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Read THE FREEMAN and Keep Posted on the DOINGS of the RACE AGENTS WANTED Everywhere. THE FREEMAN AND ETHIOPIA SHALL STRETCH FORTH HER HAND A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOLUME XV. NUMBER 5. DUTY OF THE NEGRO DUTY OF THE NEGRO WOMAN-A PAPER READ BEFORE THE SOUTHERN FEDERATION OF COLORED WOMEN At Vicksburg, Miss., Dec. 30, 1901 by Mrs. J. E. D. Woode--Great Amount of Work Done in Two Days--Mrs. B. T. Washington Presided. The Southern Federation of Colored Women, which was held in Vicksburg, Miss., in December, will long be remembered for the great amount of work done in so short a time as two days and nights. The President, Mrs. Booker T. Washington, presided with that natural ease and grace that is characteristic of her noble life. Every delegate as well as every visitor was charmed with her kind and persuasive manner. The ladies of vicksburg, under the management of Mrs. J. E. D. Woods, assisted by Mrs. Foreman, Mrs. L. C. Jefferson and others, spared no pains in making every delegate comfortable and happy. During the meeting questions of grave importance were discussed, particularly among them the "Miscellaneous Excursions" which have such a degrading effect upon our people; the untidy manner in which our people travel through the Delta; the extravagance of dress, while homes were neglected and the idleness of many of our boys and men. Resolutions were adopted setting forth the measures that we, as the women of the South, must take to overcome the great evils that retard the progress of race elevation. Aside from the discussions and regular work, some able papers were prepared and read by women of intellect and deep thought. Among them, Mrs. J. E. D. Woods, of Vicksburg, read a paper on "Woman's Duty," which we give to the public in this issue of The Freeman, Mrs. H. F. Mitchell, of Lake Providence, La., on "The Influence of Home," and Mrs. L. S. Edwards, of Greenville, Miss, on "Woman's Work," besides several others of equal interest. The part taken by the ladies of Alcorn A. & M. College was particularly valuable, as was also the presence of the delegates from New Orleans, La, and Birmingham, Ala., and different parts of Mississippi. Hoping that the Southern Federation of Colored Women will grow and aid in strengthening the National Association of Colored Women. Yours for the race, LIZZTE W. COLEMAN. The Paper Read. There are many very important subjects which confront us as an oppressed unfortunate, and in many instances, downtrodden race. To my mind one of the most important is the duty of the Negro woman. As we go about our various duties day by day, seeing so many girls and boys on the street learning nothing but mischief, ugly words and unbecoming habits, when they should be in the school room during school hours K. MRS. J. E. D. WOODS, Vi. keburg, Miss. and at home the other part of the time helping mother do what little hands can and being under her good influence which shapes the youthful characters for life; when we see so many vacant seats in our Sunday-schools; see so few attending the church services; when we see our young men loafing day after day when they should be earning bread by the sweat of their own brow, when we see our women hanging around and sitting on beer kegs at our saloon doors, we are forced to exclaim, "The Duty of the Negro Woman has been left undone. Sometimes it is intentionally, sometimes carelessly and in most cases unavoidable. For, the Negro woman has less encouragement, less money, less sympathy and less assistance from the men of her own race when she attempts to do her duty, than any other race known to the civilized world. Often this is why she fails. For more Negro men would take a firm stand for the right and each one treat every other man's daughter and sister as he would have his treated, there would be less sad lives of regret among our fallen women, less heartaches among our mothers, less bereavement among our fathers; less cigarette smokers among our boys and less dissipation among our girls. It is the duty of the Negro woman to train her children properly. They should be taught cleanliness and obedience; they should be kept at school at every opportunity; taught music, drawing, painting, and so forth; taught to earn money; be economical persevering and religious. It is the duty of the Negro woman to be a model wife, for above all things does she need to be true and virtuous. She should be temperate also. It is the true and virtuous wife who can and will reform society if there is to be a reformation. In selecting associates, she must draw the line as regards character of our women. How can she influence her friends; how can she influence her children, her young men and women and, bringing it closer, how can she influence her own husband with regard to temperance and morality, thereby raising the standard of each as high for man as for woman if she does not draw the line. It can be done and it must be done. The Negro woman should enter active life also. As a teacher she copes with women of other races: her ability to dive deep into the recourses of literature; become acquainted with authors; solve the most difficult problems; control numbers of school children in the schoolroom and lead them along systematically in all paths of education from the learning of letters to the highest classics, has placed her on the uppermost round of the ladder. She should learn music. It is her duty for nothing is more inspiring than the beautiful tones of the violin; the melodious tones of the organ; the staccato movement and brilliant arpeggios of the piano, all wrought by the touch of the artistic fingers of the Negro woman. What has soothed more sorrows; what is it that has touched more hard hearts of men, what has given more inspiration to those despairing and buoyed them on to arouse energy and find success than the rounded mellow tones of the chest voice the beautiful, full tones of the middle voice and bright and sparkling tones of the high soprano, made by the God given, soul-lifting and heart elevating voices of Negro women? Again it i her duty to enter the professions, study law and be able to plead cases intelligently and successfully, for we have several lawyers. She should study medicine and nursing and with her intelligence, thoughtfulness and patience, thoughtfulness and patience, be able to prescribe for and administer to the wants of those suffering from the various dissesses to which the human race is subject. She should enter the field of the editors and with her deep thoughts and excellent rhetorical ability and her mighty pen, attract the attention, arouse the interest, touch the heart and drive into action the hands and minds of the many who peruse the columns of the newspapers. For who can express herself better, who can interest larger numbers of readers, who does understand the needs of this Negro race more and who can urge into execution the means by which our needs can be supplied better than our own state editor and member of this Southern Federation, Mrs. Lizzie Williams Coleman, of Greenville, Mississippi? The Negro woman can and must do her duty. She has the ability, she has the energy and perseverance, she has the strength, she has the will and the sooner more Negro women take a stand join hands and hearts and demand more respect from the stronger sex of our race, the sooner will we he upheld when we attempt to stand for our rights, if we be that we can and will do our duty, our whole leest, And last but by no means leest, it is the duty of the Negro women to organize and maintain a Southern Federation, hold sessions, read and discuss papers on subjects of vital importance to our people, there by showing to the world that although Negro blood courses through our veins, there are among us in this Southland, women of ability, women of courage, women of original strength, women of high aspirations and women whose lives are useful pure and unstained. IMPORTANT POINTS GREAT EVENTS IN THE SUBUR- BAN DISTRICTS. THE WINDY CITY BY THE LAKES Budget of News Gathered by a Staff Representative--Society and Local Interests to the Readers of The Freeman. Chicago, Ill., Special to The Freeman. Rev. Reverdy C. Ransom, pastor and warden of the Institutional church, has been engaged by the Slayton Lyceum Bureau to lecture on the following subjects: "A black man in a white man's country." "Frederick Douglass and his time," and "Turning points in life." In selecting Dr. Ransom the bureau has made a wise selection, as no man of the race is more qualified in every particular than he. Dr. Ransom may be truly styled the twentieth century man, as he is the founder and father of various advance movements and ideas along the line of his profession. As an orator, Dr. Ransom needs no introduction, as he has delivered addresses and lectures before the various, W. C. T. U., Y. M. C. A., Christian Endeavor Societies, Knights of Labor and the Federation of Labor. He has spoken at Oberlin College, Wilberforce University, where he received the degrees of D. D. in 1897; Howard University, Straight University, Chicago Theological Seminary, Iowa Wesleyan University and the public schools L. Terry Cols. O. DR. E. W. LAMPTON, of Mississippi, of this city. Rev. Ransom was also a delegate to the Ecumenical conference held in London, England, recently, and made one of the principal speeches. Rev. David Wallace, of the West Side Episcopal Mission, was given a reception last week at the guild rooms, 3231 Dearborn street. Rev. Wallace has gone to Nashville, Tenn., where he has accepted a charge. Mrs. J. H. Johnson, of Twenty fifth street, entertained last Wednesday evening in honor of her mother's 71st birth. Messrs. Robert and Lloyd Wheeler gave a full dress party on Friday evening, Jan. 24th, at their beautiful residence on Lanyng avenue. The party was a swell affair and was attended by about seventy five specially invited guests. Mrs. S. A. McElwee, of 3153 Forest avenue, wife of attorney McElwee, has been --- quite sick for the last three weeks, but is much improved at this writing. Mrs. Anna Anderson, wife of Mr. James Anderson, of 3800 Dearborn street, died last week. Mrs. Anderson was the first member of the Institutional-church. The Institutional church has inaugurated a night school class, which is very acceptable, owing to the fact that the city night schools will not be open this year on account of lack of funds. The night school class is under the charge of Mr. L. Ferribe. Subscribe for the Freeman, the best Negro paper published. At the big banquet given at the Transient House, stock yards, by the Northwestern Medical College, Dr. A. Wilberforce Williams and Mrs. Agnes P. Martin were the only colored guests present. Miss Fannie Smith, of 3208 Dearborn street, one of the smart set, who has been quite ill, is convalescent. George W. Cotton, of 3214 Armour avenue, is wearing a broad smite, and its all on account of a bright and healthy girl baby. Both mother and child are doing well. Here's to you, George, take one on The Freeman. Mrs. Letta Watkins died at the Wesley hospital last Saturday, and her funeral was held at 3423 Dearborn street, last Sunday. Rev. R. C. Ransom officiated. The remains of Mrs. Watkins were taken to Indianapolis, her former home, for burial, accompanied by her sister, Mrs. A. Compton. NORTH SIDE NOTES. The young (10 year old) men of the North Side has organized a social club, which they have named the "Ivy Leaf Social Club." Hubert Cobb is present; R. Williams, vice-president; Harry Nelson, treasurer; C. Taylor, secretary; Jas. Williams, corress Terry Cols. O. ponding secretary. The club meets once a week at 102 Larrabee street. The above club surprised James Williams and Mamie Hunt on Jan. 18th, that being their birthday. The surprise was at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. H. Williams, 230 Orleans street. After spending a pleasant evening the young folks sat down to a well laid banquet table, where they were served soup, salad, cafe wine, ice cream, cake, fruit and coffee. If these young blooms keep up this kind of a pace, the other North Side dudes will be left in the shade. The recent article in The Freeman concerning marriage certificates, caused a general search and display of marriage certificates, some of them musty and tattered and torn. It is said, however, there is a certain party who is unable to produce the proper credentials. North Side politics is waxing warm, and ```markdown ``` the Twenty second Ward Afro-American club, the Twenty first Ward Colored club and the Hanibal club are putting out "feelers" to see where they "are at." W. H. Presley, president of the Twenty-second Ward Afro American club, is getting the boys in line for permissions, and if they don't get them it won't be "Press's" fault. Rev. Denton, of Jollett, preached a very interesting sermon at the Herman church last Sunday. Mrs. Bell, of 568 Weiland street, has been on the sick list for a few days. Miss M. Lackey and Messrs. Cabbell and Turner, who have been rendering music for the North Side functions, have made quite a hit. Miss Sallie Harding, of 231 Wells street, has gone on a three month's visit to California. All the Fountains of the True Reformers are preparing to give a grand entertainment at Oliver Baptist church, in the near future. Rev. J. H. Green is now recovering, to the delight of all North Siders. Rev. A. L. Harris, pastor of Shiloh Baptist church, has been conducting a revival at Herman church, which begun last Tuesday evening. Rev. I. N. Daniels is having a glorious success with his revival at Wayman Chapel. Rev. Daniels has been assisted during the week by Rev. Dr. L. M. Fendwick and Rev. Cado, of the old time Methodist church. W. FORREST COZART, 253 Twenty-ninth street. Our Business Men. Houston, Texas, Special.—The following colored men are doing a nice business here. People's Drug Store with Dr. Watson and W. Perry, proprietors; Bayou City Drug company, Drs. J. B. Bell and Ramsey, proprietors. Grocery stores are run, all over the city, by different parties among the leaders are Mr. John Covington, William Woods and J. W. Bartow. We have five salons here. Martin Young owns and runs the Big Four. James Wilson is proprietor of the Solo. Tom Buckner runs the Mint Harry Quilien is the oldest saloon man in town. He owns the Rosebud, Mr. Frieson the colored undertaker is doing well here. The weather here is fine and has been all the winter. Hunting parties go out every day and bring back bags of game, Sydney C. Isles has accepted the agency here for The Freeman. Patrons will find the same on sale at the fellow wing places: King's Ice Cream Parlor; Harry DeVance's barbershop Mr. Isles wishes to at least place the Freeman in 200 people's hand weekly. Ed. Wall served on the Grand Jury laterly. Madam Rochau Chandler has a large music class here. Shes a great admirer of this paper. Chas McGuerie owns a nice tailoring establishment. W. L. Smith runs a swale cake and is making money. Our leading barbers are mackenzie, Stafford Harrison, Sam Wilson, Starkie Watson, Wm. Griffin, Ed. Banks, Harry DeVance, Grant Williams, E. L. Williams, and John Thomas. The above barbors are all boss barbors. One owns his own outfit, employing, jointly, about 33 barbors. They have a union and meet every month. Mr. John Watson has one of the finest hair dressing parlories for ladies in the State. He has all the swell trade of the white and colored citizens here. Mr. A. Witherspoon is general manager at Martin Young's saloon. The society people here, at the present time are looking forward to the hotel men's banquet which will take place Feb. 20. Henry Clay Gray entertained in honor of his daughter Miss Mae Gray, who has lately arrived from New York. Mardis Gras will be celebrated here by the Zenda club at Odd Fellow's hall, Feb. 13. The political pot has been to boil. The present administration of the city has been a failure so far as the Negro was concerned. As our race has but a few holdings but the chances are very bright for a change. Hon. C. M. Ferguson was here to visit his sister last week and returned to his home in the Almo City Sunday. Little Charlie, the old Freeman hustler, promised to lend his efforts to make the Freeman felt in Houston. Good! Antidote for Tragedy.—Winks. “Come along, old boy, I've got two complimentary tickets for a dramatic performance.” Jinks. —Tragedy or comedy? —Tragedy.” I don't like tragedies. They appeal so strongly to one's sympathies that I always feel blue for a week.” “This one won't. You'll come home as jolly as if you'd been to a circus. It's by an amateur company.”