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Circulation is what the Advertiser Pays For. He Gets it Here. THE FREEMAN AND ETHIOPIA SHALL STRETCH FORTH HER HAND A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOLUME XV. NUMBER 15. BAPTIST INSTITUTE. SIXTH ANNUAL SESSION HELD WITH MUCH SUCCESS. URGED TO START ENTERPRISES So that our Young Men and Women May Find Employment After Graduation—Swell Entertainment Given—Personal and General News. Cairo, Ill., Special.—The sixth annual session of the Cairo Institute was held in the New Hope Free Will Baptist church, this city, March 27 to April 1. This institute is held chiefly for the benefit of the ministers. Its aim is to instruct them in the doctrine of the church and the practical truths of the bible, and especially to encourage them to seek a higher standard of mental and moral qualifications by attending the bible school recently established here, or some other good school. There were 31 members present, including all the Baptist pastors of this city. This session was the most successful ever held in southern Illinois. Mrs. J. S. Penick, 1803 Walnut street. Miss Pannie Stephens, of Covington, Tenn., is visiting Mrs. Mary Morrison, 508 Nineteenth street. Cards are out announcing the marriage of Andrew Tonsel to Miss Mozetta Griffin, on the 26th inst., at the home of the bride's mother. Mrs. L. Diggs and sister have returned from Padueah, Rev. Brown, P. E., preached an excellent sermon at the C. M. E. church last Sunday. A collection of $16.17 was raised. L. Thomas and Miss Katie Henderson were quietly married recently. They are at home to their friends at 10% Douglass street. FUTRELL CITY NOTES. FUTRELL CITY NOTES. Rufus Long is confined to his home with small pox. Lula Hurt, who has been ill for some time with consumption, died at her home on the 1st inst. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved parents. Rev. R, B. Anderson will have a rally next Sunday, the 13th, for the benefit of the C, M, E. church. The agent of this paper thinks that as The Freeman is a race paper it ought to find a place in every home in the town. Let our people come to the front and support a paper of their own. For information call on Miss Hattie Washington or Ed, Overby. MOUND CITY NOTES. Let us bring you a paper that is published in the interest of the race, and one that is worth the money charged. Call on Miss M H Washington or Ed, Overby. The Knight Templars Milwaukee, Wis., Special.—The Holyroad Commandery Knight Templars turned out in a body and attended Easter services at the St Mark's A. M. E. Church The church was handsomely decorated with out flowers, Virginia running vines and song birds. The Rev. Lewis preached a very able sermon on "Templarism" to a large and appreciative audience. Collection for the evening amounted to $67.75. Miss Annie J. Miles and Master Cary A. Miles were confirmed Easter and received in St James Episcopal Church as members. It would be well for the hotels and caves, where the color line is drawn, to look up the law on drawing the color line; otherwise they will find law suits on their hands. John Morgan, familiarly known as "Happy Jack," died on March 6. Mr. Morgan came here several years ago from Virginia. Mrs. Mary Dyer and family, return their great thanks to the gentle men of the Plankton for $15.50 toward defraying the funeral expenses of her daughter, Mrs. William Lane, who departed this life on March 7, after a lingering illness, Mesdames J. Armstead and R. H. Anderson are on the sick list. The Holyroad Commandery will give their fourth entertainment at Kier's Hall, Wednesday evening, June 25. It has come to pass that one can not tell how anyone is going to vote by his color; as all the sporting classes are for a wide open town. Any colored man that is guilty of giving dances on Sunday, should be sent to South Africa, and the one who attend should be sent to Liberia as we God fearing people don't do such in this country News Notes. Kansas City, Mo., Special - Glad we had a fair Easter after such a snow and rain the 29th Our ladies can wear their apparels which will cause lots better spirits. Read The Freeman. It will become you more to keep up with the doings of your race than to get between the two races and let the other race use you as a tool to beat you down. Remember you are a citizen. By reading Cancasian paper you will find the terrible deeds of the Negro, and by reading The Freeman you will find the good deeds and intelligent works of the Negro; you are going onesided with the news if you leave out your colored newspapers. We are having a lively campaign for the primary; there are some of us that have not been here long enough to vote though we enjoy going to the meetings to measure speeches made by various ones. We are proud to say that Nelson Crews is more applauded sincerely than any speaker during this campaign. We should not war against him because some of the rest of us know something too. Get The Freeman at 815 rear McGee street, Louis Lary, agent. From Gay Old Shelby Shelbyville, Ind., Special—Mr Hazle of Greensburg, Ky., is visiting our city. Mr Grimes and son left for French Luck. Arthur Allen, father of Miss Nanny Allen is in the city. Mr Bessie Watts of Martinsville is visiting relatives here. Len Johnson and James Matthews of Edinburg, spent Sunday here. Mr Stewart of Greensburg was in the city Sunday. The Tuxedo Club will meet at Will Smith's home in the country. E. Gones was here last week on h way home from a visit at Springfield, O., and Richmond, Ind. Second Baptist INDIANAPOLIS, IND., SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 1902. Ernest Nogan, COMEDIAN, AUTHOR, SINGER AND DANCER Following are a few press comments concerning the unbleached American since his advent in high class vaudeville: "It is rare, even in the North, where there is said to be no color line, that an Ethiopian entertainer is given a heartier reception than was accorded at the Temple last evening to Earnest Hogan, who is a real 'coon' in spite of his Hibernian label. Hogan who bills himself as the 'unbleached American,' songs coon songs as they have not been sung here before this season. His hearers were not satisfied until he had rendered six selections, each of which was greeted with applause that was little short of an ovation. Most of Hogan's songs are new, and the old ones that he songs are given an original turn which makes them as good as new."—Detroit Free Press, March 25. complied with the pop performance threaten nitely prolonged."—Detroit 24th. There are some other good bill. Ernest Hegan is or rule, the colored comedian is funny in a reflex was method of his own. He is best of the Negro entertainers except Lou Dockstader, coon song so well as he, by the way, telling the actor which took like an afternoon."—Cleveland L. "The performance at the last evening presented an influence. It is seldom any one hit like that of Ernest "There were more conspicuous advertised numbers on the bill, but the hit of the Temple bill last night—in fact, the biggest ovation that a vaudevillian has met in Detroit for a long time—was reserved for Ernest Hogan, the 'Unbleached American,' Mr. Hogan is a 'real coon,' with a physique like an Adonis, and a great deal of humor. He doesn't do anything but sing, but he sings songs that were manifestly written for him, and he sings them with a great deal of skill. There is art in Mr. Hogan's work. By all odds he was the feature of the Temple's second bill. Last night's audience would not let him go, and he good-naturedly Church will give a grand opening of the basement next Tuesday, April 15. Mrs Charles Bell, Sr, is seriously ill. Clarence Bird and John Haze of Norristown, visited Shelbyville Sunday. Rev Locke has been sent to take charge of the M E Church. Alfred Curry who has been very ill is improving slowing. Died at a Ripe Age. Alton, Ill., Special—Mrs. Melinda Scott was born in Wilson county, Tenn., about 106 years ago. She was married to Wm. B. Hammond; to them were born three daughters and four sons, all of whom preceded her to the grave many years ago. Her husband died 46 years ago. At an early age she was converted and united with the A. M. E. church. She leaves a large number of relatives and friends to mourn her departure. The Easter exercises at the Model A. M. E. church, at North Alton, were quite extensive. Addresses were made by Messrs. Lewis and Andrews. The "Easter Birds" gave their "flying" entertainment on Monday evening, the 31st ult. The Sunday school at Rocky Fork had very good Easter exercises. The collections were the best in complied with the popular request, until the performance threatened to be indefinitely prolonged."—Detroit News, March 24th. There are some other good features on the bill. Ernest Hegan is one of them. As a rule, the colored comedian is imitative. He is funny in a reflex way. Hogan has a method of his own. He is tar and away the best of the Negro entertainers, and no one, except Lou Dockstader, can emphasize a coon song so well as he. He has a new one, by the way, telling the troubles of a darky actor which took like wildfire yesterday afternoon."—Cleveland Leader, March 18. "The performance at the Temple theater last evening presented a bill of great excellence. It is seldom any one performer makes a hit like that of Ernest Hogan, the 'Unbleached American,' as he styles himself. His act was a happy medium of coon song strenuously and dapper polish, and showed how the vaudeville audience crave some novel. Hogan did nothing but sing, but he did that so well that it would seem the audience could not let him go. His songs were of a unique character, evidently most of them having been written for him. Hogan came out in a slick fitting dress suit, and shiny patent leathers, and made a sensation which was not only the feature of this particular bill, but of any bill at any vaudeville house for several weeks past."—Detroit Tribune, March 25. the history of the church. Rev. C. Lansers, who has been conducting revival meetings in Upper and Lower Aiton, has returned to his home in Richmond, Ind. Rests in the Tomb. Atlanta, Ga., Special.-The funeral of Rev. L. B. Maxwell was held at Bethel A. M. E. church, in this city, on the 23d alt. Rev. Maxwell died in Los Angeles, Cal., where he had gone in hope of recovering his health. Eloquent tributes were paid to his noble life by many of his townsmen. He was field agent of the Interdenominational Sunday School Association. Condensed Cullings. Cadiz, O., Special.—H. Wallace contemplates going East soon to purchase his new line of spring goods. He is a dealer in queensware, glassware and tinware. He also cleans and repairs clothing. His wife is an expert hair dresser. The Eastern Star had their annual sermon preached on the 30th ult. Dr. Armstrong preached an interesting sermon at Simpson M. E. church recently. Have your money ready when the agent calls. News of the Pacific Slope. Los Angeles, Cal., Special.-Miss Florence Alexander will leave for New York City in a few days. Her stay in the East will be indefinite. The Spikes family, who have been absent from the city about eighteen months, will soon return. Miss Vioia Spikes has recently graduated from the conservatory of music of Nashville, Tenn., and Miss Anna Spikes has completed her course as nurse at the Provident hospital in Chicago. The infant of Mr. Hancock, 317 Santa Fe avenue, died Sunday morning and was buried Monday. C. A. Mitchell, of Chicago, was in the city last week visiting friends. Rev. E. T. Cottman, presiding elder of the A. M. E. church, was initiated in the A. O. F. on the 21st ult. Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Owens entertained at their home, 1327 W. Tenth street, from 8 to 11 p.m., on the 28th ult. in honor of Mr. and Mrs. F. W. White, of Chicago, Mrs. Bell, of 337 Central avenue, has been ill with pneumonia. Mrs. Milles, of Oakland, Supreme Grand Chief Companion of the A. O. F., made her annual visit to the Pride of the West Circle of Forsters, on the 19th ult. Jean Regland and Miss Medora Turner were married on the 19th ult. Rev. J. E. Edwards officiating. The Entree Mens' club, composed of a number of the best young men of Los Angeles, gave a full dress ball on the 20th ult. which was a grand success. Garnet Cezar and Sarah E. Croster were married recently, Rev. J. E. Edwards officiating. The widow of Rev. L. B. Maxwell left on the 17th ult., with the remains of her husband at Atlanta, Ga. Robert Coleman and Miss Clara Bowlin were recently married. The first grand musical entertainment for the benefit of the Los Angeles trade school, was given at the A. M. E. church on the 26th ult. Quite a lengthy program was rendered. W. J. Thompson is the manager of the school and hopes to make it a success. Brilliant Easter Exercises Muncie, Ind., Special.—The Mite Missionary Society of the A. M. E. church had full charge of the Easter exercises. Sunday evening they rendered the oratorio "From Sepulchre to Throne," assisted by the juvenile mile choir. The collection for the day was $11.13. Mrs. Watkins, of Indianapolis, was a recent guest of Mrs. Ray, of E. Jackson street. The Old Folks' concert given on the 25th ult., by the Sewing Circle of the Second Baptist church, was a financial success and furnished much amusement for those in attendance. Mrs. Smith, who has been quite ill at her home, is convalescing. Harvey Phillips, our genial barber on E. Main street, has purchased property in Whitely, where he will move his family soon. L. A. Fletcher, our mail carrier, has sold his home and will remove his family to S. Madison streets. Mrs. Boyer, of Indianapolis, was in the city recently in the interest of a church in No. th Indianapolis. Mrs. Frazier was called to the bedside of her son-in-law, Warner Richardson, at Rushville, one day last week. Mr. Richardson is suffering from lung trouble. Spicy. Sparkling Splashes. Jackson, Mich., Special,—Mrs. Artie Davis of Ypsilanti, spent Easter with Rev. and Mrs. Collins. Miss Mollie Kersey, of Ypsilanti, spent Easter with Misses Eva and Bertha Harrison. Miss Johanna Brooks, of Ypsilanti, spent Easter with her aunt, Mrs. Brooks. S. Norman, of Battle Creek, spent Easter in this city. Our Easter program was a grand success and $12.85 was raised. The church was beautifully decorated with plants and flowers. Rev. Collins was greedily surprised by being presented with $15.85 by Stewardess Mmes. Moore and Richmond. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kemp died on the 3d inst. Herb Case is on the sick list. The Second Baptist church rendered a fine Easter program. Persons wishing The Freeman will please call on Miss Flossie M. Johnson, 216 Franklin street. Was Royally Entertained. Dayton, O., Special - Kubby Housley was royally entertained at the residence of Mrs. Forest Singleton, 241 Maple avenue, by Dayton's Colored Gymnastic club. Among those present were: Misses Hunter, McGruter, Brand, Owene, Cooper, Timberly, Todd, Morgan, Messrs. Bush, Taylor, Richerson, McCarthy, Ward and Brown. This club was a leading feature at the Easter exercises at Zion Baptist church in West Dayton. The members of this club rank in Dayton's highest social circles and are highly honored for their wonderful theatrical ability. A LONG FELT NEED THE GRAND ORDER DOLFELLOWS TO BUILD A HALL AT LAST A TREAT AND E.NANCIAL SUCCESS Was the Musicale Given by Wheeler's Orchestra--The Kings' Daughters Again to the Front--Accident Postpones a Wedding. Covington, Va., Special.