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TOM THE TATTLER. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. THOUGHT TABLET. In life's small things be resolute and great, To keep thy muscles trained. Knowest thou Fate. when Fate Thy measure, takes, or when she'll say to thee, "I find thee worthy; do this for me?" Jennie Ransom Lwell I am pleased to note professionals, of late, are holding the marriage institution in such respect by observing it. Heretofore it has been much debauched by many loose, immoral characters pretending marriage. It used to be, and, to some extent, is now, the custom for a man or woman to indulge in these marriage pretenses as soon as he or she was well settled in a company. And, with them, every company they joined meant a marriage. I know members of the profession who have had more wives or husbands, as the case may be, than they have fingers on two hands with which to count them. In fact these marriages are a record of the many seasons they have put in on the road. On account of this laxity the profession stands in ill repute to-day. For a man or woman to be a professional means that morally he or she is not fit as an associate. Parents who have daughters are continually warning them of the show man. He is looked on as humanity's garbage, and as unfit to even pass along the street where virtue resides. Whereas the profession contains many morally rotten members, it also contains many men and women of good repute, but it is this laxity in the marriage relation that is responsible for the ill-repute of the profession. When a man or woman lays aside his or her respect for the marriage relation he or she is in a ripe condition for all other vices. There is scarcely a form of immorality that he or she will not eventually drift to when the respect for the marriage relation has been lost. As an instance that man does not gamble simply for gain take Charles Schwab, president of the United States Steel Trust, the greatest combination of capital of modern times. A man with a colossal fortune besides a salary of a million a year does not need to gamble to better his financial condition. Man likes that mental excitement born of chance, and he must have it. If all the chance were eliminated from life it would be dull indeed. The different callings in life contain enough of chance to supply this excitement to a man's mind, hence it is that most men are not what we call gamblers. There are men, though, to whose minds the ordinary doings and happenings of life furnish no excitement, and they devise ways to supply this excitement, hence gambling. There was a time in the life of Mr. Schwab when pursuing stocks and bonds he was given this mental excitement, but since he has acquired such a control in the world's affairs there is no excitement in speculation for him. It is too much a sure thing, consequently it was quite natural he would take a turn at gambling. In these days of modernity and up-to-date-ness I am inclined to think religion, or at least our exponents of it, churches, conferences, etc., are yielding too much. Not long since a band of prachers came out emphatically in favor of card-playing, theatre-going and dancing. It is in the memory of any youth when these things were frowned upon by all the exponents of religion, and were regarded as the devil's stronghold. To do any ```markdown ``` OZONIZED OX MARROW (Copyright OX) This wonderful hair pomade is the only safe preparation in the world that makes kinky or early hair straight as shown above. It nourishes and protects hair falling out or breaking off, cures dandruff and makes the hair grow long and silky. Ovides hold it in place and harmless. Testimonials free on request. It was the first pomade for kinky hair. Beware of imitations. 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And many members do not stop with these three "parties," but go a step or two further in their religious up-to-dateness. In more than one home, along Dearborn street, that professed to be a christian one, have I seen the "growler" enter. I know one in particular that always has a regular place to set it while glasses are being made ready with which to empty it, and that is on the Bible. I need not tell you about policy-playing, for it is well known that many a nickel and dime that goes to the support of the game comes from the pockets of professors of religion. I once heard a writer, in praising his shop, speak of the many church members who played with him. Lying does not seem to be in that wicked category former times used to place it. If one of these modern exponents of religion has to resort to lying as an expediency, he quiets his conscience by simply saying "it's business" In late years what a multitude of sins the word "business" is made to bear. If a highwayman meets a man and relieves him of fifty dollars the law is brought to bear on the culprit and he goes to the penitentiary and everybody is satisfied. If a man goes into another man's office and is victimized to the extent of fifty dollars on the most palpably dishonest proposition it is simply called "business" and the law and everybody else is satisfied. The one that did the victimizing is heralded far and near as a shrewd "business" man. More than one "business" man will do things in the pursuit of his "business" which he would not think of doing otherwise. Preachers, churches, conferences and such things must stop so much revision or yielding to the devil or there will be no dividing line between Christians and sinners. As it is, the ways of the devil have made such inroad on Christianity that one must inform you he is a christian before you will know it. Everybody can stand adversity, for we are compelled to. It is prosperity that tries our man or womanhood. Prosperity kills more people than adversity, I believe. Some people are so peculiarly constituted that they will not give prosperity a chance to get completely in her embrace. The moment "things begin to come their way" they put on such queer antics that prosperity says to herself, "if just a small part of me makes them act that way, what would they do if they had all of me," and then takes her flight. Man, I suppose, must have a talent for prosperity, just as he has a talent for everything else. As I write, I have in my mind's eye a man who, when his stomach becomes somewhat a stranger to a square meal, when his room rent is in arrears so far that his landlady virtually owns him, when his clothing is beginning to make holes for time to peep through, is a paragon of humility and obedience, but who, when the deep caverns of his stomach are filled, when a respectable looking suit of clothes reposes on his frame, when he has two more dollars than his actual wants call for, is the quintessence of pride and conceit. Can you blame prosperity from leaving such a man? If you were prosperity would you attend him? Here is about fifty dollars worth of prosperity coming this man's way and look how unlike himself it makes him. Just imagine what he would be if prosperity would let fly at him one thousand dollars worth of her goods. God is wise; he keeps some men hungry and in a desperate condition that his fellow-beings may get along with them. My dear performers, you must practice your talent for prosperity. If you have not this talent try to cultivate something with which to imitate it. Prosperity is a fickle wench. When she lays her goods in your hands accept them in a thankful, manly way, and she will continue laying them there. If she sees pride or conceit in you, or if any other way she sees she is twisting you out of yourself, she is gone in a jiffy. Some persons mistake pride and conceit for dignity. When prosperity brings you her first gifts, be it but twenty dollars, thank her and be yourself. When she comes with a hundred do the same. Keep a constant watch on your mind lest it swell with its own importance, and you will soon find prosperity sending you on and on to higher activities. In accounting for the failure of the "Hottest Coon in Dixie" a member of the company said, "the thermometers were against us; the more heat we would try to infuse into the play, the thermometer by dropping down into be- low zero regions would take it all out." In the first place a play should not be constructed that is amenable to so fickle a thing as a thermometer. Thermometers are a law unto themselves, and their doing this moment cannot be relied on for the next. At least in this part of the country is that the case. In the far South thermometers observe more regularity, and, since it had to depend on the thermometer for its warmth, had the "Hottest Coon in Dixie" confined its peregrinations to that part of the country to-day it might have been a success with howling propensities. TOM THE TATTLER. UP-TO-DATE DAYTONITES Our Representative Spends a Day Among the Business Men of Dayton, Ohio. Dapton, Ohio, Special. I found in Dayton a very hustling and substantially, successful set of business men. Mr. Robert Mallory is a very acceptable result of what hard work and industry may accomplish. He started in business fourteen years ago with one hundred and twenty-five dollars, and to-day is doing a business of ten thousand dollars a year. Mr. Mallory possesses some very valuable real estate ROBERT MALLORY. His saloon and hotel, 314 South Ludlow street, vies splendidly with most any of its kind in Dayton. The building is valued at seventeen thousand dollars, and was built by Mr. Mallory. The place is tastefully arranged with all modern appliances. His rooms are beautiful. His juxtaposition with the Union Station secures to his place a very large per cent of the traveling public. He caters extensively to show people, and upon the walls of his well fitted saloon are to be seen the photographs of all the favorites. The accompanying cut is a very good likeness of Mr. Mallory. Samuel E. Manuel is doing a nice saloon and hotel business. He has first class accommodations for the traveling public. Mr. Manuel's place is situated but two blocks from the station, and is very convenient. His rooms are handsomely furnished, and the service at his bar is very swell. Mr. Manuel is quiet and unassuming, possessing in its fullest sense that happy faculty of making a stranger feel entirely at home. Mr. Jule Yoter, the genial proprietor of the Arcade Hotel, is rapidly making his way. Mr. Yoter has been in the hotel and saloon business for nineteen years. His place is first class in every particular, and enjoys a liberal share of the transient business which comes to Dayton. Jule is a good fellow, and makes one feel that life is wor h the living. Chester Broady conducts the Hotel Chester, 14 South Market street—table European. His imported wines are very choice. Mr. Broady is the manufacturer of a first class Cuban hand-made cigar which will be advertised extensively in these columns later on. Robert Cook enjoys the distinction of being one of the best short order cooks in Dayton, and as a consequence his neat and up-to-date cafe. 214 South Main street, is constantly thronged by those in quest of the good to eat. Demise of a Good Man. Nashville, Tenn., Special.—Rev. T. B. Caldwell, the presiding elder of the Nashville district of the A. M. E. church, died Sunday morning, the 23d ult. His funeral was held on the 26th at St. Paul church. The Christian Endeavor society passed appropriate resolutions. Miss Matilda Williams has been appointed organist of the B. Y. P. U. of the First church. The Young Ladies' Missionary society have elected the following officers: Miss Anna Stool, president; Miss Hattie Clabrooks, secretary; Miss Sammie Elam, treasurer; Miss M Williams, chaplain. Henry Ransom conducts a grocery at Fifth and Ramsey streets, and does a good business. Wm. Graves has been ill at his home Little Misses Josephine and Clara Love, of Joe Johnson avenue, are great admirers of The Freeman. They are only 8 and 10 years old respectively, yet its pages are closely read by them each week. Benj. Z. Eakin, the general agent of The Freeman in Nashville, has opened a news stand at 411 N. Cherry street, in the Napier building. Mr. Eakin will handle all the Negro journals of the world. The Freemah has been made the official organ of the various organizations of this city. Hot Springs, Ark. Special.—The Sunday school rally at Roanoke Baptist church, recently, was a financial success. Mrs. Felix Hickles, of O'Zark street, who has been ill, is muon improved. Mrs. Tom Daniels, of Camden, visited here last week. Reuben Ellott, chef at the Great Northern, is giving the best satisfaction. James Coleman is out again, after a brief illness. Mrs. Bertie Newton, of Paris, Tex., who has been visiting here, has returned home. The Bishop's Council of the A. M. E. Zion church, convened in St. Paul's church on the 5th inst. Rev. W. S. Sherrill, who pastored St. James M. E. church, Pine Bluff, for four years, is now pastor of Haven Chapel, this city. Messrs. David Hayler and Prince Johnson, of Dallas, were recent visitors in the city. Will Green died on the 21st ult., leaving a wife to mourn his departure. She has our sympathy. Notable. Newsv Nugets. Newport, Ark., Special.—Forest Gay, Grand C. C. of the Knights of Pythias of Arkansas, organized a Court of Calanthia of forty members recently. Thad. Arington, of this city, has been appointed Master of Exchequer of the K. P.'s of Arkansas, to fill out the unexpired term of Geo. Jones, deceased. Misses Anna Donrey, Fannie Robertson and Zella Owens have returned home from Shorter University. Mrs. Fannie Low entertained the Ladies' Tea on the 24th ult., which was largely attended. Joe Vagner is ill with pneumonia, as is Joe Phillips. W. M. Moore is improving. Mrs. Neal Hamilton is ill. Wilson Owen and Miss Fannie Smith were married on the 20th ult., Rev. Geo. Cole officiating. Mrs. B. F. Hogan is much improved in health. Rev. S. E. Johnson visited in Little Rock last week. The young men are preparing for the baseball season. Subscribe for The Freeman. Brief. Busy Bruises. Moline, Ill., Special—Willie Turk, the baritone singer, formerly of Rusco-Hollands Co., sang for us on the 6th inst. He sends regards to friends. H. T. Robinson, the trombonist, sends regards to all friends. Mrs. Charity entertained Miss L. Rose, of Chicago, and J. A. Robinson at a musical social on the 21st ult. The Freeman is for sale in this city each week by F. D. Blakey. Mrs. J. L. Jones visited her daughter in Henderson, Ky., recently. J. L. Jones has recovered from his recent illness. Misses Lulu and Charity Ritchie visited in Davenport, Ia., on the 22d ult. Reuben Alexander, an old resident of this city, died at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Wm. Dudley, 212 Eighth avenue, on the 21st ult., at the age of 66 years. He leaves a wife and two daughters to mourn his departure. The funeral took place on the 24th ult., Rev. James Higgins, officiating. Pointed, Passing Pickings. Jackson, Mich., Special.—The A. M. E. church gave a successful entertainment on the 20th ult. Mmes. Bedford, Simpon and Miss Smiley, of Detroit, were recent guests of Miss Eva Johnson, of this city. Frank Waters is convalescing. Rev. Collins is much improved. Misses Edna and Ethel Day were visitors in the city last week. Frank Lett is ill. The Literary club rendered an excellent program at the state prison in this city, on the 18th ult. Rev. Bowren set up a U. O. T. R. Fountain in Ypsilanti on the 27th ult. The colored band organized last September, is making rapid progress. The Helping Hand club, of the Second Baptist church, gave a concert and social on the 26th ult. Anyone wishing The Freeman will please call on Miss Flosse M. Johnson, 216 E. Franklin street. Leap Year Return Held. Upper Alton, Ill., Special.—The ladies of Allen Chapel held their Leap Year Return at the church Saturday evening, the 15th ult. They cleared $60 07, almost twice as much as the men cleared. The men will give the ladies a reception in the near future. Rev. J. W. Summers is a candidate for mayor. John North, Sr., has taken possession of the Grill restaurant. Mrs. Julia Arbuckle died on the 25th ult. Harvey Curtis, of Macomb, Ill., died recently. Rev. Landers, of Richmond, Ind., who conducted a successful revival at Union Baptist church, has returned to his home. A revival is in progress at the North Alton church. The Social given at the North Alton church on the 22d ult., was a financial success. Modest. Moderate Musings. Brookport, Ill., Special.