—New York Weekly. “Do the Smiths keep a servant?” “No. They engage a good many, but they don't keep them.”—Tit-Bits. --- Public Library 102 THE SOCIAL WHIRL THE RAGLAN CLUB ENTERTAINS GUESTS IN ROYAL STYLE. TWO HEARTS THAT BEAT AS ONE. Meeting of the Baptist Building Committee—Pick-a-boo Club Organized— The Masquerade Ball, by the Golden Leaf Club, a Notable Event. Cairo, Ill., Special., Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Hill, ot 1208 Popular street, gave a pleasant party in honor of Miss Birdie Williams, of St. Louis, Mo., Jan. 23d. Refreshments were served at 11 o'clock. Dancing was the special event of the evening, and all had a very enjoyable time and departed at an early hour. Those present were: Messrs B. C. Stephens, W. L. Williamson, H. Hamilton, D. Catton, F. Wright, B. Patton, F. E. Williams, J. Vaughan, G. Washington, Mesdames C. Glisby, B. Wates, B. Martin, D. Buckner and Miss B. Williams. For a first class dinner or a good meal call on Finas Parker, at Twelfth street and Commercial avenue. Quick service and a nice place. Sam Evans, of Chicago, made a flying trip home to see his mother, Mrs. Lue Bell, on January 19th. Members of the Raglan club entertained a few guests Sunday afternoon at the residence of Ed. H. Morten, 313 Thirtieth street. Everyone enjoyed themselves to a high degree. Refreshments were served in abundance. The guests were entertained from 3:30 to 7 p. m. Prof. Frank Ross, of Saxton, Mo., furnished the music for the occasion. Those present were: Misses Allie Freeman, R. B. Hart, Ethel Grigsby, Lena M. Scales, of Nashville, Tenn.; Julia Ross, of Saxton, Mo.; Irene Ross, Myrtle Smith, Mrs. Daisy Swain, Messrs. Ed. Smaier, Ed. H. Martin, Will Freeman, T. Jackson, Frank Ross, Isaac King, Harry Taylor, H. L. Whorton. The music was the attraction of the evening. The Baptist building committee will meet at the residence of Mrs. B. W. Thompson Feb. 3d. All members are requested to be present. The crowning event of 1902 was the marriage of Mr. L. L. Grundy to Miss Gertrude Hill. It was a swell affair and a large crowd filled the house to congratulate the happy couple. They are now "at home" in Fourteenth street, where their friends wish the bon voyage. Pick-a-boo Bonnet club was organized at the residence of Mrs. Nellie Williams, 1503 Walnut street, Jan. 23d. The officers chosen are as follows: Miss Nancy Bugg, president; Ed. Overby, vice-president; Miss O. L. Taylor, secretary; Robert Corsen, assistant secretary; James Crause, treasurer. After all business was transacted the table was prepared, and all partook of the delicacies while the band of Prof. Ed. Overby played sweet music. The club will meet each Monday at the residence of the different members. Those desiring membership should see either Mrs. Nellie Williams, Miss Minnie Taylor or Miss Nancy Bugg. Tom Turner, the supposed dead man, as per current report, has turned up unhurt. Mrs. Fannie Layton, of 212 Ninth steet, is thankful to know that she will not be a widow all winter. Miss Birdie Williams is the guest of Mrs. Birdie Hill, 1208 Poplar street. If you desire to catch the midnight train, call on Charles Scott, the hackman. Mrs. Maggie Picket runs a first class boardhouse at 819 Front street. Charles Smith, dealer in staple and fancy groceries, treats you royally when you call at his place of business. He deserves your patronage. When your shoes needs repairing, call on L Meyers, Eighteenth and Poplar streets. D. Payne is quite ill at his name, 430 Steventhe street. He desires friends to call and see him. The Open Winow club will give a ball about F.5th. The masquerade ball given Jan. 22d, by the Golden Leaf club, at Clancy hall, was like all of its predecessors, a grand affair It was, in short, the greatest event of the season. All club members and their friends were present. A general good time was enjoyed by the participants. The music was furnished by Prof. Ed. Overby's famous band. The north part of Cairo is known as Futsell City. In 1899 it was all weeds and bushes and without an inhabitant. Mr. Futsell moved there from Kentucky and [CONTINUED ON FOURTH PAGE.] TOM THE TATTLER. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. How are your New Year's resolutions progressing? Although the past is but a few days since New Year's, mine lie buried there. The Senate, on account of the influence of the transcontinental lines that will be brought to bear on it, may block the passage of the Heppner Nicauraguan Canal bill; but if it does, many a Senator will get his transportation to that bourne whence no Senator returns, Oblivion. In the House of Representatives there is a man namad Tongue, an ideal name or a Congressman, I assure you. I would like to say to that performer, whose act I call "fifteen minutes of nerve," who has such an unpolite manner of "butting in" and appropriating to sound his own praises, does he never think that his continual, three sheet conversational advertisement of himself is disgusting? He is certainly fond of the personal pronoun in the first person, singular number, and nominative case. It is "I," "I," "I" "I" all the time. Now, I will tell you what causes this. Whenever you hear a person who continually uses the noun "I" he has about ninety-nine parts of ambition to one of talent. He wishes and likes to have himself talked of and would willingly let other people do it, but as his ability is too mediocre for this, he must do the talking himself; hence, the continual, slickening use of the pronoun "I." Another oad thing about this continual use of "I." At first one begins by overstating the matter, but not very much; then he takes unwarrantable liberties in the fields of exaggeration, and thence he goes into the business of wholesale lying concerning himself. When he reaches this stage he has become so diseased (if I may be allowed to use that term) that the smallest part of truth concerning himself which enters his brain is given all sorts of fancy coloring. He has lived so long in an imaginary state of what he would like to be that he actually turns into imagination real facts. If he goes a "frost" he creates or turns it into a "big hit," and gives it out as such. If, after the first performance he is canceled, his imagination gives it out that he has just closed a contract for seven weeks over this circuit or over that one. Now the performer of whom I am speaking has this faculty of imagination in a very strong degree: When he works on a bill, he is the oll; he is simply "it;" when he sings a song, although opera chairs and benches (supper show) may be the only "persons" present to hear it, and this class of "persons" as a rule is not very demonstrative, "it went big," his way of telling it, being "say bub, I knocked' em cold with that song last week." If the gentleman would only get in his place—well you know the rest—he would be all right. Every performer can not be what we call a "topnotcher;" there must be the intermediate. If he would only eschew the use of the pronoun "I," he would avoid much criticism, some of which is very uncomplimentary. Very many people will believe whatever they see in print, be it ever so discordant with their opinions and beliefs. Just why this is so is a hard matter to tell. The printed page seems to have the power to overcome and frighten them from the use of their reasoning faculties. A statement, or a chain of reasoning, though it may be wholly wrong, so long as it is in print, carries conviction to their hearts and forces them to give assent. They will cast off reason, lay aside judgment and to whatever the printed page says, reply "yes, that is true." About the only thing in the line of print to which these persons will take exceptions, is the one of all in which they should readily believe, and that is the Bible. This is done from the false notion that to dispute biblical matters stamps one with the seal of wisdom. As a little digression, let us say there are only two classes of people who do not believe in the Bible, and they come under the head of geniuses or fools. A genius is nothing but a fool with a special exceptional ability. To return to the subject, the spoken opinion of one, though he may have the wisdom of a legion of Solomon, goes for nothing with these persons whenever it conflicts with the printed page, although the writer of it may be profoundly ignorant of the matter with which he fills it; or worse yet, may have only a Remedy, mailed on receipt of One dollar by the Clark Medical Co, Pittsburgh, Pa. M ney refunded. Remedy, mailed on receipt of this great Asthma Remedy, Medical advice free to all who write THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. conceited smattering of it, which makes him sefo: thais ides ati mni: o f a savant. The only way to treat the printed page is to bring out reason to bear on it. In these days when the "cacoetes scribendi," or "itch for writing" is so prevalent everybody needs, more than at any other time in the history of the world, to use his reason. To-day there are so many pen-fakirs, men who write not, like those in olden times, not from a fullness of intellect, but from a desire to gain a sustenance in any easy manner, that one intellectually must be on the "qui vlive." lest error robed in the plausible habiliments of truth may succeed in masquerading as truth. These writers have no solid parts about them, deep-versed in nothing; and to keep themselves a going, to supply this lack of solid proficiency, they must indulge in sensation; and as nothing under the sun is so easy and so sure to cause this sensation as the perversion of truth, they resort to it a great deal. It is not always a complete perversion of truth they indulge in, but they will, either from ignorance or intent, mix so much that is false with the true that the result is almost the same. Thus, how important it becomes to every man to make use of his reasoning powers when he reads. The assimilation of one false principle may so embarrass us on an occasion, may do us such mental damage, that the rest of our life will feel it. Years ago Isaac Watts in that masterly work of his, "The Improvement of the Mind," wrote: "But in the composures of men remember you are a man as well as they; and it is not their reason, but your own that is given to guide you when you arrive at years of discretion of manly age and judgement." If reason was so much needed in his time when publishing was in quite an undeveloped state, how much more is it needed in these times when the pen is in such common use, and papers, magazines and books are being turned out with such ease and rapidity by mammoth publishing concerns in a very high state of development. Indeed there is something of the strange in this slavish submission to the printed page. I can not understand what it is that gives a false statement, a wrong doctrine such strength that when it is spoken to these parsons they will bring all their powers of reason to bear on it, and sift the true from the false, provided there be the least bit of truth in it; but when the same thing meets their eye on the printed page they at once accept it as truth and look upon it almost as an unpardonable ein to give it question. Their minds seem to accept as truth everything that comes to it by means of the eye, but that that tries to enter it by means of the ear must first receive the passport of reason. After considerable reflection I am led to think that probably this acceptance of everything in print as truth is owing to the fact that in former times only wisest of mankind dared create a book and as it is hard for humanity in general to rid itself of a custom, these persons still hold a book or other printed matter as coming from none but the wisest of mankind. But in these times, when ignorant presumption produces as many books as real wisdom, reason is our only safeguard. Some statistical fiend has computed that the average waltz takes dancers over three quarters of a mile; the square dance, a half mile; and the gallop, two or three miles. "Therefore," he says, "the evening ball means a tour of something like 15 miles." What a poor use to make of time in computing such foolishness. There are persons who will grab at the most trifling trifles in order to kill time B) and by we will have some daring computer who will tell us that the number of biscuits eaten by the average man of fifty if linked together would reach from Chicago to New York. Our able Secretary of the Interior, Mr. Hitchcock, has issued a circular letter to every agent on an Indian reservation. Some of the mandates of this letter are in direct opposition to some of the Indian's customs—customs that have been handed down to him from time immemorial, and it is likely they will cause him no little consternation. One of these mandates, the Indian must cut his hair. Secretary Hitchcock says long hair in males and the highest virtues are two things incompatible. This is a forward and a daring step in the science of domestic life. According to this, as a man's hair grows his capacity for the highest virtue lessens proportionately. It may yet prove to be that when a man goes on a debauch or a gambling spree, his hair needs cutting. Paderewski, his most wicked soul, wilt thus haste thee to a barber shop? Another mandate from the gifted Secretary is that painting the face must be discontinued. Here is where our fashionable ladies, and many of those who do not bear that title, meet the Indian on common ground; for all of them indulge in paint. Go to any social function, Mr. Secretary, and gather yourself a few items of knowledge (vulgarly called "pointers") on this face-painting question. When women who are members of the most advanced race of people on the face of the earth bedeck their faces with paint and powder, and pencil their eyebrows and lashes, can the unutorted Indian be so much to blame and made the subject of a special mandate too, if he thinks nature too has cheated him of his beauty, and like the society woman, calls on art to make up for it. It is doubtful whether the Secretary has seen one of our big attractions that carry colored women. The women in these shows spend more money for paint than an Indian sees in a season. And most all of them look just as foolish and as hideous as the Indian. There are women in these kind of companies who are such slaves to the paint or, as they call it, the make-up, habit, were an order given for it to be stopped in all of them forever, they would be seeking other means of livelihood. There are several more mandates in the letter aiming to abolish Indian customs, but I will not mention them. I will only say that the Secretary will find, when he tries to abolish the customs of a race of people, he is trying to stop the work of nature, for they are but the outgrowth of natural propensities. TOM THE TATTLER. NeWport Notes. Newport, Ill., Special—Ben Jones, after a week's rest from the A. S. F., is hammering the end of red bolsters again. Ben Jones is one of those workmen that have learned to appreciate a dollar bill Mr Tuck is hammering cups as of old. G W Young has closed his meat market. His many customers regret to seek other places for their meat. It is hoped he will open again. Ed Jackson has returned to the A. S. F., though not well. On the 11th a fifty pound air drill fell upon him, dislocating his shoulder and bruising the side of his head. His many friends will be glad to know he is out again. T H Henry spent Sunday with his family at their home in Edwardsville Rev John Starks, of West Granite, prescribed for the Freewill Sunday night. Miss Viola Jones, the popular daughter of Mr and Mrs Jones, is doing a great work in her school. She is loved by her pupils, and makes The Freewill welcome in her home. This calendar has been a fixture in many business offices and homes for many years, its great popularity being largely due to the thoroughness which it serves its purpose as a memorandum device. It is a most convenient repository of things to be remembered and at the same possesses all the requisite features of an almanac for every day use. The printed part, as in former years, largely consists of voluntary contributions from bicycle riders of nearly every country in the world. The new edition is very handsomely printed and mounted on a steel holder, whereby the calendar can be hung in any convenient location or placed at any desired angle on the desk. Copies may be obtained by sending ten cents in postage to the Columbia Factory, Hartford, Conn. Muncie Items. Munroe Ind., Special—Mr. Edward Rickman will preach his first sermon