—Miss N. C. Polard of Lexington, Va., spent several days in town the past week visiting relatives H. C. Mickens is building a new blacksmith shop where he will conduct business for himself. Rev. W. J. Hackett delivered the Easter sermon at Hot Springs. The Odd Fellows will build a new hall this spring which will fill a long feld need in our town, Mrs. Nathan Lowery of Goshen paid a visit to her husband who is the headwaiter at the Entermout Hotel. S. H. Denson who has been confined to his home by illness is out again. The musicale given by the Wheelers' orchestra, was a rare treat and financial success. The King's Daughters gave another one of their pleasant and social entertainments at the hall last week. Mrs R N Smith and children, spent Easter Sunday at Hot Springs with her husband who is headwaiter at the Virginia Hotel. Miss Lucinda Williams who has been seriously ill, is now convalescent. Drs Conner of Clifton Forge and Pannell of Staunton, Va., were in town the past week visiting Dr W W Johnson our new physician. William Roundis is having a new dwelling house built. Smith's laundry has just been newly painted which adds much to its appearance. Robert Reynolds & Brothers are among our leading contractors and builders; they employ a number of workmen and are considered to be among the solid financial men of the town. The United Endowment Society have refunded their office in the Reynolds' block, which presents a neat and clean appearance. The Freeman is being read in most all our homes. If you wish it see Sophia or Eugene Rounds, they are the lawns Wheeler died at his late home on Lexington street, Saturday, March 29. He was one of the land marks of Covington having lived here prior to the war. A wife and four children survive him, Henry Parrott met with a painful accident while at work at the paper mill. He was chopping a large log when by mistake he cut his left foot seriously. The wedding to happen last month has been indefinitely postponed. A certain Covington young man who will reach his twenty first year of age in the early summer months, will become in possession of a neat sum of money left him by the will of a white man who was interested in him. The Christian Endeavor Society are preparing to give another one of its enjoyable socials. W E Bowles, the popular porter on the Hot Spring branch of the C. & O., railroad, says The Freeman is the leading Negro journal published. Archie Nichols of Norfolk, Va., visited our town the past week the guest of Mrs Charles Adams. News of a General Character. Zanesville, O., Special. — Rev. A. M. Thomas has been invited to deliver the Baccalaureate sermon at Curry Institute, Urbana, O., in June. Miss Bess Griffith, who has been visiting Mrs. James Simpson, has returned to her home in Cannonsburg, Pa. Dr. Clinton, of Pittsburg, was a recent visit tor to our city. The K. of P. orchestra will give a grand entertainment at Olympia Hall about the month. Mr. Clifford and Mrs. Forney were recently married. The Mens' Social club gave a grand ball at their rooms on Fifth street, recently. An entertainment was given at St. Paul A. M. E. church on the 31st alt. The funeral of Mrs. Maria Jackson, aged 89 years, took place at St. Paul, A. M E church on the 31st alt. Prof. Curry, of Urbana, O., delivered a lecture at the Baptist church this week. Interesting Literary Productions. Kokomo, Ind., Special,—Easter exercises at the A. M. E. church Sunday morning and afternoon were of a very high order, but in the evening the climax was reached. The literary productions were very interesting and appropriate. The choir, under the leadership of Mrs. Masterson, discounted excellent selection. The day's receipts were presented in dissertation form, was raised. The pastor and wife are receiving congratulations on all sides. THE GAY PARIS OF AMERICA A Month's Stay of Our Representative in the Crescent City Facts Gleaned of Its Mongrel Population, Habits and Ways FACTS GIVEN AS THEY WERE CAUGHT HOME AND SOCIAL LIFE OF THE AMERICAN AND CREOLE NEGRO HIS STATUS IN PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND COMMERCIAL FIELDS GRAPHICALLY DESCRIBED. New Orleans La., Special to The Freeman. The fact of a Negro's scope and possibility of attainments as a manufacturer in the Southland is very amply demonstrated in the successful conduct by Mr. Z T. Evans, of the Coming Mattress Works. This firm manufactures mattresses of every known pattern, together with iron bed springs and cots of every description. Their factory, 2516 Rampart street, has several departments, employing a staff of twenty workmen. They also turn out a fine lot of bolsters, pillows and mosquito bars. has a general air of prosperity, and his work is giving entire satisfaction. Mrs. Alice Chatman is the proprietors of a very acceptable restaurant and cafe, 917 Patterson street. She has been operating for four months. The place is the only fashionable house in Algiers. Her trade is divided. Home cooking, nice lodging and general comforts are the order of affairs. Harry P. Smith is engaged in the saloon business, 503 Basin street. Mr. Smith has been in the field for ten years. John F. Priestly, 400 Dryden street Geo. H. Hunt, the Tailor, 1301 Gassquet street, is doing a thriving business in custom tailoring. Mr. Hunt has been in business many years and established quite a reputation as an efficient cutter. Joseph Ray, successor to Labot & Ray, funeral directors and embalmers, 1300 to 1308 Rampart avenue, near Esplanade. enjoys quite a business in his line. Mr. Ray is also an extensive caterer and does a large business in the hiring of his carriages for balls, weddings and pleasure drives. D. W. Rhodes, two years in the undertaking business, has established a trade involving $9,000 worth of rolling stock. He employs eight men. Mr. Rhodes is a very shrewd business man, proving this by the excellent grocery and saloon he owns and manages in another part of the city. G. Dussau, registered pharmacist, conducts a very neat establishment corner St. Charles avenue and Burdette streets, known as the "St. Charles Avenue Pharmacy." Mr. Dussau is a young Creole gentleman of much promise and very popular with the people. Mrs. V. M. De Guercy has been in the drug business for fourteen years. In many respects the madam is a remarkable woman. Since her husband died several years ago she has managed in a masterful way the business her husband left her. She is a pharmacist of high order. She has one daughter, a very estimable lady of finished accomplishments and flattering social distinctions. The De Guercys are one of the oldest families of Creoles in the city and very popular with the people. Robert Hamilton, the American Funeral Director, 2837 S. Rampart street, has carved out for himself a little empire all his own, far removed from the stir and bustle of the central portion of the city. His place and goods are first class and his stock among the best of any I saw engaged in this business. C. Alb. Gulchard, corner St. Philip and Marias streets, is doing nicely handling a line of drugs. He has been in business three years and is now carrying a stock worth $1,500. Kelly Brown, across the river in Alglers, is the only colored undertaker in the town and is doing an immense business. He also conducts a first class saloon. E. M. Robinson, 1116 Perdito street, is a very successful photographer. His work is really artistic and covers the entire profession. His studio is neat and tastefully arranged. The place A This wonderful hair pomade is the only safe preparation in the world that makes kinky or oily hair shine the scalp and prevents the hair from falling out or breaking off, cures dandruff and it also provides forty years and used by thousands. Warranted harmless. Testimonials free on request. It is also straightening kinky hair. Beware of imitations. Get the Original Ozonized Ox hair straight, soft and beautiful. A toilet necessity for ladies, gentlemen and children. This wonderful pomade is that by its use you can straighten your own hair at home. Owing to its best and most economical. It is not possible for anybody to produce a preparation equal to it. It is also the best hair pomade. Sold by druggists and dealers or send us 50 cents for one bottle or $1.40 for three bottles. We pay express charges. Send us a copy or mail to mommy.com. Write your name and address plainly to OZONIZED OX MARROW CO., 76 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. has a general air of prosperity, and his work is giving entire satisfaction. Mrs. Alice Chatman is the proprietors of a very acceptable restaurant and cafe, 917 Patterson street. She has been operating for four months. The place is the only fashionable house in Algiers. Her trade is divided. Home cooking, nice lodging and general comforts are the order of affairs. Harry P. Smith is engaged in the saloon business, 503 Basin street. Mr. Smith has been in the field for ten years. John E Priestly, 400 Dryades street, is doing first rate in the whisky business. He also owns and operates another saloon at Austerlitz and Magazine streets. Mr. Priestly bids fair to make his way in the business arena of New Orleans. Edward Ayles, dealer in second hand goods, furniture, clothing and general household goods, 953 Howard street, is proving the black Hebrew of New Orleans. His success is remarkable. From general style and appearance his place strongly resembles the class of places conducted by the Jews in large cities. You can buy any old thing of Ayles. New Orleans is the home of some very brainy men. It is so foolish for the Northern and Middle Western Negroes to assume that the colored people of the South are so far beneath themselves in the scale of civilization Whist the colored people of the North are continually theorizing and suggesting measures tending toward the betterment of the indigent (?) Negro of the South, if they would pay them a visit and take a glimpse into their social, commercial and professional lives, they would readily observe that the thing called "progress" of the race in the two given sections is far better than an even break in favor of the poor, miserable, down-trodden (?) blacks of the South. The names of such men as J. Madison Vance, Walter Cohen, Colonel Lewis, the late naval officer Webre, Charles I Ross, T. I. Galbreth, Mr. Holland and many others I could mention, who live right in New Orleans, will live long after they are dead. L. L. Staulz is a Negro deserving of mention as the individual who opened up to Negro labor the privilege of the screw-men, steve door, etc., on the levee after a long and determined shut-out by the white laborers. By his tact as a labor organizer and general of men, he has established cordial relations between the races. Mr. Staulz is foreman for the Leland Steamship line. Rev. John Marks, the very popular Baptist divine. "The Grand Old Man," of the Sixth Baptist church, over which he has presided for twenty-five years, is one of the most interesting men to talk to 1 met in the city. Rev. Marks is replete with reminiscences of the long ago. He was one of the founders of the Widows' Home. The reverend has rendered the city valuable service in the time of pestilence and riot. Alexander Paul, an employee of the United States mint and ex-vice president of the Labor organization, is one of the substantial citizens of New Orleans. He was also vice-president of the Ladies Assembly, an assembly composed of white and colored members. Mr. Paul raised 1,700 men in the late war, 1,000 of them being accepted. He refused to go on account of the refusal by the authorities to give a colored man a captaincy. He was offered a first lieutenantship, but declined. Mathew Jones, Chaler, La., is conducting a general merchandise store of big pretensions. Mr. Jones is an extensive planter. He owns and cultivates 1,260 acres of land and has family tenants aggregating 45 persons. Nesbitt & Robinson, proprietors of the "Midway Saloon," 1301 Tulane avenue, are doing large business. Their's is strictly a first class place, entirely free from all offensive characters. They are well known to the people, having been in business ten years. Carlos Eugeno is conducting a very nice restaurant and saloon corner Dryades and Rampart streets. Mr Eugeno enjoys the reputation of carrying a very high class of goods and is making money. Mr Joseph Sarpy the genial proprietor of the Elite Shaving Saloon, is doing the largest business in the torsional line of any place in New Orleans, run exclusively for colored people. His shop is the resort of the refined and intelligent classes. I spent some very pleasant hours at his establishment Worton addition is very sick. J. A Cole passed through the city on the 28th, spending a few hours with his family, en route to St. Louis. Chas. Anderson of Cairo, Ill., was a pleasant visitor on Wednesday, April 2. Charles, remember those four aces; they don't go. Albert Stanfield, second steward on the Dick Fowler, is very busy getting the steamer in readiness for the summer outings. Mrs. M. W. Sales on N. 11th street, is very sick. Ed Stone of St. Louis spent several days in the city visiting his parents en route to Princeton. Mrs. Jennie Chambers of Mayfield, who was called to the city during the recent bereavement of her daughter, Mrs. Mattie Waters, returned on Sunday, March 30. Mrs. Georgia Leverten of Harris street is on the sick list. Jack Mayes met with a painful accident last week by getting three of his fingers mashed in handling a hogshead of tobacco. The late Mr. Sam Trimble, who was taken seriously ill on Wednesday evening, April 2, dying Thursday morning, was very sad news to his many friends. Gilly Taylor, who has been very sick for some time, is improving. Mrs. Paralee Kimble of Worton addition was hastily called to the bedside of her mother in Hickory Grove, who is thought to be dying at this writing. Mr. Mitchinson of Harrison street has opened a neat restaurant near Twelfth and Harrison streets, and invites his LAUGHTER, A. B. MAKING MILWAUKEE FAMOUS! PROGRESSIVE COLORED MAN CLIMBS TO THE TOP. ighter wishes to announce opening of his new place, place Saturday, April 12, Milwaukee, Wis. as just completed one of buildings that has ever man of our race in the ing is strictly treproof and each room has one or cigars, there are all mod. as steam heat, lights, peaked tubes, each room being elegantly furnished throughout. In connection there is one of the finest barber shops in the city, with hot and cold baths, and the beauty of it is Mr. Slaughter's establishment in the heart of Milwaukee, and is a credit not only to the colored, but to the white people as well. It is first class and up to date in every respect and is for the accommodation of gentlemen only, who will always find choice wines, liquors and cigars, besides billiards and pool, at The Turf, John L. Slaughter proprietor, 217 Wells street, Milwaukee, Wis. many friends out. Mrs. Mattie Henderson of Mayfield is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Georgia Leverten, on Harris street. Mr. John Cawley and Miss Effie Johnson, the latter from Saline county, Ill., were united in holy matrimony on the 26th. Friends all join in best wishes. L.S. desires C. G. and W. B. to discontinue their sincere respects to Miss C. S. Mrs. Georgia Sherman has gone to St. Louis to spend the summer. Chas. Hamilton of Cairo will, on April 22, bring the Roosevelt club from Cairo, with several other clubs, and give an evening dress ball at the Odd Fellow hall. Watch for bills. Well, Mr. Manager, my engagement is out this week. The Masonic annual sermon was held at the Washington street Baptist church Sabbath evening, March 10, the Rev. S. R. Reed, D. D., officiating, while his melodious choir rendered music appropriate to the occasion. Quite a number of gay Easter "fronts" made their appearance to harmonize with the beautiful display of flowers in all the churches. Mr. Ed Price, owner of the Coonville Comedy company has been sick, but the business for the company is progressing nicely. Will be able to take the road the latter part of April. BE YOUR OWN BOSS. Why work for others, many make $50 per week; you have the same chance. Start a business of your own at home in any town or village, we tell you how little or no capital required, any one male or female with ordinary intelligence can do so; money coming in daily; large, everything furnished, no license to pay; write at once for our starter and free particulars, W. M, Ellis, 1123 W. Chestnut Street, Louisville, Ky. which is located at 109 Basin street. "Hello Joe, how are the horses?" John Rexach, 1138 Perdido street, is the leading grocer of that section of the city. He holds his large custom solely on the merit of his goods. J. D. HOWARD. HAPPENINGS IN OLD KENTUCKY Mason's Annual Sermon--The Sudden Death of Sam Trimble--A Week's Gleaning of News-Personal. Paducah, Special.—Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Morris entertained quite a number of little folks at their home on Tennessee stree in honor of the birthday of Miss Ora Gaines. The evening was entirely devoted to many innocent amusements, after which a delicious luncheon was served. Those present were Misses Lillian B. White, Ida May Baker, Susie B. Simpson, Pansy M. Cole and Donnie Harris; Masters Geo. White, Lam Johnson, Ray Harris, Emory Williams, Platt Snead, Egbert Lecain, Geo. C. Dunlap and L Z Garner. Mrs. Wilson of Villaridge, Ill., is at the bedside of her daughter, Mrs. V. Proctor, who is seriously ill on South Seventh street. Messrs. Daniels and Whitelow of the steamer Russel Lord paid their friends a short visit on the 24th en route to New Mr. John L. Slaughter wishes to announce to the public the opening of his new place, The Turf, to take place Saturday, April 12, at 217 Wells street, Milwaukee, Wis. Mr. Slaughter has just completed one of finest three story buildings that has ever been built by any man of our race in the West. The building is strictly heproof with 21 rooms, and each room has one or more windows. Besides, there are all mod. em improvements, as steam heat, lights, bells, baths and speaking tubes, each room Orleans. On April 19 F. K. Sanders Commercial Co. will give twenty-five bushels of coal away with the Yankee fire kindler. Messrs. Sidney Gilbert, Author and Jeff Tucker, and Author Davis of Johnsonville. Tenn., have been engaged to supply the steamer Clifton with music this season. Will White, after a long visit to his brother George of New Orleans, is home again. Little Mary Stanfield of East St. Louis is visiting her grandma, Mrs. Molly Cole, of South Second street. Misses R. C. McClure and F. K. Sanders made a flying trip to Brookport, Ill., on business the 24th inst. Mr. Contractor has broken two. Those steps are entirely too steep; see. Mrs. Annie Smith of Villaridge, Ill., is visiting her sister, Mrs. V. Proctor, on South Seventh street. Jones orchestra do herein thank the Cairo people for their liberal patronage and royal treatment during their celebration in their city, especially the officers —Green Life, George Wooden and Wm. Mairmann; also Prof. Ed Overby and his many clubs, who did all in their power to make things pleasant. You certainly succeeded, even far beyond our expectations. The Paducah people will certainly remember you when you arrive in our city on the 22d of April. 