—Mrs. Jennie Mason has been on the sick list several weeks. Mrs. John Shelton is in Springfield. Mrs. Nancy Cofield is ill. Mrs. Sarah Daugherty, of Unionville, is attending the bedside of her daughter. Miss Mary Penny is visiting in Paducah. Mr Baker is slowly recovering. Miss Estella Gardner, a society leader of this city, is a great admirer of The Freeman. Rheumatism Cured to stay Cure Dr. Clark Rilalomatic Remedy will cure any form of Rheumatism however chronic. Complete treatment mailed by the Chark Medical Co., Pittsburgh, Pa., on receipt of the dollar-money refunded in event of failure. Write today for circular. Medical advice free to all who write. Cures Weak Men Free. 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Whitcomb) as a candidate for Joint Senator for Marion and Morgan counties, ambassador of the Republican nominating convention; Wm. P. Regan as a candidate for Joint Senator for Marion Maryland and nominated the decision of the Republican nominating convention Chas. W. Brown as a candidate for Representative of Marion county, submit the decision of the Republic an primary election. Edward S. R. Seguin as a candidate for Auditor of Marion county subject to the decision of the Republican primary election. as a candidate for Representative for Legislature from Marion county, subject to the decision of the Republican primary election Mar 14 We are authorized to announce Joseph R Miller as a candidate for Justice of the Peace Center township Marion county, subject to the decision of the Republican primary election. We are authorized to announce William Irvin as a candidate for Prosecuting Attorney of Marion county, subject to the decision of the Republican primary election. Elmer Stoddard as a candidate for Sheriff of Marion county subject to the decision of the Republican primary election, March 14. 4 MO lage BND] | os} *@, ne GL R ? tip AG XY ch) Ae ¥ i w & Si Vy pa a y y =) = =" eS A 5 eee a , ee) |e SG o> & oT Ah / RE Mich., where hehas been holding >) fa Eo y fort since last June. Ti eae - Mr. Thomas Price formerly seo vee S waiter at che Beach hotel, Chicago Kee J P succeeded Mr. J. Jackeon at the V Ne GJ « dome hotel in that city. Mr. Price | Yh). Sa a member of the Waiter's Royall Ben ) % iy <] Bay > League. hs : It is reported that the waiters are G al Vf LY iy ready flocking to St. Lonis in order t 3d) ala on hand at the Exposition in 1 Gi Uo Ney i “What fools these mortals be.” B 9 rs have you forgotten the Pan-Ameri VAS © Exposition that was held at the cit Buffalo, N. Y. less than 20 years a oe ‘The Waiter’s Royall Benefit Leay =e ee estres to establish branch offices in W. FORREST COZART, — | totowing cities: Kansas City and Mr. A. Williams has resigned head- waiters, position at the American House Denver, Col. ‘Mr. Lee Lampkins writes that busi- ness is good at the Eastman, Hot Springs, Ark. ‘The head and side waiters are respec- tively invited to send in the news for this department. Mr. J.T. Gilbert headwaiter at the Hotel Anderson, Pittsburg Pa., is mak- ing a great success, ‘The old Mansion house in Buffalo, N. Y. is to close soon. Mr. W. McAdoo is the headwaiter at the Mansion, Mr. J. Griffith, headwaiter at Arling- ton hotel Washington, D. C., is one of the best men in the profession. Mr: Chas. Lewis is making a great snccees at the Russell House in Detroit ae NN \ me \ \ . BUSINESS MEDIUM. MRS. MARTH, the world renowned en Sey celebrated business and test MEDIUM rereale everything: “No mposition. Gan. B onvulted on all affairs of Life, Busitioan, Lov fd" Marriage'e specialty,” Bory mystery fe Hal laos of" absent deceased and, itn ends. 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"MARTH for the penefit 0 fananity. By ‘letter, advice $1.00. Hour {DEe mu. top. m. All letters must oon: ‘ manipa for anewers. MUS. M. B. MARTE. "6 West sist = MEW YORK OITE THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. Mich., where hehas been holding the fort since last June. Mr. Thomas Price formerly seconé waiter at che Beach hotel, Chicago has snoceeded Mr. J. Jackeon at the Ven: dome hotel in that city. Mr. Price is 8 member of the Waiter's Royall Benefit League. It is reported that the waiters are al- ready flyeking to St. Louis in order to be on hand at the Exposition in 1904 “What fools these mortals be." Boys have you forgotten the Pan-American ‘Exposition that was held at the city o Baffalo, N. Y. less than 20 years ago’ ‘The Waiter's Royall Benefit League desires to establish branch offices in the following cities: Kansas City and St. Louis, Mo, St, Pani, Minn., Indianaps lis, Ind. Colambas and Cleveland, O., Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, Pa., Bal timore, Md., Washington, D. ©. and Boston Mass. Mr. BR. 8. Locke headwaiter at the Shoreman, Washington, D. ©. i very busy at this season of the year, Mr. Locke has one of the largest crews in Washington. Onr old friend W. T. Naylor, headwaitor at the Richmond, Washington D. O. has made himeelf s home by his up-to-date business quali ties. The Waiter’s Royall Benefit Progres- sive Loague of Chicago will demand that one of its members be nominated for South Town clerk this Spring. ‘There are over 3000 voters among the Chicago waiters and the League pro poses tosee that the waiters get due recognition. Thats right boys whenev. er there is anything doing always “got yours.” Mr. Cicero Wooten, formerly head waiter at the Falls Hotel, Chargrin Falls, O , and who succeeded Mr. Smith at the Imperial Hotel, Stubenville, 0. writes:—“This is the best hotel in the city and we are running twelve waiters Please inform me of the address of Sey monr Gibbs as I have something of im portance to tell him. Regards to Gu: McCoy and Wm. Mills. W. Forrest Cozart addressed the wai: ters at the Windermere hotel recently ‘on the possibilities of the waiter. The Winderemere has one of the best and neatest crews of waiters that ever cam: under the observation of the writer Among the crew are three young met who are taking a professional course ir ‘8 business college. Mr. F.C. Long de serves much credit for the appearanc: of the above crew. ‘The following is a list of the Louis ville hotel waiters who read the Free man: J.B. Goine, W. M. Harrison, W. M. Brown, T. G. Newton, Henry Barsch, Mitchell Edwards, Smith Pal mer, Louis Hadley, Joseph Baker, Wal ter Smith, Wm. Brannon, Abe Laws John Deboney, Sam Scott, S.C. Moore Joseph Butcher, James Brown, Henry Marshall, W. E. McDowel, Baxter Biggs Henry Rodgers, W- Moore, Lncter Harden, Gus Allen, James Jones, Ar- thur Hieks, John Page, J. H. Ward, Wm. Mercer, W. @. Long, J. H. Thur. man, James Robertson, Robert King, Walter Burke, Oscar Busch, Charli Cook, Richard D. Pardinger and Oscar Edland. Yellowstone, National Park. " Hot Springs, Wyo. Mr. W. Forrest Cozart. Dear Sir:—Replying to yours of s receat date I beg to state that the ru: mor that girls are to be employed in our hotels the coming season is true. We will not employ any colored help the coming season. Youre traly. CHAS, MILLAR, Acting Superintendent. The above letter is self explanitory but is sad news for the colored waiters, They have been employed in the hotel of Yellowstone Park for the past 1f years. Mr. Boone of St. Paul, Minn. has been headwaiter at the Mammoth hotel for several seasons. Last season Mr. Boone had some trouble and for some cause unknown tous left in the middle of the season causing the man agement much trouble. Hence the col oked hows loceslont entirely: After spending several weeks in the “Land of filowers,” I struck a gentle breeze and drifted into New Orleans just in time to havea little fan at the Mardi Gras. Ihad the extreme plese ure to see King Rex. In fact I mustered up courage enough to light equarely up on his highness’ bald cranium. While in New Orleans I visited the hotels and find that they are fairly well kept. At the St. Charles I had ; the pleasure of meeting Mr. Curry, the head-waiter. He seems to bea very nice fellow but [could not reach him. Kvery time | ‘would approach he would “‘shoofly” me ‘away. Mr. Curry hasalarge crew of waiters and is giving general satistac- tion. The St: Charles is the only big first-class house employing colored wai- ters. Ispent one day at the races but could not hit the ‘Bookies.” I must confess I do not like New Orleans. On leaving there I made a bee line for Hot Springs, Ark., where I arrived in dae season. I fell in love with Bot Springs on the first day of my arrival so con- claded to remain here and receive the benefit of a few hot baths. The hotels here are doing a good business. The Eastman, which is the largest of the three great hotels is doing the lion share of the business. Mr. Lee A. Lampkins crew of waiters at the Eastman is _ack- nowledged to be the best ever employed at the Eastman and is giving general satisfaction, whion 1s attested by the management who recently showed that they appreciated Mr. Lampkin’s ability and the efficlency of his crew by replao ing the white private waiters with col- ored waiters. The cry that the colored waiters are being supplanted by the whites has in this instance been refuted, We only wish that there were more headwaiters with the energy and bual- ness tact of Mr. Lampkin, Mr. Bledsoe of the Park also has fine crew of wai- ters and everything seems to berunning ©. k, Mr. Bledsoe is an old hand at the business and before the season is over will be better known in these “diggins. ” Ifmy ‘‘ramaticks” don’t continue to trouble meI will return North soon. Anon, Gap Fry. Sretaren and iriends:—Naturally 4 believe our organization has and will accomplish much good in the fatureand we heartily beg those at large to hecome a member of this organization. Unite with us and help bear the burden. This association is wofthy of recognition by every individual. I believe if every waiter would look the matter squarley in the face and take it under deep con- sideration, which is absolutely dae an organization of this kind we would soon have every practical head and side waiter in touch with each other and co-operating to-gether. The future aim of this organization is to stamp out all evil and incompetent men that are sim- ply stumbling blocks in the way. We have in connection with this association an employment bureau free to members We are also taking every advisable step toequip the side waiters for the Euro- pean plan that they may be capable of rendering perfect service in any hotel regardless of what plan it may be con- ducted upon and to do this we must all come together; get interested in each other and look out for the interest of each other iu general. Understand It takes the majority to win and this or. ganization needs the majority of the wide awake inteligent men, those that will give the association due recogni. tion. The doors are open to every head and second waiter and we earnestly re- quest you to unite with us, Most re- spectfully I request the headwatters to give more recognition to the waiters un- der your command and look out for the welfare of them similiar to yourself. It must be remembered, a headwaiter, regardless of bis capabilities cannot hold a first-class house without competent men and a crew of first-class waiters sre absolutely no good withont a compe: tent practical head-waiter. Tbe wai- ters discuss the matter and say we are the heads. We should all work to: gether as brethren of the profession and look more for the interest of each other both head and side waiters, and try to follow the Golden Rule, In years past we have said there are two sides to a question but of late days a question has three sides; 1st your side; 2nd my side; 3rd the inside, which is certainly plain proof that we should qork that way and forever remember that a ques- tion has three sides. Now why not come to gether as men. This organiza- tion will benefit you now and it will prove more beneficial to every individ- ual member in the fature. Yours, W. E. TUCKER, Headwaiter, Albion Hotel, Augusta, Ga. Fred Jones, of the Great Southern i making quite a hitin soctety as. bari tone singer. J.B. Phillips, of Chicago, and recent ly of Pittsburg is now located at th Great Southern, ‘We noticed an article on the 15th ins where the waiters are fined for eating and were the writer says, “Now if the waiter is employed in an European hy- ‘tel where the tall value of each artick is charged fox and the guest pays forit but is unable to eat the same, and tle waiter being hungry eats some of the food left, 1s he really stealing. And if 80 who is he stealing from; and has the proprieter any right to impose a fine tp- on the waiter for eating said food?” I will say to the writer that I coincfe with him and I will farther say that ¢ waiter who eats anything his gnjst leaves after paying for the same is inho- cent of any wrong doing. And I vill further state that nine-tenths of the proprietors do not know how the ysi ters are jmposed upon in regards obs fines. Some of the headwaiters tink they are making a hit with the pro) tor when they are taking the ve ter’s money but they are sadly ; always found it better plan, wha | ‘rhe strop that has created a sensation in the “Barber's World,” on two continents. The strop that has been enthusiastically endorsed by some of the world’s greatest Tonsorial artists, to be the most practical RAZOR STROFP ever manufactured, The strop, that was so highly commended at the late “Paris Exposition,” by some of the most noted barbers in France, Tag Cae yee eee ‘ ‘ ‘The etrop that was invented, and is now being manufactured and sold, exclusive- aa ly by a colored man, the trop that is now in use, in some of the most popular es + barbershops in the world. ‘The “Freeman” takes great pleasure in introducing Bios. this etrop, to its patrons, as a strop, worthy of your attention and support. . ss ; mS Do you know that a razor, and razor strop, isa / aoa : S 5 SoMa 7 4 se sensible article, and a necessity in | | very dl 5 5 aves 1 No soclety or business men, should be without a shaving outfit. We have just aif ‘, secured an option on two thonsand (2,000) complete outfits, consisting of ‘one pair of -d ’ £ Mr, Haynes’ famous new Idea Razor } Strops, one German Hollow Ground | Razor, and the Badger Hair Shaving i See ee Brush; Mr, Munter Haynes, ‘The razor, alone, would cost $2.50 in any cutlery store, “The Haynes Razor strop’ would cost $1.50, at any barber supply dealer, a “Badger Hair Shaving Brash,” would ooat $1.25. ‘The “Freeman will mail prepatd, to any part of the Ualted States, this complete shaving outfit, on receipt of $8.00 or a pair “New Idea Razor Strop,” $1.00, this offer only lasts for alxty day. . —_—. —_ pa ase — a ‘FRIEDR Baga Ge eee 100 souks aig Sa see a Address all Orders to ELW OOD GC. KNOX. D. Rt a Om: INDIANAPOLIS, IN was headwaiter and had a man who persisted in breaking the rules, to dis- charge that man rather than take his money. What is a man to do when the grub the house furnishes for the help is unfit to eat; for tne walter who serves the guestand handles wholesome food cannot nor will not eat the food that the yard man or the coal heaver does, and I don’t blame him, "Weare glad to know that the waiters i beso amiably represented at the ‘exposition which ls to be held in Chica- goin August and the board could not have madea better selection to repre- sent the waiters than they did in the honorable L. W. Washington. Robert Lewis, a bell boy of the Neil House has invented a padlock which bids fair to be wonder. Thomas MoGee of the Chit- tenden has beon on the sick list. David Morgan the renowned hatman of the Great Southern “road the goat” in Ma- sonry afew nighteago. St. Paul A. M. E. Church is making great preparation for Easter services and have selected J. A. Batterson of the Chittenden Hotel to render one of his famous solos. Mr. Batterson selected ‘ O Shining Light” with which we know he will make a creditable showing and the waiters of Columbus may feel proud that they hove such 8 man to represent them. R. B. Dallas of the Chittenden has left for the East andit is reported that he willland in New Jersey. We are sorry to loose such a talented young man as ‘Mr. Dallas but hope in his fature home he will meet with suocese. ) ke C= Hawise) y Wen, MEN! Se ee oP, et cs SS Ede niae car masa 220 Indiana Avenue, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA. Choice Liquors, Wines and Cigars ‘Trade Solicited on Merit‘of Goods Pool and Billiard Parlors. +++++.New 'Phone 8026 Prop. ARCHIE GREATHOUSE HOTEL de MOORE 5 et 7 foe A Saliple Ae > ie TR F Fae Room ee oa PONEY MOORE ‘ Ly a Pa vee or ha ; d Tie Es es s POOL IN ANEX. 171, 173 & 175 TWENTY-FIRST ST. CHICAGO, ILL. THE WAITERS’ MANUAL 7 a who wishes to make money should buy Price $1.00 fopuiction shod savoehiatan ioneeiatne te Compiledby W. Forrest Cozart™=.... 