next Sunday at Jackson Street A. M. E. church. Mr. Rickman expects to enter the ministry, he is a deserving young man. May success attend his efforts. The Missionary Society of the A. M. E. church will hold memorial services one week from Sunday next at which time an extensive program will be rendered. Rev. Thomas of Anderson, Ind., is assisting Rev. Johnson of Second Baptist church in revival services which are being well attended. Mr. Grant Frazier has opened Shining Parlor on East Charles street opposite The Johnson. Miss Cora Means is in the city the guest of her aunt Mrs Charles Conway. Mrs. Will Guthrie is on the sck list. Mr. and Mrs. Gilmore of Normal City are entertaining visitors from out of the city. Lake City News. Lake City, Fl., Special—The F. & A M. Masons (Nat-compact) had their annual sermon, installation and reception 27th ult. Music and singing were the features of the evening. The M W. W. G L of Florida and Jurisdiction convened here the 14th, 15th and 16th inst. The City High School reopened the 1st inst., with Mr. W. M. Feaster Principal; Mrs. A. M. Mattox, first assistant; Miss Willie F. Lillian Martin, Ph. C., second assistant; Mr. D. P. Sparks third assistant. We have two hundred and fifty pupils, greatest enrollment in the history of the school. We have five churches, four barber shops, two grocery stores, one dry goods and undertakers store The Freeman on Sale. The Freeman on Sale. Copies of The Freeman on sale at Colemans restaurant 1214 Wylie Ave. Pittsburg, Pa., every Saturday. FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH VISITORS FROM ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD FLOCKING TO THIS FAR FAMED RESORT Business and Personal Briefs--Many Happy Marriages Keep the Swirl of Society at its Greatest Pace-The Annual Openings a Great Success. Hot Springs, Ark., Special — That Hot Springs is one of the greatest health resorts in America is an indisputed fact. It is predicted that this season will be the greatest season they have had for years. People are continually crowding in the city every day from all parts of the country. Every train that pulls up to the depot is crowded with visitors. From the on-rush of the people into this city I am forced to say that the "Fountain of Youth" that Ponce de Leon spoke of must undoubtedly be located here. Magnetic and massage treatments given by Mrs. Mary L Harris, 114 Walnut street. Give her a call. The reception given in honor of Mr. W. C. Turner and Mrs Clarissa Watte-Turner, who were married quite recently, was indeed a swell affair. The bride and groom received quite a number of beautiful presents among the many present were Mrs. George Woolridge, Mrs Fannie Smith, Mrs. Lawrence Shepard, Misses Minnie Fielding, Pearl Tinsley, Freddie Gordon, Sinnie McClain, Messrs John English, Will Nash, Wm McAdoo, Frank Woolridge. Alonza Phillips, Mose Jeffries and Eugene Henderson Mrs Mattie Polk of this city, who was called away quite recently to Mariana, Ark., on account of the illness of her father, has returned home, stating that her father has about recovered from his illness. Rev M. F. Fulford, recently pastor of Clinton Chapel A. M. E. Zion church, Memphis, Tenn., is now pastor of Walters A. M. E. Zion church of this city. We welcome Rev M. F. Fulford, wishing him a success in advancing his work and winning many souls to Christ in this part of the Lord's moral vineyard. Directory of Roanoke Baptist church: Preaching every Sunday at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m; Sunday-school at 3 p.m; B. Y. P. U. meets every Sunday at 5 p.m; general prayer meeting every Tuesday at 8 p.m; young peoples prayer meeting every Thursday at 8 p.m; Covenant meeting and Lord's supper first Sunday in every month; business meeting second Thursday in every month. Rev J. W. Jackson pastor. Mrs Laurence Sheppard of San Francisco), Cal., also Mrs. Fannie Smith of Arizona, are here on a visit. They are pleasantly located at the residence of Mr. and Mrs Geo. Woolridge, 185 Walnut street. Rev E. W. Merchant of Little Rock, Ark., is here spending a few days on account of ill health. He is stopping at Rev J. B. Bennett's house. We wish him a speedy recovery to his health again. Go to the P. P. P. Colored Hotel and Restaurant, Hotel No. 9 Walnut street; restaurant No. 112 Malvern avenue. Short orders a specially; regular meals 150; best accommodation in the city; ice cream and confectionery; also office of red line express wagon 49. R. H. Pleasants, proprietor. Upon all night. Restaurant phone 495; hotel phone 508. Messrs George R. Berchell and Dyler of Memphis, Tenn., John Edward Reed of Colorado, Sam Jones of Kansas City, Mo., are among some of the late visitors to the city. Mr. John Hoskins and Miss Mary Edwards were happily united in the holy bonds of wedlock Tuesday night, Jan. 14, at the residence of Mrs. Olphord on Water street, Rev P. W. Walls officiated. The Freeman extends its best wishes to Mr. and Mrs. Hoskins for a very bright future. The Mount Canaan Baptist church has began war on the devil and his crew with Rev George W. Smith, the Texas Evangelist, as captain of God's army. Rev Smith is a powerful preacher, and has a national reputation. He is gentle in his manners, pleasant in his bearing, eloquent in his delivery and convincing in his arguments. All sister churches and their pastors are cordially invited. The public at large, both white and colored, are especially invited to attend these services. Rev P. H. Lewis is pastor of Mt. 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NEW YORK CITY THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER sive League of Chicago held a public installation of officers at their hall, 2821 State street, Jan. 21. A large audience, composed of waiters, their wives and sweethearts, was present, and after the installation the hall was converted into a dance hall and, while the orchestra played sweet music, those that loved to dance enjoyed themselves. The officers installed for the ensuing year were as follows: C. W. Brown, president. A. W. taten, vice-president. George W. Cotton, secretary. S. C Reeves, assistant secretary. L. W. Washington, corresponding secretary. G. V. Davis, treasurer. W. C. Clayton, sergeant-at-arms. J. T. Mahoney, chaplain Trustees—William D. Samuels, chairman, H. Smith and J. T. Lee All of the newly elected officers made short speeches. The Waiter's Royal Benefit Progressive League has been established three years and holds a charter issued by the State of Illinois. The league has done wonderful work among the waiters of Chicago in the way of raising up the fallen, caring for the sick and burying the dead. The league pays three dollars a week sick benefit and seventy-five dollars in case of death. Although the league has been established three years and has three hundred members it has never lost a member of death, but has assisted in burying other waiters who were not members. The Chicago waiters have become superstitious and are joining the league, it is said, to keep from dying. The league wishes to establish branch organizations in every large city in the United States, and will issue a charter to any body of waiters that desire to become members, and will also furnish copies of the by-laws and constitution. Seven members constitute a quorum. Any further particulars will be furnished on application by the editor of this department. W Chandler, who only recently returned to Chicago from Duluth, Minn., where he was employed at the Spalding Hotel, has again returned to that city. Mr. Chandler is one of Chicago's best waiters, and he is also a member of the Walter's Royal Benefit League. Eugene Harris, a well-known waiter in Chicago, Indianapolis and Louisville, Ky., is now second headwaiter at the famous Spalding hotel, Duluth, Minn., under Wm Dawson, another Indianapolis boy. Eugene is a fine fellow and well liked by all who know him, and all down the line will be much pleased to hear of his good success. The Spalding is one of the best hotels in the West and has won a great reputation on serving such fine planked white fish. A new cafe will be opened up soon in the Spalding, and there will be a demand for some first class European waiters. The Freeman wishes Mr. Harris much success. As was announced in these columns, some weeks ago, that Mr. Samuel L. Bledsoe, for several years head waiter at the Wayne hotel, Detroit, Mich., had been appointed head waiter at the Park hotel, Hot Springs, Ark. The Park hotel is this year under new management. Mr. J. R. Hayes, proprietor of the Wayne hotel, has a ten year lease on the Park, and will place Mr. Bledsoe in charge of the dining room Mr. Bledsoe was headwaiter for Mr. Hayes at the Grand hotel. Macanac Island, for several years, therefore he is thoroughly familiar with the ins and outs of a big resort hotel Mr. Bledsoe left Detroit. Mich., January 21 with C. P. Thompson, his second, and a crew of well trained waiters for Hot Springs, Ark. The many friends of Mr. Bledsoe gave him a very pleasant surprise the evening before his departure for Hot Springs, and many were the good wishes, luck, etc., which attest the standing of Mr. Bledsoe in Detroit. During Mr. Bledsoe's absence B. F. Richardson will be in charge of the dining room at the Wayne, assisted by Thomas Lenoir. We wish to call the attention of our readers to the article of C. C. Fairbanks, which appears in this issue. Mr. Fairbanks answers the article, "Race War on Dining Cars," which appeared in the Christmas number of The Freeman. Notes from Palm Beach, Fla. The weather, at this writing, is charming and perfectly delightful for all kinds of out of doors sport. The Royal Polinciana opened its doors January 15 with all the pomp and grandeur imaginable. Nothwithstanding the extra additions made since last season are not completed this magnificent hotel is a city of itself. We note with regret that the popular headwaiter, Fred Allen, of New York City, who has charge of the dining room of said house, is confined to his room with an aggravated attack of rheuma. tism. We hope for his speedy recovery. Mr. Allen is ably assisted by such competent seconds as Henry McKenny, who had charge of the Vendome in Boston, Mass., for several years, J. McLane of Florida, J. W. Gray, Washington, D.C. W. T. White, Philadelphia Third officers L. T. Payne, Baltimore, Md., M. V. Carter, Jersey City, M. Saunders, Washington, D.C., D. S. Brown, Washington, D.C., George Banks, New York City. The special train, which left New York for the Florida coast Jan. 13 was in full charge of Mr Fred Alien. Mr Allen will also have another special train, which will leave New York Jan. 28, with over 200 more men. Mr Wm Nixon, who has been laid up with rheumatism is to be out. J W Shields, who was indisposed last week, is conversed. Miss Eliza Parker and Miss L Landrum are pleasantly located at the Garden of Eden cottage. Messrs. W J Patterson and A Christopher have announced the opening of their Smart Set dancing class, which occurs at an early date. Mr W J Patterson's well-known base ball ability places him at the head of the Breakers Team. They played their first game of the season January 20 with the Sticksville team, playing 10 innings, which resulted in a tie. The Breakers seemed a little stiff for the want of exercise. J H Russell, the well-known tonsorial artist of New York City, will assume charge of the barber shop here after February first. It is just to say that Mr Russell stands second to none in his profession. Much credit is due T. D. Small of Charleston, S C., who is at the breakers, for the artistic way in which he designs fans and screens from the heads of menu cards. The lecture by Chief J H Riley of the Breakers, Sunday, January 19 was very creditable and to the point J W Shields of Chicago, is in charge of the Palm Beach news. All news for publication should be addressed to the Breakers. J·W. S. SERVICE IN DINING CARS. In a recent issue of the Chronicle appeared an article under the heading of "Race War on Dining Cars" that I regard as quite an injustice to the many Negroes employed as waiters in general and particularly those in the dining-car service, and, as statements unwarranted by the actual facts are made and unjust comparisons drawn, I beg leave to ask space in which to refute some of the assertions; present the other side of the picture "general passenger agent of a big Chicago road" has drawn, and at the same time suggest a plan that he might at least have given a trial ere he not only jumped to the conclusion that all Negro waiter North of Ohio are unfit for service on his diners, but caused to be printed an article that shows extreme narrow-mindedness on his part, as well as lack of knowledge regarding the subject upon which he speaks. The assertion is made by him that the Negro will usually work for less wages than the white waiter, and depend more upon charity. It would not have resulted in any loss of dignity on his part had he termed the voluntary bestowal of extra change to waiters for good service by another name than charity, which under such conditions is a misnomer. I admit that we usually work for less than the white waiter, and will explain that it is not from choice, but necessity, since I challenge the writer of the article referred to to name a single instance wherein any first-class road or hotel ever gave the same consideration regarding wages and work they did the opposite color. My experience in this service covers about twelve years, during which time I've "gone the route" from cheap cafe on a second-class route to what is considered the perfection of dining-car service on one of the west. bound limited trains, and I have yet to find a case wherein the same number of Negro waiters received the fancy wages formerly given to the white men whose places they filled. Any one experienced in such matters will agree with me that the first two items thought of when such a change is contemplated are reduction of wages and number of men, for it is a well known fact that white waiters in a first-class place, while certainly able, will not perform as much work per man as the Negro. The former is able to secure more money for less labor, while the latter generally has to accept the best conditions offered As to the tip question; the learned writer would create the impression that upon his road the passengers enjoy the hitherto unknown boon of receiving uniformly superior service without feeling it incumbent upon themselves to distribute "charity," because of the fact that the waiters are paid such wages that they consider it quite an insult to be offered any extra remuneration by the traveling public. Two more reasons the writer gives for preferring white service are lack of impudence and superior cleanliness on their part. It seems not to have occurred to my worthy criticiser that a competent superintendent provides ways and means whereby he becomes acquainted with the men in his employ who so far forget their duties as to exhibit their displeasure to guests who fail to tip them, and thereafter "railroad" them. Such superintendent would, when hiring his men, take into consideration not only their letters, showing ability along required lines but from their general outward appearance when applying for work would be able to draw a fair idea as to their personal views of cleanliness. While "clothes do not always proclaim the man," yet a slouchy appearing waiter's chances for employment are very slim when neatly clad men are available, and most of the superintendents take into consideration first the general appearance of the man and then ask for references. If the Negro waiter is so very objectionable "up here," how is it that such roads as Santa Fe, Northwestern, Pennsylvania, Burlington, Rock Island, Big Four, Union Pacific, Southern Pacific, Rio Grande, Michigan Central, and B and O, continue using him, while at the same time they advertise to the traveling public that they employ only obliging and courteous servants. I have named only some of the large lines but I deem the list quite large enough. I could mention a dozen more smaller ones. I would also draw the writer's attention to the fact that out of the four roads he mentions as using white waiters exclusively, there are three which use Negroes on some of their cars and white men on others. I would like to know if he ever tried the experiment, ere he abandoned hope. of increasing his Negro waiters' wages to such an extent as to render the getting of tips a secondary instead of a primary consideration, which I'll admit is the case at the present time. His silence upon