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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 16. CUT TO THE HEART ARE THE OPPOSERS OF THE EMIGRATION CONVENTION. WOULD BE BETTER OFF IN HELL Says Bishop H. M. Turner of the Negro Buzzards, who do Nothing but Vomit their Carion upon the Heads of Those who Take the Initiative. EDITOR FREEMAN:—An Emigrational and Commercial convention is to be held in Chattanooga, Tenn., May 28th, and since its publication about a dozen or two NEG buzzards, as destitute of any manhood as a mouse is of bravery, buzzer like, have been vomiting their filth and stench upon the callers of said convention to the best of their pusillanimous and cowardly ability. The country never heard of them before and never will hear of them again unless some galaxy of colored men attempt by a combination to help themselves, and to make some kind of escape from the outraced treatment that is inflicted upon the colored man in this, the meanest country this side of hell. Oh! pardon me; I beg hell's pardon, for hell cannot equal the meanness, the injustice, the color villainy and the unheard of outrages of this country. Every one who has to endure the sufferings of ball are only vindicating the justice of God, and are receiving the punishment due M. BISHOP H. M. TURNER the sins they have committed. But in this country it is only necessary for a drunken mob to pretend to suspicion some colored man, when the actual perpetrator of the deed cannot for the moment be found, and he is inhumanely murdered or burned, regardless of justice or any proper identification. It is a common expression to-day "All coons look alike," and all a white man or woman who bring an accusation against a colored man has to say "he looks like the 'nigger' who did so and so," and he is murdered in the most brutal, inhumane and fandish manner; yet the Associated Press and the newspapers of the land are barred against any word or sentence that would offer a line in his defense; and if, by chance, some paper should admit an article noting the true facts in the case, the writer has to leave his home and neighborhood and escape for his life, as in the case of Rev. W. H. Davis, or be put to death in the most venomous and savage manner. Yet these Negro buzzards will neither open their mouth nor write a line to protest against the barbary outrage. When any move is made to be as wise as a dog, either fight or run; they are as silent as death, they have not a word to say. With them it is alright; if it is not alright they have it not brain enough, sense enough, manhood enough to object. They either do not know how to object or enter any kind of protest, or they are too cowardly and lick-suited to do it. The writer went through thirteen bloody battles and twenty-four skirmishes to free his race, but he never had the most distant idea that a number of them would be so cowardly, worthless and helpless when he was doing so. He never expected to see the day when a generation of such us subservient, unprofitable, fattile and worthless things would walk about and pretend to call themselves men and never open their mouths unless one of their race should assume to do something to help our outrageous and deplorable condition; but just as soon as one or a number of men of our own race attempt to do anything that will improve our situation, here comes the spittoon lickers, the vagabonds and the brainless asses to hound them down and say away with your project. It is all foolishness, make yourselves happy, while drunken white mobs and white brutes cut your throats, blow out your brains, burn you to cinders and exterminate your race. Such a wortles herd would be better off if they were dead, and the Negro race would be far better off, not only if they were dead, but dead and in perdition. I have just read from the public press where a white mob howls in delight as a colored man is put to death by 4,000 Colorado mauders, who is simply accused of assaulting an aged women. W. H. Wallace, a sleeping car porter, is not known to have perpetrated the deed, but is simply suspicioned, and upon that suspicion 4,000 gentlemen, white gentlemen, Colorado citizens, the crowd composed, I supposed, of judges, ministers of the gospel, bank presidents, lawyers, doctors, first class citizens, refined inhabitants and polished professors. But just think of the number it took to put one poor colored man to death, 4,000. Great heavens, that must have been a powerful Negro when it required that many to compose the mob that put him to death. But where is the anti-emigrationist that will open his buzzardy mouth? Trot him out if you can. No sir, they are dead, they are mum, they are silent, they are gone, not a word to say, not a line to write. As Dr. Davis says, they would be better off in hades. As one, I am getting tired of this miserable crowd of fool objectors to every measure that is put forth to better our condition. What do they do? What convention do they call? What have they to propose? What remedy to suggest? Nothing. Yes nothing. But let some one else who has brain and ability suggest something and they are ready to pitch-fork to death. I am getting to the point where I hate such Negroes. I almost dislike the very name of them, yet we have them in every circle, worthless preachers, worthless bishops, worthless lawyers, professors, doctors and would be intelligent men, or regarded so. Yet they know nothing about nation building, have read no history, got no education beyond the little newspaper and school book information. Still they must be regarded as leaders, and could not lead a gang of dogs. If the miserable wretches would fight, or would write, or would even talk, I could have some respect for them; but they do nothing, don't try to do anything but spit their rotten fith on somebody that is trying. Had the world been composed of such so-called people, we would have all been standing around the outside walls of Eden yet. But we will have our convention and living men will be in attendance. And it matters but little how many human dogs bark, men of brain will be there, and the miserable culprits, felons, knaves, scape-graces and seullions may stay away and nobody will care, for the little insignificant, timber-heads will not be missed. As one, I do not want them, and I am sure Dr. W. H, Heard, the president, will not go into spasms at the thought of their absence; nor any other member of the convention. Bishops will be there, doctors will be there, professors will be there, lawyers will be there, and every grade of humanity except the carrion-mouth buzzards, whom we don't want. Sang While on the Gallows. Kansas City, Mo., Special.—James Jackson was hanged here on the 11th inst., for the murder of Prophet Everett, Dec. 23, 1900. He was strong even until death, and the nearer death came the more he seemed to welcome the desolution. The night before his execution he warned the young men to lead better lives, and informed the deputy that he would have no trouble in getting to the gallows, as he was ready to meet death; that the Lord would go with him to the gallows. During the night he smoked a cigar and frequently conversed with the death watch. His last meal was a hearty one and he seemed to relish it. The Revs. A. A. Gilbert and J. W. Scott sang and prayed with him. After the death warrant was read he began singing in a low tone, "Savior, Savior Hear my Humble Cry," and continued singing on the march to the gallows. As he stood upon the trap he joined the ministers in singing "Nearer My God to Thee." He repeated the Lord's prayer, and as the rope was being adjusted he murmured "It is well, it is well." In a few moments all was over. The streets were thronged with people long before the hour of execution. The newspaper men were astonished at the extraordinary nerve displayed by Jackson.——W. H. Wright has moved his family to the city and is residing at 411 Cherry street. E. Stum is on the sick list. Nelson Crews made a brief visit to relatives in Chillicotte, Mo. Duncan Oats is a real hunter for The Freeman at the McRae Place, 917 Baltimore avenue. Read it and keep in touch with the doings of the race. Call on the agent, Louis Lary, rear 815 McGee street. The Fiske Jubilee Singers Hannibal, Mo., Special.—The Fiske Jubilee Singers, headed by Mrs. Maggie Porter Cole, a member of the original company which was organized in 1871, gave a concert on Monday night, the 7th inst., at the Eighth and Center Street Baptist church, to a large audience. Mrs. Cole, who is the star, was assisted by H. M. Towns, an excellent tenor; T. G. Fowler, a splendid basso, and Miss Blanche Doolin, of this city, who sang alto in the quartette sweetly. Mrs. Cole has a splendid soprano voice of great range and power, and at the same time unusual sweetness and richness. She is a true artist, and all the numbers of this gifted woman were received with manifest pleasures by the audience. Although suffering from a severe cold, she responded willingly to numerous encores.—Wm. Clinnett died the 6th inst., at his home in Market street, after a brief illness. Deceased was 27 years old and leaves a widow. Wm. Bradshaw has gone to Kansas City, Mo. L. A. Booker and Lafronia McDaniel continue ill; Archie Gasberry is left the city for his home. Walter Leeper is on sale every Saturday at the barber shops of Wm. Hamilton, 120 N. Fourth street; Charles Craigg, 118 Market street, West Side, and Johnson's shop in Market street. News of a General Character **News of a General Character.** Peoria, ILL. Special.—A grand concert and social was given at Mt. Zion Baptist church on the 7th inst. A supper was given at the A. M. E. church Thursday evening. A reception was given Wednesday evening, the 9th inst., at Hotel Page, in honor of Mrs. Adah H. Washington, of Galesburg. About forty persons were present. Card playing and dancing were the chief amusements of the evening. A whist party was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lewis last week. C. Harding, of Detroit, Mich., is visiting in the city. Charles Coleman was in Jacksonville last week. Miss Bessie Harper, who has been ill, is some better. Moses Thomas, who has been in St. Francis hospital with rheumatism, is able to be out. Wm. Davis was taken to the Cottage hospital last week. Mrs. Nellie Smallley, who has been very low, is slowly recovering. J. D. Pickle died last week in Pontiac, Ill., after an illness of about four months. He had been teaching barbering to the boys of the Reform school. He died of consumption. His son was at his bedside during his last hours. Mr. and Mrs. E. Pierce are the proud parents of a fine girl. Little Freddie Haynes met with a serious accident on the 9th inst. He fell from the table and cut his lower lip and chin severely. He was take to the hospital for treatment. Mrs. A. H. Washington and cousin, Eva Harper, were entertained on the 10th by Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Haynes. The Buggets. Toledo, O., Special.-Mr and Mrs Charles Small of the Down In Mobile Co., are guests of Mr and Mrs Albert Anderson. S A Truehart of Buffalo, N. Y., is guest of Mr and Mrs Sherman Walton. Miss Lena Gatllf and Andrew Hall are ill. Miss Daisy Reece and Miss Pettiford of Freemont, were guests of friends Sunday. Dennis Thomas of Danville, Ky., is visiting his brother, Eugene Reed. The banquet given by Lookout Circle King's Daughters Wednesday evening, was a grand success. A Coral Association was organized Friday evening: President, Mrs J C Taylor; Vice President, Mrs John W Jones; Secretary, Miss Maude Williams; Treasurer, Mrs Pain; Pianist, Miss Jennie Miller; Musical Director, Rev J C Taylor. The association will give an entertainment in May; 100 voices are being trained for the occasion. Condensed Cullings Troy, Ala., Special.-Buster Paul, one of our best citizens, is a reader of The Freeman. Mr. Paul owns a neat home on Academy street. The Freeman is the best Negro illustrated newspaper published; see the agent. M. L. Love, of Eufaula, Ala., was in the city on 12th. Last Sunday was rally day at the A. M. E. Zion church. ASWELL STAG GIVEN IN HONOR OF HON. WM. H. CLIF FORD, OF CLEVELAND, O. THE GUEST MAKES FEELING TALK The Decorations were Profuse and Beautiful-The Menu was Served in Twelve Courses-Whist was Enjoyed by Those so Inclined. Cleveland, O., Special.—In these days of strife for supremacy, politically and otherwise, with the great influence of monied men ever ready to advocate legislation beneficial to their particular interests, it falls to to the lot of very few men who have served the public in a legislative capacity to retire with garments unstained—with the good will and respect of the people of the community which they represented. Such a man is the Hon. Wm. H. Clifford, ex representative, and who now fills an important position in the Treasury department at Washington. Probably no affair ever given by the friends of any man, in honor of his achievements, elapsed the "Stag" given Monday evening, the 7th inst., at the Castle on Woodland avenue. When it became known that he was to return to the city for a few days, a party of his intimate friends HON. WM. H. CLIFFORD. conceived the idea that it would be but just and fitting, in view of his past worth and exhibition of integrity in his home city, to honor him in some manner. According, a "stag" was arranged, participated in by about thirty-five gentlemen, all more or less intimate friends of Mr. Clifford, many of whom have rendered him valuable assistance in his campaigns of the past. The affair was directed by "Prince" Hunley as to details, which of itself is sufficient guarantee that nothing was lacking to add to the pleasures of the evening. The main room was tastefully decorated—a large Japanese cane was suspended over the chan- HON. G. A. MYERS. HON. G. A. MYERS. deliers, from which a subdued light was effected, giving a delicate oriental aspect to the surroundings. In this room small circular tables were arranged for those who desired to play the silent game—whist. These games were all very silent with the exception of intervals when the players were disturbed by the waiters in passing much wanted refreshments. It was near 12 o'clock when the dining room was reached, the tables being laden with the good things of the season—about twelve courses being served. Later cigars were lighted and the toastmaster of the evening, our distinguished citizen, Hon. G. A. Myers, who was at his best, introduced Mr. Clifford, the guest of the evening. Truly it may be said that he never appeared to better advantage than on this occasion. It was plain from his address that he fully appreciated the manifestations of his friends in this home welcome, and that fact served as an impetus [Name] WILLIAM H. HUNLEY to fire his heart and fill his mouth with beautiful word pictures of that appreciation. Other gentlemen responding to invitations of the toastmaster, were: Wm. H. Hunley, H. Stewart, J. H. Cisco, T. H. Edmonds, C. W. Smith, Dr. Carroll, J. H. Cousins, J. W. Wills, J. L. Todd, Attorney W. R. Green, W. Black, Charles E. Gordon, Charles, Marshall, William Scott, H. T. Eubanks and Walter B. Wright. The speeches of all the gentlemen were majly praiseworthy utterances touching upon the character and growth of the gentleman in whose honor they had convened. To say the least, it was a love feast—a cathering together of some of Cleveland's best colored men to bid God-speak to one of their number. It is just such affairs as these which spurs men onward and upward. When men representing various views, political and otherwise; men representing every trade and profession almost, come together spontaneously to do honor to one who has been in public life, that man has little to fear as to what his reception will be in communities foreign to his own; it be lies the adage that "a prophet is not without honors, save in his own country." News and Points. Albany, Ga. Special. —Easter was observed here as usual. The exercises were the best in history among the churches; there was a great interest manifested in these exercises. Series of meetings have been started by the different churches of the city. Rev. I. Bradley of Waycross, spent last week in the city Miss Alice Geneva Priestly who has been attending Fisk University, Nashville, was summoned home last week on account of the critical illness of her sister, Willie. Rev. P. W. Cannon was installed as pastor of Eureka Baptist Church Easter Sunday. Success to him. We welcome him in our midst. Mack and Sylvester Brown who spent the winter in Tampa, Fla., returned home last week. Mr. and Mrs. Wilse Savage of Pretoria, spent several days in our city last week the guests of relatives and friends. Morris Mills of Pretoria is doing a splendid business as a general merchant. Ned A. Robinson has accepted a position with Red Cypress Lumber Company of Pretoria. The schools of the city and section are near a close. Miss Mary Jane Brown enjoys reading The Freeman. Dr. R. E. Grier spent several days in Thomasville last week on professional business. St. Peters A. M. E. Church. New Orleans,La.,Special—The above name church is noted for doing grand things. A month ago the members and friends came out and welcomed their new pastor in the person of Rev. John B. Webb. It was an occasion that could been enjoyed by a king. The speeches were delivered by T.R. Griffin, Miss G. Washington, Miss O. Clark, Mrs. Story, Mr. Campbell and others; the response was by Prof. J. A. Dooley the son-in-law of the pastor as the revered gentleman was sick, then came the refreshments. It was seen that the ladies of the church had plenty in store for there was enough for as many more. On Friday night, April 4, the young people turned out and surprised the pa stor's step daughter, the young lady had retired to repose through the shades of night, but there appeared at the parsonage thirty or more sweet voices singing when the reverend soon had the door open and Mrs. Webb with the aid of Miss O. Clark made the guests feel at home until the young lady came in. But think, Sister Williams, chair of the stewardess board and Sister A. J. Williams came along with a wagon load of good things which we all enjoyed, and when the time came for them to leave all we could say to them, come again and be sure to come. We have a noble people here belonging to our church and we have the best friends to our church as can be found in the city. JOHN B. WEBB. Columbian Brotherhood of Honor. Columbia Bromfield of Honor. Louisville, Ky., Special—The Columbian Brotherhood of Honor at the head of which is Dr. W. T. Peyton continues to do a great work throughout the country. This is a race enterprise and meets its sick, death and home department calls as per contract. The department which helps members buy homes will place one member Mrs. Degraat-feuired of Courtland, Ala., in her home, the first of May. This is the only society of its kind and is doing great good. The Freeman representative called at the office and found the Secretary L. A. Morris busy answering letters. The sick benefits are from $2.00 to $10.00 per week. Death from $15.00 to $500 Weekly payments from 10 cents to 50 cents. Membership in home department, $3.00 then pay dues as in a lodge until your share matures. Shares from $200 to $1500. The management shows good business acumen. The office of Supreme Advisor is 931 W. Jefferson street, Louisville, Ky. Neway Notes: South Bend, Ind. Special.