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Onteide of Ohio no other State has a formidable competitor for Mr. Roosevelt's seat. eee ‘There is our brilliant Junior Senator, who actually has no peer in all the States as an orator, which accomplish. ment added to his known abilities, con- stitntes him among the Nation’s great ones. Youth alone suggests the abey- ance of Presidential aspirations. But he will not much longer be too young, then you will not have to consult the stare. . eee It is Congreseman Overstreet who has engineered the financial measures of the government for the last four years, more or less, He has had enacted into laws the financial planks of the late Republican National Conventions. He has had charge of the most coneplcuous legislation of the decade and pushed it toafinish. There has been glory for them all. Certainly he counts as no other representative, Glorious old Indiana! But why stop here? eee ‘There is that matchless Crampacker, with his broad vision, his brotherly spirit, the supporter of the rights of men, for men, as is said of Henry George, the modern abolitionist. He, ‘who took the bit in his teeth and tanght the Southerners a fetching lesson as to the iniquity of disfranchisements with- ont reduced representation. Although differing with his views, yet his heart ie right—the noblest Roman of them a eee As to why the colored brother does not figure more conspicuously is a long, The Crumpacker resolution has met the cancns and it is its. There can searcely be any hope for the resolutions. ‘The country is not in the best frame of mind on the race question, and it is the politicians that know it. We are not heartily in sympathy with the resolu- tion for a totally different reason. ‘To adopt it legalizes disfranchisements in asense far different from the meaning of the constitution. —Indianapolis Free- man. This, indeed, is what one may call stab in the back by your friends, and it is all the more lamentable because 1t seems to have been done out of sheer misconception. The Crampacker meas- ure does not propose a reduction in the Sonthern representation, because South- ern States disfranchise the Negro. It proposes|a deduction in represgntation jase those States have cut off half of thelr constituency and, as Sontherners themselves say, they have not violated the amendments along race or color lines, the Crampacker resolation takes them at their word and simply demands ‘& reduction because of the loss of con- atitnency, in order that a vote South shall not count any more than a vote North —The Boston Guardian. “Misconoeption!” Very much so in- deed, and the Southerners do say they have not violated the amendments along race or color lines, and the Guardian takes them at their word. Did you ever? Crampacker knows what he meant to do and why he meant to dat. ‘He would have done it too had there not been a race question slumbering within. The Republican party ie wiser than the innocent Bostonite, For polit: foal reasons, it did not care to press a question so franght with danger. The Guardian, however, is not so ignorant as it pretends. It thinks: “Theodore Drury, the famous colored tenor of New York, has announced s special performance of Gounod’s Opera” Faust. Mr. Drary will appear as Faust, Miss C. Marie Ruffin, of Boston, the celebrated baritone, as Valentine, and R. Stromberg as Mephistopheles. The production will be at the Lexington Opera Honse, Monday evening, May 5. THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER NE —————__———————— Down South the country land owners AFRO-AMERICAN LEAGUE the confidence and respect aco uraing Malic eae CLIPPINGS FROM OTHER PAPERS. BUR preload a er mrs = “4 ” is f the Na ican ors zation ‘ force the “‘Negro loafers” back-on to] Kentucky has « candidate tor the| "tonal “Afrocamerieen ‘Republican | for some time. He 1s 8 spl plantations so that labor there will be-| Register of the Treasury in the person| © League of the United States. | tleman and a man who can come more pientifal and cheap, From|of Hon. §, E. Smith. The present in- * Senate upon at all times. He is the Southern Indiana comes a report that|cambent, Hon. Judson W. Lyons, of| The National Afro-American Repub-|the Washington Bee, and de white country labor in secret organiza-| this £tate will succeed himself.—The |lioan League of the United States will | last National Republican cam} tion is threatening to burn the buildings | S8¥82nah Tribune. meet at Springfield, Obio, August 7, | Chase rendered valuable servi ies 1902 We here give a brief sketch of | suocess of the Republican part of farmers who employ Negro labor.| he Negro Independents of Pittsburg | the officers, and who they are and what) J L. Tnompson,{of DesMolt Evidently the only way for the Negro}have upa fall Negro ticket and their| they are doing, as they are now carry-/| who is one of the assistant se to satisfy all classes of whites is to get | newspaper organ is: raising an article| 10g om @ great work: has resided in that city for so off the earth.—Springfield Republican | that is spelled with four letters and has ‘ He is a practicing attorney at ‘Yes, that seems to be the case every-| an unusually high temperature —Ex. AES in that State, aud a lawyer of where. Even here in Boston the Wait- —_ a eS ability, and @ man who 18 hot ers’ union and the Elevator Boys’ union} “Flora Bender, of Frederick, Md., = \ respected. He is the editor of are organizing, and it is safe to say| ‘got religion,” as they sometimes say a: ‘ State Bystander,{which is pul when they organize they will close out |in that section, and wanted to be bap- aes SS y DesMoines, Iowa, the colored men. The only effective|tized. The preacher was willing, but Ee 4 John A Bell, one of the way around this {s the aboiition of the|as in her case baptism would mean im: pee Secretaries, lives at Grand ‘question of race altogether in our body|mersion in a neighboring creek her <n Mich. He is one of the active politic and let the colored people be ad-| parents objected. Muss Flora insisted,} 9 <== See SS ing colored Republicans in the td as men simply.—The Guardian, | though warned that she was not strong] 7 of the country. He was the fi Boston. enough to such an ordeal. Then her) 2 = Lf ed man to be appointed on ‘The “Jim Crow car” bill which has been before the legislature of Maryland has been defeated. The Republicans took a decided stand against the meas- ures, and it is owing to them that the defeat came about. The news of the defeat will certainly be welcomed every- where. The high tide in such matters, such pronounced racial discrimination, ought to have been reached long ago. ‘The necessity for any euch laws is not admitted; but, viewing it from the white man’s side, the time has certainly come when the cessation of such fisgrant measures are expected. The colored Marylanders are to be congratulated on their grim determination to throw down the iniquitous bill. The Republican members are to be congratulated for doing the work. ~ ‘The Prince was elated over the jabilee songs sang by the famous Jubilee Sing ers of Fisk University, Nashville, Tenn. He was so delighted with the leading lady soprano that he invited her inte his car and congratulated her. In this world of flesh and mortality such things ‘count regardless of the strong denial ‘Yet it will be presumed that the lady ‘merited attention or else the Prince would not have bestowed it Ever Princesare discriminating and discern: ing, knowing fall well the value of thelr smiles and frowns. The lady is to be congratulated on being able to draw encomiums, praise from the tight mouth of ultra aristocracy. Lang lebeder Prinz! Lang lebe dos schwarze fraulena! The President declined, last week, to re-appoint the Negro postmaster at Athens, Ga, naming a white man in his place. He sets forth the dootrine ‘that the postmaster ought to be of the race represented by a majority of the Patrons of the office.—The Advooate ‘leston, W. Va. In view of the fact that we have the race question, the President's doctrine will be considered sound. Of course the doctrine includes the other condi. tion; that when colored people are ir the majority such positions will go tc colored men. If the President is work ing along that line the colored people will have no reason to question hi: actions, It isto be deplored that any portion of the country is divided intc such distinct racial camps. But it is a condition and no theory that confronts us, The President is not respoxisible for the condition nor is it within his power to change it. He at best can only act in such manner as to keer racial friction at its minimum. ‘The following from the Muskogee Cimeter, Indian Territory, is interest- ing: “Start a coal yard, start an ice house and then we won't ‘have to meet re, fasals in winter for coal and in summet for ige becanse you are a Negro,” Can't bay coal and ice, and need it! Well, if the people have not got sense enongh to take advantage of the situa- tion then they should enffer for coal and ice. Let them get a coal yard and an ice house of their own. Go to selling the other people ice and coal. All ics and coal look alike to people when they need it, actnally need it. The Musko- geeites are a sick set if they don’t get coal yards and ice houses at once. The Blue Grass Bugle of Frankfort, Ky,, in holding yp Negro institutions of learning, pays a very high compliment to the National Medical College ot Louisville, Ky., which was founded by the late Dr. Fitzbutler. Dr. James B. Fitzbutler, son of the founder and s graduate of that institution, according to the Bugle, has passed an examinatior recently held" in Indianapolis in which he averaged ninety per cent. This cer tainly speaks well of the doctor and the school. Invitations are ont announcing the marriage of Miss Sophia Scruggs, of Hunteville, Ala., to Mr. Robert Morris Caver, of Helena, Ark. At home after March 22d, 211 Walnut street, Helena, Arkansas. Invitation acknowledged to attend the Kangaroo Musicale, March 5th, at Everett, Washington, “Jim Crowism” has recelved a black eye in Maryland—abase “Jim Crow- igm,”” CLIPPINGS FROM OTHER PAPERS. Kentucky has candidate for the Register of the Treasury in the person of Hon. 8. E, Smith. The present in- cambent, Hon. Judson W. Lyons, of this Etate will succeed himself—The Savannah Tribune. ee | ‘The Negro Independents of Pittsburg have upa fall Negro ticket and their newspaper organ is: raising an article that is spelled with four letters and has an unngually high temperature —Ex. . a | “Blora Bender, of Frederick, Md., “got religion,” as they sometimes say in that section, and wanted to be bap: tized. The preacher was willing, but as in her case baptism would mean im: mersion in a neighboring creek her parents objected. Muss Flora insisted, though warned that ehe was not strong enough to such an ordeal. Then her parents got out an injanction restrain- ing her until the water shall be of a more congenial temperature. — The Southwestern Banner. Birmingham, Ala , in the heart of the South, has a fitst oltes colored savings bank which owns the handsome build- ing in which it is located, and is on one of the principal thoronghfares. Cannot Little Rock do likewise? Let’s see — American Guide, Texas. POLITICAL JOTTINGS. Blair! Brown! Things are growing just a little bit | warm. Frank McCray is out just a little too late. | sas ‘Thomas Spafford has no opposition; he is in clover. O. V, Royal has palled off his coat for John C. Ruokelshaus for prosecuting attorney. Cy Clark it is said, is stil) hugging and kissing his way toward the goal of his ambition. Chas. F. Baron hopes to be considered by the colored voters. He ia for County Commissioner. ‘Vincent G. Clifford will be remem- ered at the polls by his many friends He is for Judge of the Superior Court: That old Roman, Daniel Brown, is making a telling campaign, He was one of the boys who voted for Linsoln in his early teens, ‘Ed Robinson, candidate for treasurer, is making a notable campaign. He is worthy and competent and the friend of the colored man. Mr. Fred K. Shepard at the Iron Leagne promised to consider the colored people it he is elected as Anditor. Many expressed themselves as inclined to give him a trial. Clinton L. Hare for County Clerk is said to have money. He perhaps will plead guilty. But yet if the offices are to go to poor men then there are those who are more deserving than Mr. Davis because they are poorer. What the people want are efficient, capable, responsible individuals to conduct. their affairs. Mr. Hare is all that. He has always been Clint Hare regardless of tr! money, and its the colored people that know it. DeWitt V. Moore for Surveyor of Marion connty is one way of the many cards read: Mr. Moore is a civil engi: neer by profession anda practical bridge builder. He is entitled to considera tion owing to his ability. His vas knowledge of bridge construction is ar item alone in his favor in these days o bridge catastrophes. He is connectec with the Pennsylvania Lines in his pro feseion which fact insures the counts ® competent man in event he is nomi nated and elected. Mr. Moore is gener ous in his disposition toward the colore¢ man, Those who know him speak high 1y of him in this matter. Stunéin'Ttema, % Muncie, Ind., Special.—Mr. Wileon has accepted a position as cook at the restaurant on 8. Walnnt street. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson are strangers in the city. The latter is. hairdresser and has located in our city. “A Social Assembly” was given by the “Gill Edge Club” in Star Hall Monday even ing. Mr. Karl Morin general manager ‘The Eagle Band rendered an excellen. program at Second Baptist churcl: ‘Thureday evening of last week the affal was wellattended. The Literary Society of A. M. E church met Thursday even. ing to reorganize have been resting for @ few months. Mrs. A. Watkins i entertaining her sister Mrs. Housley of Indianapolis. The Eagle Band have had some business cards printed and are prepared to furnish musio for entertain: ments of all kinds or short notice Omer Knox, president; W. E. Robbins, secretary; | William Barday, Alli Watkins and William White, trustees AFRO-AMERICAN LEAGUE Brief Sketch of the Officers of the Na- tional Afro-American Republican League of the United States, ‘The National Afro-American Repub Hican League of the United States will meet at Springfield, Obio, Angust 7, 1902 We here give a brief sketch of the officers, and who they are and what they are doing, as they are now carry- ing on @ great work: <> Se me S$ = aac ee <>. é \ ae _) J Noe fp =F HON. JOHN G. JONES, Chicago, Ill., President of the Nationa Afro.American Republican League ot ‘the United States. John G. Jones of Chicago, Ill., who i president, is a prominent practicing lawyer at the Chicago bar, and ha taken an active interest in Republicar polities for over a quarter of a century and is now a member of the Legislatur of the State of Illimois from the Fift Senatorial District of Chicago, he hav ing been elected on the presidentia ticket of November 6, 1900, and toot his seat at Springfield in the House o Representatives on the 9th of January 1901, Mr, Jones is one of the leading colored men of the country, and is a mar of honor, integrity and ability. H. ©. Smith, first vice-president, of Cleveland, Ohio, is an ex-member of the Leginatre of the State of Ohio, he having served in the legislature and having been re-elected for three terms He 1s the recognized leading colored man in the State of Ohio, No man ha: ever done as much to’ advance, elevate and protect the rights of the colored people in the State of Ohio as H. C. Smith. He is editor of the Cleveland Gazette. W. A. Pledger, the second vice-presi dent, resides at Atlanta, Ga. He is one of the leading colored men of the South, and is chairman of the Republican State Central Committee of Georgia, and is s practicing attorney at the bar. He has lived in the South for many years, and stands high in the estimation of the people. He is the editor of the Atlanta Age J. E. Hawkins, third vice-president, resides at Seattle, Wash., and is one of the leading lawyers of that city. He is @ memper of the Republican State Cen tral Committee of that State, and is connected with a number of enterprises for the elevation and progress of his race, upon all matters relative to the welfare of the colored people through: out his State and that section of the country, he is the recognized leader and representative for them, James A. Guy, fourth vice president, has resided at Topeka, Kas , for a num. ber of years. He 1s one of the leading colored men of that State. He has taken an sctive interest in the Republican campaign for a number of years. He is one of the leading lawyers of that dity, and was for several years the deputy county attorney of that county. He is a bright, brilliant, active man. A. M. Thomas, the fifth vice-president, lives in Buffalo, N. Y. He is one of the prominent colored men of Western New York, and a man highly respected at Boffalo. He is a lawyer by profession, nd during several Repnolican cam- yaigns, both State and National, he has made a number of speeches in the inter- eit of the Republican party. Nocolored man stands higher in the estimation of the people of Buffalo, . Y.,than A. M. Thomas. 