that point naturally leads one to suppose he has not. I would respectfully refer the gentleman to the Santa Fe dining car department and he will find an object lesson that he may well emulate should he at any time think the Negro is entitled to one more trial. There is little chance of one of their employees being called insolent, incompetent or unclearly if he has been in the service as much as six months, for in that length of time his bad as well as good points are known in the general office, where those in charge are not readily deceived in such matters—By C. C. Fairbanks. News Briefs. Memphis, Tenn., Special. The cooks and waiters association assembled last Monday evening at their hall when a meeting was held in honor of Mr. Jas Bacon, the oldest head waiter in the city. Speeches were made by different members which made the meeting very interesting after which Mr. Bacon was tendered a vote of thanks and a position as honorary member of the association. Mr. H. H. Clark, one of the Freeman subscribers was accidently hurt last week. E W. Saddler, president of the Freeman association is still confined to his bed but is slowly improving. The Big Four minstrel performance given by Ashford & Elliott at Church's theatre last Friday night was a great success. The stars of the company were Johnnie Green, Will Jones, John Lee, Louis Welsel and Messrs Ashford and Elliott John Stacker who has been ill for a few days is now up again; Just opened the New Century Lunch and Cafe, giving the largest meal in the city for 10 and 15 cents. When you are hungry and want something good to eat call and see these two young men Meals 15 cents; ham, eggs and coffee, 20 cents; turkey sandwich, 10 cents; oysters per dozen, 20 cents; rolls, coffee and butter, 5 cents; ham sandwich and coffee 10 cents; 154 Beale street, Brunson and Watkins proprietor. Why don't some of those so called leading Negroes wake up and open their eyes for there is something going wrong. Mr. and Mrs J D. Brooks entertained Wednesday evening, Miss Georgia Read of Jackson, Tenn. Among the guests present were Miss Etheral Gaston, Mr. Booker Allen, Miss Bernard Miss Webster, Miss Emma Bernard, Miss R. Stubbs, Miss Laura Thoris, Miss Mamie Thomas and Mrs L D E Saddler. George Watson who has been spending the summer in Chicago has returned to the city. Achievement—"Remember, young man," said the practical friend, "that in order to succeed you must teach people to trust you" "I have done that" answered the gloomy young man and succeeded in getting into debt beyond my fondest expectations"—Washington Star. MARDI GRAS. New Orleans, Mobile and Pensacola The Mardi Gras Carnivals will be held this year in above cities. from February 4 to 11. For this occasion the Louisville & Nashville R. R., will sell round trip tickets to New Orleans, Mobile and Pensacola at one fare for the round trip. Tickets on sale February 4, to 10, and are limited to February 28. 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G7 NO frertisement iascrted on first page: Special Fates op. ttanding provfessio)alvaud Pusiueat cards, “Rearoraie diccount for long te and pace: Reading notic.s luc per line: Fates on WiTE Urs. - Fhtered at the postofficy at Indiana Snalann, astecotd cles waiter,” “aenapelss ‘il matter should be addressed to DEY THE FREEMAN, » INDIANAPOLIS, IND. > GEORGE L. KNOX, Publisher. —— SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1902. ———————————————— A VIEW OF WASHINGTON. No one will criticise the Guardian of Boston for its earnestness and sincerity in racial matters But at that, that able journal may succeed in carrying its cases too fast and too far. The at: tack on Washington in its last week's issue was little short of vicious. It is admitted that in race mattere things are not as lovely as they might be, but the condition is universal; hence local meth- ‘0s will not do mnch to effect a radical cure, The whites, as a rule. eeeeftioacy in the plans of Washington. It is hard- ly likely that an onslaught will canse them to think or act differently. Mr. Washington is a Negro, and it is not generally thought that he will bear down too heavily on the race jast for sake of the white man's gold and smiles. ‘The only difference between those who think as Mr, Washington and his op- posers is, that Mr. Washington and his supporters are willing to admit condi- tions and work accordingly, while the other side argue from the premises that would imply that racial equality was at one time an existing condition, and that it had been lost to the race through American rapacity. They would have the would believe that the past condi- tion of the Negroes and that of Ireland were similar, The editorial batteries should be trained on the source from which the trouble arises and not on the great of the race. The talk that Mr. ‘Washington is undoing the South polit: foally is not as yet justified by evonts ‘The President has a grain of political sense left, and he has certainly demon- strated that he will not be guided by ‘any one any too much And in event these great calamities predicted follow the alleged advice of Washington there is @ recourse that should be resorted to, other than a tirade against him. The ballot that still remains to the raca can speak with a greater efficiency and earn- estness than whole columns of abuse of ‘Washington who ie secarely entrenched in the hearts of the great majorities of either race. As yet we see no evidences of Mr ‘Washington's pernicions political ac: tivity. If he has advised with the President it was certainly along the lines conducive to the best interest of the tworaces, And right here we pause long enough to say that we are not one of the three Negro editors subsidized by Mr. Washington of which the Gaard- ian speaks, ‘A bit dog howls,” donbt- Jess will be the rejoinder, but be that as it may. If all of those that epeak of Mr. Washington favorably are subsi- ized, he will certainly have a long “pension” roll. . We have great faith in Mr. Wasbing- ton and his work, and until it is thor- oughly proven that he is undeserving of that faith and confidence we shall be found subscribing our name to his banner. ‘What Mr. Washington's political views may be, are unknown to us far. ther than the rumor floating around the preas, But whateverthey may be, they will be of no concern unless our views happen to be similar. ‘There is no rea. on why that part of the press that now 0 streunonsly oppose Mr. Washington ‘could not take such a stand. We again take ifsue with the Guardian that in sists that he is a pigmy as compared tc Donglass and Langeton—a rather late “admission.” Mr. Washington stand: to-day the greatest of his kind—great in what he has done, which, after all, is the world’s standard of measurement ‘when it comes to greatness. TO REDUCE OR NOT TO REDUCE. Dr I. B. Scott of the South Western Christian Advocate thinks that there should be @ reduction of Southern rep- resentatives in Congress until it accord. ‘ed with the bona fide voting population. Freed of the vexed racial question there would be no reason for hesitancy in carrying ont the design of the constitu: tion. Bat the question now 1s whether the Negroes would suffer more by the reduction, which means governmental recognition of the practice, or to endure ‘THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. the efforts of the States to minimize the political importance of Negroes? To endure means the non-recognition of the late practices, which means farther that the principle is not to be sacrificed, which after all is the soul of political movements and causes. Dr. Scott thinks that the South fears the reduction of representation in Con gress, but we donbt very much tnat it fears reduction half so much as it does Negro ascendency, politically speaking It strikes us at this distance that if the South were forced toa choice it would not hesitate in choosing reduction of its representatives in Congress. But the fact of the whole matter is, that the South does not want to give in at either end. It does not care to see a reduction in its representatives, but desires tc enact disfranchising laws at will. I Jooks very much like it would have ite own way in either case. For political causes the Northerz Republicans are in no hurry to sustalr the Crampacker resolutions, in whict lies the remedy for the existing evil ‘We say remedy(?) and sach they would be if the remedy did not carry the possi bility of farther disorders which serv to counteract the probable resultiny good. The Republicans in fighting shy of the question have no auch thin, ‘as the good of the Negro race at heart they oppose the resolations ina quie but effective way, jast and honest a the resolutions are, because of the pos sible political hart. Many Negroes op pose them on the same grounds as our selves, while the Sonth oppose them ir self-defense. So it is hardly likely tha the well meant, the proper and rightfu resolutions will ever seethe light. Con gressman Crumpacker is no less a frien¢ to the race, theenemy to maladminis tration and the stalwart defender of the constitution. CASTING ABOUT. The above article is very ‘‘wobbly.’ Considering the same a puzzle picture find where the writer is located. Wha did the colored Republican say when Washington asked him if Senator Fair banks wonld b2 able to secare the color. ed Southern delegates to the next Na. fional ‘Republican “Convention?— The Indianapolis Freeman. Referring to an article in the Bee con. cerning Prof. Booker T. Washington and bis new Roosevelt party, The In- dianapolis Freeman wants to know what the colored Republican sald. He said nothing, but thought Washington would make better headway collecting fands for the Taekegee Institute than he would securing delegates for Mr Roosevelt. Prof. Washington may be a good money collector. but a bad delegate agent — ‘The Washington Bee. Did the colored Republican think that or his proxy? Just the extent of Mr Washington's vote getting ability is unknown tous, but in biblical phrase. ology, if a man, in these times, is a euc- cessful money getter, all things else are easily added unto him. But to be sin- cere, itis not thought that Mr. Wash- ington has been delegated the authority of converting Southern delegates; but, if so, our adviceis: Geli on his side. An advance copy of the Classification Book for the Louisiana Parchase Expo. sition at St. Louis in 1903 has been re- ceived. Fifty-three pages are required for @ mere enumeration of the groups and classes of exhibits, The exhibits of the entire exposition are divided into fifteen departments as follows: Bduca- tion, eight groups; art, six groups; lib- eral arts, thirteen groupe; manufec: tures, thirty-four groups; traneporte- tion, six groups; agriculture, twenty- seven groups; horticulture, seven groups; forestry, three groups; mining and metallurgy, five groups; fish and game, five groups; anthropology, four groups; social economy, thirteen groups; physi- cal culture, three groups. The total shows 144 groups and 807 classes, and under each class is @ possibility for s multitude of exhibits Nothing reflects more clearly in 80 small a space the variety of human occupations or more comprehensively the broad scope of the great exposition which the people of St. Louis are preparing for next. year. A place is provided for every conceiva, ble product worthy of exhibition, an¢ all nations of the world have been In vited to take part. Acceptances have been received from many. The work of construction is progressing earnestly. ‘The buildings will have an aggregate floor space of 200 acres and the ground: a total area of 1,000 acres. The mone} now avallable aggregates $15,000 000 besides $1 000,000 appropriated by th State of Missouri and various libera sums from other States. ‘The classifica tion and the roles and regulations o: the exposition will be mailed free or application to the director of exhibits ‘World's Fair, St Louis. ‘The President has re-appointed Major P. D, Bonker, a colored man, postmaster at Mobile, Ala. The President is prov- ing a disappointment to those who have predicted a revolntion in dealing with the South. Calvin Chase of the Washington Bee insists that Booker T. Washington is Roosevelt's head guillatine man. Bae eee ees | North Carolina, it is ead has no medical school for the whites in her border. \'THE LATE DR. PHILIP HUBBARD. Rev. Dr. B. F. Watson and Mrs. Philip Hubbard started from Washing- ton, Friday of Isst week, for Macon, Mo., with the remains of the late Dr. Hubbard, raching that place Saturday evening, where they were met by Dr E. P. Robertsand many personal friends of the deceased. Among those present were Dr. J.C. Owens of Kansas City, Mo., Rev. J. W. Wilson, Garret, Kas., and Rev. J. W. Braxton. Services were held at Bethel A.M. E church of Ma- con, the order of which was as follows: First, hymn by Rey. R. L Beal, N. W. Conference; invocation, Rev. J. W. Wilson, Kansas Conference; choir— “Nearer My God to Thee;” Scripture lesson, Rev. D. P. Roberts, M.D ; choir, “Lead Kindly Light;” obituary, Rev J. W. Braxton. The pall-bearers were Rey A. A. Gilbert, Fort Scott, Rev. M. Collins, Kansas City, Mo, Rev M.S. Bryant, Liberty, Mo., Rev. J. F. Mo Donald, Macon City, Rev. A J.'Burton, Springfield, Ill.; acting for Colorado Conference, Rev. W. A More, Jackson- ville, Ill. ‘The pall-besrers represented the Conferences of Missouri, Kansas, Illinois and Colorado. Remarks were made by Rev. J C ©. Owens of Kan: eas City, Mo, Prof, R. A. Chinn, Grand Master of Masons for Missouri, Rev. M. 8. Bryant, presiding elder North Mis souri. Final remarks and burial cere- mony, Rev. B. F. Watson, of Philadel phis. Mayor Seth Lowe, the fasion nominee of New York, is undergoing a rather sharp bombardment. Dr Parkhurst is ont in @ letter saying that. while it is equally bad to have corrupt Tammany ruling New York, it is equally bad to have a reform mayor, pledged to reform, who has not back bone enough to en- force the law. ‘The colored voters of New York who gave Seth Lowe 25 000 votes are protesting vigoronsly, and we ‘believe justly, because they have been absolutely ignored by the so called ‘re- form administration.’ —The Enterprise, Omaha, Neb. ‘The 25,000 Negroes of New York will have to see to it that they are not count- ed out more than once. The 6,000 Ne- groes of Marion county (Indianapolis) are passing through a similar ordeal. ‘They have promished themselves that it will be different in the fature if they have anything to do with it. The Ne- groes voters of Pittsburg seem to have cause for complaint. They have the power to elect in either of these cases, ‘The Afro American State League of Iilinois will meet in annual seesion at Lincoln, Ill., the first Monday in April, 1902. ‘The colored Republicans of each county in the State are requested to elect delegates. PENCILINGS. BY WILLIAM M. LEWIS. It is the part of wisdom todirect one’s arguments to the class which it is desira- ble to influence It is desirable also to use the method which will reach the mind throngh the reason. and not through the passions. The more free the reformer isfrom anger and from fear, the more quickly will he attain his end. And it may be believed that the de- sired ends will be as readily attained through the means of ‘ peacefal” argu- ment and chaste language as by means of valgsr expressions and a turbnlent attitude, and will be far more lasting. That good wrang ont by fear, polities omitted, is hardly ever of permanent and never of increasing value. Politics is the brilliant exception to the rule, the nature of ‘the “brute” requiring op- posite methods than those pursued in the ordinary civilities of life. Speaking of courage a writer says that “Bees will sting a coward.” It may be carrying things a little too far to insist that bees have such highly de- veloped discriminating powers as to re- spect the man of courage. The sad lessons of experience have taught that bees are not respecters of persons And, for the benefit of the man that stands hie chances are not one whit better than the man that rans. The bees take nc stock in “He that fights and rons away will; live to fight another day.” They are communistic—no classes eee Bat courage as I see it is not the suc cessful overcoming of all foes and diff culties For troubles may like moun tains rise, and foes as numerous as the berries of the famed juniper tree ‘These one could not hope to over come owing to mere physical impossi bility. Courage is resisting or insist ing rightfully and even righteously t the extent of the ability. Brate fore and \ts valgar employment will neve be recognized at the bar of enlighten ment as a vanquirher, as long a8 i operates only as such. The acme o conrage is noted in highly civilize countries where in case of affront, im aginary or otherwise, swords ani coffee are ordered. No scheming for advantege here, walk right up anc get your plugging. The system mss cheapen life, but it is the lesson o} physical courage at its best, if there must bea fight Moral courage would suggest that the matter be settled by gentler means and get ene king mur der as its subst tute No one will en courage either kind of murder, but the SAT MRT Etre! ear OT eS ee OO a ae ane ees The oracalar Joel Chandler Harris says: | ‘Those who are impatient with rhe slow march of + vent: should remember that the evolution of a race is not & matter of weeks and months, but of long generations. I think Mr. Harris is right ‘The colored people will find that their march to their destiny is along the lines of evolution. Vigilance, prayerfulness, clrcumspection will accelerate the movement, but the law is irrevocable. If God is in the thing, and as He existe He is, and may be relied on to adjust matters, but in His appointed time, whether the designation of to-day or the fated records of ten thousand years ago. From the time Miriam watched beside the infant Moses of the ballrushes until the fiaal day of Egypt's first born—de- liverance day, was no short period, not to speak of the previous and subsequent years of anguish, blood and tears that made up that terrible streteh of their agony. eee But the promises of God fail not Lives epent in misery, drudgery, toll, are a nation’s spiritual coin that must be spent to secure “peace and happiness for those of the morrow.” Sad thought thus, to be but a worker corel like, way deep ‘neath man's ken, unqualified for the tall peaks that are to be reared aloft to the giorious day. Those of the foun- dation will not see the light no more than the thousand that sucoumbed in that long march from the land of Egypt tothe land of promise. Not Moses or Aaron were permitted to enter the goal, thelr life's ambition. cee It will not pay the race to step aside to worship a golden calf; and the calf may come in many guises. In fact we have calves now, and they are serving their purposes; retarding the race. At another time they will be considered. Just how long the worship may con- tinue 1s question, bat it is assured from beginning that such worship de- mands ite atonement. The brazen image, the propiatory shrine may yet have to be erected as mediator owing to some growing racial ills. eee ‘As Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness that all men might look and live, 60 shall it be the prerogative of some modern Moses to point the way to life. eee But because the foe within is noted it will not eay that the outward foes are not pressing hard. A common front to the enemy is the watchword. Kvolation does not mean anihilation. The Negroes| must not become the foot balls of eartb, | Rabbi Hirsoh says that the world must be tanght to dread a Jewish kick. The Negroes must first learn respectful humility, appropriate hamility, and if this is not efficacious then a Negro blow will be its only substitute. POLITICAL SYMPOSIUM. ‘The candidates have different methods of trying to influence votes in their be- half. Spahr, for prosecutor, israbicand, jovial, genial, and if smiles could bring the office he is there now. He is very much like the rotund Daniel Brown for criminal judge, the very antipodes of one of Shakespear's creations who was aconsed,of not sleeping well o’nights. Spahr and Brown would make good ronning mates. Their methods are quite the same, 2E to 1G, which means two parts earnestness to one of “jolly.” But the people like to be jollied, Ruckel haus for prosecntor is inclined to be a little shy. Hes the present incumbent, which may have very much to do with it. If he were a bird it would bea dif. fioult task to throw salt on his tail Clawson, for the same office, is some- what on the dramatic order, rather spectacular. He compels attention by his intense earnestness, pro tem, at any rate. He does not deny that he wants the office ‘mighty bad” He will give the other fellows “‘action.” Clinton Bare is what you might call a study. In approaching him one must go like a ship in an adverse wind; do considerable tacking. But when yor get there he is found to be all right. He is a little studious, however; studies his politics like he would his arithmetio. He is for county clerk. Wm. E Davis, his chief competitor, is wiry and full of action; talks but very little. He is s politician; born one. If he had full beard he could easily pass for a relative of Mr. Croker of New York. He maj be county clerk. Stranger things hav. happened. “Where McGregor sits is the head of the table.” He is fall of that rich Seotch brogue. It was a joy tohear him say: “Put it down Jobr ‘MoGregor for commisstonare, Tom Tag: gart niver had aney cards in his loife ' Fred shepard {s' for auditor, rather polished, as one would have to be, if he had sufficient brains to take care of the auditor's office. ‘Tatewiler, for coroner, has done som: good work through his campaign song: in previous campaigns. He is ready with a joke at any time, The weather cannot get too cold nor the night toc dark for his side splitters. He hopes to ‘preside over Marion county—one ats time. “nace MARK. | aeons § Tere" Rye Pon. age POSITIVELY STRAIGHTENS fe Bo gre ir —ALL— 3 Sec Kinky, Knotty, Stubborn, \at3337 HARTONA Harsh, Curly Hair. WARTORA HARTONA makes the hair grow long, straight, beautiful, soft, and glossy. Cures Dandruff, Baldness, Itching, Eczema, and all Scalp Diseases. Prevents Falling Out of the Hair and Prema- ture Baldness. HARTONA POSITIVELY STRAIGHTENS THE KINKIEST HAIR. 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Brayton, who has been visiting the college scanes of his boyhood in New York, is not asleep to his chances of snoceeding himself. The doctor s motto ia “let well enough alone,” i.e. under the present circam- stances Lewis C. Akin thinks the colored boys gamed him when they said that a colored man would ran for his office, He seemed to enjoy the fact that it was only a joke. Blair, for J. P., justice of the peace office with its ample funds, has passed the dream stage Octayns Mack con- tests the distinction, but one must cer- tainiy play the dark horse to the other. Which shall it be? ‘The colored candidates stand pat for the legislature POLITICAL JOTTINGS. ‘The voters having the benefit of the primary election law need not wear a yoke unless they so elect, ‘The State House could stand a few good cxlored Republicans, The 15 000 Negro voters will do well to consider that something is due them. | ‘The Iron League smoker was a great success. Toastmaster James N. Shelton wasin his glory. He had something good to say of allthe “boys” His fund of “lay it on,” like some people's money, never gives out. The 6,000 Negro voters of Marion county will not be taken in. They will select the best men to vote for. The primary election law has done the work. Robert Metzger, candidate for sheriff, is entitled to consideration. He has been an active worker in the party for years, during which time he has shown 8 commendable interest in the colored people, He supported Jones and Brown for the legislature and Puryear for councilman-at-large. He made an ex- cellent impression at the Iron League’s smoker last week. Keep your eye on Robert. Knights of Pythias Installation. Ironton, Mo, Special.—Phthagoras Lodge No. 30, K, of P., and Independent Order of Calantha held their annual installation on the evening of Jan. 11th, The ceremonies were conducted by Grand Commander A. W. Lloyd, and Grand Worthy Counselor ‘Mrs, Mary L. Rolen, after which a royal banquet was enjoyed, blended with a grand musical production, Mrs, Carrie K. Blanks ‘has purchased the property of Mr, Dugal on N, Main street, where she will enter into business shortly, The people of Ironton ‘are requested to read our colored papers more this year than they did last. R. Per: ‘yman came near breaking his neck some ‘weekeago, but is improving at this time, ‘Freeman Martin 18 prepared to fill all orders for wood; give him your patronage. Mrs, Mande Blanks has returned from Farming: ton, Mo, where she has been visiting friends. Presented With a Handsome Gift. Syracuse, N. Y., Special.—J. H. Hardie, head waiter at the St. Cloud Hotel, of this city, was presented with a beautiful silver headed umbrella, by his crew, as an Xmas present, It was accompanied by a letter ‘congratulating him for bis discipline and benevolence during the past year. Muss Edith Sanford, who has been visiting friends ea relatives in Cleveland, 0., for several weeks, returned to her home in Linden street, Jast week, Garret Logdun, of 5 Pine street, is very ill with pneumonia, Thomas Cuff has returned to his home ig Buflalo, N. Y. Mra, Etta Dean, who hes been in St, Joseph's hospital for reves} weeks, is improving. Howard Logan has returned to the city after several month's sojourn in Providence, R, I. Lawrence Bur, nett returned to the city last week, a‘ter an extended visit with relatives and friends in Frederick, Va. The Household of Ruth No, 1809, G. U. O. of O. F., gave a joint re. ception Friday evening, Jan. 24th, at Her ick’s Hall, After quite a number of ore, tions and recitations, a collation was given, Mrs, W.S, Rice is very ill at her home in Ashworth Place, Mrs, Dors J. Anderson died Sanday, Jan. 19th, at Freedman’s hos. pital, Washington, D.C, where she boa undergone a surgical operation, Her Tes mains were brought to her home in this city for burial. The deceased was 52 years old, The following ode was written in her meme ory by James H, Lane: . No more ‘her face we see, No more her voice we hear; Nopleasant, greeting smile, No laugh nor weeping tear, Her tongue was laid in silence ‘When she was far abroad: She turned her back to violence, A leaning on the Lord. Mother, don’t weep at home: O friends, don’t weep abroad, For there are pleasures ankuown Tn leaning on the Lord. THE SOCIAL WHIRL “purchased a lot, and from that time to the present there has been a steady ccowth, There are at present fifty colored families and two colored groceries. Eight wnite families also reside within its bounds, A church and school house are soon to tc erected for the benefit of the inhabitants of the beautiful little village. The Freeman congratulates the citizens of the prosperous ‘suburban town. Joe Gilford of 228 Twentyfifth street is on the sick list: Miss Etta Black, of 2501 Comercial ave. ‘Mrs. Joe Mack of 509 Eighteenth street, |, Wise, 226 Twentyfifth street, Pearl Hunter, 226 Seventeenth street, Beatrice Jones. 1:07 Paptor street, Will Wyatt of 212, Twenty second street, Clyde Williams, 2900 Comers cial avenye, Walter and Susie Thomas oi)! Twentyninth street are all on the sick list, They would like for their friends to cal! and see them, ‘The enrollment of the Garrison school 1s as follows: Prof. Wilson, 35, th and ‘th grade pupils; Miss Nancy Bugg, 75, 2nd and 3d_grade pupils; Miss C.G. Perry, 80 Ist. grade pupils; Mrs, Lott, 55, 4th grade pupils, ‘Mrs, Jennie Alto has secured a position as cook on the'T, H. Davis, MissSuddie Dandy made a flying trip to Joppa and return Mr. and Mrs, Jim Wilson are the happy parents of a boy baby, ‘Tom Henry Roberts and Giles Corner ol ‘Belknap sfo, are the guests of Mrs, Mageie Roberts of 9th street. Mrs, Lines on Pine street is suffering with ajsprained wrist, Mr and Mrs, Blair Locke are mourning the death of thelr infant child on Jan, 25, Mary Dawdy of $21, 30th street is on the sick list Andrew Jackson wants to see you when you e hungry at his restaurant, 3211 Comercial avenue. Mrs, Katie Shelby of 312, 1th bought tickets for her children at the opers house on the 17 but they were refused when eepenkak Bingleton—“Your wife seems out of humor tonight, What's the trouble?” Wederly— “She met with a great disappointment thie morning. She went down town to match a piece of ribbon and found exactly what she wanted at the first store on her list,’- Chisseo. Daily Nowe, THE CHURCH. REV. EDWARD L. GILLIAM, EDITOR BOWLING GREEN KY. The Fourth Quarterly meeting held at College Street M. E. church was a great occasion. Rev. J. Courtney, D. D. P. E., preached very acceptably to to the people. The people are loud in their priase for his efficient services. Rev. H. W. Simmons is pastor. Mr. Hiram Dicil died on the 11th, and his funeral was conducted at the C. P. church on the 12th, by Revs. Hampton and Beunfield. It was very largely attended. Mr. U. L. Porter, and Mrs. M. A. Bothie are conducting a Normal school at Scottsville, Ky. Miss Lonstella McCutchen has gone to Walden University. Miss Florence is going to the State Normal at Frankfort, Ky. Messrs. John Moxley, Robt. Sanders and F. B. Watkins have gone to Hot Springs Ark. Mrs. Prof. W. B. Ferguson had an operation performed on her eye recently REV. J. W. ROBINSON, Pastor St. Mark's M. E. Church, 7th Street, Chicago, Ill. at Louisville. She has the sympathy of the public in general. Mrs. Ferguson is one of Bowling Green's representative women. Rev. C. G. Fishback, B. D. pastor of State-st Baptist church is pushing his work to the front. Rev. T. W. Hampton, of Shelbyville was in the city recently. J. E. Kuykendali, our undertaker is making quite a reputation in his business. He is genial and painstaking. □ Mrs. Emma Browders is a success in the grocery business. A series of meetings is in progress at Taylor Chapel A. M. E. church. Rev. Evans, pastor: Dra. Porter and Hughes are kept busy these days. Miss Ida M. Browning is leader in the canvassing business. She handles, dress goods, rugs, carpets, silver ware etc. Mr. G. W. Fleming is our popular tailor. He has a nice establishment and commands a large white patronage. THE M.E. CHURCH AND INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION. Industrial work in our schools was begun a quarter century ago. In 1885 the report of the corresponding secretary gave illustrations of the buildings and work of one of the great Industrial plants in the South. Though we are doing thorough and effective work there is much room for improvement in the breadth and efficiency of our industrial departments. The extent of our buildings and equipment is far from what is demanded for largest service in this important department of our work. There is urgent demand for funds to complete and fully equip our most extensive plant at Claflin University. The large buildings at Clark should be the center of more numerous and efficiently equipped industries. There is need of re-inforcement on this line at Walden for which President Hamilton has secured a competent head. Nearly 3,000 students received training in our industrial departments last WEAK MEN! Instant Relief. Cure in 15 days. Never returns. I will gladly send to any sufferer, a plain seal envelope with a copy of the book for the relief for private cure for Lost Manhood, Night Losses, Nervous Discomfort, Vibratory Stroke, etc. 5. PAGE, Private Box 710, MARSHAL, MICH, year—more than twice as many as are enrolled in the two largest distinctively industrial schools in the South. And the quality of the training in our schools is borne witness to by the fact that the heads of four of the departments in Booker T. Washington's school at Tuskegee, Ala., are graduates from the courses at Clark's University. The plans and specifications of the new building for Haven Academy were drawn by one of our graduates. The contract for construction was also let to him and the work during the last summer has been satisfactorily completed. We are thus training, not mechanics only, but the teachers of mechanics, who are to be the leaders of their people in the higher industrial life. We are not merely teaching men to make a living, but, at the same time, training them for the higher ministries of life through the larger education in our higher courses of instruction. And so we shall go on with our plans of higher education, training, not hands alone that grasp the plane and plow, but also educating brain and conscience and heart and will; sending forth men of vision and spiritual power, who shall lead the people into the higher life. METHODIST UNIFICATION. We have kept our readers informed from time to time concerning the progress made by Methodism in various quarters of the world in its efforts to crystalize and solidify its scattered and incoherent elements. The tendency for twenty years in this direction, as seen in Canada and Australia, has been manifest. Just now there are signs in Great Britain that some of the Methodist denominations there will, in the not distant future, coalesce. It may be worth while in this connection to call the names and numbers of the various Methodist bodies in Great Britain. They are as follows: Weslyan Methodist Church .481,061 New Connexion .41,043 Bible Christian .34,883 Primitive Methodist .196,404 United Methodist Free Church 97717 Independent Methodist .8,303 Wesleyan Reform Union .7187 The introduction of organs and choirs, the policy of establishing theological schools and striving for a cultivated ministry, and the determination to protest against clerical rulership in the parent body,—these were among the causes which occasioned the birth of some of these "protesting" and seeding bodies. The Wesleyans, the Bible Christians and the Primitive methodists are now lining up in the direction of reunion They will make a magnificently compact and well-organized body when they coalesce. MARKS OF A METHODIST. Yes, Methodism is an experience—primarily, essentially, universally an experience. Every methodist has a story to tell, a song to sing, a testimony to give. 