-Mrs. G. W. Bland entertained the St. P. Ruffin Club Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Jasper Sanders. Miss Delta Wanzo read a very creditable paper from Julius Cesar, after which luncheon was served in two courses. The Baptist Sewing Circle met with Mrs. Roland Matthews Thursday afternoon. The St. P. Ruffin Club was sorry to give up its secretary, Mrs. J. W. Blake who has gone to Indianapolis. Mrs. Louisa Artis has returned from Charleston, Ill., and brought her daughter's, three children with her. Mrs. Sarah Bridgeman has undergone an operation but she is getting along nicely. James Mitchell continues the same. There are quite a number of new waiters the city from Indianapolis and Chicago to help G. W. Bland, the noted headwaiter of the Oliver out in the K. T. Convention. Capt. June McLain of the Oliver, is on the sick list. Mr. Virgil Harris had a pair of $6 shoes missed. Spicy, Sparkling Splashes Muncie, Ind., Special.—Presiding Eidex Lewis delivered an eloquent sermon Sunday morning at the A. M. E. church to a fair sized audience. Rev. Johnson, of the Second Baptist church, together with part of his congregation, spent Sunday in Alexandria. Frank Ware, of Columbus, O., is in the city, the guest of his mother, Mrs. James of Whitley. Mr. Ware is a guard at the Ohio penitentiary. The wedding of Miss Bertha Davenport to Mr. Jackson, took place at the home of the bride the 8th inst., in the presence of only the immediate relatives. Mr. Jackson is in the employ of Mr. George McCullough, of the Union Traction company, traveling on the private car "Martha." Miss Narsissis Newton, of Whitley, who has been ill with typhoid fever, is convalescing. Will Burden, of Indianapolis, and John Smith, of Winchester, were in the city last week. Newsv Nuggeta. Jackson, Mich., Special—William Evans of Battle Creek and Kalamazoo past through the city Monday and called on Rev and Mrs Collins. Willie Dixon and Percy Garrett of the University of Michigan spent a few days in the city last week with relatives. Samuel Taylor and Miss Maggie Gunney were united in marriage Thursday the 10th. The couple can be found in their little home on W Biddle street. Miss Emma Gough left Friday for Battle Creek. Mrs Collins left Friday morning for Marcelus, Mich., where he will visit her mother and on return will visit friends in Battle Creek. Any one wish The Freeman please call on our agent, Miss Flossie M Johnson 216 E. Franklin street. James Goodall of Battle Creek, spent Sunday in the city. Send $1.50 for a year's subscription to The Freeman, the leader of Negro journals. L'ARM AND HOME Why may not every Western farmer have a good orchard? Trees grow while we sleep. This season is demonstrating the fact that a good orchard is a mine of wealth. Apples are as much a staple as are corn, cotton and sugar. The people of the United States are compelled to import apples and these imports are increasing every year. "The truth is," said a Chicago South Water-st commission merchant, the other day, "If American farmers and gardeners understood the wants of the apple trade in the country they would give more attention to apple orchards than they do now. There is vastly more money in apple orchards in the middle West than there is in orange groves in California and Florida. The shortage in apples this year, (almost no crop in New York) ought to stimulate the planting of orchards. The time was when the orchards of New York State not only supplied the markets of its own metropolis but many other cities, Chicago drawing largely from that source. Orchards have multiplied in Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska and Kansas and still the growing demand for apples is not met. This fact and the other important consideration that cold storage makes the dealer independent of any immediate glut of the market, go to make the business of growing orchards a safe one. It is more than probable that large apple producers will, in time, have cold storage plants of their own and so be independent of all dealers. Besides the planting of more trees, thus increasing the size of orchards and the number of them there will come to be a more scientific and thorough study of all the conditions of apple production. Instead of having orchards that are worthless because of various kinds of pests and diseases, or which bear irregularly and poorly, the business under the careful investigations and instructions that emanate from the experiment stations and the great horticultural associations of the different States, will assume the conditions of other staple crops. Agriculture Looking Up. "The farm boy is not running to the city to seek his fortune during these present times of prosperity, it will be observed," quoth Mr. Chas. Evans, of Decatur, Ill. "He is remaining at the old homestead and is turning the farm into as complete an exhibit of industrial progress as the rolling mill represents. The old days when the farm boy was called before sunrise to drive the cows, milk them, do the chores, plough up a field of two and perform several other feats of skill and strength for his daily bread, have passed. In its place is the era of scientific farming, in which steam and electricity play an important part. The farm boy of today is kept at home until he learns the rudiments of his profession, for profession it is without a doubt. Then he is sent to a scientific school where everything needed for the proper conduct of a farm under present conditions is taught him. When he returns he is thoroughly equipped to direct the machinery of his estate. "Agriculture, as taught in the great state colleges in this country is as much a science as chemistry, and the twentieth century farmer has less of the mechanic in his make-up than the average surgeon. He knows the various quality of the soil and its chemical composition. He knows the degree of heat necessary for certain growths and the amount of power that must be put forth to reach a 1920 This wonderful hair pomade is the only safe preparation in the world that makes kinky or curly hair straight as shown above. It nourishes the scalp and prevents the hair from falling out or breaking off, cures dandruff and makes the hair grow long and silky. Sold over forty years and used by thousands. Warranted harmless. Testimonials free on request. It was the first time to buy the kaightening kinky hair. Beware of limitations. Get the Original Ozonized Ox Marrow as the genuine never fails to keep the hair straight, soft and beautiful. A toilet necessity for ladies, gentlemen and children. 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Drinking water on farms is given but little consideration as to its purity when it is derived from springs, but many farms are supplied with water from open wells, and its purity in such cases depends largely upon the mode of protecting the well and the surroundings. Wells being deeper than the drains or ditches, and the tendency of water downward, much soluble matter gets into the well that is unknown to the farmer. The water may appear clear, and pure, be free from odor and yet contain impurities. Farmers who do not consider the matter have no conception of the many sources from which their drinking water is obtained. It comes from the clouds of course but it does not fall into the well, only reaching it after passing through the surface soil and dissolving the impurities. Because the water passes through sand it is not filtered of the soluble matter. If salt is dissolved in water, the salt is not removed by filtering as the dissolved salt will go with the water to the lowest place. If the well is open there may be toads and insects in the water which drown and decompose. The wells should be covered and the surroundings kept clean, with good drainage in all directions. Driven wells are better than those that are open and should be used in preference. The forest tent caterpillar, olisiocampa distria, is easily controlled by timely and thorough spraying with any of the standard arsenical preparations. The prepared paste form of arsenic of lead (now placed on the market by several manufacturers) is the best of all under most circumstances, because of its superior adhesiveness, and on account of its harmlessness to vegetation, even when applied in large quantities. The polson should be applied as soon as the leaves come out a little, because the caterpillars are usually ready for the foliage. The work should be very thorough, especially in the tops of the trees as the young caterpillars begin there. Remember that it is impossible to spray satisfactorily and throw the solution any distance. It is therefore necessary to have hose sufficient to reach way up in the tree and the work is immensely facilitated by a ten or twelve foot pipe extension which permits the nozzle's being brought pretty close to the foliage of all parts of the tree. All that is essential in a pump is power enough to drive the spray to the necessary height without killing the man at the handle. There are a number of manufacturers who are willing and able to supply any reasonable demand and the precise style can be selected after examining a few catalogues. THE WAITER... Now that "Collation" has been defined and described collation parties are in order. S. S. Ash of the Windermere hotel dining room, Chicago, Ill., left April 9 for Duluth, Minn. He will be at the Spalding hotel there. From Dayton, Ohio. Ike Winlock, formerly of Terre Haute, Ind., is now permanently situated at the Algonquin hotel, Dayton, and holds the responsible position of chef broiler. Mr. Winlock is a good broiler and gives entire satisfaction. He has a host of friends among the waiters and all who know him. B. Alexander, who is head-waiter at the Algonquin hotel, made a flying trip to Cincinnati on the 29th of March. Mr. Alexander left all the waiters on their dignity, and they more than discharged their duty under the genial second waiter, W. A. Broadnax. T. D. Blakely is now at the Algonquin hotel. He is a good experienced waiter, and gives good satisfaction. Mr Jake McFarland, one of Dayton's prominent barbers, lately manager of a shop at 16 Market street, has resigned and gone into business for himself at 46 S. 6th street. He also has a copy of The Freeman. Melvin Probe is now a manager, and will endeavor to give entire satisfaction. Work done with neatness and despatch. You are next. L. J. Rhice, well known in Dayton hotel circles, is contemplating a trip down East. A pleasant box social was given at the Wesleyan church, Monday evening, March 31. It was a grand affair. The Silver Tone quartette is now ready for business. The members of the quartet are as follows: Green Williams, first soprano; O. Hunt, second soprano; Winton Williams, tenor; John Young, bass. Do not forget to give your news to the reporter. W. H. BROADAX. The Waiters Royal Benefit League. It is fitting to this department that I write a line in behalf of the organization, the wonderful opportunities that lie before it, to awaken in our hearts a deeper faith and stimulate a higher life; an association whose origin is based upon the principles of wisdom, philanthropy and morality. No society could be better named than this one. When we speak of waiters, especially colored waiters, we speak of a citizen, naturalized and honorable. The profession is renowned as any. Some of the leading men of our race were waiters in their early days. Pardon me when I speak of B. T. Washington, whose fame has gone abroad, ascended the Andes and snuffed the gentle breezes of both oceans. It was said of Charles II that he believed most people to be secondhand, but that he thought none the worse of them for being so. It has been, and is to-day, the conscientious opinion on the part of some that the waiter is of low morals, base and indolent. But that stigma is dying away as fast as the silvery frost before the morning sun. To-day the white winged dove of hospitality is welcoming them to her family circle and pulpit. Long live the Waiters' Royal Benefit League. With such headwaiters as W. F. Cozart and Lee Lampkins, of, the Eastman, whose personality, discipline and a marked degree of courtesy, has won for it a name among the guests, syndicate and waiters that will blossom as the rose in springs to come. They are always at their post as a soldier in battle or a painter at his desk. They stand with outstretched hands to help their fellowmen. Long may the verdant hills resound their names in praise. T. C. McCLAIN, 114 Ozark street, Hot Springs, Ark. Current Clippings. Moberly Mo., Special.—Mrs. Ellen Hicks, of Huntsville and Mrs. Alice Miller, of Kansas City, Kan , were the guests of Mrs. W. F. Botts, Friday. They were enroute to St. Louis to visit friends. Chas. Garrett went to Des Moines on a combined business and pleasure trip. P. A. Cason was in the city last week. Mrs. Fanny Shemitt is having her home generally overhauled. Carpenters have begun on the job and will rush it to completion, Mrs M. West returned from Bevier yesterday. The Woman's Missionary Society of the Baptist church will meet Saturday afternoon, Mrs Belle Thompson, president. Mr. James Henderson, of Gillam was a guest of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Bolden. He was enroute to Des Moines Ia. Mrs. Fanny Smith who has been ill for some time is better at this writing. Mrs. Fanny Coleman spent Sunday with her husband in St. Louis. Rev. G. W. Goins of Jefferson City was in the city Friday night. Mrs. Naunie Chinn is ill. A large congregation attended the morning service and listened to a very helpful sermon from Rev. J. W. Bryant, the Presiding Elder. At the evening service the house was crowded and gave earnest attention. Don't forget to attend the entertainment given by the W. M. S. of the Baptist church, April, 19. A beautiful quilt will be given to the one holding the lucky number. Tickets only ten cents. Rev W. F. Botts is spending this week at home. The colored band has re-organized and received their new instruments, Saturday. They are now ready for engagements. News Items. Hot Springs, Ark., special.