The Freeman

"Success is a Shy Bird"-Advertisers Capture It Through THE FREEMAN THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOLUME XIV NUMBER 27. POWER OF THE RACE AND THE PROGRESS OF THE MASSES OF THE PEOPLE DE- PEND UPON THE COM- BINED EFFORTS MADE TO DISCOURAGE A GROWING EVIL By Encouraging the Young Negro Who Displays Business Ability and Race Pride--"Live True" is the Motto. Memphis, Tenn., Special—"General Taylor never surrenders." These words were spoken by that gallant American when it seemed he was on the verge of an awful defeat at the hands of the Mexicans. The historians of this country know how this brave man fought and won that great battle against overwhelming odds. To day there are young men fighting the battle of life surrounded, it seems, by the hosts of hell. Everywhere we see young men in business; some are tailors, some are card printers, some are stove dealers and many are engaged in other lines of business. These beings are fighting a greater battle and at greater odds than the General of whom we speak. The old Negro will say, "Dese young niggers ain't a bit of count." The Negro preachers, with a few exceptions, will say, "I have no time to speak to my congregation about race pride and patronizing race industry, but I must get all the dollars for myself under the cover of 'you must give to Christ.' The school teacher will say, "I cannot afford to tell my pupils to stick to their race in all enterprises, as the school board is composed of white folks, and if they know that I tell my people to spend their money with those of their kind, they will take my job away, and Lord, what would become of me? There are young women among us who are engaged in milliner work, dress making and many other honest pursuits who are growing discouraged and are almost ready to surrender to the devil and all his angels of dissipation. The young men are forced to become rounders, thieves and fall into the pits of ruin. Why is this? Because these watchmen on the walls, who stand before the people and cry out against these poor aged people and everybody else who do not give their last cent to them, fail to teach our people how to live true to each other as well as to die. Your jails and penitentiaries will continue to fill and your girls will continue to seek houses of ill-fame as long as these leaders fail to encourage the patronage of places that give employment to these people. In the face of all these discouragements we say, young people, look on the bright side of life and cry like him mentioned above, and say, "You may push me down when I strive to be something; you may ignore me when I try to do something, but, by the help of God, I'll never surrender." The time is at hand when we should quit this way of calling for money for ourselves only, but should help others by speaking a good word for that which they are engaged in. Because, when we work, we are taking care of the temple of God. Why is it our ministers never tell their members to visit the colored book store and reading room? We saw a certain class leader go where he had no business. Brother, God saw you. How on earth can that brother, who sat in church last Sunday, profess a hope in Christ when he smelled so badly with whisky? Those women who live with white men should be driven from that church. We do not want our families associating with them. They can put in more money than anybody else, but that will not save their souls from hell. People, for God's sake, draw a line. Happy hours for the children at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Persley. 34 S. Second street.—There was given a birthday party in honor of their little son, James C. Persley. on Friday evening, June 28, 1901. The program of the evening was music and dancing. At 9:30 p. m. the nice dainty refreshments were served. Those present were Mr. Jerome Foster, William Persley, Chas. Hurt and Mr. Johnnie Profect; Miss Julia J. Armstrong, Miss Julie Hadded, Miss Celestine Gross, Miss Hattie Profect, Miss Henretta Miles, Miss Artenia Smith, Miss Myrtle May Buchannan, Miss Susie Vance and also the three little charming sisters, Lizzie, Lena and Willie Persley. James C. Persley left the city, Sunday, June 30, for Courtland, Miss., where he will spend a few weeks with his grandmamma and papa. All his little friends wish him much success on his trip. The marriage of Miss Ethel C. Jones, the accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Jones, to Mr. Henry Jackson will take place at the residence of her mother, 46 Stewart avenue, Wednesday, July 10, 1901. Mrs. Hannah Burton, of Jackson, Miss., is in the city, the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Janie Williams, 218 Elliott street. On leaving she will go to the Tougaloo University to accept her former position. We are sorry to note the illness of Misses Mary Holmes, Dora Williams and Blanche Poke, of 17 and 19 Winter street. Miss Corine Saunders of 100 Desota street has returned from Kansas City. We invite our many readers to patronize Morgan & Carlisle, stove and range repairers. All parts kept on hand. Special attention paid to putting up heaters and base-burners. Gasoline stoves a specialty. All work guaranteed. 189 Beale street. Master Lucien Searcy will represent The Freeman. We trust that our friends will support him in this great work. The Bluff City Card Works, 315 Union street. Cards 10 and 15 cents per dozen. Giles N. Toole, manager. Mail orders strictly attended to. All members of the K. of P's. are requested to meet at their hall, 215 Beale street, at 2 o'clock p. m. July 9, 1901, as the State Grand Lodge meets on that date. By order of W. H. Wells, Deputy Grand M. We take great pleasure in stating to our many readers that we have had the opportunity to meet Prof. E. M. Woods, author of "The Negro in Etiquette." He is in the city in the interest of his work. Words cannot express the grandness of the book; every line is full of spicy matter which the race should read and digest carefully. To some it may seem a little rash; but, to use the phrase of Prof. B. T. Washington, we say the "Greatest friend to the Negro is the one who tells him of his faults as well as his virtues." The book condemns the Negro who is so low as to seek for or marry a white wife. It also treats of the Negro worshipping the white man too much. Many other things we wish time would permit us to comment on, but we will stop with pointing out one chapter that condemns the Negro youth who raises his hat to a white girl around whose home he had been employed, but when one of our young ladies come along, who is far superior to the white in character, he merely says "howdy-do, ma'am." We think it ought to find a place in every library. Special to the readers of The Freeman.—Please solve this problem for me: "How is it that our people can take other papers daily that do not appreciate their patronage? By other papers we are called brutes and every other insignificant name. Yet it seems that our people appreciate it more than they do the paper that honors them, speaks for and tries to hold up their character as other papers do those of their race. INDIANAPOLIS, IND., SATURDAY, JULY 6. 1901 TUSKEGEE. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON. AS OTHERS SEE IT. AS OTHERS SEE IT. May God speed the day when every colored man and woman will consider their great mistake when they fail to take this paper. Remember that when we fail to take this paper we are leaving off the part of the Bible which says, "A house divided against itself can lot stand." Our little dew drop town, alias "Klondyke" is waking up. Mrs. N. Ridley, president of the Home Circle, is doing all in her power to lift up humanity, and is laboring in the interest of The Freeman. Since Miss Susie A. Johnson, agent for the colored Freeman, has reached the eastern part of Memphis, where there are about 300 inhabitants situated in their own homes, quite a number of them are taking the paper. We are working like heroes in behalf of the paper. Mr. William Ridley owns a beautiful home in Klondyke, and is one of the most prominent citizens in that town. He will leave in a few months, accompanied by his wife, to tour the Northern States. There will be an excursion to Little Rock, Ark., July 13, 1901, also one to Hot Springs, Ark., July 27, 1901. Aaron Stevenson, manager. Colonel A. Stevenson and others are making a determined effort to have a carnival convene here in September that all business people can show their exhibits. Paintings, drawings, etc., will be in demand. Mrs. Tinnie Reid and daughters, of Lexington, Tenn., who has been the guests of friends and relatives at Klondyke, have returned home. One of the latest inventions by a member of our race is a machine that freezes ice cream by steam. It was invented by Mr. W. W. Nelson, of Klondyke. He commenced its construction July 23, 1900, and completed it May 20, 1901. To the Readers of The Freeman.—We, the sisters of the Home Circle of Klondyke, are glad of the opportunity to fill a space in the paper. We are engaged once a week in exercises, and hope to bring about unity and race pride. At our entertainment, last Monday night, we had a very nice program. Mr. Henry Hawkinson delivered an address on "What power there is in Women;" A. M. Harvey on "What glorious work the women are doing"; W. M. Ridley on "How the men are working against the cause of missions." Our donations to the poor have been thirty-seven meals, thirty-eight visits to the sick and many other acts of charity. The vice-president of the Circle, of Lexington, Tenn., was with us three days. Mrs. S. A. Bolton, of Bolton, Tenn., has returned home. Miss Mary Ridley, the daughter of Mrs. N. Ridley, president of our Circle, has been ill for two weeks, but is getting better. Mrs. Martha Hays, secretary. Miss Ida Srow has returned from St. Louis, Mo., where she went to visit friends. The Ragtime Opera Company closed a successful engagement at the Rialto, last week. They are now in Birmingham, Ala., and will return to this city at an early date. All of Memphis is waiting to greet this grand company of performers under the management of Mr. Lew Hall. The colored people of this city and throughout the Mississippi Valley will celebrate the 8th of August "Emancipation Day." The management will be in charge of Douglas Post No. 86, department of Tennessee, G. A.R. Excursions will be run from every city and town in this locality. Riverside Park has been secured and the best orators will form a part of the programme. The musie will be grand and the old soldiers PRICE FIVE CENTS, SINGLE COPY--SIX MONTHS, $5c: ONE YEAR,$1.50 will make one of the largest and prettiest parades ever witnessed since. the civil war. Five hundred voices will join in the singing of the old songs which filled the souls of these comrades in days which have passed and gone. Thousands of school children dressed all in white carrying flags and flowers will be a beautiful sight to behold. Lookout for the programme later. Get ready now that you may be in time. The old soldiers throughout the valley desiring to attend will please send name and regiment you served in to Post Commander R. H. Rideout, No. 40 Jessamine street, that you may be assigned to proper places in the parade. The Memphis district of the C. M. E. Church, held its district conference at Mt. Olive C. M. E. church on Georgia street, beginning Thursday morning, June 27, and ending Saturday, June 29, the presiding officer was the Rt. Rev. Robert S. Williams, bishop of the Fifth Episcopal District. On Sunday night Bishop Williams held service at Collins Chapel. ORDER OF SERVICE. The following ministers were seated on the rostrum near and around the altar: Bishop R. S. Williams, D. D., Presiding Elder J. S. Smothers, D. D., Rev. N. Caldwell Cleaver, D. D., Rev. Timberlake, Rev. Tyers, Rev. J. D. Williams. PROGRAM. Opening Song.....Congregation Prayer.....Rev. Tyers Song—"Come Ye Disconsolate".....Choir Text—Ezekiel xxxvii. 1-3. Theme—"The Affects of Sin," after a powerful sermon.....Bishop Williams Song—"Did Christ O'er Sinners Weep," by the .....Congregation Prayer.....Rev. Timberlake Solo—"What Would You Do?".....R. S. Brookshire. Collection by the stewards; afterwards a few remarks by the bishop who is a delegate to the Ecumenical Conference in London, Eng., to be held in August. Benediction, this memorable Sunday's service passed into the laps of eternity. E. W. SADDLER. Babble Librast v 1 02 IN OLD KENTUCKY THERE IS AN INCREASING WAVE OF PROGRESS AND FROM THE BUSINESS GLOW MANY ARE ON THE ROAD TO SUCCESS. BUSINESS MEN OF DISTINCTION Who Merit Special Notice--Others to Follow--General News that Will Interest Freeman Readers Far and Near--Society Notes. Princeton, Ky., Special—The Princetonians thought probably the Indianians would like to know how we in old Kentucky was progressing. I am much pleased to say that we are on the right road to success. For we have R. E. Lacy and S. Mo Goodwin on Main street as partners doing splendid business in the Grocery line. M. C. H. Holliday on same street in same business and is doing just as well. Geo. Bunyan on S. Jefferson street has an excellent barber trade, and has had much success with profession, ever since he first made a start was been many years ago. We also have Wm. Crump on N. Donavan street doing first class business in his grocery up in the extreme Northern part of Princeton, he handles every thing in the grocery line. There is Jerry Duke on Green street with the assistance of his wife he makes a fine living, you can get lunches there at all hours. W. M. Prince and Garrett treat you with so much hospitality at their ice cream parlor on Donavan street, that you are compelled to call again. They fan you with electric fans while you feast on their good cream and sherbert. We have Lee S. Gray and S. Tyson acting as stemming room bosses in two large tobacco factories. We also have one of the best doctors in the State regardless of color, in person of Dr. James T. Flemister. We have some extra fine rock masones who get more work than they can do. D J. Freeman, K. Johnson and Chas. Robey and of course we are over run with school teachers; yet our compete with any others Prof. S. McGoodwin and wife, S. P. McNary, Mrs. Cera Banks and many others. Mr. James Rucker is still doing well in grocery and lunch room back of the old Bank hotel. Our seamtresses can not be excelled Mrs. Jessie Hendon, Misses Adella Groom, Mary Adams, Mrs. Nancy Cantrell and others. I could tell you lots more about our Negro enterprises but not knowing how much space is allowed had better save some for the next time. This is only an introduction. Every body go over to Evansville tomorrow on the excursion and enjoy yourselves. The fare is very cheap. Mr. Dave Pittman, of Paducah, is in our city working up much interest in The Freeman. You should patronize all Negro journals. Miss Lula Jackson of Cadzes, Ky., is the guest of Mrs. Cloria Meeks of this city. Mr. James Rucker of the city was out on a spree of fishing and met with great luck last Monday. A party of young folks spent Sunday last at Cemilian Springs which was greatly enjoyed by all who went. Be careful boys how you vote today. Be sure and get the right one for your guide. News Notes. Vickburg, Miss., Special—Mrs. Fannie Thipin died at her home on Jackson road Tuesday night, June 11, after a brief illness. The deceased was a member of Mt. Heardon Baptist church and P. T. No. 3, Love and Charity. Her funeral was lavish, attended by many church and church officials. The eighth annual picnic given by the M. Y. V. R. R. Co. for the benefit of their employees was well attended. The train bearing the white excursionists, goong as far South as Portsmouth, was colored excursionists went as far North as Grace's Station, Miss. TOM THE TATTLER. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. Purposes, like eggs, unless they are hatched into actions, will run into decay.—Smiles. There are certainly some asinine persons in the profession. As I look at them I really wonder if it be possible for God to make a man or woman, and deny them any brains whatever. If these persons have any, one thing is certain, they are tight-headed. They need to butt their heads against a stone wall to loosen their brains, if they have any, then perchance reason will circulate in their "noggin's." Not long since there appeared a fair and manly criticism of Miss Robenson's recital in the Conservator, and I heard a little insignificant, ignorant performer denouncing the critic in unmeasured terms. It is only through sympathy that I do not call his name. Were I to do that probably the charge would be brought against me of wasting my ammunition on a conceited simpleton. I would not pay any attention to this fool's remark, were it not for the fact that many of our singers and performers take criticism as spite work, as something inimical. To criticise a colored person requires the greatest courage. It means the sacrifice of friendship and all that clings to it. If a man or woman sings abominably you must play traitor to your judgment and conscience, or be the next thing to murder, and possibly that. All this is the result of that ignorance and narrow-mindedness which underlies the colored profession, and which today has got it on the inline plane. Miss Robenson can extract more good from Mr. Morgan's criticism in one hour, than she can from the silly praise of those who tell her she did well, in a lifetime. Our professional brothers and sisters must look upon the fair-minded critic as a friend who tells them their faults. He shows them their weak places, and if the stuff is in them of which artists are made, every adverse criticism can be turned to profit. The Tattler welcomes Mr. Morgan to the field of criticism, and only wishes there were more of his kind in Chicago. He believes in the adage "ars est celare artem," and when he hears our professional singers with their crude art attempting the higher forms of art it wearies him "nogue ad nauseum" With one notable exception the Alhambra is a very bad place for the prima donna. There, it makes no difference who you are, unless you deliver the goods, my dear prima donnas, they will not stand for you. There is a vast difference between a Bethel or a Quinn chapel audience, and one at the Alhambra. At the former, the applause is the result of friendly feelings, while, at the latter, it is merit only that can get it. The song of the Chicago plebeian: Let the wealthy ones drink their wine, It may be simply divine; But as long as hot weather's here Give me my growler of beer. I wonder if Stephen Adams, when he brought into this world that happy creation of his "The Holy City" had any idea it would reach the hand organs of Chicago. Well, it has done so. "The Holy City" has had an unusually hard fate for a song of its artistic worth. It has passed through all kinds of excruciating tones from sopranos to basses. There is but one thing left to be done to it, and that is for the "Society of Prevention of Cruelty to Music" to gather up its remains and give them decent interment. It is a terrible thing to be popular even if you are nothing but a song. The weather is so warm that The Tattler is not inclined to write much. Before I close this letter, however, I would like to say our "Laundress" has been "fired." 