He will return to the THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER Palmer house cafe as soon as he is able to work. C. W. Stewart, headwaiter at the Neil house, Columbus, O., is meeting with great success. Mr. Stewart succeeded a white waiter several months ago, and now has charge of both dining room and cafe. He has surrounded himself with an excellent crew of both European and American plan waiters. Among his men are John W. Brown, Robert Pearson, Henry Henderson, Wm-Green, Clifford, Harris, Chas, Beckley, Thomas Lewis, Joseph Hyson and Smith Palmer. Edward O. Johnson is the efficient second waiter and R. King Dill is secretary. Quite a number of these men possess property, and all of them are thrifty and energetic. Mr. Dill is studying law. Mr. Stewart is to be congratulated on the success he has attained. S L. Nelson, formerly of Zanesville, O, has accepted the position of chef at the Stamm hotel, Wheeling, W. Va. Mr. Nelson is a first class cook and steward, and goes to his new position highly recommended. The Grand Central Hotel at Wheeling, W. Va., which formerly employed girls, now has colored waiters. Colored bell boys have also taken the place of white ones. The Stamm hotel, Wheeling, W. Va., has increased the salary of its waiters from $15 to $21. Chas. Boggs is the efficient headwaiter in charge. The waiters of the Doxy house, Anderson, Ind., did not like the head waiter, Mr. D. Yocum, and thought they would discharge him. They held their little secret meeting, but could not decide as to who was to take his place, for all of the dissatisfied waiters wanted to be recommended to the proprietor for the position of head waiter. In the meantime Mr. Yocum caught on to the meeting and, as a result, discharged John Robinson, second waiter, Chas. Elliott, J. R. Davis and C. E. Ratliff. Mr. Yocum is counted as a good and efficient man, and has given satisfaction for the past six years. John L. Smith, the well-known headwaiter, left Augusta, Ga., last week, with a party of thirty-three for New York, where he will have charge of the Kent house dining room, Lakewood, N. Y., which opens June 15. Eugene W. Lewis will be his secretary. Mr. Lewis filled a similar position at the Bon Air, Augusta, Ga., the past winter season. Mrs. George Gussian, widow of the deceased headwaiter, now resides on 63d street, New York City. Mr. Gussian was headwaiter of the Bon Air hotel for five seasons previous to his death on March 25 last. It is rumored that R. Benefield, the popular headwaiter of the Planter's hotel, Augusta, Ga., will shortly take charge of the Brown house dining room at Macon, Ga. It is absolutely necessary that waiters should learn not to abuse good treatment, but to exercise general principles and be civil, courteous and polite on all occasions. Messrs J W. Harrell and E. L. Bragg will resuscitate this summer at the Kent house, Lakewood, N. Y. DesMoines, Iowa, May 22, 1901. Mr. Geo. L. Knox: Esteemed Sir—It affords me much pleasure to write you that I am receiving The Freeman weekly, and to find it so newsy and interesting. Hoping you great success. L. W. SCOTT, Editor Hotel Department of The Freeman: After eight months of renovating and rebuilding of the famous Battle house, Mobile, Ala., its doors were opened to the traveling public. The dining room is said to be the finest in the South, and the seating capacity, including American and European plan is three hundred. The new hotel is complimented very highly by its guests, and is indeed a modern hotel, producing its own ice, lights and cold storage. I found the waiters incorrect in service. I therefore organized in full force two days before the opening, going through a mock service, finding it necessary to give a lecture which, in part, is as follows: Gentleman—I have come near 1200 miles to act as head waiter of this famous old hostelry. This hotel, as you know, has gained a national reputation. Thousands of this country, and from across the waters, have ate in this same, but now modern, dining room, and we must still, under our jurisdiction, maintain the reputation of this famous hotel. Many head waiters have come and done —perhaps more competent than I—but I will take the liberty to say that, after seventeen years as an officer on the floor and my very close observation of things pertaining thereto. I feel fully competent to handle both guest and waiter I am not here only to stand at the door in full dress, not only to pull chairs for guests, but my first duty to select and maintain waiters correct in service Twenty years ago a waiter could go to the kitchen and bring in what he thought best, but in this European age of hotel service a guest wants what he orders and nothing else. If your memory is bad, high tempered, clumsy in your movements, you had better hunt for another vocation. Your costumes will consist, in both departments, of the same—tuxedo coat, low cut vest, black pants, including standing collar, cuffs and spring-heel shoes. You are requested to report fifteen minutes before the opening of the doors, and thirty minutes earlier on drill games. You will be dismissed for gaming, drinking or fighting while on duty. Keep tobacco out of your mouth while waiting at table. This house has a special bath for its waiters, and you are requested to bathe each of you to be courteous to the guests; serve all the alike, regardless of ties; remember the guest that pays only $2 00 per day under my care receive the same attention as the one who pays $5. I learn that several of you have worked in this once provided, but now new house, for years. You may continue with me providing you meet the requirements of a waiter. I will have no pets or favorites. I will be responsible for your mistakes; therefore, I shall observe all very closely; do not engage in any unnecessary conversation with the guests; neither among yourselves; do not allow them to ask for sugar, salt, silver or ask to have their glasses re-filled; it will be your duty to watch closely, and by so doing you will prevent the hammering on plates over the room. Handle all dishes with care; and as I stated in the mock drill I now repeat, see that your dishes are clean before serving; be neat around your guests; serve and take from the left, except coffee tea, etc. When in the kitchen you are under the orders of the steward or chef. The European waiters may report here on Monday as I want to drill you thoroughly in that service, especially along the line of checking. You will have this to watch, and that very closely. Be careful not to give a dollar check to a guest whose check calls for $4, etc. For fear that you do not know the correct wine service, I have prepared a wine service list, and have hung it on the wall as you enter the kitchen for your special study. Should I ask you who are now in line before me, could you serve a party consisting of seven courses with wines and special glasses? I doubt your ability to do so. I now dismiss you to report at 6 o'clock tomorrow morning. F. C. BROWN, A crew of waiters left Augusta, Ga., last week, to take charge of the summer resort at Warm Springs, Ga. One of the few men in Indianapolis who has a feeling of regret that the Bates House is to be demolished to make way for a better building, is John M. C. Stewart, and his reluctance to see the old landmark disappear is due to the fact that for the past twenty-five years he has served in the dining-room as head waiter. Judging from his appearance, his occupation has agreed well with him, for he has a comfortable rotundity and a face that is comparatively free from care. When not much more than a boy he secured a position in one of the hotels in this city and there learned the rudiments of a waiter's education. He then went to Chicago and secured work in several of the large hotels. At the Palmer House, then in its prime, he served for three years and during that time either waited upon or supervised the waiting upon of a number of the most prominent characters in the country. Afterward he was employed at the Grand Pacific and the Gardner, now the Leland. When he began his service at the Bates House it was conducted by Ives and Porter. Managers came and went, but he gave good satisfaction and affairs in the dining-room ran smoothly, so he [Name] was always retained, and has seen Bradford Miller, Mr. Sherman, who managed the hotel for Mr. Bates, and Mr. Reibold, come and go. Among the celebrities he has waited on were General Grant, the Rothschilds, Gen. Buckner, Robert Ingersoll, Chauncey Depew, Thomas A. Hendricks, General Phil Sheridan and General Custer. When asked as to the qualities that go toward making up a good waiter, he Waiters' and Cooks' Jackets Bar and Barber and BUTCHER COATS, FROCKS AND APRONS, PHYSICIANS' AND DENTISTS' OPERATING COATS, DUCK PANTS AND OVERSLEEVES. Send for Catalogue. Dress Suits To Let. Mail Orders Given Attention- 206 Indiana Avenue. 108 W. Ohio Street said that among the most necessary were good manners and complete control of the temper, for often waiters are put in trying positions by patrons who are inclined to find fault, and sometimes a man will say things to a waiter that would lead to serious trouble anywhere but in a dining-room. A good memory is also a necessary qualification, but that is largely a matter of training. This training, by the way, is of a more rigorous nature than the public generally realizes. When a boy enters the service, he is first given the place of "water boy," not a very responsible position, but one that will teach the boy much if he keeps his ears and eyes open and his month closed. From this, he graduates into a "dish carrier," whose duties are to remove the soiled dishes and then he is given little tasks of waiting, under the watchful eye of an experienced man. Mr. Stewart, with many other members of the Bates House staff, will go to the Hotel English, when the Bates is closed, and will take charge of the dining-room. Rockford News. Rockford, Ill., Special.—The death of Mr. Morgan Winn, one of Rockford's old residents, occurred Monday, May 20. Besides the four children who survive him, he leaves a host of relatives and friends to mourn their loss. Rev Stewart Moore preached an eloquent funeral sermon, assisted by the A. M. E. choir-Mr. G. Harris is sick with pneumonia Miss Etta Evans left on the 25th to spend a few weeks with her aunt in Chicago. Rosco and Holland's minstrel festival was here on the 22nd, headed by B. Kersands and G. Collins also Mr. Cooper, a ventriloquist. The street parade was fine and they played to a crowded house in the evening. WILLIS CLARK, Proprietor. FRED DOUGLAS CLARK, Secretary. CLARK'S SANATORIUM 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 bath-house business at Hot Springs. H Establish Waiters' and BUTCHER PHYSICIAN COATS, Gent's Dress Suits 206 India C THE STONE FRONT Large, Commodious and Elegant Compartments. European Plan Rooms to Let by the Day or Week. First-class Ser- vice. Prop. ARCHIE GREATHOUSE 216 Indiana Avenue, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA. A. H. --- Price. $1.00 Every waiter who wishes to make money should buy this book. Every headwaiter who desires to make a reputation should advise his men to obtain it. 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How to be successful in all your doing, in short, what is best to do. He succeeds in no pay. Call and see. You will find it lucky to consult this Christian gentleman. He has a medicine that will cure drunkenness, can teach you how to know it. Thousands through him are now RICH, HAPPY AND SUCCESSFUL with all their undertakings, while those who neglect his advice are still labo against mercy. Through the direct knowdge of death, he is impartial in his attempt to will overcome your enemies and win your friends. His aid and advice has often been solicited, the result has always been the securer of his position. In love affairs he never fails. 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 gifts, credentials nor reference. In sense as to throw their time and money away on such Dr. Shea refers to the Hon. Chas, Miller, capitalist, 2481 Atlantic avenue; the Hon. Chas, Cleveland avenue, and Mr. Fred Lampie, grocer, 641 Fulton street, Brooklyn. All have known him for the past ten years. He gives a lecture on the history of the Cleveland practiced five years in New Orleans, St Louis, Memphis, Louisville understands thoroughly the diseases, spells or influences the race is will overcome, and always had the patronage from them. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING: Brooklyn, Aug. 15.—This is to certify that I came to New York from Albany. I was a stranger in a strange city, out of work and out of money. I had no luck in anything I understated. I had no money, and advised me to g. 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 treat them, they helped me no good. I bless the day I first met Dr. Shea. I would advise all in bad luck, sick or in trouble, to go to him at once. 