—The mid-winter carnival that was held recently at Visitor's Chapel A. M. E. church also the grand rally at the above named church Easter Sunday, were financial successes. $447 was raised P. W. Walls, pastor. Subscribers don't forget to pay our agent for the Freeman. The Easter entertainment and ball g ven at the Auditorium last Monday night by the Eastman waiters and bellmen, under the management of Page and Murphy was a very swell affair. Among some of the many gentlemen present were: T. E McClain, Nashville, Tenn., B. Williams, Jules Mackey, James Sealey, H. Jenkins, W. A. Chavans and Walter Wiley, of Chicago, Ill., H. C. Jones, St. Louis, Mo.; Chas. Dean, Ermon, Bell and Frank Harvey, city L. Thompson, Topeka, Kan, Allen Neely Marlon Tex., J. W. Phillips, Kansas City, Kan., J. F. Turner, Greenville Texas. C. L Fowler, of Tacoma, Wash. has accepted the position as second Cook at the Rockafellow hotel. Carson Newton left last week for Paris, Texas. Lewis H Butler left last week for Dallas Texas. Don't forget the Crystal Lodge, No. 80. Knights of Honor will give their 5th annual entertainment at the Odd Fellow's hall, April, 17 admission 35 cents. News Items. Buffalo, N. Y Special.—Mrs. Alonzo A. Davis of 71 Union street entertained a party of young people at whist in honor of Miss Gertrude Curtis of Bradford, Pa. Earl Bush will leave Saturday for his home, Dayton O. The Bird and the Can. Memphis, Tenn., Special.—I had on my table the other morning a little sparrow confined in an old tin can. It was given to the children by a hunter. The little ones seemed to be so interested in it until at our morning thanksgiving to our God, we thought to let the little feathered creature preach a sermon to us, as God's word says, "Let the rocks, trees and nature itself teach us of His ways." Our first thought centered around the old can from which the little bird was making a determined effort to gain its freedom. The souls of men, like the little caged bird, is now dissatisfied at its prison of clay and all its cares and sorrows are but the struggles to be free and return to its Maker. When the can was opened we noticed that its wings were clipped. The poor thing could not fly, but must be content to hop along the ground where, perhaps, it would fall the prey of cats and dogs and other enemies of the bird tribe. We, sometimes, like the little bird, have our wings of understanding and right reasoning clipped by the devil, and are unable to fly among the tree tops of God's love, and soar into the skies of His promises, every one of which stands firmer than the rock of Gibraltar. We carried the little bird to the park fence and turned it loose among the flowers. It seemed to be so happy as it skipped among them. When this old body of ours, like the can, is opened and lets our immortal souls go free, what a glad morning that will be! Among the flowers of heaven they will be so happy. We let the empty can preach to us. As it sat on the table, how old, rusty and unattractive it appeared. It had lost its life and beauty, therefore, being fit for nothing but to cast out upon the ground. In the day of death the old body, like the old can, will be left by the wayside, but the soul will be in the glories of heaven or the darkest pits of hell. The musicale held at Tabernacle Baptist church last week, under the auspices of the Young Women's Industrial club, was a grand affair. Avery Chapel was decorated beautifully on Easter Sunday; it looked like a garden of flowers. Rev. Martin brought his congregation to the front at their rally on Easter. Collins Chapel is always there when it comes to working for the Master. The Easter sermon of Rev. N. H. Pius, of Tabernacle Baptist church, was one of grandeur and elocuence. E. W. SADDLER. The Debate. Springfield, Ill., Special.—The debate at St. Johns, Lyceum last Tuesday night was very interesting, the subject being Resolved, That men have done more to civilize and christianize the world than women. The Leland Hotel waiters are among the best. This is no exaggeration as we have here some of the best and largest State and National conventions. Mr. Izar chief electrician at Odd Fellow's building has one of the best and most responsible positions in the central part of the State. He is colored too. Go to the Culture Club every Sunday 4 p.m. Mr. Osoy, the clever engineer and electrician at Odd Fellows hall is an ardent supporter of the Freeman. St. John's Lyceum will entertain with an oraterical contest soon. The Freeman desires to turn thanks to the Leland waiters for their constant favors. H. Sallie has as nice a lot of bicycles at his store on East Washington-st. as can be found in the city. Thompson's grocery is constantly filled with nice fresh groceries. J. N Kemp has the most complete restaurant of any colored man in the city. He also has the Freeman on sale. Get your shoes shined by Mr. Coss on 5th street. We are glad to add O. P. Berry to the weekly subscription list. Call at Robert Oaklie's barbershop. Satisfaction guaranteed. In "Lee's place. News Jottings. Ironton, Mo., Special.—Mrs. L. C. Vaughn who has been very ill the past week is convalescent. Miss Vianetta Smith is visiting relatives and friends in Festus. Mrs. Amarda Culton and son, Master William who have been visiting relatives and friends in this city, returned to their home at Cadet on the 6th. Gus Williams and Eugene Cites of St. Louis, were called here last week by the death of their brother, Fred Cites. Miss Flora Boyd after a brief illness, is improving. Oscar Harris is visiting St. Louis friends. A very interesting program was rendered by the members of the Epworth Leagup last Wednesday evening week at the M. E. Church. 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The banquet tendered Prince Henry at the Waldorf-Astoria hotel, in New York, was a mammoth affair. The number of guests served were 1,720. It is stated that 200 quarts of soup, 7,200 oysters, 500 chickens, 450 pounds of fish, 2,000 pounds of beef, 600 ducks, 860 quarts of champagne and 575 quarts of claret and other side wines were consumed. Four hundred and fifty extra waiters were employed in addition to the regular crew. The editor of this department acknowledges with pleasure the receipt of PETER BUSINESS MEDIUM. MRS. MARTH, the world renowned and highly celebrated business and test MEDIUM retreats everything. No impatience. Can be busy and marriage a speciality. Everyway, love is revealed, and of absent, deceased and living friends. Removes all troubles and estrange her in her startling revelation, can exceed present and future event in one's life. Remembrance she will not, for any price, latter you, your conscience. 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MARTH for the benefit of by letter, advice $1.00. From from me to p.m. All letters must con- tain sta. not. 246 W. 31st St.. New York City. THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER a beautiful illustration of the Spalding hotel, Duluth, Minn., sent by Mr. Wm. Dawson, the efficient and affable headwaiter of that hostelry. The Spalding does a big summer trade, and is a successful field for a good swift waiter. The month of May will be a month of conventions in Louisville, Ky, and there will be something doing for the "floating waiters." Those waiters who desire to visit the Falls City and get some of the extras should write Mr. J. B. Goins, headwaiter, Louisville hotel, Louisville, Ky, A certain headwaiter gambled with his side men, and thereby kept them up late at night, which caused them to be invariably late every morning. Other waters noticed this and concluded that they too could come late, or had as much right to do so as any other waiter. The headwaiter in question also encouraged certain other waiters to bring him whisky, and they too seized the opportunity to come late, and pretty soon, when the time arrived to open the dining room door, there were no waiters, and often the headwaiter was also late. The manager decided to make a change, and soon the above headwaiter was minus of a job, and now he is puzzled to know why he was "fired." Moral: To be a successful head or side waiter you must not gamble or drink. You can't serve two masters at the same time. It is strange that some waiters have such little respect for their side towel. Some waiters seem to think that a side towel is like patent medicine, good for all ills; therefore, they use it for wiping dishes, trays, tables or any other old thing. Sometimes they will wipe milk or water up off the floor or off their jacket, pants or shoes. Of course the above does not occur more than once in a dining room commanded by an experienced headwaiter. But the incompetent and inexperienced headwaiter fails to see or take notice of the above as well as many other things that are detrimental to the service. It is an old axiom, nevertheless a true one, "show me a liar, and I will show you a thief." We could say, with a good deal of accuracy, "show us an incompetent and inexperienced headwaiter, and we will show you the worse lot of waiters that ever wore a jacket and apron." R. H. Bradley, headwaiter at the Menger hotel, San Antonio, Texas, has professed religion and is now a great church worker. This is good news as Mr. Bradley has been old Satan's chief lieutenant for, low, these many years, during which time policy and race horses have received much of his time as well as his money; but now Mr. Bradley sees things in a new light, and he is living a new life in a new world. It is also said that he is conducting his dining room in a new and admirable manner, all of which goes to show what wonders God has wrought. The waiters at the Hot Sulphur Wells hotel, San Antonio, Texas, held Easter service in the dining room of that hotel Easter Sunday between the hours of 12 and 1 o'clock. Mr. J. W. Boyd read an interesting paper on the origin and customs of Easter throughout the civilized world. Mr. Boyd has traveled extensively in the Orient. The Hot Wells quartette rendered several beautiful Easter edes, and prayer was offered by Mr. R. Protho, who is studying for the ministry. The services were concluded by a few very appropriate remarks by Headwaiter W. Forrest Cozart: During the services several of the hotel's white employees and guests entered the room, and pretty soon the beautiful dining room was converted into a church. This marks a new era in hoteldom. The Hot Wells hotel quartette consists of the following gentlemen: A. Washington. D. Allen, L. Freeman and U. S. Green Replying to a number of inquiries as to when the American Colored Waiter series of articles began in the Hotel Monthly, and if they are eventually to be published in book form, we will say that the articles began in April, 1901, the back numbers containing same are obtainable, and it is the intention to publish them in book form next fall. Hotel Monthly, Chicago. Mr. J. B. Goins, headwaiter at the Louisville hotel, Louisville, Ky., and formerly secretary of the Head and Second Walters' Association, is the author of the "American Colored Waiter," and we believe the book, when published, will fill a long felt want. You And The Waiter. Beside your chair expectantly, the smooth-faced waiter stands; whichever way you look you see the hollow of his hands; you wonder if he merely hopes or if he'll make demands. He brushes off a crumb or two, and shoves along a plate, and then he stands just back Dwyer, head waiter at the Albion hotel, has resigned his position at that hostelry and accepted the same at the Commercial Club at Minneapolis, defeating a white crew. Mr. Dwyer deserves much credit for his good work at the Albion. Mr. Dwyer went to his new field of labor on the 7th inst. Mr. D. will soon become a member of the H. & S. W. N. B. A. We are glad to know that Joe Johnson is out again, and has returned to his post of dutyjat the Ryan hotel. Mr. Moore, hat at the Ryan hotel, is still holding his own, and is very clean at his work and fright up to date. W. WHITELOW. of you and you can feel him wait; your heart is filled alternately with ply and with hate. On, if he'd only go away you'd bolt your steak and flee. At last you hope he's left, and look behind you stealthily—He thinks there's something that you want, and rushes up to see. He pours your coffee in the cup and fixes things anew; he lightly takes the sugar up and, looking down at you, asks very, very humbly if you'll have one lump or two. You eat as slowly as you can and read the bill of fare, and long to see some other man come in and take a chair, and, thumping on the table, call your waiter over there. But people come and people go, and still he keeps his place; he goes to get the finger bowl, as if he ran a race; and, having set it down, he stands and looks you in the face. You try to sneak around and get your overcoat, but he is there before, and holds it up—you don it sheepishly, and turn to get your check to learn how much your bill will be. He takes your hat down from the hook, and brings your stick, and then he hurries to the desk and soon comes rushing back again—your change consists of quarters and some nickels and a ten. Where are your resolutions now?—There's something in the curve of palm and fingers that, somehow, they only have who serve. Outside you blame yourself because you didn't have the nerve.—Chicago Herald. The above write up evidently refers to the white waiters, as the waiter is pictured as "smooth-faced waiter." All white waiters shave smooth, but very few colored do. Only Europern plan waiters handles the guests checks and overcoats, and white waiters are largely employed in European plan hotels. The above is a pen picture of the white waiter. The Cover in Table Service. We are asked the meaning of the word "cover" in the sense of so many "covers" for a banquet: The Century Dictionary says: "The utensils, such as plate, knives, forks, spoons, napkin, wine-glasses, etc., required at table by one person; so called because originally brought together in a case, or in compact form, for transportation, traveling, or the like; as, the traveling cover of King George IV, in the Jones collection at South Kensington: to lay a cover." The Standard Dictionary defines it as: "The table furniture, as plate, knife and fork, napkin, etc., for one person; as, to lay a table with twenty covers" As to the space for a cover, we quote the Epicurian, by Chas. Ranhofer of Delmonico's: The space allowed for each guest is, for a square table with square ds, two feet apart between each plate; when the ends are curved the space for the corners must be twenty-two inches apart, and if entirely round, twenty inches." For further instructions see "Waters' Manual" how to set a banquet table. The "Manual" is for sale by The Freeman; price $1.00. The cook a man of wisdom is, No calling is more skilled than his. In great hotels the world around He, with his helpers, ay be found. Before the red-hot range he toils, He fries and stews, he roasts and broils, And many soups and sauces fine He makes for those about to dine. The look upon his face denotes That on his art he fairly dotes. He's always striving to prepare New dishes for the bill of fare. He'll tell you, by a taste or two, The merits of a soup or stew. By reason of this fact, you see, A person of good taste is he. Zanesville, Ohio, Notes. Charles Stockton, who was under E. C. Holland at the Clarendon, went to Denver, Col., April 15. Robert Granger, who has been head waiter at Hotel Rogge since Dec. 21, 1901, is much pleased with his position and with this city. He is much interested in the H. and S. W. N. B. A., and will be glad to hear from friends. I am a constant reader of The Freeman, and still enjoy its Waiter Department. Let me say the article which appeared in last Saturday's issue by J. J. Miles should meet the approval of every clear-minded and well-thinking headwaiter, for some of them have been following European service until we are all sick of it, and I know some of them will go away back and sit down when they read the article. JOHN B. GOINS, Louisville, Ky. Louisville, Ky., Hotel Items. Mr J. B. Golus was given a surprise party, headed by Capt. H. Cinda Bush. The wiley captain was to present his new step, of which he is the sole originator, known as the "King Jay Bird," but the boys said the captain was not there with the goods. Wm. Harrison, the popular second headwaiter of the Louisville hotel, is a social favorite with the matinee girls on Fourth avenue. That is a foregone conclusion. Wm. Brown has resigned his position as third waiter at the Louisville hotel to go East. He was succeeded by Charles Barton of Springfield, Ill. Walter Smith is on the sick list. O EDLAND, Agent. From St. Paul, Minn. The hotel business is still good. Mr. F. D. Parke, the efficient head waiter at the Merchants hotel, deserves much credit in behalf of the waiters of that hostelry. He has convinced the proprietor that the colored boys are the best, and can hold his dining room, as it is service he wauts. C Saunders wishes to give his advice to the waiters, and says attend to business strictly. By so doing we can get back some of our old houses we had some years ago. Boys, don't sleep on the European plan. If you do, you know the results. C. W. 