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Clemens, Mich. ```markdown ``` THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER which she was a member the title of which was "Socks—Washing—Considered both practically and scientifically." The paper was a master piece and has passed into laundry literature as a gem. We had made partial arrangements for a series of letters by a well-informed lady entitled the "Ups and downs of the profession," to take the place of the "Love-letters," but at the last moment our plans go all awry and we cannot give them. Our troubles are many. Job is not in it. Mr. Collin Coe has just announced he will not attend any more recitals or concerts, as it is proving injurious to his health. At any rate we will try to please the public. We are going to report in this column sometime soon a lecture by Mr. Gush A. Galoot, entitled the "Mistakes of Miller." Mr. Galoot says Moses is not in it. He will use stereopticon views to illustrate his lectures. Of course we are sorry to inform the public the stereopticon views cannot be reported but must be imagined. TOM THE TATTLER. PROMINENT YOUNG LADY DEAD Other News Items of Interest to Our Many Thousand Readers Clarksville, Tenn., Special.—This city is now being stirred up by a religious revival, conducted by Rev. Mrs. Taylor, who is reputed to be the most noted female evangelist in the state. She is at present holding services at the Zion A. M. E. church, the scene of her former revivals where she attracted more than usual attention. Mrs. Taylor comes of a divine family who taught her the ways of the world in her girlhood. As a result of their biblical instructions and tender care, Mrs. Taylor branched out to become the foremost evangelist of her sex; that she has succeeded is an undisputed fact. W. Shephard, white, who shot and killed Simon Gray, ("Kildee") has been liberated on bond. Miss Irma Smith, who was brought home ill from Fisk university June 13, died after much suffering June 20 in New Providence, Tenn., where her parents live. The funeral and interment took place there. A large number of notable girls went over en masse to pay a last tribute to her; Mile. Kate Ramey and Mme. G. Q. Boyd were among the notables. Rev. R. A Kirk, of Nashville, Tenn., delivered a noteworthy sermon at Wesley chapel Sunday June 23. A large and appreciative audience was in attendance. Mile. Kate L. Ramey, the noted Clarksville girl, who is home on a furlough here, from he native seminary haunts, has received more marked attention and invitations to dine than any other young lady, white or colored, in our city. Her wide-spread prominence and popularity as a cultured, intellectual and refined young lady, has placed her in the foremost ranks of her sex, causing her to receive the homage of all. Miss Ella Robards, 20, esteemed and beloved daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Robards, died at the home of her parents on Main street Saturday June 22; she had been sick about three months. Saratoga in Brief--A Fine Season is Being Expected. Saratoga, N. Y., Special.—The convention that has been going on for the last ten days has been a great success. Hundreds of thousands of dollars have been represented from all of the principal cities of the United States, giving employment to hundreds of people. We hope to see them here every summer. John Brooks, of Washington, D. C., the noted tenor singer, and his wife are spending a few days in town with their friends. Samuel Armstrong, of Savannah, S. C., is spending the season in town. Miss Hattie Bailey, of Baltimore, Md., is spending the season with her cousin on Broadway. The minstrel show and cake walk that was given by the employees of the hotel was a thing of THE GREAT EXTERNAL REMEDY No Oils to soil clothing, purely Alcoholic, Cheapest and best Rub for Atheletes, Rheumatism, Stiff joints. 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U. hotel filling the same position that he has so long and faithfully filled. Mr. Henry Washington and son, of Washington, D. C., are spending the summer in town. R. H. Ganes, of New York City, is stopping with friends at 36 Congress street. Messrs. L. Butt, D. L. Reid and L. D. Young, a party of young men from Pheobus, Va., are spending a pleasant time here this summer. W. H. H. Jenkins, of Cambridge, Mass., is spending a very pleasant summer at his cottage, 52 Congress street. Prof. Payne, of New York City, opened his dancing school the evening of the 20th with great success. Mobile Notes. Mobile, Ala., Special.—Mr. Thomas R. Jackson, one of the most prominent colored men of Alabama, died on Thursday, June 20, at his late residence, Warren and Monroe streets, after an illness of several weeks. The deceased was born in Marion, Ala., about 49 years ago. He was a Republican, holding position as president of the 6th Ward Republican Club, and was always a prominent figure at county and State conventions, and wielded great influence for his friends. He was twice married, his last wife, who survives him, was Mrs. Leannah Douglass. Mr. Jackson liked secret societies and particularly the Odd Fellows and Masons, and at the time of his death he belonged to both organizations. In the ranks of the G. U. O. F. he held positions ranging from N. G. of the lodge to membership on the Board of Directors, with headquarters at Philadelphia. He was also a very philanthropic man, and was deeply interested in having a colored Odd Fellows' home established here. He was chairman of the Board of Trustees. The funeral was conducted from his residence to the State Street Church, and was largely attended by friends. Knoxville, Tenn., Special.-The State Grand Council of the Good Samaritans of Tennessee held one of the most interesting sessions in its history here last week. Delegates from Alabama, North Carolina, Virginia, and all parts of Tennessee were present. President E. W. B. Curry of the Curry Institute, Urbana, O., who is the National Grand Head, presided. Alex Russell was elected the Chief of Tennessee by a large majority. After the public installation of officers Thursday evening an audience of nearly 1000 listened to one of the most eloquent addresses ever delivered in Knoxville from President Curry. It was a master piece of oratory and has left a most favorable impression. The order has a membership of 1100 in this city alone—doing an excellent work. The next meeting will be held in Bristol, Va. Hobson City, Ala., is owned and controlled entirely by Negroes, having a mayor, council, municipal officers and a postmaster all colored. The population is 1,500. The town was incorporated in 1889. The National Negro Business League will hold its second annual meeting at Chicago commencing August 21. Booker T. Washington is president of the league. There are six colored representatives upon the program of the International Epworth League convention, which meets in San Francisco next month. The number of colored children of school age in the United States is 2,912,910, and of this number 1,511,618 were enrolled in schools last year. Up to 1900 there had been 2,331 colored graduates in the United States and of that number 1,941 were graduates from colored colleges. *** The annual report of the auditor of public accounts of Virginia shows that colored people in that State own $13,979,-505 in real estate. *** Cuba has a population of 1,500,000, of which 910,000 are white, 142,000 foreign white, 234,000 Negroes and 286,000 mulatoes. *** John R. Marshall, of Chicago, has been appointed by the President a first lieutenant in the regular army. *** The registration of colored voters in Maryland has increased 12,000 since 1890. It is estimated that there are 25,86 Indian students in the various schools conducted by the United States Government for the education of the Indian children. Mrs. Esther A. Palmer, who is still living in Philadelphia, Pa., has the distinction of teaching the First public school for colored children in Phil adelphia in 1816 in a church building known as Paschalville. She was also active in the anti-slavery crusade before the civil war and rendered valuable service to the cause. The United States officials of highest rank and salary of colored birth are W. F. Powell, Minister to Hayti, $5,000; O. L. W. Smith, Minister to Liberia, $4,000; J. W. Lyons, Registrar of the Treasury, $4,000; H. P. Cheatham, Recorder of Deeds, $4,000 Other appointments bring the total of Negro officeholders up to about 7,000 drawing total salaries of $1,800,000. --- A few days ago Dempsey Daniel Butler, colored, died at Camden, N. J.. leaving an estate of $205 000 represented in sixty or more houses and lots in Camden. His property was bequeathed to friends and charitable institutions. He was born free in Lynchburg 80 years ago and when a boy went to North Carolina, where he traded in slaves. --- Philadelphia has a blind colored man with a marvelous memory name Williard Elwood Wright, who lives at 1128 Rodman street, who is employed by Edward C. Zwicker, a white butcher. As the butcher calls of the names of buyers, this colored man packs each bundle of meat in a basket makes a dot on each package with a pointed skewer, which has a meaning according to their location and number, like Braikle system of printing for the blind, and delivers the entire lot over that big city without the slightest error. *** Robert and Tom Clegg, two young white men, shot and killed Everett E. Fluker and his nephew, Sol Fluker, well-known Negroes, June 8, at Pine Bluff, Ark. The trouble arose over competition in the ferriage business. Everett Fluker was a leader of his race and was one of Jefferson county's wealthiest Negroes. He was grandmaster of colored Odd Fellows of Arkansas and a member of the order's executive board in the United States. His estate is worth about $25,000. *** Three generations of a colored family have been graduated from Oberlin College—John M. Langston in 1849; his son, Arthur D. Langston, a teacher in St. Louis, in 1877; and his grandson this year. 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All correspondence is strictly confidential, mailed in plain, sealed envelope. The receipt is free for the asking and he wants everyone to have it. Cheveline The Rocker Washer WARRANTED to do the family washing in HEES and IHOP. Proned for washboard; no wear on work clothes. Wear cloth and press and description. ROCKER WASHER GO Chicago. Liberal inducements to live agente. Nashville, Tenn., Special.—The most popu- lar of all Negro journals. The Freeman, can be secured at: Ideal hotel, 417 N. Cherry street; Kelly's restaurant, Maxwell passage; shoe shop, 313 Ash street. building of H. Cole; Palace of Surtea, 117 Cedar street; 22 Tennessee street, Master Goodman; B. Z. Eakin, general agent and reporter, 512 Cedar street, 'phone 333, Ring 4. WAITER THE WA Samuel Hodges, of Montrose, Ala, and formerly chef at the Oglethorpe hotel, Brunswick, Ga., is now chef at the Grand hotel, Point Clear, Ala John Fant is now second waiter at the new Tift house, Buffalo, N. Y. Mr. Fant was formerly at the Beckel, Day- ton, Ohio. J. C. Donely now has charge of the dining room of the Peninsular club, Grand Rapids, Mich. Rube Battler is now headwaiter on the steamer City of Macinac, running between Detroit and Buffalo. He was formerly second waiter at the Cadillac, Detroit, Mich. F. D. Packer is slated to take charge of the dining room of the Merchants' hotel, St. Paul, Minn., when they put in colored waiters. Elmer Mason is the efficient head-waiter with the Forepaugh-Sells' big shows this year. He has a competent crew of waiters. The Cooks' and Waiters' Association of Memphis, Tenn., celebrated their third anniversary on the 17th ult. The day was fine for the occasion and the parade was a success, headed by the Young Men's brass band. The celebration was held at Riverside Park, and all present enjoyed themselves. The membership exceeds fifty, and the officers are: Levy James, president; L. W. Wims, secretary; G. W. Finley, treasurer. The following is the crew of the Maxwell house, Nashville, Tenn.; W W Banks, headwaiter; William McEwen, second; James Brown, captain; Robert Finley, captain; Wallace Williams, captain; Albert L Frierson, Henry Ramsey, Henry Rogers, William Jennings, William Johns, Geo Burns, John Richardson, Curtis Moffail, Washington Cannon, Mack Miller, Vaughn Loftin, William Wilson, Mason Pullium, Alexander Oglesby. The following is the crew at the Grand Central hotel, Wheeling, W. V. : Cloud Gaither, headwaiter; James Hest, captain; Daniel Coopee, William Terry. Judd Robinson, James Manley, Abraham Banks, Mason Gifford Edward Jones, Wm Brown, Chas Heyman. Recent appointments of headwaiters are as follows: F C Brown, Battle house, Mobile, Ala. C Ernest, St. Nicholas hotel, St. Louis, Mo. C G Moir, Brighton Beach hotel, Coney Island, N. Y. William Alexander, Fountain Spring house, Waukesha, Wis. □ E W Harper, Cataract house, Brooklyn, N. Y. H E Hall, Hotel Normandie, Seabright, N. J. E Bird, Yates house, Syracuse, N. Y. A C Grant, Ocean View Hotel, Block Island, R. I. F H Griffin, Sagamore hotel, Lake George, N. Y. Wm Andrews, Atlantic Hotel, Morehead City, N. C. H J Mutchler, Hotel English Cafe, Indianapolis, Ind. H Grunesteral Broadmoor hotel, Colorado Springs, Colo. Otto Osswald, The Washington, New York, N. Y. Jay Weaver, New Statler's hotel, Buffalo, N. Y. Notes from Buffalo. I am very sorry to say, as far as I see, the colored waiters are in less demand. Of the few hotels that were running colored men one has cut out its entire crew of colored and put in all white. On the 17th inst. the Detroit restaurant opened with colored boys on the European plan in opposition to the Iroquois hotel. I wish them success. E. A. West, formerly of Trenton, N. J., is setting second for restaurant B, Bailey Catering Co. He is said to be a very scholarly gentleman. I am very sorry to say that there ought to be a school directed for the training of our head- THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER waiters. We have some who ought to be remodeled to lessen their big heads—some of them can't stand prosperity—to stand at the door and have the chance of giving orders has proven that it takes education with its good training and manly judgment to know how to do it successfully. Your good looks is not so much in demand. Waiters are getting scarce in Buffalo; they sing no more songs for Buffalo, but get out as fast as they can go. The Pan-American Exposition is, without a doubt, the grandest display this country has over witnessed. It is a world of magnificence—the highest model that genius could design—the best of everything that mankind could think of is put into form—it is in the Empire State of America, representing every nationality in the world, and is worth its praise. Business has begun to pick up, and every day brings new faces in the dining room as waiters. Mr. Montgomery has his hands full superintending the four large dining halls and serving the many banquets that are given daily. We are proud to say for him that he and his men are giving perfect satisfaction. W. R. HEID. Mark Freeman, for many years chef at the Copeland hotel, Topeka, Kansas, was relieved recently and his place filled by a white chef. Notes from Springfield, Ill. Springfield can truthfully boast of more waiters and cooks that can be drawn upon than any other city in the State outside of Chicago. In this city there are about two hundred waiters and about 50 or 75 cooks that are able to cope with any in this or any other State in their profession. Too much credit cannot be given James W. Young of the Leland hotel for so many side waiters in this city. Never was there a time when a man wanted to learn to wait table, if he applied to Mr. Young, could get a place at the Leland on the table of the clerks and other men who are allowed to eat in the large dining room, and as soon as they are eligible they are placed on one of the transient tables, and it can be truthfully said that when Mr. Young turns a man loose from the Leland he is competent to hold a six chair table in any first class hotel in the United States or abroad. Mr. Samuel L. Willis, Loper, Sid and Tom Strong and Mr. McFadden of the Leland cafe have done a great deal toward turning out European waiters. Messrs. Moses McCloud, James Madison, Richard Ross, William Holt, Greenwood, Cyrus Sappington, William D. Sappington, Arthur Young, Henry Clay and Alex Morrison have been the means of a large number of cooks being in the city as the above named are the most popular chefs, and at all times and occasions these men have considered it a pleasure to teach men who were under them the cuisine art. As the State Encampment is to commence the first of next month and is to last about nine weeks, a large number of unemployed waiters and cooks are expected to be employed at Camp Lincoln. Mr. James Madison will be the chef at General Reece's headquarters, while at the present time it is somewhat undecided as to whether Champ Singleton or Thomas Walker will be the headwaiter. Messrs. George J. Beard, Dan Love and several other cooks are expecting to adorn the white uniform and French cap to serve in the capacity of chef at the several regimental headquarters from week to week. The hotels in this city that employ American men waiters are the Leland, St. Nicholas and Silas. While the places that employ European waiters are the Leland cafe, Sam L Willis, Strong Bros, Loper and several others. The hotel men of Springfield are the ideal men of their class, intellectually, socially and financially and they possess the honor and esteem of the best people of the city with whom they associate.