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Facts and Figures Do Not Deceive--TRY CUR Advertising COLUMNS FOR RESULT: THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOLUME XIV NUMBER 25. DOWN IN DIXIE LAND NEW AND SPICY. NEWS ITEMS GLEANED FROM THE SUNNY SOUTH-NOTES THAT Memphis in Church and Other Domains --Items that Swell the "Social Swim"--Here and Every- where--Personal. Memphis, Tenn., Special.—Miss Lilly Mae Bowles would have done much better in her rendition of her piece, "The Kind of Wife Wanted," if she had attacked the white man's corner grocery and this hellish evil of beer-bucket rushing instead of attacking our ministers. The beer man gets thousands of nickels and dimes where the ministers get one. We should not strain at a gnat and swallow a camel. Tell the people of those little souls they are damming by teaching them to carry and drink beer and whisky. We wonder what would happen if Mrs. Nation would come to Memphis on her smashing expedition. Why her arms would fall off before she could finish smashing joints on Beale street, between Desota and Hernando streets. --- That is right. If ladies of any color enter the street cars we are kind and polite enough to rise and give them our seat. How long will it be before the white men will learn to do the same thing? The Holy Scriptures say, "Do unto others as would have them do unto you." *** The offices of the Justice of the Peace are crowded at all times by the people of our race. They are too quick to have each other arrested. If those places were supported only by the whites every sign would have been torn down, and every squire would be as ragged as Job's turkey, and every constable would be behind Old Beck. People, for God's sake, show your religion. Grace Stanley, a notorious Negro woman, who was cut by one of the girls of her resort, it was thought would bid farewell to this world, which she has so long trodden, going about seeking whom she may devour by luring some poor mother's daughter into her groveling den to be the prey of white men. It seems that God, by his allwise providence, has given her a few more days to live. Could that being but see the lowest pits of hell filled with those of her kind she would turn from her wicked ways and cry unto God for mercy. Mrs. W. F. Donalson and children, of Tyler, Tex., after a two weeks' visit to her sisters, the Misses Donalsons, of Aberdeen, Miss., passed through the city en route home. They remained here a few days as guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. Preston Griffin, No. 7 Quinby street. Mr. Crofford Fitzgerald is one our staunch supporters. One of the latest enterprises among our progressive colored citizens is the reading room and book store managed by Dr. R. A. Hall and T. O. Fuller, pastors of the city. The reading table is furnished with the leading race papers, circular and religious matter, and our young people are especially invited to spend some time there each day. The book department is supplied with religious books only. Churches and Sunday schools are furnished bibles, song books and literature of all kinds at reasonable rates. Success to the new venture on Second street. Oscar Beans will leave for St. Louis, Mo., July 1, to accept a shoe store. Lucious Walker is off on a pleasure trip through Arkansas. The Odd Fellows' picnic at Riverside Park was a grand success. Music was furnished by Polbearer's band. S. S. Stovall has moved his shop to 585 Main St., with Fair and Parker. Call and see them. George Blair and Albert Miles wishes The Freeman Association success. When you want a good meal go to the Delmonico hotel, 524 Main street, Mrs. Eaton, proprietor. Mr. Wm. Pickett, of Kansas City, Mo., is spending awhile in the city. His many friends are glad to see him. J. L. Lee, of 143 9th street, New York City, spent Sunday in the city. G. L. Gacy, of Little Rock, Ark., made a brief call on E W. Saddler last week. We wish you to call again, Mr. Lacy. We saw an advertisement in a Jew's window, the other day, that run as follows: "Pretty red socks for sale; boys and girls like them." Now, some poor, ignorant dude will be just fool enough to buy a pair and go to the home of his best girl, pull up his pants and cut other ridiculous capers so they will be seen. Mr. and Mrs. Bates, from Galatin, Tenn., are in the city, the guest of Rev. and Mrs. T. J. Searcy, 20 Turley street. Wiley Turer's tonsorial parlor is a pretty place to behold. All of our readers who are in need of a hair out or shave should give him a call. There will be a grand mock trial at Avery Chapel, Tuesday night, June 25, T. W. White, attorney general, and Dr. E. W. Erving, judge. Master Walter Searcy will represent The Freeman at Tabernacle church, and we think that the time is at hand when we should support that in which our boys and girls are engaged. Master Johnnie Jones is one of our brightest agents, and one that will, in the near future, make his mark among the honored great men who will take up the mantle which falls from the shoulders of those who have gone on before. Rev. T. J. Searcy is working faithfully in the educational fields for the uplifting of our people. Those who are engaged in these fields are fighting a greater battle than all the Deweys or Schleys that destroyed the Spanish fleet. We were out to the church of the Rev. W. M. Neal, last Sunday, where children's day was being observed. The program was beautifully rendered, and everybody that was present enjoyed a grand treat. The children were trained just as nicely as could be, and we think the pastor and Sunday school superintendent deserve much praise. The church is of the M. E. denomination, and is situated in Annesdale. We say, for God's sake, stand by this young, struggling minister. Go out and help in this good work. Miss Rose Casselle entertained in honor of the guests of Miss Lizzie Ross, Mesdames P. E. Baker and E. Young, of Little Rock, Ark., last week. A most delightful evening was spent. Dainty refreshments were served. Among those present were Mesdames P. E. Baker and E. Young, Misses Clara Phillips and Ross, Messars James, Morgan, A. Buchanan, Henry Brown, King Beasley, Dillard Cook, Will Pryor, Aaron Green, Mich Whitlow and many others. The accomplished daughter of Mrs. Mary Boyd, Miss Jessie E. King, of Lexington, Ky., arrived in the city last Sunday, and is the guest of her mother at 459 Clay street. *** In honor of Medames William Maroney and Charles Cross of Chicago, Ill., Watt Ballard entertained in a delightful manner at her home 41% Turleystreet in the form of an 8 o'clock dinner. Covers were laid for ten. The affair was quite charming and each lady present enjoyed herself royally. Mrs. Ballard's guests were Medames William Maroney, Charles Cross, Howell Smith, H. F. Echols, L. D. Elder, F. Taylor, Benjamin Miller, James Carraway, H, Graham and William Crutchfield. The Teamsters' and Laborers' Club was entertained Monday night, June 10, by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Usher at their residence 401 Linden street. Those who were present were Mr. and Mrs. Fenner, Mr. and Mrs. James C. Waters, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Adams, Mr. George Hurley, Mrs. C. Bowles, L. G. Brown, Mrs. L. Bibbs of Saulshus, Tenn., Perry Johnson, Miss Eva Johnson, V. P. INDIANAPOLIS, IND., SATURDAY, JUNE 22. 1901 L. G. H. REV. JOSHUA H. JONES, A. M. D. D., President of Wilberforce University, Wilberforce, Ohio. Roberts, Miss Ellen Roberts of Forest Hill, W. E. Peyton and Miss Lillian Garvin. VICKSBURG ITE Call to see W. J. Kimbro, tonsorial artist, 124% Beale street. An Austrian killed two Negro women with whom he had been intimate. This took place at Greenwood, Miss. The Freeman says "well done thy good and faithful servant." Get out and do the same act over again until these women learn some sense. Mrs.Lizzie Scott of Vicksburg, Miss., was on a visit to her relative Rev. and Mrs. M Fulfurd of this city during the reunion Dr. J N Abby of Clinton Zion A M E church, left for Washington, D. C., where he goes to take charge of one of the largest churches of that city, the Rev. M Fulfurd conducted the services pending the arrival of the newly called pastor, Rev. Pins of Philadelphia, Fa. Miss Cora Franklin, one of the Freeman's brightest agents, left last week to visit friends and relatives in Chicago, afterwhich she will return and resume the same work. A Means, the hatter on Second street, solicits your patronage. Call to see him. We wonder why C H Winston quit taking the paper. Ask him. Avery Chapel will get rid of her dancing hypoestes Well done. Yon falsepretenders; you had better quit rushing the growler. E. W. SADDLER. A Weeks Happenings Ironton, O., Special.-Mrs. Mahalia Baker is recovering from a severe illness. Mrs. Mary Rutcher of St. Paul, Minn., is the guest of friends here. Mrs.Rutcher will also visit Ashland, Catlettsville, Ky., and Columbus, O., before returning to her home. Miss Katie Moss has returned to her home at Dry Ridge. Aunt Rebecca White continues ill at the home of R. Warmack. Mr.Newton Simpson is quite ill. The ladies of the 4th street Baptist church entertained Thursday afternoon the 13th. Ice cream and cake was served. Mr.B. Golden is ill at this writing. Miss Rosa Jones and Chas. Robinson, Jr., are among the graduates in the class 1901. James Tanner has removed his Shaving parlor to Second street. Oliver Bailey is cooking at the Ironton Hotel. Alex Dickerson is visiting here. An entertainment, under the management of Miss Rosa Stanley, will be given at the A.M.E. church the 26th. James Smith of Chicago is among friends here. News Items. Chicago, Ill., Special.—Miss B. Lewis of 3436 Dearborn street has returned from college. Miss B. Moseley, 3117 Dearborn has returned from Ames, Ill. VICKSBURG ITEMS Gathered by Our Thrify Correspondent For Freeman Readers Vicksburg, Miss., Special.—The Silver Branch society celebrated their 20th anniversary on June 10 at State Golden Rule Hall at 8:30 p. m.; Prof. R. H. Clifton's string band furnished music for the occasion, Refreshments were served in abundance; an admission of 15 cents was charged. The committee of arrangements were: Leon Slaughter, chairman, Ruby Johnson, Maria Richardson, Alice Spriggs, Eula Watson and Hilda Robins. The affair was quite a success. Say S. E. why don't you pay for your paper; let your girl read the best Negro paper published, Orange U. Taylor, agent. Mrs. Helen Platt and daughter, Miss Jimmie, returned home Friday night, June 14, after visiting several weeks in Memphis, Tenn. John McGee defeated Anthony Rucks in three rounds, June 12. Abe Osborn is on the sick list. W. W. and Sanford Churbb, Clarence Russell, Frank Rose, Walter Goodwin, Granvie Jackson and Thomas Weathers are daily employed at the furniture factory in South Vicksburg. The race needs more of them. Frederick Platt has arrived from an extended trip to Louisiana. Miss Nellie Robins arrived home last week from Memphis, Tenn., after a most pleasant visit with friends in that city. Capitol City Items. Columbus, O., Special.—The services at St. Paul A. M. E. church Sunday 2 inst. were of an unusually interesting character, the rite of baptism by immersion was administered to 17 candidates by Rev. J. M. Townsend in the Olentangy river. A special program was rendered by the old people of St. Paul and other churches. Baptism by sprinkling was administered to several candidates at the close. If there were any doubts concerning the success of the Full Dress ball given Thursday evening, Decoration day, under the auspices of the People's orchestra, they were dispelled by the large attendance, the very good order and the beauty of the various decorations; there were fully 350 people present. The family of Rev. C. W. Banks, formerly of Chillicothe, O., which has been in poor health, is very much improved. He has received his authority as a licentiate from Mann Street Baptist church and soon expects to enter the ministry and perform regular duties. Minnie Ovella Waring, after a lingering affliction of six years' duration, was released from her sufferings May 27. She was the daughter of the late James S. and Malvinia C. Waring. PRICE FIVE CENTS. SINGLE COPY--SIX MONTHS, $85.00: ONE YEAR, $1.50 Muncie News Items. Muncie News Items. Muncie, Ind., Special-,Rev. Bundy spent Sunday in Muncie, the guest of relatives; he filled the pulpit at A. M. E. church Sunday evening. Will Rider spent Sunday in Marion, whither he went on professional business. Mrs. Hettie Hampton has returned from an extended visit to friends in Richmond and New Castle. The Misses Cottman spent Sunday in Cabin Creek. Mrs. Mattie Richardson is able to be able to be about again after a severe illness. Mr. Saunders, of Indianapolis, was in the city last week. The Woman's Progress club gave a trolly party Tuesday evening; refreshments were served at Mrs. John Burnham's on South Plum street. Harry Valentine and Reman Robbins were in Anderson Sunday. Sanford Jackson, of Troy, O., is in the city. The Willing Workers gave a military drill Friday evening, June 21, in the High Street opera house; Eagle band furnished music. The sewing circle of the A. M. E. church gave a fair Wednesday and Thursday evenings, June 19 and 20, at the church on E. Jackson street. Charles Weaver and John Glover spent Sunday in Marion, Ind., the guests of relatives. A Great Event Buffalo, N. Y., Special—There was an informal banquet given by William Bartlet, of this city, to his many friends on last Thursday evening; among those present were: Ike Benjamin, Lawyer Thomas and Lawyer Alyer, Ed. Crosbee, of the Times; A. J. S miles, Horace Hall, headwaiter from Hartford, Conn., and one of the old prominent citizens, Mr. Green, also Rev. Mr. Nash and W. B. Keyes, headwaiter at the Genessee hotel, this city. The object of the meeting was race advancement, and they discussed Fred. Douglass, Booker T. Washington, J. D. Lyons and The Freeman. It was a grand affair. Buffalo is still overrun with waiters; the best prices paid are $25 and $80 a month, and you have to furnish costumes and all other expenses; still at that there is no great demand for colored waiters, so stay away!—WAITER. Rockford Dots. Rockford, Ill., Special—Allen Chapel observed Children's Day June 9 in becoming style; the program was splendid and Pastor Moore was certainly in his most eloquent mood. Mrs. Mary Donley will soon start for an extendid visit through Minnesota and Iowa, returning home by way of Chicago, Joliet and other Illinois cities. Hiram Sorrel, of Baltimore, was in the city the first of the week on his way back to New York City from Los Angeles, Cal. Mrs. Lehman is soon to leave for Chicago, with a view of locating permanently. Mrs. Mattie Lewis has returned from Des Moines, Iowa, where she recently went to attend her father's funeral. Fred Lewis was in the city recently. The Busy Bee society gave an ice cream social Thursday evening; a short program was rendered, and a good crowd was present. Henderson News Items Henderson, Ky., Special.—The public schools closed Thursday, June, 13 with very appropriate exercises; a large number of visitors were present. Fourteen pupils completed the eighth grade, namely: Misses Rosa Alves, Rosa Anderson, Maiden Coleman, Dora Lee Cheatham, Emma, Sallie and Lula Cabell, Annie and Janie Carry, Messrs. George Gillis, Ottis Smith, George McAtee, Wiley Daniels and Murray Hickey, Misses Tressie Hollowell and Jessie Williams have returned from Fisk university. Joseph Gibson, of Evansville, spent Sunday in the city, the guest of Mike Browne, Wm. Frizzell died June 12 after a lingering illness; four daughters and one son survive his decease. Mrs. Winnie Barnett was a visitor in Chicago this week. Robert Carn has gone to Terre Haute. Dversburg Items: Dyersburg, Tenn., Special—Miss Bessie Southern is visiting Miss Minnie Southern and friends. A fine lecture was given at the C.M.E church on last Monday night on the upbuilding of our young race by Prof. G.D. Djelk. The members of the C.P. church are expecting to go in their new church on next Sunday. The members of the Odd Fellows are reecting their building which was blown down a few weeks ago. Freeman Stations Nashville, Tenn., Special.-The most popu- ular of all Negro journals, The Freeman, can be secured at: ideal hotel, 417 N. Cherry street; Kelly's restaurant, Maxwell passage; Davis's shoe shop, 313 Ash street; Brown building of H. Cole; Palace of Surreta; 417 Cedar street; 22 Tennessee street, Master Goodman; B. Z. Eakin, general agent and reporter; 512 Cedar street, 'phone 3343 4 letters. REV.J.H.JONES.A.M. PRESIDENT OF WILBERFORCE UNIVERSITY, WHO IS MEETING WITH MUCH SUCCESS. 38TH ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT An Era of Prosperity and Progress has Abided His Touch--His Baccalau-reate Address to the Graduates Sketch of His Life. Wilberforce, O., Special —The Thirty-eight Annual Commencement of Wilberforce University was ushered in June 18, and ended June 20. Thirty-seven young men and women received diplomas from the Classical, Scientific, Theological, Normal and Commercial Courses, and thirty-four received Certificates from the various industrial courses including those from the Short-hand course. The splendid showing made by the graduates indicates careful, systematic and thorough training in the various branches of learning in which they have received instruction. It appears that under the touch of the new presiding genius, Rev. Joshua H. Jones, A. M., D. D., an era of prosperity and great progress is about to dawn for the institution. In his Baccalaureate Sermon, delivered on Sunday, June 16, the true wealth of a splendid mind was given, and the president fairly covered himself with glory. The sermon was a brilliant one. The thought brought out was one of profound human interest. He took for his theme: "The Truth Makes Free." He said in part: "From the very dawn of history until this day, a passion for freedom has marked the doings of every tribe and nation. The history of man is one unbroken struggle to throw off the chains that bind him, to free himself from the many forms of slavery which hold him in their blighting coils. Broadly considered, the slavery of man to man, although a great evil, is one of the least forms of slavery with which the human race has had to contend and the struggles that the human race has had to make on its march upward to its final achievements. "The fight between the animal and the spiritual in man has been fierce and deadly. Many a brave, heroic and wellmeaning soul has gone down who fought bravely but lost. The struggle to break the chains of animal impulses, passions and appetites, and leave man free to the guidance of reason, conscience and the holy spirit has been the battle of all ages; from Adam to Moses, from Moses to Jesus, and from Jesus to the Twentieth Century great souls have struggled for freedom. Though much has been accomplished we are yet in the morning of this struggle. "The fight to free man from superstition and ignorance, from physical wants and necessities, from the imposition of individual man upon society and society upon individual man, from physical allments and vicissitudes, from habits of crime and moral debasement, from ignorance of the laws of his own being as well as those of the physical universe which must be known by him before he may utilize this earth in accordance with the purpose of his maker, are all but parts of the one great warfare which brings man from slavery to freedom." Rev. Dr. Jones exhibited in a vigorous manner the fruits of thorough mental and heart training. He has had large experience and his special words to the graduates were very impressive. Was born at Pine Plains, South Carolina, June 15, 1856. When he was 21 years old he entered Claflin University at Orangeburg, S. C. While there he took both the College course Preparatory and the regular college course He then took a special course at Howard University, Washington, D. C., and CONTINUED ON FOURTH PAGE. TOM THE TATTLER. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. LINIMENT No Oils to soil clothing, purely Alcoholic, Cheapest and best Rub for Atheletes, Rheumatism, Stiff joints, Lameness of any kind, Neuralgia, Sore Throat, Sprains and Bruises relieved instantly, by its use. Used in the Bath, it cures offensive odors emanating from the body or sweating feet, and insures sleep to suffers of Insomnia, or Nervous Prostration. As a Shampoo, it cures Dandruff, promotes a healthy scalp, stops hair from falling out, and "Keeps the Hair Straight" when used frequently. Take no substitute if your Druggist is out of it. make him write his Jobber or us for it. Six Ounces. 25c; Pints 50c; Quarts $1.00. How words can change their meaning. A comedian is a man who should make us laugh, but with a very, very few exceptions our comedians cause the lachry-mose juice to flow. Will the lady who sang "Comin' Thro' the Rye" please sing it again for our musical critic, Mr. Collin Coe. for he is completely carried away with it. For good, juicy English the following sentence from the Gallatin (Mo.) Democrat takes the creamery: "To the music of mandolin and guitar, the piano, and, more than all, the unique feature of the gramophone, the dance was on and joy was unconfined until Night's candles were burned out and jocund day stood tintoe on the misty mountain top" The supreme court of the state of Iowa handed down a decision last week that has a more or less direct bearing upon all performers. About four years ago the Des Moines Leader contained a criticism of the then famous Cherry Sisters. The criticism was strong in personalities, too strong for quotation. "In it Effie, Jessie and Addie are painted in detail, not an adjective of the wealth of those used in the process being milder than 'jade' or capering monstrosity." Figures of speech based on horse ore are the decorations of the article." Here is part of the decision, which also contains the criticism as a matter of court record: "If ever there was a case justifying ridicule and sarcasm, it is the one before us. According to the record, the performance given by plaintiffs were not only childish but ridiculous in the extreme. A dramatic critic should be allowed suitable license in such a case. The public should be informed of the character of the entertainment, and the publication should be held privileged." Speaking personally, the judge who delivered the opinion said he had seen the Cherry Sisters perform, and was in a position to judge of the facts in the case. The foregoing decision is simply what reason and common sense dictates. To begin with the very facts of performers as "rotten" as the Cherry Sisters were bringing suit on account of adverse criticism is preposterous. I do not believe in dealing in personalities, but here was a case where I hold, as the court did, that they were justifiable. Another ludicrous feature of the case is the Cherry Sisters tried to perform as poorly and ridiculously as possible. Their good sense evidently was off taking a vacation when they brought suit against a paper for telling them that they had eminently succeeded in being what they tried to be viz: a set of "rotten" performers. It could not be that toward the last of their unique career they became fired with ambition, and really wanted to be actors. Today the colored profession is full of Cherry Sisters performers but a foolish ambition, or, rather, pride, restrains them from owning it. Were I to indulge in personalities I could say many a man today trods the stage who would be a howling success following a plow; probably he could turn out the best pork chops that ever left the range; with a mop and broom as scepters he might be a king amidst his surroundings, instead of a target for adverse criticism. Let me enter the realm of imagination. Who knows but that the ambition for the stage may smother a genius in other lines. The bad comedian, who is about as funny as a funeral, instead of letting his meals go by with clock-life regularity, might be resting in opulence and ease had he pursued, and unfolded his talents along, the mop and broom industry. A simple device added to a mop by him might have revolutionized this part of labor, and his name handed down to posterity as a benefactor. We need not stop with the mop and broom, the same possibilities lie in all other branches of labor. The late recital fever has opened a new branch of the Cherry Sisters in- MOXON'S LINIMENT FOR MAN AND BEAST. THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. dustry. What gullible creatures some women are, especially those whom nature has endowed with voices fit only (if really fit for that), for choruses, but who have the ambition of a grand opera star. It is this uniting in such uneven quantities of talent and ambition that produces a Cherry Sister singer or performer. What a sad spectacle it is to see a ten cent voice led by a hundred dollar ambition. It is this which causes these women in these recitals to attempt songs, after a few week's or month's study, which were produced by a master only after years, and frequently a life time, of hard study. When, ladies, oh when, will abdicate sense return? Criticize? Why our only hope lies in criticism. As Pope says, let us all turn critics. The colored professional world is full of this Cherry Sisters infection. The profession is on the decline. Let us whack forward ambition on the head and extend a hand to backward talent. Managers, cease to be mercenary. Don't hire flesh and blood, but give ability a show. These are some of the things that must be done or the colored profession, sinking into oblivion, will be gone forever. A jubilee company may be an affair of no moment, but as I notice the members of the Slayton company and the recently returned Dixie Jubilee Singers they certainly seem to gather the money. It took a small, unpretentious band of jubilee singers to rescue the name "Dixie" from the disgrace and disaster into which it had been plunged. Love Letters of a Laundress. "Dearest:—Time flies, and so does money. Today was pay day and after a shopping trip down town I am exhausted; the exhastion though is more on the side of the pocket book. 7-21-49 was out today, and, would you believe me, I had not the money to play it. I am happy though: I have bought you some presents. I delight in making you happy. When you are happy I know I will be the same. I passed by professional headquarters today and I did not see you. How bad I felt? Why Shakespeare with all his marvelous expression could have only approximated my feelings. You were so conspicuous by your absence, and oh how that conspicuousness caused my heart to droop. When I don't see you I read poetry. Poetry reminds me of you. I like poetry, it is so full of nothings, nonsenses and sweet lies. Don't take this for an instu- lation. I would not for this whole world infer you were full of nothings, nonsenses, and sweet lies. You are more practical. Chitlings, corn beef and cabbage, etc., appeal more strongly to you. Life is often compared to a road. Generally this may be. Mine is entri- tely different. My life is a circle, and I revolve once a year. Last year I owed my jewelry man ten dollars at this time. Today I owe him the same thing. I wonder if circumstances go in orbits too. The road-like life may have many strong points in its favor, but I prefer the orbital. In the former you are always on new ground, while in the latter the same ground is always being covered. I saw a lady today whose life is of the road-like variety and because she was in a new part of the road her rent man caught her. Today I dodged the installment man. My life being of the orbital kind, and, consequently having gone over it before. I was wise, and knew just when to expect him. If you are leading the road-like life change to the orbital. I know you will like it better. The sun has just gone to rest, and with you away from me I seem to be lost in darkness. But I am approaching life's gloomy side. I will close. I could not have selected a better time for closing, for the K. P. band has just turned the corners and their horns are pointing this way, and as for me — I am in hell." "B. Square," don't sue. Our brain trust has "kerfummuxed." I rather think you are right, the only brains in Chicago seem to be of a hog quality, and they are on the market. I have been studying nature, and nature tells me it was never intended for Chicagoaers to have brains. But whereas we are decidedly weak on one extremity of the human body, we are very, very strong in the other. Chicago's feet are the marvel of world. TOM THE TATTLER. Life is a rock in the cradle of infancy, And a smile in mother's arms— A patterning of feet in childhood With no thought of hurt or harm. It's a hopeful dream of pleasure Which runs through the days of youth— A robe, whose dazzling colors Are friendship, love and truth. It's the fire of ambition in manhood That saves or blights the soul— The heavy chain of poverty Or the eager chase after gold. It's the battle we fight with an enemy, But the peace we have with a friend, The laugh we have in the beginning, But the cry we meet at the end. It's the tootting of footsteps in old age When a cane is held in the hand, The faith we have in Jesus, When all else is sinking sand. It's a throb from the heart of mercy Which makes us love all men, The thought that makes us warn them To shun the paths of sin. It is a journey soon to be ended Like a voyage to distant shores— A ball which will surely be unwound And a book which God will close. —W. L. Purifoy. JOURNALIST LIBRARY FORKS BY CHARLES ALEXANDER. "The Political Economy of Humanism" by Henry Wood. Lee & Shepard publishers. Boston, Mass.; 320 pages. Price $1.25. Mr. Henry Wood is the author of a number of valuable books, but none are of greater value than this practical work, dealing, as it does, with problems of the most vital human interest. The view taken by the author as regards industrial education is a splendid endorsement of Booker T. Washington's efforts in the interest of the Negro. He asks a very important question on page 276—"When the average American boy completes his education in high school, academy or college, what can he do for the world, either mentally or physically, that will be of service, and at the same time give him economic support?" Again he says, "Some degree of manual dexterity and ability to use tools skillfully is a valuable resource for every young man, even if he is to engage in a purely intellectual profession." This question of learning to work is a growing problem. It is very important that the Negro learn to work; but it is of greater importance that he shall learn to work willingly. There are so many young men and women of the race who are running from work. Of course it must be appreciated that to have life and utility, social economic needs a philosophical illumination which is generally lacking. In the deeper analysis, mind is the real worker while labor, capital, land, wages, profits, and various other values are but its expressive instruments. Society is an organism, and social relations should be viewed broadly from the organic and evolutionary standpoint. The Negro must learn to appreciate the importance of industry, and to set him to thinking upon those topics that are of burning interest to him at this time. "The Political Economy of Humanism" is admirably adapted. "First Years in Handicraft," by Walter J. Kenyon; The Baker & Taylor Co. publishers, Union Square, New York; 124 pages. Price $10.00. Here we have an attractive and useful little book—a book that is highly educative to all who have not enjoyed the advantages of manual training as taught in the industrial schools of this country. Models and working directions are given so that any boy or girl who has passed through the kindergarten will find it an easy matter to make from cheap materials some very beautiful household ornaments. In fact "First Years in Handicraft" is a handbook of handicraft rather than "sloyd" or manual training, and it is intended to show children how to make useful things with ruler, pencil and scissors, either at home or at school. The materials required are simple and cheap, but tough as leather and beautiful in color and texture. The models are really elementary, and all of them are real intrinsic things. "Home Thoughts." by C.; A. S. Barnes & Co., publishers, New York; 311 pages. Price $1 50. This is a compilation of essays originally published in the New York Evening Post, over the signature "C." The modestly simple title hardly suggests a just appreciation of their analytic and philosophic depth, the comprehensiveness of their field, or the exquisite charm and dignity of its treatment. Through their web of serious and lofty thought run golden threads of charming fancy, womanly tenderness and gentle humor, but not one blemish of flippancy or stain of cynicism is to be found and in all the long series none is dull or uninteresting. Wise counsel is offered to parents in "A Neglected Subject of Education" and "My Son's Wife and My Daughter's Husband;" tender sympathetic feeling is shown in the charming study "After the Wedding;" the practical sense and sage advice about the "Living up to the Wedding Presents" should shed a light upon the path of all young couples, and "The Homelessness of Certain Married Women" is worthy of earnest consideration by all capable of appreciating the joy and sanctity of a real home. "Willie and His Papa," by Frederick Burr Opper; Grassett & Dunlap, publishers, New York. Price $1 50. The man who can conceive funny situations, and can draw the pictures so that others may enjoy his fun, is a lucky man indeed. Mr. Opper, in his pictures of Willie and his papa, and Teddy, and Johnny Hay, and that Pauncefote Boy, and their other friends and familiars, have furnished a great deal of amusement for Democrats and Republicans, men, women and children. The beauty of his work is that nothing is absolutely offensive. For a free and easy laugh a brief look through Willie and His Papa is the key. Willie and His Papa made Mr. Opper famous in a very short time as a cartoonist of the first rank. His pictures are all so uniform. Wilberforce, Ohio. Raymond News. Raymond, Miss., Special—Rev. W. M. McCraven passed through town Sunday evening. E. P. Jones went to Spring Hill Sunday. The B. Y. P. U. met on Sunday evening at 4 p. m. Mrs. Mary Jones, president, and Miss Willie B. Henderson, secretary. Address by Prof. Geo. C. Gransberry. R. L. Owens left for Jackson, where he will remain for several weeks. Ruben Scott and Mr. Bill Watts went to Chils Chapel Sunday. There arose a dispute in the B. Y. P. 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History of the Negro Soldiers In the Spanish-American War The First Martyr of the Famous School History (Price $1.00)— ARTHOR of "The Famous School History" THE HISTORY CONTAINS: First Hero of Pan. Man of the Daring Charges made around San Sebastian, Coronel Browning, in the block house and saved the Rough Riders to raise the American flag on San Juan Hill. 7 velt and many others on the bravery of Negroes and also Black Americans. Negro Paymaster in the Army. The Negro Policeman who outwited the diplomacy of the QUESTIONS EVERY PERSON OCCUPIED of the American War? 3 What color was the block house and saved the Rough Riders in the destruction of the Battleship Maine in the Spanish-American War? 3 What color Revolution? 4. What colored soldier had chaired the block House and saved the Rough Riders in the destruction of the Battleship Maine in the Spanish-American War? 4. What colored soldier had chaired the block House and saved the Rough Riders in the destruction of the Battleship Maine in the United States said the colored soldiers "world," in the Spanish-American War? EVERY PAGE BRIMMINGS of soldiers, officers and scenes of the Spanish Civilization. Handwritten pictures of GENEVA command of all the American army, who said ago was "without a parallel in the history of the 229 PAGES, INCLUDING 40 ILLUSTRATIONS." Martyr of the War was a Colored EDWARD A. JOHNSON Famous School History of the Negro Race (Price $1.00)--Agents Wanted. CONTAINS: First Hero of the Navy a Colored man the Daring Cries made by Negro Soldiers at S Brown School. With a rifle he saved the Rough Riders. Sergeant Berry, the colo flag on San Juan Hill. The glowing berry of M on the bravery of Negro Soldiers. General M. the Army. The Negro Post, Paul Lawrence Dumb- wittened the diplomacy of the Spanish Minister at War WARRY PERSON OUGHT TO KNOW...All a colored soldier had charge of a Hotchkiss gun kn the Rough Riders in the Spanish-American War. Knock House first on San Juan Hill, took down the colored soldier, did the same at the Block House, the Spanish minster at Washington, D. C. 8. W said the colored soldiers "fought without a parallel American War." GE BRIMMING FULL of N readin half of hars and scenes of the Spanish-American war, wit a half colored soldier, did the same at the Block House, the Spanish minster at Washington, D. C. 8. W said the colored soldiers "fought without a parallel American War," who said the fighting of the colored parallel in the history of the world." INCLUDING 40 ILLUSTRATIONS. AGEN BY EDWARD A. JOHNSON, Arthor of "The Famous School History of the Negro Race." Raleigh, N.C. (Price $1.00) -- Agents Wanted. THE HISTORY CONTAINS: First Hero of the Navy a Colored man. Pen Pictures of the Daring Charges made by Negro Soldiers at 'San Juan, El Canye and around Santiago. Corporal Brown killed at his post while firing a cannon, knocked over the block house and escaped. He was soldier who was first to raise the American flag on San Juan Hill. The glowing tributes of McKinney, Miles, Rose-velt and many others on the bravery of Negro Soldiers. General Morgan advocates Negro officers. Antonio and Jose Maceo, Gomez. Miss Cisneros and the Cuban Women Cavaliar. The Negro Paymaster in the Army. The Negro Paymaster, Paul Lawrence Dunbar. "Edie Savoy, the Wabbitton, Etc. **QUESTIONS EVERY PERSON OUGHT TO KNOW.--All answered in the History of the Negro Soldiers in the Spanish-American War: First. How many colored sailors killed in the destruction of the Battleship Maime? 2. What colored sailor was killed in the destruction of the Battleship Maime? 3. What colored soldier was killed in the destruction of the War of the Revolution? 4. 