99 E. 5th St., St. Paul, Minn. From Beaumont, Texas. The hotel man of Baumont had the pleasure of attending a smoker at Watson's restaurant on Forsaythe street, Saturday evening, March 29, by the Crosby house waiters. J. C. Burk, the genial headwaiter of the Crosby, was the promoter of the affair and acted as toastmaster. The object of the meeting was to bring about a social relation between the hotel men of Baumont and to discuss the hotel question thoroughly. Chas H. D. Fleming, headwaiter at the French, was called on to deliver an address on waiters financially, and he discussed it to a nicety, urging the waiters to save their earnings and to organize at once for better protection. Space will not permit us to go into full details, but his speech was a master piece of oratory, and was very pointed, judging from the applause he received. James Turner addressed the house on waiters' society and made a good impression. W. M. Gadson discussed the department of waiters, which was very pointed. Several other noted speeches were made, among them A. W. Taylor, B. G. Granbury, M. Geary and I. Bennett. The Baumont popular string band furnished music for the occasion. The table fairly groaned with all the delicacies of the season. After lunch had been served thirty old members enrolled their names for the purpose of organing an association, which will be a subordinate lodge of the H. M. B. A. of Houston, Texas. The Oaks hotel has installed Mr. M. Geary as headwaiter sometime ago. A white headwaiter had charge of the dining room, but failed to give satisfaction. For the first time in the history of Houston the Rice hotel has installed a white headwaiter. Boys, ask yourselves this question: "Would a crew of white waiters, North or South, work under a colored headwaiter?" Geo. D. Wilson, steward of the Imperial Cordove, has gone to San Antonio, Texas, to be at the bedside of his sick mother. Little Cecil W. Fleming is sick with typhoid fever. Every waiter in Baumont should read The Freeman; don't borrow your neighbor's. See W. M. Archibald, the agent, on Wall street. Messrs. Coleman (Tub) and Harris is doing a fine restaurant business on Bowie street. A few weeks ago these gentlemen bought out Walter Nabse's restaurant, and they are now running two first class restaurants under the management of S. A. MoNeel. They are also readers of The Freeman. R. R Redwood of Boston Mass., is with the waiters at the French. From Milwaukee. Gilbert Hamilton writes from California that himself and Mrs. Hamilton are well, and that money is plentiful out there. Good waiters are hard to get. We are glad to learn that our friend and comrade, W. F. Cozart, has gone back to the old country. We wish him success. From Mississippi. Thomas Ford, formerly of Gulfport, has gone to take charge of the Hotel Albert in Selma. Jesse Baker, the headwaiter of the Metropolitan hotel, left for New York last week. N. J. Duncan has quit the hotel business to go a better job in Mobile. Willie Carrit serves all the special dinners at the Metropolitan. Charles Martyn, editor of the New York "Caterer," better known by his non de plume "J. Elliot Lane," was married March 39th. HAIR SWITCHES ```markdown ``` I cut 22 inches long, short stem made of black kinky hair. Sent postpaid on receipt of 30c buys a pair of black kinky hair Braids 16 inches long. 30c buys a Single Braid kinky hair 16 inches long. Most complete line of hair goods in this country for Send stamp for Well Illustrated Catalogue. 59 Congres St., DETROIT, MICH. [In writing ple'se mention the Freeman] HOTEL de MOORE 171, 173 & 175 TWENTY-FIRST ST. CHICAGO, ILL. Mallory Hotel! 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The meeting had all the signs indicative of a vigorous growth for the new institution and the forces behind it, including Bishop Grant's promise to see to it, that the young men of the city will have no excuse whatever for visiting disreputable places in order to while away their time. Bishop Grant, in his very pointed address, called attention to the prevalence of crime and the great percentage of arrests made among the colored people of this city, which result is a sufficient cause for alarm by those who stand for racial advancement and respectability. Discerning people note the condition, charging it up to a racial tendency which bids fair to crystalize into a racial predisposition, a thing which will never do at this stage. Educational influences, moral influences, such as may be exerted by a well directed Y. M. C. A., literary institutions, lecture bureaus and lyceums must get to work in order that our racial rating may not be adjudged too low. Bishop Grant intimated that we can not stand the kind of criticism that will do the most good when he had an occasion to say, "but I am a bishop and can say it." He spoke volumes there, for it is a fact that, that kind of criticism will reduce one's bread and butter when possible and your popularity always. It will not matter much about the justness of the criticism nor the necessity for it. The bishop could not have his bread and butter reduced for that was secure, hence he had nothing to fear in speaking out the truth. And we say now that the new institution will need a class of men to appear before it that are not dependent on the public for a livelihood. Moral courage, that quality will otherwise never be inculcated. Y. M. C. A's will not thrive on namby-pambyism, the element of sincerity would be lacking, and in a short while our dream would vanish from among us. For as much as men love to have their faults glossed over or lightly aired they do not gain a high regard for the artist or his cause. Solid men, who know, and will tell it, are the only hope for the new institution. Again; the meeting last Sunday was very auspicious from most points of view, but there was a class of young men out in the street and in 'clubs' for whose good the institution was cailed into existence. They are the talented class, and the term is used advisedly, for they are those with education and natural gifts such as would make them powers for good, but, strange to say, their notions of life run in a contrary direction. The Y M. C. A. entertains hopes of redirecting the channel of their energies by throwing in opposition to their bent, Christian, religious influences which will have its effect on some; one saved is as a thousand, at least to that one. The bishop spoke to great purpose when he denounced gambling, the passion for which seems all consuming, and is the bane of the race. It is not too much to say that three-fourths of the younger men find enjoyment, pleasure, excitement, gain or something in it. A pair of dice has become a racial symbol. That white men gamble has nothing to do with the case. It is an evil, and that is sufficient, and if one was incited to argue the point it would only be necessary to say that white men are not on trial in this country. Colored men should be better. That white men do this or that serves for no purpose whatever. Bishop Grant spoke of dancing in a certain tone; he is emphatically against it. The harm of such amusement, however, lies not in the dancing so much but rather in the manner of carrying it --- FREDERICK DOUGLASS HOSPITAL The Frederick Donglass Memorial Hospital and Training School of Philadelphia, Pa., is an institution of which the whole race may well be proud, yet its existence is not generally known except among the professional classes Knowledge of the greater institutions, such as hospitals, industrial schools and other institutions that are the undoubted blessings should be more general. It would prove as great an incentive for the onward push of the race as other means now employed. The Philadelphia institution certainly ranks among the best in the country, and so far as we know it is the very best. It has been fortunate in having had men of high notions, integrity and of generous impulses associated with its founder, Dr N. F. Mossell, since its beginning. Philadelphia is reaping the blessing so generously strewn by that institution and the Negro race an uplift. The training school department is doing a great work in preparing colored girls properly for the sick room. They come from the South as well as from the immediate vicinity. They are taught to be methodical, practical and self-supporting. The training school classes have grown too large for their present quartere; and, like all good and growing work, the cry is for more funds. The annual report is a model of its kind. Its well tabulated statistics set forth the "every doing" of the institution, among the more noted of which is a list of residents of England who have contributed toward the building fund. The report is illustrated, and in every way stands for the index of a high class institution. The board of managers are to be congratulated for their successful conducting of so worthy an institution. Their work will not rest in Philadelphia, but wherever their good deeds are known right then and there are sown the germs of a future fruitage that not only redounds to the credit of the special race, but humanity's interest has been advanced. NEGRO YOUNG PEOPLES' CHRIS TIAN AND EDUCATIONAL CONGRESS GROWING. The Negro Young Peoples' Christian and Educational Congress, which is to convene in Atlanta, Ga., August 6-11, 1902, promises to be the most conspicuous as well as the largest attended meeting in the history of the American Negro. Delegates are being elected from every church, Sunday-school, Epworth League, Christian Endeavor, Baptist Young Peoples' Union, Young Men's Christian Association, Young Women's Christian Association, educational institutions, Women's Christian organizations all over the country, each being entitled to a delegate. CHANGE OF NAME The movement was first known as the Negro Young Peoples' Christian Congress, but in order that its purpose might be fully known, and since all educational agencies at work among the Negro youth of the country, are interested, the executive committee thought wise to change its name to the Negro Young Peoples' Christian and Educational Congress. SPECIAL DAY OF PRAYER. SPECIAL DAY OF PRAYER. The fourth Sunday in May has been set apart as a special day of prayer and praise for this meeting by the order of the board of directors. On this day each preacher in the United States among all denominations is requested to preach a special sermon on the importance of religious training of the youth as a means to the solutions of the problems, and call special attention to the purpose of the Negro Young Peoples' Christian and Educational Congress to urge this very desired end. The Christian Endeavors, Epworth Leagues, Baptist Young Peoples' Unions, Sunday-schools, Young Men's Christian Associations and all other christian organizations are requested to have prayer and praise services on this day that results may come from this meeting of a positive benefit to the race. It is desired that this day be spent in prayer all over the country in the United States among Negroes for the outpouring of the spirit upon this movement for its wise direction and for the very best possible results. Public interest in the sugar problem—the share of the enormous consumption of that article supplied and likely to be supplied by the United States—has led the Treasury Bureau of Statistics to prepare a statement regarding the sugar consumption of the United States, the amount produced in this country of cane and beet, separately stated; the amount produced in its insular territory, Porto Rico, Hawaii and the Philippines; the amount imported from Cuba, the amount from other tropical territory, and the amount from the beet sugar producing countries of Europe. The sugar consumption of the United States has grown from 1.272 526,342 pounds in 1870 to 5 313 937,840 pounds in 1901; or, from 33 pounds per capita in 1870 to 68 pounds per capita in 1901. Of the 5 313 987 840 pounds consumed in 1901, 985 586 640 pounds, or more than one-sixth, were produced in the United States; 852,205,760 pounds, or about another sixth, were produced in the insular possessions, while the remainder, amounting to 3,476,213,440 pounds, or about two thirds of the total consumption, represented imports for consumption. Of the total imports during the calendar year 1901, 1,302 860 514 pounds were from Cuba; 686,676,954 pounds from the East Indies; chiefly Java; 1,122,845,887 pounds from other cane sugar countries, and 599,774 613 pounds from the beet sugar countries of Europe. It is to be very much hoped that our people throughout the country will begin the organization of local business leagues in connection with the national league. It should be borne in mind that the National League meets in Richmond, Va., on the 25th, 26th and 27th of August, and it is the desire of the officials to have all parts of the country represented by their strongest and most successful business men. Wherever possible the local business league should select delegates for the Richmond meeting. Reduced rates have already been secured over the various railroads. It is only through the slow, but sure, process of growth in the direction of education, property, business standing and high moral and religious character that our people will come into possession of the enjoyment of their rights and privileges as American citizens. The prevailing high prices for meat of all kind will prove a very useful object lesson on trusts. The trust fad heretofore has operated chiefly with those products wherein the masses were but indirectly concerned, or, if directly concerned, it had to do with those products that were not largely consumed or were not vital to their existence. It has been the small manufacturers that have been heretofore squeezed. Their suffering, while quite as acute as that which the masses are now undergoing owing to the high tariffs on meat, excited very little sympathy, because the few only were hurt. The bread and meat question is one of the first importance to the people. It is as a direct taxation when any laws, whether of the government or of corporations, operate so as to create fictitious prices for these vital necessities. Direct taxation is not loved. The meat packer's trust or combine, or whatever it may be, is teaching the people a lesson that will make the very name of trust odious. The trust question has already reached the acute phase, and bids fair to take a very large place in the future political platforms. Colonel John McKee, colored, of Philadelphia, who died last week, was reported to be worth between $1,500,000 and $2,000,000. He begun by buying and selling real estate in 1866 and continued in that business until his death. It is said that he owned between 300 and 400 houses in Philadelphia. He was the founder of McKee City, owned many farms and thousands of acres of coal and oil lands. It is said that he bequested most of his wealth to charities. The Catholic church and a college to be founded comes in for a good share of his estate. Mr. J, W. Evans, as secretary of the Y. M. C. A., seems to be the right man in the right place. Much success to him He has around him at this time many of those who are religiously inclined; the half saved. He hopes to swing around him those unsaved ones noted every day in the more crowded thorughfares, and who are morally aimless and far too often industrially so. It is understood that the rooms will be chosen right amid them, where there can be no excuse for not visiting them. The Alpha Home management realized quite a neat sum of money from the Tomlinson Hall entertainment last week. There has been considerable after talk, but one thing is evident the home has now more dollars to its account than it had before. If there were irregularities they will crop out and those who brought them about will not profit much by them. The Freeman gave what service it rendered gratis. Pickings in Passing. Ironton, Mo., Special.-Mrs. L. C. Vaughn is in St. Louis on business. If you wish a good meal, you should call at her restaurant. Charles Blanks is doing a good business and will treat you right when you call on him. Our public school is progressing under the instruction of Prof. J. C. Staten. Mrs. Mattie Arnett died in this city on the 20th ult., at the age of 39 years. She was a member of the Methodist church and died in the faith. She leaves a husband, mother and six daughters to mourn her demise. GONE TO HIS REST. GONE TO HIS REST. OLIVER HINTON'S REMAINS HON ORED BY HIS EMPLOYER. The Church Question up for Discussion Once More-The Excursion to Paducah-Notes and General News. Cairo, Ill., Special.