—A Waiter and Cook. He Earned One Hundred Thousand Dollars from Tins in Hotel. DONALD HOPPS in BOOZ. Pittsburg—Samuel H. Golden, a Monongahela House waiter, who was recently married for the fourth time, has returned to Pittsburg with his bride. With her and over $100,000, which he earned as tips, he has settled down at 140 Fulton street to a life of ease. He is 81 years old. Golden had been a waiter and porter at the Monongahela for half a century. "I waited on Abraham Lincoln, General U. S. Grant and the present King Edward VII, then the Prince of Wales," said he. "Edwin M. Stanton I nursed when his leg was broken on an Ohio river steamboat. I have received tips ranging from ten cents to $50. I put the money away where it never shrinks—in a savings bank—and now I'm enjoying it. Nothing strange about my marrying again, was there? "What you talking about? I'm not an old man. I'm over 80, but that's nothing. I'm going to take life easy." A gentleman of wealth has paid for a scholarship for some waiter in Wilberforce University. J. J. Miles, of the Plankinton, Milwaukee, Wis., will select the young man upon whom this gift will be bestowed. The waiters of the Grand Union hotel, Saratoga Spring, N. Y., gave a minstrel show and cake walk to the guests of the hotel last week. John Black and lady won the cake amid applause. Mr. Brooks was manager of the affair. James Fields P. C. Cooper and Leonard Marshall are at Fountain Spring hotel, Waukesha, Wis., for the summer season. John Hampton and Alonzo Sneed, of Chicago, are now installed at the Plankinton, Milwaukee, Wis. W. J. Sutterfield, formerly second waiter at the Planktonist, has charge of Fountain Spring hotel, Waukesha, Wis. A New Yorker, whoUNCLES of dines at a club is freed from one of the worries and dangers of metropolitan life. No well ordered club will permit a gratuity of any kind to any of its help. It's too much like feeing the household butler or chef. Some people think that in all other places except the club or the home, you are nobody and get little service, without the fee. In some localities there would seem to be rules and rates fixed by custom that cannot be overlooked or broken. This habit of tipping received an amusing exemplification in a New York restaurant the other evening. Let the colored waiter tell the story in his own way. "A gentleman came here with three friends. He ordered a dinner for the four. I gave them the best service I could for an hour and a-half. The bill was $4 95. "I took the nickel change back on my little tray. The gentleman put his finger on it, and pushed it toward me. 'That's for you,' he said. "I shook my head. 'No, sir; I couldn't think of taking it.' "Why not?' he said. "Because, sir, I couldn't think of your walking home.' "What do you mean by that?' he asked. "Why, sir, said I with all my dignity, 'no gentleman would offer a waiter a nickel for a dinner like that if he had any more money about him.' Then I walked off and he put the money in his pocket and left the room."—From Hotel Live. Ironton Happenings. Ironont, Mo., Special.—We are very happy to state that we had a good rain last week. Mrs. Jennie Charleston's, little daughter Mamie and son Harvey, of Festus, Mo., were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Berryman and friends last week. Mr. Arthur Buckner has returned from Jefferson City. Mr. Buckner spent a successful term at school. Miss Birdie Collier and Miss Annie Ellis have returned from Desoto, where they have been attending the Teachers' Institute. Mr. Silas Vaughn, of Ironton, and Mr. John Buckner, of Pilot Knob, are on the sick list. Rev. Brown, of Desota, held quarterly meeting at the M.E. church last Sunday, and a glorious time was spent. Our colored band boys acknowledge the receipt of an invitation from William H. Thompson, cashier of Boatman's band. St. Louis, Mo., requesting them to play at his valley home, Arcadia, Mo. Of course the boys accepted the invitation, and all report a good time. HOUSEHOLD HINTS. Raisins should be bought in small quantities; small boxes are the best. Vaseline is one of the best methods for keeping leather soft; it will also clean silver. If parsley is wrapped up in a piece of wet cheesecloth it will keep several weeks with out spoiling. For those who like very sweet desert, the strawberry, stewed, sweetened and placed upon ice before serving is excellent. Oilcloth can be made much more durable if, after putting down, it is covered with two coats of linseed oil, and when thoroughly dry one or two coats of varnish be added. Broth, when free from grease, is an excellent food for the sick. To remove the greese pass clean, white wrapping paper quickly over the top of broth, using several pieces, until all grease is removed. Cinnamon buns are favorites with all children, and are made by the following recipe. Save a cup of bread dough from the second rising. Cream a half cup of butter with a half cup of sugar, stir in a well beaten egg and work these into the dough. Add a half tea spoonful of cinnamon, one teaspoonful of soda, dissolved in a little hot water, and a half cupful of cleaned currants, dredged with flour. Knead for several minutes, form in to buns, set to rise for half an hour and then bake. + A novel recipe for strawberry dessert is made with three thin slices from a Vienna loaf of bread. Put these on a plate, moisten them with half a cupful of milk, and let it stand ten minutes. Then beat up one egg in another plate and dip each slice separately into the beaten egg. Fry in a chafing dish, with one tablespoonful of butter until light brown on each side. Then remove to a plate. Mash one pint of strawberries, mixed with two tablespoonfuls of powdered sugar; spread the berries over the slices and serve with sugar. Eufaula News Eufaula, Ala., Special.—Dr. T. W. Coffee editor of The Afro-American Advocate of Troy, Ala., was in the city last week. Mr. Chas. Fisher returned from school last week. Mr. J. E. Nelms runs a first class grocery store and restaurant. The rally at the first Baptist church Sunday June 9, was a success they raised $138 23. Orders for the Freeman can be left at J. E. Nelms, store or at Gus Askew's blacksmith shop. Look out for the Freeman agent he will call on you soon. Eufaula has a crack base ball team; they line up with the following players J. Davis, William Johnson, Robt Grimes, Q. Johnson, Chas Fisher, R. Haywood, P. Haywood, A. Woolingham and Clifford Jordan. Mr. R. Seabrooks is on the sisk list. The Freeman should be in every colored home in Eufaula. It is said that wedding bells will ring soon, guess? Mr. William Butler has purchased a nice home. Mr. Chas. Moore has opened an up-to-date cafe where our people can be served with soda water and ice cream. The teachers and scholars of the Baptist church had a picnic last Friday. Rev. T. J. Jenkins the pastor of the A. M. E. church preached an excellent sermon Sunday morning. What has become of the Dunbar Literary Club? Every colored family should read The Freeman. Birmingham Notes Birmingham, Ala., Special.—Charles W. Wood, one of Tuskegee Institute's teachers, is in the city conducting a series of concerts. Mrs. W. C. Jones, the wife of the popular bandmaster, is up again after two weeks of illness. Call at the Enterprise drug store and get a copy of The Freeman. Prof. Jones' brass band is now ready to fill engagements in or out of the city. Miss Annie Nelson was married to George F. Baker Wednesday evening, June 26; many friends attended and the wedding was indeed a pretty one. Railroad THE GRAT, CENTRAL SOUTHERN TRUNK LINE WINTER TOURIST TICKETS Florida and the GULF COAST Write for folders, descriptive matter, etc., to C. L. STONE. Gen'l Pass. Agent LOUISVILLE, KY. SEND YOUR ADDRESS To R. J. WEMYSS, General Immigration and Industrial Agent, LOUISVILLE, KY. And he will mail you, free, MAPS, ILLUSTRATED PAMPHLET; PRICE LISTS of LANDS and FARMS in Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama Mississippi and Florida Half Rates TO CINCINNATI and Return, Via BIG FOUR ROUTE July 6th to 10th, 1901. Round trip tickets to Cincinnati, O., will be on sale on July 5th, 6th and 7th (also on July 8th, 1901, from points-within 15 miles of Cincinnati) from all "Big Four" points at rate of one fare for the round trip. 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To the colored people of Indianapolis who were contemporaneous with the Broyles, the Revels, the Turners and the Browns of a half century ago I need no introduction as a friend of their race, but that generation has mostly passed away, and I find myself an old man with no abatement of the interest in the welfare of the Negro that in antwerval times cost no little sacrifice of time and money, surrounded by such a host as I never expected to see in Indianapolis with no fear of the fugitive slave law. Many of them are quite fulfilling my predictions as to capabilities, but many are not. It is in the interest of these that I wish to make a suggestion through the Freeman. I am too old to take the lead in this work as I took in corresponding work for the Negro fifty years ago; besides it is not necessary. There are educated and influential colored men to lead now, but it would be a pleasure to meet a few dozen colored men, especially young men, and talk it over and make suggestions. You will get no mass meeting for such a purpose, but a dozen would do to begin with. T. A. GOODWIN, 1220 College Ave. Indianapolis, Ind. We take great pleasure in publishing the above letter from the pen of Mr. T. A. Goodwin, a highly respected white gentleman of this city. His letter is interesting throughout, appealing at once to the thoughtful of either race. His observation as it pertains to the industrial situation is timely. How to better employ the young colored men and women is certainly the burning question with the colored people. It is not believed, however, that these, the young colored men and women, are as studious of the situation as they might be, or else they would use up their known opportunities, limited as they are. Mr. Goodwin thinks a Tuskegee should be established about many of the larger cities of the North. He is not alone in the matter. The times imperatively demand institutions that prepare colored youths for skilled work of all kinds. He would be glad to meet some of the representative citizens THE FRE AN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPE of this city with the hopes of inaugurating the Tuskegee idea in this community. It is to be hoped that lack of interest will not defeat the good intentions of Mr. Goodwin. There are hundreds of good white men in this town, many with money, who would gladly welcome such a movement. They would encourage it with their means, by their individual effort and influence. THEY PETITION THE VIRGINIA CONVENTION, C. I. Withrow, R. L. Brown, E. R. Harvey, O. J. Derrit, A. A. Galvin and F. T. Wave, prominent Negroes of Virginia, have petitioned that State's Constitutional Convention as to the Negroes' education and elective franchise. After a long preamble that sets forth the great part that Virginia has played in the affairs of the country and its long and honorable record of patriotic sons, the petition reads as follows: Keep open the school house and opportunities for improvement and the Negro is satisfied. Then he will not populate the fields and crowd into the cities, and as he becomes educated—not one out of a thousand will be a convict. But Virginia, with such lofty traditions and sacred memories of her glorious past, and an ambition to produce leaders indeed, of the best political thought of the still more glorious future, cannot suffer North Carolina to stand with a fairer name on the pages of history which maintains the public school system as heretorefa; and did not throw the Negro upon his own taxable property for an education. The petitioners are certainly acting for the good name of the State of Virginia when they ask that the Negroes' education be not reduced to the extent of their taxable property. They cite North Carolina, which State threatened the same conditions, and ask that Virginia act as well. We do not believe Virginia covets the reputation of persecuting or even punishing the Negroes by cutting off educational advantages. A lesson, however, will be taught Negroes everywhere; that boasted wealth may be put to the test, even should Virginia forbear to do her worst. No State has as yet went further than to threaten the restriction of school funds to the use of the respective races according to the funds paid in by them respectively. It is to be hoped that Virginia will not establish a precedent. The very respectful petition, speaking on disfranchisements, says: The Negro will exult in any step toward purifying and exalting citizenship in the State of Virginia, and hail with delight an impartial test to effect the desired result. In fact, the policy which has been lifting up the Negro for the last thirty years, creating pride in him for his government, her flag and statesmen, has never brought defeat to Virginia in any worthy enterprise. Consider him as a soldier; never from any mission of war upon which you sent him did he desert the stars and stripes, or prove himself disloyal to his State. From the war of independence, in which Crispus Attucks fell at Boston to our recent war with Spain—he felt himself at home fighting beside his white Virginia soldier. To require him not to vote, therefore, by an amendment to the constitution that would not affect others after his valor, loyalty, fidelity to his country's cause and unbounded confidence in the white man—would be discouraging to him and to his many white friends in Virginia. For that else can he boast, except as the poet sings, "My Country, 'Tis of Thee." Again, the petitioners show their very good sense in approving any plan that will exalt the citizenship of the State. They desire to see impartial laws enacted, which will not fail to affect white men when they fail to subscribe to the conditions. THE JOHN BANKS' CASE. John Banks is once more a free man. We do not hesitate to say that we are real glad of it, not that we are in the habit of condoning offenses no matter by whom committed; but the Banks' affair was out of the ordinary. The legal aspect of the case will not be considered here, but will be left to the court that got him out of his trouble so far and to the one that is said to have erred when it sent him to prison. We said on another occasion that everything in politics and war has been held to be fair. This, however, presumes him guilty as the lower court held. Admitting guilt for the sake of the contention, we still insist that the attempt at bribery falls in the category of things political. The practical politician that knows nothing of any species of bribery, that never heard of any such thing is invited to stand up. The moral aspect of the case, aside from the legal and political aspects, is deserving attention. Admitting guilt for the sake of the contention again, Banks should have been restrained; not led into temptation "Lead us not into temptation," is Christ's prayer, "But deliver us from evil." Man at his best is prone to evil—decreed by his weakling flesh. What would Christ have done in the matter? From the three standpoints it appears that Mr. Banks has had more than his share of punishment. Legally, alone, he may be freed; the political and moral aspects standing for nothing, perhaps, even though they be the weightier influences. We trust that the new evidence by which he hopes to be freed may be forthcoming and that it will not be disappointing when it comes. By the death of Judge William A. Woods, this city has lost a valued citizen and an able jurist Senator Fairbanks, commenting on his worth, says: "He was a man of uncommon ability. There was no judge abler than he upon the bench, nor one more enamored of his work. He had 'a conscience for the law' and devoted himself to it with singleness of purpose. His written opinions are splendid examples of lucid, vigorous English, and many of them will be quoted in the future as sound expositions of the law; as leading precedents. "He always met the demands upon him frankly and courageously. He never shrank from responsibilities. Withal, he was a man of great modesty. His power was never underestimated by anyone except himself. It can be truthfully said of Judge Woods that he was a great and just judge. In his death we have lost an eminent and patriotic citizen, and the bench has lost one of its wisest and foremost members." One of the schools of this city for colored children has been called the W. D. McCoy school. Mr. McCoy was a prominent Negro, who, after serving the schools faithfully for a term of years, was appointed minister to Liberia, Africa, where he died while making preparation to return to this country. The naming of the school is a fitting recognition of his value to the community where he spent many years. He was a man of high ideals and sterling qualities. He was loved and honored by all. *PROMINENT NEGROES. I HON. WILLIAM H. CLIFFORD, of Cleveland, Ohio, who defeated Hon Harry Smith for the nomination as Representative to the Ohio Legislature. Stag HON. GEORGE MILKER of Cleveland, O., who managed the suc cessful campaign of Hon. Wm. H. Clifford for the Ohio Legislature. HON. GEORGE MILKER of Cleveland, O., who managed the suc cessful campaign of Hon. Wm. H. Clifford for the Ohio Legislature. CHAS. A. BAUGHMAN, One of the competent clerks in the Indianapolis Postoffice. Send us 100 for a box of Moxon's Headache Tablets, a reliable cure for Neuralgia, Moxon Liniment Co, Mt Clemens Mich. Try them once GIVE US NEGRO BOYS A CHANCE Written for The Freeman. Negro mothers, Negro fathers, If you would your race advance; If you wish to win life's battles, Givs us Negro boys a chance. When we a-k you for assistance, Don't begin to look askance; But with cheerfulness and pleasure, Give us Negro boys a chance. After all of our achievements, Can't you see at just a glance, That we have the brain and muscle? Give us Negro boys a chance. Would you have us, mid our struggles, More to do than sing and dance? In your trials and your crosses, Give us Negro boys a chance. If we sometimes disappoint you. This is but a circumstance; All men sometimes meet with failures: Give us Negro boys a chance. OUR JOURNALIST'S AND LITERARY FOLKS By Charles Alexander. Sour Saints and Sweet Sinners by Carlos Martyn. The Abbey Press, New York. 245 pages. In this, the third edition of Dr. Martyn's very interesting book, Sour Saints and Sweet Sinners, some very wity stories are told in connection with some very sprightly bits of philosophy that is suggestive and helpful. The church, its organizations, its executives, are given close attention. "In the mental realm," says the author "Mediocre Ability, with perseverance, often overtakes and out strips the most splendid talent, when indolent, intensity and concentration effect what neither genius nor imitation can do. A person who is deaf hears with his eyes. A blind man sees with his fingers. The strength of a missing organ emigrates into some other organ. A minus on this side is balanced by a plus on that side." This philosophy is verified every day in the life of the average man who succeeds in spite of weak points but because his will power and his determination is strong. The Book World, an illustrated monthly magazine, published by the Siegel-Cooper Company of New York and Chicago, contains as its frontispiece for June, 1901, a splendid portrait of Mr. Paul Lawrence Dunbar, the poet. The Children of the Nation. A Study of Colonization and its Problems. By Poultney Bigelow. Mc Clure, Phillips Co., New York. 365 pages. An attempt is made in this splendid work to explain the influence which the old country exerts over the new, and which the new in turn exerts over the old country. The author has traveled very extensively in the colonial regions of the world, and his close observation and the results of his study of the methods adopted for the administration of Colonial Affairs are set forth in choice and temperate language and are calculated to set those in authority to thinking on the importance of his timely suggestions. A charming and powerful novel on Little, Brown, & Company's new list is "When the Gates Lift up Their Heads; a Story of the Seventies," by Payne Erskine. The scene of the book is a little mountain town in the South. Negroes, whites, descendants of old Southern families, Northern visitors, are all vividly portrayed, and play their part in the dramatic development. The book is a love story, as well as a picture of the South after the war.