'W. R. Morris, sixth vice-president, i a brilliant lawyer at the bar at Minne- aplis, Minn., and {s recognized to be om of the most echolarly colored men inAmerica, He is the most prominent cobred man in the State of Minnesota, and at every county and State conven: tioa he {s elected a delegate to the Re publican convention, city, county and Stale. He is an excellent gentlemar andhas the confidence and respect of the people everywhere. GhorgeL. Knox, of Indianapolis, Ind.. is the general treasurer of the National Afrc American Republican League. Nc colod man in the State of Indians stanis higher in the estimation of the peode than George L. Knox. Mr Knot is the editor and owner of The Totlnapolte Freeman at Indianapolis Ind. | He has been a delegate to every Stateconvention of the Republicans fo1 a ae of years. President Harrisor offerdl Mr. Knox an important foreigr positin, but Mr. Knox declined th honot ‘W. Ualvin Chase, who is the general seoretiry, has resided at Washington, D.C.,for a number of years. He is« lawy¢ and veteran Republican. He has frown gray in the service of the in Washington, D. C. He ha: the confidence and respect of all the people and has*been president of a large Republican organization in Washington for some time. He is a splendid gen- tleman and a man who can bo relied upon at all times. He is the editor of the Washington Bee, and daring the last National Republican campaign Mr. Chase rendered valuable service for the ‘success of the Republican party. J L. Tnompson,‘of DesMoines, Iowa, ‘who is one of the assistant secretaries, has resided in that city for some time. He isa practicing attorney at the bar in that State, aud a lawyer of excellent ability, and a man who 1s honored and Tespeoted. He is the editor of the Iowa State Bystander, {which is published at DesMoines, Iowa, John A Bell, one of the assistant secretaries, lives at Grand Rapids, Mich. He is one of the active and lead- ing colored Republicans in that section of the country. He was the first color- ed man to be appointed on a jary in thatcity. Heis connected with a num- ber of societies and is the Imperial Grand Recorder of the Imperial Grand ‘Council of the Colored Shriners of North and South America. He is a man of honor and integrity. With tbese leading and prominent colored men now at the helm in Repub- lican politics among the colored people in the United States, we look forward with pleasing expectation that they will accomplish much good in the inter- est of the colored people of this coun- try. EUGENE FIELDS. HAPPININGS IN OLD KENTUCKY. A General Gleaning of News--A Whirl in Society--Marriages, Etc. Paducah, Ky., Bpectal. A local talent colored opera company under the anspices of the Queen of the H. W's, will shortly present a “spicy” play in which Madame Evangeline La- rue, the Black Pattl of Memphis, will be leading lady, assisted by Mrs. Laura Ray Alexander of Paducah, Watch lithographs for date, Hayti Duncan of St. Lonis parsed through the city en- route to Mayfield on the 34. J.T. Wil- son made a flying visit to Mayfield on the 2d. Mise Hattie Brown of N. 9th street, who has been teaching schoo! at Epperson, Ky., closed iast week with a very successful session. Miss Ethel Owens spent a very pleasant fortnight in Arcadia visiting Miss T. Overstreet. ‘The manager of the H. W.’s has resign- ed at the Mill to accept a position on the road as whisky drummer. Mrs, Elnora Robertson of Trinton, Tenn., and Mrs, Cyntha Haste were the pleas- ant guests of Mr. and Mrs, Chas. Smith of Harrion street March 1, Mr. Rod- ney Perkins and Miss Nana Burnette will be jolned in holy matrimony in the near fnture. Mrs. Parlee Kimble and daugh er Beaulah will visit their mother in Hickory Grove, Miss Lula Johnson, age 22, of the Cairo road, died of oon- sumption Feb 26 Interment at White Oak Cemetery, Miss Lily Wilkerson ‘and Mrs, L. Leath of Harrison street are both on the sick list. Rev. I K Pinkston preached at the Fourteenth Street Baptist church on the 23d of Feb Mrs. Myrtle C. Dickie of Hot Springs, Ark., is expected to visit her mother, Mrs, Dora Sime, on Clark street during the present month. Mrs. Mattie An- derson, now teaching school at Pleasant Grove, will close next week. S, R. Gholgton, who has been attending Me- harry College in Nashville, Tenn , is home on vacation. George Adams is visiting friends in Iowa. Mrs. Mary White of Carterville, Ill., is the gnest of Mrs, Drewey of 8. Sixth street. Mr, E. ©. Price, the popular minstrel king, ‘will manage the ‘Plantation show” during the Elk’s carnival May 11. Jewel Maple, headwaiter at the Palmer, is ee visiting his mother at Milburn, Ky. Mrs, Bettie Pryor is confined to ae bed from a hard fall a few days ago. ‘Miss Ethel Ford of Broad street has the emall-pox. Mrs. Maud P. Rose of 8. ‘Seventh atreet, after long illness, is much improved. A. M. C. aud S. W., please discontinue your visits on Jack- son etreet by request of J. H The grievance committee of colored brake- men of the Memphis and Lonisville divisions of the I. C. Railroad Company will visit local officials then proceed to the general office at Chicago to adjust matters of importance. Mrs. Courad Boyd of South Third street is visiting in Princeton. Mrs. Julia Danfels gave a reception Saturday night for her many friends. Prof. Jones’ orchestra will certainly carry an excursion to Cairo, Tl, March 25; steamer leaving wharf at 8:30a. m. Round trip $100. Mr. Albert L. Stanfield, second steward on the steamer Dick Fowler, met with a mishap on the 20th. He fell from the top of the boat and came near being Growned. Jeff Casey left for Cairo, Ill, where he is under treatment at the St. Mary’s hospital. His many friends wish him a speedy recovery. Mrs. Georgia Sherman entertained, Tuesday, Feb 18, in honor of Mr. Tobie Jones of St. Lonis, Mo. The parlor ‘was deco- rated with evergreens and roses. The evening was delightfully spent with games. Mies Carrie Stanfield, Mrs. E. Bunese and G. Elleman received the guests. Mr. T. J. is expected to leave for St. Louis, Mo. What is Miss Y. B. going todo? Mrs. Ella Walker is very ill, Nelson Adkin of Clay street is on = p or Ro A Medicine for Old People. Rev. Geo. Gay, Greenwich, Kas, is past 83 years of aie yet he says: ” “] am Suny. excellent health for a m:; eee een et fn ai ce, ears te Keen pees a tiee Nene ity even to one of my old age.” “I am an old soldier,” writes Mr. Geo, Watson, of Newton, la, “and Ihave ee ee peace eae: aoa eee erence doctors, but with little benefit. I was so bad my mind showed signs of we ness. I began taking Dr. Miles’ Nervine, and I know it saved my life.” Dr. N 2 mucees Nervine See ee es cee. sear, EC Seng et aay eo self, could not sleep nor rest, would even forget the names of my own c at times, I commenced using Dr. Miles’ Neryine and it helped me from the Dr. Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind. the sick list. Miss Mattie Christian of Horrieon street is very sick. Mrs, ‘Tamie Townsel entertained at her home 524.N. Ninth street, in honor of ber birthday. The evening was cpent in music and games. Miss Fannie Jones of St. Louis, Mo., after spending a few weeks with Miss C. Kelly of Harrison street, returned home on the 19th. Mr. Charlie Marion and Mies Katie Johnson were united in marriage on the 20th. The Freeman extends congratulations, Emma Barnes, 437 Sonth 18:h street, Paducah, Ky., wishes to know the whereabouts of her brother, Ulysses Urquhart. Was last heard of in Pitts- burg, Pa, Miss Ennice Johnson, near Worten addition, will entertain her many friends Tuesday evening, March 11, from 8 to 11 o'clock. ‘he Witek Clee Cesnctnns. ‘Toledo, O , Special —The Co-operative Stock company held a meeting Monday evening, the 3d inst., at Odd Fellows’ hall. Nowis a good time for our young people to put their money to a good use, and take a share in this company at $5 each. We imow that the company will succeed when it has such officers as John Brown and John Cannon at its head John Powell, of Cleveland, has returned home after winning lanrels at the Press Club entertainment. Ben Hunn left last Sunday for Tampa, Fis, towork for Pat Chappell. ‘The C. E. o- clety has made great inaprovement in the last month, more than twenty young people were added to the roll. at cain ots Gdneedl Chsdactar, Logansport, Ind, Special. — Harry Payton is very ill at the home of Chas. Jones, on Plum street. Chas. Jones is still confined to his home. Mrs. Vie- toria Jentry had ‘a light stroke of par- alysis. Mrs. Katie Turner is able to be out again. Nat Dyson, of Anderson, spent a few days with his daughter, Rev. Mrs. A. M, Taylor, recently. Rev. Taylor is doing a great work for his church. The Sunday school is progres- sing nicely under his le-dership Har- ris Williams has accepted a position in the barber shop of C; 8. Jones. Mrz Lula Harris and sister were called to Rockville, Ind., by the illness of their grandmother. Second Annual Ball. South Bend, Ind., Spectal.—The Sec ond annual ball of the Waiters’ Twen tieth Century Social club will be given at Columbia hall Thursday evening, the 27th inst. Mrs. Wm, Manning enter tained the St. P. Ruffia club on the 2th ult.,atthe home of Mrs. Jasper San- ders, 720 W. Monroe street. Miss Sarab Bridgeman entertained the Ladie# Home Circle the 27th ult., at the resi- dence of Mra. Andrew Price. Olivet Chapel is conducting revival meetings ‘Mrs. Clarence Stewart has been on the ick lst, but is improving. Died at a Ripe, Old Age East St, Louis, Ill., Special —James M, Ripley, age 92 years, an old resident of this city, died suddenly on the 2th ult, of heart failure, He leaves widow and five children to mourn bis departure. Dan Adams, of 412 Brosd- way, who has been soffering from blood poison, is ont again. ‘The Freeman can be found on eale every Saturday at W M Morgan's barber hop Be prepared for the agent when he calls C. Starks, who has been ill for three weeks, 9° resumed his position at Morgan's baroer shop ,, When in town don't fall ts! tend the W. H. O. Quartette. WANTED.—A position as druggist. by @ young man, single, 25 years old. graduate in pharmacy, four years ex" perience. Addres Box 12, Girard, A's, STAGE. EDITED BY "Woodbite" THE FREEMAN POST OFFICE. A stamped enveloped, plainly addressed, must be enclosed for each letter, and the line of business must be written. The envelope should be torn in, order to prevent mistakes. Professionals and others should bear in mind that all letters, etc., in transit between the United States and Canada, must be prepaid, otherwise they are not forwarded. **NOTICE...** Advertised letters will be held in the Freeman Post Office for FOUR WEEKS ONLY hereafter. **LADIES LIST.** Bostwick, Miss Marie Hunter, Mrs. Ada Bester, Miss Naney Jolly, Miss I. C. Bester, Miss Ida Kniddle, Flora Bester, Miss W. A. Kinney, Miss Bessie L. Bester, Miss Mia Radden, Mrs. Gertie Bester, Miss Mae Radden, Mrs. Gertie Fernando, Mrs Jas F Smith, Miss Hattie Simmer, Jessie Graysen, Miss Jeele Graysen, Miss Irene Wright, Mrs. Lee Walker, Miss Daisy Harris, Mrs Eliza Wade, Miss Eva GENTLEMEN & LIST Alton, Kid Anderson, Henry Arnute, Wm. Arnute, G. W. Berry, Billy Bennury, Ben F Bostwick, W G Brewer, Pearl Brown, Frank Frank Bryant, Geo. Baton, S. E. Bline, Wm. Brown, Frank Cotton, Anderson Cromwell, J. A. Crain, W. C. Chatman, C. Creedman Culligan, T J Creighton, Harry Fair, William Fernando, Jas. T. Fernando and Henderson Frances, Charles Franklin, George Gass, Oscar J George, J. E. Hambright, G. P. James, Harris Harrison, Hugh 2 Harrison Bros. Hopkins, W. H. Haskins, Marshall Housley, Bros. Housley, G. W. Hughes, Ed. Johnson, John Jones, C. P Koth, Thea Koth, Robby Kersands, Billy Kitchis, N. T. Moppin, Pearl Mason, A. M. Mason, M M McLutchson, tom Payne, Major B. F. Crain, W. C. Chatman, C. Creedman Culligan, T J Creighton, Harry Fair, William Fernando, Jas. T. Fernando and Henderson Frances, Charles Franklin, George Gass, Oscar J George, J. E. Hambright, G. P. James, Harris Harrison, Hugh 2 Harrison Bros. Hopkins, W. H. Haskins, Marshall Housley, Bros. Housley, G. W. Hughes, Ed. Johnson, John Jones, C. P Koth, Thea Koth, Robby Kersands, Billy Kitchis, N. T. Moppin, Pearl Mason, A. M. Mason, M M McLutchson, tom Payne, Major B. F. Crain, W. C. Chatman, C. Creedman Culligan, T J Creighton, Harry Fair, William Fernando, Jas. T. Fernando and Henderson Frances, Charles Franklin, George Gass, Oscar J George, J. E. Hambright, G. P. James, Harris Harrison, Hugh 2 Harrison Bros. Hopkins, W. H. Haskins, Marshall Housley, Bros. Housley, G. W. Hughes, Ed. Johnson, John Jones, C. P Koth, Thea Koth, Robby Kersands, Billy Kitchis, N. T. Moppin, Pearl Mason, A. M. Mason, M M McLutchson, tom Payne, Major B. F. Crain, W. C. Chatman, C. Creedman Culligan, T J Creighton, Harry Fair, William Fernando, Jas. T. Fernando and Henderson Frances, Charles Franklin, George Gass, Oscar J George, J. E. Hambright, G. P. James, Harris Harrison, Hugh 2 Harrison Bros. 1900 ROUTE- BLACK PATTI TROUBADOUS—Leavenworth, Kane March 9; Witchita, 12; Arkansas City, 13; Perry, Okla, 14; Guthrie, 15. BESCO & HOLLAND'S Minstrel—Mt. Pleasant, Tenn. March 3; Pula ki, 4; Columbia 8; Eilton Ky., 7; Hopkinsville, 8; Princeton, 10; Bannville Ind., 13; Princeton, 14; Vincentnes 18. ECHRADS & PRINGLE'S FAMOUS GEORGIAIS McGregor, Iowa, March 10; Waukon Wis., 11 Winona, Minn., 15. SATTON JUBLEE SINGERS—Fairfax Minn. March 10; Blue Earth 13; Peoria, III., 20. THE GREAT MCKANLASS Co.-Lethbridge, N. W. T. March, 1 Nelson B. C. 10; Kaslo 11; Sloan City, 15. W. I. WAINS'S ORIGINAL NASHVILLE STUDENTS, Waco, Texas March, 10-11; Shermon 15 The members of the Nightingale quartette send regards to friends. Frank Clermont and Clarence Powell will be in Indianapolis March, 23. They send special regards to Archie Great- house. --- It is whispered around that Harry Fiddler, Indianapolis' favorite has signed with Rusco & Holland for next season. Bob Russell, formerly of the Hottest Coon in Dixie Co., and Tenie Milford of the Big Sensation company were married at Brooklyn, March, 1. John E. Jackson joined the Georgia Minstrels at St. Charles, Mo., the 23 ult. He extends regards to James P. Jones, Jallus Lucky and all friends. Wm. Shields sends regards to Dick Thomas and Tom Logan and says, he would like to see them by the 18th or 20th inst. as we close at Winona. Wis. on the 16th. Kid Carter is in San Francisco, where he has just closed a successful engagement over the Orpheum circuit. He leaves shortly for Honolulu to fill an engagement. Frank Clermont, Billy Kersands. Mrs Louise Kersands, W. A. Dixon, W. N. Spiller were the guests of Stanford McKissick while at the latter's home in Chattanooga, Tenn. Jasper Coble, the popular young comedian is detained at Carthage, Mo., with smallpox. His many friends will be glad to know that it is not so bad as being detained in Missouri by a mob. Will Goff Kennedy, stage manager of the Buckingham Theatre, Tampa, Fla. has been on the sick list for a short time but is now on his way to recovery. He sends regards to all friends. The Student's Comedy company, an organization of amateur talent of Pine Binn Ark, assisted by one or two pro- THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER fessionals gave a creditable performance n that city Wednesday, Feb., 26, to an appreciative audience. Mr. Thomas Maxfield is in Pine Bluff on a visit to his daughter Mrs. J. M. Hawley, after an absence of 40 years. Biohards & Pringles' minstrels played in Johnson city, Tenn., Monday Feb. 24 to good business. Charles W. Liggens, of the company is making good. He sends regards to Clarence Powell and McKissick & Jones. To Tom Logan—The buttons are all right. I found them the next day—To Walter—Don't mind what I wrote you for that big show won't carry colored people next season. So while you are looking, look elsewhere. Ben Hunn opened at the Buckingham Theatre, Tampa Fla., Thursday, Feb. 27, to a crowded house. The Buckingham is one of Mr. Chappelle's houses. Hunn has an engagement in the South lasting 24 weeks and will be a headliner at Chappelle's theatres in Jacksonville and Savannah. --- "One Billy Farrell" writes The Freeman from Birmingham, England, under