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General Morgan advocated the gret, Paul Lawrence Dumbar, "Eddie" Savoy, the Spanish Minister at Washington, Etc. TOR KNOW TO... All answered in the History were? 2. What colored sailor was the first martyr on soldier was the first martyr of the War of figs of a Hotchkiss gun knocked over the Spanish Spanish-American War. 5. Walt Disney sold a toy to the Spanish and hoisted the same at the Block House at El Caney. 7. What Washington, D. C.? 8. What greatest General fought without a parallel in the history of the NG FULL of NEW and interesting reading, with about 45 half tone and fine gra- shish-American war, with a fine tone of Acu- ral NELSON A. MILES. Major-General in the fighting of the colored soldiers around-santie e world." RATIONS. AGENTS WANTED. the Raglan Craze" ; beautiful Two-Step or Schottische music uses in Stamps to Publishers, 318 N. Capitol Ave. Indianapolis, Ind. 318 N. Capitol Ave. Indianapolis, Ind WAITER OK THE WAIT A. E. Beatty, who is attending Berea College. Berea, Ky., will hold down a station at the Plankinton, Milwaukee, Wis., during the summer. L. H. Palmer has been appointed steward of the Milwaukee Boating Club for the sixth season. Manager Swan, of the Weddell, Cleveland, O., has been making changes in the kitchen crew to the improvement of the service. W. Forest Cozart has left Chicago and has taken charge of the dining room of a Buffalo, N. Y., hotel. R J. Johnson, the popular head waiter of Memphis, gave a banquet, last week, to the waiters who were under him during the reunion of the confederates. The service gave such excellent satisfaction that Mr. Johnson was the recipient of much praise. The McKeen hotel of Buffalo has discarded colored waiters and put in white waiters. This is but one of the evidences that there is no demand in Buffalo at present for colored waiters. The fight between colored and white waiters at Buffalo is abating somewhat. On last Wednesday the hotel proprietors and managers were entertained on the Esplanade to the number of more than 300. The colored waiters served the eatables and the white girls served the beer and wine. The program was carried out in perfect harmony. On Monday, the 10th, the colored waiters served a party of 400 in honor of the dedication and opening of the Michigan building. The waiters were in full dress. Judd Robinson, of Wheeling, W. Va., has accepted a position as cook with the U. S. Engineer corps. Cloud Gaither has taken charge of the dining room of the Grand Central hotel, Wheeling, W. Va , with a crew of ten men. The Grand Central boasts of having the finest dining room in the State. Headbellman, Carl Hamilton, formerly of the Clarendon, Zanesville, O., is now installed with his crew at the McLure house, Wheeling, W. Va. The following is the recent appointments of headwaiters: William S. Foreman, Niagara Hotel, Buffalo, N. Y. W. H. Pierce, Aragon hotel, Atlanta, Georgia. Captain T. H. Frazier, The Chittenden, Columbus, O. E. T. Montgomery, Bailey Catering Co., Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo, N. Y. C. T. Thomas, Great Northern hotel, Chicago, Ill. W. C. Casey, Leland hotel, Chicago. W. B. Wolcott, White Elephant hotel, Buffalo, N. Y. W. E. Murray, Ottawa Beach hotel, Ottawa Beach, Mich. H. T. Eubanks, The Weddell, Cleveland, O. S. A. Williams, Cafe Michigan Building, Pan-American grounds, Buffalo, N. Y. E. B. Elliott, Grand View hotel, Waupaca, Wis. C. A. Smith, Massapequa hotel, Massapequa, L. L. N. Y. Charles Van Smettuw, Tack-a-pousha house, Far Rockaway, L. L., N. Y. W. L. Hughes, The Kittatiny, Delaware Water Gap, Pa. Notes from the Plankinton House, Milwaukee, Wis.—Messrs. James Cook, George J. Wheeler and W. M. Miller have resigned their positions at the Plankinton. The latter on account of ill health. Mr. Wheeler will locate in Minnesota. * * W. M. G. has made a hit, it is said, with the charming widow. * * The bell man has been left at the stake. * * Mr. Banks Wright, of Cairo, Ill., is in the city and located at the Plankton. * * Mr. James Fields is ill at this writing. * * On account of the death of his mother THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER Capt John Newburn was called to Blue Island, Ill. * * The Plankinton can boast of an excellent class of waiters. * * William Dennis (No. 2) has gone to St. Paul, Minn. * * M. Mapp, of South Bend, Ind. will spend the summer in this city. * * David Brown has gone to Texas to reside. A REJOINDER. Editor Hotel Department, The Freeman: "Please allow me space in your valuable columns to refute a falsehood that appeared in the last issue of The Freeman signed by one F. C. Brown, head waiter of the Battle House, Mobile, Ala. As time and space will not allow me to reproduce his article, I simply want to set the public right about Mobile's waiters, that Brown says he found incompetent in service. Now I want to call the attention of every hotel man to look the matter squarely in the face, and you will say as I do that he misrepresented us. Brown made his way to Mobile last April, 1900, and loafed around the streets of Mobile for two months, then the proprietors sent for him and put him to waiting on the officers during the repairing of the building and also to help around the house and wash dishes etc. Now this position Brown held until the house opened its doors, prior to this Brown never knew a baker's dozen of Mobile waiters, or ever worked with any of them before. I now ask the hotel public how can Brown so readily condemn and say that he found the waiters incorrect in service? It shows to the hotel waiters just what kind of a man Brown is. The same waiters that are now working under Brown are the same ones that worked under ex-Headwaiter Banks, who has the honor of being one of the best headwaiters in the United States, and he never found any fault with them; he always said that Mobile waiters were equal to any in the country, and there were other headwaiters that said the same, and also said the waiters in Mobile were up-to-date, then he comes here doubting experienced waiter's ability, as not being waiters, and never worked with any of them before. Brown is one of the sorriest men that ever pulled a chair around a table, and the whole truth is that Brown has men working under him that is more experienced than he is, and as far as the article that he published, everybody and also fair-minded waiters know that Brown never made such an address to the Mobile waiters as he claims in The Freeman issue of the 8 inst. He also says that he demanded that the boys should take a bath 3 times a week and speaks as though the boys are incorrect in their keeping such as keeping themselves clean, every fair minded waiter knows that is not the truth, how could a proprietor endure such in a first class hotel, infact all the waiters are gentlemen, and have families and furthermore he says that he doubts the boy's ability in wine service, with this any one can see that this man was never a head waiter. By trying to tear down the well earned reputation of the waiters in Mobile. Now I challenge this man Brown before any class of hotel men in the country to prove if he can call a class of waiters together on Saturday night and open a hotel on Sunday, and not knowing them personally, or ever seeing them before, can tell if they are incompetent or not." J. S. DAVIS. PROMINENT HOTEL MEN. ```markdown ``` JOHN J. MILES, Headwaiter of the Plankinton House, Milwaukee, Wis. It is with much pleasure that we present to our readers a cut and a history of the life of Mr. Miles, the veteran headwaiter of the Plankinton House, Milwaukee. Wis. Nearly every traveling side waiter is personally acquainted with Mr. Miles from the fact that he has presided over the dining room of the Plankinton for twenty-five years. His recent celebration of twenty-five years at the Plankinton created a furore in Milwaukee hotel circles, and Mr. Miles was the recipient of many valuable and useful presents, commemorative of the high esteem in which he is held. His residence at 208 Wells street presented a gay and attractive appearance. Mr. Miles is considered one of the most charitable characters in the great Northwest, and has never been known to refuse assistance when worthy cases present themselves. As a citizen he commands the highest respect, and as a race lover none excel him in energy and ambition. It is with a great sense of honor that we feel in presenting to the hotel fraternity and our readers in general the life of such a man as Mr. Miles. May he live long and prosper, and may his declining years mature ripe fruit, as in the past, for the alleviation and elevation of the Negro race. Education of the Negro. Nashville, Tenn., Special. — Among the many and most important subjects that confronted the people during the 19th century and among the few which are the main issues of this, the dawn of the 20th century, there are none of more importance; there are none of more prominence; there are none of a more superb character than "the education of the Negro." Nashville, Tenn., the Athens of the Southern land, stands second to no other city in educating her Negro boys and girls. Fisk, Roger Williams and Walden Universities, standing as living monuments of the race, beckons the Negro youths to higher aims and nobler characters. Last, but not least, are the colored public schools of Nashville, Tenn., to-wit: Meig's, Napier, Belleview, Lawrence, Knowles and Carter schools, from whence comes the grammar pupils, who, after completing said course, are admitted into the Pearl high school, and after a course of three years of nine months each, are given a certificate of graduation. The last exercises of which took place June 6, 1901, at Gospel Tabernacle. Never before was there a more enthusiastic demonstration shown on the part of the citizens of Nashville than that which was exhibited at the closing of the珍珠 high school. Nearly seven thousand people filled the spacious auditorium of the tabernacle by 8 o'clock. The exercises were grand and highly appreciated by both white and colored, which was shown by repeated applause through the program. The program was as follows: Processional march, national hymn, for the colored people of America; salutary address, William E. McClain; biographical sketch of Coleridge Taylor, Anna B. Frazier; music, cantata - Hiawatha's Wedding Feast, Pearl high school; valedictory address, Mary B. Davis; jubilee chorus, Pearl high school; presentation of diplomas by E R. Richardson, president board of education; jubilee chorus, selected. One feature of the occasion was that all the music used was by Negro composers. The following is the class roll: James A. Allen, John W. Bright, Samuel L. Carter, George W. Gibson, Duncan E. Henderson, Wm E. McClain, Arthur G. Price, Besse L. Cartwright, Mary B. Davis, Anna B. Frazier, Viola T. Glasser, Lula I. Hobson, Lula E. King, Bamma H. Ransom, Minnie E. Bramlette, Mayre J. Williams, Matilda N. Work. The Freeman is on sale at 512 Cedar St. Chillicothe Items Chillicothe, Mo., Special.—The literary exercises held at the Second Baptist church last Sunday were of a high order; Prof. Ray Kiles delivered an elcquent address. The A. M. E. congregation is making some improvements on their church building. Wm. Clark entertained a number of young friends Saturday afternoon in honor of his cousin, John Alex of Chicago. V. E. Williams has returned from Gallatin, where he has been engaged as instructor in the institute. Fred Dixon, one of our best young men, left for Chicago last week, where he expects to remain for some time. Miss J. Bridges and Mrs. G. D. Sanders spent Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Jones at their pleasant country home. The commencement exercises of Garrison school were held at the Luella Monday night; Dr. N. O. Ricketts, of St. Joseph, Mo., delivered the address to the class. Bowling Green News. Bowling Green, Ky., Special.—Mrs. Ida Briggs entertained in honor of Miss Jennie Simpson Monday night. Rev. Simpson and his daughter left for their home in Providence. Mrs. Samuel Austin died at her home on State street last Wednesday morning. Funeral services were conducted at Taylor Chapel Thursday by Rev. Hampton, assisted by Rev. Fishback. The public schools have closed a very successful year Mrs. Carrie Norten left for Indianapolis Monday. Mr. Will Hampton of Indianapolis, is in the city visiting his mother. Mrs. Amanda Briggs left Tuesday for Atchison, Kan., to visit her son Will. A number of Franklin boys were up Sunday calling on the fair ones of our city. Let all who can attend the Business Union at Concord, N. C., in July. USEFUL HINTS USEFUL HINTS Turnips may be served delicately by outting them while raw with a vegetable scoop and boiling the little balls in salted water until tender, being careful that they keep their shape. Drain, cover with melted butter a dash of white paper or paprika and minced parsley, + Warm suds, small shot and some wellcoaped soft paper is usually all that is required for cleaning cut glass bottles. But when there are stains that these agents will not remove a small quantity of muriatic acid may be added to the water in which they are washed. This should be left in the bottle for a day or two, then drain, rinse thoroughly and polish. Boil a white cabbage for fifteen minutes in salted water; pour off the water and add fresh water: boil until tender; set aside until cold; chop finely. Butter a baking dish and fill with the chopped cabbage. Make a sauce with these ingredients: One table spoonful of butter, one tablespoonful flour, one half pint of water in which the cabbage was first cooked: salt, pepper, four table spoonfuls cheese. Stir all the sauce ingredients except the cheese over the fire until smooth. Season with salt and pepper; add the cheese, finely grated. Pour the sauce over the cabbage and bake for ten minutes in a quick oven. To stuff an olive, peel the pulp from the stone spirally as one peels an apple, being careful not to let it break. Then make a tiny ball of the filling and fold the strip about it. Zinc may be cleaned with a paste made of common whiting and ammonia applied with a woolen cloth. A last rubbing should be given with a piece of dry flannel. ÷ Stone crush and drain the cherries, add one fourth the quantity of finely chopped blanch almonds, a little lemon juice and sugar to make very sweet. Spread between slices of sponge cake. With the addition of a little cream this also makes a delicious filling for layer cake, but it must be eaten while fresh. + Beat the yolks of three eggs with one cup ful of sugar until very light, add one third of a cupful of hot water. Fold in` carefully one cupful of flour into which has been sifted one teaspoonful of baking powder and a saltspoonful of salt, add the stillly beaten whites of three eggs, stirring as little` as possible. Bake in two layers. Mash one pint of fresh strawberries with one half a cupful of sugar; spread between the layers; then sift pulverized sugar over the top layer serve warm. + Boil one half cup of white House tapocha and one cup of sugar in three cups of hot water until clear. Remove from the fire and add the well beaten whites of two eggs, a cup of grated pineapple and the juice of half a lemon. Serve cold with cream. Half a pineapple will be sufficient. What is left may be used for the next day. Cook the day before needed a pound of rhubarb and add a half cup of seedless or seeded raisins while it is cooking. For the omit use three whole eggs and the yolks of two more; beat until a spoonful can be taken up; add three tablespoonful of water, one forth teaspoonful of salt and a dash of pepper. Turn into a hot omelet pan in which a tablespoonful of butter has been melted. When done add the tops, nicely cooked of one bunch of asparagus, roll and serve. Save the tough ends for soup and use the whites of the eggs left for the pineapple tapocha. News Items. Henderson, Ky., Special.—Mrs. Claude Mc Reynolds and daughter are visiting relatives in St. Louis. Mrs. Elizabeth Streets, of Indianapolis, is in the city attending the bedside of her father Mr. William Frizzell. Miss Sadie Gaines has returned from Raleigh, N. C., where she attended school. Messrs. Grant Early and Henry Brooks left June 8, for St. Louis. Miss Nellie Mae Browne spent last week in Evansville the guest of Miss Maggie Edrington Mr. Lloyd McClure, of Corydon, was in the city last week. Mrs. Virginia Kennedy is quite ill. Meedames Benjamin Taylor and A. H. Cabell represented the G. A. R. ladies of the R. G. Shaw Post at the convention held in Covington, Ky., June 4th and 5th. New Notes. Henderson, Ky., Special. — Misses Anna V. Kennedy and Viola R Cabell attended the concert given by the Fisk Jubilee Singers in Evansville, June 3. Mrs. James Bradshaw and daughter, Lucille, are visiting relatives in St. Louis. Meedames Sylvester Payne and Amos Harbin have returned from Covington, where they attended the G. A. R. convention. Messrs. Wm. Cohn, John Taylor and Wm. Gaines were among the excursionists to St. Louis June 8. Refined musical lady desires correspondence with a gentleman of means. At leisure during summer. Would like traveling while at leisure. No matrimonial scheme, confidential. Miss Adda Morrison, 907 E. Erwin Street, Tyler, Tex. Curtersburg 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. The Freeman can be found at the Modern dye works 215 Main street, Bowling Green, Kv. 177 THE WAITER Price, $1.00 Every waiter this book. B reputation sh Compiled by W. Fo CONTENTS: How to Become a How to Serve Meals: How to Serve a B etc., etc., etc. Address: THE FREEMA THE WAITERS' MANUAL 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. Compiled by W. 