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Astwood, who was recently expelled from the A. M. E. Church by the Philadelphia Confer- ence on charges that reflected on his standing as a minister, will issue a call in the near future for a new church. ‘The call will read as follows: A.CALL TO THE COLORED CLERGYMEN OF THE UNITED STATES “The arbitrary action of the Philadel- phia Conference of the A. M. E. Church, Siting at Harrisburg, Pa , presided over by Bishop B, Derricks, D'D , must seri- ously impress all patriotic, good and loyal men of our race that the time has come when religious liberty and a higher standard of Obristian dogmas must be attained: I, the undersigned, therefore invite all regular ordained clergymen, like mindedly impressed, to meet at Brooklyn, N. Y., on the first Monday tn September next, to take into considera- tion the formation and establishment of the ‘Colored Protestant, tpiscopal” Charch, creating an archbishop, dio- ceses, 80 that regular apostolic succes- sion might be given tos church of the race and that a more exalted mode of public worship might be observed, 80 that the coming race might lift them- selves above sensationalism in adoring our Lord and Master. Richard Allen, the greatest Negro liberator at the dawn of the nineteeth century, cradled the African Methodist Episcopal Charch, which has done so much good and is fast reaching beyond the end for which it was ordained. ‘Might not the dawn of the twentieth centary, the century of expansion, civil- ization and advanced religious thought, bring us up to. shat high standard of Christian doctrifie proclaimed by Christ and for which the fathers laid down their lives so that the purity of the church might be maintained As the church will be ritualistic, none but men of high moral and literary at- tainments and Christain graces need apply. We hope that this call will be liberal- ly responded to by men of the race who are pointing to that high standard of Christian morality which must eventual- ly solve all problems here and in the hereafter. With high sentiment of Christian fra- ternity to all, and in abiding faith in the great Head of church to guide us, I have to remain in great humility. ‘Yours in Christ Jesus our Lord, HO ©. Astwoop. Harrisburg, May 25, 1901." If Dr. Astwood is right he is to be commended for his courageous stand. ‘We do not think, however, that his de- partare from the church with the avow- ed purpose of forming a new church will meet the approval he expects. 1f the doctor had been expelled for heresy —one’s own peculiar beliefs or interpre- tations of the gospel—he would not find himself alone in organizing churches; he would have illus'rious company from Martin Luther down. Rey, Astwood hopes favorable criti- cism on his new departure, but just from what standpoint it cannot be seen. It is trae that he feels that he is perse cuted, but there are many who have not left the church that feel as he feels. ‘As the New York Age says, there is scarcely room for another church, We certainly see it that way. COMING EVENTS Col. W. A. Pledger, of Georgia, has lost none of his old time political fore- sightedness. He is the chief editor of the Atlanta Age, one of the leading Negro publications. In speaking of President McKinley and his administra- tion the colonel has the following to sey: We can afford to say that “Coming Events Cast their Shadows” for so bril- liantly popular has been and is the ad- ministration of that unparelled states- man, Wm. McKinley, that it will render the election of the Republican candidate in 1904 almost an assured certainty. ‘Oar president has not only popularized himself, but has rendered the party stronger than it was under General Grant, 80 that republicanism is more powerful to-day than ever before in ins Jong and usefal history. ‘Thus it will be seen that there are those right in the heart of the South THE FRE. .AN: . AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPE: who do not think that the president is making @ mistake in his attitude toward the South. The colonel, as the result of his long Political training, has discovered the ‘Fairbank’s tidal wave for 1904 He ex- presses himself as follows: In the march of events carrying this republic forward to its manifest destiny a8 the mightiest of nations the stalwart form of Indiana's favorite and ablest son looms up as one of the ablest lien- tenants near our grand Commander-in- Chief, and if our party’s colors should be entrusted to Senator Fairbanks in 1904, our banner would fall into no un- tried hands, but come into the posses- sion of a veteran, experienced standard bearar. who would be, both by intellect and training, fully equal to the great trust reposed in him by the grand old party. Without much ado on his part Senator Fairbanks bas impressed himself on the minds of the people generally as the man to succeed our very distinguished president. The people realize that they are amid prosperous times; they desire their continuance, and the chances are that they will seek rome one who is in ‘touch with the administration to insure continued prosperity. The policies of the administration as they concern the new possessions are matters for careful consideration at this time, and withont doubt will continue to demand the rarest tact, judgment and wisdom of the succeeding president Mr. McKinley has displayed those states- manlike qualities in the conduct of his administration. The people in casting about for his successor, one of like qual- ities, of nead, of heart, naturally tarn to Hon. Charles W. Fairbanks, senior senator from the State of Indiana—they are not mistaken. ‘WORK. ‘This community not only needs more mannal training, bat manual work A great school, situated a dozen or so miles from the town, surrounded by a hun- dred acres of land or more, would Ail ‘the bill, Indianapolis has as many ‘Negroes as most Sonthern cities, and they are coming in daily. It is not too much to say that there are 25,000 Ne- groes in this city. How many Negro farmers supply them with food? Per- haps a bare half dozen. If the commn- nity was made up of whites how many farmers would there ba to supply the ‘markets? Surely not less than 200 or 800 and perhaps 500. A schoo! situated in the heart of the country would teach many lessons, one of which would be that it is no: all of life to live in a city. In the Indianapolis News of a few ‘weeks ago there was a scheme outlined for work in the country that ought to have recommended iteelf to the colored people. It was intended for white boys and girls, but it wonld be fitter for colyred ones who are go limited in thelr opportunities. It may be presumed, it was not dreamed of, yet 1t was beauti- fal in theory and looked practical. Some such plan for self help must of necessity ‘be adopted sooner or later. If the State of Alabama carries out its alleged program of dividing the school fand and educating Negroes to the extent of that part contributed by them then the chances are that the Negroes will suffer materially from the standpoint of education. It is to be hoped that the talk is merely a rumor. Alabama, like several of the Southern States, does not care for the higher ed- ucation of Negroes. A further curtail- ment of school facilities would “onbtless prove disastrous to the State in the long ran by foisting upon it charges for sup- port, the cost of which would exceed the present outlay for educational pur- poses. Some education is essential even toa class of people that move in the humbler rounds of hfe. American life —a life of activity, hustle and bistle, absolutely requires some knowledge gained in books. Intelligence is op- posed to vice as rule. The good name of the State, it eeems, would be con- cerned in the effort to emancipate its citizens from ignorance and vice, ‘The funds paid in the treasuries of most localities by Negroes, while often the subject of boasting and praise, is in most cases extremely small by contrast. Yet the labor phase is not to be totally eliminated; those whd create the wealth by their hands should not be left out of the calenlation. Looking at the ques- tion from that side more than charity is seen. Let us have manual training—plenty of it, and let us be gratefal for it. The Freeman certainly appreciates the invitations to attend the commence- ment exercises of the Bruce High School of Dyersburg, Tenn, and the Pearl High School of Nashville, Tenn., as well as the very beautiful invitations them- selves, which are artistic gems, We are under obligations to F. @. Smith, principal of Pearl High School, for re- served seat tickets, and to the faculty of the Brace High School, of which Wm. H. Fort, B A., is prineipal, for distin- guished consideration. Long life and much prosperity to these men and in- stitutions. Bon. Wm. F. Powell, United States Minister to Hayti, has made a donation of $100 toward the work of the Tuskegee Institute. Minister Powell has submit- ted to the Hatian government the offer of Mr. Booker T. Washington to admit two students, who will be selected by the government, to the Tuskegee Insti- tute so that they may take the courses in egricultare and mechanics and return there s0 as to’ be of some practical assist- ance to their people. Hon. Judson W. Lyons, register of the treasury, delivered the annnal ad- dress at the commencement exercises of the A. and M. College of Normal, Ala. Other notable men of the South were in attendance and delivered addresses. ‘Prof, W. H, Council is president of the school 8. E Davis, a cabinet maker and. me- chanical engineer of St. Lonis, is said to be very skillfal in his line of work. He will have on exhibition at the St. Louis Exposition some of the products of his kill. 4 Manual training cannot be introduced too early into onr schools. The School Board will do the proper thing if it carries out what is given out as its in- tentions in the matter. The World has it that The Freeman preaches politics. Does it read? We preach Industrialism with a big “I.” No craps; but work, work, work. We are very much afraid that our beloved contemporary, the World of this city, is trying to kick up a “wow.” ‘The alumni association of the Atlanta University was held May 29 in the Ware Memorial Chapel. Independent Cuba with a great gov- ernment to assure it! Cuba, thon art blessed! ‘Tne Cubans are simply «liming them- selves for @ good case of swallowing, it seems Ginited ‘Glen Siunta: Columbns, O., Special —The services at the Second Baptist church, last Sun- day morning. were of the usual order, except, at the close, Rev. J. M. Riddle, ‘the pastor, referred briefly to the news- ‘Paper reports of the trouble now dis- ‘turbing the church had been treated very unfairly. He said that, in a con- versation with a Press Post reporter Saturday night, he was questioned with ‘regard to certain rumors in circulation, and that instead of the eubject matters of a conversation a very different ver- sion had been given tothe public. An audience filled St Panl A. M.E church, last Sunday night, to listen to a sermon by Rev J. M. Townsend to Honseholds of Ruth Nos. 566 and 218, in celebration of the second anniversary of their organ- ization. CharlesE Ransom was master of ceremonies. A very pretty ritual service of the Households preceded the regular service, For Honsehold No, 566 ‘Miss Mamie Hale read a brief address, ‘Mrs Charles E Ransom followed with ® paper of general character. There are now 1.316 Households in the United States and jurisdiction with a member- ship of 28,360. Honsebold No. 218 was organized Sept. 19. 1881; ir has nowa membership of fifty-six. Its debts are all paid, and it has $952 24 in its treas- surg. ‘The sermon of Rev. Townsend was not only very instractive, but elo- quent. Rev. Charles $ Gee, presiding elder, made a few remarks in praise of the ladies of the two Households, and the vested choir of the church rendered a number of beautifal and appropriate selections. Brig-General F. M Bell has gone to Cincinnati, 0 , to meet Maj.- [General R, R. Jacseon, of Chicago, and Supreme Chancellor S W. Starks, of ‘Charleston, W. Va., to consider impor- ‘tant business pertaining to the O. R. K of P. The Mercantile Investment Company is composed of a number of the city’s most enterprising colored citi- ‘zens, who for several months past have ‘been planning a business project which has at last taken shape. It contem- plates the opening of a shoe store on East Long street early in June. If the present venture should prove to be a snecess efforts will be made to extend TOM ™ TATTLER. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, ‘Bethel Benefit. At the last moment, and quite un- awares to him, we were compelled to press Mr. Collin Coe, our musical critic, into service by requesting him to report tous the concert at Bethel on Decora; tion Day. The following is Mr. Coe's letter containing the criticism: Dear Tattler—As per your request I attended the Bethel concert given'as a benefit for Mrs. Hudgins, who now lies in the county jail under theawful charge of murder There was a large, brilliant and appreciative gathering. The pro- gram, though containing some “punk’’ numbers, was asa whole very good. ‘Miss Hawkins and Madame Tyler, ‘Messrs Etkina and Logan proved them- selves the features of the evening. ‘The Umbrian glee club, after a piano and organ solo, opened the singing num- bers on the program Their first num- ber was one of the worst things on the program, but in their next appearance they rallied a little and did better. Next followed Pattie Dean Webb with a num- ber by Buck, which was poorly render- ed. The first part of her name led me to expect comething Mr Dunham came tripping ont with a guitar, on which he attempted a selec- tion from Grieg; and he had as much business trying to render it as your humble servant would in trying to handle J. Pierpont Morgan's business. He forgot the last part of it, and the andience applauded him for it Edna Alexander was all right it the concert had ended with her number, but after Tyler and Hawkins finished singing it was evident she was in too fast company. Ethel Witey, with Morris in her cor- ner, sparred a few rounds on the piano with “Home, Sweet Home,” and the audience breathed a sigh of relief when the contest was over. ‘The program was growing heavy when out came Rosa Lee Tyler, which was a signal for applause. She sang a rather long num’ er by Strauss, but even at that the audience did not get enough ‘the business along other lines with a view of providing business employment for young colored men and women. |The first effort thas already the good will of our leading colored citizens. One ‘of the prettiest parties of the season was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Rtv 213 E. Elm street, on the 13th, in honor of Mr. Emmet Lewis. | Upwards of fifty persons were present. ‘They did not fail to load Mr. Lewis down with presents to remind him of his 18th birtaday. Mr. G. J. Hicks, who has been the chorister of St. Paul A M.E. church for a number of years, has resigned. Mr. Hicks will go to Cleveland, where he has obtained lucra- tive employment. Last Friday night a number of young people gave an enjoy- able informal party at the home of the Misses Alberta and Bthel Ransom, cor- ner Spring street and St. Clair avenue, ‘in honor of the departure of Donald @. ‘Stewart, who will spend the summer in ‘Atlantic City. Mrs. Elizabeth Jackson and Mr. William Carlisle were married last Thursday evening. The ceremony ‘was performed by Rev. W. L. Burr, at ‘the bride's home, in the presence of relatives and friends. The bride was attired in a beautifal bridal costume and carried a boquet of white roses. Mre.Edna R. Seward-Harris, of Chilli- cothe, 0, acted as bridesmaid and Mr. T. Tucker as best man. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Sellars, of Princeton, Ind, are visiting Mrs Baty of 62 E, Long street. Convention of Business Men. Concord, N. C , June 1, 1901. Eiitor Freeman—Sir: The “Business Union” of America, West Indiés and Canada will hold its fourth annual con- vention-in Concord, N. ©, July 4-6 in- clnsive. Since the northera section has been favored up to this time with con- ventions and full delegations from the ‘southern and western sections we trust that it will remember us and bring full delegations, as no better selection could have been made than North Carolina for holding the convention. The Busi- ness Union fills a long felt want in the business line. Some of the best people of therace are members. It has branches in over forty principal cities in America, ‘West Indies and Canada. The union has done more toward uniting the race, for the length of time it has been oper- ating, than all other previous efforts It is time for us to do something to merit recognition in the busmess world. If ever such need is met it will be by onr own efforts, We need not expect others to do for ns the things that we should do for ourselves, If we remain in onr present condition it is our faults. Let us be up and doing, for the time is here when only those who are prepared for the duties of life can expect to ever rise to any degree of excellence. Very respectfally, ‘W. C. Coueman, Treasurer. Antiseptic and Medicinal For WOMEN and MEN Stops all INTERNAL and EX- TERNAL itching caused by .-Piles, Pimples and Lewcorrhea WILLARD CHEMICAL C0., MALDEN, MASS. for, when she fiaished, by tumultuous applanse, they demanded more, and got it. Her voice was very good and her expression was excellent. By her trill and light staccato tonch she proved that she is one of the leading singers of the race Izeta Carey was dropped in as a crowd chaser, but the crowd refused to dis- perse. Had Pinsnti been present I know his face would have been radiant with sat- isfaction after Blkins finished his superb rendition of “The Bedonin Love Song.” Mr. Elkins has a rich baritone voice, fall of sweetness, coupled to an articn- lation that is unsurpastable He is the first singer, in rendering that song, that Lever heard pronounce “judgment” as it ought to be, and not ‘‘jadgmunt ” With a simple ballad Neal G. Haw- Kins sang her audience into ectasy. Every tone that came from her throat ‘was matchless for the purity and sweet- nese, Her quaint, old fashioned rendi- tion of “Comin’ Thro’ the Kye’ took her audience by storm She sang with such ease I thought God, for the time being, had taken possession of her vocal organs and was pealing forth some of the music Longfellow must have heard when he wrote the following lines: God sent his singers upon earth ‘With songs of sadness and of mirth, ‘That they might touch the hearts of men, ‘And bring them bask ¢o heaven again, Mrs, Alice Clark Royal was to sing next, bnt she became rick, all of which goes to prove even siskaess oan be a friend. ‘Tom Logan closed the entertainment with a very funny monologue, and it was quite a contrast to the musical fea- tures. His work was decidedly clever and he should have given his andience more of it. When pleasure reigns time loses its identity. The sum of $111.50 was realized at the door for Mrs, Hudgins, and Patick O'Donnell sent his personal check for $10.00, swelling the receipts to $121.50. Muncie, Ind., Special.—Tae Eagle Band run an excursion over the Interurban ta Anderson Sunday, all report a delightful time. The occasion was the sermon of the Odd Fellows Lodge of that city. The ex cursion should have been better patronized, as it is very essential that we assist one another. The Eagle Band is an acknow. ledged credit to the city, and on an occasion of this kind they need the patronage and encouragement of every colored citizen o| Muncie. Mrs, Mattie Richerdson 18 seriously ill at her home on East Jackson street. Mrs John Shoecrait is suffering a severe attact of Erysipelas. Mr. and Mrs, Stokes are entertaining Mrs. Phelps of Ohio. ‘The band concert given by the Sons and Daughters o! Tabor in the Bishop Block last week was « decided success, ‘The Twentieth Century Club will give a “Guessing Contest” Satur: day afternoon. James Skinner left one day last week for Demore, Penn, where he had secured a position ina barber shop. The Eagle Band will go to New Castle Sunday June 2, where they have been engaged to furnish musicfor the Odd Fellows Lodge. Miss Hattie Coleman expects to visit friends in Noblesville Sunday. Send us 10cfor a box of Moxon’s Headache ‘Tablets, a reliable cure for Neuralgia, Mox- on Liniment Co, Mt Clemens Mich. Try them once Sanesvilla Mote: Zanesville, O., Special —Rev. A. M. Thomas of the Union Baptist church baptized five persons in the Muskingum River Sunday. Harry Toney of Newark is visiting relatives in the city. Rev | McAllen, of Kansas City, preached morning and evening at Union Baptist church Sanday, and lectured Monday evening, he is engaged in organizing Young Men’s Saving Societies. The Wilberforce University base ball team played a game with the Acine Giants, ‘Thureday at Gant Park. In a base ball game played several weeks ago the Hotel Stars beat the Acme Giants 12 to 0. The St. Paul A. M. E church is being renovated and will be repapered fs recarpeted. Miss Francis Hamilton, ‘of Columbus, was the guestof friends in the city Sunday. There will be 8 series of entertainments at the Union Baptig church June 6, 7, and 8 ———_ Palestine News Palestine, Tex., Special,—Mr, Sam Parks was in the clty last wesk. Miss Lola Fields passed throughon the25th, Mrs. Payne and Reberson, of Jeitengn passed through enroute to Honstos, Mr. Lige Randall and Lee Johnson, of St. Louis, spent last Sunday in Palesting Dr. F. F, MeClellan is expecting ny sister here soon from Florida, Mr. g H. Stanton is a reader of The Freemay, Mr. Calop Word is working at the Nolen. Mr. John Hutchinson is stip pantry-man at the Nolen. Mr, Jace Williams head waiter at the Nolen is reader of The Freeman, Mr. Ben Carson was granted a divorce in the district courts on the 20th from Francis Brown. Charley Bailey was called tq Houston to the bedside of his sick sister last week Misses Mamie Moten, Sabrey Barris and Viola Goff are at home from Hearne Academy. Mrs. W. C. Cole has gone to Virginia, The bad game between Palestine Tigers and the ‘Tyler Caunibals was a warm one. The scores 15 to8, in favor of the Cannibals, fp Earl Akins and Fredie Wamack had q royal time in Tyler last week. fy Johnnie Campbell made a flying trip to Crovkett on the2ist. Mr. C. W, Wilson has been sick bat is ont for daty again, Mr. J. W. Johnson 1s the prondest may in town, his three hydranlic chairs haye arrived. Mr. Hal Billups lost his wife on the 28rd. Mr. Shack Watton has accepted position at Duncan's grocery store. 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Suppostion Sa emma rin Oe a ey dealt ges ellen i. ang give waivers 8 Fityaalekdargrlinacsie | ‘Dy Drukeiats. ggaRTin RUDY, LANCASTER. 7 ee ‘The Colored American has een 887" ing a good word for ‘Wm. ©M. Lewit, a contributor to this paper, for which !* has our sincere thanks. ee STAGE. Vaughn, the comedy duo; Miss Ma EDITED BY "Woodbine" THE FREEMAN POST OFFICE. A stamped enveloped, plainly addressed, must be enclosed for each letter, and the line of business should be written in the person should be given. in order to prevent mistakes. None-Professionals and others should be ar- ind mind that the letter must be in 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 G Lee, Miss Sallie Arndle, Mrs Glenn Patterson, Miss Lulu Barnett, Mrs Lulu Miss Lulu Barnett, Mrs Lulu Russell, liss Tenila Bacwell, Mrs Clara Terry, Merry L Hill, miss Mary&Dory L Hill, miss Mary&Dory L Washington, Carletta Kinnie, Mrs BessieLee Williams, Mrs Perencia # GENTLEMEN S LIST Barbure, Berni Barnes, Jerry Brown, Richard Brown, Leslie Brown, W. S Burden, Charley Burton, Chas Chatters, J. P Crown, Prof. J. P Cressey, James Fernando, Jas Fuller, W. E. Fisher, J. P Gilson, Spencer B Gleen, Julius Grant, W. M Rodges, W. M Hurace, Geo C Hampton, P. G. (3) Housley, Angelo 4 Housley, R. F Humphries, WA. 2 Inman, Frank Jackson, J H S Johnson, J R Jones, W M Jones, Clarence P Kemp Bobby Brown, Richard P Brown, Leslie Leach, Robert Lewis, Chas Manning, John McCameron, D W McCameron, Henry McCarver, Billy McKay, Theophilus W McGruder, Ambrose Jones S Moxley, George L Pitman, E C Patrick, Frank Patton, J Prampin, Harry Prampin, J. W Shie ds. N Stephens, Augustus Taylor, Steve R Taylor, F. W Thompson, R. W Toledo, Ben Van Jack, Henry Woodard, Sidney Wright, J. L. PAWNEE BILL'S WILD WEST (and Concert Co.)- Appleton Wis. Wise; June 8; Sun; 9; Menominee Mich. 10; Oconto. 11; Green Bay, 12 Steven Wood, 13; Grant Rapids, 14; Merrill 15 LOWERY, (Sella Bros. & 4-Paw)—Brockton, Mass. Boston, 10-15. CANADIAN JUBILIE SINGERS—Mountain Grove Ontario; 8; Tamworth, 10; Tweed, 11; Have lock, 12; Norwood, 13; Peterboro, 14; Hastings, 15. THE QUEEN OF HAYTI. "A Coon with the Raglan Craze." See ad. on this page. Ellis Houston sends regards to Joe Pleasant and Herbert La She. Frank Pleasant, Eb tubsist, of Macon, Mo., is visiting in St. Louis this week. Sandy Browne, Philadelphia, Pa — Cole & Johnson are no more as a team. Neither have made public their future intentions. No 2 later. George Titchner, the prince of colored comedians, has taken Billy Kersands' place with the Rasco & Holland Big Minstrel Festival and is making good. Miss Flora Batson, the double voiced queen of song, and Gerard Millar, the premier basso of two continents, after a successful tour North and West, are resting in Washington, D. C., preparatory to their Eastern tour. John W. Dennis has arrived in Kansas City, Mo., and is rehearsing with Johnson & Stratters B Minstrel Festival at the Gillis Opera house. Mr. Dennis informs us that Will G. Kennedy is just recovering from a severe spell of pneumonia and will join them next week. Dan E Washington, who joined W. I. Swain's concert company with Pawnee Bill's show last week, has been made stage manager of that aggregation, and with his wife, Mrs. Minnie Washington, are making repeated hits with their "Society Walk" turn. With Mr. Swain as manager and Mr. Washington as stage director we predict success for them all along the line. Notes from Harrison Bros. minstrels. —We are in Kentucky, and all are well and happy. James Marshall and family joined at Miamisburg, O. Business was big all through Ohio. Wm. LeVard arrived on the 22 of May and took charge of the stage. The band under the leadership of S E. Dodd, is now one of the finest on the road, and his cornet solos always receive a round of applause. He will be pleased to hear from musicians at all times. All send regards to friends. Notes from Oriental Theatre, Newport News, Va.