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Don't stop and wonder how they can afford to do all this, but send today; the offer is genuine, and the prescription will be sent by return mail in a perfectly plain envelope absolutely free just as stated. Write today and soon you'll be happy. THE WAITER Joseph Stephen has succeeded John Floyd as headwaiter of the new Battle House, Mobile, Ala. Claud D. Matthews is headwaiter of the Blenville Hotel, American and European plans, Mobile, Ala., and William Williams, formerly headwaiter of the Point Clear hotel and Battle House, is an adjunct to Mr. Matthews and a factor in the European department. From Texas. The Hotel Mens' Benevolent Association of Texas was founded at Houston, Tex. Feb. 28, 1898, and incorporated April 37, 1899. A preamble of the order reads: 'This order is founded upon caught but pure, sincere motives. It aims to alleviate the sufferings of a brother; watch at the bedside of the sick; soothe the pillow of the dying and perform the last sard rites at the grave of a brother, offering consolation to the afflicted and caring with a brother's love for the widows and orphans. The BUSINESS MEDIUM. MES. MARTH, the world renowned and highly celebrated business and test MEDIUM reveals everything. No imposition. Can be consulted on all affairs of Life, Business, Love and Marriage a specialty. Every mystery revealed, also of absent, deceased and living friends. Removes all troubles and estrange seats, challenges any Medium who can exceed her in her startling revelation of the past present and future event in one's life. Remember, she will not, for any price, flatter you; you may rest assured you will gain facts without consensus. 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Do not keep mothers into business until you know all, do not let any religious servants pre- pare your consulting. the is only one in the world who can tell you the NAME of your future husband, with age, and with love, you neither the one you love is true or false. There are some persons who believe that there are no truth to be gained from consulting Medina but such beliefs are contrary to the truth. It is not true that such beliefs are contrary to that such a conclusion can be reasoned not everyone who places himself or herself in the altium that can stand a test of what he or she is. And a person of any enquiry mind may suspect that the advisers do not take the trouble to study human nature. They do not spend time advising for a moment with acquiring the art of biology and kindred branches that will have a pathway to make the pathway to the road of the business clear and devoid of obstacles. It is an undeniable fact that persons will come for advice—in full knowledge of what they want to know, and yet as soon as the favor to dispel from their minds what they know so as to hear if it will be rehearsed by the medium. To get the secret out of a person by pumping 'in no few cases, is the art used by any unprincipled Mediums, but to take hold of the hand and gain control of the mind there is no matter of impossibility to most of them and yet this can be done, and by consulting the services of the media. This is the seeming mystery become realisation. This subject has received no little attention by eminent men and even college professors so it proves conclusively that although there are infringers in our midst with "olly tongues," perhaps, the gates of wisdom have not been closed to the entire profession. great deal of study to become an accomplished citizen, and by a continuous and uniting effort, eyed to the well of ap- penently unfaithless authority provided by MRS. MARTH for the benefit o nly. By letter, advice $1.00. Hours must be 10 m. to 9 p.m. All letters must con- stitute stubs for answers. MRS. M. B. MARTH. 246 W. 31st St. New York City. THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER pillow on which this order rests is brotherly love and charity. The friendship is the bond and security of its preservation—peace with God, peace on earth and good will unto all men; united we stand, stand ready to give a helping hand." The original officers and founders of the order were W. P. Howard, who was elected the first Most Worthy Master, S. K. Brownlowe, Wm. Mason, A. Donnelly and H. Y. Noble. The trustees for the first year were C. H. D. Flemming, T. M. Horton, G. W. Sanders, F. P. Clark and Louis Brown. The charter members are: W P Howard, P Carler, H Y Nobles, W M Mason, J W Wright, W H Johnson, H Harris, W C Tanner, M Jones, J S Dennis, S Hamilton, J Walker, Q Dixon, Joe M Milon, M F Horton, Jeff Gordon, J C Clayton, I Drusand, S K Brownlow, CH D Flemming, H Phelps, A Donnelley, J Bradshaw, M Bryant; W B Mansfield, W Jones, H Howard, N C Deckard, A Matly, B Dixon, H H Washington, L Childs, B G Grandbury, J B Harris, G Chambers, Q P Taylor, C Jones, N L Adams, L Brown, J Cook, R H Hoyer, A L Cooker, Frank Moore, P Griffin, M Childs, H Jerome, J Holmes, W E Goodwin, N Porter, W Scott, J Bass, F P Clark, G W Sanders, Wm Bell, R Mills, B Thompson, J Bowens, J H Moore, L C Bowen, Smith, S Gibson, C Massy, M Anderson, P Williams, R Price, W W Atway, J Isaac, W Washington, W Taylor, Kenborough, F Bell, S Batters, W E Sanders, I Whittis, A Taylor and B Steward. The emblem of the association is a knife and fork crossed with a star in the upper corner; the initials H. M. B. A. is dispersed in the four angles made by the crossed knife and fork, the "Lone Star" being the emblem of Texas. Under the leadership of Mr. W. P. Howard and others the association is setting up lodges in other large Texas cities. J. P. Harrison, headwaiter at the Granada hotel, Granada, Miss, will succeed W. Alonzo Locke as headwaiter at the Halliday house, Cairo, Ill., when Mr. Locke leaves to take charge of the new Gayoos hotel, Memphis, Tenn.Mr. Harrison is a member of the Head and Second Waiters' Association, and is State vice-president for the State of Mississippi. The installment of Mr. Harris at the Halliday is another victory for the Head and Second Waiters' Association. It may not be generally known, but the headwaiters association is gradually getting a member in every hotel of any note throughout the country. Mr. Harris owes his success to W. A. Locke, who is president of the association. F. Swift, a white headwiter, will be in charge of the American plan dining room of the new Gayoso hotel at Memphis, Tenn., when that new hostelry throws its doors. Mr. Swift was formerly headwaiter at the old Gayoso, consequently he is well known in Memphis. Mr. Swift, like John O'Donnell, made quite a reputation as a headwaiter by the aid of a certain class of colored waiters who would rather be kicked around and called "niggers" by a white headwaiter than to work for some intelligent colored headwaiter who tries to elevate and teach them how to render good service, and especially how to properly deport themselves in order to win respect from those whom he comes in contact with. The greatest aim of a white headwaiter is to show the guests what "a fool and monkey the niggers are." The class of colored waiters prefer a white headwaiter are the ignorant ones who still have slavery time ideas of their parents instilled in their minds, and still they claim to be "jest as good as de white man." But show us a crew of white waiters that would work one meal under a colored headwaiter. Judging from the latest news, Milwaukee offers the intelligent waiter greater inducements in the political field than any other city North or South. W. S. Saiter, the astute originator of the Columbus hotel trust, has been appointed manager of Thos. Taggart's new hotel at French Lick, Ind. During the last national campaign Senator Mark Hanna and other Republicans in the city of Chicago became thoroughly frightened, as the outlook at one time indicated McKinley's defeat in Chicago and probably the State of Illinois, consequently an urgent appeal was made to the waiters and other hotel employees in Chicago and other cities to rally to McKinley and the G. O. P. The waiters and other hotel employees of Chicago responded to the tune of 6,000 and invited Mr. Hanna to address them, which he did with much satisfaction, stating that he would see that the waiters were well taken care of; but Mr. Hanna nor any of the Chicago Re- publicans have appointed one colored hotel man to any position. The colored waiters have never expected anything from President Roosevelt, and President Roosevelt need not ever expect very much from the colored waiters. The famous old Leland hotel, Chicago, has been rebuilt at a cost of $15,000, and is now comparatively new. On April the 1st there was a change of proprietors at the Leland, and the hotel has been renamed the Stafford, and it is being conducted by the Stafford Hotel Co. It is said that W. C. Casey will be retained as headwaiter. At the recent Republican primaries in Milwaukee. Wis., J. J. Miles, head-walter at the Plankton house, was elected delegate to the city, judicial and district conventions. Now this is what you may call good luck and high honor. Just think of it—one man elected to three conventions in one pay. Why there is many of us politicians who can not even get elected as an alternate delegate to one convention. Say, "Bro." Miles, tell us how to turn the trick. Among other successful delegates to the judicial convention were Messrs. J. L. Goins, S. R. Banks and J. B. Buford, ex-walters. All of the above gentlemen reside in the fourth ward. Messrs. L. H. Palmer and A. G. Burgette, ex-walters, also ran. From Pittsburg, Pa. Among the many business colored people of this day who have realized the fact that time and history tell the story of the necessity of the Negro taking hold of different pursuits of life, which tend to lift up a race to the higher and highest social conditions of life, I take pleasure in naming the following four gentlemen in the persons of Messrs. George Robb, James Curtis, Charles Gates and R. Moore. Messrs. Robb and Curtis run a very profitable barber shop business in this city at 604 Wylle avenue, which is an excellent location for such an enterprise. They give employment to quite a number, which to do is doing much, and which shows traits of honorable citizenship which should be credited to them by those citizens who have the welfare of its government at heart and the members of the race whose motto is "Onward and Upward." Mr. Curtis looks after the management of the business while Mr. Robb continues at his employment as assistant headwaiter to J. T. Gilbert, the old veteran headwaiter at the Anderson hotel, where he has been employed for quite a number of years, and where he is loved and honored by all whom he serves and with whom he comes in contact. Mr. Curtis shows business qualifications in his successful management of the affairs, which is an old business firm and well known as a place where all get satisfaction in their line. The establishment of Messrs. Moore and Gates, as tailors, 584 Congress street, this city, having departments for dyeing, cleaning and repairing, are doing good business in that line. These two gentlemen, originally from Indianapolis, Ind., where they served as waiters at the Bates and Denison hotels for quite a while, should cause the race to feel proud of their names being added to the list of business colored people. Mr. Gates continues as waiter at the Anderson hotel, where he has been working since he left his old home, Indianapolis, Ind., while Mr. Moore is general manager of the business firm. QUISEST. [The editor is personally acquainted with the above gentlemen and heartily corroborates the good things said of them in the above article, and only wish that more men of our profession would demonstrate their business qualities — Editor.] From Ithaca, New York. From Ithaca, New York. Mr. Harper—Dear Sir: Your very interesting, lengthy letter of recent date at hand, and in replying to that let me congratulate you upon the success and advancement of your association, not only in New York City, but throughout the State, since its organization. The past success is only a small portion of the achievements we may look forward to in the future under its present worthy and capable leadership you certainly work hard to advance, its welfare and interest. You have made your mark in your chosen field. You have your reputation, as a past master in the art of diging room service the profession of headwaiter, therefore you say that you may not reap any material benefit from the association. But in the future when the H. and S. W. N. B. A. will be known from the Atlantic to the Pacific and from the great lakes of the North to the gulf stream of the South, the names of its founders, those men who are today, working so hard for its success, will live in perpetual memory of all waiters who have become identified with it or who have reaped any benefits whatsoever therefrom. After reading your last letter carefully, and canvassing the situation thoroughly, I do think that I can do no better than to become identified with a body of men who are laboring so hard to raise the standard of the colored waiters to that high art of perfection. To that end I shall do much. I shall also ask you to send me an application blank that I may be- come a member of your association. Hoping to hear from you at an early date I am very respectfully yours. T. M. DE CONSEY, Headwaiter New Ithaca Hotel. Editor Freeman—Since I have been reading your most valuable paper, and especially the hotel items, I cannot refrain from letting you hear from the "Model City" of Alabama. We anxiously await the arrival of The Freeman every Saturday; we hotel waiters any way. I would that our head and side waiters of Alabama were in union. I am sure there would be better times for us all if both head and side waiters would come together and organize, and learn to respect and care for one another and look to one another's interest instead of trying to pull each other down. Why can't we have an organization in our State? Seemingly I can read of every State having a union system but Alabama, so let us come in union and not be behind in this respect. I have waited in some of the most leading hotels, both North and South, and I am ready at any time to do my part. Well, I will not say anything more for fear I might be thrust into the waste, as I am a stranger to you all. Best wishes to the paper. JAMES O. TANNER. The Flanner Guild. So great is the interest now, manifested in the new Flanner Guild Building that it remains for the colored people to decide whether or not Indianapolis shall be given a monument to the Negroes ability and desire to do something material for their less fortunate brother, to really assist in the noble work of lifting as they climb. Although the white friends have manifested every intention of helping in the work, the colored people are determined to raise a certain portion of the building fund before asking them. 'Tis therefore the desire of the Flanner Guild Board to interest as many of the race's substantial men and valuable thinkers as possible. It will be remembered that the members of this board are A. H. Henderson, F. Flanner, John Puryear, Chas. Moores Franklin Vonnegut, Capt Porter, Doctors, McCullock, Furniss and Morgan. With a view to interesting the Baptist Ministerial Alliance, Dr. Morgan visited that body Monday morning and was much pleased that a committee was at once appointed to confer with him and the members of their board. All monies solicited for the erection of the new building will be turned over to the treasurer, Franklin Vonnegut and returned to the donor if for any reason the plan should fail to mature. 'Tis to be hoped that friends intending to contribute to this fund will delay no longer than absolutely necessary as every effort is being made to have everything in readiness for Mr. Washington's visit. "DON'T DISFRANCISE THE NEGRO." Is the title of a new song just published, words and music with an engraved title page, 4 verses and chorus. In the song is given a fair discrip tion of the race, which will find a responsive chord in the hearts of every loyal American citizen in the land. 