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THE MANLY SPIRIT The copy of The Freeman that some one was kind enough to send me was read with interest. The old soldier who fought for the Union in '61 will ever remain a friend to the colored people. Can they, will they, work out their own salvation? Work is the key to the problem for them, as you intimated. Work along two lines—mental and physical. Most of the colored people are physical models and able to labor and endure. Most, however, need education and mental activity and determined purpose to get on in the world and to help others. Many people South as well as North look upon all colored men as boys—some willful, wayward and wicked. What is needed is an earnest spirit of manliness infused into the life of every person of color. Some one has suggested the formation of a Manhood League. The idea is a league that will help to develop the manly traits of character. Courtesy is a Southern trait that all should be familiar with; courtesy belongs to the gentlemanly man. Dignity is to be found among the courteous. The boyish love of fun and a joke upsets the dignity of many a colored man. There is a time for all things, and "a little nonsense now and then is relished by the best of men." Earnestness is a trait that is embodied in manhood. He lives for a joke. "Life is earnest; life is real." He is in earnest to education; to learn to read, write and keep accounts. He plans for himself and his family. He is diligent in business, fervent in spirit, and his influence is along the line of activity. A manly man has a strong sense of what is right. He tries to be right and wise. That is the basis of morality. His idea of life is along the line of truth and justice. A manly man will neither lie nor steal. The highest type of manhood is found in an upright, frugal, honest, active, earnest life. A league that would include men who were trying to round out lives embodied in the term "manhood" would elevate the colored people as, perhaps, nothing else can. Let the watchword echo in all homes and hearts, "be manly." Manly people of any color command respect anywhere. That will elevate the race. The above by Thomas C. Duncan, M. D., Ph. D., L. L. D., a white gentleman of Chicago, Ill., was inspired, we presume, by the article on May 30th, Decoration Day, that occurred in The Freeman about that date. The doctor may rest assured that he has our warmest thanks for the attention he has paid to this paper. His timely observation of the race will not go amiss. He pays a tribute to the race when he says that "Most of the colored people are physical models and able to labor and endure." "Courtesy is a Southern trait," says the doctor. It ought not be confined to a given latitude. It is often the open sesame, going at times further than money or education. It does not mean that slimy subserviency of the Uriah Heep order, but grateful appreciation for favors shown—a deep sense of gratitude. The quality needs to be studiously cultivated. Dignity and earnestness, as advocated by the doctor, will doubtless meet general approval. Take it all in all the letter is very cheering, not that it be speaks great hopes, but because it breathes such deep sympathy. Charles H. Williams, of Baraboo, Wis, has written an open letter to Rev. Charles H. Parkhurst, of New York, wherein attention is called to a late utterance by the reverend gentleman after visiting in the South. He said: "The less the Negro talks about his civic rights under the constitution, particularly the right of suffrage, the better it will be for him and the sooner he will attain to all the rights that justly belong to him." "The Northern and Southern friends of the Negro are now counselling him to keep quiet upon the whole suffrage matter, to keep out of politics, not to talk about the constitution, not to insist upon his rights, but attend industriously to the work of getting himself well ready, which he is not now—for what THE FREELAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER God and the country and the future may have in store for him." We will not enter into a discussion as to the merits of the reply to Rev. Parkhurst further than to say that it is well written and sensible. It is sensible from the standpoint of abstract right. But the lesson of expediency is to be learned quite as well. If the New Yorker is a prophet, and it is certainly hoped that he is in this case, then there is but very little ground for attacking his position. If the thing contended for is to come through non-contention nothing more ought to be expected though the route employed be circultions. If the true friends of the race North and South are counselling it to avoid these matters of suffrage, to eschew politics in its intenser sense, surely some attention will be paid to the advice. SHIRT TEARING The question is what doth it profit the Odd Fellows' Journal to boost Gov. Odell, of New York. the Colored American and New York Age to be hurrahing about Teddy, the Terrible, or The Indianapolis Freeman to be tearing its shirt about a certain Hoosier statesman. Neither of them have done a blamed thing for the Negro more than their duty.—The Dallas Express. The Freeman, speaking for itself, has this to say: It does not know that it has torn its shirt for any ole, but if it has any shirt tearing to do it will certainly be torn in the interest of the gentleman in question, and it will be only a question of time before the Express will be in the same business. The Express evidently feels that it must be under personal obligations to an individual before it can go into the shirt tearing business. Duty is all to be expected of any man. If more is expected it is an imposition on the individual. Faith is rather to be pinned to those that are not loud in their protestations of love. "Beware of Greeks bearing gifts," is an old injunction that loses none of its applicableness to the affairs of to-day. "Overshadowed" is the title of a highly interesting novel by Sutton E. Griggs wherein is told the triumphs of a colored girl whose nationality was suspended between the races. Equally courted and loved by admirers from either race. Her existence was more full" of trouble than if her education, beauty and fair complexion had not been so notable. The Author tells a wonderful story much of which reflects no credit on either race. The book has scarcely a dull page, while many of the pages are intensely exciting and not conducive to the settling of race questions, yet improbability is not to be urged against the story. The book is published by the Orion Publishing Co., of Nashville, Teen. OUR MR. THOMPSON IN THE FRONT RANK. Mr. Richard W. Thompson, the quill driver among the members of the well-known Pen and Pencil Club, composed of the leading literary men at the National Capital, is now the Washington correspondent to the Indianapolis Freeman. Mr. Thompson is too well known to the literary world for an introduction. He has been in the newspaper work for "lo" these many years, and has done yeoman service for the race. As managing editor of the Colored American he succeeded in placing that journal in the front rank of journalism in this country without regard to racial enterprise. Mr. Thompson's letters in The Freeman are calling forth praise on every side, and are creating an unusual amount of interest.-Roscoe C. M. Simmons in the Florida Sentinel. Livingstone College has conferred the degree of D. D., on Rev. W. H. Chambers of Jones Tabernacle A. M. E. Zion church of this city. In his very appropriate speech the new doctor said that the added honor would entail added duties; closer living, and a greater devotion to God, His cause and His people. Bishop Walters acted in behalf of the college in bestowing the honor, which all agreed was very worthily bestowed. Bishop Alexander Walters of the A. M. E. Zion church is a delegate to the Methodist] [Ecumenical Conference which meets in London, in September, beginning the 4th. He on his last visit to that city received distinguished attention from titled people and church dignataries. He has already received letters that assure him the same courteous treatment. "Hints to Ministers" is a little volume by Bishop Benjamin Tucker, Tanner, Dean of Payne Theological Seminary at Wilberforce University. The character and reputation of Bishop Tanner bespeak its merits. Typographically, the book is a gem for which Charles Alexander the head of the industrial student printers, is responsible. Invitations to attend the commencement exercises of Wilberforce University, Wilberforce, O., Western University, Quindaro, Kansas, Jenkin's Orphanage Institute of Charleston, S. C., have been received at this office, for which The Freeman is under obligations to J. H. Jones, D. D., Charles Alexander, W. T. Vernon and Miss E. A. Clark. The Foreign Mission Board of the National Baptist Convention is lamenting the loss of Rev. R. L. Stewart, one of its missionaries, who lost his life in the African field of missions. The third Sunday in July has been set apart by the board as memorial day to him. Miss Clara Reed graduated from the Paris, Ill., high school June 13. A reception was tendered her by Troy Porter and others. The Freeman appreciates invitation to attend. Mr. Charles W. Millen, of Goshen, Ind., will be a candidate for the nomination for attorney general before the next Republican State Convention. Mobile Notes. Mobile, Ala., Special.—The Love Knots and Royal Swells' entertained on Thursday night May 30, at the residence of Mrs. Harris, Beauregard and Armistead streets and had an enjoyable time. Refreshments was in abundance. Lewenis and Ferdinier's orchestra discoursed sweet music until the wee hours of morn. The Swells and Love Knots are composed of some of the best young ladies and gentlemen of Mobile. The committee was composed of the following: Walter Flemming, H. Young, Jas. Rain, J. Hollinger, C. Willis and Wm. Jones. The Dewey Club meets regular every Sunday at Bohn's Hall. Mr. Joe S. Davis of the new Southern Hotel leaves for Buffalo on June 24, he is now headwaiter at the Southern. Joe Gregory leaves for Buffalo on July 15. On June 4, the East Lynne Colored Dramatic Co., presented for the first time the beautiful Drama East Lynne at the Knights of Tabor Hall and gave a creditable performance, to an appreciative audience, this was their first attempt with the following cast Mr. Peter Thompson, Sam Brown, Ed James, Master Frankie Burre, Misses Emma Perkins, Lulu Harris, Alice Robinson, Mrs. D. Valentine, E. Thompson, C. J. Johnson, A. R. Gladden. The Royal Swells and Love Knots entertained on May 30, the following gentlemen from New Orleans, La., were here on a committee, to make arrangements for their annual excursion on July 15. Mr. Theo. Edward, McScott, L. R. Price, Allen James, from New Orleans to Mobile. The Lawn party given for the benefit of Good Shepard church was a success, and the lawn was beautifully illuminated with Japanese lanterns. Willie Williams had a delightful time in his new rig at the Young Men's Relief Picnic. Rev. Moreland of the Bethel M. E. church preached a very enthusiastic sermon' Sunday night to a large congregation as usual. It is a glowing fact that Geo. Robinson and Strickland are the Bean Brummells of Mobile. The waiters at the Battle House are indignant at the writings of Mr F. C Brown headwaiter of the Battle House. Items of Interest Clarksville, Tenn., Special.—Mrs. W. H. Foster, aged 30 years, wife of Mr. Wm. Foster, died after a brief illness at her home on 7th street, June 13 Mrs. Pinkton, wife of Rev. Pinkton, pastor of St. Peter A M. E. church, has returned to the city after a brief itinerary in neighboring towns. St Peter church under the auspices of Rev. Pinkton held a notable rally—most notable in its history—Sunday, June 16 for the purpose of raising funds to build a tower and other church additions. The congregation was formed into clubs under the leadership of Mrs. Firse, Dixon and other noted workers. Bishop Clinton delivered a good sermon at Zion A. M. E. church, Thursday, June 13. A large audience paid him tribute. The public schools, as well as the various seminaries, have closed down after a triumphal season. The closing exercises were pronounced grand by their respective audiences. Mile. Kate L. Ramey, who is acknowledged to be Clarksville's most beautiful, cultured and refined young lady, has just arrived here from Nashville, Tenn., where she has been attending Fisk University. Miss Ramsey took a leading role in the closing exercises in which she was the cyosme. It is said the audience cheered long and loud for this Clarksville girl, of whom the newspapers and magazines have wrote columns, praising her beauty and talent. This, coupled with the fact of her prominence and popularity, has made her a conspicuous figure in the public eye. Miss Ramey is a bewitching and captivating young lady with teasing black eyes and hair. She is a typical brunette, whose charming personality is admired like that of Cleopatra's when she was in her prime. Dr. C. A. Kelly and Felix Hughes have been initiated into the ranks of the G. U. O. O. F. After many eventful performances on "Billy" the hot weather has blotted out blackberry winter. No fatalities reported vet. News Notes. Wheeling, W. Va., Special —Mr. Harry Ryder and sister Harriset arrived home Friday from Fisk University the guests of their parents Rev and Mrs. Ryder. You can help make this paper a success. How? By buying it. Miss Octavia Hollinger who has been seriously ill is somewhat improved. Mrs. Mamie Kanfman entertained a large number of friends for church benefit, being quite a success. A. M. E. Sunday School convention convened on the 13th to the 21st, there being about 66th delegates present. Mrs. Mamie Reat, of Stubenville, was the guest of her parents on the 9th inst., leaving for her home on the excursion the 10th inst. The Cantata given by the A. M. E. Sunday School was an enjoyable affair being largely attended. Quite a sum was realized. The Freeman for sale every Saturday by the agent Ed. Jones. Miss Mamie McMechan leaves shortly for an extensive trip to Europe. Married at the home of her parents Miss Dora Bond of Pittsburg to Mr. Austin Jackson of Wheeling. It was a very pretty wedding witnessed by a great number of friends: Several Wheeling people attended. Mr. Jackson is a partner of the firm of Clemens' & Jackson. The agent joins with his many friends wishing them much success. Occurred the 5th inst. The boat excursion under the auspices of Wheeling Partriarchy No. 28, to Wellsville was quite a success. Their being about 700 people who enjoyed the trip, music was furnished by Meisters orchestra. The Fortnightly Club was highly entertained by Messrs. Yates and Turner at the home of Mrs. Thornton Yates on the 11th inst. Carrollton Items Carrollton, Mo., Special—Mrs. Emma Lewis is on the sick list. Quite a number of Carrollton young people made a trip to Norborn, Mo., Sunday. The Freeman is on sale for 5 cents a copy, Eugene Wood agent. Dr. R. L. Beal preached on the 9th inst. Our colored iceman Amos Smith is having a splendid trade. Misses O. Shoody, Dollie Thompson, Susie Jackson and Rev. Richardson are getting ready for the convention which convenes in Chillicothe, Mo., Tuesday. The bids for the sixty thousand dollars court house which is to be built this summer will be let July 8. The East End of Wilcoxson Bank seemed to be a summer resort for our colored boys. Moxon's Vegetable Liver Pills never sicken grieve nor constipate, an ideal family Pill, 25c by mail. Bowling Green News. Bowling Green, Ky., Special.—Miss Janie Simpson returned to her home in Providence Tuesday. The Misses Slaughter returned home Saturday after a three months tour of the state and report a most pleasant time. The Sunday School convention of the Baptist church convened in this city at Rev. Williams church Thursday. Miss Ganzelle M. Monday, of Franklin, is a fair visitor to our city this week. Miss Monday is a delegate to the Sunday School convention. Miss Minerva Noodson, a teacher in the public schools of Memphis, Tenn., is visiting her sister, the Rev. Mrs. Fishback. Miss Ida Hutchison returned home Thursday. Mrs. Whitney has gone to her home near Monmouth Cave for a short visit. Lost Relative. Miss Mary Balley of 3628 Armour avenue, Chicago, IL, would like to know the whereabouts of a man married a man named Cooper and lived in Crawfordsville, Ind. Anyone who can give information will be highly appreciated and paid. Address J. E. Lewis, 120 State St. Chicago, IL. Children's Day. Bermuda, La., Special—St. Paul Baptist church Children's Day June 9, was an occasion that will be long remembered by all who were present. Declamations, recitations, duets, solos etc, were credibly rendered to the gratification of a large and enthusiastic audience. The exercises were concluded with an address by Prof. J. W. Thomas of St. Mathew School. Mr. Thomas' address was a masterpiece of composition; fraught with rhetoric, diction and logic, and the very eloquent manner in which it was delivered held the audience spellbound from beginning to end. Much credit is due Prof. James Appleses, Supt. of the Sabbath School, through whose untiring efforts such a creditable program was prepared. An Old Saving. Truth is stranger than fiction were I to tell you of the cure my Systematic Rheumatic Treatments have performed for hundreds of rheumatic sufferers who had given up all hopes of being cured you would be astonished. If your drugmist cannot tell you about them. I will. Your own faults if you suffer longer. Write D. W. H. Ross. G. J. GRAMMER, Gen'l Traffic Manager, C.F. DALY, Gen'l Passenger Agent. INDIANAPOLIS, IND. REV.J.H.JONES.A.M. (CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE.) later took the Theological Course at Wilberforce University. While located at Lynn, Mass., as pastor, he took collateral studies at Boston. It will be seen that he had training and if given the opportunity will make of the University an ideal institution of learning for the Negro. Like a Great Railway With its branches running in every direction, are the arteries and veins that convey the blood to every part of the system. A cold, sudden chances and exposure, may cause poisoning. You should be careful and then comes rheumatism. Barely! you your life remove the obstruction with Dr. Drummond's Lightning Remedy. Send $2 to Drummond Medicine Co., New York, and they send you two large bottles by express, with full special directions. Agents wanted. News Notes. Summit, Miss., Special—Rev. A. M. Grason is conducting a two weeks' revival at the new M. E. church. Mrs. E. Bryant is quite ill. Mr. Richard A. Dickson left Sunday to visit friends in Memphis, Tenn. Mrs. M. Wilson gave a grand supper at the old M. E. church Saturday night the 8th. Ironton Jots Ironton, Mo., Special.—Rev. Hill has returned after several week's with his family in St. Louis. Miss Emma Jones, of Farmington, is visiting Miss Mabel Arnett. Misses Birdie E. Collier and Anna Ellis are attending the institute at DeSota. Miss Lillian Collier has returned from Lincoln institute. Miss Nettie Blanks and Thomas Cooley, both of this city, were quietly married last week. Send us 10c for a box of Moxon's Headache Tablets, a reliable cure for Neuralgia, Moxon Liniment Co, Mt Clemens Mich. Try them once HERE AND THERE. The glutton never puts off till tomorrow what he can eat to day. The wise woman has her eye on the future; the bride has hers on the present. No. Maud dear; a club woman is not necessarily heartless, and she may also have Diamonds. Sillicus—“Do you think woman was created from a rib?” Cynicus—“That is a bone of contention.” Hoax—“There goes a fellow who is sore on everybody.” Joax—“What’s his name?” Hoax—“Boyle.” Some people are more worried about keeping the mosquitoes away from the windows than keeping the wolf from the door. Blobbs—“Our minister's wife suffers from insomnia,” Slobbs—“Why doesn't she listen to some of her husband's sermons?” Nell—“Do you think that is all her own hair?” Bell—“No; part of it is her sisters'. At least I saw her sister buying some just like it. Longface—“Be sure your sins will find you out.” Harduppe—“I'm not bothering about my sins if the bill collectors only find me out when they call.” Mrs. Buggins—“Wake up! wake up I'm sure there is a ourlarg in the house.” Mr. Buggins—“Well, if the cook hasn't gone to bed yet I cuss we'll find a policeman in the kitchen.” "I am so dreadfully run down, doctor," sighed the painful thin woman. "What can I do to get stout?" "There is an old saying-" replied the doctor, "that tells us to laugh and grow fat." "Alas! I cannot," wailed the woman, "my husband is a professional humorist." A women may not drive a nail So well as you or I. But she can drive a bargain and Can often nail a lie. A Wonderful Remedy for Epilepsy or Fit. Any person who is a sufferer of epilepsy or fits, hysteria, convulsions, spasms or St. Vitus dance, can obtain a certain cure. A 20th century remedy that never fails to give permanent relief. Used in many hospitals and by thousands of physicians in their practice. It will pay any sufferer to write to Dr. W. Towns of Fond du Lac, Wis., and get his treatise on these diseases and write to some of the people he has cured. The Freeman will be on sale every Saturday at Arthur Falum's barbershop on Oak street Petersburg, Va. Special Excursions to Chautauqua, N. Y. July 5th and 26th, Via Pennsylvania Lines Akron Route. sylvania Lines Akron Route. Tickets sold July 5th will be good returna- ing to leave Chautauqua not later than August 6th, and tickets sold July 26 will be good returning to leave Chautauqua not later than August 27th. $12.00 for round trip from Indianapolis and correspondingly low rate from other stations on Pennsylvania Lines. Route Pennsylvania Lines via Akron, Rochester, Indiana. Lv. Indianapolis, 7:30 a.m. Arr. Lake Maniton, 11:00 a.m. Returning, leaves Lake Maniton, 7:30 p.m. s, Geo. Stewart, Ed. Lewis, E. Moss ret Agents L. E. & W. R. R. C. F. DALY, Gen'l Passenger Agent- OLIS, IND. thence Erie R. R., to Lakewood or Jamestown and the Chautauqua S. S. Co., to Chautauqua, returning same route. This also affords an excellent opportunity for those who may desire to visit the Pan American Exposition as it is but a two hours ride from Lakewood and Jamestown to Buffalo. For further particulars, address W. W. Richradson, D. P. A., Indianapolis, Ind. 