—Business is good; we have a first-class show with the following up-to-date performers: Harris and --- THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. Vaughn, the comedy duo; Miss May Davis and Billy Ozobe's Willie, the magicians and wonder workers; Miss Dassie Laster, the Cubian buck and wing dancer; Lamar and Jefferson, song and dance artists; Norman Harper, the descriptive soloist; the Oriental quartette. Mr. Hall is now hard at work at his summer pavillion which will be a great attraction for both white and colored people, the only place of this kind in the South. He has invested $10,000 and will open the 10 of June. Colored talent wanted at all times. S. M. Hall, manager; E. C. Harris, stage manager. THE QUEEN OF HAYTI. We are indebted to Sandy Browne, of Philadelphia, for a clipped article written by "Somer Ville," for otherwise we would not have seen it. The article is under the caption of Negroes Take to the White Man Coon Song, and Black Comedian with Red Whiskers Makes Fun as a Happy Holligan. The writer speaks favorably of "Trip to Coontown" aggregation and characterizes Bob Cole as a star imitator of a white tramp. In fact, all the members of that company are highly spoken of. Bobby Kemp, Harvey Goodall and Julius Glenn, late of Gideon's minstrels, added to their number Apus Powers, the tenor songster, forming a comedy four, better known as the "Whangdoodies," and for richness of song, grotesque make-ups and lightness of foot they clean up. Goodall always gets his as a patter. They are now working the Miao Cironit, Trocadero, Chicago, this week, with Milwaukee, St. Paul and Minneapolis to follow. Goodall sends regards to Henry Carter. James B. Tucker closed with Gideon's minstrels in Detroit, Mich., and is now spending a little compulsory vacation with Harvey Goodall, of Chicago. Regards to Carter and all the boys - J. B. Tucker. J. Edward George, after three months rest on his ranch in Washington, is going to surprise the colored managers by starting in a new line of entertain-with colored people. Mr. George has managed nothing but colored shows for the past ten years, and this year he will have two or possibly three companies on the road. "The Queen of Hayti" is the last of his ventures, and he has fully equipped this company with a new Pullman combination dining and sleeping car. This is a full compartment car and the best in the business. The wardrobe will be the finest that money and long experience can buy. He will carry special scenery and complete electric outfit. One of the novelties will be the "electric dance." See his ad in another column. P. G. Lowery writes: Owing to the engagement of the Sherrah quartette at the Buffalo exposition, I have the services of a New York quartette with the two well known soloists W. S. Ball, baritone, and Chas. B. Foster, basso, whose lowest register is unknown. The female quartette is composed of Mrs Bradley, Miss Ida Larkins, Miss Cara Scott and Miss Josue Sutton; they are professionals, and introduce some new and catchy songs with drilled movements, the first of the kind ever used under canvas. Our stage manager, Billy Bradley has the show in spendid running order; he being well versed in that line of work. Roster of band: P. G. Lowery, manager and director of vaudeville show and band. J. J. Smith, solo cornet and assistant director; Sam May, solo cornet; C. Taylor, 1st cornet; Geo. P. Hambright, clarionet; Calvin Jackson, 1st alto; Jim Brown, 2nd alto; James Morton, 1st trombone; A. L Prince, 2nd trombone; W. S. Ball, 3rd trombone; J. B. Hall, baritone; the old reliable Billy May, Tuba; Sam Elliott, traps and snare; Henry Rawles, bass drum. Our orchestra is led by C. D. Jackson; Tom May, 2nd violin; J. J. Smith, cornet; G. P. Hambright, clarionet; Jas. Martin, trombone, J. B. Hall, viola; Wm. May, bass. Geo. V. Connors, our manager, is well pleased with the company and he always wants a Freeman. Watch our route in The Freeman and visit our big show at the first opportunity and spend one 4th of July with us, as we have about 225 4th this season. Success to my many friends. LOUISVILLE.—George Temple has left the stock company and now has charge of the Ninaweb park. The stock company at 13th and Walnut street, is headed by the famous young comedian. Webster Davis. Steve Breckinridge and Henry Anderson are making good with songs Clark Ferguson is always applauded. J. Clark is a good straight man. C. J. Johnson, the king of the wire, is doing a neat juggling act; he sends regards to Clemo Harris. The band and orchestra is directed by Humphrey Nelson and Tom Lane. Webster Williams sends regards to Harvy Goodall. Doctors Whittman and Berry say they still have money to burn. H. Anderson sends regards to John Hunter. GREATER NEW YORK—Things theatrically seem to be on the boom in the metropolis at this writing. "Snape" of every description are being organized and the many managers expect soon to have their pockets bulging with the "filthy lucre." The "Coountown Golf Club." after two weeks of hard rehearsals, left the city for the wilds of Jersey to battle with the pesty mosquito and gather in the coin, but after two days the members of the organization held a meeting and decided that they would much rather be in the city of "rapid transit" than to be out where it was almost an impossibility to "meet the goat" regularly, therefore they are returning to the city in ones and twos. Bailey and Fletcher, singing and dancing comedians, state that they are booked to appear with the Gorman park aggregation. If Fletcher will take the trouble to learn some clean gags their act will be much more appreciated by both the public and managers. Miss Clarice Johnson, formerly of the Johnson Sisters, singing and dancing soubrettes, was quietly married on the evening of May 28 to Benj H. Wright, the popular mixologist of Johnson and Davis' Franco-Belgian-American Club, on West 32d street. Mrs Wright is a very prominent member of Jos. Moore's New Orleans Minstrels, which are now filling a two-weeks' engagement at Dietrick's Music Hall. James White, vocal comedian, is in the city, having closed a very successful season with the Black Patti tronbadonads. Chauncey Green, comedian, is a big card at the Blue Ribbon on 5th avenue. Chauncey is kept very busy explaining to his many friends as to the cause of him being "thrown down" by the little Philadelphia girl, Chauncey sends regards to Harry Fidler, Knox, Payne and all friends. Carl Dante and Charles H. Moore are the latest backers of the farce first introduced by Williams and Walker, "The Lucky Coon." The show is playing to fair business in the State. Among those with the company are Chauncey VerValin, Black Carl, Yeager and Kelley, The Ritchies, Bob Kelly, John F. Jones, the Bailey Trio and Ben Wright. Allie Brown, the clever slack wire artist, the past season one of the principal headliners with the Rusco and Holland Big Minstrel Festival, is in the city. Mr. Brown will spend the summer hereabouts. He has not, as yet, signed for the coming season. THE QUEEN OF HAYTI. CHICAGO —The chief event of the week was the benefit at Bethel on Decoration day. The program was made up of professional talent, and it drew a large audience, about $125 being realized. The company Charles Sager has been rehearsing for vaudeville gave a trial performance at the Clark Street Museum. The Freeman is now on sale at professional headquarters. Daisy Robinson gave her recital Sunday, June 2, at the Institutional church. There was present a large and critical audience and Miss Robinson did very well. Miss Letha Liverpool has gone to Memphis to join Lew Hall's forces at the Rialto. The Dixie Jubilee singers are in town; they arrived last Sunday. The members of the company look well and speak in enthusiastic terms of their trip. J. Ed. Green and Lew Johnson will not take out their company this season. Miss Neal G. Hawkins is scheduled to appear in vaudeville shortly. I think she will open at Hopkins'. It is reported she will marry W. C. Buckner, one of the proprietors and managers of the Dixie Jubilee singers. Smart and Williams are at the Chicago Opera House this week. The Olympic has closed for the season. Deas has quit John Jennings. Things are dull theatrically, and not a few of the performers have gone to tinkering to earn a few pork chops. The "Hottest Coon in Dixie" will be under new management next season. The Grundys were at the Clark Street Museum last week. The Turners have gone to housekeeping on Lasalle street. The weather has been good the last two or three days, and the parks and out door attractions have been doing a good business. The "Four-in-Hand" quartette is now playing to big success with Wm. A. Brady's "Uncle Tom's Cabin" at the Auditorium; the members are James Richmond, James E. Lipsey, Ambroe Davis and Joe Moxley, who are also taking prominent parts in the show. They are having a gay, gay time. For some unexplained reason the B. O. C. P., or Buffaloes, of this city have grown lukewarm, and in some cases have wandered away from the herd and in order to circumvent and ameliorate the present undesirable condition, a special meeting of the advisory board was held Wednesday evening. a report of which is promised later. The Fountain City quartette is in evidence. Father Henderson Smith purposes traveling next season, but the ownership and policy of the Buffalo rendezvous will remain unchanged. The Freeman is on sale at Love's barber shop, 336 27th street. A minstrel entertainment and dance was given Monday evening by local amateur talent at Arlington hall. Tom Logan has in view an entertainment for the benefit of the Old Folk's home. Where was Blondy Sunday? Al. Turner, a former member of the once famous "Georgia Up-to-Date Quartette" is in the city. Tommy Lewis has signed to play the summer season with an orchestra of white musicians. Prof. Malone came down Monday from the Crystal Palace, Janeville, Wis., is guest of musicians. The old reliable W. A. McKanlass, of "one man band" fame, dealt out "the glad mit" and a welcome "jolly" to his many acquaintances while sojourning a few hours with us last week. Miss Lizzie Perry is with the Pawnee Bill show. If a stranger or a townseer is in search of a performer, he saves time by going direct to "The Buffalo," 284 29th street, as that is considered and styled "professional headquarters" now. Lawrence Deas rehearsed and put on the current bill at Jennings, owing to the unavoidable absence of Stage Manager Robinson Monday. Miss Tenia Weatherby continues to make good at The Vaudeville, as does also Miss Harris. Bert Johnson, Blondy Robinson, Palm Carrol and the Nortons are "sure fire hits" and little Lottie Grady has firmly established herself a prime favorite at Jennings' Theatre. (Of course we must not slight "Air Ship Web.") Bobby Kemp desires the reporter to keep his name out of print, and we are willing to do any thing to please Bobby, you know. A peculiar fact connected with the members of the company playing The Rialto, Memphis, is that not one has written a letter to their Chicago friends since leaving here, probably they are too busy rehearsing to write. George Moxley refused a flattering offer last week to join a white company, assigning for a reason that the "gigwawks" were good enough for him. The entertainment given for benefit of Mrs. Lillian Hudgens, the colored lady who is in jail charged with murder while defending her home and honor, at Bethel Chapel, A. M E church, Thursday evening, was a grand affair. Those who appeared were: Misses Gertrude Jackson, Ethee Wiley, Izetta Carey, Edna Alexander, Mesdames Pattie Dean-Webb, Rosa Lee Tyler, Neal G. Hawkins; The Masonic quartette, Umbrian glee club, Sherrah quartette, Prof Ed F. Morris, George Conley, Albert Dunham, W. C. Elkins, Tom Logan and Lawrence Chenault. Quite a neat sum was realized which will be used to defray the expense of attorneys, with a view of securing the honorable acquittal she so justly deserves. John Brewer has undertaken to give a vaudville entertainment every Thursday afternoon at the county jail for the benefit of the prisoners confined therein. Speculation is rife as to the identity of your Chicago correspondent, but so far, the young lady has managed to conceal her name. Since our last budget, the team of Garland and Goff have adjusted their real or fancied grievances and resumed partnership, and left for Kansas City Tuesday to join a repertoire show organizing there for a summer tour. Norris Smith, the boy baritone, will be a feature with a prominent minstrel company next season. James L. Love (the actor's friend) gives professional advice, books, acts and advances his small change to poor and indigent Thespians for the glory there is in it, and if Jim is satisfied, we are. THE QUEEN OF HAYTI Zanesville, O., Special—'Diamonds and Hearts," a comedy-drama in three acts, was given Thursday, May 30, by the Ladies' Court, at Bijon Theatre, to a crowded house. The cast was the following: Bernice Halstead (in love with Dr. Burton), Pearle Pinri, Amy (Bernice s own sister) Mary Toney; Inez Gray (a friend of the girls), Nancy Douglass; Dr. Burton (in love with Bernice), Alonzo Wooten; Abraham Barnes (an old farmer, also in love with Bernice) J. S. Hunnicutt; "Sis," (Abe's sister), Mrs. Jennie Jaxon; Dwight Bradly (a scheming spendthrift). Mark Brown; Mrs. Halstead (a tool of her son Dwight) E. C. Guy; Sammy (a young Negro with a liking for pie), Harry Coleman; attorney, LeRoy D. Barnett; sheriff, Harry Lucas. Between acts Miss Sarah Smith lasc. and Mr. Maxwell entertained the audience with his trained dog, "Max," and slight of hand performances. Wilberforce University base ball team defeated the Acme Giants at Gant Park, Thursday, May 30, Score 20 to 10. Miss Ollie Norman, of Newark, was in the city last week. Fred, Bunch, of Coshocton, was in the city last Sunday. Sunday will be children's day at St. Paul A. M. E. church, and the sermon will be preached to grammar and high school graduates, who are as follows: Dessa Pritchet, Willie Young, Myrtle Brown, Blanche Barnett and Alice Johnson, from the grammar school, and Pearle Pinri, Ida Pritchet, Oder X Tibbs, Mary Hamilton, Carrie Young and Rufus Bauldridge. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Thompson, of Morning View, O., are visiting their cousin, Mr. Becomes an Instantaneous Rage when first heard. "A Coon With the Raglan Craze" By SHERMAN BOONE. : : Arr. By GEO.J. DAWSON. 50c. SONG AND CHORUS. Send 40c in Stamps for a copy. Characteristic Ragtime, yet Inspiring. One of Boone's Master Productions. First Edition Just Published The Prettiest Coon Song Ever Presented to the Public. Order Now of E. C. KNOX & CO., Music Publishers, 318 N. Capitol Avenue, INDIANAPOLIS, IND. QUEENOFHAYTICO.. Colored Musicians, Ladies and Gentlemen, Singers and Dancers. If you can play brass you can get on here. It will be a big feature in your cap to have your name on our register this season, booked solid for forty weeks from coast to coast. But not South. Address at once. J. EDWARD GEORGE NEW ULM, MINN. [Open in July in Chicago. I don't send transportation.] WANTED Comedian well up in business, who can sit on end if required. Musicians who have had minstrel experience, a leader who can arrange music;agent who has had experience ahead of a minstrel show. None but sober and reliable persons need apply. Wanted in every branch of minstrel profession. Address E. STRAWTHER, General Manager, 69 East Maiden Street, Washington, Pa. Johnson & Green's COMEDIANS IN A Reception to the King will not take the road this coming season 1901, on account—unable to secure the necessary foreign production. Nevertheless the comedians will appear before the King the following season 1902, Johnson & Green. 