—Wilberforce, Ohio. The John Banks' case is again agitating political circles. We trust John will stay right here. Banks may have his faults, but on the streets he acts like a gentleman, and that is more than can be said of many this side of prison. You do not have to entertain his propositions unless you want to. It takes two to make a contract. Show him his error and dismiss him; don't ensnare him. The management of the Library of Congress is offering $100 for a complete set of A. M. E Reviews. The Review is a quarterly published under the auspices of the church. It is one of the most pretensious literary journals of the race. It is likely that the $100 will go a begging. The Daily Record of Washington, D. C., has suspended publication. Editor Manly, it is said, has another project in mind. MAJOR'S MELANGE. To those jolly good fellows of The Freeman "Round Table," and erstwhile laborers in the realm of thought who, among life's constant vicissitudes, find a certain liberty in saying "still at large," still solicitous for ye admirable princes of the quill who for reasons best known to us find certain pleasure in proclaiming to the world our right to a portion of God's green earth, besides free fishing in the sea. Elastic, tenacious and continuative, we still take heart and renew our confidence in the world, its saving forces, etc; yet, too, hoping, fully trusting, patiently waiting for the fool and the fool killer to meet often enough on this space-flying sphere. If, after a tedious, uneasy life, all has seemed in vain here is a proposition that will at least contribute to a new lease on your existence. This strong, determined hope that the kicking machine will some day, armed with the implements of complete annihilation, fixed automobile like, run down the fool and dash him into molecules and atoms. Then rope will have a sacred office, and the lyncher will have, through his horrid eyes, seen his promised doom and find his constant occupation cast amid the fires of oblivion. Mr. Thomas Story Teller of Chicago, Tom The Tattler, or whoever he is or isn't, wants to know where is "Major's Melange." We beg to say we have been taking some of his good advice, coughing up a few base notes, spitting up the (tenor) tin in our throats, and peradventure listening at an auctioneer in the hope of straggling up against an idea. The Negro is all right. There is too much ado about nothing. Those who view the times prejudicially or what-not AS VIEWED BY ANOTHER The Situation of the Negro, it is Said, Will be the Result of His Own Efforts, Black and White To the Editor of The Freeman: "In a late edition of your paper appeared an able and very lengthy article headed, 'A Plea' for the Negro, which in substance implies that the Negro is imposed upon generally by his white brother. Granting this to be true, rehearsing the matter will not better the case. It is like the boy who fell in a ditch, and continued to call for help to get out, but made no effort himself. Let us consider our own weak points and strive to avoid these impositions. As a rule we are shiffless, and continually looking for something easy, while our white brother is willing to rough it until he gets a start. We have a very striking example of this right here in DeSoto. Back from the city there is any amount of good land that can be had on easy terms, and the young white men are rapidly taking it up, and while they are blazing their way through the forest, building fences and planting fruit trees, the young colored men are having two or three suits of clothes made by a tailor, getting in a stock of patent leather shoes, to be ready for all the picnics and excursions of the season. Note the difference. In a few years the young white men will be wealthy, and able to employ laborers, and the young colored men who now have an equal chance with them, will be poor. And we may expect to hear the same complaint from them, that the white men will give them no employment. As a race we seem to prefer servitude and fashion to legitimate labor and independence. We have too many brainy young men who are content to act as waiters or porters; too many who stand on the streets and talk politics, while their wives are at home in the wash tub; too many of our people flock to the large cities where their children grow up in idleness, and are unfit to be employed by any one. As the writer says, the M. E. church is the greatest protestant church in the world. No one doubts this, but no one attributes its greatness to any achievement of the Negro. For in the church, as elsewhere, he is satisfied to play second fiddle, if he can have a good time. It is alright to pray, but prayer without action never amounts to much. If our ministers wish to immortalize themselves in the hearts of the future Negro, let them lecture on economy, industry and morality. When these three things are fixed in the Negro's composition these grievances, whether real or imaginary, will disappear. DAVE JOHNSON." $500 Reward For any case of rheumatism which cannot be cured with Dr. Drummond's Lightning Remedies, internal and external, relieves at once, cure guaranteed. Restores stiff joints, drown cork, and hardened muscles. If your drugstress has not got it, do not take anything else, description of your case, take the agency and secure treatment free. Drummond Medicine Co., 84 Nassau Street, N. Y. Rev. E. L. Gilliam of this city contemplates issuing a paper as an aid to his church work. It will be circulated free of charge among the members and friends of his church. He is in charge of one of the most influential M. E. churches of the connection. find occasionally some good reasons for a change in their stolid mind. A better thought and feeling appertaining to us is constantly obtaining. The social organism of the country has been to blame for much of the discontent and unrest, but the sensitive, central pulsating heart throb of the nation has freely, in various sections of the country, beat in unison with the "brotherhood" idea, propagated solely by the indoctrinations of a Christly humanity. If we suffer condemnation because of some mean scoundrel among us, we reap an intense sympathy because we are not a nation of mean scoundrels. If, as in some sections, we are not appraised for our moral worth; in other sections we find strong advocates for the promotion of race advancement. In some cases the race is too sensitive when a Negro is jerked up and hurled into judgment by an angry mob; it is a case where public sentiment is after the scoundrel whomsoever he may be. The worthless strangling Negro who never does anything; won't and don't want to do anything, a quasi tramp (only white men are tramps) idlesome, feeders on the friendly female cook who snatches for him a handout, in many instances are the kind that meet their frequent meritorious death for having no excuse for living out this leech-like existence. We question the right of any element of American citizens to lynch any human being without due process of law, but it is on this very point that the better element of the race enjoy a ridiculous distinction for showing a sensitiveness in the matter. While the white man continues to suspect such a thing as Negro brutes, it were well for the Negro to suspect him as a lyncher. This is the philosophical conclusion of the whole matter. To Mr. Ross, of insane asylum fame— The gobblins will get you if you don't watch out. News Notes. Moline, Ill., Special. —The little grandson of John Garnett had its arm broken last Monday, it is now in a fair way to recovery. Mr. Garnett has built a new residence on his lot on 31st street. Miss Georgia Ritchie was elected delegate to the Sunday School Convention which was held at Monmouth, 111. Around the City Stamps, Ark., Special.-Stamps will soon have a Union depot, which will be a convenience to passengers going North and South. Dr. H. H. L. Stelle, of Mariana, is located here for awhile; he is a reader of the Freeman. The Freeman will be found at Thomas & Watson's grocery or Dr. Williamson's office; call and get one. The writer has been very sick for the past two or three days, but is better. Subscribe for The Freeman, the best Negro paper in the country. WANTED--At once, at Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, thoroughly competent young man and young woman stenographer. Send references and photograph to Baker T. 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Allen, Mrs Russell G 3 Ardle, Mrs Glenn G 3 Barnett, Mrs Tattie 3 Mrs Lola Bacwell, Mrs Clara D'Gregory, Mrs Paulin' Nettie Johnson, Ellie Kinney, Mrs BessieLee Mackay Miss Alice 2 Mackay Miss Alice 2 Royal, Mrs Alice Clark Russell, Mrs Tenia Russell, Mrs Tenia Wade, Mrs Alina Wilson, Mrs Annie GENTLEMEN S LIST Bailley, George Barbour, Bern Bard, Kevin Bowley, Arlington Brown, Richard Burnes, Sam Crowe, Davis Crowe, Francis Emmett Desdunes Dan Edmonds, Shep N Ellman, W Falher, W. E. Fisher, Prof S B Garvey, John Gilman, Spencer B Gillam, Harry L Glenn, Julius Gran, Wilm H. Chu Hill John L Hugh, Ed Harago, G. O Harton, P. G. (3) Housley, Angelo 4 Housley, G W Humphrey, W A 2 Jackson, J H S Johnson, J R Jones, S W Jordan, Cass W H Jardin, Las Jas, Las Lee, RE Leach, Robert Leake, Lee Lindsey, Oscar Manning, John Massey, George Massey, Dale McCameron Henry McKay, Theophilus W McGruder, Ambrose Mate, Mate S F Patrick, Frank Patton, J " Perrin, Sidney Price, W Price, T H Stephens, Augustus The Great Shields The Edwards family Thomas, Dick Thompson, R W Van Shack, Henry Janes, James Woodard, Sidney Wright, L. J. L. -ROUTE LOWERY, (Sella Bros. & 4 Pawl)—Malone, N Y. July 8; Odenburg, 9; Watertown, 10; Syrae cuse. 11; Rochester, 12; Buffalo, 13 PAWNEE BULL'S WILD WEST (and Concert Co.)— Center, Minn, July 6 JOSHSON & STATTER'S MINSTREL CARNIVAL— PETRY, July 6 HUNS & EATON'S Big Coon CARNIVAL—Rutland, Vt, July 8 to 13 THE GREAT McKANLASS Co.—Milwaukee, Wis. Indefinite Dan. E. and Minnie Washington are in California on business and a short vacation. R. B. Shelton would like to hear from George Easly, violinist. Biz important. Address care of The Freeman. S. E. Dodd and Grace Jackson, who were recently married, are a big hit with Harrison Bros.' minstrel in a new sketch. Richard H. Brooks, Jr., sends regards to The Washington Trio, also Grant, DeMuse, McCammon, Pittman and New Orleans minstrels. King and Bush, the "hot coons," are at liberty; managers write, address 2083 18th street, Birmingham, Ala. Regards to J. E. Lewis and John Rucker. Ike Thompson, of Henderson, Ky., and Mary Jackson, of Philadelphia, both leading characters with Harrison Bros' minstrels were married recently. Isles & 'Oliver's Ragtime Opera and Minstrel Co. opened an engagement for one week on San Felipe street, Houston, last Monday with band and orchestra and 30 people under canvas. They played to good business; will travel through the south, watch for their ad. Frank Clermont, cornetist with Gidson's Big Minstrel Carnival and Original Nashville Students, will close his summer tour in Kansas. He will visit Indianapolis and Chicago for a week each then go to New York City, at 144 W. 26th street. He sends regards to friends. We are in receipt of a copy of a late musical production, entitled "Scarf Dance". The piece is richly composed by the eminent young author, Chas F. Roberts, and published by Frank J. Kingsley, 2054 Indiana ave., Indianapolis, Ind. As terpschorean music or a two-step it is a gem. Payton and Harris, comedy sketch artists and grotesque cake walkers, who have been playing parks in Mexico and Texas for the past five months, will leave Austin, Tex, for Chicago July 22, to be with the head-liners. Managers of good companies kindly address Hotel de Moore, 171, 173, 175 21st St. Chicago. Harry A. Southard, slide trombonist, passed through the city Sunday night THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. on his way to Louisville to join Geo J. Dawson's orchestra for the summer season at Ninaweb park. Mr. Southard is also a composer, and is one of the best all-round musicians in the colored profession. As a trombonist he merits rank with the top-notchers THE MUSICAL THEATRE The Crosbys, Harry and Oma, nee Oma Browne, late of Isham's Octoberoons, will soon close a long and successful run at the Lakewood Casino, Dayton, O., and take a short vacation at Mr. Crosbys' home in Detroit before going to Chicago for rehearsal next season with an excellent company. Mrs. Crosby would like to hear from Miss Lillian Garay, of "Countown 400" company immediately. They send regards to Billy Miller and Bobby Kemp. Notes from Buckingham Theatre, Tampa, Fla.—D. Ireland Thomas, the stage manager, selected for last week the drama, "The Two Orphans," which was a success from start to finish, S. R. O. was out every night early. Among those that deserve special mention are Trixie Ford, Ada Harris, F. Regis, Lillie Wheeler, Happy Howe and D. Ireland Thomas. The vaudeville features were Pearl Woods, the greatest of all female contortionists; Mae Fisher, queen of coon songs, Laura Logan, the lyric soprano, and George McDaniels. This week a great vaudeville bill with 30 arists. Notes from New Orleans minstrels.—We are still in Virginia doing well Mrs. and Miss Oakes, wife and daughter of J. Oakes, treasure of our minstrels, are paying the big show a visit; they seem well pleased and say a visit company can go anywhere. G. B. Brooks, Eb cornetist, while in Washington, D.C., met his good friend Prof. A. Montgomery, colored, who made Brooks a present of one of his own compositions, which he named for his friend. Mr. McCamon's big band played it on sight, although it was somewhat difficult. Our bandmaster says it is one of the best marches they have played this season. Prof. Montgomery has a big brass band and orchestra in Washington and is doing well; he composes and arranges all of the music they play. Mr. Brooks is very proud of his present. Hi Henry Hunt, the "Alabama Wizzard," sends regards to John Rucker and Clemo Harris. Will F. Stewart, the noted horseman and once manager for Jockey Alonzo Clayton, is in Memphis, and has charge of the B. P. O. E. club; sends regards to Mallory Bros., Harry Eaton, Capt. Sam Jones and Ollie Dempsey. I never miss The Freeman; take all the papers but when The Freeman comes I put them all down until I hear from all the boys. Address 54 Monroe street. DES MOINES.—At High Bridge Park Sunday June 23 and week the people saw, Jim Jackson, George Lee, Henry Lee, Miles Taylor, Fred Stanton, John Phillips and Charlie Shell. Ret Johnson sends regards to old friends. J. Ed. Green writes from Memphis.—The Rialto, at the opening performance of "Uncle Eph's Dream," would have made any manager feel proud from the looks of the immense crowd present. "Pap," Johnnie Green, made an impressive old Eph; Letha Liverpoole had a new budget of songs etc., and was a big favorite; Master Bly sang two of Chicago's latest hits, and found much applause for labor; the "Military Maids." a new piece of stage work outlined and drilled by J. Ed. Green, caught on during the entire week. Johnson and Ried have been retained, as their budget of jokes seems to please. The Ashford Exchange party, headed by Hammet Ashford and Carter Richardson, are conspicuous nightly in the front row. Amateur night was a scene of much fun as well as pleasure to audience and performers, their being 12 applicants; the honors were carried off by a Miss Mattie Johnson, mezzo soprano; James Kinanes, famous comedian, made quite a hit. 44 was the winning number during the week of 17 ult., cake walk-Gilliam, Leggins and Lewis put on the act "My Best Friend" and were compelled to take curtain calls. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Williams opened the oloi week of 24 with classic duets and installed themselves at once as prime favorites. Blaine Bly closed 23 ult. "The Medicine Man," a new musical force by the writer, was a success. E. Foy Elliot is still finding a part in all the acts etc., as the baby, and says to Billy LeVard: "I'll meet you at the turkey feast," also to Clarence Powell, "Li'gt at Li'ght" (light that light) Johnny Green has proved so popular that the chief of police here descended to send a special carriage for him with special companions for a special ride, "but de bird am his." Our trip to Birmingham has been postponed until July 8; Mgr. Hall having completed all arrangements. Mr. Skinner's black statue is appearing this week. Regards to Jas. Lacy, Tom Logan, Tom McCain and L. E. Gideon. Notes from the Harrison Bros. minstrels.