—The death of Oliver Hinton, on Wednesday, the 9th inst., will long be remembered by the residents of this city, both black and white. He had been in the employ of Judge J. P. Roberts for a number of years and was highly respected by all who knew him. The funeral services were held at St Michael Baptist church, in Fourteenth street. Judge Roberts and family cared for the remains of the deceased, chartered a train and gave every one a free ticket to the cemetery. The Roberts family took the death of Mr. Hinton as hard as if he had been one of their children. Let every colored person remember Judge Roberts for his kindness toward a fallen member of our race. —Miss Flora Howard, of Mound City, was the guest of Mrs. S. M. Blackwell, 215 Poplar street, on the 10th. —We are sorry to note that there is some dissatisfaction about the names of two churches, the Twelfth Street Baptist and the Poplar Street Baptist churches. We are not here to decide the names of these churches, neither are we partial to any organization in the city. Rev. Brown says his church is the First church and Rev. Allison says his is the First church and is in the Association. Let the members of each church go to the court house [Name] PROF. EDWARD OVERBY. and see which is recorded as the First Missionary Baptist church. We hope it will be remembered in the future that we are not here to settle church disputes, but merely as a middle-man to treat all churches fairly and with due respect. —Don't forget the excursion to Paducah, Ky., on the steamer "Dick Fowler" April 28th, fare $1.00 for the round trip. This will be the greatest excursion ever conducted by our race, and a good time will be enjoyed by all. The boat leaves at 3:30 sharp. Overby's orchestra will furnish music. A general invitation is extended to all to go with us to Paducah. It has been said by some "knocker" that the excursion would not go, but come to the river front on the 28th and see for yourself Ed. Overby manager. —Don't forget Charles Smith's place, as you will be met by a pleasant little woman, Mrs. E. Purdy, Fourteenth and Walnut streets. Overby is proud of the reception of a letter from his old friend, David Rittman. —The Cairo Colored Band, which was organized about a year ago, have elected the following officers: N. C. Newhouse, instructor and manager; Robert Gilcrease, secretary; Sherman Silvers, treasurer. The members are, Charles Barby, Henry Taylor, Thomas Stephen, Wm. Lancaster, Wm. Stavall, Marshal Stavall, Robert Thomas, Samuel Steward, Eddie Swain. —The birthday party given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Blackwell, 2515 Poplar street, on the 7th inst., in honor of Miss Willie May Davis' 17th anniversary, was a swell affair. About forty couple were present. Miss Davis received many presents. At 11 p.m. a delicious lunch was served —Mrs. Minnie Watson died on the 11th inst. She leaves a host of relatives and friends to mourn her departure. —A great event in social circles was the marriage of John Martin to Miss J. Ewing, of Mound City. it was a swell affair. Many nice presents were presented to the bride and groom. Albert Haskins would like to learn the whereabouts of his brother and two sisters, Lottie, Tishie and Ambros Haskins. Mrs. Nellie Lack and Miss Matte Stewart are on the sick list. Miss Elizabeth Wright, of St. Louis, after spending several months in New Mexico and California, has returned. J. M. Brackenridge is suffering from an injured foot. S. P. Anderson has opened up a 3-chair barber shop at 1809 Poplar street. M. L. Gibson sends regards to Mrs. Mary Smith, of Memphis. Miss Jettie Taylor sends regards to Arthur Gibson, of Memphis. Miss Laura M. Darnes sends regards to Albert Straws, of Paducah. Miss Ida Gibson sends regards to Albert Frost, of Paducah E. Smith, of 1907 Walnut street, is on the sick list. James Harris, of Grenada, Miss, will take charge of the Holiday hotel as head waiter, to succeed L. Lick, who will go to Memphis, Teen. Cards are out for the marriage of Andrew Tansel to Miss Maszetta Griffin. Mrs. Maggie Tonsul, of Mound City, was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Cassie Fields, on the 9th. Mrs. Mollie Coleman, of 2615 Commerce avenue, is preparing to open a first class restaurant and ice cream parlor. Miss Lizzie Cook, of 430 Seventeenth street, is on the sick list. Rubbard & McFadden, big Original Jubilee Singers, are making hits in our neighboring towns. Mr. Huett is able to attend to business again after a serious operation. Rev. Rogers was ordained a Baptist minister on the 7th inst. Free lunch at Dick Taylor's place of business every Saturday night. W. M. Walker conducts a restaurant and saloon; John Taylor is manager. FUTRELL CITY NOTES. This little village is noted for its pretty children and plenty of chickens. Miss Mattie Hankins still meets the agent at the gate. G. W. Mathews is ready for all orders at his place of business. Rev. Anderson is laboring hard to get his church in order. His friends should lend him a helping hand. MOUND CITY NEWS. If you wish to be treated royally, call on William Rousey at the old Wilkins place. It is a nice cafe and serves meals to order. We have in our midst an eminent physician in the person of Dr. C. B. Powell. He is a most worthy gentleman and deserves the patronage of the race. When needing legal advice call on Att'y C. L. Rice. He is now serving his second term as city attorney. As an attorney he stands in the front rank. We have a colored coroner in the person of J. C. Steele. When needing a shave call on A. C. Cochran. Services as usual at all the churches to-morrow. Quincey Bradley wants your laundry, and guarantees satisfaction. Miss Frances Madison and James Green were the guests of Miss Vernia Price on the 6th. Miss F. Howard was in Cairo on the 9th to take the civil service examination. There is now sixty cases of small-pox in the village, mostly among the white people Don't forget the excursion to Paducah on the steamer "Disk Fowler." April 28th. If you want The Freeman, call at the office of C. L. Rice, or at the barber shop of A. C. Cochran. Ed. Overby agent. 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A stamped enveloped, plainly addressed, must be enclosed for each letter, and the line of business follows. In order to prevent mistakes, Nore-Professionals and others should bear in mind that letters in warriot between the United States and Canada must be prepaid, and they are not forwarded. --- NOTICE...Advertised letters will be held in The Freeman Post Office for YOUR WEEKS ONLY hereafter. LADIES LIST. Ardenan, Mrs. Carter, Mrs. Nancv Citizen, Mrs. Sadie Butler, Mrs. W.A. Elder, Mrs. Willa Frendo, Mrs. Jasf Fernando, Mrs. Jasf Grayson, Mrs. Irene Gerrrow, Mrs. Irene Harris Mrs. Eliza Hunter, Mrs. Ada Knidlede, Mrs. Bessie Kinney, Mrs. Bessie Smith, Mrs. Hattie Tanner Albert Thomas, Mrs. Mary E Companion Tyler, Mrs. Jessie Walker, Mrs. Daisy GENTLEMEN S LIST # BANKS, Billy Bank, Ben F Brewer, Pearl Brown, Richard Bryant, Frank Baton, N. E. Boston, W. Chattens and Petitt Cooper, W. Cook Sam Cotton Anderson Jaw, A. J. Cassel & Mines Chatman, C. Christian Creggton Harry Lodd, E. 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Hello!-Hallback, what keepest thou so silent?-P. C. Dan Avery and Charley Hart who are at the Grand this week were Freeman callers Monday evening. It looks as though Pat Chappelle is corraling the cream of the colored pro- fession as all colored performers have their optics turned Southward. Sam Corker, Jr., formerly manager of Cole and Johnson, now one of the forces with 'The Hottest Coon in Dixie' company dropped in on The Freeman people one day last week. *** Will Goff Kennedy refiled comedian and vocalist at present stage director at Pat Chappelle's Buckingham Theatre sends regards to Jno. D. West, Oliver Perry, Garland and Goff, Pete Woods and Laura Moss and the skeeter F.B. Wood. --- Paul Simmons, vocalists and dancing comedian writes that he has been at the Mascotte Theatre, Tampa, Fla., four weeks and says the show is a great hit, crowding the house every night. He says further that Tom Logan is one of the best managers in the theatrical business. ... E.J. Button leader of the Famous Alabama Quartette sends regards to all friends in an out of the profession and is sorry he did not meet the Standard Quartette as he promised but could not get back to Chicago prior to our opening date. You can always find him through the Freeman. * * * Harry A. Brown, America's greatest sketch artist, cartoonist and descriptive vocalist, closed with the Georgia Minstrels in Chicago, Sunday night March, 30 and opened at the Riverview Monday, 31; was at the Flora Theatre, April, with Hammond Ind. to follow on the 15th. He is now making six foot pictures featuring the Grand Amen. --- Memphis, Tenn, notes:—Miss Rosa Payne, late of Mahara's minstrels for three seasons in and out of the United States, for four years playing dates in Canada and the Western Circuit arrived home some eight weeks ago and found lots of pleasure. Miss Elvira Johnson and Miss Rosa Payne, Bob Hogart and Tean Williams attended the Derby ball THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER at R. R. Churches Park auditorium and was royally entertained, Miss Elvira Johnson and Miss Payne, two dainty little soubretts leave April, 21, for Chicago. Miss Payne would like to hear from Helen Ogden. Regards to friends. Carthage Mo., notes:—Jasper Coble, the popular young amatuer comedian has recovered from an attack of small-pox. He sends regards to all friends. Jack Denton, that prince of good fellows is no more porter at the Model bar. He is now promoting a swell dance hall Professionals when in the city should not fail to call on Fred D. Blair, the Freeman agent, at Wells drug store. --- Notes from the Alabama Warbler headed by the Great McKanlasa:-Since my last writing I have met Mr. Lew Johnson, the oldest colored manager today living. He is now running a Dye store and keeps furnished rooms. He has $40,000, worth of shares in a gold mine near Grand Forks, B. C. and every one says that it is a good investment. We are the first show to play Republic, Washington. We played 750 admission with $100 for reserved seats. We met the "Queen of Hayt!" company and they were "wilddating"; that is, their route appeared in the Clipper that they were playing Montana and North Dakota but instead they were doing me up as all white managers of colored shows do when they meet a colored manager and what amuses me is the colored performers stand in with the white proprietor and manager against the colored manager. We are now in the State of Washington and in my next issue will inform you of this part of the country. I cleared $7212 in Canada, the best I've done in years. --- Notes from the Buckingham Theatre Tampa, Fla., (Ft. Brooke.)—Week of 31st will long be remembered by the patrons of the Buckingham Theatre as well as by our select array of talent. After 8:30 p. m. the house was in a continual uproar of laughter. Our grand opening "South Before and After the War" was a grand success, each member doing their character with credit. At 10 p. m. m. Ralph Devine and Miss Vida Vaughn were united in the happy bonds of wedlock from the stage in the presence of 900 people. The stage was beautifully decorated for the occasion. Will Goff Kennedy acted as groomman and Miss Trixie Ford as bridesmaid. After being pronounced as one they were showered with congratulations by the company. After the performance champagne was inudged in to great abundance and luxuries of all kinds in the extreme. Mr. Devine is well known to the profession as a No. 1 trombone virtuoso. Being advised by a physician to take a little recreation, April, 1st found him on his way to Cincinnati, to rest up. Mrs. Devine expects to join him in the near future. They have the well wishes of all friends. J. W. Dennis, S. E. Dodd and wife, Payton and Hairis are among the popular hold overs. Will Goff Kennedy our stage manager is well liked by the company and is a jolly good fellow in the right place. John W. Dennis sends regards to the members of the Geyer & Wests Minstrels. Ben Hunn or foremost comedy king is leaving them screaming nightly. S. E. Dodd would like to hear from good, recognized musicians at any time. We are living as one big family. * * * Notes from the Famous Georgia Minstrels: "We closed our season and have reorganized for the coming season, opening at Rochelle, Ill., March 31, to the capacity of the house as usual and have been doing a record breaking business right along. Our show seems to please the public and be just what they want. Our roster is nearly the same as for the past three seasons, namely: The Housey Bros.; Geo. A. Swan, F. L. Dent, Chas. Watts, John E. Jackson, Emmet Mason, Henry Graves, Lloyd Cooper, Edward Tolliver, Richard L. Wilson, J. A. Watts, Oscar Camron, Jessie Gilmer, Wm. Shields, Boyd Bush, E. J. Burton, Kid Langford, John E. Sherman, Guy Fdwards, J. W. Cooper, The Five Arabs, Wm White, Harrison Goree, T. J. Culligan, Geo. A. Tryser at the helm. G. W. Cooper, the Wizard is a new addition to our show. He is a ventriloquist, appearing in the cast as a Black Napoleon in his line and is making good with ease. Mr. Cooper is a genial young man and is making himself at home, as he claims. He sends regards to Lacy, Park, Bailey and the entire No. 1, company. The entire company send regards to James H. Wilson, our soloist in the role of Nick Carter and want him to come home and get into the office again. Lots of work here for the office Beverly can not keep up Wake up Jim, cherries are ripe. Our base, team teams are coming together again. G. Houseley, leader of band wants to hear from Robt. Leach McCurdy and Alonzo Tio at once. Chas Watts came back to the show last Monday with his famous Kansas City smile. He reports a fine visit although he did not get married as was anticipated. He says he is sorry he could not see you "Kid;" will come when the roses bloom. Regards to Logan, Powell, Allie Brown and the Geyer-West contingent. Chicago, Ill., notes:—Rube Hicks benefit recently at Metropole Hall was without a doubt a grand success both socially and financially. Chicago's black 400 turned out enmasse to do duty in this grand cause. Rube Hicks is one of the old timers who is generally termed a good fellow well met and to simply say good fellow is putting it mildly. He is a prince, but like all good fellows, reverses have overtaken him. Since he came here some years ago from Memphis with his family, to locate he has been from manager to proprietor of some of our best resorts. Having been a victim for the past six or eight months of a severe attack of paralysis, the benefit under the able management of James (Daddy) Love McRutherford and a few other personal friends was for the purpose of getting funds to send him to Hot Springs. Everybody knows Rube and his ever faithful wife, who had charge of the edibles, and a great variety there was There was one of the best vaudeville programs that has been seen here for some time. Among those to appear were Warren and Harris, a clever team of singers and dancers; Jas R Douglass whose rendition of the "Holy City" was indeed a pleasant number: Cook and Jones, Geo. Snowden, Walter Webb, Moses Terry, Blanch Lane, Jennie Williams, Lettie Coats, Camille Parker and Chas. Poss Arnold and Co.; Williams and Thomas, comedy team; Carroll and Collins, plantation sketch; the Two Mexicos; now let me say right here that this act was the hit of the bill. Jennings Stock company with Helen Harris, who opens her mouth and her luscious voice comes forth freely, and powerfully; Walter Webb, baritone displayed an immense voice, dramatic and intense. The orchestra under Mr. Edward Hardin's guidance, played with TOM LOGAN Author, Character Artist and Manager. strength and precision to each number. All applause possible was heaped upon each and every act. After the show the chairs were cleared away to make way for the dancers who danced till the wee small hours of the morning. The dance music was volunteered by Mr. William Taylor of the Amant forces. When the orchestra played "Home Sweet Home" everybody voted it a great big and howling success. The management of the affair deserve much credit. J. Harry Jackson sends the following from New York City. Tom Brown the clever mimic assisted by Mile. Siren Navarro were big favorites at the New York Winter Garden. Smart and Williams left Sunday for Springfield, Mass., where they opened Monday. They are booked for five weeks through the New England States. The Norris' were at the Dewey Theatre Sunday night. Sam Lucas left last week for Mt. Clemens, Mich. Day and Ormes were at the Clarendon Music Hall this week. The Drummer Quartette are in town. Chas. White has joined the "Suwanee River Quartette." Goggin & Davis caught on in great shape at Hyde & Behman's Brooklyn, last week. They are at Shea's, Buffalo this week. Pickianinny Hill, champion cake walker will give a big cake walk and jubliee on the evening of April 14th at Wendell's Assembly Rooms. The Crosbys—Lonnie and Reine—were a big hit at the Clarendon Music Hall last week. They are a clever young team. On Thursday evening, April 3, Mr. Ike Hines, president