6-5d33m LEW JOHNSON, Grand Forks, B. C. PAT CHAPPELLE, TAMPA, FLA. P. S. -Can use a few more good musicians. from good musicians that double B. O. Also want all kinds of out door attractions, work all summer for the right parties; so state all you do in first letter—all letters answered. Boozers and disturbers stay away from me, I know you, I mean business, not a performer save stamps; state low taxes, but the state Doll, Huckleberry, Clarence Powell, Stanford McKissic and Harry Craton, please write. $10,000 invested. Address all letters to E. J. Harris, Newport News, Va., postoffice box 115. SAM M. HALL, Proprietor. Now Ready. Get it while it is new. New Gags, spicy, sure to make good. Price 25 cents. Address ROG HIGGINS. Musical Artists who are dealing in harmony with Rusco & Holland's Big Minstrel Festival, have new ideas for next season and will sell as follows: Musical plate glass (for two) concert pitch; Caliphates, imitating steam carp; String Swinging Harp; 16 Illuminum Chimes with elegant rack; 20 mounted Metal Cups; played with bows, fine tone wires, and boomphone with rack; 33 Silver Bars. Will sell separately or as respectfully Yours. BAILLEY STREET: Home Address 717 C Street, Lincoln, Neb. For more information with Big Minstrel Festival. Colorad Comedians, Singers, Dancers and Musicians, especially first-class second violin and trombone players. Also good skiffle teams that can change both male and female. First-class banjo player or musical team for summer breaks By May. New touch Park Lane, Louisville, summer season. Visit last list ending about Oct. 1st. Address all communications for particulars and information to Geo. W. Temple, Agent, 213 Linden Square, Louisville, KY. Please send emails for reply. Parties who have answered write again. WANTED Colored Lady Performers Immediately, state references also send program, state color and letter. We will send tickets to the right address. Address PAT CHAP-PELE, Buckingham Theatre, Tampa, Fla. NOTICE-Now booking performers and musicians for the famous "A Rabbit's Foot Como Co.," for next season. Disney J. E. Bron Note-Owli put out the JO MONOLO Now Ready. Get it while it is new Price 25 cents. Address 15 R. R., Street, Kokomo, Ind. GEO. BAILEY & Musical Artists who are dealing in harmony will have new ideas for next season and will sell pitch: Caliphons, imitating steam carriage; elegant rack; 30 mounted Metal Oops; played with rack. 30 Silver Bars. Will sell ensemble BAILEY & SPILLER; : : : Home Enroute with Big Ministrel Festival. WANTED...LG Colorad Comedians, Singers, Dancers and Musbrombone players. Also good sketch teams the banjo player or musical team for Summer Bros summer season beginning about June 1st and tours for particulars and information to GEO. ville, Ky. Please send stamps for reply. Parties WANTED...Colored I letter. I will send tickets to the right parties. PELLE, Buckingham Theatre, Tampa, Flans for the famous "A Rabbit's Foot Comedy" and Mrs. Samuel Thornton, of Cooper mill Road. The Queen of Hayti. Kirksville Happenings. Kirksville, Mo., Special.—Mrs. Fred. Abby, Miss Elizabeth Gilstrop and Willis Machen have returned to the city. Rev. G. C. Chime has completed the Western College with honors. Miss E. TOM JEFFERSON COMEDIAN Permanent Address 618 Vine Street, Des Moines Ia Eubanks and Miss A. Yates entertained last week at the former's residence. The reception was a swell affair and was attended by forty couples. compris- ing the elite of the city. Miss Mollie Adams is on the sick list. All persons indebted to the agent for papers will please call and settle at once. OPINIONS DIFFER (CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE) The matter is purely personal, and should be left to the principals—if a controversy is really to take place. I merely expressed an individual opinion of the man and his work, drawn from observations, culminating in an action occurring on the 31st of May, 1900. I hold to my opinion still. I am entitled to it without molestation. The board of Metropolitan church is entitled likewise to its estimate of the same individual. I have nothing to say against their expression of opinion, as far as it relates to the said Johnson. --- My surprise is that so much valuable space and so much legal acumen should be consumed in begging a question which nobody has disputed. It is conclusively proven in the article—and the only thing proven—that the Reverend J. Albert Johnson is popular with the board (which he himself appointed.) A shrewd pastor invariably appoints that kind of a board. But what does such a formal indorsement signify in a public altercation with an outsider? Nothing. What else would you expect? Well might Richard Croker come forward with a certificate from Tammany Hall, or Senator Hanna show up with laudatory resolutions from the Home Market Club, On the Rialto, the "boys" would dominate this a "cinch." I should regret very much if every church should conceive it to be a bounded duty to take official action every time a preacher ran counter to the wishes of a private citizen, or deem it expedient to defend him against criticism for pursuing a course which deep down in their hearts they find it difficult to excuse or condone. I respectfully submit, that since the officiary of the Metropolitan church has not been mentioned by me in any manner, it is without jurisdiction in the adjustment of this personal difference with the said ex-pastor. --- To close the subject for all time, I shall briefly refer to the points at issue: Whether or not the administration of the said Johnson was "ill-starred" is an open question. Just what "success" is has long been a puzzle to the most learned sages and philosophers. Perhaps it is a relative term—dependent upon standards and ideals, and admitting of varied interpretation. "When doctors disagree, who is to decide?" The statement that the said Johnson was the only pastor among the grand galaxy of divines who had ably served Metropolitan church, against whom charges of conduct unbecoming a minister had been filed, has not been denied. There is an intimation that if the allegation is true, I am sole possessor of the knowledge. I am not the sole possessor of this information—but I am the sole possessor of several other facts which may not be without bearing upon the situation—some time. It is my belief that the said Johnson made "mistakes" during his term in this city. "To err is human." is an axiom handed down to us from the beginning of the Christian era. When the board insinuates that the ex-pastor is exempt from the action of that old-fashioned law, is to claim for him a degree of infallibility that most people will hesitate to accept without many grains of salt. If the board feels that the ex-pastor has "served faithfully, satisfactorily, brilliantly, etc." I shall not mar the harmony of the hour by uttering one discordant note. Mere matters of taste ought to be considered in generous vein. The admission that perhaps as many as a dozen members of the church might agree with the writer, is a concession that will be given its true value in the equation. I have never made up my mind thoroughly as to whether I could conscientiously pronounce a minister an "unqualified success" whose largest claim to distinction rested upon ability to raise "dollar money," and to furnish "arousesmen" for the galleries. As a fervid pulpiteer, an architect of pompous platitudes, an expounder of bombast and a master of rhetorical flourish, many a preacher may be rated a success by those who like that kind of thing. Weekly following the lowly Nazarene, obeying the finer instincts of Christian benevolence, lifting up the erring from their sins, cheering the soul of the distressed, reuniting the estranged, and living up to the exalted atmosphere of the Golden Rule—these ancient practices do not always "make good" with either boards or conferences, and the holiest men are not the surest to receive fulsome indorsements or appointment to the biggest churches. I heartily agree with the esteemed trustees that whether or not the retirement of the said Johnson is a "distinct gain," is another matter of opinion. Yet, I claim no "monopoly" of my affirmative conclusion, for aside from dozens of discriminating citizens whom I meet about town, I find this paragraph in the Colored American of May 18, occurring in the closing portion of an article on the conference assignments for Washington: "The local changes are regarded as a gain to the work of the Master, and Bishop Lee is to be congratulated upon his excellent judgment." The Colored American bears a time-honored reputation for fairness in estimating public men, and it is recogniz- THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER ed by competent persons as the exponent of the best thought and character of this cultured cosmopolis. The Colored American has not yet received the excoriation of the board. Again, complaint is made that the ex-pastor's name was omitted from my report of the White testimonial. If the learned divine made a "notable speech," I did not hear it. Dr. Grimke's name was included in the list of speakers, because it so appeared on the printed program, and a reporter who has several assignments on his hands, is frequently compelled to rely upon the little slip for guidance. Sometimes he "slips up." Examining the Colored American's write-up of the White meeting, however, I failed to find the name of the Rev. J. Albert Johnson or any reference to his "notable speech." A strange coincidence—which carefully studied out—would arouse in some minds a suspicion that the ex-pastor was not as popular with the press fraternity as he might be. The reflection on my veracity and my conception of "manhood," I pass over without comment. I am not on trial. It is the galled jade who winces. I do not pose as a leader in the spiritual world, nor do I assume that I am incapable of error. Those whose overweening self-esteem and inordinate vanity lead them to so assume must not complain when their doings are subjected to "the fierce white light that beats about a throne." Men who use their high office and influence to accomplish ends of doubtful propriety need not be surprised if they are called upon to give an account of their stewardship. The journalist is the watchman on the wall. --- In reporting events for The Freeman or other papers your correspondent has consulted no impulse other than an honest desire to serve the people, and to popularize the journal in which the matter appears. The Freeman is familiar with my record on that score. At the risk of being classed in "Vanity Fair," I make bold to say throughout the twenty-odd yearsthat I have been engaged in the newspaper business, I have been prodigal in the bestowal of praise upon men that I deemed worthy of encomium. I had loved to look upon the bright side of every question, and to give my brother the benefit of every reasonable doubt when assailed from any quarter. Except in the most aggrated cases. I have preferred to remain silent, rather than voice an adverse criticism, which might injure the future of a man capable of usefulness, to the race. Meanness or narrowness has no place in my creed. It is now to late in my life to turn over a new leaf and begin the practice of vandalism. Our solemn obligation is to "render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's!" without fear or favor. --- If, perchance, the board of Metropolitan church differs from my estimate of the Reverend J. Albert Johnson and wish to co-operate with a plan to bring him back to Washington after a year of exile in Baltimore, it is not for me to object. The City of Magnificent Distances, is broad in acreage and long in the mileage of her pleasing thoroughfares. None of us will again infringe upon newspaper space to air a fuss, for life is too short and there are more important interests to be subserved in these days of crucial test for the Negro people. The gage of battle—if it is ever to come to that—can be taken up at "Philippi"—perhaps in 1904, when something will be at stake. In my references to the men of the hour, however, I cannot promise to pass over the name of J. Albert Johnson, for interest is sure to attach to the movements of a man who bids fair to figure prominently before the next General Conference. Should Providence ordain that but one Bishop is to be chosen, and Dr. Hubbard is called higher, it is not unlikely that Johnson will aspire to the financial secretaryship, and indeed, it would not be a surprise to those on the inside, if he made a direct bound for the Episcopal bench, as he has a positive "pull" with the Bishops' Council. At "Philippi" there will be an excellent field for the review of events past and passing. The skirmish is at an end, and The Freeman's Washington circulation has been gratifyingly increased during the engagement. Wishing for Metropolitan's new pastor, Rev. Daniel G. Hill, an administration prosperous and popular, and sincerely trusting that the pleasant relations that have heretofore existed between the board and myself have suffered no impairment by this polite interchange of sentiment, I have the honor, Mr. Editor, to be "Yours for truth and righteousness." R. W. THOMPSON. P. S.—The notarial seal is omitted from this declaration, as being of no consequence. T. The safest, surest cure for corn ten cents by mail. Moxon Liniment Co., Mt. Clemens, Mich. Send for it now. Yellowstone Park Excursion Leave Indianapolis June 18 for a tour of sixteen days; ten days in the Park. Through sleeping cars. Lowest rate ever made from this territory. Party limited to forty-four. For information call on or address H. M. BRONSON, A. G. P. A. Big Four, No. 1. E. Washington st., Indianapolis, Ind. We want every reader of the Freeman that is troubled with Dyspepsia or Indigestion to try a 10 cent box of our discs, for sale by all druggists. DEAN'S YSPEPSIA DISCS They do the work. MEMPHIS NEWS ITEMS Culled in a Week From Various Circles ---Commencement Exercises of the Many Colleges. 