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Allen, Mrs Russell G Patterson, Miss Lulz 1 Arndle, Mrs Glenn Royal, Mrs Alice Clark Barnett, Miss Nettle 3 Russel, Mrs Tena Barnes, Miss I Wade, Miss I Barnes, Mrs Clara Wade, Miss Alina Bannon, Elie Washington, Carrollt 2 Kinney, Mrs BessieLee Wilson Mrs Annie # GENTLEMEN'S LIST Barbour, Berni 2 Barries, Berry 2 Brandy, Ericlington 2 Burden, Richard 2 Burden, Charley 2 Burmes, Sam 2 Burton, Maca 2 Chatters, Jas P 3 Davis, Emmett 3 Dodd, S. E 3 Fuller, W. E. 3 Fisher, Prof S B 3 Gilson, Spencer B 3 Gilliam, Harry L 3 Glenn, Julius 3 Grant, James 3 Gilson, Clemo 3 Hil, Chas 3 Hughes, Ed 3 Hughes, G. C 2 Haupton, P. G. (3) Housley, Angelo 4 Housley, G W 3 Humphrey, W A 2 Jackson, J H S 4 Johnson, J R 4 Jones, J W 3 Jones, Clarence P 3 Jordan, J W LOWERY, (Sells Bros. & 4-Paw)—Fitchburg, N H, 22 CANADIAN JUBILEE SINGERS—Newtonville, Ont. CANADA, June 18, 2019; Bristol, 20; Osahau, 26; Washington, 29; Chelsea, 29 Whitby, 27; 28; Pickering, 29 JONSON & SLATER'S MINTREL CARNIVAL—L. Bafala, Indian Ter June 22; Dennison, Tex. HUNN & EATON'S BIG COON CARNIVAL—Barre, Vt, June 22; Brattleboro, 24 to 29 The theatrical manager has a cast in his eye. Ralph Nicolas, violinist, joined Gideon's minstrels at Mt. Clemens, Mich. T. H. Price, the celebrated "Black Emmet," write Pat Chappelle at once. Benjamin F Stevens, with Al. W. Martin's "Uncle Tom's Cabin" Co last season, was a Freeman caller Monday. The Prampins have closed their engagement with the "Coontown 400" Co., and are now at Brisbee, Arizona; they send regards to all friends. R. L. Gilchrist, an Indianapolis boy, will present the coming season "A Holiday in Blackville," a three act farce comedy. Watch for his ad. in our next issue. Scotte and DeLeo to Clarence Powell: "Surely Miss Jackson if we pass another one we will get off. Yes we will get off and take a 'darn' long walk to 'Skeenectady.'" The Buffaloes will give their annual entertainment June 24 and 25 at the Park Theatre, Indianapolis, Ind., headed by the favorites, John Rucker, the "Alabama Blossom," and Harry Fidler. George Temple writes from Louisville: "I am telling funny stories and singing 'A Coon with the Raglan Craze' to big success every night at Ninaweb park and everybody wants the sorg. The Golden Gate Quartette closed a season's engagement with the Williams & Walker Co., and are now playing dates, assisted by Fannie Woodfred and Maggie Davis. They will play parks for the summer. S. H. Dudley, the clever and versatile comedian and author, is now doing a sketch with Miss Alberta Ormes, the Octoroon singing and dancing sonbrette; they are now playing parks, and are a tremendous hit with Tom Brown's "Black Rats." Mr. Dudley is singing his latest song, "Ma Friend." Al. Anderson is directing a large company in Boston this week to play parks. Among the leading lights are: Al. and Mamie Anderson, Golden Gate Quar- THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER tette, Clarence Powell, Winfred and Davis, Smith and Bowman, authors of "Good Morning Carrie;" Brown and Harrison, great wonder workers; Lorenzo Zemico, the East India juggler, and the two little funny boys, Cooper and Bailey, with a chorus of 50 voices. They send regards to all. Cooper and Bailey would like to hear from Scotte and DeLeo. The Tuxedo Quartette, John A. Taylor, Ganbetla Garrett, David Jackson and Richard H. Barnett, will be one of the big features with Miss Kate Washington's Female Minstrels this summer under canvass. Miss Washington has a company of good talent, and has made quite a reputation through Kentucky and Tennessee. Will open at Evansville, Ind., on the 24. Leroy Smith, advance agent; Lewis Mack Valentine, business manager; Miss Kate Washington, treasurer; Richard H. Barnett, stage manager. Notes from New Orleans minstrels.—Big business with our company is all that can be heard. We played Richmond, Va., three nights, which is the home of our trap drummer, J. T. Cox, and it seemed as though he tried to excel Jordan and Pittman in entertaining and giving the ladies and gentlemen of the show a good time. Harris and Vaughn, the comedy team, have just closed with S. M. Hall's Oriental Theatre and joined our show. McCamon, Brooks, DeMuse, S. Johnson, Grant J. Jordan, F. Castry, Wise, and J. T. Cox, while in Richmond, had such a time that they "don't care if they never wake up," but they have heard the words "Washington, D. C., Thursday," which has somewhat revived them. JOHN RUCKER. (Original Alabama Blossom) Who will appear at the Indianapolis Park Theatre next Monday and Tuesday at the Buffalo entertainment. Notes from Buckingham Theatre, Tampa, Fla.—This week business is extremely good. "Miss Pearl Woods is the new comer this week and made good. Trixie Ford, with her songs and dances, never fails to please the people. Mae Fisher is quite a favorite with her coon songs. Lillie Wheeler made quite a hit with "My Rainbow Coon." F. Regis and his animated song sheet scored big. Geo. McDaniels is singing "Come Back Babe, I Won't Be Mean no More" with much success. Happy Howe is, as usual, getting his share. Misses Laura Logan and Ida Harris are coming fast with their coon songs. Pat Chappelle and D. Ireland Thomas are kept busy booking people and answering managers' letters for "A Rabbit's Foot Comedy" Co. J. Ed. Green writes from Memphis, Tenn.—This week finds the weather very hot but patronage to the Rialto continues good, as the performances of the stock company merit each laugh and applause. Gene Leggins and Bessie Gilliam sang and danced their way into the hearts of the large audiences Eddie Foy Elliott and Ora Crisswell, in an act called "Married Life," was a success. Johnson and Ried are still favorites. Lew Hall minstrels was a great success, the management thinking they will have to repeat it. Bessie Gilliam, as "tough Lize," was a revelation; the part was created by her and she will place it on her list as a special act. Mr. Hall has engaged Frank Kirk for week of 24, and the famous Mr. and Mrs. See Ong for the following week. This company goes to Birmingham, supporting the star Ben Hunn, while the new one will rehearse and play a new show here "Uncle Eph's Dream" caught on at first production. I am writing a sketch called the "Medicine Man" and will stage it soon with the old stock company. Notes from P. G Lowery's Concert Band and Vaudeville show with Forepaugh & Sells Bros—Billie Bradley, our stage manager, is due much credit for his hard work, making a stronger show than ever, in fact, the greatest novelty and drawing card with the "big thing." Our female quartette makes a great hit with their singing. Joseph Blue, the lyric tenor, and Chas. B. Foster, better known as "Bass," are valuable additions. Charles Taylor, the singing comedian, does good work in the first part, and makes 'em laugh too. Arthur Prince is "Get way back, now sit down." Miss Cora Scott is with the show and makes a No. 1 soubrette. Mrs. Ida Larkins is "cleaning up" with coon songs and buck dances. Mr. Lowery is proud of his people, and says he has got the best show and band he ever had. We rendered a special program at Bridgeport, Conn., the music being of the highest popular grade, such as "Light Brigade," "Hungarian Dance" in F etc. and the whole entertainment was grand. The company was entertained Sunday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Betters, of Bridgport, and the reception was royal. The Pt. Pleasant (W.Va.) Daily Record June 13 published the following account of the fire that destroyed Harrison's Bros. minstrel effects: "Harrison Bros.' colored minstrels, a company of about 70 people, gave an exhibition in this place Thursday afternoon and at night, and after the evening performances were over and their effects stored in their two coaches which were on the side track in the O. R. R. yards and the troupe all retired, fire was discovered in one of the coaches, the origin of which is supposed to be from a gasoline torch. "The coach in which the fire was discovered was filled with baggage of every description, consisting of trunks, canvas, seats, scenery and everything which goes to make up a minstrel show, and had no doubt smouldered for some time before it broke out. "The managers are at a loss aggregating $18,000 with no insurance. "The coach will be taken to Huntington and rebuilt at once. The troupe will leave today for Parkersburg. "One colored man, a member of the show, was badly burned by the explosion of a can of gasoline. "As soon as the alarm was given the fire company responded, and with difficulty succeeded in extinguishing the flames. It was a hard fire to fight." "A Coon with the Raglan Craze." See ad. on this page. DES MOINES.—Johnson's Big City Museum will open at the base ball park on the 4 of July with 25 people and band and orchestra. The Brotherhood band has received its new uniform. LOUISVILLE—The Ninaweb Park goes big. Florence Hines, Vida Vaughn and John Tolliver, the "Hoosier Whirl-Wind," have joined hands for the coming season, and promise to make it pleasant for all in the future. They send regards to Ruby Shelton and John Rucker. Will Able, descriptive baritone, is taking two or three encores nightly; he sends regards to Williams & Walker, Judson Hicks and all friends. Prof. G. J. Dawson is rendering some very nice music and sends regards to Sherman Boone, the "Coon with the Raglan Craze." Frank Brown is still holding his own as a lyric tenor, and sends regards to the Goodalls. Miss Carrie Smith, the ragtime songstress, sends regards to all friends. James Anderson, the tamborine king, is still demanding 3 or 4 encores as usual; his best to Al Anderson. George Black, buck dancer, is getting his share; sends regards to his brother Perry. William Jenkins and Elwood Hood send regards to friends. Master Jimmie, the little coon songster, is making good. George Temple, the ebony king and stage manager at the park, is telling funny stories and singing "A Coon with the Raglan Craze," and is taking heavy every night. Everybody wants the song; he sends regards to Billy McClain and wife, Arthur Tays and John McCoy. Otto Walker sends regards to Sam Elliott and all friends. Steve Breckenridge and wife and dog Ben, sketch team, "Trouble in Coonville, will be seen this season with "Holiday in Coontown" Co. They are now playing Greenwood Park. GREATER NEW YORK.—The ever popular Ernest Hogan continues a big favorite on the roof of the New York Theatre. James Brown, singing comedian is in the city from Providence, R. I; Jim is an old Indianapolis boy and is looking well. Johnson & Wells' Full Colored show is the attraction at the popular summering place, Carnasie, L. I. Among those with the company are: Duke Johnson, May Wells, Billy Ward, Dick Stovall, Frank Nelson and Fishia. Mr. Johnson sends regards to Judy Glenn, Joe Pleasant and P G. Lowery. Simpson and Pittman, high-class musical artists are in town after filling a two weeks' engagement in vandeville at Philadelphia. Allie Brown, the "king of the wire," is trying several new tricks daily while spending his vacation in the big city. Chauncey Green is negotiating with Messrs. Voelckel and Nolan of the Black Patti company for the coming season. Yeager, Kelly and Yeager were big favorites in Hoboken last week. Johnson and Dean were among the headliners at Hammerstein's Paradise Garden last week: their kinetoscope dance is one of the best things seen this season on Broadway. Mrs. Elmer Bowman is quite a favorite at the Blue Ribbon Palace Garden. Prof. Montgomery's big show at North Beach appeared before a large and appreciative audience last Sunday; among those on the bill were James White, vocal comedian; Chauncey VerValin and wife, musical act; James Brown, singing and dancing comedian, and Miss Clarice Wright. George Walker, of Indianapolis, is in the city. W. S. Ball, trombonist, has returned to the city, having closed his engagement with P. G. Lowery's concert company at Providence, R. I. The Baileys, John and Rachel, are making a big hit in a very clever act; their prismatoscope dance is executed in a style that will be hard for any other team to copy. Mr. Bailey states that he is not paying any attention to the talk being made against him by another colored team that is doing an act similar to his, but under a different name. The Baileys enjoy the distinction of being the only colored team that has ever appeared for two successive weeks at the Atlantic Garden. They were on the bill at Miner's Bowery Theatre last week with the Bijon burlesquers. They opened Monday over the Burt circuit of parks for a five weeks' engagement, which includes the following cities: Columbus, O., Toledo, O., Wheeling, W. Va., New Castle, Pa., and Beaver Falls, Pa., after which they will appear with Van and Miner's "Devil's Daughter" company for four weeks at the Court Street Theatre, Buffalo. "A Lucky Coon," under the management of Carl Dante and Chas. H. Moore, appeared before a large audience on the 21 at Bay Shore, L. I. Prominently among those with the aggregation were: Simpson and Pittman, Black Carl, Yeager, Kelly and Yeager, James White, Chas. Hart, Allie Brown and Al and Cecil Watts. Williams & Walker are the headliners at Kieth's Union Square Theatre, this week, with a big company producing "The Cake Walk Carnival." Regards to J. Ed. Green.—J. HARRY JACKSON. CHICAGO.—Frosty Moore left Saturday to join Russo & Holland. The Whangdoodle Quartette is booked for Castle circuit, opening the second week of July. Al. Turner goes to Niles, Mich., Tuesday to join the Great Mo Kanlass Co. Kid Alston will arrive next week from Portland, Ore. The Grundys are on the North side this week with the Castle circuit to follow. Norris Smith, the talented baritone, opens at the Chicago Opera House next week. Mrs. J. L. Love is at the helm of the proposed benefit at Olivet Baptist Church, which is a sufficient guarantee of the success of the project. Irving and Sadie Jones returned from St. Louis Sunday. Manager Lord Denton is in town on business. Smart and Williams are at the Orpheon. Christian, the skater, is at Ferris Wheel Park. Jack Watkins, Maharashtra's principal tenor, was heard to good advantage Monday eve. The Sherrah Quartette play the Alhambra Saturday and Sunday as special features. Wesley Jenkins is directing the chorus of Gomm's Tennessee Co. Miss Tenia Wetherly is on the sick list Air Ship Webb closed at the Vandeville, and while possessed no great amount of talent, is missed just the same. Billy Bragg is at the Vandeville. After an absence of two weeks Mrs. Hattie Norton was warmly welcomed upon her reappearance Monday at the Vandeville. Mrs. Emma Fogg, the pianist, is in Milwaukee. Proctor and Hamilton are at the Chicago Opera House. The Black Brewers have returned. Chas. T. Small is up and around again. Mallory Bros. and Brooks are in town. Your correspondent and another young lady attended May Hosmer's benefit Sunday at the Alhambra. The drama "Moths" by the stock company was fairly well presented. The vandeville bill introduced between acts was away below par and caused me to wonder if managers compel white performers to do trial turns as is required of the colored professionals unless well known to them. Justice requires that credit be given the four turns offered by the colored talent who appeared. Mrs. Jennie Eldridge, while personally unpopular, deserves favorable comment. Norris Smith with his rich baritone voice, sang himself into the good graces of a large audience. Deas and Robinson, in a comical concocted "charade," were responsible for rounds of laughter, which were richly earned. Norris Smith as master of ceremonies, was quite selfpossessed, and, but for his feeble attempts to be funny, gave general satisfaction. Piper's Concert Hall and Jennings' Vandeville report good business, all holdovers being retained. P. S. I have signed with a certain New York City show as principal chorus lady for next season. The "Albertross" Comedy Al. E. Holman, Chas. J. Ross, Perry Black and J. E. Hood, are in their second week at Sam T. Jack's Theatre. Brady's "U. T. C." Co. closed their engagement at the Auditorium here on the 15. Prof. and Mrs. Luke Pulley left on the 16 for New York City. Wesley Jenkins is vocal director for Gomm's "Sunny Tennessee" Co., while Mrs. Jenkins is arranging for the opening of their hotel. I think Mr. ? Rubber ought to buy a Freeman and not borrow from other members of his quartette. Chow! Al. E. and Mamie Holman send regards to friends. Nellie V. Small sends re- Original Nashville Students AND GIDEON'S Big Minstrel Carnival Wants thirty-five people for Number Two Company: Singers, Dancers, Acrobats, Musicians, Novelty Acts of any description. This show starts early in August. Want to buy first-class dining and sleeping car. Address all mail to L.E.GIDEON Harrisonville, Mo., for eight days after that 346 Wabash avenue, Chicago, Ill. John Dennis write, all is well that ends well. 