—We opened June 25 bigger and grander than before the fire. Our new car came Sunday night, June 23; all are well. We had another marriage in the show June 22. Ike Thompson, tenor singer, and Miss Mary Jackson, the wardrobe mistress. The colored magnets, Cissel and Mines and little Bumpy, joined at Point Pleasant, W. Va., 20 ult. Mrs. Clemo Harris joined at Huntington, W. Va., 12 ult., just a day before the fire; she and Clemo, her husband, lost their entire wardrobe in the fire, but they are still setting the audiences to wondering with their contortion act. Andrew Quinn is still with the show. Jesse Smith carries his end, singing "You onght to see the gal I brought from Cuba with me." Little Walter Marshall and little Bumpy win the cake walk nightly. Mrs Grace Dodd sets them all guessing as to who she is, in her female impersonations. Jas. Harrison is still with the show and has a smile on his face at the big business. Treasurer Case smiled at everybody Sunday. Elmore and Grace Dodd's new act was a winner and was the task of everybody after the show. Col. Hugh Harrison is on the sick list. Clemo and Flozo send regards to Dan and Minnie Washington. GREATER NEW YORK —Notwithstanding the extreme warm weather things theatrically in and around the big city seem to be running very smoothly. This week we find Harry Brown, a very clever young comedian, making his New York debut at Kieth's Union Square Theatre, where he is meeting with much success. "A Lucky Coon" company, under the direction of Dante & Moore, are filling engagements at Rockaway Beach, Bay Shore and several other places on Long Island this week, playing to excellent business, among those with the company are, Simpson and Pittman, Black Carl, Yeager, Kelly and Yeager, and Son and Sontag. Sam Davis, of the acrobatic team of Furber and Davis, returned to the city Monday from Norfolk, Va., where he has been visiting friends and relatives. The Crescent club is the name of the latest place opened for the accommodation of the profession at 102 W. 32nd street, under the management of Messrs. Lewis (Des) Williams and John Jones. The Hoosier Trio, which is composed of the following persons, Buddie Gilmore, James Brown and J. Harry Jackson, were on the bill at Proctor's 23rd Street Theatre last week. Johnson and Dean are still on the roof at Paradise Garden. Yeager, Kelly and Yeager are making a big hit at Atlantic Garden this week. John Bailey has cancelled his engagements over the Burt circuit to take charge of Percy Williams' big colored show at Bergen Beach, which opens Monday July 8; among those already engaged are: Clarice Wright, Rachel Bailey, Bob Russell, Mr. and Mrs. James Towell and Jennie Bailey. "The Hottest Coon in Dixie," Phil. R. Miller's big Western production, will open their coming season in the East, says Dame Runner, among those that will be seen with this organization are Misses Alice Mackay, The Freeman Sisters, Mile. Siren, Yeager, Kelly and Yeager, Johnson and Wells, Furber and Davis, Miss Neal Hawkins, Norris Smith, Mollie Sullivan, Bob A. Kelly and a chorus of twenty voices. From what can be learned the company has excellent backing, having acquired the dates of the late "A Trip to Coontown" company in the East with their own in the Western States. We are in receipt of a letter from the Original Rastus of the team of Rastus and Banks, in which we wishes us to an- nounce that he is still alive and doing well, notwithstanding the report of him being murdered at Boston, last week. Rastus is with Flynn's big summer show. Shepard N. Edmonds and Fannie Hudson are with Balley's big show at Bergen Beach. Williams and Walker have returned from Philadelphia after a successful week. Lewis H. Salisbury is in the city, having closed with Gorman's Alabama Troubadours last week. Black Carl and Hen Wise are negotiating with the Orpheum Theatre Co., of San Francisco and Honolulu in regard to taking to Honolulu a big company of Negro celebrities. A roster of those engaged will appear in this column next week.—J. HARRY JACKSON. "A Coon with the Raglan Craze." See ad. on this page. TENNIS GEORGE BAILEY. One of the Greatest Living Slide Trombonists. ADDITIONAL SPORT ADDITIONAL SPOR The Chicago Unions, the colored base ball club, played the Indianapolis Reserves two fine games at Indianapolis Saturday and Sunday, at Brighton Beach park, but were victors only in the first game. Though the boys broke even, everyone seems to be possessed of a hankering belief that the colored team was a "little to the bad" Sunday, as the game was lost on an error, and comments are too numerous too mention on the superb playing of Bert Wakefield, the Unions' crack first baseman. Pitcher Lyle also threw himself into the hearts of the large crowds that were out both days. The Unions left there Sunday night for South Bend, Ind., where they played the Greens Monday, and were defeated. Score: At indianapolis I Reserves:...1 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 1-6 2 5 Unions:...0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0 0 0 8-13 9 2 Muncie Items. Munole, Ind., Special—Mr. I. Woods of Normal City is ill at his home. A. M. E. church stewards and Stewardess gave an entertainment Monday evening. Mr. Charles Weaver was called to Marion one day last week on account of the sudden death two of his relatives. They were drowned. Eagle Band furnished music in the street parade of the G. A. R. Wednesday afternoon. They went to Portland, Ind., the 4th of July, where they gave an excellent band concert in the evening. Sylvanian Benson spent the 4th in Greenfield, Ind. Mrs. Mahorney and daughter of Indianapolis are in the city the guest of Mrs. Stokes. Mrs. Marquite Riff and her mama Mrs. Rollins left for Chataquua, N. Y., Monday evening to be gone six weeks. Mrs. Knox and little daughter Pansy will leave soon for an extended visit through Ohio. Mr. Elwood Martin has returned from a two weeks stay in the Queen City. Mr. Ben Stephen will go to Cincinnati Sunday on professional business. Gedfrey Hargrave left for Benton Harbor Sunday last to remain. Rockford News. Rockford, Ill., Special.—On June 26, the R. C. B. gave a boat ride up Rock River, which was well patronized by both colored and white. They were very successful, and had money left for the treasury after all the expenses were paid. Every one seemed to have an enjoyable time; they had dancing; music was furnished by the Mandolin Club, and the band rendered several of their finest selections on both the up and down trips. Mr. L. A. Smith and bride returned last Sunday morning from Tuskegee, Ala. Miss Clara Robinson, of Rockford, graduated from Wheaton College on the 26th. Arrived home on the 27th, and she is very proud that her college days are over. The Busy Bee Original Nashville Students 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 Harrisonville, Mo., for eight days after that 346 Wabash avenue, Chicago, Ill. John Dennis write, all is well that ends well. HOTEL de MOORE AND Turf Sample Room CHOICE WINES, LIQUORS AND, CIGARS. PONEY MOORE Proprietor. Thirty Elegantly Furnished Rooms. Cafe in connection. European Plan. Prices Reasonable. Steam Heat. Electric Lights, Bells, Baths and Speaking Tubes in connection with every room. BILLIARD AND POOL IN ANNEX. Becomes an Instantaneous Rage when first heard. "A Coon With the Raqlan 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. LEW HALL'S RAGTIME OPERA COMPANY, Commencing JULY 8th. People living in vicinity can secure tickets by writing W. L LAWLER, Birmingham, Ala. THE ONLY COLORED COMPANY OF ITS KIND IN AMERICA. A Creation of Mirth and Music so arranged as to be acknowledged by all Memphis to be the best and cleanest show ever there. SIX WEEKS IN MEMPHIS TO THE CAPACITY OF THE HOUSE. Will return to Memphis and play until first of October. LEW HALL, Manager, Rialto, 96 Front Street, Memphis, Tenn. WANTED-LOOK-WANTED 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 musical team for Summer Bros. Ninaweb Park. Louisville, KY. for coming summer season 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. COLORED Performers and Musicians Wanted for "A Rabbit's Foot" Comed by Co., Both male and female. Those doubling brass given preference. Show booked solid for 35 weeks. Rehearsers composers of July 1st, July 2nd, and also at you do and low-for-rely. Kickers, mashers, boozers, disorganizers and world-be-head liners save stamps for reply. Kickers, mashers, boozers, disorganizers and world-be-head liners save stamps for reply. Kickers, mashers, boozers, disorganizers and world-be-head liners save stamps for reply. P. S.-A good white Advance Man write. STENOGRAPHER WANTED Male or female, one who can double on the stage given preference. Must be good shorthand writer. Address PAT CN APPELLE, Buckingham Theatre, Tampa, Fla. Social Club of the A. M. E. church gave an ice cream social and entertainment on Thursday, the 27th, and they cleared a neat little sum for the church. Rev. S. B. Moore has got out tickets for a grand rally, for the 21st of July, by which he is trying to raise $700, if he possibly can, on the debt of the church. Houston News. Houston, Tex., Special—The Fourth of July was observed at the Emancipation Park by the colored citizens of Houston last Thursday. There was various amusements for the people and everybody seem to have had a nice time. Mr. Albert Beverly of Galveston is up here to spend the summer. Rea The Freeman for sale by Chas Denmon on the corner of Main and Congress streets every Sunday morning. If you want a first class shine go to the corner of Main and Congress by Sweeney and Fredrick's Jewelry store and you will get a shine that will make you proud. Mr. Willie Williams after ten days vacation reported back to his duty as head bell man at the Hutchin House. Mr. Luke A. Foster after several months vacation in the cotton business will resume his duty soon at a reliable firm. Look out for Houston news next week. If you want any news to appear in The Freeman see Jas. Samuel Green correspondent. GREAT EXPECTATIONS OF THE CHIAGO MEET. What Has Been--Advice of a Sound Nature that Tends to Promote High Business Qualities Within After full consideration and consultation with officials of the National Negro Business League and friends throughout the country, it has been decided to call the next session of the League to meet at Chicago, Ill., Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, August 21, 22 and 23. It is generally conceded that the meeting held in Boston last August was one of the most successful gatherings ever held in the history of the race, and that it gave an encouragement and impetus to the race in all lines of business in a way that is now apparent in all parts of the country. It is earnestly hoped that the meeting in Chicago will even surpass the Boston meeting in point of attendance, in interest and in permanent value. The citizens of Chicago are enthusiastic over the prospects of the meeting and stand ready to give those who attend it a cordial welcome Aside from the matter of special reduced rates over the various railroads, reduced rates granted in connection with the Buffalo Pan-American Exposition will offer unusual opportunities to reach Chicago at small expense. Any person engaged in any commercial enterprise or properly delegated to represent any individual or individuals engaged in commercial enterprises, is entitled to membership under such regulations as may be adopted. Women as well as men engaged in business should be represented. It is strongly urged that Local Business Leagues be established in every part of the country where no such leagues now exist and those already organized be strengthened wherever necessary, and that these local leagues send delegates, as far as possible, to the National organization, and keep in close touch during the year with the officers of the National organization; that these local organizations hold meetings monthly as far as practical; that everything possible be done in these local organizations to discourage complicated and useless parliamentary machinery, and that parliamentary and technical discussions be avoided, as far as possible, with a view to concentrating time and strength on the real objects of the organization. Every one engaged in business owes it to himself to take a week or more of vacation each year for the purpose of rest and recreation and for the purpose of getting new ideas. It is the desire of the officers of the League to make a large exhibit of photographs at Chicago of the places of business of our people as well as of the persons engaged in business. These photographs should show both outside and inside views as far as possible, and they should be forwarded to the President of the League at Tuskegee, Ala., as early as convenient. The proceedings of the Boston meeting have been published in book form by Mr. J. R. Hamm, 46 Howard street, Boston, Mass. A copy of this volume should be in the hands of every Negro in the country who is engaged in business, or who is expecting to enter business. The time has come for the race to take a long step forward in establishing itself permanently and more generally in the business of the community where it resides. Let no legislation or attempted legislation discourage or dishearten us. There should be no doubting or halting. Every move should be a forward one. To gain recognition and success we may have to struggle harder and longer than others, but out of the very struggle we shall gain a strength that we can get in no other way. The influence and power of intelligence, high character and high standing in the business world, are sure to place the race in the end in a position where it will be honored and treated with justice in every part of the land. Let our watchword constantly be, "FORWARD." BOOKER T. WASHINGTON. Chairman Executive Committee, No. 4 Cedar Street, New York. E. E. COOPER, Secretary, 459 C Street, N. W., Washington, D. C. THE NEGRO COUNCIL. A Call for the Annual Meeting at Philadelphia LOUISANA TEST CASE. To the members of the National Afro-American Council, delegates from local councils, and affiliated organizations such as churches, colleges, benevolent, and other race organizations, Greetings. The fourth annual session of the National Afro-American Council will be held at Philadelphia, Pa., (probably in THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER the City Council Chamber, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, August 7, 8, and 9, 1901. It is hoped that every church, college, benevolent society, and other race organizations, and editors of race newspapers, will be represented. It is the purpose of the officers to make this meeting the largest and most potent for good of any which the council has ever held. In recent years Philadelphia has been the storm center of several important national gatherings for the discussion of the race question, and the outcome has not always been the most favorable for the Negro. We now have an opportunity to refute the erroneous statements which have been made there, and change the unfavorable sentiment which has been created by some of the enemies of the race who have selected the "Quaker City" as the forum from which to hurl their philippics against a loyal and inoffensive people on account of their color and previous condition of servitude Again, it is our earnest desire to collect sufficient funds at this meeting to pay the remaining expenses of our Louisiana Test Case. We have just received notice from our chief council, Lawyer A. A. Birney, of Washington, D. C., informing us that the case is progressing satisfactorily. (A full report of this case will be made at the Philadelphia meeting.) We have already paid $1,000 for council fees, and $500 are now due. One thousand dollars more will be needed when the final decision has been rendered by the Supreme Court of the United States. If there ever was a time when every Negro church, college benevolent society, and other race organizations should send representatives, accompanied by the annual tax of five dollars, to a great national gathering, now is the time. The meeting should be so great in numbers and influence as to forever set at rest the oft repeated statement that the Negro is not interested in his civil and political rights. The basis of membership as provided for by the constitution, is: "The Afro-American Council shall be composed of members as follows: (1.) All persons who hold life membership. (2.) Council delegates, representing duly accredited Local Councils. (3.) Affiliated delegates, representing organizations of similar plans and purposes co-operating with the Afro-American Council. Every local Afro-American Council shall be entitled to representation in the National Council by delegates elected on a basis of one delegate to every fifty members, said delegate to qualify upon presentation of credentials and payment of the annual tax of five dollars. Religious and secular organizations which have for their aim and work the mental and moral elevation of the race, and which desire to co-operate with the National Council may be represented by affiliated delegates, not more than two delegates to each organization. Said delegates shall have the right to vote upon payment of five dollars for each delegate. Editors of Afro-American newspapers, and principals of Academic schools and colleges, may be admitted to membership in the National Council and be entitled to a vote, upon presentation of credentials and payment of the annual tax of five dollars." The citizens of Philadelphia are preparing to entertain the Council on a magnificent scale. A special rate of fare and a third on the certificate plan has been granted on all railroads, for delegates. Those who intend visiting the Pan-Exposition at Buffalo on their to or from the Council meeting, will be allowed a "stop over" at Philadelphia, thus getting the advantage or the half fare rates. ALEXANDER WALTERS, President National Afro-American Council. T. THOMAS FORTUNE, Chairman Executive Committee CYRUS FIELD ADAMS, P. S. Let the organizations named above, especially the churches, colleges and lodges, elect their delegates as soon as possible and send their names to Bishop A. Walters, 228 Duncan avenue, Jersey City, N.J. Colored Teachers Meet Desoto, Mo., Special—The Institute for Colored Teachers of the Desota District closed June 20 after an interesting session of ten days. The following resolutions were adopted: Whereas, We, the teachers of Desota district, having been in session at Desota since June 10, are about to complete our labors; and Whereas, We feel much good has been done during the session of the institute, and individually we derived much benefit from our attendance; therefore be it Resolved. That we heartily endorse the work done in institute because it has given us helpful information on methods and management. Second. That we heartily endorse the manner in which the institute has been conducted, and extend our gratitude to Prof. Staten for the interest he has taken in the teachers assembled, and for his fair and impartial treatment of all. Third That we appreciate the interest shown by the teachers residing in Desoto, and feel that their presence has materially benefited us. Fourth That we extend our heartfelt thanks to the citizens of Desoto for their hospitality and the pleasant entertainment they have furnished us. Fifth That we appreciate the visit of Superintendent Carroll, of Desoto, and We want every reader of the Freeman that is troubled with Dyspepsia or Indigestion to try a 10 cent box of our discs, for sale by all druggists. DEAN'S YSPEPSIA DISCS They do the work. feel grateful to him for the instructive and encouraging address delivered by him before the institute. Sixth That we return our thanks to the Desoto Board of Education for the use of their building and apparatus. Seventh That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the Ironton, Farmington, Desoto and Potosi papers, and also to the Freeman and Missouri School Journal. MARY E WAGGENER, BIRDIE E COLLIER, W. A. GUNNELL, Committee. The Freeman can be found at the Modern dye works 215 Main street, Bowling Green, Ky. HERE AND THERE. All promises that glitters are not golden. The cronic kicker deserves to stub his toe. The cobbler feels that he is awl to the good. The man with a clear conscience doesn't mind if people see through him. Nell—"Three days after we were introduced he kissed me," Belle—"what was the delay?" The Soubrette—"This audience is a dead one." The Comedian—"Also, I understand, a deadhead one." "A fair exchange," says the Manayunk Philosopher, "is no robbery. In this it differs from the church fair." Sorbbler—"I am writing a burlesque on Pennsylvania politics." Scrawler—"Sort of a burlesque of a burlesque, eh?" Wigg—"Has Closefit ever contributed to a campaign fund?" Wagg—"He once gave three cheers for a onadidate." The young man who tells his best girl she is the light of his life is usually the one who kicks about the gas bills after they are married. "You seem to be in pain, I sadly cried. "I ain't. The pain's in me." The youth replied. Mrs Guzzler (at 4 A. M.)