1 Memphis, Tenn., Special. — Messrs. Will Thomas and Pleas Jenkins left for Cairo, Ill., Monday, May 20, to join the Darkest South Minstrel Company. Mrs. A. E. Whitlow received a very interesting letter from her son, Frank R. Whitlow, of this city, but now stationed in the Philippine Islands, with one of the U. S. regiments. He says that he is delighted with that country and would advise all young men to strive to reach our new possessions. W. H. Luse, formerly of Yazoo City, but now of this city, was present at the meeting of the Freeman Association, last week, and made a very timely talk, which was highly appreciated by the body. *** J. C. Irons, one of our enterprising business men, has opened a first class ice cream parlor at 178 Beale street. The Freeman wishes its many readers to give him their trade. *** The Colored Citizen has opened an up-town office up stairs at 49 Beale St. Miss Lillie Mate Bowles, one of the recent graduates of the city school, will be in charge of same. It will be fitted pp in modern style, and the friends of the Citizen are cordially invited to call. All business connected with the paper will be transacted here. Miss Bowles, it will be remembered, is the one who made such a hit in her oration on the "Kind of Wife Wanted." The following was received from J. L. Lee. 42 Polk street: To The Freeman—Please allow me an humble space in your worthy paper to inform the readers about the Howe Institute, which had their thirteenth annual commencement exercises at the Auditorium. The building was crowded. This proves just how popular the school is in West Tennessee and in several other States. We had eleven graduates. it was the grandest time ever witnessed. L. Gray Patterson, Union Town, Ala., Annie Grace McMicheli, Memphis, Penn., C. William, West Memphis, Ark., Lucy A. Thomas, Memphis, Georgia, Washington, Stanton, Tenn., Ella Lee, Town Creek, Ala., J. W. Williams, Ripley, Tenn., James B. Nesbitt, Milan, Tenn., Jennie B. Ware, Stanton, Tenn., Edward E. Nesbitt, Milan, Tenn., Edgar N. Koonce, Maury City, Tenn., acquitted themselves eloquently. There was no irregularity or deviation whatever in their deliveries. They were perfect along the line of elocution and rhetoric. I must say a word about Miss Thomas, who delivered the valedictory. It was a captivation, and she held her audience spell bound. She was all cool and composed in speaking. Now all of them to the accomplishment of Prof. J. Levister and his group of teachers—Ms. Levister, Miss Haregro, Miss Cook, and others. Words are inadequate to explain our heartfelt thanks for his manner of teaching. Now may God bless this gentleman; he may live long and do great work for the lifting up of the Negro race. We need more like him. Well, while the graduates were delivering their pieces some one in the audience spoke out and said, "The Negro is coming," and another said, "Part of the Negroes have already come, and others are coming." Ah, that is the way things are. Well, spiritual matters among our churches are not near what they ought to be. The reunion seems to upset everything here. They have about worked and talked it about as high as human beings could. The Negroes are nearly equal to the whites along this line. I have been reading your paper for a number of years, though I do not want to burden you with a long letter this time. Yours for the cause of humanity. --- We heard that some poor fools and ignorant Negroes were to act as horses by drawing a carriage through streets containing their old Mistresses and Masters. Well we the human ones of the race, say to them, if such reports are true, to keep on playing the monkey and no one will care if they go into the jungles of Africa to keep company with the other wild animals and serpents that are waiting for them who are not (CONTINUED ON SEVENTH PAGE) About this Big Sale of Undermuslins There will not be nearly enough of this specially-priced Underwear to go around as great as the quantities are. The only reason we advertise the sale is because we want m ore women to share the lots. In such a sale it does a store more good to sell a garment rapiece to twelve persons, than to sell twelve pieces to one person. The undergarments are such as appeal to women of good taste—but at least one-third under price. Some Very Popular Millinery Turbans, made of straw cloth on a wire frame, trimmed with gilt buckle, conger quill and black velvet, comes in all colors, worth $3.75, our price ..... $2.98 A dozen other styles of hand-made trimmed Turbans at from $5.75 down to ..... 2.25 Towel Sale in the Basement Out-of-Town Visitors find every convenience here free for the asking. About this There will not be nearly great as the quantities are, more women to share the lot, piece to twelve persons, there such as appeal to women. Ladies' Cambric Corset Cover, square yokes, edged with torchon lace back and front, all seams finished, edges bound, 200 value, Saturday .....12 Ladies' cambric full French Corset Cover, yoke back, front and arms eyes edged with 1-inch torchon lace pearl buttons, 40c value Saturday .25 Some Very Po Turbans, made of straw cloth on a wire conger quill and black velvet, com price ... A dozen other styles of hand-made trim to ... The great headquarters for Street Hats. Two large tables overflowing with bargains, not one in either lot worth less than double the price. Choice 98c and ..... 49 Towels, 20x40, extra large and heavy pure white, value 15c..... Towels, 41x21, full bleached, bath towels, extra heavy, value 16c..... Wash Cloths, full bleached, size 11x 11, fast edge all around, these would be cheap at $ \frac{3}{4} $ c, each..... Toweling, bleached, 17 inches wide, plain white damask, without border, can be used for napkins, yard..... Towels, 28x15, honeycomb, red and blue border, fast edge, value 5c, each..... H. P. WASSON & CO. A boy holding a large book. "WANTED BARBERS" to send for free sample of Po-Sep-Co, a delightful Toilet Water. Cincinnati Pertume Co., Cincinnati O. Department D A SECRET with which any colored read and write can make $1.00 a day at home or traveling. Sent for 10 cents. Address Geo. Butler, Lake Butler, Florida. WANTED--Colored Ladies and Gentlemen, it will be to your interest to write to us. Big money and little labor. Address with stamp for participants. M. J. Mackmull & Co., Dept N, 817 W. Fifth St., Cincinnati, O. 600 SONGS, and every one a Gem. Words and music complete. A Treasury of the world's popular Sonns. Regular price, $1 our price. NOVELTY ADVISEER CO. BA'SHORE.N.Y. Established DR. CAREY'S School of Chirurgery, 1860 Dermatology and Dermatology, 1860 Treatment for ladies $25.00, gentlemen $40.00. Diplomas given end of term. Time from 4 to 6 weeks, 43 Arcade up tairs, Cincinnati, O. Boys and Girls Wanted To sell Queen Perfume. One Dozen on Credit to start sun when sold pay us—also Fancy Toilet Soaps. Special inducements on Soaps. Send 2c stamp for sample. *ohawk Manufacturing Co., lock box 600, Troy, N. Y. WANTED—Reliable colored people to sell "OZO. O." Guaranteed to take kinks out of nappy Negro hair, also causes hair to grow and cures all scalp diseases. Money refunded if not satisfied. Liberty of the Book. Big money. Address with stamp. M. J. Mackmull & Co. 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Prices $6 50, $5.75, $4 25 and $3.98 Bleached Toweling, fast selvage, twilled, yard..... 1 Towels, 33x16, fancy weave, good weight, fast edge and fringed, value 6c, each..... 1 Towels, heavy bleached cotton towels, double weight, value 7½c, each..... 1 Towels, bleached, Turkish bath, heavy weight, fast edge, value 9c. Towels, 34x16c, heavy bleached crash towels, value 12½c, each..... 7 Bleached Table Damask, 58 inches wide, assorted patterns, yard..... 28 THE BUSY GROWING STORE Old Homestead Bread Makes Muscle The Largest AND Purest Loaf In the City All GROCERS Sell It SANTAL-MIDY In 48 hours Gonorrhoea and discharges from the hospital or gain, arrested, by Nantal Midy Capsules without inconvenience. Price $1. of ALL druggists, or P. O. Box 2081, New York. DR. RENAUD'S Celebrated Home Remedies FOR HOME TREATMENT. YOUR OWN DOCTOR Look at this list and send for Catalogue to S. P. SEAWELL, Gen'l Agt. Bensalem, N. C. 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MARTH tells your entire life-past, present and future—in DEAD TRANSFER, the power of any two mediums you ever meet, the love of your fore marriage, the names of all your family, their ages and description, the name and business of your future husband, the name of your next, if you are to have one, the name of your current wife, calls on you for your future husband, the day, month and year of your marriage—how many children you have or will have—whether you are married or single; whether your present sweetheart has no sweetheart, will you if you have no sweetheart, she will tell you when you will have, and his name, business and date of acquaintance. ALL YOUR FUTURE date will be told in an honest, clear, plain manner and is written in your own words of their husbands and children, young ladies should know everything about their sweethearts or inended husbands. Do not ask company, marry or go into business with them, nor will religious sorrows prevent your consulting. Madame is the only one in the world who can tell you the FULL NAME of your future husband, with age and date of marriage, tells you what the one you love is, and there are others who believe that there is no truth to be gained from consulting a Medium, but such beliefs are contrary to truth. It is only from tte lack of knowledge that you can be reached. It is not everyone who placards himself or herself as a Medium that can stand a test of what he or she claims. And a person of any enquiring mind may ask the reason why he or she has the trouble to study human nature. They do not spend their thoughts for a moment with acquiring the art of phrenology and kindred branches, will have a tendency to make the pathway to the business clear and devoid of obstacle. It is an undeniable fact that persons will come for advice—in full knowledge of the matter, as they confront a Medium they try their utmost endeavor to dispel from their minds what they know so as to hear if they are the "pumping," in no few cases, the art used by many unprincipaled Mediums, the art used by many unprincipaled Mediums, the mind thereby, is a matter of impossibility to most of them. And yet this can be done, and by consequence MRS. RHE this seeming mystery becomes clear. This subject has received no little attention by eminent men and even college students. But although there are infringers in our midst with "oily tongues" perhaps, the gates of wisdom have not been It takes a great deal of study to become accomplished Medium, and by a continuous and untiring effort, the key to the well-spirited unthinkable mysteries have been procured by MRS. MARTH for the benefited humanity. By letter, advice $1.00. Hours from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. All letters must contain star-pe for answers. MRS. M. B. MARTH. 246 West 31st,1 NEW YORK CITY. Patronize Our Advertisers. SPORT Edited By BREAKAWAY. James J. Turner, of Providence, R. I., has purchased the 2:12 pacer, Josie B. It is likely that the fight between "Denver Ed" Martin and Joe Walcott will take place in San Francisco on July 4. * * * Jim Burke, the New York lightweight, and Walter Burgo, of Boston, are to box at New Britain, Conn. They are to meet at 138 pounds for a purse. *** Stone and Newkirk, Floyd McFarland's crack motorcycle team, haye issued a challenge to any motor team in the world for a five or ten mile race. * * * Garry Herrmann, the favorite of the American derby entries, is undoubtedly a peach; his recent victory over Boney Boy and Strangest stamped him as a speedy, courageous and "sure winner" horse on the minds of the turf patrons. That he will be backed heavily to win the American derby is an established fact, unless the unexpected happens. *** Joe Gans, of Baltimore, recently knocked out "Bobby" Dobbs of Minneapolis, in the seventh round, at Baltimore, of a bout scheduled for twenty rounds. The fight was all Gans's way and a blow to the stomach brought it to an end. --- The New York base ball club is first and the Cincinnati club is in second place of the line-up in the National League. Brooklyn is in fifth place just now, with unfavorable immediate prospects, but watch them win out first in the final wind up. Put a pin in this prediction. *** Chicago has clinched first place in the American base ball league, and Indianapolis seems to hold a season's lease on first place in the Western association. But I rather believe the lease expires before the 15th of July. We'll see. *** Major Taylor, the colored American cyclist, in the return match at Paris, France, the other day, defeated Jacquelin, the French champion, in two out of three races. The races were at the same distances as when the riders met on May 16, at the Parc des Prices, 1,333 meters, one kilometer, and, if necessary, 2000 meters. Taylor reversed the position, winning the first two races with comparative ease. The warm weather prevailing helped Taylor considerably. Taylor finished the first race $ \frac{3}{2} $ lengths ahead and the second a length ahead of the Frenchman. The riders crawled around the track until within 200 meters of home, when they sprinted. Jacquelin says he was not well. They will meet again to decide supremacy and Taylor is the favorite in the betting. --- Conroy, the stout-hearted young son of the game St. Leonard and Lady Inverald, won the Brooklyn handicap at Gravesend, Saturday afternoon, after one of the grandest races seen in recent years. It was the first time in the history of the handicap that a three-year-old won and all traditions of horsemen were upset. Conroy could hardly have chosen more unfavorable conditions to show his great form. While