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The Evening Post, an influential paper of Louisville, Ky., has been giving its views of late on the Negro question and also the views of prominent white and colored men. By many some of the notions regarding the race will be considered hard notions since they do not put the Negro in an enviable light. The redeeming feature of the very generous discussion now going on is that either side is trying to arrive at the truth, and as unpalatable as are some of the facts set forth by the contending sides they find very much evidence in common. Prof. A. E. Meyzeek, a prominent educator, principal of one of the colored schools, voices the sentiment of the representative class of Louisville. His views were set forth in the Post a week or so ago. We give extracts indicative of that sentiment. He says: But the burning question is how can the vices of the Negro be eradicated—vices that seem to be growing instead of diminishing. In the first editorial of the Evening Post on this question the complaint was made that the intelligent Negro was rarely heard in the discussion of this problem, while the masses were in need of his guidance. ```markdown ``` The doctrine of hate has been preached in season and out of season, and so often has the Negro been exploited for gain and political preferment that a reopening of this subject, save only in a philanthropic sense, with humanitarian impulses, is looked upon with disfavor by the intelligent element. We are in favor of any proposition that will actually improve, backed by a christian spirit. We are in favor of any franchise legislation that will rest alike upon the unfortunate of both races, with equal chances to reach manhood's estate. Nowhere has history shown an emancipated race early striving against greater odds than has the Negro race to-day. The president master race of the world is the strongest race that ever flourished in civilization, and the efforts of the lately emancipated race, in competition therewith, must needs be feeble. The history of the world does not show another such condition. The problem is, therefore, whether this superior race is going to measure up in God's way to the full height of its own greatness and "throw out the life line" to the weaker brother or "lead, kindly light, amid the encircling gloom." The Post had the following editorial comment: "The Negro should not be measured by the gutter and the crime of one man should not be imputed to the whole race, but the fact is that crime among the Negroes does not discredit the Negro among his associates. Among a very large element of the Negro population the fact that a man has served a term in the penitentiary is often a mark of distinction. There is no public opinion among the Negro race that discountances the violation of the mor l law, to say nothing whater of the law of the State." Sava Prof Meyzeek: To this we may plead guilty in part. Now, what is the cause? May not those who have had the employment or control of the masses in one way or another be held responsible at least in part for the growth of this idea? Has it not been taught that whatever the degree of refinement or attainment all Negroes look like, and encouraged an utter disrespect for those who represented higher modes of living and higher ideals. Do you know, Mr. Editor, that oftentimes an upright, law-abiding and in intelligent colored citizen is placed at the mercy of a cunning crafty yes, perhaps victors, and unreliable Negro, for a good word of recommendation to good, white citizens that he may get a new position or hold an old one? Has not this awful race prejudices punched all Negroes, good, bad and in different, so that however respectable however intelligent, however peaceable, law-abiding and poilie, you are all "niggers" alike together with those in the workhouse, and merit the same treatment. Mr Meyzeek then follows with a caustic comment on the "Jim Crow" car system that has no regard for the respectable element of the colored people. All are huddled alike in especially provided compartments where they are subjected to all kinds of indignities. Then, Mr Editor, why complain because the lessons you have taught per- sist? As it took time to inculcate thus, it will take time to eradicate. There is now a large element of white people in the South, and it is growing element, too. God bless them, who really want to see the Negro improve, who are praying and laboring for it, pure, high-minded people with no selfish motives. To them we could trust the proper disposal of this question. Let pulpit, press and school labor together and be patient. The Negro is endeavoring to become a man among his masters, with their inherent prejudice, such as the foreigner enjoyed at home. that they are all making a living. It is to be hoped the latter statement is true, and if so, it will not matter so much about the first one. The writer's conclusion as to the reputation of Indianapolis abroad is pleasing to those who are so fortunate as to be here. MAX O'RELL ON CHILDISHNESS. Max O'Rell, the celebrated French writer, says: 'Remain childish as long The announcement of the Treasury Bureau of Statistics that the importations of manufacturers materials have increased fifty-seven million dollars while the total imports of all kinds were increasing but sixty-one millions, has awakened interest in the details of these importations. To supply the information thus asked the Bureau of Statistics has prepared a statement showing the principal articles which make up the class known as manufacturers materials, and comparing the quantity imported PATRONIZE THE ADVERTISING COLORED PAPERS. Business men that have gone sale will advertise in papers put by colored men, if there is a dissonance on the part of the patrons of the patronize the advertisers. These business men. It will be the papers. The papers will be employed more employable. Moreover, the foreigner, although of different nationality, more probably belongs to the same great race, and his children are soon swallowed up in one great racial life. No bars, therefore, against him or his children, all doors of employment opened; his hopes are encouraged, his ambition satisfied. In a fair discussion of these points the odds do not appear wholly on one side. Mistakes have been made on both sides. I wish to commend the Evening Post for the honest and unbiased review of this question in general. The truth was given, to my thinking, not in a spirit of anger, but with a desire to be helpful. Let us accept the worst as true, and set our faces toward the future. It is the duty of the superior race, enjoying the opportunities that God has given it, it is your duty as physician to find the cause of sickness and apply the remedy with the view to making a whole man. As brothers, we must be friends, each in his own sphere, laboring for the advancement of the world. In passing, I would suggest a prescription you might try; it will act as an alterative: Compulsory school law rigidly enforced by truant officers, mixed with prohibition of child labor in factories, and add a feature of industrial work in the curriculum of colored schools, with agricultural and mechanical training. AS OTHERS SEE US. The April number of the A. M. E. Church Review has the following bit of information concerning this city: There are few cities in the United States where the Negroes give a better account of themselves in business and property than in Indianapolis. They have three newspapers, two too many, however, but all making a living. H. L. Sanders manufactures waiters' jackets and aprons, and has a neat gents' furnishing establishment besides Dr. S. A. Furniss has a very large practice among both races. Dr. B. J. Morgan is a successful chiropodist. Mr Purayre runs a large transfer business. Capt. Porter is a trusted clerk in the largest bank in the city. Several lawyers are holding fort. Many colored men hold political positions and places in the post-office. The usual number of first class barbers and hair-dressers are to be found. Mr. Miller is a prosperous undertaker, with a palatial home. Bishop Grant holds a high place as an influential citizen. There are several other doctors, a large number of teachers, and at least one reporter of the race working on the white papers, Mrs. Lillian Thomas Fox. There is a well supported drug store also. The churches are good and well built. This, though a partial showing, is a fine one, and goes far to explain why Indianapolis is looked upon as one of the best northern cities for an industrious colored man to live in. It is also one of the most beautiful, being handsomely built up and well paved with brick and asphalt. As far as it goes the above is an acceptable comment on the business and professional portions of the colored people of this city. The survey, however, could only have been casual, for without any effort quite a number of persons could have been put right along in the class with those named. The business men will be more fully represented if the Webb & Smith company, house movers, and W. Bryant in the same business, are mentioned There are two drug stores, several groceries, restaurants and saloons galore. Besides Dr. Furniss who, by the way, is considered the leading physician by many, we have Dr. Joseph Ward, who is Dr. Furniss' competitor for popular favor, also Drs. Brown, Anderson, Ballard and others. Dr. Elbert, the pioneer, is now confined to his home with an illness which, taken with his age, may have a fatal termination. Among those who might be mentioned in the class with Dr. B J Morgan, chiropodist, is Capt. James Thomas, a hero of the Phi ippines, Maurice White a d a few others are knights of the scalpel. The transfer men are numerous, but among those who seem to be in the lead are John Puryear, Edward Harris and Henry Sweetland. The writer, in speaking of the undertaker, must have had some one else in mind. We have no Mr Miller in that business. C. M. C. Willis is doing a large business as an undertaker, but a new firm, Morgan & Shelton, have recently invaded the field, fairly dividing the patronage. However, Willis has so long enjoyed the field alone that he is almost ready to retire with a competency, which he earned out of the business We have no one to contest the distinction of being strictly a literary woman with Mrs. Lillian Thomas Fox We have women who are more highly educated than Mrs. Fox, scores of them, but she stands alone when it comes to that broader knowledge as it pertains to affairs in general. Her long connection with newspaper work has given her this superiority. She also stands alone as a platform speaker. She is now doing feature work on the Indianapolis News, one of the foremost papers of the country. It is a daily. The writer is of the opinion that the city has two too many papers published by colored men. He thinks, however, that they are all making a living. It is to be hoped the latter statement is true, and if so, it will not matter so much about the first one. The writer's conclusion as to the reputation of Indianapolis abroad is pleasing to those who are so fortunate as to be here. MAX O'RELL ON CHILDISHNESS Max O'Rell, the celebrated French writer, says: "Remain childish as long as you can." "I am cheerful," said Renan, because, having had few amusements when young, I have kept my childish illusions in all their freshness." Says O'Rell, "cheerfulness depends upon illusions, not not too vigorously determining to see all truths in life. Even superstition feeds cheerfulness, and should not be shunned by fanaticism, which kills it. Cheerfulness depends upon having beliefs, belief in friendship, belief in all that helps to make living beautiful. The saddest experience in life is to be undeceived and thereby lose a belief or an illusion." Again says the writer: Children are happy and cheerful because and as long as they are full of illusions, of beliefs and of confidence. There ought to be a society for the prevention of deceiving and disillusioning children. When we are told in the Gospel of St. Matthew that "except we become as little children, we shall not enter into the Kingdom of Heaven." I am disposed to thus interpret the verse: "Except we become as little children, confident, believing and unconscious of malice, easily amused and full of illusions, we shall not be happy in this world." When I read: "Happy are the poor in spirit, because they shall enter into the Kingdom of Heaven." I feel disposed to translate and say: "Happy are those who cannot or who are determined not to know all the truths of life, because they shall be happy in this world." Mr. O'Rell has unburdened himself of so many refreshing suggestions that one can scarcely forbear quoting all he has to say on the subject The philosophy or childishness, simplicity, will be held purilish by many who feel like St. Paul, who said that when he was a child he acted like one, thought like one, but since being a man he had put all such things by. St. Paul, doubtless was speaking from the depths of his own philosophy culled from his own life's experiences, and which conclusions had a direct reference to his christian attitude as opposed to the old Saul of Tarsus. He was now a man in the newness of life. However, the application of the literal significance St. Paul's declaration is not without its advocates. In fact most men are eager to strip themselves of all signs that bespeak childishness. The child is always tuned up to the key of expectancy. It is fed on hope and thrives. Like love, the pursuit of which is all animating, cheering, supporting, but the conquest of which too often gives that feeling of satiety. The buoyancy of youth crowded well up into the manhood period will prove a vigilate, guarding well against the encroachments of physical and spiritual ills. It may not langleen man's mortal span, since there can be no absolute proof of the fact, but evidence sustains the point that it "soothes and sustains" along the rugged road of life out of the abundance of the spirit to stand and withstand. A report from Tuscumbia, Ala., says: "Five men are dead, two mortally wounded and two seriously hurt as a result of the work of the Negro, Will Reynolds, with a rifle while resisting arrest. Reynolds was burned to death in his own house after being fatally shot. The dead are Sheriff Charles Gassoway, Bob Wallace, who was killed and fell into the fire, Hugh Jones, P.A. Prout, shot through stomach, Jesse Davis, shot in the head. The wounded are Wm. Gassoway, shot through abdomen, will probably die; James Payne, shot through chest, cannot live; Robert Patterson, shot in leg; James Finney, wounded in shoulder." The occurrence of such affairs are very much to be regretted. If the affair should be looked at only as an outbreak that is likely to take place in any community at any time it would be dismissed as such. But these happenings take on a racial war aspect that is not pleasant to think about. We can see nothing to commend in resisting arrest by the officers of the law. Had Reynolds been arrested for some alleged crime, and knew that his life was to be snatched out by a mob, there would have been some excuse for selling his life so dearly. He will, doubtless, be commended for bravery by many, but bravery means to give up one's life in a righteous cause. For the good of that peace, which should exist between the races, and must exist if they are to remain in this country together. It is hoped that such happenings will not occur again any ways soon. We take pleasure in announcing the graduation of Mr. Alonzo W. Draine from the department of pharmacy of the Keokuk, Iowa, Medical College Mr. Drame is an unusually bright young man who has worked his way along through school. He has bright prospects before him. Colored pharmacists are in demand. We congratulate him on his success. The announcement of the Treasury Bureau of Statistics that the importations of manufacturers materials have increased fifty-seven million dollars while the total imports of all kinds were increasing but sixty-one millions, has awakened interest in the details of these importations. To supply the information thus asked the Bureau of Statistics has prepared a statement showing the principal articles which make up the class known as manufacturers materials, and comparing the quantity imported in the present fiscal year with the same months of the preceding year. This comparison by quantities is still more striking than that which presented merely values, for it shows a material decrease in the cost of the manufacturing material per unit of quantity in many cases. A complimentary "stag" was given in honor of Hon. W. H. Clifford of Cleveland, Ohio, Monday evening. The committee in charge was George A. Myers, C. E. Gordon, W. H. Hunley, J. L. Todd and Chas. Marshall. The honorary guests were Hon. Geo. W. Hays, of Cincinnati, Mr. Ralph Tyler, of Columbus, Ohio, and Mr. Geo. L. Knox, of Indianapolis. Mr. J. D. Knox, Tallahassee, Indian Territory—There are two medical colleges in Louisville, Ky., for colored students. Write to Dr. James Fitzbutler, 1112 W. Green Street. The other one is with the Baptist State University. A letter thus addressed will reach it. Prof. James Monroe Gregory of Bordentown, N. Y., has had $20 000 granted to him for the use of his school. The money will be well spent in furthering its needs in all directions. Quite a number of prominent colored men of this city met last week and passed resolutions commending Congressman Crumpacker for his stand in behalf of the race. It is now said that the rumor that the colored people had been ordered out of Lawton, O. T., was not true. IN OLD KENTUCKY! A WARM WELCOME AWAITS THE ROOSEVELT CLUB, OF CAIRO, By the McKinley Club, of this City— Jake Young a Visitor "Within Our Gates"—General News Notes. Paducah, Ky., Special.