—"How dare you come home in this condition?" Mr Guzzler—"dear, I had half a (ho!) mind not to come home, but I thought you (ho!) might be worried." "Plutocoracy and politics," said the Wise Guy, "should never go together. This country needs more poor men in politics." "How are you goin to keep em poor? snickered the Simple Mug. Is just to see the kitchen maid Has boiled the ice. The safest, surest cure for corns ten cents by mail. Moxon Liniment Co., Mt. Clemens, Mich. Send for it now. Copies of The Freeman on sale at Colemans restaurant 1214 Wylie Ave Pittsburg, Pa., every Saturday. THE TRUSTS "Yes, Willie, here is a nice little boy Nurse and I he is a very timid and retiring." Lost Relative. Miss Mary Bailey of 3823 Armour avenue Chicago, Ill., would like to know the whereabouts of her sister, Miss Sarah Bailey. She married a man named Cooper and lived in Crawfordsville, Ind. Anyone who can give any information will be highly appreciated and paid. Address J. E. LEWIS, 1204 State St., Chicago III, Stupendous Factory-End Sale Opens To-Day in the Big Bargain Basement Such a tremendous lot of odds and ends, factory remnants, sample strips, etc., of Wash Goods, Cotton, Linens, etc. An amazing sight this overflowing abundance of erchandise just opened and marked in many cases lower than the raw material would cost. Saturday's Record-Breaker Sale Factory ends assorted printed lawns, 36-inch curtain scrim, calicoes etc, values up to 10c yard... 1 Factory ends, 36 inch, Simpson's best silklines, this season's choice printings, 15c value, yard... 6½ Factory ends bookfold fine madras ginghams, also Toile du Norte, etc., value 12½c and 15c, yard... 8½ Factory ends standard dress prints, assorted colors, 6c values, yard... 2 Factory ends fine batiste, come off full pieces at factory, the very choosest striped and figured effects, 15c ... 7½ Factory ends imported plain twilled denims, all shades, 25c value, yd... 12½ Factory ends Domet outing, plain cream colors, double faced, 6c value, yard... 3 Factory ends linen skirting, the well-known Whittenden swell plaids and high colored fancies, 20c value, yard... 9½ Factory ends imported art ticking, this season's most elaborate patterns, 30c value, yard... 15 Factory ends 9-4 unbleached sheeting, fine grade, each length contains 2½ yards... 12½ Factory ends Amoskeag apron checks, Simpson's mercerized satinettes etc., 6½c values, yard... 4 Factory ends genuine batiste de Oregon and Primrose, sells everywhere off the piece at 19c, yard... 9½ Factory ends, 36 inches, imported mercerized satines, most elaborate printings ever produced, 40c value, yard... 15 Factory ends, 36 inches, fine Sea Island percales, 12½c value, this season's choicest patterns, yard. 7½ Factory ends drapery tinsel, crepe effects, 36-inch silklines, denims, etc., 12½c value, yard... 5. Factory ends real Palmer Coverts, sells everywhere at 12½c, all shades and mixtures, yard... 9½ Factory ends bleached table damask. 1½ to 3 yards in each length, yard... 20 Factory ends 4-4 bleached muslin, assorted grades in the lot, yard... 3 A Sale of Wash Fabrics That Must be of Interest to You. Stupendous Opens To-Day Such a tremendous lot of Wash Goods, Cotton, Lin- erchandise just opened and cost. Saturday's Factory ends assorted print- ed lawns, 36-inch curtain scrim, calicoes etc, values up to 10c yard... 1 Factory ends standard dress prints, assorted col- ors, 6c values, yard... 2 Factory ends Domet outing, plain cream colors, dou- ble faced, 6c value, yard... 3 Factory ends Amoskeag apron checks, Simpson's mercerized satinettes etc., 6½c values, yard... 4 Factory ends drapery tinsel, crepe effects, 36-inch silk- lines, denims, etc., 12½c value, yard... 5. Factory son's season ings, 1 Factory come e tory, stripee fects, 1 Factory the w don sw colored ne, yar H. P. 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DON'T SET HENS the same old 1812A. 1400 Mile Route (Crown Street) in big boat 10000s of testimonials. 6000 agents wanted, other boat. Big magazine and 2 Lee Prices FURIE You write to day. Big --- Howard University MEDICAL DEPARTMENT. Medical, Dental and Pharmaceutical Colleges. Thirty-fourth session, 1901 and 1902 will begin October 1st, 1901. Day School Course For First Year Students Tuition fee in Medical and Dental Colleges, each Pharmacy office, 12, 1901. All students must register at 12, 1901. For catalogue or further information, apply to F. J. SHADD, M. D., Secretary, 901 R Street, N. W., Washington, City. STRAIGHT UNIVERSITY New Orleans Louisiana This well known institution opens its thirty-third yearly session October 1, 1991. Will maintain its high reputation for excellence of school work and careful home training. Carpentry. Sewing, Printing, etc., a part of the regular course. Has Grammar, Normal and College depart- ments. Pupils enrolled last session 653. Officers and instructors 24. Healthful and convenient loca- tions. Write for a school department and a good school for your toys and girls. Write for catalogue with terms, etc., to Arrange Your Summer Trip TO VISIT THE Pan-American Exposition AT BUFFALO May 1st to Nov. 1st,1901 One of the Seven Wonders of the World, within an hour's ride from Buffalo. Thousand Islrends, Muskoka Lakes, The Adirondacks and New England points, are but a short and delightful ride by lake or rail. WEEKLY EXCURIONS TO BUFFALO. On Tuesdays, May 7, 14, and 28, rate of one fare, plus one dollar, round trip, good for return leaving Buffalo up to midnight on following Saturday. Tickets on sale daily, commencing Tuesday, April 30, at the rate of one and one-third fare for the round trip. Good 15 days returning. On all through tickets, either one way or round trip, reading east of Buffalo, privilege of stopover for ten days will be granted at Buffalo, during the Exposition, on deposit of ticket with Joint Agent at that point and payment of fee of one dollar. Call on or write Agents "Big Four" for full information, circulars of the Exposition, etc. WARREN J. LYNCH, Gen. Pass. & Tkt Agt. W. P, DEPPE, Asst. G. P. & T. A. CINCINNATI O. H. M. BRONSON. A. G. P. A. INDIANAPOLIS. A. . Men! don't miss tha sale of $1.50 summer Shirts at $1.00 .... Day-End Sale Crain Basement ammants, sample strips, etc., of this overflowing abundance of r than the raw material would breaker Sale fold fine nns, also d e, etc., of 150, .8]. stored plain d s, all yd...12]. sorted art son's most ns, 300 .15. mches, im- d satines, printings c val. .15. ched table ards in .20. Factory ends Toweling, such as 17-inch plain white damask, American Russia, Honeycomb, etc...5. 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They do not spend their thoughts for a moment with acquaintances when they encounter difficulty to make the pathway to the road of the business clear and devoid of obstacles. It is an undeniable fact that persons will inform advisers in full knowledge of what they want to know, and yet as soon as they confront a Medium they try their utmost endeavor to dispel from their minds the illusion that as to hear them by the Medium so as to hear them by the secret out of a person by "pumping," in no few cases, is the art used by many unprincipal Mediums, but to take of the hand and gain control over the Medium. And yet this can be done, and by consulting MRS. MARTH this seeming mystery becomes a realization. This subject has received no little attention by men and even college professors. So it proves conclusively that although these infrigrants in our midst with "oily tongues, perhaps, the gates of wisdom have not been It takes a great deal of study to become an accomplished Medium, and by a continuum and untiring effort, the key to the well of apparently unattainable mysteries have been procured by MRS. MARTH for the benefit of humanity. By letter, advice $1.00. Hours from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. All letters must contain stamps for answers. MRS. M. B. MARTH. 246 West 31st. NEW YORK CITY. Patronize our advertisers. SPORT Edited By BREAKAWAY. On account of the ailing condition of Jack Dunn he was not permitted to spar with Fred Horsford at Chicago and Andrew Johnson, the Memphis colored fighter, went on in his place. Johnson was knocked out in the third round. --- An effort is being made to match Joe Gans and Percy McIntyre. McIntyre is said to be a fast and game fighter. Barring accident Major Taylor will be back in ("Home, Sweet Home") America by the time my letter is in print, to participate in the opening of the Grand Circuit at Philadelphia on July 6. Chairman Batchelder, of the American Sporting Commission cabled Major that he would be fined and suspended unless he appeared at the opening, and the Major started at once for home from Cherbourg, on board the Deutschland. Tim Heggerty, the Australian fighter, was not able to keep his engagement with Tim Callahan on Friday evening. Heggerty broke his right hand on the head of "Billy" DeCoursey, his boxing partner, on Thursday last, and although efforts were made to conceal this fact, because it was thought he might be able to fulfill his contract, it has now been stated that he is positively unable to go on. The club engaged Joe Bernstein to take Heggerty's place. The "Denver Ed" Martin-Joe Walcott match has been called off. Floyd McFarland, the well-known bicycle racing man, was seriously injured in a collision last week in Madison Square Garden, New York, while riding in a fifteen mile motor-paced match race against Johnny Nelson. In the thirteenth mile, while rounding one of the steep banks, a pacing machine just getting started, slipped down the bank, crashing into McFarland, who was riding at a 1:30 clip. He was thrown headlong to the track and picked up unconscious and bleeding. Nelson, who was following, crashed into the wreck, and was also thrown, but not so badly hurt. He was able to remount and rode nearly a mile when the judges called him from the track. McFarland was hurried to a hospital. The international mile heat race between Tom Cooper, of Detroit, and Sydney Jenkins, of England, was won by the former in straight heats in 2:21 15 and 2:15 1-5. *** According to advices from the other side, "Major" Taylor swept everything before him in Berlin, while Jacquelin, his French rival, had quite a hard time trying to qualify in the races in which the American colored boy had entered. *** The All-American team of trap shooters whose brilliant work in England and Scotland has attracted attention on both sides of the Atlantic have disbanded. The majority of the members will sail for the United States at once. Elliott, North, Parmelee, Powers and Worth have arranged several matches in Belgium and will visit that country before returning home. In the English and Scotch matches the American team won five gold and silver cups, valued at $1,000 each, and cleaned up in sweepstakes and occasional bets over $50,000. The excellent showing of the Americans will bring about a revolution in English shooting methods. The most radical change will be that of discard- THE MOWER That will Kill all the Weeds in your Lawn. If you keep the weeds out so they do not go to weed, and cut your grass without breaking the small feeders of roots, the grass will become thick and weeds will disappear. The Clipper will do it. Send for catalogue and prices. CLIPPER LAWN MOWER CO NORRISTOWN, PA. THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER ing the second barrel in target shooting. Their ammunition is also faulty, the shot too soft and the charge too light. This is due largely to the construction of the English shotgun, which still has a tendency to take a fall out of the shooter every time it is discharged, hence the lighter load. It is thought that the visit of the Americans to England will open up a big field for American shotguns and ammunition. The professional members of the team will bring back many orders for American guns and the trip has been voted a success in every way. Jack Roberts, the British featherweight, positively refuses to listen to any proposition made him as regards reentering the ring. The last encounter in which he participated, before the National club of London, which resulted in the death of his opponent, American Billy Smith, has left such an impression on his mind that he avers he is through with fighting forever. He even turned down an offer made him to visit this country and fight McGovern, although even the loser's end for such a battle would be probably double the largest amount that Roberts ever received for winning a battle. Whether the English lad will adhere to his determination remains to be seen, but the chances are that he will not. There are several instances on record where pugilists have announced their retirement from the ring for the same reason as Roberts', but few of them have been known to keep their resolutions. When Lavigne killed Andy Bowen in New Orleans he announced his retirement, but it was not long before he was milling away again as merrily as ever. When Frank Garrard killed Brennan at Battery D in Chicago and Barry sent Walter Croot down for the death count in London, both of the Chicago boys gave notice that they had forsaken the fistic profession forever; but, as in Lavigne's case, after a certain time had elapsed they reappeared on the padded floor. There are many other similar instances which could be quoted, but enough has been said to show that Roberts will prove an exception to the rule if he does not change his mind in the near future and again play an active part in the game of "hit, stop, and get away." The following is the results of base ball games played by the Atlanta Deppens and visiting teams, in Atlanta, Ga., this season. Deppens-Augusta June 10th. R H E Deppens. .0 2 0 2 0 3 0 2 0—9 18 8 Augusta. .0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0—1 2 0 Batteries.—White-Mitchell, Dunbar- Edwards. Brunswick-Deppens June 11th. R H E Brunswick. .1 0 2 0 0 4 0 2 0—9 2 4 Deppens. .2 0 1 0 1 0 0 0—4 4 4 Batteries—Roberts-Mitchell, Rabbit* Baker. Deppens-Brunswick June 12th. R H E Deppens. .0 0 1 0 3 0 1 0 0—5 7 5 Brunswick. .0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0—1 1 1 Batteries—Jones-Thomas, White-Mitchell. Brunswick-Deppens June 13th. R H E Brunswick. .0 1 0 0 0—1 1 8 Deppens. .0 1 0 0 0—1 3 1 Batteries—Rabbitt-Baker, Roberts- Mitchell. Deppens-Brunswick June 14th. R Deppens. .0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0—2 Brunswick. .0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0—1 Batteries—Rabbitt-Baker, Roberts- Mitchell. Deppens-Rome June 17th. R H E Deppens. .0 2 0 2 0 0 3 0 0—7 9 10 Rome. .1 3 1 0 0 1 0 0 0—6 7 9 Batteries—Griffin-Jasper, Mitchell- White. Deppens-Rome June 18th. R H E Deppens. .1 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 1—7 9 4 Rome. .0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0—2 3 8 Batteries—Spence-Turner, Mitchell- Roberts. Deppens-Columbus June 19th. R H E Deppens. .1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0—3 2 5 Columbus. .0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0—1 6 4 Batteries—H.Lovett-G.Lovett, White- Mitchell. Messrs. Morgan and Thomas are managers of the Deppens and they invite challenges from all professional teams. The managers' address is No. 10 Ivy street, Atlanta, Ga. Out of 18 games played the Deppens have lost 4, one resulted in a tie, and won 13. BE NOT DECEIVED TO THE COLORED PEOPLE OF AMERICA. King of all Hair Tonics, " OZONO. " Recognizing the fact that there are many SO-CALLED hair-growers and hair-straighteners now on the market, and knowing to a certainty that many of these are frauds pure and simple, we wish to make a straight-forward, honest statement to the colored race through this great paper. In the year 1871 our late secretary, Mrs. S. M. Moore, through a fortunate circumstance, acquired the receipt for OZONO. It was not offered for sale or purchase to any extent until 1875, when it was put upon the market and met with marked success After a thorough test by the colored people of that time it was pronounced an honest, legitimate remedy, true to all that was claimed for it, and worthy in every respect of the confidence of every member of the colored race, because they found it to cause the hair to grow long and straight, soft and fine, and as beautiful as an April morning. Now, whenever a genuine article appears upon the market there are always a number of people who imitate and make capital out of the merits of other people's goods. Seeing our marked success, numerous firms have entered the market, offering hair-growers and hair-straighteners, many of which are worthless, causing the hair to fall out and doing great damage to the hair and scalp, and the colored people are buying these spurious compounds, which are filled with animal fats, and do the hair more harm than good. To these let us sound a warning—be careful what you use on your hair. Do not be deceived by flaring advertisements and big words. Buy the King of all Hair Tonics. OZONO. which is sold with an iron-clad guard we will forfeit $50.00. Now, we ask lutely agree to forfeit $50.00 if you if they were not true to all we cla- several years under this guarantee, who has used Ozono has been satisfied 20,000 people are to-day using a recommends Ozono as the King of take the Kinks out of Knotty, Kinks some Hair. It will make short, hair your head of all itching, worrying so and Scurf can not live after Ozono h from falling out. It will restore gra- h hair long and soft. Now, right here, let us make a remedies to straighten hair, but wha- you use to use hot irons. Friends, do life of the hair, and cause it to drow- outside assistance. Nothing but O straight forever. You can stop the the hair are seen in a day or two af- The price of Ozono is 50c. a be this liberal offer, which is good at at to us, enclosing with it the sum of four large boxes of Ozono and one which makes black skin bright, rou- skin diseases. Also removes all fac- small-pox pits. We will also inclu- Food—Nature's great beautifier—re- and all facial blemishes; makes the younger. We will also include one package absolutely CHEMICALLY PURE, which is sold with an iron-clad guarantee to do all that is claimed for it, or we will forfeit $50.00. Now, we ask you a plain question—would we absolutely agree to forfeit $50.00 if you are dissatisfied with our preparations, if they were not true to all we claim for them? We have advertised for several years under this guarantee, and we are glad to say that every one who has used Ozono has been satisfied in every respect. 