of the Theatrical and Professional club, 118 W. 27th st., tendered a grand reception to the members of the Wangdoodle Comedy Four, which was filling an engagement in the city at the time. Singing, dancing, speeches, etc enlivened the occasion until a late hour. Black Carl acted as master of ceremonies, while Smart and Williams, S. H. Dudley and Bobby Kemp, were prominent entertainers. The Wangdoodle Comedy Four is composed as follows: Bobby Kemp, Julius Glenn, Harvey Goodall, and Henry Powell. The Brittons-Joe and Sadie-were hot favorites in their clever singing and dancing act with the Victoria Burlesquers at the London Theatre. Lee Robinson, of the Newport Cafe, ```markdown ``` who has been confined to his bed with pneumonia several weeks is able to be out again. Tis rumored that J. J. Smith, manager of the Entertainment room of the Newport Cafe will soon be a benedict. Brandon & Arlington have returned to the city. They were at Ridgewood Park. Brooklyn, Sunday. Yager & Yeager, expect to head a company of their own this summer over the Burt circuit of Western parks. They are making a big hit this week at the Palm Garden, Brooklyn. Tom Brown and S. H. Dudley are working like beavers putting on the finishing touches to their new farce entitled, "Jolly Ethiopians," which they will produce during the summer. The show will open about the middle of May. They are booked over the Shea circuit of summer parks. Yeager and Yeager are booked to appear at the Howard, Boston, week commencing april 14. "The Countown Golf Club" with original music, plot, scenery eto, headed by Messrs Sam Cousin and Geo. A. Hammond met with a big reception Sunday night at the Bijon Theatre, Patterson N. J., working in conjunction with the Parisian Widow Burlesquers. Among those with the company were, Ida Day, Etta Hammond, Fannie Hudson, Butter:cup Lacalle, Geo Hansmond Cousin & Cousin, Frazier & Peterson and Blanche Bradley, Geo A. Hammond, manager; Sam Cousin, stage manager; Wilfred H. Day, musical director; and Al Meyers in advance. They will open for the summer about May 15. George and Loretta Epps sketch artists are in the city from Boston. Ben Hunn on The Colored Performer. Editor The Freeman. Dear Sir:—In reading the theatrical press for the past 4 weeks, I have noticed several articles concerning the old-time performers. I myself having been in the businesses for the past twenty years have now come to the conclusion to make a few remarks which may prove beneficial to some of our intelligent talent. "The first of all, there was a time when a colored performer could get more engagements than he could fill, at a decent salary, but now things have changed greatly and the change has gone decidedly against the Negro performer. Some have noticed it but have never thought enough of the situation to write an article about it and send it to the theatrical press where the same could be read by the Negro performers, that he may be able to see in what an awkward position he is placed with absolutely no protection. The time has come with the white managers when Bill Blivens or John Doe is just as good a performer as Billy Kersands, Ernest Hogan or any other of our representative colored performers. Now, the cause of that is, there are so many would-be performers in the business until the white manager looks at the colored performer just as Hogan says in his great coon song, "All coon performers look alike to us." Right to-day a first-class Negro performer has to work for $12 or $15 a week when he or she should demand at least $25, or $50, per week. I dare say that I can go to New York Chicago, St. Louis and several of the larger cities and find good performers on their uppers because they can get nothing to do. In passing the streets the white manager will say, 'That felt is one of the best Negro performers in the business,' but he will never give you anything to do. Now there is only one way to remedy this situation, and that is for the Negro performer to put himself in demand again. The question arises, 'What can we do to bring this about?' There are several ways. First of all is to retain your principle and be reliable, upright, honest and when you get an engagement, fulfill it with credit to yourself and profession and the last and most important is to support the colored managers. There is one great mistake a colored performer makes when working for a colored manager; if he doesn't run the show to suit him he will find some fault and put up some trifle excuse and quit, then go away and knock the manager and the show. It is a very peculiar thing to say but nine out of every ten among the colored performers will knock a colored manager; some of them will hammer a man when they do not even know the man they are knocking and they have not the common sense to know that they are reducing themselves every day in the profession when they do this. I R. R. CHURCH'S AUDITORIUM. VAUDEVILLE SHOW NIGHT. Now booking shows for this at next season. R. R. CHURCH, PROPRIETOR AND MANAGER. R. S. DONALD FON, 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. Orchestra of men 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. Performers to work the Chapelau, Key Guild, which includes Tampa, Fla.: Jacksonville, Fla., and Savannah, Ga. We also have contracted to furnish attractions to appeal 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. know of a great many good performers to-day who cannot get work on account of just such actions. They are in a class known as "kickers and knockers." I am now filling an engagement down in Tampa, Fla., at the Buckingham Theatre, working for the Chappelle Bros who have full control of the vaudeville business in this part of the country and it is all due to the energy and plack of Mr Pat Chappelle. This particular gentleman has been 'knocked' hundreds and hundreds of times by performers who do not even know the gentleman and I dare say he has and is now doing more good for the colored performer than any other manager in the business. He has more people working at the Buckingham than any of the traveling colored companies carry. The Chappelle Bros. have decided to open and maintain a circuit of vaudeville houses which includes Savan nah, Jacksonville and Tampa and they will be able to give from 12 to 24 weeks to at least 75 performers and musicians. Now if some other colored manager could work one half as many performers as that you would see the colored performer come into demand. I have been in the land of flowers five weeks and ever since I have been here everybody has been paid every Wednesday at 12 o'clock. Each performer comes up and signs the receipt book and the secretary hands him his envelope and he or she goes off with a smile. Of course the Chappelle Bros., circuit can not pay the salaries that are paid by the Keith, Proctor and Orpheum circuits, but the performer will find the difference in the length of the engagement. He will readily see that he makes just as much on the Chappelle Bros. circuit as on any of the others. I take the time to write the above article for the benefit of the colored performers and if they will read this article carefully and govern themselves accordingly, they will soon bring themselves back in Jemand again. This is my first time in the South and I'm sorry I did not find this field before now. Thanking you for the above space I remain. Respectfully Yours. BEN HUNN. 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 discuss the critical as well as complimentary. We make this last remark be e colored folks generally wish to have their vanity tickled altogether against a stitch taken in their conceit now. Other Negro celebrities are to follow.—Ed J] The other day the newspapers had a funny piece concerning John L. Sullivan. Sullivan is playing Simon Legree in an Uncle Thomas show and the other night he went out and got drunk, came back and flogged Little Eva's plaything nearly to death. We can make the picture a little funnier: If Peter Jackson were living and playing Uncle Tom in the company in which Sullivan is more or less an interesting figure, wouldn't it be a positively funnier sight when Sullivan should start in to flag Uncle Tom? But probably it wouldn't be funnier than Julius Glenn's "Poke out your chest, man!" Glenn is a real comedian and tickles one's risibles in a way that would burst a woman's corest stay. Clarence Powell, who styles himself the "Emperor of Fun," is another comedian of modern ideas and a monologuist of more than ordinary merit. No man during the past five or six years has gathered together a more refined coterie of Negro minstrels than those for whom Oliver Scott stood sponsor. They were all young blood with fresh ideas and they could scarcely have found a better drawing card to pilot them to success than Clarence Powell. When Oliver J. Scott abandoned minstrelsy, many new wrinkles were abandoned with him. Two or three months ago, Bobby Kemp, as one of the Wangdoodle Quartette, appeared at the Empire Theatre Indianapolis, and introduced the same ideas that have been employed as part of his repertory of comicalities for years, but they were as pleasing as if they were new—a demonstration of the fact in this particular instance that it is not so much what one does as the manner in which one does it, that makes for a measure of success. But this does not hold good in all cases, however. It is merely the exception, not the rule. Joe Jefferson can announce 'Rip Van Winkle' and draw an S. R. O. sign, but no one else can do it, however clever Billy Jackson is pleasingly remem- THE NEW YORK CLIPPER Contain a Reliable Record of all the Events In the THEATRICAL WORLD AND THE WORLD OF SPORTS. PUBLISHED WEEKLY. $4.00 A YEAR. SINGLE COPY, 10cts. For Sale by all Newsdealers. SAMPLE COPY FREE. Address NEW YORK CLIPPER, NEW YORK. bered as a minstrel of much significance and Hen Wise as a Yiddisher of meritorious parts—not so good as Dave Warfield or Joe Hart perhaps, but deserving of so much consideration because of the race with which he is identified. George Tichner is an excellent dancer and a fairly good end man. He used to style himself "The Black George Primrose," but got ashamed of himself and quit it, for the reason probably that George Primrose weighs about 185 pounds and George Tichner at least 180 pounds. But he is as good a dancer as Primrose. We are not much of a sport, but we are willing to wager a straw hat that we bought during the first week in April against a pair of skates or a bobsled that since the early days of Nell Moore and Bobby Kemp, there has no been a funnier team on any stage than Walter Smart and George Williams, dancers and premier comedians. Walter Smart was born and reared in Kansas City, Mo , and is one of the original team firm of Smart and Taylor who used to dance for prizes during amateurs' night at the old Coliseum Theatre in Kansas City many years ago. Later he and Johnny Taylor did a juvenile dancing, "twin act" with McCabe & Young's minstrels. He and Williams made their debut as a team with Sam T. Jack. The best that can be said for James White is that he is a monologuist of rare ability and as Artemus Ward would say "nuff sed." Frank Broom, Walt. Dickson, Harry Gilliam, McCarver, Reed and McCarver, Furber & Davis, Goggins & Davis and Fred Piper next. I. McCORKER. AT THE PARK. The Black Patti Tronbdourns take the first half of the week at the Park Theatre beginning Monday April, 21-23. AT THE GRAND: Patrons of the Grand who have seen Hal. Stephens impersonate, Joe Jefferson, Willis Sweatnam, Johnny Ray and the Rogers Bros., during the winter just closed, will recall his as a very clever piece of work, in fact the work of an artist. Dan. Avery and Charles Hart are impersonating Williams & Walker at the Grand this week and while not quite so artistic, as to detail, as Stephens, they are nevertheless clever. Hart is a spindle legs like Williams', though his voice is not quite so heavy, which prevents a perfect portrayal. His make up is perfect as is also that of Avery. Avery is somewhat smaller than Walker but that doesn't matter. Their stunt is a good one and would go much "blgger" if their sidewalk conversation could be carried on more slowly. --- SONGS AND SINGERS Florence A. White is to "use" Ford and Bratton's "My Sunflower Sne" in the English production of the "Belle of New York." Dorothy Morton is reaping a bountiful success with "In the Springtime," by W. T. Francis and "June, My June," by J. Collin Davis. Helen del Mar, the popular vocalist recently played Dockstader's Theatre and is using John and Harry Dillon's, "Why did They Sell Killarney?" "She's All My Own," the catchy waltz song by Norton and Cassy can be heard in any ball room nowadays, used as a waltz and very frequently the dancers are found humming the words during the dance. Theodore Bendix, the well known composer of "A Southern Reverie" and "In Beauty's Bower," has been especially engaged to conduct at the Drury Lane production of "Ban Hur" The popular vocalist, Will J. Cooke, in his novelty speciality, "A Panorama of Songs" is making a terrific hit with "Stay in Your Back Yaard," "When You Were Sweet Sixteen" and "Sadie Say you Won't Say Nay," all of which gain for him the plaudits of his audiences, which he richly merits. THE FREDERICK DOUGLASS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL and TRAINING SCHOOL for NURSES IT REACHES UP TO THE HOPES OF ITS FOUNDER--UNDER THE MANAGEMENT OF DR. N. F. MOSSELL. A RIGHT PHILA It is with pleasure that we present to our many readers these faithful likenesses of some of the attaches and departments of the Frederick Douglass Memorial and Training School, of Philadelphia, Pa. This noble institution, founded seven years ago, according to its founders, had three principal objects in view: "To A RIGHT PHILA MATRO give colored physicians opportunities or hospital practice, to give women larger opportunities for training as nurses and to open up avenues for giving the required number of years of practical service in pharmacy for colored students desiring to graduate in that profession." Under the management of the chief promoter, Dr. N. F. Mossell, the institution has passed the experimental stage. All doubts as to its ultimate success and usefulness have vanished, and it stands to-day like Frederick Douglass, a light of the world, in contributing to the forces for humanity and as an exemplar for the upward push of the race in its weary pilgrimage through the hot sands of Negro life in America. It is well said that it is not always an easy matter to make members of the race realize the superior conditions and the treatment received at such an institution as the Frederick Douglass Memorial Hospital. The days were, when to go to a hospital, was the signal of disgrace, poverty and all that is wretched; but it is not so now. The hospital is now the sanitarium, the proper retreat for the sick and the sore. The Training School for nurses is a very timely institution. It gives the colored girl an opportunity to become proficient in the work of nursing, an opportunity too often denied her else where. From the beginning she has largely embraced the privilege and shown such aptitude for the work as to reflect honor on herself and the institution. In her professional field of labor she finds no prejudice whatever. The tendency is to prefer colored girls when proficient. They are more sympathetic by nature, and to the sick sympathy counts. The institution's immediate needs are a larger hospital building and a nurse' home to supply the opportunities for nurse training to the increasing number of applicants from every state in the Union, who clamor at the doors for admittance. The last hospital year's report shows that there were treated 187 in-patients and 2,167 out-patients. The institution has treated since its organization 8735 patients. The drug store and pharmacy, conducted by colored people in Philadelphia, was established under the auspices of this hospital. Its manager, a colored man, has recently branched out for himself, and opened a pharmacy which compares favorably with the older establishments. The State Board of Charities has recommended an appropriation of $30,000 by the state for this hospital. Cadwallader Biddle, secretary of the board, stated that: "The first colored girl admitted to the Philadelphia Hospital Training School when sent to the nurses' quarters found them deserted. All the nurses had struck, and gave Miss Fisher, who was then the head nurse, to understand that they would WEAK MEN! Instant Killed. Cure in 15 days. Never returns. I will gently send to any sufferer in a plain sealed envelope FREE a prescription with full directions for a quick, private cure for Lost Manhood, Night Losses, Nervous Debtility, Small, Weak Pants, Vericose etc. Address L. F. PAGE, Private Box 710, MARSHALL, MICH. THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. MATRON, WITH GROUP OF NURSES IN