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. WANTED Colored Specialty People for Keystone Stock Minstrel Co., northwestern route, must report here August 28th for road—musicians and comedians. Want two novelty acts. Wanted in all branches. State references also send program of all what you do in first letter. None too good for this show. We want people that double in brass and orchestra, must be sober, strickly—none other need to apply. State lowest salary. No tickets advanced. Engagement for season 1901 and 1902. Address C. STRAWTHER, General Manager, 69 East Maiden Street, Washington, Pa. QUEEN OF HAYTICO., 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. VAUDEVILLE EXCHANGE Have removed to 89 Court Street, ST. BOSTON, where they have found room satisfactory and more centrally located HUNN & EATON'S Big Coon Carnival—Playing Summer Park in Vermont. under canvass, colored performers and musicians of all kinds. Must be a No.1; sober and reliable. Address as per route, or care of THE FREEMAN. Colored Comedians, Singers, Dancers and Musicians, especially first-class second violin and trombone players. Also good sketch teams that can change—both male and female. First-class banjo player or beginner, beginning about June 1st and ending about Oct 1st. Address all communications for particulars and information to Geo. W. Temple, Agent, 213 Linden Square, Louisville, Ky. Please send stamps for reply. Parties who have answered write again. WANTED—Colored Lady Performers Immediately, state references, also send program, state color and all what you do in first letter. I will send tickets to the right parties. Send stamp for reply. Address PAT CHAPPELLE, Buckingham Theatre, Tampa, Fla.: NOFICE—Now booking performers and musicians for the famous "A Rabbit's Foot Comedy Co." for next season; gards to friends. Leona Black introduced her latest dance, "Lobster Mobile," last week. STENOGRAPHER WANTED—Male or female, one who can double on the stage, one who can short-hand written. Address PAT CHAPPELLE, Buckingham Theatre, Tampa, Fla. A Word From a Manager "I consider The Freeman a valuable adjunct to all managers of colored attractions, and as a medium through which to reach the colored performers none is better. Mahara's minstrels and opera company combined will be larger and better than ever this coming season. Yours truly, W. A. Mahara." "A Coon with the Raglan Craze" was the latest song success at the Rialto Theatre, Memphis, Tenn., last week. STENOGRAPHER WANTED-Male or female, one who can double on the stage given preference. Must be good short-hand writer. Address PAT CHAPPELL, Buckingham Theatre, Tampa, Fla. From coast to coast and in Canada the comedians are singing it with great success. First edition lately printed. Send 400 in stamps to E. C. Knox & Co., music publishers, 318 N. Capitol ave., Indianapolis, Ind., for a copy of this great song and ragtime classic. If you are a performer and want to take the road with responsible companies, answer the advertisements on this page. [Name] E. A. JOHNSON, Esq. Dean of Law Deppartment, Shaw University, Raleigh, N. C. E. A. JOHNSON, ESQ., DEAN LAW DEPARTMENT SHAW UNIVERSITY, RALEIGH, N. C., WHOSE SCHOOL HISTORY OF NEGRO RACE Has'Again Been Adopted by the State Board of Education of North Carolina--This Time for Five Years The recently adjourned legislature of North Carolina took up the subject of text-books for the schools of the state, but the question became so complex and difficult that it was referred to a committee of experts. The experts or text-book committee as it was called, following the instructions of the legislature made its report to the State Board of Education which consists of the governor and other state officers. After several weeks of investigation and hearing representatives from all the school book publishers in America, the State Board of Education has just published its report, and Johnson's School History of the Negro Race is on the list. The adoption covers a period of five years, and is compulsory. No other books can be used in the public schools than those recommended by the State Board of Education. The adoption of this book for use in the colored schools is a boon E. A. JOHN Dean of Law Deppartment, Sh to the rising generation. As one of the members of the State Board remarked while Lawyer Johnson was addressing the board in behalf of the history, "no race can rise without studying its own history, and thus imbibing a pride of ancestry." Lawyer Johnson explained to the board how all the white histories barely mentioned the Negro at all, and when any mention was made, it was simply to say that a cargo of Negro slaves landed at Jamestown in 1620, and there dropped the subject, not even remarking that our ancestors made good slaves. He said further that the type of Negro as set out in the American school books for our children to study, among the group of the races of the world, was a Hottentot, or Bushman with rings in his nose and ears, and a lion's claw neckless about his neck, and figleaf clothing, and that this type was not a true representative of the race in this country; but that the true American type of Negro was such as our Donglasses, our Prices, our Phillis Wheatley, Attuckses and Washington etc. The adoption of the School History by the board is the surest sign of the weight of Lawyer Johnson's argument, and the Negroes of the old North State feel proud of the author of such a book. It took courage to urge its adoption at the present time when political race prejudice is running so high in the state. We are also proud of the State Board of Education which has risen above race prejudice and given the colored children of the state a chance to fill their minds with the many good qualities of the race in their youth before the slanders and vices so profusely set out in the newspapers and by public speakers, have had a chance to make an impression on them. First impressions are lasting, and if our young people can be impressed with the good qualities of the race in the beginning, they will have higher aspirations, and race progress will be faster. J. E. SHEPARD. Farmington Items Farmington, Mo., Special.—Weddings have become very fashionable in our city since the incoming of the 20th century. Wednesday at 8 p. m. at the St. Paul M. E. church Miss Susie Hunt and James Robertson were joined in holy wedlock, by Dr. J. H. Nolan; their attire was very nice. Groomsman, Johnnie Doughty; bridesmaid, Miss THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER Geneva Young; Miss Susie Young played the wedding march. After the wed-demonies the guests were cordially invited to the beautiful home of the bride's parents, where everything was made pleasant for them. The bride and groom were the recipients of a number of nice presents. Mrs. S. V. Beau left Thursday for Charleston, and from there to New Madrid, Mo., to attend the teachers' institute. Mrs. Chas. Sims, Ferd Shaw and Rev. J. H. Nolan left for DeSota Saturday evening, and were joined there by Prof. W. A. Gunnell, as they were candidates for the K. of P. lodge. They returned home Sunday looking very well, and calling themselves brave men, but the half has never been told. Sickness is still playing its part. Miss America Hunt is still mending slowly. Uncle George Blackwell has been very ill for several days, but is improving slowly. Henry Amlet is able to be out again, after a serious case of illness. S. L. Bean, who has been for five weeks very dangerously ill, is improving rapidly. Children's Day was gloriously and happily celebrated by the A. M. E. and the M. E. churches. The floral decorations in both churches were elaborate and beautiful. The exercises and the financial collection beat the past records. From New Mexico Las Vegas, New Mex., Special—Luby Gilstrap has been chosen janitor of the school for another year. Rev. Wm. B. Johnson, pastor of the A. M. E. church, is arranging for a grand financial rally this month. The children of Rev. G. NSON, Esq. Shaw University, Raleigh, N. C. Dorce, of Port-au-Prince, Hayti, are visiting their grandmother in this city. Wm. Woods returned home after a four week's visit in Topeka, Kans. The Record, a leading white paper of this city, recently published a cut and sketch of the Rev. Wm. B Johnson. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Houston, a bouncing girl. The nuptials of Miss Gertrude Butler and J. H. Smith are announced. Miss Butler is one of our leading young ladies. Mr. and Mrs. Duval are our leading caterers and run a first-class dining parlor. CHURCH Thursday was a great day for the A. M. E. church in Philadelphia, Pa. With impressive ceremonies the sacred remains of Richard Allen their founder and first Bishop was assigned to its third and last resting place in the magnificent masooleum erected by Bishop W. B Derrick, Dr. T. W. Henderson and officers of Big Bethel in the basement of said church. || || White friends of the constitutional church, Chicago, Ill., have recently equipped the gymnasium. Recently a wealthy white lady became so interested in the work that she has agreed to establish and support a kitchen-garden where the scientific housekeeping and cooking will be taught. This will cost her about $500, while the annual main tenance will not be less than $500 additional. She is providing accommodations for twenty four girls. --- The graduating class of Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute this year numbered eighty seven. Four of these were from the Bible Training school, forty one from the industrial department, and forty two from the academic department. The Mountally New Baptist church of Edgard, La., which the Rev. A. J. Hunter is Pastor, was Christened Sunday, May 19 and fully 800 people witnessed the cermonies. On this occasion eloquent sermons were delivered by the Revs. A. J. Johnson, P. B. Lee, William Harris, Thomas Allen Scott and Rev. A. J. Hunter. The Freeman will be on sale every Saturday at Arthur Falum's barbershop on Oak street Petersburg, Va. --- Me want every reader of the Freeman that is troubled with Dyspepsia or Indigestion to try a 10 cent box of our diacid, for sale by all druggists. DEAN'S DYSPEPSIA DISCS They do the work. FROM THE SOUTHWEST COMES A GLOWING ACCOUNT OF RAPIDLY GROWING COUNTRY. Determined and Industrious Farmers Needed--Conditions Favorable to the Rising Negro. Enfaula, I. T., Special.—Nowhere at present in the Southwest is there more industrial and speculative activity with the exception of that ephemeral excitement at the newly discovered oil fields than is manifested in the Indian Territory. The hindrances to the unlimited development of this varied and fertile territory are fastly passing away. It is the going of communism and the coming of individualism that is speeding this heretofore rich, but dreaded spot upon an unprecedented era of prosperity and enlightenment. In the far away East and South there was a time when to speak of the Indian Territory without a recital of wier tales of the bandit and ferocious beast would be impossible. The two were one and inseparable, and without lawlessness many believed there could be no Indian Territory. This state of affairs exists to-day in the imaginations of the superstitions and misinformed. To the observer before the footlights there is a far contrasting scene. He aptly perceives that those strange and startling stories are found alone in "Hell on the Border" and in archives of courts long since without jurisdiction here. It is an undeniable fact that uncertainty and hard time goes hand in hand. That uncertainty regarding sound titles to lands have determined capitalists to some extent from investing in the territory is freely admitted. However, the spontaneousness of the earth to respond with an over abundance of treasures has already made the reward a hundred fold greater than the chance of failure. With a geological survey incomplete there are now fifty coal mines in the Chootaw boundary that yielded twenty million tons of coal for the year 1900, and I am informed that it is of a better grade than the product of Illinois or Alabama. It is the Creek or Muscogee Nation that offers better advantages to the colored man. The Creek council passed on the 23d inst. what is known here as the Creek treaty. In other words they ratified what is generally known in the States as the Curtis bill. Under the provisions of this bill the natives will be allowed to贮存 of 120 acres of their 160 acre allotment. They are compelled to retain 40 acres for twenty-one years as a homestead. That a majority of the beneficiaries will sell the 120 acres that the law permits goes without conjecture. This is more true when applied to some than to others. It is hoped that our people will act prudently regarding their holdings. One million two hundred and eighty thousand acres of the richest farming land on earth is given with clear title to 8000 colored natives. In addition to this they will receive about $550 each or two million and eight hundred thousand dollars. This is what they receive in the Creek Nation, notwithstanding what the colored natives of the other four civilized tribes are allotted. Never before in the history of the United States has the colored American been perched upon a better or sounder foundation for a fortune building than these who inhabit this rich and fertile country. The future holds for this territory marvelous progress, and for all comers of thrift and industry unspeakable prosperity. This is more fully manifested by affairs already existing. With 90 per cent of the land idle and in pasture, yet I have seen no where, not even in the low valley of the Yazoo, corn and cotton grow so abundantly and with so little skill and labor. All that is now required are determined and industrious farmers to till this soil. Let them come here and commence the furrow and they will never regret their adventure. The writer was in consultation with the representative men of the Muscogee Nation, including all of the colored members of the Creek council, recently. From their views and actions they comprehend fully the possibilities of their More new hats placed upon the tables that were not shown until to-day. Positively a Millinery Event without a parallel in the history of Indianapolis merchandising—a thousand splendid values Saturday. Bargain Day---- in the Bargain Day----- in the New Busy Basement SATURDAY Fairbank's Santa Claus Soap, all day to lad bar..... Machine Thread, J. O. King's and New York 200-yard spools, black and white spools..... House Brooms, strictly union made, cheap a this price..... Lawn Mowers to close out at once, 12, 14 and steel blade, values up to $5.50, choice..... Screen Doors at less than cost to close out; bx correct measure. These are extra fancy $2.0 they last at..... Boys' Brownie Overalls, all sizes, extra well m washable denim, pair..... Bleached Sheets, 81x90, fine soft finish, 50c Sh hemmed, each..... Stunning Style in CLEAR Fairbank's Santa Claus Soap, all day to ladies only, bar ... Machine Thread, J. O. King's and New York Mills, 200-yard spools, black and white spools ... House Brooms, strictly union made, cheap at double this price ... Lawn Mowers to close out at once, 12, 14 and 16 inch steel blade, values up to $5.50, choice ... Screen Doors at less than cost to close out; bring your correct measure. These are extra fancy $2.00. While they last at ... Boys' Brownie Overalls, all sizes, extra well made, blue washable denim, pair ... Bleached Sheets, 81x90, fine soft finish, 50c Sheets, un- hemed, each .. Stunning Style in White Goods at Little Prices 25 An importer's odd lot of 25 patterns, choices things in novelties, goods that have been retailing up to 750, your choice of this assortment 40c and ..... Old Homestead Bread Makes Muscle The Largest AND Purest Loaf All GROCERS Sell It ten Co., w. DON'T SET HENS The same old way when our new job begins 1830.1 1000 Rg Hatcher Coffee Only $2.99 10094 of testimonials. 5000 agents wanted, either ex. Big competition on Slim Ice Formula! If you write today, Natural Hex Inhibitor Co., 8149, Columbus, New Patronize our advertisers. --- SATURDAY in the Bargain Basement 25 pieces fancy Madras for shirt waists, prices were 30c to 35c choice...... Another lot of 10 pieces Mercerized Fancies for shirt waists, regular 40c values, at. H. P. WASSON & CO. T Williams' Shaving Stick "THE ONLY KIND THAT WON'T DRY ON THE FACE" SOLD EVERYWHERE Williams' Shaving Stick, 55c. Genuine Yankee Shaving Soap, 10c. Luxury Shaving Tablet, 25c. Swiss Violet Shaving Cream, 50c. Williams' Shaving Soap (Barber), 6 Round Cakes, 2 lb, 40c. Exquisite also for toilet. Trial cake for 5c stamp. The only firm in the world making a speciality of SHAVING Soaps THE J. B. WILLIAMS CO., Glastonbury, Ct. LONDON PARIS DRESDEN SYDNEY district and are keenly alive to the interest of their race. They have chartered an immigration society. It will be their main object and earnest effort to secure men of thrift and industry to locate in their midst. I may suggest here, in all candor, that those who might desire to substitute the old for the new need not be apprehensive of a repetition of the hardships known to the early immigrants to Oklahoma. The conditions here are far different to what faced the primitive settlers there. The pathway here has been blazed out and to-day some who endured and suffered now rest-securely on the pinacle of fortune and human happiness. They who came as poor and daring adventurers are now willing as rich and generous men to assist all comers, no matter how humble in the walks of life—Fred D. McIntosh, May 30, 1901. The safest, surest cure for corn ten tents by mail. Moxon Liniment Co., Mt. Clemens, Mich. Send for it now. 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. Bleached Muslin, full 36 inches wide, finished same as Lonsdale; we will only sell one case at this price, come early; yard. 1 Bleached Table Damask. 