—One of the grandest banquets ever witnessed at Odd Fellows' hall will take place on Monday ovening, April 28th, when the famous Roosevelt club, of Cairo, Ill., with their many guests, will be guests of Paducah's different clubs. Charles Hamilton, president of the McKinley club, with the presidents of the various other organizations of this city, have left nothing undone to make it one of the grandest outings of the season. Jones' orchestra will furnish music for the occasion. Mmes. Franke Cousins and Mattie Montgomery returned from Clifton, Tenn., on the 5th inst. Jake Young, the popular undertaker of Cairo, Ill., is visiting in the city. Mrs. Nellie Threat passed through the city on the 4th enroute to Marion, Ill. Mrs. Minnie Lee, of Harrison street, is recovering from her illness. Mrs. Elmo Wilts returned on the 2d from the South. Albert Sample made a business trip to Henderson on the 2d. Miss Minnie Taylor, after a visit to her aunt, Mrs. Elmo Wilts, has returned to her home in the Southland. Mrs. Willie O'Neil is ill at her home in Washington Willie Smith, of McChanicsburg, was stabbed six times on the 5th inst., and is in a critical condition. Mrs. Rebecca Meenwell is ill at her home in Eighth street. Mmes. Laura Paskel, Lizzie Jones, Addie White, Herbert Johnson and Master Willie Miller, who have been ill, are all better. Mmes. Maggie Holt, Susie Cartwright, Alice Shaw, and Minnie Lee are ill at their homes Arnold Grogan is improving. Mr. Childers received a serious injury to one of his limbs last week while currying a horse. Mrs. Pauline Meyers, of Clark street, entertained the "M" club at her home last Saturday night. This club, under the supervision of Mrs. Myers, is doing excellent work for Burk's Chapel. Mrs Jackson is able to be out again. Mrs. Francis Dickinson visited in Princeton last Sunday. Communion services will be held at Washington Street Baptist church to-morrow. All members are requested to be present. Misses Anna Boyd and Corean Kelly are visiting in Cairo, Ill. Mrs Minnie Townsend is ill at her home in N. Eighth street. Get The Freeman from Wm. T. Cherry, 1033 Clark street. Gone to His Reward. Jamestown. N. Y., Special — The funeral of Ellijah O. Young was held at the First Baptist church on the 5th inst. Revs. Ford and Givens officiating. The bier was covered with many floral offerings, the most beautiful of which was a bunch of illies and carnations tied with a lavender ribbon, send by A. J. Sherdman, of Buffalo. A. You cannot afford to disregard the warnings of a weak and diseased heart and put off taking the prescription of the world's greatest authority on heart and nervous disorders Dr. Miles. Heart Cure. If your heart palpitates, flutters, or you are short of breath, you have smothering spells, pain in left side, shoulder or arm, you have heart trouble and are liable to drop dead any moment. Major J. W. Woodcock, one of the best oil operators in the industry dropped dead from heart disease recently, at his home in Portland, Ind., while mowing his lawn. "The Press. Mrs. M. A. Birdsaill, Watkins N.Y., whose portrait heads this advertisement, says: "I write this through gratitude to Dr. Miles' Heart Care. I had palpitated of the heart, severe pains under the left shoulder, and my general health was miserable. A few bottles of Dr. Miles' Heart Care cured me entirely. Sold by all Druggists. Dr. Miles Medical Co., Elkart, Ind. Of a General Character Newport, Ark, Special.—Mrs. W S Hubble is on the slick list. Mrs. Jessie Cole visited in Walden last Sunday. The weather is beautiful here and everybody is busy. The Freeman is for sale every Saturday at McEwen's barber shop. TWO BOOKS IN ONE History of the Negro Race and History of the Negro Soldiers in the CONTENTS OF THE HISTORY OF NEGRO RACE. Intro. slavery in the colonies.—The New York colonies; Massachusetts, Rhode Island; New York; New Jersey; Delaware; and South Carolina. Dara in Georgia.—Habits and customs of Southern colonies. Negro soldiers. Negro Heroes of the Revolution. The War of 1812. Efforts of Frederick Longus. Nat Turner and others who struck for freedom. Example of the slave trade. Example of the slave trade. Employment of Negro soldiers. Fort Pillow. Around Petersburg of the war. The end of the war. Reconstruction. 1865–68. Programatic progress. Educational progress. Financial progress. Some notice of the war. The end of the war. CONTENTS OF THE HISTORY NEGRO SOLDIERS: First-colored man. Pen pictures of the daring charges made by Negro soldiers and around Santiago. Corporal Brown killed at his post while firing a rifle. He was killed and saved the Rough Riders. Berry garrison, that was first to raise the American Army. War soldiers Hill. The garrison Miles, Roosevelt and many others on the bravery of Negro soldiers. Negro officers. Antonio and Jose Maceo, Gomez, Miss Cisneros and the Negro psychiatrist in the army. The Negro, Lawrence D. the questioned soldier in the Spanish Ministers' office. The Negro soldier bad charges of the Hostess gunman Block House and saved the Rough Riders in the Spanish-American war. After reached the Block House first on San Juan Hill, took down the Sugar Mill. After reached the Spanish Minister at Washington, D.C. 8. In the United States said the colored soldiers "fought without parallel world," in the Spanish-American war. EVERY PAGE BRIMMING FULL OF NEW and interesting realities in the history of the Negro soldiers. A fine picture of Agunado, his headquarters, a Filippino girl of Manila in co-mand of all the American army, who said the fighting of the Negro was "without a parallel in the history of the world." 432 PAGES, INCLUDING 54 ILLUSTRATIONS IN BOOK AGENTS WANTED. Send for Agent's Terms E. A. JOHNSON, Corner West and Lenoir Streets, RADE-MARK.1 EITHER book ABOVE, $1.00. MEGRO RACE. Introduction: Beginning of Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut, New Hampshire, Maine, India and South colonial colonies. Negro soldiers in the War of 1812. Efforts for Freedom. Liberia o struck for freedom. Anti-slavery agitation. population in 1880. The War of the Rebel attack on Peterson's Fort. Destruction, 1865--68. Progress since freedom. Religious progress. Some noted Negroes. Free people. SO SOLDIERS: First Hero of the Navy was made by Nebraska Governor James O'Gane at his post while dying a cannon which killed him. Sergeant Berry, the colored soldier who Hill. The glowing tributes of M.Kinley, Z. Miss Cisneros and the Union were created poet, Paul Lawrence Dunbar, "Eddie" Navy of the Spanish Minister at Washington, etc. IT TO KNOW. First. All answered in the History of First. How many colored sailors were worn by the Spanish. Morgan advocate Z. Miss Cisneros and the Union were created poet, Paul Lawrence Dunbar, "Eddie" Navy of the Spanish Minister at Washington, etc. NEW and interesting reading, with about 43 full hours of Spanish and Manilla, a brief sketch of picture of General Nelson A. Miles, major general of the fighting of the colored soldiers around the world. STRATIONS IN BOTH BOOKS. WANTED. Corner West and Lenoir Streets. RALEIGH, N. O. EVERY PAGE BRIMMING FULL OF NEW and interesting reading, with about 43 full pages. 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Ind. 18; Indianaapolis, 21-23; April, 14; 16; Jackson, 17; Caliro, 11; 18; Vincennes, 19; Indianapolis, 21-23 Emmons, M., Ind, 19; Pawtucket, Georgias-Des Moines, 19; April, 12; Marshall, 10; town, 14; Cedar Falls, 15; Independence, 6; Cedar Rapids, 17; Tipton, 18; Iowa City, 19. P. G. Lowery's Concert Band (4) Pawtie Sros. Circus)—New York City, 12 to 21. Mrs. Gee, A. Swan sends regards to A. and says,—Keep your promise. Would like to hear from you. W. McKay, L. of the Georgia Minstrels, has just returned from London, Eng, and is now located at Newark, N. J. *** Tom Jefferson, the funny little come- dian and Ralph Nichols are with Gideon's Big Minstrel and send regards to all friends. * * * Wm. H. Jones, the absent minded youth, is still hitting em hard with his trombone solos. He sends regards to Coxie and Susie. * * * Kid Vince and Cliff Green, St. Joseph comedians are to open shortly at Miaco's Trocadero, Omaha, with Denver, Col. and Portland Ore, to follow. Matt Turner, the Monologist with Gideon's Big Minstrel is still making good, taking three encores nightly. Regards John Pittman and friends. --- Dan Desdunes and A. Jean Jacque are still with Gideon's Minstrels and sends regards to all friends. Jacque would like to hear from Harry Prampin. * * * La She has added some new tricks to his act and is meeting with great success with the Gideon's Big Minstrels. Hello, "Blutch!" Housley Bros. write. * * * Billy Miller, professional and advanced monologist, showing his great big heart by appearing with a company of amateurs in Wheeling W·Va, making his usual hit. John W. Dennis comedian at Pat Chappelle's Buckingham Theatre, at Tampa Florida writes Billy McClaim that he is delivering the goods and that, further than that he has inspiration to do so from the fact that he has taken unto himself a wife. * * * Fred Douglass, of Topeka, Kas., and Charles Edwards (Black Prince) entertained McCarver, Reed and McCarver in St Joseph, Mo., week before last. This trio of acrobats opened at the Wonderland, St. Joseph, last week, with Omaha and Chicago to follow. * * * A Hot Springs, Ark, Freeman subscriber wishes to state that during a --- recent trip to Philadelphia he had the great pleasure to hear Prof. Chas. W. Black, the violin virtuoso and says further that he would rather hear Prof. Black than the great Paganini. The young men and women of Wheeling, W. Va., recently presented, with great credit to themselves, a five-act melodrama called, "In the Toile" and the people down there are not yet through congratulating Mr. Frederick Johns under whose personal direction it was presented. Mr. and Mrs. Billy Kersands and Clarence Powell are being entertained in Chicago by Mr. and Mrs. Marsh Oraig. Mr. and Mrs. Kersands leave for their home in Donaldson, La. while Mr. Powell goes to East Orange N. J. to spend their vacation. Ben Toledo sends regards to Bailey and Spiller, J. W. Cooper, Frank Clermont, James Lacy, Sam Burns, Ben Moore and Chas. Parker. Boys write me. Address, the Freeman or 505 W Cannon street, Raleigh N. C. *** Notes from Price's Royal Entertainers, Paducah, Ky. Everything is in readiness for our big canvass show which leaves here sometime this month. First-class performers wanted. Watch The Freeman for advertisement. As soon as good weather opens we look for, ward to nothing but great success as up-to-date we have signed only successful performers. ```markdown ``` Slaytons' Jubilee Singers comprising Mr. and Mrs. Washington, Mr. and Mrs Helms, Mr. and Mrs Tutt, Mrs. Cora Brown, Miss V. A. Green, W. C. Elkins and Miss Jones, accompanist, have recently closed a very successful engagement in Wisconsin and are enroute to Iowa, Minnesota and Nebraska. A Milwaukee paper has this to say of the company's singing: "The Slayton Jubilee singers gave the closing entertainment of the Y. M. C. A. course last evening to a packed house. The eight singers who make up the company were fine soloists and each number was rendered in a highly pleasing manner." --- Clarksville, Teen., notes — Everything now points favorably to a successful summer season under canvas as well as in the parks. The greatest tobacco season of a decade is now in full blast and everyone is getting to the good. Money will be no object. Within three months Harrison Bros., and Allen's New and Ancient South can make good by getting in on the ground floor. Others can get their share. Barlow and Wilson's minstrel was at Elder's opera house on the 3rd inst to a fair sized audience. It was classed as a second rater. Gus Sun's minstrel will hold down the boards on the 8th. No colored shows are booked for the finish. *** Notes from L. E. Gideon's Big Minstrel Carnival. We are on our 11th week in Iowa and during Lent the business has been fine and we can stay in Iowa 11 more weeks. We play a return date at Perry Iowa April 8. Ell R. Rice, of Rice & Anderson has signed with us for the summer season and sends regards to Clarence Powell, James T. Young, Will Accoe, Allie Brown and all friends. The team of Rice and Anderson, the Kansas cyclones are again together after a separation of six weeks. We are still hitting em hard nightly with our comedy duetts. The Campbells are opening the olio and leave things very warm. SIXTH AVENUE BY WEARY A. COMBINE NEW YORK CITY. Tom Brown, who for a number of years bore the reputation of being the neatest colored man in evening dress sustained the above reputation by appearing on the avenue with his steel-grey suit, with hat, shoes, etc., to match. He is now being called the "professional fashion-plate." 000 Buck Rogers, better known as the "Sheeny" was out all right and looked fairly well. He would have looked better if he could have found the high hat. 000 We were glad to observe among the promenaders, the Hon. Des Williams, Tackville, N. Y. S. H. Dudley, Tom Brown's business partner, appeared on the thoroughfare in a beautiful, brown stripped suit and donned, for the first time in his life, a pair of kid gloves. Dudley was at a loss MUSICIANS WANTED MUSICIANS WANTED The Indianapolis Pickaninny Band at present en route with the "In Old Kentucky" theatrical company will be increased from twelve to twenty-five members for the coming season of 1902-'03. I would like to hear from One Tuba Player; Two Trombones, Two Altos, Five Clarionets, One Eb Cornet, One Solo Bb Cornet. One Piccolo—must read music and not over five feet two or three inches in height, and the smaller the better. Address JOHN M. POWELL, Leader of Band 2218 S. Meridian street Indianapolis, Ind. whether to wear them on his hands or his feet. -000- J. Harry Jackson, the Freeman man sponged out his last summers suit and tried to look pleasant. —000— Notwithstanding the severe illness of James S. Brown he appeared in his suit of sky-blue serge. Fedora hat, and tan shoes. Wake up! —000— Rastus, of Rastus and Banks, was certainly on parade and he looked swell in a suit of black, military coat and bob cane. 000 Shepard N. Edmonds of "I'm going to Live Anyhow Until I Die," fame was strictly up-to-date. —000— Tommy Carter looked like a Baxter street clothing dummy. So stuffy, don’t bother know. Albert Turner looked quite swell in his suit as he strolled down the avenue. He did not stop long in one place for fear of "going straight up." —000— And the next day it snowed—but the circus was in town. 000 Yours until next Easter.— Memphis, Tenn, notes.