20,000 people are to-day using our preparations, and every purchaser recommends Ozono as the King of all Hair Tonics. Ozono will positively take the Kinks out of Knotty, Kinky, Harsh, Curly, Refractory, Troublesome Hair. It will make short, harsh hair long and straight. It will cure your head of all itching, worrying scalp diseases. Itch, Eczema, Dandruff, and Scurf can not live after Ozono has been applied. It will stop your hair from falling out. It will restore gray hair to its natural color, making the hair long and soft. Now, right here, let us make a statement. Many firms are advertising remedies to straighten hair, but when they send the preparation they tell you to use hot irons. Friends, do not use hot irons; they will burn up the life of the hair, and cause it to drop out. Ozono straightens without any outside assistance. Nothing but Ozono is necessary, and the hair stays straight forever. You can stop the use at any time. The good effects on the hair are seen in a day or two after the first application. The price of 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 to us, enclosing with it the sum of One Dollar, and we will forward to you four large boxes of Ozono and one large bottle of Electrical Skin Refiner, which makes black skin bright, rough skin soft and pliant, and cures all skin diseases. Also removes all facial imperfections, and actually removes small-pox pits. We will also include one fancy jar of our Electrical Skin Food—Nature's great beautifier—removes wrinkles, moth patches, freckles, and all facial blemishes; makes the old look young and the young look younger. We will also include one package of our celebrated Scalp Soap, which is absolutely CHEMICALLY PURE, and no soap but a pure soap should ever worth 50c. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Food, worth 50c. 1 Package (1 pint) Anti-Odor, worth 50c. Total, $4.00. Name ... House, No. Street ... City. County ... State. If you want 4 lots like above, send $3.00. If you have a friend who has no coupon, let her write her name on a piece of paper and pin to coupon when you send your order. Bowling Green, Ky., Special.—The Misses Mamie and Dolly Ferguson have returned home. The former has been visiting in Richmond, Va., the latter attending school in Frankfort. Rev. Simpson went to his home in Providence Monday morning. Miss Clanzelle M. Monday returned to her home in Franklin Tuesday morning. The rally at the Baptist church Sunday was well attended and a nice sum was realized. Rev. W. Bray filled the pulpit of the A. M. E. church Sunday morning and delivered an able discourse. The convention of the Baptist Sunday schools of this district was one of the most interesting meetings ever held. Rev. Ballow presided and Rev. Sam Butts, of Franklin, was secretary; about sixty delegates were in attendance and all manifested a deep interest in the work. Rev. Williams delivered the welcome address and Rev. Allen of Franklin responded. W. W. Wilson was elected president to succeed Ballow, Miss Fannie Evans secretary, and Miss Clanzelle Monday assistant secretary. Miss Sallie Coieman was a visitor in our city the past week. The young ladies gave a banquet for the young gentlemen last Monday night at Floral Hall. Walter Stewart was in town Friday. Elsie Edwards and George Douglass spent Sunday in Louisville. Rufus Kirkendall left for Indianapolis Sunday. At last the windows of the A. M. E. church are to be fixed so it will be possible to ventilate the church. Thanks to the good women of the church. PENNSYLVANIA LINES $9.60 Detroit and Return $9.60 N. E. A. Meeting. Official Route, Pennsylvania and Wabash Lines. Special train leaves Indianapolis, 11:35 A. M., Monday, July 8th. For particu- lar calls on any peansylvania or Wabash Ticket Agent, or address W. W. Richarnson, D. P. A. Indianapolis. Copies of The Freeman can be found at Black's Hotel, Evansville, in., every Saturday. News in General gantee to do all that is claimed for it, or you a plain question—would you abssoare dissatisfied with our preparations, for them? We have advertised for and we are glad to say that every one ed in every respect. Our preparations, and every purchaser all Hair Tonics. Ozono will positively enjoy, Harsh, Curly, Refractory, Trouble-shair hair long and straight. It will cure alp diseases. Itch, Eczema, Dandruff, has been applied. It will stop your hair y hair to its natural color, making the statement. Many firms are advertising then they send the preparation they tell not use hot irons; they will burn up the out. Ozono straightens without any ozono is necessary, and the hair stays use at any time. The good effects on the first application. bottle-4 boxes do the work. We make any time: Cut out this coupon and send one Dollar, and we will forward to you large bottle of Electrical Skin Refiner, high skin soft and pliant, and cures all imperfections, and actually removes one fancy jar of our Electrical Skin moves wrinkles, moth patches, freckles, old look young and the young look of our celebrated Scalp Soap, which is and no soap but a pure soap should ever YOU MORE THAN GET YOUR MONEYS WHEN WORTH ...YOU BUY Dobbins' Electric SOAP 5 CENTS A BAR----JUST REDUCED FROM TEN 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 217 25-cent books to select from. Any book on list sent free for 3 wrappers of DOBBINS' ELECTRIC SOAP and 5 cents for postage. DOBBINS SOAP MFG. CO., Philadelphia, Pa. THE FREEMAN IN CHICAGO Copies of The Freeman are on sale at the following places : S. C. Montgomery, 5542 Lake avenue. G. B. Georgeson, 2106 State C. Carroll, 10 N. Paulina. Mrs. Franksen, 1917 Archer avenue. W. H. Goetz, 411 36th L. A. Harris, 360 30th M. M. Martin, 267 North Clark J. E. Turner, 5615 Jefferson avenue E. H. Faulkner, 2938 State A. F. Tervalon, 2826 State T. B. Hall, 281 29th C. Hughes, 135 North Clark W. H. Monroe, 486 State J. E. Lewis, 1204 State Ed. Felix, 368 30th Street. G. W. MacMillen & Co., 77 E. Harrison. R. H. Bolicke, 1245 E. 63rd street. J. L. Love, 336 27th street. Harris and Dixon 336 E 30th street. Copies of The Freeman on sale at Gwin Compton's fruit store 177 Davis ave., Mobile, Ala Mobile, Ala. be used on the scalp. And, lastly, to prove our liberality, we will put in a pint package of Anti-Odor, a positive cure for Sore Throat or Mouth, all forms of Womb Diseases, Chilblains, Sore and Frosted Feet; also removes all smells and odors arising from the human body, such as feet, arm pits, etc. The actual value of this Grand Aggregation is $4.00, but we let you have it for $1.00, simply to introduce honest goods. In order to protect the public in general from imitations of our goods, and to avoid mistakes, we have placed upon our coupon our Trade-Mark, one head showing Short Hair and the other head Long Hair. The U. S. Government has granted us this trade-mark, and it is registered in the Patent Office at Washington; so if the coupon has this trade-mark on it, you will make no mistake. Use only the coupon having the two heads on it. As to our responsibility, we refer you to the Editor of this paper or to the Metropolitan Bank of Richmond, Va. We have thousands of testimonials we have not space to publish. Here is a sample of one: **Boston Chemical Company:** Dear Sirs,—You are at liberty to state in any newspaper that I have used OZONO, and give it my most hearty recommendation. I have been fooled so often, it does me good to recommend honest goods. Gentlemen,—After using OZONO a s that my hair is already straight and grow A last word. OZONO is absolutely cause a beautiful and luxurious growth. you can use it to secure a glossy lon "OZONO." Send us $1.00 at once, and day we receive your order. BOST 31 Gentlemen,—After using OZONO a short while only, I am glad to say that my hair is already straight and growing finely. OZONO is absolutely guaranteed to straighten hair and luxurious growth. If your hair is already straight, secure a glossy long growth. Buy only the genuine us $1.00 at once, and the goods will be sent the same order. A last word. OZONO is absolutely guaranteed to straighten hair and cause a beautiful and luxurious growth. If your hair is already straight, you can use it to secure a glossy long growth. Buy only the genuine "OZONO." Send us $1.00 at once, and the goods will be sent the same day we receive your order. BOSTON CHEMICAL CO., 310 E. Broad St., Richmond, Va. Boston Chemical Co., 310 East Broad Street, RICHMOND, VA. I enclose you $1.00, for which please send at once the following goods: 4 Boxes of Ozono, worth $2.00. worth 50c. 1 Bottle Electrical S. (1 pint) Anti-Odor, worth 50c. 1 Total, $4.00. Name. Street. County. If you want 4 lots like above, send $4 no coupon, let her write her name on a when you send your order. History of the Ozono, worth $2.00. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Refiner, 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Food, worth 50c. 1 Package ti-Odor, worth 50c. 1 Package Scalp Soap, worth 50c. House, No. City. State. ots like above, send $8.00. If you have a friend who has write her name on a piece of paper and pin to coupon or order. 4 Boxes of Ozono, worth $2.00. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Refiner, worth 50c. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Food, worth 50c. 1 Package (1 pint) Anti-Odor, worth 50c. 1 Package Scalp Soap, worth 50c. Total, $4.00. County State If you want 4 lots like above, send $8.00. If you have a friend who has no coupon, let her write her name on a piece of paper and pin to coupon when you send your order. History of the Negro Soldiers In the Spanish-American War The First Martyr of the BY EDWARD Arthor of "The Famous School History (Price $1.00)- THE HISTORY CONTAINS: First Hero of Pen Capture of the Daring Carries made aerial pictures of the Battle of Hilda and the block house and saved the Rough Riders. 5. to raise the American flag on San Juan Hill. 7. tovelt and many others on the bravery of Negro officers. Antonio and Jose Maceo, Gomez, Misa Negro Payman, in the Spanish-American War? 3. What colored colored man who outwitted the diplomacy of the QUESTIONS EVERY PERSON OUG of the Negro Soldiers in the Spanish-American killed in the destruction of the Battleship Main in the Spanish-American War? 3. What colored Revolution? 4. What colored soldier had char Block House and saved the Rough Riders in the dier reached the Block House first on San Juan naload. flag? 6. What colored soldier did the colored man outwitted the Spanish minster at in the United States said the colored soldiers "w world," in the Spanish-American War? EVERY PAGE BRIMMING ings of silders, officers and scenes of the Spanish naload. his headquarters, a Filipino Loyalist, command of all the American army, who said the ago was "without a parallel in the history of the 229 PAGES, INCLUDING 40 ILLUST Send for copy of Book E. A. JOHNSON, Corner West and "A Coon with the A very Catchy and Inspiring coon song: Send 40 cent E. C. KNOX & CO., Music Martyr of the War was a Colored Man! EDWARD A. JOHNSON, Famous School History of the Negro Race," Raleigh, N.C. (Price $1.00)--Agents Wanted. CONTAINS: First Hero of the Navy a Colored man. The Daring Charges made by Negro Soldiers at San Juan, El Caney and cup of the San Juan at San Juan, El Caney and haved the Rough Riders. Bergeant Berry, the colored soldier who was first flag on San Juan Hill. The glowing bributes of McKinley, Miles, Roose- on on the bravery of Negro Soldiers. General Morgan advocates Negro Tose Mace, Momez. Miss Cisneros and the Cuban Women's Cavalry. The witted diplomacy of the Spanish Minister at Washington, Etc. EVERY PERSON OUGHT TO KNOW.--All answered in the History in the Spanish-American War: First. How many colored sailors were of the Rastafarian Mines. 2. What colored soldier was the negro matri- ter War? 3. What colored soldier was the first martyr of the War of the colored soldier had charge of a Hotchkiss gun knocked over the Spanish and the Rough Riders in the Spanish-American War? 5. What colored sol- dor House first on San Juan, El Caney, full to guard the house at El Caney, and hoisted the that colored soldier did the same at the Brow House at El Caney? 7. What the Spanish minster at Washington, D.C. 8. What greatest General said the colored soldiers "fought without a parallel in the history of the Spanish-American War." GE BRIMMING FULL of NEW and interesting reading, with about 48 full half tone and fine engra- vers and scenes of the Spanish-American war, with a fine picture of Aguilera, a lippopotamus in the picture of GENERAL NELSON A MILES, Major-General in american army, who said the fighting of the colored soldiers around Santi- arallel in the history of the world." INCLUDING 40 ILLUSTRATIONS. AGENTS WANTED. Send for copy of Book and Agents' terms to Corner West and Lenoir Streets, RALEIGH, N.C. Coon with the Raglan Craze" and Inspiring coon song; beautiful Two-Step or Schottische music Send 40 cents in Stamps to The First Martyr of the War was a Colored Man! 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. E. A. JOHNSON, Corner West and Lenoir Streets, RALEIGH, N. C. "A Coon with the Raglan Craze" A very Catchy and Inspiring coon song; beautiful Two-Step or Schottische music Send 40 cents in Stamps to Copies of The Freeman may be found at G. F. Baker's shoe shop every Saturday, 1128 First Avenue, Birmingham, Ala. Copies of The Freeman may be found at the Capital City Drug Co., Saturday of each week 111 Monroe street Montgomery, Ala., 5 cents per copy. --- Boston Chemical Company : Here is another: THE WOMEN OF AMERICA 1870 MAGGIE B. PROCTOR, Box 114, Fairfield, Texas. MISS BESSIE POWERS, 383 Missouri street, Toledo, O. 318 N. Capitol Ave. Indianapolis, Ind THE FREEMAN A National Negro News paper. It is conceded to be the leading Newspaper lished by the race in the world. No expense is spared by INDIANAPOLIS, in an ideal home journal. More special contributors than any two other Negro papers. We want an active agent in every the Stake Write for terms IND, add: The Freeman, Indiannapolis. Cream White Wools The Ayres assortment needs no apologies; it is complete in every regard. As much at ten ion has been given to assembling my goods at from 50 to 75c per yard as those at two and three dollars. At between prices—every thing. Cream Woolens for outing and sea-side dresses, skirts and shirt waists, include such weaves as Cheviot, Armenian, Serge, Cashmere, Crepe, Broadcloth, Bedford Cord, etc., 50c to $3.00 a yard. SAMPLES ANYWHERE. L.S. AYRES & CO. Indiana's Greatest Distributors of Dry Goods. ..CITY NOTES.. Miss Mamie Chavis is in Alexandria for a visit. Miss Cora Christy will spend the hot season at Wankesha, Wis. The Trolley Eureka club pinincked at Broad Ripple the Fourth. The Rev. G. A. Sissle arrived in the city Monday from Rockport. Miss Etta Bell, of Cincinnati, was the guest of the Misses Hill Sunday. Mr. Edwin H. Hackley arrived in the in city Monday from Toledo, O. ROOM FOR GENTLEMAN—Call at 220 West Vermont street or this office. Mrs. May Johnson and Miss Edith Burney, spent Sunday at Cincinnati. Mrs. Katherine Armstead is the guest of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Baughman. Fred Thomas has returned to Chicago, after ten days' visit with his aunt, Mrs. Harry Jones. The Misses Belle Morgan and Gertrude Howard spent the Fourth in Knightstown. Mrs. Emma Hall returned to her home at Terre Haute, after a week's stay in the city. Rev. J. W. Carr and family left Wednesday for Savannah, Ga., Rev. Carr' new field of labor. Ernest Osborn returned to Cincinnati Sunday night, after spending the day with friends in this city. Rev. R. F. Hurley presided at the A. M. E. ministers meeting at Wayman Chapel Tuesday morning. Mrs. E. A. White left Sunday for Terre Haute, where she will take a course in the Stzate Normal. Gibson Lodge, No. 2, U. B. F., will meet at its hall, Market and Circle, at 1 o'clock next Sunday afternoon. The entertainment given for the Jackson sufferers at Millersville Saturday evening the 6th was largely attended. Mrs. McNairdee presented Rev. Mrs. J. W. Carr with an elegant diamond ring at the farewell reception Monday night. William Lephfue a timber contractor, and Walker Bright a butcher, both of Blooming:on, Ill., were in the city last Sunday. An infant son of Mr. and Mrs. William Upshaw was buried from their home on Ogden street last Saturday morning, in Crown Hill. FOR RENT.