date of February, 11, that he is meeting with great success He has appeared at the Empire, Sheffield; the Empire, Birmingham, the Palace, Sunderland; the Empire Middlesboro with other first-class houses to follow. --- Billy Miller, the advanced monologist has been engaged by Rusco & Holland as principal comedian and will listen to the band again. Many thanks to managers for offers, I've just finished my new act and have one or two good parodies which I intend to try and please my audiences with. Regards to Julius Glenn, Bobby Kemp, Clarence Powell Rucker and Tom Brown. Prof. W. E Dorsey, leader and manager of the K. P. Military band, of Chicago, writes that the funeral of Lou Wright, who was lynched in New Madrid, Mo., recently, while on tour with the Georgia Minstrels was very impressive and that the white friends of the bereaved parents are leaving no stone unturned to bring the guilty ones to justice. Able counsel has been employed and the matter will be pushed rapidly The Freeman hopes for a successful termination. *** The Big Minstrel Festival will close its successful season at Hammond, Ind. March, 30. J. W. Cooper, Clarence Powell and Frank Clermont will leave on the first train from Chicago on their previously announced trip, to finish at New York City. Frank Clermont says "Hello" to Uncle Dan Troy the Chesterfield, and says to the Student Trio, "Hello Central," write me as per route Richards & Pringle's Big Minstrel Festival. I am due in New York on or before April 10. Success to my friends. Upon the arrival of Hogan and McClain in Kansas City, so a Freeman reporter learns, the latter was arrested for having on too much jewelry for a colored man, but was finally released. McClain had on $7000 worth of diamonds, besides a nugget chain weighing 14 ounces and valued at 100 guineas ($525). He had diamonds in his teeth and 37 trunks, 13 hat boxes, 24 rugs, 14 brass instruments, 3 type writers, 9 bird cages, 7 dogs, 22 hand pieces and a private secretary. McClain is an Indianapolis boy and will be here one day this week thence to New York City. --- Notes from Wm. Hallback:—"It has been a long time since I have written. Well I am still on earth and wish my many friends, in and out of the profession to know that I am at present, general manager of the Grand Palace Theatre, Savannah Ga. No. 601 Bay street one of the prettiest little vaudeville houses in the south, owned and managed by colored people. This is something that every colored man and woman should be proud of. This place is owned by a colored lady with much business tact, Mrs. J. E. Stiles. Too much praise can not be said of her in her new venture and may she be crowned with success. She has the distinction of being the only colored woman in the South to invest money along the above lines. At present we are carrying ten people on the vaudeville bill as follows: Miss Bertha Donglass, Minnie Bellinger, Bertha Coates, Will West, Engene King Dave Bodger and A. Brown. Can use good people at all times. Address Wm. Hallback, 180 Bay street. Executive staff: Mrs. J. E. Stiles, proprietress; Wm. Hallback, general manager; Prof. Willie Jones, leader orchestra; Bully Willie stage carpenter. All send regards. The Tuskegee Song. Tuskegee, thon pride of the swift growing South We pay thee our homage to day; For the worth of thy teaching, the joy of thy care, And the good we have known 'neath thy sway Oh, long striving mother of diligent sons, And of daughters, whose strength is their pride We will love thee forever, and ever shall walk Thro' the oncoming years at thy side. Thy hand we have held up the difficult steeps. When painful and slow was the pace, And onward and upward, we've labored with thee For the glory of God and our race. The fields smile to greet us, the forests are glad, The ring of the anvil and hoe. Have a music to thrilling and sweet, as a harp Have a music as thrilling and sweet as a harp Which thou taught to hear and to know. Oh, Mother Tuskegee, thou shinest to-day. As a gem in the fairest of lands; Thou gavest the Heav'n-blessed power to see The worth our minds and our hands. Full fruit for thy striving, time longer to Strive. Sweet love and true labor's reward. --PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR. Notes from Gideons Big Minstrel Carnival—We are now on our 6th week in Iowa. We have opened four new opera houses and business is fine. Mr. Gideon has ordered new uniforms for hot weather. Tom Jefferson the funny little comedian is with the company for laughing purposes only. Matt Turner monologist is a big hit. The Campbell Bros., introduced their new act, "Don't butt in" and it was a big success. Skinner, Harris and Ed Anderson are principle comedians. DesDunes and Harris, knookabout comedians score a hit nightly. LaShe the peer of all colored wire walkers is still hitting em hard. LaShe wants "Kid" Alston and Harry Creighton, hoop roller to write. Somethng ng in sight for you, address, 18 Vine street DesMoines Ia. Regards to Simpson and Pittman, the Houseleys, Scotte and DeLeo and all friends. *** Notes from the Buckingham Theatre Tampa, Fla.:-Our show is up to the standard as the crowded houses nightly testify. But the management has decided to run the show on a much larger scale. DeVine and Vaughn are among the popular holdovers. They are big favorites and can hold their own anywhere. Mae Fisher, Payton and Harris Will Goff Kennedy, Clifford D. Brooks and Carrie Smith are still with us. Ben Hunn, the old reliable, S. E. Dodd and wife and Kid Wilson are the new people for this week. We have the best show, the largest business and the largest vandeville house in Tampa. Our orchestra under the leadership of Samuel B. Foster is praised for its good music. The roster is, S. B. Foster, 1st violin; Bud Davis, piano; Lewis Williams, clairton; Charley Jones, cornet; Henry Jones, trombone; Oscar Hicks, traps. Our brass band is as strong as ever. All send regards to friendsin and out of the profession. James H. Wilson, cornetist with the Famous Georgia Minstrels, who was shot while in the orchestra pit during our recent trouble at New Madrid, Mo. has displayed wonderful nerve. He laid all night in jail without the aid of a doctor until the next day and not then until they saw fit to send one, with not one of us out to assist in anyway, yet Mr. Wilson for the love and respect of his fellow members and manager, G. A. Tryser, has played every show that we have been able to make. We were disabled for two nights to show at all. We take the very best care of Mr. Wilson as we have among us a man quite handy in that line of work, George A. Swan recently from the Ninth Cavalry. Mr. Wilson is hauled to and from the Opera house nightly and is improving rapidly. Regards to friends. IMPROVIDENCE OF MINSTRELS IMPROVIDENCE OF MINSTRELS Following closely upon the death of "Jack" Haverly in San Francisco and that of Billy West in Chicago comes the announcement of the death of the world famed Billy Emerson Saturday night in Boston. "Jack" Haverly as a promoter of black face amusement, probably made more money as a theatrical manager than any other man in the business He died practically a pauper. Billy West is the only one of the old time minstrels who left a competence, his estate being quoted at $500 000 Billy Emerson died a pauper, though at one time he drew $1000 a week. Two months ago he sang a song in a Cincinnati saloon for a drink of Whiskey. Luke Schoolcraft died a poor man So d Pete Devonear and George Bohee, Charley Reed might be placed on this list. Of the old timers left who have made fortunes are George Willson, Billy Kersands, Willis Sweatnam, Geo Primrose. Tom Mcintosh. Geo Thatcher, Milt G. Barlow, Lew Dockstater, McIntyre and Heath and Al. G. Field. Some of these have made and saved fortunes, but the majority have squandered them. Since writing the above for last week's Freeman, John Queen an old-time minstrel, author of "Googoo Eyes." Billy Rice and Neal Brary have died, all from consumption and poverty stricken. Emerson, Queen and Rice have all starred with "Jack" Haverly's Mastodon Minstrels. J. Harry Jackson sends the following from New York City: "Avery and Hart, the clever comedians were big favorites at the New York Theatre. They left immediately after the performance for Boston where they are appearing this week at the Howard — The Brittons SONGS AND SINGERS. "It's For Her, Her, Her" Billee Taylor's new waltz song novelty is a big hit with Josephine Sabel. It is also sung by Rose Beaumont in Dan Daly's "The New Yorkers" company. "The Somambulist Coon" is the latest from the pen of Billy Johnson of Cole & R. R. CHURCH'S AUDITORIUM. VAUDEVILLE SHOW Every Night. Now booking shows for this a next season. R. R. CHURCH, PROPRIETOR AND MANAGER. R. S. DONALDSON, Proprietor. TOM LOGAN, General Manager THE MASCOT THEATRE 702 Polk Street, TAMPA, FLA. NOT ONLY THE MOST POPULAR, BUT THE BEST THEATRE IN TAMPA. We pay the best salaries. We present the best shows. New features being constantly booked. Good people with good acts will do well by send in their earliest open Fighters and Peace Distributors save stamps. Address all communications to TOM LOGAN, General Manager, 702 Polk Street. COLORED PERFORMERS WANTED—Male and Female Singers, Dancers and Musicians every description. Will send tickets to any part of U.S. State terms and full particulars first letter. Performers to work the Chappelle Bros' Circuit, which includes Tampa, Fla.: Fla. and Savannah Ga. We also have contracted to furnish attractions to most all the Street Railway Parks in the South next Summer. Gave three to five months work to professionals only. PAT CHAPPELLE, Manager, Buckingham Theatre, Tampa. Frank Miller IBERTY H CRAIG AT LIBER MARSH MARSH CRAIG APRIL 1, 1902 Fourth season with Rusco & Holland's Minsu olio. Address and number, 2232 Dearborn St., CHICA & Holland's Minstrels featured in n St., CHICAGO, ILL. DERSON SMITH Red Band Master at Liberty for ible Managers only. Solo Cor- . Address Fourth season with Rusco & Holland's Minstrels featured in olio. Address and number, 2232 Dearborn St., CHICAGO, ILL. PROF. HENDERS America's Greatest Colored Band Engagement with responsible Mana net in band and orchestra. Address 2907 Dea PROF. HENDERSON SMITH America's Greatest Colored Band Master at Liberty for Engagement with responsible Managers only. Solo Cornet in band and orchestra. Address 2907 Dearborn St., Chicago, Ill. Johns n, now being sung by the composer with great success. "You've Got Another Guess Coming" by Sidney Perrin, is one of the features of the Williams & Walker show. It is being sung by George Walker and a large chorus. One of the greatest all around ballad successes of the year is "Absence Makes The Heart Grow Fonder" by Gillespie and Dillea, who are also sponsors for the two ballad hits, "Perhaps Love's Dream Willast Forever" and "Tis Better To Have Loved And Lost." All three songs have been introduced in the Ward & Vokes Company. Two new songs introduced in "The Liberty Belles" company by Smith & Lachaume are big hits. "My Filopena Pet" is sung by John Slavin and "Follow The Man That Leads The Band" by Harry Davenport. "Pretty Mollie Shannon" by Ryan & Wolff, is the biggest song success Anna Held has had in years. She introduces it in her latest musical comedy "The Little Duchess" in the makeup of a Paris street gamin and the audience seldom jets her go without six encores. Two big hits of "The Toreador" are Francis Wilson's "He Ought To Have A Tablet In The Hall Of Fame," by robb & Bratton and "Moon, Moon," (The Yaller Boy And The Moon") by Nat D. Mann. The latter is charmingly sung by Christie McDonald. M. Witmark & Sons have just published three song hits from the Drury Lane production "The Sleeping Beauty And The Beast," viz: "To Day I Am Sweet Sixteen" sung by Ella Snider, "Kitty" sung by the Hengler Sisters and "A Dream That Never Comes True" by Viola Gillette. They are by J. Cheever Goodwin and Fred. Solomon. Miss Phyllis Allen, the well-known contralto, is booked solid for the season in the Western vanderville houses and is singing, with great success, "Good Night, Beloved, Good Night," "It's For Her, Her, Her" and "Why Did They Sell Killarney." M. Witmark & Sons have in work a new ballad by Alfred Bryan and John W. Bratton, entitled "She's Just a Jewel in Pawn." This song promises to be quite a novelty, it being different from those heretofore offered by these writers. The three "lightning bugs," Thatcher, Chennoweth and Adams, are making a ```markdown ``` --- NOTICE Orchestra ...Leader AT LIBERTY Double Strong Trombone Soloist, Composer and Arranger. Address 306 S. Bluff Street, JOLIET, ILL. WANTED Quick 10 Chorus Girls Must; be Singer and Dancers for TIVOLI MUSIC HALL, Memphis, Tenn. TICK HOUSTON, J. ED GREEN, Business Manager. Director. OPENING The Colored Traction Park will open on or about April 20. For open time write W. L. Lawlar, box 471, Birmingham, Ala. big success in their new act on the Pacific Coast, in which they are introducing "I was Certainly Dreamin,' "Absence Makes The Heart Grow Fonder" and "She Knew A Lobster When She Saw One." Fred Rose made quite a success recently at Keith's, Boston, with the pathetic song hit "Stay in Your Own Back Yard." Elyria, O., Special—Mr. Frank Garner of Detroit, Mich., is visiting friends on Tremont street. H. H. Leach is doing good business at his new stand on West street. Samuel Gant is on the sick list. The concert was well attended last Friday evening at the Second M. E. church. Last Sunday was fourth quarterly meeting. The Presiding Elder, the Rev. T. L. Ferguson was present and preached an able sermon. Miss C. Miller on Tremont street is on the sick list. Elvria News. FARM AND HOME Speaking of Irrigation Schemes. The idea that the agriculture of this country needs more territory seems to us utter rubbish. Demand increase prices; if farm land were in demand, it would have risen in price steadily, and would continue rising. When the Klowa lottery in Oklahoma was over, about half the awards were never claimed. What all these boomers want is top notch. The farm lands east of the Mississippi and Missouri would give plenty of scope for all would-be farmers for generations to come. If the new land were in real demand, the whole condition of the matter would be radically changed. It is not in demand, except by people who can get it free, and mostly for speculation at that.—Country Gentleman. Farms that have not been tile-drained will be two or three weeks behind in the planting of crops. Cold soils cause the seeds to rot in the ground, and are slow in becoming sufficiently warm to produce growth. A few bushel boxes are very convenient on every farm, but are a little difficult to handle. This may be remedied by nailing a couple of short pieces, 2x2 and 6 inches long on each end. On the lower inner edge of each of these cut out the wood so that the pieces will serve as handles. The boxes are then convenient as baskets. 1 Much is written regarding scrub stock, but farmers buy scrub trees and seeds of scrub varieties of plants. The use of selected varieties, produced from reliable sources, will greatly add to the yields of crops. It is from the seed that the plant begins, and everything depends upon the judgment of the farmer in his selection of seed at the starting of the season. The practice of feeding hogs almost wholly upon concentrated foods has done more than its share to injure the breeds. A hog can be fed upon clover hay in winter, and with advantage. Cut the hay fine, scald it at night, add bran in the morning and feed somewhat warm. As clover is rich in lime the result will be more growth of bone and better digestion, as hogs should, like other animals, have some bulky food. 