—Church's Park and Auditorium will present, on Tuesday and Wednesday, April 15-16, the Black Patti Troubadours and no doubt this beautiful place of amusement will be filled to its utmost capacity. On the 5th of May Mr. Church expects to open his summer attractions. This park has received its overhauling and the trees and plants are ready for the fray. There have been 75 trees added to the grounds and this summer some of the best people in the colored profession will appear at this beautiful place. J. Harry Jackson contributes the following New York City notes. (Intended for last week's issue)—William Homer has succeeded Tim Brymm at the piano at Hine's professional club. 118 W. 27th street. Jones, Grant and Jones arrived in the city from Boston. Tom Brown and Mme. Navarro are making a big hit on the big Vandeville bill at the New York Winter Garden this week. Murphy and Slater were at Proctor's 23rd street Theatre Sunday. The Reese Bros. have joined the Williams & Walker company for the balance of the season. Tom May, of P. G. Lowery's vaudeville company arrived in the city this week. After laying off in the city for three days the Williams & Walker company left Thursday afternoon of last week for SanFrancisco, Cal., where they have a two week's engagement. John H. and Pearl E Smith have closed with Brown and Jackson's vaudeville, minstrel company and have returned to the city. The Crosbys are appearing at the Clarenden Music Hall, making a hit. The Wangdoodle Comedy Four are at the Dewey with "Jolly Grass Widows," this week. Rastus & Banks went "big" over across the river at Hyde and Beeman's last week. The Drummer Quartette were at the Dewey Theatre, Sunday night. "Tis rumored that S. H. Dudley, the droll comedian and John (Dude) Kelley the lightening buck dancer formerly of the team of Yeager, Kelly and Yeager are going to join hands and be with a minstrel show the coming season. If true they should make a team that would be hard to beat, for Dudley's ability as a comedian is well known and "Dude" should make an elegant straight man. B. M. Butler who was stricken blind several weeks ago is recovering his sight slowly. "Uncle Tom's Cabin" in Yiddish again last Saturday at the People's Theatre. Big hit. James Richmond played the part of Sambo with the "Uncle Tom's Cabin" company at the American theatre last week. Miss Hallie Crawford, of Lynchburg, Va., has been engaged to augment the vocalists at the Franco-Belgian club on 32nd street. Brandow and Arlington were at the Palm Garden Brooklyn, Sunday night. Will accooe, musical director with the Williams & Walker company was granted a divorce from his wife, Alice Mackay Accooe on March, 10. The Norris' were at the Palm Garden Brooklyn, Sunday. Miss Goldie Crosby, of Cincinnati. MEN Are you all run down? USE COSMO SALVE. Do you feel played out? USE COSMO SALVE. Downloads are lengthen. DOES COSMO SALVE. COSMO SALVE is an expressive ointment for old ward use. This month is $1.00 box for $2. Sample so postage. Cosmo Salve Co., Dept. 19, 2626 Cedar St. Phila. was married to Will Accose, of the Williams & Walker company, March 21. Shep. Edmonds was a big favorite at the New York Theatre Sunday night. Kid Alston will leave Kansas City on the 12th for Chicago and he can be found at 2823 Armour ave. He would like to hear from Daniel E. Washington at once. --- Miss Helen Ogden, prima donna soprano is resting at her home 6544 Morgan st., Chicago and made her first appearance before the Chicago public, Monday night, April 7th in Bethel church 30th and Dearborn streets, A press dispatch sent out from New York on the 21st of March states that Sam Lucas, another old time mustrel is dying of consumption at his home in this city. Lucas was a favorite in the early seventies and made his first hit singing "Grandfather's Clock." One of the mustrel's well known relatives is one Dan Lucas, a brother, who runs a barbershop in Kansas City Mo. [Later—Mr. Sam Lucas, of New York, arrived in the city Thursday and is stopping with his brother, Capt. Thos. Lucas, 3106 Michigan ave. Mr. Lucas will remain for a month and will also take baths at Mt Clemens while here. The report that Mr. Lucas was dying, some few days ago, in New York City, proved to be untrue—Detroit Informer, Saturday, April, 5.] *** Notes from "The Queen of Hayti", company, British Columbia:—We open for a summer season through the North- west, with the minstrels, "The Queen of Hayti" proved to be a money loser, so we are getting back to our first love, George's Negro minstrels. We will carry seventy-five people, twenty ladies and twenty-five ponies. Our top will be 100 by 50 feet, and full set of special scenery. Paper by the best lithographers in this country. All novelty acts featured. Was in the business before and will be there in the future. *** Notes from Chicago.—Al and Mamie Anderson of "The Lady Africa" company were tendered a banquet recently by the Bouquet Whist Club, which entertained at the home of Mrs. Simms, 478 State street. The entertainment was replete with songs stories and recitations by guests and members of the club whose officers are Mrs. Mamie Clinton, president; Mrs. Nelle Hansborough, vice president; Mrs. Emma Symms secretary and Misses Burroughs and Hummons, assistants secretary and Treasurer respectively. Mr. and Mrs. Chas Small of "Down Mobile" company and the Standard Quartette were among the many guests. Mrs. Mamie Clinton recited; Mrs Symms sang, Don't Butt In.; Miss Lutie Blue sang, "Josephine My Jo;" and Al Anderson, "I Got Mine," when Col. Scott, the gentleman from Iowa, stepped in just in time to get his. After supper there was a dance. The Allen's New Orleans Minstrels played Columbus, Ga., March 28, the home of the "Hot Jimmy" Wise. The company was there two days. Friday night they were royally entertained by the Social Circle Club. The doors were unhinged and a wide open time was the result. The membership of the club includes, Chas Johnson, Morter Kimble and others too numerous to mention. Selected guests of the company were Messrs. Wise, Stevens, Brooks and a few of the lesser lights. Wise's friends spare no expense to make home happy for the boys. Wise sends regards to all friends in an out of the profession. It was at this place three years ago that one of our beloved members, James Hollis, died and in honor of the deceased our manager, Mr. Geo. W. Quine with company turned out to visit his grave. It was a scene that will long be remembered by us. Our band played three pieces, one of them bsing "Old Kentucky Home." Mr. Hollis died here March 9, 1899. He was 28 years old and well thought of by both managers and performers. Mrs. Andrews, the lady who took care of Mr. Hollis, said that up until his death he sang, "My Old Kentucky Home." WANTED Two Trombone and One Cornet Player for Buckskin Bill's Wild West Show. Address GEORGE E, CRUMP, Charleston, W. Va. R. R. CHURCH'S AUDITORIUM. VAUDEVILLE SHOW Every Night. Now booking shows for this next season. R. R. CHURCH, PROPRIETOR AND MANAGER. R. S. DONALDSON, Proprietor TOM LOGAN, General Manager THE MASCOTTE THEATRE 702 Polk Street, TAMPA, FLA. WANTS good male team that can change specialties, and put on acts. Can immediately place several good Soubrettes that have wardrobe and full orchestrations to their turns. The orchestra of seven pieces under the baton of Prof. W. H. Dorssey. If you want work and can work, wire TOM LOGAN. Zoe Ball, Emma Hyers, Lillian Garay wire. 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. Perform we to wee the Chappelle Bros' Circuit, which includes Tampa, Fla.; Jacksonville, Fla., and Savannah, Ga. We also have, compelled to furnish attractions to most all the Street Railway Parks in the South next Summer. Can give from three to five months work to professionals only. PAT CHAPPELLE, Manager, Buckingham Theatre, Tampa, Fla. for PAWNEE BILL'S BIG CONCERT CO. DAN. E. WASHINGTON, MANAGER. ASISTER TEAM. All photos and mail to THE FREE MAN. addressed WANTED Partner for Musical Act, lady or gent, must be A No. 1 Cornet player. Address JAMES GODMAN. 72 Park Place, Newark, N. J., or care of The Freeman A NEW ONE FOR NEXT SEASON. Portraying all the characters in a one-act comedy; carrying a complete set of scenery; defying the old tradition: YOUR'S FOR A GOOD TIME HARRY FIDLER I am for Rent next season; Managers dealing in coal please write. Home Office, Hotel Fldler, 310 W. North Street, Indianapolis, Ind. WANTED One Hundred Musicians To Play Brass. For the New GEORGE'S NEGRO MINSTRELS Also fifty Ladies, Singers, Dancers and Drummers, Ladies' drum corps. All male members must play brass. Full brass orchestra. Season opens May 1st, if you don't play brass don't answer. Address all letters to J. EDWARD GEORGE, Winnepeg, Manitoba, Canada. WANTED For LENCONI & MEZZITTOS White and Colored Creole Opera Co., thirty (30) chorus girls, mixed. Also fifteen (15) men those who can double with brass preferred. Ths is one of the largest companies of its kind ever put on any stage. All music new and written expressly for our use. We originate, not imitate. D. C. SCOTT, Business Manager 500 37th Street, Chicago, Ill. Would like to hear from all Park managers with open dates —Lenconi & Mezzitto Proplectors and Managers Pascoule Amoto. Advance Agent. Would also like to hear from George L. Moxley, Leroy Bland, Miss Rachel Bailey of the Great Baileys. the Church. REV. EDWARD L. GILLIAM, EDITOR The New Bethel Baptist church was organized July 1875, in a small house on East 16th street, with twelve members. They were successful from the beginning. Rev. J. R. Raynor was the pastor and managed the work with much skill. In the spring of 1884, Rev. N. A. Seymour was cailed as pastor and in August 1885 after a thorough examination by a competent committee, he was set apart for the work and has preached ably and satisfactorily to the present date. Under his administration the original debt has been paid, a lot 65x170 has been purchased and a magnificent edifice, which we present to our readers with a seating capacity of six hundred at a cost of $7500 00. The valuation of the property is about $10,000 00 with additional improvements to be made and stands second to none in the city. Our Baptist brethren are to be congratulated upon having such a faithful and able leader as Rev. Seymour. NEW BETHEL BAPTIST C THE CHURCH NEW BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH, Indianapolis, Ind. The Sewing and Church Aid Circles of Simpson Chapel have begun work for the new year and expect to excell their excellent record of last year. Miss Eliza Barbee and Mrs. Mamie Hawkins are the Presidents. The ministerial union which meets each Wednesday at 2 p. m. at Simpson Chapel, has decided to invite the Women's organizations of the churches of the city to meet with them at an early date to talk over the condition of our city and to devise some plan for more effective work. Lord Kelvin, who is regard one of the most distinguished of the world, was approached pons young would-be scientist ed the eminent man which on discoveries he considered to be vainable. The unexpected "I think that to me the most all the discoveries I have ever when I discovered my Savi Christ." A Freeman Represent Mr. Ed Overby, the suoj write up is The Freeman's. Rev. E. A. White, P. E., of Maysville Ky., Rev. J. W. Robison, of Chicago, Rev. M. S. Johnson, of Jeffersonville, Rev. Chas. Jones, of Troy, O., and Rev. L. M. Hagood, D. D., of Paris, Ky., spent several days with their friends, in the city. Mrs. Nellie V. Gilliam and daughter will visit friends and relatives in Mississippi about May 1st. The editor has been attending his annual conference and returns to his field of labor for another year, full of confidence in his people and of faith in God. Spring has arrived and the churches expect to take on new life and new activity. The thirty odd churches of this city should wield a wider influence than they evidently do. Wherein lies the fault? The General Conference of the Colored M. E. Church meets in May. The Baptists, of Indianapolis are making strenuous efforts to interest the Baptists throughout the State in the College recently established in this city. It is to be hoped that they may be successful. A christian school is greatly needed among our people in Indiana. An interesting and profitable meeting of colored citizens was held last Friday evening at Blackford street church. Strong resolutions were adopted condemning the disfranchisement of the race in the South and endorsing Congressman Crumppacker in his efforts to have the Constitution enforced. 一 Barnes Chapel, North Indianapolis been made a mission of Simpson Chapel and will be under the supervision of Rev. Gilliam. REV. N. A. SEYMOUR. CHURCH, Indianapolis, Ind. Lord Kelvin, who is regarded as being one of the most distinguished scientists of the world, was approached by a pompous young would-be scientist, who asked the eminent man which one of all his discoveries he considered to be the most valuable. The unexpected reply was: "I think that to me the most valuable of all the discoveries I have ever made was when I discovered my Savior in Jesus Christ." A Freeman Representative. Mr. Ed Overby, the subject of this write up, is The Freeman's representative at Cairo, Ill, and a more trustworthy and energetic agent is not connected with any paper. Mr. Overby is well liked by all the elements of Cairo society and has access, of course, to the homes of all that is good and refined in M. ED. OVERBY. a cosmopolitan citizenship He is courteous and sympathetic in treatment and naturally genteel in all those graces that hold for the construction of the character of a real man. Suffice it to say that if The Freeman were permitted to select the exemplars from among whom our posterity must pay homage and reverence in after years, none would be more worthily exalted or placed on a higher pedestal for genuine merit and true metal than Mr. Ed. Overby, citizen of Cairo, Ill. Subscribe for this paper, read it and remember its advertisers. ```markdown ``` THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. 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 your hard-earned cash and give you nothing in return for your money but a dirty, sticky mass of worthless greases, which 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 Tonies, OZONO. Two hundred and fifty thousand 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 BOSTON CHEMICAL CO., 310 E. Broad St., Richmond, Va. Enclosed find $1.00, for which please send me the following goods, as by your offer: Four large boxes of Ozono, worth ..... $2 00 One large bottle of Electrical Skin Refiner ..... 50 One large bottle of Electrical Skin Food ..... 50 One large pint package Anti-Odor, worth ..... 25 One large package Purity Scalp Soap, worth ..... 25 Total ..... $3.50 Name _____ House No. _____ Street. Post-Office _____ Nearest Express Office _____ County _____ State _____ And They Were Wed. Hot Springs, Ark., Special. — The crowning event of 1902 was the marriage of Mr. Will Brown to Miss Hester Miller, at Roanoke Baptist church, on the 26th ult. The church was beautifully decorated for the occasion. After the ceremony they repaired to the bride's home on Ozark street, where a swell reception was given in their honor. It was a grand affair and a large crowd filled the house to congratulate the happy couple. The bride and groom received many beautiful and valuable presents. Rev. L. W. Jackson performed the ceremony. The Freeman extends its congratulations and wishes them success in life. Mrs. Gertrude Durr and son Rufus, who left last week for Little Rock to visit relatives, returned home on the 30th ult. Messrs. George Smith and John Griffin left last week for their home in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Stuart's home was blessed last week by the arrival of a fine baby girl. Tom Foster, an aged and respected citizen of this city, died Saturday and was buried Sunday from Visitor's Chapel A. M. E. church, Rev. P. W. Walls officiating Bishop Evans Tyre, of the A. M. E. church, visited Hot Springs the 29th ult., to preach for Rev. P. W. Walls, of Visitor's Chapel A. M. E. church during Easter. The Bishop preached two able sermons, at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m., to large audiences. The Bishop was highly pleased with the progress of the churches here. Mr. and Mrs. James Edwards' home was blessed last week by the arrival of a fine baby. A swell banquet was given at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Woods, on Helm street, in honor of J. M Watkins. He was the recipient of many presents. Miss Estella Harris, of Chicago, arrived here last week to attend the Brown-Miller wedding. RACE CLEANINGS At an afternoon session of the Ecumenical Conference of Methodists last fall, Dean Barnabas heard an address by the Rt. Rev., W. B. Derrick, of the African Methodist Episcopal Church of America, and Dean Barnabas' soul thrilled under the eloquent words of the stalwart champion of the oppressed Freedmen of America. At the urgent solicitation of Dean Barnabas, Bishop Derrick has consented to praach at the 352nd anniversary of the Church of the Catacombs, Canterbury Cathedral, London England. The anniversary will be honored with the presence of the Lord Mayor and other dignitaries of the city. 000 "Major" Taylor, Negro cyclist, sailed recently for his second invasion of Europe. 000 A Southern member of the House opposed the Loud contract bill for rural mail carrying on the ground that if the system is put under contract Negroes will carry the mails south of Mason and Dixon's line. 000 A branch of the Industrial Business Union, of America, West Indies and Canada, has been formed at Haverhill. It is composed of members from Lawrence. Andover and other neighboring towns. The object of the Industrial Union is to unite the colored people of every trade in the countries mentioned and seek employment for those members everywhere, also to co-operate in a business way. Much good has been done in other cities where the union has been established. While endeavoring to help, the Union is very particular in recommending only those whose character can stand the strictest scrutiny. A reading room and labor department is to be established at all branches, where members and friends may go and learn of the good that is being done, instead of idling their time away on the streets where crime is usually generated and prisoners made. All members are given positions in various parts of the country, free to both employer and employee. 000 Dr. Frissell has invited C. I. Withrow to speak at the anniversary exercises at the Hampton Normal Institute on April 28rd, 1902. Elder Thornton of Phoebus, Va., is the oldest pastor in the state. 