—2 elegant furnished front rooms to the right parties, with privileges to the use of piano. Enquire at this office. Mrs. Patsy Butler, of Lexington, and and Miss Mattie Tolliver, of Covington, Ky., were the guests of Mrs. G. A. Sissle Sunday. Mrs. Jas. A. Coleman and Miss Viola Wagner, of Evansville, are the guests of their sister, Mrs. John Starling 413 W. North street. Mrs. L. Crawford, of Richmond, and Mrs. S. L. Jackson, of Princeton, Ind., are visiting Mrs. Irene Bagby at her home in Talbott avenue. Prayer Band will hold its first service at Flanner Guild next Sunday at 4 p.m. Friends and members invited. The Guild is open to the public from 9 p.m. each week day. The Mary Campbell Mite Missionary Society held its monthly meeting at the house of Mrs. Susie E. Porter, 607 West Eleventh street, July 3. The election of officers took place. Albert Quarles, organist of Allen temple, at Cincinnati, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bro. Sunday. He THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. sang a solo at St. Phillip's Episcopal mission Sunday afternoon. Mr. L. F. Rape of Rosemond, Wash., was the guest of his brother, C. B. Rape here this week. In company they are the guests of their mother and relatives in Tennessee at this writing. Rev. C. S. Williams, of Wilberforce, and 6 student at the Theological Seminary there was in the city this week. Rev. Williams occupied the pulpit at Allen Chapel church Sunday last. Seventh service of St. Phillip's Mission consisting of evening prayer and choral service Sunday July 7, at 4 p. m., at New Paul church corner Illinois and New York streets. Solo by Mrs. Katherine Crossen Harper. Sermon by Rev. Louis Brown. A farewell reception was given the Rev. J. W. Carr Monday evening at the second Baptist church under the auspices of the Baptist organizations of the city. Mr. Carr left Wednesday for his new charge at Savannah, Ga. Mrs. Carr went to Dayton, O., yesterday to visit her mother. The Fannie Jackson Coppin Ladies' Mite Missionary Society of St. Paul's temple has changed from weekly to monthly meetings. The next meeting will be held the second Wednesday in July. Miss Carter, of New Orleans, will be present; also, the president of white Congregational church of Brightwood, who will speak. SIMPSON CHAPEL NOTES Rev. Edward L. Gilliam pastor 11th and North. Missouri. Browns The unusually warm weather of last Sunday reduced the attendance at the evening services. A good sized congregation was present at the morning hour, also at the Sunday School. The pastor and Dr. Hurley conducted the funeral services of the late Mr. Aleck Walker from the residence of his mother, Sunday at 10 a. m. One addition Mr. C. H. Pugh of Evansville. Preparations are being made to picnic at Riverside Park and take a boat ride on the river. To-morrow at 5 a. m., the ordinance of Baptism, by immersion, will be administered to several candidates, by the pastor, in the Canal near the church. Special sermon to the class of persons baptized at 11 a. m. A cordial invitation is extended the public to attend the regular services, Sunday 11 a. m., and 8 p. m., Tuesday evening Class Meeting, Thursday evening Epworth League, and Saturday, 4 p. m., Junior League, and Sunday School 9:30 a. m. Ninth Presbyterian Church. Rev. H. A. Gibson pastor will preach the sacramental sermon at 11 a. m., tomorrow. At 8 p. m., the Holy Sacrament will be administered, sitting around the table as they did on the night of Christ betrayal. The doors will be opened for the reception of members and the bargism of children. The pastors and members of our sister churches are cordially invited to attend and participate with us in this Holy communion. The different pastors will make short talks, led by Rev. E. L. Gilliam of Simpson Chapel, on the "Blood of Christ." Preaching at 8:30 p. m., Sabbath School at 9:30 a. m. Tropnies Awarded The closing game of the present series of the Young Men's Whist club, met last Tuesday evening at the residence of Chas. H. Stewart Messrs. Chas. Lanier and Joseph Baughman were the winners of the trophies and received the congratulations of the entire club. There were several disappointments. New Postoffice Employes The increase of employees in the local postoffice began with the beginning of the fiscal year July 1. This increased affected the colored substitutes and as a result Messrs. Wm. H. Porter and Edward Jones received appointments as regular clerks. Newsv Items Wheeling, W. Va., Special.—On the evening of July 10 the Carnival club will give a dance at Pleasant Valley Park; music by the Cleveland orchestra, a delightful time is anticipated. J. F. Williams, of Jersey City, will be a guest of his daughter, Mrs. Wm. Turner, this month. Miss Mamie McMechen and Ashby Jeffers gave a delightful porch social at the residence of her father June 23 for Simpson M. E. church; the affair was well arranged, being quite a novelty in its way. James Moe and Fred Murray, of Cleveland, were guests in our midst recently. Lincoln High School held their annual picnic at the Wheeling park; the occasion being one of enjoyment, many visitors being noticeable. Genial Hiram Sorrel, of Baltimore, was a city guest, and was loud in his praises of the Freeman. The Rev. W. P. Ryder, pastor of Simpson M. E. church, preached a timely and an appropriate sermon to King Solomon lodge, A. F. & A. M., No. 7, at above church June 23. Myers Carpenter, of Wilberforce college, is the guest of his parents. School closed for the usual summer vacation June 27. The next on the program of society is the soiree at the Wheeling park Casino on the evening of July 5, under the direction of Prof. Geo. Hayes and Henry Murray. Miss Harper, of Washington, Pa., is the guest of Miss Paige. Ebenezer Baptist church gave a concert and social June 24. A fine program was rendered and the Wheeling Cornet band played some excellent music. We were going out Indiana avenue last evening when our attention was attracted to several young men standing on a corner discussing what they thought was nice in woman. One said that his idea of a nice woman was one who was charmed with what he said, and paid very little attention to the things he did. Another said a nice woman is one who is evenly pleased with the weather—that is, the temperature does not effect her temper, and when the skies rain water she does not shower tears and groans everywhere. She is one who can eat what is set before her, wear the clothes she possesses, and do both with amiability and without envy. Still another said she is one who doesn't make you suffer at second hand with her aches, nor expect you to think there is but one doctor in the world, and that he is the one of her choice. We do not know whether these opinions given so gratuitously by these young men will meet the approbation of the fair sex, but we are open for discussion, and hope the ladies will lose no time in discussing the desired qualities of the sterner sex. 十 An old ex-slave, who had accumulated considerable property, recently died in New Orleans, and left all her real and personal property, which amounted to over $12,000, to her former mistress. She had a large family but did not leave them a cent. + We have had similar occurrences right here in our own city. Why the colored people will thrust their hard earned dollars into the already well filled coffers of the white people, is beyond our understanding. About a year ago a colored woman living in the Northern part of this city, and who had amassed a little fortune, died and left it to a white child, but the family refused to accept it, and wondered why she did not leave it to her friends or to one of the several colored charitable institutions in the city. We might mention others but time forbids. In Muncie, this state, last week, a little Negro boy caused 500 people to quit work at the Indiana Iron Mill, and unless an adjustment, 1,000 men will be idle. The employees objected to the company employing colored help, hence the strike. At last accounts each were still holding out—the company sticking to the colored lad, saying they will not discharge him, while the employees have all quit work. This brings to mind a soliloquy by an old colored brother in a well known Southern town: "Yes, suh," said Brother Dickey, "hit do look lak' my race is havin' er a ha'd time in the North! 'Pears lak' dey haw'mo' er what dey calls 'de race problem' up dar dan what dey has down yer! But lemme tell you one ting—an hit ain't two—de bes place fer de culd man is down South, whar' he raise en bo'n! Min' what I tell you! I raised a famly er 16 ans n' 3 wives—ef I don't disremember—en bless God, none of 'em hez been lynched or tar en feathered, er beat up, or stove up, dat I knows on; an' dem what got in de chain gang—vich er wuz de a sorter side issue, so ter speak—is now law abiden citizens en makin' a dollar a day, an' Lawd sen' Sunday! No, suh! gimme de South en civilization every day in the year, in Chris'mus gif w'en de time come!" Moxon's Vegetable Liver Pills never sicken grripe nor constipate, an ideal family Pill, 25c by mail. Mobile Happenings Mobile, Ala., Special.—Mr. Wm. Lewens fell and broke his arm. Mobile is proud of having three colored doctors and a dentist and also a first class colored drug store, which has been built for this special purpose, and is one of the finest of its kind in the city. It is operated strictly by colored attendants, with a fine soda fountain in connection. The Oklahoma base ball club defeated the High Flyers on Sunday June 16, by a score of 13 to 4. Mr. Samuel Gordon a porter on the L. & N. road died on Friday June 14, at his residence, Camp ground and Congress streets. He had been in the employee of the L. & N. railroad for fifteen years, and was very popular among his brother porters, he leaves a wife to mourn his loss. The Freeman is on sale at the Creole bar and restaurant 562 Dauplin street every Saturday. The Twenty-third session of the Grand Lodge of Alabama colored Mason's was called to order on Tuesday June 18, at their hall on St. Francis and Water streets at 10 o'clock by Grand Master S. S. H. Washington and Rev. W. H. Mixon lead in prayer. The grand lodge in the state is composed of eight different lodges, all of which will report to the Grand Lodge. The Grand Master appointed J. C. Leftwitch, D. B. Vaughn and Oscar Saunders as a committee on credentials. The lodge then took a recess to await the report of the committee. There will be a lively contest for the office of Grand Master of the State made vacant by the death of Grand Master Major Mims. The concert given on Tuesday night June 18, for the benefit of the Masonics at the State Street Church was a success in every respect and too much praise cannot be given to some of the young ladies and gentlemen who took part in same. Why don't you subscribe for the Freeman? The concert given at Love and Charity's hall was fairly patronized and some of the numbers that were down on the programme did fairly well. Miss Arine Page has been very ill for a couple of weeks but has improved and is out again. The Oklahoma Social Club gave a grand picnic at the Ramona Park on July 4. Testimonial. OZONIZED Ox MORROW Co.—"My dear friends, I have been using the Original Ozonized Ox Morrow and it does everything that you claim it does and I am very much pleased with it. I enclose $1 40 for three bottles which please ship at once. Yours truly, Mary J. Peterson," Gainesville, Fla, June 2, 1901. OZONIZED Ox MORROW makes kinky or only hair Straight, Soft and Beautiful. Sold by druggists or send direct to Ozonized Ox Morrow Co., 76 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. Only 50 cents a bottle or three for $1.40. Give it a trial. From Ironton, Q. Ironton, O., Special—Mrs. Clinton Roberts of Whitwell, is very sick. Rev. Puller preached at Friedstone Sunday. The condition of Newton Linkford is very critical. Chas. Dickerson and Miss Eliza Pauley were married Friday at Greenup, Ky. Rev. Robert Johnston, of Ashland, KY, preached to the Willing Workers at Fourth street Sunday. Quite a number went to Columbus Sunday. The rally at Fourth street amounted to $20. George E. Brooks left Sunday for Bufalo, N. Y. Mrs. E. R. James and son Laurence left Sunday for an extended trip, visiting Columbus, Cleveland, Toledo, Detroit and the exposition at Buffalo before returning home. F. Woodwin has placed two very expensive hydraulic barber chairs in his shop. Womans World The Woman's District Baptist Convention, was in session Magnolia, Miss., for three days. The following were elected officers: Mrs. C. A. Calbert, of MoComb, Miss., president; Mrs. M. J. Martin, vice president; Mrs. L. C. Williams, secretary; Mrs. S. Jones, correspondent secretary, Mrs. E. L. Commons, E. J. Lee, J. E. Lenoir and D. Washington members of the Executive. The welcome address was delivered in a graceful manner by Miss. M. E. Vaughn. The committees on Temperance, Home and Foreign missions, and Widows and Orphens' Home in South Mississippi, made grand reports. The Woman's association has a movement on foot, to establish a Widows' and Orphans' Home, President Mrs. C. A. Calbert of MoComb, Miss., will be glad to receive any aid in that direction. The introductory sermon was preached by Rev. A. Filder; the annual sermon on Sunday, by Rev. P. S. Evans; the memorial sermon was preached by Rev. E. M. Cummings; the collections were good for all purposes. The meeting adjourned to meet with Rose Brown Baptist church June 1902. ```markdown ``` Mrs. Dr. Lucile Miller is the only woman of color to pass the state board of Medical examiners in the state of Mississippi, and Mrs. Miller is the first woman of color to practice in that state. || || She ate but one square meal a day, The summer girl astut, That she may sow herself away In last year's bathing suit. Palestine News Palestine, Tex., Special.—Eugene Mitchell is in St. Louis. C. W. Wilson has resigned his position as waiter at the Tremont hotel, George Davis is running a transfer wagon, Misses Annie Taylor, Jessie Cole and Lula Anderson have arrived from Paul Quinn college. Masters Milas and Hamilton McKenna are home from Paul Quinn college, J. R. Blaine, of Freestone county, and P. S. Gathing, of Beckville, are in the city taking private instructions under Prof. Banks. Mrs. Dr. Clark has returned from Marlin, where she has been for the benefit of her health. Pearl Flint and little Miss Ella Burl have arrived from San Antonio. The Palestine Tigers went to Longview on June 10; first day, scores 7 to 3 in favor of Palestine Tigers; second day, 8 to 6 in favor of Longview. Geo. Buther has been sick listed. Rev. Sam Montgomery came in from the West. Mrs. Martha Swanson has gone to Houston on a visit. Henry Maddox spent Saturday and Sunday in Galveston. Forest Wells has arrived from Dallas. Mrs. Emma Brown is in the city. Mrs. Lucy Bonner came in from the North. Miss Modena McMeans has gone to Huntsville, Tex., to visit her grandmother. Chas. Greene was in Longview Monday and Tuesday. 一 Palestine, Tex., Special.—Mrs. Ellen Mo Means made a flying trip to Crockett, J. A. R. Wrenn is carpentering for Willie Freeman. Phillip Jones has been sick. Hayes Rees is in the city from Galveston-Sam Hatch reports a good time while on his hunting and fishing tour. Miss Lola Cartwright is an ardent admirer of The Freeman. Mrs. Ward is convalescent. Read The Freeman only 5 cents a copy. The annual sermon of the Silver Fleece and Leaf lodge was preached at Mt. Vernon A. M. E. church. Willie Freeman and Hilry Mo Means have been sick listed. The Freeman will be on sale at Chas. Green's every Saturday. Chas. Green has returned with his wife. The Palestine Tigers, base ball club, went to Hot Springs and won 3 out of 5 games. Old Dr. Drummond. After years of patient study and experiment, has given the world a preparation which is an absolute and permanent cure for every form of illness. It is used in bottles, enough for a month's treatment, and will relieve the worst case from the first dose. Sent by express upon receipt of price, by Drummond Medical Co., New York, with full numbers and testimonials of wonderful cures. Flanner & Buchanan. 320 N: Illinois St., bet.New York and Vermont St BEST SERVICE FAIR PRICES A MUSIC TEACHER A MUSIC TEACHER At Liberty for next session, and would like hear from Principals or Presidents of Sohools and Universities Voice Culture a Specialty. Address till October 1st, 1901, RICHARD H. BROOKS, Alexandria, Va. Much Reading for Little Money. The New York World has got the cost of printing down to a minimum. Its latest offer of its monthly newspaper magazine is interesting if from no other cause than that it shows the acme of "how much for how little." The Monthly World is a 32 page magazine with colored cover. Its pages are about the size of the pages of the Ladies' Home Journal, and it is copiously illustrated in half tone. The illustrations are the result of the best artistic skill, aided by all the latest printing press appliances, making a magazine unrivalled in the quality of its contents and its appearance. Each issue contains stories of romance, love, adventure, travel; stories of fiction and fact; stories of things quaint and curious, gathered together from all over the world; the results of scientific research, and editorial reviews. It numbers among its contributors the leading literary men and women of the day. A feature each month is a full page portrait of the most famed man or woman of the moment in the public eye. In collecting and preparing for publication the literary matter and art subjects for the Monthly World no expense is spared. The New York World will send six numbers of this newspaper magazine on receipt of fifteen cents in stamps. Address The World, Fultizer Building, New York. Dversburg News. Dyersburg, Tenn., Special.—The members and friends of the C. M. E. church had with them on last Tuesday night Bishop R. S. Williams. Different papers were rendered and also the Bishop gave and excellent talk. Quite a crowd of young men and ladies had the pleasure of going out to Mr. and Mrs. Bill Oak Foulkes on last Friday night to a reception every one enjoyed a nice time. The Dyersburg ball team defeated the Ripley team 30 to 11. The members of the C. P. church are expecting to go into their new church Sunday. Rev. M. S. McCanley will preach their opening sermon. The Colored Institute of Dyer County was held at Dyersburg during last week. J. W. Foulkes conductor, C. C. Lathers, Miss E L. Strain and Miss A. C. Oliver assistants. After the examination was over a banquet was prepared for them in which every one enjoyed a nice time. Snap Shots Huntingdon, Tenn., Special.—Mrs. Hattie Stell, of Paducah, Ky., is visiting her mother Mrs. M. Gilbert. Sunday was Children's Day at the M. B. church. Teachers institute was in session last week, many attending. E. H. Henderson was in Milan Tuesday on business. Miss Eula McNeal, who has been sick for some time, is improving slowly. Read The Freeman, Curtis Foreman agent-For all kinds of cool drinks call on E. H. Henderson, and buy a copy of The Freeman on sale at his place, or of the agent, 50 per copy or $1.50 per year. J. D. Booker made the opening speech for the Children's Day exercises; he said many good things that were appreciated by all. Markie Ramson is the popular porter at the Hotel Oliver; Benard Clark has charge of the dining room; Allen Clark has charge of the bella, Miss Minnie Edwards is at home from school, spending her vacation with her parents. Buy a copy of The Freeman, for sale at E. H. Henderson's. PENNSYLVANIA LINES Madison, Ind., Chautauqua Assembly. Tickets will be sold from Indianapolis, Saturday, July 6th, rate of $2.60 for round trip, good returning until July 17th. 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