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Parties who desire one of our MAGNETIC COMBS, which aids materially in the straightening process, can obtain same by sending 50c. extra. Remember, OZONO is guaranteed to straighten the hair—to cure all ably the same. They have to be. And so methodists understand one another. There is such a thing as the communion of saints. Our forefathers were called, "shouting Methodists." Well, they had something to shout about. The world used the term as one of reproach and ridicule but that was because the world did not understand—as, indeed, it does not understand to this day—what there is in religion to shout about. It is the same world that said of Peter and John at Pentecost, "These men are full of new wine;" the very same world that said of the master, "He is beside Himself." We used to have the "amen corner" in our old chapels. Somehow it did the preacher good to hear those fervent responses from it and to watch those glowing faces in the pews. There was a spiritual rapport between the "amen corner" and the pulpit that increased many a good time and helped through many a hard one. We are not so demonstrative to-day. We have fewer shouting methodists and fewer "amen corners." Have we gained by the change? Perhaps not. One thing is certain—we have not gained but lost, and lost uneasably, if the joy of the Lord has gone out of our people's hearts and the zeal for his service out of their lives. We have improved in many things without any doubt, but Methodism is not Methodism and Methodists are not Methodists, without an experience of the power of vital godliness, joyous, abiding and constraining to every good word and work—Christian Guardian. The Church and Public Office Holders The Church and Public Office Holders We are on the verge of another campaign for county officers. The people should be more deeply interested, and concerned, in the selection of proper candidates, than they evidently are. The usual crowd, or clique, which seens to think that they were born to hold office, or to dictate who shall hold them, are, as usual, manipulating affairs to their liking. A lot of men are presented to the voters, and the people are given to understand that "the success of the national party depends upon the election of these men." Has the church no voice in this important matter? It seems that there has been to much indifference on the part of the professing Christians in this direction, and the humiliating spectacle of our beautiful city at the mercy of gamblers, policy players, and Sunday whiskey sellers with an administration practically admitting its help lessness to put a stop to the disgraceful practices, is presented. If the element now in control cannot give us a better enforcement of the laws, then there should be put in office that class of men, which will do so. Again has the church, which is the exponent of the Golden Rule "Whatsoever you would that men should do unto you, do ye even so unto them," no right to open her mouth against the injustice and unfairness done our race, in the failure to accord us any recognition for faithfulness to the party and to party principles? We believe it our solemn religious duty to call the attention of the leaders of the Republican party, with which a large majority of our people are affiliated, to their failure to give the competent men the recognition which our numbers, wealth, and intelligence deserve. No other people are treated as we, nor would any other submit to it for any length of time. We shall preach, and advise and exhort our people to demand, yes demand, for having waited, and waited, and depended upon promises, which panned out no more than breath; we say demand recognition in proportion to our support given the party. FOR RENT - 422 N Senate avenue, $20 - 428 Cora, $5. THE INCIDENT IS CLOSED The hundreds who have read the accounts of the Book Concern affairs in these columns have a right to expect news as to the final outcome. It is just to all concerned that such news be given. The best way to give such news is to first state in clear terms the bare facts. The Publication Board removed Leake and appointed the Rev. John Collett, a OZONO is guaranteed to straighten the hair—make it grow long, soft, and glossy; also to cure all itching, burning, humiliating scalp diseases. To make the hair grow out again on bald spots, especially around the temples, there is no Hair Tonic on earth one-half so good. The Boston Chemical Company holds a charter granted by the State of Virginia. We also refer to the Metropolitan Bank of Richmond, Va., and to the Southern Express Company. Register your letters; it protects you. Address your letters plainly to— BOSTON CHEMICAL COMPANY, 310 East Broad Street, RICHMOND, VA. native of North Carolina, a member of the Second Episcopal District and of the Baltimore Conference Thus Dr. Leake's state and district still holds the office. As what has previously been written in relation to the condition of affairs has been so widely read, justice demands that, before the incident is closed, every harsh statement should be softened as much as the final outcome and investigations will warrant. Now that the matter is adjusted and at an end, charity demands that no new facts of an unfavorable character be published but that the facts already published be softened down as far as truth will permit Dr. Leake has spoken in his own defence, and that too, with much effect. He states that he did not seek nor want the office and then he realized his lack of experience and fitness for such a task and only entered upon it after having been assured by Dr. W. H. Giles of his assistance. He says that to Giles he entrusted the book-keeping and that he relied upon him almost entirely. He says that he recognizes that as the head of the Concern he is responsible for whatever has happened but that he had no personal knowledge of certain things that have been mentioned. The facts stand but the guilt seems to have been largely shifted. Dr. Giles has not yet spoken and his silence is regarded in various ways. Dr. Leake bears his fate in a manly way and does not appear to cherish bitter feelings either toward fortune or individuals. He is gray and worn but still is the earnest lover of his church that he has always been. If he has been a victim of false friends, he will yet come out alright. He was elected to follow the most successful manager of recent years and admits that he found things in good condition. What Dr J. A. Jones has been saying is his own talk and has no relation of any kind with the actual facts. And now the incident is closed. The curtain drops upon the bitter and stormy months of trial and struggle that have come and gone in the experience of a rugged hero of African Methodism whose faithful work of the past secures for him the utmost limit of christian charity in his present troubles and trials. He will go back to the labors in which he is a tried and proven workman. A few more years and he and all of us will have passed from the stage of life. May God grant to Dr. Leake a peaceful and useful old age and make him of great use to the church which he has loved and served so long. Finis. J. M. HENDERSON, M. D., 2224 Fitzwater street **LOOK!** Mothers--Fathers **LOOK!** From the Ball-room o dell is the book you have been looking for these many years. Read it Let your children read it. Endorsed by Pulpit and Press. Price $29. S. D. GREENE CO. Dept B. Gendive, Mont "Don't Worry Club" Social. Don't Worry Club Social Henderson, Ky. Special.—A very pleasant social was given at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Wilcher Williams by the members of the "Don't Worry Club." The club is composed of the following young ladies: Misses Sarah Barnett, Amanda White, Annie Washington and Mary Williams. Carls dancing and instrumental sols were the features of the evening. Otho Snipes, the ten year old son of George Snipes, died in St. Louis Jan. 14th. His remains were brought to this city for interment. Mrs. Mollie B. McClure, of Corydon, Ind., spent several days in the city visiting her mother, Mrs. Phyllis Brooks. Miss Alice Boyd and Mr. Young Walton were united in marriage Jan. 16th, at the residence of the bride, at Green ridge. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Nelson, Mrs. Rosa Green, Mrs. Ragland and Miss Martha Bunch attended the Boyd-Walton nuptials. Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Kennedy will celebrate their twentieth anniversary Jan. 27th, at their residence, 927 Clay street. Agents Wanted. Active, energetic young men or women can secure employment as agents for this paper by writing the editor of this page or to The Freeman. Liberal commission will be paid Teeth—"One's teeth require lots of looking after, don't they?" "Yes, Ma mislaid her upper set yesterday and it took us two hours to find them"—Philadelphia Evening Bulletin. RACE CLEANINGS The leading white people of Alabama have declared that they do not mean to prevent a Negro who is entitled to vote under the new constitution from doing so and mean to treat him fairly in this respect. The Negro should not be back ward in registering. + The colored state teachers' Association of Kentucky appointed a committee to ask Mr. Carnegie for $50 000 for Cave Spring University. It may be that Cane Spring is meant. Prof. Parrish's school which is doing work along the MADAM M'NAIRDEE Has Returned to the City. Has Returned to the City. 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She devotes her entire time for the welfare of the people believing God will reward her. She will make your very soul glad to hear her talk of heaven for she writes such soul letters, tells you how to make home happy, always enclose stamp for answer. Here she is, as she looks today and a bible three weeks. MADAME MCNAIRDEE-MOORE, 4115 Indiana Avenue, permanently located THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER lines of Tuskegee. Mr. Carnegie could do no better. New Orleans: When the will of Col. A. A. Maginis, the rich cotton mill owner, who died at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York a few days ago, was probated Saturday, it was discovered that he left the round fortune of $10,000 and a house to his faithful body servant, Peter Brown, who was once a slave. + Wm Sinclair, for many years steward of the White House has been transferred to the Pension office + There will not be any legislation at this session of Congress which will directly affect the colored people. It appears that the members are all glad to get out of the way of the Negro problem. + So far as can be seen the President will make no recommendations to Congress touching the race question. The Booker T. Washington incident seems to have daunted him to some degrees. + Messrs. Terrell and Hewlett, of Washington, recently appointed by the President as Justices in the District of Columbia, are leaders of the colored bar in the city. Prof. Booker T. Washington in refusing the offer of $1000 per week to lecture for as many weeks as he cared to devote to it, was quite a jar to his enemies who claim that money and notoriously the height of his ambition. Mr. Washington has always had his race at heart and no amount of money can deter him for one moment from working to better its condition + Chas. W. Anderson, of New York, at present Auditor of Race Tracks in that State is a candidate for the Haytian Mission and has an excellent chance of being appointed. + S. Colridge Taylor, the young African composer will visit Washington this month for the purpose of staging his operetta "Hiwatha." He will be the guest of Mr. Paul Lawrence Dunbar the negro poet many of whose poems Mr. Taylor has set to music. The young musician now resides in London and has had the benefit of the best musical training 一 Hon Lectured Crawford, one of the two Negro members of the Georgia Legislature, is dead. He had served several terms in the House, and at one time made an excellent race for the senate. The legislature took appropriate action touching his death and appointed an escort to accompany his remains home to Darien. The respect shown the late Mr. Crawford speaks exceedingly well for the Georgia legislature These little incidents will count as well as others not so favorable to the race. Vicksburg News. Vicksburg, Miss., Special — Miss Pearl Jones of Clinton, Miss. and Miss Mary J. Roberson of Raymond, Miss, spent the holidays in this city the guests of Miss Lillie Gillispie on Jackson street. One of the most enjoyable events of new year was the surprise party given by Mrs Fountain, in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Butler, Friday evening Jan. 10, at which a large number was present. The hotel boys gave Mr and Mrs. Butler a very beautiful wine cup, which was presented to them by Mr. James S. P. Reed, who succeeds Mr. Butler as headwaiter at the Carroll Hotel. Among other curtieses shown Mr. and Mrs. Butler on the evening of their departure was a beautiful card receiver presented by Rev. A. M. Johnson of the Jackson Street Baptist church. Mr. and Mrs. Butler left via the A. and V., route Jan. 13, for their native home in Macon, Ga. Mr. Phillip Butler has been employed at the Carroll Hotel as headwaiter for upward of five years. and has filled that position with credit to himself and race, and now leaves with full honors to return to his native home. Read The Freeman on sale every Saturday, O. U Taylor agent. Nashville News Items Nashville, Tenn., Special—A report of the year's work of the Spruce Street Baptist church is one of great importance as well as a great encouragement to the members. Rev. E. J. Fisher, the pastor, deserves the greatest enconiums for his faithful services he has given his members since his pastorate. The report is as follows: By baptism, 125; by letter, 45; by restoration, 10, dismissed Start the New Year Right. Take hold of an honest business, and make yourself independent for life. Don't fail to write at once for terms and full information. Address, NELSON MANUFACTURING CO., Richmond, Va. Special.—Send 48c. to-day for Agents' Sample Outfit, containing one box Nelson's Straightine, one box Nelson's Scalp and Hair Cleaner, and one box Dr. Hopp's Indian Herb Tea, packed in a handsome cloth-covered Sample Case, containing order blanks, envelopes, etc., and start to work at once—before someone else gets ahead of you. Delay means your loss. Write to-day. Send money by P. O. Money Order or Registered Mail. It is for your protection. Address. by letter, 1: died, 4; work done, $7,450 paid on same, $5,700. John Shaw, who lived on the corner of Spring and Webster streets, East Side, died Friday morning, Jan 17, 1902, and was buried Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The funeral services were held in the First Baptist church, East Nashville, Tenn., and conducted by Rev. J. M. Mason-assisted by Rev. S. Matthews. The I O I Band, with S. S. Hugh, manager, and Robert Thompson, leader, played the last sad rites over the remains of the deceased J. Williams, a member of the I O I Band, died last week after a very long illness, and was buried on Sunday, Jan. 19, 1902. The funeral services were held in Stonewall Street Baptist church by Rev. Porter, pastor. Mr. Williams was very much loved by his fellow members and always strived to do anything that was an unbuilding to the band. Miss Louisa Young was elected secretary of the First Baptist church Sunday-school. Miss Young is very popular in Sunday-school work, and we believe she is qualified to fill this important position, and we look for a very prosperous year during her administration. The Petrineil Social Club met Monday evening, Jan. 20, at the residence of Mrs. Corean McGavock, East Side. Prof W. H. Coundill is expected to visit Nashville, Tenn., this week. On his arrival he will be escorted to the Mercy Hospital by the I O I Band, where he is expected to deliver an address. The Howard Congregational church is being renovated on the interior of its beautiful auditorium. Keep posted by reading The Freeman, on sale at Seven & Parke's drug store, P. R. Burra's drug store and S. Johnson's grocery, Tweed and Albion streets. News Items. Kenton Ohio, Special.