000 O the race's most prominent women lecturers Mrs. Agnes Moody, of Chicago, is a brilliant woman with many resources; rich and ripe in experience that makes her ability prominent. She is a prominent society woman and is the second vice president of the Federation of Women's Clubs, a member of The Daughters of the Tabernacle, Sisters of the Mysterious Ten, Order of the Eastern Star and other fraternal and benevolent organizations. inky, Curly MARK HAIRTONICS. Of AF WARNED rums now on the market, which claim macks, charlatans, and fakirs, who have have placed our trade-mark, granted of all Hair-Growers and Hair-Straightener wing short, curly hair, the other showing showing features different from the fash air-straightener, OZONO, King of all Hair the reputation that we have made for a genuine and only original King of all last twelve months. OZONO is sold in and the West Indies. Its fame has t side assistance. No hot irons are used; no luxurious growth of soft, fine hair. T tons of OZONO! We can send OZONO 50c. a box, sent to any point on receipt we will send to you, on receipt of only L SKIN REFINER, which softens roun of ELECTRICAL SKIN FOOD, Nature moves Wrinkles, and makes the skin soft mells and odors arising from the hum ressly for the human scalp. This grand with $1.00, and we will send the goods and $2.00, we will send you three lots. to this coupon, and the goods will be get the goods by simply sending $1.00 insure one of our MAGNETIC COMBS, y Remember, OZONO is guaranteed make it grow long, soft, itching, burning, humi make the hair grow out cally around the temple earth one-half so good pany holds a charter gr ginia. We also refer to Richmond, Va., and to pany. Register your lea dress your letters plain Curly Hair NO NICS. AFTER, Market, which claim to straighten and cause the and fakirs, who have no chemical skill, with the or money but a dirty, sticky mass of worthless trade-mark, granted to us by the Government and Hair-Straighteners. This trade-mark con- dir, the other showing long, flowing hair. Any different from the faces shown in this advertise- NO, King of all Hair-Growers, numerous firms we have made for OZONO. Do not be fooled original King of all Hair Tonics, OZONO. Two ties. OZONO is sold in every State in the Union, less. Its fame has travelled around the world, not irons are used; nothing but OZONO. It not soft, fine hair. To neglect your hair is more we can send OZONO to any place that you may any point on receipt of price. Four boxes is a u, on receipt of only $1.00, the following grand which softens rough skin and brightens black SKIN FOOD, Nature's cure for all skin diseases, makes the skin soft and pliant. We will also using from the human body, such as feet, arm- scalp. This grand aggregation offer is made will send the goods the same day we receive the send you three lots. If you have a friend who the goods will be sent promptly. If this offer apply sending $1.00 and mentioning the name of NETIC COMBS, which aids materially in the NO is guaranteed to straighten the hair—to be it grow long, soft, and glossy; also to cure all lung, burning, humiliating scalp diseases. To be the hair grow out again on bald spots, espe- y around the temples, there is no Hair Tonic on a one-half so good. The Boston Chemical Com- holds a charter granted by the State of Vir- us. We also refer to the Metropolitan Bank of mond, Va., and to the Southern Express Com- Register your letters; it protects you. Ad- y your letters plainly to— OZONO is guaranteed to straighten the hair—make it grow long, soft, and glossy; also to cure all itching, burning, humiliating scalp diseases. To make the hair grow out again on bald spots, especially around the temples, there is no Hair Tonic on earth one-half so good. The Boston Chemical Company holds a charter granted by the State of Virginia. We also refer to the Metropolitan Bank of Richmond, Va., and to the Southern Express Company. Register your letters; it protects you. Address your letters plainly to BOSTON CHEMICAL COMPANY, 310 East Broad Street, RICHMOND, VA. e 3 000 000 The Soap their mothers and grand- and grand- and always praise so highly and which they thought was the cheapest and best soap made even when they paid 10 cents a bar for it. The same soap is now sold 6 Cents by all first-class grocers at a Bar. Size of bar and quality is exactly as it used to be. A box of Dobbins' Electric should be in every house, as it improves with age. DOBBINS SOAP MFG. CO., (Sole Proprietors). Philadelphia, Penna. POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS. We are authorized to announce Larz A. Whitcomb as a candidate for Joint Senator for Marion of the Republican nominating convention. Wm. P. Regan as a candidate for Joint Senator for Marion and Morgan counties, subject to the decision of the Republican nominating convention. The late Hon. G. 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He said: "This here fighting business is the business for a game man. If the man isn't game, then the people don't want him. The best way to tell when a man is game is to watch him a fight. Now, gentlemen, I have had over ten fights. The first fight was a good one, and all the rest each was better than the other. You see I am getting better every fight that I fight. If the fight I made this evening pleased you all, then I want to fight again; and I want to say one thing, and that is, that any time I go in the ring to fight the man that bests me will have to fight twice as good as I. That's all, gentlemen." The other night when Joe Coynski was knocked out two sporting men got into a rather silly argument in Cincinnati. One of them started the trouble by making the statement that there never was a real champion by the name of Joe since the days of Joe Goss. 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Dougherty did surprisingly well considering that he had but little time to train for the battle. He has been on the road with Terry McGovern all season, and gave but little attention to outside matches. When Hughey McGovern started out with Terry as his sparring partner, Danny went to Philadelphia, his home, and was offered a match with Harris. He accepted, and came out a winner. The bout was a very scientific one, as both boys are gems of cleveanness, and as fast as lightning. Danny put Harris almost down and out in the fifth round, but the latter managed to stay the limit, but was weak at the finish. Harris is also in the show business, having been engaged all winter at a New York theatre. --- If Young Corbett fulfills all the contracts he has made with the different athletic club managers about the country, it will take two years' training for him to make good. Last week the Denver boxer announced that he had given his word to Bill Crowley, of the Nutmeg Athletic club, of Hartford, to fight any man the club would select. Corbett has also given his promise to Jack Herman, manager of the International Athletic club, of Ft. Erie, and to Otto Flotos's club in Denver. Corbett is to meet McGovern before the club offering the largest purse. If the Western wonder is really sincere he had better begin doing something pretty soon or he will never in the world get through with his many bargains. The Hornets, a base ball club of Montgomery, Ala., stand second to no colored base ball club in America, and to prove the same will play any team in America. The club is the leader for the season of 1902. Address G. E. Newstell, manager, P. O. box 215, Montgomery, Ala. Frank Erne and Joe Gans are once more securely signed for a fight for the world's lightweight championship. They are to meet at Fort Erie on May 12. Jack Herman, manager of the Erie club, has made the announcement. The men have agreed to weigh in at 136 pounds, ringside. The International Athletic club guarantees a purse of $5,000, 75 per cent. of which will go to the winner and 25 per cent. to the loser. Charley White, of New York, will referee the bout. Gans and Erne have posted forfeits of $500, and will each put up an additional $500, when a stakeholder will be selected. "Major" Taylor, the colored bicep olist, sailed for Europe on the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse, March 25, for his second invasion of Europe. He has signed for a two months' campaign, during which he will meet the best that Europe can offer. Taylor is expected to return to America in time for the N. C. A. meeting, which begins in July. WALCOTT'S BIG GAME Chicago, April, 4—Joe Walcott, the welterweight champion and Fred Russell of Minnesota went six rounds to a draw here tonight. Russell who is a heavyweight and a big one at that was unable to do anything with Walcott and it certainly appeared that the latter was entitled to the verdict, having forced the fighting throughout. When the men shaped up for action their was such a disparity in their sizes that the affair looked ridiculous, Walcott's head just about reaching Russell's waist line. The men had fought but a minute, however, before it was plainly evident that the little Negro was perfectly able to cope with his big opponent and rather enjoyed holding up Russell's 225 pounds when they clinched. Before the round ended Walcott dropped Russell with a right to the jaw. In order to land the blow Walcott had to jump off his feet fully six inches. Russell took the count of nine and rose to his feet groggy. Walcott worked like a Beaver to finish the fight, but the bell gave Russell a much needed rest and he was in fair shape at the commencement of the next round. He appeared timid during the next few rounds and kept well covered but managed to land several hard swings on Walcott's head. Walcott paid little attention to Russells efforts and kept slamming away for the latter's ribs with both hands. Walcott tried for a knockout several times, but missed by a narrow margin. In the last round Walcott reached Russell's stomach with a number of hard swings and had the big fellow so weak that although weighing a hundred pounds less he was able to push Russell all over the ring when they came to a clinch. HOME AND FARM. HOME AND FARM. The methods of growing corn for the silo are practically the same as those for growing corn for any other purpose. Begin by plowing the ground to a good depth and follow with a harrow or disk, working until the clods are pulverized and the land in the very best of condition. When the soil is well warmed up say the last week of April or any time in May plant at the rate of about one bushel of seed to six or seven acres. The kernels can be dropped in drills or hills. Some growers prefer one way and some the other. For silage corn the aim should be to get a good growth of the entire plant. A medium-sized stalk with heavy foliage and as many ears as practicable is the most desirable. If the corn is planted in hills, try to get three or four grains in each hill. If drilled, try to have one stalk to every foot. Any variety which grows well in the locality will answer. It is not necessary to plant a special silage corn. Cultivation of silico corn should be thorough and frequent. As soon as weeds appear, even if this be before the corn plant shows above ground, go over the field with a slant-tooth harrow or some kind of a weeder. The weeder is preferable on many souls, as it is very effective and it is possible for one man to go over a very large area in a day. If the spring happens to be wet, neither the weeder nor the disk harrow are entirely satisfactory. Charles Rowe, of Morgan county, Illinois, states that under such conditions he has used the spading harrow with excellent result. This is simply a disk with slightly bent fingers three or four inches in length all around the outside of the disk. This spades up the ground and does better work than any other implement he has ever tried. After this go over the corn with a cultivator having small shovels. Run close to the corn and dig out or cover up all the weeds. The next cultivation should not be quite so deep and a little farther away from the corn. The third cultivation should be still shallower, the idea being to avoid breaking roots. In most cases one treatment with the weeder and three cultivations are sufficient. In other localities and seasons four will be necessary. Corn should not be cut for the silo until the grains are well dented and the lower leaves dried and the entire plant fairly well matured. The silage will be more satisfactory, being sweeter than from corn cut earlier. There will be a larger amount of it.—Orange Judd Farmer. Boys on the Farm. The boy who is in love with machinery ought not to be compelled to give up that love to remain on the farm. So, too, there may be the boy whose whole soul is full of music and and who ought to think of no other profession, or the one to whom questions of law appeal with supreme force, or the one to whom the practice of medicine seems especially enticing. So, too, there may be the man especially adapted for success in business. The boy who lacks energy, who is willing to be led, who finds it too hard work to think who is willing to be directed may pass a life of more composure working under the direction of another in some city calling. The young men who ought to consider whether they may not better remain on the farm also fall into two classes. In the first class comes the boy who loves the farm. There are such boys; would be far more but for the parents. It is surprising how many young men the teacher meets whose parents urge, if not insist, that they shall follow some other calling than farming. The second type of young men who may well consider farm opportunities is the bright, all round boy who may easily become interested in anything. This embraces the largest class of all. I wish I might impress upon the young men belonging to these two classes the fact that the farm offers opportunities second to those extended by no other calling. The chances for the majority are better in agriculture than in other lines. These chances do not include the opportunity to amass fortune, but one need only consider the large percentage of business failures to realize that the chances in such lines are not so great as they seem. After all, money is not the measure of success, though this is a hard lesson for humanity to learn. I can imagine a boy becoming so absorbed in digging bait that he would forget to go a fishing, but I never saw such a boy. A boy has more sense; a man has not. The man keeps on digging long after it is too late for fish to bite.-Prof. W. F. Card, in New England Farmer. The Wonder of the World; you have only to wash your HAIR once with it and behold it is Soft, Straight and Glossy. Price $3.00 Send a piece of your hair and 10 cents for proof that it will stand water. NO ONE ELSE CAN DO IT. We force the growth of your hair. Our improvper Medicated Hair Grower, or Scalp Cleaner is unmoulded article for promoting the growth of the hair, even on the temples where the hair often very scant. It also removes Dandruff and impurities from the scalp. Price, $1.00 per bottle or two bottles for $1.50. Wash the hair with Mystic scalp Soap. Our newly improved Nutritive Pomade should be used in connection with the Medical Hair Grower. 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The strop that was invented, and is now being manufactured and sold, exclusively by a colored man, the strop that is now in use, in some of the most popular barbershops in the world. The "Freeman" takes great pleasure in introducing this strop, to its patrons, as a strop, worthy of your attention and support. Every Man'sHome, Who Shaves? No society or business men, should be without a shaving outfit. We have just secured an option on two thousand (2,000) complete outfits, consisting of one pair of Mr. Haynes' famous new Idea Razor Strops, one German Hollow Ground Razor, and the Badger Hair Shaving The razor, alone, would cost $.70 in any cutery store. "The Haynes Razor stop" would cost $1 50, at any barber supply dealer, a. "Badger Hair Shaving Brush" would cost $1.25. 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Also steam outfits that eliminate the manual labor of pumping. These cost from $25 upward. If you have only a few trees a brass bucket sprayer will be sufficient, cost about $3. For a few bushes there is nothing better than the small hand sprayer or atomizers, cost 50 cents to $1, or on a larger scale the compressed air hand sprayers, costing from $4 25 to $6 25 each. These sprayers can usually be obtained from dealers in hardware, agricultural implements, seedsmen, etc., or of our advertisers. Remember when you are getting, you better select the best at a little more cost. Farm Notes. The location of bee hives during summer is important. Bees do not work contentedly in a hive that is exposed to the sun. During midday, when the temperature of the atmosphere is high, work within the hive, such as comb-building, must be suspended, as the heat is then too great for comfort, especially as the bodies of the little workers also give off considerable warmth. The real benefit derived from keeping stock may always be traced to the management. Good blood is essential, but no animal can thrive that is compelled to depend upon itself. Pure-bred stock demands the care, but the same may also be said of common stock. The food is the important factor in the production of meat or milk, but some animals can make better use of food than others. The farmer's attention, however, is necessary for all kinds of live stock if the animals are to give a profit. Plow the garden location deep and work it well with the harrow until the ground is very fine. One-half the labor will be saved if this is done, as the laying off of the rows and the covering of the seed can only be done well when the ground is fine. For a small garden there is no tool so servicable as a steel hand rake, as it can be used not only for making the soil fine, but also for destroying young weeds. 