一 Onions grown continuously on the same land are lisible to attacks of onion smut. The smut organism lives in the ground, and is rarely transferred except as it is carried on bulbs. Rotation of crops and deep plowing have been suggested as a remedy for this trouble. The fungus attacks the onion when it is very young. It has been suggested to grow the plants in soil free from the germ; then, when they are well started, set them in the open field. The earlier the potatoes can be planted the better, as the greater the headway in the spring the less damage from prolonged dry weather in summer. Some growers who aim to have them start early resorts to spouting, but this should be done very carefully, as every sprout broken off is a loss and injury to the seed. One of the essential points is to carefully examine the seed potatoes in order to throw out any tubers showing the least indication of disease. The foundation of farming is grass, and in order to be successful the farmer should never omit grass from his rotation. A good sod to turn under, at least every four years, will be really worth to the farmer in the benefits imported to the soil more than the value of the grass for hay or pasturage. When putting in a grass crop in the spring the careful preparation of the soil should be the main object. An application of fertilizer, to be harrowed in, will be worth more to the grass than at any later stage. Get a good start, and the grass will take care of itself. The time to begin with the garden is Williams' Shaving Stick Lather THICK SOFT CREAMY SOOTHING COOLING AND REFRESHING The Only kind that Won't Dry on the Face SOLD EVERYWHERE. Williams' Shaving Stick, 25c. Genuine Yankee Shaving Soap, 10c. Luxury Shaving Tablet, 25c. Swiss Violet Shaving Cream, 50c. Williams' Shaving Soap (Barbers'), 6 Round Cases, 1 lb., 40c. Exquisite also for toilet. Total sale for 1 shamp. The only firm in the world making a speciality of Shaving Sticks. THE J. B. WILLIAMS CO., Glastonbury, Ct. LONDON PARIS DRESDEN SYDNEY THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. as early in the year as possible. First clean off the surface by raking it. and burn the refuse. Then spread the finest and most thoroughly decomposed manure on the plot, using no litter, or coarse material, and use it liberally. If the manure is well decomposed there will be no seeds of weeds. Many gardens become full of weeds because of lack of care in the selection of manure. After spreading the manure blow the garden and leave it in the rough condition in order that the frest may penetrate and pulverize the clods, as well as destroy some of the insects that may be brought near the surface. When spring opens warm plow the plot again and harrow several times, or until the ground is very fine. Activity in Kentucky. "In Kentucky," remarked the horse editor, "they are dividing their time between convicting innocent men of complicity with Goebel's assassination and raving over 'Uncle Tom's Cabin.'" 'I understand,' added the snake editor, "that the Anti-Uncle Tom's Cabin party expects to carry the next state election." DOWN IN MOBILE The People of the Gulf City Rapidly Adapting Themselves to the Splendid Business Opportunities of the Section. Mobile Special to The Freeman. During my eight days' stay in the Gulf City I managed to get around to a majority of the business concerns conducted by Negroes. The most interesting person, in a commercial sense, is presented in Mr. A. N. Johnson. He is certainly a wonder. He owns one of the largest drug stores in the city. He also conducts a big undertaking establishment and runs the "Mobile Weekly Press," a newspaper of no small pretensions. Besides all of this, before I left the city, the enterprising Johnson opened another drug store in a surburban district of the city. In Memphis, Tenn., Mr. Johnson owns and manages another undertaking establishment. Too much by way of praise cannot be said of Mrs. A. N. Johnson. Upon her shoulders devolves the management of her husband's entire affairs when he is out of the city. She is a thorough woman of business. Her sweet, amiable, mannerisms make her not only pleasant to converse with, but is bound to argument and keep in tact her husband's interests. I am very grateful to Mrs. Johnson for her many little kindnesses shown me during my stay. She assisted me materially in getting a great deal of business. The Jemison Grocery Company, under the genial management of Mr. V. F. Packer, is a concern of much magnitude. There is an investment of $3,500. Mr. Packer gives employment to four persons, and two delivery wagons are required to deliver his wares to his enormous customers. I remember Mr. Packer very pleasantly as a thorough business man and estimable gentleman. Albert Boyd has established a very substantial undertaking business. He is the oldest colored undertaker in Mobile. He has a very extensive paraphernalia, comprising some of the finest carriages seen in the streets of Mobile. He gives employment to seven men. The Gulf City Drug Store, owned and managed by Drs. George H. Wilkerson and H. Lee Riley, is a model of taste and neatness. They have been in busi nese but five months, yet, from all indications, they have come to stay. They have opened with a stock of $2,000, everything displaying a superior knowledge of the business. Their place is located on the corner of Lawrence and Davis avenue. George X Herman, dealer in staple and fancy groceries, corner of Davis and Fisher's Alley, is doing quite a business. Andrew C. Johnson's restaurant and fancy confectionery, 113 Davis avenue, is strictly in line. Johnson employs six persons, has a delivery wagon and is an extensive manufacturer of ice cream. Joseph McWilliams is conducting a first class livery barn and feed stable. He has thirteen head of horses, among them some very good lookers. Mack is somewhat of a veterinary surgeon and enjoys the distinction (among some of the colored doctors at least) the reputation of quite a horse "swopper." The Union Mutual Aid Association of Mobile is a concern being successfully conducted by its ample manager, Mr. C F. Johnson. This association has a relief clause in its constitution providing for a weekly benefit for slok members, and also pays from $80 to $500 at death. Too much cannot be said of this noble work or how much good is being dealt out to the indigent Negroes of the South through its agencies. Herefore this business, as every one knows, has been exclusively monopolized by Straightens Kinky, Curly Hair OZONO TRADE MARK KING OF ALL HAIR TONICS. 50£ BEFORE. AFTER. BE WARNED In order to protect the public from the numerous quack nostrums now on the market, which claim to straighten and cause the hair to grow long, and which are simply put up by a lot of quacks, charlatans, and fakirs, who have no chemical skill, with the sole idea to get our hard-earned cash and give you nothing in return for your money but a dirty, sticky mass of worthless hair to injure the hair and cause it to fall out, we have placed our trade-mark, granted to us by the Government of the United States of America, on every box of OZONO, King of all Hair-Growers and Hair-Straighteners. This trade-mark consists of two heads, as shown in this advertisement—one head showing short, curly hair, the other showing long, flowing hair. Any preparation showing the heads with the hair done up in a coil, or showing features different from the faces shown in this advertisement, is not OZONO. Seeing our marked success with the true hair-straightener, OZONO, King of all Hair-Growers, numerous firms are now widely advertising spurious compounds, and trading on the reputation that we have made for OZONO. Do not be fooled by these flaring advertisements, which are all promises. Buy the genuine and only original King of all Hair Tonics, OZONO. Two hundred and fifty colored people bought OZONO in the last twelve months. OZONO is sold in every State in the Union, all over Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America, also in Cuba and the West Indies. Its fame has travelled around the world, because it is a true Hair Tonic, that straightens without any outside assistance. No hot irons are used; nothing but OZONO. It not only straightens the hair, but produces a long, silky, beautiful, luxurious growth of soft, fine hair. To neglect your hair is more than foolish, when you can increase its beauty by a few applications of OZONO! We can send OZONO to any place that you may live in, no matter where you may live. The price of OZONO is 50c. a box, sent to any point on receipt of price. Four boxes is a complete treatment. In order to introduce this great Hair Tonic, we will send to you, on receipt of only $1.00, the following grand aggregation: Four boxes of OZONO; one bottle of ELECTRICAL SKIN REFINER, which softens rough skin and brightens black skin, making it several shades lighter, worth 50c.; also one bottle of ELECTRICAL SKIN FOOD, Nature's cure for all skin diseases, such as Pimples, Tan, Acne, Itch, Eczema, and Boils. It also removes Wrinkles, and makes the skin soft and pliant. We will also include a one-pint package of ANTI-ODOR, which removes all smells and odors arising from the human body, such as feet, armpits, &c.; also one bar of our PURITY SCALP SOAP, made expressly for the human scalp. This grand aggregation offer is made to introduce honest goods. Cut out this coupon and mail to us, with $1.00, and we will send the goods the same day we receive the money. If you send $3.00, we will send you four lots; if you send $2.00, we will send you three lots. If you have a friend who wishes to take advantage of this lot, let them pin their name to this coupon, and the goods will be sent promptly. If this offer is read by some one who does not own this newspaper, they can get the goods by simply sending $1.00 and mentioning the name of the paper in which they saw our advertisement. 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 big white corporations in whose coffers have poured the pennies of our poor for generations. But with the rapid advancement of the black man along all lines has come to him a knowledge of this huge business and its conduct. Against many trials and obstacles Johnson has forged his way to the front and established a clientele for his company which makes its ultimate success and final substantiality assured. Negroes, support him. Along this line I must mention the Protective Mutual Aid Association under the management of P. L. Wilson, much under the same principle of conduction as Johnson's association. This company also gives a weekly sick benefit. They have forty agents. James T. Peterson is president and manager of the Mobile Shoe and Department. Company. This is a large shoe company with a capital stock of $5,000 It presents a very beautiful display of footwear, and should meet with success. The place has been in operation three years. E. Meggerson & Co. operates a very extensive wood and coal yard at the foot of State street. The firm has been in existence seven years and gives employment to seven men. Dr. T. H. Derrick is a very promising young pharmacist. He has charge of A. N. Johnson's excellent drug establishment, 500 Dauphin street. Mr. Derrick is a graduate from Maharry College and has held some very good positions. Henry A. Hardin does the largest tailoring and general repairing business of any colored man in Mobile. His trade is confined almost exclusively to white customers. He gives employment to three persons. Rev. H. D. Allen, pastor Missionary Baptist church, is holding the fort acceptably. Rev. George Washington, moderator of the colored Baptist Association, is pastoring one of the large churches. He has been identified with the cloth for twenty-nine years. Edward Lomax is a young man of much promise as a wheel-wright and wagon builder. He is a graduate of Tuskegee. By strict and diligent application he has risen high in the estimation of his employers. Mr. Lomax contemplates opening business for himself next year. Rev. N. D. Lane is doing good work in the guidance of his little C. M. E. flock. He has bought a church with a membership of only sixty persons valued at $4,000. It is free from legal incumbrances. J. S. Tait owns and manages a first class coal and wood yard at the corner of Davis and Gaston streets. Mr. Tait is also pastor of Zion Baptist church. Dungy & Franklin are conducting a first class confectionery, fruit and cigar stand corner Cedar and Dauphin streets. Their place has an air of general prosperity. They have been in business but three months. Mrs V. A. Barlow is one of the popular lady teachers in the public schools. Mrs Barlow is a creole. I found her traditional retrospect of the origin, etc. of her people very instructive and entertaining. She is a graduate from Emerson Institute, and has held five creditable positions. Rev Moses Moreland is pastor of one of the largest churches in Mobile. It is of the A. M. E. Bethel persuasion and has a membership of 475. The building is valued at $15,000 and free from all debt. Dr. Roger Williams is perhaps one of the most progressive young physicians and surgeons in the city. He seems to be very popular with the people. His regards and best wishes are extended to Dr. W. O. Vance, New Albany, Ind. Rev. P. G. Goins is plodding steadily along in the discharge of his duties as pastor of the M. E. church. He has a membership of 165 and church property valued at $7,000. [Some notes of facts gleaned during my stay have been misplaced. I regret it very much as it is not my desire to slight any one.] J. D. HOWARD. Allen Day Celebrated. Washington, Pa., Special. — Bishop Allen day was celebrated at St. Paul A. OZONO is guaranteed to straighten the hair—to make it grow long, soft, and glossy; also to cure it 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. TWO BOO History of the Negro Race History of the Negro Soldier Send for Terms. Price of CONTENTS OF THE HISTORY OF slavery in the colonies.—The New York colonies out: New Hampshire and Maryland. Delaware in Indiana-Habits and customs. Times. Negro Heroes, of the Revolution. The Fredrick Douglas. Nat Turner and others who examples of Underground Railroad Work. S ay Employees of Negro soldiers. Fort dents of the war. The end of the war. Recon- ligious progress. Educational progress. Fin- al of color in North Carolina. CONTENTS OF THE HISTORY NEG colonies in the colonies.—The New York colonies and around Santiago. Corporal Brown killed over the block house and saved the Rough Rid was first to raise the American flag on San J Roosevelt and many others on the brow Negro others. Antonio and Jose Coom. The Negro paymaster in the army. The Negro the colored man who outwitted the diplomacy. QUESTIONS EVERY PERSON OUGHT to ask about the American flag. The flag rised in the destruction of the Battleship Mast in the Spanish-American war. 3. What color Revolution? 4. What colored soldier had cha- block House and saved the Rough Riders in the American flag. 5. What colored soldier did the colored man outwitted the Spanish Minister in the United States said the colored soldiers' world," in the Spanish-American war. WHERE IS THE BATTLEFULL of half one and fine enragings of soldiers, otho- f a fine nature of Aguinaldo, his headquarters, the Flippeps and their civilization. Handsome al in coom of all the American army, who Santiago was "without a parallele in the history. 452 PAGES, INCLUDING 54 LILI AGENTS Send for Agent's Terms E. A. JOHNSON, TWO BOOKS IN ONE History of the Negro Race and History of the Negro Soldiers in the Spanish-American War, or bined. Price only $1.25. Library complete without Large commission to agen. Send for Terms. Price of either book ABOVE, $1.00. CONTENTS OF THE HISTORY OF NEGRO RACE. Introduction: Beginning of slavery in the colonies.—The New York colonies; Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut. David inn of Georgia.—Habits and customs of Southern colonies. Negro soldiers in Revolutionary times. Negro Heroes, of the Revolution. The War of 1812. Efforts for Freedom. Liberty Fredrick Douglas. Nat Turner and others who struck for freedom. intl. slavery efforts. Employment of Negro soldiers. Fort Pilow. Around Petersburg. T e Crater. Incidents of the war. The end of the war. Reconstruction. 1855–68. Progress since freedom. Educational progress. Financial progress. Some noted Negroes. Free press of colored men. Pen pictures of the daring charges made by Negro soldiers at San Juan, El Campeon and around Santiago. Corporal Brown killed at his post while wringing a cannon which hit the American flag. The American flag was first to raise the American flag on San Juan Hill. The glowing tributes of M. Kibler, Miles, Roosevelt and many others on the bravery of Negro soldiers. General Morgan advocates Negro officers. Autono and Jose Mao, Gomez, Miss Caneros and the Cuban who fought in the American Revolution. Eddie Sawyer, the colored man who outwitted the diplomacy of the Spanish Minister at Washington, etc. QUESTIONS EVERY PERSON OUGHT TO KNOW...All answered in the History of the Negro Soldiers in the Spanish-American War: First. How many colored sailors were killed in the destruction of the Battleship Maine? 2. What colored sailor was killed in the destruction of the Battleship Maine? 3. What colored sailor was killed in the destruction of the Revolution? 