—We have a lovely little city of about 12,000 inhabitants and have two colored churches, the A. M. E. and the Baptist and they along real nice The A. M. E. church is trying hard to raise $45 by the 26th of Jan The Kenton Lodge, No. 3834, G. U. O. of O F., held their quarterly election of officers for the next three months with the following results: D. Manley, M C.; J. Dudley, W. F.; Chas. Price, P. S; J. Hathook, N. F.; W. A. Hawkins, P. N. G.; M W. Daniels, N. G. T Baskerville, V. G.; D. F. Russ; E. S. Mr. Carter and family left last week for Indian Territory on business. Miss Amanda Banks is ilil and not able to be out at all Miss Edna and Miss Carrie Childers are the leading soprano singers of the A. M. E. choir. W. A. Hawkins and wife have just returned from Paulin county and report having a good time. The following ladies and gentlemen attended the birthday party at Prof. Daniels residence on his 33rd anniversary. W. M. Manley and wife; Chas. Johnson and wife. W. A. Hawkins and wife; D. J. Russ, Miss Henrietta Daniels and Miss Eva Lowery. All had a good time until the small hours of morning. Interesting Jots. Albany, Ga., Special.—The celebration of the Emancipation Proclamation was observed here Jan. 1, 1902. The exercise was somewhat grand. Mr. H. H. Williams who has been indisposed for quite swish is now up and rapidly improving. We hope he will continue to improve. Messrs. Mack, Jos. and Boney Brown left for Tampa, Fla., to spend the winter. Mr. Jno. Clem is one of the main barbers in the barber shop of Mr. Jos Campbell Miss Mable L. Grant is mending rapidly. Mrs. Jane Morris enjoys reading The Freeman. Mr. Albert Williams is chief cook at the Cafe of Messrs. Adams and Brosnan. Dr. R. E. Grier is enjoying an excellent practice in this city and surrounding section. Mr. Dave Thomas has accepted a position with the firm of Messrs. Adams and Brosnan a clerk. Are you a reader and subscriber of The Freeman? If not we would be pleased to have our agent to call and leave it with you. You should read it. Mr. William Wade visited his home in Arlington a few days ago to see the home folks. Master Claude Daniels is now apprentice in the barber shop of Mr. T. L. Henderson. NELSONS STRAIGHTINE THE LATEST DISCOVERY FOR MAKING KNOTTY, KINKY, CURLY HAIR STRAIGHT BEFORE AFTER PROMINENT IN RAILROAD CIRCLE. 10,000 Agents Wanted... NEW YEAR Mr. Robert Johnson, a Pullman car porter running between Chicago and San Francisco, Cal., is confined in the isolated hospital suffering with small pox. On Jan. 16th the following crew was sent out with an excursion party to Mexico by the Pullman Palace Car officials. The dining car was manned by Messrs. Geo. Kinley, A. Townsend, Chas Ayers, W. Lewis and "Chappy" McGhee Chef A Covington, was in charge of the kitchen with J. Bunce second and Al. James, third cook. Mr. A. Ruffin a Pullman sleeping car porter died last week at his home 5106 Dearborn-st. Mr Ruffin at one time run between Chicago and New Orleans and was shot, during a race riot in the latter city. Some years ago the sleeping car porters were paid a decent salary. But, in recent years the sleeping car companies have been continually cutting down the News in Brief. Springfield, Ill. Special—Joe Morgan is visiting in the southern part of State. Mr. Shelby Jones is back in Shawneetown Mr Chas. Brown and H. H. Hale of the Leland are on the sick list. Mr. George Young seemed to be enjoying a sleigh ride Tuesday evening. The young men gave a ball at Carpenters hall Tuesday night. Sherman Williams Monday delivered an address before the Woman's Palianthropic Club, subject. "The City of Women to Each Other." The Freeman man shall try to get the best news from the different churches and societies and make The Freeman the paper for the people and of the people. Rev. Saunders preached an able sermon last Sunday at 11 o'clock a. m., text and Jesus Cried Again and Gave up the Ghost." His sermon was brief but it was timely and effective. The Culture Club at Union Baptist church, last Sunday evening was well attended with some of the best and most intelligent people of the city. Mr. Richard Douglass read the leading paper of the occasion, the subject being, a "True Perspective in Life. Mr. Douglass handled his subject with much ability. His delivery was in all parts fine; he seemed to be at himself and was enthusiastically applauded. Mr. Douglass is a very cultured young man who graduated from the high school here in 1899 and will, we believe become a potent factor in this State. The St. John literary society will have a debate next Tuesday night. Paducah News Paduah, Ky., Special.—John Tice is still flagging the one eyed iron horse. That is right, Johnny. Mrs Francis Stewart of South 8th street, after several day's illness, is out again. "Well. John," she said, "you needn't think because you are a blacksmith you're the only pugilist in town; but go ahead, John, perhaps you'll know the only one some day, provided you don't read this and go way back and sit down." The I & C pay car arrived on the 21st and made all the boys happy. Mrs Sarah Adkins of Clay street is very sick. Mrs Zack Fletcher of North 13th street is seriously ill. The Young Men's Savings Bank met on the 23d inst. and elected officers for 1902. "Uncle Nath" is still in the land. Wonder what has been of Little David Pittman? The daughter of Mr C H C Turner is improving. John Fitzgerald is very ill. Get The Freeman at 1033 Clark street and 1048 Washington street. Will Graham, Squirrel Kid, Lee Berry and Nathan Bennett gave a Jokers' party on the 18th inst., and Uncle Nath give old pap Graham a slap beside his head and out. We told you that Uncle Nath was still in the land. The mob who tried to lynch Charles Gaskins at Flemmingsburg, Ky., were nothing but boys, and have since spent all their time picking is the greatest seller ever offered agents. It is without question, the greatest Hair Prepa- porter's salary until now they are compelled to work for a small salary and depend upon the generosity of the traveling public for tips enough to keep the wolf away from the door and the Lord knows that the travelling public is not hurting themselves these days giving tips. However, the porters have no one to blame but themselves for the present condition of affairs along that line and in the near future we shall endeavor to point this fact out but suffice it to say that the majority of porters talk too much and every trip they tell each other and they tell each other and the poor white employees just how much extra money they make on the trip and in a few days the superintendent knows about how much such and such a run is worth and pretty soon the porters salary on that division is cut and the porter don't know why. Boys take my advice and keep your own council. Don't even talk too much to each other because some of our people love to tattle to white folks. Anon. bird shot from their anatomies. Rev W E Glover is carrying on a revival at the First Ward Baptist church. Go out and help him. The baby show given at the Washington street Baptist church. Monday night, January 20, was a success. Mrs Austin of the I. C. R. R. hospital is very ill. Orney Cherry has returned home from Turkwood. Ark Items of Interest Granite City, Ill., Special.—Rev J Stark, for many years an employee of the A. S. F., has resigned and opened a nice meat market. He was recently called to the pastorate of the Baptist church in this city. The reverend is a gentleman, a minister and a Mason, and deserves the patronage of his people. Let the forty families of West Granite buy all their meat and lard from this man of color for thirty days and pay him, and in the next thirty days he can furnish you with some flour and sugar. Any reliable person is furnished for two weeks by him, as everybody gets paid then and are able to fix up for the next two weeks. Not one minute of credit is extended to colored men in Granite by white men. It is cash on delivery or no goods. Mrs Sarah Holmes is a business lady in West Granite and runs a nice little grocery and confectionery. She says The Freeman is a welcome visitor. Mr A Batchelor made a flying trip to St. Louis, Mo., last Sunday. Frank Smith is on the sick list. Mrs Mattie Boyd was kept busy last Sunday doctoring the sick in her home. She is one of those christians that believes it is a part of her mission to do for you whilst you live, that you may live longer. May God bless such persons. Mr C Ray is suffering with a severe cold. Brinkley News Brinkley, Ark., Special.—There was a destructive fire in this city on Saturday night, Jan. 11. Brinkley has fine colored schools. Among them are the St. Paul Institute with Prof. H. J. Loosas president; the C. W. R. Academy, Prof. J. E. Knox, president; Presbyterian, Prof. T. C. Ogburn, president; City High School, Prof. J. W. Brooks, principal. Mrs. S. McNeal is visiting her son at Lonoke, but will return home soon. The first quarterly conference at St Paul A. M. E. church on Jan. 12 was quite a success, Rev. F. B. Carillinia presiding elder. L. W. White is on the sick list; hope he will soon recover. Amos Sims was badly injured on the 17th at the Brinkley car works. James Danders, leading colored barber, is now one door west of Howell & McNeal's grocery store. Mr. Lanier has his fish stand one door west of Howell & McNeal's store. You will find The Freeman headquarters at Howell & McNeal's grocery store. Rev. J. D. Humphry preached a good sermon Sunday night. Messrs. Jimmie Thornton, E. T. Bemy and N. Jackson, of Clarendon, were pleasant visitors of Mr. Howell on Sunday. Mr. Lucious Tilson was a visitor of the C. W. R. Academy last week. He is a very prominent young man of Augusta, Ark. The Freeman is always on hand at Howell & McNeal's grocery store General Items. Crawfordsville, Ind., Special.—An entertainment was given at Odd Fellow's hall Saturday evening by S. G. Paris of Charleston, W. Va., the comedian. He will appear again soon. Miss Annie Wittrow is visiting in Connerville. Miss Pearl Boone is improving. Miss Florence Coleman is visiting her mother in Indianapolis. W. C. Wooden is improving. Chas. Davis is visiting her mother in Danville, Ill. There is much sickness in many families on account of vaccination but we are thankful to say out of 30 or 40 cases of small pox in our city there is not a case reported among our people. Mr. Chas. Rogers has gone to Brazil, ind. as secondook at the new Davis hotel. Rev. D. M. Turner was in Indianapolis this week on business. Rev. J. Burton of Frankfort ind., is in the city visiting his daughter Mrs. Sarah Hale. John Puryear, Geo. L. Knox or C. M. C. Willis would make good commissioners. They say that the Negroes of Alabama are registering and paying poll tax to beat the band. WONDERFUL DISCOVERY Curly Hair Made Straight By TAKEN FROM LIFE; BEFORE AND AFTER TREATMENT ORIGINAL OZONIZED OX MARROW (Coprised.) This wonderful hair pomade is the only safe preparation in the world that makes kinky or oily hair shine the scalp and prevents the hair from becoming brittle. It makes the hair grow long and silky. 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"Indiana's Greatest Distributors of Dry Goods." ..CITY NOTES... The Rev. E. L. Gilliam lectured at Connersville Monday evening. As a result of the rally at Simpson Chapel Sunday, $115 was collected. Miss Hattle Matson has returned from a visit to relatives at Des Moines, Ia. Mrs. Amelia Thurston, of Quincy, Ill., is expected in the city to visit relatives soon. Mrs. Earl E. Titus has returned from spending the holidays with her parents at Lebanon, Ky. The Metropole Club danced Tuesday evening at the reading-room hall at Haughville. William Jackson a popular young man of Montgomery, Ala, is now located in this city. The East End Needle Club met with Mrs. Ada Goines, 543 West Twelfth street, Friday afternoon. Try skin Clear for liver splotches. Nothing better. Elevator 7 S. Meridian street. Knox Hair Parlors. For fine millinery and dress making call on Mrs. H. H. Knight and Miss C. M. Howell. 440 Indiana Avenue. The choir of St. Paul's Mission will be installed Sunday at 4 o'clock. Mrs. Charles Lanier will render a solo. The Flora Grant Mite Missionary met Thursday afternoon with Mrs John Miner, 2618 North Capitol avenue. The Progressive Social Club was entertained by Mrs. Fannie Jones, 868 West Eleventh street, Thursday afternoon. The Matinee Whist Club was entertained last Saturday afternoon by Miss Pearl Hill, in Sherman drive, Tuxedo Park. Mrs. Mary Ann Newman died Sunday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lizzie A. Robinson, 1020 Senate avenue, North. Mrs. Frank Rochester entertained at a masquerade party last Friday night-Miss Pearl Hicks and Eddie McLain won the prizes. A mothers' meeting was held at Bethel A. M. E. church Monday afternoon by Mrs. Susan H. Clark, State superintendent. The joint debate between Lincoln Union and O. P. Morton Odd Fellow lodges took place Wednesday night, at Odd Fellows' Hall. FOR SALE—Creole hair braids to match any hair. Knox Hair Parlors rooms 22-23 Big 4 block corner Washington and Meridian. The Ladies Aid Society of the Olivet Baptist church will give a Musical and Social Friday evening Feb. 7, 1902, for the benefit of the church. All work receives prompt attention at the Millinery and dressmaking establishment of Mrs. H. H. Knight and Miss C. M. Howell at 440 Indiana Avenue. A midwinter musicale given by Eastern Star Juvenile Lodge, No. 9, S. M. T., took place Thursday evening at U. B. F. Hall, Court and Delaware streets. The public installation of the officers of the K. of P lodges of the city took The Eureka Barbershop Strictly first-class in every respect. Hot and cold baths. The best attention and respect will be snowed ladies and children. 