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Thousands of bush- els of potatoes are used in the starch industry, which assists in maintaining prices. Bakers also use potatoes in the making of bread, and potatoes are also largely used for food in various ways. It is through the agency of the leaves that the starch is, elaborated in the tubers; hence it is necessary that potato beetles be destroyed before they damage the vines, instead of allowing them to consume a large portion of the growth. The best potatoes are produced early, when the vine growth is vigorous. A Cabinet Maker... peculiarly qualified to design and complete odd pieces of furniture, has been added to our force of upholsters and decorators. A specialty will be made of hand-made grills and wood decorations. Bookcases, Mantels and Corner Seats will be made to order, and furniture of all sorts refinished and reupholstered. If you are in quest of something out of the ordinary get an estimate of its cost. That much of the service is free. L. S. AYRES & CO. "Indiana's Greatest Distributors of Dry Goods." * YOUR FORTUNE TOLD FREE From cradle to graves—past, present and future correctly treated and success assured in the heart of Mysteries revealed. Microscopes are the wonderful diviners; send date of birth and stamp and I will send you, entirely free, a horoscope of your life. I will send you an act. I will also send a description of the person you should be in my magazine of New Ideas. They call me the wonder of the twentieth century, because of my true predictions. Only the twenty year old I have made over $10,000. I may make you equally succession if you believe in me. Prof. H. O. Astro, Box 3063 Philadelphia, Pa. Rev. Chas. Jones is in the city visiting friends. Mrs. Remus Moore, on Alvord street, is seriously ill. Billy McClain and wife left for New York City last Thursday. Michael Benson has been re-appointed one of the school enumerators. The Cantata, Jephta's Daughter, was given at Wayman Chapel on Wednes day evening, April 9. Rev. G. A. Sisale returned from the M. E. Conference quite ill. Mrs. Ora Dunlof, who has been seriously ill, is convalescent. Robert Gilliam has accepted a position on The Freeman staff. Rev. Dr. L. M. Hagood of Paris, Ky., is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Boyer in Ellsworth street. There will be confirmation services held at St. Paul's Mission Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Oscar Hart and Albert Johnson of the 24th Infantry, Manila, P. I., returned to the city last Saturday. The Daughters of Charity will have their annual sermon at Allen Chapel Sunday evening at 7:30. Mr. Hayes J Guye of Anderson was in the city Thursday and Friday, the guest of Miss Luella Hibbits. The Progressive Social club met last Thursday at the residence of Mrs. Sadie Dudley on Martindale avenue. W. J. Campbell of Kentucky was in the city this week attending the executive board of United Mine Workers. Mrs. Collins, mother of Prof. W. D. Collins, died last Monday, and was buried from Allen Chapel on Thursday. Miss Ida Jenkins, 459 W. 18th street, died Thursday, April 3, and was buried from Antioch Baptist church Friday, April 4. Mrs Angie Brooks entertained the Progressive Social club last Thursday week at the residence of Mrs. Stella Rhodes. Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Brooks were called to Arcadia, Ind, last Sunday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Brooks' father. The musical and literary entertainment given by the Zenda's, Monday evening, at Jones' Tabernacle, was a success. Miss Mimia Reed, 517 Willard street died Friday, April 4, and was buried from Mt. Calvary Baptist church on Sunday, April 6. Dr. G. H Clay is the only Dentist in the city who solicits the patronage of the colored people. His office is located 150 North Illinois street. Mr. C. H Hunter of Crawfordsville, Ind., will be in the city on Sunday to attend the Y M. C. A. meeting at Bethel A. M. E. church. The Indianapolis Choral Union will give a musicale at Simpson Chapel on Wednesday evening, April 16, under the direction of Fred Anderson. There will be an entertainment given by Mt. Bethel Lodge No. 4 A.D. of P. and Sisters of Charity No. 2 at Capitol Hail, Tuesday evening, April 15. Bishop Grant will preach to the con- --- THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. gregation of Bethel A. M. E. church Sunday morning, and will also be with the Sunday-school in the afternoon. Secretary Evans of the Y. M. C. A. addressed the members last Sunday afternoon at the Flanner Guild. His subject was "The Spiritual Athelete." Mr. and Mrs Calvin Brooks, accompanied by Mrs. Minnie Jackson, attended the funeral of Mrs. Brooks' stepfather, Mr. Peter Roberts, at Arocadia, Ind., Sunday, April 6. The benefit given at Tomlinson Hall, Wednesday night, for the benefit of the Alpha Home was a grand success. An excellent program was rendered by some of the city's best talent. Rev. E A. White was in the city on Friday, April 4, en route to Cincinnati. He went to Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday, where he preached at the opening of the M. E Donaldson Street church. Pride of the West Lodge No. 2 K. of P. will hold their anniversary sermon Sunday, April 13, 1902, at Castle Hall, corner of Georgia and Illinois street, at 2 o'clock p. m. All knights are cordially invited to be present. White gloves and badges. The Enterprise Social club met with Mrs. Rachel Pickett and elected the following officers: Miss Helen Allison, president; Hattie Rochester, vice-president; Mrs. Ella Ferguson, treasurer; William Meriwether, journalist. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Hattie Rochester, 1114 Lewis street. They would like for all the members to be present. SIMPSON CHAPEL ITEMS An audience, which filled every inch of space in the auditorium, lecture room and balcony, greeted the return of Rev. E. L Gilliam to Simpson Chapel last Sunday evening. The choir, assisted by Mrs. Lucretia Knox, Messrs. Roberts, Anderson and others, rendered an exceptionally fine sacred song service. Mr. Gurley Brewer delivered an able address. Three additions last Sunday—Mrs. Priscilla Ayers, Mrs. Nancy Simmons and Edward T. Holmes. Our sick list consists of Mrs. Motley, Mrs. Napier, Mrs Parks, Mrs Walker, Mrs Sissle and Jordon Montgomery. The Church Aid Circle tendered a reception to its members last Wednesday evening. The Sewing Circle was entertained last Thursday at Mrs. Katie Boyer's by Miss Eliza Cook. The W. H. M. society met last Friday with Mrs. Rebecca Mitchell, North Senate avenue. The Red and White Rose armies will raise six hundred dollars June 8th. The Indianapolis (horal Union will give their first musicale at Simpson Chapel on Wednesday next. $3.00 A DAY. Why work for a more living when you can easily earn $3.00 a day leasing Wall Paper, and be your own boss. Full directions for making and using, only $1.00. 8. 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It was the grandest affair that has been given in this city for some time, and as the orchestra played the last strains of "Home, Sweet Home," each regretted that Easter did not come offener. Mrs. Fannie Summers is on the sick list. The infant of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Valentine died a few days ago. William Scott is quite ill at the home of his father. WANTED -A good colored Barber Salary or percentage on colored trade. Nelson C. Crews, 806 E. Twelfth street, Kansas City, Mo. Boiled Brevities. Crawfordsville, Ind., Special—Mrs. Sarah Hale is seriously ill and is not expected to recover. Her father and husband are at her bedside. Miss Blanch Patterson and Eugene Jackson are two of our coming musicians. They attend ed the musical recital given by Paderewski at Indianapolis on the 11th. Mrs. Ida Smith is visiting her mother in Danville, ill. Miss Alice Dyson, who has been visiting in the city, was called to the bedside of her sister in Logansport, Saturday. 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Harry Waters has a feature in mimicry in his ory baby act and a field practically his own. It has been about five years since we last saw Harry Fidler perform and then he was good at several character delineations, as a Chinaman, Hebrew, etc. He was not in too fast company as one of the Big Four - Kersands, Avery, Fidler and Crosby. In fact he had Crosby beaten to a standstill and shared the honors with Kersands and Avery Fidler used to be a clever mimic He married a Missouri girl, from Joplin, we believe, and that shows that he has good taste. A couple of years ago we picked up an Australian paper and saw where Tom Logan. Kansas City Tom. was doing an old man "turn" in Sydney and long before that time we went calling with him in Leavenworth, Kas., and to entertain the young women upon whom we called Logan impersonated a Chinaman and a Hebrew. We haven't seen him since, but if Logan is as good on the stage as he used to be as a parlor entertainer and as an editor of a Negro newspaper, he out to be able to "get by." Announcement: —Clarence Powell, Bobby Kemp, Julius Glenn, Billy Jackson, Hen. Wise, George Titchner, James White, Walt Smart and George Williams next. I McCORKER. If you are troubled with kinky or curley hair use Ozonized Ox Marrow, it will make your hair straight, soft and beautiful. If you are troubled with Hair falling out, Ozonized Ox Morrow will stop it. If you have Dam-druff 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 devised. Sold over 40 years. Never fails. Warranted harmless. Send us 50 cents and we will ship you a bottle expired. Address Ozonized Ox Marrow Co., 76 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. Durham, N. C., Special—The entertainment given Friday night by the Whitted Athletic club, was a grand success. The solos rendered were very fine. B F Stevens rendered a solo on his euphonium. It was "Rocked in the Cradle of the Deep," and it was highly appreciated. Rev. King preached a very interesting Easter sermon, and the exercises for the children were appropriate. The ladies turned out in their Easter costumes and look handsome. We have the finest set of young ladies Minstrels, Comedians and Singers. [Under the above headline will appear a series of articles concerning Negro celebrities of the past and present as they have been reenacted in the past. We will be critical as well as complimentary. We make this last remark because e colored folks generally wish to have their vanity ticked altogether instead of a stitch taken in their conceit now. Other Negro celebrities are to follow—Ed.] The first time we ever heard Billy Wisdom sing, or the first time we ever saw him, for that matter, was when he posed as an end man with J. H. Halladay's forces. Billy Wisdom was a bum end man but a good singer. He used to appear in the overture and sing a sentimental song that made softhearted persons weep. The lines of the song were so much doggerel and twaddle, as some of the lines of the fits of Mr Chas. K. Harris, but Wisdom had a way of singing "Flowers" that would make a wandering stroller think of mother and home. Wisdom is so fair that he would be taken anywhere for a white man, provided he never take off his hat, or that he keep his hair out to the scalp, a few years after his first appearance with genuine Negro minstrels he was employed to sing with Primrose and West's white minstrels, with whom he traveled two or three seasons as "the phenomenal contra tenor," whatever that is. But we have an idea that if you are a man and have an effeminate voice that can be used to musical advantage, you are a "contra tenor." To Billy Wisdom's credit, however, after he was made a star with Primrose, West, George Wilson and others, he did not try to lose his identity, except that he intentionally made a typographical error in his name by having it appear "Wind" instead of Wisdom on the posters. From plain old Billy Wisdom he became Mr. W. H. Wind.m and under that name he achieved great popularity and no small degree of fame by singing, "She May Have Seen Better Days." Mr. W. H. Wind.m finally abandoned minstrelsy and entered vaudeville and, with the Blackstone Quartette, the foremost in the country, is said to be making the hit of his life. We hope so because Mr. W. H. Wind.m, contra tenor, is an extraordinary singer deserving every whit of success that comes to him. Billy Farrell made his best efforts with Sam T. Jack's Creoles and W. S. Cleveland's minstrels. He was an end man with both shows and imitated or rather impersonated the Negro dandy and with the minstrels he was general utility man, as he could and often did "double" in the quartettes and other "turns" A few years ago Farrell and his wife won a Richard K. Fox prize for cake walking and went abroad crowned the champion cakewalkers of the world We don't know whether they are or not, but they have a Richard K Fox prize for it. Billy Miller is a comedian on the Willis Sweatnam, the George Thatcher, the George Wilson or the Lew Dockstader order—that is he is original and more especially like Dockstader, is a monologue entertainer of advanced ideas and fresh jokes. Generally, colored monologue comedians have jokes that smell so of rottenness limberger cheese would give the fragrance of the rose beside them. Another truly clever comedian was young Neil Moore, who died of consumption while en route to the home of his father in St Louis, Mo., a few years ago. Young Moore was a Texan by orth and his unctuous humor and infectious wit brought him a reputation as wide as his native heath while he played the local theatres in and around Dallas and San Antonio. His funnaking was as pleasing as Texas Sittings used to be a d when he joined Richards and Pringle's minstrels he made the older heads look like two-bits and a nickel. His reputation grew to national proportions. There is one man who always gets big type on the posters and a lithograph and we have always wondered how he manages to do it. That man is Jim Crosby. Crosby is really a big joke in minstrelsy. But laying all jokes aside, everybody gets his money's worth when he goes to see and hear Dan Avery. He is positively funny and we can hardly think of anybody or anything funnier except when we think of Julius Glenn and his famous "Poke out your chest, man!" We remember John Rucker as having been an errand boy for the white minstrels on Al G. Field's special cars several years ago and now we want to see and remember him as a comedian with the Black Patti Troubadours. This is not saying that Rucker was not a good minstrel, for he was, though he went into the game late and came out soon. In character delineation, George Catlin is without question the best China man we have. His is a serious work and modest, there being no suggestion of the caricaturist in it. Catlin is now out of minstrels and has little to do with Williams and Walker, but what he does he does so well that he is invariably re-engaged for the next season. Tom Brown is also a good Chinaman but his strongest card is that of an old colored preacher taking his text and reading notices of fish fries and strawberry socials from the pulpit. Brown made his first professional appearance with J. A. E. ROBISON, M. D., C. M., Medical Director. READ THIS CAREFULLY. Easter Echoes. Flanner & Buchanan, THE LEADING The Capital Wall Paper Co. 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Reduced rates have been secured on the L. & N., N. C. & St. L. and Southern railroads. An April Fool Social. Dyersburg, Tenn., Special—Dr. W. W. Sevier, P. E., will preach one of his inspiring sermons to-morrow at the C. M. E. church. One of the eloquent divines of the Cumberland church will preach at 3 p. m., and Rev. I. H Bullock, of Jackson, will preach at 7 p. m. An April Fool social was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Connell on April 1st, in honor of the teachers and the members of the senior class. A nice time was had by all. Rev. A. G. Curren was able on last Sunday to give to his congregation an excellent sermon. The Juvenile band, under the leadership of Omer G. Thomas, with their latest music, are preparing themselves to fill all engagements. Give John Connell your subscription to The Freeman. Chicago Northside Notes Chicago, special.—The "Unknown" social which was given by Mrs. J. H. 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