he carried only 102 pounds the track was deep with mud and a fierce rain pelted both horses and jockeys, chilling both to the bone. It was the sort of a day THE MOWER That will Kill all the Weeds in your Lawn. If you keep the weeds cut so they do not go to seet, and cut your grass without breaking the small feeders of roots, the grass will become thick and weeds will disappear. The Clipper will do it. Send for catalogue and prices. CLIPPER LAWN MOWER CO. NORISTOWN, PA THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. for the older horses, but they were all forced to lower their colors to Conroy, who took the lead at the start and held it to the wire. Only once was he challenged. Herbert, after a game fight, got on even terms with him, but O'Connor, who rode a masterly race, shook up Conroy, and he moved away from Herbert and passed under the wire a length to the good, with Herbert second and Standing, third. Banaster, the favorite, finishing back in the ruck. He was cut down early in the race and was never a factor. Conroy and Commando are stable mates and owned by James R. Keene. *** The colored base ball clubs are making splendid showings already. --- As the field in the third race at the St Louis fair grounds, last Thursday, was rounding the far turn, Dr. Crowley fell, Staples, Schwarzwald and William F. falling over him. Moon and R. Murphy were still unconscious when the days' racing ended. E. Matthews's leg was broken at the hip, and Houck received a bad shaking up. *** Raush ran a mule in 1:40, and won the handicap at Hawthorne, Chicago, last week. *** His Eminence, the winner of the last Kentucky derby, has been sold by F. B. Vanmeter to a New York maL at the reported price of $18,000. *** Jockey Fauntleroy got a bad fall at San Francisco the other day but escaped serious injury. MENPHIS NEWS ITEMS (CONTINUED FROM SIXTH PAGE.) fit to be in a civilized country. All of this was said to be the program for the reunion which was here last week. *** The Freeman takes great delight in complimenting Henri David Perkin's valedictory of the graduating class of Kortrecht High School on his masterly delivery of "The Southland our home forever." Miss Willie Lillian Franstoli, of the same class, deserves much praise for the rendition of "Dangers of Education." She captivated her audience with her sweet voice and winning ways. *** See what the Colored Citizen says: What's the matter with the faculty of Howe Institute? They did not have courtesy enough to extend an invitation to the press. A backwoods school teacher wouldn't make such blunders. It is a pity that we have such men at the head of our educational institutions, men who have no regard for professional courtesy. When a representative of The Freeman and this paper appeared at the entrance for admission to the graduating exercises they were humiliated and considerably annoyed before admission was granted. See what The Freeman says: "The above article voices our sentiments to a T, and we will only stop to say that all this humiliation came after we had published, without charge, the notice of the exercises and a list of the graduates, but we are not surprised at anything that happens these days of big 1 and little u Master Howard Lindsey, of Vicksburg, Miss, arrived in the city Sunday evening to spend awhile with his uncle, E. W. Saddler, formerly of Vicksburg, but now of this city. *** We want to know what are those idiot Negroes wearing those confederate buttons for? Do they not know that Ireland would not mourn for the queen? America would not wear the English colors, and they who wear scars on their backs should not be different from other nations. ```markdown ``` Below we have a letter said to be from an ex-slave. You will readily see that it is from one who fought for our enslavement. Can it be true that these poor beings who made the terrible mistake of fighting to keep their own little ones in bondage are still blind and can not see? This letter is clipped from the Evening Schmitar, and we are sure they themselves are not in favor of any one sacrificing all honor in such a country as this. Ah! but I forgot that they think the Negro has no honor. The time has come when we should quit our old fogy ways and act like citizens of a free country and people whose forefathers have died to make men and not a set of whimpering ours. We do not think illie, who is mentioned in the letter will come. We ask our many readers to read the letter below: SPONSOR FOR THE COLORED VETERANS. Sampit, S. C., May 12, 1901. Mr. James E. Reasler, Memphis, Tenn. Mr. James B. Deasy, mpharmacist Mear Dear Mars. Edward-I got your letter las' week, an' I were mighty glad to hear dat you an' your folks war well, an' I is oblegged to you fur the invite to kum to de reunion, but I has rumatix to bad i can't go awa frum home. Mars. Willie sont me de paper wharin it shown dat the ole faithful servants were axed to cum an' purtok of de kindness of de Memphis fuchs, an' I shure do wish I could go. You knows dat I were with Mars. Willie endurin de hole war, an' i usened to tel him he was gwine to get hurt at deir foolishness, an' show 'nough, he did, an' I might might skered, to. Now, Mars Edward, as I can' cum an' Mars. Willie sa he can't cum, an' as de ole servants is gwine to have a sho, an' if de ole servants is to be lowed a sponcr or made or honner, can't t you wurk it so Sally kin git in, dat is, ef you and Mars Willie will pay de expense and look arter her whilst de purrade is gwine on. She air got sum rite good close, an' I will get her sum moor, an' you will be rite proud of her. Will you please sir let me no to once what you kin do. I air alled glad to heere frum you an' your foks. Please, sir, give 'em all my lav an' do what yo kin to have 'hay 'lected I am your lavin 'an' faithful ole servant. Rites to me jus' as offen as you kan. The above letter seems to implore the master to cause some blessing to descend and alight upon "old nigger," but he should know by this time that the arm of flesh is a poor thing to look to in these days. We, ourselves, trust no man or thank no man for what has been done or will be done for the Negro race, but trust only in God. E. W. SADDLER. Copies of The Freeman on sale at Gwin Compton's fruit store 177 Davis ave., Mobile, Ala. Cartersburg Mineral Springs. Beautiful summer and health resort located on Vandalia Line, west of Indianapolis. Low rate excursion tickets on sale daily. Call on Vandalia Line Ticket Agents or address W. W. Richardson, D. P. A. Indianapolis. BE NOT DECEIVED TO THE COLORED PEOPLE OF AMERICA. King of all Hair Tonics, "OZONO." Recognizing the fact that there are many SO-CALLED hair-growers and hair-straighteners now on the market, and knowing to a certainty that many of these are 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 marked success, numerous firms have entered the market, offering hair-growers and hair-straighteners, many of which are worthless, causing the hair to fall out and doing great damage to the hair and scalp, and the colored people are buying these spurious compounds, which are filled with animal fats, and do the hair more harm than good. To these let us sound a warning—be careful what you use on your hair. Do not be deceived by faring advertisements and big words. Buy the King of all Hair Tonics. OZONO. which is sold with an iron-clad guarantee to do all that is claimed for it, or we will forfeit $50.00. Now, we ask you a plain question—would we absolutely agree to forfeit $50.00 if you are dissatisfied with our preparations, if they were not true to all we claim for them? We have advertised for several years under this guarantee, and we are glad to say that every one who has used Ozono has been satisfied in every respect. 20,000 people are to-day using our preparations, and every purchaser recommends Ozono as the King of all Hair Tonics. Ozono will positively take the Kinks out of Knotty, Kinky, Harsh, Curly, Refractory, Troublesome Hair. It will make short, harsh hair long and straight. It will cure your head of all itching, worrying scalp diseases. Itch, Eczema, Dandruff, and 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 Mobile, Ala. FASHION HINTS Hose of solid red for women seems a fade that is hardly likely to become common. Some of the most charming, simple and dainty wedding gowns are made of white crepe de chine. Pretty stocks to wear with dainty lawn waists are made of finely tucked white batiste with narrow corded hemstitched edges. The small editions of the baroque pearls have found their way into the convenient little stick pms, sold frequently in set of six Linen tints are to be popular during th summer. Besides in linen itself, this shade is seen in wash goods, Shan Tung silks and other fabrics. Small bishop sleeves, plain in style or laid in horizontal or vertical tucks, are more generally used with the spring and summer shirt waists than sleeves of any other description. The popular taffeta Eton jacket, although often tucked all over, is also seen hemstitched, or even plain. Some have small vests, plain or embroidered, and some are trimmed with lace. Large rings are set even into shoes, low shoes as well as boots, which are laced with ribbon an inch or more wide. The rings are three times as large as the ordinary hole for the ordinary lacing. A fob chain is now considered the correct thing for a woman to wear attached to her watch. It is small and dainty, and to be strictly proper should have on the end either a bunch of seals or a single rare gold coin. A charming white boa is of white roses and white lilacs, with chiffon. There are long ends of chiffon held in at intervals with shirring. Small black rosettes and ends of black velvet ribbon give character to the boa. Collars and revers of lace are sold to a great extent. They form a very pretty finish to a silk waist, and may be picked up just now at a low figure. White lace, Venise or Renaissance, is used, but Arace or black with threads of gold makes very effective decoration. BE NOT D COLORED PE ng of all 1 "OZO TRADE-MARK. AFTER. are many SO-CALLED hair-growers and set, and knowing to a certainty that many we, 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 5, when 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 we found it to cause the hair to grow as beautiful as an April morning. Now, as 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 careful what you use on your hair. Do not nuts and big words. Buy the King of all grantee to do all that is claimed for it, or you a plain question—would we also be dissatisfied with our preparations, aim for them? We have advertised for and we are glad to say that every one died in every respect. Our preparations, and every purchaser all Hair Tonics. Ozono will positively sky, Harsh, Curly, Refractory, Troublesh hair long and straight. It will cure scalp diseases. Itch, Eczema, Dandruff, has been applied. It will stop your hair a hairy 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 Ozono is necessary, and the hair stays to use at any time. The good effects on The Emerson SHOE The styles we show for Spring and Summer best tell their own story. They represent our ideas of what perfect shoes for men should be. Emerson wearers know whereof we speak. The wearers of other shoes are gradually finding it out by the comfort, style, and durability found in the Emerson. "Ask your cobbler." Catalogue Free Men's Latest Custom Styles R. B. GROVER & CO. Makers, Brockton Massachusetts OUR HARVARD Made in Enamel and Box Calf. Lace Style only. Single Sole. $3.50 Goodyear Welt AND $5.00 Hand Made TRADE MARK INDIANAPOLIS STORE 42 E. Washington St. LONDON STORE: 425 Strand W. C. Patronize Our Advertisers BEFORE. CHRISTOPHER ENG. BILKENDALE, VI. 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. MISS BESSIE POWERS, 383 Missouri street, Toledo, O. 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. 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. County.....State..... If you want 4 lots like above, send $3.00. If you have a friend who has no coupon, let her write her name on a piece of paper and pin to coupon when you send your order. Boston Chemical Company : Dear Sirs—You are all used OZONO, and give it fooled so often, it does me g Here is another: Gentlemen,—After usin 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. MAGGIE B. PROCTOR, Box 114, Fairfield, Texas. MISS BESSIE POWERS, 383 Missouri street, Toledo, O. BOSTON CHEMICAL CO., 310 E. Broad St., Richmond, Va. I enclose you $1.00, for which please send at once Ayres' foulards are in a class by themselves. Last year we introduced the now famous Liberty foulard to Indianapolitans. It was the success of the season. This year several broche weaves are crowding it for preference. See them all. The colorings are delightful. The designs beautiful a n d without exception OUR$ EXCLUSIVELY. 