STREET ATTIRE. CHEF OPERATING ROOM—Frederick Douglass Memorial Hospital and Training School, Philadelphia, Pa not occupy the quarters with a colored girl. Miss Fishes directed that an extra bed be placed in her room, and had the girl sleep with her. This young girl graduated with honor and is now head nurse at the Douglass Houglass." BOARD OF MANAGERS. S. J. M. Brock, president; Levi Cromwell, vice-president; William Pearsall, N, WITH GROUP OF NURSES IN STREET treasurer; J. Campbell Beckett, secre tary; N. F. Mossell, M. D., chief of staff; W. Frederick Snyder; Esq, Mrs. J. B. Taylor, Miss Alma G. Someryville, Mrs Bishop Mary A. Campbell, E. C. Howard, M. D., Andrew F. Stevens, Jr, Jacob C. White, Jr, Rev. J. S. Cald OPERATING well, Bishop Wm. B. Derrick, M. J Lehman, Charles H. Brooks, Esq., John W. Tait. ADVISORY BOARD James Tyson, M. D., Col. John McKee, Hon. James Gay Gordon, John S Trower, Talcott Williams, LL D., Miss Caroline H. Pemberton Miss Carrie B. Early, head nurse and matron. MEDICAL STAFF. Consulting physicians and surgeons: James Tyson, M. D., Roland G Curtin, M. D., H. F. Hansell, M. D, John M. Baldy, M. D., W. W. Keen, M. D., Charles K. Mills, M. D, Wm. Thomson, M. D. Attending physicians and surgeons: General surgery, N. F. Mossell, M. D. Morris Booth Miller, M. D. , associate professor of surgery at Philadelphia Polyclinic; E. T. Hinson, M. D. , assistant. General medicine, E. C. Howard, M. D. Herbert B. Carpenter, M. D. assistant physician to the children's hospital. Diseases of women, Theo. A. Erok, M. D. , instructor in gynaecology at the polyclinic hospital, assistant surgeon to the gynaeum hospital; J. Q. McDongald, M. D. , assistant. Obstetrics, F. W. Tally, M. D. , adj. professor of Gynaecology at polytechnic hospital, gynaecologist to St. Agnes' hospital of children, James T. Potter, M. D. Disease of skin, J. Abbott Cantrell, M. D. Disease of eye, L. F. Appleman, M. D. , instructor in ophthalmic --- F. M. M. FEMALE WARD—Frederick Douglass Memorial Ho i l and Training School, Philadelphia, Pa. ogy in the polyclinic hospital; assistant demonstrator of therapeutics and materia medica in Jefferson college. Dis. ease of ear, nose and throat, G. Hudson Makuen, M. D., laryngologist to St-Mary's hospital and professor of defects of speech, Philadelphia polyclinic; Spencer Irvin, M. D., assistant. Pathologist, A. A. Stevens, M. D., professor of pathology at the Woman's medical college and assistant professor at the University of Pennsylvania; C. H. Carpenter, M. D., assistant, voluntary as- ET ATTIRE. sistant of the Wm. Pepper laboratory. Resident physicians, Arthur T Boyer, M D., James S Lennon, M. D. Pharmacist, W. H. Pipes, P. D ASSOCIATE STAFF S. Clifford Boston, M. D, West Grove, Pa: S. Le Roy Morris, M D, Atlantic NG ROOM—Frederick Douglass Memorial City, N. J.; A. E White, M D., Coates- ville, Pa.; D. Wilbert Postles, M. D., M. B. Chester, Pa.; W. B. Fayerman, M. D., Atlantic City, N. J.; Conwell Banton, M. D., Wilmington, Del. Dr. N. F. Mossell. Dr. N. F. Mossell, medical director of the Frederick Douglass Memorial Hospital and Training School was born in DR. N. F. Director, Frederick Doug Training S hool, Hamilton, Canada, in 1856. He was an honor graduate of Lincoln University from which he received the master degree in 1883. He was also an honor graduate from the Medical department of the University of Pennsylvania and subsequently took a post graduate course at the Philadelphia Polyclinic and College for graduates in medicine. During the summer of 1898 he was abroad, in London, England, where he continued his post graduate studies. Thus it will be seen that Dr. Mossell is fully equipped for the medical directorship of the Frederick Douglass Hospital. Perhaps there are but few col- al Hospital and Training School, Philade ored men in the country who have been such persistent students as Dr. Mossell He very actively demonstrates the theory that medicine is a growing science by keeping pace with its movements. The doctor is a humanitarian, as all physicians should be. His work in the hospital is love's labor, but not love's labor lost. Man has nowhere a greater field of usefulness than minis E. MOSSELL, glass Memorial Hospital and l, Philadelphia, Pa. tering to sick, the wounded, the halted, the lame. As a citizen, Dr. Mossell has always taken an active share in those things that had the betterment of the race in view. He is known beyond his local habitation as a man of large parts noble impulses that vent themselves in his generosity to mankind. Rheumatism Cured to stay Cured Dr. Clark's Rheumatic Remedy will cure any form of Rheumatism however chronic. Complete treatment mailed by the Clark Medical Co. Pittsburgh, P. on receipt of One dollar—money refunded in event of failure. Write to-day for circular. Medical advice free to all who write. elphia, Pa. Subscribe for this paper, read it and remember its advertisers. of HOUSEWIVES will no doubt remember this picture on the wrappers around A A A A DOBBINS' ELECT IC SOAP The Soap their mothers and grand-mothers 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. Bar 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, Penn. POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS. We are authorized to announce Larz A. Whitcomb as a candidate for Joint Senator for Marion and Moran counties, subject to the decision of the Republican nominating convention. We are authorized to announce as a candidate for Joint Senator for Marion and position of the Republican nominating convention. WANTED to sell Corsets, Tailor-Made Dress Skirts and Petticoats. Write for Catalogue: Consedine Manufacturing Co., 2210 and 2212 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. [Menton this paper]. BESTEDUCATION Normal, Industrial, Musical, Collegiate. Over 30 teachers. Christian, Non-Sectarian, No Salons Address GEO. T.FAIRCHILD, LL. D., BEREA KI. Mammoth Cave One of America's greatest wonders is located in Edmonson County, Kentucky, 90 miles south of Louisville. 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Of the 144 averages published, the highest was attained by a MADAM M'NAIRDEE The gifted Clairvoyant, the great female wonder, born with the double(cant) veil, she is one of the old ancient Southern Clairvoyants of New Orleans. She's a living Phrenologist and Physiognomist. She tells plainly what you are best adapted for in life by reading your brains and mind. With a grasp of the science to enable you to overcome all bad luck. She has made thousands of homes happy. Read the fifth chapter ix verse of St. Matt: "Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the children of God." She renites the separated, makes peace where there is confusion. Your husband or wife will never be married to you or your sweet wife but will. But will you marry you sooner it you will only heed that lady's consultation. Read what several ladies of your city say, "Yes, we believe her a goddess to our city; my husband and I had been separated over a year and just think since I called on this lady, he returned today, we are together and happy. This lady is a goddess to you call or write me; I called on this lady and we are now engaged." You can't afford to CHICAGO MADAME M'NAIRDEE. miss consulting this gitted inay, she is gifted to read characters. She challenges the world to excel her advice on love, loses business, family and financial troubles. Re-unites the separated causes speedy marriage with the one of your choice. No cards allowed in her place of business; no one's ill wishes filled; strictly a Christian lady and depends entirely on her heavenly gift. If you are painful or silling, think you have been witchcrafted to see her. She spent eight years in the Army and that travelle it through states doing good church events. Bead St. John, 9th chap, 33d ver. "If this man is not of God he could do nothing. Three parlorso as arranged that you meet no friends nor strangers;everything confidant. Owing to such crowds you may call night or day. Permanently located. Send money by postal order or Registered letter N.B.-Send lock hair accompanied by dollar ($1.00) and receive full life read ing. Clip this ad. 417's Indiana Avenue, INDIANAPOLIS, IND., MADAME McNAIRDEE-MOORE. MADAM MONAIRDEE-MOORE has recently married and wishes all to address her as above at her old stair. She certainly is the wonderful woman of the 20th Century. She has made a many hearty pay through her wonderful power. I, for as one in the midst, My heart ached in my meal treatment of my husband and the way he has treated me, time and money until I consulted this wonderful lady it will soon be a year. Through her he has become a loving husband; and today he presents me with a lovely lot on which he will in the spring erect a home. Tongue can't praise her too highly. A LADY There is no doubt of this lady's prophetic power. She is a living phrenologist, palmist and a natural born clairvoyant to which thousands will testify. She is a God send to our country—born with a gift that no one accute. Tell you every incident of your past to present life and put you on the road of life. Tell you every occasion if you will only heed her instructions, I called on her when the one I love had gone I knew not where and he returned at once, and today I am his dear wife. A LADY of Fort Gibson, Ind. T. Madame. I feel it my duty to do this for you as you advertise. Just think my husband and I have been separated 2 years; I called on you to see me time he returned and married me, and I not praise you too much. Ladies that are heart broken by family troubles, love affair and luck until it seem that life is a black or write to this dear lady, she will do God and she will do the balance, and she will. A LADY of Rosland, R. C. Dear Sisters and Brothers—Call on her when you can, she will be please to meet you and will when ever you wish to. She denotes her entire time for the welfare of people believing God will reward her. She makes your very soul glad to hear her talk, heaven for she writes such soul searching letters, tells you how to make home happy. She always enclose stamp for answer. Here, as she looks today and a bride three weeks colored physician, Dr. H. Stanton McCard, who opened au office some months ago in South Baltimore. His average was $94\frac{1}{2}$ next to the highest ever made The colored men of Wagner, Indian Territory, have organized an oil, gas and mineral company, with capital stock $100,000. The editor of the Christian Banner has been appointed commissioner-at-large to represent the Negro Young People's Christian Congress for the state of Pennsylvania. This gathering of young people will meet in Atlanta, Ga., Aug. 6 to 11, 1902. This will be one of the most representative gatherings of Negro young people that ever met on this continent or anywhere else. All young people's organizations of every denomination should be represented. We appeal to our Baptist pastors and to every pastor of all other denominations to see to it that a delegate is appointed to represent their organization at Atlanta, Ga. Hastings, Neb., is quite proud of Miss Estella Craig, the first colored girl to be graduated from the High-school of that city. In an elocutionary contest Miss Craig took second honors. We compliment the young lady upon her success. The National Negro Business League will meet this year at Richmond, Va., in August, and it is of the utmost importance that there should be a large representation present, larger than the Boston or Chicago representation. How is this to be secured? Our business men and women all along the line should begin to organize now in their several localities, and not wait a short time before the August meeting. Georgia has five colored men in the Legislature, Alabama and Arkansas two each, one in South Carolina, Florida, Mississippi and Louisiana. In Texas there is not even a white Republican in the legislature, this shows that Texas draws political lines pretty tight, so Northern men will not go to Texas to hunt office. The colored women of St. Louis are inaugurating an industrial home for the reforming of fallen women of the race. A good move. Prince Henry of Prussia received a number of presents and tokens of esteem, from the colored people, while at Milwaukee. Mr. Kealing, editor of the A. M. E. Review, Philadelphia, Pa., will deliver the lecture this year before the Inter-Collegiate Lecture Bureau of Nashville, Tenn., April 18, 1903. Mr. Kealing's subject will be: "The Real Increments of Civilization." The lecture bureau has been maintained successfully for thirteen years by Walden University and Roger Williams University and has had such speakers as Hon. John M. Langston, Hon. Frederick Douglass, Revs. William Credit, J. W. E. Bowen, M. C. B. Mason and C. S. Smith. The twenty-fourth anniversary of the founding of Hampton Institute will be celebrated on Tuesday and Wednesday, April 22 and 23. On Tuesday afternoon there will be a conference on education, when it is expected that addresses will be made by Dr. John Graham Brooks and Rev. Paul R. Frothingham of Boston; Drs. Felix Adler, Albert Shaw, Hamilton W. Mable and Walter Page of New York; Talcott Williams of Philadelphia; L. H. Bailey of Cornell University and other distinguished speakers. In the evening the Folklore concert which recently created so much interest in New York will be repeated in the school gymnasium. The formal anniversary exercises will be held on Wednesday afternoon, when representatives of the senior class, and graduates who have been at work for several years in their respective fields of labor will give accounts of their experiences in five-minute speeches. The Richmond Educational Association has accepted an invitation to be present and His Excellency, Governor Montague of Virginia, will deliver an address. A large party of Northern and Southern ladies and gentlemen interested in education, who have been invited by Mr. R C Ogden of New York to attend the Southern Educational Conference to be held at Athens, Ga., April 24 to 27, will stop at Hampton for the anniversary exercises. In Richmond they will attend a reception given by the Richmond Educational Association and will visit later, Straightens Kinky, Curly Hair OZONO TRADE MARK KING OF ALL HAIR TONICS. 50£ BEFORE. AFTER. 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His many friends extend sympathy to his relatives in their bereavement. Mr. Orr, who has been quite ill, is much improved. A. H. Humphreys, the popular clerk of Woolfolk & company, has resigned his position to go in business for himself. Our school will soon close and those who are in a position to know, say this has been the most successful term ever taught here. Mr. Talliaferro, our principal, is a success, and will have to resign to get away from us. Mrs. Cahoun, of Citico avenue, has made extensive improvements on her home. C H. Tearn is improving and enlarging his residence. Send your news and subscription for The Freeman to Wm S. Lowe, Citico avenue. Easter Echoes. Paris, Tex, Special.—Easter was observed at all the churches with appropriate exercises. The children who took part in the exercises at the C. M. E church were roundly applauded Charles Trimble, one of our most respected citizens, died on the 3d inst. We have two colored physicians who have all they can do. L. McAdams will leave for Chicago soon to enter school Miss Pinkie Taylor has fitted up one of the prettiest ice cream parlors that has ever been seen in this city. It will be a fine resort for our young people during the summer. The street fair and carnival will open May 27th, lasting five days. The Nashville Students played a date at Peterson's opera house here recently to a large audience. Subscribe for The Freeman from the agent, Bud Trimpe. Normal, Ala., Special.—The Bible band has been conducting a great revival meeting, which has proven a blessing to all. Many souls have been add- ed to the great christian army. Chas. Stewart is with us and delivered an able address on the morning of the 6th to teachers and students. The arrangements for commencement are about completed and everyone is looking forward to it with much pleasure. Quite a number of Northern people visited Normal during last month. All expressed themselves as being highly pleased with the work. News Items. Jackson, Mich., special.—Mrs Slatter was the guest of Rev. and Mrs. Collins on Sunday, the 6th. Mrs. Johnson of Ann Arbor was in the city on Sunday, the 6th. The Oakleaf orchestra practiced at the home of Miss Bessie Powers last Sunday. They are doing nicely in their endeavor. Misses Moore and Rich mon entertained at dinner. Sunday, the 6th. Rev. and Mrs Collins and Rev. Bowran of Kentucky. Covers were laid for fifteen guests. Quarterly meeting will be held at the A. M. E. church, Sunday, the 13th. The Rev. Collins will be assisted by the Rev Bowran and Hill. The May party will be held the 15th of May. Any one wishing The Faeceman will call on the agent, Flossie M. Johnson, 216 E Franklin street. Williams' Shaving Stick "The Only Kind that Wont Dry on the Face" SOLD EVERYWHERE. Williams' Shaving Stick, 25c. Genuine Yankee Shaving Soap, 10c. Swiss Violet Shaving Cream, 50c. Williams' Shaving Soap (Barbers), 6 Round Cakes, 1lb., 400c. Exquisite also for toilet. Trial cake for c. stamp. 