60 inches wide, heavy weight, beautiful patterns, a big bargain, yard. 11 Bleached Napkins, fine heavy linen, large size 21x21 inches, half dozen for. 98 Scotch Lawns, mill remnants, all styles in this lot; you all know the regular yrice, yard. Ladies' Vests, full bleached, fine ribbed; while these last, each. Handkerchiefs, sample line, fine linen, hemstitched, also some men's handkerchiefs in this lot, values up to 20c, choice, each. .38 Ammonia, Miles' French make, large 10c, bottle each THE BUSY GROWING STORE In the City Howard University MEDICAL DEPARTMENT, Medical, Dental and Pharmaceutic Collages. Tuition fee in Medical and Dental Colleges, each $60; Pharmacy College, $70. All students must register before October 12, 1991. For cat- alogue or further information, apply to Want Ads "WANTED BARBERS!" to send for free sample of Po-Sep-Co, a delightful Toilet Water, Cincinnati Perfume Co., Cincinnati O. Department D 600 SONGS, and every one a Gem, Words and Music complete. A Treasury of the world's popular price, 30 cents, NOVELTY ADVISER CO., BAY SHORE N.Y. Established DR.JCAREY'S School of Chircure and Dermatology, open for students. Terms for ladies $25.00, gentlemen $50.00. Diplomas end of term. Time from 4 to 6 weeks, 43 Arcade up tails, Cincinnati O. IF YOU WANT to love someone one love Our French Love Charmer Ha-may use package with directions for 10 cents silver. The Winsted Chemical Co. 43 Walnut Street, Winston, Conn. AGENTS WANTED, $3.00 per day Can make selling the Great Poetical Work of our Colored Poet. While you are making this handsome sum you are making your way to any school in the United States. Write at once that you may be the first in the field. Send 50c in stamps or money order, and get a full size book for a sample—a book worth $1.00. Address J. E. McGIRT, 1084 Ache Street, Greensboro, N. O. WANTED MAN with horse and buggy to sell Pasture Stock Food Salary $15 per week and ten per cent on all sales. Farmers preferred. Previous experience not essential. Pasture Stock Food is the greatest discovery ever made in practical and scientific feeding, and is sold on an absolute guarantee. Steady permanent trade easily established. Sample box, sufficient for two weeks' feeding, free-Send 25 cents in stamps or silver to cover express charges. Pasture Stock FOOD COMPANY, 324 Times Building, CHICAGO The Freeman on Sale. Copies of The Freeman on sale at Coleman's restaurant 1214 Wylie Ave. Pittsburg, Pa., every Saturday. JUNE SALE of Carpets, Curtains sy Basement SATURDAY lin, full 36 inches wide, finished same as e will only sell one case at this price, yard..... 5; e Damask, 60 inches wide, heavy weight, tterns, a big bargain, yard.....25 ins, fine heavy linen, large size 21x21 dozen for.....49 mill remnants, all styles in this lot: you regular price, yard.....2 full bleached, fine ribbed; while these .....4 sample line, fine linen, hemsitched, en's handkerchiefs in this lot, values up e, each.....5 es' French make, large 10c, bottle, each.....3 ds at Little Prices LOTS 20 Pieces very choice Lace Fan- cies, 25c the regular price, this lot 19c and.....15 5† 25 49 2† .4 .5 .3 Another invoice 50 prices linen finished India Linen, 12¾e quality..... H. P. WASSON & CO. P. BUSINESS MEDIUM. MRS. MARTH, the world renowned and highly celebrated business and test MEDIUM, awakens everything. No impatience. Can be overcome with patience. Marriage a speciality. Every mystery revealed, of absent, deceased and living friends. Removes all obstacles and estrogen blockers. Marriage is her in her startling revelation of the past present and future event in one's life. Remember, she will not, for any price, fatter you; you will not, for any price, less you; you nonsense. She can be consulted on all aspects of Life, Love, Courtship, Marriage, Friends, etc., with description of future companion. She can be consulted on all aspects of friends, enemies, etc. Her advice upon sickness, change in business, journeys, is awake, contested wills, divorce and speculation is valuable or good or bad: she withholds nothing. MRS. MARTH tells your entire life-past, present and future—in a DEAD TRANSE, in tests she tells your mother a full scene before marriage, the names of all your family, their ages and description, the name and business of your future husband, the name of your young man who now calls on you, the name of your future husband, and the day, month and year of your marriage—how many children you have no sweetheart, she will tell you when you acquaintance. ALL YOUR FUTURE will be told in an honest, clear, plain manner and in a dead trance. Mothers should know the success of their husbands and children, young men and women, sweethearts or in-ended husbands. Do not keep company, marry or go into business until you know all, do not let silly religious scrapies prey on you. 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 There are some persons who believe that there is no truth to be gained from consulting a psychologist or a psychiatrist. It is only from the lack of discrimination that such a conclusion can be reached. It is not everyone who placards himself or herself or he or she claims that he or she is a psychiatrist. An individual person of any enquiring mind may ask the reason why. It is simply that these advisers do not take the time to understand the need not speed their thoughts for a moment with acquiring the art of phrenology and kindred branches that will have a tendency to make the pathway to the road of the business clear and avoid of It is an undeniable fact that persons will some for advice—in full knowledge of them they want to know, and yet they do not know that their utmost endeavor to dispel from their minds what they know so as to hear if it will be rehearsed by a person by "pumping," in no few cases, is the art used by many unprincipiated mediums, but to the extent that they are not, and thereby, is a master of impossibility to most of them. And yet this can be done, and by consigning MRS. MARTH this seeming mystery becomes This subject has received no little attention by eminent men and even college professors. So it proves conclusively that the wives in margarites in the town of wisdom have not been closed to the entire profession. It takes a great deal of study to become accomplished. It must be followed by a continuous effort the key to the well of apparently unfathomable mysteries have proceeded by MRS. MARTH for the benefit of humanity. By letter, advice $1.00. Hours from 10 a.m. All letters must contain ps for answers. MRS. M. B. MARTH. 246 West 31st, NEW YORK CITY. SANIAL-MIDY In 48 hours Genovetta and Mary from the university of the urinary organs, arrested by Santal Midy Capsules without injunction, or P.O. Box 2081, New York. Patronize our advertisers. ```markdown ``` ey DOP ba ‘2 PORT y iC Wy Edited ° 22 My a hy Ro te * 96 nae Rk Major ITaylor, the colored American cyclist, after a number of unsnccessfal attempts to geton another match race with Jacquelin, the French rider, has decided to leave France for “home, awect home” on, or about, June29, The tworiders areon @ tieand Taylor in- sisted on another race to decide su- premacy, but the crafty Frenchman was satisfied with an even break with the world’s champion, rather than take another chance for greater success, Wise gay, he bet eee Joe Waleott and ‘Mysterious’ Billy Smith, two old fistic rivals, are the latest hit to appear on the stage. They are sppearing as “Tom” and “Jerry,” ma Boston theatre, and big biz is merely putting it mildly, eee ‘Tom Sharkey made his first appear- ance as a wrestler last week at Cleve- land, O, before a crowd of over 8,000 people. His opponent was Tom Jenk- ins, catch-as-cateh-can champion of the United States. Jenkins agreed to throw Sharkey twice in an hour, and, while he succeeded, the spectators were eur- prised at the cleverness of the big fight- er, who twice nearly turned Jenkins on his back. Jenkins won the first fall witha double nelson in nineteen min- utes, The same hold was effective after twenty-one minutes of fast work in the second bout. see Richard Croker’s race horse Flambard with Jockey Reiff up bas made another great winning in England. He was first in the Imperial cup handicap. eee George Munroe, of Chicago, and Gus Bezenah fought a twenty-round draw at Alexandria, Ind., recently. Bezenab set a rapid pace for the first fifteen rounds, but Munroe was the aggressor in the Inst five rounds, Both men finished in good shape. ase Jimmy Kelly a Boston fighter, bested ‘Tony Moran, of New York, in a twenty- five round contest at Savannah, Ga., recently. see ‘The Nutmeg Athletic Club, of Hart- ford, Conn., has offered a purse of $10,000 for a fight between Terry MoGovern and Dave Sullivan, to take place July : see Jndge and Stone, the crack motor _ team, reduced the one mile motor record afew nights ago to 1:222, on the new track at Troy, N. ¥, ‘The former record which was made by the same riders was 1:24}. 4 eee Johnny Nelson reeled off twenty-five niles behind motor pace last week, at Hartford, Conn., in 39:28:15, defeating Will Stinson, holder of the world’s hour Wheel record, by three and one-half laps. Nelson’s time was within four seconds of the twenty-five mile record. oes The All-American trap shooters, who Went across the ocean last week to do battle with the All-England gunners, have again succeeded in winning all the prizes. England should have known better, Who ever heard of England ontshooting all Americans?—in war or in time of peace. eee Alvedo captured the Suburban handi- cap at Gravesend Saturday. eee Buddy King, colored, of Denver won from Spider Kelley of ‘San Francisco in ‘ixronnds before the Colorado athletic club recently in Denver. When the 254 | MY W Sty Patni wan cue wheaaiarouditavet, Jon keep the weeds cut so they do not go te mean a toe geet eae Sainte aren eas eee em GE cent roth be ere eau dion uido it, Send for catalogue and prices. | ) By : ey rf oP Ae ie —_s * a s is re ot on doa Eee RAY CLIPPER LAWN MOWER OO. sonia THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. seventh round was called Kelly's seconds threw up the sponge. eee Sir Thomas Lipton has suggested an Ocean race across the Atlantic between Shamrock II and Constitution after the races for the America’s cup. He says he will consider meeting the Indepen- dence as soon as his engagements with the New York Yacht Club are over. eee Samuel Johnson, Pueblo, Col.—Play: ing draw poker, I open jack pot and J. and H. stay; we each call for three cards and in dealing to me first the dealet turns my third card face up; deals tc the other two, then deals me the next top card. I claim he should have dealt to me before giving J. and H. thei cards. Who is right? Dealer. Chas. T., Atlanta, Ga.—A bets B that John L, Sullivan, while champion, was knocked down by Hogan, Mitchell and Corbett. B admits the first two named are correct, but not so with Corbett. Sullivan fight, for when Corbett hit him the last blow he turned and walked away before Sullivan fell, and as that blow robbed him of the championship Corbett was the new champion as soon he delivered the blow (which was before Sullivan fell.) What is the answer? A wins, Nore,—Corbett was not champion until the referee declared him such, which was several seconds after Sullivan fell. Race Gleanings The Tenn., Teacher's Association convened June 19, in Columbia, Tenn. ‘The session was beneficial in the high- est. A jury has awarded $3,000 damages to David Rickman for injuries received at the hands of a mob, Charles E. Morse, a young white student of the city of Denver, in an oratorical contest won first prize with the subject, “A Plea for the Afro- American,” A company of Negroes has been formed in Nashville to manufacture shirts. From Fisk University there were two graduates from the Musical depart- ment, fourteen from the Normal depart- ment, and thirteen from the College and two from the Theological departments this commencement, 8. L. Brooks, an Afro-American, has been elected vice-president of the Ala- bama State Federation of Labor, the only organization in Alabama with black and white officers. Rev. Powhatan Bagnall of Paterson, N. J., has been invited to address the International Business Men's Union which will convene in Concord, North Carolina, July 27. The Coleman cotton mills are located in Concord, which are owned and operated by men of the race, and the stockholders and directors will hold their annual session July 5. {10n one of the coats of arms near the main entrance—on the Esplanade ‘enscribed the words “Between nation and nations as between man and man, lives the one law of right.” The race of all nations at the Stadum last Friday was won by a Negro Among those who ran was the Caucaslan, Turk, Italian, Scotch, Negro, Mexican, ‘Eequimanx and cthers. The Negro was first, Italian second, Turk third. Therefare 2,500,000 Negro pupils in public schools in this conntry; 45,000 students in higher institutions; 35,000 Negro teachers; 30,000 Negroes learning the trades, and:8,000 pursuing classical and scientific courses. The Negroes have raised for educational purposes, since- their emancipation, $13,000,000; acquired {church property worth $15,- 000,000. and 150,000 farms worth $450,- 000,000. Among this year’s graduates of Yale College is Frederick Bonner, a young colored man. He received his early education in the common schools of Winchester, and graduated from the grammar schools in 1802, He then *BE NOT DECEIVED a \TO THE COLORED PEOPLE OF AMERICA.‘ King of all Hair Tonics, , OZONO. h R SS Se pnts < Ze. W. Wes (er Sam: AS ON AEN ~ XX: Nid > 1 Nef 23 ; (fs ASAE WN) \\ "7 < W\ aan //S O Be ee ee ee eee ee oe eee Ba erate and) hair-straighteners now on the market, and knowing to a certainty that man; N of these are frauds pure and simple, we wish to make a straight-forward, J lionest statement to the colored race. through thie, great paper. "In S the year 1871 our late secretary, Mrs. S. M. Moore, through a fortunate N circtimstance, acquired the receipt for OZONO. It was not offered for sale N oF purchase to any extent until 1875, when it was put upon the market and S met with marked success.C-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 N long and straight, soft and fine, and as beautiful as an April morning. Now, J Whenever a gentiine article appears upon the market there are always a| number of people who imitate and make capital ont of the merits of other N people’s goods. Seeing our marked success, numerous firms have entered J the market, offering hair-growers and hair-straighteners, many of which are Sworthless, causing the hair to fall out and doing great damage to the hair Nand ecalp, and the colored people are buying these spurious compounds, \ hich are filled with animal fats, and do the hair more harm than good. To * these let us sound a warning—be careful what you use on your hair. Do not N he deceived by flaring advertisements and big words, Buy the King of all \ Hair Tonics, \ OZONO. EN which is sold with an iron-clad guarantee to do all that is claimed for it, or we will forfeit $50.00, Now, we ask you a plain question—would we abso- AN lutely agree to forfeit $50.00 if you are dissatisfied with our preparations, AN if they were not true to all we claim for them? We have advertised for several years under this guarantee, and we are glad to say that every one @. Who has used Ozono has been satisfied in every respect. AWN 20,000 people are Gee using our preparations, and every, purchaser recommends Ozono as the King of all Hair Tonics.’ Ozono will positively Ax take the Kinks out of Knotty, Kinky, Harsh, Curly, Refractory, Trouble- WN some Hair. It will make short, harsh hair long and’ straight. It will cure your head of all itching, worrying sealp diseases. Itch, Eczema, Dandruff, Ax and Scurf can not live after Ozono has been applied. It will stop your hair N from falling out. It will restore gray hair to its natural color, aaking the hair Jong and soft. 7X _ Now, right here, let us make a statement. Many firms are advertising AlN remedies to straighten hair, but when they send the preparation they te Fou fo use hot irons. Friends, do not use hot rons; they will burn up the A life of the hair, and canse it to drop out. Ozono straightens without any ANN 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. AN The price of Ozono is 50c. a bottle—4 boxes do the work. We make this liberal offer, which is good at any time: Cut out this coupon and send Ax (0 us, enclosing with it the sum of One Dollar, and_we will forward to you AN four large boxes of Ozono and one large bottle of Blectrical Skin Refiner, which makes black skin bright, rough skin soft and pliant, and cures ali K skin diseases. Also removes all facial imperfections, and actually removes AN small-pox pits. We will also include one fancy jar of our Electrical Skin Food Nature's great beautifier—removes ‘wrinkles, moth patches, freckles, Ai 2nd all facial blemishes; makes the old look young and the young look AN yonnger. € We wil also include one package of our celebrated Scalp Soap, which is Gh absolutely CHEMICALLY PURE, and no soap but a pure foap should ever 1896. While in high school he was elected a member of the Glee clubas first tenor. At Yale he won distinction in the sophomore ear by taking second prize in elocation. Hes very popular and has bright prospects for a brilliant fature, Wilmington, Del, went Republican at the recent city election. Thomas E. Postles, who was elected a member of Council by a majority of 71 votes, is said to be the first member of the race elected to an office in that State. Prof. W. H. Councill of Normal is one of the five Southern gentleman who addressed the Industrial Convention in Philadelphia, Pa, Jast week. The Jothers were white. It was shown at the recent Farmer's Convention at Piedmont Belt, 8. C., that 16 women of Anderson county produce in excess of domestic needs 1,004.91 worth of poultry, vegetables and butter being an average of 362.80 per year and showed farther that they make no specialty of the production of these articles. ‘The National Association of colored teachers will meet at Buffalo, N. Y., during the Pan-American Exposition, Taly 15-16, and promises to be the most representative and profitable session of many years. Mrs. C. A. Atwell ist'e matron of the Home for Aged and Infirm Colored Persons, in West Philadelphia. To in- spect it under her guidance, to see how the inmates live and to hear them, in their extreme old age, express their views of life, is much more interesting than a visit to the play. ‘The matron says that of the 130 in- mates of the home over one-half were born slaves. One-third cannot read or write. Joshua Wise, over 86, is tall, broad and straight. Harriet Fenderson, one of the inmates, is over seventy, though she has the slim, erect figure and the bright eyes of young girl. She is in charge of a col- lection of photographs, prints and en. : i aad gravings that Robert M. Adger made, a collection called the “History of Slavery.” ‘The pictures show the Afri- cans naked and happy in their home forests, the arrival of the slave dealers, the carriage of the slaves in the holds of fhe ships, thelr arrival in. Amerioe, the Civil War battles fought to free them, and so on—several hundred pictures, all interesting, and some rare and valuable. Harriet Fenderson, showing them to the visitor, delivers a clear and graceful lecture. Samuel B. Williams is regarded as the best edncated inmate of the home. He is a- Methodist minister, very old and blind. Mary McDonald is the oldest inmate of the home. Her age is put by experts at 130 years. She is now the tiniest creature, no bigger than a child; a little, shranken, withered thing, with two bright eyes that are blind. “I remember,” she says, ‘General Washington, and Valley Forge, and the soldiers with their bright, buttons. 1 lived around the King of Prassia, Con- shohocken and that neighborhood. I only married once.” Annie Weeks, is 00 years old. Navasota, Tex., Special. — Farmers are busy in crops. ‘The ball weevil, have made their appearance, called sharp shooters, Farmers are uneasy. Mrs. 8. C. Benford has returned from Wiley University. Mies Lillian J. Summers has returned from Mary Allen seminary. K. Kelly has returned from Wiley. The first, second, third and fourth grades gave thefr closing exercise Friday night. ‘The small children acquitted themselves nicely. Alf Goodwin is down from Bryan visiting wife and friends. Miss Emma M. Hays, Mrs. Carrie Seymour and J.C, Fuqua went to Bryan to at- tend Wm. Fnqna’sfaneral. Mr. Fuqua was killed in Bryan last Friday morn- ing. He leaves a widow and three chil- dren. Thomas Cox has returned from Dallas somewhat ill. The repast at Lee ‘Tabernacle, Thursday night, was quite aenocess financially, which speaks well for the able pastor, W. Hartley Jackson, andthe committee, The graduates of the hig school have increased in num- ber this year. which peas well fr Prof A. E. MeMillian, the principal. Prof. | ‘Albreson, of Bryah, was & guest of Mrs. be used onthe scalp. And, lastly, to prove our liberality, we will put in a pint é package of Anti-Odor, a positive eure for Sore Throat or Month, all forms of Womb Diseases, Chilblaina, Sore and Frosted Feet; also removes all 4 smells and odors arising from the human body, sueh as feet, arm pits, ete. § The actual value of this Grand Aggregation is $4.00, but we let, you j have it for $1.00, simply to introduce honest goods. In order to protect the 4 public in general from imitations of our goods, and to avoid mistakes, we pave placed upon our coupon our Trade-Mark, one head showing Short j Hair and the other head Long Hair. The U. 8. Government has granted us 4 this trade-mark, and it is registered in the Patent Office at eebiagton 80 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, wef refer you to the Editor of this pape or to the Metropolitan Bank of Rich- mond, Va. We have thousands of testimonials we have not space to pub- / lish. "Here is a sample of one: ’ Boston Chemical Company : i Dear Sirs,—You are at liberty to state in any newspaper that I have ‘sed OZONO, and give it my most hearty recommendation. I have been ¢ fooled so often, it does me good to recommend honest goods. / MAGGIE B. PROCTOR, Here is another: Box 114, Fairfield, Texas. 