65c to $1.50 a yard for 24-inch goods of pure silk, faultlessly printed. L.S. AYRES & CO. ..CITY NOTES.. Troy Porter of Paris, Ill., was in the city last Saturday. Attorney Mitchem, of Marion, Ind., was in the city this week. Look out for the children this is their time at the Sabbath school. Mrs. Mamie McCary left Tuesday for the lakes to spend the summer. The Freeman can be found at the Modern dye works 215 Main street, Bowling Green, Ky. Mr. C. L. Johnson, of Bloomington, Ind., is visiting relatives in the city enroute for Cincinnati, O. Childrens' day at to-morrow at Allen Chapel. Every body is expected to turn out and assist the children. Miss Fannie Ritchie of Covington, Ind., is in the city visiting Mrs. Holdman of W. Michigan street. E. C. Royal proprietor the Hotel Abadeen of Anderson, Ind., was circulating among friends last week. The Freeman will be on sale every Saturday at Arthur Falum's barbershop on Oak Street Petersburg, Va. Mrs. Mande Pittman will return to her home in St. Louis, Mo., after a pleasant stay with her grandmother. Mrs. John Jones 614 Ogden street, who has been very ill suffering from throat trouble, is somewhat improved. Copies of The Freeman may be found at G. F. Baker's shoe shop every Saturday, 1128 First Avenue, Birmingham, Ala. H. C. Haynes manufacturer of high grade razor strops with offices in Chicago and New York was calling on our business men last week. Mr. Chas. Alexander, the well-known writer and newspaper correspondent, will spend Sunday in the city. He will be the guest of Elwood C. Knox. The meeting of St. Phillipps Episcopal Mission Sunday at the Chapel of St. Paul Episcopal church, New York and Illinois streets, at 4 o'clock sharp. Sermon by Rev. Lewis Brown, solo by Mrs. Chas. Lanier. At the 9th Presbyterian church Rev. H. S. Gibson will preach from the text "The prayer of God accompanied by the spirit of Christ" at 11 a.m., tomorrow. He will also preach at 7:30 p.m. Public invited. Obituary It is with much regret that we announce to our many readers the death of Dr. Shea the famous clairvoyant of Brooklyn, N. Y. The advertisement of Dr. Shea has appeared almost continuously in our paper for about 12 years, a great many of our subscribers having regarded his name as a household word. Old Dr. Drummond. After years of patient study and experiment, has given the world a preparation which is animate and permanent. He prefers for every form of rheumatism. The price is $5, but its two large bottles, enough for a month's treatment, and worst case from the first dose. Sent by express upon receipt of price by Drummond Medical Co., New York, with full particulars and testimonials of wonderful cures. Moxon's Vegetable Liver Pills never sicken gripe nor constipate, an ideal family Pill. 25c by mail. One Bottle Does It. Ozonized Ox Marrow Co., Gentlemen: I have used only one bottle of the Original Ozonized Ox Marrow and it gives me good satisfaction. My hair grows faster than I ever saw any hair grow in my life and it is also soft and straight. Your preparation is worth three times the money you sell it for. Yours truly, Miss W. Duffey, Palestine, If your dealer cannot supply you send us 50 cents and we will send you a bottle. Address Ozonized Ox Marrow Co., 78 Wabash Ave., Chicago, Illinois. THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. SWAMP ANGEL ON THE WING That distinguished religious body which held an annual session in Pennsylvania the week of May 25, played the baby act in passing resolutions against the greatness achieved by the little wizard of Tuskegee—Booker T. Washington. We had just prepared a scathing rebuke for those pigmies when our eyes ran across the following from the Washington (D. C.) Post, one of the leading dailies published in the United States: Doublet we should console with Professor Booker T. Washington, of the Tuskegee Ala. Institute. The Philadelphia conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, sitting at Harrisburg, Penn, has just declared, by a vote of 101 to 7, that Washington is "not one of the greatest Negroes in the world." And yet, somehow, we don't feel sorry for Washington, even a little bit. After all, it is a question of standards—of the point of view. The most important white men in the country, North and South, East and West, think that Booker is a great Negro great, because he has brains, common sense, and is doing useful and splendid work; great, because he sets up wholesome and exalting ideals; great, because he is guided by wisdom, not vanity. How many of the 101, we wonder, would be noticed in any serious way by the class of white men who esteem, honor and respect the man they have childishly epudiated? Washington is invited to address the best people of both sections; he sits at banquets with the most important men of the country—philosophers, scholars, states men, capitalists, financiers, philanthropists who find in him a valuable contributor to our common civilization and our social progress. :: :: :: He gets without asking for it the recognition which his enemies and traducers long for, but cannot have. And this because he does good, respects himself and keeps his dignity erect. Who cares what these foolish humbugs at Harrishburg think about Booker Washington, or about anybody else? What achievement have they to show in comparison with his? what are they teaching that is worth a moment's thought in connection with the moral, social and material exaltation of their race? Why, if they could hang on to the skirts of his coat and so be dragged along with him, they would rise in the scale to which all their now fruitless aspirations look. If they could imbibe even the smallest fraction of his lofty and beneficent purpose, they would become a thousand times more important than they are even likely to be upon their intrinsic merits. No no; we do not pity Booker Washington. We felicitate him. :::::: The Galveston (Texas) Tribune recently says of him: "From all accounts Booker T. Washington is not only the greatest Negro, but one of the greatest Americans of his time, and that he easily outstretched examiner Barrett and Bishop Hendricks (all white) at a recent gathering held in New Orleans, and he bore himself with becoming modesty. His books, essays and addresses command the attention of the English speaking world. There may be other and better ways of Negro advancement than the Washington way, but they have never been pointed out. Certainly his way is plain—it is the way of industrial usefulness, good citizenship, sound morals and pure religion. Unless all history is at fault and all philosophy is false, this way will lead to higher and happier ground." ```markdown ``` Such encomiums coming from all sources is but a just tribute to Mr. Washington, and the white race readily accords to him a place among America's greatest and noblest men. Now that we have a recognized leader—one who has won laurels at home and abroad—one who is welcomed and applauded in the white Southern educational institutions with as much vim and vigor as in the North—one who stands with outstretched hands to help the weak and fallen of his own race—is it not befitting that we should lay aside all covetousness, jealousies and backbiting, and crown him king of the American Negro? :::::: In New York last week a young man shot and killed a woman because she had been gossiping about him. This is certainly a sure method of ridding communities of such evils, but should it become a prevalent one, our beautiful streets will be strewn with dead bodies. FROM VICKSBURG News Items in General Gathered by One Who Knows Vicksburg, Miss., Special.—Jackson Street M. Baptist church, under the leadership of Rev. Amos Johnson, had a grand rally Sunday, May 26, and they raised $540.25. The membership of the church had been divided into clubs, five in number, which reported as follows: Nathan Smith, captain of the $5 club, $202; Mrs. Jennie Mohane, captain of the $4 club, $110; Mrs. Anna Hazlett, captain of the $3 club, $68.35; Mrs. Nancy Johnson, captain of the $2 club, $91.55; Walter Foster, captain of the $1 club, $0.15; grand total $540.25. It is understood that the congregation of the above church will begin work in a short time on their $8,000 church building, which will be a credit to the Baptist of the city. The pastor, officers and members through The Freeman thank each and every one who contributed to the success of the rally. Mrs. Alex Winley raised $55 in behalf of club No. 4, by her own individual efforts; thus showing herself to be the champion money raiser in the church. Neal Russell is on the sick list. Wash Patton made a flying trip to Jackson on important business May 28. Miss Lizzie Spencer and Mrs. Helen Platt left Sunday, May 26, for Memphis, Tenn. Mrs. John Scott is visiting relatives and friends in Memphis. Miss Nellie Robins left May 28 for Memphis, where she will be the guest of relatives and friends for several weeks Silas Moore, a highly respected citizen by all classes in the city, died at his home, on West China street, Wednesday night, May 29; he was a faithful member of the King Solomon Baptist church and the Metropolitan lodge, No. 4105, G. U. O. of O. F. His funeral was held at the King Solomon Baptist church at 3 o'clock p. m., May 31; Rev. J. H. C. Henry officiating. Don't read second handed newspapers; get the Freeman for 50 a copy; Orange U. Taylor, agent. The reference to E. P. Eastman in last issue "trying it again" does not mean that he is engaged to be married, but that he is trying society again, from which he hopes at some future time to get a wife. Clarence Russell, a popular young man among the Royal Blue P. C., is daily engaged at the furniture factory. Abe Osborne is on the sick list. Kid Payton is at his old place with Holmes & Rockwood on S. Washington street. Payton is a strict society man. Read the Freeman, boys, it tells everything. O. U. Taylor, agent. A pleasant surprise party was given in honor of Miss Lona Johnson, daughter of Rev. Amos Johnson, at the church parsonage Thursday night, May 23, by the young ladies of the Jackson Street M. B. church. A crowd of thirty or more young people assembled at the residence of Miss Louisa Ruckus, from there the party wended their way to the parsonage; on reaching the house, Miss Minnie Foster sang a solo, the guess were then invited in, and received an introduction to the honored lady, and a most enjoyable time was had; refreshments were served in abundance. Among those present were Miss Geraldine Marshall, Clara Ellis, Laura Mohane, R. T. Freeman. Tom White and Otto Butler returned from Alcorn college last week. The lecture at the court house Monday night, May 27, by Isaac Fisher, a representative of Tuskegee, was indeed worthy of the large and intelligent audience who heard him. Hon. W. E. Mollison was master of ceremonies. His Excellency, Mayor W. L. Trobridge, also addressed the meeting. It was an all round good old fashioned love feast. The young people, under the leadership of Thomas M. Buckner, gave a banquet Wednesday night at State Golden Rule hall, May 29. The guest of honor being Isaac Fisher; claret, punch and other refreshments were served in abundance. Mr. Fisher made a brief address on the subject "Why the young men should get married." He was applauded quite frequently. It was one of the most elaborate affairs of the season. He left for Tuskegee, Ala., May 30. Medical, Dental and Pharmaceutical Colleges. Thirty-fourth session, 1901 and 1902 will begin begin October 1st, 1901. Day School Course For First Year Students Tuition fee in Medical and Dental Colleges, each $80; Pharmacy College, $70. All students must register before October 12, 1901. For catalogue or further information, apply to F. J. SHADD, M. D., Secretary, 901 R Street, N. W., Washington, City. The Capital Wall Paper Co, 219 Indiana Ave. A special discount on all grades of goods will be made for ten days begin- ning Saturday, June 8th. Do not fail to see our line during this sale. W. L. DAVIS MANAGER. Frozen Perfumes the most lasting of any on earth, a strictly up-to-date novelty and a grat at seller. special premiums for getting up clubs of ten. Send 2 cents for regular life package and full premiums PARAMOUNT NELTY CO. Indianaapolis, Ind. AGENTS WANTED - Steady employment. Big pay. No canvassing. Address envelopes at your home. Address at once the Rochester Book Concern, Rochester, Ind. WANTED To introduce them, we give five of our $2.00 Pancake Grids in each county free. New thing. We pay express; write for circular, Canton Griddle Co., Canton, Ohio. News Items. New Orleans, La., Special.—The Prize Steam Laundry, owned and operated by Messrs. Davis & Lambert, will be opened in a few weeks. These young men are energetic and have had experience in their adventure. Their laundry will be equipped with up-to-date machinery and will have a good capacity for work. When you cannot find the agent The Freeman can be obtained at Failloux's bath and shaving parlors, 112 S. Franklin street, or at the People's shaving parlors, corner of First and S. Liberty streets. The Pride of Jefferson pleasure club gave an enjoyable reception, last week, to its many friends and admirers. A reception was given on the 28th ul., by J. Thomas White in honor of Miss Estelle White at their residence on First street. Music and games furnished the amusements. The occasion of the reception was the graduation of Miss White from New Orleans University, and she received many handsome and useful presents. The following are the graduates of the Normal department of New Orleans University: Misses Octavia Duncan, Indiana Smith, Carrie Monroe, Ida Ketchens, Estelle White, Celestine Dryson and Olivia Chandler. Cripple Creek Items. Cripple Creek, Colo., Special.-Mr. Daniel Pope and Miss Inez Choteau were quietly married on the 30th ntl. at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Hanger. Both are estimable young people. The bride is recently from Lawrence, Kansas, where she graduated from the Lawrence high school with high honors, and Mr. Pope is formerly of the Chicago Beach hotel. Mr. and Mrs. Pope left for Anaconda, Montana, where they will reside in the future. BLACK SKIN REMOVER. REGISTERED PATENT OFFICE U.S. BEFORE AFTER 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 WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH A PEACH-LIKE complexion obtained if used as directed. Will turn the skin of a black or brown person four or five shades lighter, and a maltail or two shades darker. In forty-eight hours a shade or two will be noticeable. Will turn the skin in spots but bleaches out white, the skin remaining beautiful without continual use. Will remove wrinkles, freckles, dark spots, pimples or bumps or black heads, making the skin very soft and smooth, tan, and spot spots removed without harm to the skin. 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