4. What colored soldier had charge of a Hottick gun knocked over the Spanish Block House and saved the Rough Riders in the Spanish-American war? 5. What colored soldier after reached the Block House first on San Juan Hill, took down the Spanish and hoisted the American flag? 6. What colored soldier did the same at the Block House at El Cañon, took down the Spanish and hoisted the American flag at Washington, in the United States said the colored soldiers "fought without parallel in the history of the world," in the Spanish-American war. EVERY PAGE BRIMMING FULL OF NEW and interesting reading, with about 45 full half 'one and fine engravings of soldiers, officers and scenes of the Spanish-American war, with a fine note of Aguinaldo, his headquarters, a Filippino lady of Manila and a brief the Filipinos and their civilization. Handsome picture of General Nelson A. Miles, who gave the name of the colonel of the colored soldiers around him was "without a parallel in the history of the world." Send for Agent's Terms E. A. JOHNSON, Corner West and Lenoir Streets, RALEIGH, N. C. M. E. church on Sunday, the 29d ult. An excellent program was rendered. The paper read by Miss Libble Skinner deserves especial mention, and was very instructive. Her subject was "What Bishop Allen would have the Church be." Her subject was well treated. Colored Lady Agents WANTED to sell Corsets, Tailor-Made Dress Skirts and Petticoats. Write for Catalogue: Consedine Manufacturing Co., 2210 and 2212 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. [Mention this paper]. --- BEST EDUCATION Normal, Industrial, Musical, Collegiate. Over 30 teachers. Christian, Non-Sectarian, No Saloons. Find out about Berea College Address GEO. T.FAIRCHILD, LL. D., BEREA KY. The Freeman on Sale. Copies of The Freeman on sale at Colemans restaurant 1214 Wylie Ave. Pittsburg, Pa., every Saturday. --- RACE CLEANINGS A colored man was recently appointed State Liberian W. Va. He is well known as an honest leader of his race and is worthy. T. B. Morton, State President of the Afro-American League of California, has received an application from the Afro-American population of Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands, for a charter to organize a League there, to work under the jurisdiction of the Afro-American League of California. The application for the charter will be considered at the MADAM M'NAIRDEE Has Returned to the City. The gifted Clairvoyant, the great female wonder, born with the double(caul) veil, she is one of the old ancient Southern Clairvoyants of New Orleans. She's a living Phrenologist and Physiognomist. She tells plainly what you are best adapted for in reading your body and mind. With that hand she gives you a coil of influence to enable you to overcome all bad luck. She has made thousands of homes happy. Read the fifth chapter ix verse of St. Matt: "Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the children of God." She reunites the separated, makes peace where there is confusion. She forgives angry or you sweet heart forsake you. But will love you better and marry you sooner if you will only heed this lady's coo sultation. Read what several ladies of your city say. "Yes, we believe her a Godsend to our city: my husband and I had been separated over a year and just think time is over. We are together and happy." This young lady says: "The one loved refused to call or write me; I called on this lady and we are now engaged." You can't afford to [Name] MADAME M'NAIRDEE. miss consulting this gifted lady; she is gifted to read characters. She challenges the world to excel her advice on love, losses business, family and financial troubles. Re-unites the separated causes speedy marriage with the one of your choice. No cards allowed in her place of business; no one's ill wishes filled; strictly a Christian lady and depends entirely on you. If you have an asking, think you have been witchcrafted to see her. She spent eight years in the Jungles of Africa and has traveled i through 34 states doing good wherever she went. Read St. John, 9th chap, 33d ver: "If this man is not of God he could do nothing. Three parlers so arranged that you meet no friends nor strangers: everything confidant. Owing to such crowds you may call a day a day. If you receive money by postal order or Registered letter N.B.-Send look hair accompanied by one dollar ($1.00) and give full life reading. Clip this ad. 417½ Indiana Avenue, INDIANAPOLIS, IND., MADAM M'NAIRDEE. MADAM MCNAIRDEE-MOORE has recently married and wishes all to address her as above at her old stair. She certainly is the wonderful woman of the 20th Century. She has made a many heart happy through her wonderful power. I, for one, as one in the midst, My heart ached from the cruel treatment of my husband and the way he would throw away his time and money. He will still be ill, it will soon be year. Through her hedy he becomes a loving husband; and today he presents me with a lovely lot on which he will in the spring erect a home. Tongue can't praise her too highly. A LADY There is no doubt of this lady's prophetic power. She is a living phrenologist, palmist and a natural born clairvoyant to which thousands will testify. She is a God send to our country-born with a gift that no one can debate. Tell you every incident of your past and present, and tell the success of both financially and physically if you will only heed her instructions. I called on her when the one I love had gone I knew not where and he returned at once, and today I am his dear wife. A LADY of Fort Gibson, Ind. T. Madame I feel it my duty to do this for you are all you need. I have a husband and I have been separated 2 years. I called on you in September and in a week's time he returned and married me, and I can't praise you too much. Ladies that are heart broken by family troubles, love affairs and lack until it seem that life is a hard or write to this dear lady, she will do you. God will do you. God and she will do the balance, and she will. A LADY of Rossland, B. C. Dear Sisters and Brothers—Call on her when you can, she will be please to meet you and will when ever you wish to. She devotes her entire time for the welfare of people believing God will reward her. She will make your very soul glad to hear her talk of heaven for she writes such soul searching letters, tells you how to make home happy, and says enclose stamp for answer. Here she is as she looks today and a bride three weeks. MADAME McNIAIRDEE-MOORE, 47% Indiana Avenue, permanently locked THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER coming meeting of the State Executive Council, to meet in Oakland in March. T. Thomas Fortune, formerly of New York, is now a resident of Red Bank, New Jersey, where he moved lately, with a view of getting recognition as a New Jersey colored leader, and placing himself in line for the Haytian post, to succeed Mr. Powell of Camden, the present Minister of HaytI. The place at Hayti is worth about $7500 a year, and Minister Powell is very anxious to be returned. Mr. Fortune would make a first class representative at the Haytien Court, if he succeeds in capturing the valuable prize. + Roscoe Conkling Bruce, who graduates at Harvard in June, has been employed by the Tuskegee Institute and will take charge of the academic work at that institution in the fall. A friend of the institute has recently given the money for providing two sets of bath houses, one for boys and one for girls, to contain shower baths and swimming pools. + The only medal of honor recommended to be given, for gallantry during the Spanish war, goes to Sergt.-Major Edward Lee Baker, Jr., of the Tenth Cavalry, "for distinguished gallantry in action at Santiago, Cuba, July 1, 1898, in leaving cover and rescuing under fire a wounded comrade from drowning in a stream in front of Santiago." In the recent examination of applicants to practice law by the State Supreme Court of North Carolina, all the students from the Shaw Law Department, of which E. A. Johnson is Dean, passed successfully. Sixty per cent. of the whites failed. The John Hay Normal and Industrial School of Alexandria, Va., is to be known hereafter as the William MoKinley Normal and Industrial School in honor of our late President. President Roosevelt appoints a white gold Democrat, William Fleming, postmaster at Athens, Ga., to succeed a Negro, "Pink" Morton. The people began to hold mass-meetings against Morton as soon as the question of his reappointment arose, and so the President concluded to try another color — Springfield Republican. ÷ Dr. W. H. Jones is an eminent physician of Harrisburg, Pa. He is the only Negro physician in the city. By his great skill he has earned a widespread renown. His practice which is about all that he can possibly attend to is increasing among the whites. His patients are among the best white families. This work the great Duphin County Medical Society composed of all the doctors of the county held the annual meeting and elected Dr. W. H. Jones as president for the ensuing year. This society is composed entirely of white men. To Open a Cigar Store. Syracuse, N. Y., Special.—William Crocker, a well known waiter, will open a cigar store in the Grand Opera House block, on W. Genesee street, in a few days. Mrs. Robt. Spragins, of Chicago, is visiting in the city. Miss Irene Henry was a recent visitor "within our gates." Miss Grace Benton and sister, of Oswego, were in the city to see Williams & Walker's show. They were lavishly entertained while here. Mrs. Chas. Dubois is ill at her home. H. Gregory, of Detroit, Mich, has accepted the position of engineer at the department store of D. McCarthy & Son. Harold Robinson has graduated as a book keeper from the Syracuse University. A large class is being prepared for confirmation at St Phillips' church. An entertainment will be given at Bethany Baptist church on the 18th and 14th inst., for the benefit of the church. Mrs. Jennie Keys is visiting in Rocheston. Mrs. W. S. Rice is much better. Dr. G. A. Allen. Dr. G. A. Allen has returned to his home in Girard, Ala., after an extended trip through the North. He is a graduate from the pharmaceutical department of the Meharry Medical College of Nashville, Tenn., and has had quite an experience in the Peoples Drug Store of Columbus, Ga. Dr. Allen is of a good family and is one of the coming young men of the race. Any enterprising drug; store will do well to secure his services. Subscribe for this paper, read it and remember its advertisers. B. SQUARE'S BLUSTER A Wedding in High Life. Vicksburg, Miss., Special—The engagement of Thomas M. Buckner and Miss Fredo Fiser, of this city, has been announced. According to present arrangements the wedding will take place on the 20th inst., at the bride's home on Adams street. The contracting parties are among the best known young people in this section. John McGee has returned from New Orleans. Frederick Lenard is still unable to be out. A revival meeting is in progress at Solomon Baptist church. Several have been added to the church. Mason N. Kline, S. G. L. of the I. O. of S. and D. of J. of America, was a welcome visitor to our city on the 17th ult. The Freeman is on sale every Saturday by O. U. Taylor, at 5 cents per copy. GEORGE DEVEZIN. The subject of this sketch is perhaps one of the most interesting in all New Orleans from a standpoint of fluctuating vicissitudes and the natural struggles to which a Negro was subjected in that period of Louisiana history embracing the first quarter of the last century. Emancipated at the age of 33, he had only the shoeemakers trade as a reward for his long service under the Yoke of bondage. Turned adrift as were so many others without means he took hold of the first opportunity that presented itself to commence life anew. He ship- [Picture of a man with a white beard and a dark suit, facing slightly to the right.] ped on one of the large steamers as a fireman and in two years had saved $380. With this he opened a little shoe shop in New Orleans. For twelve years he hammered away managing to live and save, $3,500. In 1872 Mr. Devezin was elected to the State Legislature and served two successful terms. On his return he was appointed night inspector of the Custom House where he served for a number of years. He then entered the whiskey business in which he has since remained. His place is one of the old land marks of the town, situated under the Odd Fellows Hall and is the resort for all of the "old timers." B. SQU BL It is about time that the spring poets were getting in line with their "poems" with lame feet and broken backs; the Negro race will produce its portion—and more—of these "poems." "Our thoughts are shaping unmade spheres, And, like a blessing or a curse, The South is beyond a doubt getting better, for two reasons: First, either "the big burley nigger" has seen the error of his ways, and has stopped "sassing" or "cussing" back at white "gentlemen," when "sassed" or cussed" at, or he has refrained from smiling back at white "ladies" when smiled at by them when their husbands or male white friends were near enough to "catch on" and she could not let the "insult" go unnoticed or, Second, Next door to the impossible has happened, to-wit: "The best citizens of the community have decided to let the law punish the "big burley nigger" when he commits these crimes, instead of taking the law in their own hands. Either the black man or his pale face brother of the Southland is getting better. Why? We have not had a lynching for three moons. Let us be just and generous in our estimate of the men of the past as well as of the present. We have plenty of enemies to fight, and we are on the firing line, without fighting among ourselves. —N. Y. Age. Barber-Shop Conversations. I had been shaved and was standing by the door, enjoying a cigar and waiting for a car, when a very short, dark young man entered the shop and asked: "Is Tom in?" "Do you mean Mr. Scott, the boss?" ```markdown ``` Many amusing events are daily over hauled at Devezin's bar incident to the river days of long ago. Some have a distinct educational value insomuch as they depict happenings of a period now only a memory, when the great Mississippi was the chief commercial stream of the world. The old gentleman is now 70 years of age. A shimmer of sadness scudds across his once doubtless brilliant eyes as he speaks of the wanton profligacy of the average young Negro man and woman who predominates in the section of the city in which his business is situated. He thinks that time has accomplished but little, and freedom and association with different environments had but small effect in bringing the modern Negro up to the standard he had hoped to see them raised. J. D. HOWARD. The White Cross League Dyersburg, Tenn., Special.—Logan Reed, who has been ill, is able to be out. Mrs. Lillian Jordan has returned home from Trenton, where she has been visiting. The young men of Bruce high school have organized an association known as the "White Cross League." The young ladies have organized themselves into what is known as the "King's Daughters." Mrs. Etta Owens, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Fowlkes, died in Trimble, Tenn., on the 14th ult. She was well known and greatly beloved in this city. She was a faithful member of Johnson Chapel A. M. E. church for a number of years. Current, Condensed Cullings. Cleveland, O., Special—Edward Chaffin, who was injured in a run-away a short time ago, is recovering. Wilson Harris has gone to Vicksburg, Miss., to take charge of the dining room of the Carroll hotel. Mrs. Mary C. Jones of Maple street, has gone to Athens, O., to engage in missionary work. Alex. Taylor, of the Freeman Singer's club, went to Oberlin on the 22d ult., to make arrangements for the appearance of the club in that city. Miss Alice Woods, of Indianapolis, is visiting Mrs. E. F. Montgomery, 294 Lincoln avenue. The Freeman can be found on sale at S. H. Moody's olgar store, 387 Superior street, or from the agent, F. E. Oldwine, 28 Brooker avenue. Dr. Mason Delivers an Address. Cadiz, O., Special.