151 Twenty-fifth Street. OGDEN, UAHR FORTUNE TELLER FORTUNE TELLER Your life revealed. For truthful predictions and reliable advice, send 12 cents and birthday. Mrs. Devoltron 1213 Hickory St., St. Louis, Mo. place Thursday evening at Pride of the West Castle Hall, Illinois and Georgia streets. "Major" Taylor, America's crack bicycle rider is in the city for a few days. The "Major" has recently returned from Europe and looks the picture of health. Misses Ruth Higgs and Melissa Davidson entertained Monday evening at the home of the latter in North California street, in honor of Miss Alice Colston, of Cincinnati. The report that reached us stating the death of Zack Young was untrue. A letter received from Mr. Young informs us that he is doing well and enjoying good health in the "Windy City." HAPPININGS IN OLD KENTUCKY. MR. ALVIN LOGAN OF MAHARRY COLLEGE HOME ON VACATION. Price's Ragland Minstrels was Alright --Many Sick--A Few Deaths--Husband-street Church's Organized Clubs Doing Good Work. Paducah, Ky., Special. Isaiah Caruthers, the baritone singer, is singing "Mary Green" with success. Nathan Bennett has sold his saloon and POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS We are authorized to announce Lewis G. Akin as a candidate for County Recorder, subject to the decision of the Republican primary election. We are authorized to announce Henry W. Tutewiler as a candidate for Coroner of Marion county, subject to the decision of the Republican primary election. We are authorized to announce William E. Davis The reception which was to have been given Bishop Grant by the Ladies' Alliance this week has been indefinitely postponed. The Alliance met Thursday with Mrs. Emma Parks, 509 West St. Clair street. The funeral of Miss Letitia Watkins who died in Chicago, Jan. 25, occurred from the family residence 1639 Columbia Avenue Tuesday afternoon. She was the sister of Misses Clara and Erine Watkins. Mrs. Cynthia Hodges also Mrs. Thomas Howard and daughter, Grace of Chicago attended the burial. Mrs. William Jones gave a party, in honor of her husband last Friday night at their home, 1328 Hill avenue. Whist was the amusement. Robert Able and William Coleman won the first prize, Jesse Jones and Ed Bert won the second prize. Covers were laid for twelve. Ed Bert, of Elizabethtown, Ky., was a guest of honor. The Flanner Guild Delsarte Class and their husbands were entertained Monday night by Dr. B. J. Morgan at the Flanner Guild, a lovely supper was served. The Delsarte Class organized themselves into a club electing the following officers: Mrs. Jennie Cooper, president; Mrs. Daisy Smith, vice-president; Mrs. Lucretia Knox, secretery; and Mrs. Margaret Worthington, treasury. For Sale Real Estate. Lot 60x82 Terms $250 cash Lafayette Place. Denison Hotel, room 203 1.542.581 Is the total aggregate vote cast for the office of Governor in the states of Ohio, Massachusetts, and Iowa on the 5th day of Nov. 1901. For a complete list of the prize winners write to the Press Publishing Association of Detroit, Mich. The Baptist University. The Baytist University of Indiana is now a reality. Instruments to that effect have been executed. According to its papers, the aim and object of said university is to bring within the reach of the boys and girls of the West a Christian education of hand, head and heart and furnishing to the patrons of said university a higher education for those entering upon the ministry of the Baptist Church. To that end there will be established grammar, normal, industrial and theological courses of study in said college. No one will be refused admission in said university on account of his religious opinions. Three thousand and three hundred dollars is the purchase price of the first building. The incorporators are : James C. Patton, Nathaniel Seymur, John F. Broyles and Benjamin Harnette. Mr. Campbell of Kentucky. S. M. Campbell of Kentucky, secretary and treasurer of the Miners' Union of Kentucky, has been in the city several days attending the Miners' Union. He is doing a faithful work in trying to unionize the miners of his state. Madisonville is about the only section where the operators continue to hold out against the organization. Mr. Campbell thinks the union men will eventually win. Thousands of dollars have been spent in supporting the strikers who have been unemployed for two or three years. The convention here enthusiastically agreed to continue the strike and appropriated funds for that purpose. Mr. Campbell is popular with the organization, and deservedly so. He is a man of ability and of tact. Wigg—"What a beautiful nose she has." Wagg—"Yes, that's her scenter of attraction."—Philadelphia Record. Words of Praise. Received, Dec. 7, 1901, from Louis Morris, Cinclaire, La —The Ozonized Ox Marrow Co., Chicago, Ill., Dear Sirs:—Your pomade is the best preparation I ever saw. It stops failing out hair and makes hair pliable and silky Your hair pomade has no equal. Received Nov., 19, 1901, from Mattie M. Reynolds, Brookhaven Miss., Dear Sirs:—I must confess I never tried any preparation so excellent for the hair as your Ozonized Ox Marrow so I send for another bottle. It is the only thing that gives life to the hair. Received Nov. 22 1901 from Mrs. Fannie L. Williams, Cold Springs, Tex. Gentlemen:—I am well pleased with your Ozonized Ox Marrow. It is all ou claim it to be; straightens the hair cures Dandruff and stops it from breaking Dandruff. Please send me two more bottles. Inclosed find money order $1. for the same. See advertisement "Wonderful Discovery" in this paper for further particulars and order a bottle. It does the work just right. HAPPININGS IN OLD KENTUCKY. MR. ALVIN LOGAN OF MAHARRY COLLEGE HOME ON VA- CATION. Price's Ragland Minstrels was Alright --Many Sick--A Few Deaths--Husband-street Church's Organized Clubs Doing Good Work. Paducah, Ky., Special. Isaiah Caruthers, the baritone singer, is singing "Mary Green" with success. Nathan Bennett has sold his saloon and is now in the restaurant business. Lawrence Boian, of McChaniceburg, is indisposed this week. Mrs. Bama Hopgood died on the 26th inst. Mrs. Fannie Cherry is on the sick list this week. Mrs. Charles H. Brown, of S. Seventh street, after a sojourn in Chicago with her daughter, Mrs. Zula Tandy, returned the 24th inst., accompanied by her little granddaughter. Get your confectionaries, fruits, etc., at Clarence Dawson's cafe. Alvin Logan, one of Paducah's most popular young men, who has been attending Meharry Medical College, in Nashville, Tenn., is home on a vacation. Mr. Logan will have completed his studies in another year. "Doc," your rooster's biography failed to appear in the last edition, but we are well acquainted with his pedigree. Want to see him. Get your groceries from J. W. Moore, corner, of Seventh and Adams streets. Free delivery to any part of the city. Ezekiel Grundy made a fly trip to Mayfield, the 23d, on business. Price's Raglan Minstrel on the 23d, was a success. Will Martin and Henry —, two of the Big 4 Comedians, were "superfine," and with their funny jokes and songs, won for themselves quite a reputation as masters of comedy before the footlights. Lonie Thomas and Jack Aker, Paducah's old favorites, never fails to amuse the audience with their late songs, etc. The Robinson Bros. Edward, George and Jimmie, introduced many new feats in their "silence and fun" act. The orchestra especially was good. Mrs. Ida Grundy, after a brief illness, is able to be up and about again. Geo. White and Miss Georgia Story were married on the 24th inst. They have the best wishes of The Freeman. Mrs. Emily Taylor, of S. Ninth street, who has been very ill for some time, died on the 23d. The deceased was loved and respected by all. She leaves four sons to mourn her demise. Mrs Malina Newman, mother of John Newman, is very sick. The S. R. O. sign was put up during the performance of Wm. H. West's Minstrel the 23d. Prof. Ed. Overby, of Cairo, will celebrate "Cairo day" in Paducah with his orchestra, in the near future. In honor of the occasion a grand ball will be given at Odd Fellows' hall. The Cairo Zenda club will attend in full. Watch pills for date. Get The Freeman from William T. Cherry, 1033 Clark street. Boys, "Buddie" says there's nothing to it; cut it out. Fred Mansfield, shipping clerk for the wholesale firm of C. H. Rieke & Sons, is considering an offer from a firm in Jacksonville, Fla. Mr. Mansfield is both industrious and intelligent and qualified to give satisfaction in either wholesale dry goods or shoe department. He formerly held the position of shipping clerk for the Horbour Pitts Shoe company, of Paducah. Mrs. Willie O'Neal, of Washington street, is getting along nicely. John, all blacksmiths are not pugilists. Miss Mamie Gibbreth, of Mayfield, Ky., was in the city on the 16th, and was the guest of Miss Laura Milam, of S. Ninth street. She was enroute home from Mammoth, Ill where she had been visiting her brother. Mrs. Eliza M. Burton, of W. Jefferson street, has been suffering from a ourn on her face for several days, but is better at this writing. The Willing Workers' club met last Tuesday night at the residence of Sister Sallie Howard on Husband street. Rev. L. F. Howard, of the Husband Street church, is on the sick list. All the members of the Willing Workers' club, of Husband Street church, are requested to be present next Tuesday night. Business of importance. By order of the President, Miss Eliza M. Burton. Dan Dossett, of W. Jefferson street, has purchased a beautiful lot in Oak Grove. Mrs. Monia Burton, of 631 Oak street, is suffering with plueris in her side. Bob Diggs, who was seriously burned several weeks ago, is improving. Rev W. E. Pearson, of Trimble Street Christian church, has added thirty-six new members and is now having new fixtures put in. The State convention will convene there in July. Rev. Pearson has done good work since bacoming pastor about two years ago. $1500 a year, you can make from Eggs. Every house wife should know how to preserve eggs by laying them in a tin dish and bake them with oil and yung. No canvassing. Write-free circular. Searchlight Chemical Co., Lansing, Mich The Freeman in Hot Springs, Ark. Copies of The Freeman can be found every Saturday at Prof. Andrew Stant's optical store. 114 Malvern avenue; Henry F. Foster, general agent, 5 Sparrow street. POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS We are authorized to announce Lewis G. Akin as a candidate for County Recorder, subject to decision of the Republican primary election Henry W. Tutewiler as a candidate for Coroner of Marion county subject to the decision of the Republican primary election. We are authorized to announce William E. Davis as a candidate for Clerk of Marion county, subject to the decision of the Republican primary election. We are authorized to announce a candidate for Auditor of Marion county as secretary of decision of the Republican primary election. as a candidate for Justice of the Peace of decision of the Republican primary election. as a candidate for County Treasurer, subject to the decision of the Republican primary election. We are authorized to announce Clinton L. Hare as a candidate for Olerk of Marion county, subject to the decision of the Republican primary election. We are authorized to announce John C. Ruckelsbans as a candidate for Prosecuting Attorney of the Republic, a county primary election. John McGregor as a candidate for County Commissioner of Maryton county, subject to the decision of the Republican primary election. We are authorized to announce Robert Metzger as a candidate for Sheriff of Marion county subject to the decision of the Republican primary election. We are authorized to announce A. W. Brayton as a candidate for Coroner of Marion county subject to the decision of the Republican primary election. INDIANAPOLIS ITEMS. Revivals are in progress in most of the churches. The pastors report varying degrees of success. The Trustees Rally, at Simpson Chapel on Sunday last was quite a success. Full report appears on last page of this issue. The Epworth League proposes taking an active part in the revival. A personal canvass will be made, among their friends, and a strong, prayerful effort made to bring them into the services. Quite a number of the members of Simpson are very, very tired of the kind of treatment which the colored people are receiving at the hands of the Republicans of this city. The Flanner Guild and the Choral Society deserve much praise for the excellent program furnished on Wednesday evening last. The house was filled. The Small-Pox scare is operating somewhat against the attendance at the services, but thus far Simpson has escaped no families of our membership have been affected. The Sewing, and Church Aid Circles, together with the Woman's Missionary Society have been earnestly at work, and the end of this Conference year will be able to make very creditable reports. Rev. W. W. Locke is a preacher of more than ordinary ability, and a cordial invitation is extended the public to attend the services. Rev. Locke is a member of the M. E. church, and of this Annual Conference. He will preach each night. Our sick list continues much larger than we would wish. Bro. Thomas Bowman, and Sisters Morgan, Browder, Buckner, and Fishback are still under treatment of their physician. Mrs. Varina G. Lewis, sister of the editor, leaves this week for West Virginia, where she has accepted an appointment as teacher in a Baptist Seminary. 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J G WHITE. M.D. THE STAG 413 INDIANA AVENUE. DEALER IN Cigars, Tobacco, Periodicals and Music. FIRST-GLASS Shining Parlor Old Phone 616-Brown SHELTON & TAYLOR, Props. Dr.Joseph H. Ward 8 to 10 a.m. 1 to 3 p.m. 6 to 8 p.m. OFFICE AND RESIDENCE 435 Indiana Ave., INDIANAPOLIS New Phone 1974-Old Phone 1-6490 Recording Steward, subject to the confirmation of the next Quarterly Conference. We note that a certain pastor sets up the claim that his church is the "biggest thing owned and controlled by Negroes in the state," Simpson makes no such claims, but in actual work among our own people, done by ourselves, without outside help, we challenge comparison with any church among the colored people in Indiana. It is our aim, and our prayer, that this may be the best year in the history of the church. We are asking 124 conversions, and additions to the church before March 26, the end of our conference year. We have received into the church in a year and nine months, 163 persons, of whom 76 have been received this year. We would remind the members of Simpson Chapel, that the Lord and the public, do not care a snap of the finger about who you are, it is "What you are, and what you are doing." There are many prominent, an capable men of our race, in this city, who are thinking, that they think, that they have thought they ought to receive recognition at the hands of the Republicans of this County. M_j how they will be disappointed! Not a crumb is to be allowed to fall their way. And why? Simply because the colored voters will not stand together, and demand some thing besides promises. Stand up my ambitious friends if you want anything. Deep Respect—"You must always have the greatest respect for your parents," said the benevolent stranger. "I have," answered the boy with freckles. "Why, either one of them can whip me with one hand." Washington Star. and You are Sure to Get Good and Careful Attention. Go where your work is not wanted and you are sure to be neglected, and you pay higher prices than I charge Not a white dentist in the city who has a living practice, is seeking the colored people's trade. My work has pleased the largest Dental firm in the State, for 14 years, why can't I please you and save you Money? Y, M. D., Dentist 50 N. Illinois St., near Ohio-St RAUCH'S..... elrose DING 50 CIGAR. Buchanan, READING DIRECTORS New York and Vermont St FAIR PRICES HAIR. SWITCHES ```markdown ``` he cut 22 inches long, short stem made of black kinky hair. Sent postpaid on receipt of 30c buys a pair of black kinky hair Braids 16 inches long. 30c buys a Single Braid kinky hair 16 inches long. Bange Hair Pin and Ornaments of every description. Most complete line of hair goods in this country for Well Illustrated Catalogue. 59 Congress St., DETROIT, MICH. [In writing ple se mention the Freeman] THE MARKET Cotton. New Orleans, Jan. 25—Cotton firm. Sales, 3,350 bales. Ordinary, 6%;c; good ordinary, low middling 7-9:16; middling, 7%;c; good middling, 8%;c; middling fair, 8-9:16. Receipts, 6,083 bales; stock, 341,088 bales. New Orleans, Jan. 27—Cotton quiet. Sales, 1,500 bales. Ordinary, 6%;c; good ordinary, low middling 7-9:16; middling, 7%;c; good middling, 8%;c; middling fair, 8-9:16. Receipts, 12,329 bales; stock, 352,000 bales. New York, Jan. 27—Spot cotton closed quiet; middling uplands, 8-5:16; middling gulf, 8-9:16. Sales, 584 bales. New Orleans, Jan. 28—Cotton steady. Sales, 1,000 bales. Ordinary, 6%;c; good ordinary, low middling 7-9:16; middling, 7%;c; good middling, 8%;c; middling fair, 8-9:16. Receipts, 10,913 bales; stock, 362,100 bales. New York, Jan. 28—Spot cotton closed quiet; middling uplands, 8-7:16; middling gulf, 8-9:16. Sales none. BLACK SKIN REMOVER. REGISTERED IN PATENT OFFICE U.S. BEFORE AFTER AND HAIR STRAIGHTENER. both in a box for $1, or three boxes for $2. Guaran! do to what we say and to the "beest in the world." One box is all that is required if used as directed. A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH. A PEACH-LIKE complexion obtained if used as directed. It is a light, pale person four or five shades lighter, and a mulit- person perfectly white. In forty-eight-shade a shade or two will be noticeable. It does not turn tau- ma, but bleaches our white, the skin maintaining its color. It will remove wrinkles, freckles, dark spots, pimples or bumps or black heads, making the skin very soft and smooth. Small pox pits, tan, liver spots re- sult from the skin's reaction to the color you wish. stop using the preparation. THE HAIR STRAIGHTENER that goes in every one dollar box is enough to make anyone's hair grow long and straight, and keeps it from falling out. Highly perfumed and makes the hair soft and easy to comb. Many of our customers say one of our dollar boxes is worth ten dollars, yet we sell it for one dollar a box. THE NO-SMELL thrown in free. Any person sending us one dollar in a letter or Post-Office money order, express money order or registered letter, we will send it through the mail postage prepaid; or if you it sent C. O. D., we will only buy a box of charge. In any case where it fails to do what we claim, we will return the money or send a box free of contents except receiver. CRANE AND CO., 122 west Broad Street, RICHMOND, VA.