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Address your letters plainly to— BOSTON CHEMICAL COMPANY, 310 East Broad Street, RICHMOND, VA. FASHIONABLE COATS... A new blouse Eton, of peau de sole, made Gibson style and long front, fastened down front with silk loops and buttons. $17.50 Two new Etons, one of moire, trimmed down front in peau de sole and silk braid; another Eton of broadcloth, trimmed down front and at cuffs in moire and black and white silk braid. $12 50 Misses' Jackets, red, blue or made French back, velvet collar and lined throughout with taffeta, 14, 16, 18, year sizes. $12.75 L.S. AYRES & CO. "Indiana's Greatest Distributors of Dry Goods." ..CITY NOTES.. Bishop Grant has returned from Champaign, Ill. Mr. Bert Miller left last Wednesday for Pittsburg, Pa. Bishop Grant entertained the preachers at dinner Monday, April 14. Frank Brown and wife of Cincinnati, Ohio, will make this city their home. Ed Sanders left last Wednesday for a seven or eight weeks' tour through Ohio. Mr. H. J. Guye of Anderson was in the city Thursday, April 10, the guest of Miss Luella Hibbitts. R. S. Grant, a graduate of Meharry Medical College of Nashville, Tenn., will locate in this city. Miss Eva Johnson and Mr. C. H. Hunter of Crawfordsville, Ind., were in the city last Sunday with their friends. Rev. Gilliam delivered the annual sermon of the Knights of Pythias last Sunday afternoon at their hall on Georgia street. The De'sarte entertainment given at Corinthian Baptist church, Tuesday night, under the management of Miss Daisy Walker, was quite a success. Mrs. Bell Curtis or Chicago, was called to the bedside of her grandmother, Mrs. Raymond, who died Monday evening, she arriving a few minutes before she died. The colored Y. M. C. A. will meet at Elder Morton's church, corner of Thirteenth and Missouri streets. All are invited to attend the young men's gospel meeting at this Baptist church, Sunday, April 20, at 4 p. m. The Y. M. C. A. meeting last Sunday afternoon at Bethel A. M. E. church was a meeting to be remembered by all. Bishop Grant, who addressed them with his usual eloquence, grew enthusiastic as he delivered to his eager listeners soul-stirring truths, and this enthusiasm was imparted to all. A collection of fifty dollars was raised, which will be appropriated to the needs of the association. The dress ball given by the Zenda club Friday evening, March 11, was indeed an enjoyable affair. Seldom has an aggregation of more beautifully gowned women and handsomely attired men been seen in an affair of that kind. The hall was decorated with great taste, and presented a beautiful effect. The music was exceptionally good, and the many happy couples tripped the light fantastic toe until the wee small hours of the morning. Mother Raymond died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Hattie Stafford, on East Tenth street, Monday evening at 5:40. She had been a strict member of Allen Chapel for years and a member of the church sixty-seven years. She had just passed the milestone of 87 years. Mother Raymond, though venerable in years, was strong and active in mind until the end of her life. The funeral took place from Allen Chapel, Thursday, April 17, at 2 p. m. Interment Crown Hill. She leaves many children, grandchildren and greatgrand children and a host of friends. Peace to her ashes. The many friends of Mrs. F. A. Hickerson tendered her a birthday surprise party at her home, 2112 Parker street, Saturday evening, the 12th inst. It was an informal affair, and every one took it upon themselves to have a good time from the word "go." Refreshments of various kinds were served to a queen's taste, and if there appeties were not appeased it was their fault. Mrs. Hick- erson received many tokens of friendship. Those participating in the festivities were Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Tasker, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Smith, Mrs. Lottie Williams, Misses Alberta Ross, Katie Wilson, Luoy Puryear, Mattie Hyde, Margaret and Lennia Smith, Messrs. Wm. H. Ballard, Andrew Glenn, Richard Coleman, Neal Jackson, John Williams, Sidney Ross, Charles James and the representative of The Freeman. Arthur and Walter Marshall did themselves honor in entertaining the young folks. Those who were inclined tripped the light fantastic toe to their heart's content. As entertainers Mr. and Mrs. Hickerson stand on the top round. on the part of the colored people of Louisiana to agree on some suitable Negro far this important place means its virtual passing into the eager and waiting hands of the whites. J. D. HOWARD. OFFICIAL REPORT OF ALPHA HOME Benefit Given at Tomlinson Hall, April 9, 1902. No. of tickets sold...@ $ .50...129 No. of tickets sold...@ .25...248 DOOR RECEIPTS No. of tickets sold...@ $ .50...76 No. of tickets sold...@ .25...313 Cash receipts from tickets sold on the outside...$126 50 Cash door receipts...116 35 FOR TREASURER OF STATE HENRY COUNTY CLAIMS THE PLACE FOR A Good Man--A Good Old Republican County Which Has Never Had A State Office. Thomas B. Millikan the honest, upright and capable citizen, is the very man for such position of honor and trust, a thoroughly active, well qualified business man. A life long republican. Twenty-four years an effective republican orator. Ninth Presbyterian Church Rev. H. A. Gibson pastor. The fourth Sabbath in April is rally day, when we hope to raise $150. Our sister churches are invited to join with us at 3 p.m. on that day and help us to succeed. On Monday evening, April 28, will be given one of the finest musical and literary entertainments ever given in the church. Among the leading attractions will be a solo by Mrs. Gibson, Mr. J. W. Evans and the much admired Saxaphonist, Mr. Andrew Quinn. Mrs. H. A. Gibson and Mrs. O. Finley managers. For other well known artists see program. Don't Forget the Grand Event of the Season. The concert to be given by the choir at the Second Baptist church, Friday evening, April 25. The leading feature will be the celebrated Clarence C. White of Washington, D. C., violin soloist. He has been written up in the highest terms by some of the leading papers of the country. The Cincoinnati Rostrum says: "Mr. Clarence C. White, the violinist, executes with marvelous precision; his toning is pure, sweet and sustained." The Elyria Daily News says: "His tone is full and his facility of execution is wonderful." The Cleveland Gazette says: "Clarence C. White plays with the feeling of a true artist." The Daily Record (Washington, D C.) says: "Mr. White is our prime violinist; his recital was the best that has been given here for many years." Mr. White will be accompanied by one of the best pianist of the city, and will be assisted by some of the best local talent. The program will consist of solos, duets, readings and choruses. The following persons will appear: Mr. Geo. W. Cable, Prof. W. T. B. Williams, Mr. M. Oliver, Mr. E. C. Roberts, Mrs. Lucretia Knox, Mrs. Lavinia B. Sneed and Mrs. Florence Finley. READ THIS CAREFULLY. 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 Dandruff and itching in the head, Ozonized Ox Marrow will give you instant relief, and make the hair grow, Ozonized Ox Marrow is a hair food and imparts to the hair that healthy life-like appearance, so much desired. Sold over 40 years. Never fails. Warranted harmless. Send us 50 cents and we will ship you a bottle express paid. Address Ozonized Ox Marrow Co., 76 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. Furnished Rooms. You will find at 193 Washington st. Memphis, Tenn., first class furnished rooms, with good ventilation and in a good settlement. They can be had at reasonable prices. The Freeman recommends them to visitors during the races MATHEW THORNTON Proprietors. WANTED Competent Colored Men Competent Colored Men for positions in factories, railroads, Stores, Porters, Janitors, Drivers, Coachmen. Positions in any part of the country. Free pass to positions from this point, state job wanted and send 25c application fee. International Employment Agency, 24 South Illinois Street, Indianapolis, Ind. NAVAL OFFICE IN NEW ORLEANS Concentration of Action the Probable Solution of the Tangled Skein. The Negro's advancement in the way of looking to the preservation of the offices which come to him through the medium of politics was very amply demonstrated by the formation of a committee of representative colored citizens in New Orleans a short time since, the purpose of which was the agreement and selection of one or two names for presentation to the President praying him to appoint one of them to the position of Naval Officer in the port of New Orleans. For many reasons this should be considered a very commendable move, in fact the only one embodying all the elements of fair play, and capable of giving satisfaction to all parties concerned. Little or nothing is ever accomplished by, "squabbling" among ourselves and as regards little petty factions such as Negroes can, as a rule master and command, never materially subserve the general interests of our people beyond, perhaps, the limited sections in which they are created. The retention of this office in the ranks of Negro politicians is very much desired. It is perhaps one of the largest Presidential appointments handed down to the race outside of Washington. A failure on the part of the colored people of Louisiana to agree on some suitable Negro far this important place means its virtual passing into the eager and waiting hands of the whites. J. D. HOWARD. OFFICIAL REPORT OF ALPHA HOME Benefit Given at Tomlinson Hall, April 9, 1902. No. of tickets sold.....@ $ 50.....129 No. of tickets sold.....@ .25.....248 DOOR RECEIPTS No. of tickets sold.....@ $ 50.....76 No. of tickets sold.....@ .25.....313 Cash receipts from tickets sold on the outside.....$126 50 Cash door receipts.....116 55 Total.....$242 85 EXPENSES. Empire Bill Posting Co.....$11 50 The Freeman (500 cards) March 22.....2 50 Indianapolis Journal April 5.....5 00 Indianapolis Sentinel April 5.....5 00 Indianapolis Sentinel March 31.....3 50 Hall decoration.....5 00 Star Piano Co.....4 00 S. Rittlife.....2 00 Orchestra.....28 00 60 per cent. of the gross proceeds were given Mr. McClain out of which the chairman of the Trustee Board saw that all expenses were paid. Cash paid Mr. McClain..... $79 81 Cash clear of all expenses for the Al- pha Rome..... 96 50 Mrs. Susie Williams, President; Mrs. Roxie H. Bell, Financial Secretary; Mrs. A. Breckinridge, Chairman Trus- tee Board; Mrs. Hulda Webb, Treasurer; Mrs. Ella Williams, Correspondent and Re- cording Secretary. Persons who have not reported will please report tickets or money to the president or secretary. WEDDINGS GALORE General and Personal News. Hot Springs, Ark., Special.—Mr. E. M. Maury and Miss Amy Calmese were joined together in the holy bond of wedlock on Thursday night, April 10, at 8:30 at St. Paul Baptist church. Rev. J. R. Bennett performed the ceremony. The bride and groom received many valuable and useful presents. Mr. Wm. Anderson and Mrs. Josephine Matthews were quietly married at the home of the bride on Sparrow street, Thursday night, April 10. The bride and groom received quite a number of presents. Rev. J. W. Jackson officiated. We extend to them our hearty congratulations and well wishes for their future success and happiness. Mrs. Hattie Evans of Chicago, Ill., came here last week to be present at her mother, Mrs. Josephine Matthew's, wedding. Mrs. Harriet Frazier died on the 5th and was buried on the 6th. Rev. J. W. Jackson officiated. Master Jesse Wheeler, who was quite ill during the past week, is much better at present. Rev. P. W. Walls made a flying trip to Little Rock, Ark., last week. Mr. Frank Broady of Springfield, Ill., is here on an extended visit. Miss Daisy Jones, who was on the sick list last week, left on Tuesday for Chicago, Ill. George Childress left last Saturday for Denver, Col. Miss Lizzie Roberts of Alexandria, La., is here on a visit. Mr Jiles Gulley, an aged and respected citizen, died on the 8th inst. and was buried on the 10th with Masonic honors. Jack Eadens of Fort Worth, Texas, is filling the important position as second cook at the new Waverly hotel of this city. Spencer Leavans left Sunday night for New York City. Will Cumming, formerly a resident of this city, also well-known in hotel circles, died last week in Memphis, Tenn. Hank Littles left last week for St. Louis, Mo. Albert Taylor, third Walter at the Arlington hotel of this city will leave May 15th for Maniton Springs Col., to take charge of the Clift hotel dining room at that place. The rally at Roanoke Baptist church, last Sunday, proved to be a financial success, $96 55 being raised. W. Forrest Cozart's Watters' Manual can be found at 114 Malvern avenue; H. F. Foster agent, Price $2.00. Subscribers will please pay our agent for The Freeman. A. W. Stone of this city was elected a member of the Board of Directors of the Negro exhibit at the World's Fair to be held in St. Louis, Mo., in 1903 Read The Freeman and keep posted. LOST RELATIVES Little Rock, Ark., April 10, 1902 My original home was in some part of Tennessee in the neighborhood of Buck Davis at Asbury camp ground; my name then was Charity Smith; my owner was Sam Smith. At that time my mother, Abbie Smith, my two sisters, Charlotte and Hannah Smith, also my brother, Dick Smith all belonged to Sam Smith. My mother and sisters were sold to a man name Sale Sally in Tennessee in the neighborhood of Buck Davis at Asbury camp ground. Sam Smith brought my brother and myself to Lafayette, Christian county, Ky.; we then went to Texas, afterwards I was sold to Dr. Halliburton and he carried my brother Dick back to Kentucky. My name now is Mary Ellen Hamm. Any information from my mother, Abbie Sally, my sisters, Charlotte and Hannah Sally also my brother, Dick Smith will be kindly accepted. Address MARY ELLEN HAMM, 705 W. Eighth Street. FOR TREASURER OF STATE HENRY COUNTY CLAIMS THE PLACE FOR A Good Man--A Good Old Republican County Which Has Never Had A State Office. Thomas B. Millikan the honest, upright and capable citizen, is the very man for such position of honor and trust, a thoroughly active, well qualified busi-ness man. A life long republican. Twenty-four years an effective republican organizer and member of the county committee. A man of the people, born on a farm, reared to toil and never afraid of it. An accommodating and genial gentle man. Always successful in business. As treasurer of state he would be the right man in the right place. Vote for him and, use your influence to secure him the votes of other delegates to the state convention. You will be glad that you did it. Read what the newspapers of the state have said about M. Millikan and his candidacy. Comes from a solid republican county that has never had a political state office. Comes from a county that has never had a dollar on account of any state institution. Absolutely reliable and worthy of the people's confidence. His nomination would add a tower of strength to the ticket for the campaign this fall. Kenton News Items. Kenton, Ohio, Speoial.—The social event of the season was the elaborate spread of the Kenton Lodge No. 3824 of G. U. O. of O. F. at their hall, Monday night, March 31, it being what is called the "Love Feast," which is given once a year. They laid covers for sixty, and all had a good time. The Southern drama entitled "Thirty Years' of Freedom," was g. ven Friday night, April 4, and was very successful every way. Among the different members of the company the press thinks that Mrs. Baskerville as leading lady could not be beat in the character of Aunt Savanah; also Mr. Tonle Baskerville playing the part of Elder Jones of "Possum Hollow. Mr. Oliver Childers acted his part well. The club cleared a neat little sum for the A. M. E. church. The social given Saturday night, April 5h, was well attended; everything was sold and the Odd Fellows cleared a neat little sum. The Eastern Star met last Friday, and a good time was had. The Ladies' Court No. 2 met last Monday night. There was a goat riding last Friday night in their hall. Among the sick is Mr. J. Dudley's little boy, Mrs. Chas. Johnson's little girl Rena, Mrs. D. Mundy's little boy and Mrs. Lear Daniels. Look out for The Freeman, and please have your money ready for Walter will be around next Saturday without fail. One dollar when you need it is worth ten when you don't. EVERYBODY NEEDS MONEY NOW If you want it it -come to us. 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