—Owing to the lateness of the train on Saturday, the 22d ult., Dr. M. C. B. Mason, Senior Secretary of the Freedman's Aid and Southern Educational society, did not arrive at Simpson church, where he was to speak, until almost 10 p. m. Local speakers were called upon and made short addresses. When Dr. Marion arrived he talked but a few minutes and announced that he would address them on Sunday at 12 m. On Sunday he delivered a most powerful address on education, and was well received by the large audience present. asked the barber with great stress upon the "mister." "Yes, I mean Mr. Scott." "No, sir, he is not in. Do you want something done?" "Yes, I want to get my hair cut, but I want Tom to cut it: he's the only one in Brooklyn that can cut my hair the way I want it cut." "If you want a hair cut I can do it." "No, I'm afraid you can't cut it right; I'll wait for Tom." "Well," replied the barber dryly, "just as you say, you are the doctor, but he will not be back for five days. He has gone to Albany to the True Re- formers Convention." "Well, I'll wait," replied the young man as he walked out. "Some of these short hair niggers make one tired" said the barber who was, by-the-way of the same "short hair" brand (to use his words) as the young man who left the shop. "Now" continued the barber "the only way to cut it off—get it off you can use knife, razor, ax or shears anything sharp all you have got to do is to get it off it's stuff you can't spoil it. I had to laugh at that coon, why I'm—a—barber. I am. I out white folks' hair. Senators and congressmen I learned my trade in Washington, dee-see, yes Washington, d-e-e-s-e-e, in a shop where what's his name used to shave." "You mean James G. Blaine?" as some one "yes" replied the barber, and several of the chair warmers laughed which aroused the barber who remarked: "You're a smart Alex, John Jones we all know Blaine wore full beard. You are funny ain't you I mean a shop of that kind where all the big guns shaved." "Why did you leave and come to Brooklyn?" "For the same reason you left Charleston Capus, to better myself," just then my car came along and I left the shop. B. SQUARE. Moberly Missouri, Special. The population is estimated at 28,000 of which number about 900 are colored. There are nine colored men and one colored lady working for the Wabash company whose shops and round house are located here. The men have charge of the mail and baggage department; the lady has charge of the ladies department at the depot. There are three colored churches here. A good public school exists here for the colored youth with Prof. H. C. Vaughn of Lincoln Institute first assistant. Mrs. A. B. Brooks and Miss B. Timmony has charge of the primary department. Dramatic Club Drama Hannibal, Mo., Special.—The Unique Concert and Dramatic club presented a beautiful drama, entitled, "Gyp, the Heiress," in four acts, on the 19th ult., at Mozart hall. The funeral of B. Steward took place at Center Street Baptist church in the afternoon of the 23d, ult., under the auspices of the U. B. F.'s. Mrs. J. W. Sexton has been called to the bedside of her father, in Columbia, Mo. Benj Owens met with a painful accident on the 25th ult., while handling steel at the Cement plant. His finger was badly crushed between two pieces of steel. Happy Hearings. Shelbyville, Ind., Special—Mrs. Mary Montgomery is residing in Chicago Frank Hodge has returned from Indiazapolis. Archie Goods, of North Vernon, was a recent visitor here. Several Greensburg gentlemen were in the city Sunday. Mrs. Robt. Reed is seriously ill. The excavation of the basement of the Second Baptist church has been completed. The laying of the cement floor is progressing rapidly. News of a General Character. St. Louis, Mo., Special—Mrs. Kemp is ill at her home, 2630 Mills street. N. Douglass, of Lacede avenue, is in the South with a troupe. Colored men are starting into business all over the city. J. W. Murphy has been appointed to a position in the postoffice. 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It seems to be but yesterday, Since our loved one was taken away; Call not back the dear departed, Anchored safe where storms are o'er, Some sweet day to meet—to part no more. There in raidiant splendor bright In that land there is no night, For the Savior gives it light, From the Throne. -By his mother, Eliza Turner. Mrs. Ella Bentley, of Terre Haute, is visiting friends in the city. Mrs. Alice Michaela, of Vincennes, is visiting relatives in the city. Mrs. Mary Beck has returned from a visit to her mother at Richmond. An "old-fashioned" festival took place at Allen Chapel Thursday evening. Frank Moss, of Peru, is in the city, the guest of his brother, A. L. Moss, and family. Mr. and Mrs. Bronson have gone to Old Point Comfort, Va., for permanent residence. Madame Mc Nairdee-Moore spent a few days in St. Louis last week visiting her husband. The Woman's Club met Monday afternoon with Mrs. Tillel Richardson at North Indianapolis. Charles Chandler who has been in Mansfield, O, was in the city this week. He will locate in Chicago. The East End Needle Circle met Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Cora Jackson, 333 Toledo street. The Willing Workers' Band met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Fannie Jones, in West Eleventh street. Gibson Lodge No. 2, U. B. F., will give an entertainment and dance at Odd Fellow's Hall Tuesday the 11th. Miss Cora Anderson, a trained nurse of Chicago, is in the city to visit her brother, Dr. W. W. Anderson. Mrs. Mary Wharton has returned to her home at Cincoinnati, after attending the funeral of Mrs. M. J. Simms. The White Rose branch of the Army of Roses of Simpson Chapel held a campfire at the church Monday evening. The Church Aid Society of Simpson Chapel met with Miss Jane Beard, 1320 North Missouri street, Wednesday afternoon. The Mary Campbell Mite Missionary Society met Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. N. P. Gardener, in Center street. The Ladies Sewing Circle of Walter Chapel will give a Musicale at the home of Mrs. Victoria Parker, 1020 S. State Ave., March 12. A Masque Social will be given at the home of Miss Delila Scott, 226 W. 15th street, Wednesday evening March 12. for the benefit of Simpson Chapel church. Mildred Tyler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Tyler, died Saturday night March 1, after a lingering illness, of consumption. She was nineteen years old, and a member of the senior class in the High School. Mrs. Lucretia Knox spent a few days last week at her home in Shelbyville, Ky., with her parents where she goes to be in company with her brother Augustus of Hartford, Conn., who is giving musical recitals through the South. The Ministers' Union met at Simpson Chapel at 2 p. m. Wednesday. The subject for discussion was as to the --- propriety of Christian ministers taking an active part in politics. The Rev. Chambers, pastor of Jones Tabernacle, opened the discussion. Are you sick dependent? defrauded by Doctors and Patent Medicine agents? Bring 25 cts., get a 50 cts bottle Dr. Corley's Phosphorus Kava-Kava Compound. It saved my life. Guaranteed Cure or money refunded, 23 West Ohio street 2nd floor, Indianapolis, Dr. Corley's Medical Laboratory. PAPA'S RETURN. The following poem entitled Papa's Return was written by Mrs. Tutt and dedicated to the company. Hush thee little babe, go to sleep. While mama her lullaby sings; At thy sweet face the angels will peep. As the ship from abroad papa brings. I know we are lonely now, But that will soon pass away, And daddy will kiss thy smooth brow Some morn at the break of day. VOTE FOR FRED K. SH FOR AUDITOR VOTE FOR CHAS F. B The Ladies' Embroidery Club of Allen Chapel met with Mrs Evans, 1910 Columbia Avenue, Wednesday afternoon. The Rose of Sharon Club met with Mrs. Emma Bradley Friday afternoon, 127 Puryear street. The Self-Denial Club met with Mrs. Calvin Brooks, 1516 Yandes street, Friday afternoon. The marriage of James Vincent and Miss Jennie Miller took place Saturday night March 1, at the home of the bride's parents in N. Senate Avenue, in the presence of a number of friends. The wedding march was played by Miss Cenie Woodfolk, accompanied by William Williamson on the cornet. The bride wore white organdy over cream colored silk and carried a large bouquet of bride roses. The Rev. E. L. Gilliam officiated. The wee small hours of the morning Friday 2:30 at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Will Brown 217 W. 15th street was made merry by a serenade of the richest music by some of the best talent of the city. Among the gentlemen were Robt Miller, Alfred Hanley, J. C. McAfee, Jno. A. Tucker, J. S. Vincent, Willie Williamson, Noble Cephas, Mr. Mitchell and Harry A. Hickman. Miss Perkins wishes to thank the young men for the beautiful music and can assure them that they are always welcomes at 217 W. 15th. Mrs. Rev. H. A. Gibson of Green-sboro, N. C., one of the finest soloist of the West will appear on the program at the 9th Presbyterian church Monday evening March 10. There will be fine singing. Their is so many fine singers on the program no one knows who will be the star. Every body come and be your judge. A declaratory contest between the five colored schools of Indianapolis took place, Friday night, in Bethel A. M. E. church, each being allowed two contestants. Noble Sissle, of school No. 26, won the first prize; Brentle Webster, of No. 40, the second, and Ada Morris, of the Fred Donglass school, the third. READ THIS CAREFULLY. READ THIS CAREFULLY. If you are troubled with kinky or curly hair use Ozonized Ox Marrow, it will make your hair straight, soft and beautiful. If you are troubled with Hair falling out, Ozonized Ox Marrow will stop it. If you have Dandruff and itching in the head, Ozonized Ox Marrow will give you instant relief, and make the hair grow, Ozonized Ox Marrow is a hair food and imparts to the hair that healthy life-like appearance, so much desired. Sold over 40 years. Never fails. Warranted harmless. Send us 50 cents and we will ship you a bottle express paid. Address Ozonized Ox Marrow Co., 76 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. News of Various Kinds Hot Springs, Ark., Special.—Dan W. Hall, an old citizen, died on the 25th ult., after an illness of a few days. James Harris is in the city for the season at the Arlington hotel. Ezekiel Barron is working at the New Waverly hotel. Samuel Ellis, who came here a short while ago to take a position at the Park hotel, died on the 1st inst., after an illness of two weeks. He was buried on the 2d from Visitor's Chapel, Rev. P. W. Wells officiating. The musical entertainment given by Prof. Kennedy, of New York, on the 24th ult., was a decided success. Wm White and Miss Maria Bruner were married on the 26th ult., at the parsonage of Mt. Canaan Baptist church, Rev. P. H. Lewis officiating. Will Owens is back in his position at the Arlington hotel, after an illness of two weeks. Bishop Clinton, of the A. M. E. Zion church, spent last Sunday in the "Vapor City," and preached three able sermons. He preached at 11 a. m. at Haveris Chapel M. e. church, Rev. Sherrill, pastor; at 3 and 7:30 p. m., at Walters Chapel A. M. E zion church, Rev. R. M. F. Fulford, pastor. The Bishop is very much pleased with the progress of Walters Chapel. Ed. Mathews, of Colorado Springs, Col., who came here about two months ago, was informed that there was a lady living on Walnut street of the same name, but not a relative, who was in destitute circumstances. He immediately investigated the matter and seeing that she was worthy, he took the money from his pocket and bought her provision, fuel and paid up her rent. Last week he bought her a ticket and sent her to the hospital in Texarkana. We wish there were many young men like this one. The "Forty Kids" will give an entertainment in the near future that will be a corker. [The Royal Orchestra, of Sherman Tex., under the management of Prof Howard, 303 Laurel street, Hot Springs. Ark., will furnish music for all occasions] TOURISTS Can find accommodation in Oakland, Cal., by applying for terms to WM. E. CHATMAN, 802 7th st., Oakland, Cal. Check baggage to 1818 street. PAPA'S RETURN. The following poem entitled Papa's Return was written by Mrs. Tutt and dedicated to the company. Hush thee little babe, go to sleep While mama her lullaby sings; At thy sweet face the angels will peep As the ship from abroad papa brings. I know we are lonely now, But that will soon pass away. And daddy will kiss thy smooth brow Some morn at the break of day. The birds have all gone to their nests, All beasts to their shelter have fled; The smart thy ants are at rest, And a children should now be in bed; All earth now in darkness is veiled. The owl in the treetop does hoot; Soon we will hear the boat on which daddy has sailed By a deafening cannon salute. The babe is sleeping at last, The angel's their vigils doth keep, And bright dream's reflection has cast. Emiles on its face while its sleep. And how the wind moans so sad! I list to the tick of the clock, And would not feel half so bad If I could only hear a knock. And our hearts should beat with joy, Because all sorrow for us is past, Come, welcome thy father, my boy. Larain Items. Lorain, O., Special.—Our fourth quarterly meeting was held on the 16th and 17th by the Presiding Elder, the Rev. T. L. Ferguson. A good number of the officers were present with their reports, which showed that the work is on a line of increase under the pastorate of our worthy pastor the Rev. J. T. Leggett. This is his second year, and the charge has greatly improved in this time. Paid the Elder in full $12. Our S. S. and Epworth League were well represented in the convention which met in Cleveland last week, by the following persons: Mrs. N. Williams, L Stewart, G. Mason, Miss Bertha Gibson, Rev. and Mrs. J. T. Leggett and Mr. Charles Redmond. They reported a very excellent meeting. Mrs. Joseph Coleman was called to Fostoria, O., last week to attend the funeral of her little niece. Mr. J. L. Moore one of our best citizens took the Civil Service examination and stood third in rank for carrier. Mr. A. S. Coleman is all smiles, it is a 12 pound boy. Mother and child doing well. Mrs. Ruth Harris who has been sick so long died Feb. 12, in full faith. Mrs. Alexander of Portland, Ind., is in the city visiting her cousin Mr. N. Ward on Fifth Ave. The Second Baptist church of this city has called the Rev. A. J. Thompson as pastor of said church. Rev. Thompson came here from Seymour, Ind. After 19 years absence Mr. A. Carbin of Davenport, Ia., is in the city visiting his children Mrs. Clara Wilson, Mrs. Dora Triblit and Mr. B. Carbin. Miss Francis Holt was in the city last week visiting her parents on Oberlin Ave. Mrs. R Brown, Mrs. A. Brown, Miss V. Moore and Mrs. A. Randolph are on the sick list. STENOGRAPHER WANTED A first-class stenographer and typewriter One versed in book-keeping and writes a good long hand, preferred. Address with reference experience. H. J. Green, box 116, Char- lotte, N. C. Officers Elected. Zanesville, O., Special.—The Golden Leaf Club has been re-organized with the following officers: President, Dr. E. H. Gee; Vice President; Herbert Turner; Secretary, Howard Carlisle; Treasure, James McNabb; Trustees, J. H. Galloway, Ed Harper, and William Leach. The directors and financial secretary will be elected later. The club is in a flourishing condition, having over thirty members. They have very handsome quarters on North 5th street; consisting of a large hall and two small rooms. Rev. Dr. Jones, President of Wilberforce University lectured at St. Paul church Monday evening. Myrtle Lodge K. of P. will give an entertainment and supper at Odd Fellows' hall March 18, for the benefit of the Widows and Orphans funds. Sunday is rally day at St. Paul church. Rev. Sides of Xenia, O., and Rev. Maxwell exchanged pulpits Sunday. Messrs. John Hargrave, John Hunnick, J. B. Reynolds, James Guy, George Ransom, Charles Green, Joseph Barnett, and William Jackson were in Steubenville this week on Masonic business. Modest, Moderate Musings Springfield, Ill., Special.—The Saint John Lyceum rendered an elaborate program on the 27th ult. The addresses were commendable and bespeaks for each a brilliant future. On the 6th inst., Judge Byrd addressed the Lyceum on the "Possibilities of the American Negro." The drama of Shelly Jones, on the 27th ult., was commendable. 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Everything your appetite calls for, we have it, so we invite you and all. Dr.Joseph H. Ward 8 to 10 a. m., 1 to 8 p. m., 6 to 8 p. m. OFFICE AND RESIDENCE 4354 Indiana Ave., INDIANAPOLIS New'Phone 1974-Old Phone 1 .6490 HAIR. SWITCHES ```markdown ``` are cut 22 inches long, short stem made of black kinky hair. Sent postpaid on receipt of $1.00 30c buys a pair of black kinky hair Braids 16 inches long. 30c buys a Single Braid kinky hair 16 inches long. Bangs Hair Pin and Ornaments of every description. Most complete line of hair goods in this country for Well Illustrated Catalogue. 59 Congres St., DETROIT, MICH. [In writing ple's se mention The Freeman] Test of Lynch Law Test of Lynch Law BY SAMUEL BURDETT. This booklet deals with one of the most important questions before the American people or to-day, and handles the subject of lynching in a manner never before attempted by any man. It is, as its title implies, an Expose of Mob Violence. 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