4 Gentlemen,—After using OZONO a short while only,I am glad to say 4 that my hair is already straight and growing finely. é MISS BESSIE POWERS, © § 383 Missouri street, Toledo, 0. | 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., 4 310 E. Broad St., Richmond, Va. 4 | i Boston Chemical Co., a Sy 310 East Broad Street, RICHMOND, VA. gi \er ae Tenelose you $1.00, for which please send at once f\ | tte following goods: . | 4 Boxes of Ozono, worth $2.00. 1 Bottle Blectrical Skin Refiner, Af | worth 50c. 1 Botile Electrical Skin Food, worth 50c. 1 Package M (1 pint) Anti-Odor, worth 50c. 1 Package Scalp Soap, worth 60c. Total, $4.00. MN Haare sor stsoeyedeceecoesarure ssa, Houma) oMonecesscaccss ate sires eae atialeednot. es Dla Olly ek Seren cia on, ne | County. deacon su ipesus hac sans AUMMART este eat ocea ‘\ | If you want 4 lots like above, send $3.00. If you have a friend who has fi\ | no coupon, let her write her name on a piece of paper and pin to coupon 4 when you send your order. cM Pr ree Cane Curae ~ Cans. SVENDSEM GEN nigsaig Pirie saa," ae Z ts Cay MILETARY: mor ees NSS Garp 7} 5 ee UNIFORMS We REGAINS SIE BADGES ete | 20 E, Court St., Cincinnati, 0. C. B. Evans this week. ‘Prof. Versie, of Bryan, was in the city, this week, on business, Mrs, Emma Brown and baby spent last week in Milican visiting friends and relatives. Mr. Dan Billips and Miss Roxie Harris were quietly married last Saturday night. Mr. Bil- lips is a promising young barber, and the bride 1s one of the society favorites. Leye Lnmpkins is on the sick list. Chas. D, Morris, of St. Louis, comedian and yooalist, has signed with Nabor & ‘Wood's comedy company. Henry Perry, Jr., has accepted a position as waiter at the Palacerestaurant. Brooks Andrews left for Melbourne Saturday morning. ‘The True Vine Baptist church carried on a revival last week. Se i, Quincy News. Qainoy, IIL, Special.—Mr. and Mrs. King leave Saturday June 15, for Indianapolis, Ind., to make that city their future home, The annual sermon the Hod Carriers Union was held at Bethel M. E. church last Sunday. Elder Cooper officiated. Miss Sarah Emerson of La Grange, Mo., visited Mr. and Mrs, Ben Sanders Sunday. Rey. J. W. Washington is out of the city for a few days. Patronize Our Advertisers. YOU MORE THAN GET YOUR .,., MONEYS _ wzex oe YOU WORTH aoe Dobbins’ Electric tae CENTS A_ BAR--—JUST REDUCED FROM TEN h CENTS—Hasn’t been less than ten cents for more than 35 years. Buy of your grocer; he has it, or will get it for you. ~ BOOKS GIVEN AWAY List of 2173 cont books to soloct from. anes a se beate e ee persof DOBBINS' ELEOTRIO SOAP) Be cee iepaaee ea ‘Mobile, Ala. Copies of The Freeman on sale at Gwin Compton's fruit store 177 Davis ave., Mobile, Ala. "Queen Quality Shoes Will be sent, express paid, to any part of the United States upon receipt of $2.75 for OXFORDS $3.00 and $3.50 at the store. L.S. AYRES & CO. INDIANAPOLIS, IND. I'm very fond of camping out; It really can't be beat For giving one an appetite With nothing fit to eat. Bishop A. Walters was a pleasant caller this week. Thomas Dougherty of Madisonville, Ky., is visiting in the city. Presiding Elder E. A. White spent a few days in the city this week. Prof. Robt A. Roberts of Spiceland was in the city Wednesday. Mr. Milton Benson left for Terre Haute to enter Normal School. evening 8 p. m., at office of Dr. Brown 413 Indiana Ave., for rehearsal. ROOM FOR GENTLEMAN-Call at 220 West Vermont street or this office. Mrs. Naomi Cook entertained the Woman's club Monday afternoon. Rev. E. A. White of Maysville, Ky. W. E. district spent this week in the City. Mrs. J. H. Bundy left Sunday for Marquette, Mich., where she will spend the summer. Miss Nanie Bundy has returned to her home in Xenia, O., after a pleasant visit with friends. Remember the picnic at Mr. Shepherd Hardrick's July 4, Norwood, Ind., benefit Allen Chapel. Rev. P. C. Hunt of Houston, Tex., spent several days this week in the city the guest of Rev. Downs. Mrs. Dan'l Goins and daughter of Richmond were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clark Burton Sunday. L. G. Hatch, Jr., of Memphis, Tenn., was a Freeman caller last week. He was enroute to Buffalo, N. Y. Copies of The Freeman may be found at G. F. Baker's shoe shop every Saturday, 1128 First Avenue, Birmingham, Ala. Mrs. Lewis Lawson, of Shelbyville, Ky., is the guest of Mrs. E. C. Knox, her daughter and other relatives for a month. The Rev. D. P. Roberts, former pastor of Bethel church, now at St. Paul church, St. Louis, was in the city last Friday. All members of the Patriarchy Lodge No. 23, are requested to meet at Odd Fellow's hall Sunday p. m., at 4 o'clock with sword and belt. By order of Capt. Porter. Prof. J. C. Smith of the State Normal of Pine Bluff, Ark., was in the city Wednesday enroute to the Buffalo Exposition. F. S. Plummer and wife of El Paso, Tex., have purchased a home at 614 W. 21st street and will make this city their futur home. Rev. A. Wakefield former pastor of Tabernacle A. M. E. Z. church now of Chicago preached at Walters Chapel Sunday night. Misser Daisy Cargile and Minnie Crutchfield of Louisville, Ky., are being entertained by Mrs. Dr. Brown in Virginia Ave. Mrs. T. J. Bond and daughter Ethele left Saturday for a month at Springfield, O. They attended commencement at Wilberforce. Copies of The Freeman can be secured from Charley Smiley at Summit, Miss., every Saturday evening and Sunday at the I. C. R. R. Depot. Mrs. Zella Johnson returned Saturday to her home at Frankfort, having been detained here by the serious illness of her mother, Mrs. Nancy Stewart. The Misses Alice Easton of St. Louis and Katie Easton of Cincinnati were in the city Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Brown were their host and hostess. --- THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Harris of Versailles, Ky., arrived in the city last Sunday visiting Mr. and Mrs. Wingfield. They expect to make this their future home. Regular services of Y. M. P. B. Sunday at 4 p. m., at 9th Presbyterian church. Executive board will meet at office of Dr. Brown Thursday evening at 8 p. m. Mr. and Mrs. John H. Butler entertained Friday evening at their home, 641 E. Pratt street, in honor of the graduation of their daughter, Edith May Butler. Rev. L. E. Christy of Davenport, Ia., is in the city visiting his daughters. He will fill the pulpit of Wayman Chapel, Sunday. Rev. Christy is the founder of Wayman Chapel. Rev. A. Wakefield, National Grand Master of the Lillie of the Valley Lodge and Washington Home guard was in the city this week. Asession of the L. of V's. was held Friday morning. The Stewardesses of Bethel church will manage a reception Tuesday evening in honor of the Misses Downs, daughters of Mrs. and Rev. Downs, who have recently returned from college. St. Phillip's Mission will hold regular services at St. Paul church Sunday at 4 p. m. Sermon by Rev. Brown, solo by Mr. Ed Tolliver. Confirmation class will meet the pastor fifteen minutes before service. Class will meet Monday The Knights and Daughters of Tabor will hold its twenty-ninth annual thanksgiving service at Tomlinson Hall Sunday. The Rev. B. Farrell will preach. There will also be addresses by R. J. Persons, Ella Falson and Mrs. Jennie Boyd. Bishop M. B. Salters of Charleston, S. C., was in the city last Sunday and preached at Bethel A. M. E. church Sunday morning and Allen Chapel in the evening. The Bishop left Monday afternoon for Wilberforce, O., to attend the commencement exercises. Mr. Clay Stofer gave a pleasant wheel party to a few friends Monday night. Refreshments were served along the line and an enjoyable time was had. Among those present were Wm. Fisher, Mr. and Mrs. Bundy, Miss Nettie Young, Miss Lulu Wilson and Wm. Galloway. Mr. and Mrs. Clemons of Greenville, O., were the guests of Mr. and Mr. Edward Stokes in 13th street Sunday. Mrs. A. R. Moss and her guest, Miss Carrie Whitett and Mr. W. H. Hoffman were entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Stokes Sunday afternoon at dinner in honor of their guests. Martin R. Delaney Post No. 70, and Woman's Relief Corps have issued invitations to a reception to be given in honor of Charles W. Brown, who was recently elected deputy junior vicecommander of the State G. A. R. The reception will take place at Bethel A. M. E. church, June 27, from 6 to 11 p.m. Bishop Alexander Walters of the A. M. E. Z. Connection and Bishop of the Missouri district was in the city recently to attend the district conference of this church. The Bishop preached at Jones Tabernacle, in blackford street, Sunday morning and evening and lectured there Monday night on "The Negro: His Trials and Achievements." Mrs. Mary E. Cook and Rev. Parish Fisher were married Tuesday evening at the residence of Mrs. Crump in Northwestern Ave., North Indianapolis. Only a few immediate friends were present. Rev. E. A. White performed the ceremony assisted by Rev. E. L. Gilliam. The couple will reside in Moorefield, Ky. The Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society of the Second Baptist church met Friday afternoon the 14th at the home of Mrs. Sanders, 718 Hadley street. The following delegates have been elected to the State convention, which meets at New Bethel Baptist church, in this city, June 20-21: Mrs. L. V. Smith, Nannie R. Benson, Dovie Roes, Maggie Johnson, Susie D. Trevan, Laura Breedlove and Mrs. C. C. Ford. After a conference of the Flanner Guild committee and the executive board of the Y. M. P. B., the latter has assumed control of the Guild which will be reopened in the near future. The band will add mechanical training for the boys and sewing and cooking for the girls, which classes will be conducted one afternoon of each week. The reading matter will be renovated and social feature will in no way be neglected. Lectures will be given at different times and Sunday services will probably be conducted there. Great hopes are being entertained and much will be accomplished if the Band receives the encouragement due them. Dr. D. H. Brown, Sec., Y. M. P. B. Thomas E. Jefferson who has recently returned from a trip to Phillipine Islands, China, Japan, Guam Islands, Honolulu, San Francisco, New Mexico, Utah and other places of interest, begs to state that if one is looking for a pleasant street car ride and desires to see something interesting they should take the Senate Ave. car, get off at 15th street and walk half square West to No. 362 to his ("Residence Ice Cream Parlor,") and while you are being served he will show you pictures can collected from the above places, also answer questions that you might ask about the manners and customs of the people of their respective countries. Ninth Presbyterian Church. The pastor Rev. H. A. Gibson will preach at 11 a. m., to-morrow. The members of the S. S. will render a musical program at 8 p. m. Public invited. The Launfal Circle of the King's Daughters O circle organized Oct. 6, 1894 with e members; it now has fifteen members, three of which are now living out of the city. The object of the circle 'is to do charitable work, and we have done what we could "In His Name." During the past year we have given three entertainments which netted respectively $5, $14.86 and $10.89. We have earned $4.05 from sewing done by the members: gingham, muslin and orash have been made up into aprons, pillow cases, towels and dish cloths and sold. Yearly dues paid by the members have amounted to $6.80. $34.45 was given to a young lady to aid her in a course of study at the Livingston College. $5 was spent to buy clothing and a bottle of medicine for a young lady who was in very poor health and was especially needy. $7.75 worth of flour was bought and sent to the Home for Aged Colored Women. Total receipts for the year, $41.60; Total expenditures, $47.20 Leader, Cora B. Jackson; Secretary, Clara D. Watkins. SWAMP ANGEL ON THE WING Verily a prophet hath but little honor in his own home. "No man ever did a designed injury to another without doing a greater to himself." Do not be too free in expressing your opinion. It oftimes happens that you prove to be what Balaam rode, in so doing. "He that delighteth in and soorneth the misery of another shall one time or other fall into it himself." A word to the girls: An old philosopher says the way to pick out a good husband is to shut up both eyes, grab hard and trust in the Lord. The woman who lays bare her soul to a man has lost her hold on him. Her very honesty is her ruin. Beautiful Indianapolis, far famed for her hospitalities, will be visited by a large nu mber of celebrities and literary folk this season. We certainly cannot look with favor upon that deposed brother's'plea for a new denominational church. We look upon this divine institution as one of mission and mercy, and not of petty spite, greed or gain. If the great and holy one—the Christ—were despised and persecuted by the world, cannot one of His followers stand the soofs and derision of the few? Already there are enough religious sects. Rather let him establish in some city a large department house, or form plans for an industrial or training school. Such organizations calls for learned christian leaders, and we extend a cordial invitation to this brother to visit our city, as we think the opportunities here are most excellent. If every colored man and woman in this city who, are members of the church, lodge and society, would contribute 10 cents each toward such a movement, a creditable building could be owned and controlled by them, second to none. Too much money is spent foolishly each day by the colored people in picnicing, excursions, etc. Let us turn our hard earned dollars to some account. 1 Down in South Carolina recently a lynching party, after swinging a colored man up to a tree limb, discovered that they had the wrong man. They hastily cut him down, and as a balm for his wounds, they made up a purse and gave him a mule and several acres of cotton land. In making a reparation for this grave error, a Southern daily summarily says: "This demonstrates clearly the superiority of the Southern man over his fellow of the North and West. During the past eighteen months the people of Illinois, Iowa and Ohio have learned to their regret that men have been unjustly lynched in their states. However, dirt they attempt to placate the families of the lynched men by giving them mules or land. The lynching man is, after all, the only one capable of dealing skillfully with this lynching question." Whew! But that is generosity! Now we have more love for our "Raglan" than any of our earthly possessions, and next comes our great love for money; we would also like to become sole proprietor of the tricky mule (as long as he keeps his distance) and no one would refuse the gift of a farm, but holy Moses; we could never appreciate these gifts, coming from such dangerous sources. When the Haert is Affected By rheumatism or any of the muscles near that organ, it is like tampering with an electric wire, for death may come at any moment. You can use it to help the Drummond's Lightning Remedy. Send $ to the Drummond Medicine Co., New York, and they will send you two large bottles, enough to last you by first express. It is not as quick as electricity, but will save your life if you take it in time. WANTED To correspond with a refined and nice looking colored lady from 16 to 30 years old. Object matrimony by an industrious young man of good circumstances. Address LEVI J. 1226 Sheridan Street, Richmond. Ind. 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 complex obtained if used as directed. Will turn the skin of a black or brown person four or five shades lighter, and a mullate or two shades darker. In forty-eight hours a shade or two will be noticed. 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. Box pixs, tan, liver spots removed without hardness, and color spots. Color the yellow you wish, stop using the preparation. THE HAIR STRAIGHTENER that goes in every one dollar box is enough to make anyone's hair grow long and straight, and keeps it from falling out. Highly perfumed and very easy to wash, it comes in a variety of our customers say one of our many worth ten dollars, yet we sell it for one dollar a box. THE NO-SHIELD thrown in free. We sending us one dollar in a letter or Post-Office box, or in ourpress money order or registered letter, we will send it through the mail postage prepaid; or if you want it sent C. O. D. will close box, etc. In any case where it fails to do what we claim, we will return the money or a box free of charge. Packed so that no one will know contents except receiver. CRANE AND CO. 122 west Broad Street, RIGHOND, VA. HAIR SWITCHES like cut 22 inches long, short stem made of black kinky hair. Sent postpaid on receipt of $1.00 60c buys a pair of black kinky hair Braids 16 inches long. 30c buys a Single Braid kinky hair 16 inches long. Bangs Hair Pin and Ornaments of every description. Most complete line of hair goods in this country for Well Illustrated Catalogue. 39 Congress St., DETROIT, MICH. [In writing please mention the Freeman] CATARRH is the most prevalent of diseases. It is a membrane as well as constitutional and eradicated by proper treatment. Dr. cured himself in 1870, and the treatme tion. thousands since, and by using Dr. Sykes' Sure Cure for Catarrh will cure you. Send for the best book on catarrh ever published. Mall d free. DR. SYKES' SURE CURE CO. Department F 118 S. Leavitt Street, Chicago, Ill. Morgan&Shelton 417 Indiana Ave. Undertakers and Embalmers Fine Caskets Best Service Open Day and Night—Lady attendant Telephone, new, 3058. Climax Washing Tablets WAS I JUST WITH CLIMAK WASHING TABLETS Colored Lady Agents WANTED to sell Corsets, Tailor-Made Dress Skirts and Petticoats. Write for Catalogue: Consedine Manufacturing Co., 2210 and 2212 Pine Street, S.F. LOUIS, MO. [Mention this paper]. Dr.Joseph H. Ward 8 to 10 a. m., 1 to 8 p. m., 6 to 8 p. m. OFFICE AND RESIDENCE The Freeman can be found at the Modern dye works 215 Main street, Bowling Green, Ky. Standard Tea and Grocery Co. 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